The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) through the CORAF/WECARD and IITA is financing research grants program on agricultural research for development for African graduate students. The Programme’s objective is to improve the institutional capacity of National Agricultural Research System in the targeted countries through the increased number and quality of qualified agricultural science graduates capable of identifying, generating and disseminating research outputs that meet the needs of smallholder farmers and other actors in the food chains.
Each country will receive five scholarships (3 Masters and 2 PhDs). The grant program applications are particularly encouraged from women. Grants will be provided to a total of 20 individuals (12 MSc, and 8 PhDs)
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) through the CORAF/WECARD and IITA is financing research grants program on agricultural research for development for African graduate students. The Programme’s objective is to improve the institutional capacity of National Agricultural Research System in the targeted countries through the increased number and quality of qualified agricultural science graduates capable of identifying, generating and disseminating research outputs that meet the needs of smallholder farmers and other actors in the food chains.
Each country will receive five scholarships (3 Masters and 2 PhDs). The grant program applications are particularly encouraged from women. Grants will be provided to a total of 20 individuals (12 MSc, and 8 PhDs)
Eligibility
To be eligible under this program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a citizen of the eligible countries: Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone and Togo?
- Applicants must be currently registered in a PhD or Masters program in recognized universities?
- Applicants must not be more than 40 years old at the time of application?
- Applicants must complete their course work at a university in 2015.
Research Areas
- Sustainable intensification including soil fertility?
- Crop protection? and
- Postharvest innovation systems