Study Subject(s):Forest genetic resources
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: Bioversity International
Scholarship can be taken at: Sub-Saharan Africa

Eligibility:Applicants eligible to apply must: -Be a citizen of a country in Sub-Saharan Africa -Be a scientist attached to a national university, research institution or a research-oriented NGO -Be under 40 years of age -Have at least a Master’s degree, or equivalent, in a field of study relevant to forest genetic resources.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The fellowship offers an amount up to US$ 10,000 to fund research in one of the following priority topics: Understanding status of and threats to genetic resources of priority forest tree species Methods and approaches for conserving genetic resources of important tree species The research outputs of the award winner’s research will contribute to Bioversity International’s Forest Genetic Resources programme as well as the CGIAR Research Programme on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry.

How to Apply: Electronically

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 July 2012