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Announcement Date: 22 July 2010
Deadline for Application: 15 September 2010
The Commission of the African Union is committed to support the use and development of science in Africa and has initiated with its key development partners The African Union Scientific Award Programme. The objective of this programme is to award Cash Prizes and Recognition Certificates to excelling African researchers for their achievements in Earth and Life Sciences, and Basic, Science, Technology and Innovation sectors. African Union Scientific Awards Programme targets young researchers at Member State level, women at regional level and open to all outstanding scientists at continental level . The programme is designed to celebrate the achievements of African scientists and to promote all efforts to transform scientific research into entrepreneurship, attract investments to Africa, and create research centers of excellence. It will further encourage the science community, and the public to participate in scientific engagements towards addressing critical problems in Africa. The programme will contribute towards raising the profile of science and technology sector and building a scientific culture amongst African citizens. A prize will be awarded to each of the following two scientific sectors (a) Life and Earth Sciences1; and (b) Basic Science, Technology and Innovation within the categories of the Awards For detailed information about the prize and the application form, kindly check the attachments below.
AU Scientific Awards 2010 _information
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Announcement Date: 23 August 2010
Deadline for Application: 31 October 2010
The Francophone University Agency is calling for the fifth edition of the "Francophone Prizes for young researchers". This call is open from 15 July to 31 October 2010 . "Francophone Prizes for young researchers" aims to recognize researchers who became scientific consideration as well as those who have gained scientific acknowledgment and have achieved an international breakthrough, particularly in the context of the Francophone. The Awards are open in the following disciplines: Science and Medicine, Humanities and Social Sciences . The Awards are directed to applicants who: Are of age under 45 years. Hold a PhD or a State doctorate. Justify a research activity between 4 and 10 years after the thesis. Are affiliated to institutions which are members in the AUF . For further information, check the following link: www.auf.org/prix
Announcement Date: 3 June 2010
Deadline for Application: 1 September 2010 (Application is now closed!)
In celebration of the International Year of Biodiversity, TWAS-ARO has chosen the theme of the Young Arab Scientist (YAS) Prize 2010 to be Biodiversity Conservation and Informatics. The prize will be awarded to a young scientist from the Arab Region who has made outstanding achievements in the field of Biodiversity with special emphasis on the use of informatics techniques and computer analysis for the conservation of biodiversity in the Arab Region. The prize holds a financial contribution of 3,000 USD. The nominee should be: 1. Native of an Arab country 2. Lives and works in an Arab country 3. Holds a PhD 4. Has remarkable contribution in his/her field 5. Less than 40 years old by 1st of January 2010. The nominations will only be accepted and valid from: 1-Members of TWAS-ARO http://www.bibalex.org/twasaro/members/list.htm 2- Science Academies, National Research Councils, Universities, Scientific Institutions from the Arab Region, (a signed, stamped official nomination letter should be sent along with the nomination form, CV and list of publications to both the address and emails shown below) N.B: Self-nominations are not valid. The complete nomination form and other requirements should be sent before the 1st of September 2010 to: 1- Emails: :heba.maram@bibalex.org ; copying: :twas.aro@bibalex.org 2- and/or by postal mail to: Bibliotheca Alexandrina El-Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Egypt Tel: +20 3 4839999 Fax: +20 3 4820 469 Attention: Mrs. Heba Maram The nomination form is attached below.
Nomination Form
Announcement Date: 20 January 2010
Deadline for Application: 31 July 2010 (Application is now closed!)
