About this opportunity
Applications are now open for the 2026 African Plant Nutrition Outreach Fellowship Program, offering USD 5,000grants to support African scientists, extension specialists, and educators working to improve plant nutrient management and soil fertility across the continent. The fellowship supports innovative education, training, and communication initiatives that promote the efficient use of plant nutrients and accelerate the adoption of sustainable soil fertility management practices in African agricultural systems.
Fellowship
Focus Areas
Applicants are encouraged to propose projects aligned with one or more of the following priority areas: 4R Nutrient Stewardship Nutrient and Water Management for Climate-Resilient Agriculture Soil Health, Nutrient Management and Diagnostics Precision Farming Farmer-led On-farm Innovation Projects that demonstrate strong collaboration and partnerships will receive favourable consideration.
Eligibility
Applicants must: Be full-time scientists, extension specialists, or educators. Be employed by an African National Agricultural Research and Extension System (NARES), university, non-profit organisation, or private sector institution.
Be working on initiatives that improve soil fertility management in Africa. Submit an innovative outreach or education proposal.
Students are not eligible for this fellowship. Female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.
Funding Successful applicants will receive an award of USD 5,000 to support activities such as: Training programmes and workshops Development of communication and educational materials Knowledge-sharing initiatives Data synthesis and dissemination Travel related to outreach activities Implementation of innovative soil fertility management practices Application Requirements Applicants will need to submit: A proposal describing how the fellowship will improve outreach or implementation of soil fertility management practices. Two signed letters of support, including one from their supervisor.
A current résumé or CV highlighting academic qualifications and relevant publications or communication products. Supporting documents in English or French .
Successful fellows will also be required to submit a short report at the end of the award period outlining how the funds were used and the outcomes achieved.
Application steps
Interested and eligible applicants should submit their applications through the official African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI) application portal. Apply here: https://www.
apni. net/outreach-fellowship-apply/
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- Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Advertisement Be full-time scientists, extension specialists, or educators
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