The fellowship invites economics researchers who have completed doctoral degree to apply. The particular area of interest of this fellowship is West Africa. Special consideration will be given to research proposals of applicants from research institutions of Ghana, although candidates from any country in West Africa are also encouraged to apply. To apply, the applicant must submit a short research proposal (max. 1000 words) related to economics and governance of the bioeconomy.
The call is open to research topics and methodologies related but not limited to:
- Behavioral and experimental approaches
- Regulatory, economic, and information policy instruments
- Governance of global value chains in the context of the bioeconomy (i.e. pineapple, banana, coffee, cacao, coconut, cashew etc.)
- Costs and benefits of residue valorization
- Definition, measurement, and narratives of the bioeconomy
- Innovation systems and transition management
- Biodiversity, natural capital accounting and land use change
- Environmental justice and marginalized groups