Are invaders doners of microbes, or do they acquire them in their new environs?
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can extrinsic effects be more important than intrinsic ones?
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Are you a German student who wants to spend up to 3 months working in South Africa?
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This project seeks to develop a new technique in monitoring frog calls using call data...
Read moreRight now (mid-2023), the MeaseyLab is actively looking for two post-docs to fill positions in Yunnan University. Projects on rapid evolutionary responses in invasive animal species. Focus on microbiome, invasions and amphibian biodiversity. Salary starts at ¥180,000 (RMB). Good publication record is essential. If you are interested, please send an email: jmeasey@ynu.edu.cn
Most important is to check out the Centre for Invasion Biology (C·I·B) webpage for student projects here. Not only do I advertise the latest projects here, but so do my colleagues at the C·I·B. Maybe you'll find something that you like?
NRF Freestanding Bursaries - South African Students only. Call usually closes in August each year. Visit the NRF website for more information. The South African NRF does hold some opportunities for collaborative funding. |
Claude Leon Foundation - This foundation funds both South African and foreign postdoctoral scientists, who should increase the volume and quantity of research output, transfer technical skills and generally enhance the research culture. |
The Royal Society in the UK |
Or you could consider crowdfunding your own project... |
Lots of funding opportunities have been compiled on the website Research Professional. You'll need to create an account but it will allow you access to lots of different funding opportunities:
Most of the funding for visiting academics will be from the visitor's own country. You should contact your research council and ask for South African bilateral funding possibilities.