Theย Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), in collaboration with theย Mastercard Foundation, is offeringย fully funded PhD opportunitiesย at theย University of the Free State (South Africa)ย under theย Transforming African Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africaโs Growth and Development (TAGDev 2.0)ย programme.
Theย Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA)ย aims to strengthen higher education and research capacity in Africa by training the next generation of academic leaders and agricultural innovators. It supports scholars who are committed to transformingย agriculture and agri-food systemsย through research, teaching, and community impact.
Fields of Study:
Sustainable Agriculture ยท Livestock Improvement ยท Wildlife Management ยท Soil Science ยท Agrometeorology ยท Agro-Processing ยท Standards & Certification
Who Can Apply:
Applicants must be citizens of African countries affiliated with RUFORUM member universities. Candidates should hold a Masterโs degree inย Agriculture,ย Environmental Sciences, or a related field. Women, refugees, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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๐๐๐๐:ย 30 November 2025
๐ย ย ๐จ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: https://clk.kim/naa6aUa
This is a unique opportunity to pursue aย PhD in agriculture, gain teaching experience, and contribute to Africaโs sustainable and inclusive development.