Postgraduate Training Fellowships for Women Scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries 2011@ Centres of Excellence in the South- Subject: Natural sciences

Description: The fellowship is for female students from Sub-Saharan Africa or Least Developed Countries (LDCs) who wish to pursue postgraduate training leading to a doctorate degree at a centre of excellence in the South outside their own country.
* Only women scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and/or one of the Least Developed Countries can apply.
* Host institutions must be located in a developing country.
* Applications that are incomplete or illegible cannot be considered. Please make sure all the requested enclosures are submitted together with your application.

The Third World Organization for Women in Science (TWOWS) with funds generously provided by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), has instituted a fellowship programme for female students from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries (LDCs), who wish to pursue postgraduate training leading to a Ph.D., at centres of excellence in the South (developing countries), outside their own country.

The general purpose of the scheme is to contribute to the emergence of a new generation of women leaders in science and technology, and to promote their effective participation in the scientific and technological development of their countries.

Deadline: 31 July 2011

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Postdoctoral Fellowships for Visiting Scholars 2011 @ TWAS-CAS ,China- Subject:Natural sciences

Description: The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and TWAS offer up to fifteen fellowships per year to visiting scholars from developing countries (other than China) who wish to pursue advanced research in natural sciences.TWAS-CAS Visiting Scholar Fellowships in natural sciences are tenable for minimum period of one to a maximum of three months at the research institutions of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Requirements: CAS institutions: More than 80 CAS institutes in China participate in this Fellowship programme.
* The language of instruction is English.
* International travel (return economy class by the shortest route) and visa expenses will be covered by TWAS.
* CAS will provide a standard monthly allowance which should be used to cover living costs, such as accommodation, food and health insurance. Only emergency medical aid will be available, if necessary. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency.
* Applicants must be affiliated with a university or research centre in their home country.
* Applicants already on site in the host country are not eligible.
* Applicants must provide evidence that they will return to their home country upon completion of their Fellowships.
* Applicants must submit an official Acceptance Letter from the host institution to TWAS and CAS when applying, or by the deadline at the latest. A sample of this letter can be found in the application form downloadable from the link at the bottom of this page.
* The Fellowships do not include provisions for accompanying family members.
* Incomplete/unsigned applications will not be accepted. This also applies to submissions by fax and electronic mail, which must include all enclosures and be signed (either digitally or by including a scanned signature).
* Successful applicants must not take up other assignments during the period of their Fellowships.
* Applications will be acknowledged once they have been processed.
* Successful candidates will be notified by February of the year following the application.
* TWAS shall be entitled to a repayment of all or part of any funds paid to an applicant hereunder, in the event that the applicant intentionally or negligently fails to fulfil any or all of the present conditions. The applicant agrees to pay any reasonable legal and/or collection costs incurred by TWAS to obtain the repayment.
Eligibility:Applicants must : * be a maximum age of 55 years on 31 December of the application year;
* be nationals of a developing country (other than China);
* hold a PhD degree in a field of the natural sciences and a regular research assignment with at least five years of postdoctoral research experience;
* be accepted at a CAS-listed institution participating in the scheme and provide an official acceptance letter from the host institution (see sample Acceptance Letter, page 3) to this effect; and
* provide evidence of proficiency in English or Chinese.
Deadline: 31 August 2011
Link: For more details click here

Postdoctral Fellowships @ TWAS-USM for Visiting Scholars 2011- Subject:Natural Sciences

Description: Fellowship program for scientists from developing countries (other than Malaysia) who wish to pursue advanced research in natural sciences. TWAS-USM Visiting Scholar Fellowships in natural sciences are tenable for a minimum period of one month to a maximum of three months at a school/department of the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). For a complete list of schools and departments at USM .USM will provide a standard monthly allowance which should be used to cover living costs, such as accommodation, food and health insurance. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency.
Criteria:* Be a maximum age of 55 years on 31 December of the application year.
* Be nationals of a developing country (other than Malaysia).
* Hold a PhD degree in a field of the natural sciences and a regular research assignment with at least five years of postdoctoral research experience.
* Provide an official Acceptance Letter from a department, laboratory or institute at USM.
Contact: Requests for acceptance must be directed to the Dean, Institute of Graduate Studies, USM (Prof. R. Hashim: by e-mail roshada@usm.my) who will facilitate assignment of a host supervisor. In contacting Prof. Hashim applicants must accompany their request for a preliminary acceptance letter with copy of their CV and a research proposal outline.
* Provide evidence of proficiency in English.
Deadline: 15 September 2011
Link: For more details click here

Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2011@ TWAS-ICIPE ,Kenya- Subject:Natural Sciences

