July

SickleInAfrica Research Fellowships 2022 for African Researchers When is Application Deadline? 22nd July 2022, 11.59pm CAT. Tell Me About SickleInAfrica Research Fellowships: The SickleInAfrica Consortium invites applications from eligible candidates for a three-year SickleInAfrica Research Fellowship position to assist in carrying out the cross-consortium research projects. We are seeking to strengthen each of the 6 SPARCo sites with a motivated researcher who will assist in implementing cross-consortium research projects at each SPARCo site. We are convinced that the research and management skills required for this post will provide a challenging and rewarding environment for junior researchers keen to advance their careers and to contribute to the sickle cell disease field. Key Responsibilities: Assist the PIs in conducting cross-consortium and site specific research projectsWrite research reports as requiredAttend consortium research meetings, both in-person and online.Be part of research site visits to other sites as per needContribute to scientific manuscripts together with the research team.Present research outputs as requested by the research Principal Investigator. What Type of Scholarship is this? July Who can apply for SickleInAfrica Research Fellowships? Minimum Qualification: MBBS, Masters degree or Honours degree in the Biomedical Sciences or Epidemiology. Other Requirements Ability to work in a culturally diverse team of researchersExcellent technical skills and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to work under pressureProject/Research management skillsPublication(s) in a peer-reviewed journal(s) will be an added advantage Knowledge and Skills Keen interest in epidemiology: implementation research and cohort studiesKnowledgeable about Sickle Cell Disease and keen to learnResearch methodology knowledge and skillsProgram evaluation knowledge and skills (if interested in Implementation Studies) Eligibility Be available to start by 01 September, 2022Be available to work full-time for the duration of 3-yearsBe based in the country they will be working from. This includes: Ghana, Mali, Tanzania, Nigeria, Uganda, Zimbabwe/Zambia or South Africa How Many Fellowships will be Given? 6 What is the Benefit of SickleInAfrica Research Fellowships? The research fellows will be financially supported by SADaCC which is based in the Division of Human Genetics, Department of Pathology at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and is thus governed by UCT policies. Remuneration To be negotiated. Benefits Opportunity to work with a vibrant international team of experts on SCDOpportunity to network and receive mentorshipOpportunity for hands-on training in research implementation, manuscript and grants writingAuthorship in peer-reviewed scientific journals/li> Optional Advantages Interested in registering separately for a PhD or Postdoctoral Research Fellowship as per agreement with local PI. How Long will Program Last? 3 years How to Apply for SickleInAfrica Research Fellowships? Please complete an application form via the link Application Form Submit by 22 July 2022, 11.59pm CAT. You should upload a single pdf containing a 2-paged CV, copies of academic certificates and transcriptsUpload a 1 page motivation letter from your last academic mentor/supervisor or your current employer. *Please note the Fellowships are awarded per year and renewal is subject to satisfactory performance. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by 03 August 2022. For more information about the project and this Fellowship Opportunity please contact sickleinafrica@uct.ac.za and we will send your query to the most appropriate person Visit Award Webpage for Details

July

DAAD Postdoctoral Researchers Networking Tour 2022 for International Researchers (Fully-funded)

Ian Parry Photography Scholarship 2022 for Young Photographers Worldwide

SCAR/WMO Fellowships 2022 for Climate Researchers from Developing Countries

European Union Cyber Diplomacy Fellowship 2022 for Junior & Mid-Level Experts

ASRIC/UEMF PhD Scholarships 2022/2023 for African Students

University of Edinburgh Scholarships in Ophthalmology 2022/2023 for Students in Developing Countries

Nestlé East & Southern Africa Region (ESAR) Nesternship Programme 2022 for Young Graduates

TWAS/German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Seed Grant 2022 for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI)

Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering 2023 – Call for Nominations

Stanford Seed Transformation Programme 2022 for High-Potential CEOs/Founders in Africa & South Asia