Fellowship
Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund
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A new initiative empowering African scientists to solve Africa’s agricultural challenges The Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund (ABCF) is a competitive fund which facilitates access to the Biosciences eastern and central Africa-International Livestock Research Institute (BecA-ILRI) Hub inNairobi, Kenya, for scientists and students from African national research institutes and universities. The fund supports research fellowships, pilot project grants and training. The fund provides training and support to African scientists and students to progress their research in order to address Africa’s underlying issues with food production, nutrition and animal health. The ABCF is aligned with CAADP* priorities as well as African institutions, governments and regional organisations such as the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA). ABCF training workshopsThe annual training workshops organised at the BecA-ILRI Hub under the ABCF programme include:• Introduction to molecular biology and bioinformatics • Next generation sequencing and challenges for bioinformatics • Scientific research paper writing • Laboratory management & equipment maintenance DOWNLOAD the ABCF brochure for more information Find out how to apply here The Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund works with African institutions, governments and regional organisations such as ASARECA and the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA). International partners include the Australian Government’s Agency for International Development (AusAID) through the BecA-CSIRO partnership, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture and the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs through SIDA. *The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme
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BecA Clippings
View the latest news, articles and features on BecALATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS!
- German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits the BecA Hub, 20 July 2011.
- Transcript of the speech from Kenya's President, His Excellency, the Honorable Mwai Kibaki for the official opening of Biosciences eastern and central Africa Hub, 5 November 2010.
- Transcript of the speech from Honorable Mohammed Abdi Kuti, Minister for Livestock Development, for the official opening of the Biosciences eastern and central Africa Hub, 5 November 2010.
- Notes from the speech of His Excellency, David Collins, Canadian High Commission to Kenya at the official launch of the Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA) Hub, 5 November 2010.
