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Announcement Date: 20 January 2010
Deadline for Application: 31 July 2010
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.
Announcement and Information
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!)
Nomination Form
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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Application Form 2
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: 15 February 2010
Deadline for Application: 25 March 2010
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]
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Deadline for Application: 15 April 2010
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
Announcement Date: 18 February 2010
Deadline for Application: 30 April 2010
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: 13 January 2010
Deadline for Application: 31 May 2010
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: 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]
Application Form
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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Fellowships brochure
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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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