The Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) of the One Planet Fellowship initiative consists of up to 12 members selected based on individual competence and peer recognition, knowledge of the African environment and balance in disciplinary background, gender and geographical location.

The SAP is created and put in place to assess the scientific progress and plans of the One Planet Fellowship. The SAP provides advice in terms of specific recommendations to enable AWARD Director and the Executive management of One Planet Fellowship to make strategic decisions on relevant scientific and capacity building activities One Planet Fellowship is engaged in.