ESSA and the REAL CENTRE launch first open access database of education research by African-based researchershttps://sgciafrica.org/en-za/news/Pages/ESSA-and-the-REAL-CENTRE-launch.aspxESSA and the REAL CENTRE launch first open access database of education research by African-based researchers2018-06-20 12:00:17 PM<p>​Education Sub Saharan Africa (ESSA) and the Research for Equitable Access and Learning (REAL) Centre at the University of Cambridge have created and launched the ‘African Education Research Database’ a curated collection of over 2,000 studies from 49 countries in sub-Saharan Africa.  This is the first open access database of education research by researchers based in sub-Saharan Africa. It spans the life-course from early childhood to tertiary education, encompassing the full range of educational themes,  from  literacy to school feeding.<br></p>GP0|#26b9eea0-4bfd-4999-abd6-25140c902ad7;L0|#026b9eea0-4bfd-4999-abd6-25140c902ad7|Research management;GTSet|#a732f390-1055-4aea-9895-b94267dc0dab;GPP|#666c7fbc-bd85-4be1-9ec1-5ff4934ce56e
Zimbabwe International Research Symposium Call For Abstractshttps://sgciafrica.org/en-za/news/Pages/Zimbabwe-International-Research-Symposium-Call-For-Abstracts.aspxZimbabwe International Research Symposium Call For Abstracts2018-06-12 07:51:59 AM<div>The Research Council of Zimbabwe (RCZ) is accepting abstracts for the Zimbabwe International Research Symposium (ZIRS) to be held at the Harare International Conference Centre from 13-15 February 2019. ZIRS is an international event dedicated to showcasing the latest scientific research results, networking and creating smart partnerships. The Symposium is also a platform for identifying gaps and challenges faced  by  sectors  in  the  development of targeted abstracts and evidence-based strategies. </div><div><br><br></div><p><br></p>GP0|#26b9eea0-4bfd-4999-abd6-25140c902ad7;L0|#026b9eea0-4bfd-4999-abd6-25140c902ad7|Research management;GTSet|#a732f390-1055-4aea-9895-b94267dc0dab;GPP|#666c7fbc-bd85-4be1-9ec1-5ff4934ce56e;GP0|#b419a699-d4cb-4d83-8ed5-2fbf3a3662ba;L0|#0b419a699-d4cb-4d83-8ed5-2fbf3a3662ba|Partnerships and private sector engagement;GPP|#5cd65b2a-7cee-4bce-887f-7b43bf03d2d4
Future Leaders – African Independent Research (FLAIR) Fellowships 2019https://sgciafrica.org/en-za/news/Pages/Future-Leaders–African-Independent-Research-FLAIR-Fellowships-2019.aspxFuture Leaders – African Independent Research (FLAIR) Fellowships 20192018-06-12 07:36:31 AM<p>​Future Leaders – African Independent Research Fellowships (FLAIR) is inviting applications from African postdoctoral researchers who are in the early stages of their career. The scheme offers postdoctoral fellowships to talented African early career researchers who have the potential to become leaders in their field to enable them to develop an independent research career in a sub-Saharan African institution. FLAIR offers generous funding and support to undertake cutting-edge scientific research that will address global challenges facing developing countries.<br></p>GP0|#26b9eea0-4bfd-4999-abd6-25140c902ad7;L0|#026b9eea0-4bfd-4999-abd6-25140c902ad7|Research management;GTSet|#a732f390-1055-4aea-9895-b94267dc0dab;GPP|#666c7fbc-bd85-4be1-9ec1-5ff4934ce56e
2018 SGCI Masterclass Paper – Request for Applications on Commissioned Paperhttps://sgciafrica.org/en-za/news/Pages/2018-SGCI-Masterclass-Paper-–-Request-for-Applications-on-Commissioned-Paper.aspx2018 SGCI Masterclass Paper – Request for Applications on Commissioned Paper2018-05-30 07:29:02 AM<p>​To facilitate sharing of lessons and good practices, the SGCI commissions a state-of-the-art paper on topics/themes of interest for Africa’s development. The theme for the 2018 Annual Forum is on “New Approaches for Funding Research and Innovation in Africa”. <br></p>GP0|#a2c8e12d-e308-4650-ad2a-61486f8f1bbc;L0|#0a2c8e12d-e308-4650-ad2a-61486f8f1bbc|Annual Meetings;GTSet|#a732f390-1055-4aea-9895-b94267dc0dab;GPP|#2fed3f81-f709-42d3-90d3-7a9c689f324c

