With funding provided by Germany, WASCAL engages in research to help tackle the severe challenges posed by climate change, focusing on West Africa. WASCAL offers thesis research awards towards doctoral and master's research on climate change in West Africa to West African students enrolled in West African universities or abroad. The research should address climate change and any of the thematic areas of biodiversity, agriculture, adapted land use, climate systems, education, human security, economics, and energy. Priority is given to candidates pursuing a career in government ministries, research, and/or teaching at public institutions in West Africa. The application deadline is 30 January 2016.
With funding provided by Germany, WASCAL engages in research to help tackle the severe challenges posed by climate change, focusing on West Africa. WASCAL offers thesis research awards towards doctoral and master's research on climate change in West Africa to West African students enrolled in West African universities or abroad. The research should address climate change and any of the thematic areas of biodiversity, agriculture, adapted land use, climate systems, education, human security, economics, and energy. Priority is given to candidates pursuing a career in government ministries, research, and/or teaching at public institutions in West Africa. The application deadline is 30 January 2016.