University of Nairobi 2021 PhD & Masters Fellowship for African Students (Finland)

The Department of Geography & Environmental Studies, University of Nairobi is calling for applications for PhD and masters fellowships under the Earth Observation and Environmental Sensing for Climate-smart Sustainable Agropastoral Ecosystem Transformation in East Africa (ESSA) Programme to be undertaken in partnership with the Department of Geosciences and Geography, University of Helsinki in Finland. 

The students will undertake rangeland livelihood improvement related research with emphasis on remote sensing applications in rangeland biodiversity change analysis including carbon sequestration, invasive species, dryland wetland ecosystems and wildlife conservation. The research work will be undertaken in the Amboseli region and Taita Taveta. The students will be expected to publish a minimum of 2-3 papers in reputable journals before their graduation. The students are expected to begin their studies in September 2020.

• Table of Content
• About University of Nairobi
• University of Nairobi PhD & Masters Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Nairobi PhD & Masters Fellowship
• Requirements for University of Nairobi PhD & Masters Fellowship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Nairobi

The University of Nairobi is a research intensive university with a reputation for excellence and a strong and vibrant research culture. Our research work is recognised for its impact and relevance to the region. The University of Nairobi continues to be a centre for intellectual life, a locus of research..

University of Nairobi PhD & Masters Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of University of Nairobi PhD & Masters Fellowship

The programme will offer a PhD fellowship tenable at University of Helsinki and a masters fellowship at University of Nairobi.

Requirements for University of Nairobi PhD & Masters Fellowship Qualification

Applicants for the fellowships PhD and masters must have relevant masters and bachelor degrees with strong backgrounds in biogeography, remote sensing-GIS applications in rangelands, forests and water resources managemen

Documents Required for Application

Interested applicants should submit the following:-

1. Current CV.

2. Copies of degree certificates and academic transcripts.

3. 1-2 page Statement of Motivation.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applications should be addressed to the Chairman, Department of Geography & Environmental Studies through [email protected] with a copy to [email protected]. The deadline for applications is Friday 18th September. Only the shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview.

For more details, visit University of Nairobi website.