One Planet Fellowship Programme
Objectives of the project
One Planet Fellowship Programme (OPFP) will enhance the capacity of high potential young scientists working on agriculture and climate change adaptation and mitigation in Africa by building their leadership, scientific research, networking and mentoring skills. It seeks to contribute towards building a robust pipeline of African science leaders in agriculture - climate interface as well as create a vibrant, highly connected, and intergenerational network of African and European scientists equipped to lead research focused on helping Africa’s smallholder farmers adapt to a changing climate.
Implementing organization
Agropolis Foundation and the African Women on Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Programme
Region
Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Zambia
Funding and co-funding
| European Union | € 3,000,000 |
| Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | US$ 7,500,000 |
| BNP Paribas Foundation | US$ 7,500,000 |
| IDRC - International Development Research Centre | Ca$ 1,200,000 |
| Agropolis Foundation | € 200,000 |
Duration
4 years; June 2019 - July 2023
Web site
https://www.agropolis-fondation.fr/One-Planet-fellowship-programme