“The primary objective of this prestigious Fellowship scheme is the exchange of vital scientific skills and technologies relevant to the agricultural and environmental needs and aspirations of developing and emerging countries. Through this process we also endeavour to improve the understanding and appreciation by developed economies of global problems in agricultural and food science. The Fellowships are available to scientists of proven ability, working in developing or emerging countries, to pursue research, learn new techniques or undertake other forms of study in agricultural sciences by working with researchers here at Rothamsted.”
“Applications may be made for research in agricultural, environmental and mathematical sciences pertaining to ongoing research programmes being carried out at Rothamsted. The research/study to be undertaken by the Fellow should be in a field of direct relevance to development issues of the applicant’s home country.”
“Awards will be for a normal minimum of six months and a maximum of one year. Cases can be made for split awards, involving return to the home institution where this is integral to the research; the scientific value will be assessed against the additional travel costs. In any event RI will not make an initial commitment for more than one year.”
FELLOWSHIP ALLOWANCES include:
One return journey between the home country and Rothamsted;
- accommodation and subsistence allowance;
- personal allowance to cover incidental costs – local travel, books etc;
- discretionary payments upon advance application to the head of RI for costs of conference
- attendance in the UK, this requires support from the Project Leader;
Institute research costs;
- in certain cases only, the cost of medical insurance for those liable to be charged for treatment under
the National Health Service.”
The deadline to submit applications is 7 May 2010. For more, visit this link.
