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TWAS-NCP Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2024 for young scientists from developing countries.

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Application Deadline: 01 July 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 TWAS-NCP Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme. For young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in physical sciences in departments and laboratories of the National Centre for Physics (NCP) in Islamabad.

Programme Details

  • TWAS-NCP Postdoctoral Fellowships are tenable in the departments and laboratories of the National Centre for Physics (NCP) for a minimum period of six months to a maximum period of twelve months in one of the following fields: Plasma Physics, High Energy Physics (Experimental and Theoretical), Quantum Information, Applications of Ion Beam Techniques using Tandem Accelerator (5MV), Atomic Physics & Spectroscopy, Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS), Modeling, Simulation & Computing, Astrophysics & Cosmology, Vacuum Science & Technology (Vacuum Standards, Vacuum Coating & Material), Additive manufacturing and 3D printing and Artificial Intelligence.

Eligibility

Applicants for these fellowships must meet the following criteria:

  • be permanent residents in a developing country (other than Pakistan);
  • must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Pakistan or any developed country;
  • hold a PhD degree in a field of natural sciences;
  • apply for the fellowship within five years of having obtained a PhD degree in a field of the natural sciences;
  • be regularly employed in a developing country (other than Pakistan) and hold a research assignment there;
  • provide a certificate of good health from a qualified medical doctor;
  • provide an official Acceptance Letter from NCP. Requests for acceptance must be sent to the Director of the Collaboration & Academic Activities Directorate (CAAD) ([email protected]) who will facilitate assignment of a host supervisor. In contacting the Director CAAD, applicants must accompany their request for an acceptance letter with a copy of their CV and a research proposal outline. See sample preliminary acceptance letter that can be downloaded below or included in the online application form.
  • provide evidence of proficiency in English, if medium of education was not English;
  • provide evidence that s/he will return to her/his home country on completion of the fellowship;
  • not take up other assignments during the period of her/his fellowship;
  • be financially responsible for any accompanying family members.

Benefits

  • NCP will provide a monthly stipend which should be used to cover living costs such as food, accommodation and health insurance. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency.

Application Procedure:

  • The call for applications is 1 July 2024.
  • Applicants must submit an Acceptance Letter from NCP when applying, or by the deadline at the latest. Without preliminary acceptance the application will not be considered for selection.
  • Applications for the TWAS-NCP Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme can ONLY be submitted to TWAS via the online portal. A tutorial on how to use the online application form is available below for download.
  • Please be advised that applicants may apply for only one programme per calendar year in the TWAS and OWSD portfolio. Applicants will not be eligible to visit another institution in that year under the TWAS Visiting Professor programmes. One exception: The head of an institution who invites an external scholar to share his/her expertise under the TWAS Visiting Professor programmes may still apply for another programme.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the TWAS-NCP Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme

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DAAD-African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Doctoral Fellowships in Partial differential equations and Stochastic analysis.

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Application Deadline: January 1st, 2024

At the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in Senegal The German research chair, Dr. Mouhamadou Sy at AIMS Senegal, in collaboration with Prof. Martina Hofmanova at Bielefeld University, Germany, is offering PhD fellowships at AIMS Senegal researchcenter in Mbour. These fellowships are made available and funded by the DAAD to promote international academic exchange as well as educational co-operation with developing countries through a variety of funding and scholarship programs.

 AIMS is looking for excellent candidates with strong interest and background in research in Partial differential equations and Stochastic analysis. The research topics will be mathematical,motivated by various applications such as in fluid dynamics, turbulence, propagation of waves in nonlinear media, and understanding chaotic behaviors and their applications. Among others, AIMS are seeking for candidates with a strong interest and background in one of the following areas:

  • Analysis of partial differential equations
  • Stochastic analysis
  • Dispersive and nonlinear waves
  • Fluid dynamics

Eligibility

  • A Master’s degree in mathematical sciences (two-year degree is strongly preferred).
  • Strong interest in one of the areas indicated above.
  • Any experience in the areas indicated above is a plus.
  • Good coding skills (eg., Python, Matlab/Mathematica and similar) are a plus.
  • Academic excellence.
  • Good communication skills in English.
  • Preferably a national of an African country.

Female candidates and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Scholarship benefits

  • The Ph.D. positions are tenable for 3 years, contingent on satisfactory progress, and could be extended for one more year
  • Monthly scholarship is 1.350 EUR (during stays in Senegal) and 1.200 EUR (during research stays in Germany).
  • Travel costs (if applicable) are covered.
  • Health insurance costs are covered.
  • Additional benefits are made available for mobility when commencing and finishing the scholarship in Senegal and for research stay at Bielefeld University during the
    course of the doctoral project.
  • The positions are expected to start as soon as practicable, aiming for mid-January 2024.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the AIMS Doctoral Fellowships

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TWAS-CSIR Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2023 for young Scientists from developing countries.

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Application Deadline:  15 September 2023

For young scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in emerging areas in science and technology for which facilities are available in laboratories and institutes of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) of India.

TWAS-CSIR Postdoctoral Fellowships are tenable in CSIR research laboratories and institutes in India for a minimum period of six months to a maximum period of twelve months.

Eligibility

Applicants for these fellowships must meet the following criteria:

  • be a maximum age of 45 years on 31 December of the application year.
  • be nationals of a developing country (other than India).
  • hold a PhD degree in a field of science or technology.
  • must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in India or any developed country.
  • be regularly employed in a developing country and hold a research assignment.
  • be accepted at a CSIR laboratory/institution and provide an official acceptance letter from the host institution (see sample Acceptance Letter that can be downloaded below or included in the application form).  N.B. Requests for acceptance must be directed to the chosen CSIR host institution(s), with copy to the CSIR contact person.  This will allow CSIR to monitor requests and offer support or assistance in finding  suitable host institution(s), if necessary;
  • provide evidence of proficiency in English, if medium of education was not English;
  • provide evidence that s/he will return to her/his home country on completion of the fellowship;
  • not take up other assignments during the period of her/his fellowship;
  • be financially responsible for any accompanying family members.

Benefits

  • CSIR will provide a monthly stipend to cover for living costs, food and health insurance. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency. In addition, Fellowship awardees are entitled to subsidized accommodation.

Application Procedure

  • Applicants should submit the Acceptance Letter from a CSIR institution to CSIR and TWAS when applying or by the deadline at the latest. Without preliminary acceptance, the application will not be considered for selection.
  • Applications for the TWAS-CSIR Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme can ONLY be submitted to TWAS via the online portal and copy of the submitted application must be sent to CSIR by email. A tutorial on how to use the online application form is available below for download.
  • Please be advised that applicants may apply for only one programme per calendar year in the TWAS and OWSD portfolio. Applicants will not be eligible to visit another institution in that year under the TWAS Visiting Professor programmes. One exception: The head of an institution who invites an external scholar to share his/her expertise under the TWAS Visiting Professor programmes may still apply for another programme.

Results of the fellowship selection should be available in early 2024, and selected candidates will be able to start their fellowship NO earlier than mid 2024.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the TWAS-CSIR Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2023

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Princeton University Society of Fellows Postdoctoral Fellowship 2023/2026

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Application Deadline: August 2, 2022 (11:59 p.m. EDT).

The Princeton Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts, an interdisciplinary group of scholars in the humanities and social sciences, invites applications for the 2023-26 fellowship competition. Five fellowships are to be awarded:

Two or three Open Fellowships in any discipline represented in the Society 
One Fellowship in Humanistic Studies 
One Fellowship in East Asian Studies
One Fellowship in Race and Ethnicity Studies

 Three to five postdoctoral fellows are appointed each year for three-year terms in residence to pursue research and teach half-time in their academic host department, the Program in Humanistic Studies, or other university programs. The fellowships carry with them an appointment as lecturer in a fellow’s academic host department.

Requirements

Applicants already holding the Ph.D. degree at the time of their application must have received their degree between January 1, 2021 and August 2, 2022. Priority will be given to applicants who have received no more than one year of research-only funding past the Ph.D. degree. 

