Deadline: 29 August 2016
The Agriculture for Food Security 2030 (AgriFoSe2030) programme funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) will conduct a training course for African young researchers on effective research-to-policy communication for agricultural development.
The course will be held from 22-28 January 2017 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Objectives
- Enhance understanding of the policy landscape, research policy linkages and different models for policy engagement and knowledge exchange;
- Equip young researchers with hands-on tools and skills for effective research-to-policy communication;
- Share experiences and lessons on best practices in communicating research outputs;
- Strengthen national networks for policy influence in African agriculture.
Themes
- Socio-economic dimensions
- Multifunctional landscapes
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be university lecturers or post-doctoral researchers currently affiliated with a university in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Have recently completed his or her Ph.D. in a field of relevance, within five years of the course date (no earlier than Jan 2011).
- Have a good record of scientific publications in the areas of agriculture, agroforestry, forestry, environment or any other similar area.
- Have experience or strong interest in knowledge exchange and communicating research outputs to policymakers for impact.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their application electronically through the given website.
For more information, please download the pdf Agriculture for Food Security 2030.