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Dimensions Sciences Bridging Gaps with Scholarships - Amazonia Task Force announces the class of 2023. This class is performing research in the areas of life sciences, health sciences, and exact (hard) sciences with a focus on the Amazon Rainforest. Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest has had a strong detrimental impact on local communities and globally. These highly motivated and underrepresented candidates with at least a master's degree were selected through a rigorous process, based on their scientific merit, the feasibility and impact of their research projects, their innovation potential, and personal trajectory. Congratulations!
1. Debora Dutra MS, Exact (Hard) Sciences
2. Leila Shirai PhD, Life Sciences
3. Simone Silva MS, Interdisciplinary
4. Maria Beatriz dos Santos MS, Health
5. Mariana dos Reis MS, Life Sciences
6. Davison Assis PhD, Life Sciences
7. Priscila Costa MS, Life Sciences
We are proud to announce 10 finalists for the 2023 Dimensions Sciences Bridging Gaps with Scholarships (DS Bridges) - Amazonia Task Force. The applications were evaluated by a peer-review panel of senior professionals across health, life, and exact (hard) sciences.
The Bridges Scholars receive a scholarship, mentoring and training. Selected candidates received a 3-month stipend and gain access to Dimensions Sciences Advice, Coaching, Training, and Support program aiming to enhancing science communication and peer support, building English skills, and providing training, coaching, mentoring, and networking opportunities.
The Bridges program provides scholarships, mentoring, and training for scientists with at least a master's degree undergoing gaps of income and are from underrepresented backgrounds. Candidates eligible are performing research in life sciences, health sciences, and exact sciences. They responded to one or more inclusion criteria. They wer
The Bridges program provides scholarships, mentoring, and training for scientists with at least a master's degree undergoing gaps of income and are from underrepresented backgrounds. Candidates eligible are performing research in life sciences, health sciences, and exact sciences. They responded to one or more inclusion criteria. They were working full-time in science without a salary before they started their Bridges scholarship.
The inaugural program in 2020 supported seven Brazilian scientists working in COVID-19 Task Force research. Since then, we supported 21 Brazilian scientists. They are scientists with a master's degree or higher. Their research has global impact in areas such as COVID-19, climate change, materials, genomics, and infectious diseases.
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The inaugural program in 2020 supported seven Brazilian scientists working in COVID-19 Task Force research. Since then, we supported 21 Brazilian scientists. They are scientists with a master's degree or higher. Their research has global impact in areas such as COVID-19, climate change, materials, genomics, and infectious diseases.
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Dimensions Sciences, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington DC, announces the Dimensions Sciences Bridging Gaps with Scholarships (DS Bridges) program - Amazonia Task Force Scholarship.
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest has had a strong detrimental impact on local communities and globally. We are looking for highly motivated candidates with at least a master's degree who perform research in the areas of life sciences, health sciences, and exact sciences with a focus on the Brazilian Legal Amazon. We will prioritize candidates performing research relevant to promote the preservation of the region's ecosystems and improve the quality of life for the local population. Among the priority themes are the fight against emerging diseases, climate changes, biodiversity, and biotechnology-based innovation. Candidates can be affiliated with research organizations from either the private or public sector in all states of Brazil. Candidates will be evaluated based on the feasibility and impact of their research projects, scientific merit, innovation potential, and personal trajectory.
The Bridges program aims to support scientists in times of career transition or in periods with a gap in income, allowing scientists to continue dedicating themselves to science while securing income from long term scholarships, grants, and/or employment in scientific careers. The program also intends to contribute to the expansion of diversity and inclusion in scientific careers, which is why the selection of candidates will take into account ethnic-racial indicators, gender, sexual orientation, maternity and socioeconomic status.
We invite Brazilian scientists who are working full-time in research but are without financial support. Candidates can either be already working full-time or returning from international exchange programs to work in research organizations based in Brazil. Selected scientists will receive a scholarship for a period of 3 months and gain access to mentoring and professional training through the Dimensions Sciences Advice, Coaching, Training, and Support (DS ACTS) program.
Support will be provided in the form of a grant for a period of 3 months, as well as through a mentoring program.
Up to 10 scholarships will be awarded to selected applicants.
Up to 21 finalists. gain access to mentoring and professional training through the Dimensions Sciences Advice, Coaching, Training, and Support (DS ACTS) program.
Attention: Candidates who already have a scholarship, stipend, or salary to perform scientific research at a Brazilian Institution, can apply exclusively for the mentoring program.
The Bridges Scholar selection is done in three phases. Selected Scholars receive a one-time prize award, a monthly stipend, and access to a customized mentoring program.
Candidates must research projects with a direct impact on the conservation, preservation, sustainability and development of the Amazon.
Professionals with at least a master's degree in the field compatible with their work plan in the project.
Only professionals who are without salary or scholarship at the time the scholarship begins will be eligible to receive financial support.
Email submissions will not be considered. Questions? Check FAQ below or send us an email to Scientific Committee scientificcommittee@dimensionssciences.org
Please reach us by email to Scientific Committee at scientificcommittee@dimensionssciences.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Yes, mothers of children up to 12 years old can apply to DS Bridges.
If you have a Brazilian residence visa, yes you can!
it is mandatory that the candidate is not supported by any salary or scholarship at the time of the beginning of the DS BRIDGES scholarship. If you already have a salary or scholarship, you are still eligible to apply for the mentoring program!
Yes, one of the eligibility criteria is to have a completed master's degree relevant for your research proposal at the time the scholarship starts.
Yes, all life sciences fields are eligible.
The use of slides is not recommended. We would like to know each candidate and their ability to communicate without slides.
We encourage candidates to submit their diplomas; however, if a diploma is not available, the scientific committee will consider thesis defense minutes or a letter from the candidate’s institution confirming the candidate holds a degree. These submissions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The inclusion of a title and bibliographic references is up to the candidate, as long as the word limit is not exceeded. Figures are optional.
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