NAPB et APBA
NAPB and APBA Borlaug Scholarship, PhD
- Deadline
- 30 days left
- Funding
- Partial funding · 10,000 USD
- Level
- Doctorate
- Language
- English
This is a PhD scholarship for African candidates in plant breeding or a related field, with a total 10,000 USD allocation over two years, conference fees, student membership, and mentoring. It is aimed at doctoral students already enrolled in an African institution and already supported for their doctorate. The call will open on November 9, 2026 and close on December 11, 2026, and a complete application will have to be submitted according to the procedure published at launch.
Verified on 5 November 2026
This program supports six African PhD students in plant breeding with a 10,000 USD allocation, conference fees, mentoring, and networking opportunities. Applications are open until December 11, 2026. Applications close on 11 December 2026, that is in 30 days.
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Conditions
Blocking requirements
English proficiency
“Nominee must be familiar with instruction in English.”
Domaine d'études
“outstanding African PhD students in the field of Plant breeding or related fields.”
Statut étudiant pendant la bourse
“Nominee will maintain PhD student status throughout the scholarship”
Inscription en doctorat dans une institution africaine
“Nominee should be enrolled in an African PhD program in Plant Breeding or any closely related field as from year 2026.”
Ressortissant d'un pays africain
“Nominee should be a National of an African country.”
Preuve de financement doctoral
“Nominee should have proof of a scholarship for their PhD studies.”
Assets
Titulaire de visa B-1/B-2 US
“Nominees who already have U.S. B-1/B-2 visas valid until year 2028 ... are highly encouraged to apply”
Watch points
Application by email
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Présence aux conférences requise pour prestations complètes
“Participants must attend both conferences to receive full benefits.”
Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading
The deciding phrase here is “Preuve de financement doctoral”. The committee is not only checking that you are enrolled, it wants to see that a main source of funding already exists and that your PhD can continue through completion without depending on this award. Before 11 December 2026, make sure this proof, your proof of enrollment, and your “Date prévue d'obtention du diplôme (mm/dd/yyyy)” align with no contradiction. Then use the project summary and short responses to show what the conferences, mentoring, and membership add to an already stable doctorate.
Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.
Deadlines
Deadline: Open2027-2028
Heures en GMT, clôture à 11:59 PM GMT
What is actually funded
- Living stipend10,000 USD
- Living allowanceTotal of US $10,000 allocation per scholar for the two-year scholarship (2027-2028)
- TravelTravel Grant to APBA meeting (year 1) and NAPB meeting (year 2); participants must attend both conferences to receive full benefits
- Frais de participationConference registration fees waived by NAPB and APBA
- Adhésion étudianteFree student membership to NAPB and APBA for two years
- Mentorat et réseautageMentoring and networking opportunities with experienced international plant breeding professionals
- Visibilité et opportunités de présentationOpportunity to present research results on global platforms and publicity of the awards
Countries covered
Applicants must be nationals of an African country and enrolled in a PhD programme based in Africa, in plant breeding or a closely related field. Former beneficiaries are excluded. Candidates who already hold a U.S. B-1/B-2 visa valid until 2028 are especially encouraged to apply, which helps with travel logistics without changing the eligibility rule.
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Documents to prepare or confirm
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- Motivation letterCover letter with full contact details describing the candidate’s suitability for the award
- Résumé du projet de rechercheSummary of research proposal (word limit 500)
- Pièce d'identité nationale ou passeportNational ID or Copy of Passport Data page
- Certificat(s) de diplôme précédent(s)Certificate of previous degree(s) /or a Proof that the degree(s) has been completed
- TranscriptsAll Transcripts/academic records
- Lettre de soutien du superviseurA support letter from the current home supervisor and their email address
- Deux lettres de recommandationTwo recommendation letters
- Curriculum vitaeCurriculum Vitae
- Certificat de compétence en anglais (si disponible)Certificate of English language skills if any
- Preuve d'inscription à l'établissementCurrent School where you are enrolled in a PhD program (Must be an African-based institution)
- Spécialisation principalePrimary field(s) of specialization within your current PhD program
- Date prévue d'obtention du diplômeExpected graduation date (mm/dd/yyyy)
- Crédits en coursPlease include credit hours currently in progress
- DistinctionsHonors, awards, and scholarships received (bullet points, 1000 char limit)
- Expériences de recherche, stages, emploiResearch, internships, and employment experience (bullet points, 1000 char limit)
- PublicationsPublications (bullet points, 1000 char limit) with indication Refereed/Non-refereed and citation/DOI
- Présentations orales et postersOral and poster presentations (bullet points, 1000 char limit) with event, title, format, invited status
- Subventions reçuesGrants received specifying role (primary or secondary PI), 1000 char limit
- Informations supplémentairesAdditional information not specifically inquired but relevant (1000 char limit)
- Objectifs de carrièreCareer Goals (1000 char limit)
- Développement professionnelProfessional Development activities and leadership roles (1000 char limit)
- Contribution uniqueHow your unique perspective can contribute (500 char limit)
- Motivation pour la bourseWhy do you want to be a Borlaug Scholar? (500 char limit)
- Raisons de chercher un mentorPrimary reasons for seeking a mentor (500 char limit)
- Description du mentor idéalDescribe your ideal mentor (500 char limit); information used after selection for mentor matching
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