 

 

Summary Report of the Annual Forum 2017 - 22-23 November 2017, Livingstone, Zambiahttps://sgciafrica.org/en-za/resources/Resources/Summary report from the 2017 SGCI Annual Forum.pdfGP0|#03be525c-b7ec-4130-9420-bb64be65ae2e;L0|#003be525c-b7ec-4130-9420-bb64be65ae2e|Report;GTSet|#05b0ce45-fffe-4b66-bd33-38d958b5ee62Summary Report of the Annual Forum 2017 - 22-23 November 2017, Livingstone, ZambiaAfrican Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) and the Scinnovent Centre<p>​This  report  summarizes  the  key  issues  and  messages  from  the  2017  Annual  Forum  on  “Effective  public  – private partnerships  in  Research and Innovation” held  from  22  –  23 November, 2017 in Livingstone, Zambia. The  Forum  brought  together  about  120  people  from  25  countries,  including  Heads  of  Research  Councils(HoRCs), SGC Coordinators, Researchers, Policymakers, Private Sector actors and Civil Society representatives.</p>GP0|#03be525c-b7ec-4130-9420-bb64be65ae2e;L0|#003be525c-b7ec-4130-9420-bb64be65ae2e|Report;GTSet|#05b0ce45-fffe-4b66-bd33-38d958b5ee62GP0|#523eafba-c5db-435f-94f2-fd862a3812b0;L0|#0523eafba-c5db-435f-94f2-fd862a3812b0|English;GTSet|#5c7f15a7-dcd4-4b83-9d63-5ad1425282c6https://sgciafrica.org/en-za/resources/Resources/Summary report from the 2017 SGCI Annual Forum.pdfGP0|#2fed3f81-f709-42d3-90d3-7a9c689f324c;L0|#02fed3f81-f709-42d3-90d3-7a9c689f324c|ATPS;GTSet|#a732f390-1055-4aea-9895-b94267dc0dab
Case Studies of the Political Economy of Science Granting Councils in Sub-Saharan Africahttps://sgciafrica.org/en-za/resources/Resources/PoliticalEconomy.pdfGP0|#03be525c-b7ec-4130-9420-bb64be65ae2e;L0|#003be525c-b7ec-4130-9420-bb64be65ae2e|Report;GTSet|#05b0ce45-fffe-4b66-bd33-38d958b5ee62Case Studies of the Political Economy of Science Granting Councils in Sub-Saharan AfricaJoanna Chataway and Cosmas Ochieng<p>This report contributes to existing knowledge on the political-economic context within which African science granting councils exist.</p>GP0|#03be525c-b7ec-4130-9420-bb64be65ae2e;L0|#003be525c-b7ec-4130-9420-bb64be65ae2e|Report;GTSet|#05b0ce45-fffe-4b66-bd33-38d958b5ee62GP0|#523eafba-c5db-435f-94f2-fd862a3812b0;L0|#0523eafba-c5db-435f-94f2-fd862a3812b0|English;GTSet|#5c7f15a7-dcd4-4b83-9d63-5ad1425282c6https://sgciafrica.org/en-za/resources/Resources/PoliticalEconomy.pdfGP0|#b419a699-d4cb-4d83-8ed5-2fbf3a3662ba;L0|#0b419a699-d4cb-4d83-8ed5-2fbf3a3662ba|Partnerships and private sector engagement;GTSet|#a732f390-1055-4aea-9895-b94267dc0dab;GPP|#5cd65b2a-7cee-4bce-887f-7b43bf03d2d4;GP0|#39aae3d7-fd0f-455d-8147-72359d2d76e8;L0|#039aae3d7-fd0f-455d-8147-72359d2d76e8|Use of STI indicators;GPP|#c1c6ae87-b685-4471-9238-9803906e5edc;GP0|#26b9eea0-4bfd-4999-abd6-25140c902ad7;L0|#026b9eea0-4bfd-4999-abd6-25140c902ad7|Research management;GPP|#666c7fbc-bd85-4be1-9ec1-5ff4934ce56e;GP0|#a2c8e12d-e308-4650-ad2a-61486f8f1bbc;L0|#0a2c8e12d-e308-4650-ad2a-61486f8f1bbc|Annual Meetings;GPP|#2fed3f81-f709-42d3-90d3-7a9c689f324c
Building sustainable research management in science granting councils in sub-Saharan Africa: capacity building needs assessment surveyhttps://sgciafrica.org/en-za/resources/Resources/Resource 2a.pdfGP0|#03be525c-b7ec-4130-9420-bb64be65ae2e;L0|#003be525c-b7ec-4130-9420-bb64be65ae2e|Report;GTSet|#05b0ce45-fffe-4b66-bd33-38d958b5ee62Building sustainable research management in science granting councils in sub-Saharan Africa: capacity building needs assessment surveyCentre for Research on Evaluation, Science & Technology, Stellenbosch University, 2016<p>​The report provides the results of a needs assessment survey conducted to understand the needs and capacities of science granting councils in research management. The report is available in English, <a href="/en-za/resources/Resources/Resource%202b.PDF" target="_blank">French</a> and <a href="/en-za/resources/Resources/Resource%202c.PDF" target="_blank">Portuguese​</a>.<br></p>GP0|#03be525c-b7ec-4130-9420-bb64be65ae2e;L0|#003be525c-b7ec-4130-9420-bb64be65ae2e|Report;GTSet|#05b0ce45-fffe-4b66-bd33-38d958b5ee62GP0|#523eafba-c5db-435f-94f2-fd862a3812b0;L0|#0523eafba-c5db-435f-94f2-fd862a3812b0|English;GTSet|#5c7f15a7-dcd4-4b83-9d63-5ad1425282c6;GP0|#8b66547b-bb59-4a66-a328-028d68bf1807;L0|#08b66547b-bb59-4a66-a328-028d68bf1807|French;GP0|#7a7cfbc9-75d2-4816-9de4-26ba97ca2ec7;L0|#07a7cfbc9-75d2-4816-9de4-26ba97ca2ec7|Portuguesehttps://sgciafrica.org/en-za/resources/Resources/Resource 2a.pdfGP0|#26b9eea0-4bfd-4999-abd6-25140c902ad7;L0|#026b9eea0-4bfd-4999-abd6-25140c902ad7|Research management;GTSet|#a732f390-1055-4aea-9895-b94267dc0dab;GPP|#666c7fbc-bd85-4be1-9ec1-5ff4934ce56e

