MU DAAD PhD Scholarship in Biostatistics 2026/2027 at Moi University

The Moi University (MU) in Eldoret, Kenya, in collaboration with the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) — the German Academic Exchange Service — has opened applications for five fully funded PhD scholarships in Biostatistics for the 2026/2027 academic year. This prestigious initiative seeks to strengthen advanced statistical capacity across Kenya and the wider African region by training exceptional scholars committed to research that supports regional and global development.

About the MU-DAAD Partnership

DAAD, Germany’s leading scholarship organization, promotes international academic exchange and educational cooperation, especially with developing regions. Its partnership with Moi University aims to nurture the next generation of researchers who will tackle Africa’s pressing health, agricultural, and data science challenges through cutting-edge biostatistical methods.

Successful candidates will be admitted to Moi University’s PhD in Biostatistics program, which offers a rigorous, research-driven curriculum combining theoretical and applied statistics to address real-world problems in health sciences and development sectors.

Eligible Field of Study

The scholarships are tenable exclusively for the PhD in Biostatistics program offered by Moi University’s Department of Mathematics, Physics & Computing.

Duration and Commencement

• Duration: Up to three (3) years of full-time study.
• Start Date: September 2026 (2026/2027 academic year).
• The scholarship will initially be awarded for one year, with renewal possible each year based on satisfactory academic progress and submission of the DAAD Renewal Application Form via the DAAD portal.

Eligibility and Application Requirements

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a Master’s degree in Biostatistics, Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, or Mathematical Sciences (with a major in Statistics).
• The Master’s degree must have been obtained no more than six years ago.
• Satisfy Moi University’s admission requirements for the PhD in Biostatistics program.
• Submit a well-developed research proposal clearly articulating the relevance of the proposed research to regional or national development priorities.
• Applicants from female, marginalized, disadvantaged groups, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply in line with Moi University’s commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity.

Admission Requirement

To be eligible for the scholarship award, applicants must secure proof of admission into Moi University’s PhD in Biostatistics program. Separate applications are therefore required for both:

1. Scholarship application (to MU-DAAD)
2. University admission application (to Moi University)

The deadline for admission application to Moi University is 28 February 2026.
Admission applications must be submitted through: https://admissions.mu.ac.ke

Why Apply?

This MU-DAAD scholarship collaboration presents a rare, fully funded PhD opportunity for African scholars passionate about quantitative research and biostatistics. The program nurtures academic excellence, leadership in health data science, and interdisciplinary innovation, empowering graduates to drive sustainable development through statistical insight.

The last date to apply for the MU-DAAD PhD Scholarship in Biostatistics is 27 November 2025 at 5:00 PM (EAT). Whereas, admission applications to Moi University must be completed separately by 28 February 2026.

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