Youth-led organizations in developing countries working to improve the lives of young people and their communities can now seek financing for their projects through the UN-HABITAT Urban Youth Fund. The Fund will provide grants for innovative projects that promote employment, good governance, shelter and secure tenure. Only applicants aged 15-32 from cities in developing countries can qualify for a grant. Support will be provided primarily for those working to improve slum conditions and to raise opportunities for young people growing up in poverty. Projects encouraging gender equality or involving partnerships with the government or the private sector are particularly welcome. Small development initiatives are eligible for grants of up to USD 5,000, and larger projects up to USD 25,000. Deadline: 15 April 2010. Details: www.unhabitat.org Permalink: http://www.unhabitat.org/categories.asp?catid=637 Helping poor farmers in sub-Saharan Africa overcome food crises and improve livelihoods is a complex challenge. It requires bold, innovative action. An essential step is strengthening the voice of Africa’s knowledgeable women, both on the farm and in the laboratories. Acting on this conviction, in 2007 the CGIAR Gender & Diversity Program launched African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD). AWARD offers two-year fellowships to fast track the careers of African women delivering pro-poor research and development. African women working in agricultural research and development from Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia who have completed a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree in selected disciplines are invited to apply for the 2010 Award Fellowship. Applicants must be nationals of the above listed countries and be available in Africa throughout the fellowship period. More information click here Application forms can also be obtained by writing to AWARDFellows@cgiar.org Deadline: March 22, 2010 Download the PDF version of AWARD at: www.genderdiversity.cgiar.org Google Code Jam Africa 2010 03/04/2010
Want to match wits with coders across the continent, test your skills on some tough algorithmic problems, or win a prize? Register now for Code Jam Africa! Interested in Google internships? Register now and let us know! Outstanding performance in Code Jam Africa 2010 may be considered if you apply for an internship at our European Headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. Need even more coding? Ready to take on the world? Stay tuned for Google's global Code Jam 2010! Do you enjoy solving tough problems and grappling with technical challenges? You may practice on our past contests. Google Code Jam is a coding competition in which professional and student programmers are asked to solve complex algorithmic challenges in a limited amount of time. The contest is all-inclusive: Google Code Jam lets you program in the coding language and development environment of your choice.
The Integrated Research Partnerships for Malaria Control in Africa (IPMA) is a new initiative of IDRC’s Ecosystem Approaches to Human Health (Ecohealth) and Governance, Equity and Health (GEH) programs. In March 2010, IDRC will announce IPMA’s Call for Proposals:
IPMA will support integrated malaria research in endemic regions of Sub-Saharan Africa: that is research that creates synergies among environmental, health systems, and community-based approaches to malaria control. IPMA emphasizes systems thinking, collaboration across disciplines and regions, multi-stakeholder engagement, environmental sustainability, and social and gender equity. The Call for Proposals The Call for Proposals will catalyze the development of an Africa-wide stewardship network for integrated malaria research in endemic regions of Sub-Saharan Africa. It will address existing, formal or informal networks, each comprising up to three institutions in different countries located in the most affected malaria-endemic countries south of the Sahara.
1. Members of the network will add to and enhance evidence and impacts from integrated research for malaria control 2. Regional champions will build an Africa-wide network for integrated research for malaria control 3. The network will successfully develop a resource mobilization & advocacy strategy Criteria About Canada’s International Development Research Centre IDRC supports research in developing countries to promote growth and development. The result is innovative, lasting local solutions that aim to bring choice and change to those who need it most. Ref: GSS/004/DAR/January 2010 The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice, ex-WARDA) seeks a highly qualified individual to fill the position of Research Technican for Weed Science at the General Support Staff (GSS) level at its regional East and Southern Africa station, Dar es Salaam (Tanzania). The successful candidate will provide technical, administrative and program support to the Weed Scientist. Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice, ex-WARDA) Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) is an autonomous intergovernmental research association of African member states. AfricaRice is also one of the 15 international agricultural research Centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). AfricaRice believes that diversity in its staff promotes excellence in its operations, and encourages applications from women and nationals of developing countries. AfricaRice’s regional East and Southern Africa office is based in Dar es Salaam Tanzania. Dar es Salaam, offers excellent living conditions for AfricaRice staff. Position: Research Technician for Weed Science Salary Grade: GSS – G 4. Responsibilities • Support the program agenda related to Weed Science, including monitoring and supervising of research activities in different countries • Setting up a physical and digital herbarium of important weed species • Assisting of students and NARS collaborators • Plan, implement and monitor weed research activities • Undertake any other duties as the Weed Scientist shall require Criteria, Qualification and Experience The successful candidate will have: • An African nationality • An BSc. degree in biological/agricultural sciences (preferably in botany, weed sciences or agronomy) • Experience in experimental research, farmer surveys or farmer participatory approaches • Knowledge and experience in plant species determination • Ability to work under pressure, and to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment requiring good interpersonal and communication skills • Capacity to conduct independent work and produce reliable results • A high degree of professional motivation, flexibility, initiative, drive, reliability and willingness to learn and develop new skills Application procedure: Send by e-mail or post, (Subject: Weed Science RT application) a detailed CV with a cover letter and the names and addresses of three referees (including telephone, fax number and e-mail addresses) to: Philomena Chundu Administrative Assistant, P.O. Box 33581, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, Tel./Fax (office): +255 222780768 E-mail: p.chundu@cgiar.org / j.rodenburg@cgiar.org (Subject: Weed Science RT application) N.B.: Applications should include detailed CV + one (01) page of your personal data: Family name, first name, sex, date of birth, complete address, marital status, nationality, highest degree/diploma, number of years of relevant work experience for the position, ability to master AfricaRice working languages (English/French). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applications will be considered until 26 February 2010. 
