The African Plant Nutrition Outreach Fellowship Program 2022
The African Plant Nutrition Outreach Fellowship Program 2022 call open for applications for its two-month submission period in search of creative proposals addressing accelerated delivery and adoption of improved soil fertility management in Africa. The fellowship award is up to two awards of about $5,000 made available for two scientists or extension specialists working within an African National Agricultural Research and Extension System (NARES), African university, nonprofit organization, or the private sector.
The African Plant Institute whose vision is prosperous African farmers sustainably managing crop nutrition to provide consumers with a secure supply of nutritious foods at a reasonable price. Its core competence in plant nutrition research and development is well positioned to activate the fundamental changes needed for sustainable transformation of agricultural systems in Africa to enhanced plant nutrition for a resilient and food-secure Africa.
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Eligibility for the African Plant Nutrition Outreach Fellowship Program 2022:
- Scientists, extension specialists or educators working at an African National Agricultural Research and Extension System, African university, nonprofit organization, or in the private sector are eligible for the African Plant Nutrition Outreach Fellowship.
- Applicants are advised to submit creative proposals addressing knowledge gaps or needed synthesis of existing information for accelerating the delivery and adoption of improved nutrient stewardship in Africa. Applicants should also indicate how the award will be used such as to support travel, communication outreach, or training activities.
- Evidence of partnerships and collaboration will be adequately reviewed. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
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Application Procedure for the African Plant Nutrition Outreach Fellowship Program 2022:
- A description of how the Fellowship will lead to improve outreach or implementation of appropriate soil fertility management in agricultural systems. Outlining any new initiatives, data synthesis, communication tools, training events, or travel that will be conducted with the fellowship funds. Include sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the work’s originality, its innovative approaches, and potential impact.
- Electronic copy of two letters of support, one of which should be from the applicant’s supervisor. Letters must be signed and written on official letterhead and include the phone number and e-mail address of the letter writer.
- A resume that includes academic degrees and relevant publications/communication products dealing with aspects of soil fertility management.
- A short report on how the funds were used to support the outcomes of the proposal will be required at the end of the award period.
- You will be required to upload documents during the on-line application process. It is recommended that electronic (pdf) copies of these documents be prepared in advance.
Application Deadline: August 31, 2022.
