Application Deadline: 30th June, 2024
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 aim of Merck Foundation African Research Summit – MARS Awards is to empower African young researchers & women researchers, advancing their research capacity and promote their contribution to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). The winners of MARS Awards are recognized under two categories; “Best Young African Researcher” and “Best African Woman Researcher”. 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.
Entries are invited under the below categories:-
- Best African Women Researchers
- Best Young African Researcher
- The Winners receive a 3 months Research Training scholarship in India
Abstract Submission Details-
Women Health- Infertility and Reproductive Care Stay tuned.
- 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: 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 the Official Webpage of the Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit – MARS Awards