Ethiopia opens first space observatory in East Africa
Ethiopia has begun operating the first space observatory in East Africa in an effort to promote astronomy. Two telescopes have recently been unveiled on the outskirts of the capital Addis Ababa.
AFE was built to form network among academic & scientific communities in Ethiopia. We only post scientific findings, funds, scholarships, training, workshops and conferences.
Friday, June 26, 2015
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
IDRC Research Awards 2016
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Tuesday, June 23, 2015
DAAD Scholarships MSc in ABRD
DAAD Scholarships MSc in Agribusiness and Rural Development
Deadline:
31 Aug 2015
The M.Sc. Program International Agribusiness and Rural Development (IARD) jointly offered by the Georg-August University of Gottingen (Germany) and Universidad de Talca (Chile) is pleased to announce the call for applications for 2015. DAAD offers scholarships for applicants from Latin-American and the Caribbean countries.
The core study program consists of modules covering international agricultural economics, agricultural and rural development policy as well as business administration, management and agribusiness marketing, development economics and rural sociology. As a research-oriented program, strong emphasis is placed on acquiring methodological research skills in the fields of econometrics, marketing and social sciences.
Teaching modules include also seminars, computer-aided exercises, and team work so as to enhance presentation, communication and team-building skills of students. Excursions are part of the program.
Admission Requirements:
- B.Sc., Diploma or Licenciatura in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Rural Development or related discipline
- Good working knowledge of English documented by a TOEFL-test better than 79 pts. (or IELTS)
- Professional experience of two years (for DAAD scholarship)
- Last academic degree should preferably not be more than six years old.
- Letter of intention
- Short research proposal
- Two letters of recommendation
If you are interested in applying please read our website: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/136089.html and send us your application before August 31, 2015 to one of the following address:
Georg-August-University of Göttingen
Department for Agricultural Economics and Rural Development
Thelma Brenes
Platz der Göttingen Sieben 5,
31073 Göttingen, Germany
Monday, June 22, 2015
IWC Masters Scholarships
IWC Masters Scholarships now open for international students
Join the global community of leaders that is changing the way the world manages water! Up to three scholarships are available for high calibre international candidates interested in studying the Master of Integrated Water Management (MIWM) commencing in Semester 1, 2016.
Using problem-based and experiential learning, MIWM students create and implement integrated solutions to complex water management challenges. The degree is co-badged and co-taught by leading industry experts and lecturers from IWC's four founding member universities:
- Scholarship applications are now open for international candidates* to study the Master of Integrated Water Management at The University of Queensland commencing in Semester 1 (February) 2016
- Up to three international scholarships will be offered including up to two full scholarships (each valued at AUD 89,811 including tuition fees and living costs) and one full tuition scholarship (valued at AUD $50,776)
- Apply online for a scholarship by 1 August
* Scholarships for domestic students will open from 1 July until 1 October. Domestic students are Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents. International students are all other students.
More information
Contact
- Email admin@watercentre.org
- Phone +61 7 3014 0200
Register for our upcoming webinar
Dr Brian McIntosh, IWC Senior Lecturer and Education Program Manager, will present the MIWM program / scholarships and answer your questions on Thursday 9 July 2015. Register now
IWC Masters Scholarships
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
visiting scientist opportunities
Linking Model Use with Spatial Information for Improved Extrapolation
of Soil Management Information: visiting scientist opportunities
The project Optimizing Fertilizer
Recommendations in Africa (OFRA) is developing the capacity for much enhanced
farmer profitability resulting from fertilizer use. Decisions are made in
consideration of financial, environmental, and cropping system aspects of the
individual farmer’s context. OFRA is implemented for major food production
agro-ecological zones of 13 sub-Saharan Africa nations. OFRA is funded by the
Alliance for the Green Revolution in Africa, managed by CABI, and technically
supported by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Fertilizer optimization tools
(FOT) are developed and deployed for profit maximization of fertilizer use. The
tools employ crop-nutrient functions of diverse crops. The functions are
determined from field research results including from a meta-analysis of
results from past research, current OFRA supported research, and extrapolation
of information across Africa.
The potential for extrapolation
of information across Africa is greater than ever with much improved soil
property, climate, and crop spatial information available that can be linked
with the OFRA compiled database. Linking
crop growth simulation models having nutrient response sub-routines such as
DSSAT and APSIM, or crop response calculators such as QUEFTS, with spatial
information is a potential means to improved extrapolation of nutrient response
information.
The visiting scientists are
expected to produce a paper for journal publication demonstrating the use of a
model in extrapolation of crop nutrient response information and to develop
guidelines to enable professional GIS practitioners of NARS and universities to
conduct such applications. The guidelines or tools developed will be compatible
with ArcGIS and, if feasible, with a freeware, menu-driven option such as
Q-GIS.
OFRA will support two sabbatical
positions of two month duration to be implemented simultaneously in 2015. These
positions will be accommodated at ILRI (together with office space) in Ethiopia
to enable adequate consultation with other specialists. The work will be
supervised by Prof. Charles Wortmann of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as
well as by Dr. Kindie Tesfaye Fantaye of CIMMYT and Dr. KPC Rao of ICRISAT both
located at ILRI in Addis Ababa.
Candidates need to provide strong
evidence of expertise and practical application of GIS (analysis and advanced
querying), geo-statistics, model use, and interface tool development. The
candidates need to have well-established and on-going employment with an
African research organization or university.