TWAS-AAS-MICROSOFT AWARD FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS Microsoft Research, in partnership with TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world and AAS, the African Academy of Sciences, has established the TWAS-AAS-Microsoft Award for Young Scientists for the three year period 2009-2011. PURPOSE The prize has been established to recognize young scientists working and living in Africa whose research in computer science has had or could have a positive impact in the developing world. AWARDS Each year three winners will be selected from three different African countries. Each winner will receive EUR 7,000, generously contributed by Microsoft Research, of which EUR 2,000 may be spent at the recipient's discretion and EUR 5,000 shall be earmarked for further research. Each prize also carries a certificate bearing a citation highlighting the major contributions for which the prize is awarded. The prizes will be presented to the recipients at a special ceremony to be held each year in Nairobi, Kenya, and organized by TWAS and AAS. For further information, kindly check the attached document hereunder.
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Announcement Date: 4 July 2010
Deadline for Application: 26 July 2010 (Application is now closed!)
The IET and its Young Professionals in Egypt are pleased to announce the organization of the IET's Present Around The World (PATW) competition in Egypt this year. PATW is a Global competition organized by the IET and lead by the Young Professionals of its members worldwide. This year the National PATW IET competition will take place in Egypt for the first time on 26th July 2010 (date and venue are subject to final confirmations). The main focus of the competition is on students, graduates or recent graduates who are capable of presenting their engineering projects and ideas. PATW is not restricted to an engineering discipline or subject, but rather open for engineering relevance and capabilities in presentation. Every engineer/competitor will present his/her project for 10 minutes with 5 minutes for Q&A. The National winner from Egypt will have the chance to participate in the Regional finals and hopefully in the Global finals in UK before the end of this year. The IET allocates a winner and runner up (1st and 2nd place) prizes equivalent to 175 British Pound and 75 British Pound respectively in addition to a free one year membership to The IET. The global PATW winner is eligible to a prize equivalent to 1000 British Pound! Volunteers helping in organising the event, are welcome and will be provided a certificate of merit. If you are interested in applying for the competition please : 1) Send an email to patw@british-institutions.org.eg expressing your interest in participation or volunteering, cc all the contacts provided 2) If you are applying for competition, please attach a copy of your presentation, a CV and 1 page (one only) brief about the presentation 3) If you don't receive any replies in a couple of days, please follow up with a call or resending an email with a reminder For further information, please check the attached document as well as the link below: http://www.theiet.org/local/emea/middle-east/egypt/index.cfm
PATW-Information
Announcement Date: 18 May 2010
Deadline for Application: 15 June 2010 (Application is now closed!)
Call for nominations for the Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize in Renewable Energies for Environmentally Sustainable Industrial Technologies has been extended to 15 June 2010. The Trieste Science Prize (TSP), sponsored by ILLYCAFF and administered by TWAS, has been established to give international recognition and visibility to outstanding scientific achievements made by scientists from the developing countries. The first four-year cycle of the TSP (2005-2008) focused on basic science. The second four-year cycle (2009-2012) of the prize, called Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize to honour the late former President of ILLYCAFF, focuses on sustainability issues in various fields of sciences. In 2010 the prize, which carries a US$100,000 monetary award generously contributed by ILLYCAFF, will be given for outstanding achievements in: Renewable energies for environmentally sustainable industrial technologies. The deadline to receive nominations is 15 June 2010. For further information, kindly check the attached documents and the following link: http://twas.ictp.it/prog/prizes/trieste-science-prize
TSP additional information
TSP 2010 nomination form
Announcement Date: 23 August 2009
Deadline for Application: 1 February 2010 (Application is now closed!)
Emerald and ALCS (The Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society), in association with INASP (International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications) and the African Engineering Education Association (AEEA), are pleased to announce the launch of the 2009 Emerald/ALCS African Engineering Research Fund Award. The Award-winning entry will receive a cash prize of 2,500 GBP (approximately US$4,000 equivalent) to fund the winning research project. Applications should focus on the subject of material sciences, and should also address the dissemination of knowledge for the social good with a specific orientation toward benefit for Africa. At least one member of the research team must be based in Africa. The closing date for receipt of applications is 1 February 2010 . This award represents a fantastic opportunity for researchers to gain significant financial support as well as international recognition. For further information and details of how to apply please click here
Deadline for Application: 30 August 2009 (Application is now closed!)
