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 The International Spinal Research Trust
The International Spinal Research Trust, a UK-based medical research charity, is inviting senior scientists (supervisors) at UK institutions to submit proposals for the support of PhD studentship projects, up to four years for science graduate or three years for those with clinical qualifications.
More info: www.spinal-research.org
Email to: research@spinal-research.org
Deadline: July 3, 2006
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 EuroScience Rammal Award
EuroScience is calling for nominees for the Rammal Award, an award given annually to an outstanding personality of strong scientific stature who, through his or her life and activity in a Mediterranean country has elevated the level of scientific exchanges in this part of the world. Scientists of all disciplines may suggest names of nominees. Active scientists from any disciplinary background are eligible. Organizations supporting similar objectives are also eligible, as well as self-candidacies. Short presentations and contact information of possible candidates should be sent (preferably via Email) before August 1, 2006 to:
Dr. R. Lestienne,
30 rue du Ranelagh, 75016 Paris (France)
remy.lestienne@snv.jussieu.fr
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 Artois-Baillet Latour Foundation
The Artois-Baillet Latour Foundation is calling for nominees for the InBev-Baillet Latour Health Prize—a prize awarded to recognize the scientific merits of a person whose work has contributed prominently to the improvement of human health. The 2007 Prize consists of €150.00 and will have as theme “Neuroscience.” Nominations for 2007 marked “Confidential” should be postmarked no later than September 15, 2006 and sent to the Secretary General of the National Fund for Scientific Research (N.F.S.R.), rue d’Egmont 5, BE – 1000 Brussels, Belgium. For more information please visit the following website: www.inbev-baillet-latour.be.
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 Centre National De La Recjercje Scientifique
Call for Applicants
The programme "ATIP Jeunes Chercheurs" is funded by the "Départements Vivant et Environnement et Développement Durable" (Life Sciences and Environmental Sciences and Sustainable Development Divisions) of the CNRS. It offers an opportunity to scientists under 40 years of age for developing an innovative independent research project while setting up their own group within a CNRS laboratory. Selected projects will receive a three year €150,000 grant (equipment and consumables), the possibility of hiring a postdoctoral fellow for two years, at least 50 m2 of lab facilities and, whenever possible, technical assistance. Seven programmes concern specific research areas, and one is open to any project of high scientific quality related to Life Sciences.
A form has to be filled on-line at:
http://wsdv.cnrs-dir.fr:8305/websdv/Pages/Atip/Add_atp_e.asp.
Applications should be submitted in English with a French summary both as .pdf files and with a hard copy sent at the address given below. Both the applications and the reference letters (sent directly and confidentially), must be addressed before October 1, 2006 to: Jean Houmard, chargé de mission at the Département Vivant.
Contact :
Jean HOUMARD - Chargé de Mission
CNRS - Département Vivant
3, rue Michel-Ange
F-75794 PARIS Cedex 16
Phone: 33 1 44 96 40 29 - Fax: 33 1 44 96 53 60
Email : sdv-atipe@cnrs-dir.fr
More info: http://www.cnrs.fr/infoslabos/atip/lifeatipCA.htm
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