{"id":226177,"date":"2022-05-17T05:26:18","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T03:26:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=115961"},"modified":"2022-05-17T05:26:18","modified_gmt":"2022-05-17T03:26:18","slug":"african-researchers-invited-to-submit-applications-for-the-jwo-research-grant-worth-150-000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/african-researchers-invited-to-submit-applications-for-the-jwo-research-grant-worth-150-000\/","title":{"rendered":"African Researchers Invited to submit applications for the JWO Research Grant worth $150 000"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1 \">\n<aside id=\"republication_tracker_tool-2\" class=\"republication_tracker_tool clearfix\">\n<h5 class=\"adtitle\">Republish for Free<\/h5>\n<div class=\"license\">\n<p><button name=\"Republish This Story\" id=\"cc-btn\" class=\"republication-tracker-tool-button\">Republish This Story<\/button><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"license\" rel=\"noreferrer license noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/4.0\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/african-researchers-invited-to-submit-applications-for-the-jwo-research-grant-worth-150-000.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/african-researchers-invited-to-submit-applications-for-the-jwo-research-grant-worth-150-000.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"message\">\n<p>Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/aside>\n<figure id=\"attachment_115962\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-115962\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=115962\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"wp-image-115962 size-thumbnail lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/african-researchers-invited-to-submit-applications-for-the-jwo-research-grant-worth-150-000.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-115962 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/african-researchers-invited-to-submit-applications-for-the-jwo-research-grant-worth-150-000.jpg\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-115962\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">African Researchers Invited to submit applications for the JWO Research Grant worth $150 000<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The prestigious Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant has opened for the year 2022. The award, which is in its fourth year, provides a major boost to African Researchers, with funding support of $150 000 awarded to a project with a focus on the preservation of the continent\u2019s natural environment. In 2021, the JWO Grant was awarded to Dr Gideon Idowu from the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) of Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>African researchers are invited to apply for the grant which was established in honour of the late Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer who was passionate about science and sustainable use of Africa\u2019s natural heritage. Over the past three years, hundreds of researchers have applied for the grant with some of the most exciting research subjects focusing on unique challenges facing the African continent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOver the last three years we have received numerous entries from across the African continent and researchers have continued to submit groundbreaking research proposals which tackle diverse subjects and aim to provide innovative solutions to some of Africa\u2019s biggest challenges. 2022 marks the 4th year of this incredible journey and we look forward to the highest level of participation from our scholars so that we can assist them in making a positive impact in their communities and on the continent,\u201d said Bridget Fury Head of Oppenheimer Generations Philanthropies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe purpose of the Award is to support African Researchers with a grant that will enable them to conduct and fund their research initiatives, while honouring the memory of Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer, who was passionate about tackling environmental issues on the continent. Each year we have seen interest from researchers across various fields of environmental science, and in 2022, we are looking forward to maintaining the momentum and observing even greater engagement and participation from entrants,\u201d Added Dr Duncan MacFadyen Head of Research and Conservation at Oppenheimer Generations.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants are invited to submit their research projects in English via the online portal on https:\/\/jwogrant.kinsta.cloud\/ and to follow the conversation online by following Oppenheimer Research and Conservation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The deadline for the submission of entries is the 27th of May 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Gideon Idowu who won in 2021 for his innovative research on the effects of microplastics and chemical contaminants on people and the environment, remarked on the importance of the grant.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe African continent has a unique set of environmental issues, and as a previous recipient of the grant, I am so proud that Oppenheimer Research and Conservation has identified these challenges and has created a platform which will allow researchers to contribute to the protection of our heritage and environment through this grant,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>No late submissions will be considered.<br \/>GRANT GUIDELINES<\/p>\n<p>Special consideration will be given to empirical research that:<br \/>\u2022 Advances the frontiers of knowledge within the chosen field.<br \/>\u2022 Enables solutions to African challenges.<br \/>\u2022 Exhibits scientific rigour and excellence.<br \/>\u2022 Contributes to human capital development (e.g. mentorship, support, and professional development opportunities) for the next generation of researchers.<br \/>\u2022 Involves trans-disciplinary collaboration with partners (preference intra-African) to leverage time, expertise, skills, materials, resources and reduce duplication.<br \/>\u2022 Creates impact both during and beyond the grant period.<br \/>\u2022 Displays knowledge of associated recent or on-going work on the continent.<br \/>\u2022 Defines a clear plan for disseminating research outcomes both inside and outside the scientific community.<br \/>\u2022 Endeavours to open access publications (popular and scientific).<br \/>\u2022 Does not present unacceptable ethical or safety risks.<\/p>\n<p>GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS<\/p>\n<p>All applications must be submitted in English through an online portal at:<br \/>JWO website link to be included.<br \/>Online applications opened 02 May 2022 and the deadline for submission will be 27 May 2022. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.<br \/>The application process will comprise of two stages \u2013<\/p>\n<p>1. Pre-proposal:<br \/>a. Open to all eligible applicants<br \/>b. Will include lead applicant CV, and a 1 200-word research concept note<br \/>c. Successful pre-proposals will be invited to submit a full proposal via email.<br \/>2. Full proposal:<br \/>a. By invitation only<br \/>b. Will include detailed technical and budget information, and a letter of support from the applicant\u2019s institution (further detail will be included in the invitation)<br \/>c. The successful applicant and recipient of the JWO Research Grant will be notified via email and telephonically.<br \/>The recipient will be formally awarded the JWO Research Grant at the Annual Oppenheimer Research Conference (Covid-19 dependent) and required to present an overview of their research programme\/project.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/contact\/featured\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <span class=\"post-views-icon dashicons dashicons-chart-bar\"><\/span> <span class=\"post-views-label\">Press Release Views:<\/span> <span class=\"post-views-count\">119<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/african-researchers-invited-to-submit-applications-for-the-jwo-research-grant-worth-150-000\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\">Source: MyPR.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. 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