The African German Centre for Food Systems and Data Science, funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with support from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Germany, offers fellowships to support postdoctoral research projects in Southern Africa in collaboration with one of its partner institutions.
To be eligible for the postdoctoral fellowship at the African German Centre for Food Systems and Data Science is open to candidates who hold a doctoral degree and propose research projects aligned with the themes of sustainable food systems and applied data science. African applicants must submit their applications through the University of Pretoria, while candidates from Germany or those with a strong academic connection to Germany should apply via the University of Hohenheim.
The University of Hohenheim is renowned for its strong focus on agricultural sciences, food systems, and sustainability located in Stuttgart, Germany. Founded in 1818, the university has developed into a leading institution in bioeconomy and interdisciplinary research, particularly in areas related to food security, environmental protection, and rural development.