Press Release 26 June 2019 Major scholarship opportunity for African scientists PASET-RSIF, Africa’s most innovative doctoral training initiative,  announces Call for PhD funding This opportunity is provided by the Regional…

The emergence of the Digital Economy and the Fourth Industrial Revolution are radically transforming the way the world works. Governments and institutions are rapidly converting their public services to digital…

  The Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) is an Africa led initiative to address fundamental gaps in skills and knowledge necessary for long-term, sustained economic…

The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), serving as the Regional Coordination Unit for the PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif), has welcomed a new cohort of…

As the world marks International Women’s Day under the theme “Accelerate Action,” we hail two remarkable Rsif scholars: Esther Aba Eshun, a Ghanaian who recently graduated from the University of…

The World Bank, the International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), and the Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology (PASET) Executive Board wrapped up their Implementation…

This article has been adapted from the University of Bristol website We are delighted to welcome Ma-Lyse Nema, the first scholar on our PhD student mobility scheme (with PASET-Rsif and Cabot Institute)….

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the pivotal role of women in driving progress, innovation, and sustainable development cannot be overstated. Yet, despite significant strides, gender disparities persist. Education is the…

This week, we spotlight how Dr Chimango Nyasulu, a recent Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) supported PhD graduate from Malawi, is using AI and machine learning to predict weather…

On this International Day of Education, we celebrate the transformative power of education and its vital role in fostering sustainable development. At the heart of this global mission is the…

The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents Programme in Sub-Saharan Africa has been a beacon of recognition for outstanding female researchers for 15 years. Recently, Regional Scholarship Innovation Fund…

In a small village nestled in Central Kenya, Dr Jane Gachambi Mwangi, a Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) scholar who studied Phd in Natural Resources Management and Climate Change…

Key experts from across Africa are meeting in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, for a pivotal three-day conference to establish a strategic partnership aimed at transforming the continent’s STEM ecosystem. The…

A grant writing workshop kicked off in Nairobi, Kenya on Monday November 25th 2024, organised by the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) at the International Centre of Insect Physiology…

As the risk of floodwaters rise each rainy season, the people of Kano, Nigeria, face a battle against nature that feels more urgent each year. But there is hope at…

As world leaders and experts gather at COP29 to address climate resilience and adaptation, we shine a spotlight on Dr Fenet Belay, a Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) scholar,…

As the world gathers for COP29, we want to highlight the work of Rehema Mrutu, a Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) scholar, recognized at COP28 in Dubai last year…

In the heart of Southwestern Kenya lies Lambwe Valley, where livestock provides a lifeline for many rural households. This is one reason why Dr Ivy Okello, a PASET-Regional Scholarship Innovation…

This week marking the International Day of the Girl Child, we celebrate not just the dreams of girls worldwide but the women who are making those dreams a reality. Today,…

On this week of the International Day of the Girl Child, we laud not just the dreams of girls worldwide but the women who are making those dreams a reality….

The Regional Scholarship Innovation Fund (Rsif) Regional Coordination Unit  International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) paid a visit to Makerere University, located in Uganda’s capital, Kampala for a…

The Regional Scholarship Innovation Fund (Rsif) Regional Coordination Unit  International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) conducted a physical monitoring and evaluation field visit to Haramaya University, located in…

The Regional Scholarship Innovation Fund (Rsif) Regional Coordination Unit  International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) conducted a physical monitoring and evaluation field visit to Kenyatta University (KU), located…

Talking about our gut health daily is more important now than before. This is because the gut is often referred to as “our second brain”. The reason for this is…

Maputo, Mozambique – A pivotal symposium was recently held at the University of Eduardo Mondlane (UEM) in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, to address the urgent need to strengthen PhD programmes and…

Between January – June 2024, 18 Rsif PhD scholars completed their dissertations, contributing to the Fund’s vision to build a sustainable pan-African science base, while advancing global knowledge and scientific…

