PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund Overview
PASET, Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology, aims to support African countries in building skilled labor forces and promoting strategic partnerships in ASET fields. The Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund launched in 2015 under PASET focuses on sustainable doctoral training to enhance capacity for development in Africa.
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The PASET and its Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) Presentation to ACE Impact Workshop Dr. Moses Osiru, RSIF Manager, icipe 25 February, 2020, Abuja, Nigeria www.icipe.org
Africa has enormous potential for growth GDP Growth 2015-2017 Source: World Bank, 2018
The Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences Engineering and Technology (PASET) as The Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences Engineering and Technology (PASET) as a response a response PASET aims to: Support African countries to build a skilled labor force by focusing on the continuum of skills from foundational skills to upper secondary/technical/vocational training as well as higher education, scientific research and innovation. Target skills in Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (ASET) for specific priority sectors to complement and maximize returns from domestic and foreign investment in these sectors. Promote strategic partnerships between African governments, businesses & partner countries to invest in skills in ASET fields. Strengthen African ASET systems and institutions, including through improved policies, systems, standards and mechanisms to assure quality and relevance; to monitor progress and to ensure focus on results; and Enable the systematic sharing of knowledge and experience among Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries and between SSA and Partner countries in building ASET capacity to promote development. www.icipe.org
PASET Governance Structure Governing Council (GC) High-level body for Ministers and donors to provide thought leadership and take major policy decisions on PASET s direction. Composition: Ministers of SSA contributing countries (Chair); NGO rep. (part time independent co-Chair); World Bank ; High level donors; EB Executive Director; Private sector donors; civil society reps; CAG Chair and Vice-Chair (observers) Executive Board (EB) Third Party Verification Provides independent grievance mechanism with investigative & mediation roles for transparency & accountability. Reports to EB Managing body of PASET responsible for overseeing implementation of PASET s activities. Composition: Reps. of SSA contributing governments; NGO/academic/industry leader (Exec.Dir); World Bank; Donor reps.; Private sector reps; CAG Chair and Vice Chair (observers) Consultative Advisory Group Only advisory capacity; provides scientific/other guidance with knowledge and expertise to EB. Constituted by EB. Composed of higher education and TVET sub-committees. RSIF Implementation Unit Implements RSIF according to guidelines/procedures set by EB and contributing donors. Secretariat Responsible for implementing technical assistance, knowledge sharing & convening of GC and EB meetings. Managed by WB. Reports to EB Note: Solid arrow represents reporting line, while dotted arrow represents close working relationship
PASET Regional Scholarship Innovation Fund launched in 2015 PASET Regional Scholarship Innovation Fund launched in 2015 The launch was led by HE President Macky Sall of Senegal along with representatives of the heads of states in Ethiopia and Rwanda to build sustainable doctoral training, research and innovation ecosystems to develop transformative technologies in Africa for economic growth and development 1. Create a stock of highly skilled scientists, professionals and innovators in ASET areas. 2. Identify and nurture young talented Africans to further their studies in ASET fields where expertise needed most 3. Address imbalances in the number of women and disadvantaged groups in ASET fields in Africa 4. Build African university capacity to provide relevant ASET training and to ensure continued investment in scaling up ASET education and workforce www.icipe.org
General facts - icipe A Center of Excellence in Africa- for research and capacity building for insect science and its application An intergovernmental organization- Charter signed by 13 countries worldwide >530 staff (>40 nationalities) and several contracted workers 150-180 graduate students annually Organization with a unique history: > 49 years S. Kelemu H.R. Herren C. Borgemeister T.R. Odhiambo www.icipe.org
