Team Leader at @IDRC_CRDI #inclusivescience #Canada #development. Views are my own.
Ottawa, Ontario
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Fernando Perini retweeted
Planning to apply to the #SGCI Multilateral Research Call? It's open to:
✅ African universities & research institutions
✅ Multi-country consortia
✅ Research aligned with #STISA2034
Explore here: ow.ly/8yIv50ZjYmh
📅Deadline: 25 Sept 2026
ALT Scientist in a white coat administering a vaccine to a cow, highlighting support for Africa's STISA-2034 science and innovation priorities. Text reads: SGCI Multilateral research call. Advancing Africa's STISA-2034 priorities supporting science, technology & innovation to address development challenges. Apply by September 25th, 2026
ALT Scientist in a white coat administering a vaccine to a cow, highlighting support for Africa's STISA-2034 science and innovation priorities. Text reads (in French): SGCI Multilateral research call. Advancing Africa's STISA-2034 priorities supporting science, technology & innovation to address development challenges. Apply by September 25th, 2026
ALT Scientist in a white coat administering a vaccine to a cow, highlighting support for Africa's STISA-2034 science and innovation priorities. Text reads (in Portuguese): SGCI Multilateral research call. Advancing Africa's STISA-2034 priorities supporting science, technology & innovation to address development challenges. Apply by September 25th, 2026
Fernando Perini retweeted
After 10 years of backing African science, SGCI enters its third phase!
From clean energy in Malawi to new income streams in Uganda, this next phase focuses on higher quality research, stronger policy influence, and science that reaches real communities. 🌍
Fernando Perini retweeted
We're excited to launch SGCI-3 at the African Union's Science, Technology & Innovation Week 2026.
Building on a decade of supporting African science funding to empower councils to fund research, inform policy & foster innovation.
🔗sgciafrica.org/science-grant…
Fernando Perini retweeted
Êtes-vous un·e chercheur·e #autochtone dans les pays du Sud souhaitant établir des liens avec les Premières Nations, des Métis et des Inuits du Canada?
Apprenez-en plus sur une nouvelle opportunité de #financement: bit.ly/4mENRPq
Date limite: 23/09/2025
@CRSH_SSHRC
Fernando Perini retweeted
The Belmont Forum, alongside UNESCO and the International Science Council, is co-hosting a side event at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (#FfD4). Find out more: council.science/events/side-…
Fernando Perini retweeted
Are you an #Indigenous researcher in the Global South interested in building knowledge exchanges with Indigenous researchers in Canada?
Read about a new #funding opportunity: bit.ly/4kDoGLj
Deadline: September 23, 2025
@SSHRC_CRSH
ALT Display of artisanal work by Indigenous woman in Colombia
Fernando Perini retweeted
Are you an #Indigenous researcher in the Global South interested in building knowledge exchanges with Indigenous researchers in #Canada?
Read about a new #funding opportunity: bit.ly/4kDoGLj
@SSHRC_CRSH
#NIHM2025
Fernando Perini retweeted
¿Eres un investigador o investigadora #indígena del Sur que desea promover el intercambio de conocimientos con investigadores indígenas de #Canadá?
Conoce esta nueva oportunidad de #financiamiento: bit.ly/4kLyB1C
@SSHRC_CRSH @IDRC_CRDI
#NIHM2025
Fernando Perini retweeted
🌏How is @IDRC_CRDI preparing Asia for the #FutureofWork? In this newsletter, learn how IDRC-supported research is:
💻 Using #AI for development
👨🏼🏫 Investing in #teachers
👩🏽🔬 Advancing women in #STEM
👩🏼💻 Empowering women in #gig work
➡️buff.ly/NazXr63
Fernando Perini retweeted
🧪 Did you know that only one in three scientists is a woman?
Join us for the launch of a new report aimed at closing that gap and creating a world where #EveryVoiceInScience counts. bit.ly/4h7SSwS
Fernando Perini retweeted
En el Día Internacional de la Mujer y la Niña en la Ciencia, descubre cómo las experiencias de una estudiante indígena de enfermería en #Peru están ayudando a construir un mundo donde cada voz en la ciencia cuenta. bit.ly/3Ewx3su
#MujeresEnCiencias
Fernando Perini retweeted
🧪En el Día Internacional de la Mujer y la Niña en la #Ciencia te invitamos a leer artículo @MongabayLatam y conocer la historia de Zoila Mora Guzmán, científica indígena #mexicana que investiga plantas para tratar el #cáncer
🔗bit.ly/4gAijpR
#MujeresSTEM
Fernando Perini retweeted
🗓️ This Thursday!
📌“Teacher Professional Development Systems for Equity and Quality: Tinkering or Shifting the Paradigm?”
🎯Join the conversation with leading panelists and speakers from around the world
Register for the livestream👉🏼bit.ly/3yYtEAp
@TPDatScale
🌐✨Thrilled to participate in the Interregional Dialogue "Education and Development in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa" @Obreal_ @_AfricanUnion alongside @CAunionafriEN @Marc_Ben. We're exploring shared solutions to Gender Equality in STEM! #BreakingBarriers @IDRC_CRDI
Fernando Perini retweeted
📍 We are in Addis Ababa getting everything ready for the Interregional Dialogue on Education and Development that starts tomorrow at the @_AfricanUnion !
🤝 @he_belhocine @CAPES_Oficial @AAU_67
Fernando Perini retweeted
Announced at the #G7: IDRC is expanding @AI4Dev to low and middle-income countries in the Indo-Pacific! bit.ly/4eozHOh
💡Evidence for #Responsible #AI = Maximizing the rewards and minimizing the risks.💡
@IDRCinAsia @Sida @ISED_CA
Join us for the Launch of @UNESCO's Report on Women in STEM and Higher Education in 9 Countries in Southern Africa at the #UNSTIForum. iesalc.unesco.org/en/evento/…
Fernando Perini retweeted
We’re proud to be part of Canada’s efforts to safeguard and advance democracy around the world, through our investments to defend human rights and promote inclusion announced by the @CanadianPM at the 2024 #SummitForDemocracy.
Canada remains unwavering in its commitment to democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Today, PM Trudeau participated in the #SummitForDemocracy, where he announced new projects to strengthen democracy at home and around the world. Details: ow.ly/9KZl50QXM3U
Fernando Perini retweeted
🌍 Join us in celebrating #OpenDataDay2024 and #InternationalWomensDay with the launch of the 2nd Edition of #TheStateofOpenData! Explore insights on #opendata, #gender, #privacy, and AI's role in development. #D4DNetwork
Read more:
d4d.net/state-of-open-data/
Fernando Perini retweeted
📢 Exciting news!
The 2nd Edition of the State of Open Data is here! Explore 30 new chapter updates, addressing privacy, health, inclusion, #AI, and more.
Join us in celebrating this edition with fresh insights and renewed vision! #OpenData #D4DNetwork
d4d.net/state-of-open-data/
