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11020-BC

Applied Sciences

Botswana

Africa, Sub-Saharan

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Award Details

Grant Activity

The Fulbright Scholar would be expected to have biochemistry background with expertise in using mass spectrometry to identify biological molecules associated with different forms of cancer. He/she would lead the setting up of a molecular biology lab for this project. Alternatively the Fulbright Scholar could be an expert in heterogenous catalysis with experience in developing catalytic reactions with syngas to produce fuels.

Grant Length

10 months

Grant Dates

July 1, 2021 - April 2022

Locations

Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation

Maranyana House Plot 50654. Machel Drive

Private Bag 0082

Gaborone

Botswana

Flex Option

Discipline Type

Only applications in the following disciplines will be considered

Disciplines

Biology

Chemistry

Award Requirements

Application Requirements

Invitation Requirement

A letter of invitation is required

Invitation Requirement Additional Information

Candidates can e-mail to: JDarkwa@bitri.co.bw , jdarkwa@gmail.com and copy FulbrightBotswana@state.gov

Language Proficiency Requirements

None, English is sufficient

Additional Language Requirement

English

Additional Information

Additional Comments

The Fulbright scholar would be expected to lead a research team in developing either cancer biomarkers or catalysts to convert syngas to fuels. The Division where the scholar will be hosted at BITRI has new state-of-the-art facilities for these two projects. This include a High Resolution LC-MC and high pressure catalytic reactors, GC-MS, and GC x GS spectrometers for products analyses. BITRI would also provide housing available to the Fulbright scholar for the grant period.

In addition to being a prestigious academic exchange program, the Fulbright Program is designed to expand and strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other nations and to promote international understanding and cooperation. To support this mission, Fulbright Scholars will be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host community, in addition to their primary activities‎.

Helpful Links

www.bitri.co.bw

Stipend & Benefits

Researcher Monthly Stipend and Allowances

$5,280-$6,900

Teaching or Teaching/Research Award (Assistant Professor or Below) Monthly Stipend and Allowances

$6,050-$7,670

Teaching or Teaching/Research Award (Associate or Full Professor) Monthly Stipend and Allowances

$6,270-$7,890

Estimated Travel and Relocation Allowance

Round-trip, economy-class, international travel arranged by travel agent selected by CIES, for scholar and up to two accompanying dependents. A $2,850 allowance will be provided to cover the costs associated with relocation and excess baggage.

Estimated Book and Research Allowance

$1,000 books and educational materials allowance; should be donated to the host institution (or other entity) upon grantee's departure. (For Teaching and Teaching/Research awards only.) $3,000 research allowance for Research Awards only.

Dependent Tuition Allowance

Up to $12,500 per child or $25,000 per family for accompanying dependents in grades K-12 is reimbursed for a full academic year, upon submission of receipts, and depending on funding availability. Amount may be adjusted for shorter grant periods. Reimbursement is based on actual cost of tuition and fees only.

Special Award Benefits

When university housing is provided to Fulbright Scholars, grantees will receive a supplemental housing allowance for refurbishments, utilities, and other miscellaneous expenses that arise. The full housing allowance will not be provided to grantees if they elect to decline on-campus or university housing.

Please refer to the figures above for an estimate of total monthly Fulbright award benefits. Benefits may include a monthly base stipend, living and housing allowances, and additional one-time allowances. Benefits may vary based on a scholar's current academic rank (or professional equivalent), the city of placement, the type of award (teaching, teaching/research, or research), and the number of and duration of stay of accompanying dependents. Research-only grantees receive a standard stipend that is not adjusted for academic rank. In most cases, dependent benefits will not be provided to Flex grantees, or to grantees pursuing grants less than four months (or a semester) in length.

Final grant amounts will be determined prior to the start of the academic year and are subject to the availability of funds. The United States Department of State reserves the right to alter, without notice, participating countries, number of awards and allowances.

Country/Area Overview

Summary

Up to four teaching, research, or teaching/research grants. Applicants can also apply for a research grant through the African Regional Research Program.

Overview

The academic year consists of two semesters: August to December and January to May. English medium schools (otherwise known referring to private schools), including Westwood International, Maru-a-Pula, Northside, Thornhill, Broadhurst Primary School, Rainbow International School, Al-Nur International School, and Hillcrest are available in Gaborone for dependent children in grades K-12 who accompany the Scholar. Other towns may have private schools as well.

Application Deadline

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Activity

Professional Project/Research

Degree Requirements

Ph.D. (or other terminal degree) required

Candidate Profile

Professionals

Academics, all levels including early career

Postdoctoral

Number of Grants

Up To 1

Program Staff

Kimberly Williams

Outreach and Recruitment Officer

Phone:

202-326-7765

Email:

subsaharanafrica@iie.org

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