Digitally controlled charging solutions represent a fundamental building block of a full and effective shift to electromobility. When scaled to a mass-market-level, current uncontrolled charging (i.e. maximum available power from the moment the vehicle is plugged in) could contribute to creating an extra burden on the power system.

In this topic, sustainability is meant in environmental, social and economic terms.

Plastic (and other) waste, such as packaging, textiles, etc., could potentially represent a sustainable alternative to imported fossil feedstock (e.g. oil, gas). It contains high amounts of carbon, it is widely available and its valorisation could also provide environmental and societal benefits avoiding the disposal in landfills.

Lithium-ion battery cells with conventional active materials are reaching their limits in terms of energy densities. Also, safety issues arise with the utilisation of liquid organic electrolytes which are becoming even more critical with the nearly introduction of advanced materials made to increase cell voltage and fast-charging rates.

The overarching R&I challenges lie in the development of solid-state electrolytes, cathode materials and anode materials enabling higher thermal and electrochemical stability while targeting higher energy/power densities, fast charging, cyclability and improved safety. These new materials should contribute to the control of thermal runaway at an early stage, and create non-propagation designs.

The aims of the Ireland-Africa Fellows Programme are to nurture future African leaders, women and men, to develop in-country capacity to achieve national SDG goals, and to build positive relationships between Ireland and Africa. The programme offers selected students the opportunity to undertake a fully-funded one-year master’s programme at a prestigious higher education institution (HEI) in Ireland.

The 2021 TWAS Fellowships call for applications is open for PhD and PDoc programmes that are offered in the

Call for applications from postgraduates (Hons-PhD) and junior scientists to participate in the Train-Me2 Connect summerschool on earth and aquatic science field methods. The South African component will consider applicants from anywhere in Africa. Deadline for applications is 11 July. Further info here: https://geo.uni-greifswald.de/trainme/

The European Union’s (EU) “African Research Initiative for Scientific Excellence” (ARISE) pilot programme’s call for applications has been launched by the African Academy of Sciences. ARISE promotes science, technology and innovation as critical drivers of development and sustainability. With the strategic guidance of the European Union and the African Union (AU), it aims at boosting and further unlocking Africa’s potential for innovation by supporting the next generation of scientific leaders. The EU is contributing €25 million to the programme.

THE KNOWLEDGE AND INNOVATION EXCHANGE (KIX), A JOINT ENDEAVOUR BETWEEN IDRC AND THE GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP FOR EDUCATION (GPE), IS AN EXCITING NEW WAY TO SUPPORT LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES TO BUILD STRONGER EDUCATION SYSTEMS, THEREBY ACCELERATING PROGRESS TOWARDS ACHIEVING SDG 4. The Global Partnership for Education Knowledge and Innovation Exchange

The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully funded postgraduate award for young people to study at the University of Oxford, UK. The Rhodes Trust funds over 250 Scholars at any one time. We select young leaders of outstanding intellect and character who are motivated to engage with global challenges, committed to the service of others and show promise of becoming value-driven, principled leaders for the world’s future.

The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully funded postgraduate award for young people to study at the University of Oxford, UK. The Rhodes Trust funds over 250 Scholars at any one time. We select young leaders of outstanding intellect and character who are motivated to engage with global challenges, committed to the service of others and show promise of becoming value-driven, principled leaders for the world’s future.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and outstanding candidates for full-time study in any of the Postgraduate academic mobility scholarship programmes of the AWaRMN under the following Higher Education Institutions in the AWaRMN partnership: .

These are:

The Gran Sasso Science Institute (GSSI), based in L’Aquila, Italy, is offering post-graduate training to obtain “Philosophiae Doctor” (Ph.D.) degrees in the following fields: Astroparticle Physics, Mathematics Computer Science and Regional Science & Economic Geography.

Applications are open for the XPRIZE Carbon Removal Competition 2021. The XPRIZE Carbon Removal is aimed at tackling the biggest threat facing humanity, which is fighting climate change and rebalancing Earth’s carbon cycle. Funded by Elon Musk and the Musk Foundation, this $100M competition is the largest incentive prize in history, an extraordinary milestone. After 1 year of competition the judges will review all submissions received by that time and award up to 15 Milestone Prizes of $1 million each.

The Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research is leading the development of a series of analytical country case studies to better understand the political economy factors that contribute to advancing the implementation of health taxes. This programme carried out in collaboration with the Inter-Agency Working Group and the WHO Working Group on Health Taxes and focuses its attention on examining how political economy factors have influenced the design, adoption and implementation of health taxes.

This Wellcome Trust grant has been made available to facilitate researchers engage the public with their research. Researchers share their ideas with the public and in return get new perspectives on their research and can inspire learning, enhance research and help to improve health. The opportunity gives researchers public engagement funding of level that's justifiable for the scale and scope of their study and proposed public engagement program. The enrichment funding will end at the same time as your central Wellcome grant.

Wellcome Trust invites applications for Wellcome Early-Career Awards. This scheme provides funding for early-career researchers from any discipline who are ready to develop their research identity. Through innovative projects, they will deliver shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health and wellbeing. By the end of the award, they will be ready to lead their own independent research programme. 
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Wellcome Trust invites applications for Wellcome Career Development Awards. This scheme provides funding for mid-career researchers from any discipline who have the potential to be international research leaders. They will develop their research capabilities, drive innovative programmes of work and deliver significant shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health and wellbeing.
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