OWSD Early Career Fellowships 2019
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Last Updated On : 04-02-2020 Posted By : Admin
Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World or OWSD is offering OWSD Early Career Fellowships 2019 to women scientists who have obtained PhD degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects and are employed at an academic or scientific research institution in one of the listed Science and Technology Lagging Countries (STLCs). Fellowship programme supports early career women scientists to lead important research projects in those countries which have been identified as especially lacking in scientific and technological resources. The recipients of the fellowship can benefit from an award of up to USD 50,000.
OWSD Early Career Fellowships 2019
DeadlineClosed Eligibility To be eligible, an applicant must:
- Have resided in one of the listed STLCs
- Have obtained a PhD degree in one of the STEM subjects
- Have proof of being employed at the university or research institute where the research project will be carried out
- Provide evidence that he/she will receive a salary from his/her university/research institute for the duration of the two-year fellowship
- Be interested in performing research in one of the STEM subjects
Benefits - Fellowship worth up to USD 50,000 for 2 years
- The fellow’s institution must waive any overhead or indirect costs on the research project.
- Applicants can include in their budget break-down any costs for support from the institution that will directly benefit the research project (e.g. lab technician’s time, maintenance and utility costs etc.).
Documents - Passport
- Proof of Residence
- PhD certificate
- Proof of Employment
- CV
- Publications
- Reference letters
- Supporting statement of the head of the applicant’s institution
How can you apply? Follow the steps below to apply for the fellowship:
Step 1: Visit the web page here and create a login account.
Step 2: Provide information on personal data, research project, education and work experience.
Step 3: Provide information on previous work experience and upload the required documents.
Step 4: Provide referee details and submit the application form.
Important Dates
- Deadline for completed online applications: 30 April 2019 (at midnight GMT+1) equivalent to 30 April 2019 (6:30 A.M. Indian Standard Time)
- Successful candidates will be notified by early July 2019 and expected to attend the first workshop in Trieste, Italy in September 2019.
Selection Criteria
- Applications will be reviewed by a panel of eminent scientists who are specialists in each of the STEM subjects and have knowledge of the challenges faced by women scientists from developing countries.
- Successful applicants will be notified by early July 2019.
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Terms and Conditions
- Eligible STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
- Agricultural Sciences
- Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences
- Biological Systems and Organisms
- Chemical Sciences
- Computing and Information Technology
- Engineering Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Medical and Health Sciences
- Neurosciences
- Physics
- Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Research project proposals from other fields (social science, education, etc.) are not eligible.
- Eligible expense covered in the fellowship programme:
- Equipment
- Consumables
- Research Visits
- Teaching and Assistance
- Fieldwork
- Publication costs
- IT facilities and training
- Outreach communication and networking
- Linking with industry and other partners
- Two training workshops
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Contact Details
ICTP Campus - Strada Costiera
11 - 34151 Trieste - Italy
Phone: +39 040 22 40 325/492
Email: earlycareer@owsd.net
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