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One Planet Fellowship 2021 for Emerging African Researchers

One Planet Fellowship 2021 for Emerging African Researchers

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Deadline
15 Feb 2021
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The One Planet Fellowship is a career-accelerator designed to enhance the capacity of high potential agricultural researchers focused on climate change adaptation, by building their leadership, scientific research, networking, and mentoring skills. 

The One Planet Fellowship seeks to build a vibrant, highly connected and intergenerational network of African and European scientists equipped to lead research on the multi-dimensional impacts of climate change on Africa’s agriculture and food systems while also identifying and developing innovative solutions to effectively respond to the challenges, needs and priorities of diverse population groups across the continent.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should:

  • Be a citizen of the following countries: Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, and Zambia;
  • Be 40 years of age or younger by February 15, 2021;
  • Have completed at least a master’s degree or equivalent in any discipline relevant to climate change with focus on agriculture and food systems;
  • Reside in Africa and be actively engaged in research, policy and/or practice relevant to climate change and Africa’s smallholder agriculture.

Application Process

The call for the next round of the One Planet Fellowship opens on November 30, 2020 and closes on February 15, 2021. Late and/or incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

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