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  The Call for Applications is now open for the research grants for developing world scientists from OWSD's colleagues at   TWAS, the World Academy of Sciences . Under this scheme, grants are awarded to promising high-level research projects in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics carried out by scientists in one of the eligible S&T-lagging countries identified by TWAS. Grants are available for both individual early career scientists as well as research groups. Research Grants to individual scientists amount to a maximum of USD 15,000; grants to research groups may be up to USD 30,000. The grants, which are normally provided for a period of 24 months, may be used to purchase scientific equipment, consumables and specialized literature (textbooks and proceedings only). They do not cover salaries of researchers and/or students, field expenses, or travel expenses. In addition, the purchase of laptops, tablets, drones and laboratory animals is not supported. Eligibility...

  Applications are now being accepted for the Master's degree programme in Mathematical Sciences from the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS). This degree programme runs over three semesters. The requisite skills phase of the AIMS course builds a standard core set of problem-solving skills: estimation, computation, approximation, modelling, data analysis and statistics. The elective review phase allows students to apply these skills in some of the most exciting areas of science. During the final phase of the AIMS course students do a research project and write a scientific report under the supervision of an expert researcher on a topic of their choice. Research initiated in these projects often develops into further postgraduate research work after AIMS. No registration fees are required for the candidates selected for the Master’s degree. Full scholarships covering tuition, accommodation, meals and travel expenses are also awarded to successful applicants. Applicati...

Applications are now being accepted for the  Africa Young Innovators for Health Award   from  the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations ( IFPMA) and Speak Up Africa. This award provides young entrepreneurs in the healthcare sector an opportunity to develop their business ideas and advance promising solutions to support, equip, protect, and train healthcare workers. The Award offers three winners up to $40,000 to help bring their healthcare innovation to life, a business mentorship and expert support, and advice on intellectual property protection. Eligibility Applicants must be between 18 and 35, a resident or national of an African country, and show that their invention is scalable, measurable, has a sustainable and positive impact on healthcare workers and is commercially viable. Apply Full information, including how to apply, is available at:  http://www.africayounginnovatorsforhealth.org/ Applications close on  31 M...

  As so many of us are still working and studying from home and we are all adjusting to this new virtual world, you may find this new, freely available self-paced tutorial at  INASP  on  Facilitating Events and Courses in an Online World . The tutorial provides practical guidance on how to get started with online events and training activities and how to facilitate them.  The tutorial is free to users around the world but has a particular focus on the needs of those who are new to online facilitation and who are facilitating online activities and events with participants in low- and middle-income countries.   With a total learning time of 12 hours, the tutorial consists of four units: Introduction to online facilitation, including benefits and challenges Moving events online Facilitating online events, with some suggestions for activities Facilitating online courses.  The course draws on INASP’s experience in running and facilitating a wide r...

A Call for Applications is now open for the ARPPIS-DAAD PhD Scholarships at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology ( icipe ) in Kenya. These scholarships are given in partnership by the African Regional Postgraduate Programme in Insect Sciences (ARPPIS) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The primary objective of this PhD Programme is to prepare young researchers from Africa to compete in internationally competitive research and development environments within national, regional and international research programmes. ARPPIS scholars are provided with excellent research facilities in an interdisciplinary environment within a structured, three-year PhD programme that includes research, training, developing research partnerships, publishing scientific articles, writing  grant proposals, and attending scientific meetings and international conferences. The programme cover all student costs, including travel, living expenses, medical insurance, universit...

Applications are now open for the 2021-2023 cohort of CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars. Deadline: October 30 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program provides:   Interdisciplinary interactions Leadership development Engagement in global communities Fields including, but not limited to: Political Science, Sociology , Ethics, Anthropology,   Cognitive Neuroscience, Philosophy of Mind , Developmental Psychology, Geochemistry , Earth & Planetary Science,  Microbiology , Earth & Planetary Science, Molecular Genetics,  Social Policy Each CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar receives: A two-year term in a CIFAR research program, a global, interdisciplinary network of top-tier research leaders. $100,000 CAD in unrestricted research support Mentorship from a senior researcher within a CIFAR research program Opportunities to network, collaborate and form a community with peers from diverse disciplines across CIFAR’s r...