The receipt of the Ph.D. is determined by the date on which all requirements for the degree, including the defense and filing of the dissertation, were fulfilled.

Applicants with a Ph.D. will be asked to upload a document to the application site with evidence of completion of all requirements for the Ph.D. degree (either the formal Ph.D. certificate, an official transcript, or a degree confirmation letter by the advisor). 

Applicants who are ABD (All But Dissertation) at the time of their application:  Applicants who do not meet the August 2, 2022 deadline for receipt of their Ph.D., but are expected to have fulfilled all conditions for the degree by June 15, 2023, including defense and filing of dissertation, may still apply for a postdoctoral fellowship, provided they have completed a substantial portion of their dissertation (at least half).

Benefits

  • Fellows receive a competitive salary and benefits, a $5,000 research account, access to university grants, a shared office, a desktop computer and other resources.
  • Fellows are expected to reside in or near Princeton during the academic year in order to attend weekly seminars and participate fully in the intellectual life of the Society.

Application Procedure:

To participate in the 2023-26 fellowship competition, applicants will need to submit the documents listed below, along with the online application form, to the application portal by the application deadline August 2, 2022 (11:59 p.m. EDT).

1. Cover Letter: 1½ pages maximum, single-spaced, addressed to the search committee. The letter should include a brief overview of your application.

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Dissertation Abstract: no more than one page, single-spaced.

4. Writing Sample: one chapter of the dissertation or one published/forthcoming article related to your dissertation topic that best represents your intellectual interests. No more than 25 double-spaced pages (endnotes/bibliography/illustrations may be included in addition). If the text portion of the sample you wish to submit is longer than 25 pages, please edit for length and summarize the deleted portions.

5. Research Project for the Fellowship Term: two to three double-spaced pages; no bibliography necessary. We expect this research statement will usually take the form of a proposal for revising the dissertation in preparation for publication. However, if you have given serious thought to a second research project beyond the dissertation, and/or already prepared the dissertation for publication, you may devote some or most of the three pages to this new project.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Princeton Arts Fellowships 2023/2026

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SSRC Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa: Post-Doctoral Writing Fellowship 2022 (US$3,000)

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Application Deadline: February 1, 2022.

The Social Science Research Council offers fellowships to support the completion of doctoral degrees and to promote next generation social science research in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. The fellowships support dissertation research on peace, security, and development topics.

The post-doctoral writing fellowship supports up to six months of completing an article or book manuscript  through a stipend of up to US$3,000. It will enable the recipient to buy time off from teaching and administrative duties to focus exclusively on finalizing an article for a peer-reviewed journal or completing a book manuscript based on a Next Gen-supported doctoral dissertation that advances research on peace, security, and development. This fellowship is exclusively available for Next Gen alumni.

Eligibility:

All applicants must:

  • be citizens of any sub-Saharan African country
  • hold a doctorate degree from an accredited university in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda
  • be a past recipient of at least one Next Generation Social Sciences Doctoral Dissertation fellowship
  • be prepared to take no less than three-month leave away from routine teaching and administrative duties in current role
  • affiliated to an academic department in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda at the of award

As of May 2015, the program prioritizes applicants holding a faculty position or demonstrating a durable commitment to higher education in Africa, but does not restrict eligibility to such individuals.

The program seeks to promote diversity and encourages women to apply.

Thematic Priorities:

The program features a thematic focus on peace, security, and development in order to renew basic research agendas and strengthen interdisciplinary social science research capacity addressing these issues.

The program encourages innovative research on peace, security, and development topics, moving the boundaries of scholarship and research by exploring concrete linkages between these themes. We envision supporting a diverse set of projects that shed light on a range of economic, political, social, conflict and peacebuilding processes using evidence-based research.

Application Process:

All applications must be submitted using the online application portal.

Strong proposals will offer clear and concise descriptions of the writing project and its significance. Proposals should display thorough knowledge of the relevant social science literature that activities that applicants will undertake    during the project. In addition, applicants must demonstrate that all proposed activities are feasible and can be completed in a timely manner. All proposals will be evaluated for these criteria by an independent, international committee of leading scholars from a range of social science and related disciplines.

Fellows must be willing to attend one workshop sponsored by the SSRC each year that is intended to help early-career faculty engage in scholarly reflections, research and writing.

For inquiries or technical questions pertaining to the online application portal, please contact SSRC staff from the Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa Program: [email protected]. 

All materials must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm (EST) on February 1, 2022.

The program is funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SSRC Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa: Post-Doctoral Writing Fellowship 2022

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ACLS African Humanities Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2021/2022

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Application Deadline: December 3, 2021. 

ACLS invite applications for postdoctoral fellowships from scholars who are within eight years of receiving the PhD degree, who are citizens of Sub-Saharan African countries, and who are currently working at universities in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda. Women are especially encouraged to apply.

This extraordinary competition will extend for one year the fellowship program that began in 2008-09 and that had been scheduled to conclude in 2020-21.  Funds for the extension became available due to the cancelation of in-person activities during the Covid pandemic.

The 2021-22 AHP competition will replicate previous ones in almost every respect.  The eligibility criteria remain the same – awards will go to African scholars, living and working on the continent, pursuing basic research in the humanities, willing to take two semesters leave from all other employment to devote full energy to the project proposed.  Applications will be received through the ACLS Online Fellowship and Grant (OFA) Administration system, as they have been in previous years.  ACLS will distribute monetary stipends.  No further AHP fellowship competitions are planned.

All eligible African scholars, especially women and staff at regional universities, are encouraged to apply!

GOALS OF THE AFRICAN HUMANITIES PROGRAM

  • To encourage and enable the production of new knowledge and new approaches to research
  • To strengthen the capacity of early career researchers at African universities
  • To advance the humanities by establishing networks for scholarly communication throughout Africa and with Africanists worldwide

Fellowship stipends free recipients from teaching and other duties for a full academic year to concentrate on scholarly work — for revising the dissertation for publication or for a new major research project. Written products should aim to make significant contributions to humanistic knowledge.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Carnegie/ACLS African Humanities Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

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IsDB-TWAS Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2021 for Early-career female researchers (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline:19 July 2021.

Early-career female researchers from 21 least developed member countries of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) are eligible for an ambitious new postdoctoral programme offered by IsDB and TWAS. The fellowships will support research related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, providing recipients with high-level training in areas relevant to sustainability science.

IsDB-TWAS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Skills Building in Sustainability Science – Women only – are tenable at centres of excellence in developing countries from this list: https://twas.org/developing-countries-south, i.e. research institutions with a well-established track record in research and a demonstrated competency in a field relevant to sustainability science.

A host centre should be identified by the candidate based on her particular area of research. In the latter case, TWAS and the scientific reviewers associated with the evaluation process for selecting the awards will make a decision on the suitability of the host institute proposed by the candidate. In all cases, the host centre must be located in a developing country.

Benefits

  • The fellowship award will offer an allowance for bench fee costs up to USD2,565 as a contribution towards laboratory expenses necessary for the awardee’s research.
  • The fellowship award will also cover the cost of a round-trip air ticket up to USD1,000. Any other travel needed, including airport transfers and local transportation, will be the awardee’s responsibility.

