The Cowpea Genomics Initiative (CGI)

Michael Timko  |  Department of Biology  |  University of Virginia

Visiting Graduate Research Fellowships at the University of Virginia

As part of the Cowpea Genomics Initiative, The Kirkhouse Trust is sponsoring two Visiting Graduate Research Fellowships at the University of Virginia annually. These fellowships are designed to provide research training for qualified MSc, MPhil, and PhD students from institutions in sub-Saharan Africa. Qualified graduate students from all African nations are eligible to apply.

The Graduate Research Training Fellowships last for a period of 12 months (although shorter stays would be considered under some circumstances). Support includes living stipend, travel expenses and research fees.

For further information see below application information.

Application in word document format

Application in pdf format