• Guidelines for Researchers Workshop
• African Union Scientific Awards
• The Arab Network of Networks for Science and Technology (ANNST)
• BioVision.Nxt 2011
• Micro Research Grants for School Students (MRG)
• BioVisionAlexandria 2010

 Guidelines for Researchers Workshop

 In cooperation with (the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World- Arab Regional Office) TWAS-ARO, (German Academic Exchange Service) DAAD, Elsevier and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Legal Department; the Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP) continues its support for young researchers by organizing a workshop entitled Guidelines for Researchers, during the period 27-30 September 2010. This workshop aims at helping young researchers to refine their skills in order to translate their scientific research into doable commercial ventures to meet international standards.

The workshop will be divided into three main parts:

• Part one: Proposal Writing and Research Promotion
• Part two: Author Skills and Publishing
• Part three: Intellectual Property Rights

The entire workshop will last for four days.

 Application Criteria

  
Registration is now open (Deadline for registration is 12 August 2010).

 TWAS-ARO is offering a number of sponsorships to eligible applicants to cover the registration fees, travel expenses and accommodation costs.

African Union Scientific Awards

The African Union Commission is committed to promoting elements of human intellectual development, encouraging technological and scientific leadership, and inspiring young generations in Africa. As Science and Technology is one of the key focal areas on Africa’s development agenda, the AU Commission has initiated, with the support of its key development partners, the prestigious “African Union Scientific Awards Programme”.

The programme targets young researchers at Member State level, women at regional level and all outstanding scientists at continental level. It is designed to celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of African scientists and to promote all efforts to transform scientific research into entrepreneurship, attract investments to Africa, and create research centers of excellence. It will further encourage the science community, and the public to participate in scientific engagements towards addressing critical problems in Africa. The programme will contribute towards raising the profile of science and technology sector and building a scientific culture amongst African citizens.

A prize will be awarded to each of the following two scientific sectors

(a) Life and Earth Sciences.

(b) Basic Science, Technology and Innovation.

The African Union Scientific Awards will be awarded to African scientists who have remarkable achievements, demonstrated by number of publications, number of research graduate students, applicability of the scientific work to Africa’s challenges, and its patentability. Only nationals of the African Union (AU) Member States are eligible to participate in these Awards.

The Arab Network of Networks for Science and Technology (ANNST)

 The Arab Network of Networks for Science and Technology (ANNST) is a new network website serving to connect all those who are concerned with science and technology in the Arab world, facilitating their collaboration and consequently contributing to the scientific development of the region. It is a step towards raising the awareness and promoting new innovations and scientific discoveries.

The ANNST will act as a platform through which Arab scientists can easily reach out for other researchers, science and technology organizations, and universities in the region. Besides improving the communication among Arab scientists, the ANNST will help them to reach out to the rest of the world. Moreover, it aims at articulating the significance of science and technology to leaders and policy makers, encouraging them to take an active part and provide the support needed for wider dissemination of science and technology.

The ANNST website will be launched soon.

The World Life Sciences Forum
BioVision.Nxt 2011

26-29 March 2011
The registration for the upcoming BioVision.Nxt Lyon is now open.
BioVision, the World Life Sciences Forum, is inviting 100 promising PhD students and Post-doc to attend the 3 days Forum (27-29 March 2011, Lyon, France) thanks to a Fellowship programme called BioVision.Nxt. On the 26th of March 2011, BioVision.NXT will hold specific activities and workshops, to prepare the selected young scientists for their active participation to the Forum. BioVision.Nxt will provide a unique opportunity for young scientists from both developed and developing countries to interact with some of the world's leading life scientists.

How to apply:
-complete and submit the application form: click here to download the application form .
- include the following documents:

• passport size photograph as a separate JPEG file
• a copy of your passport (Only the page with personal details is required)
• your curriculum vitae and list of publications (Do not send papers)
• university degrees certificates
• one reference letter from a senior scientist familiar with the applicant's work
• a letter of motivation explaining your interest for the BioVision.Nxt programme
  
  Send the application form duly completed and all the above mentioned documents to: Biovision.nxt@biovision.org
  
  All applications should be submitted no later than 30 September 2010

Travel Grants
As an attempt to increase the participation of young scientists from the developing world, TWAS (The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World) is offering a competitive travel grant through its five regional offices. TWAS and its regional offices will partially cover the travel cost of up to 50 excellent young scientists to attend this high-profile event, while the World Life Sciences Forum, BioVision will cover the accommodation expenses during the conference. Each of the TWAS Regional offices will be responsible for the selection of up to 10 eligible young scientists, from the region, in the fields of biology/biotechnology.

For more information visit the BioVision.Nxt website at: www.biovision.org/bv2011/apply-for-biovision-nxt-2011.html

Micro Research Grants for School Students (MRG)

Today's students are tomorrow's leaders, and since the Bibliotheca Alexandrina aims to be a center of excellence for the production and dissemination of knowledge, it has been the Library’s goal to encourage youth to interact within their communities and solve problems they encounter. The Youth Invention Grants program introduces a sustainable culture of invention to schools and communities with the aim of empowering students to explore their interests in science, technology, engineering, and math during high school.

 Micro Research Grants for School Students (MRG)

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is offering Micro Research Grants for Egyptian school students seeking funds to finance innovative ideas in one of the following fields:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Engineering
• Environment
• Information Technology
• Materials Science
• Physics

Micro Research Grants Application Form

Guidelines for Micro Research Grants Program

Micro Research Grants Mentor Signature form

Application forms and required documents are to be filled and sent by e-mail to asmaa.soliman@bibalex.org, maximum by 1^st of September 2010. 

BioVisionAlexandria 2010

 

 Dr. Ismail Serageldin speaking at the BVA opening session                                         BVA 2010 Nobel Round Table

The TWAS/BVA.NXT2010 participants during TWAS/BVA.NXT2010 conference

Please check the BVA 2010 conference website for more updates on the conference (speaker’s presentations, photo gallery, ...etc): www.bibalex.org/bva2010