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BONN SDG FELLOWSHIPS

Application Deadline: April 30, 2024

LOCATION: Germany

The University of Bonn currently has a large number of collaborations with universities and research institutes in Africa, Asia and Latin America. As shown by the SDG index, implementing the Sustainable Development Goals poses considerable challenges for many countries in these regions. Based on the 17th Sustainable Development Goal, “Partnerships for the Goals,” researchers in the above-mentioned regions are given preference for the Bonn SDG Fellowships. The goal is to support talented researchers and build and strengthen networks through them. The funding is for a period of at least 3 and not more than 12 months

ELIGIBILITY:

Invitation of scholars preferably from Africa, Latin America, and South/ East Asia for research on Sustainable Development Goals-related topics (for periods of 3–12 months).

Post-doctoral researchers (with foreign citizenship) invited by a professor of the University of Bonn for a joint research project. The fellow should have a long-term affiliation (research or teach) at a university or research institute in the above-mentioned regions beyond her/his fellowship and demonstrate proven expertise in an area of research from the thematic spectrum of the SDGs.

BENEFIT:

The funding can cover the following:

A travel allowance (depending on country of origin)

A scholarship of €3,000 per month (additional funds for family members: up to €300 for a spouse and €250 per child)

A research expense allowance of up to €500 per month.

Insurance benefits are not included in the scholarship.

Please note that the International Office cannot provide housing for scholarship recipients.

The funding is for a period of at least 3 and not more than 12 months. When calculating costs please note the instructions in the financing plan 

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DIGITAL FOR ALL CHALLENGE

LOCATION: Nigeria

The #DigitalforAllChallenge is Africa’s largest digital skilling competition, designed to reward self-development and encourage the acquisition and use of digital skills through competitive incentives. It is a free digital skill-building competition and program to increase digital literacy in Nigeria and igniting interest in obtaining digital skills and certifications using online platforms.

ELIGIBILITY:

Young Learners Category

To participate in this category:

You must be between the ages of 8 – 18 years.

You must be a student in either primary or secondary school.

You must complete the training in your school and pass the basic digital literacy assessment to qualify for the competition.

Your school and teacher must be registered on the platform.

Note: Only teachers actively employed with a primary or secondary school is allowed to register on behalf of their school and students

Youth Category

To participate in this category:

You must be between the ages of 19 – 45 years.

You must complete training and receive a certificate from the challenge’s basic or advanced digital skilling program.

Civil Servants Category

To participate in this category:

You must be a civil servant.

You must complete training and receive a certificate from the challenge’s basic digital skilling program.

BENEFIT:

Young Learners

Ages 12-18

10 million naira cash prize for the grand prize winner!

7.5 million naira cash consolation prizes for first runner up.

5 million cash consolation prize for second runner up.

Youth Category

Ages 19-45

Basic

10 million naira cash prize for the grand prize winner!

7.5 million naira cash consolation prizes for first runner up.

5 million cash consolation prize for second runner up.

Civil Servants

10 million naira cash prize for the grand prize winner!

7.5 million naira cash consolation prizes for first runner up.

5 million cash consolation prize for second runner up.

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