CALL FOR APPLICATION: ESA African Research Fellowships 2024/2025 for African Researchers

Applications are open for the ESA African Research Fellowships 2024/2025 for African Researchers. Apply Below: 

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the ESA African Research Fellowships 2024/2025 for African Researchers is 30 October 2024. 

Tell Me About The ESA African Research Fellowships 2024/2025:

The African Research Fellowship (ARF) program, initiated in 2021 by ESA in collaboration with the African Union Commission, seeks to empower African researchers with a PhD or Master’s degree and extensive research experience to engage in Earth Observation (EO) R&D activities that address key challenges in Africa.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

Earth Observation

Type:

Fellowship 

Who can Apply For The ESA African Research Fellowships 2024/2025?

Also, applicants are to meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must hold a PhD or Master’s degree with substantial research experience.
• Proposals should focus on a one-year R&D project in either Water Resource Management or Food Security, utilizing Earth Observation satellite data.
• Projects addressing smallholder needs in agriculture or issues related to coastal processes and fisheries are especially encouraged.

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Required Document: 

• Research Proposal (see template) (max. 4MB)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) including a list of recent publications. Such document containing both the CV and publication list shall not be longer than 3 pages max (max. 2MB)
• 2 Reference letters (max. 2MB)
• Scan of PhD or Master Diploma (max. 1.5MB)
• Copy of ID, preferably Passport (max. 1.5MB)

Timeline

Open call                                             23 September 2024
Submission of Proposals                     30 October 2024
Communication of Results                   January 2025
Beginning of Activities in Frascati        June 2025

Which Countries Are Eligible?

African Countries 

Where will the Award be Taken?

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Award?

Additionally, applicants will benefit the following:

• One-year fellowships for four African researchers to conduct their projects at ESA-ESRIN in Frascati, Italy, alongside ESA scientists.
• Access to the EO AFRICA Space Academy and Digital Campus, providing training and scientific tools.
• Collaboration opportunities with European scientists through the EO AFRICA Innovation Lab.
• A chance to contribute to African and global environmental and development agendas by leveraging EO data to address critical challenges in Africa.

How Long Will the Award Last?

1 year 

How to Apply:

Visit the Award Webpage for Details