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AFRICAN PLANT NUTRITION INSTITUTE (APNI) PHOTO CONTEST

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Application Deadline: September 1, 2025

LOCATION: Kenya

The African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI) is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 edition of its Annual Photo Contest, inviting photographers, researchers, and agriculture enthusiasts to showcase compelling images that highlight the importance of plant nutrition in African agriculture.

ELIGIBILITY:

This year’s contest features two themes:

Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms in Crops: Help us visualize the impact of nutrient deficiencies in crops and the need for balanced plant nutrition. Whether it’s nitrogen-starved maize or potassium-deficient potatoes, your photos can help educate and inform!

Plant Nutrition Research in Action: Capture the innovative work happening in plant nutrition research—whether it’s field trials, lab experiments, or soil testing—your images can showcase the science driving sustainable agriculture.

Submit photos via this online submission form by the published deadline.

All photos must be from within Africa

Photos must be at least 1 MB in size to submit.

Up to five (5) photos will be accepted per person.

Winners in each category will receive the cash award plus a certificate of acknowledgement.

Submitted entries are the property of APNI

BENEFIT:

Get a chance to have your work featured by APNI

Help spread awareness about plant nutrition and soil health

Win exciting recognition and a chance to win cash!

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WEST AFRICAN RESEARCH CENTER TRAVEL GRANT

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Application Deadline: October 20, 2024.

LOCATION: USA

The WARC Travel Grant promotes intra-African cooperation and exchange among researchers and institutions by providing support to African scholars and graduate students for research visits to other institutions and regions on the continent.  

ELIGIBILITY:

This competition is open only to West African nationals, with priority given to those affiliated with West African colleges, universities, or research institutions.

Application Requirements:

Abstract (50-80 words) of proposed activity with a clear statement of purpose

Project/Research description (6 double-spaced pages maximum) including why travel is necessary (must be in  language understandable to non-specialist readers)

Proposed budget

Curriculum vitae (with research and teaching record)

Photocopy of the applicant’s passport (must be a West African national)

All applications must be submitted online in PDF documents

All applicants must have a recommendation letter.

If visiting another institution:
– invitation from host institution

If travel is to consult archives or other materials:
– a description of the collections to be consulted and their significance to the applicant’s research

If you are a graduate student:
– letter of recommendation from professor overseeing your research

Please address inquiries to
Mariane Yade
West African Research Center/Centre de Recherche Ouest Africaine
warccroa@gmail.com.

BENEFIT:

The WARC Travel Grant provides travel costs up to $1,500 and a stipend of $1,500.

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