APNI Young African Phosphorus Fellowship 2026

The APNI Young African Phosphorus Fellowship 2026 supports early-career scientists working on phosphorus management in African crop systems.

What it offers

• Awards of USD $5,000 each to up to five scientists.
• Funds may support new research, data synthesis, or travel related to phosphorus management.

Who can apply

• Full-time scientists working at an African NARES institution or university.
• Postdoctoral scientists are eligible.
• Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. program.

What you'll do

• Submit a creative proposal addressing knowledge gaps or synthesizing existing information to improve phosphorus management.
• Proposals should align with at least one of these priority topics:
  • 4R Nutrient Stewardship
  • Carbon farming
  • Soil health
  • Precision farming
• Evidence of scientific partnerships and institutional collaboration is favourably reviewed.
• Female scientists are especially encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Submit the following in English or French:

• A proposal describing how the Fellowship will improve phosphorus management, including details on research, data synthesis, or travel supported by the funds.
• Two letters of support, one from the applicant’s supervisor, signed and on official letterhead, including the writer’s phone number and email address.
• A resume including date of birth, academic degrees, and relevant publications on phosphorus behavior in soil, water, or plants.
• Upload all documents during the online application process.

A short report will be required at the end of the award period describing how funds were used to support the proposal outcomes.