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 5th TWAS-ROSSA Young Scientists’ Conference

TWAS, the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World - Regional Office for Sub Saharan Africa, (TWAS-ROSSA), will hold its fifth Young Scientists’ Conference in Nairobi, Kenya from 26-27 February 2011.The theme of the conference is “Exchanging Knowledge on Climate Change Impacts and Vulnerability in Africa: The Role of Networking.”

The Conference will provide a forum for scientists to share their research findings on climate change in the region as well as outline effective networking mechanisms for the advancement of climate change research and implementation of scientific measures to reduce Africa’ vulnerability

Objectives of the Conference

·         Bring together scientists from various scientific fields in Africa to take stock of the advancements made in climate change research in the region.

·         Assess the impact of their research findings in as far as it is implemented by policy makers, development partners and society at large.

·         Assess the importance of collaboration/networking in climate change research.

·         Outline strategies for improving collaboration so as to achieve an interdisciplinary and multi-sectoral response to the challenges of Climate Change.

To participate in this Conference, kindly view the conference announcement and application form here

 

2010 TWAS-ROSSA Prizes for Young Scientists
 

TWAS-ROSSA seeks to honor young scientists who have made outstanding contribution in basic and applied sciences. Two Prizes will be awarded this year in the Basic and Applied Sciences.  The prizes will be awarded for promising scientific research that has made significant contribution to knowledge in the basic sciences or has had significant technological impact in the applied sciences. Nominations are invited.

Please download more information on TWAS-ROSSA prizes and nomination form here
Last Updated ( Friday, 30 July 2010 09:19 )
 
TWAS FELLOWSHIPS PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 08 July 2010 14:47

TWAS FELLOWSHIPS

2010 Call for Applications Postgraduate, postdoctoral, visiting scholar and advanced research fellowships available to scientists from developing countries 

TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world, www.twas.org, is now accepting applications for its postgraduate, postdoctoral, visiting scholars and advanced research fellowship programmes.

The fellowships are offered to scientists from developing countries and are tenable at centres of excellence in various countries in the South, including Brazil, China, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan and Thailand.

Eligible fields include: agricultural and biological sciences, medical and health sciences, chemistry, engineering, astronomy, space and earth sciences, mathematics and physics.

 

Please see www.twas.org > Programmes > Exchange for the latest information regarding all these programmes, including eligibility criteria, deadlines, etc, and to download the application forms and guidelines.

 

Women scientists are especially encouraged to apply.

 

Download TWAS Fellowship brochure

 

 

BioVision.Nxt 2011 Call for Applications
As a means to support science in developing countries, TWAS has partnered with BioVision and BioVision Alexandria to  organize an interactive event on Life Sciences in the form of a  three-day international forum, held in Lyon, France every two years. The programme contributes to support the next generation of leading scientists in the developing world by offering them the opportunity to make their voice heard, to interact with Nobel Laureates, key scientists and renowned experts in Life sciences as well as give a platform for scientists at the forefront in their research areas in different life sciences disciplines to outline their views on forthcoming developments. The next BioVision forum will take place from 27th to 29th March 2011. This is a unique experience  and true opportunity for students to network with their peers from all over the world.BioVision is particularly interested in the participation of PhD students and Young Scientists from Africa. Women scientists are also encouraged to apply in large numbers. TWAS-ROSSA will cover the travel costs of those selected to participate from Sub-Saharan Africa while BioVision will cover their accommodation and related costs. The deadline for submission of applications is 30th September 2010. Please follow this link for details on how to participate in this unique  event. read more
 
Last Updated ( Friday, 23 July 2010 13:43 )
 
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2010 TWOWS Postgraduate Training Fellowships for Women Scientists

The Third World Organization for Women in Science (TWOWS) is an international autonomous organization based in Trieste, Italy.


TWOWS offers fellowships to support female students from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) who wish to pursue postgraduate training leading to a PhD at centres of excellence in developing countries outside their own country.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 29 April 2010 15:42 )
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