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The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja is requesting for application from suitably qualified candidates for its Residency Training Programme in the following departments:

Departments:
1. Surgery
2. Medicine
3. Obstetrics & Gynaecology
4. Paediatrics
5. Ophthalmology
6. Ear, Nose & Throat
7. Anaesthesia
8. Radiology
9. Psychiatry
10. Community Health & Primary Health Care
11. Haematology & Blood Transfusion
12. Medical Microbiology & Parasitology
13. Pathology & Forensic Medicine
14. Family Medicine
15. Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
16. Restorative Dentistry
17. Preventive Dentistry
18. Child Dental Health
19. Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine

Eligibility
All applicants for Residency Programme must have passed the Primaries Examination of the West African College of Surgeons/Physicians or the National Post Graduate Medical College or its equivalent in the area of Specialty.

Deadline
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Application Process
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The Head of BRISIN Implementation in Nigeria , Dr Anthony Uwa declared that those who successfully completed their application can check their names at their state list first and then the first 10,000 evaluated, though this will be screened down to the final 5000 as announced earlier. 200 persons would be picked and be trained as trainees trainers, some officers from the MDAs would join for the orientation and training in Italy or any other country we might consider necessary for the objective of BRISIN.

For those that paid but could not complete their application, if you have not received return of your N1000, we will organize in the permanent BRISIN employment portal coming out at the end of March for you to complete your application. You would be given the chance to upload without further payment, but you must show your former application code to confirm you have paid before you could be allowed to upload your data

Deadline
February 9, 2019

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Applications are open to suitably qualified candidates into the 3-year Cement Professional Technician Program (CPTP) of Lafarge Africa Plc.

The program which is fully partnered by ITF/NECA covers the following areas of studies:
1. Maintenance (Mechanical/ Electrical/ Instrumentation & Automation/Welding & Fabrication Technology)
2. Cement Manufacturing Process (Production / Process & Quality)
CPTP is a 36 month intensive technical training scheme; fully residential and all expense paid.

Eligibility
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Deadline
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Application Process
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Description
The United Nations International Law Fellowship Programme is conducted under the United Nations Programme of Assistance in the Teaching, Study, Dissemination and Wider Appreciation of International Law, established by General Assembly resolution 2099 (XX) of 20 December 1965.
The Fellowship Programme is organized by the Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs.

Benefits
Fellowships cover the fellowship recipient’s travel costs in economy class, accommodation, medical insurance, participation in the Fellowship Programme, the training materials and the registration fee for The Hague Academy of International Law.

For more info on the eligibility, application process and deadline, click here

Description

Applications are invited for Hungarian Government Scholarship to undertake Master of Science degree courses (MSc) at one of the participating universities. The scholarship will cover application and tuition fees throughout the study period, basic books and notes,dormitory accommodation and subsistence costs.

The objective of the FAO is to lead international efforts to defeat hunger, contributing to an expanding world economy by promoting sustainable rural development with emphasis on the poorest farmers, promoting food production and self-reliance, and raising nutrition levels.

Level
Master’s

Field(s)
Agriculture

Benefits
All of the costs are financed by the Hungarian Government, according to the Agreement between FAO and Hungary in 2007. Scholarship students are entitled to the same health care coverage offered to Hungarian students during the course of the scholarship. The scholarship covers student costs only, family members are not supported within the frame of this programme.

Eligibility
1. Citizenship and residency of one of the eligible countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo*, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Madagascar, Mali, Myanmar, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Namibia, Nigeria, North-Korea, Palestine, the Philippines, Serbia, Somalia, South-Sudan, Sudan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen.
2. Excellent school achievements
3. English language proficiency (for courses taught in English)
4. Motivation
5. Good health
6. Age (candidates under 30 are preferred)

The following Master of Science degree courses are being offered in English for the 2019-20 Academic Year:

1. MSc in Plant Protection (University of Pannonia)
2. MSc in Rural Development and Agribusiness (Szent István University)
3. MSc in Agricultural Biotechnology (Szent István University)
Universities

The following universities and faculties are participating:
1. University of Pannonia, Georgikon Faculty
2. Szent István University, Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences
3. Szent István University, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Deadline
February 28, 2018

Application Process
The selection process as described below applies to scholarships beginning in September 2019.

