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Eye Centre for specialised Eye Care - Book for a Consultation | Dear All, The University of Nairobi Eye Centre would like to welcome all of you to Eye Centre for specialised Eye Care. For Booking: Call 0204915919/0745563240 or email; eyecenter@uonbi.ac.ke
Kind Regards, University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services Ltd. P.O. Box 68241 - 00200 Nairobi - Kenya Tel: +254 20 491 3910 Email: unes@uonbi.ac.ke Website: www.unes.co.ke |
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UoN TALENTS SEARCH DRIVE - INVITATION FOR REGISTRATION | Dear Staff and Students,
Do you have a talent or skill that needs to be nurtured?
The University of Nairobi is not only a centre of academic excellence but also a home of skills and talent.
The Office of the Dean of Students is reaching out to the student and staff community to identify and nurture talents. This is an opportunity to showcase our rich and diverse talents from both students and staff in various categories.
If you are gifted as an individual or group in any category, please sign up on the link below.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/gYf8rjJ4N592UhSh9
The deadline for receiving applications is Friday October 29, 2021.
Thank you
............................................................................ Johnson Ireri Kinyua Dean of Students & Career Services UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
P.O. Box 30197-00100| NAIROBI, KENYA Tel: +254 -20-491-8114 Email: dean-students@uonbi.ac.ke |
| COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT: 9TH BATCH MASTERS DEGREE AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OF THE AFRICAN BUSINESS EDUCATION INITIATIVE FOR THE YOUTH (ABE INITIATIVE) AND SDGs GLOBAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM | The Ministry of Education – State Department for University Education and Research is in receipt of the above request inviting suitable applicants to make applications on the above program sponsored by the Japanese Government through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The initiative offers opportunities to young people in Africa to study Masters Degrees and Doctoral programs in Japanese Universities and undertake Internship in Japan. Applicants should be between 24-39 years of age and possess working experience. Potential applicants should email ky-abe-mip@jica.go.jp for the application forms. |
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| Apply for a 2022 LEDE Fellowship | Apply for the 2022 LEDE Fellowship Donor: The Whole Story Grant Type: Fellowship Grant Size: $1000 to $10,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Business & Industry, Media Got a project that will help spread solutions journalism to your community (and beyond)? If yes, then apply for a LEDE Fellowship today, and join a community of entrepreneurs shaping the news of tomorrow. For more information, visit https://thewholestory.solutionsjournalism.org/apply-for-a-2022-lede-fellowship-710900f63495 Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/Apply-for-a-2022-LEDE-Fellowship |
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RIE NEWS, FUNDING AND OPPORTUNITIES NO. 18 (2021) | RESEARCH WEEK 2021 Research Week 2021 will be held virtually with six (6) confirmed conferences. For more details visit https://researchweek2021.uonbi.ac.ke/. Funding Opportunities The following new funding opportunities have been added to the funding Opportunities Portal. Please contact our office if you need any assistance in the preparation of your proposals. Also, note that some of the opportunities have very tight deadlines. Opportunities are available for: 1. Awards/Prizes 2. Research and Innovation Grants 3. Fellowships and Scholarships Awards/Prizes Title: Promotion of Communication in Emerging Democracies - Call for Proposals Funder: The Dale G. Leathers Memorial Fund URL: http://uonresearch.uonbi.ac.ke/node/590 Deadline: October 1, 2021 Title: Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award Funder: American Diabetes Association URL: http://uonresearch.uonbi.ac.ke/node/591 Deadline: October 1, 2021 Title: The John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award Funder: Gairdner Foundation URL: http://uonresearch.uonbi.ac.ke/node/592 Deadline: October 1, 2021 Title: Reimagine Education Conference & Awards Funder: Reimagine Education URL: http://uonresearch.uonbi.ac.ke/node/593 Deadline: October 3, 2021 Research Innovation Grants Title: Prevention Pipeline Request for Proposals Funder: Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) URL: http://uonresearch.uonbi.ac.ke/node/594 Deadline: The letter of intent deadline is October 1, 2021 Title: Molecular Phenotypes of Null Alleles in Cells (MorPhiC) Phase 1: Data Analysis and Validation Centers (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Funder: National Institute of Health (NIH) URL: http://uonresearch.uonbi.ac.ke/node/595 Deadline: Letters of intent by October 1, 2021 Title: Ethical Issues in Translational Science Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) Funder: National Institute of Health (NIH) URL: http://uonresearch.uonbi.ac.ke/node/596 Deadline: 06 Oct 21 Title: Integrated urban food system policies – how cities and towns can transform food systems for co-benefits Funder: European Commission URL: http://uonresearch.uonbi.ac.ke/node/597 Deadline: 06 October 2021 Title: Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI)’s circular systemic solutions Funder: European Commission URL: http://uonresearch.uonbi.ac.ke/node/598 Deadline: 06 October 2021 Title: Understanding the impacts of and the opportunities offered by digital transformation, new emerging technologies and social innovation on biodiversity Funder: European Commission URL: http://uonresearch.uonbi.ac.ke/node/599 Deadline: 06 October 2021 Title: Fostering organic crop breeding Funder: European Commission URL: http://uonresearch.uonbi.ac.ke/node/600 Deadline: 06 October 2021 Title: Agroecological approaches for climate change mitigation, resilient agricultural production and enhanced biodiversity Funder: European Commission URL: http://uonresearch.uonbi.ac.ke/node/601 Deadline: 06 October 2021 Title: Biodiversity and ecosystem services (HORIZON-CL6-2021-BIODIV-01) Funder: European Commission URL: http://uonresearch.uonbi.ac.ke/node/602 Deadline: 06 October 2021. Title: Gender Grants