The Rothamsted International African Fellows Programme aims to provide problem-focused training in Europe for mid-career African scientists. The aim of the African Fellows Programme (AFP) is to support sustainable agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa by catalysing innovative solutions needed to achieve food security. Projects should aim to develop lasting partnerships and strategic alliances that will […]
Bloomsbury Colleges are a consortium of six University of London colleges comprising Birkbeck, Institute of Education, Royal Veterinary College, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, School of Oriental and African Studies and The School of Pharmacy. The consortium will be offering twelve PhD studentships, each of three years duration, to start October. The […]
The purpose of this Award is to increase motivation among young researchers contributing to research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and related industries in developing countries, which is promoted by Japan for the benefit of those countries. Young researchers who show outstanding performance and research achievements that lead to future innovation will be […]
The OIC Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH)-TWAS Joint Research Grants Programme complements the TWAS Research Grants Programme in Basic Sciences and the Research Grants Programme of the International Foundation for Science (IFS). The programme aims at encouraging the pursuit of scientific excellence in OIC countries by identifying and supporting the best […]
A new PhD fellowship programme is being launched by the Malaria Capacity Development Consortium (MCDC) which builds on a previous PhD programme supported by the Gates Malaria Partnership. Approximately 20, four-year fellowships will be offered which will cover; A personal stipend for the duration of the award. Costs of spending up to 12 months with […]
Project development grants are designed to help scientists from developing countries to formulate technically sound, full-scale research proposals (both research capability strengthening, and research and development (R&D) proposals). Funds may be used for three purposes: to collect baseline or preparatory data to initiate preliminary research to seek the advice of recognized experts in the preparation […]
Typical grant size for program ranges between $5,000 and $25,000 depending on scope of project . Eligibility: Grants are awarded to non-profit organizations that are directly associated with HIV/AIDS. The M·A·C AIDS Fund considers four areas of funding as priority – 1. Link Between Poverty and AIDS – Funding for basic needs such as […]
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 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. […]
Swiss Re, one of the world’s leading reinsurers with its corporate headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, annually announces the International ReSource Award for Sustainable Watershed Management as part of its corporate responsibility programme. It identifies water as a crucial resource necessary for the well being and health of humans and nature, but it continues to face […]
AWARD – investing in Africa’s future by increasing the talent pool of African women in African research and development. A two-year fellowship for fast-tracking the careers of African women scientists and professionals is at the heart of AWARD. Fellows chosen from across sub-Saharan Africa receive opportunities to strengthen their leadership and science capacities, and are […]