These are open to mid-career scientists from any developing or emerging country to undertake projects for 6 to 12 months at Rothamsted Research, UK. This enables them to pursue strategic and applied research, learn new techniques or undertake other studies in the agricultural sciences. The Fellowship scheme is funded entirely by donations including from charitable trusts, foundations and individuals. Since 1993, 125 RI Fellowships have been awarded to scientists from 30 countries.
African Fellows Programme (AFP)
These are open to mid-career scientists from Sub-Saharan African countries to carry-out projects for 4 to 12 months at universities or research institutes across Europe. The programme addresses local agricultural problems and facilitates capacity building and knowledge transfer. The scheme is funded entirely by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation and is administered by Rothamsted International. Since 2004, 27 Fellowships have been awarded to scientists from 14 African countries.
Applying for an RI Fellowship
Applications must be completed and submitted by a project leader at Rothamsted Research who has had previous contact with the applicant.
Application forms are not available from this website as they are available to the Rothamsted supervisor.
Before making enquiries regarding this Fellowship scheme, please read:
Guidelines for Proposals (PDF)
Criteria for Fellowships (PDF)
If you have any problems in downloading or accessing documents, email rothamsted.international@bbsrc.ac.uk for assistance.
Contact rothamsted.international@bbsrc.ac.uk for further advice and information on how to apply.
Please also see our FAQs on RIFS for more information
Deadline for Applications: Friday 22nd October 2010
