Hello Friends,
Are you looking for scholarship for your research programme?
Are you living in the African continent? This information is for you.
Application has been
invited for UNU-INRA visiting Scholarship for this project named 'Unleashing
the Potential of African Rural Economies through Green Growth'. The total 10
number of scholars will be selected every year for their research work at
UNU-INRA headquarters in Accra, Ghana.
Deadline: 31st August 2014
Scholarship Offered by: UNU-INRA, with funding from Canada’s
International Development Research Centre (IDRC).
Eligibility:
1. Reserved for African continent applicants who are faculty
members or researchers at African University and other research institutions.
2. Applicants should have PhD Degree in following subjects:
a) Environmental economics
b) Natural resource economics
c) Ecological economics
d) Development economics
e) Agricultural economics
f) Soil science or
g) Other relevant field of study
3. Female candidates are encouraged to apply
4. Excellent communication skills and writing skills
Scholarship available for International students: Citizens
of Africa can apply only for these Visiting scholarships.
About UNU-INRA
The UNU Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA)
gives support to African scientist, technologists for their research work. They
utilize natural resources for development. UNU-INRA has been established in
1986 to help scientist in Africa. More[http://unu.edu/about/unu-system/inra/about-the-institute-for-natural-resources-in-africa#overview]
Number of Awards: 10 visiting scholars each year
Duration: Offered for 3-4 months
Scholarship Covered: The successful applicants will be
getting around USD 1,500.00 as a stipend for their accommodation, travel,
medical and their other expenses.
How to Apply for this Scholarship
Interested candidate can fill their application form
or can visit the website http://unu.edu/about/unu-system/inra
