Deadline- 30 September 2013
Proposals are accepted by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for agricultural research with the potential to increase the sustainable productivity of smallholder farmers in developing countries. The mission of this program is to help farm families grow more is a powerful tool for fighting hunger and poverty.
Required Documents-
- A brief description of the proposed research project up to 3 pages in length, written in English or French
- A basic budget for the proposed research activities, not to exceed $500,000
- A letter of support from an appropriate senior administration official or supervisor at the primary host institution
- A letter of interest and support from proposed international partner
- Applicant’s CV including at least 2 recent publications (within the last 5 years)
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Be an African scientist residing in sub-Saharan Africa or planning to relocate to sub-Saharan Africa to implement the proposed project, e.g. returning from diaspora
- Identify a local host institution (a national agricultural research institute or university) (International centers based in Africa or institutes overseas are not eligible to lead proposals in this call, but may partner as sub-grant hosts.)
- Have at minimum an MSc degree
- Be able to devote at least 70% of their time to the proposed project
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