The African Research Fellowship (ARF) program, a collaboration between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the African Union Commission, is pleased to announce its fellowship opportunity for African researchers for the academic year 2023-2024. This program aims to encourage African scholars with high academic performance in PhD or Master’s degrees and extensive research experience. Successful candidates will receive education funds for one-year fellowships to work at the ESA-ESRIN premises in Frascati, Italy, collaborating with ESA scientists.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2023
Brief Description:
- University or Organization: European Space Agency (ESA)
- Course Level: PhD or Master’s degree
- Award: Education fund
- Access Mode: Online
- Nationality: International
- Location: Frascati, Italy
Eligibility Criteria:
- Eligible Countries: African researchers are eligible to apply.
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: PhD or Master’s degree in any subject offered by ESA.
- Admissible Criteria:
- Candidates must propose a 1-year research and development (R&D) proposal contributing to water resources management, food security, coastal processes, or fisheries.
- The proposed activity should align with the EO AFRICA R&D Initiative, providing training opportunities and scientific tools for selected African research fellows.
- Applicants must have a PhD or Master’s degree with extensive research experience.
- Proficiency in English is required.
How to Apply:
- Interested candidates must submit an application for consideration.
Supporting Documents:
- Research Proposal
- CV with the most recent publication list (not longer than 3 pages)
- Copy of ID
- Scan of PhD or Master Diploma
- 2 Reference letters
Benefits:
- ESA will provide education funds for one-year fellowships to four African Researchers.
- Fellows will have the opportunity to work at the ESA-ESRIN premises in Frascati, Italy, collaborating with ESA scientists.
- The fellowship will support research activities contributing to water resources management, food security, coastal processes, or fisheries, aligned with the EO AFRICA R&D Initiative.