International Foundation for Science (IFS) has
announced research grants for young developing country researchers.
Applicants must be citizens of a developing country that is eligible for
IFS support. G-20 countries and countries formerly part of the Soviet
Union are not eligible.Research areas will be sustainable natural
resources management, water and aquatic resources and food production, food
security and nutrition area. Grants are awarded on merit basis for one to
three years up to the amount of USD 12,000. Applications must be submitted
by email till 27th January 2013.
announced research grants for young developing country researchers.
Applicants must be citizens of a developing country that is eligible for
IFS support. G-20 countries and countries formerly part of the Soviet
Union are not eligible.Research areas will be sustainable natural
resources management, water and aquatic resources and food production, food
security and nutrition area. Grants are awarded on merit basis for one to
three years up to the amount of USD 12,000. Applications must be submitted
by email till 27th January 2013.
Study Subject(s): The
Research Areas for Individual Research Proposals are sought under one of three
research areas:
-Sustainable Natural Resources Management: Including but not limited to:
Biodiversity, Forestry, Natural Products, Renewable Energy and Climate Change.
-Water and Aquatic Resources : Including but not limited to: Water Resources
Research; Research on all aspects of freshwater, brackish and marine aquatic
organisms and their environments.
-Food Production, Food Security and Nutrition: Including but not limited to:
Research on Food Production; Animal Production and Veterinary Medicine; Crop
Science including Underutilised Crops; Food Science and Nutrition, and Food
Security issues.
Research Areas for Individual Research Proposals are sought under one of three
research areas:
-Sustainable Natural Resources Management: Including but not limited to:
Biodiversity, Forestry, Natural Products, Renewable Energy and Climate Change.
-Water and Aquatic Resources : Including but not limited to: Water Resources
Research; Research on all aspects of freshwater, brackish and marine aquatic
organisms and their environments.
-Food Production, Food Security and Nutrition: Including but not limited to:
Research on Food Production; Animal Production and Veterinary Medicine; Crop
Science including Underutilised Crops; Food Science and Nutrition, and Food
Security issues.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing research
program.
program.
Scholarship Provider: International Foundation for Science (IFS)
Scholarship can be taken at: Applicants from developing country
that is eligible for IFS support can apply(G-20 Countries are not eligible).
that is eligible for IFS support can apply(G-20 Countries are not eligible).
Eligibility:
–To be eligible for support from IFS Individual Research, applicants must
be citizens of a developing country that is eligible for IFS support, and carry
out the research in an eligible country (this does not have to be the country
of citizenship).
-Applicants should be at the beginning of their research careers and have
a minimum academic degree of an MSc/MA or the equivalent. To be of eligible
age, men should be younger than 35 years and women should be younger than 40
years on 27thJanuary 2013 (closing date for this call). If the applicant’s
35th(men)/40th(women) birthday is on the closing date of the call, he/she is
still eligible.
-Researchers, who are already IFS grantees, are eligible to apply for renewal
grant irrespective of age.
be citizens of a developing country that is eligible for IFS support, and carry
out the research in an eligible country (this does not have to be the country
of citizenship).
-Applicants should be at the beginning of their research careers and have
a minimum academic degree of an MSc/MA or the equivalent. To be of eligible
age, men should be younger than 35 years and women should be younger than 40
years on 27thJanuary 2013 (closing date for this call). If the applicant’s
35th(men)/40th(women) birthday is on the closing date of the call, he/she is
still eligible.
-Researchers, who are already IFS grantees, are eligible to apply for renewal
grant irrespective of age.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of developing countries can apply for the
scholarship.
scholarship.
Scholarship Description: Providing early-career support to promising young developing country
researchers has been the mandate of the International Foundation for Science
(IFS) for many years. Building on this experience, the new IFS Strategy
2011-2020, launched in 2011, emphasizes three approaches:
-Individual Research (this call)
-Collaborative Research
-Contributing Innovation
researchers has been the mandate of the International Foundation for Science
(IFS) for many years. Building on this experience, the new IFS Strategy
2011-2020, launched in 2011, emphasizes three approaches:
-Individual Research (this call)
-Collaborative Research
-Contributing Innovation
In the Individual Research Approach, IFS continues its commitment to support
excellent individual research and to build capability of early-career
scientists in the developing world to undertake research on the
sustainable management of biological and water resources. Applicants are
encouraged to tackle research issues linked to these areas, and to develop
solutions that are relevant to local contexts. By encouraging local researchers
to work in their home countries, generating cutting-edge and locally relevant
knowledge, we hope to contribute to strengthening their countries’ research
capability and ultimately contributing to a global research community aimed at
reducing poverty and supporting sustainable development.
excellent individual research and to build capability of early-career
scientists in the developing world to undertake research on the
sustainable management of biological and water resources. Applicants are
encouraged to tackle research issues linked to these areas, and to develop
solutions that are relevant to local contexts. By encouraging local researchers
to work in their home countries, generating cutting-edge and locally relevant
knowledge, we hope to contribute to strengthening their countries’ research
capability and ultimately contributing to a global research community aimed at
reducing poverty and supporting sustainable development.
Duration of award(s): Individual Research grants are awarded for one to three years.
What does it cover? Individual Research grants are awarded on merit in amounts up to USD
12,000 for one to three years. Grants are intended for the purchase of basic
tools for research: equipment, expendable supplies and literature, as well as
field activities.
12,000 for one to three years. Grants are intended for the purchase of basic
tools for research: equipment, expendable supplies and literature, as well as
field activities.
Notification: Applicants
will be informed about the outcome of the competitive review process before the
29th July 2013.
will be informed about the outcome of the competitive review process before the
29th July 2013.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for submission of research grant applications is 27th
January 2013.
January 2013.
