Application for the RWESCK PhD Research Scholarship – 2022/2023 Entry is now open for brilliant and needy International & Ghanaian Students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, KNUST in Ghana.
The Regional Water and Environmental Sanitation Centre Kumasi (RWESCK) and the Department of Civil Engineering, KNUST in collaboration with NET-WATER and IRD are inviting application for a PhD Position in Novel Membrane Filtration Technology.
The Regional Water and Environmental Sanitation Centre Kumasi (RWESCK) and the Department of Civil Engineering, KNUST in collaboration with NET-WATER and IRD seek to undertake joint research and to conduct a multi-country research. The joint research aims to use membrane technology to develop filters that can remove substantial quantities of fluoride, nitrate, iron, manganese, Arsenic.
This research call focuses on innovative membrane technology using zeolite and polymeric membrane filters from readily available local materials to provide solution for the problem of contaminated groundwater. The PhD Research title will focus on ‘Removal of groundwater contaminants by polymeric membrane filtration for safe drinking water supply.’ Interested applicants with the relevant analytical skills should submit a research proposal with three novel research questions that addresses research gaps related to characterization of novel membrane materials, novel nanoparticle composite materials, dense and porous membranes, Membrane Photocatalysis, multiscale membrane materials and processes model development, characterization tools and removal of groundwater contaminants.
The Scholarships are one of the most prestigious scholarships in the world. The aim of the program is to create a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others.
RWESCK PhD RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
Scholars are selected on the following criteria:
- Should have relevance BSc, MSc by research or MPhil degrees in one of the following fields: Water supply and environmental sanitation (water treatment option), Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science or any relevant field of study.
- Interested persons should apply to the PhD Water Supply and Treatment Technologies programme at RWESCK via (Here!)
- Interested applicants should be available to commence the research by September 1, 2020 on full time basis.
Sponsorship
- The sponsorship will cover research costs and partial monthly stipend for a stated period from NET-WATER and IRD,
- Candidate will receive partial sponsorship from RWESCK such as tuition and internship support
RWESCK PhD RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Interested candidates should forward copies of their fully endorsed KNUST application form, transcripts, certificates, a letter of motivation, a research proposal, CV showing relevant research experience and list of publications to sokwarteng@gmail.com by Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an online interview on Thursday, July 23rd via Zoom.
