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Opportunities for Researchers

Special Announcement

IFS is currently calling for research grant applicants from the Volta Basin. Find out more

1.  Short term training opportunities

Field-based training courses on the following topics will be provided in 2008. 

If you are interested in one of the courses, please send an email to Marcia Macomber m.macomber@cgiar.org, and include the information indicated in the the questionnaire

 
2. Research Grants


Research funding through the International Foundation for Science

Application Deadline: 31 December 2007

Special Opportunity for Volta Basin researchers
Joint CPWF-IFS Call for Research Grant Applications from the Volta Basin. Find out more

For other CPWF Benchmark Basins
Use of Water as a Scarce Resource in Biological Production. Find out more:
http://www.ifs.se/Programme/water_scarce_resource.asp
If you would like to link your research activity and IFS application with CPWF projects or research themes under this call, please contact:  Marcia Macomber m.macomber@cgiar.org


About the International Foundation for Science

The International Foundation for Science (IFS) supports young developing country scientists who have the potential for becoming the future research leaders and lead scientists in their nations.
An eligible candidate for an IFS Research grant is:

• a citizen of a developing country
• a scientist with at least a Master's or equivalent degree/research experience
• under 40 years of age and at the beginning of research career
• attached to a university, national research institution or a research-oriented NGO in a developing country