FAQ

The MAINSTREAM Project (Mobility 4 Agricultural International Networks Supporting Thematic Resilience and Enhancing Adaptation and Mitigation) aims to advance agricultural education, skills, and climate change resilience through South-South exchanges, leadership, and entrepreneurship programs. It focuses on institutional modernization and inclusivity, particularly for underrepresented groups such as women and vulnerable populations.

1. Mountains of the Moon University (MMU, Uganda)
2. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST, Kenya)
3. Université de Kara (Togo)
4. Université du Sine Saloum El-Hâdj Ibrahima Niass (USSEIN, Senegal)
5. University of the Free State (UFS, South Africa)
6. Arsi University (Ethiopia)
7. Hochschule Weihenstephan-Triesdorf (HSWT, Germany)

The MAINSTREAM Project offers scholarships for:

• Master’s students (6 months for research or coursework)
• PhD candidates (12 months for research or coursework)
• Staff exchange (up to 3 months for academic, administrative, and technical staff)
• Traineeships (up to 3 months for industry-based placements)

The scholarship provides:

• Tuition fee coverage
• Monthly subsistence allowance (€890 for Master’s, €1,230 for PhD, and €2,370 for staff)
• Travel and visa expenses
• Insurance (health, accident, and travel)
• Additional support for persons with disabilities

Eligibility depends on the target group:

• Target Group 1: Students or staff from MAINSTREAM consortium universities.
• Target Group 2: Students or staff from any African university outside the consortium. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the host institution and submit a concept document detailing how the scholarship aligns with their study or work.

Supported programs include Master’s and PhD programs in fields such as agricultural management, agroecology, agribusiness, climate-smart agriculture, and sustainable agriculture. Specific programs vary by institution

To apply:

1. Complete the online application form on this website.
2. Submit a CV, filled application form, and a 1-2 page concept document detailing how the mobility aligns with your current studies or research.

Ensure all documents are submitted by the advertised deadline:

The concept document should outline:

• How the scholarship relates to your current study or research program.
• Your academic background and relevant experience.
• The benefits of your participation for yourself, your home country, and the broader African community

Scholarship recipients must:

• Submit a signed Arrival Notice and a scanned boarding pass to the designated project contacts within 15 days of arrival at the host institution.
• Provide the original boarding pass to their home institution upon return.

Yes, changes to the Learning Agreement can be made with approval from your home and host institutions. Exceptional changes must be documented in the Learning Agreement amendment form and signed by all parties.