WASCAL Doctoral Research Programme in Climate Change and Land Use (DRP-CCLU) (Fully-funded for study in KNUST, Ghana) 2018

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Ghana
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Spread the loveThe WASCAL Doctoral Research Programme in Climate Change and Land Use (DRP-CCLU) is pleased to announce that up to 11 fully-funded (tuition, stipend, research and travel grants) scholarships are available for applicants from the following eleven (11) West African Countries to study for PhD in Climate Change and Land Use at the Kwame Nkrumah University of … Read more

Call for Applications: IDRC Cultivate Africa’s Future Fund Program (CA$20 million Grant) 2018

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Spread the loveCanada’s IDRC calls for research projects with the potential to generate high impact and innovative results for improved food security in Africa.  Application Deadline: 1st March 2018 Eligible Countries: This call is open to applicant organizations that will work in partnership with others to carry out research in one (or more) of the eligible countries: … Read more

Call for Applications: Microsoft Airband Grant Initiative (fund to overcome barriers to affordable internet access) 2018

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Spread the loveThe Microsoft Airband is an opportunity for small businesses expanding affordable internet access. Application Deadline: 31st January 2018 Eligible Countries: All About the Award: Internet connectivity is an increasingly critical part of accessing a better education, jobs and health care, and in participating in the 21st century economy. Yet, with more than half of the world’s population … Read more

IITA Research Fellowships for Young Academics and Professionals ($10,000 grants for the study of Youth Engagement in Agribusiness and Rural Economic Activities in Africa) 2018

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Spread the love IITA is pleased to announce 20 research fellowships for 2018. This is an action-oriented fellowship for young academics and professionals, and students at the post-course work/research stage of their programs. Application Deadline: 28th February 2018  About the Award: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) received a three-year research grant for “Enhancing capacity to … Read more

Apply: MasterCard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity Competition 2017

The Mastercard foundation scholars program
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Spread the loveThe 2017 MasterCard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity Competition seeks to support innovative financial products, services or processes from organizations that will design, pilot and test new ideas, as well as those that aim to expand proven ideas into new geographies or a new customer segment in rural and agricultural areas. Application Deadline: … Read more

Newton Advanced Fellowships for Early Career Researchers 2018

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Spread the loveThis scheme provides established international researchers with an opportunity to develop the research strengths and capabilities of their research group through training, collaboration and reciprocal visits with a partner in the UK. The skills and knowledge gained should lead to changes in the wellbeing of communities and increased economic benefits. Application Deadline: 28th February … Read more