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The ExxonMobil Middle East and North Africa Scholarship Program

noreply@blogger.com (Rizwan Ahsan) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:22:00 +0530

The ExxonMobil Middle East and North Africa Scholarship Program
The program is funded by ExxonMobil and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Through the scholarship opportunity, ExxonMobil aims to contribute to the Middle East and North Africa region by helping to develop highly skilled and culturally adept individuals. The program also seeks to build relationships with academic leaders by offering a Faculty Sponsor Program to the home academic departments of successful scholars. Some students may qualify for the opportunity to apply their skills through internships with ExxonMobil

Eligibility:

Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math or Geography.
Be a citizen of Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia or the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E).
Demonstrate a history of academic excellence and native fluency in Arabic
Exhibit exceptional leadership skills and cultural competency
Be willing and able to travel to a regional location for a final selection activity
Have valid passports
Demonstrate English proficiency
Be willing and able to reside in the United States for the full duration of study; dependents may not accompany scholarship recipients to the U.S.
Register for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
Contact:

Institute of International Education
ExxonMobil MENA Scholars Program
1800 West Loop S., Suite 250
Houston, Texas 77027
United States of America

Juris Doctor (JD) Scholarship for International Students

noreply@blogger.com (Rizwan Ahsan) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:21:00 +0530

Juris Doctor (JD) Scholarship for International Students
The Scholarship program was established to assist high achieving international students to undertake the Juris Doctor Program at UNSW. Applicants must not be Australian Citizens or have been granted Permanent Resident Status within the first year of full-time study. Applicants must be eligible for entry to the Juris Doctor program prior to applying for the Scholarship, and be proposing full-time study in the Juris Doctor program at UNSW

Duration:

The Scholarship will be tenable for one year only

UK: Munby Fellowship in Bibliography 2012-2013

noreply@blogger.com (Rizwan Ahsan) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:20:00 +0530

UK: Munby Fellowship in Bibliography 2012-2013
The Library Syndicate invite applications for the Munby Fellowship in Bibliography, tenable for the academical year 1 October 2012 to 30 September 2013. The Munby Fellow will be free to pursue bibliographical research of his/her own choosing. It is, however, expected that the Fellow's research will be, at least in part, based directly or indirectly on the collections of the University and Colleges of Cambridge and likely to be of benefit, in the broadest sense, to scholars using those collections in the future. The Fellow will have no departmental or other staff duties and responsibilities

Eligibility:

The Fellowship is open to graduates in any discipline of any university and nationality
Preference will be give to scholars at post-doctoral or an equivalent level.
Value:

£25,854

Bournemouth University International Postgraduate Scholarship

noreply@blogger.com (Rizwan Ahsan) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:19:00 +0530

Bournemouth University International Postgraduate Scholarship
This scholarship is offered to international (non-EU) applicants for BU postgraduate degrees beginning in September 2011 and January 2012. You will be eligible to apply for a BU Postgraduate International Scholarship if you can demonstrate an outstanding academic profile relevant to your course. All International applicants paying fees at the non-EU rate are eligible to apply

Target Field:

taught full-time postgraduate (Masters) courses in the following Schools may apply:

School of Applied Sciences
School of Design, Engineering & Computing
School of Health & Social Care
School of Tourism
Scholarship Criteria:

Applicants must be able to demonstrate an exceptional academic profile
Applicants must be able to demonstrate an outstanding personal profile as evidenced in your personal statement

C V Raman International Fellowship for African Researchers, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Rizwan Ahsan) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:18:00 +0530

C V Raman International Fellowship for African Researchers, 2011
The Fellowship provides opportunities for African researchers to conduct collaborative research/training for 1 to 12 months duration at universities and research institutions in India. The features of the fellowship includes; supporting upto one year of research work in India in area of science & technology; monthly sustenance allowances; additional contingency grant; to and fro air fare by economy class and total of 8 fellowships per country

Each African country will have 8 slots of Fellowship under this programme.

Post Doctoral Fellowship: Duration 6 months. Maximum 2 fellowships of 6 months duration each or one fellowship thereof subject to total 12 man-months.
Visiting Fellowship: Duration 3 months. Maximum 3 fellowships.
Senior Fellowship: Duration 1 month. Maximum 3 fellowships
Eligibility:

The applicant should be actively engaged in research at a university or research institution in the African country and should meet the following eligibility criteria for each of the three categories:

Post Doctoral Fellowship: Ph.D
Visiting Fellowship: Ph.D / M.Tech / M.Sc. (Engg / Technical) or 6 to 10 years working experience
Senior Fellowship: Senior Experts / Scientists / Professor

Amelia Earhart Fellowship for Women

noreply@blogger.com (Rizwan Ahsan) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:17:00 +0530

Amelia Earhart Fellowship for Women
Established in 1938 in honor of famed pilot and Zontian, Amelia Earhart, the Amelia Earhart Fellowship is awarded annually to women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering. The Fellowship of US$10,000, awarded to 35 Fellows around the globe each year, may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees in these fields.

ELIGIBILITY

Women of any nationality pursuing a Ph.D./doctoral degree who demonstrate a superior academic record in the field of aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering are eligible. Please note that post-doctoral research programs are not eligible for the Fellowship. Members and employees of Zonta International or the Zonta International Foundation are also not eligible to apply for the Fellowship. Current fellows may apply to renew the Fellowship for a second year and will undergo the same application and evaluation procedures as first-time applicants.