Research Areas

The Postdoctoral Fellowship programme provides support for research projects in the following fields (please refer to the guidelines for details):

  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Education
  • Education for Sustainable Development 
  • Climate Change
  • Energy
  • Sustainable cities
  • Responsible growth
  • Waste management
  • Population growth
  • Green chemistry
  • Biodiversity
  • Plastic pollution and Micro-plastics
  • Water and hygiene

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants for IsDB-TWAS Postdoctoral Fellowships must be women only and meet the following criteria:

  • Hold a PhD degree in an area of science relevant to the research area of the Fellowship programme
  •  Up to 45 years of age at the time of the application
  • Has preferably 5 years of experience in the field of research after the PhD
  • Host Institute must be in a developing country from the list
  • Provide an official acceptance letter from the Host Institute
  • Must be a national of and resident in an IsDB LDMC from the list provided
  • Must be employed at an institution in her home country

Awarded female scholars must:

  • Not take up other assignments during the period of her fellowship
  • Present a research plan agreed by her host supervisor
  • Be financially responsible for any accompanying family members
  • Be autonomous in regard to visa application, health insurance and housing in the host country

How to apply:

  • Applications must be submitted only online via the link on the bottom of the webpage. Applications submitted by any other means will not be considered
  • No applications will be accepted after the deadline. Therefore, it is recommended to submit your electronic application, as early as possible
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered
  • Applications from male researchers will be rejected
  • Please note that a researcher may only submit one application at a time and for only one kind of grant or fellowship (i.e. either an IsDB-TWAS Fellowship, or a TWAS Research Grant or the OWSD Early Career Women Scientists (ECWS) Fellowship). 
  • For any queries please write to [email protected]

When to apply

  • The deadline for receiving applications is 19 July 2021. We strongly recommend that you do not wait until the deadline but submit the application as early as you can to enable us to process your application as quickly as possible.

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IBM Research Africa Postdoctoral Fellowship 2021 for young South Africans

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Application Deadline:31 July 2021 

IBM Research Scientists are charting the future of Artificial Intelligence, creating breakthroughs in quantum computing, discovering how blockchain will reshape the enterprise, and much more. Join a team that is dedicated to applying science to some of today’s most complex challenges, whether it’s discovering a new way for doctors to help patients, teaming with environmentalists to clean up our waterways or enabling retailers to personalize customer service.

Your Role and Responsibilities
IBM Research is one of the world’s largest and most influential corporate research labs, with an unmatched investment in research and core science, and a commitment to invent the future of technology by making scientific breakthroughs that will transform industry and society. We innovate and imagine the future and have a strong commitment to developing the next generation of top research talent. We host many scientists, visiting academics and students in the belief that it takes broad collaboration between the brightest minds to create innovations that make the world work better.

IBM Research Africa invites applications for postdoctoral positions to be held at the IBM Research Lab in South Africa, seeking outstanding candidates who obtained their doctoral degrees within the last five (5) years. Applicants who are currently finalizing their doctoral dissertations for examination may apply, provided that they will submit by 31 July 2021. The positions are tenable for eight months between May and December 2021.

Successful candidates will work at a world-class research lab developing AI technologies, algorithms, and applications for some of the grand industry and development challenges that face the world today. Candidates will gain hands-on industry research experience while working directing on and gaining the knowledge of IBM’s various advanced technologies.

The research projects to be undertaken during the fellowship will be characterized by data-driven innovation and machine learning, in areas such as quantum computing, computational genomics, clinical natural language processing, biomedical image analysis, geospatial AI for climate and environmental applications, and decision optimization for policymaking with AI. Many of the research projects will be geared towards having a transformational impact in South Africa and across the African continent.

The Structure of the Postdoctoral Fellowship

  1. Successful candidates should expect to undertake postdoctoral research on a project that is defined by IBM Research which may therefore be different from their doctoral research.
  2. Fellows will be supervised by researchers from the South African research lab, working alongside other expert IBMers from the network of IBM Research global labs.
  3. The fellows will contribute to research outputs including proofs-of-concept, publications, patents, and public seminars (at least 2).
  4. The fellows will collaborate extensively with teams from various IBM Research labs and contribute to cross-lab outputs and objectives.
  5. As IBMers, the fellows will have access to IBM computing infrastructure, IT, and cloud services; and to a wide range of global mentorship and networking opportunities.

  • Be a South African natural.
  • Be a member of designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act: Black (African, Indian and Coloured).
  • Be unemployed for the duration of the fellowship.
  • Have completed a doctoral degree within the last (5) years in Computer Science and other fields with considerable computational modelling and programming focus, such as Computational Biology; Computer Science; Data Science; Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering; Computational Genomics; Industrial Engineering; Computational Physics; Computational Mathematics & Statistics, Health or Medical Informatics.
  • Have demonstrable research proficiency based on the scientific method, meaning they must have the ability to define research questions, formulate hypothesis, and develop innovative solutions using cutting edge technologies.
  • Be familiar with data science and machine learning methods, including their implementation. Experience with deep learning, signal and image processing, and computational mathematics will be advantageous.
  • Have considerable programming experience in languages such as C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, MATLAB, and R.


Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

  • Be familiar with data science and machine learning methods, including their implementation. Experience with deep learning, signal and image processing, and computational mathematics will be advantageous.
  • Have considerable programming experience in languages such as C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, MATLAB, and R.

How to apply
IBM is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from both genders as well as minority groups.

  1. Applicants are to submit their detailed Curriculum Vitae which includes a publication list with full references (i.e. authors, title, year, name of the journal/publisher, volume and page numbers). Conference proceedings, technical reports, patent should also be reported.
  2. Applicants must attach proof of their Master and Doctoral qualifications to their application. For those who are still in the process of completing their doctoral degree, a letter of confirmation from their current institution, stating that their Doctoral qualification will be completed and submitted for examination by 31 July 2021 must be attached to the application.
  3. Requested information that is not included at the time of submitting the application, will render the application incomplete resulting in a rejection without review.

For More Information:

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The Africa Institute Senior & Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021 for African Scholars

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Application Deadline: July 15, 2021

The Africa Institute, a globally oriented center for research, documentation, study and teaching of Africa and its diaspora in the humanities and social sciences, today announces the inaugural group of fellowships awarded through its new Research Fellowships Program. Conceived as a research-based think-tank and a postgraduate studies institution, the Institute offers both masters and PhD programs dedicated to training a new generation of critical thinkers in African and African diaspora studies and evolving a new model for academic research, teaching and documentation in the field.

The Africa Institute Research Fellowships Program provides the opportunity for both junior and senior scholars of African and African diaspora studies to focus on a research project and participate in ongoing scholarly and intellectual activities during their term at the Institute. The inaugural cohort includes two senior fellows and two postdoctoral fellows, and will offer fellows the opportunity to interact with scholars and academics in their area of research with the aim of enriching their scholarly experiences and future projects.

The Africa Institute welcomes interested scholars to apply by July 15, 2021 for fellowships commencing in September 2021. Applications should include a CV and cover letter indicating the proposed research project, in addition to a writing sample or publication, directed to [email protected].

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Africa Institute Senior & Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021

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DSI-NRF Master’s, Doctoral & Post-doctoral Fellowships 2021/2022

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Application Deadline:Friday 26 February 2021.

Each year the DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Human Development awards bursaries to high-performing Master’s and Doctoral students and Post-doctoral fellows who wish to do research that falls into one of the CoE’s four thematic or cross-cutting areas:

  • Master’s students are funded for two years at R70 000 a year
  • Doctoral students are funded for three years at R100 000 a year
  • Post-Doctoral Fellows are funded for three years at R200 000 a year

Applications may be made by students directly or by supervisors on behalf of students. 


Download the form HERE and submit with the required documentation to [email protected] by no later than Friday 26 February 2021.

PLEASE USE THE EMAIL SUBJECT LINE: BURSARY APPLICATION 2022
 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the DSI-NRF Master’s, Doctoral & Post-doctoral Fellowships 2021

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Future Food Fellowship 2021 for postdoctoral researchers.

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Application Deadline: 31 March 2021,

ETH Zurich and EPFL have launched Future Food – A Swiss Research Initiative together with Bühler, Givaudan and Nestlé (the first partners on board) to further expand research and education in the area of food and nutrition sciences. The Future Food Fellowship is a major pillar within this framework. It aims to bring together competences from academic and industrial research in the fields covered by the initiative. The overarching goal is to develop solutions that address grand challenges such as affordable nutrition and sustainable packaging.