Student selection will take place in two phases:
Phase 1: FAO will pre-screen candidates and submit applications to the Ministry of Agriculture of Hungary that will send them to the corresponding University as chosen by the applicants. Students must submit only COMPLETE dossiers. Incomplete dossiers will not be considered. Files without names will not be processed.
Phase 2: Selected candidates may be asked to take a written or oral English examination as part of the admission procedure. The participating Universities will run a further selection process and inform each of the successful candidates. Student selection will be made by the Universities only, without any involvement on the part of FAO. Selected students will also be notified by the Ministry

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Description

The Skoll Scholarship is a competitive scholarship for incoming MBA students to the University of Oxford who pursue entrepreneurial solutions for urgent social and environmental challenges. The Scholarship provides funding and exclusive opportunities to meet with world-renowned entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and investors.

The Skoll Scholarship provides funding for enterpreneurs who have set up or have been working in entrepreneurial initiatives with a social purpose or who have pursued an impact career, and who wish to improve their knowledge of market-oriented practices so they can be more effective in their subsequent social change pursuits.

The Scholarship is given in recognition that the MBA may represent a significant financial burden, particularly for those who have chosen to work in the social impact/innovation space rather than the purely commercial or public sectors.

Benefits
The Skoll Scholarship covers the full costs of tuition and college fees for the MBA programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. The Scholarship also covers partial living expenses of at least an additional £14,777.
In addition to financial support, the Scholarship provides access to the Skoll Scholar community, a group of leaders who are positively impacting the world through innovation and systems change, as well as exclusive opportunities to meet with world-renowned entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and investors.

Eligibility
1. Entrepreneurial action
You have identified opportunities and taken action in order to make positive social impact
You have spent preferably at least 3 years driving change through entrepreneurial approaches. For example, you could have:
Started or grown a social venture
OR led the expansion of a social impact initiative within an organisation
OR been tackling a specific social/environmental issue, through a core thread that unites your work

2. Creating impact with a focus on systems change
You can demonstrate the outcomes and impact of your entrepreneurial action
Your impact addresses unjust systems and practise in your area of work.

3. Personal qualities of a social entrepreneur
You are a force for positive change
You are single-minded and persistent, with a willingness to fail and start again
You have bias toward action
You have a tendency to explore your environment for opportunities and resources
You have a willingness to take personal, and sometimes financial, risks
You develop networks and leverage members to pursue mutual goals
You have apprenticed with the problem* or experienced the problem you are trying to solve

4. The Oxford MBA is critical to your career trajectory
You can demonstrate why business education is essential in helping to develop your work/impact at this stage

5. Financial need
You are in a position where the cost of the programme is a significant financial burden
You can demonstrate the need for the Scholarship (for example, due to previous work experiences or personal circumstances).

Deadline
January 11, 2019

For more info on the application process, click here

Description

The Islamic Development Bank ( IsDB) is pleased to announce that calls for scholarship applications for the academic year 2019-2020 are now opened through a new portal to receive online applications for the following programmes:

1. Undergraduate Scholarship Programme
2. Master Scholarship Programme
3. PhD Scholarship Programme
4. Post-Doctoral Research Programme
5. IsDB/ISFD Scholarship Programme for Vocational Education and Training (VET)
6. Joint Programme with The World Academy of Science (TWAS) in Trieste, Italy for Sustainability Science, Technology and Innovation


Benefits

The programme covers full tuition to be paid directly to the university, monthly living and books clothing allowances commensurate with the cost of living in the country of study, health insurance, etc

For more information on the different scholarship programmes, deadlines and application process, click here

1. Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Program

2. Hungarian Government Scholarship

3.
Hudec Scholarships

4. Institute of Advanced Studies Koszeg in Hungary

5. BRC Research Fellowships for International Students in Hungary

6. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Law

7. CEU Master’s Scholarships and Awards

Description
The next big thing could come from you. Facebook and Twitter started as student projects. Your ideas could be next. The Imagine Cup is here to help you take the first steps. It’s a global contest for the most original student applications, and the winning team will take home up to $100,000 (US).

Benefits
The teams that advance to the Regional Final will win a trip to the EMEA Regional Final event in Amsterdam, Netherlands and compete for the following:

First place: USD15,000 and a spot in the World Championship

Second place: USD5,000

Third place: USD1,000

1st place teams from the Regional Finals will advance to the World Championship (date and location to be announced) and compete for the grand prize of USD100,000 + Azure Grant.

For more information on the deadline, application process, click here

Description

The Swedish Institute (SI) is now launching the Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP), a new scholarship programme which replaces Swedish Institute Study Scholarships (SISS). SISGP offers scholarships to a large number of master’s programmes in any Swedish Higher Education Institution and Swedish University starting in the autumn semester 2019. About 650 eligible master programmes are available for the academic year 2019-2020. An estimated 300 scholarships will be available.

