CORAF PhD Scholarships for African Students in Food System Resilience Program (FSRP) in West Africa

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: Students must be citizens of one of the following CORAF member countries.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in three mutually reinforcing thematic areas:
• (1) Digital advisory services for the prevention and management of agricultural and food crises; (2) Sustainability and resilience of the food system’s productive base (sustainable land and watershed management, agro-ecological approaches); and (3) Market integration and trade (regional staple food value chain development).
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible for this program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Be a national of one of the CORAF member countries
• Be no more than 40 years old
• Have a Master’s degree in research related to the chosen field and theme;
• Have already identified a thesis supervisor
• Have a demonstrated capacity for applied research, a willingness to learn and think across disciplines and professions
• Have a demonstrated interest in agricultural research for development.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Offered Benefits

The fellowship program will cover a stipend including registration and bench fees; a monthly living allowance; field expenses including travel, surveys, or labor related to the research activities, acquisition of small research equipment and consumables;  international travel expenses (conference attendance, scientific visits); and supervision expenses.

Application Process

• How to Apply: To apply for this program, interested students can submit a scholarship application  here. All eligible applicants shall be considered.
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents:
• A letter of motivation demonstrating the applicant’s suitability and motivation and specifying his/her availability;
• A curriculum vitae (Maximum 5 pages)
• Academic Records
• Diplomas and transcripts (Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees)
• Proof of English language requirements
• Two letters of recommendation from supervisors with their addresses
• A letter of commitment from each identified supervisor (university and research center)
• Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria mentioned above.
• Language Requirement: To be eligible, the applicants must meet the given criteria:
• Ability to speak and write French or English fluently
• A good working knowledge of the other language would be an asset.