The Crick African Network is pleased to announce a call for applications for the African Career Accelerator Awards. The Crick African Network’s African Career Accelerator (CAN ACA) awards will provide Fellowship support for African Post-Doctoral researchers aiming to make the transition to becoming an independent researcher and launching their own research group. The CAN ACA 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. This call is made possible by funding from the UK’s Global Challenges Research Fund.
WORTH
- Fellowships are for a duration of up to two years, and may include personal salary, visa costs and research expenses to implement the research.
- It is expected that up to six fellowships will be awarded in this round, each with a value of up to approximately £130,000. Provision has been made to cover costs of travel for both relocation and conferences, as well as research related costs for consumables.
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants must be a citizen 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.
DEADLINE: August 1 2018
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