The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) serving as the Regional Coordination Unit of the Africa Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund for Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology (Rsif) in collaboration with…

As the world marks International Day for the Protection of the Ozone Layer, we highlight the work of Christelle Arielle Mbouteu Megaptche, a Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) scholar,…

Abuja, Nigeria, 9-13 September 2024 – The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), in collaboration with Agropolis Fondation (AF), Gearbox Pan African Network (GB), and Université d’Abomey-Calavi (UAC),…

Adanyro Atilago is on a crusade to turn a devastating invader into an energy solution. His goal is to make fuel from the water hyacinths that are choking the lakes…

The Sixth Call for applications for the PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) PhD Scholarships is now open, offering a remarkable opportunity for aspiring researchers across sub-Saharan Africa. With…

Nairobi, Kenya – Eight Vice Chancellors of leading universities in Kenya visited the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) Duduville campus in Nairobi on 25 July 2024. The…

The Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) proudly celebrates the exceptional achievements of Dr Jonas Bayuo, a Cohort 3 Rsif PhD Graduate from Ghana. Jonas recently completed his PhD in…

Dr Yéfoungnigui Souleymane YEO, a recent Rsif PhD graduate (2024) from Félix Houphouët-Boigny University in Côte d’Ivoire, has made significant strides in addressing the challenges faced by mango farmers in…

Imagine a world where capturing the sun’s energy is as easy as laying down a sheet. This isn’t science fiction – it’s the future our recent PhD graduate, Dr Mwende…

The 6th PASET Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, concluded on a high note, forging a path towards a more skilled and industrialized Africa. Hosted in Kenya, the forum brought together delegates…

In line with the African Union’s 2024 focus on Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation (ESTI), our recent PhD graduate, Dr Zakaria Sawadogo, has made significant contributions to mobile security in…

Today, as the world commemorates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we also celebrate the remarkable achievements of women scientists in our PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation…

In the realm of academia, the journey of Jonas Bayuo, an Rsif PhD scholar at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), stands as a testament to…

Rsif PhD student, Mr. Ishaq Kaarim, is exploring a groundbreaking solution that uses agricultural residues to mitigate climate change. In a paper recently published in the Journal of Bioresource Technology…

During global talks on climate change mitigation and adaptation at the recently concluded COP28 in Dubai, Rsif scholars Christelle Arielle Mbouteu Megaptche and Rehema Mrutu were recognized for their research…

4 de Dezembro de 2023: O Centro Internacional de Fisiologia e Ecologia de Insectos (icipe) (www.icipe.org), juntamente com o Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior da República de Moçambique,…

4 December 2023: The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) (www.icipe.org), together with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of the Republic of Mozambique, have organized…

Each year, the L’Oréal UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents Sub Saharan Africa Awards recognize and support African women scientists for the excellence of their scientific research. Two Rsif…

The World Bank, icipe and members of the Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology (PASET) Executive Board will conduct a technical Implementation Support Mission (ISM) from 25-26…

The University of Bristol has joined the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) as an International Partner Institution (IPI). University of Bristol joins 28 other Rsif IPIs, which widens opportunities…

The Helmholtz Center Hereon, Germany has joined the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) as an International Partner Institution (IPI). Hereon joins 28 other Rsif IPIs to widen Rsif scholar-sandwich placements in…

Rsif and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has joined the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif)…

The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) has joined the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) as an International Partner Institution (IPI). WorldVeg joins 28 other Rsif IPIs, which widens opportunities for…

Dr Ruth Lorivi Moirana, successfully defended her PhD thesis at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) in Tanzania on 7th August 2023. Ruth, a Tanzanian national, becomes the first Rsif scholar…

The University of Maryland (UMD) has joined the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) as an International Partner Institution (IPI). As an IPI, UMD will offer internship opportunities for visiting…

The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), receives grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York to support the PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) – the premier…

