ELIGIBILITY:

Be a national of one of the CORAF member countries;

Be at most 40 years old

Have a research Master’s degree related to the chosen field and theme;

Provide written and signed agreement from an academic Supervisor(s)

Have demonstrated capacity in applied research, willingness to learn and think across disciplines and professions

Have a demonstrated interest in agricultural research for development;

Be able to speak and write either French or English fluently; a good working knowledge of the other language would be an asset

Have good skills to work in a multicultural environment

Have excellent communication skills

BENEFIT:

The scholarship allowance will include:

Registration and laboratory fees;

A monthly subsistence allowance;

Field expenses including travel, surveys or labor related to research activities, acquisition of small research equipment and consumables;

International travel expenses (participation in conferences, scientific stays); and

Supervision fees.