Application Deadline: 9th April 2018
JR Biotek Foundation is offering scholarships to sponsor outstanding PhD students (involved in agricultural research in African Universities and Research Institutes) to participate in her world-class Molecular Laboratory Training Workshop taking place in the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Cambridge from 3rd-11th September 2018.
Selection Criteria and Eligibility
Our ideal candidate must be:
- A PhD student studying in an African university/institution and currently undertaking research in the field of agriculture. Agricultural research projects with potential impact on food security in their home countries will be given priority.
- Have proven intellectual and leadership abilities
Have the passion to advance knowledge and technical expertise in the field of agricultural research in their home institution.
Number of scholarship: Five
Value of scholarship:
- The scholarship covers all costs including travel and accommodation at Cambridge for the duration of the training (does not cover visa fees)
Eligible Countries:
- PhD Students studying in any African university
How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply here
To be taken at: The training workshop will be held at the Department
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the JRBF Scientific Laboratory Training Workshop Scholarship 2018
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[…] JR Biotek Foundation (JRBF) is partnering with the Laboratory of Genetics, Horticulture and Seed Science at the University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin Republic to hold a one-week intensive Molecular Biology Training and Open Labware Building Workshop for Africa-based agricultural researchers, academics and postgraduate students. […]