The Generation Challenge Programme is pleased to announce that the deadline for submission of applications for the 2008 Fellowship Programme has been extended to 29th February 2008 for the following six themes:

1. Data analysis of a network of field trials involving a population of recombinant inbred lines: dissecting the genotype x environment interaction
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.

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.

Duration and scope:
Minimum of four months and a maximum of one year. Research proposals must be based on one of GCP’s four thematic Subprogrammes (1-4)

Eligibility: Minimum MSc, or equivalent, in a relevant subject area for the call

For details on the Programme and on how to apply, and to and to see the rest of our capacity-building calls, tools and activities , please visit our Fellowships homepage