WCRP Global South Fellowship 2024 Africa (Up to CHF 50,000)

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The World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) has announced a research fellowship with a focus on Africa available through its new Global South Fellowship program.

The objective of the Global South Fellowship program is to give early to mid-career researchers from the Global South the benefit to develop their own WCRP related research activity, thereby boosting climate research activities in their own region.

The Fellowship topics can address a wide range of scientific questions outlined in the WCRP Science and Implementation Plan as formulated through priorities of WCRP activities (Core Projects and Lighthouse Activities).

Such proposals must be supported by a host institution guaranteeing that a successful candidate will undertake the fellowship project full-time during the agreed period of the fellowship at the institution. Successful projects should address aspects of critical gaps in WCRP related African climate research, enhance climate action for and in Africa, help build a community of practice, and create the potential for leaving a strong legacy to build upon in the longer-term.

Global South Fellowship Award Details

The WCRP leadership has allocated CHF 50K for a Global South Fellowship with focus on Africa.
The proposal should be accompanied by a letter of commitment written and signed by the host institution.
Eligible costs can include (1) salary of the candidate comparable to host institution cost of employment; (2) travel support to a relevant WCRP meeting and essential local travel for research purposes; (3) purchase of an approved laptop. If necessary, institutional overhead can be negotiated. However, no equipment can be covered.