Short Researchour score
We seek research project fellows for the study of Youth Engagement in Agribusiness and Rural Economic Activities in Africa.
ELIGIBILITY:
The research will be carried out in the following countries: Benin, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Senegal, and Zambia.
▪ Applicants must not be more than 40 years old at the time of application.
▪ Applicants must be a young scholar at a research institute or university in Africa or a student registered in a PhD or Master’s program in recognized universities in Africa, majoring in agricultural economics, agribusiness, or economics or a related social science, and must have finished their university course work.
SCHOLARSHIP VALUE:
Awards for Research Grants are up to $10,000 (Proposals with a reasonable higher budget can also be selected depending on the quality of the research proposal).
▪ Grantees will be supervised by one IITA scientist in close collaboration with their national/university supervisor. ▪ Grantees will be offered training on research methodology, data management, and scientific writing;
▪ Grantees will be offered training on production of research evidence for policy-making
DURATION: 6 MONTHS
DEADLINE: 19 December 2020
NO OF AWARDS: 20
HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be submitted electronically in English or French, by email to [email protected].
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