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Young
Scientists’ Regional Conference Announcement and Call for Application to
participate in Nairobi, Kenya for Sub Saharan Africa
TWAS, the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World - Regional Office
for Sub Saharan Africa, (TWAS-ROSSA), will hold its third young
scientists’ conference in Nairobi, Kenya. The Conference will take place
from 15th to 17th December 2008. The theme of the conference is
“Alternative Sources of Energy: Potential for Renewable Energy and
Biofuels in Africa” .
The conference
will aim to:
· Discuss renewable energy needs for Africa during the current
millennium;
· Chart the roadmap for sustainable renewable energy provided by
biofuels obtained from non-food sources; and
· Advocate for capacity building and the appropriate policies for the
relevant research and development.
The Conference
will provide a platform for young (below 45 years of age) and senior
scientists to take stock of advancements in the application of research
and development of alternative sources of energy in Africa, as well as
to exchange ideas and map the way forward for innovative networking
mechanisms among scientists within the region.
There will be keynote addresses in plenary sessions by renowned experts,
followed by in-depth analysis in working group discussions. Invitation
is also extended to young scientists to make presentations in their
research areas on renewable energy and biofuels. TWAS-ROSSA will
appreciate to receiving in advance, all the presentations in order to
compile the pre-proceedings for circulation to the Conference’s
participants.
TWAS-ROSSA will cover travel (only from within sub-Saharan Africa),
accommodation, meals and local transportation costs for selected
participants. This support has been made possible by TWAS Central
Offices in Trieste, Italy.
Please download (see below) and submit the application electronically,
together with the applicants’ curriculum vitae (CV).
Please click here to download the application form
NOTE:
Please note that:
Applications to
participate should only be made by young scientists below the age of 45
years.
The deadline for
all applications to reach TWAS-ROSSA offices based at the African
Academy of Sciences (AAS) is 10 August 2008.
Official
invitation letters shall be circulated to successful applicants before
30 August 2008. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
For any additional enquiries about the Conference, please contact:
Ms. Jackie Olang
Programme Officer, TWAS-ROSSA
Email Address: nairobi@twas.org
Fax Number: +254 20 884406; or Telephone Number: +254 20 884404.
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