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Call for applications: ANSO visiting fellowships at Chinese Academy of Sciences research institutes

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  The  Alliance of International Science Organizations  (ANSO) is offering visiting research fellowships to both early career and senior scientists at institutes of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). The Fellowship provides scholars worldwide an opportunity to access high-impact & high-quality mega-science facilities in China and to address scientific problems of common interests for both academia and society. Fellows will work on site at one of CAS's mega-science facilities. They are expected to conduct research in collaboration with CAS researchers.    Visiting Fellowship for Early-Career Scientists This category is open to researchers at an early stage of their career. They could be post-doctoral fellows, lecturers, or assistant professors who wish to conduct relevant research on CAS mega-science facilities for 3-9 months. Applications by researchers outside the academia may also be considered, but normally applicants should hold at least a PhD degree...

TWAS Research Grant Programme

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We are pleased to announce a new TWAS  Research Grant Programme , through the support of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF),  Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI) . The call for 2021 is now open and will remain open until  27 July 2021. The programme is specifically aimed at  PhD graduates  from  selected African countries , who  obtained their PhD abroad within the last 5 years  and  returned home  within the last  36 months  or  will return home before the end of 2021 . Full details about the SG-NAPI Programme are available on the  TWAS website See attached flyer  https://www.futureafrica.science/images/files/SG-NAPI%20Flyer.pdf For any queries, kindly write to  sgnapi@twas.org

Call for Applications: 2021 AAAS-TWAS science diplomacy course

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TWAS-Lenovo Winner, M ariangela Hungria ..Here comes another opportunity to win... We are pleased to inform you that TWAS , the World Academy of Sciences, and and  AAAS  (The American Association for the Advancement of Science) are accepting applications for the  2021  AAAS-TWAS course on science diplomacy . The workshop will take place online from  30 August to 3 September 2021 . The AAAS-TWAS Science Diplomacy training programme was established in 2014 to expose scientists, policymakers, diplomats and other interested stakeholders and institutions to science diplomacy concepts, explore key contemporary international policy issues relating to science, technology, environment and health, and build a skillset to allow for careers at the intersection of science and diplomacy. To strengthen the connection between scientists and governmental officials, policymakers and diplomats, applications to attend the course are being invited from ‘participant pairs’. Both part...

Closing soon: 2021 OWSD PhD Fellowships

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  T his  is a reminder that the   Call for Applications for the 2021  OWSD PhD Fellowship s  is closing in just over a week, on April 15 . We encourage you to complete and submit any applications you may have started, and you still even have time to start an application if you haven't done so. To remind you, the Fellowship is offered to women scientists from  Science and Technology Lagging Countries  to undertake PhD research in the natural, engineering and information technology sciences at a host institute in the South. Costs covered include travel to the host country, tuition fees, board, accommodation and living expenses, and a special allowance for travel to international conferences. The programme is administered with funds generously provided by the  Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency  (Sida) and is offered in partnership with host institutes throughout the developing world. Two types of fellowship are available: A...

Call for Applications: Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for Young Researchers

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The Call for Applications is now open for the   Scholarship Programme for Young Researchers  from the  Coimbra Group . This scholarship programme support  more than 70 young researchers and staff from universities in Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa and the European Neighbourhood to make scientific stays in one of the  19 Coimbra Group member universities , with the aim of enabling scholars to internationalise the research they perform at their home institution and help them establish academic and research contacts in Europe.  Eligibility For the   Scholarship Programme for Young African Researchers : all African countries are eligible  except  Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia (these are eligible under the European neighborhood programme). For the  Scholarship Programme for Young Professors and Researchers from Latin American Universit ies : all Latin American countries are eligible. For the  Scholarship Programme for Yo...

Call for Applications: UN Global Climate Action Awards - deadline April 30

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Applications are now being accepted for the  United Nations Global Climate Action Awards . These awards shine a light on the most innovative, scalable and replicable examples of what people around the world are doing to tackle climate change. Applications are welcomed from organizations, communities, cities, businesses, universities, governments and others that are taking concrete action on climate change. Winners will receive: Participation at the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, in November 2021;  Access to policy makers and potential funders during the conference;  Public recognition by the UN Climate Change secretariat;  Public relations support and media training; marketing materials, including promotional videos;  A dedicated page about your project on our website; and professional photography. Projects should be in one of three areas: CLIMATE NEUTRAL NOW: Efforts by individuals, companies and governments that are achieving real results i...

Call for Expressions of Interest: AFD-GDN Biodiversity and Development Award - deadline March 7

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  The   Global Development Network   (GDN) and the   French Development Agency   (AFD) have jointly launched the AFD-GDN Biodiversity and Development Awards, to create a high-quality and high-visibility opportunity for researchers based in select developing countries to produce and disseminate quality research, especially multidisciplinary research, that is independent, of high quality, and policy relevant on the link between   biodiversity and development . The Awards consist of four competitively selected   individual research grants of  up to USD 40,000   for maximum 24 months, one of which is earmarked for Francophone Africa, plus   two additional grants   for winners that successfully develop a multi-disciplinary project together. Eligibility The awards are open to  candidates from developing countries  - for a full list of eligible countries, see the attached Call for Expressions of Interest, or view online  her...

Call for proposals: Physics Without Frontiers programme

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T he International Centre for Theoretical Physics, are welcoming project proposals for their   Physics Without Frontiers   (PWF) programme. Scientists from developing countries, whether at home or abroad, who are interesting in developing a project with PWF are invited to submit project ideas. This programme works to motivate, train, and educate physics and mathematics university students worldwide, with focus on science and technology lagging countries, to help build the next generation of scientists. Each project is unique, developed with the country's specific needs in mind. PWF organises  projects  working with volunteer scientists, who are PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, or lecturers from all over the world, who are passionate about promoting and supporting physics and mathematics. Apply For more information, see:  https://www.ictp.it/physics- without-frontiers.aspx The application portal can be accessed at:  https://www.ictp.it/physics- withou...

Call for Applications: Bayer Women Empowerment Award for women entrepreneurs

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  The   Bayer Foundation   has created a new award to empower women as key change makers and help female entrepreneurs generate social impact in Sub-Saharan Africa. Applications are now being accepted for the  Women Empowerment Award , which provides EUR 25,000 in cash to women's-led organizations that can generate large-scale social impact, plus an in-kind contribution that equals EUR 25,000 in the form of a 24-week growth accelerator. During this period, the winners will receive tailored support and training for scaling, including active investor feedback. In addition, they will be able to will tap into an extensive network of Bayer experts, who will offer coaching both in health and nutrition as well as sustainable agriculture related focus areas. Eligible enterprises should already have their first customer and less than 1 million EUR revenue per year. Apply Applicants are asked to submit: A pitch deck including an executive summary describing your vision, your t...

NOW OPEN: Call for Applications - 2021 OWSD PhD Fellowships

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  OWSD PhD Fellowship s  application for 2021 is hereby announced. The Fellowship is offered to women scientists from  Science and Technology Lagging Countries  to undertake PhD research in the natural, engineering and information technology sciences at a host institute in the South. Costs covered include travel to the host country, tuition fees, board, accommodation and living expenses, and a special allowance for travel to international conferences. The programme is administered with funds generously provided by the  Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency  (Sida) and is offered in partnership with host institutes throughout the developing world. Two types of fellowship are available: A  full-time   fellowship  (maximum 4 years funding), where the research is undertaken entirely at a host institute in another developing country in the South. A  sandwich   fellowship , where the candidate must be a registered PhD stude...