Launch of the call for applications for the 2021 edition of the One Planet Fellowship initiative



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16/12/2020

The third call for applications for the One Planet Fellowship initiative is now open. The One Planet Fellowship initiative aims to develop a vibrant intergenerational network of African and European scientists to conduct research that meets the needs and priorities

The third call for applications for the One Planet Fellowship initiative is now open. The One Planet Fellowship initiative aims to develop a vibrant intergenerational network of African and European scientists to conduct research that responds to the needs and priorities of African farmers in terms of adaptation to climate change.

In its second edition in 2020, the One Planet Fellowship initiative was launched. extended to North Africa and particularly to researchers from Morocco and Algeria. The second call for applications closed on March 31, 2020, gathered 903 applications from researchers to strong potential whose research work focuses on various issues of agricultural development. For the present call to; applications, nationals of the following sub-Saharan African countries are invited to apply; submit their applications: Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo and Zambia.

The One Planet Fellowship initiative is modeled on the AWARD Training Program and represents an investment of US$19.2 million targeting more than 600 researchers specializing in agricultural and environmental issues. of the climate. The selected candidates will participate in an intensive, non-residential training program involving a career acceleration process that aims to strengthen leadership capacities, improve scientific skills including taking account of gender in research and the promotion of research partnerships and networks. After three years of assiduous and successful participation, the candidates become One Planet Laureates. Applications will close on February 15, 2021. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

Applicants should carefully read the instructions for information relating to the eligibility criteria; and the application procedure.

Learn more about https://awardfellowships.org/the-one-planet-fellowship/

 

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