Please note that the BO HOLMSTEDT MEMORIAL TRAVELLING LECTURESHIP AWARD will not be sending out a call in 2010.
The Bo Holmstedt Memorial Foundation presents this award to toxicologists in developing countries.
The award is provided to enhance opportunities for education of toxicologists from developing countries and to stimulate collaboration between toxicologists working in developing countries and European toxicological institutions. The award is intended to facilitate technology transfer, for attendance to relevant short-term courses, or to familiarize the recipient with research and regulatory issues in European countries. Priority will be given to scientists with a special interest in environmental health problems and human toxicology. The expected term of the fellowship is 1-2 months.
Who can apply?
Candidates for this award should be established, mid-career scientists, member of their national or regional toxicological society, and seeking to initiate or strengthen collaboration with European toxicologists. The award is for up to EUR 5000.
Application Requirements
Applications must include a statement of the applicant’s experience and area of interest. A proposed plan for the visit/course and its underlying rational should be provided along with an indication of the benefits that the award will confer to the applicant. The application should not exceed 1500 words.
The following format is suggested for the application:
• Name and affiliation
• Statement of experience and interest
• Proposed programme
• Letter of invitation from receiving institution
• Statement of benefits to the applicant
• Curriculum Vitae and list of publications
Application Submission
By mail or email to:
Professor Herman Autrup
Institute for Public Health, University of Aarhus
Vennelyst Blvd 6
8000 AARHUS C
DENMARK
ha@mil.au.dk
Application Deadline
Deadline of the application is February. Results will be announced by mid-May.
Selection Process
Members of the board of the Bo Holmstedt Memorial Foundation will perform the review process and selection.
