Job-ID: 0076/23 | Department: Materials Research | Salary: as per tariff (TV-L) | Working Time: 40h/week (part-time work option) | Limitation: initially 2 years with option of extension for three more years | Starting Date: as soon as possible

IHP is an institute of the Leibniz Association and conducts research and development of silicon-based systems and ultra high-frequency circuits and technologies including new materials. It develops innovative solutions for application areas such as wireless and broadband communication, security, medical technology, industry 4.0, automotive industry, and aerospace. IHP employs approximately 380 people. It operates a pilot line for technological developments and the preparation of high-speed circuits with 0.13/0.25 µm-SiGe-BiCMOS technologies, located in a 1500 m² cleanroom that meets the highest industrial nanotechnology requirements.

The position:

As a member of the research team “Semiconductor Optoelectronics” within the department Materials Research you will contribute to research into the field of plasmonic devices for sensing. Your tasks will include the design of plasmonic nano-antennas or nanostructures, the analysis of FTIR and ellipsometry data, and the development of a FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interopable and Reusable) system of theoretical and experimental results, uniformizing the data analysis platform into a common language. An international team of 10 scientists including very experienced scientists as well as several PhD students is looking forward to you. Flat hierarchies and mutual support are important to us. We see diversity of perspectives as a great advantage for our team.

Your project:

The project at IHP is intended to develop a concept for IHP to identify suitable materials, devices and technologies for the application in future plasmonic device for sensors.  A strong interaction with the project manager, laboratory responsible and the entire technologies team at IHP is expected, not only for data analysis, but also for data management. Moreover, an intense collaboration with BTU Cottbus and several international collaborators is planned.

Your qualifications:

You hold a PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable study area. You are already experienced in FEM calculation, FDTD, COMSOL, LUMERICAL, Matlab and Python. You developed data analysis and interpretation of FTIR spectra, and have a strong background in Semiconductor Physics, Optics and Photonics. We are looking for a team member, who is able to structure his or her own work and to bring a well-organized and systematic way of working into the cooperation with creative minds. In this position, you need to be a strong team player. You are an ideal match for this position, when you have experimental, analytical and problem-solving skills, very strong communicative skills and the ability to quickly learn how to operate the latest technical equipment including various software. It is necessary that you confidently handle the English language. Knowledge of the German language is welcome. The consolidating of German language skills is expected and highly encouraged, for example in in-house language courses and intensive courses.

Our Offer:

Do research in a challenging, multinational environment giving you excellent career opportunities. You will have the chance to establish international reputation at the edge of top-notch technologies. An orientation guide will help you to quickly integrate into the institute and to familiarize yourself with the field.

It is important to us to support the individual career developments (e.g. conferences, advanced trainings) as well as the personal needs of our employees by offering flexible working hours and the possibility to work off-site. The compatibility of work and family is highly valued. More information about our scientific excellence and the working environment at IHP can be found on our website.

IHP is TOTAL E-QUALITY-certified for equal opportunities for women and men at work and actively pursues the equality of all gender and all groups of people. We promote the professional development of women and strongly encourage them to apply. Disabled applicants, qualified according to the above criteria, will be given preference over other candidates with equivalent relevant qualifications.

Further advantages:

30 days holiday | special annual payment | Company pension scheme (VBL) | Flexible working hours, also part-time (no core working hours) | Possibility to work up to 40 % independent of location according to company agreement | Parent-child room as a possibility to work with a child in case of childcare bottlenecks | A wide range of further training opportunities in-house or within the framework of business trips | Discounted company ticket with monthly allowance of € 15 for various fare zones | Good transport connections, free parking at the institute | Canteen with breakfast and lunch | On-site health services | Company family and care guides | Free, confidential counselling by an external service provider in a wide variety of challenging private or professional situations, for example on how to reconcile work and family life or in psychosocial emergencies | Structured induction and actively supported integration into the institute (welcome workshop, intercultural workshop, joint leisure activities)

Your application:

Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application via our online application form.

For further information regarding the position please contact Dr. O. Skibitzki: career@ihp-microelectronics.com.

