IFS is a research council with international operations and the mission to build the scientific capacity of developing countries in sciences related to the sustainable management of biological and water resources.
At IFS, we believe that the interests of both science and development are best served by promoting and nurturing the research efforts of promising young science graduates, who have the potential to become leading scientists in their countries.

Since 1974, IFS has provided more than 7,000 Research Grants to young scientists in some 100 developing countries in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean.

New applicants wishing to apply for a research grant to IFS are invited to submit their research application form before either of the dates highlighted below.

There will be two time-bound research grant application sessions before the new three programme strategy is adopted in 2012. The deadline for the first session is 9th October 2011, and the deadline for the second session is 29th January 2012.

IFS grantees wishing to submit a renewal application should communicate directly with their contact person(s) at the IFS secretariat.

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source: www.ifs.se

At the department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics

Project description
Our research group studies protein mediated sculpting of the cell surface into carriers for endocytic uptake of various molecules such as receptors, viruses and bacterial toxins. The research is based on molecular biology, cell biological and protein biochemical techniques. This PhD project focuses on elucidating the mechanism behind membrane remodelling mediated by a specific family of proteins, and the role of these proteins in the cell. The work includes expression and purification of recombinant proteins, over and under expression of tagged proteins in cultured cell lines. This study also includes biochemical and biophysical analyses and microscopy and focuses on characterisation of protein interactions.

Qualifications
Applicants must 1) hold or anticipate receiving within the next months a University degree equivalent to a European University Master degree in the field of biomedicine, molecular biology or biochemistry (240 hp) or 2) have 120 Swedish (old) credits (Swe. poäng; corresponding to 180 ECTS credits) of higher education studies in biomedicine, molecular biology or biochemistry taken before July 1, 2007.

It is of great advantage if the applicant has practical experience of cloning, cell culture, and protein purification. Advanced courses in biochemistry or cell biology is of special merit.

Special eligibility
In order to be accepted to doctoral education, it is required that the applicant has the following:

1. necessary knowledge from university higher education or corresponding education, and 
2. necessary English language skills, both in writing and in speaking.

Start date As agreed.

Your application should contain:

• A curriculum vitae
• Copies of degree certificates
• Contact information for two reference persons.

Information
For more information contact Dr. Richard Lundmark, 070 620 2464,richard.lundmark@medchem.umu.se

Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SEKO, +46-(0)90-786 52 96 and ST, +46-(0)90-786 54 31.

The procedure for recruitment for the position is in accordance with the
Higher Education Ordinance (chapt. 12, 2 §) and the decision regarding the position cannot be appealed.

Documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format.

Your complete application, marked with reference number 313-492-11, should be sent to jobb@umu.se (state the reference number as subject) or to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive June 7, 2011 at the latest. 

We look forward to receiving your application!

Source : http://www8.umu.se/umu/aktuellt/arkiv/lediga_tjanster/313-492-11.html#eng

Duration
Part 1: September 12-30, 2011
Part 2: Two weeks in November/December 2011

Location
Part 1: Stockholm and Uppsala, Sweden
Part 2: South Africa/India
Number of participants 25
Target Region Global
Closing date for applications February 1, 2011

Invitation

The United Nations has declared the period 2005 – 2014 as the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development and UNESCO has been given the responsibility to coordinate and advocate education reforms where the linkages between environmental, social and economical dimensions of life are given special attention and where democracy and equity are mainstreamed throughout the education system. In most countries there are ongoing processes of developing or implementing national strategies for sustainable development. Many countries are developing locally education programmes based on broad national framework documents. These processes include most dimensions of the formal education system such as policy, strategy, curricula, teacher training and material development. They often involve several sectors of society and links government authorities to non-government organizations.

Objectives
- To develop a critical understanding of Sustainable Development.
- To explore a range of educational approaches in theory and practices relevant to ESD.
- To understand the institutional frameworks that influences the integration of ESD within formal education.
- To enhance participants' capacity to understand and participate in change processes linked to ESD in formal education.
- To create an opportunity for networking internationally and nationally among ESD practitioners.

Target Group
The training programme provides a meeting place for professionals involved in ESD in the formal education sector coming from southern Africa and southern and eastern Asia. The programme focus on a number of priority countries (see programme brochure).

The target group includes formal education professionals including policy makers, curriculum developers, school inspectors, senior school managers, teacher trainers, material developers and NGOs supporting formal education.

Contents
- Pre-programme assignment where participants are asked to complete an audit of their institution's work related to EE & ESD including a draft plan for a Change Project.

- Understanding sustainable development.

- Educational responses for sustainable development.

- Institutional frameworks in formal education.

- Change Processes in institutional settings.

