International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI) |
New Vavilov-Frankel Fellowship Opportunity for 2004 in Australia |
From 2004, the Grains Research and Development Corporation
(GRDC), Australia is supporting the Vavilov-Frankel Fellowship to allow
a young scientist to study in Australia or at an international
agricultural research centre for a period of between three months and
one year. IPGRI established the Fellowship Fund in 1989, to commemorate
the unique contributions to plant science of Academician Nikolai
Ivanovich Vavilov and Sir Otto Frankel. To date, 22 scientists from 16
developing countries have received awards to carry out innovative
research related to the conservation and use of plant genetic resources.
The maximum award will be US$20 000 which is intended to cover
travel, stipend, bench fees, equipment, conference participation and so
on. Proposals should meet at least two of the following five criteria: * Target a species that is a
priority for both Australia and the home country The research should have a clear benefit and linkage to the home institute or home country or other developing country. Fellows are encouraged to present the results of their research at an international conference. This can take place within one year of termination of the Fellowship. Awards can be held concurrently with other sources of support. Applications are invited from nationals of developing
countries, aged 35 or under, holding a masters degree (or equivalent)
and/or doctorate in a relevant subject area. Application forms and
guidelines for preparation of research proposals may be obtained from: Vavilov-Frankel Fellowships IPGRI is a Future Harvest Centre supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) |