Egypt in the 7th Millennium Emerging Stars Award Meet the young emerging stars A total of 10 young physicians will receive a special award of free registration for the 2nd Hepatology and Gastroenterology Post Graduate Course and hotel accommodation. The Best Case Video presentation will be awarded free registration and accommodation in The Digestive Disease Week (DDW) May 1- 6, 2010 in New Orleans, LA, USA. The Best Hepatology research presentation will be awarded free registration and accommodation in The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) annual meeting October 15-20, 2010 in San Antonio, TX, USA. Please click here for information about the emerging star Eligibility.
Announcement Date: 28 January 2009
Deadline for Application: 1 May 2009 (Application is now closed!)
King Faisal Foundation believes that it is through the collective efforts of outstanding individuals that the highest aspirations are realized. The annual presentation of King Faisal International Prize enables the Foundation to reward dedicated men and women whose contributions make a positive difference: those who exceptionally serve Islam and Muslims, and the scientists and scholars whose research results in significant advances in specific areas that benefit humanity. This incentive also encourages expanded research that may lead to important medical and scientific breakthroughs. Merit and excellence alone are the criteria for selection. As testimony to the high caliber of Prize recipients and to the importance of the research carried out by KFIP laureates, nine winners have gone on to win Nobel prizes for the same works that were recognized by King Faisal International Prize. Incredibly, four of the six Physics and Chemistry Nobel Laureates for 2001 were former KFIP winners. For more information, please click here
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Science Field Prize
Medical Field Prize
Announcement Date: 2 February 2009
Deadline for Application: 31 March 2009 (Application is now closed!)
Prize information
Announcement Date: 1 March 2009
Deadline for Application: 27 March 2009 (Application is now closed!)
The Tech Awards: Technology benefiting humanity, is a signature program of The Tech Museum of Innovation, presented by Applied Materials, Inc. It is one of the premier annual humanitarian awards programs in the world, recognizing technical solutions that benefit humanity and address the most critical issues facing our planet and its people. Each year, The Tech Awards honors 25 global innovators (Laureates) who are applying technology to benefit humanity in five universal categories: Education, Equality, Environment, Economic Development, and Health. Five finalists are selected for each category.
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Announcement Date: 22 January 2009
Deadline for Application: 23 February 2009 (Application is now closed!)
This prestigious international award, sponsored by Pfizer Ltd, is designed to reward scientists at an early stage of their research career and to promote capacity building in the developing world. The 2009 award is open to any research scientist, based in Africa, making an innovative contribution to the biological sciences, including basic medical science that has led to a sustainable positive impact on Africa. Up to 60,000 will be awarded as a grant in order for the recipient to carry out a research project that is linked to an African centre of scientific excellence, which would normally be a University, or equivalent research centre. 5,000 will be given as a prize to the recipient. Nominations can be made by senior academics and members of National Academies of Science. Nominations consist of statements from the nominator outlining the candidates scientific record, suitability for the award and impact in Africa, and a proposal by the nominee for the research project on which to spend the grant. Closing date for nominations: Monday, 23 February 2009 For full details of this award and the online nomination forms, please click here If you have any queries, please contact Harriet Frankland on +44 (0)20 7451 2225 or awards@royalsociety.org
Announcement Date: 21 January 2009
Deadline for Application: 15 February 2009 (Application is now closed!)
