Mafabi has been accusing DP of allying with NRM over EALA elections. The DP spokesman Kakande Kenneth Paul says that DP has instituted a commission of inquiry into the so called alliance and asked Mafabi to produce evidence over the issue.

Kakande says that failure to do so; Mafabi will be sued by DP over defamation.

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SURVIVE-MIVA is a Catholic Lay Association, founded in Liverpool, UK in 1974.

They exist to provide one vital element for successful health, pastoral, educational and developmental work in developing countries – a means of transport.

SURVIVE-MIVA’s fundamental aim is to provide mobility for outreach programmes which have been planned in collaboration and consultation with local communities in response to their needs and priorities.

Such work must be aimed at bringing about advances in the human and spiritual development of the people our beneficiaries live among and serve.

Though an application may be made via an individual, any grant made represents our support of a wider project involving more than one beneficiary.

Vehicles funded by our Association are the property of the parish, clinic, or centre where they are based.

For more information and application: SURVIVE-MIVA Grants for the Developing World

SURVIVE-MIVA Grants for the Developing World in UK

SURVIVE-MIVA is a Catholic Lay Association, founded in Liverpool, UK in 1974.

They exist to provide one vital element for successful health, pastoral, educational and developmental work in developing countries – a means of transport.

SURVIVE-MIVA’s fundamental aim is to provide mobility for outreach programmes which have been planned in collaboration and consultation with local communities in response to their needs and priorities.

Such work must be aimed at bringing about advances in the human and spiritual development of the people our beneficiaries live among and serve.

Though an application may be made via an individual, any grant made represents our support of a wider project involving more than one beneficiary.

Vehicles funded by our Association are the property of the parish, clinic, or centre where they are based.

For more information and application: SURVIVE-MIVA Grants for the Developing World

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The Newton International Fellowship scheme will select the very best early stage post-doctoral researchers from all over the world, and offer support for two years at UK research institutions.

The long-term aim of the scheme is to build a global pool of research leaders and encourage long-term international collaboration with the UK.

The Newton International Fellowships scheme is run by The British Academy, The Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society.

The Fellowships cover the broad range of natural and social sciences, engineering and the humanities.

They provide grants of £24,000 per annum to cover subsistence and £8,000 to cover research expenses, plus a one-off relocation allowance of £2,000.

As part of the scheme, all Newton Fellows who remain in research will be granted a 10 year follow-up funding package worth £6,000 per annum.

For more detailed information see website: Newton International Fellowships.

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SURVIVE-MIVA is a Catholic Lay Association, founded in Liverpool, UK in 1974.

They exist to provide one vital element for successful health, pastoral, educational and developmental work in developing countries – a means of transport.

SURVIVE-MIVA’s fundamental aim is to provide mobility for outreach programmes which have been planned in collaboration and consultation with local communities in response to their needs and priorities.

Such work must be aimed at bringing about advances in the human and spiritual development of the people our beneficiaries live among and serve.

Though an application may be made via an individual, any grant made represents our support of a wider project involving more than one beneficiary.

Vehicles funded by our Association are the property of the parish, clinic, or centre where they are based.

For more information and application: SURVIVE-MIVA Grants for the Developing World

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Schlumberger Cambridge Scholarships for students from developing countries:

• in collaboration with Schlumberger Cambridge Research Limited
• one scholarship offered annually
• for courses of research leading to the degree of PhD
• in technological and scientific subjects
• for students from developing countries

Value of Scholarships:

The scholarship will normally cover up to:

• the University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate
• approved College fees
• a maintenance allowance sufficient for a single student.

For more information and scholarship application see; Schlumberger Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries

Schlumberger Cambridge Scholarships for students from developing countries:

• in collaboration with Schlumberger Cambridge Research Limited
• one scholarship offered annually
• for courses of research leading to the degree of PhD
• in technological and scientific subjects
• for students from developing countries

Value of Scholarships:

The scholarship will normally cover up to:

• the University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate
• approved College fees
• a maintenance allowance sufficient for a single student.

