DAAD ClimapAfrica Climate Research for Alumic & Postdocs 2021

Applications are now open for the DAAD climapAfrica Climate Research 2021 for Alumni and Postdocs in Africa

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DAAD ClimapAfrica Climate Research

The goal is to foster application- oriented research results by enhancing knowledge exchange between the postdoctoral fellows and experienced alumni of German funding initiatives. Fellows and alumni will collaborate in joint working groups that encompass several postdoctoral projects in a specific field related to climate change research. The working groups will benefit from the expertise of distinguished German mentors.

Fellows and Alumni will increase their research impact and output through a comprehensive training and support program, including general skills training, science policy advising and science management.
Postdoctoral fellows and alumni will connect with peers, regional and international experts and practitioners in their fields and create a growing network. This community will represent an important voice to raise the awareness for climate change as one of the most pressing issues of our time.

DAAD ClimapAfrica Climate Research 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 realize their project at a host institution in western or southern Africa

Selection Criteria: ClimapAfrica supports research on climate change, its impacts and possible counter actions. It should be possible to assign the postdoctoral research project to one of the following research areas: Agriculture, (Adapted) Land Use, Biodiversity, Food security, Marine Science, Human Security, Economics, Education, Energy, Informatics, Water security, Woodland and forest sustainability. If you are not sure if your research field is fitting, do not hesitate to contact climapafrica@daad.de.

Value of Award: The basic fellowship consists of:

A flat-rate travel allowance to your target country and back
A research lump sum of max. EUR 10,000
A monthly allowance of EUR 800
An accident, personal liability and health insurance

Additionally, support for the following activities can be granted (subject to availability of funds):

Short-term research stays in Germany (2 to 6 months)
Mobility fellowships for the active participation (poster or talk) in relevant international conferences in the field of climate change/ climate Research

Duration of Award: The fellowship awards are tenable for a period of 12 to 24 months.
This fellowship period begins in July 2020. Please take this date as your starting date for your application.