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The One Planet Fellowship seeks to build a vibrant, highly connected and intergenerational
network of African and European scientists equipped to lead research on the multi-dimensional
impacts of climate change on Africa’s agriculture and food systems while also identifying and
developing innovative solutions to effectively respond to the challenges, needs and priorities of
diverse population groups across the continent.
ELIGIBILITY:
All applicants for the One Planet Fellowship must meet the following criteria:
• be a citizen of the following countries: Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire,
Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, and Zambia
• be 40 years of age or younger
• have completed at least a master’s degree or equivalent in any discipline relevant to
climate change with focus on agriculture and food systems
• reside in Africa and be actively engaged in research, policy and/or practice relevant to
climate change and Africa’s smallholder agriculture
SCHOLARSHIP VALUE:
A five-year and USD 15 million initiative
• Targets 600 agricultural scientists in a career-acceleration process aimed at:
• Fostering leadership skills
• Sharpening scientific skills
• Enhancing scientists’ capacity to integrate gender into their research
• Catalyzing research partnerships and networks
DURATION: 3 years
DEADLINE: 15 February 2021
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online
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