International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology
Project Title
For strengthening doctoral and postdoctoral training in applied science, engineering, and technology in Africa
Date
Jun. 05, 2025
Duration
24 months
Description
Support for research and postgraduate training in the applied sciences, engineering, and technology in Africa is critical to developing skilled early career scientists capable of advancing independent, socio-economically relevant research. Strengthening Doctoral and Postdoctoral Training in Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology in Africa (DOCTAS) is an initiative administered by the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) focused on bolstering doctoral and postdoctoral training and research across five critical thematic areas including mining, minerals and materials science, and information and communication technology. With Corporation support, DOCTAS will support PhD and postdoctoral fellowships across these thematic areas, grant writing training, research studies on doctoral training in three African countries, and policy engagement based on the study findings.
Project Title
For strengthening doctoral and postdoctoral training in applied science, engineering, and technology in Africa
Date
Jun. 08, 2023
Duration
28 months
Description
Africa needs to increase the number of engineering professionals for continental advancement and global competitiveness. Without high-quality engineers, development in key sectors such as agriculture, energy, mining, water, and disaster reduction will forestall Africa’s progress. Part of the problem is insufficient faculty in engineering and related fields to meet the demand. Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF), an Africa-led, World Bank-affiliated initiative implemented and administered by the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), aims to develop the next generation of African university engineering faculty through advanced training and research in partnership with African and international universities. Corporation support will provide doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships, capacity-building workshops, and a policy convening on postgraduate training and research.