A successful fellow must demonstrate the willingness to engage in scientific or economic issues across the frontiers of food and nutrition sciences. The programme supports research projects at the postdoctoral level, and is structured around annual calls for applications. The Fellowship provides personal research funds for three years to enable fellows to work on their projects in a research laboratory. The programme is co-managed by the World Food System Center at ETH Zurich and the Integrative Food Science and Nutrition Center at EPFL.

Requirements

  • Citizens of any nationality may apply; there are no restrictions concerning age.
  • Applicants must hold a doctorate or will complete their doctorate until 30 September succeeding the interview date. Applicants with completed doctorate must have obtained it a maximum of three years prior to the submission deadline.
  • Applicants must not have been affiliated for studies, research, employment or other activities (with or without payment) at either ETH Zurich or EPFL during the 12 months that immediately precede the submission deadline.
  • Applications will not be forwarded for evaluation if applicants already hold or have held a faculty-equivalent position (e.g. assistant professor) in a higher education institution in Switzerland or abroad.
  • Applications and supporting documentation must be written in English.
  • The prospective research project must also comply with the applicable ethics regulations and adhere to the principles of research integrity valid at the host institution (ETH Zurich or EPFL). Relevant ethical, legal and social considerations should be included in the proposal.

Timeline

The following timeline applies for the 2021 call for applications:

  • 1 December 2020: Call opens
  • 31 March 2021, 23:59 CET: Final deadline for applications via the online form
  • May 2021: Notification and invitation for face-to-face interview sent to the final selection of candidates. A notification is sent to candidates whose application has been rejected.
  • 10/11 June 2021: The candidates are interviewed by the Evaluation Board in Bern, Switzerland; final evaluation of fellows
  • Second half of June 2021: Formal decision on fellows is made and communicated
  • October to December 2021: Commencement of Fellowships

How to Apply

The overarching goal of the Future Food Initiative is to develop solutions that address grand challenges, including sustainable packaging (for example the elimination of plastics) and affordable nutrition (for example combatting deficiencies and starvation globally). A successful fellow must demonstrate the willingness to engage with scientific or economic issues across the frontiers of food and nutrition sciences.

The programme is structured around annual calls for proposals for research projects at the postdoctoral level. The Fellowship provides personal research funds for three years that enable fellows to work on their projects in a research laboratory with a host professor at ETH Zurich or EPFL and, in certain instances, in industry (under conditions to be agreed upon).

Before applying or contacting us, please read the Fast Facts for Applicants and the Guidelines carefully.

Full proposals must be submitted electronically using the online submission tool. Please make sure to adhere to the page limits assigned to each section of the proposal. Apply here

For More Information:

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WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021/2023 for early career scientists.

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Application Deadline: 30 November 2020.


The call for applications for IARC Postdoctoral Fellowships in 2021–2023 is now open.

Over more than 50 years, the IARC Fellowship Programme has trained more than 600 rigorously selected early career scientists from more than 80 countries. Since 2005, IARC Postdoctoral Fellowships have been tenable only at the Agency. For this call, only early career scientists from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are eligible to apply.

Candidates are required to prepare their research proposal in line with IARC’s three emerging priorities, as stated below:

Evolving cancer risk factors and populations in transition

IARC host Section/Group: Cancer Surveillance (CSU), Genetic Epidemiology (GEP), Genetic Cancer Susceptibility (GCS), Biomarkers (BMA), Nutritional Epidemiology (NEP), Nutritional Methodology and Biostatistics (NMB), Epigenetics (EGE), Molecular Mechanisms and Biomarker (MMB), Environment and Radiation (ENV), Infections and Cancer Epidemiology (ICE)

Implementation research

IARC host Section/Group: Environment and Radiation (ENV), Infections and Cancer Epidemiology (ICE), Nutritional Epidemiology (NEP), Prevention and Implementation (PRI), Screening (SCR), Infections and Cancer Biology (ICB)

Economic and societal impacts of cancer

IARC host Section/Group: Cancer Surveillance (CSU), Genetic Epidemiology (GEP), Nutritional Epidemiology (NEP), Nutritional Methodology and Biostatistics (NMB), Environment and Radiation (ENV), Screening (SCR)

Proposals focusing on cancer and COVID-19 will also be considered (IARC host Section: Cancer Surveillance (CSU)).

Fellowships are tenable at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in Lyon, France. The fellowship is for a period of two years (a brief interim report during the 1st year of the Fellowship as well as a final report at the end will be required).

Requirements

  • Only candidates from LMIC are eligible (according to the World Bank Classification list).
  • All candidates are required to have finished their doctoral degree within five years of the closing date for application, or must be in the final year of their doctoral degree (their degree must have been awarded by the time of starting their Fellowship). 
  • Candidates with a MD are also eligible to apply on condition that their research experience can be considered equivalent to that of a candidate with a doctoral degree. 
  • The working languages at IARC are English and French.
  • Candidates must be proficient in English at a level sufficient for scientific communication.
  • Candidates currently at IARC as fully-funded postdoctoral scientists, or candidates who have been at the Agency as a postdoctoral scientist or a doctoral student for a period greater than six months, cannot be considered.

Benefits

  • Fellowships should be taken up before the end of 2021 (flexibility will be granted according to the global health situation).
  • The current IARC postdoctoral stipend is € 2,820 per month.
  • The cost of travel for the successful candidate, and in certain circumstances for dependants, will be met, a dependant’s allowance and a training allowance paid, and health insurance covered, within IARC’s maximum liability.
  • Depending on certain conditions, Fellows from LMIC countries will be able to apply for an IARC return grant of max. € 10,000 during the second year of their Fellowship in order to start up an independent research programme linked to IARC’s activities upon return to their LMI country of origin.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the IARC Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021/2023

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Stanford Center on Food Security and the Environment (FSE) Postdoctoral Fellowship 2021 for young Scholars

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Application Deadline:December 1st, 2020

Awarded to young scholars focused on research related to global hunger, poverty alleviation, and environmental degradation

The postdoctoral fellowship is awarded to promising young scholars with a demonstrated ability to do innovative and rigorous work related to global hunger, poverty alleviation, and environmental degradation. Successful candidates are expected to lead projects of their own design, while also interacting with other faculty and students at FSE. FSE encourage candidates from both the social and natural sciences to apply.

Successful applications will clearly identify how the proposed work relates to FSE priority areas. We particularly encourage applications from candidates working on the topics of (i) water resources as it relates to agriculture and food security or (ii) machine learning applications in food security and development.


Proposals received by Dec. 1, 2020 will receive full consideration. The position is for one year, at a competitive annual salary and benefits package, with the possibility for an extension, at the discretion of FSE. The target start date for candidates applying by Dec. 1, 2020 is Fall 2021, though the exact start date depends on multiple factors.

We address critical global issues of hunger, poverty and environmental degradation by generating vital knowledge and policy-relevant solutions. An interdisciplinary team of scholars accomplishes this mission through a focused research portfolio in seven key areas: 
1. Data Science for Food Security
2. Oceans and Food Security
3. Tropical Oil Crops
4. Climate Impacts and Adaptation
5. Food, Nutrition, and Health
6. Water Resources
7. Crop and Livestock Systems 

Applicants are required to submit the following: 
• Online application form
• One-page description of a proposed project
• CV 
• Three references 

Apply

International students are welcome to apply. We do not require a faculty sponsor. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the FSE Postdoctoral Fellowship 2021

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Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2021 for study in Ireland

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Application Deadline: 29 October 2020

The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme is an established national initiative, funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, and managed by the Council.

In 2019 alone, we invested a total of over €13.6 million on 809 Government of Ireland Postgraduate scholars across six calls (2013-2019).

The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme is unique in the Irish research landscape and complements other channels for funded postgraduate education in the Irish eco-system. Among its features are:

  • individual, prestigious awards for excellent research in the name of the applicant;
  • an objective selection process using international, independent expert peer review;
  • funding across all disciplines, from archaeology to zoology;
  • awards for bottom-up, non-directed research, with the exception of those funded by our strategic funding partners.

