Rabat – The African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI) has opened applications for research proposals for its Young African Phosphorus Fellowship Awards Program, urging researchers from African universities and institutions to apply before June 30.
The awards give $5,000 to African-led scientific programs that work on “improving phosphorus management in agro-ecosystems” by addressing current knowledge gaps.
The prize aims to support African scientists’ research activities or cover their travel expenses to fullfill the objectives of their proposals.
However, the program only accepts projects led by full-time scientists, 40-years-old or younger who hold Ph.D. diplomas. The researchers must be working at African universities or institutions with affiliation to the African National Agricultural Research and Extension System (NARES).
“Together with our partners – Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and OCP Group – APNI is pleased to make this program available once again to search for innovation in early-career research on phosphorus management in African agro-ecosystems,” said APNI Director-General, Kaushik Majumdar.
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Researchers with other funding sources or partners such as African or/and international organizations are encouraged to apply, APNI said, adding that female scientists are most encouraged to send their proposals.
Established in 2019 in Benguerir near Marrakech, APNI operates as a non-profit research and education organization that seeks to “enhance plant nutrition for a resilient and food-secure Africa.”
In 2022, the Institute launched the African Plant Nutrition Research Fund in partnership with UM6P “to support nutrient and soil fertility management research.”
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