icipe Research themes Plant & Animal Health Plant Staple food Horticultural crop Migrant pest Insect for food and feed Animal Tsetse Ticks Biting flies Human Health Malaria research Leishmaniasis Zoonotic diseases Sleeping sickness Environment Health Biodiversity and conservation Bee Health Commercial Insects and Applied Bioprospecting Climate change Capacity Building & Institutional Development; BioInnovate and PASET-RSIF (cross-cutting) www.icipe.org
RSIF Design ICTs including big data and artificial intelligence Permanent (Endowment) Fund (US$15million by 2024) General Fund (US$50 million by 2024) Food security and agribusiness Minerals, mining and materials engineering Energy including renewables Window 1: Scholarships, institutional capacity building, partnerships & networks Window 3: Innovation Grants and creation of innovation environments Window 2: Research Grants Climate change www.icipe.org
RSIF Modus operandi RSIF Modus operandi Internatioal Partner Institutions ICTs including big data and artificial intelligence Governing Council (Contributing African Education Ministers and key partners) Consultative Advisory Group Food security and agribusiness PASET Secretariat Executive Board (Representatives of African ministers) African Host Universities Student Minerals, mining and materials engineering World Bank project team Energy including renewables Student Student Climate change RSIF RCU (icipe) www.icipe.org
RSIF Host Universities No. UNIVERSITY COUNTRY THEME 1 Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology Tanzania Mines, Minerals and Materials Engineering 2 Kenyatta University Kenya 3 African University of Science and Technology* Nigeria 4 University of Ghana Ghana Food Security 5 Sokoine University of Agriculture* Tanzania 6 University of Port Harcourt Nigeria Energy 7 University of Nairobi Kenya 8 University of Rwanda Rwanda ICT 9 University of Gaston Berger* Senegal 10 Bayero University Nigeria Climate Change 11 Universit F lix Houphou t-Boigny* C te d Ivoire *RSIF Host Universities selected in 2017
AHU-icipe agreement signing / Scoping Study Workshop - 7th October 2019 1. Agreements signed with 10 AHUs Culmination of extensive discussions and negotiations with AHUs that started in Kigali in May 2019. Addresses university fees and student research costs. Identification of key gaps and issues for development of RSIF s capacity building strategy Strengthening PhD scholar supervision IP rights and management issues. Research ethics, conducive research environment free of sexual harassment Building Industry partnerships Accreditation remains a challenge 2. 3. Next steps: 1. Development of capacity building strategy for RSIF to respond to gaps 2. Implementation of the capacity building strategy 3. Resource mobilisation for university research and innovation www.icipe.org
RSIF Student Selection Process RSIF Student Selection Process Cohort 1: 15 students selected from 1030 students Call for RSIF PhD Scholars published by the African Host University and RCU Compliance check by the RCU -eligibility /completeness of applications Centralized online application by potential scholars to the RCU Cohort 2: 64 students from 1752 applications Cohort 3: ~70 students to be awarded. Call opens March, 2020 Pre-admission /ranking by AHU based on university criteria Independent reviews based on RSIF selection criteria (incl. leadership) Online panel interview Meeting of the IEC to discuss RSIF scholar applications and recommend to EB for award Award by the PASET Executive Board www.icipe.org
RSIF PhD Sandwich Program RSIF PhD Sandwich Program Years 2 & 3 Year 3/4 Year 1 International Partner Institution (IPI) African Host University (AHU) African Host University (AHU) Up to 1 year Admitted to an AHU PhD program Matching with suitable IPI supervisor completed early in program Student, with support from both supervisors, develops research proposal and plan for activities at AHU and IPI Student begins research as required Completes coursework as required by AHU Takes TOEFL exam if required by IPI 6 months to 2 years as a visiting scholar/ researcher Conducts major part of doctoral research Coursework as required by IPI Writes scientific papers 1+ year Finalise research as necessary Writes scientific papers Complete thesis Thesis defence is heard by both parties from AHU and IPI Degree awarded by AHU Graduation Jointsupervision by African Host University and International Partner Institution supervisors
