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| Fellowships/Scholarships | Title: TWAS-SN Bose Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme Funder: TWAS & S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences Deadline: May 31, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/421 Title: TWAS-CUI Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme Funder: TWAS & CUI Deadline: August 31, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/420 Title: TWAS-CSIR Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme Funder: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) of India and TWAS Deadline: July 31, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/419 Title: TWAS-CSIR Postgraduate Fellowship Programme Funder: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) of India and TWAS Deadline: July 31, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/418 Title: Mandela Rhodes Foundation (MRF) Post-graduate Scholarship 2022 for young Africans to study in South Africa (Fully Funded) Funder: Mandela Rhodes Foundation Deadline: April 20, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/411 Title: Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for candidates Funder: Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office Deadline: April 26, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/397 Title: OWSD PhD Fellowships Funder: Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) Deadline: April 15, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/401 Title: Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellowship Funder: the Wolfson Foundation and the Royal Society. Deadline: July 14, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/396 Research Infrastructure Title: TWAS Research Grants Programme in Basic Sciences (Individuals) Funder: the World Academy of Sciences Deadline: April 14, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/400 Title: TWAS Research Grants Programme in Basic Sciences (Groups) Funder: the World Academy of Sciences Deadline: April 14, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/399 Research Innovation Grants Title: Fund for Innovation in Development Grant Program Funder: Fund for Innovation in Development (FID) Deadline: Rolling Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/425 Title: Call for Research Proposals: Context Matters Research Grant 2021 Funder: CODE and ILA Deadline: August 1, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/424 Title: Spencer Foundation seeking Applications for Conference Grants Program Funder: Spencer Foundation Deadline: May 6, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/423 Title: Call for Applications: Polish Aid Small Grants Programme 2021 Funder: Embassy of the Republic of Poland Deadline: April 7, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/422 Title: ICGEB call for CRP - ICGEB Research Grants 2021 Funder: International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) Deadline: April 9, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/402 Title: Call for expressions of interest: Managing organization (hub) for responsible artificial intelligence in agriculture and food systems in Africa Funder: IDRC Deadline: May 3, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/434 Title: Google Grants for Women Empowerment Projects Funder: Google Deadline: April 9, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/398 Title: Call for expressions of interest: Women’s Economic Empowerment in a Low-Carbon COVID-19 Recovery Funder: IDRC Deadline: April 13, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/394 Title: Pre-announcement: recovery, renewal and resilience in a post-pandemic world Funder: Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Deadline: July 12, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/393 Title: Call for Expressions of Interest: Managing Organization (Hub) for Responsible Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action Innovation Research Network in Africannovation Research Network in Africa Funder: International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) Deadline: April 5, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/391 Title: Call for applications: UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) 2021 Funder: UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) Deadline: June 16, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/390 Consultancies Title: International tender for consultancy services for development of a global market expansion strategy for Kenya Tea- North America; Europe; Asia; and Africa Funder: Agriculture and Food Authority Deadline: April 13, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/416 Title: Expression of Interest for Development, Customization, Hosting and Maintenance of Moodle Learning Management Systems (LMS) for Delivery of E-Learning Courses Funder: Kenya Institute for Public Policy and Research and Analysis Deadline: April 15, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/415 Title: Request For Proposal (RFP) for the Selection of the Independent Expert for Nairobi – Nakuru – Mau Summit Highway Design, Build, Finance, Operate, Maintain and Transfer Funder: KENHA Deadline: April 22, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/414 Title: Request for Proposal for Consultancy Services on Media and Communication Strategy Implementation for Teachers Service Commission (Re-advertised) Funder: Teachers Service Commission Deadline: April 9, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/413 Title: Consultancy Services to carry out environmental, Safety and Health, Risk, Air Quality, Hazardous substance, Noise, Thermal and Fire Risk Audits Funder: Nzoia Sugar Company Deadline: April 6, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/395 Title: Analysis of the System(s) of Capacity Development and Funding for Policy Dialogue Engagement by Civil Society Organisations in Kenya Funder: Horizont3000 Deadline: April 11, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/389 Title: Review of National Policy, Legislative and Regulatory Frameworks, and Practice: A Baseline Study for Kenya Funder: International Labour Organization Deadline: April 5, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/388 Awards/Prizes Title: TWAS─Atta-ur-Rahman Award in Chemistry Funder: The World Academy of Sciences for the Advancement of Science in Developing Countries Deadline: May 12, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/417 Title: Ernst & Young 2021 Better Working World Data Challenge for University students and early career data scientists Funder: Ernst & Young Deadline: June 15, 2021 Learn more: https://dvcrie.uonbi.ac.ke/node/412
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| Call for Research and Innovation Projects Now open | The 2nd Call for RSIF Research and Innovation Grants is now open. RSIF is accepting proposals for the Research Award and Cooperability Grant categories . For more details on the Call for Proposal and application documents. RSIF Research Award – Up to USD 90,000 to be awarded to proposals which provide solutions to contemporary challenges in SSA such as COVID-19 if aligned to the PASET thematic areas. RSIF Cooperability Grant- Up to USD 50,000 to be awarded to proposals that propose innovative use and scale up of ICTs or digital manufacturing techniques such as 3-D printing of products, and solutions that can be used to address the impact of COVID-19 and the capacity of SSA countries to handle future pandemics are especially encouraged |
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| Generous Scholarship to Study in China, 2021 Silk Road School (Suzhou), Renmin University of China | Silk Road School launched a campus in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, in 2018 .It has enrolled 106 students from 64 countries during the last two years . They offer a course on Master of Contemporary Chinese Studies (MCCS) at Silk Road School in Suzhou, a two-year English master’s program.It is expected to enroll around 50-80 students by September 2021 and scholarships for international students are available. If you are interested in this program please visit the website : http://srs.ruc.edu.cn/ for information and apply using this link: http://international.ruc.edu.cn/application |
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| ACU Funded Grant Proposal Writing Training for Early Career Researchers | Through the ARUA Centre of Excellence for Non-Communicable Diseases (ACE-NCD), hosted at the University of Nairobi, Prof. Madara Ogot has secured funding from the Association of Commonwealth Universities to conduct an online Grant Proposal Writing training for early career researchers (ECR) from our five member Universities (Makerere University, University of Ghana, University of Ibadan, University of Nairobi, and University of Witwatersrand). The researchers must be involved in any one (or more) of the five thematic research areas of the ACE-NCD. Early career is defined as PhD students who are in the research phase of their work (they have successfully defended their proposal) or faculty members who received their PhDs no earlier than 2013. All participants will be provided with a small grant to cover their Internet cost ($10) and receive a coupon to download the training e-book, Write Winning Grant Proposals: A Step-by-Step Guide. More details on the training are on the ARUA website, https://arua-ncd.org/grant-proposal-writing-training/. The training shall be virtual on March 29 and 30 from 12-2PM (EAT). If interested and you meet the above requirements, urgently send an email to the ACE-NCD Secretariat, acencd@uonbi.ac.ke with the following information. Salutation: First Name: Last Name: PhD Student or Faculty: ACE-NCD Thematic Area: The University of Nairobi has been allocated 10 slots that shall be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. As this email is only being sent to faculty and staff, please alert your PhD students. |
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Eisenhower Fellowships -Africa Programme | Eisenhower Fellowships -Africa Programme |
| THE COLLEGE LIBRARY IS NOW OPEN FOR USE | This is to inform students and staff that all libraries are open for services under the MOH COVID-19 guidelines. The business hours are as follows: Monday to Friday: 8.00am to 10.00pm Saturday:8.00am to 5.00 pm Sunday :JKML:9.00am to 3.00pm,(for the Others , timelines vary but are open for six(6) hours. For all enquiries ask the Librarian at librarian@uonbi.ac.ke. Those who had borrowed books during the physical closure of the University are now asked to return them to avoid penalty. |
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| 63rd graduation coming soon | The 63rd University of Nairobi graduation ceremony will be held virtually on September 25, 2020. This was revealed by the Vice-chancellor, Prof. Stephen Kiama in his address to the University community of July 24, 2020. To make it possible, students from the department are advised to continue virtual clearance from respective laboratories and offices. |
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| Online Learning during Covid-19 Pandemic | Students are advised to keep in tough with their respective Lecturers towards the continuation of learning. Postgraduate students in MSc. Horticulture in the department of Plant Science and Crop Protection have adapted to e-learning. |
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