Hayek Fund for Scholars: International students are eligible for funding from the Hayek Fund for Scholars. Students of any university may apply for this fund.

The Hayek Fund for Scholars makes strategic awards of up to $1,000 to graduate students and untenured faculty members for career-enhancing activities such as:

• Presentations at academic or professional conferences
• Travel to academic job interviews (on campus or at professional/academic conferences)
• Participation in career development or enhancing seminars Distribution of a published article to colleagues in your field Submission of unpublished manuscripts to journals or book publishers.

Please note; applications for attendance at a conference only are not accepted.

Contact; HayekFund[at]TheIHS.org.

For further details, and application materials, contact: Hayek Fund for Scholars » Conference, Travel, Research & Research Grants

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The Consortium for National Health Research (CNHR): This is a Kenyan non-governmental organization whose mission is to contribute to the strengthening of national research for health in Kenya.

This is done by providing support for multidisciplinary research to individuals and institutions, and engaging policy makers in formulation of health research policies that are evidence based.

The Consortium also contributes to the building of networks and communities in research for health.

The Research Career Development Grants, 2012.

As part of its national research capacity-strengthening mandate, CNHR invites applications for Research Career Development Grants (RCDGs) from qualified Kenyan researchers (currently based in Kenya or working within the Diaspora) who wish to further develop their careers while undertaking research and training programmes in Kenya.

The grants aim at enabling successful applicants to obtain high-quality research training that will lay the foundation for a successful independent research career.

In the long-term, the aim is to build a critical mass of researchers undertaking relevant research-for-health for the betterment of Kenyans.

CNHR is planning to award twelve (12) RCDGs commencing in October 2012.

The RCDGs are being offered in collaboration with multi-institutional research-for-health collaborative set-ups such as the four CNHR-supported Centres of Research Excellence (CoReS).

These are:

• CREHSS based at Great Lakes University of Kisumu,
• SIRCLE based at the KEMRI/Wellcome Trust Programme in Nairobi,
• CREATES based at Strathmore University and CERNVec based at icipe).

The grants will be competitively offered to support the development of research ideas, or acquisition of specialized research/training skills as a step towards a productive independent research career in areas of national health priority currently focused on the attainment of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 4 (child health); 5 (maternal health); 6 (infectious diseases); emerging and non-communicable diseases, with improvement of Health Systems as an overarching theme.

The selection process, to be undertaken by an Expert Scientific Advisory Committee (ESAC), comprising of internationally recognized researchers and policy makers, will focus on identifying individuals who are committed to attaining the highest standards in scientific research excellence, motivated to work in collaboration and partnership, and will strive to be world leaders in their chosen fields of research.

Successful applicants are likely to be those who have a good track record of achievement, exhibit passion, enthusiasm and aptitude for a long-term career research-for-health.

In addition, sound knowledge of the scientific background for the research project should be apparent, and the research chosen should be relevant to the health and development need of Kenya, focused and feasible within the timescale proposed.

Career Development Grants Eligibility

The programme encourages a systems approach to research and training and its integration with policy and practice.

Professionals undertaking research-for-health related work are therefore encouraged to participate.

Where applicable, the proposed research work needs to have received ethical approval in accordance with national and international guidelines before funds from CNHR are awarded.

The RCDG awards are open to qualified Kenyans resident in Kenya or working within the Diaspora. Researchers of other nationalities who have valid working permits, and are currently working within Kenyan institutions will also be considered, as long as they are able to demonstrate evidence of willingness to provide research service in Kenya after completion of the fellowship.

Applicants to the RCDG programme must, in addition, fulfill the following requirements:

• Be a bonafide employee of/or currently undertaking further relevant training in a public or private research-for-health and/or teaching institution. Qualified applicants in self-employment but with relevant experience will also be considered.
• Posses, for non-clinicians, a PhD/DPhil qualification in a biomedical, clinical, social science or an allied discipline. Clinical researchers with an M.Med and with teaching/research experience are eligible to apply as Mid-Career Clinical Research Fellows. University-based mid-career researchers should hold a position equivalent to a Lecturer or above.
• Have a record (or show potential of) as a researcher with evidence of quality peer reviewed publications;
• Have proven potential of research leadership capability;
• Demonstrate motivation for health research capacity strengthening evidenced by a track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students. A track record of attracting research funds will be an added advantage.
• Researchers working within the Diaspora should show commitment of wanting to return to Kenya to further their career while working within the existing institutions.