Funder: Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) URL: http://uonresearch.uonbi.ac.ke/node/603 Deadline: 4th October 2021 Scholarships/Fellowship Title: Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) Funder: Leiden University URL: http://uonresearch.uonbi.ac.ke/node/604 Deadline: 1st October 2021 Title: Getty Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships and GRI-NEH Postdoctoral Fellowships Funder: Getty Foundation URL: http://uonresearch.uonbi.ac.ke/node/605 Deadline: October 1, 2021. Title: PGR International Studentships 2021/22 Funder: Kings College London URL: http://uonresearch.uonbi.ac.ke/node/606 Deadline: 01 October 2021 Title: Ph.D. Research Fellow(s) in Sociology Funder: University of Oslo URL: http://uonresearch.uonbi.ac.ke/node/607 Deadline: 1st October 2021. Title: Ph.D. scholarship: Electrochemical removal of contaminants from groundwater for drinking water production in remote and Indigenous communities Funder: University of Queensland URL: http://uonresearch.uonbi.ac.ke/node/608 Deadline: 4 October 2021. Title: Ph.D. scholarship: CFD modeling of plasma reactor Funder: University of Queensland URL: http://uonresearch.uonbi.ac.ke/node/609 Deadline: 5 October 2021. Title: Ph.D. scholarship: Investigating novel treatment strategies to prevent post-traumatic epilepsy Funder: University of Queensland URL: http://uonresearch.uonbi.ac.ke/node/610 Deadline: 6 October 2021. Please contact our office if you need any assistance in the preparation of your proposals. Office of the Associate Vice-Chancellor, Research, Innovation & Enterprise, University of Nairobi Towers 15th Floor. E-mail: avcrie@uonbi.ac.ke Telephone: 0204913164 VOIP: 3164 |
| Notice to the PhD graduands - 65th Graduation | In preparation for the virtual 65th University of Nairobi Graduation Ceremony scheduled for September 24, 2021, PhD graduands are requested to avail themselves for their photos to be taken from September 14 - 16, 2021 between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm in Taifa Hall. PHD graduation regalia will be hired from the venue after payment of Kshs. 4000 via MPESA pay bill number 913901, account number is the student registration number. |
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| PHD SCHOLARSHIPS IN ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES - 2022 | Stellenbosch University’s Graduate School of Economic and Management Sciences (GEM) is accepting applications for its full-time, residential PhD programme. Suitable candidates are invited to apply for three-year, full-time doctoral scholarships in the research programmes of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, to commence studies in January 2022. Scholarships will be awarded to at least R138 000 per year for three years. Further information on the current research themes, application forms and procedures are available at http://www.sun.ac.za/english/faculty/economy/gem/gem-scholars/prospective Closing date for applications: 6 August 2021 Should you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact my colleague Prof Jaco Franken at franken@sun.ac.za |
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| Apply to be an AAS Affiliate Programme | Applications are invited for the sixth cohort of Affiliates of the African Academy of Sciences. The AAS Affiliates Programme seeks early and mid-career scientists who demonstrate excellence in their development and application of science in Africa. These individuals become ‘Affiliate of The AAS’ for a period of five years during which they receive individualized professional development support and join a wider community of science leaders on the African continent. Applications close on 23 July 2021. Read more Call for AAS Affiliates 2021 |
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| TECH4IMPACT SUMMER SCHOOL- OPPORTUNITY FOR 6 MONTHS STUDENTS EXPERIENCE | We are pleased to inform you that the EPFL Tech4Impact initiative and UM6P are organizing a 6-weeks Summer School which will be an immersive virtual experience starting on 28th of June ! The program is open to students from all around the world, we thank you for sharing this information with your students. The aim will be to develop innovative and sustainable solutions addressing core societal challenges in the Global South. |
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| RIE NEWS, FUNDING AND OPPORTUNITIES NO. 8 (2021) | Fellowships/Scholarships Title: MSc & PhD scholarships for African residents studying in African universities Funder: African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) URL: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/475 Deadline: Rolling Basis Title: TWAS-NRF Doctoral Programme Funder: National Research Foundation (NRF), Department of Science and Technology (DST) & TWAS URL: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/481 Deadline: August 20, 2021 Research Innovation Grants Title: Call for proposals: Establishing research chairs on forced displacement in the Middle East and East Africa Funder: IDRC URL: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/483 Deadline: August 3, 2021 Title: Global Water Foundation Grants for Water and Sanitation Funder: Global Water Foundation URL: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/474 Deadline: Rolling basis Title: IsDB-TWAS Joint Research & Technology Transfer Grant 2021: Quick-Response Research on COVID-19 Funders: TWAS & ISDB URL: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/476 Deadline: July 5, 2021 Title: Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI) Funder: TWAS & German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) URL: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/477 Deadline: July 27, 2021 Awards/Prizes Title: The Falcon Awards for Disease Elimination Funder: Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE) URL: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/482 Deadline: June 13, 2021 Title: TWAS─Abdool Karim Award in Biological Sciences Funder: Professor Abdool Karim URL: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/478 Deadline: May 31, 2021 Title: TWAS-Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi Award Funder: Professor Al-Kharafi URL: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/479 Deadline: May 31, 2021 Title: TWAS─Atta-ur-Rahman Award in Chemistry Funder: TWAS URL: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/480 Deadline: May 31, 2021 Office of Deputy Vice- Chancellor, RIE |
