From prizes at twas.org Thu Jul 21 03:33:30 2011 From: prizes at twas.org (TWAS Prizes) Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:33:30 +0200 Subject: [Wigsat-l] The Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize 2011 Message-ID: <4E27D64A.4020903@twas.org> *URGENT - DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 31 JULY 2011 * Distinguished Colleague, I am pleased to inform you that the call for nominations for the Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize 2011 in Materials Science has been extended to 31 July 2011. As you already know, the Trieste Science Prize (TSP), sponsored by illycaff? and administered by TWAS, has been established to give international recognition and visibility to outstanding scientific achievements made by scientists from the developing countries. The first four-year cycle of the TSP (2005-2008) focused on basic science. The second four-year cycle (2009-2012) of the prize, called Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize to honour the late former President of illycaff?, focuses on sustainability issues in various fields of sciences. In 2011 the prize, which carries a US$100,000 monetary award generously contributed by illycaff?, will be given for outstanding achievements in Materials Science. I am happy to invite you to nominate qualified candidates to be considered for this prize. To this purpose, I enclose herewith the 2011 nomination form together with a file containing additional information about this scheme. The deadline to receive nominations is 20 July 31 July 2011. Counting on your collaboration, I send you my best regards, Prof. Romain Murenzi Executive Director, TWAS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * * * * TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world * * * * ICTP campus, Strada Costiera 11 - 34151 Trieste - Italy Phone: +39 0402240387 -- Fax: +39 04022407387 web: www.twas.org - News: twitter.com/twasnews Disclaimer: http://www.twas.org/disclaimer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From shuyer at wigsat.org Thu Jul 21 09:53:33 2011 From: shuyer at wigsat.org (Sophia Huyer) Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:53:33 -0400 Subject: [Wigsat-l] IDRC Research Awards / Bourse de recherche du CRDI Message-ID: <2669080A-9D46-4921-B6B4-A1EF629567C0@wigsat.org> La version fran?aise suit? IDRC Research Awards Deadline: September 12, 2011. Note that all applications must be sent electronically. These awards were formerly known as the IDRC Internship Awards. Details on research award position offered by Innovation for Inclusive Development program IDRC offers Research Awards annually to Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries pursuing master?s or doctoral studies at a recognized university or having completed a master?s or doctoral program at a recognized university. The Research Awards provide a unique opportunity for masters and doctoral students, as well as recent graduates, to enhance their research skills and gain experience in development research. This one-year, paid in-house program of training and mentorship in research, research management, and grant administration allows research awardees to pursue their research goals in a dynamic team environment in one of the world?s leaders in generating new knowledge to meet global challenges. Innovation for Inclusive Development (IID) is an emerging field of research bridging innovation systems research and development studies. IID?s goal is to enable greater understanding of how innovation in the informal sector can improve livelihoods and contribute to inclusive development. A key objective is to support researcher capacity building in this emerging interdisciplinary research field. Applicants must be scholars either in innovation systems research or in development studies, or both, with an interest in understanding the underpinnings of innovative activities in the informal sector; and on how informal activities can become more effective and efficient, specifically focusing on the ways they can lead to improved livelihoods and eventually to inclusive development. The research in this emerging field should: ? understand the systemic nature of policy, institutional, and other bottlenecks that informal sectors encounter when seeking to scale up their technological, organizational or marketing innovations ? have clear policy and practice outcomes ? take into account the innovations systems actors: universities, research granting councils, and other financial institutions, firms, and informal sector productive units. Proposals should address any of the following themes within developing-country contexts: ? Innovation and women in the informal