[IRTalk] "Open Science in Research and Innovation for Development": Call for Expression of Interest to write the 2019 SGCI Masterclass Paper

[Ina Smith]

Dear members of the African Open Science community
*Please distribute widely

The African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) in partnership with The Scinnovent Centre, on behalf of the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) requests experts to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) to write a Masterclass paper on the theme: "Open Science in Research and Innovation for Development." Open Science (OS) presents a new approach to the generation, diffusion and governance of the scientific process, using new tools, technologies and frameworks. It is premised on the need for enhanced collaborations in research and innovation; increased knowledge exchange and greater uptake and utilization of knowledge for socio-economic development. Up to USD 27,000 will be paid to the author(s) for this assignment. The deadline for submission of the EOI is Friday, 29 June, 2019 by 1800 Hours EAT. More details about the call are available through the link below:

https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/FINAL-Concept-Note-and-TOR-for-the-Open-Science-Masterclass-Paper.pdf


The SGCI convenes Annual Forums (AFs) that brings together the Initiative's participating Science Granting Councils (SGCs) from 15 African countries and other key stakeholders around the world to deliberate and develop interventions in strategic areas of interest to the Councils and the wider science, technology and innovation (STI) community. To facilitate sharing of lessons and good practices, the SGCI commissions a Masterclass paper on themes of interest for Africa's development. This year's AF is scheduled for 11-15 November 2019 in Tanzania.
Please contact the following should you have any questions:

Puleng Tshitlho
puleng.tshitlho at nrf.ac.za<mailto:puleng.tshitlho at nrf.ac.za>

Dorothy Ngila
dorothy.ngila at nrf.ac.za<mailto:dorothy.ngila at nrf.ac.za>

Kind regards
Ina

Ina Smith
Project Manager African Open Science Platform
Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)

Phone: +27 12 349 6600
Email: ina at assaf.org.za<mailto:ina at assaf.org.za>

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