2011 Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for women applicants of developing countries at World Agroforestry Centre
Study Subject(s):Various
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: World Agroforestry Centre
Scholarship can be taken at: Africa, Asia, America
Eligibility: -Women postgraduates are expected to hold a Doctoral degree in a field related to agriculture, agroforestry, biodiversity, biometrics, capacity building, climate change, ecology, economics, environmental policy, forestry, genetic resources, geography, hydrology, impact assessment, institutional strengthening, land degradation, marketing, natural products, natural resource management, or sociology.
-Women Fellows will be assigned a senior scientific supervisor, and be a member of one or more Global Research Priority or Regional Teams at ICRAF. Women Fellows will be expected to undertake an approved research study which will include publishing of their results and presentation at international fora.
-Whilst candidates will not be excluded on the basis of age or nationality, a preference will be given to applicants below the age of forty five years and those from developing and/or investor countries.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Developing countries(Asia and Africa)
Scholarship Description: The World Agroforestry Centre is committed in developing a diverse and strong pool of research scientists, both for strengthening its own institute and for the increasing needs of the developing world. The first round of the Women’s Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Programme which attracted five female scientists in various fields of research study came to a close in the 1st quarter of this year (2011). In an effort to further the balance of Gender Diversity among the scientists, the World Agroforestry Centre is announcing the second round of the Women’s Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Programme.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: until 31st July 2011