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Merck Foundation Calls for Applications for Merck Africa Research Summit–MARS Awards 2020

Application Deadline: August 30th 2020

Abstracts are invited from final year African PhD students and young investigators involved in research related to either of the following topics: 1) Cancer (specially in women) & 2) Vaccines Development. The applicants should be primarily based at African Research Institutes and Universities, although collaboration within Africa as well as outside is encouraged.

LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION:
Applications can be submitted till 30th of August 2020

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications can be submitted via email to [email protected]
along with your CV (including Name, Gender, Country, University/Hospital Name, Email address, Mobile Number) and the abstract document as an attachment
Or APPLY ONLINE

OTHER DETAILS:

  • All Abstracts will be peer reviewed and 15 winners will be eligible for a sponsorship to attend UNESCO MARS Summit.
  • Best three Abstracts will be eligible for Research Awards.
  • Research Awards will be also dedicated for Best African Women Researchers

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Merck Africa Research Summit–MARS Awards 2020

www.opportunitiesforafricans.com

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