PhD Scholarship for African Students in
Micro-macro Linkages and Risk on Local Agricultural Input and Output Markets in
West Africa at University of Bonn in Germany, 2013
Micro-macro Linkages and Risk on Local Agricultural Input and Output Markets in
West Africa at University of Bonn in Germany, 2013
Study Subject(s): The
scholarship is provided to learn Micro-macro Linkages and Risk on Local
Agricultural Input and Output Markets in West Africa.
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing PhD degree level.
Scholarship Provider: The Center for Development Research and the
Institute for Food and Resource Economics
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
scholarship is provided to learn Micro-macro Linkages and Risk on Local
Agricultural Input and Output Markets in West Africa.
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing PhD degree level.
Scholarship Provider: The Center for Development Research and the
Institute for Food and Resource Economics
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility:-Very good
degree (Diploma or Master) in agricultural economics or related field. – Strong
quantitative/mathematical background.
-Very good knowledge of English.
– Experience with mathematical software packages (GAMS, MATLAB) is of
advantage.
– Experience in handling statistical databases is of advantage.
– Work experience in developing countries, particularly West Africa, is of
advantage.
– African and female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
degree (Diploma or Master) in agricultural economics or related field. – Strong
quantitative/mathematical background.
-Very good knowledge of English.
– Experience with mathematical software packages (GAMS, MATLAB) is of
advantage.
– Experience in handling statistical databases is of advantage.
– Work experience in developing countries, particularly West Africa, is of
advantage.
– African and female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following
Countries: The students of Africa can apply for this
scholarship.
Countries: The students of Africa can apply for this
scholarship.
Scholarship Description: Climate change is expected to affect local markets in West Africa by
causing temporal shortages of locally produced food commodities. At the same
time, ongoing demographic developments may cause increased demand for food
commodities and supply of labor, which contribute to imbalances on the
respective markets. Economic analyses of local commodity, services, and factor
markets often apply generic assumptions for the behavioral patterns of agents
and the underlying institutional constraints.
causing temporal shortages of locally produced food commodities. At the same
time, ongoing demographic developments may cause increased demand for food
commodities and supply of labor, which contribute to imbalances on the
respective markets. Economic analyses of local commodity, services, and factor
markets often apply generic assumptions for the behavioral patterns of agents
and the underlying institutional constraints.
Duration of award(s): Scholarship is offered for three years.
What does it cover? The awarded scholarship will cover living, research as well as travel
costs.
costs.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your applications till December 15, 2012.