For more information and applications, see: Request for Applications for Research Career Development Grants

More; Scholarships and Grants

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Early Career Fellowships:

The Future Agricultures Consortium (FAC) aims to encourage critical debate and policy dialogue on the future of agriculture in Africa. Founded in 2005, the Consortium is a partnership between leading research-based organizations in Africa and the UK, with work focusing on Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Burkina Faso, Ghana, South Africa and Zimbabwe.

FAC is proud to announce its grant programme to support talented young researchers working on African agricultural policy: FAC’s Early Career Fellowship Programme (ECFP).

The Early Career Fellowship (ECFP) is available to early career professionals working in Africa and the UK. Both full-time and part-time appointments are available and all fellowships will include mentorship support from a senior FAC researcher affiliated with a FAC partner institution. The awards will support original field-based and policy-oriented research on African agriculture.

Fellowship Awards

Three types of awards are available:

1. one-year fulltime post-Masters or post-doc appointment (£10,000 each). Four positions are available for African nationals conducting research in Africa.

2. one-year part-time post-Masters or post-doc appointment (£5,000 each). Three positions are available for African nationals conducting research in Africa.

3. six-month fulltime post-doc appointment (£12,500 each). Two positions available for researchers based in the UK.

Applications should be in line with one of FAC’s eight thematic areas:

• · Climate Change
• · Commercialization
• · Growth & social protection
• · Land
• Pastoralism
• · Policy Processes
• · Science, Technology and Innovation
• · Young People and Agriculture

Fellowship Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should have no more than three years active post-Masters or post-doctoral experience at the time that their FAC Fellowship starts.

Those who submitted their Masters dissertation or doctoral there are more than three years before the date they wish to start their fellowship will not be eligible, except where the applicant has interrupted their career for family, health or other personal reasons.

Applications are invited from young researchers who have recently completed their degree in an appropriate development-related field, including agricultural or applied economics, anthropology, development studies, environmental science and policy (including climate change), gender studies, geography, political science, public administration, rural sociology, science and technology studies, etc.

The focus is on junior candidates early in their careers with a strong interest in conducting research on agricultural policy issues in Sub-Saharan Africa.

For more information see; Early Career Fellowships

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Short Courses Scholarships: The Netherlands organisation for international cooperation in higher education (NUFFIC) offers the opportunity to apply for scholarships for the following training courses being conducted soon.

– Training Peacebuilding and Local Governance

– Training Local Service Delivery and MDG’s

– Training Local Economic Development

– Summercourse Decentralisation and Local Governance

– Training Citizen Participation & Accountability

– Training Decentralisation, Democratisation and Development

Candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa, women and members of priority groups and/or marginalized regions are specifically invited to apply for these fellowships.

The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes

The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) are designed to promote capacity building within organisations in 61 countries by providing training and education to mid-career staff.

The NFP is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the budget for development cooperation.

The overall aim of the NFP is to help alleviate qualitative and quantitative shortages of skilled manpower within a wide range of governmental, private and non-governmental organisations.

This is done by offering fellowships to mid-career professionals to improve the capacity of their employing organisations.

Application deadlines

During the year, there are several application deadlines. Be sure to check which deadline applies to the course or study programme you wish to apply for.

For more information and application, see:

• Short Courses Scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africans
• Scholarship grant » International Scholarships » Education Scholarships

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The Consortium for National Health Research (CNHR): This is a Kenyan non-governmental organization whose mission is to contribute to the strengthening of national research for health in Kenya.

This is done by providing support for multidisciplinary research to individuals and institutions, and engaging policy makers in formulation of health research policies that are evidence based.

The Consortium also contributes to the building of networks and communities in research for health.

The Research Career Development Grants, 2012.

As part of its national research capacity-strengthening mandate, CNHR invites applications for Research Career Development Grants (RCDGs) from qualified Kenyan researchers (currently based in Kenya or working within the Diaspora) who wish to further develop their careers while undertaking research and training programmes in Kenya.

The grants aim at enabling successful applicants to obtain high-quality research training that will lay the foundation for a successful independent research career.

In the long-term, the aim is to build a critical mass of researchers undertaking relevant research-for-health for the betterment of Kenyans.

CNHR is planning to award twelve (12) RCDGs commencing in October 2012.

The RCDGs are being offered in collaboration with multi-institutional research-for-health collaborative set-ups such as the four CNHR-supported Centres of Research Excellence (CoReS).

