The Africa Center of Excellence for Water Management (ACEWM), internationally accredited by the German-based Agency for Quality Assurance through Accreditation of Study Programs (AQAS) which is the first of its kind in Ethiopia, is an initiative of the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the World Bank Group and through the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) Regional Center hosted by the Addis Ababa University (AAU).

Since 2016, t h e ACEWM has been offering interdisciplinary MSc and PhD programs in the fields of Water Management, with the primary purpose of training the next generation of water educators, researchers, managers, and professionals and engaging in community outreach activities. Currently, the ACEWM (www.acewm-aau.org) has several PhD and MSc students from Eastern and Southern Africa and Europe. ACEWM has established partnerships with different universities nationally, region- ally and internationally to collaborate in capacity building, faculty and student exchanges, research and internships. ACEWM engages high caliber and renowned pro- fessionals in the field of water management from different disciplines.

For the 2024/25 academic year, ACEWM calls for outstanding scholars to apply for its PhD and MSc programs (regular) in the following specializations.

Duration of the Programs

• The PhD program will have a duration of 4 years and the MSc program will have a duration of 2 years.

Mode of Delivery

• The programs are a full-time study and teaching takes place through lectures, seminars, and field-based studies. In addition, teaching may be conducted through video conferences and technology-enhanced learning approaches. The language of instruction throughout the study is English.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants to the Ph.D. program should provide evidence of capacity for research. This includes a master’s thesis published paper in a reputable journal or other appropriate evidence of capacity to conduct high-quality research.
• Applicants who have completed their degree/diploma from foreign universities are required to obtain their degree/diploma from the FDRE Education and Training Authority (ETA) before admission (Academic documents authentication by the relevant office is mandatory during admission).
• Applicants must have sufficient knowledge of the English language and provide proof of proficiency.
• Applicants are required to take and pass the Graduate Admission Test (GAT) (For details, please check on Telegram:t.me/aauGAT)
• Applicants need to meet also the general requirements laid down by AAU Graduate Programmes, Addis Ababa University

Application Requirements and Procedures (Submit all documents compiled in one pdf file)

• A cover page containing the applicant’s full name as it appears on the applicant’s ID/Passport, full contact details including residential and postal address, email and telephone number (s), and intended field of study
• A copy of the identification card/Passport of the applicant,
• Detailed curriculum vitae not exceeding 4 pages,
• Authenticated copies of previous degrees and official transcripts from previous university/college,
• Applicants for PhD programs should identify at least one PhD supervisor from AAU/Partner institute and
  include CV of the potential supervisor and consent to supervise the applicant’s research work during the
  study period.
• Applicants for PhD programs should be willing to undertake their full-time research in Ethiopia
• personal statement/motivation letter describing the candidate’s interest to join the program not exceeding
  500 words,
• Applicants sponsored by their institutions are required to submit a sponsorship letter from their
  institution. (The form can be downloaded from http://www.aau.edu.et/documents/registrar/
• Employed applicants must provide a letter of full commitment from their employers that they will be granted study
  leave.
• Three letters of recommendation from instructors/supervisors from previous educational institution, organizations,
• Certificate of professional experience if there is any,
• Cost-Sharing clearance documents for Ethiopian applicants.

Fellowship

• ACEWM will have a modest funding to support MSc and PhD research projects of all successful applicants.

*** Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.