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October 2024

BIRAX Healthy Ageing Conference - Paths to Lifelong Vitality through Science

Join us for the BIRAX Healthy Ageing: Paths to Lifelong Vitality through Science conference, taking place on October 30, 2024, as part of the Longevity Nation 2024 Conference at Bar Ilan University. Running from October 28-31, this hybrid event will feature both in-person and online sessions.

The BIRAX Healthy Ageing event will be packed with insightful discussions across key areas of aging research, including:

  • Healthy Brain Ageing
  • Enhancing Cell Function
  • Prevention and Lifestyle Strategies
  • Advanced Technologies for Personaliדed Tissue and Organ Engineering
  • Partners Panel: Objectives and Priorities in Healthy Ageing


Don't miss the additional session on October 31, which will explore The Impact of Menopause on Healthy Aging and Wellbeing at 10:20 a.m. IL / 8:20 a.m. UK.

Speakers include researchers both from the UK and Israel.

The conference will mark the upcoming BIRAX Healthy Ageing call for proposals, making it an excellent opportunity for networking and collaboration in the field.

 

Deadline Extension for the Wohl Clean Growth Alliance Grants and Fellowships 2024!
🌿 Great News! The deadline for the Wohl Clean Growth Alliance Grants and Fellowships 2024 has been extended to Friday, 15 November 2024. This gives all applicants extra time to edit and submit their proposals.
For more details and to apply:
🔗 Grants: The Wohl Clean Growth Alliance Grants | British Council
🔗 Fellowships: The Wohl Clean Growth Alliance Fellowships | British Council
For any inquiries, reach out at: rawan.abulafi@britishcouncil.org.il

External latest scientific research opportunities

The Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship for the 2025-26 academic year is open for applications. The deadline to apply is November 18, 2024. 

This prestigious fellowship is open to researchers in any academic discipline at eligible institutions in Israel. The program offers a two-year fellowship, with the option to extend for a third year. The fellowship selects 24 postdoctoral researchers each year, who are provided with a monthly stipend of 14,000 ILS, along with access to enrichment activities, networking events, and personalised support.

For further details on the application process, please refer to the links below. Please note that candidates must secure an academic sponsor in Israel before applying. Candidates worldwide are encouraged to apply.

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