Master II in Earth and Universe Sciences | Congo Basin Science Initiative

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The University of Yaounde I Department of Earth and Universe Sciences opened under the direction of Professor Pierre Vincent when the University of Cameroon was established. Its mission was to train leaders, study the geology of Cameroon and the development of its natural capital.

As part of CBSI, the candidate will develop their research project in the final semester of the MSc programme in synergy with the activities of the Hydrology and Freshwater Observatory.

The candidate will begin contributing to the set up of an observation network from the first semester of the Master’s programme.

Funding

The research outcomes will be developed over the course of the Master’s dissertation and will align with the objectives of the CRAFT project, under the Hydrology and Freshwater Observatory.

Meet the admission requirements for Master’s level training at the University of Yaoundé I: https://facsciences.uy1.cm/systeme-licence-master-doctorat-lmd/
Be able to carry out fieldwork

https://facsciences.uy1.cm/le-departement-des-sciences-de-la-terre/

Apply

How to apply:

Please read our application guide. You must submit your application and supporting documents via our online portal by 28 February 2025. We will not be able to assess your application without all required supporting documents.

In the online portal, you will need to:

Choose a name to identify your application. Name the application: MSc Science de la Terre et de l’Univers, U. de Yaoundé I (Obs. d’Hydrologie et d’Eau Douce)
Select the scholarship that you are applying for. Select the scholarship entitled: MSc Science de la Terre et de l’Univers, U. de Yaoundé I (Obs. d’Hydrologie et d’Eau Douce)

Application deadline:

February 28, 2025

Expected project start date:

October, 2025

Language of application:

You can submit your scholarship application form, statements and CV in French or in English.

You can upload your supporting documents and references in English or in French.

How we assess your application:

Please read our application guide.

Degree Awarding Institution

The application procedure here, as part of CBSI, is to win funding and a supervisory team for the project. Successful applicants will then need to apply to their degree awarding institution to secure a place. Scholarships can only be awarded to successful applicants who have met all conditions required for entry to their degree awarding institution and then officially accepted a place at that institution. Below are details of the criteria needed to apply for a place at the degree awarding institution.

Admissions criteria of the degree awarding institution:

For University admissions criteria please see: https://facsciences.uy1.cm/systeme-licence-master-doctorat-lmd/

How to apply to the degree awarding institution:

To find out how to apply to the University of Yaoundé I, please see:  preinscriptions.uninet.cm/

The admissions deadline is September 2025.

Contact

For enquiries about…

This project:
Contact Dr NKA NNOMO Bernadette by email: [email protected]

Your scholarship application:
Contact [email protected]

Applications to the degree awarding institution:
See: preinscriptions.uninet.cm

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