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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Association of south africa offers ANGUS SAWISE SCHOLARSHIP

Each year SA WISE awards the Angus Scholarship, to a Sub-Saharan black woman graduate with 70% or above grade average in her subject of study. The scholarship is awarded for 1 year of tertiary study at Honours level (or 4^th year level of study) in any field of science and engineering. South African applicants will be given preference. The successful applicant should become an active member of SAWISE.

Value p.a.: R10 000

Application:
Please include with application:

• Curriculum Vitae with names of two referees
• One page motivation
• Name(s) of other bursaries/scholarships applied for and amount

Deadline: 28 November annually

Send applications to:
SAWISE Scholarships committee
P O Box 34085
Rhodes Gift
7707 

Link:  For more details click here
http://web.uct.ac.za/org/sawise/scholarshipangus.html

Associatsion of Women South Africa offers SAWISE-ELEMENT SIX SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility and conditions of award:
Awarded to a female student for full time study at Honours (4th year) level in Chemistry, Physics, Metallurgy or Mechanical Engineering at any South African University. Successful applicant should become actively involved in SAWISE. Element Six will arrange a visit to their research lab for the successful applicant, and they would like a copy of the awardee’s major research project at the end of the year. Value :R15 000

Applicatiosn:
Please include with application:

• Curriculum Vitae with names of two referees
• One page motivation
• An official academic transcript (record)
• Name(s) of other bursaries/scholarships applied for and amount

Deadline: 30 November annually

 Link: For more details about E6
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Postdoctoral -South Africa and Egypt Joint Science and Technology Research Programme @ The Republic of South Africa and the Arab Republic of Egypt

Description: Research fellowship for researchers from Egypt and South Africa in the field of Nanotechnology,Remote sensing and space science,ICT,Biotechnology (food production, agriculture and health), Laser technology.The Republic of South Africa and the Arab Republic of Egypt signed an Agreement forcooperation in science and technology on 28 October 1998. As part of enhancing scientific and technological cooperation, the two countries have decided to jointly support researchers from public universities and public research institutes on an equal
and mutually beneficial basis.
Stipend: Successful projects in South Africa will be funded up to a maximum amount of R300000 over two years. Egyptian projects will receive the equivalent in the national currency.Researchers should therefore note that two separate budgets would be required from each side. Researchers should take note that they will be responsible for their own
international travel, subsistence and accommodation.

 Deadline: 31 January 2011

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NRF SA Biosystematics Initiative- Subject: Technology

Description: Funding aims to support the dissemination of research findings, and will give preference to projects that use technology, such as online electronic keys. Supported formats include:
* online annotated image rich dichotomous keys;
* online interactive dichotomous keys;
* online dynamic, matrix-based keys, such as those generated using Lucid or Delta.
Applicants must be full time or part-time employees at an NRF-recognised research institution in South Africa.
Funding is worth up to R50,000 over one year. Award amount maximum: R50,000

Deadline :31 Aug 2011
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NRF Call for Nominations: Improving Academic Qualifications of Academic Staff and Researchers, South Africa-Level-Phd

Description:The National Research Foundation (NRF) is pleased to announce the availability of additional funds for the 2010/11 fiscal year. The Minister of Science and Technology has approved the reprioritisation of the Departmental 2010/11 budget to support the increased research productivity and production of high level skills needed to support the National Research and Development Strategy. Additional funds have been allocated to the NRF for improving the qualifications of academic staff and researchers at public-funded higher educational institutions and science councils.
Requirements: To qualify for this grant, applicants must be in the process of completing the research for their doctoral studies and preparing a dissertation for examination. The award will be conditional on the grant recipient submitting the doctoral dissertation for examination and producing at least one scientific publication in an accredited journal within one year following the completion of the sponsored leave period. The successful nominees will be expected to relinquish their teaching and administrative duties for the duration of the award.
 Deadline: 31 January 2011
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Graduate NRF Scholarships for African students for B-Tech/Honors Study for 2011@ Tshwane University of Technology South Africa

Requirement::Candidate must be a South African Citizen or Permanent resident
• Full-time for final year B-Tech Degree.
• Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged students
• Obtain at least 60% in the main subjects at National Diploma level.
• Not failed any major subjects taken during the final year of National Diploma.
• The National Diploma must have been completed in the minimum period.
Application :1 Application Forms can be obtained from Head of Departments & Research and Innovation office (Building 20, Room 132)
2. All completed application forms (with relevant attachments) must be submitted to your Head of Department for evaluation and approval.
 Deadline: 14 February 2011
Links:For more details click here