The programme provides outstanding students with the opportunity to direct their own research at the early-career stage, working with a supervisor, in their chosen area of interest. Pioneering proposals addressing new and emerging fields of research or those introducing creative, innovative approaches are welcomed. Proposals of an interdisciplinary nature are also encouraged as it is recognised that advancing fundamental understanding is achieved by integrating information, techniques, tools and perspectives from two or more disciplines.

Requirements

All applicants:

  • must have a first class or upper second-class honours bachelor’s, or the equivalent, degree. If undergraduate examination results are not known at the time of application, the Council may make a provisional offer of a scholarship on condition that the scholar’s bachelor’s, or the equivalent, degree result is a first class or upper second-class honours. If a scholar does not have a first class or upper second-class honours bachelor’s, or the equivalent, degree, they must possess a master’s degree. The Council’s determination of an applicant’s eligibility on these criteria is final;
  • must not have had two previous unsuccessful applications to the programme, including to strategic partner themes;
  • in the case of applications for a research master’s, must not currently hold, or have previously held, a Council scholarship;
  • in the case of applications for a doctoral degree, must not currently hold, or have previously held, any Council scholarship other than that which would have enabled them to obtain a research master’s degree.
  • Applicants will fall under one of two categories based on nationality and residency.
  • Category One: Applicants must meet BOTH of the following criteria:
    • be a national of a European Union member state OR Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein or Switzerland
    AND
    • have been ordinarily resident 6
    in a European Union member state OR Iceland,
    Norway, Liechtenstein or Switzerland for a continuous period of three of the five
    years preceding 1 September 2021.
  • Category Two: All other applicants who do NOT meet one or both criteria.

VALUE OF THE POSTGRADUATE AWARD
• The total value of the scholarship fund will be up to a maximum of €24,000 7
in any approved year and consist of the following:
o a stipend of €16,000 per annum;a contribution to fees, including non-European Union scholarship fees, paid to the HEI up
to a maximum of €5,750 per annum
– Any differential must be paid by the scholar and/or HEI.
Research Office or relevant office must inform the Council of fee requirements per annum in line with the preparation of Award Letter of Offer or as close to the award start date as possible. Research Office or relevant offices must inform the Council of any
scholars who hold a fee waiver from their HEI, or where no fee is required, or where fees are paid in full or in part by a third party, as such scholars will not be eligible for the fee portion of the scholarship;
o eligible direct research expenses of €2,250 per annum to enable the scholar to carry out the research project.

How to apply

Potential applicants should read the 2021 Government of Ireland Terms and Conditions carefully to ascertain whether or not they are eligible to apply. Indicative versions of the applicant, supervisor and referee forms are provided for information purposes only. All participants must create and submit their forms via the online system.

Key dates

DeadlineDate
Call open3 September 2020
FAQ deadline22 October 2020
Applicant deadline16:00 (Irish time) 29 October 2020
Supervisor and referee deadline16:00 (Irish time) 5 November 2020
Research office endorsement deadline16:00 (Irish time) 12 November 2020
Call outcomeEnd of March 2021
Scholarship start date1 September 2021

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2021

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DAAD ClimapAfrica Postdoc Fellowship 2020 for Africans in Climate Research (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: September 14th 2020

The DAAD climapAfrica program in cooperation with the climate competence centers SASSCAL and WASCAL aims to foster application- oriented research results to tackle climate change in southern and western Africa.

The program funds postdoctoral research projects and offers a platform for collaboration in thematic working groups composed of postdoctoral fellows and African alumni of German funding initiatives with expertise in the field of climate research.

Fellows and Alumni experts will increase their research impact and output through a comprehensive training and support program, including general skills training, science policy advising and science management. The working groups serve as a platform to connect with peers, regional and international experts and practitioners and to build a growing professional network across Africa. 

Requirements:

  • Applicants must be nationals of an African Country.
  • Should be willing to contribute to the initiation and the coordination of alumni working groups.
  • Should be willing to realize their project at a host institution in western or southern Africa.

Funded

Postdoctoral research project in one of the following research areas:

Agriculture, (Adapted) Land Use, Climate science, Law, Economic and social science, Mathematics/Natural science, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Biodiversity, Food security, Marine Science, Human Security, Education, Energy, Informatics, Water security and water resources, Woodland and forest sustainability. 

Duration of the funding

The fellowship awards are tenable for a period of 12 to 24 months.
This fellowship period begins in February 2021. Please take this date as your starting date for your application.

Value

The basic fellowship consists of:

  • A flat-rate travel allowance to your target country and back
  • A research lump sum of max. EUR 10,000
  • A monthly allowance of EUR 800
  • An accident, personal liability and health insurance

Additionally, support for the following activities can be granted (subject to availability of funds):

  • Short-term research stays in Germany (2 to 6 months)
  • Mobility fellowships for the active participation (poster or talk) in relevant international conferences in the field of climate change/ climate Research

Selection

Applications will be reviewed by an independent selection committee consisting of experts in the relevant fields.

The performance-based assessment will consider: 

  • The evaluation of the proposal. Particular emphasis will be placed on the quality of the research plan. It should detail the preliminary work undertaken and the relevance of the topic for research and explain why the chosen institutions are especially suitable for the realization of the planned project. The strategy for the investigation of the scientific problem should be readily understandable and the choice of methods and work equipment be adequately established. The achievements of the applicant to date (scientific and other qualifications, and particular conditions which have influenced the academic progress)
  • The quality of the proposed project and its consistency with further scientific qualification and long-term career planning.
  • The relevance of the research topic for the understanding of climate change, its impacts in Africa and for the development of countermeasures.
  • The fit of the facilities and the support offered by the host institution and the requirements of the research project.
  • The coherence of the applicant’s ideas to start an alumni working group and to accompany it’s activities.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the DAAD ClimapAfrica Postdoc Fellowship 2020

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French Government’s Make Our Planet Great Again Postdoctoral Programme 2021 for researchers (Funded Study in France)

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Application Deadline: July 5th 2020

Launched by France’s President Emmanuel Macron, the Make Our Planet Great Again initiative has met with worldwide enthusiasm, generating expressions of interest from a large number of highly qualified students and researchers.

France’s ministries of Europe and foreign affairs (MEAE) and of higher education, research, and innovation (MESRI) in collaboration with Campus France have implemented a program of support for foreign postdoctoral researchers wishing to conduct further research in France on a topic related to earth systems, climate change and sustainability, the energy transition, or societal challenges of environmental issues.

Description of the Post-Doctoral project:

  • Title of the Project
  • Abstract of the Post-Doctoral Project (2000 char. max.)
  • Context and motivation (2000 char. max.)
  • Scientific Objectives (2000 char. max.)
  • Methodology and Planning (4500 char. max.)
  • Keywords (6)
  • Position of the project in relation with the MOPGA scientific domains and integration in the French research host institution (1500 char. max.)

Requirements

  • Foreign researchers holding a doctoral degree (for less than 5 years) are encouraged to respond to this call for proposals.
  • Candidates must include with their application a letter from a French host institution agreeing to host their research if the candidate’s proposal is accepted by the program.
  • This letter has to detail the resources provided to carry out the research project. A possibility of co-financing can also be considered.

Institutions hosting the laureates will be financed to 50 000€ for a period of 12 months, per selected post-doctoral researchers.

Research themes

Four broad research themes are prioritized:

  • – Earth systems,
  • – Climate change and sustainability,
  • – Energy transition,
  • – Societal challenges of environmental issues.

Selection Process

  • Consistent with the aims and requirements of this call for proposals, the selection process will unfold in two phases. In the first phase, scientific experts in the covered fields will evaluate the applications received. In the second phase, an international jury will make the final selection of candidates to receive support.

