Call for Applications for Competitive Research Attachments/ Science Placements

Open to AWARD Fellows with master’s and doctoral degrees

AWARD is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for AWARD Fellows to strengthen their science skills at top-notch research institutions worldwide, including CGIAR Centers. Successful applicants will have the opportunity for a research attachment of three to nine months, supervised by designated senior staff. Fellows will work with renowned scientists in their areas of interest and use state-of-the-art equipment and resources. They will acquire skills in the latest technologies that will also be applicable when they return to their home work environments. Fellows will present their research in an internal seminar at the end of their attachment.

What is on offer?

Information on potential host institutions is available below. This information will be updated regularly as institutions confirm their interest to host AWARD fellows. For example, USAID is supporting science attachments in biotechnology and NOVUS International will host one AWARD Fellow per year in the field of livestock production/nutrition or aquaculture. Applicants are also welcome to propose institutions along with justifications for their choices.

How to apply?

Application documents can be downloaded below. Should you be unable to use this link, please request a copy from AWARDFellows@cgiar.org.

The application package includes:

1. research attachment application form

2. curriculum vitae format

Deadline for receipt of applications?

15 March, 2009

Who will select and when will you know?

The AWARD Steering Committee will select the successful applicants and suggested host institutions will be requested to confirm whether they will be able to provide the desired research attachment to the selected AWARD Fellows. Fellows will be informed about these decisions by mid-May 2009. Depending on the necessary logistical preparations, attachments can start as early as July 2009.

Please submit complete applications by email to:

Dr. Margaret Kroma (m.kroma@cgiar.org)

Project Manager, AWARD

Download applications here:

1. Proposal Outline for Competitive Research Placements for Post-PhD and Post-MSc Fellows

2. Curriculum Vitae for Research Placement Application

Potential host institutions:

BecA (Biosciences east and central Africa)

CGIAR Centers