Cornell University 2020 Assistantship for Horticulture in Africa for PhD Scholarship

Cornell University announces the availability of the Cornell Assistantship for Horticulture in Africa (CAHA), a doctoral position for a student from sub-Saharan Africa studying in the field of horticulture.

The doctoral assistantship is available to one student from sub-Saharan Africa who completes coursework at Cornell but conducts dissertation research in the region. The position is contingent upon the student returning to his or her home country after their doctoral degree is complete.

• Table of Content
• About Cornell University
• Cornell Assistantship for Horticulture
• Aim and Benefits of Cornell Assistantship for Horticulture
• Requirements for Cornell Assistantship for Horticulture Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Cornell University

Agriculture was a major catalyst for Cornell University's creation in 1865. As the Civil War was raging in 1862, the federal Morrill Act set aside federal land to either be used or sold by states in order to endow public universities that would provide education to the working classes in both liberal arts and practical subjects such as agriculture, the mechanic arts - now known as engineering - and military tactics.  These universities would become known as "Land-Grant" universities.  The idea, noted Morrill years later, was to "offer an o... continue reading

Cornell Assistantship for Horticulture

Application Deadline	15 Sep 2020
Type	PhD
Sponsor	Cornell University
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Cornell Assistantship for Horticulture

• The doctoral assistantship is available to one student from sub-Saharan Africa who completes coursework at Cornell but conducts dissertation research in the region. The position is contingent upon the student returning to his or her home country after their doctoral degree is complete.
• The assistantship will require 15 to 20 hours per week of teaching and/or research responsibilities. 

Requirements for Cornell Assistantship for Horticulture Qualification

• Already have a Master’s degree
• Originate from a country in sub-Saharan Africa, excluding South Africa
• Be of native African ancestry

Application Deadline

September 15, 2020

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Cornell University on cornell.box.com to apply

For more details, visiit Cornell University website.