Grants | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 2

MIGA Doctors in Training Grants Program 2011-2012, Australia: Medicine

This Program is announced for assist doctors in training whilst pursuing specialist training opportunities in Australia and abroad.Funds are provided to assist doctors meet the expenses associated with this additional training.
The Program is open to doctors in Australia who are insured with MIGA at the time of Application and funding of the Grant.. Enrolled in and undertaking an accredited training program with an Australian Medical College or Society, or who have completed their College or Society training program within the last two years. Seeking to undertake a Training Program or Placement that is beyond the training prescribed through their College or Society.
The Grants consist of four individual DIT Grants of $5,000 per recipient, to assist in funding their training opportunity which can include travel, accommodation, Program fees, etc.Grants will be judged on merit and awarded to Applicants deemed as submitting the most outstanding Applications.Whether all four Grants are awarded or not will be subject to MIGA receiving suitable Applications which meet MIGA’s selection criteria.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 28 October 2011

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Small Grants Program in Science funded by Ian Potter Foundation, Australia: ecological sustainability of Australian biodiversity, future water management and the recovery of degraded landscapes

To support innovative scientific research by early career researchers who are well supported by and through their host institutions .To encourage the development of infrastructure available to early career researchers who are well supported by and through their host institutions .To back high quality scientific research directed at ecological sustainability of Australian biodiversity, future water management and the recovery of degraded landscapes. Purposes which are core to the operations of the organisation and should more appropriately be funded from institutional operating funds .Research projects for which there would be a reasonable prospect of attracting commercial funding.

The Foundation is able to support exceptional and visionary individuals, including those in their early career. Projects often link with the Foundation’s Environment & Conservation and Education programs.

Scholarship Application Deadline:30 May 2011.

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2012 Research Grants by Canine Research Foundation, Australia

The Canine Research Foundation (CRF) is the official research vehicle of ANKC.
It is a Public Charitable Trust with research conducted at Australian universities from funds generated via the levy on puppy registrations, fund raising functions, tax-deductible donations and bequests from the public.The CRF was founded by the VCA in 1992 and 83 research grants have been awarded for projects through to those commencing in 2011. Funding is now flowing to CRF from most ANKC Member Bodies, excluding DOGS QUEENSLAND which has a separate research program in conjunction with the University of Queensland.

The Foundation is an independent public trust for the purposes of funding research directed at improving canine health, which it does through a program of annual research grants.Grants per project will normally be in the order of $5,000-15,000 in any one year. Projects may extend beyond one year but funding each year will be dependent upon satisfactory progress as given in interim reports. Funds will be available as arranged through the university.Note that funding is not usually provided for salaries, stipends or significant capital equipment.

Scholarship Application Deadline: June 30, 2011

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