Fellowship Opportunity for Doctoral Research at African Universities

2006/2007 Call for Proposals:

Application - and all materials due by 15 August 2006

Announcement - The International START Secretariat announces this Call for Proposals for fellowships in support of outstanding young African scientists who are currently conducting research leading to the completion of a doctoral dissertation on global environmental change issues.  The fellowships are supported through a grant to START from the Norwegian Agency for Development (NORAD).

Following a peer review of applications, successful applicants will receive awards for up to two years of study and research leading to completion of a Ph.D. dissertation or for the final year of graduate study combined with one-year of post-doctoral research. Candidates must have completed at least one year of study toward a Ph.D. to be eligible for this award. Proposals should focus on some aspect of global environmental change in Africa.   Awards will provide for tuition, research materials, and a small living allowance.

For more information contact start@agu.org or visit www.start.org.