The African Research Fellowship (ARF) program, initiated in 2021 by ESA in collaboration with the African Union Commission, seeks to empower African researchers with a PhD or Master’s degree and extensive research experience to engage in Earth Observation (EO) R&D activities that address key challenges in Africa.
Benefits
Applicants will benefit the following:
- One-year fellowships for four African researchers to conduct their projects at ESA-ESRIN in Frascati, Italy, alongside ESA scientists.
- Access to the EO AFRICA Space Academy and Digital Campus, providing training and scientific tools.
- Collaboration opportunities with European scientists through the EO AFRICA Innovation Lab.
- A chance to contribute to African and global environmental and development agendas by leveraging EO data to address critical challenges in Africa.
Requirements
Applicants are to meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must hold a PhD or Master’s degree with substantial research experience.
- Proposals should focus on a one-year R&D project in either Water Resource Management or Food Security, utilizing Earth Observation satellite data.
- Projects addressing smallholder needs in agriculture or issues related to coastal processes and fisheries are especially encouraged.
Selection Process
IMPORTANT DATES
Open call 23 September 2024
Submission of Proposals 30 October 2024
Communication of Results January 2025
Beginning of Activities in Frascati June 2025
Application Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Research Proposal (use the template provided with the ARF package)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) including a list of recent publications (maximum 3 pages)
- Copy of Identification (preferably passport)
- Scan of PhD or Master’s Diploma
- Two (2) Reference Letters
Please download the following zip file, which contains:
- Technical information on the general tasks covered by the proposal and logistical aspects
- Proposal submission template
- Privacy notice
Method of Application
Click Here to Apply
Any questions relating to this Call must be sent, by e-mail to arf@esa.int, not later than one (1) week before the Closing Date.
For More Information,
Application Deadline: October 30, 2024.