In recognition of the crucial role that Science and Technology (S&T) plays in socio-economic development, the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has, over the years, diversified and increased its assistance to member countries in this area. In a move aimed at promoting scientific talents and excellence in the S&T education in R&D institutions of its member countries, the IDB launched in 1422H an initiative called the "IDB Prizes for Science & Technology". For more information on the IDB Prizes for Science & Technology, please click here Filled application forms should be emailed to: STPrize1430@isdb.org
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The Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) is now accepting applications for its 2011 Rubenstein Fellows competition. This international program seeks to support and extend the impact of original biodiversity research by postgraduates, graduate students, and other early career scientists. Rubenstein Fellows funds provide partial support for up to one year so that biodiversity research, databases, and media can be effectively translated into rich, online resources available through the Encyclopedia of Life. Fellows must work in collaboration with a research mentor and may encourage collaborative and synthetic work with a community of colleagues. Fellows and mentors also help EOL to develop effective strategies for engaging and supporting the scientific community. For more information on the program and to download the application package, please visit http://www.eol.org/content/page/fellows Applications must be submitted via email to fellows_program@eol.org no later than 15 September 2010 . Questions regarding the EOL Fellows competition should be directed to the EOL Fellows Coordinator at fellows_program@eol.org
Announcement Date: 26 July 2009
Deadline for Application: 15 October 2009 (Application is now closed!)
The German Egyptian Research Short term Scholarship GERSS is a program jointly funded by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MHESR) and the German Academic Exchange Service, Bonn (DAAD) in order to finance short-term scholarships for young Egyptian scientists to travel to Germany. The target groups of the program are researchers enrolled in MSc, PhD programs and young Post Doctoral candidates. The scholarships may be awarded for a period from three to six months. - Call for application: 1st of September - The online application form is available on the GERSS website http://www.mhesr-initiatives.org/gerss - In order to apply for the GERSS scholarship, you have to register yourself on the GERSS website. - For more information please refer to: http://www.mhesr-initiatives.org/gerss/
Announcement Date: 9 April 2010
Deadline for Application: 8 October 2010
CISM - the International Centre for Mechanical Sciences - is offering a series of training courses at its headquarters in Udine, Italy. In 2010, the following courses are being offered: - Monitoring, Control and Identification of Bridges by Dynamic Methods: 24-28 May - Ultrasound Standing Wave Action on Suspensions and Biosuspensions in Micro- and Macro Fluidic Devices: 7 -11 June - Nano- and Micro-Mechanics of Living Cell Adhesion: 14-18 June Wave Propagation in Linear and Nonlinear Periodic Media: Analysis and Applications: 21-25 June - 17th IUTAM Summer School on: Modelling and Simulation of Multiscale Continuum Systems: 28 June - 2 July - Variational Models and Methods in Solid and Fluid Mechanics: 12-16 July - Bone Cell and Tissue Mechanics: 19-23 July - Computational Fluid-Structure Interaction: 6-10 September - Exploiting Nonlinear Behaviour in Structural Dynamics: 13-17 September - Adhesive Bonding Science and Technology: 4-8 October Please visit www.cism.it/courses for full details, including how to apply.
Announcement Date: 27 July 2010
Deadline for Application: 26 January 2011
The Marie Curie Initial Training Networks ITIAL TRAINING NETWORKS(ITN)action aims to improve career perspectives of researchers in the first five years of their research career, in both public and private sectors, thereby making research careers more attractive to young people. This will be achieved through a trans-national networking mechanism, aimed at structuring of the existing high-quality initial research training capacity in Europe. For detailed information, please check the attached hereunder "Guide for Applicants for Marie Curie Initial Training Networks" . Also find here below the direct link to the full information packages for the call, including the definitive version of the Workprogramme as well as the Guide for Applicants relevant to the call. Website: Marie Curie Initial Training Networks 2011 (ITN)
Guide for Applicants for Marie Curie Initial Training Networks_PDF
Announcement Date: 30 March 2010
Deadline for Application: 17 August 2010 (Application is now closed!)