These are:

• CREHSS based at Great Lakes University of Kisumu,
• SIRCLE based at the KEMRI/Wellcome Trust Programme in Nairobi,
• CREATES based at Strathmore University and CERNVec based at icipe).

The grants will be competitively offered to support the development of research ideas, or acquisition of specialized research/training skills as a step towards a productive independent research career in areas of national health priority currently focused on the attainment of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 4 (child health); 5 (maternal health); 6 (infectious diseases); emerging and non-communicable diseases, with improvement of Health Systems as an overarching theme.

The selection process, to be undertaken by an Expert Scientific Advisory Committee (ESAC), comprising of internationally recognized researchers and policy makers, will focus on identifying individuals who are committed to attaining the highest standards in scientific research excellence, motivated to work in collaboration and partnership, and will strive to be world leaders in their chosen fields of research.

Successful applicants are likely to be those who have a good track record of achievement, exhibit passion, enthusiasm and aptitude for a long-term career research-for-health.

In addition, sound knowledge of the scientific background for the research project should be apparent, and the research chosen should be relevant to the health and development need of Kenya, focused and feasible within the timescale proposed.

Career Development Grants Eligibility

The programme encourages a systems approach to research and training and its integration with policy and practice.

Professionals undertaking research-for-health related work are therefore encouraged to participate.

Where applicable, the proposed research work needs to have received ethical approval in accordance with national and international guidelines before funds from CNHR are awarded.

The RCDG awards are open to qualified Kenyans resident in Kenya or working within the Diaspora. Researchers of other nationalities who have valid working permits, and are currently working within Kenyan institutions will also be considered, as long as they are able to demonstrate evidence of willingness to provide research service in Kenya after completion of the fellowship.

Applicants to the RCDG programme must, in addition, fulfill the following requirements:

• Be a bonafide employee of/or currently undertaking further relevant training in a public or private research-for-health and/or teaching institution. Qualified applicants in self-employment but with relevant experience will also be considered.
• Posses, for non-clinicians, a PhD/DPhil qualification in a biomedical, clinical, social science or an allied discipline. Clinical researchers with an M.Med and with teaching/research experience are eligible to apply as Mid-Career Clinical Research Fellows. University-based mid-career researchers should hold a position equivalent to a Lecturer or above.
• Have a record (or show potential of) as a researcher with evidence of quality peer reviewed publications;
• Have proven potential of research leadership capability;
• Demonstrate motivation for health research capacity strengthening evidenced by a track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students. A track record of attracting research funds will be an added advantage.
• Researchers working within the Diaspora should show commitment of wanting to return to Kenya to further their career while working within the existing institutions.

For more information and applications, see: Request for Applications for Research Career Development Grants

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Formerly Brenda was a member of HB toxic all girls singing group. Brenda quit the group to start a personal career. Brenda shot her music album on Sunday last week and she promised the people who saw her that the video is going to be good.

The video shot in industrial area inKampalafeatures singers Mosh and Big Trill. Brenda assured our informers that the video is going to be out soon perhaps in February this year.

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We hear she had failed to penetrate into Uganda’s music industry and she now hopes United States music will be the easiest.

Rachael K staged her last show in Uganda on Wednesday at XFM and she will be saying goodbye to Uganda on December 25^th at Boda boda bar in Kampala.

Rachael K is a Ugandan born in US and she has been struggling to please Ugandan music lovers in vain. But we have been also told that Rachael K is going to use her stay in US to proceed with her studies.

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Word coming to our desk has it that Golola has recorded a rap hit single ‘hot temper.’ He has recorded this hit at Navicorp studios in Kampala.

The Hot Temper hit will be launched at a date yet to be fixed. Golola collaborated with Klear Kut crew members to produce Hot Temper. We hope Golola’s music career doesn’t stop like one hit wonder ‘Mpenkoni.’

Ultimate Media

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Some people in her home town Arua and in Kampala on learning that Dorcus has been sick, started alleging that she could be expecting another baby just two years after she gave birth to her first baby.

Her managers have been helping her to resume her former level of fitness in athletics but it seems they will have to leave her if the suspicions that Inzikuru is pregnant happen to be true.

A source from the Uganda Amateur Athletics Federation told this reporter that the life of Inzikuru is now a challenge to her managers since it is becoming difficult for her running career to progress predictably.

But one of the relatives contacted said that Inzikuru fell sick recently like any other person and her sickness was not in anyway related to pregnancy.

By Doreen Nyanzi

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