Spotlight – 16 giugno 2020

Condividiamo di seguito una serie di opportunità che provengono dalla Newsletter della rete italiana Scholars At Risk – SAR.

Resource Spotlight: Academic Speaking and Writing in English

If you are looking to continue your work in an English-speaking context, increasing your fluency in academic English can strengthen your professional profile and lead to new opportunities, including invitations to speak at conferences, to guest lecture or teach, and to collaborate with other researchers.

The University of California, Irvine offers several interactive academic English courses on the online learning platform Coursera, including on academic discussions and presentations. Exemptions from course fees are available upon application and courses can be audited for free while applications are under review. You can find the University of California, Irvine’s academic English courses here and learn more about Coursera and the support they offer to refugee learners here.

In addition, “Write & Improve,” a free self-assessment tool developed by the University of Cambridge, offers immediate feedback on academic English writing as well as exercises to help prepare for language exams. You can learn more about this tool here.

Research Funding Spotlight: Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships

The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship program offers funding to national and international researchers who will positively contribute to Canada’s economic, social, and research-based growth. Joint applications by researchers and host institutions in Canada can be submitted until October 1, 2020. You can learn more about the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Program here and find the eligibility requirements here.