YOUNG SCIENTISTS' REGIONAL CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR REGISTRATION

YOUNG SCIENTISTS' REGIONAL CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR REGISTRATION ON 

Mentoring Young Scientists for Innovative Application of Research and Development in Africa 

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The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World - Regional Office for Sub Saharan Africa, (TWAS-ROSSA), will hold its second young scientists' conference in Nairobi , Kenya . The Conference will take place from 3 rd to 6 th December 2007 . The theme of the conference, as indicated above, is “ Mentoring Young Scientists for Innovative Application of Research and Development in Africa ”.

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 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, and these will be followed by in-depth analysis in working group discussions. Invitations are also being extended to young scientists to make presentations in their respective research areas. TWAS-ROSSA shall therefore appreciate to receive in advance all the presentations in order to compile the pre-proceedings for circulation to the Conference's participants.
TWAS-ROSSA will only cover travel, accommodation, meals and local transportation costs for selected participants from outside Nairobi , Kenya .

This support has been made possible by TWAS Offices in Trieste , Italy.

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 NOVEMBER 2007.

Official invitation letters shall be circulated to successful applicants by 15 NOVEMBER 2007.

Instructions:

• Download the form at: http://www.aasciences.org/twas/news/workshp/ws_announce.htm
• When prompted whether to open or save the file, choose save file. This will enable you to fill it out later offline.
• Open the file and follow the filling out instructions:
• Fill out the form electronically and e-mail it back to the said address.
  

For any additional enquiries about the Conference, please contact
TWAS-ROSSA Programme Officer: Email Address: j.olang@aasciences.org or j.olang@afornet.org Fax Number: +254 20 884406; or Telephone Number: +254 20 884404.