Benefits
The scholarship covers tuition fees, living expenses of SEK 10,000 per month, insurance, and a one-time travel grant of SEK 15,000 (only for scholarship holders living outside Sweden). There are no additional grants for family members.

The scholarship is intended for full-time one-year or two-year master’s programmes, and is only awarded for programmes starting in the autumn semester. The scholarship is granted for one academic year (two semesters) at a time. It will be extended for programmes longer than two semesters, provided that the student has passed his/her courses/credits.

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Description

The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program was established by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to enable French higher education institutions to attract top foreign students to enrol in their masters and PhD programs. It gives opportunity to the future foreign decision-makers of the private and public sectors, in priority areas of study, and encourages applicants from developing countries at master’s level, and from developing and industrialized countries at PhD level.

Benefits
For Master’s level studies, the Eiffel scholarship includes a monthly allowance of €1,181 (a maintenance allowance of €1,031 and a monthly stipend of €150) and can be awarded for 12-36 months. For PhD level studies, the Eiffel scholarship includes a monthly allowance of €1,400 and is awarded for a maximum of 12 months.
In addition, the programme meets various expenses including international return trip, national and local transport, health insurance, and cultural activities. Scholarship holders may also receive an additional housing allowance, under certain conditions.
Tuition fees are not covered by the Eiffel Programme. The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs expects the educational institutions, whose international influence is enhanced by this program, make sure students receive the best financial support. Students admitted to public educational institutions are, as French government scholarship holders, exempted from enrolment fees.

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Description

The Maastricht University (UM) Holland-High Potential Scholarship programme offers 24 full scholarships of €29.000 (including tuition fee waiver and monthly stipend) each academic year for highly talented students from outside the European Union (EU) who have been admitted to a Master’s programme at UM.

Benefits
The scholarship covers living expenses (€12,350 – 13 months; €23,750 – 25 months), health and liability insurance (€520), visa application costs (€192), tuition fee (€13,000, €15,000 or €17,500, depending on the tuition of your study programme), and pre-academic training costs (€695)

For more information on the eligibility criteria, Deadline and application process, click here

1. MOFCOM Scholarship

2. Confucius Institute Scholarship

3. Bilateral Program for Bachelor’s Degree

4. Hubei Provincial Scholarships

5. Beijing Government Scholarship

6. Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Government Scholarships for Neighboring Countries

7. Chinese University Program for Master’s Degree

8. Fujian Government Scholarship

9. Shanghai Government Scholarship for Master’s Degree

10. Sichuan Provincial Government Scholarship

11. Zhejiang University Program of Marine Scholarship of China

12. Scholarships for International Students in Jinan University

13. Scholarships for International Students at Guanghua School of Management in China

1. The International Master of Science in Environmental Technology and Engineering (IMETE) in Different Locations, 2019

2. GLOCAL – International Erasmus+ Master in Global Markets and Local Creativities in Different European Countries, 2019

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Master's Scholarships in various countries with Approaching Deadlines:

1. Gates Cambridge Scholarships for International Students in the UK, 2018

2. VLIR UOS /ICP Master of Transportation Sciences Scholarships for Low & Middle Income Countries 2019/2020

3. Commonwealth Scholarships for full-time Master’s study at a UK university, 2019(Fully Funded)

4. Danish Government Master’s & PhD Scholarships in Denmark, 2019/2020


5. University of Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship (AES) in Netherlands for International Students, 2019

6. McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholarships for Masters Students from Sub-saharan Africa to Study in Canada, 2019

7. Swiss Government Scholarships for International Students, 2019

1. Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists

2. The Erasmus Mundus Scholarships

3. ETH Excellence Scholarships

4. UNIL Master’s Grants

5. EPFL Excellence Fellowships

6. The Graduate Institute Scholarships

7. IMD MBA Scholarships

8. University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships


9. Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Scholarships

1. VLIR-UOS Scholarships for Developing Countries

2. Ghent University Top-up Grants

3. KU Leuven IRO PhD Scholarships for Developing Countries

4. CIUF-CUD Scholarships in Belgium for Developing Countries

5. KU Leuven Science Scholarships for International Students

Applications are invited from
suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the Residency Training Programmes in the following Departments:



Anaesthesia
Chemical Pathology
Clinical Pharmacology
Family Medicine
Haematology
Paediatrics
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Pathology
Psychiatry
Radiology
Surgery
Neurological Surgery
Neurology
Nuclear Medicine
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Plastic, Reconstructive & Anaesthetic Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology
Radiation Oncology
Periodontology & Community Dentistry
Community Medicine
Internal Medicine.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES


Prospective candidates are expected to:
i. be qualified Medical Practitioners.
ii. be fully registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
iii. have passed the primary examination of any of the Postgraduate Colleges.
iv. have satisfactorily completed the NYSC programme or be duly exempted by NYSC Directorate.