ForWind – Center for Wind Energy Research has a vacancy in the team Energy Meteorology of the research group "Wind Energy Systems" at the Institute of Physics of the University of Oldenburg for a

PhD position / Research Assistant (f/m/d) Numerical development of mitigation strategies for wind farm cluster wakes(E13 TV-L, 75 %)

The future energy system will rely on large wind farm clusters with hundreds of turbines. The wake, i.e., the downstream flow, of such clusters is reducing the energy yield of neighbouring wind farms. Therefore, we request you to model the cluster wakes by High Performance Computing (HPC) and numerically develop and test strategies to reduce their impact.

Job description

The main objective of your PhD project is to improve the understanding of wind farm cluster wakes and develop mitigation strategies. For this purpose, atmospheric large-eddy simulations (LES), which are becoming increasingly popular in the wind industry, are the dedicated approach.

Among others, your tasks in the job offered will comprise:

• performing LES of selected wind farm clusters and comparing them to satellite data and wind farm operational data,
• performing LES of different control strategies to mitigate wind farm cluster wakes,
• performing LES for wind farm clusters with different turbine technologies and innovative control concepts,
• active collaboration with scientists and industrial engineers on measurements, wind farm operational data and numerical modelling,
• presenting your results at project meetings and conferences.

The work takes place in a joint research project of three research institutes and a very large wind farm owner and operator. Satellite data and measurement data from a wind farm provided by project partners will allow for a validation of LES results. You will have access to our new high-performance computing system. You will conduct your research in a team that has over two decades of experience in numerical fluid dynamics and simulations of atmospheric flows using the LES model PALM.

Candidate profile

Requirements for an employment include:

• a qualifying master degree in physics, physical sciences, meteorology, mechanical engineering, renewable energy (with major in wind energy) or in a similar field,
• aptitude and willingness to pursue a PhD,
• profound knowledge in numerical fluid dynamics in atmospheric sciences or aerodynamics,
• profound knowledge in MATLAB or Python,
• very good English skills.

Desired (but not mandatory) qualifications are:

• knowledge in numerical or experimental atmospheric physics,
• experience in analysing large data sets on HPC clusters,
• experience in atmospheric large-eddy simulations,
• experience abroad of several months during the school, study period or employment after graduation,
• and good German skills.

Job offer

We offer you the opportunity to develop your scientific career in a young and lively academic environment. You will be working in the WindLab – one of the university's most modern office and lab spaces – while you will also have the opportunity for flexible and mobile work. The pathway towards the PhD is actively supported by, e.g.,

• multidisciplinary cooperation with other researchers at ForWind and Fraunhofer IWES in Oldenburg,
• collaboration with our national and international partners in research and industry,
• optional secondment at an international research institute,
• development of personal, scientific, and teaching skills through an individual training programme and selected teaching tasks,
• opportunities to present scientific results at international meetings and conferences to build your specific network,
• structured supervision of PhD process.

The employment is initially limited to three years with an intention for further prolongation up to four years to facilitate a PhD. The payment is based on the collective agreement for the public service in the German federal states, TV-L E13, for a 75% position.

The University of Oldenburg strives to increase the proportion of women in science. Therefore, women are strongly encouraged to apply. In accordance with § 21, para. 3 NHG, female applicants will be given preferential consideration in the case of equivalent qualifications. Severely disabled persons will be given preference in the case of equal suitability. Further, the university cares for a family-friendly working environment and offers a family service centre and children's daycare on campus.

Contact

For questions regarding this job-opportunity, please contact Dr. Gerald Steinfeld at +49 441 798-5073 or preferably by email at gerald.steinfeld@uni-oldenburg.de. Further information is available at www.forwind.de/en/ and https://uol.de/en/​energiemeteorology/​research/​wind-energy.

Submit your application no later than 18.09.2023, preferably electronically, as one PDF file to gerald.steinfeld@uni-oldenburg.de including reference #AP89.

The PDF file must include either in English or German:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
• Employment references
• A one-page research statement. The applicants are requested to present their notion of the field of the advertised PhD topic and some initial ideas to tackle it. Alternatively, a more general problem of interest in numerical fluid dynamics or wind energy utilisation might be addressed.

An optional attachment is a second PDF file containing the final thesis of the studies or relevant research papers (if available). We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) – The Research University in the Helmholtz Association creates and imparts knowledge for the society and the environment. It is our goal to make significant contributions to mastering the global challenges of mankind in the fields of energy, mobility, and information. For this, about 9.800 employees of KIT cooperate in a broad range of disciplines in research, academic education, and innovation.

