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Call for proposals to help Africa’s scientific research funding agencies develop policy frameworks and enabling structures for public-private partnerships
The Scientific Research Granting Agencies Initiative (SRGI) in Sub-Saharan Africa invites project proposals from organizations (including think tanks, institutes, universities and agencies) with proven track records and experience to help councils develop policy frameworks and enabling structures for partnerships with the private sector. For further information, please consult: Call for proposals to help African scientific…
Read MoreAdvocacy for gender equality encounters difficulties
1. Gender equality is a key element of the Science Funding Agencies Initiative (SFAI) 2. But efforts to promote gender equality in Africa still face obstacles 3. More platforms are needed to highlight the work of women and girls in STEM. [ACCRA] A regional gender awareness program is helping women researchers in science, technology,…
Read MoreResearch data shows persistent gender gap in Uganda
1. Flagrant pay inequalities between men and women 2. In Uganda, women account for less than a third of researchers 3. Lack of legislation contributes to gender inequality [KAMPALA] In Uganda, the proportion of female researchers is below the world average, according to a report by the country’s research agency. The Uganda…
Read MoreUganda must close gender gap and science funding gap
Only a quarter of PhD graduates in Uganda in the last ten years have been women Reforms are needed to encourage the inclusion of women in science, technology and innovation (STI) Private investment in ITS financing must be encouraged [KAMPALA] According to one report, urgent action is needed to improve the inclusion of women…
Read MoreStrong policies and actions are “necessary to encourage gender parity”.
1. The legacy of old policies persists when it comes to gender issues: 2. New approach helps councils review their policies to promote gender parity in science 3. But it will take some time for this to bear fruit. [JOHANNESBURG] Stronger policies and concrete actions are needed to ensure gender parity in science, technology and…
Read MoreGender mainstreaming in R&D “gaining ground in Uganda
QUICK VIEW] 1. Gender and inclusion is one of the six themes of the Scientific Research Granting Agencies Initiative. 2. This topic is fuelling debates in Uganda on the issue of gender in research and development. 3. Uganda must reform R&D funding and management to promote sustainable development [KAMPALA] The inclusion of women in…
Read MoreEnding gender inequality in science in Africa
Further efforts are needed to eliminate the inequalities in treatment that persist between men and women despite the progress made in recent years. In its 2022 National Research Outlook report, the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) points out that the proportion of women in the country’s research and higher education institutions has…
Read MoreInvitation to an African-German scientific exchange: “Neuroscience”.
La Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG – Fondation allemande pour la recherche) souhaite inviter des chercheur·se·s de tous les pays africains et d’Allemagne à participer à un échange scientifique dans le domaine des neurosciences. Les domaines concernés comprennent les sujets fondamentaux, appliqués et cliniques. L’objectif de cette initiative est de permettre aux chercheur·se·s participants d’identifier des intérêts…
Read MorePartnership between IOSRS and Botswana to promote science and research
A new research fund in Botswana will enable it to collaborate with other countries on research projects. Fast playback Botswana’s new research fund will provide financial support for scientific advances Scientific Research Granting Agencies Initiative plays a key role Increased funding to benefit health, education and safety By Josfyn Uba The International Organization for Scientific…
Read MoreFunds available” for research and innovation in Ghana
Officials say other sources of funding are available, pending the inauguration of Ghana’s $50 million research fund. Fast playback Ghana Research Fund not yet fully operational But senior officials claim that funds for research are available from other sources. IOSRS partnerships also increase research funding in the region By Chioma Umeha Sources of funding are…
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