A global digital network for engaging the next generation of African scientific leaders to advance Africa's research agenda.

Joined August 2018
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What are your experiences as an early career scientist? ELife Ambassadors @eLifeCommunity would like to know. Check out the ASI blog for the link. africanscienceinitiative.org…#elifeambassadors

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Nouveau billet de blog de @AfricanScI : « Pitchez pour 25 000 $ au prochain Salon de l'innovation du @NextEinsteinFor à Nairobi » buff.ly/2RSJPax
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7 days to go! Pitch for $25,000 at the Next Einstein Forum Innovation Salon in Nairobi. Read about it on the ASI blog. africanscienceinitiative.org…

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Le blog d'African Science Initiative est aussi en français sur Afriscitech. Le dernier billet est consacré à la conférence de recherche annuelle du centre d'excellence WACCBIP de l'université du Ghana buff.ly/2YIqa1i cc @AfricanScI
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The African Science Initiative blog is also on Afriscitech. The latest post about WACCBIP Research Conference 2019 buff.ly/2OSBP9p cc @AfricanScI
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We just hit 301 members! Don't be left out. If you are an African scientist anywhere in the world (or a non-African scientist interested in advancing science in Africa) sign-up now at: africanscienceinitiative.org
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If you are looking to establish professional links with African scientist in the diaspora join the African Science Initiative @AfricanScI. Great #partnerships for Africa. #WRC2019 #imaginefutureafrica
Last year at #WRC2018 @YawBediako_ told us about the foundation of the African Science Initiative @AfricanScI. Now at #WRC2019 he gives us an update on progress. Already reached 256 members in 26 countries. Looking for more members and mentors to join up, becoming multilingual.
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Symbol of the partnership between DELTAS Africa programmes, I benefit from trainings and co-financing from @AO_ASPIRE & @WACCBIP_UG for my PhD research Currently at the WACCBIP Research Conf #WRC2019 Thanks for your great support @babonfoh @gordon_awandare @AASciences @AfricanScI
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Day 1 of @WACCBIP_UG research conference was full of good science and provoked a sense of optimism about the future of African science. Read about it here: africanscienceinitiative.org…

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CAN Fellow @YawBediako_ is sharing the @AfricanScI and talking about a new infectious disease: the @WACCBIP_UG fever (it's a good one- it's the energy and drive that the institute engenders)
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If you are an #African scientist - anywhere in the world - or a scientist who love Africa - SIGN UP now! ⁦@AfricanScI#WRC2019
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Day 3 of #WASLP @WACCBIP_UG @FutureAfricaUP @AfricanScI in true ASLP style, the ideas are beginning to emerge. @bernardslippers @Nshemeshe thank you for the insightful facilitation!
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Day 2 of the @AfricanScI @FutureAfricaUP @WACCBIP_UG ECR Soft Skills and leadership workshop. Working to address the challenges that ECR face in Africa.. sustainable homegrown solutions. #WASLP
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Prof Ama deGraft Aikins starts off Early career soft skills with talk on sci communication @AfricanScI @FutureAfricaUP @WACCBIP_UG
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21 Jul 2019
This morning, @AfricaSLP & @AfricanScI begin a three-day Career Development & Leadership workshop. Early-career scientists from across Africa are @WACCBIP_UG to build and update soft skills that will boost their journeys towards becoming top scientists.
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Happy to speak to students about careers in research @NSMQGhana youtu.be/Z8FBQWVm7qo @WACCBIP_UG will host finalists for internship
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Interested in infectious disease immunology? Apply to attend IDA 2019 in Cape Town. africanscienceinitiative.org…

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Great opportunity for African Women scientists. Apply today!
NOW OPEN: 2019 Call for Applications for OWSD Early Career Fellowships. Up to USD 50,000 for women scientists within 10 years of their PhD from eligible countries in the South, to establish research centers at their institutes. Details at: owsd.net/career-development/… #womeninscience
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We have 5 EXCITING PhD Studentships; 1. Biobanking in LMICs 2. Adolescents' Vulnerability to Sexual & Reproductive Health Risks 3. Ethical Practice in Clinical Research 4. Adherence to Malaria Control Strategies 5. Impact of Ivermectin MDA Visit -> bit.ly/2DufAyn
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