sector. ? The roles of innovation intermediaries linking the informal sector with the formal sector. ? Activities important to livelihoods in informal settings, including natural resources (mining, fishing, production of medicines, cosmetics, furniture, and biofuels), services (transportation, vehicle maintenance, construction, and waste management and reuse), and cultural industries (crafts, art, design, and ecological and cultural tourism). Candidates should have the following qualifications: ? Strong research and analytical skills. ? Strong scientific writing skills in English (French and Spanish skills will be an asset). ? Strong communication skills. ? Familiarity with communications and dissemination tools. Please see the IDRC Internship page for more details. Bourse de recherche du CRDI Bourse de recherche ? Innovation au service du d?veloppement inclusif Date butoir : le 12 septembre 2011 Pri?re de noter que toutes les demandes doivent ?tre pr?sent?es par voie ?lectronique. Chaque ann?e, le CRDI accorde ? des Canadiens, ? des r?sidents permanents du Canada et ? des citoyens de pays en d?veloppement ayant amorc? ou termin? un programme de ma?trise ou de doctorat dans une universit? reconnue la possibilit? d?obtenir une bourse de recherche. La bourse de recherche du CRDI offre, ? toute personne ayant amorc? un programme de ma?trise ou de doctorat ou ayant obtenu r?cemment son dipl?me de cycle sup?rieur, une occasion unique d?accro?tre ses comp?tences en recherche et d?acqu?rir de l?exp?rience en gestion de la recherche au service du d?veloppement. La bourse vise une p?riode d?un an, et des activit?s de formation et de mentorat en recherche, en gestion de la recherche et en administration de subventions sont pr?vues. Le boursier travaille ? la r?alisation de ses objectifs de recherche au sein d?une ?quipe dynamique du CRDI, l?un des chefs de file ? l??chelle internationale de la production et de l?application de nouvelles connaissances pour relever les grands d?fis mondiaux. Champ de recherche ?mergent, l?innovation au service du d?veloppement inclusif (IDI) jette un pont entre la recherche sur les syst?mes d?innovation et les ?tudes du d?veloppement. Le programme a pour but de permettre de mieux comprendre comment l?innovation dans le secteur non structur? peut am?liorer les moyens de subsistance et contribuer au d?veloppement inclusif. L?un des grands objectifs vis?s est le soutien au renforcement des capacit?s des chercheurs oeuvrant dans ce champ de recherche interdisciplinaire naissant. Les candidats doivent ?tre des sp?cialistes soit de la recherche sur les syst?mes d?innovation, soit des ?tudes du d?veloppement, ou des deux, et doivent s?int?resser ? la compr?hension des fondements des activit?s innovantes dans le secteur non structur?, ainsi qu?? ??la fa?on dont les activit?s du secteur non structur? peuvent devenir plus efficaces et plus efficientes, en particulier aux mani?res dont elles peuvent conduire ? l?am?lioration des moyens de subsistance et, ult?rieurement, ? un d?veloppement inclusif. La recherche doit ? avoir pour but de comprendre le caract?re syst?mique des obstacles ayant trait, entre autres, aux politiques et aux institutions auxquels font face les activit?s du secteur non structur? qui cherchent ? faire passer ? grande ?chelle leurs innovations technologiques, organisationnelles ou en mati?re de commercialisation; ? avoir des incidences claires sur le plan des politiques et des pratiques; ? tenir compte des acteurs des syst?mes d?innovation : les universit?s, les conseils subventionnaires de la recherche et autres organismes de financement, les entreprises et les entit?s de production du secteur non structur?. Les propositions doivent aborder l?un des th?mes suivants dans des pays en d?veloppement : ? innovation et femmes dans le secteur non structur?; r?le des interm?diaires en innovation pour ce qui est d??tablir des liens entre le secteur non structur? et le secteur structur?; activit?s importantes pour la subsistance dans un contexte non structur?, dont l?exploitation des ressources naturelles (mines, p?ches, production de m?dicaments, de produits de beaut?, de meubles et de biocombustibles), les services (transport, entretien de v?hicules, construction, gestion et r?utilisation des d?chets) et les industries culturelles (artisanat, art, design, tourisme ?cologique et culturel). Exigences Solides comp?tences en recherche et en analyse Solides comp?tences en r?daction scientifique en anglais (des comp?tences en r?daction en fran?ais et en espagnol constituent un atout) Solides comp?tences en communications Bonne connaissance des outils de communication et de diffusion Pour plus de pr?cisions, veuillez consulter la page sur les stages r?mun?r?s au CRDI. