Applications are now open for the NELGA – DAAD Research Fellowship in Climate Change and Land Governance. The Network of Excellence for Land Governance in Africa (NELGA), in partnership with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), is pleased to announce the 2024 Research Fellowship. This initiative offers a unique opportunity for scholars and professionals within NELGA partner institutions to engage in research that addresses the critical intersection of climate change and land governance.
The 2024 fellowship focuses on empowering African researchers to explore key areas such as African food systems, pastoralism, digitalization, and gender dynamics in land rights and aims to strengthen the academic and practical linkages essential for effective land policy reforms across Africa.
WORTH
- A flat-rate travel allowance: EUR 280 for in-country, EUR 430 for neighbouring countries, EUR 630 for in-region, EUR 980 for out-of-region;
- A monthly research allowance of EUR 460.
ELIGIBILITY
- DAAD application form, duly filled (available in the DAAD-Portal);
- Curriculum Vitae, including list of publications (if applicable);
- Detailed description of the research proposal and a description of previous research work (max. 10 pages);
- Weekly schedule of planned research work;
- Letter confirming supervision by an academic adviser at the host institute, which refers to the applicant’s proposal and confirms that the host institute will provide a workplace (not applicable for studies in the field);
- Copies of university diplomas/certificates and transcripts of record of all annual academic examinations (incl. explanation of grading system).
- A recent reference from a university teacher which provides information about the applicant’s qualifications.
DEADLINE; October 14, 2024
To apply and for more information click here
