Opportunities

    Managing Reform and Regulation in the Electricity and Water Sectors

  This five day course is aimed at managers and professionals in government, regulatory authorities, utilities, civil society and the private sector working in the electricity or water sectors. The course is offered by the Management Programme in Infrastructure Reform and Regulation (MIR) at the UCT Graduate School of Business. MIR is a leading centre of excellence and expertise in Africa and emerging economies. The course is run in association with the African Forum of Utility Regulators and the Regional Electricity Regulators Association in Southern Africa. Leaders, managers and professionals in infrastructure sectors around the world are facing new and complex challenges. State-owned, vertically integrated, monopoly industries are being restructured to improve performance, and private sector participation is frequently on the agenda. New regulatory regimes are being put in place and reformed utilities need to deliver expanded and affordable services for the poor, while underpinning and supporting economic growth. This programme, focussed on Africa's needs, exposes participants to the frontiers of international experience, and to best practice in managing these changes and the new regulatory environment effectively. A number of case studies from Africa are presented. Participants will also be given a thorough grounding in the fundamentals and practice of economic regulation of utilities.

    IDRC Internship Awards

  The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is accepting applications from   citizens of developing countries and Canada for the IDRC Internship Awards. The awards   are an opportunity to get “exposure to research for international development through a   program of training in research management and grant administration under the guidance   of IDRC program staff.” There are approximately 19 awards available and they can be for a   minimum period of 6 months and maximum period of 12 months at the IDRC headquarters in   Ottawa, Canada or in a regional office.

  Deadline: 12th September 2010

  Website: http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-84370-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html

    ECO Fellowships

  Environmental ChemOinformatic (ECO) is a collaborative action of seven groups from five   EU countries. It is aimed to prepare a new generation of environmental scientists who will   contribute to implementation (but not limited to) of new European legislation on chemical   substances (REACH). ECO provides eleven positions leading towards PhD, Long-Term   Fellowships, (Early Stage Researchers in EU terminology) and one postdoctoral   appointment (Experienced Researcher in EU terminology). Moreover 37 Short-Term   Fellowships (Early Stage Researchers in EU terminology) will be appointed. Early Stage   Researcher (LTF and STF posts) researchers in the first 4 years (full-time equivalent) of   their research careers, including the period of research training, starting at the date of   obtaining the degree which would formally entitle them to embark on a doctorate either in   the country in which the degree was obtained or in the country in which the initial training   activities are provided) irrespective whether or not a doctorate is envisaged. (article III.1   of Annex III) Experienced Researcher ??means researchers:

1) already in possession of a doctoral degree, independently of the time taken to acquire it or

2) having at least 4 years of research experience (full-time equivalent) after obtaining the degree which formally allows them to embark on a doctorate in the country in which the degree/diploma was obtained or in the country where the initial training activities are provided. (article III.1 of Annex III). Additional restriction comes from III.3 article of Annex III: c)

  Qualifications and research experience - Experienced researchers as defined in Article   III.1, within the first five years of their career in research. Moreover, following restrictions   further apply: Nationality Researchers can be nationals of any country other than the   country of the premises of the host organization where they will carry out their project.   Exceptions: * researchers with more than one nationality: can be recruited in the country   of nationality in which he/she has not resided during the previous 5 years * researchers   who have legally resided and have had their principal activity (work, studies, etc) in a   third country for at least three out of the last four years

  Contact:i.tetko@gsf.de

  Website: http://www.eco-itn.eu/node/1

    The 2011 Champions of the Earth

  The Award seeks to recognize some of the best and brightest individuals ? those who take   action through visionary thinking, unwavering dedication and action towards global green   growth.
  We are looking for Champions ? inspirational leaders, thinkers and most importantly, doers ?   who have shown determination, resourcefulness and enduring commitment towards a   better, cleaner and more prosperous future.
  UNEP will select a laureate for each of the following categories:

  Deadline: 31st October 2010

  Website: http://www.unep.org/champions

  Contact:Lucita Jasmin

  Email:Lucita.Jasmin@unep.org

    Common Wealth Foundation Civil Society Responsive Grants

  If your organization is planning a regional or international workshop or an exchange visit     to another NGO or project, but you are in need of grant support for it, then one of the   best possible options is applying for the Commonwealth Foundation’s Civil Society   Responsive Grants. Responsive grants are awarded on a quarterly basis. Applications   should be submitted by 30 June, 30 September and 31 December

  Deadline: 31st December 2010

  Website: http://www.commonwealthfoundation.com

    Scholarship for master’s level studies in Sweden

  Deadline:

  Website: http://www.studyinsweden.se

  Contact Email: forms@si.se

Call for Papers - International Journal of Fluid Mechanics

The International Journal of Fluid Mechanics (IJFM) publishes papers on Fluid Mechanics. This is a refereed international journal published twice in a year by Serial publications. This journal publishes original research papers of high scientific quality in Fluid Mechanics. The main objective of this journal is to disseminate knowledge and information in Fluid Mechanics by focusing both on theoretical and experimental research. The IJFM invites original contributions, which have not been previously published in any language and are not being considered for publication elsewhere. All articles in the journal are published in English. Authors have to submit their papers to the Chief Editor by email only. More...

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