New call for proposals FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IIF under the INTERNATIONAL INCOMING FELLOWSHIPS (IIF) scheme has been published on Cordis website. Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowships aims to attract top-class experienced researchers from third countries to work and undertake research and transfer of knowledge in Europe for 1 to 2 years (incoming phase), with a view to developing mutually-beneficial research co-operation. If before the incoming phase, the experienced researcher has been active in one of the International Cooperation Partner Countries-ICPC (Annex 1 of People Work Programme as well as chapter 2.2 of the guide), a possibility is provided to assist the experienced researcher to return to this country, thus contributing to establish sustainable cooperation between these countries and European research organizations. The duration of the return phase is one year. For more information about the call, please follow the url: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/dc/index.cfm?fuseaction=UserSite.PeopleDetailsCallPage&call_id=242 Attached the guide for applicants. If you are looking for a host organization in the Member States or Associated Countries to work jointly with it in your proposal , please fill the "IIF Partner Search" form attached and resend it back to the following contact: Miry Maher Email:mmn@sti.sci.eg International Cooperation Unit Egypt National Contact Point for People and Science in Society Office Egyptian National Scientific & Technical Information Network (ENSTINET) 101 Kasr El-Aini St., 12th Floor Phone: +202 - 7920126 - 7964421 Fax: +202 - 7947807
IIF Partner Search
Guide for Applicants
Announcement Date: 20 July 2010
Deadline for Application: 1 August 2010 (Application is now closed!)
The 11th International Conference on Systems Biology continuing it's annual series of conferences initiated by Hiroaki Kitano in Tokyo in 2000. Recent meetings were held in Yokohama 2006, in Long Beach 2007, Goteborg 2008 and Stanford, California 2009. Scotland's scientists have been pioneers, their inventions and innovations transforming people's lives around the world. Today, Scotland recognises the vital importance of international collaboration in modern science, and it's scientists are at the heart of many strategic alliances. Scotland's medical breakthroughs include the discovery of antibiotics, the production of Dolly the sheep, the discovery of the p53 tumour suppressor gene, Metabolic Control Analysis (a founding discipline for Systems Biology) and the development of magnetic resonance imaging. The conference will address various topics, for example: Functional genomics and biological networks, Computational Theory in Systems Biology and more. For detailed information, please check the conference's website: http://www.icsb2010.org.uk
Announcement Date: 23 May 2010
Forgea International is oragnizing the following training courses: Health and Safety in Mining Sector and Landfill Mining Remediation. Environmental and Natural Resource Economics. Theoretical foundations and applied issues. For detailed information about the two courses and the application form, kindly check the attached documents.
Application form
Ann: Health and Safety in Mining Sector
Ann: Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
Announcement Date: 13 January 2010
Deadline for Application: 31 May 2010 (Application is now closed!)
In support of staff development in ANSTI member institutions, limited number of fellowships are available for postgraduate studies in the 2009/2010 academic session and tenable in ANSTI member institutions. For Further details, kindly check the attachments hereunder, or click here
Fellowship Announcement
UNESCO Application form
DAAD Application form
Announcement Date: 18 February 2010
Deadline for Application: 30 April 2010 (Application is now closed!)
Egyptian National Scientific & Technical Information Network (ENSTINET) is pleased to invite researchers to attend the third edition of International Summer School in "Advanced Topics in Cell Model Systems" to be held in Rome-Italy from 6th-11th June 2010 at the Tor Vergata Research Establishment of the Italian National Research Council. The objectives: The aim of this school is to support early pharmaceutical research by training young post-PhD investigators, by promoting the exchange of knowledge, supporting skills and know-how and providing access to various technologies. During the course target groups of approx. 12-15 young post-PhD students from all over world will brought together. The course will impart the latest theoretical and practical aspects on cell model systems, it will positively encourage discussion and exchange of ideas between the post-PhD students, the speakers, and the scientists of the research establishment. The Tor Vergata research establishment has a unique set of advanced instrumentation and technologies providing a strong technical infrastructure for our Summer School. It combines world-class advanced sensors; precise analytical methods; techniques to prepare membrane models; enhanced imaging capabilities; and sophisticated computational tools for characterizing and modelling cells. An annually published brochure of the latest developments, the lectures given and the practical exercises will maximize the knowledge transfer to a wider group of interested scientists. Participants must have: A degree in either: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Medicine, a basic working knowledge of experimental research. Preference will be given to: * Ph.D. students and junior scientists under 35 * To those having not more then five years research experience Applicants should send their current CV, together with a signed letter of recommendation from a Professor who is aware of their work. The CV should include details of academic qualifications and a list of scientific publications as well as a short description of their current scientific research, to the School Secretariat via e-mail to cns3.cnr@gmail.com You are strongly encouraged to apply and submit your CV. The web page is [www.cms3.cnr.it] The working language of the school will be English. Closing date for applications is April 30th, 2010. The selection procedure is expected be completed within a week. Participants who are selected will receive full accommodation and support for meals; Travel to Rome will not be funded. Please note that there is no registration fee. The School can accept a maximum of 15 students.
