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The South African Biosystematics Initiative (SABI)SABI FRAMEWORK The South African Biosystematics Initiative (SABI) was created with the purpose to provide a framework and strategy to:
The Vision of SABI is therefore: To develop a representative community of systematic biologists- well supported by government and society- addressing exciting and important issues relevant to South Africa's rich biological heritage. To achieve the SABI vision, the following thrusts have been identified for support
SABI Call for Postdoctoral Fellowships, International Travel Student Awards and Workshops/Training Courses Grants - 2010 Funding Year
The NRF on behalf of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) is offering SABI Postdoctoral Fellowships, SABI International Travel Student Awards and SABI Workshop/Training Courses.
This call for applications pertains to the Education and Training Thrust of SABI and is a direct response to SABI's purpose and vision because it will contribute to producing high-quality human resources, the generation of high-quality knowledge, and the development and transfer of this knowledge to ensure tangible benefits to society. The NRF closing date for applications is 15 October 2009. Call for research applications for 2010 funding The South African Department of Science & Technology and the National Research Foundation jointly supports the activities of the South African Biosystematics Initiative (SABI). SABI aims to develop a representative community of systematic biologists- well supported by government and society- addressing exciting and important issues relevant to South Africa's rich biological heritage. SABI’s funding and its activities are therefore focused around four thrusts including research, education and training, public understanding of science, and infrastructure. This call for applications pertains to the research thrust of SABI. Applications dealing with research on animal (excluding humans)/plant/fungi/protozoa and microbes (bacteria and viruses) systematics will be considered on a competitive basis for funding in 2010. The research must primarily focus on groups occurring in South Africa. To qualify for SABI funding in 2010, research applications must meet the following hurdles
In addition, applications will be assessed according to a range of criteria relating to the track record of the applicant, scientific merit of the application, issues of equity and redress, collaborative efforts, and the potential impact of the research. Funding will be allocated on a competitive basis but will take cognizance of strategic priorities for equity and redress issues (i.e. race, gender and age). All applications must be submitted via the NRF’s Interim Solution at nrfinterim.nrf.ac.za. Please select the Knowledge Fields Development (KFD) Call under Create New Application. The NRF closing date for applications is 31 August 2009. All applications must be endorsed by the research office of the principal applicant.
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