Rsif and Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), USA has joined the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) as an International Partner Institution (IPI), bringing the new…

Following the PASET Executive Board’s approval, five research grants have been awarded to Rsif PhD Graduates, for the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) Junior Investigative Research Award (JIRA). The…

icipe participates in the Launch of Grand Challenges Rwanda icipe, Regional Coordination Unit for the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif), is pleased to have participated in the Launch of…

The Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund’s call for applications for Cohort 5 will be open until May 26, 2023. The program will run for 3-4 years, including 6-12 months in…

The Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology (PASET) has announced that the World Bank and its partners will conduct an Implementation Support Mission (ISM) from 28th –…

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The Partnership in Applied Sciences Engineering and Technology (PASET) Governance Meetings hosted by Rwanda, through the Ministry of Education were held in Kigali on February 1st and 2nd 2023 respectively….

The official launch and results sharing seminar for the Improvement for Skills Development in Mozambique (MozSkills) Project funded by the World Bank through the government of Mozambique was physically held…

Afia Owusuah Akyaw (Ghanaian) and Agoundedemba Maklewa (Togolese) are Rsif Scholarship recipients in the third Cohort pursing a PhD in Minerals, mining and materials engineering at Kenyatta University (KU), Nairobi,…

The Annual Implementers Forum for third-party projects for the Accelerating inclusive green growth through Agri-based digital innovation in West Africa (AGriDI) project was physically held in Kumasi, Ghana from 28th November…

The Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) team conducted  physical monitoring and evaluation field visits to Kenyatta University, University of Nairobi, University of Rwanda and Sokoine University, Tanzania and University of…

Universities provide the rich scientific knowledge base, which is the foundation for innovation and economic development. The African Institute of Science and Technology (AUST) in Nigeria is one of the…

The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), in its capacity as the Regional Coordination Unit of the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF), the flagship program from the…

PAN-AFRICAN HYBRID REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND INNOVATION FUND (RSIF)- UNIVERSITY MOHAMMED VI POLYTECHNIC (UM6P) CONFERENCE DRAFT COMMUNIQUE Theme: African-led science, technology, and innovation for contributing to the SDGs and stimulating global…

Air pollution is a growing challenge for Africa, with the rapid population growth, industrial growth and consumption growth which have greatly contributed to increased levels of pollution.  While a lot…

A delegation from the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) led by the Manager, Dr Moses Osiru, paid a courtesy call on the Honourable Minister of Higher Education and Scientific…

RSIF is pleased to announce the award of 72 scholarships for the 4thRSIF Scholarship call. In response to a call for applications published on 16 August 2022, 1,948 applications were…

The kick-off meeting and capacity building workshop for third-party projects for the Accelerating inclusive green growth through agri-based digital innovation in West Africa (AGriDI) project will be physically held at…

By Allan Ocholla, Former RSIF Annual Conference Intern Having an internship at the Regional Scholarship innovation Fund (RSIF), International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) came at a time…

By Juliet Mwaura, former RSIF Research and Innovation Grants Intern (July 2021-Dec 2021) My experience while working with the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) as a Research and Innovation…

The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) based in Nairobi, Kenya; Agropolis fondation (AF) based in Montpellier, France; Gearbox Pan African Network (GB), based in Nairobi, Kenya and…

Dr. Noel Gahamanyi was one of the two first RSIF Scholars to graduate with a Doctorate of Philosophy degree on Friday, 26th November 2021 during the 38th Graduation Ceremony of…

RSIF Scholars have made remarkable contribution to the body of knowledge by publishing their research work in high quality peer reviewed journal articles and presenting papers in international conferences. To…

Dr. Jean Nepomuscene Hakizimana, a Rwandese national who was among the 15 Cohort 1 RSIF PhD Scholarship recipients in 2018, successfully defended his PhD thesis on 30th September 2021 at…

