Created by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) of the government of South Africa, the annual Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) meeting is the largest pan-African general science gathering dedicated to scientific research and innovation.
Application Deadline: 30th September 2018, 18:00 pm CET.
Eligible Countries: African countries
To be taken at (country): Pretoria, South Africa
About the Award: The two-and-a-half-day programme will bring more than 3500 participants together for discussion and debate in plenary sessions, panel discussions and interactive talks.
SFSA2018 will, like the previous editions, serve as an open, public platform to debate the science and society interface. Leading scientists, researchers, young researchers, journalists, business people, entrepreneurs and innovators, policy makers, science and technology communicators and the general public discuss new discoveries and debate the direction that research is taking in the sciences, humanities and social sciences.
Type: Conference
Eligibility: African-based journalists irrespective of their gender, age, nationality, place of residence and media (paper, radio, TV, web) are welcome to apply. Media accreditation will be required, as will proof of intention or commission to cover the conference programme.
Selection Criteria: The selection of candidates will be based on:
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award:
Duration of Programme: 12 – 14 December 2018
How to Apply: To submit an application, complete the form in the Programme Webpage (see Link below).
On submitting the application form for travel grants, you agree to the full acceptance of the rules and to the decision taken by the Selection Committee.
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