Crick African Network African Career Accelerator Awards: 2nd Call for Applications

WACCBIP is pleased to announce that the Crick African Network has made a second call for applications for the African Career Accelerator Awards, which will provide Fellowship support for African Post-Doctoral researchers aiming to make the transition to becoming independent researchers. The Awards will invest in early-career researchers who have demonstrated strong scientific and leadership potential, as well as a commitment to continuing their research on the African continent.

It is expected that up to six fellowships will be awarded in this round, each with a value of up to approximately £145,000. Provision has been made to cover costs of travel for both relocation and conferences, as well as research related costs for consumables. Each fellowship also includes the option of the purchase of up to two pieces of equipment, with a single item up to a value of £10,000, and a total budget of £20,000. Applicants must be a citizen or have permanent residency status of one of the 55 African nations, as defined by the African Union. Applicants will also have a PhD and have no more than 6 years' post-doctoral research experience (with allowances for legitimate career breaks) but more than 2 years' post-doctoral experience unless the applicant has an outstanding track-record, supported by publication and employment history.

This call is seeking expressions of interest from eligible applicants by 1 January 2019, with full applications expected to be submitted by 1 February 2019, 16:00 GMT.

For more information on the application process, please visit the Crick website


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