Eligibility

Candidates must :

  • possess a doctoral degree for less than five years on the date of submission of the application
  • be exclusively of the nationality of one of the eligible countries (listed below)
  • not have resided in France after September 1st, 2019.
    The postdoctoral contract must take effect from January 2021 (to be specified later).

List of 46 eligible countries:

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hong-Kong, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Island, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New-Zeland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Singapour, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taïwan, United Kingdom, United States of America.

Documents needed:

  1. CV including the list of your publications
  2. PhD Diploma (or certificate if PhD diploma)
  3. CV of your postdoctoral supervisor
  4. The letter of commitment of the French host institution for hosting your post-doctorate specifying the resources provided to carry out the research project (the host institution receives a financing of 50 000€ for 12 months)
  5. Letters of recommendation.
  6. Passport or proof of ID


Application process

Candidates must submit their research proposals online here.

Timeline

  • March 6th 2020: Application period opens
  • July 5th 2020 at 11.59pm CET: Application period ends

The following dates depends on the covid-19 situation:

  • Beginning of December 2020 : Announcement of results
  • From January 2021: Supported candidates report to participating institutions

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the French Government’s Make Our Planet Great Again Postdoctoral Programme 2021

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L’Oréal-UNESCO Sub-Saharan Africa Young Talents Programme 2020 for African Women in Science

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Application Deadline: 30th March 2020

The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science sub-Saharan Africa regional program aims to promote and encourage the participation of young African women in science. This programidentifies and rewards young talented researchers in the formal sciences, life and environmental sciences, material sciences, engineering sciences and technological sciences.

So far, the majority of applications received for the sub-Saharan Africa regional program have come mainly from South Africa. Given the importance of the challenges of African scientific research and our commitment to encourage more women scientists across sub-Saharan Africa, we decided to separate the initial regional program into two separate programs:

 A new programme dedicated to South Africa
 The regional program of sub-Saharan Africa, with the 48 other countries of the region (see the list of countries in Appendice 1)

For this 11th edition, 20 endowments will be given to encourage young researchers currently in doctoral or post-doctoral studies to pursue a brilliant scientific career.

15 endowments of 10,000 € each, will be allocated to 15 doctoral students enrolled in a doctoral school and in a research laboratory in sub-Saharan Africa (see section 2.

Eligibility

  • Pursuing studies leading to a PhD degree or having obtained a PhD degree in the following scientific fields: Life sciences, Environmental sciences, Physical sciences, Engineering and technological sciences, Mathematics and Computer science
  • Being from one of the 48 countries of the Sub-Saharan region
  • Enrolled in a doctoral Institution and/or working in a research Laboratory/University or Institution of the 49 countries of the Sub-saharan region (including South Africa)
    OR
  • Being from one of the 49 countries of the Sub-Saharan region
  • Enrolled in a doctoral Institution and/or working in a research Laboratory/University or Institution of the 48 countries of the Sub-Saharan region

Application Process:

Applications are made by the candidates themselves only through the online platform: www.forwomeninscience.com. An application is only considered complete when it includes all of the following documents:
_ A detailed CV of 1 to 2 pages maximum including training, dissemination actions, commitments of the candidate, etc.
 Copies of diplomas or certificates obtained from the license in their original language,
 A summary of research work in 200 words maximum (intended for a panel of scientific experts),
 A detailed description of the research work of 2 pages maximum, including the references (Text justified, Times New Roman font, size 12 with single spacing
 An estimated budget detailing the expenditure envisaged to support the coherence and realism of the research work. This budget must not exceed € 10,000 for doctoral students and € 15,000 for post-doctoral researchers (in the form of a table with projected expenses). If the estimated budget is less than the amount allocated, the excess may be spent after the year following the Prize (there is no limited time for its use).
 At least two letters of recommendation, each assessing the quality of the CV, the originality of the project and mentioning the relationship and human dimensions of the candidate.
 A list of the candidate’s publications (from the most recent to the oldest),
 for doctoral students: the 2 publications (article, patents, oral communications, posters, etc.) published or in the process of being published.
 for post-doctoral students: the 2 most important publications (scientific publications, patents, etc.).
To note :

  • Incomplete files or files received after the deadline, as well as applications which do not meet the conditions set out above, will not be taken into consideration.

Estimated timetable

  • Opening of the call for application : February 3, 2020
  • Closing of the call for application : March 30, 2020
  • First review of applications by experts: April 2020
  • Final selection by the jury: July 2020
  • Awards ceremony: December 2020


For More Information:

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Santa Fe Institute Complexity Postdoctoral Fellowship 2020 for early-career scholars.

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Application Deadline:Oct 27 2019 11:59 PM (MDT)

The Complexity Postdoctoral Fellowships, comprising the Omidyar and ASU-SFI Fellowships, at the Santa Fe Institute are unique among postdoctoral appointments. The Fellowships offer early-career scholars the opportunity to undertake their own independent research within a collaborative research community that nurtures creative, transdisciplinary thought in pursuit of key insights about the complex systems that matter most for science and society. The Institute rejects compartmentalized thought common in academia. Instead, SFI scientists transcend boundaries between fields, freely synthesizing ideas spanning many disciplines – from math, physics, and biology to the social sciences and the humanities – in pursuit of creative insights that advance our scientific frontiers.

The application form, requirements and program for both fellowships are identical, it is only the funding source that differs. The applicant does not have to choose which fellowship to apply for, SFI will determine the fellowship that is awarded. 

Postdoctoral Fellows spend up to three years in residence at SFI, where they contribute to SFI’s research in the sciences of complexity and become the “new leadership for new science.”  As thought leaders who shape the future of science, Postdoctoral Fellows also participate in a unique training program structured to develop leadership skills throughout their three-year residencies and beyond. The institute provides an opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers worldwide, discretionary and collaborative funds, a competitive salary with a generous benefit package including paid family leave.

The Institute has no formal programs or departments. Research is collaborative and spans the physical, natural, and social sciences. Most research is theoretical (SFI does not have lab facilities) and/or computational in nature, although it may include an empirical component. SFI has 14 postdoctoral researchers, 13 resident faculty, 100 external faculty, and averages 1000 visitors per year. Descriptions of the research themes and interests of the faculty and current Fellows can be found at SFI Research.

Requirements

  • a Ph.D. in any scientific discipline granted within 6 years of the application deadline or completed prior to September 2020
  • strong quantitative and computational skills, an exemplary academic record
  • a proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • a demonstrated interest in transdisciplinary research
  • evidence of the ability to think beyond traditional paradigms.

 The Santa Fe Institute is an equal opportunity employer, and women, veterans, and members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. U.S. citizenship is not a requirement, however, you must be legally able to work in the US. SFI will sponsor a J1 Visa for successful candidates. SFI is not able to sponsor a H1B Visa for candidates.

You will be asked to provide the following application materials:

1. Curriculum vitae (including publications list).

2. Statement of research interests (max. 2 pages) including a short description of the research you would like to pursue and why.

3. Description of interest in SFI (max. 1 page) that describes your potential contribution to the SFI community and also explains the potential impact of SFI on your research. Consider addressing one or more of the following: What kind of input from other fields would most improve your future research? What type of multidisciplinary workshop might you want to organize during your Fellowship? What aspects of your present or future research are difficult to pursue in a traditional academic environment? What experiences, if any, do you have related to SFI’s goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive scientifc community?

4. Three letters of recommendation from scholars who know your work. (The letters should be sent independently of the application. When you complete the online application, please be prepared to provide e-mail addresses of the three individuals who will recommend you. SFI will contact them directly with instructions for submitting letters.)

5. (Optional) A copy of one paper you have written in English, either published or unpublished.

6. (Optional) Diversity form. 

Successful candidates will receive the invitation for an interview in mid-December 2019.  

We will conduct candidate interviews on January 9-10, 2020 and on January 13-14, 2020 in Santa Fe, NM. Interviews take place over two days, plus travel time. New Omidyar and ASU-SFI Fellows are expected to begin their appointment no earlier than June 2020 and no later than October 2020.

