2013 Call for Vavilov–Frankel Fellowship for Developing Countries Students

Description

Bioversity International announces two Fellowships, for up to US$ 20,000 each, which Call for Research Proposals 2013 will be available for 2013 to carry out research, from 3 to 12 months,

on awide range of biophysical, economic and social themes related to the conservation and use of of geneticresources in developing countries. Multi-disciplinary research is particularly encouraged.These opportunities are available thanks to support from Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., United States and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), Australia. The fellowships are intended to cover travel, stipend for living expenses, bench fees, materials, insurance, conference participation and publications. They can be held concurrently with other sources of support

Scholarship Level

Research

Funding Agency

Bioversity International and Pioneer Hi-Bred, United States and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

Eligibility

Eligibility for this call is determined on the basis of applicants meeting a number of general 

criteria and additional criteria for the GRDC-supported fellowship.

Nationality 

Applicants should be nationals of low and medium income countries, according to the 

Human Development Index

Age

Applicants should be no more than 35 years of age.

Degree

Applicants should hold at least a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area.

Topic of research 

All applications must address one of the Research Themes described below.

Location

Proposed research may be carried out in any country outside the applicant’s home country. 

Application Method

By Electronically

Deadline

11 November 2012

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