Icipe, Agropolis Fondation, GearBox and University of Abomey-Calavi announce 9 third-party proposals selected for funding
The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) based in Nairobi, Kenya; Agropolis fondation…
Face à l’explosion de la demande continentale, les gouvernements africains tiennent leurs promesses en matière de formation avancée en sciences appliquées et en technologie
Un total de sept gouvernements africains ont rejoint le Fonds régional pour les bourses d’études…
African governments make good their pledges for advanced training in applied sciences and technology, as continental demand soars
A total of seven African governments have joined the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF),…
RSIF measures to ensure implementation continuity and student support during the COVID-19 pandemic
The entire higher education, science and technology community has been challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic….
Call for Applications from Universities/Africa Centers of Excellence in sub-Saharan Africa to become PASET-RSIF Host Universities
Opening date: 25th September 2020 Closing date for applications: 23rd November 2020 The Partnership for…
Icipe holds a Seminar on Enhancing Women’s Participation in PhD Programs and Research in Africa
Women’s participation in research remains low in Africa, with women making up only 30% of…
RSIF Holds Orientation Training Workshop for Cohort II scholars
The Regional Scholarship and Innovation fund (RSIF) is organizing a six-day orientation and training workshop…
Press Release: Major scholarship opportunity for African scientists
PASET-RSIF, Africa’s first Pan African Fund to support doctoral training, research and innovation, announces a…
COVID-19
COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE OF INSECT PHYSIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY, IN THE CONTEXT…
Postponement of RSIF Technical Annual Learning Meeting
After reviewing the current prevailing circumstances on the evolving Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic and the…
Significant milestone for doctoral training, research and innovation in Africa
Nairobi, Kenya, Monday, 7 October 2019: The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe),…
Media Invitation: Forum to deliberate strengthening of ASET training in Africa
Nairobi, Kenya – On Monday, 7 October, the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology…
African Host Universities visit Keio University’s Graduate School of System Design and Management
The Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) Regional Scholarship and Innovation…
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
RSIF Institutional Capacity Building Program (RSIF- ICBP) The Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering…
Delegation from the German Bundestang (Federal Parliament) visits icipe
On July 11, 2019, icipe was honored to host members of the Committee of Education,…
Scholarship Opportunity for African Scientists
Press Release 26 June 2019 Major scholarship opportunity for African scientists PASET-RSIF, Africa’s most innovative…
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From research to market: Universities have a key role to play in the transformation of societies
Universities provide the rich scientific knowledge base, which is the foundation for innovation and economic…
RSIF Alumnus Dr. Noel Gahamanyi shares his experiences from the RSIF-UM6P Hybrid Pan-African Conference
The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), in its capacity as the Regional…
Draft Communique: Pan-African hybrid RSIF- UM6P Conference June 29 2022
PAN-AFRICAN HYBRID REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND INNOVATION FUND (RSIF)- UNIVERSITY MOHAMMED VI POLYTECHNIC (UM6P) CONFERENCE DRAFT…
University of Rwanda scientists investigate how digital tools could help families monitor indoor air pollution
Air pollution is a growing challenge for Africa, with the rapid population growth, industrial growth…
RSIF-RCU pays a courtesy call on the Hon. Minister of Higher Education & Scientific Research of the Republic of Benin
A delegation from the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) led by the Manager, Dr…
RSIF PhD Scholarship Recipients for Cohort 4 announced
RSIF is pleased to announce the award of 72 scholarships for the 4thRSIF Scholarship call….
AGriDi Project launches third-party projects to stimulate agri-based digital innovation in West-Africa
The kick-off meeting and capacity building workshop for third-party projects for the Accelerating inclusive green…
An Internship at the Regional Scholarship innovation Fund: A student perspective
By Allan Ocholla, Former RSIF Annual Conference Intern Having an internship at the Regional Scholarship…
My Internship experience
By Juliet Mwaura, former RSIF Research and Innovation Grants Intern (July 2021-Dec 2021) My experience…
Meet one of RSIF’s first PhD Graduates
Dr. Noel Gahamanyi was one of the two first RSIF Scholars to graduate with a…
RSIF scholarly publications and publication metrics
RSIF Scholars have made remarkable contribution to the body of knowledge by publishing their research…
Meet RSIF’s first PhD Graduate
Dr. Jean Nepomuscene Hakizimana, a Rwandese national who was among the 15 Cohort 1 RSIF…
Two International Partner Institutions join Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF)
Two more International Institutions have joined the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) as International…
Benefits to RSIF Contributing Governments
RSIF is unique in being an African government-led science fund for Africa. The program, which…
Four African universities join Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF)
Four more universities have joined the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) as African…
RSIF Cohort lll Orientation week was a good start for my PhD Journey
By Hellen Ngunya Mutua The eagerly awaited session since the reception of my congratulatory note…
My dream is to mentor young scientists
Richard Kipyegon Koech is a Kenyan RSIF Scholarship recipient pursing a PhD in Material science…
My Communication internship experience with RSIF
By Yvonne Ndegwa, Former communications research intern February-April 2021) at RSIF “…. This is…
