APNI Young African Phosphorus Fellowship Award 2020 | Up to $5,000: The African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI) Calls for Applications from Eligible Early-Career Scientists Researching Phosphorus in Africa for its 2020 Fellowship Award. Deadline: 1st June, 2020, See Eligibility,
Benefits, Requirements, Application Guidelines and Procedure.
The African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI) Fellowship Award’s aim
is to encourage scientific programs relevant to understanding and
improving phosphorus (P) management in African agro-ecosystems.
The
Young African Phosphorus Fellowship will confer awards to five
early-career scientists working in either a National Agricultural
Research and Extension System (NARES) institution or African university.
Eligibility.
- Scientists
working at an African NARES institution or university who are age 40 or
younger at the time of application are eligible for the Fellowship. - Applicants
must submit a creative proposal that addresses current knowledge gaps
or synthesizes existing information leading to improved management.
Include a description of how the award will be used (such as to support
research activities and/or support travel) to achieve the proposal
objectives. - Evidence of any scientific partnerships and institutional collaboration will be reviewed favourably.
- Female scientists are especially encouraged to apply.
Benefits.
- Up to $5,000 will be awarded to the selected winners.
Requirements.
In order to complete the application process, you will need to submit the following materials in English or French:
- A
description of how the Fellowship will lead to improved understanding
of Phosphorus management in agricultural systems. This should outline
any new research, data synthesis, or travel that will be supported with
the Fellowship funds. Include sufficient detail that will permit
evaluation of its originality, innovative approach, and relevance. - Electronic
copy of two letters of support, one of which must 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 date of birth, academic degrees,
and any relevant publications dealing with Phosphorus behaviour in
soil, water or plants. - A short report will be required at the
end of the award period that describes how the funds were used to
support the outcomes of the proposal. - 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.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their proposals by the June 1, 2020 deadline. Recipients will be notified in August 2020.