The compensation package includes a monthly stipend of US$
1,000 and full board arrangement where accommodation and meals will be catered
for at the ILRI campus. Candidates will be expected to bring a laptop well
equipped with appropriate software. Up to $500 will be available for software
licenses. The positions are to begin 3rd August 2015.
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a covering letter describing in full how you meet the candidate profile
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a full Curriculum Vitae
·
the names and contact
details of
three referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer – referees will not be contacted without your prior permission
Please note the closing date for receiving applications is 30st
June 2015.
Monday, June 8, 2015
DAAD Master Scholarships
DAAD Master Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance in Germany, 2016
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) is funding master scholarships in Public Policy and Good Governance at German institution in Germany. A monthly scholarship rate is 750 €. Scholarships also provide health insurance, travel allowance as well as a study and research subsidy and in applicable cases accommodation subsidies and/or family allowances. Student must have first university degree. Scholarships are available to both for young graduates without professional experience and for mid-career professionals. The courses are taught in German and English language. Students must have university degrees that have been obtained during the six years before applying the scholarship.
Study Subject (s): Scholarships are provided in disciplines that are of special relevance for the social, political and economic development of applicant’s home country.
Course Level: Scholarships are for Master courses at a German institution of higher education. Before taking up Master studies the scholarship holders will be placed on German courses for normally 6 months (this also applies to scholarship holders in Master courses taught in English).The language courses take place at selected institutes in Germany and not at the universities.
Scholarship Provider: DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Scholarship Description: This programme is designed to further qualify future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration according to the principles of Good Governance and to prepare them in a praxis-oriented course for their professional life. Very good graduates with a first university degree get the chance to obtain a Master’s degree in disciplines that are of special relevance to the social, political and economic development of their home country. The knowledge and experience acquired in Germany should enable the scholarship holders to later contribute to the establishment of democratically oriented economic and social systems aimed at overcoming social differences. In addition, the training at German institutions of higher education should qualify the scholarship holders to become partners in the political and economic co-operation with Germany. With this programme, DAAD intends to contribute to the support of good governance and civil society structures in selected partner countries and regions.
ow to Apply: Please submit your application for the Master courses and for the DAAD scholarship solely to the Master courses you have selected at the respective university (not DAAD). Please check the deadlines on the homepages of the elected Master courses. You are allowed to submit your application to up to three Master courses listed below.
-Application
-Motivation Letter containing a precise description of the applicant’s academic / professional and personal reasons for wishing to participate in the programme
-Full Curriculum Vitae including information about precise field of study and, if applicable, description of job experience
-Copies of all certificates
-Recent language Certificates
-Two letters of recommendation by university professors and/or current or former employer
https://www.daad.de/miniwebs/icostjerusalem/en/24639/index.html
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Scholarships by the Italian Cooperation for MSc in Natural Resources Management for Tropical Rural Development
MSc in Natural Resources Management for Tropical Rural Development
Application Deadline: Friday, 10 July 2015.
The Application Procedure outlined below applies only to applicants from countries eligible for scholarships by the Italian Cooperation, and who are interested in the ‘Land and Water ‘ curriculum. Candidates from other countries, including Italy, are invited to apply directly to the University of Florence, at their own expense.
In 2015 the Italian Cooperation will provide funding for 16 participants to be selected from the following countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Mozambique, Burkina Faso, Niger and Senegal.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
If you have earned a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Forest Sciences or Natural Sciences, after no less than a 3-year undergraduate course, you are eligible to apply for a scholarship to attend the MSc in Management pf Natural Resources for Tropical Rural Development.
A very good knowledge of English, the working language of all academic activities, is an essential requirement.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants employed in public or academic institutions and non-governmental organizations are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applications are accepted only through the on-line system, which includes 2 steps:
- application form
- upload of university transcripts and supporting documents.
Applicants may also be asked to be available for a Skype interview, at the discretion of the MSc academic staff.
DEADLINE
The deadline for accepting applications is Friday, 10 July 2015. Materials received after this deadline will not be considered.
APPLICATION FORM
Before submitting the on-line application form, please prepare the following documents to be uploaded:
- CV (EU format recommended)
- BSc Degree + full transcripts
- Motivation letter
- Employer’s supporting statement
- English language proficiency certificate (optional if BSc degree was earned in English)
- Additional certificates or supporting documents (optional)
All of the above documents should be merged into 1 PDF file, max 5 MB.
When you are ready, proceed to the on-line application form. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please be ready to submit your application in one session. Please click here to read more
Monday, June 1, 2015
Global Change Ecology (M.Sc.)
Global Change Ecology (M.Sc.)
within the Elite Network of Bavaria
The program is devoted to understanding and analyzing the most important and consequential environmental concern of the 21st century; namely, Global Change. Problems of an entirely new and interdisciplinary nature require the establishment of innovative approaches in research and education. A special program focus is the linking of natural science perspectives on global change with approaches in social science disciplines.
The elite study program combines expertise of the Universities of Bayreuth, Augsburg and Würzburg, with that of Bavarian research institutions, and economic, administrative and international organisations. The program is unique in Germany from the standpoint of content and at the forefront with respect to international efforts. The goal is training of highly qualified leaders for tasks and problem solving in science, environmental protection, and with respect to political or economic decision making.
The University of Bayreuth provides an excellent profile and background in "Ecology and Environmental Science" as well as "African Studies" as determined by the expert commission "Science in Bavaria 2020". The academic departments provide special offerings for the elite degree program along with ongoing research projects that examine global change questions. Teaching language is English.
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