Medicinal chemistry and Drug Metabolism/Pharmacokinetics partners to support lead discovery for infectious tropical diseases Background TDR is supporting innovative research on neglected disease through focused and time-limited activities. The Lead Discovery Business line of TDR (LDR) aims to facilitate the discovery of new drug leads for infectious tropical diseases through North- South networks and partnerships between public and private sectors as well as academic institutions. Through the TDRs screening activities, several confirmed hits and lead compounds have become available for further SAR exploration and progression for several TDR target diseases including schistosomiasis, onchocerciasis, filariasis, African sleeping sickness, leishmaniasis, Chagas disease, malaria and tuberculosis. We are now seeking partners with expertise in medicinal chemistry, and DMPK to take on the optimization of available molecules evaluated through the TDR screening network. We strongly encourage applications from developing countries as we hope that work on these molecules will contribute to development of innovation in developing countries and contribute to the implementation of emerging regional innovation networks exemplified by the African Network for Drugs and Diagnostics Innovation (ANDI) and ongoing discussions for Asian and South American Networks. Project description
Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria: experience and track record and experience of Principal Investigator (PI) and institution in synthetic or medicinal chemistry and DMPK, availability of basic infrastructure for synthetic/medicinal chemistry and DMPK, access to primary in vitro screens, and ability to guide post-doctoral chemists in the synthesis of analogues to explore SAR for optimization of anti-parasitic activity of compounds. Applicants are asked to develop a detailed implementation proposal covering technical and capacity building elements, budget and timelines. Deadline The deadline for proposals is March 31st 2010. Selected applicants will be contacted after the reviewing process. How to apply Please contact Ms Socorro Alias with any queries. The TDR Collaborative Research Grant form template should be used for all proposals. Download the form here On completion please submit electronically to aliass@who.int before the above deadline. Any additional documents may be submitted as appendices to this form (e.g. CVs of PI and research team, institutional letter of support). Make Water from Lake Victoria Safe to Drink! 02/17/2010
Reward: $20,000 USD Type: Theoretical-licensing INNOCENTIVE 9096676 Make Water from Lake Victoria Safe to Drink! Reward: $20,000 USD Type: Theoretical-licensing INNOCENTIVE 9096676 DEADLINE: March 11, 2010 This Challenge requires a design for an easy-to-use and robust method that purifies water from Lake Victoria so that it is safe to drink. This project is enabled by the Rockefeller Foundation. It is part of the Global Giveback Innovation Challenge Set. Challenge overview The waters of Lake Victoria contain bacteria, viruses, parasites, algae and other pollutants that cause enteric disease and death, especially amongst children under 5 years old. Existing methods of water purification are complex and often ineffective due to the need for sharing of centralized resources, electrical power networks, high cost, or complex maintenance routines. What is InnoCentive? InnoCentive is the global innovation marketplace where creative minds solve some of the world's most important problems for cash awards up to $1 million. Commercial, governmental and humanitarian organizations engage with InnoCentive to solve problems that can impact humankind in areas ranging from the environment to medical advancements. What is a Theoretical-licensing Challenge? An InnoCentive Theoretical Challenge implements an idea but is not yet a proof of concept. A solution to a Theoretical Challenge will solidify the Solver's concept with detailed descriptions, specifications and requirements necessary to bringing a good idea closer to becoming an actual product or service. This Challenge is a Theoretical-Licensing Challenge, meaning that the Seeker is requesting non-exclusive rights to use the winning solution. By contrast, Theoretical-IP Transfer means that Solvers must relinquish all rights to the Intellectual Property (IP) for which they are awarded. For both forms of a theoretical Challenge, solvers that do not win retain the rights to their solution after the evaluation period is complete. The Seeker retains no rights to any IP not awarded. Permalink: https://gw.innocentive.com/ar/challenge/9096676?cc=lakevicic2010 Regional Student Groups (RSGs) are the grass root level bodies of the International Society for Computational Biology Student Council (ISCB Student Council) and are important in promoting the development of the next generation