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Marie Curie Individual Fellowships
The Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM) in Milan, Italy, looks forward to hosting researchers from the European Union, the Associated Countries or the Third Countries within the Marie Curie Individual Fellowships scheme. These Fellowships are awarded by the European Commission within the FP7 PEOPLE programme for a period between 1 and 2 years. They are addressed to experienced researchers, typically with PhD degree or four years research experience (full-time equivalent), since obtaining a university degree giving access to doctoral studies. Candidates must be Non-Italian researchers and must not have resided or carried out their main activity in Italy for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the reference deadline for submission.

Fellowships will focus on the areas of research carried out at FEEM: Climate Change Modelling and Policy; Sustainability Indicators and Environmental Valuation; Natural Resources Management; Knowledge Technology and Human Capital; International Energy Markets; Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Management; and Privatisation Regulation Corporate Governance. FEEM will also provide support to potential applicants in the presentation of the proposal.

More information on FEEM research activities is available at: www.feem.it/Feem/Pub/Programmes/. More information on the Fellowships is available at: cordis.europa.eu/fp7/people/home_en.html. Expressions of interest can be submitted through FEEM web site at: webfeem.it/cv/ or by contacting Roberta Camera.

Grants and other funding opportunities
SciDev Net maintains an up-to-date list of funding opportunities in the area of science and development.

Grant opportunities for young researchers from developing countries
The International Foundation for Science and the United Nations University Institute for Advanced Studies announce a new call for applications for the Grant/Fellowship competitions for young researchers.

UCAR Visiting Scientist Program
The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) offers various programmes for visiting scientists to work with groups in the United States on atmospheric issues. Most are only open to US Citizens, but there is a PhD Training Program for Chinese Students. Deadlines: Ongoing, check individual programmes for details

East-West Center scholarships and fellowships
The EWC offers a wide variety of short-term and long-term programs for individuals to learn about or conduct research concerning countries of the Asia Pacific region and their relationships with the United States. Academic scholarships and fellowships and educational exchange and professional development programs are listed. Deadline: Ongoing