In the framework of the Earth Science Education Initiative in Africa, UNESCO has facilitated the setting up the African Network of Earth Science Institutions (ANESI) to promote high quality research and training through collaboration and partnership among Earth science institutions. The Visiting Fellowship for Outstanding Women Geoscientists is one of the core capacity building activities with the objective to improve the involvement of women in post-graduate studies. The programme is funded in the general framework of 2014-2017 Programme Cooperation Agreement between UNESCO and the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida).
WORTH
- A maximum grant of 2500 USD/fellow will cover the travel and subsistence costs.
ELIGIBILITY
Institutions should submit on behalf of their best performing post-graduate female student (only one per institution) an application that includes:
- A detailed proposal describing the activity to be undertaken and explaining how the programme will help advancing his/her research (5 pages maximum)
- A letter of nomination
- Details of the host institution in Africa including its formal approval
- A workplan toward completion of the PhD.
Priority will be given to applicants who have received assurance of provision of additional support. ANESI will require a report from the host institution and from the beneficiaries immediately upon completion of the exchange program.
DEADLINE: 30th June, 2015
To apply and for more information visit here.