 

 

Theme 4: Annual Regional Meeting. SGCI ARMhttps://sgciafrica.org/en-za/events/Lists/Events/DispForm.aspx?ID=562018-07-05T00:00:00ZTheme 4: Annual Regional Meeting. SGCI ARM<p>Annual Regional Meeting. SGCI ARM</p>2018-07-07T23:59:00Z
Theme 1: On-site training workshops - focused on Research Management and Grants Management practical aspectshttps://sgciafrica.org/en-za/events/Lists/Events/DispForm.aspx?ID=442018-07-16T00:00:00ZTheme 1: On-site training workshops - focused on Research Management and Grants Management practical aspects<p>​<span style="font-family:lato, "helvetica neue", roboto, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Training event, including practical simulatio</span><span style="font-family:lato, "helvetica neue", roboto, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">n</span></p>2018-07-20T23:59:00Z
Theme 1: On-site training workshops - focused on Research Management and Grants Management practical aspectshttps://sgciafrica.org/en-za/events/Lists/Events/DispForm.aspx?ID=432018-08-27T00:00:00ZTheme 1: On-site training workshops - focused on Research Management and Grants Management practical aspects<p>​<span style="font-family:lato, "helvetica neue", roboto, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Training event, including practical simulation</span></p>2018-08-31T23:59:00Z
Theme 1: On-site training workshops - focused on Research Management and Grants Management practical aspectshttps://sgciafrica.org/en-za/events/Lists/Events/DispForm.aspx?ID=452018-09-03T00:00:00ZTheme 1: On-site training workshops - focused on Research Management and Grants Management practical aspects<div>Training event, including practical simulation</div>2018-09-07T23:59:00Z