Contact
Ramboll Natura AB
ITP Programme Secretariat

P O Box 17009
SE-104 62 Stockholm
SWEDEN

Telephone +46 10 615 60 00

E-mail: itp@ramboll.se

Fax no. +46 10 615 20 00

Web www.rambollnatura.se

Duration
Part 1: May 2-13, 2011
Part 2: Two weeks in October/November 2011

Part 1: Stockholm and Gothenburg, Sweden
Part 2: To be decided

Number of participants 25

Target Region Global

Closing date for applications January 17, 2011

Invitation
ESD is recognized internationally as an important contribute to a more equitable and sustainable society and the United Nations has declared the period 2005 – 2014 as the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development. UNESCO has been given the responsibility to coordinate and advocate education reforms where the linkages between environmental, social and economical dimensions of life are given special attention and where democracy and equity are mainstreamed throughout the education system. In most countries there are ongoing processes of developing or implementing national strategies for sustainable development. Many countries are developing locally education programmes based on broad national framework documents. These processes include most dimensions of the formal education system such as policy, strategy, curricula, teacher training and material development. They often involve several sectors of society and links government authorities to non-government organizations. This training programme provides a meeting place for professionals involved in ESD in the formal education sector coming from southern Africa and southern and eastern Asia. The programme focus on a number of priority countries (see programme brochure).

Objectives

• To develop a critical understanding of Sustainable Development.
• To explore a range of educational approaches in theory and praxis relevant to ESD.
• To understand the institutional frameworks that influences the integration of ESD within formal education.
• To enhance participants' capacity to understand and participate in change processes linked to ESD in higher and formal education.
• To create an opportunity for networking internationally and nationally among ESD practitioners.

Target Group
The programme is intended for key decision makers and university staff involved in formulating and implementing ESD in higher education.

Contents
The programme is built around a Change Project conceptualised by each participant in consultation with his/her institution. As a pre-programme assignment participants are asked to complete an audit of their institution's work related to EE & ESD. Participants are also aked to make a draft plan for a Change Project that is built on needs, tasks and responsibilities in their ordinary work.

The programme is divided into four interlinked modules:

• Change Processes in Higher Education Institutional Settings
• Examining Sustainable Development
• Higher Education responses to Sustainable Development
• Institutional Frameworks in Higher Education

Duration Part 1: March 7 - April 1, 2011
Part 2: October 2011

Location Part 1: Stockholm, Sweden
Part 2: To be decided Number of participants :25 Target Region : Global

Closing date for applications :November 15, 2010

Invitation
Gender Equality is a complex and multifaceted process which includes everything and everybody: equal rights for women and men to pursue career and personal development; right to economic independence and decent living conditions; right to personal safety and free-of-violence environment; right to vote and be elected and among other things, to be respected and to take decisions about one´s own life.

Sweden has come a long way in improving the gender equality and the status of women in all areas of public and private sector development and can offer interesting experience for benchmarking.

The joint-venture of SIPU International and Uppsala University is very proud to host and implement the ITP on Human Rights towards Gender Equality and offers a wide pool of experts to ensure the quality of the Programme and the anticipated change.

We expect each individual participant to receive and utilize the knowledge on the internatikonal regulations regarding Human Rights, to apply and spread the skills of new methods of Gender Equality work, to increase ability to influence gender relations and poverty reduction and become a permanent promoter of Human Rights.

Anders Olin
Director
SIPU International AB

Objectives
The Programme seeks to strengthen the participant organisations capacity in the field of human rights and gender eqality and get increased knowledge on how to use tools for gender mainstreaming. Strategy for change will strengthen the commitment of organizations and institutions to invest in and institutionalize gender-sensitive change.

Target Group/Target countries: Ethiopia, Laos, Kenya, Tanzania and Viet Nam

Institutions and organisations which can impact on gender-related improvements either by formal/legal responsibility or general interest in promoting women's human rights are invited to participate. Individual participants are requested to prove interest in initiating change, invest time and efforts in new methods, take challenges and ability to lobby and strong leadership and training potential. Selection will be based on the principle of balanced representation of women and men.

Contents
The Programme and its training course in Sweden is based on four modules:
Module 1: Basics on Gender and sex, which presents the basic concepts of Gender, the stereotypes of masculinity and identity of men, sexual and reproductive rights, impact of HIV/AIDS and disabilities, right to life free from domestic violence, forced sex and risk of trafficking.

Module 2: Basics on human Rights for gender equality - presents theory and practice of all key declarations and the main strategies for poverty reduction.

Module 3: Methods of Analysis - presents gender budgeting and its contribution to the universal gender equality goals, history and concepts of gender budgeting, methods and forms of application.

Module 4: Change process: project work, networking, application - focuses on development of the strategy for change. Development of communication and networking strategy to lobby for human rights and sustain the change within participating organizations is another part of the change process.

The participant´s change project is the axel of the Programme and they have to be rooted in and supported by the home organisation/institution and consern a relevant problem in the field of human rights and gender equality. An approved change project is a very important criteria for qualifying.