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From shuyer at wigsat.org Thu Jul 21 10:40:12 2011 From: shuyer at wigsat.org (Sophia Huyer) Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:40:12 -0400 Subject: [Wigsat-l] Fellowship Programme 2012-2013, IAS-STS, Graz/Austria Message-ID: <279551DB-B99F-4BD3-82D8-AB175E3FA9E8@wigsat.org> INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDIES ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY (IAS-STS), GRAZ, AUSTRIA Apologies for cross-posting! We ask you to forward this information to persons, who could be interested! Dear Colleague, we would like to announce the IAS-STS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME 2012-2013 The IAS-STS in Graz, Austria, promotes the interdisciplinary investigation of the links and interactions between science, technology and society as well as technology assessment and research into the development and implementation of socially and environmentally sound technologies. The IAS-STS is broadly speaking, an institute for the enhancement of science and technology studies. The IAS-STS invites researchers to apply for a stay between 1 October 2012 and 30 June 2013 as a - Research Fellow (up to nine months) or as a - Visiting Scholar (shorter period, e.g. a month) The IAS-STS offers excellent research infrastructure. Close co-operation with researchers at the IFZ (Inter-University Research Centre for Technology, Work and Culture; see: www.ifz.tugraz.at), guest lectures, workshops and conferences provide an atmosphere of creativity and scholarly discussion. Furthermore we can offer five grants (EUR 940 per month) for long-term Research Fellows at the IAS-STS. The Fellowship Programme 2012-2013 is dedicated to projects investigating the following issues: 1. Gender - Technology - Environment This area of research particularly focuses on gender dimensions of science and technology. On the one hand individual perspectives of actors in the technological field are taken into account, on the other hand educational, organisational, societal, environmental and political issues are gaining more and more relevance. Current promising research will also shed more light on the interrelation between individuals? concepts and media representations of gender and technology. 2. Genetics and Biotechnology A focus of the Fellowship Programme lies on research providing a critical analysis of the life sciences. Researchers investigating either social aspects of biomedicine or risk and wider governance issues related to agricultural biotechnology are especially encouraged to apply. 3. Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) SCP seeks to promote social and economic development within the carrying capacity of ecosystems. New strategies and concrete tools are needed to change individual and institutional patterns of consumption and to enhance corporate responsibility (CR) of organisations. Researchers investigating patterns of consumption and intervention strategies to promote sustainable lifestyles among both public and private consumers or working within the thematic field of ecological product policy are encouraged to apply. Research projects integrating product assessment tools such as LCA, carbon footprint, MIPS or related methods are also of special interest. 4. Energy and Climate On basis of the analysis of social, technological and organisational framework of energy use projects should contribute to the shaping of sustainable energy, climate and technology policies. They should aim at socio-economic aspects of energy technologies or at strategies of environmental technology policy. They should develop measures and strategies for the promotion of renewable energy sources, for the transition to a sustainable energy system or contribute to the field of sustainable construction. Regional governance, climate policy strategies, innovation policy and the role of users are important themes. In addition, the Manfred Heindler grant is awarded for research projects on the increased use of renewable energies and on a more efficient use of energy. 5. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) Novel developments in ICT-related fields are investigated from the perspective of the social studies and the philosophy of science and technology. The inquiry covers a variety of research areas concerning ICTZs and human agency. Topics may include Artificial Intelligence, ubiquitous computing, intelligent environments or ICTs and mobility. These topics are analysed with respect to their wider social, ethical and political implications. Further possible issues of interest are the social shaping of ICTs, ICT risk management and ICTs and innovation policies. Applications must be submitted to the IAS-STS by 31 December 2011. For application forms and further information: Please visit our website: www.sts.tugraz.at Institute for Advanced Studies on Science, Technology and Society (IAS-STS) Attn. Gunter Getzinger Kopernikusgasse 9 8010 Graz - Austria E-mail: info at sts.tugraz.at -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From shuyer at wigsat.org Mon Jul 11 09:21:27 2011 From: shuyer at wigsat.org (Sophia Huyer) Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:21:27 -0000 Subject: [Wigsat-l] ECA and AIF launch prestigious February 2012 African Innovation Prize In-Reply-To: <113e31fb-4f41-40c7-8b67-1d82cd5d4e47@dgroups.org> Message-ID: <09AA517F-F094-48B4-AEB9-D8F3C493CB56@wigsat.org> ECA and AIF launch prestigious February 2012 African Innovation Prize The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Innovation Foundation (AIF) are delighted to announce the African Innovation Prize (AIP) to be awarded for the first time in February 2012. This prestigious and well-endowed award aims at encouraging innovations that contribute to sustainable development in Africa. With this award, AIF and UNECA acknowledge, support and encourage innovators and entrepreneurs- the group of stakeholders who till now have been neither considered nor benefited under Africa?s development cooperation agenda. "Innovation is a combination of identifying problems, and finding groundbreaking implementable solutions; we hope the prizes will contribute to tapping into the ingenuity of Africans to solve Africa?s problems,? says the ECA Executive Secretary and Under-Secretary General, Mr. Abdoulie Janneh. He adds: ?Currently, ideas, innovation and knowledge are what is driving the world, and transforming economies. It is therefore fitting and appropriate that the African Innovation Prize is targeting a unique group of stakeholders - innovators and inventors in the area of ICTs, Green Technologies and Health & Food Security.? ?The AIF is very proud of the cooperation with ECA and expects numerous innovation projects to compete for the prize. There is so much untapped talent on this continent,? adds Mr. Walter Fust, Chairman of the AIF. The amount allocated towards the winners for the selected innovators and entrepreneurs, in the three thematic areas of ICTs; Green Technologies; Health & Food Security are two generous prizes: First prize USD 100,000; and USD 50000 for the second prize. The registration deadline for the 2012 prize has been set for September 30th, 2011 with no possibility of extensions. The organizers expect the prize to promote among young African men and women the pursuit of science, technology and engineering careers and business applications. The aims are to: - Create a platform for identification of innovative concepts and projects submitted by applicants that could be supported by AIP; - Promote innovation across Africa in key sectors of interest through the competition; - Promote science, technology and engineering as rewarding, exciting and noble career options among the youth in Africa by profiling successful applicants; and - Encourage entrepreneurs, innovators, funding bodies and business development service providers to exchange ideas and explore innovative business opportunities. In pursuing those aims, the AIP expects the following outcomes: - Increased commercialization of research and development (R&D) outputs in Africa; - Increased development of start-up, adoption of new and emerging technologies and accelerate growth of an innovative and dynamic private sector; and - Increased general economic activities that result in long term sustainable development Over the coming five years, AIP will be targeting innovators/entrepreneurs in different thematic areas to be determined each year by the Technical Advisory Committee. For detailed information of competition categories, conditions of entry, and submission procedures, please visit: http://www.uneca.org/AIF/AIP -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From waechter at ifz.tugraz.at Fri Jul 29 15:09:40 2011 From: waechter at ifz.tugraz.at (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Christine_W=E4chter?=) Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:09:40 -0000 Subject: [Wigsat-l] Fellowship Programme 2012-2013, IAS-STS, Graz, Austria Message-ID: <4E33077D.8060203@ifz.tugraz.at> INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDIES ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY (IAS-STS) Fellowship Programme 2012-2013 The IAS-STS in Graz, Austria, promotes the interdisciplinary investigation of the links and interactions between science, technology and society as well as technology assessment and research into the development and implementation of socially and environmentally sound technologies. The IAS-STS is broadly speaking, an institute for the enhancement of science and technology studies. The IAS-STS invites researchers to apply for a stay between 1 October 2012 and 30 June 2013 as a *- Research Fellow (up to nine months) or as a* *- Visiting Scholar (shorter period, e.g. a month)* The IAS-STS offers excellent research infrastructure. Close co-operation with researchers at the IFZ (Inter-University Research Centre for Technology, Work and Culture; see: www.ifz.tugraz.at), guest lectures, workshops and conferences provide an atmosphere of creativity and scholarly discussion. Furthermore we can offer five grants (up to EUR 940,- per month) for long-term Research Fellows at the IAS-STS. The Fellowship Programme 2012-2013 is dedicated to projects investigating the following issues: *1. Gender -- Technology -- Environment* This area of research particularly focuses on gender dimensions of science and technology. On the one hand individual perspectives of actors in the technological field are taken into account, on the other hand educational, organisational, societal, environmental and political issues are gaining more and more relevance. Current promising research will also shed more light on the interrelation between individuals' concepts and media representations of gender and technology. *2. Genetics and Biotechnology* A focus of the Fellowship Programme lies on research providing a critical analysis of the life sciences. Researchers investigating either social aspects of biomedicine or risk and wider governance issues related to agricultural biotechnology are especially encouraged to apply. *3. Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) *SCP seeks to promote social and economic development within the carrying capacity of ecosystems. New strategies and concrete tools are needed to change individual and institutional patterns of consumption and to enhance corporate responsibility (CR) of organisations. Researchers investigating patterns of consumption and intervention strategies to promote sustainable lifestyles among both public and private consumers or working within the thematic field of ecological product policy are encouraged to apply. Research projects integrating product assessment tools such as LCA, carbon footprint, MIPS or related methods are also of special interest.* * *4. Energy and Climate *On basis of the analysis of social, technological and organisational framework of energy use projects should contribute to the shaping of sustainable energy, climate and technology policies. They should aim at socio-economic aspects of energy technologies or at strategies of environmental technology policy. They should develop measures and strategies for the promotion of renewable energy sources, for the transition to a sustainable energy system or contribute to the field of sustainable construction. Regional governance, climate policy strategies, innovation policy and the role of users are important themes. In addition, the Manfred Heindler grant is awarded for research projects on the increased use of renewable energies and on a more efficient use of energy. *5. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) *Novel developments in ICT-related fields are investigated from the perspective of the social studies and the philosophy of science and technology. The inquiry covers a variety of research areas concerning ICTs and human agency. Topics may include Artificial Intelligence, ubiquitous computing, intelligent environments or ICTs and mobility. These topics are analysed with respect to their wider social, ethical and political implications. Further possible issues of interest are the social shaping of ICTs, ICT risk management and ICTs and innovation policies. Applications must be submitted to the IAS-STS by 31 December 2011. For application forms and further information: Please visit our website: www.sts.tugraz.at Institute for Advanced Studies on Science, Technology and Society (IAS-STS) Attn. G?nter Getzinger Kopernikusgasse 9 8010 Graz -- Austria E-mail: info at sts.tugraz.at -- Ao.Univ.Prof. Dr. Christine Waechter, Associate Professor Leiterin des IFZ / Director of IFZ Interuniversitaeres Forschungszentrum fuer Technik, Arbeit und Kultur Inter-University Research Centre for Technology, Work and Culture Schloegelgasse 2, 8010 Graz, Austria Tel: +43(0)316/813909-14, Fax: +43(0)316/810274 E-mail:waechter at ifz.tugraz.at,http://www.ifz.tugraz.at Das IFZ ist der Grazer Standort des Instituts f?r Technik- und Wissenschaftsforschung der Alpen-Adria-Universitaet Klagenfurt. 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