We are looking for the Institute for Biological Interfaces 1 – Biomolecular Micro- and Nanostructures (IBG 1) as soon as possible and limited for 2 years for a

Postdoc Biocatalysis (f/m/d) in Field of study: biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, biochemistry, chemistry

We are looking for an ambitious Research Associate (f/m/d) to join our team. The position offers the opportunity to participate in pioneering research projects in the field of biocatalysis. You can expect exciting and challenging tasks in a collaborative environment with excellent state-of-the-art equipment:

• Design and conduct experiments for the production, characterization and immobilization of enzymes for biocatalytic applications.
• Generation of innovative biocatalytic materials (especially hydrogels) and their integration into bioreactor systems
• Use of modern analytical methods (e.g. HPLC-MS, GC, inline NMR)
• Close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to advance the development of new biocatalytic processes with the possibility of active participation in a spin-off company

Personal qualification

• Completed PhD in biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, biochemistry, chemistry, or related field
• Expertise in the use of enzymes (protein engineering, expression / fermentation, chromatographic purification), analytical methods (e.g. activity assays, HPLC, GC) and ideally microfluidics
• Knowledge in scaling up biocatalytic processes desirable
• Experience in publication of research results as well as presentation at professional meetings
• Scientific curiosity, strong teamwork skills and self-motivation
• Experience or interest in spin-off activities is an advantage

Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an international environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.

We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job.

Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.

Please apply online until September 10, 2023 using the vacancy number 457/2023 to Ms Hena Ahmed, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Human Resources, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany. For further information please contact Prof. Niemeyer, christof.niemeyer@kit.edu.

Processing of your personal data by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) will be subject to this Privacy Policy.

You can find further information on the internet: www.kit.edu

KIT – The Research University in the Helmholtz Association

Job description

Your profile

We offer

Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich

We value diversity

Curious? So are we.

About ETH Zürich

- with focus on research

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

The Department of Clinical Science and Education Södersjukhuset (KI SÖS) has a long tradition of education at different levels including a PhD program. The research mainly deals with common diseases and injuries. The mission of the institution is to improve human health. We are now searching for a professor to be responsible for translational research in the field of diabetes with a focus on stroke.

Subject area

The research about diabetes at KI SÖS is extensive and involves everything from randomized studies to epidemiology and mechanistic research. The research group, that is part of the Internal Medicine Unit at Södersjukhuset, consists of one Professor, 2 Senior Lecturers, 5 associate professors, 8 PhDs and 5 PhD students. The research group is divided into clinical/epidemiology and translational animal research. The experimental part of diabetes research, mainly performed in small animals, has a focus to reduce neurological complications of stroke. The research is unique at Karolinska Institutet, thus we wish to strengthen this area of research with a professor.

Your mission

The future Professor will be overall responsible for experimental diabetes research at KI SÖS. The assignment will emphasize on-going research in the field of diabetes and stroke but also facilitate research about stroke in the Internal Medicine Unit in general. The professor should also be active in education in the Medical program at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and in the PhD program. One important aspect of the assignment is to develop academic leadership in experimental diabetes research.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for employment as Professor with focus on research, the applicant must have demonstrated good pedagogical expertise and excellent scientific expertise. (See the instructions regarding the Appointment Procedure for Teachers at Karolinska Institutet). The applicant must have experience of translational research, including appropriate animal models of stroke. The applicant must also have experience of teaching within medical programs, and supervision on different levels, including PhD and post-docs.

Assessment criteria

The Professorship has a focus on research. The assessment will weight qualifications as follows: scientific expertise (3), pedagogical expertise (2), leadership, and development and collaboration expertise (2).

For employment as Professor at Karolinska Institutet, the eligibility requirements and assessment criteria stated in the Instructions regarding the Appointment Procedure 3.1.2 are applied in relation to established profile of employment.

It is particularly meritorious that the applicant has a good track-record of attracting large research grants.

The applicant shall also have completed 10 weeks of courses on teaching in higher education (or have equivalent competence), as indicated in the recommendations of the Association of Swedish Higher Education Institution. If the person appointed for the position is lacking such education at the time of employment, the appointee must undergo such education during the first two years of employment.

