APNI African Plant Nutrition Phosphorus Fellowship 2026

Contexte

Applications are invited for the APNI African Plant Nutrition Phosphorus Fellowship 2026. The award encourages scientific programs focused on understanding and improving phosphorus (P) management in Africa’s field or tree crop agroecosystems. The fellowships are available to scientists working in an African NARES institution (National Agricultural Research and Extension System) or African university. The African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI) is a not-for-profit research and education organization founded in 2019 and based in Benguérir, Morocco. Their mission is enhanced plant nutrition for a resilient and food-secure Africa.

Missions et responsabilités

• Conduct a scientific program focused on understanding and improving phosphorus (P) management in Africa’s field or tree crop agroecosystems.
• Submit a creative proposal that addresses current knowledge gaps or synthesizes existing information leading to improved P management, particularly in combination with APNI’s high priority topics (4R Nutrient Stewardship, Carbon farming, Soil health, Precision farming).
• Provide a short report at the end of the award period that describes how the funds were used to support the outcomes of the proposal.

Profil recherché

• Must be full time scientists working at an African NARES institution or university.
• Applications from scientists in Post Doctorate positions are also eligible for this award.
• Only applicants who have completed their Ph.D. program will be considered.
• Applicants must submit a creative proposal addressing current knowledge gaps or synthesizing existing information leading to improved P management (including 4R Nutrient Stewardship, Carbon farming, Soil health, and Precision farming).
• Evidence of any scientific partnerships and institutional collaboration will be reviewed favourably.
• Female scientists are especially encouraged to apply.

Conditions et avantages

• Awards of USD $5,000 each are available to up to five full-time scientists.

Dossier de candidature

• A description of how the Fellowship will lead to improved understanding of P management in agricultural systems, outlining new research, data synthesis, or travel supported by funds, with sufficient detail for evaluation of originality, innovative approach, and relevance.
• Electronic copy of two letters of support, one of which must be from the applicant’s supervisor, signed and written on official letterhead, including the phone number and e-mail address of the letter writer.
• A resume that includes date of birth, academic degrees, and any relevant publications dealing with P behaviour in soil, water or plants.
• Application documents must be submitted in either English or French.

Comment postuler

In order to complete the application process, candidates must submit their application materials online. Click here to apply or visit the official African Plant Nutrition Phosphorus Fellowship page for more information. The deadline for applications is July 7, 2026.