Description: This Fellowship in natural sciences are tenable for a period of up to 3 years at the departments of the International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in Kenya.
Eligible icipe departments: Fellowships are tenable at icipe in the Programmes of Animal Health, Human Health, Plant Health, Environmental Health, in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, in the Department of Behavioural and Chemical Ecology, in the Department of Entomology, and at the field station of Mbita, Lake Victoria, Kenya.
Eligibility
Applicants for these Fellowships must meet the following criteria:
* be a maximum age of 35 years on 31 December of the application year;
* be nationals of a developing country (other than Kenya);
* hold a Master’s degree in a field of the natural sciences;
* provide evidence that s/he will return to their home country on completion of the fellowship;
* be accepted at an icipe department and provide an official acceptance letter from the head of the department (see sample Acceptance Letter) to this effect. Requests for acceptance must be directed to Lillian Igweta (see contact details below);
* provide evidence of proficiency in English.
Deadline: 15 September 2011
Link: For more details click here

Postgraduate Training Fellowships for Women Scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries 2011 @ Centres of Excellence in the South

Description: The Fellowship is offered to women scientists to pursue postgraduate research in a field of the natural sciences.This fellowship programme is for female students from Sub-Saharan Africa or Least Developed Countries (LDCs) who wish to pursue postgraduate training leading to a doctorate degree at a centre of excellence in the South outside their own country.

The specific aims of the scheme are:

* To improve access to educational and training opportunities in science and technology for young and talented women graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa and LDCs.
* To increase the scientific productivity and creativity of women scientists in Sub-Saharan Africa and LDCs.
* To empower a new generation of talented women to assume a leadership role in science and technology and their application to sustainable development.

The general purpose of the scheme is to contribute to the emergence of a new generation of women leaders in science and technology, and to promote their effective participation in the scientific and technological development of their countries.

Deadline: 31 July 2011

Link: For more details click here

Postgraduate Training Fellowships for Women Scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries 2011 @ Centres of Excellence in the South

Description: The Fellowship is offered to women scientists to pursue postgraduate research in a field of the natural sciences.This fellowship programme is for female students from Sub-Saharan Africa or Least Developed Countries (LDCs) who wish to pursue postgraduate training leading to a doctorate degree at a centre of excellence in the South outside their own country.

The specific aims of the scheme are:

* To improve access to educational and training opportunities in science and technology for young and talented women graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa and LDCs.
* To increase the scientific productivity and creativity of women scientists in Sub-Saharan Africa and LDCs.
* To empower a new generation of talented women to assume a leadership role in science and technology and their application to sustainable development.

The general purpose of the scheme is to contribute to the emergence of a new generation of women leaders in science and technology, and to promote their effective participation in the scientific and technological development of their countries.

Deadline: 31 July 2011

Link: For more details click here

Postdoctoral -TWAS-icipe- Fellowships for Visiting Scholars 2011, Kenya-subject- Natural Sciences

Description: TWAS offer one fellowship per year to visiting scholars from developing countries (other than Kenya) who wish to pursue advanced research in natural sciences.TWAS-icipe Visiting Scholar Fellowships in natural sciences are tenable for a minimum period of one month to a maximum period of three months at the departments of the International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in Kenya.

Eligible: Fellowships are tenable at icipe in the Programmes of Animal Health, Human Health, Plant Health, Environmental Health, in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, in the Department of Behavioural and Chemical Ecology, in the Department of Entomology, and at the field station of Mbita, Lake Victoria, Kenya.
icipe will provide a standard monthly allowance which should be used to cover living costs, such as accommodation, food and health insurance. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency.
Language: The language of instruction is English.
Eligibility: Applicants for these Fellowships must meet the following criteria:
* be a maximum of 55 years on 31 December of the application year;
* be nationals of a developing country (other than Kenya);
* hold a PhD degree and a regular research assignment with at least five years of postdoctoral research experience;
* be regularly employed in a developing country (other than the host country);
* provide evidence of proficiency in English.
 Deadline: 15 September 2011
Link: For more details click here

Postgraduate Training Fellowships for Women Scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries 2011 @ Centres of Excellence in the South

Description: The Fellowship is offered to women scientists to pursue postgraduate research in a field of the natural sciences.This fellowship programme is for female students from Sub-Saharan Africa or Least Developed Countries (LDCs) who wish to pursue postgraduate training leading to a doctorate degree at a centre of excellence in the South outside their own country.

The specific aims of the scheme are:

* To improve access to educational and training opportunities in science and technology for young and talented women graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa and LDCs.
* To increase the scientific productivity and creativity of women scientists in Sub-Saharan Africa and LDCs.
* To empower a new generation of talented women to assume a leadership role in science and technology and their application to sustainable development.

The general purpose of the scheme is to contribute to the emergence of a new generation of women leaders in science and technology, and to promote their effective participation in the scientific and technological development of their countries.

Deadline: 31 July 2011

Link: For more details click here