Application Deadline: 18 March, 2024
LOCATION: Germany
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is funded by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) as commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to organize support measures for the “Network of Excellence for Land Governance in Africa (NELGA)”.
NELGA is a partnership of African universities and research institutions with proven leadership in education, training and research on land governance. Currently, NELGA has more than 70 partner institutions across Africa. For an overview of partner universities and institutions c
ELIGIBILITY:
have completed their PhD degree at a state or state recognized institution of higher education;
have a background in land governance/ land management or a related field (e.g. land administration, land economics, urban and regional planning, geomatics);
be nationals of an African country;
be granted leave of absence by their home institution in case of conducting a field study or research stay abroad.
Special consideration will be given to proposals that address the cross-cutting issues outlined in the factsheet accompanying this call.
If you are not sure if your research field is fitting, do not hesitate to contact DAAD for consultation.
BENEFIT:
The basic fellowship consists of:
a monthly rate of EUR 800;
a virtual training workshop on Advocacy for Research Output
In Addition, support for the following may be granted upon request (subject to availability of funds):
Reimbursement of expenses for scientific publications in
relevant journals up to a maximum of EUR 1500.
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