GCP Fellowships 2008 - Call for Proposals now closed.
Please note that this Call for proposals is now closed, and we are no longer accepting proposals. The below is for information only.
January 2007
Deadline extended to 29th February 2008 for the following six themes:
2. Studying the influence of genetic correlations between environments on the power to detect QTLs and QTLxE
3. The use of relatedness information in linkage disequilibrium mapping: pedigree information versus molecular marker information
4. Marker-based estimation of coancestry measures in genebank collections
5. Estimation of genetic parameters in autotetraploids
6. Data mining approach to assessing biotic constraints.
The Generation Challenge Programme is soliciting proposals for its 2008 Fellowship Programme. Applications are invited from developing country crop science researchers working in developing country research institutions wishing to broaden their skills by conducting research outside their home countries/institutions. Priority will be given to scientists already involved in GCP research projects.
Fellowship duration will depend on the research subject, but will be for a minimum of four months and maximum of one year. Research proposals must be based upon one of the GCP’s four thematic Subprogrammes: 1) genetic diversity of global genetic resources, 2) comparative genomics for gene discovery, 3) trait capture for crop improvement, and 4) bioinformatics and crop information systems.
Eligibility: Minimum Master of Science degree (MSc), or equivalent, in a relevant subject area
Conditions: Applicants must demonstrate they are engaged in a related ongoing research activity in their home country. Applicants are expected to return to their home institution and contribute to its research and education programmes.
No of fellowships: 8 (deadline extended for the 6 themes outlined above)
Award: Up to US$25,000 per fellow to cover travel, living expenses, accommodation, laboratory consumables and conference participation, where applicable
Application documents (pre-proposal stage):
- Call for proposals
- Guidelines for preparing research proposals
- Fellowships pre-proposals application form
- Fellowships CV template
GCP Fellowships--Frequently Asked Questions
Application documents (full proposal stage):
- Fellowships full application form
- Fellowships participants form (to be filled and submitted upon completion of Fellowship)
- Fellowships Programme Evaluation form (to be filled and submitted upon completion of Fellowship)
Please note that the above three documents are only applicable to candidates who have been successful in the pre-proposal stage of applications (see Call for proposals for full details). Successful pre-prosal candidates will be notified by 7th March 2008.
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