For additional information or assistance please email [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Santa Fe Institute Complexity Postdoctoral Fellowship 2020

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Fields-IAMS-Perimeter – Africa Postdoctoral Fellowship 2019 for young African Scholars

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Application Deadline: January 31st 2019

One-year postdoctoral fellowships awarded jointly by the Fields Institute, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences – Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI), and the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. This is a unique opportunity for recent PhDs who are African nationals working in areas of mathematical sciences or fundamental theoretical physics.

The goal is to support the careers of young researchers who have a commitment to advance science in Africa. The selected fellow will be invited to pursue their research either at the Fields Institute, Perimeter Institute, or jointly at both institutions, depending on the fellows’ research interests.

Each year, the Fields Institute, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences – Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI), and the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics invite applications for a one-year joint postdoctoral fellowship. APPLY NOW. 

Perimeter’s areas of strength include classical gravity, condensed matter theory, cosmology, particle physics, quantum fields and strings, quantum foundations, quantum information, and quantum gravity. The Fields Institute supports research in pure and applied mathematics, statistics, and computer science, as well as collaboration between mathematicians and those applying mathematics in areas such as engineering, the physical and biological sciences, medicine, and economics and finance. While research interests for the selected fellow may dictate either Perimeter or Fields as a home institute, they will be encouraged to spend time at both institutes.

Application Procedure:

Applicants should submit a covering letter, curriculum vitae, and a description of their research interests, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent on their behalf.

Applications can be made through MathJobs.org.

The annual deadline for applications to the Fields-Perimeter Africa Postdoctoral Fellowship is November 15 of each year (DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 31, 2019).

The covering letter should include a statement about the candidate’s interest in specific research programs at Fields or Perimeter, as well as names of faculty members at Fields, Perimeter, or Ontario universities with whom the candidate may be interested in working.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Fields-IAMS-Perimeter – Africa Postdoctoral Fellows

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Leibniz–DAAD Research Fellowship Programme 2016 for International Postdoctoral Researchers to study in Germany.

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Application Deadline: 9 March 2016

The Leibniz–DAAD Research Fellowship programme is jointly carried out by the Leibniz Association (Wissenschaftsgemeinschaft Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz e.V.) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Leibniz-DAAD fellowships offer highly-qualified, international postdoctoral researchers, who have recently completed their doctoral studies, the opportunity to conduct research at a Leibniz Institute of their choice in Germany
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants should
  • be able to prove their outstanding academic or research achievements,
  • have completed their studies with a PhD or equivalent qualification (no more than two years should have passed since graduation), and pursue a project for which the respective Leibniz Institute can offer an adequate infrastructure and scientific environment.
  • have excellent knowledge of English.
  • Knowledge of German is welcome
Terms of the Fellowship
  • Fellowships can be awarded for 12 months and include:
  • a monthly instalment of €2,000,
  • a combined health, accident and personal liability insurance as well as long-term care insurance in Germany,
  • a research allowance of €460 per annum and
  • a two-months German language course in Germany (if desired). Family-related allowances or support for travel costs are not provided.
Application Requirements
  • At the time of application (date of submission of the application) applicants for a Leibniz-DAAD Research Fellowship must neither hold German nationality nor have resided in Germany for more than six months

Research Offerings

  • Leibniz-DAAD research fellows can undertake their research at the Leibniz Institutes listed in the following links:
  • Section A: Humanities and Educational Research/Geisteswissenschaften und Bildungsforschung
  • Section B: Economics, Social Sciences and Spatial Research/Wirtschafts-und Sozialwissenschaften, Raumwissenschaften
  • Section C: Life Sciences/Lebenswissenschaften
  • Section D: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Engineering/Mathematik, Natur-und Ingenieurwissenschaften
  • Section E: Environmental Sciences/Umweltwissenschaften
Application Documents
1. Documents to be uploaded to the DAAD online portal:
  • Online application form (available in the portal)
  • Cover page (available in the portal)
  • Curriculum vitae;
  • List of publications;
  • Description of the research project (max. 3 pages);
  • Detailed work plan and timeline (max. 1 page);
  • Abstract of the doctoral thesis (max. 3 pages)
  • Copy of the Master degree certificate;
  • PhD diploma;
  • University certificates on all annual examinations with individual grade(s) of the Master and the PhD studies (transcripts of records), incl. explanation of grading system;
  • Officially recognised: English language certificate (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS) or confirmationof the English language skills by a university teacher of the applicant ́s own choice.This does not apply to applicants whose mother tongue is English
  • Documents to be sent to the DAAD application address by post:
  • One copy of the “Application summary”, which is generated in the portal in PDF format and which can be printed out after the online application procedure is completed;
  • Two letters of recommendation, which should be written by scholars of the applicant ́s own choice: The form of the letter of recommendation has to be generated in the DAAD portal in the section “Request reference” after registration and downloaded. Please send the form by e-mail to your referees ( senior academics) and ask for the completed reference form to be sent to the application address in Bonn in a sealed envelope. References are confidential and should not be read by the applicant.

 

Application address for the documents mentioned under point 2:
Ms Cordula Behrsing
Section ST43
German Academic Exchange Service
(DAAD)
PO Box 200404, 53134 Bonn, Germany
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2015/2016 Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at Columbia University,USA (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: October 30th 2015

The Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship program is the premier program in the world for those dedicated to a better understanding of critical scientific and social issues in global sustainable development. Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellows, often referred to as the EI Fellows, will join multidisciplinary teams of outstanding, committed scientists from across the Earth Institute and Columbia University.

The EI Fellows program provides innovative postdoctoral scholars with the opportunity to build a foundation in one of the core disciplines represented within the Earth Institute (i.e. social, earth, biological, engineering, and health sciences), while at the same time acquiring the breadth of cross-disciplinary expertise needed to address critical issues related to sustainable development.

Specific areas of research include food security, energy systems, climate change impacts, poverty reduction, disease, and environmental degradation. The program offers a unique intellectual surrounding that fosters cross-disciplinary interaction, research and education.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • To be eligible for the program, candidates must have received their doctoral degrees (Ph.D., M.D. or J.D.) within five years prior to the start of the appointment.
  • All doctoral requirements must be fulfilled and the degree awarded before the start of the fellowship.
  • The program is open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens.
  • Columbia University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Fellowship Worth:

  • EI Fellows will receive an annual salary of $60,000.
  • They are also awarded a research stipend of $12,000 over the two-year term for reimbursable expenses related to the fellowship.
  • These funds can be used for relocation and moving expenses, as well as for computer, travel, conference, journal, book, software, equipment, and other research costs.

Application Procedure:

To apply to the EI Fellows program candidates must submit the following documents:

Online Application
Curriculum Vitae
Brief Personal History
Research Proposal
3 Recommendation Letters

Timeline:

Application Opens: September 1, 2015

Application Deadline: October 30, 2015 by 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

Reference Letter Deadline: November 10, 2015 by 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at Columbia University, USA

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2014/2015 Woodrow Wilson Center Fellowships

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Application Deadline: October 1st 2013

The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars welcomes outstanding and award winning scholars, practitioners, journalists and public intellectuals to take part in its non-partisan dialogue. Each year, the Center hosts around 160 scholars who conduct independent research on national and/or international issues addressing key public policy challenges. Through its scholars, the Center enriches crucial policy debates and provides a platform for scholars in the tradition of President Wilson to bring the worlds of policy and ideas together.

In addition to its flagship international Fellowship program, the Center also hosts scholars selected through its individual programs.

 Fellows conduct research and write in their areas of interest, while interacting with policymakers in Washington and Wilson Center staff and other scholars in residence.

Through an international competition, the Center offers 9-month residential fellowships. The Wilson Center accepts policy-relevant, non-advocacy fellowship proposals that address key challenges confronting the United States and the world.