Announcement Date: 15 February 2010
Deadline for Application: 15 April 2010 (Application is now closed!)
The Research Policy and Cooperation Unit of the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office, the World Health Organization, is pleased to announce the call for research proposals in priority areas of public health for the Biennium 2010-2011(EMRPPH Grant). The guidelines for the proposals along with a list of research priorities and the application form are attached. The guidelines and the application form have been simplified to enable researchers with diverse experience to apply. The aim of the EMRPPH Grant is to address the local problems and issues of public health importance in the Eastern Mediterranean Region with special emphasis on health systems research. Through a competitive process of selection, funds will be provided to successful research proposals meeting the following criteria: Related to the research areas specified for the EMRPPH 2010-11. Submitted in accordance with the format provided for the EMRPPH Grant 2010-11. With potential benefit(s) of research results to strengthen health systems, impact health policy and improve public health in the Member States. Not duplicating a proposal submitted to any other international or national agency for funding. The Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office invites research proposals from interested researchers and scientists.
Guidelines and Application Form
Deadline for Application: 25 March 2010 (Application is now closed!)
The Marie Curie International Staff Exchange Scheme (IRSES) is a new type of action (first implemented in 2008), that aims to strengthen research partnerships through staff exchanges and networking activities between European research organisations and research organisations from countries with which the Community has an S&T agreement or with which it is in the process of negotiating one, and countries covered by the ENP. In comparison with most other Marie Curie actions, which provide mobility possibilities to individual researchers, this new action will provide support to research organisations to establish or reinforce long-term research cooperation through a coordinated joint programme of exchange of researchers for short periods. For detailed information, kindly check the attached documents as well as the link hereunder: [http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/dc/index.cfm?fuseaction=UserSite.PeopleDetailsCallPage&call_id=245#infopack]
Organization Profile
Guide for applicants
Announcement Date: 15 December 2009
Deadline for Application: 25 January 2010 (Application is now closed!)
L'OREAL CORPORATE FOUNDATION with the UNESCO Regional Office in Cairo and the Arab Science and Technology Foundation agree to create annual fellowships named L'OREAL FOUNDATION-UNESCO FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE REGIONAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR ARAB STATES with the support of the Arab Science &Technology Foundation encouraging the possibilities for women to build scientific careers. For further information[Click here]
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Announcement Date: 15 October 2009
Deadline for Application: 15 December 2009 (Application is now closed!)
A new call within the Top-level Research Initiative opened. The call is under the sub-program Sustainable Bio-fuels. Only Nordic research projects with strong user involvement in the knowledge creation and diffusion throughout the project cycle will be funded in this call. The rationale is that effective and efficient knowledge creation, adaptation and diffusion takes place as an integrated interaction and collaboration between producers and users of new technologies and systems. Read the full call text at: http://www.nordicenergy.net/_upl/call_for_proposals_sustainable_biofuels_2009-10-15.pdf Go to application form at: http://www.nordicenergy.net/tri-sb/
Full text- Call for proposals in "Sustainable Biofuels"
Deadline for Application: 12 October 2009 (Application is now closed!)
