
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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Supporting More Female PhD Scholars to Bridge the Gender Gap
Women’s participation in research in Africa remains low, making up 30% of the science community….

Young Innovators

Policymakers Perspective

Meet Fenet Belay Daba. An RSIF PhD student at the Bayero University Kano, Nigeria

How to increase the value of intellectual assets in an academic and research setting
This is a recording of the 6th RSIF Monthly Webinar Series hosted by the RSIF…

H. E. President Uhuru Kenyatta’s speech at the icipe@50 event.

President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, speaks about RSIF at the icipe@50 event.
Current chair of PASET, H.E. President Kenyatta calls for increased investment for research and development…

RSIF Cohort I students video

Meet Mengesha Haftu. An RSIF student at the Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Côte d’Ivoire.

Meet Kay Nyakundi. An RSIF PhD student at the University of Nairobi, Kenya.

Meet Barbara Kabwiga Asingwire. An RSIF PhD scholar at the University of Rwanda, Rwanda

Meet Jacinta Okwako an RSIF PhD student at the University of Nairobi, Kenya

Meet Grace Gachara an RSIF PhD scholar at the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Tanzania.

An overview of the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund

Destination Digital Africa – Preparing Our Youth for the Future

The call for application for PASET RSIF PhD Scholarships is now open.

Africa, Science, Technology and Innovation – Thoughts, Ideas and Hope for PASET RSIF PhD Scholars.
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