Canadian International Development Scholarships 2030 (BCDI 2030)

Applications are open for a fully funded PhD scholarship under the Canadian International Development Scholarships 2030 (BCDI 2030) program for a joint doctoral thesis between Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo (Burkina Faso) and Queen's University (Canada).

The research project is titled Innovation and Implementation of Information Technologies for Climate Action in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa and is centered on artificial intelligence, machine learning, climate data analysis, engineering sciences, food and water security, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.

The BCDI 2030 program supports higher education and technical/vocational training for partner countries, with a focus on development impact and capacity building. The post indicates that fellows will receive scholarship support for PhD study, including a study stay/training period in Canada, and mentions research mobility stays of four to eight months.

This opportunity is especially relevant for candidates interested in climate-focused digital solutions, data-driven environmental research, and applied technology for sustainable development in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa.

Eligibility details, application documents, and the exact deadline are not specified in the post, so applicants should consult the official BCDI 2030 and university application materials for full instructions.