About the MSC Research Fellowship Opportunity
Kyambogo University, in collaboration with the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA), Schools and Colleges (SCOPE) Kenya, Schools and Colleges (SCOPE) Malawi, and Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR), will be implementing a project titled “Strengthening Agroecology-Based School and College Food Procurement Programs in East and Southern Africa,” with support from IDRC. As part of the implementation plan, three (3) students from Kyambogo University, Machakos University, and Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) will be supported to pursue Master’s degree studies.
Eligibility Criteria
Interested applicants must be in the second semester of their first year of study. Prior knowledge of academic writing will be considered an added advantage.
Research Focus
The successful candidate will undertake research and practical trials in the following areas:
- Agroecology-based farming principles and technologies
- Procurement systems and school feeding programmes
- Participatory Action Research (PAR) methodologies
- Monitoring and evaluation approaches, such as Outcome Harvesting
- Participatory Integrated Climate Services for Agriculture (PICSA)
- Stakeholder mapping
- Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to submit the following documents:
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) highlighting academic and research achievements
- A 1–2 page statement of research interest aligned with the project objectives
- Copies of academic transcripts and certificates
- Two letters of recommendation from academic referees
What We Offer
The project will provide support for research activities, including data collection, data analysis, publication costs, and other related research expenses.
Application Submission
Please send your application to Prof. Bosco Bua at bbua@kyu.ac.ug with the subject line: “MSc Fellowship Application – Agroecology-Based School and College Food Procurement Programme.”
Deadline for application: 17th April, 2026
For further inquiries:
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