Two more International Institutions have  joined the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) as International Partner Institutions (IPIs), making it five IPIs since the start of 2021 and bringing the new…

RSIF is unique in being an African government-led science fund for Africa. The program, which was initiated in 2015 has supported over 180 PhD students and provided 14 research and…

  Four more universities have joined the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) as African Host Universities (AHUs), bringing the new total to 15. RSIF AHUs are universities or research…

By Hellen Ngunya Mutua The eagerly awaited session since the reception of my congratulatory note from Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) was finally at hand. Our orientation as Cohort…

Richard Kipyegon Koech is a Kenyan RSIF Scholarship recipient pursing a PhD in Material science and engineering at the African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja-Nigeria and currently at…

  By Yvonne Ndegwa, Former communications research intern  February-April 2021) at RSIF “…. This is the defining global health crisis of our time…” Words uttered by WHO Director-General Dr Tedros…

  We are pleased to share with you a Thought Leadership column by icipe Director General & CEO, Dr Segenet Kelemu, on the emerging movement around the ideology of Decolonising Knowledge. Published…

The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), the Regional Coordination Unit for the PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund held a five-day orientation and training workshop between 28…

The Republic of Benin in West Africa is his home country and Frejus SODEDJI, is a young male scientist and proud beneficiary of the RSIF Cohort one scholarships that were…

Jean Baptiste HABINSHUTI from Rwanda is a PASET-RSIF Scholar in Material Science and Engineering at African University of Science and Technology (AUST) in Nigeria. Being a recipient of RSIF PhD…

What it meant to get scholarship for this PhD? Jeanne Pauline Munganyinka is a PASET/RSIF Scholar studying for a Ph.D at the African University of Science and Technology in Abuja…

Emmanuel Effah is Ghanaian by birth, male and a Ph.D. student in the Department of Computer Science at University Gaston Berger, Senegal. He has received a scholarship from PASET’s RSIF…

Jean Nepomuscene Hakizimana is a Rwandan pursuing his Ph.D. studies in Food security and Agribusiness at the Southern African Centre for Infectious Diseases Surveillance (SACIDS Foundation for One Health) hosted…

Mabwi Humphrey’s journey to his PhD studies began with his desire to join academia as a teaching and research -scientist. Upon completing his MSc degree in Molecular Biology & Biochemistry…

According to the Gender strategy of the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF), the program has set an ambitious target for women’s representation among its PhD scholars (50%) based on…

The Inception meeting for the project on Accelerating inclusive green growth through agri-based digital innovation in West Africa (AGriDI) took place from 2-4 June 2021 in a hybrid style, at…

In May 2021, the Government of Mozambique signed an agreement with icipe, for the investment of USD 6 million in the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF). icipe is the…

Africa, especially Sub-Saharan Africa region is highly biodiverse with large rural populations that are highly dependent on nature, livestock, agriculture as well as consumption of insects and wildlife products. This…

Un total de sept gouvernements africains ont rejoint le Fonds régional pour les bourses d’études et l’innovation (RSIF), l’initiative naissante du continent pour soutenir la formation avancée en sciences appliquées,…

A total of seven African governments have joined the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF), the continent’s nascent initiative for bolstering advanced training in the applied sciences, engineering and technology….

Susan Ojochide (Nigeria), talks about her research that will contribute to tackling one of Africa’s worst enemies: Drought. Tell us about yourself. Where were you born and where did you…

Fatoumata THIAM (Senegal), talks about her groundbreaking research on Internet of Things, and Artificial Intelligence in agriculture, with broader implications for Africa’s ambitions to embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Tell…

Sylvia Wairimu Maina (Kenya), talks about her PhD research on the nutritional and health benefits of the African cabbage. Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you born and…

As countries seek new ways to strengthen their economies including through diversification, the need for increased local, regional and global collaborations in scientific research, technological development and innovation has become…

