ASSOCIATION OF AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES
The position of the Secretary-General of the Association of African Universities (AAU) will become vacant in June 2010 and the AAU is seeking to fill that post. Established in 1967, the AAU is a pan-African, multi-lingual, higher education association with a membership of over 220 institutions in the five major regions of Africa. The Association plays a major role in giving content and direction to the current and historic continental initiative to revitalize African higher education. It draws upon its membership and collaborates with major organizations and donor partners in Africa and across the world in the design and implementation of its programmes. The Secretary-General is the Chief Executive Officer of the Association, and is a key factor in enabling the association play this role fully. The Secretary-General is responsible to the Governing Board and the General Conference and should be a leader able to provide strategic direction and inspire others. He or she must identify with the aims of the Association as set out in its Constitution and Strategic Plan, and have a demonstrated commitment to the principles of integrity, excellence and fairness. For more information click to download the English and French version of the announcements. |
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POSTGRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS 2010/2011 |
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In support of staff development in ANSTI member institutions, limited number of fellowships are available for postgraduate studies in the 2010/2011 academic session and tenable in ANSTI member institutions. 1. Fellowships, which cover fees, subsistence and international travel, are awarded to staff of ANSTI member institutions for postgraduate studies (M.Sc. or Ph.D) at African universities for staff development. 2. Fellowships are awarded to sub-Saharan African nationals for studies outside the applicants' home countries. 3. Applicants must hold a good bachelors degree (at least 2nd class upper division) and be not older than 36 years old. 4. The initial award of the fellowships covers one year. Extension is possible up to two years for Masters Courses or more for Ph.D studies upon successful completion of previous year. 5. Applicants must obtain the official admission to the host university prior to his/her application for the fellowship. Applicants should apply for the admission to the host university as soon as possible. 6. The completed application forms in triplicate should be accompanied by the following documents:- - - Copy of bachelor's degree certificate for Masters course applicant (copy of bachelor's and Master's degree certificates for PhD course applicant)
- certified transcripts of university academic performance
- Official results of pre-university final exams
- Letter of admission to the host university
- Letter of recommendation with a remark indicating that the applicant is already a university staff member or is to be employed as staff member after successful completion of the studies.
- Two passport size photos and Curriculum Vitae
- for PhD application, detailed research proposal with workplan
The completed fellowship application should reach the ANSTI secretariat by 31 May 2010. |
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UNESCO/ANSTI Diaspora Award 2010 |
UNESCO/ANSTI is inviting African scientists working in the Diaspora (outside Africa) to apply for the above award. The award is offered to scientists who wish to attend scientific thematic conferences and workshops in Africa. Students studying outside the African continent do NOT qualify. The award (Max $2500) will cover the cost of the air ticket, cost of accommodation and a subsistence amount for the duration of the conference. Women scientists working in the Diaspora are particularly encouraged to apply. |
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