The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Delaware has partnered with AGRA (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa) to build a Master’s degree program to train African students in plant breeding, crop protection, soil science, agricultural economics, microbiology, wildlife management, and entomology and other areas vital to food security in Africa.
Application Deadline: 22nd March 2019
Eligible Countries: Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Uganda
To be taken at (country): USA
About the Award: Made possible by a generous gift from Jim and Marcia Borel, the program provides opportunities for one to two students per year to complete an MS degree at the University of Delaware while conducting research in their home country in an area of critical need.
Students will be recommended to start at the University of Delaware during the summer to acclimate and begin involvement in research coursework (as much as 3 months in advance of the first semester). Following this, students will spend the next 12 to 18 months completing course work, developing research skills, and beginning a research project to be completed upon return to their home country. Students will spend six to eight months in their home country completing their research. The faculty mentor will travel to Africa during this period to help prepare the student for their thesis defense.
Field of Study: In response to identified needs in Africa, the 2018 focal areas are 1) plant breeding and genetics, 2) agricultural economics, 3) soil science, 4) microbiology, 5) wildlife ecology, and 6) entomology. Of particular interest are projects that will lead to improvements in smallholder farm productivity.
Type: Masters
Eligibility:
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: Each Borel Global Fellow will receive generous financial support including:
How to Apply: Candidates that hold a position in a scientific organization (e.g. university, national program, international non-profit organization, etc.) in Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Uganda are being considered at this time. A two-stage application process is required for the program. Before applying to UD’s graduate program, send the following documents directly to AGRA (JNaibei@agra.org) with the subject line “Borel Global Fellows Program.”
1) Statement of interest (2-page max)
2) Resume or curriculum vitae
3) Undergraduate transcripts
4) Up to three letters of reference from individuals who can judge your scholastic capability and potential for research at the graduate level
5) A letter of commitment from an African research institute, or university pledging to provide the fellow with in-kind research support for the African portion of their fellowship Following the first stage evaluation by AGRA, candidates will be invited to apply to the University of Delaware. Details regarding UD’s graduate school admission can be found at: udel.edu/gradoffice/apply/
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