After an overall assessment of the expertise and merits of the candidates, Karolinska Institutet will judge which of the candidates has the best potential to contribute to a positive development of the activities at KI.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment full of expertise and curiosity. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Our vision is to pursue the development of knowledge about life and to promote better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. Karolinska Institutet is a state university, which entitles to several benefits such as extended holiday and a generous occupational pension plan. Employees also have access to our modern gym for free and receive reimbursements for medical care.

Location: Södersjukhuset

Application

Your application must contain the following documents in English: a cover letter as well as a résumé and a qualifications portfolio including a description of your research plan, both presented in accordance with Karolinska Institutet’s template (http://ki.se/qualificationsportfolio). You may change or add to your application at any time up to and including the application deadline date. After the deadline, the process closes, and no amendment or addition can be made to your application. The applications will be reviewed by external reviewers, most often both national and international. For that reason, all the submitted documents should be written in English. The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

Welcome to apply!

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all

Type of employment: Permanent position Contract type: Full time First day of employment: Upon agreement Salary: Monthly salary Number of positions: 1 Full-time equivalent: 100% City: Stockholm County: Stockholms län Country: Sweden Reference number: STÖD 2-1329/2023 Contact:

1. Per Tornvall, Head of Department, 08-52487504

Union representative:

1. Claes Frostell, SACO, 08-12358116

Published: 2023-08-18 Last application date: 2023-09-29

La Fondation Mastercard est une fondation canadienne et l’une des plus grandes fondations au monde, dont la mission est d’améliorer l’accès à l’éducation et favoriser l’inclusion financière. Elle travaille avec des organisations permettant aux jeunes en Afrique et aux communautés indigènes du Canada, d’accéder à un travail digne et épanouissant. La Fondation a été créée en 2006 grâce à la générosité de la société Mastercard, devenant un organisme d’intérêt public. La Fondation est une organisation indépendante et distincte de ladite société. Ses politiques, ses opérations et ses programmes sont déterminés par le Conseil d’Administration et la Direction de la Fondation.

LE CENTRE POUR L’INNOVATION DANS L’ENSEIGNEMENT ET L’APPRENTISSAGE DE LA FONDATION MASTERCARD

Le Centre pour l’Innovation dans l’Enseignement et l’Apprentissage de la Fondation Mastercard favorise l’utilisation innovante de la technologie pour améliorer l’accès à une éducation de qualité, en particulier pour les communautés dans le besoin. Le Centre travaille avec un éventail d’acteurs – y compris les centres d’innovation, les entrepreneurs EdTech, les décideurs politiques, les chercheurs, les éducateurs et les apprenants – pour soutenir l’intégration efficace et innovante de la technologie dans l’éducation, y compris le développement, le déploiement et la mise à l’échelle d’innovations EdTech prometteuses qui stimulent l’apprentissage et renforcent le système éducatif.

Vous pouvez télécharger et lire la feuille de route stratégique triennale du Centre ici.

LA BOURSE D’ETUDES EDTECH DE LA FONDATION MASTERCARD

La Bourse d’Etudes EdTech de la Fondation Mastercard est un programme d’accélération de l’entrepreneuriat conçu pour soutenir les entreprises EdTech prometteuses et africaines. Mise en place, en partenariat, avec des pôles technologiques, des centres d’innovation et des accélérateurs à travers l’Afrique, la bourse fournit à des entreprises EdTech sélectionnées, un soutien technique et financier, ainsi que des connaissances approfondies en matière de science de l’apprentissage et d’ingénierie pédagogique , les préparant à un impact considérable. La Bourse d’Etudes EdTech de la Fondation Mastercard a été lancée en 2019 par le Centre pour l’Innovation dans l’Enseignement et l’Apprentissage de la Fondation Mastercard, et a soutenu 12 entreprises EdTech africaines de sept pays au cours de sa première année, atteignant plus de 800 000 apprenants. L’objectif du Centre est de s’associer à 12 incubateurs pour soutenir plus de 400 entreprises EdTech et atteindre au moins 1,8 million de jeunes d’ici 2025.

