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
Africaneeds to increase thenumber of engineering professionalsfor continental advancement and global competitiveness. Withouthigh-quality engineers, development in key sectors such as agriculture, energy, mining, water, and disaster reduction willforestall Africa’s progress. Part of the problem is insufficient faculty in engineering and related fields to meet the demand.Partnershipfor Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and TechnologyRegionalScholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF), an Africa-led, World Bank-affiliated initiative implemented and administeredby the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE),aims to develop the next generation of African university engineering facultythroughadvanced training and research in partnership withAfrican and international universities. Corporation support will provide doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships, capacity-building workshops, and apolicy convening on postgraduate training and research.