Dear all,
These two fellowships are "open" in subject field, though targeted in other 
ways. Apologies for the short notice!
Lisa

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Postdoctoral fellowships to the UK from USA
The Royal Society USA Research Fellowships have been established by the 
Society to increase scientific collaboration between centres of excellence 
in the UK and the USA. They are offered to encourage active and innovative 
American postdoctoral scientists to undertake the highest quality research 
in UK laboratories for extended periods of between one and three years.
Eligibility
Grants cover research in all branches of the natural sciences. Awards are 
not granted in the areas of the social sciences or clinical medical 
research. Applicants must either have a recent PhD, or expect to obtain a 
PhD in advance of the proposed start date (must have written confirmation 
of PhD), or be scientists who have just obtained a tenured position in a US 
university and have the opportunity for sabbatical leave. Fellowships are 
only open to persons who are US nationals living in the USA at the time of 
application.
Host institutions
Applicants should have a clear research proposal acceptable to a chosen 
host institution, which should be a UK university or other recognized 
research institution. The relevant UK Head of Department/Research Group 
will need to complete a confidential statement outlining existing contacts 
with applicants and their departments/research groups.
Duration
Appointments are tenable for a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 36 months to 
start between 1 June and 1 October 2003.
Frequency
Fellowships will be offered once a year. They will be advertised in 
relevant journals and on the Internet, including the Royal Society’s website.
Value
Funding for each fellowship will be assessed individually, taking account 
of the awardee’s sabbatical arrangements if applicable. Levels of 
remuneration will be calculated on a sliding scale commensurate with 
current UK academic staff salaries (up to c.£35,000 pa plus a London 
allowance of £2134 pa where applicable). An allowance for reasonable 
research expenses (for consumables, equipment and conference travel) of up 
to £12,000 pa will be available. In addition there will be a contribution 
to transatlantic travel of up to £2000 at the beginning and end of each 
fellowship, to include dependants.
Closing Date
All application forms and associated statements should be received at the 
Royal Society by 31st January 2003.

For further infomation, see the Royal Society's web page 
(http://www.royalsoc.ac.uk). Click on "International", then "Country 
Index", then on the fellowship entry for USA.

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Rosalind Franklin Fellowships

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of the University of 
GRONINGEN (the Netherlands), invites applications for a Rosalind Franklin 
Fellowship. To promote the participation of women scientists in the 
faculty, five tenure-track fellowships will be awarded to outstanding women 
scientists from any of the disciplines mathematics, physics, astronomy, 
chemistry, biology, pharmacy and computing science.
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE:
a Ph.D and post-doctoral experience, preferably in different research 
institutions (Dutch applicants should have post-doctoral experience outside 
The Netherlands),publications in top international scientific 
journals,experience in supervising research projects,the ability to 
successfully compete for external research funding,affinity to 
teaching,evidence of international recognition.
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES will be expected to establish an independent, 
externally funded research program in collaboration with colleagues at the 
University of Groningen and elsewhere. They will also be expected to 
participate in and contribute to the development of the teaching program of 
the faculty. The 5-year fellowship comprises an annual starting salary of 
45 000 EURO gross (full time position), and an accompanying research grant 
of 200 000 EURO. During these five years the fellow will be expected to 
concentrate on research with teaching duties comprising at most 20% of the 
time. Following a favorable evaluation at the end of the first 5 years the 
fellow will be awarded tenure and promotion to the rank of Associate 
Professor.After a further five years another evaluation will take place and 
if this proves favorable, promotion to full professor will follow.
APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT:
1.a complete curriculum vitae including a complete list of publications
2.a list of five self-selected "best papers" (notcopies of the papers)
3.a 3-5 page statement of research accomplishments and future research goals
4.Three letters of recommendation
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO:
Dr. L.J.A. van Putten,
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences,
University of Groningen
Nijenborgh 4,
9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands.
THE DEADLINE is December 31, 2002