Important documents to download :

• Brochure (pdf 176,54 kB)
• Application (pdf 55,02 kB)

Contact
Sipu International AB
Att. Barbro Svedberg
Dalagatan 7
SE-111 23 Stockholm
Sweden

Telephone : +46 8 698 06 00
E-mail : barbro.svedberg@sipuinternational.se
Fax no. : +46 8 698 06 10
Web :www.sipuinternational.se

Duration:
Part 1: February 28 - March 25, 2011
Part 2: One week in October/November 2011

Location Part 1: Norrköping Sweden
Part 2: To be decided

Number of participants: 25

Target Region: Global Closing date for applications : October 29, 2010

Invitation Climate Change - Mitigation and Adaptation

Objectives
This training programme is organised by SMHI in cooperation with SWECO and Stockholm Environment Institute.

The overall objective is to increase the knowledge about climate change and its consequences. The aim is to provide methods for identification of vulnerable sectors in the society, both in a national and an international perspective.

Adjustment to the future climate by the society and plans of actions to counteract climate changes is also an important part of the course programme.

Target Group Persons active within: ministries, authorities (local/region/national), environmental institutes and research organisations, NGOs, consulting firms and industries.

The participants should have managing or key positions in their organisations, related to national, regional or local community planning.

They should be well-acquainted with climate change issues also from a perspective of adaptation of society and have technical/natural/social science degree on university level or other relevant education.

Contents
The programme contains a 4-week training course in Sweden and a follow-up seminar in Asia, Latin America or Africa. The training course includes lectures, group and individual exercises as well as study tours. An individual project work is an important part of the programme.

Each participant will, prior to the course, define a project or issue to work with. A supervisor appointed by the course management will guide the participant. Reporting and discussions on the individual projects will be done during the follow-up seminar.

The course will be built up around the following blocks:

•  The greenhouse effect and the consequences of climate change
• Human settlements, community planning including vulnerable sectors, interdisciplinary planning and cost benefit analysis
• Effects on water resources and costal zones
• Impact on desertification, agriculture and forestry, the need for preventive action
• Climate and the energy sector
  
• Strategic planning of potential positive consequences of climate change.
• Information, education and public participation
• Strategic planning to counteract the reasons of climate change
• Strategic choices of development projects for a sustainable and strategic social planning, considering climate changes

Important documents to download :

• Brochure (pdf 213,13 kB)
• Application (pdf 88,85 kB)

Contact

Ramboll Natura AB
P.O.Box 17009
SE-104 62 Stockholm
SWEDEN

Telephone:+46 10 615 60 00

E-mail: itp@ramboll.se

Web: www.rambollnatura.se

Duration Part 1: June 6-24, 2011
Part 2: October 3-14, 2011 Location Part 1: Gothenburg / StockholmSweden
Part 2: Tanzania Number of participants 25 Target Region Global

Closing date for applications October 29, 2010

Invitation Half of the Earth’s population is living in coastal areas and the population density here is the double compared to the global average. Coastal zones all over the world are exposed to serious challenges related to over population and to competitive use of resources and ecosystem services from activities such as agriculture, fishery, tourism, urbanisation and industry. Sensitive ecosystems and negative effects from climate change increase the importance of a sustainable development and the need for an integrated planning and management, where the needs and rights of vulnerable groups are taken into account. Through the International Training Programme on Integrated Sustainable Coastal Development (ISCD) we aim at contributing to poverty alleviation, by supporting capacity building for an Integrated Sustainable Coastal Development. During the programme we strive to achieve an active and strong link to the participant’s professional area but also to strengthen the professional exchange between participants, enriching the programme through their different professional and geographical backgrounds.

Stina Mossberg, Managing Director of Ramboll Natura AB

Objectives

• Increased understanding of the importance and benefits of an integrated sustainable coastal planning and management for socioeconomic development, with respect to environmental impact, poverty alleviation and equality, in a livelihood; security and rights perspective.
• Increased knowledge about the planning process for an integrated sustainable coastal development.
• Increased knowledge about experiences, methods and tools for organisational change in general and within coastal zone management in particular.
• Extended international and national networks for working with coastal development.
  

Target Group The programme is intended for key persons in organisations with a clear role in integrated coastal development e.g. central institutions, local authorities, private companies or NGOs.

Invited countries:
Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Liberia, Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda and Vietnam.

Contents
The training programme is built around the participants Individual Project (IP). Its purpose is to enable participants to link the learning from the programme to their own work context and to initiate and support processes of change in their home organisation. The participants will define, design and develop an IP based on needs, tasks and responsibilities in their ordinary work. 

The training programme will address the following key topics:

• The ecological, economical and social challenges of sustainable coastal development and integrated planning
• Legal and administrative mechanisms
• Situation analysis
• The planning process
• Change process 

Important documents to download:

• Brochure (pdf 272,11 kB)
• Application (pdf 712,72 kB)

Contact

Ramboll Natura AB
P.O.Box 17009
SE-104 62 Stockholm
SWEDEN

Telephone:+46 10 615 60 00

E-mail: itp@ramboll.se

Web: www.rambollnatura.se