The University of Ibadan (UI), in collaboration with the AERC Nairobi, Kenya, is proud to announce the launch of the Collaborative Ph.D. Program (CPP) in Economics.
This prestigious program is designed to foster a highly qualified cadre of teachers and researchers in Economics specifically for the English-speaking West African subregion.
Programme Overview
This program is part of a larger initiative designed to provide world-class training in economics by African universities for countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
The Ph.D. program, tenable at the University of Ibadan, includes the following:
- Compulsory and elective courses.
- Comprehensive examinations.
- Defense of a Ph.D. thesis proposal.
- Writing a Ph.D. dissertation under supervision.
Eligibility
This program is open to all citizens of English-speaking West African countries affiliated with eligible organizations engaged in economics education, research, and economic policy management.
Limited spaces are also available for applicants from other English-speaking countries across Africa. Eligible candidates can be from the public sector or private institutions or be self-sponsored.
Financial Support
Two types of financial support are available to students in the program on a competitive basis:
Scholarship
Applicants from eligible public sector organizations can apply for full or partial scholarships from the AERC.
Ph.D. Thesis Research Grant 1
All students enrolled in the program can apply for this grant based on the assessed quality and potential development impact of their approved thesis proposal.
Admission Criteria
Admission to the Collaborative Ph.D. The program is competitive, with criteria including an honors degree and a Master’s degree in Economics from a recognized university.
Eligible candidates may also be required to take a selection test and attend an oral examination conducted by the Department of Economics of the University of Ibadan.
How to Apply
Application forms, together with certified copies of transcripts and academic certificates, three letters of recommendation, a detailed CV, evidence of attachment or sponsorship, and a statement of research interest.
Non-Nigerian applicants should pay a fee of US$160.00 into the designated account details provided. Payment of the application fee is detailed on the university’s website.
Submission and Deadline
Application forms completed should be returned to the Postgraduate College, University of Ibadan, by July 21, 2025.
Applicants can deliver or send the forms by courier to the Postgraduate College. The progress of applications will be communicated electronically to applicants’ email addresses.
For more detailed information about the application procedure, applicants can visit the university’s website or connect with the Department of Economics, University of Ibadan, via email: econsui@yahoo.com.
The application fee for Nigerian applicants is N18, 000.00, and for Non-Nigerian applicants, it is US$150. Applications and relevant documents should be submitted on or before July 22, 2025.
Conclusion
The University of Ibadan wishes all applicants success in the Ph.D. Economics Programme in collaboration with AERC and looks forward to welcoming successful candidates into its vibrant postgraduate community.
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