GCP News Issue 25
7 December 2007
In this issue, we announce three GCP capacity-building opportunities for researchers in developing countries, update you on key events in our calendar, as well as bring you abreast of the latest we know on topical news and opportunities in the world of crop science.
2008 capacity-building calls: GCP fellowships, travel grants and capacity-building à la carte
GCP is delighted to announce these three capacity-building opportunities for researchers in national agricultural programmes in developing countries. These opportunities are for both individual researchers as well as research teams. More information and application procedures are at the following links:
• GCP fellowships: http://www.generationcp.org/gcp_fellowshipshomepage
• GCP travel grants: http://www.generationcp.org/gcp_travel_grantshomepage
• Capacity-building à la carte (for research teams): http://www.generationcp.org/cb_a_la_carte__call_2008
New face at GCP
GCP is extremely pleased to welcome the latest addition to our staff. Nosisa Mayaba, a South African national, joined GCP on 1 December as Associate Scientist in Subprogramme 5. Read more about Nosisa and her work at: http://www.generationcp.org/latestnews.php?i=912
1st GCP External Programme and Management Review
Starting late October this year, GCP is undergoing its first ever External Programme and Management Review (EPMR) commissioned by the Science Council of the CGIAR. The three-member review panel was at GCP Headquarters in Mexico for a week in October–November 2007. The panel is headed by Wallace Beversdorf. Other members are Jennifer Thompson and Markus Palenburg. The EPMR report is expected end of February 2008.
Announcements
GCP Annual Research Meeting 2008: Revised dates
Please note revised dates for our Annual Research Meeting (ARM), now scheduled for 16th to 20th September 2008 in Asia. Mark your calendars!
Calling all young scientists in plant genomics…The Plant Genomics Network
This brand-new initiative invites young scientists working in plant genomics to a knowledge- and information-sharing network. The Plant Genomics Network is the brainchild of Rudi Trijatmiko, awardee of a GCP fellowship in 2006. More details on how to join the e-group at:
http://www.generationcp.org/latestnews.php?i=927
Training Course: Molecular Marker Applications in Crop Genetics and Breeding
Dates: 31 March–11 April 2008
Convenor: ICRISAT’s Center of Excellence in Genomics (CEG)
Target: Indian students and scientists with a demonstrable ability to use the techniques taught and CEG marker services
Venue: ICRISAT, Patancheru, Greater Hyderabad, India
Contact: Dr Dave Hoisington d.hoisington@cgiar.org
More information: http://www.icrisat.org/ceg/cegregistration.htm
Training the next generation of rice breeders
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) held two courses in August and October 2007 for rice breeders in Africa and Asia. The course will be offered again in 2008. More details at: http://www.generationcp.org/latestnewsother.php?i=929
FAO expands its coverage of biotechnology in Russian and Arabic
FAO recently launched the Russian version of its Biotechnology website, as well as FAO-BiotechNews-Ar, an electronic newsletter in Arabic providing updates on news and events relevant to applied biotechnology in food and agriculture in developing countries. More details, including how to subscribe, at: http://www.generationcp.org/latestnewsother.php?i=928
Executive Guide to Intellectual Property Management in Health and Agricultural Innovation: A Handbook of Best Practices
To order a copy of this recently published book, see details on the right-hand panel at: http://www.iphandbook.org/
GCP warmly invites your feedback and comments at GenerationCP-News@cgiar.org