The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) have long committed to strengthening their cooperation in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI). Since 2008, this collaboration has been a key priority of the Joint Africa-Europe Strategy (JAES). Additionally, this commitment aligns with the African Union’s Agenda 2063, which outlines the continent’s long-term aspirations, and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (Agenda 2030), which promote a people-centered approach to global development.
Programme Objectives
The main goal of this Executive Blended Intensive Programme (EBIP) is to empower African universities by enhancing faculty development and training a new generation of skilled young researchers and academic professionals. Specifically, the programme aims to:
🔹 Strengthen participants’ knowledge of global sustainability challenges and their implications for the African continent.
🔹 Provide participants with the necessary tools and methodologies to conduct high-quality research and training in this field, ensuring effective knowledge transfer to their home institutions.
🔹 Foster long-term partnerships between African universities and Italian universities to enhance academic collaboration and research opportunities.
Who is the Programme For?
The EBIP “Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Water Management” is designed for young talents with academic aspirations who seek to deepen their expertise in water resources monitoring and management. The course offers a unique opportunity to develop advanced knowledge in:
🔹 Hydrological and hydraulic modeling
🔹 Innovative water monitoring techniques
The programme aims not only to equip participants with the tools needed for cutting-edge research in water resources management but also to provide practical skills that can improve water management practices in African countries and beyond.
Programme Structure & Learning Approach
This EBIP consists of both General and Specialized Modules, totaling 20 ECTS.
🔹 General Modules: Designed to develop essential soft skills, enabling young researchers to successfully apply for research funding and effectively promote their academic work.
🔹 Specialized Modules: Offer a broad spectrum of technical skills to enhance expertise in water resources management within the context of climate change and environmental vulnerability.
Additionally, the programme includes a group-based Project Work (3 ECTS), where participants will apply their newly acquired knowledge to: 1) Develop a research proposal on a topic relevant to their home institution. 2) Design a new course syllabus, incorporating innovative teaching methodologies for future academic programs.
Scholarships & Participation
Scholarships covering EBIP costs will be available for selected candidates from Africa.The programme is also open to other young researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career faculty members from non-African countries at full cost.