- MSc Advanced Training Program: 18th June 2018 at 23:59 BST
- Policy Fellowships: 30th June 2018
To Be Taken At (Country): UK
About the Awards: Two opportunities are open for interested applicants from African countries namely:
Field of Research: The DARA Big Data project will target the translation of data intensive science skills from radio astronomy (Astro Big Data; ABD) to other big data areas such as Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture (AGRI Big Data; ABD) and Health Care (Health Big Data; HBD).
To Be Taken At (Country): Projects are offered at the University of Hertfordshire, University of Leeds, University of Manchester and University of York.
Policy Fellowships: Scientific communication is a key component of modern research programs, and an increasing amount of training is being given to early career scientists in order to communicate their research effectively. This communication is primarily focused on public engagement in science, in order to encourage school students into technical education and raise public awareness of scientific progress. A less well-developed but similarly important aspect of science communication is how to communicate the outcomes of research programs effectively to policy-makers and other policy stake-holders in order to inform evidence-based policy making on a variety of levels.
Eligible Countries: Applicants must be nationals of AVN countries, namely: Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zambia.
Eligibility: The DARA Big Data Science Policy Fellowships program will provide training for scientists in communicating with policy makers. The program is open to current PhD students and early career researchers who are within 5 years of completing their PhD, working in the DARA Big Data key areas of Astronomy, Sustainable Agriculture and
Value of Award:
How to Apply: To apply please submit the following documents via email to sally.cooper@manchester.ac.uk before the deadline of 30th June 2018 at 23:59 BST
Number of Awards: Not specified
Type: Fellowship, Training, Masters.
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Award Providers: Newton Fund
About the Awards: Two opportunities are open for interested applicants from African countries namely:
MSc Advanced Training Program: The organisers are pleased to announce advanced training opportunities in the form of bursaries for MSc research at UK universities as part of the Development in Africa with Radio Astronomy (DARA) Big Data project funded by the UK’s Newton Fund. The opportunities are open to nationals of all AVN partner countries, namely: Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia.
Eligible Countries: Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia.Field of Research: The DARA Big Data project will target the translation of data intensive science skills from radio astronomy (Astro Big Data; ABD) to other big data areas such as Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture (AGRI Big Data; ABD) and Health Care (Health Big Data; HBD).
To Be Taken At (Country): Projects are offered at the University of Hertfordshire, University of Leeds, University of Manchester and University of York.
Eligibility: Applicants for funding must:
- Be a national of one of the 8 partner AVN countries: Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia.
- Have a good first degree in Physics or a relevant related subject
- Satisfy the English Language requirements of the host university
- Satisfy any other entry conditions of the host university
Please note that you may be required to take an English Language test as part of the entry requirements to the host university. If successful as a fully funded student, the price of this will be reimbursed.
Value of Award: These places are fully funded such that the Newton Fund will cover all tuition fees, bench fees and maintenance allowance at the UKRI recommended level of ~£14,990 per year. Also, costs for an Inbound/Outgoing flight to and from the UK and initial visa and health surcharge costs will be covered by the Newton Fund.
How to Apply: Please complete the DARA Advanced Programme Application Form to apply. You must include a ranked list of at least two projects from the list below to indicate which projects you are interested in pursuing.
Included with your application should be:
- Certificate and Transcript of your relevant higher education degree
- Two Letters of Recommendation (a template can be found on the website)
- A copy of your Passport
- CV
Please send your application form and all required documents to Dr Sally Cooper via email at sally.cooper@manchester.ac.uk. The two Letters of Recommendation should also be sent to this address before the application deadline. Inquiries can also be made to the UK Principal Investigator Professor Anna Scaife at anna.scaife@manchester.ac.uk.
Policy Fellowships: Scientific communication is a key component of modern research programs, and an increasing amount of training is being given to early career scientists in order to communicate their research effectively. This communication is primarily focused on public engagement in science, in order to encourage school students into technical education and raise public awareness of scientific progress. A less well-developed but similarly important aspect of science communication is how to communicate the outcomes of research programs effectively to policy-makers and other policy stake-holders in order to inform evidence-based policy making on a variety of levels.
Eligible Countries: Applicants must be nationals of AVN countries, namely: Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zambia.
Eligibility: The DARA Big Data Science Policy Fellowships program will provide training for scientists in communicating with policy makers. The program is open to current PhD students and early career researchers who are within 5 years of completing their PhD, working in the DARA Big Data key areas of Astronomy, Sustainable Agriculture and
Applicants for funding must:
- Be a PhD student or Early Career Researcher working in one of the three DARA Big Data key areas.
- Be a national of one of the eligible countries (Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zambia).
- Have an English language qualification (for nationals of countries where English is not an official language). The required qualification is an IELTS with an average of 6.5.
Please note that you may be required to take an English Language test as part of the entry requirements to the host university. If successful as a fully funded student, the price of this will be reimbursed.
Value of Award:
- The program will provide travel, accommodation and subsistence costs for fellows during the training program.
- Fellows will be embedded in their equivalent research group at the University of Manchester for the duration of the training and will split their time between scientific research and policy communication training from Policy@Manchester.
How to Apply: To apply please submit the following documents via email to sally.cooper@manchester.ac.uk before the deadline of 30th June 2018 at 23:59 BST
- A brief (1 page) cover letter explaining your motivation for applying.
- A letter of support from your PhD supervisor (for current PhD students) or the head of your local research group (for researchers).
- A letter of support from your equivalent research group at the University of Manchester*.
- A copy of your passport.
*If you are not sure which is the appropriate group, please contact sally.cooper@manchester.ac.uk.
Number of Awards: Not specified
Type: Fellowship, Training, Masters.
Visit Programme Webpage for Details
Award Providers: Newton Fund
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