APN Proposal Development Training Workshop for Young Scientists/Practitioners, Mongolia (5-7 November 2015)

Last date : August 15, 2015

 

Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN) is currently inviting applications from its member countries for the Annual Proposal Development Training Workshop (PDTW) which will be held from 5 to 7 November 2015 in Mongolia. The training workshop is designed to enhance the capacity of young scientists and practitioners in the Temperate East Asia region to develop competitive project proposals for funding.

The PDTW is open to young scientists from the Temperate East Asia region and working in the area of Land Use and Climate Change in Temperate East Asia. A maximum of 25 young/early carrier scientists and practitioners will be selected for the training workshop. Based on the financial resources available, the APN will financially support 15 young/early-career scientists/practitioners.

Focus Countries

• For Financial Support, only these APN Member countries are eligible to apply- China, Japan, Mongolia, Republic of Korea or Russian Federation.
• For self funding, Applications from all APN Member Countries will be considered. This include-Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United States of America, and Viet Nam.

Workshop Topic/Research Topics

• The main topic of the present workshop will be: Land Use and Climate Change
• The workshop will focus on the following priority research topics taken from the APN’s fourth Strategic Plan:
  • Assessment and enhancement of land use sustainability
  • Nature, extent, causes and impacts of land use and land cover change
  • Global environment change and land use planning
  • Urban land use change

Course Structure

The training workshop will be conducted over three days (5–7 November 2015) and will comprise three main parts that are: (1) Field visit (2) Interactive lectures; and (3) Hands-on training exercises. The field visit on the first day will provide a networking opportunity for young scientists in the region to get to know each other. The second part aims to provide an overview of APN’s calls for proposals for funded activities, its review process, together with guidelines on project proposal writing. In the third part, pre-determined break-out groups comprising four to five young scientists each will develop proposals with support from assigned mentors.

 

Benefits of Attending APN Proposal Development Training Workshop

• Participants will receive a certificate after completion of the three-day training programme.
• During the workshop, breakfast and lunch will be served for all participants.
• Selected participants may attend APN Third Science-Policy Dialogue on “Land Use and Climate Change in Temperate East Asia from 2-4 November 2015.
• Sponsorship for successful applicants will cover the cost of economy class air tickets, accommodation and daily subsistence allowances.

Eligibility Criteria

• Young/early-career scientists/practitioners 40 years of age or under can apply for the PDTW (research students/research assistants and post-docs are encouraged).
• He/she should be working in areas of, or have academic experience related to, the main topic of the workshop.
• He/she must be one of the following:
  • An undergraduate degree holder with five years of related working experience;
  • A postgraduate working towards a PhD or Master’s;
  • A Master’s degree holder with two years of related working experience;
  • A PhD degree holder;
  • A postdoctoral student.
• He/she must currently be affiliated to an academic or national/regional research institution.
• He/she must have a good working knowledge of the English language.
• Participants will be selected on a first come, first serve basis.
• Those who intend to apply on a self-funded basis can be within or outside the sub-region, but their intended work must focus on the Temperate East Asia Region and the applicant must be from one of APN’s member/approved countries.
• Applicants requiring funding support will ONLY be accepted from those young scientists/practitioners who are from, living and working in the APN member countries of China, Japan, Mongolia, Republic of Korea or Russian Federation.
• Those who have previously participated in earlier PDTW training Workshops are not eligible to apply.

Application Procedure for APN Proposal Development Training Workshop

To apply to participate in the PDTW, follow these steps:

• Complete and submit the online application form for the PDTW through the APN website.
• Submit a letter of recommendation from your affiliated institution.
• Submit a short motivation essay.
• Submit your resume/CV (maximum 2 pages).

For more details : http://www.apn-gcr.org/2015/06/25/call-for-participants-apn-2015-proposal-development-training-workshop/

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