APPEL À MANIFESTATION D’INTÉRÊT

CE QUE NOUS RECHERCHONS

Le Centre pour l’Innovation dans l’Enseignement et l’Apprentissage de la Fondation Mastercard souhaite s’associer à des pôles technologiques, des incubateurs et des accélérateurs africains qui ont démontré leur capacité à soutenir et à accompagner des entreprises en phase de démarrage, de préférence des entreprises EdTech. Les incubateurs travailleront avec la Fondation pour identifier et développer des entreprises EdTech africaines à fort potentiel, axées sur l’amélioration de l’éducation à tous les niveaux, en particulier pour les communautés dans le besoin, y compris les apprenants non scolarisés. En outre, les incubateurs serviront de centres d’excellence réunissant les parties prenantes dans le domaine EdTech pour faire progresser les produits et les solutions EdTech. Il est donc important que les incubateurs aient une un lien pré établi avec le Ministère de l’Education et d’autres acteurs de l’éducation dans leurs pays respectifs.

CE QUE VOUS FERREZ

Les principaux objectifs de la Bourse d’Etudes EdTech de la Fondation Mastercard sont les suivants :

• Recruter des entreprises EdTech à fort potentiel : Chaque pôle technologique/ accélérateur/incubateur identifiera et soutiendra 36 entreprises EdTech en phase de croissance sur trois ans (soit 12 entreprises EdTech par an) pour intégrer la bourse.
• Fournir un soutien d’accélération de qualité : Chaque pôle technologique/ accélérateur/incubateur fournira aux entreprises EdTech sélectionnées un soutien global pour développer leurs activités, renforcer l’impact éducatif et l’inclusivité de leurs produits, et améliorer leur préparation à l’investissement et leur viabilité financière à long terme.
• Améliorer les résultats de l’apprentissage : Chaque pôle technologique/accélérateur /incubateur, en partenariat avec l’université Carnegie Mellon (CMU), formera les entreprises EdTech à la science de l’apprentissage, en les aidant à intégrer ces principes fondés sur des données probantes dans leurs produits et solutions afin d’influer sur les résultats de l’apprentissage.
• Faciliter l’accès au marché et aux utilisateurs : Chaque pôle technologique/ accélérateur/incubateur aidera les entreprises EdTech sélectionnées à élaborer des dossiers commerciaux prêts à être commercialisés et facilitera l’accès au marché dans le but d’accroître leur impact en attirant au moins 8 000 nouveaux utilisateurs finaux (apprenants) chaque année pendant trois ans.
• Favoriser la collaboration et la création d’un écosystème EdTech: Chaque pôle technologique/accélérateur/incubateur contribuera à la croissance de l’écosystème EdTech africain en cultivant les engagements entre les entrepreneurs EdTech et les principales parties prenantes, y compris les gouvernements par l’intermédiaire des ministères de l’éducation et des TIC et de leurs agences de mise en œuvre. Ils s’appuieront également sur les engagements communautaires, en favorisant la collaboration entre les acteurs clés et en construisant un réseau dynamique de passionnés d’EdTech.
• Fournir des services de soutien supplémentaires : Chaque pôle technologique/ accélérateur/incubateur soutiendra les entreprises EdTech sélectionnées avec une gamme de services :
  • Organiser des évènements et de conférences EdTech,
  • Offrir des espaces de coworking, des laboratoires de conception,
  • Offrir un programme de mentorat,
  • Offrir des voies de financement,
  • Apporter un appui pour lever les barrières observés par les entrepreneurs EdTech,
  • Donner accès à un vaste réseau de parties prenantes clés.

CRITÈRES D’ÉLIGIBILITÉ :

Tout pôle technologique/accélérateur/incubateur intéressé par un partenariat avec la Fondation Mastercard, pour mettre en œuvre la Bourse d’Etudes EdTech de la Fondation Mastercard doit répondre aux critères d’éligibilité suivants :

• Avoir une existence juridique confirmée et légale, en vertu des lois en place dans sa juridiction.
• Avoir son principal établissement en Afrique.
• Faire preuve d’un soutien efficace aux entreprises technologiques en Afrique.
• Démontrer une expérience avérée de collaboration avec le Ministère de l’Education et d’autres parties prenantes dans la promotion des technologies de l’information et de la communication (EdTech).
• Avoir une expérience opérationnelle d’au moins cinq ans.
• Être détenu et/ou dirigé par des Africains.
• Posséder une solide compréhension des méthodologies de suivi et d’évaluation, avec la capacité de collecter et d’analyser des données.

