Deadline: 30 October 2016
Borlaug Higher Education Agricultural Research and Development (BHEARD) is seeking applicants for its scholarships program to support master’s or PhD study at regional universities in Africa, beginning in August 2017 or January 2018.
BHEARD is an agricultural research capacity-building project supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under its Feed the Future program. The main purpose is to strengthen research capacities of agricultural research units and universities in participating countries.
Training programs will cover up to two years of courses and research for master’s students and three years for PhD students. Course work will be undertaken at a regional university, and the student’s research project will be conducted in Rwanda.
Focus Areas
- Animal or Livestock Sciences (including Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Science or Physiology)
- Horticulture (including coffee and tea)
- Food Science and Nutrition
- Natural Resource Management (Soil, Water and Irrigation)
- Mechanization
- Plant Pathology
- Environmental Management and Climate Change
Eligibility Criteria
- Current and future role at one of the participating institutions listed above.
- Rwandan national residing in Rwanda.
- Strong academic performance at the Bachelor’s level (first or upper second class pass) and/or the master’s level. Relevant educational background and professional experience.
- Strong written and spoken English language skills.
- Evidence of commitment to a future career in developing agricultural research in Rwanda.
- Under 32 years of age for master’s applicants, and 35 years for PhD applicants. An exception may be made for female candidates up to 40 years of age.
Eligibility is limited to current staff or faculty members from the following institutions:
- University of Rwanda, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
- Ministry of Agriculture (MINAGRI), including the Rwanda Agricultural Board (RAB)
How to Apply
Applicants can email their application documents at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Rwanda
For more information, please visit BHEARD Scholarship Program.