Deadline: 14 September, 2020
The DAAD ClimapAfrica programme aims to foster application-oriented research results to tackle climate change in southern and western Africa.
The programme funds postdoctoral research projects and offers a platform for collaboration in thematic working groups composed of postdoctoral fellows and African alumni of German funding initiatives with expertise in the field of climate research.
Fellows and Alumni experts will increase their research impact and output through a comprehensive training and support programme, including general skills training, science policy advising, and science management.
The working groups serve as a platform to connect with peers, regional and international experts and practitioners and to build a growing professional network across Africa.
Benefits
- A flat-rate travel allowance to target country and back
- A research lump sum of up to EUR10,000
- A monthly allowance of EUR800
- An accident, personal liability and health insurance
- Short-term research stay in Germany (two to six months)
Eligibility
- Applicants must be nationals of an African Country
- Should be willing to contribute to the initiation and the coordination of alumni working groups
- Should be willing to realise project at a host institution in western or southern Africa
To apply and for more information, click here.
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