• BioVisionAlexandria 2016
• BA/CSSP Research Grants Winner Achievement
• BA/CSSP Research Grants Program for Egyptian Researchers
• Call for Applications for AAAS-TWAS Summer Course on Science and Diplomacy
• 2016 Call for Applications for the OWSD Postgraduate Fellowships

 BioVisionAlexandria 2016
12–14 April 2016

It is our pleasure to announce that the Bibliotheca Alexandrina is organizing its eighth International Biennial Conference, BioVisionAlexandria (BVA) 2016, 12–14 April 2016, Alexandria, Egypt in partnership with World Life Sciences Forum, BV Lyon.

Today, innovation in science and technology is moving fast and in diverse directions. One research carries hopes and benefits, while another brings along risks and dangers. Today, we need to emphasize the potentials of research and science, and discuss the ethical responsibilities of research management and their outcome. Together, we will delve into the road ahead to perceive the opportunities, benefits, and controversial threats it hides for us. Together, we will use research and science for the benefit of our world as well as discover solutions for the challenges and obstacles we may face.

The theme of BVA 2016 will be New Life Sciences: “The Road Ahead” where we will be exploring the way ahead to make the best out of scientific research and innovation with minimal pitfalls possible.

As usual, we aim at gathering distinguished Nobel Laureates, leaders in science, industry, society, policy-making, media and civil society to explore the different ways in which life sciences can help meet the challenges facing us now.

Registration is Open  

Conference official website: http://www.bibalex.org/bva2016

BA/CSSP Research Grants 2009 Winner Selected as a Next Einstein Forum (NEF) Fellow

The Center for Special Studies and Programs is pleased to congratulate Dr. Sherien Elagroudy, (BA/CSSP Research Grants Winner, 2009) for being selected as a Next Einstein Forum (NEF) Fellow.

The Next Einstein Forum (NEF) is a platform that brings together leading thinkers in science, policy, industry and civil society in Africa to leverage science to solve global challenges. The NEF Fellows is a select program that recognizes 15 of Africa’s best young scientists and technologists.

http://nef.org/nef-fellows/sherien-elagroudy/

BA/CSSP Research Grants Program for Egyptian Researchers

 Application Deadline: 1 June 2016

The Center for Special Studies and Programs, Bibliotheca Alexandrina offers a number of research grants for Egyptians postdoctoral scientists and researchers in the following scientific fields:

§  Agricultural Sciences

§  Biology and Biotechnology

§  Chemistry and Biochemistry

§  Earth Sciences

§  Engineering Sciences and Technology

§  Information Technology and Bioinformatics

§  Mathematics

§  Medical Sciences

§  Pre-University Education

§  Physics and Biophysics

Eligibility and Deadlines

§  Egyptian scholars who have earned their PhD

§  within the past five years (following December 2010).

§  Applicants must hold a current position at a public/private academic or research institution in Egypt, and the research must be conducted in Egypt.

§  Currently engaged or can arrange to work on a joint research project with foreign counterpart(s) at a university or research center abroad.

§  Applicants must not exceed 35 years of age by January 2016.

§  The maximum duration of the project is 2 years and the maximum budget that can be granted is 75,000 EGP.

Grant applications must be submitted online before 1 June 2016.

For more information about BA/CSSP Research Grants please check the following hyperlink:

http://www.bibalex.org/cssp/Researchs/index.htm

To fill the application and submit your research proposal please check the following hyperlink:

http://www.bibalex.org/cssp2016

 For any inquiries, please contact the following e-mail: researchgrants.cssp@bibalex.org

Call for Applications for AAAS-TWAS Summer Course on Science and Diplomacy

Application Deadline: 4 March 2016

 The call for applications for the AAAS-TWAS Course on Science and Diplomacy to be held in July 2016 in Trieste, Italy is now open.

The course is organized by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and TWAS, aims to expose participants to some key concepts on the interactions between the scientific and policy-making communities. It will also explore contemporary international policy issues relating to science, technology, environment and health.

The AAAS-TWAS Course on Science and Diplomacy will be held from 11 to 16 July 2016 in Trieste, Italy. The link below provides further information and access to the application form:
http://twas.org/node/11557 

Application deadline is 4 March 2016.
Successful candidates will be contacted before the end of March.

For any queries, please contact sciencediplomacy@twas.org.

2016 Call for Applications for the OWSD Postgraduate Fellowships

Application Deadline: 31 May 2016

Each year the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) offers talented women scientists from developing countries the opportunity to study for a PhD in a science subject at an excellent research institute in a developing country.

Candidates can choose between the full-time option (3 years) at a host institute (not in their home country), or the sandwich (part-time) option which allows them to enroll for a PhD in their home country and undertake a research visit of at least 6 months in a laboratory or institute abroad.

Funds are available for the period the student is at the host institute only. Costs covered can include travel to the host country, tuition fees, board, accommodation and living expenses.

Visit http://www.owsd.net/career-development/phd-fellowship for more information on the application procedure, eligibility criteria and for downloading the application form. 

Application deadline is 31 May 2016.