TRAITEMENT DES QUESTIONS LIEES A L’APPEL À MANIFESTATION D’INTERET

Les organisations intéressées sont invitées à soumettre leur manifestation d’intérêt dans un document de cinq pages maximum qui explique comment l’organisation répondra aux objectifs de la bourse détaillés ci-dessus et contribuera au travail du Centre pour l’Innovation dans l’Enseignement et l’Apprentissage de la Fondation Mastercard décrit dans la note d’information sur la feuille de route stratégique, qui peut être consultée via le lien suivant : https://mastercardfdn.box.com/s/5nuoj7s97ik4l5n1fx1sxz85eai89ic1.

Les manifestations d’intérêt doivent répondre aux exigences obligatoires énumérées ci-dessous :

1. Décrire le programme proposé et ses objectifs, y compris la manière dont il s’aligne sur la note d’information de la feuille de route stratégique et la manière dont il améliorera ou renforcera l’éducation des jeunes. (Remarque : La Fondation Mastercard définit la “jeunesse” comme tout individu étant âgé de 35 ans au maximum).
2. Décrire l’approche du programme et l’impact escompté (en précisant les hypothèses sous-jacentes).
3. Décrire les différents éléments de la conception ou du modèle de votre programme, les niveaux auxquels le programme proposé vise à créer un changement (au niveau de l’individu, de la communauté, de l’institution et/ou du système) et comment cela sera mis en place. Le cas échéant, indiquez comment le programme proposé peut entraîner des répercussions (sur les individus, et la communauté dans son ensemble) au-delà de la population cible, et comment il contribue à une forme de résilience.
4. Détailler les raisons pour lesquelles le programme proposé est particulièrement pertinent actuellement.
5. Donner un aperçu des résultats attendus du programme et de son impact sur les jeunes, en particulier les jeunes filles. Mentionner les individus/groupes spécifiques (par exemple, les jeunes filles mariées, les réfugiés et les jeunes déplacés, les jeunes handicapés, les étudiants à faible revenu, les petits exploitants agricoles, les organismes de formation locaux, etc.) qui bénéficieront directement ou indirectement du programme proposé.
6. Décrire les principales parties prenantes qui sont essentielles à la réussite du programme proposé, y compris les autres organisations partenaires de mise en œuvre, le cas échéant, qui seront engagées pour aider à la mise en œuvre du programme.
7. Décrire les points forts de l’organisation et toute expérience et/ou expertise antérieure qui permettra d’atteindre les objectifs du programme. Mentionnez l’équipe proposée, sa taille et sa situation géographique.
8. Lister tous les autres facteurs essentiels au succès.

LIGNES DIRECTRICES POUR LA SOUMISSION DES CANDIDATURES

medjouel.com vous informe que Les organisations intéressées sont invitées à soumettre les documents suivants avant le 27 août 2023.

1. Une réponse à la manifestation d’intérêt qui répond aux exigences ci-dessus (ne dépassant pas cinq pages) soumise au format Microsoft Word pour évaluation, et fournissant un point de contact unique au sein de l’organisation, agissant en tant que point focal.
2. Un budget bien renseigné, reflétant les activités de la manifestation d’intérêt. Le modèle est accessible en cliquant sur le lien suivant, cliquez ici
3. Un questionnaire organisationnel dûment rempli et les pièces jointes correspondantes. Le modèle est accessible en cliquant sur le lien suivant, cliquez ici.

Pour toute demande de renseignements ou d’éclaircissements, veuillez écrire à edtech-rfp@mastercardfdn.org

CALENDRIER DU PROCESSUS DE CANDIDATURE :

• Les candidatures sont ouvertes à partir du 7 août 2023, cliquez ici
• Date limite de dépôt des candidatures : 27 août 2023
• Examen des candidatures et présélection : Du 28 août 2023 au 5 septembre 2023
• Entretien avec les vingt (20) accélérateurs présélectionnés : Du 11 au 22 septembre 2023
• Notification aux six (6) accélérateurs finalistes : 25 septembre 2023

ÉTAPES SUIVANTES APRÈS SÉLECTION:

• Remise de modèles de propositions de programme aux six (6) accélérateurs finalistes : 25 septembre 2023
• Date limite de soumission des propositions complètes de programme par les accélérateurs sélectionnés : 25 octobre 2023
• Processus d’examen et de cocréation des propositions complètes avec les accélérateurs sélectionnés : 26 octobre – 30 novembre 2023
• Approbation finale des propositions par la Fondation Mastercard : 4 décembre 2023
• Le contrat débute au premier trimestre 2024.