Status of partnerships Selection Criteria for IPI: 1. Commitment to academic excellence and contribution to knowledge globally 2. Strong vision and leadership with institutional focus on Africa or strong interest to work in Africa 3. Research programmes aligned to country priorities 4. Willingness to host RSIF PhD scholars for 6-24 months sandwich component 5. Willingness to provide joint supervision for scholars throughout scholars PhD program, and work closely with AHU faculty 6. Willingness to provide financial or in-kind resources for PhD scholars 7. Willingness to waive costs of tuition for PhD scholars 8. Interest and willingness to invest in long-term partnership with AHUs or home universities of PhD scholars after graduation 9. Willingness to undertake joint resource mobilisation for the PASET RSIF Program Eight signed MoUs MoUs with KIST, KIER, KRICT, GBST-SNU (Korea), UM6P (Morocco), Maastricht* (Netherlands) Recently approved with Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), USA & Virginia Tech, USA MoUs pending (to be sent shortly to EB) National Resources Institute, UoG Universities UK International Keele University, UK University of Maryland, USA Penn State University, USA www.icipe.org
Completed recruitment of second Cohort Distribution of shortlisted candidates by nationality, gender and faculty Nationality of RSIF Students (Cohort 1 & 2) 70 70 60 60 50 50 40 40 30 30 20 20 10 10 0 0 Burkina Faso Cote d'Ivoire Ghana Kenya Senegal Rwanda Any SSA Totals Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Women Total 3 Female - Faculty - www.icipe.org
Design and Implementation of Research and Innovation Grants No Activity Status Remarks 1 Design of Call for Proposals for Research and Innovation Grants Completed NA 2 Setting Up Grants Independent Technical Committee Completed 7 eminent experts in disciplines related to RSIF thematic areas identified 3 Development of documents to support the application and management of the grants including the ( Research and Innovation Grants Manual) Completed NA 4 Award of RSIF Innovation Grants ( ICBP Grants) -Call in October 4, 2019 Ongoing 9 applications received; moved to expert review 6 Grants; 50,000 Developing Grant Agreements June 15, 2020 Training in January 2020 5 Launch of Award of Research Grants ( Research Award) -Published on October 7, 2019 Ongoing Call closed January 20, 2020 10 grants of max US$ 90,000 to be awarded 6 Launch of Cooperability Grants ( Window 3) Ongoing Call Closed: January 20, 2020 5 grants of max US$50,000 7 Engage a consultant to conduct study on existing innovation hubs, incubators and status IP policies in the AHUs Ongoing Complete by May 15, 2020
1. Objective: Enhance sustainability of RSIF 2. Lion`s Head Global Partners contracted to undertake the feasibility study 3. Inception report submitted Dec 2019, study to conclude in April 2020 4. In discussion: Projections and targets for the Fund 5 scenarios Development of fundraising strategy Legal registration, governance, structure: Mauritius, with subsidiaries in Switzerland, London and US Hiring a fund manager 5. Wide outreach to governments and partners Setting up the RSIF Permanent Fund www.icipe.org
Contributions to RSIF- Pan African mechanism for pooling funds Item Contributors Funds (USD mill) A. Permanent Fund Korea Trust Fund Kenya Rwanda C te d`Ivoire Ghana Burkina Faso Senegal Benin, Nigeria, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Mozambique Mauritius, South Africa, Zambia, Uganda, Ethiopia Foundations, philanthropist, bilateral- e.g. EU - Jan 2020 (USD mill) June 2020 (USD mill) June 2021 (USD mill) June 2024 (USD mill) - - - - 5 15 09 02 02 01 02 02 02 14 18 25 50 B. General Fund .. TOTAL 14 14 20 30 65 RSIF System establishment & design World Bank 15 15 - - - Partners 0.2 0.4 0.8 2
RSIF Value proposition (1) Pooling of funds Reduced inbreeding Targeted priority areas Rigorous competitive selection Partnerships with international universities/institutions Partial study abroad Country contributions (Window 1- PhD Training): 80:20% for nationals, and other SSA students resp. High quality doctoral training in SSA universities Support for transition from studies to employment: Lower cost of quality PhD training Ph.D graduates eligible for research and innovation grants (Windows 2 and 3). High retention Lower management costs through regional approach
RSIF Value proposition (2) Participate in RSIF governance Increase women participation in ASET fields Membership to Governance Council Membership to PASET Executive Board Focus on bright young faculty Focus on women scientists women (Target of at least 40%) Targeting students from poor backgrounds Spillover effects on national research funds Building new departments in African universities Students come back with cutting edge research knowledge International networks within and outside Africa Faculty eligible for research and innovation grants. Demand driven research (e.g. private sector) www.icipe.org
Thank you International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology P.O. Box 30772-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254 (20) 8632000 E-mail: icipe@icipe.org Website: www.icipe.org facebook.com/icipe.insects/icipe twitter.com/icipe linkedin.com/company/icipe Support icipe: www.icipe.org/support-icipe
