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SUMMARY:Second AGRI-COOL Advanced Training Short Course
DESCRIPTION:The AGRI-COOL project (Advancing Sustainable Agriculture through Off-Grid Energy and Cooling Solutions in Africa), funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe programme (GA no 101147102), is pleased to invite applications for participation in a fully funded, in-person short course on sustainable farming and cold-chain solutions.\nCourse objectives\nThe short course forms part of AGRI-COOL’s capacity-building activities and aims to strengthen African expertise in:\n\nSustainable and climate-resilient farming systems\nOff-grid renewable energy solutions for agriculture\nCold-chain technologies to reduce post-harvest losses\nIntegrated food–energy–water approaches for rural development\n\nThe short course combines technical, economic and social perspectives, including business models and technology adoption, with a strong focus on practical applicability in African contexts. Lectures and case studies are complemented by hands-on modelling sessions, a site visit to a working farm and a team assignment in which participants develop a project concept.\nTime and location\n\nDates: 5 – 9th April 2027 (arrival on 4 April and departure on 10 April for participants travelling to Cape Town)\nLocation: University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa\n\nTarget participants\nApplications are invited from candidates in South Africa and in English-speaking countries of Southern and East Africa, such as Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Mauritius, Eswatini, Lesotho, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Somalia and Rwanda. Candidates should meet one or more of the following criteria:\n\nHold a Master’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Cold-Chain Logistics, Sustainable Farming, Cooling Technologies, Renewable Energy Studies, or\nHold a post graduate degree in any of the above mentioned fields combined with demonstrated professional expertise (e.g. farm management, agri-business, energy systems, cold-chain operations).\n\nA total of 35 places is available: 12 for international participants and 23 for participants based in South Africa.\nApplication requirements\nApplicants are requested to submit the following documents:\n\nCertified copies of relevant academic degree(s)/ certificates\nProof of English language proficiency\nA strong motivation letter explaining why the applicant should be selected and how the short course aligns with their academic or professional goals\n\nCosts\nParticipation in the short course is free of charge for all selected participants. The AGRI-COOL project covers the following costs:\nInternational participants\n\nEconomy class flights from your country’s international airport to Cape Town\nAccommodation and meals during the course\nLocal transport in Cape Town between meeting venue and hotel / airport\n\nParticipants travelling from elsewhere in South Africa\n\nEconomy class flights or other travel to Cape Town\nAccommodation and meals during the course\nLocal transport in Cape Town between meeting venue and hotel / airport\n\nParticipants from the Cape Town area\n\nLunches and refreshments during the course (travel and accommodation are not covered)\n\nN.B.: No cash per diem, stipend or personal allowance will be provided\nHow to apply\nWe look forward to receiving applications from motivated candidates committed to advancing sustainable agriculture and cooling solutions across Africa\nApplications (see application requirements) should be submitted by email to:\n\nYolanda Lethatha – ylethatha@uwc.ac.za; Subject line: “AGRI-COOL Short Course, Cape Town 2027”\nApplication Deadline: 20 November 2026\nSelection criteria; Educational background, quality of the motivation letter and an online interview\nInterviews will take place from 23 November 2026, and selected candidates will be informed by 30 November 2026.\n\n
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