Through its regional network, AFRAN, the OIA  works  to identify regional and international bursary opportunities for African scholars /practitioners. Details on currently available bursaries are listed below

The OIA's Lesley Kirkley and James Martin Scholarships

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International Assocation of Gerontology and Geriatrics Association Intensive Course on Ageing

The IAGG is holding an intensive course on ageing in Barcelona, Spain, 30 June-1 July 2011. The IAGG offers the following support to enable participation in the course to applicants from Africa and other developing regions:

. 10 Bursaries of 1000 Euro plus free course registration

. Free registration only for a further 10 candidates.

The support will be awarded on a competitive basis, based strictly on merits of the information provided in the application form.   Potentially interested candidates must fill in the attached application form (see below) and send to Isabella Aboderin (isabella.aboderin@ageing.ox.ac.uk) no later than 21 February 2011.

For all further enquiries related to the support opportunity or application process contact Isabella Aboderin (isabella.aboderin@ageing.ox.ac.uk)

For further enquiries relating to details of course content or arrangements please consult the course web site (http://www.ic-ageing.com).

International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) 20th IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics

Travel grants will be available to attend the 20th IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Seoul, 2013. Details will follow

The George Frank Student Travel Grant to attend the 20th World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Seoul, Korea, 2013 (applications to be submitted from October 2012, application deadline: 31 January 2013)

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