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Dr Glato Kodjo
11th March 2019
We are sure that all members of plant science and entomology communities will share the deep sadness with which we learned that one of our network members, Dr Glato Kodjo, a professor-researcher at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lome, Togo,…
Read moreThe British Academy: GCRF networking grants
4th March 2019
Details have been announced of a scheme from The British Academy which allows researchers from developing countries and the UK to forge new links and hold networking events to generate innovative and interdisciplinary research ideas to address global challenges. The deadline for applications…
Read moreUnifying Cassava Brown Streak Disease surveillance
11th February 2019
This article is one in a series outlining the nine research projects which are currently being undertaken, funded by CONNECTED in the first phase of pump-prime funding. To read all the available articles use this link. Unifying Cassava Brown Streak Disease surveillance A…
Read more2019 New Innovator in Food and Agriculture Research Award
10th February 2019
The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) is now accepting nominations for the 2019 New Innovator in Food and Agriculture Research Award. This award supports early-career scientists pursuing research that sustainably enhances agricultural production or improves health through food. FFAR will grant…
Read moreGlobal Leadership Fellow Program
8th February 2019
Applications for the 2019 Cornell Alliance for Science Global Leadership Fellows program are now open. People from all walks of life and from all corners of the world are encouraged to apply. In the past the program has had priests, journalists, guitar players,…
Read moreFellowship opportunity call notification (deadline 27.03.19)
7th February 2019
Please see below for details of a fellowship opportunity that may be of interest to CONNECTED network members: British Academy / Academy of Medical Sciences / Royal Society – Newton International Fellowships Application deadline: 27 March 2019 Aim To attract the most promising…
Read moreCONNECTED vacancy: Senior Research Associate (Network Manager)
7th February 2019
CONNECTED is seeking to recruit to a Senior Research Associate position. It’s the role of CONNECTED Network Manager (0.5 FTE, job share), which requires maternity cover from April until December 2019. The Network Manager helps oversee and lead a variety of work areas…
Read moreIdentifying insect vectors: profile of a pump-prime funded project
7th February 2019
Another in a series of short articles, outlining the scope of the nine research projects which are currently being undertaken, funded by CONNECTED in the first phase of pump-prime funding. To real all the available articles use this link. Identifying insect vectors A…
Read moreImproving disease resistance in Kenyan crops: profile of a pump-prime funded project
4th February 2019
This article is one in a series outlining the nine research projects which are currently being undertaken, funded by CONNECTED in the first phase of pump-prime funding. To read all the available articles use this link. Improving disease resistance in Kenyan crops A…
Read moreWhich insects transmit cassava viruses? A pump-prime funded project
24th January 2019
This article is one in a series outlining the nine research projects which are currently being undertaken, funded by CONNECTED in the first phase of pump-prime funding. To read all the available articles, use this link Which insects transmit cassava viruses? A project…
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