Mfano Africa Mentorship Program by Oxford University

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We are pleased to confirm that the University of Oxford Mathematics Institute is running the Mfano Africa mentorship scheme in 2023. This programme aims to support and encourage a small cohort of promising pre-PhD students, based in sub-Saharan Africa, who hope to continue PhD study within mathematical sciences.

The part-time online programme will run for around 8 weeks in summer 2023, and will be delivered on-line. The successful students will be matched with a mentor at the University of Oxford based on mutual research interests, to work on a mini-project during a series of 1:1 online meeting in order to build up research experience. Students will also be provided with training on developing writing skills and guidance on making PhD applications, plus networking events. A £230 (GBP) stipend will be available to successful students to support any associated costs for internet data, printing and stationery, etc.

Interested Mfano Africa-Oxford mentees should

• have completed a mathematical sciences BA or BSc degree;
• demonstrate high academic excellence and give evidence of striving to improve;
• be motivated for further study. 

If you wish to apply, please complete an online application form by 29 May 2023.

Apply using this link

You will be asked to include:

1. Transcript scores to date (scanned into single pdf)
2. An up to date CV
3. A 500-word summary of your research interests and what topics you might wish to explore during a PhD
5. We also require one academic reference letter, to be sent by your referee directly to outreach@maths.ox.ac.uk

If you have any questions or cannot access the application form, please contact outreach@maths.ox.ac.uk