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Europe: Publication of the Marie Curie Work Programme 2009
ImageThe European Commission has published the Marie Curie Work Programme 2009. Some important changes have been made:
-The next calls for Initial training network' and Co-funding will be published later with the launch of the work programme 2
-European Reintegration Grants und International Reintegration Grants will be regrouped under a single call.
-International Outgoing Fellowships and International Incoming Fellowships are rebranded as World Fellowships.
-The nationality rule is now removed and will give young researchers the chance to participate in Marie Curie training actions in their own country.
Source: KOWI
 
International: Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF)
ImageThe Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) invites scientists from biotechnology companies and academia worldwide to apply for research funds to advance the discovery and development of novel therapies for Alzheimer's disease. This program is made possible by a donation from Elan Corporation, plc and funds from ADDF.
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European Portal on Research Infrastructures Services
ImageEuropean Portal on Research Infrastructures Services provides information on a large number of Research Infrastructures (RIs) of pan European interest in all fields of science. It covers facilities, resources and related services that are used by the scientific community to conduct top-level research in their respective fields.
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UK: MRC and MND Association Call for outline proposals
ImageThe MRC is working with the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association to increase and strengthen the scientific knowledge base for motor neurone disease. Proposals should focus on activities with the potential to deliver significant and measurable advances in understanding the disease and establish a foundation or advancement for translational research.
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South African scientists access European research via EMBC agreement
ImageSouth African scientists will gain access to the latest thinking in molecular biology research through an agreement announced today by the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO). The Government of the Republic of South Africa signed a cooperation agreement with the European Molecular Biology Conference (EMBC), the intergovernmental funding body for EMBO, allowing scientists from South Africa to participate in EMBO programmes and activities. The agreement also provides for some EMBO activities to occur in South Africa.
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