Empowering African researchers through the NELGA 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. Programme Objectives The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is funded by GIZ to support NELGA NELGA aims to enhance training, research, and connections in land governance […]
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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. Programme Objectives The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is funded by GIZ to support NELGA NELGA aims to enhance training, research, and connections in land governance […]
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.
Programme Objectives
- The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is funded by GIZ to support NELGA
- NELGA aims to enhance training, research, and connections in land governance in Africa
Eligible Applicants
- Staff members or students of NELGA partner institutions with a background in land governance
- Must be nationals of an African country and have completed at least a first university degree
Eligible Fields
- Background in land governance or related fields such as land administration, land economics, or urban planning
- Proposals covering the following cross-cutting issues will be given special consideration in the field of Climate Change and Land Governance:
- African Food Systems and Land Governance
- Pastoralism, Livestock and Land Rights in Africa
- Digitalization and Land Rights in Africa
- Gender and Land Rights in Africa
Selection Criteria
- Convincing research project and academic achievements considered
- Additional supporting documents also taken into account
Place of Tenure
- Fellowships can be taken at a state or state-recognized institution of higher education or a non-university research institute
- No funding for research at the applicant’s home institution
Duration
- One up to three months, depending on the project and applicant’s timetable
- Not renewable
Value
- Travel allowance ranging from EUR 280 to EUR 980
- Monthly research allowance of EUR 460
Terms and Conditions
- Fellowship does not cover living expenses
- Detailed report due one month after the fellowship ends
Application
- Register online via the DAAD-Portal (if not already registered)
- Apply online under the following link
- Submit required documents including CV, detailed description of the research proposal and a description of previous research work (max. 10 pages); and academic references as well as copies of university diplomas/certificates and transcripts of record of all annual academic examinations
Deadlines
- Deadline for start of fellowship: 14th October 2024
- Fellowship starts on 1st of January 2025
For more information, contact Ms Eva Rothenpieler (rothenpieler@daad.de) for application questions and Mr Jonas Kramp (jonas.kramp@giz.de) for NELGA inquiries.