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– Call for science and technology experts

The Merit scholarship programme of the Islamic Development network is forming a directory of experts to be used for forming a panel of external reviewers.

The panel will review and assess applications for Ph.D. and post-doctoral applications in the following fields of study

– Biotechnology (genetics, medicine, pharmacy, agriculture and food technology, environment, water research)

– Nanotechnology (chemical engineering, Material sciences, conductors and semi-conductors, laser and fiber optics)

– Information and communications technologies (Electronics, telecommunications, computer science)

– Fuel technology (renewable energy, fuel technology)

– Physical sciences (nuclear science, polymers, system engineering, metallurgy, space sciences)

– Technology management

Thus, if you are interested to be included in the directory of experts, please send the following information to [email protected]:

Your CV

The field of study, from the above-mentioned 6 fields, to be reviewed.

The preference language for reviewing (English, French)

It might be worth mentioning that there will be a symbolic honorarium in return to your valuable efforts.

Independent Television Services seeks documentary film producersThe Independent Television Services is seeking producers from outside of the United States to create documentaries for U.S. Television. ITVS's International Call is asking for submissions that will represent diverse communities, advance underrepresented points of view and inspire public dialogue. Documentaries must be completed within one year of contract. Deadline for submissions: February 1.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have previous film or television experience in a principal role (as a producer, co-producer, director or co-director). ITVS will not accept submissions of lifestyle or children's programming documentaries.

Primary applicants must reside outside of the U.S. Dual foreign/U.S. citizens are eligible to apply if they do not reside in the U.S. American citizens may only apply as secondary applicants or as co-applicants (in co-production relationships with primary applicants). The program will last up to five months.

To learn more about this program or to complete an application, go to http://www.itvs.org/producers/international_guidelines.html.

– Foreign reporters are warned in Iran

The Ministry of Guidance and Culture of the Islamic Republic of Iran has warned foreign reporters not to write stories that are unacceptable under Iran's new Press law.

In a recent move, the Iranian authorities expelled the last remaining reporter from the British newspaper The Guardian. Two other Guardian reporters were previously expelled for reporting on the Bam earthquake and interviewing a human rights activist.

In his last article from Iran, Robert Tait of the Guardian wrote, “Liberal-minded newspapers critical of the government have been closed and journalists jailed for misdemeanors ranging from printing 'lies' to insulting Islamic mores. Criticism is not welcomed and is being met with decreasing tolerance.”

Recently, the daily Kayhan, associated with hardliners in Iran, has been targeting Shirin Ebadi, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. In response, Ebadi ridiculed the newspaper by _saying that “Kayhan is not very good at fabrications.”

Ahamdi Nejad, in his last visit to the US, insisted that Iran enjoys complete freedom of the Press.

– Middle East journalists invited to apply for Samir Kassir Award

Journalists from the Middle East can now apply for the third “Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of the Press.”” Last day to apply: March 30.

The award will be open to journalists from the following counties: Algeria