PhD-ASsociate Scholarship (PASS) 2025-2026: Doctoral Scholarships in Priority Research Areas in Morocco Centre National pour la Recherche Scientifique et Technique in

The PhD-ASsociate Scholarship (PASS) for 2025-2026 is a doctoral studentship program in Morocco, jointly offered by the Ministry of Higher Education and the Centre National pour la Recherche Scientifique et Technique (CNRST). This scholarship targets Moroccan nationals who are enrolling in the first year of a doctoral program at a Moroccan public university. Applicants must be 26 years old or younger (27 for those with medical, veterinary, or architecture backgrounds) as of December 31 of the enrollment year. The program prioritizes research in key areas such as climate resilience, medical and environmental biotechnologies, health and medical sciences (including biomedicine and medical physics), artificial intelligence, digital transition, cybersecurity, renewable and alternative energies, blue and green economy, sustainable logistics and mobility, geophysics, sismology, astrophysics, fundamental sciences, engineering, and social sciences (including education, psychology, sociology, and disaster economics).

The application process involves an online submission, evaluation of applications, validation of selected candidates, and publication of results. The scholarship is funded by the Moroccan government, but specific financial details are not provided in the announcement. Interested candidates should monitor the CNRST website for the official call and detailed application instructions. This opportunity is ideal for early-stage doctoral students whose research aligns with Morocco's national priorities in science, technology, engineering, and social sciences.