The German Egyptian Scientific Projects GESP is a new fund that supports the exchange of scientific visits between Egyptian and German research teams. This program is co-financed by the Science & Technology Development Fund (STDF) in Egypt and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) in Germany. For Egyptian Scientists: - The call for application and the online application forms are available on the Science and Technology Development Fund website www.stdf.org.eg - In order to apply for the GESP program, you have to register on this site. - For more information, please refer to http://cairo.daad.de/en/studyingresearchgermany/scholarshipforeigners/ orwww.stdf.org.eg
Announcement Date: 16 April 2009
Deadline for Application: 9 September 2009 (Application is now closed!)
Science and Technology is one of the key focal areas on Africa's development agenda. The Constitutive Act, establishing the African Union, recognizes the need to advance the development of Africa by promoting research in all fields, and in particular, in science and technology.
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Regional Women Scientific Awards Application Form-2009
AU Continental Scientific Awards Application Form-2009
Announcement Date: 2 March 2009
Deadline for Application: 31 August 2009 (Application is now closed!)
The International Programme for Higher Education and Research (IPHER) provides over 280 fellowships annually tenable in developing countries such as Brazil, China, India, Malaysia, Mexico and Pakistan for scientists from developing countries. Fellowships, for various lengths of time, are available for postgraduate, postdoctoral and advanced research. Brief details of each programme are provided below. For additional information, including eligibility criteria and application forms, please visit: TWAS website under the "Programmes" tab.
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Announcement Date: 7 February 2009
The 2009 application forms for the ICGEB funding programmes are now available at the following URLs: Fellowships http://www.icgeb.org/fellowships.html CRP - Research Grant http://www.icgeb.org/research-grants.html Meetings and Conferences http://www.icgeb.org/meetings-and-courses.html Full details on the individual programmes are provided in the relevant application forms. There is a common submission deadline valid for all programmes, divided in the following two phases: Phase 1 deadline: 31 March 2009: Submission of applications to the ICGEB Liaison Officers for endorsement Phase 2 deadline: 30 April 2009: Endorsed applications to be received at ICGEB Trieste (Italy) Contact person: Prof Iqbal Parker ICGEB Cape Town E-mail: mparker@curie.uct.ac.za
Announcement Date: 26 February 2009
The COMSTECH-TWAS Joint Research Grants Programme is established in response to the needs of promising young researchers in OIC countries, particularly those attached to institutions that lack appropriate research facilities. Under this scheme, individual researchers in OIC countries working in science and technology are awarded grants to enable them to purchase the research facilities they need to enhance their productivity. The specific aims of the programme are to encourage the pursuit of scientific excellence in OIC countries by identifying and supporting the best young scientists in these countries; to reinforce and promote scientific research and to strengthen the endogenous capacity in science and technology; to counteract the brain drain and reduce the exodus of scientific talent from the OIC countries.
Deadline for Application: 16 March 2009 (Application is now closed!)
TWAS - the academy of sciences for the developing world and FORGEA International - Training and cooperation centre in the field of geo-mining and environment are pleased to announce about a training course on Capacity Building in Environmental Related Issues in the Field of Geo-mining:Remote Sensing and other Environment-related Issues held 17-30 May 2009. The course will focus on the many topics including: - Mine site characterization as a prerequisite for remediation; - Remote sensing techniques applied to satellite and aerial hyper spectral data for land degradation monitoring; - Ground penetrating radar (GPR) and electromagnetic tomography imaging for characterizing deposits; - GPS and photogrammetry techniques in quarrying areas; - Environmental restoration of mining area surfaces; - 3D modeling: visibility analyses, volume measurements, relief images. The course will consist of lectures, group-learning activities, computer exercises, field work and case study reports provided by the participants. The course will arrange some 20 didactic modules and visits to relevant sites.
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