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Description
The Edo University, located in Iyamho, Edo State, is desirous of awarding full scholarship to deserving students who scored a minimum of 260 in UTME and partial scholarship to deserving indigent students of Edo State origin who scored a minimum of 200 in UTME.

Benefits

The Undergraduate Full Scholarship Award (UFSA) will be for the duration of any choice programme of candidates. This scholarship shall be for the maximum of five (5) candidates who have demonstrated high level of academic excellence.

The Indigent Students Scholarship Award (ISSA) will be for the duration of any choice programme and it covers only tuition fees. This award is part of Edo University Iyamho Corporate Social Responsibility in providing access to quality education in Nigeria

For eligibility, deadline and application process, click here

Description

Belemaoil in Joint Venture with the NNPC, fully committed to the education of our Host Communities, hereby announce its annual scholarship program for 2018/2019 Academic Year.

About the Scholarship Provider

Belemaoil Producing Ltd. (BPL) is a world class indigenous independent exploration and production (E&P) company operating in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria with a host of strong partners across the globe

Community Relations/Social Performance is an integral part of the Belemaoil corperate strategy. Our Social Performance thrust essentially and deliberately revolves around a sustainable Community/ Stakeholders relationship framework which is hinged upon our strategic community engagement plan known as the BELEMA MODEL.

Our social investment pointers are;

Education: Infrastructural upgrade and Scholarships
Community Development: Provision of core Public utilities such as Portable Water, Electricity, Hospital and Medical facilities, Road Projects etc.
Community Assistance/Grants: To Community charities, Cultural festivals, Religious organisations, Natural groups etc.

For more information on the Eligibility, deadline and application process, click here

University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospitals’ complex, Ondo State, is a newly established government tertiary health institution with accreditation for PostgraduatHie medical training.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the under-listed junior and senior residency positions:

Internal Medicine
General Surgery
Orthopaedics and Trauma
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Urology
Paediatric Surgery
Neurosurgery
Spinal Surgery
Anaesthesia
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Conservative Dentistry
Prosthetic Dentistry
Community Dentistry
Periodontology
Orthodontics
Paediatric Dentistry
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Oral Radiology
Oral Medicine
Paediatrics
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Family Medicine
Community Medicine
Dermatology
Pathology (Haematology/Transfusion Medicine, Chemical Pathology,
Microbiology, Histopathology)
Ophthalmology
Otorhinolaryngology
Radiology
Radiation Oncology.

For eligibility, application process and deadline, click here

Description
Technological progress is constantly changing how we work, from automation to artificial intelligence. With these advancements, firms adopt of new ways of production, helping markets to expand, and societies to evolve.

While advances in technology can eliminate the need for some jobs, the World Development Report 2019 notes that it also paves the way for the creation of new jobs which will require a mix of skills – such as complex problem solving, teamwork and adaptability – to meet the increasing demand in the labor market. Skill building is particularly important in Sub-Saharan Africa, home to the world’s youngest population; every year for the next decade, as many as 11 million young people are expected to enter the labor market.

So, we want to hear from you! In 500 words or less, tell us how you would solve this development challenge in your country: What will it take to enhance the skills needed to prepare Africa’s youth for the digital economy and the future of work?


Benefits
Winning authors are eligible for several prizes, including a chance to intern at a World Bank Africa country office, or an opportunity to have your blog published on the World Bank Africa blog Nasikiliza

For more details on the eligibility, application process and deadline, click here

Description
Mundus MAPP/MUNMAPP is a two-year-long international joint Masters program in Public Policy, offered by four top-ranked European institutions: Central European University,Budapest (Hungary) , International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam (the Netherlands), Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals (Spain) and the University of York (UK). Established in 2007, the program operates as an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Program funded by the European Commission.

