University of Hohenheim
The Food Security Center (FSC) of University of Hohenheim offers South –South Research Scholarship for visiting postdoctoral researchers from developing countries in the field of food security, Germany 2013
Study Subject: Food security
Course Level: Postdoctoral Research
Scholarship Provider: The Food Security Center (FSC) of University of Hohenheim
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility: The applicant must provide proof of:
- Outstanding study performance in agricultural, nutritional, natural, social, economic or political sciences, or related disciplines with specification on food security related issues with a minimum MSc grade of 2.5
- PhD degree in agricultural, nutritional, natural, social, economic or political sciences, or related disciplines with specification on food security related issues
- Last academic degree completed no more than 6 years prior to start of scholarship
- Track record of knowledge in the proposed field of study
- Plan to return to his/her home country / country of residence and institute
- Excellent proficiency in oral and written English
- Be a national of a developing country according to OECD DAC list.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Developing Countries
Scholarship Description: FSC seeks up to three visiting postdoctoral researchers from developing countries for a period of four months in 2013. The Center wishes to attract young innovative professionals. The scholarship aims at increasing their previously gained scientific knowledge and skills relevant to food security related issues. The successful candidate will collaborate with the research staff of one of FSC’s partner uni-versities or an other research center or development organization located in a developing country (e.g., one of the centers of the CGIAR) to conduct a specific research project contributing to the mis-sion of FSC. Funding for research is expected to be provided by the applicant’s and/or supervisor’s institute and/or other organizations. The objective of the collaborations is to write at least one joint, peer-reviewed publication. Candidates should present their research work at the partners’ seminars, lecture series and/or workshops. They are also expected to engage in teaching and training activities related to the research topic in the partner institute at the graduate and/or postgraduate level at a limited scale. Interregional South-South collaborations (e.g., from Africa to Latin America, or from Latin America to Asia) are encouraged in particular. Furthermore, FSC aims at establishing an active, long-lasting collaboration with the supported re-searchers and their home institutes through an interactive alumni-network. The scholarship is awarded for a stay at a partner institute, research center, or development organiza-tion located in a developing country. The monthly grant is EUR 500 for junior postdoctoral researchers and EUR 700 for senior postdoctoral researchers. Travel costs to/from the positions’ location will be covered. Health insurance and other costs must be paid for from the stipend.
Apply: By Electronically
Deadline: September 29, 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application: https://fsc.uni-hohenheim.de/79517
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