A lecturer in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at Osun State University and Deputy Director of the University’s Global Affairs and Sustainable Development Institute (GASDI), Dr Samson Olanrewaju, has been awarded the highly competitive German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Fellowship, securing a research placement at the University of Stuttgart, Germany.
According to a statement issued by the University’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, Dr Olanrewaju earned the prestigious fellowship under the DAAD Global Research Programme, an initiative that brings together scholars from the Global North and South to advance cutting-edge research, leadership and policy solutions in environmental sustainability.
The statement noted that, under the fellowship, Dr Olanrewaju will collaborate with renowned sustainability scholar, Professor Astrid Ley, at the University of Stuttgart from September to December 2026, where he will undertake advanced research aimed at addressing contemporary environmental and sustainable development challenges.
Congratulating the scholar on the achievement, the Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University, Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, described the fellowship as another testament to the University’s growing reputation as a hub for globally competitive research, innovation and academic excellence.
He said the international recognition reflects the calibre of scholars at UNIOSUN and the University’s sustained investment in research, global partnerships and capacity building.
“This remarkable accomplishment is a source of pride to the entire University community. It demonstrates the quality of scholarship that thrives at Osun State University and further validates our commitment to producing academics whose research addresses global challenges while contributing to sustainable development.
“We are delighted that another member of our academic community has earned international recognition through this prestigious fellowship. We are confident that Dr Olanrewaju will serve as an outstanding ambassador of the University and Nigeria throughout the programme,” the Vice-Chancellor said.
Professor Adebooye reaffirmed the University’s commitment to providing an enabling environment for research excellence, international collaboration and academic innovation, adding that such achievements continue to strengthen UNIOSUN’s global visibility and reputation.
The DAAD Fellowship is one of the world’s most prestigious international academic exchange programmes, providing outstanding researchers with opportunities to collaborate with leading scholars and institutions across the globe. Dr Olanrewaju’s selection further underscores Osun State University’s rising profile as a research-driven institution committed to internationalisation, innovation and sustainable development.