Benefits

1. Contribution to participation costs (tuition fees): 9,000 EUR/academic year (18,000 EUR in total for two academic years)
2. Contribution to travel and installation costs: up to 7,000 EUR in total for two academic years
3. Contribution to subsistence costs (stipend): 1,000 EUR/month (24,000 EUR for two academic years)
4. The remaining tuition fees (4,000 EUR in total for two academic years) will be waived by the consortium institutions.

For more details on eligibility, Deadline and application process, click here

Description
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships are for candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth countries, for full-time Master’s study at a UK university.
Funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

Level
Master’s

Fields
Science and technology for development
Strengthening health systems and capacity
Promoting global prosperity
Strengthening global peace, security and governance
Strengthening resilience and response to crises
Access, inclusion and opportunity

For more details on the benefits, eligibility and application process, Click here

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Please medical professionals in the house and members of nairaland ... What's the remedy for a very painful and bloody defecation or excretion
PS, This has been the case for over 3months and she has taken drugs for constipation but there has been no change
What do you recommend??

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Description

The Yale Young African Scholars Program (YYAS) is an intensive academic and enrichment program designed for African secondary school students planning to pursue tertiary education and who wish to make meaningful impact as young leaders on the continent.

Level
Competition

Field(s)
Leadership

Benefits
Participants will enhance their academic skills, receive university admission and financial aid application guidance, and join a network of young leaders from across Africa. Following the program, students will be paired with mentors who will help advise them throughout the university application process

For more information on the eligibility criteria and application process, Click here

Description

Qualified candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth countries are invited to apply for the Commonwealth PhD Scholarships for full-time doctoral study at a UK university.

Funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), Commonwealth PhD Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

Benefits

1. Approved airfare from your home country to the UK and return at the end of your award (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependants, nor the cost of journeys made before your award is confirmed)
2. Approved tuition fees Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,084 per month, or £1,330 per month for those at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at 2018-2019 levels)
3. Warm clothing allowance, where applicable
4. Study travel grant towards the cost of study-related travel within the UK or overseas

For more details about the benefits, eligibility and application process, click here

Description

Each year, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), and Total Upstream Companies in Nigeria (TUCN): Total Exploration & Production Nigeria Limited (Total E&P Nig Ltd) and Total Upstream Nigeria Limited (TUPNI), award scholarships to deserving Nigerian students in the tertiary institutions in the country.

Benefits
One-time financial support

Eligibility

Be a Registered FULL TIME undergraduate in a recognized Nigerian University.
Be a certified 100 or 200 level student at the time of application
Show proof of SSCE or Equivalent Certificate.
Show proof of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) score.
Show proof of Admission letter from the University and Matriculation Number
Show proof of A-level or Equivalent Certificate (for direct entry students)

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Description
Are you a young entrepreneur? Do you have a project you believe in? Is it innovative and does it address a social or community challenge in your country or for your fellow citizens? Register and apply now. You could be the Startupper of the Year!

Benefits

After the success of the first Challenge in 34 African countries, this year’s has been extended to a total of 55 countries around the world.
3 winners from each country will receive financial support, extensive publicity and coaching. From among these 3 winners per country, we will select grand winners by region, who will be offered additional support.
This year, a Top Female Entrepreneur category has been introduced.

Financial support:
1. N6,000,000.00 (Six Million Naira) to winner 1,
2. N3,600,000.00 (Three Million, Six Hundred Thousand Naira) to winner No. 2,
3. N2,400,000.00 (Two Million, Four Hundred Thousand Naira) to winner No. 3.
4. Heightened exposure (Media, PR, networking)
5. Coaching
6 Grand Regional Winners

The first-place winner from each country will then compete for one of the six “Grand Regional Winner” awards!


Top Female Entrepreneur

Networking
Coaching/Mentoring
Startup for better energy
Possible partnership with the Total affiliate in the country

Deadline
November 12, 2018

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Description
The Global Ophthalmology Awards Program (GOAP) is an initiative instituted by Bayer that supports research and training in retinal ophthalmology with the aim of advancing the scientific understanding and clinical management of ophthalmic disorders.

Through research and training grants the program seeks to provide opportunities for ophthalmology healthcare professionals that will ultimately lead to improved treatment and management for the world’s ophthalmology patients.

The research focus for this year is
Biomarkers and phenotyping for retinal disease progression. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications relevant to the research focus. Priority will be given to applicants with relevant research focus when ranked for funding.

About Bayer
The Bayer Group is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of healthcare, nutrition and high-tech materials. Bayer’s aim is to discover and manufacture products that will improve human and animal health worldwide.

Benefits
Award value up to $50000

For Eligibility and Deadline, click here