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Training Announcement for the International Forestry Resources and Institutions (IFRI) Research Program: Fall 2010

The course explores theoretical and methodological approaches for exploring human-environment interactions. It focuses on community level forest management, and the interaction of institutional, socioeconomic and ecological factors that influence sustainability. It also specifically exposes students to the IFRI research program and provides training in data collection methods, including participatory techniques, individual and group interviews, and forest measurement. Students apply their field research training in a forest community in Southern Michigan. Trainees also gain first hand exposure to the unique IFRI database and learn how to enter data and use queries to create datasets.

The nine-week IFRI training course will be offered at the University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources and Environment, with Arun Agrawal and Lauren Persha. Arun Agrawal is Associate Research Dean and Professor at University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources and Environment and Lauren Persha is the IFRI Postdoctoral Fellow. If you plan to attend the Fall 2010 course or would like additional information, please send a letter of interest to Amanda McAllister. Contact: Amanda McAllister. Deadline: April 1st 2010

Classifications in Atmospheric Sciences and Their Applications

The objective of the course is to give the students an introduction to classification methods, with emphasis on classifications of tropospheric circulation patterns, and their applications in the atmospheric sciences, and to provide a basis to understand the various classification methods applied to describe atmospheric circulation. The course is intended for young researchers (PhD-student, postdoc-level and graduates with several years of experience) within geo-sciences, preferably meteorology, climatology, and hydrology. The course will include lectures given by recognized experts in classifications, climatology and hydrology. The lectures will be supported by exercises applying software developed at the University of Augsburg.

The programme takes place in University of Augsburg, Germany, April 12-16th 2010. Contact: school@cost733.org. Deadline: February 28th 2010

Advanced International Training Programme in Integrated Water Resources Management

This training programme provides a meeting place for mid-level professionals involved in water issues around the world, with the aim of building both personal and institutional bridges. The training programme further draws on regional and global experience from integrated water resources management and instructs on techniques for enhancing the effective management of water resources. The overall objective of the training programme is to support and stimulate the application of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in the participants’ home countries and to encourage the participants to involve in and contribute to networking on IWRM.

The programme takes place in Sweden, August 23rd–September 14th 2010, and in Lao PDR, November 22nd–December 3rd 2010. Deadline: March 15th 2010

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