Since 1991, the UN Programme on Space Applications and the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) have been working jointly on organising a series of annual international workshops on space science and technology applications for benefit of developing countries. The theme of the 21st workshop in the series is "Space for Human and Environmental Security", and it will take place from 3 – 7 October 2011, in Cape Town, South Africa, in conjunction with the 62nd International Astronautical Congress (IAC).
Each year co-organisers of the workshop provide a number of qualified applicants from developing countries with financial support needed to attend the workshop and the Congress. In addition to this assistance, in 2009 IAF started a Youth Grants Programme that supports participation of students and young professionals in IAC, the UN/IAF workshop and other events associated with the Congress. The 2011 IAF Youth Grant Programme is open to individuals between the age of 21 and 35, who are interested in pursuing careers involving the development, application and use of space systems, space science research, the policy, legal, social and cultural aspects of space activities, international cooperation on space programs and other similar subjects, and who would not otherwise be able to attend the Congress due to financial reasons.
The announcement of grant opportunities for 2011 and detailed information on application requirements are available on the IAF website: http://www.iafastro.org/index.html?title=Youth_Grants
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