Thought piece on Decolonising Knowledge in Africa
We are pleased to share with you a Thought Leadership column by icipe Director General…
icipe holds orientation workshop for 102 newly recruited PASET-RSIF PhD Scholars
The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), the Regional Coordination Unit for the…
I am on a mission to improve cowpea breeding in Africa
The Republic of Benin in West Africa is his home country and Frejus SODEDJI, is…
Nicknamed “Professseur” by my peers, I was inspired to pursue a PhD
Jean Baptiste HABINSHUTI from Rwanda is a PASET-RSIF Scholar in Material Science and Engineering at…
My knowledge and dreams are transformed into meaningful skills because of RSIF
What it meant to get scholarship for this PhD? Jeanne Pauline Munganyinka is a PASET/RSIF…
The RSIF Scholarship salvaged my career dreams
Emmanuel Effah is Ghanaian by birth, male and a Ph.D. student in the Department of…
I will contribute to the fight against infectious diseases in Africa
Jean Nepomuscene Hakizimana is a Rwandan pursuing his Ph.D. studies in Food security and Agribusiness…
RSIF Scholar Mabwi Humphrey desires to use his PhD to find solutions linked to food, nutrition and health
Mabwi Humphrey’s journey to his PhD studies began with his desire to join academia as…
Technology and education are the foundation to bettering life in society
According to the Gender strategy of the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF), the program…
Building Innovative Systems and Adoption of ICTs for Agriculture in West Africa
The Inception meeting for the project on Accelerating inclusive green growth through agri-based digital innovation…
RSIF: An initiative on the rise
In May 2021, the Government of Mozambique signed an agreement with icipe, for the investment…
RSIF 10th Webinar: Potential of underutilized food resources: Insects for food, feed and other uses
Africa, especially Sub-Saharan Africa region is highly biodiverse with large rural populations that are highly…
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RSIF Industry Private Sector Perspectives
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RSIF Morocco Policymakers
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CLOSING SESSION: RSIF-UM6P Pan-African Hybrid Conference
Recording from the closing session of the Pan-African hybrid RSIF-UM6P University Conference, which was held…
Session V – New International Partnerships
Recording from session V, the Pan-African hybrid RSIF-UM6P University Conference, held on 29 June 2022…
Session IV – Innovation and Green Growth for Sustainable Development
Recording from session IV, the Pan-African hybrid RSIF-UM6P University Conference, held on 29 June 2022…
Session III – Creating Shared Value
Recording from session III, the Pan-African hybrid RSIF-UM6P University Conference, held on 28 June 2022…
Session II – Digital Revolution, Global Challenges and Implications for Africa
Recording from session II, the Pan-African hybrid RSIF-UM6P University Conference, held on 28 June 2022…
Opening Session: RSIF-UM6P Pan-African Hybrid Conference
Recording from the opening session of the Pan-African hybrid RSIF-UM6P University Conference, which was held…
RSIF-UM6P Hybrid Pan-African Conference 2022
Guided by the Conference theme “African-led science, technology and innovation for contributing to the SDGs…
The RSIF Mentorship Platform
The RSIF mentorship platform is a away of RSIF scholars to be apart of the…
A message from Prof. Aminata Sall Diallo, PASET Executive Director.
“We need structural transformation of our economies, and the only way we can do this…
A message from Safaa El-Kogali,Manager, East & Southern Africa, Education Global Practice,World Bank
“RSIF is a very important project because it allows great opportunities for our Young people…
Dr Moses Osiru welcome message to RSIF UM6P Conference 28-29 June, 2022.
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RSIF harnessing the digital revolution for growth in Africa
RSIF harnessing the digital revolution for growth in Africa; Robotoics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and…
RSIF donors supporting the training of 10.000 Ph.Ds in the next decade.
There is growing support by African Several governments. In addition, the Government of Korea, the…
RSIF Students: What the scholarship means to them
The number of RSIF scholars continues to increase. Some of the students speak on what…
Colette Abimana-RSIF PhD Scholar
Colette Abimana is an RSIF PhD Scholar in minerals, mining and materials engineering at The…
RSIF Pre-Conference: Closing Session
Make sure to tune in for the closing session for key take-aways from the discussions…
RSIF Pre-Conference: Contributing Governments
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RSIF Pre-Conference:Establishing an endowment fund for building STI capacity in Africa
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RSIF Pre-Conference: The role of RSIF in Strengthening Africa’s development with a focus on SDGs
Science Funding in Africa The rationale for RSIF is that Africa requires world class scientists…
RSIF Pre-Conference: End of Day 1 Summary
Summary of Day 1 of the RSIF Conference by Mr. Arun Sharma, Independent Consultant
RSIF Pre-Conference: Building research capacities in Africa
Join us for an engaging keynote by Geoffrey Siwo on his globally acclaimed research. Get…
RSIF Pre-Conference: Covid in Africa
The keynote and subsequent panel discussion will provide African ministers and higher education stakeholders with…
RSIF Pre-Conference: RSIF Sandwich model
The RSIF doctoral scholarship programme has been designed using the best practices that have emerged…
RSIF Pre-Conference: Welcome and Opening Session
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About the Regional Scholarship Innovation Fund (RSIF)
RSIF has a unique approach that combines intra-Africa academic exchange, and international training. The Fund…
Tusekile Alfredy-RSIF PhD Scholar
Tusekile Alfredy is an RSIF PhD Scholar in minerals, mining and materials engineering at The…
Dr Thomas Kivevele
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Tchicaya Loemba, RSIF PhD Scholar
Tchicaya Loemba, RSIF PhD Scholar in minerals, mining and materials engineering at The Nelson Mandela…
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