The One Planet Fellowship has dedicated $19.2 million to fund the development of African climate research. Rabat – African scientists have gathered in Casablanca for the One Planet Fellowship Science week, an event running from November 25 to December 1. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation launched the One Planet Fellowship in 2017, with aims to utilize $19.2 million to innovate and develop climate research throughout Africa. The One Planet Fellowship has opened a call for applications targeting scientists under the age of 40 who have achieved a master’s degree or higher. According to the press release, “the three-year Fellowship pairs early-career scientists with senior African research mentors, who support them in progressing their careers.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 30, 2019 10:41 UTC