Deadline: 8 August 2016
The European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) is currently inviting applicants for its Scientific Leadership Award, Outstanding Female Scientist Award and Outstanding Research Team Award 2016 with an aim to promote African-European scientific research collaboration.
EDCTP will reward outstanding individual researchers and research teams especially from Africa and Europe.
The prestigious international EDCTP awards are dedicated to the promotion of scientific research, improved health and Africa-European collaboration.
Award Category
- Scientific Leadership Award is given to excellent world-class scientists in Africa up to 50 years of age.
- Outstanding Female Scientist Award is given to excellent world-class female scientists residing in sub-Saharan Africa and working in research activities within the scope of the second EDCTP programme.
- Outstanding Research Teams Award is given to outstanding research teams in Africa and Europe working on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected infectious diseases.
Prize Information
- Scientific Leadership Award: This award consists of a recognition trophy and a cash prize of 10,000 Euros
- Outstanding Female Scientist Award: This award consists of a recognition trophy and a cash prize of 20,000 Euros.
- Outstanding Research Team Award: This award consists of a recognition trophy and a cash prize of 50,000 Euros.
Eligibility Criteria
The contestant must be a resident of a sub-Saharan African country, an European Union (EU) Member State, or a country associated to the Horizon 2020 programme.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply online via given website.
For more information, please visit EDCTP Awards 2016.