Shortlisting Process
The SMF Board will establish a review committee comprising experts from the relevant research fields to help review the applications for the scholarships. These reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the research fields of the projects proposed by applicants. The reviewers will use the following criteria in evaluating applications.
- Applicant's past academic and research accomplishments;
- Applicant's research and training goals and potential for a scientific research career;
- Qualifications and suitability of the proposed scientific advisor and the institutional environment for the research project;
- Research project proposed;
- References and other relevant information.
The reviewers may contact the applicant for clarifications if necessary. Applicants will be ranked by the review committee for the decision of the SMF Board. The SMF Awards will be made based on the ranking of the candidate vis-à-vis other applicants and the availability of funds.
Review during Term of Scholarship
The scientific advisor /supervisor of each successful applicant who takes up the scholarship must submit a report on the awardee’s research progress annually to the SMF Secretariat.
This report should address the milestones achieved and the potential that the research has demonstrated vis-à-vis what was set out at the start of the project, and should include the scientific advisor’s comment on his satisfaction with the awardee’s progress and his formal support for the SMF to continue to support the research. The report must also be endorsed by the Head of Department of the university or research institute. |