Deadline: 30 June 2024
Applications are now open for the Merck Foundation African Research Summit – MARS Awards to empower African young researchers & women researchers, advancing their research capacity and promote their contribution to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit – MARS aims to contribute to building research capacity in the African Research Community. This year, special focus will be again on “The Role of Scientific Research in Women Health and Reproductive Care.
Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit – MARS 2024 will have scientific support from African Union Scientific-Technical and Research Commission (AU-STRC); African Reproductive Care Society (ARCS), International Federation of Fertility Societies (IFFS); and Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). The Summit opens a discussion with Ministries of Health, Education, Information, Science and Technology and Gender from across Africa, to define policies with the aim to empower women and youth in STEM and to address the vital role of research in the improvement and sustainable development of healthcare system, with a specific emphasis on how to translate knowledge into action – the ‘know-do gap’ – to improve health and make an impact on society.
The summit will be a unique opportunity for the winners of a MARS Reseach Awards to share their research output and findings. It is also an opportunity for networking and career development.
The winners of MARS Awards are recognized, under two categories; “Best Young African Researcher” and “Best African Woman Researcher”. The Winners receive a 3 months Research Training scholarship in India.
Abstract Submission Details
- Abstracts are invited from final year PhD students, young investigators involved in research and Medical Doctors in Postgraduate Medical Fellowship program related to either of the following topics:
- Women Health
- Infertility and Reproductive Care
Eligibility Criteria
- All applicants should be primarily based at African Research Institutes and Universities, although collaboration within Africa as well as outside is also welcome.
For more information, visit Merck Foundation.
