The Oxford Institute of Ageing would be more than happy to host joint applications with prospective Fellows and invites applications for the Marie Curie fellowships detailed below.

The Oxford Institute of Ageing (OIA), University of Oxford, is a multi-disciplinary research institute which believes that the production of high quality, strategic research, which informs and is informed by good policy and practice, will lead to a greater understanding of societies as they age.

1. Intra-European Fellowships for career development (IEF)

Researchers from EU Member States or Associated Countries can apply for an IEF; you must have a doctoral degree or at least 4 years full-time equivalent post-graduate research experience. The Fellowship offers financial support for 12-24 months.

Deadline: 18 August 2009

2. International Incoming Fellowship (IIF)

Researchers from “Third Countries” (all countries outside the European Union that are not recognised as an Associated Country) can apply for an IIF; you must have a doctoral degree or at least 4 years full-time equivalent postgraduate research experience. The Fellowship offers financial support for 12-24 months; there is the possibility to fund a “return period” if you are coming from an International Cooperation Partner Country.

Deadline: 18 August 2009

More information here.

If you would be interested in applying for one of the above mentioned schemes, please contact Dr Andreas Hoff andreas.hoff@ageing.ox.ac.uk in the first instance. Submission deadline for receipt of expressions of interest is 15 June 2009.

Conference – ‘Ageing in Latin America: Developing the Research Agenda’

The demographic ageing of societies represents one of the major challenges for the 21st century. As fertility has fallen, longevity has increased, with older people living longer and healthier old ages. The experience and meaning of old age is being transformed. However, in Latin America the context for this is very different from other world regions. Population ageing is taking place much more rapidly than it has done in Europe and North America for example, and against a background of limited health care and social protection. Both collaborative research and data collection are now needed to better understand the implications.

The Oxford Institute of Ageing is pleased to announce the first conference in Oxford on “Ageing in Latin America”, which will take place at the Oxford Institute of Ageing on July 2-3, 2009.

The programme includes key speakers from all over Latin America and from the UK, including:

Armando Barrientos, Manchester University, UK

Sylvia Beales, HelpAge International, London, UK

Ricardo Iacub, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Rosita Kornfeld Matte, Pontificia Universidad Católica, Santiago, Chile

George Leeson, Institute of Ageing, Oxford University, UK

Blanca Lopez La Vera, Pontificia Universidad Católica, San Miguel, Peru

Conference attendance is free, registration is mandatory; deadline for registrations is 1 June 2009.

Please download the programme and registration form from our website:

http://www.ageing.ox.ac.uk/events/conferences-workshops

A flyer is available here: http://www.ageing.ox.ac.uk/system/files/LARNAConferenceflyer.pdf   

This conference is sponsored by the British Academy.

Oxford Institute of Ageing Spring School
‘The Multi-disciplinary Toolkit for Global Ageing’
University of Oxford
19-23 April 2009

Deadline for registrations: 2 April 2009
Download the updated brochure here:
http://www.ageing.ox.ac.uk/system/files/SpringSchoolBrochure2009.pdf

This four day school will address concepts and tools in demography, bio-demography, bio-medical research and practice, economics, sociology, health and policy. Special emphasis will be placed on developing methodological skills, both from quantitative and qualitative perspectives. Additional opportunities for networking and informal discussion will be provided through poster sessions and workshops.

Costs for participation:
£550 (without accommodation)
£800 (including 4 nights B&B).

Places are limited, and registration will close on 2 April 2009.
For more information on the School and registration details please go to:
http://www.ageing.ox.ac.uk/education/spring-school
or email to: angelika.kaiser@ageing.ox.ac.uk .