DAAD PhD Research Scholarship 2025 on Land Degradation and Environmental Justice in Africa – University of Bonn, Germany (For African Students). Apply below.
15th March 2025
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The Right Livelihood College (RLC) at the Center for Development Research (ZEF), University of Bonn, Germany, is offering a DAAD-funded PhD research scholarship for a project focused on Land Degradation, Environmental Justice, and Socio-Cultural Dynamics in Africa.
This opportunity is open to applicants from Africa, who will conduct empirical research related to the topic in collaboration with Tony Rinaudo, the recipient of the “Alternative Nobel Prize” in 2018.
Background of the Opportunity
The RLC is a transdisciplinary global initiative that collaborates with universities and the Right Livelihood Foundation, the organization behind the “Alternative Nobel Prize.” The ZEF campus at the University of Bonn hosts one of the RLC’s nine worldwide campuses. Through this initiative, the University of Bonn is supporting critical research on land degradation in Africa, an issue that affects the continent’s rural populations, particularly smallholder farmers.
PhD
The scholarship is open to candidates who meet the following requirements:
African countries
The program will take place at the University of Bonn, Germany, with initial training in a language course in Germany starting on August 1, 2025.
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Research Position: Following the language course, the successful candidate will begin a 40-month Junior Researcher position at ZEF, University of Bonn, starting October 1, 2025.
Program Structure: During the first year, the candidate will participate in the ZEF Doctoral Studies Program, which includes comprehensive training and research support.
Funding: The DAAD scholarship covers the costs of the language course, travel, research, and provides a stipend for living expenses.
This PhD research scholarship offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to essential research on land degradation and environmental justice in Africa. As part of the RLC and ZEF at the University of Bonn, successful applicants will engage with global experts, participate in valuable doctoral programs, and be part of a transformative initiative that addresses pressing environmental and socio-cultural challenges in Africa.
If you are passionate about these issues and meet the eligibility criteria, we encourage you to apply for this incredible research opportunity. Don’t miss the chance to make a lasting impact in the field of environmental justice and land use practices in Africa.
Duration: 3.5 years
Please send your completed application to Dr. Till Stellmacher, RLC Campus Bonn Programme Coordinator, via email at: t.stellmacher@uni-bonn.de
Applicants must submit the following documents by March 15, 2025:
For further information on the application process, you can refer to the following documents and pages:
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