Plant Biotechnology Outreach: To stand by its commitment to supporting women scientists in African research institutions and universities, the UGent- VIB International Plant Biotechnology Outreach (VIB-IPBO) has organized the Open Doors Fellowship Program for Women Researchers in Africa for the academic year 2023-2024.
- Category: Fellowship
- Amount/value: Varies
- Application deadline: 1 January 2023
Eligibility
- How to Apply: The candidates must first secure admission at their desired university. The applications to participate in the fellowship program must be sent to in the attachment of all the below-listed documents.
- Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
- A duly filled application
- A motivation letter from the candidate
- A maximum 3-page CV. Please note that a CV with more than three pages will not be reviewed.
- Soft copies of the academic transcripts of the PhD and the diploma.
- A list of publications, including papers, book chapters, technical reviews in indexed journals, and patents
- A signed letter from the applicant’s direct supervisor to indicate how she/he intends to support the fellow in completing her training program
- An official signed letter from the Human Resources Office of the applicant’s institution to prove that the applicant has a valid contract in SSA for the duration of the fellowship.
- A signed letter from the research centre in Belgium supporting the applicant’s short research stay (only for Modality B applications).
- Admission Requirements: The applicants must meet the criteria to participate in the fellowship program.
- Language Requirement: The applicants must meet the language requirements of tehri respective universities of institutes.
Benefits
The UGent- VIB International Plant Biotechnology Outreach (VIB-IPBO) will provide the fellowship winners a fully-funded short research stage of three months in Belgium.
Application
- How to Apply: The candidates must first secure admission at their desired university. The applications to participate in the fellowship program must be sent to in the attachment of all the below-listed documents.
- Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
- A duly filled application
- A motivation letter from the candidate
- A maximum 3-page CV. Please note that a CV with more than three pages will not be reviewed.
- Soft copies of the academic transcripts of the PhD and the diploma.
- A list of publications, including papers, book chapters, technical reviews in indexed journals, and patents
- A signed letter from the applicant’s direct supervisor to indicate how she/he intends to support the fellow in completing her training program
- An official signed letter from the Human Resources Office of the applicant’s institution to prove that the applicant has a valid contract in SSA for the duration of the fellowship.
- A signed letter from the research centre in Belgium supporting the applicant’s short research stay (only for Modality B applications).
- Admission Requirements: The applicants must meet the criteria to participate in the fellowship program.
- Language Requirement: The applicants must meet the language requirements of tehri respective universities of institutes.
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