of computational biologists, through provision of scientific events, networking opportunities, soft-skills training, educational resources and career advice, while attempting to influence policy processes affecting science and education. RSG Eastern Africa draws its members (Undergraduates, MSc and PhD) from but not necessarily limited to Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Somalia, Burundi, Eritrea and Congo Democratic Republic. Partnering opportunities: We are seeking for partnerships/collaborations with organizations, institutions, companies, persons or groups that share in our interests and those of ISCB Student Council. Some of the areas in which you could get involved: - Facilitating/sponsoring workshops/trainings/conferences in any area of Bioinformatics/Computational Biology - Mentoring our members by directly involving them in collaborative Bioinformatics/Computational Biology projects leading to publications - As a resource person(s) who may be visiting/residing in any of our Eastern African countries and are willing to give workshops/seminar/courses to our members - Provide internship/attachment opportunity for our members in your lab for a period of time (Exchange programs) - Provide resources that may aid in learning and advancement of Bioinformatics/Computational Biology in our region Why partner with RSG Eastern Africa: You will contribute towards capacity building in the area of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology in Africa enabling students from Africa take advantage of the power of computation to tackle some of the biological questions that may contribute towards alleviation of poverty and diseases in Africa. More information about us, ISCB Student Council Website http://iscbsc.org/rsg/rsg-eastern-africa Call for Full Membership 2010 02/10/2010
Call for Applications for Full Membership of Evimalar and FP7 NoE funded by the European Commission A. Purpose of the Call The European Virtual Institute for Malaria Research consortium (Evimalar, www.evimalar.org) a European Commission-funded FP7 Network of Excellence (NoE), announces the opportunity to apply for full membership of the network. The call addresses two categories of new NoE members: 1. African scientists acting as Principal Investigators with an excellent research record who hold an employment contract with a research institute based in Africa. 2. Scientists with significant expertise in the area of the immunology of malaria infection who hold an employment contract with a research institute based within the EU or an FP7- Associated Country. B. Areas of Research Interest 1. African Scientists. The research interests of the successful applicant will coincide with those of the Network and offer the potential for a significant strengthening of the research activities of the Network. For a full description of the activities of the network please refer to extracts the Work Plan of the Network which is available in the Network website Evimalar.org. 2. European Based Scientists. The Network seeks senior scientists / group leaders with an excellent track of research of the immunology of malaria infection and/or the immunological interface between the mosquito vector and the malaria parasite. For further details, please consult the Evimalar web site (www.Evimalar.org). A maximum of two applicants for each category will be appointed after external independent review of the applications. C. Nature of the Awards Successful candidates will be integrated as Full Members. Full membership for Principal Investigators entails:
To be eligible for membership, the applicants must:
The proposal must clearly identify the targeted call category. Applications should be written in Calibri, font size 11 with a line spacing of 1.5. The proposal should be divided into the following sections:
All eligible proposals will be treated impartially on their merits, subject to an independent peer review process. The evaluation will be conducted by an independent evaluation committee with the assistance of two independent experts appointed by the European Commission. The proposals will be evaluated on the basis of the criteria outlined below:
The full proposal should be sent as an e-mail document file (*.doc) to the coordination office of Evimalar (evimalar.org) no later than 20 February 2010 East African Community HEALTH SECTOR jobs 02/10/2010
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These are non-established positions funded under the EAC Donor Funds whose contract terms may only be renewed subject to extension of funding. Attractive consolidated remuneration packages for non-established fixed contract positions will be paid in accordance with the EAC regulations on short term staff contracts. Source: www.eac.int/services/vacancies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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