Addressing imbalances in the number of women and disadvantaged groups in applied sciences, engineering and technology fields in Africa – This is one of the targets of the Regional Scholarship…

icipe, the Regional Coordination Unit for the Regional Scholarships and Innovation Fund has been selected by the European Union financed ACP Innovation Fund for “Accelerating inclusive green growth through agri-based…

Speaking at the 50th anniversary celebrations of the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in Nairobi on the 20 November 2020, His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta applauded icipe…

The entire higher education, science and technology community has been challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic. The RSIF Regional Coordination Unit’s response has been enabled by a closer engagement with students…

Ms. Petronille Dusingizimana comes from Rwanda and is pursuing her PhD in climate change, bioversity and sustainable agriculture at the University Felix Houphouët-Boigny in Cote D’ Ivoire. She narrates her…

I am on sandwich program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), USA. The first time that I heard about the outbreak of Covid-19 was in December 2019. It was spreading from…

Opening date: 25th September 2020 Closing date for applications: 23rd November 2020 The Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) – Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF)…

When I received the official invitation for PhD sandwich placement at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), I was not sure what to expect. After arriving in KIST,…

Eusebius J. Mukhwana, PhD Director General and CEO Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) Nairobi, Kenya After decades of decline, African higher education is now arguably in a new era of…

My research title is “Deciphering Biosynthesis of Bioactive compounds in African Cabbage (Cleome gynandra)”. I am working on this local orphan crop that is used both as a vegetable and…

Women’s participation in research remains low in Africa, with women making up only 30% of the science community. This is similar within the tertiary education sector in many countries. Some…

As soon as I completed my field work and portion of my laboratory work that I could do at Sokoine University of Agriculture’s Southern African Centre for Infectious Disease Surveillance…

The Regional Scholarship and Innovation fund (RSIF) is organizing a six-day orientation and training workshop between 2-9 June 2020 for the recently selected 69 second cohort RSIF doctoral scholars. The…

Dear RSIF Stakeholders, We are indeed pleased to share with you our maiden issue of the RSIF Weekly Newsletter. We hope that the newsletter will be informative and help to…

PASET-RSIF, Africa’s first Pan African Fund to support doctoral training, research and innovation, announces a Call for PhD funding. This is the third RSIF Call for PhD Students 30 April…

  COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE OF INSECT PHYSIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY, IN THE CONTEXT OF THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) OUTBREAK. PREAMBLE The icipe family, alongside the rest of the world,…

March 5th, a lunch was organized at the World Bank’s headquarters in Washington DC, as a showcase for the Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) RSIF…

After reviewing the current prevailing circumstances on the evolving Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic and the implications on the health and safety of participants, as well as emerging and potential difficulties…

Nairobi, Kenya, Monday, 7 October 2019: The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), in its capacity as the Coordination Unit of the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF),…

Achieving the NDP’s higher education targets could lift more than 20% out of poverty by 2030. The extra resources can be understood as an important investment only if there is…

Nairobi, Kenya – On Monday, 7 October, the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), will host a high level discussion forum on strengthening Africa’s capacity in applied sciences,…

The Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) Regional Coordination Unit, together with the World Bank organised a visit for representatives…

RSIF Institutional Capacity Building Program (RSIF- ICBP) The Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) is an Africa-led initiative to strengthen skills in ASET fields in order…

On July 11, 2019, icipe was honored to host members of the Committee of Education, Research and Technology Assessment of the German Federal Parliament. icipe has several collaborations with Germany…

Press Release 26 June 2019 Major scholarship opportunity for African scientists PASET-RSIF, Africa’s most innovative doctoral training initiative,  announces Call for PhD funding This opportunity is provided by the Regional…

The emergence of the Digital Economy and the Fourth Industrial Revolution are radically transforming the way the world works. Governments and institutions are rapidly converting their public services to digital…

  The Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) is an Africa led initiative to address fundamental gaps in skills and knowledge necessary for long-term, sustained economic…