African Plant Nutrition Outreach Fellowship Program 2026
African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI)
Quick Facts
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About This Scholarship
Awards of USD $5,000 each support African scientists, extension specialists, or educators conducting education, training, and communication programs to improve plant nutrient use and efficiency in African agro-ecosystems. Applicants must submit creative plans addressing knowledge gaps in soil fertility management practices aligned with APNI’s priority initiatives including 4R Nutrient Stewardship, water management innovations, soil health diagnostics, and precision farming.
What This Scholarship Covers
- USD $5,000 award
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a full-time scientist, extension specialist, or educator
- 2 Must work at an African NARES institution (National Agricultural Research and Extension System), university, non-profit organization, or private sector organization
- 3 Must not be a student
- 4 Must submit a creative plan addressing knowledge gaps in soil fertility management in African agro-ecosystems
- 5 Preference given to research aligned with APNI high priority initiatives (4R Nutrient Stewardship, Nutrient and Water Management Innovations for Resilient Agriculture for African Drylands, Soil Health Nutrient Management and Diagnostics, Precision Farming, Farmer-led On-farm Innovation)
- 6 Evidence of partnerships and collaboration favorably reviewed
- 7 Female candidates especially encouraged to apply