Pour soumettre votre candidature, cliquez ici.

PROCESSUS D’ÉVALUATION

1: Manifestation d’Interêt

Documents de soumission :

• Réponse à la manifestation d’intérêt
• Budget détaillé
• Questionnaire organisationnel détaillé

2: Processus de revue et d’approbation de la Fondation

Critères d’évaluation:

• Alignement stratégique
• Expérience
• Conception du programme
• Mise en œuvre du programme
• Budget

Step 3: Elaboration de la Proposition

Documents de soumission:

• Proposition
• Budget détaillé
• Questionnaire organisationnel détaillé

Critères d’évaluation

Les réponses seront évaluées sur la base des critères suivants :

MASTERCARD FOUNDATION

The Mastercard Foundation is a Canadian Foundation and one of the world’s largest foundations, with a mission to advance education and financial inclusion. It works with visionary organizations to enable young people in Africa and in Indigenous communities in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work. The Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. The Foundation is an independent organization and separate from the company. Its policies, operations and programs are determined by the Foundation’s Board of Directors and leadership.

THE MASTERCARD FOUNDATION CENTRE FOR INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING

The Mastercard Foundation Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning drives the innovative use of technology to improve access to quality education, particularly for the most underserved communities. The Centre works with a range of actors—including innovation hubs, EdTech entrepreneurs, policymakers, researchers, educators, and learners—to support the effective and impactful integration of technology in education, including the development, deployment and scale-up of promising EdTech innovations that boost learning and strengthen the education system.

You can download and read the Centre’s three-year strategic roadmap here.

THE MASTERCARD FOUNDATION EDTECH FELLOWSHIP

The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship is an entrepreneurship acceleration program designed to support promising, African EdTech ventures. Implemented in partnership with innovation hubs and EdTech accelerators across Africa, the Fellowship provides select EdTech companies with critical business and financial support, as well as insight into the science of learning, preparing them for scale, sustainability, and impact. The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship was launched in 2019 by the Mastercard Foundation Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning and supported 12 African EdTech companies from seven countries in its first year, reaching over 800,000 learners. The goal of the Centre is to partner with 12 Tech Hubs to support over 400 EdTech companies and reach at least 1.8 million young people by 2025.

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Mastercard Foundation Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning is seeking to partner with African Tech Hubs that have demonstrated the ability to incubate and accelerate startup companies, preferably EdTech companies. The Tech Hubs will work with the Foundation to identify and scale high-potential African EdTech companies focused on improving education at all levels, particularly for the most underserved communities, including out-of-school learners. In addition, the Tech Hubs will serve as centres of excellence bringing together EdTech stakeholders to advance EdTech products and solutions. It’s therefore important that the Hubs have an already established and healthy relationship with the Ministry of Education and other education stakeholders in their respective countries of operation.

WHAT YOU WILL DELIVER

The key objectives of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship are to:

• Recruit High-Potential EdTech Companies: Each hub/accelerator will identify and support 36 growth-stage EdTech companies over three years (i.e., 12 EdTech companies per year) to participate in the Fellowship.
• Deliver Quality Acceleration Support: Each hub/accelerator will provide selected EdTech companies with holistic support to scale their businesses, enhance the educational impact and inclusivity of their products, and improve their investment readiness and long-term financial sustainability.
• Enhance Learning outcomes: Each hub/accelerator, in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), will train EdTech companies in the science of learning, helping them incorporate these evidence-based principles into their products and solutions to impact learning outcomes.
• Facilitate Market Access and User Reach: Each hub/accelerator will guide the selected EdTech companies in developing market-ready business cases and facilitate market access with the goal of expanding their impact by attracting at least 8,000 new end-users (learners) every year for three years.
• Foster Ecosystem Building and Collaboration: Each hub/accelerator will help to nurture the growth of the African EdTech ecosystem by cultivating engagements between EdTech entrepreneurs and key stakeholders including governments through line Ministries of Education and ICT and their implementing agencies. They will also capitalize on community engagements, fostering collaboration among key players, and building a vibrant network of EdTech enthusiasts.
• Provide Additional Support Services: Each hub/accelerator will support the selected EdTech companies with a range of support services such as co-working spaces, design labs, mentorship opportunities, funding avenues, and a vast network of relevant stakeholders.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Any hub/accelerator interested in partnering with the Mastercard Foundation to implement the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Duly incorporated, validly existing, and in good standing, under the laws of an African jurisdiction.
• Have its principal place of business in Africa.
• Demonstrate a proven record of effectively supporting technology companies in Africa.
• Demonstrate a proven record of working with the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders in promoting EdTech.
• A minimum operational experience of at least five years.
• Must be African-owned and/or African-led.
• Possess a solid understanding of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, with the ability to collect and analyze data.

