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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – ROBERT AND CHRISTINE DANZIGER SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: August 31st, 2024,

LOCATION: Germany

The Robert and Christine Danziger Scholarship application window is open until August 31st, 2024, offering a unique opportunity for doctoral candidates from Africa, particularly Ghana or West and Central Africa. The scholarship designed for those pursuing a doctorate at Heidelberg University in the fields of geography (with a focus on geoinformatics) or political science and have demonstrated excellent performance in their respective fields.

ELIGIBILITY:

Doctoral candidates from Africa, particularly Ghana or West and Central Africa.

Prospective scholars are encouraged to explore dynamic research opportunities within the GIScience Research Group and ongoing projects at the Heidelberg Institute for Geoinformation Technology (HeiGIT). Engage in innovative basic and applied research at the crossroads of geography and computational sciences, with thematic focuses on volunteered geographic information (VGI), big spatial data analytics, smart mobility, and humanitarian aid, including disaster management. A close collaboration with HeiGIT facilitates the translation of research into practical solutions.

BENEFIT:

Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend of 1,200 € for up to 36 months, providing crucial financial support throughout their doctoral journey. Click here for a comprehensive list of requirements and detailed information about the funding.

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FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL AWARDS IN PHYSICAL SCIENCES, MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE CALL FOR NOMINATION

Application Deadline: July 1st, 2024

LOCATION: France

The Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCO invite you to nominate eminent women scientists for the 2025 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards. The 2025 International Awards will honour five outstanding researchers in Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, each working in one of the following regions: Africa and the Arab States, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America.

ELIGIBILITY:

The candidate must be recognized for her scientific excellence by the international scientific community

Be actively involved in scientific research

Be involved in any field of Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science.

Selection Criteria:

The candidate’s outstanding contribution to the advancement of science,

The impact of the candidate’s research work on the current state of her scientific field (number, quality and impact of publications, conference presentations, patents…),

The recognition of the candidate by peers within her discipline through publications,

The recognition of the candidate’s commitment to education, teaching activities, mentoring and/or to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals more broadly.

You can nominate several candidates or renominate a candidate you presented in the past by updating the applications in the platform.

BENEFIT:

Amount Per Endowment: €100,000

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