The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) calls applications for One Planet Fellowship.

Summary

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) works toward inclusive, agriculture-driven prosperity for the African continent by strengthening the production and dissemination of more gender-responsive agricultural research and innovation. Since 2008, AWARD has, through individually tailored two-year fellowships, worked to strengthen the research and leadership skills of African women in agricultural science, empowering them to contribute more effectively to alleviating poverty and increasing food security in sub-Saharan Africa. One Planet Fellowship is the initiative of AWARD that is investing in early-career scientists eager to develop climate adaptation solutions for African smallholder farmers.

Purpose

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.  In addition to that, the One Planet Fellowship invests in high-potential early career researchers from Africa and Europe and accelerates their scientific careers so that they are better able to develop relevant and gender-responsive climate adaptation solutions aimed at African smallholder farmers.

Requirements 

• 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 March 31, 2020
• Have at least a master’s degree or equivalent in any discipline relevant to climate change adaptation with a focus on agriculture and food systems
• Have research experience in any of the five thematic areas as outlined in the One Planet Scientific Fellowship Framework.
• Reside in Africa and be actively engaged in research, policy and/or practice relevant to climate change and Africa’s smallholder agriculture
• Furthermore, must not be a previous beneficiary of the AWARD Fellowship initiative.

Selection Criteria 

Notification on the Fellowship offer to the successful applicant does not guarantee participation in the One Planet Fellowship. The following things will bestow the fellowship to the candidates

• Provision of details of the institution’s head or responsible supervisor that shall endorse their participation in the One Planet Fellowship activities
• Submission of the required documentation (copies of passport and academic certificates) to support information provided in the application form
• Acceptance of the AWARD’s code of conduct as well as timely, official communication to AWARD on their participation in any other capacity-building programs.

Important Links 

• Application guidelines
• Fellowship brochure
• Frequently asked questions

Download the One Planet Fellowship scientific framework