EOI QUESTIONS TO BE ADDRESSED

Interested organizations are asked to submit an Expression of Interest that is no more than five pages long and that articulates how your organization will meet the goals of the Fellowship detailed above and contribute to the work of the Mastercard Foundation Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning described in the Strategic Roadmap Briefing Note, which can be found here.

Expressions of interest should meet the mandatory requirements listed below:

1. Describe the proposed program and its objectives, including how it aligns with the Strategic Roadmap Briefing Note and how it will improve or strengthen child or youth education. (Note: The Mastercard Foundation defines “youth” as aged up to 35 years).
2. Describe the program approach and the intended impact (noting any underlying assumptions).
3. Describe the different elements of your program design or model, the levels the proposed program aims to create change (individual, community, institution and/or system level) and how. If relevant, include how the proposed program may have ripples of impact (individual, household, and community at large) beyond the target population, and how it contributes to resilience.
4. Detail why the proposed program is particularly pertinent now.
5. Provide an overview of expected program outcomes and impact on young people, especially young women. Include specific individuals/groups (e.g., young married women, refugees and displaced youth, young people with disabilities, low-income students, smallholder farmers, local training organizations, etc.) and who will benefit directly or indirectly from the proposed program.
6. Describe key stakeholders who are critical to the successful delivery of the proposed program, including other implementing partner organizations, if any, who will be engaged to assist in program delivery.
7. Describe the organization’s strengths and any previous experience and/or expertise that will help achieve program objectives. Include the proposed team, their size, and geographic location.
8. Are there any other factors that are critical to success?

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Interested organizations are invited to submit the following documents by August 27, 2023, here.

1. An Expression of Interest response that addresses the above requirements (not exceeding five pages) submitted in Microsoft Word for review, collaborative discussion and must provide a single point of contact in your organization for all correspondence.
2. A completed High-Level Budget reflecting the activities in the EOI. The template is accessible here.
3. A completed High-Level Organizational Questionnaire and associated attachments. The template is accessible here.

For inquiries or clarifications, please write to edtech-rfp@mastercardfdn.org

APPLICATION PROCESS TIMELINES:

o   Application website opens: 7 Aug 2023

o   Deadline for application submission: 27 Aug 2023

o   Applications review and shortlisting: 28 Aug – 5 Sep 2023

o   Interview of twenty (20) shortlisted tech hubs: 11-22 Sep 2023

o   Notification to the six (6) finalist tech hubs: 25 Sep 2023

POST SELECTION NEXT STEPS:

o Provision of program proposal templates to the selected six (6) tech hubs: 25 Sep 2023

o Deadline for submission of full program proposals from selected tech hubs:  25 Oct 2023

o Review & co-design process of full proposals with the selected tech hubs: 26 Oct – 30 Nov 2023

o Final proposal approval by Mastercard Foundation: 4 Dec 2023

o Contract begins first quarter of 2024

EVALUATION PROCESS

Step 1: Expression of Interest

Submission Documents:

• • Expression of Interest Response
  • High-level Budget
  • High-level Organizational Questionnaire

Step 2: Foundation Review & Approval

Evaluation Criteria (see below):

• • Strategic Alignment
  • Experience
  • Program Design
  • Program Implementation
  • Budget

Step 3: Proposal Development

Submission Documents:

• • Proposal
  • Detailed budget
  • Detailed Organizational Questionnaire

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Responses will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

SUBMIT YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST NOW

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