For more information and scholarship application see; Schlumberger Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries

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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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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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PhD Scholarships in Denmark: Danish universities and research institutions welcome international PhD students either as full degree students or as visiting students.

A Danish PhD programme usually lasts three years.

The general admission requirements for PhD programmes include a Candidatus/Master’s degree or equivalent comparable to the Danish two-year Candidatus/Master’s degree.

In some areas, a four-year PhD programme is offered to students who have completed a Bachelor’s qualification and one year of study at postgraduate level.

Financing; A range of funding options are available:

• Studentships: PhD studentships are advertised by universities, research institutions, business enterprises and public and private foundations. Employment is usually for a period of 3 years.
• Industrial PhD fellowships: These fellowships are offered through collaboration between a private enterprise and a university. The PhD project is carried out as a research project and the PhD student facilitates research co-operation between the two partners. These fellowships usually have a duration of 3 years.
• International financial support: There is also the possibility of getting international financial support either from your home country or from international organisations such as the European Commission’s research programmes.

For more information and application, see: PhD Scholarships in Denmark

Also see: PhD studentships / PhD scholarships / PhD fellowships in Denmark

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Task description

• You will carry out research and develop or investigate new and improved statistical methodology relevant for data and research topics of developing countries.
• Under the co-supervision of a partner in the South, you will take part in the South-North research collaboration and contribute to the local capacity building in the South. You will defend a PhD within a 6 years period.
• You will carry out applied research within the I-BioStat consultancy unit and transfer your experience, expertise, knowledge and skills to the South.

Profile

• Being highly motivated to take part in the South-North collaboration and to contribute to the local capacity building in the South;
• Being experienced in the use of statistical software such as SAS, R, StatXact, etc.
• Enjoying working in an multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
• Having finished or are currently finishing the ICP Master of Biostatistics;
• Being intrinsically motivated, thinking analytically and creatively, working in an organised and focused manner and on an individual/independent basis, under the joint supervision of a promoter in the South and a promoter in the North;
• Possessing excellent knowledge of the English language and good scientific writing skills;

Diploma
Master of BiostatisticsEmployment
The appointment takes effect as of 01/10/2012, for a period of 2 years, extendable to two more periods of 2 years, each time conditional on a positive evaluation.

Further information
Content job responsibilities:
Prof. dr. Marc AERTS, +32-11-268247, marc.aerts@uhasselt.be
Prof. dr. Paul JANSSEN, +32-11-268027, paul.janssen@uhasselt.be
Prof. dr. Geert MOLENBERGHS, +32-11-268238, geert.molenberghs@uhasselt.be
dr. Herbert THIJS, +32-11-268228, herbert.thijs@uhasselt.be
Content terms of employment and selection procedure:
jobs@uhasselt.be, +32-11-268080

application
Applicants must use the official application forms which can be downloaded here http://www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.doc
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address:jobs@uhasselt.be.
Please add a copy of your diploma, a list of courses and your results per course. Without these we cannot evaluate your application.
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than 06 March 2012.

Selection procedure
Preselection on the basis of CV. Interview with the selected candidates.

Source:

http://www.uhasselt.be/vacancies_detail?taal=04&vacid=224

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MSc in Veterinary Epidemiology & Public Health Scholarships:Commonwealth Scholarships are available for scholars from Kenya to study the MSc in Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health bydistance learning.

These scholarships are fully funded and are open to candidates who are nationals of Kenya, living in Kenya.

The funding includes full tuition fees and travel grants to cover attendance at residential teaching workshops held annually in Nairobi, in collaboration with the University of Nairobi’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

Applicants need to have a first degree in veterinary science,agriculture, animal science or biological sciences.

Application is a two-stage process:

Stage 1

The application form should be completed and submitted with supporting documentation, either online or by post, by 31 July.

Stage 2

All applicants will be notified by the mid August if they may then proceed to the next stage, which is completion of the full Commonwealth Scholarship.

For more information and scholarship application, see; MSc in Veterinary Epidemiology & Public Health Scholarships >

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