Africa PhD and MSc scholarships in natural resources management: Africa’s natural resources face significant degradation and mismanagement. Timely data collection, analysis (including modeling approaches), and dissemination of scientific information are crucial for interventions in managing these resources.
Investing in young scientists committed to sustainable resource management is essential. The primary objective of the summer school is to cultivate a critical mass of skilled young natural resource scientists in Africa through training and mentorship.
It aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of passionate young scientists (MSc and early PhD students) engaged in data collection and monitoring in natural resources management (agriculture, forestry, nature conservation, and climate change adaptation), but lack proficiency in data handling and utilization for management and policy.
This will be achieved through three Summer School sessions (2019, 2020, and 2021) with modules covering various aspects such as data management, geospatial techniques, data analysis using R, scientific communication, and management strategies in natural resources management.
The current call for applications focuses on modules 3 and 4, designated for session 2.
Organizers: Makerere University (Uganda) and Leibniz Universität – Hannover (Germany), with financial support from the Volkswagen Foundation (Germany).
Target: MSc and early PhD students under 35 years from any university/research institution in sub-Saharan Africa or Germany with an interest in natural resources management.
Participants and Scholarships: Participation is free, and the course is fully funded, open to 20 African MSc and PhD students. Scholarships cover air tickets, accommodation, meals, visa, and transportation expenses. However, participants must cover the cost of their travel health insurance.
Topics:
MODULE 3: Data analysis with R and scientific writing and communication MODULE 4: Management strategies in natural resources management for a sustainable world
Language: The course will be conducted in English; participants must be proficient in both written and spoken English.
Application Process:
Interested applicants should fill out the application form and submit the following documents in English via email:
Detailed curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages) Letter of motivation (max. 1 page) for new applicants; reflection letter for previous participants Confirmation of enrollment at the university Letter of reference from the academic supervisor (with original signature) Draft project proposal (02 pages) to be presented Deadline for applications: 1 February.
For further details and application forms, please visit the provided link or contact the organizers directly.
For more information and application details, see; Africa PhD and MSc Scholarships in Natural Resources Management
From the Source on Scholarship and Academic Grant: Advance africa.com
