Deadline: 31 March 2016
TWAS, (The world academy of sciences-for the advancement of science in developing countries) in collaboration with DFG (German Research Foundation) are inviting postdoctoral researchers from Sub- Saharan Africa, for the Cooperation Visits Research Program. Under this programme, researchers are assisted in making a ‘Cooperation Visit’ to an institute in Germany.
The aim of the visit is to discuss research collaboration with German scientists with the ultimate goal of developing longer-term collaboration, perhaps through other (DFG, or German Research Foundation) programmes. Visits duration is (3) months and must be undertaken within 12 months of the award.
Benefits
- TWAS will cover visa, health insurance and travel expenses.
- DFG will provide subsistence costs for the stay in Germany.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must hold a PhD and must have obtained it not earlier than 2011.
- Applicants must be nationals of a sub-Saharan African country, including South Africa, and hold a research position in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Applicants already on site in Germany are not eligible.
- Successful applicants can only reapply once for another cooperation visit.
- Women scientists are especially encouraged to apply.
- All fields of Natural and Social Sciences will be considered.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must fill the application forms given on the website.
For more information, please visit TWAS-DFG Cooperation.
