CIB – BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS BURSARIES 2011 – AFRICA
Biological Invasions Bursaries 2011 in CIB of South Africa
About CIB:
The C·I·B is an inter-institutional Centre of Excellence established within the DST-NRF Centres of Excellence Programme. This means that the C·I·B is not just at one institution, but has affiliated researchers at a range of academic and non-academic institutes throughout South Africa. This inter-institutional arrangement allows a much broader range of research interactions to take place, allowing a wide diversity of research associates and students to benefit from the programme.
Detail:
As part of SANBI’s Early Detection and Rapid Response Programme (funded through the Working for Water Programme of the Department of Water Affairs), several bursaries are available to conduct research on various aspects of managing new invasions. A range of projects are available including topics on molecular phylogenetics, GIS mapping, taxonomy, population modelling, social science, history, mathematical ecology, and evolutionary biology. Submitted topics in line with EDRR’s goals will also be considered.
Requirements:
Candidates must be pro-active, enthusiastic, and interested in doing excellent research that can make a difference.
Bursary Values: (to cover living expenses and university fees)
Honours/4th year undergraduate R 25 000 p.a. for 1 year
• Masters R 60 000 p.a. for 2 years
• Doctoral R 80 000 p.a. for 3 years
• Post-doctoral R150,000 p.a. for 2 years
Project running expenses will be covered separately and will vary depending on the project.
Application process:
Student bursaries are open to all South African citizens, and post-doctoral research bursaries are open to anyone who has completed their PhD in the last five years.
Closing Date: Applications close on 5 November 2010
Contact:
Dr John Wilson
EDRR Research Co-ordinator South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) / DST-NRF Centre of Excellence for Invasion Biology
Department of Botany and Zoology
Stellenbosch University
021 808 3408; jrwilson@sun.ac.za
