Articles tagged with Young Scientists
The EMBO/HHMI Startup Grants will provide up to six grants of $50,000 per year for three years, with an additional $25,000 per grant from participating countries and EMBO. The initiative aims to strengthen science in Central Europe by offering resources and career opportunities to young independent scientists.
Two UCSD professors, Stefan Savage and Henrik Wann Jensen, join a prestigious group of Sloan Fellows with expertise in computer networking and graphics. The fellowships recognize outstanding research in various fields, including the neural control of movement, differential geometry, and level set methods.
HHMI's international programs aim to train and retain young scientists, build centers of excellence, and foster public-private partnerships. The Institute has invested over $100 million to support scientific research and education in 32 countries on six continents.
Lei Wang, a post-doctoral researcher, developed a method to insert an extra amino acid into proteins in live cells, expanding the genetic code. This breakthrough has opened new research horizons and could lead to highly specific genetic engineering.
A study by March of Dimes found that funded junior scientists were more likely to publish and contribute to scientific discoveries. The organization's grant program successfully invested in talented researchers who went on to make significant contributions.
The EMBO Young Investigator Programme has received a $2 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to support young researchers in Central Europe. The programme provides financial and networking opportunities to promote Europe's most promising young life sciences researchers.
The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) has awarded Matthew Freeman the 2001 golden medal for his significant contributions to molecular biology. The prestigious award recognizes Freeman's groundbreaking work in this field.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has been awarded a $825,000 grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to create a 'one-stop shopping' site for young scientists. The site will feature an extensive database on fellowships, graduate programs, job openings and other opportunities.
Science's Next Wave is creating a fellowship database with funding from HHMI. The site will feature profiles of selected foundations and other funding organizations, providing crucial information for young scientists. The new database will debut in early 1998.