The Center awards approximately 20-22 residential fellowships each year. Fellows will be affiliated with one or more of the Wilson Center programs/projects/offices and are encouraged to interact with policy makers in Washington, D.C. as well as with Wilson Center staff and other scholars who are working on similar research and topics.

Eligibility

  • Citizens or permanent residents from any country (applicants from countries outside the United States must hold a valid passport and be able to obtain a J-1 visa even if they are currently in the United States) (Read more information on visas.)
  • Men and women with outstanding capabilities and experience from a wide variety of backgrounds (including academia, business, government, journalism, and other professions)
  • Academic candidates holding a Ph.D. (Ph.D. must be received by the application deadline of October 1)
  • Academic candidates demonstrating scholarly achievement by publications beyond their doctoral dissertations
  • Practitioners or policymakers with an equivalent level of professional achievement
  • English proficiency as the Center is designed to encourage the exchange of ideas among its fellows

Stipend

The Center tries to ensure that the fellowship award, when combined with the recipient’s other sources of income (e.g. other grants and sabbatical allowances), approximates an individual’s current level of income.

Awards will also include round trip travel for fellows. If spouses and/or dependent children will reside with the fellow for the entire fellowship period, money for their travel will also be included. In addition to stipends and travel allowances, the Center provides 75 percent of health insurance premiums for fellows who elect Center coverage and for their accompanying family members.

The Application

Applicants may submit their applications online at http://www.wilsoncenter.org/fellowshipapplication or by mail.

If submitted by mail, a complete application must include the following:

  1. the two-page, single-sided Fellowship Application Form; (we strongly recommend typing the application form.
  2. a current CV (not to exceed three pages)
  3. a list of your publications that includes exact titles, names of publishers, dates of publication and status of forthcoming publications (not to exceed three pages);
  4. a Project Proposal (not to exceed five single-spaced typed pages, using 12-point type); The Center reserves the right to omit from review applications that are longer than the requested page length;
  5. a bibliography for the project that includes primary sources and relevant secondary sources (not to exceed three pages);
  6. the one-page Financial Information Form.

All application materials must be submitted in English. Applications submitted via fax machine will not be considered.

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of reference must be submitted online by October 9 or postmarked by October 1. If you are submitting online, please ensure that you submit the correct email address for your referees. It is your responsibility to ensure that we receive your references letters. Applications missing reference letters will be considered incomplete.

Submission Address:

Scholars and Academic Relations Office
Woodrow Wilson Center
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004-3027

For further questions contact: [email protected].

Visit the Official Webpage of the Woodrow Wilson Center Fellowship

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Global South Scholar-In-Residence Programme 2013 (PHD Fellowhip)-Switzerland.

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This fellowship is open to outstanding young professors from universities from developing and emerging countries pursuing advanced research in areas bridging the fields of international and development studies, broadly defined, and working in disciplines such as anthropology, history, law, politics and political science, and economics.

Scholars will spend one academic semester (mandatory duration: 3 months minimum – 5 months maximum) at the Institute to :

  • Share their expertise and experience with students and professors at the Institute ;
  • Further a personal research project ;
  • Participate in teaching courses ;
  • Update and strengthen the curriculum of their course ;
  • Develop their contacts with the international community of the Institute and Geneva area.

Scholars receive a contribution towards living expenses. The Scholarship also covers round trip travel to and accommodation in Geneva.

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The selection will be based on the quality of research. Quality being equal, selection may be guided by an interest in promoting gender and regional diversity. Candidates should demonstrate how their research stay will contribute to their academic career and their home institution.

OBJECTIVES

Scholars will :

  • Share their expertise and experience with students and a contact professor at the Institute ;
  • Update and strengthen the curriculum of their course through close contact with colleagues working in the same discipline or area of expertise;
  • Further a personal research project by taking advantage of the plethora of expertise available in the Institute’s research centres and programmes, as well as the library’s resources, one of the most important European repositories in the field;
  • Participate in the vibrant debates in some courses and conferences of the Institute ;
  • Develop their network with international, public and private-sector actors from the Geneva area.

BENEFITS

  • The Institute will cover costs of travel and visas for participants as well accommodation costs;
  • It will ensure a monthly stipend to compensate in the case of the loss of income* in the institution of origin and to cover subsistence costs in Geneva; upon presentation of a certificate
  • Participants will be provided with a work space, and access to the Institute’s library and IT facilities.

The programme aims at sharing knowledge and experience with the invited Scholars for the mutual benefit of the Institute and the Scholars’ home institution.

Application process

eligibility

Candidates must hold a PhD and have a full time tenure-track or tenured position in an academic institution in Africa, Asia, or Latin America.

Their teaching and research activities and interests must fit with the Institute’s disciplines and fields of expertise (international affairs, development studies, development economics, sociology and anthropology of development, international economics, international relations, international law, international history and politics).

Special consideration will be given to individuals with an interest in international governance and/or research on international organisations in Geneva to join the Institute’s Programme for the Study of International Governance.

application process

Application deadlines:

  • 1st of March 2013 for Residence in the Fall Semester 2013 (mid-September to the end of January)
  • 1st of October 2013 for Residence in the Spring Semester 2014 (mid-February to the end of May)


Application should include:

  • The completed application form: click here to download the form
  • A letter of motivation stating the reasons for the application, the preferred semester and the Institute’s discipline or area of expertise in which the candidate is interested;
  • A work plan detailing the proposed activities to be completed during the candidate’s time at the Institute (update of teaching curriculum, research project, etc.);
  • A curriculum vitae and a list of publications;
  • Two letters of recommendation.

Mandatory duration of the stay at the Institute: one academic semester (3 months minimum – 5 months maximum)

Application must be sent preferably by e-mail and in PDF format at [email protected]

 

For More Information Visit the Global South Scholar-In-Residence Programme Webpage

 

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Media@McGill Postdoctoral Fellowship 2013.

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Application Deadline: March 28, 2013

Description: 

Media@McGill is a hub of interdisciplinary research, scholarship and public outreach on issues in media, technology and culture, located in the Department of Art History and Communication Studies at McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

Media@McGill offers Postdoctoral Fellowships to promising scholars engaging in media-related research, as defined in Media@McGill’s mission statement.

Fellows are provided with a workspace, and are expected to take an active role in the research activities and academic life of Media@McGill (participation in conferences, seminars, etc.). They may also have the possibility of teaching a course within the Department of Art History and Communication Studies at McGill.

Eligibility:

The Media@McGill Postdoctoral Fellowship is open to both national and international scholars who completed their doctoral degrees in a university other than McGill no earlier than June 1, 2009. Candidates must have received their PhD at the time of application. Fluency in English is essential; working knowledge of French is an asset.

Value and Duration:

The stipend for the Media@McGill Postdoctoral Fellowship is $42,000 CAD for 12 months, beginning in the first week of September.

Application Process:

For 2013-14, Media@McGill will be offering one Postdoctoral Fellowship. In a cover letter, applicants must stipulate how their research is related to Media@McGill’s mission statement and to Media@McGill’s 2013-14 theme: Participatory Media. Applicants should also identify a potential faculty supervisor who is a member of Media@McGill and whose research is closely tied to that of the applicant. The following should be included in all applications:

  • a cover letter;
  • a research proposal (750 words);
  • a Curriculum Vitae (maximum 5 pages);
  • official copies of transcripts during graduate studies;
  • 3 letters of recommendation (including one by the Media@McGill faculty supervisor);
  • a writing sample (maximum 20 pages).

Deadline: Complete applications should be sent to [email protected] by March 28, 2013 at 5 p.m. E.S.T. Letters of recommendation can be sent separately by the referees, but must be postmarked by March 28, 2013 if sent by mail.

Applications will be reviewed by Media@McGill’s Steering Committee, and candidates will be notified of results in early May 2013. For more information, visit media.mcgill.ca.

For More Information:

  Media@McGill_PostdoctoralFellowship_Guidelines.pdf

Visit the McGill Poctdoctoral Fellowship Web Page
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