Study in South Africa

South Africa- Switzerland Research collaboration in Science and Technology: Call for Project Proposals 2011.

Study Subject: public Health, and Bio medicine, Bio and Nanotechnologies.

Level: Research 

Scholarship Description: 

Public Health and Biomedicine, Bio- and Nanotechnologies are ground-breaking disciplines, ideally situated for replying to worldwide health needs and for the development of forward-looking industry applications. Through the use of novel research techniques they offer potential solutions for many of today’s global challenges in industry and society.

Who may apply?
In South Africa Applicants must reside in South Africa and be employed researchers at a recognized higher education or research institution such as a university, university of technology, national facility, museum or science council. Applications must designate the primary Swiss counterpart in collaboration with who joint research or networking is to be undertaken. The Principal Investigators will bear responsibility for the project, including its technical and administrative coordination as well as scientific and financial reporting. Applicants should be in possession of at least a Masters degree (preferably PhD) in order to apply under this programme. The application should not be submitted through an industry/business partner. All applications must be directed through the research office or the NRF Designated Authority. Only one application per applicant will be accommodated. Any incomplete application will be automatically disqualified. The industry
partner under this programmer for the SA applicant must be affiliated to a registered South African company. Relevant business, registration or financial of the industry partner may be requested at any time.

Scholarship Application Deadline:30 April 2011

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