Open Society Human Rights Internship

noreply@blogger.com (Rizwan Ahsan) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:16:00 +0530

Open Society Human Rights Internship

The Human Rights and Governance Grants Program and Scholarship Programs announce the Open Society Human Rights Internship. The internship is intended to attract recent graduates of master's and LLM programs in the social sciences, law, and humanities to the human rights sector, giving them the opportunity to gain first-hand research experience in the field of human rights, government accountability, or penal reform. Successful candidates receive a locally determined stipend and the opportunity to work in one of the leading human rights and accountability advocacy organizations in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. The program is designed to benefit both the intern and the host organization

Duration:

Internships last from 6 to 12 months, depending on the research topic and scope.

Eligibility:

Eligible candidates must fulfill the following four requirements:

Be the recipient of an Open Society fellowship from Scholarship Programs, or a graduate of the Central European University's Human Rights Program or Comparative Constitutional Law Program.
Have graduated in the past three years from LLM or MA studies in the social sciences, law, or humanities.
Be a citizen of a country from Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, or Mongolia.
Not have previously received an Open Society Human Rights Internship.

2012 The Nestlé Scholarship for Women from Developing Countries, Switzerland

noreply@blogger.com (Rizwan Ahsan) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:12:00 +0530

2012 The Nestlé Scholarship for Women from Developing Countries, Switzerland
The Nestlé Scholarship for Women was first awarded in 1997 and was initiated by a group of IMD- Switzerland- MBA (Masters in Business Administration) participants who desired to encourage women to take the MBA courses. Preference are given to women from developing countries including but not limited to African female Students. Applicants must have been accepted into the IMD MBA program prior to their application. Accepted female candidates must demonstrate financial need. Employees of Nestlé and its subsiduaries are not eligible. Preference is given to women from developing countries

Value:

CHF 25,000 in scholarship award will be given to the female scholarship winner(s).

Oxford Brookes University for Undergraduate International Students, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Rizwan Ahsan) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 10:09:00 +0530

Oxford Brookes University for Undergraduate International Students, 2011
Oxford Brookes International Awards are offering this awards to international students who are starting an undergraduate degree in September 2011. The awards do not include a maintenance grant and the award will automatically be deducted from tuition fee costs. Awards will be distributed at the end of August 2011 once applicants have met the conditions of their university offer. Successful Students will be contacted once He/She is considered for the award

Eligibility:

You can apply if you are:

Entering your first year of undergraduate study in September 2011.
Holding an unconditional or conditional offer with Oxford Brookes University.
Required to pay international tuition fees.
General Information:

Awards will be distributed at the end of August 2011 once applicants have met the conditions of their university offer.
Only students applying for their first year of an undergraduate degree are eligible for the award.
Awards do not include a maintenance grant and the award will automatically be deducted from tuition fee costs.

University of Nottingham: The Duke of Portland Developing Solutions Scholarship for African Students Applying for MSc Agriculture (Crop Improvement)

noreply@blogger.com (Rizwan Ahsan) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 10:08:00 +0530

University of Nottingham: The Duke of Portland Developing Solutions Scholarship for African Students Applying for MSc Agriculture (Crop Improvement)
A Full Tuition Fee Scholarship is available for a student from Africa for the MSc in Crop Improvement at the School of Biosciences. You can apply for this scholarship if you are a national of (or permanently domiciled in) Africa and are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes and already hold an offer to start a full-time Masters degree programme for the MSc in Crop Improvement at Nottingham in 2011

Japanese Association of University Women Postgraduate Fellowship for International Students, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Rizwan Ahsan) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 10:07:00 +0530

Japanese Association of University Women Postgraduate Fellowship for International Students, 2011
Japanese Association of University Women takes pleasure in announcing its 2011 International Fellowships for women who are carrying out or would like to carry out independent research or advanced study at the post-graduate level in Japan. The amount granted will vary depending on duration of stay in Japan and the nature of the work. One-third of the amount will be given to the grantee upon arrival in Japan

Award Duration:

Not less than three months between September 15, 2011 and March 31, 2012

Eligibility:

Applicant must be a citizen of a country other than Japan.
Applicant must hold an academic degree equivalent to the bachelor’s degree.
Applicant’s proposed plan of study or research must be one that will advance your professional competence and that requires being undertaken in Japan.
Applicant must be accepted by a Japanese institution at which you propose to undertake study/research.
Application Materials:

Designated Application Form
Three letters of recommendation written by persons who are well acquainted with The applicant’s work.
A copy of the letter of acceptance by the Japanese institution at which the applicant proposes to undertake study/research or other supporting documents.
Two photographs (passport size)
Medical certificate of health
Summary of applicant’s published works (articles, theses, books up to three ) in English
The committee will not accept any applications or supporting documents that are Submitted after the deadline. Completed application forms with all required documents and materials should be enclosed in one envelope and sent to:

Sawiris Doctoral Research Scholarships for Applicants from Developing Countries, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Rizwan Ahsan) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 10:07:00 +0530

Sawiris Doctoral Research Scholarships for Applicants from Developing Countries, 2011
The scholarship promotes doctoral research for the benefit of developing countries. The projects have to be innovative and develop a method or product, which is directly relevant for improving the livelihoods of poor people in developing countries. Deadline for the submission of concept notes is 31 October 2011 and deadline for the submission of full project proposals by candidates admitted to the second stage of the selection process is 15 February of the subsequent year (2012)

Eligibility:

To be admitted to the selection process, the application has to fulfill the following requirements:

The candidate

Preference will be given to citizens of least developed countries and other low-income countries according to the OECD classification.
The entrance requirements for doctoral studies at the ETH Zurich have to be fulfilled.
Experience in the selected research area is required.
The research project

The proposal is of high scientific quality.
The research topic is innovative and relevant for development.
The ecological, socio-economic and cultural context has been taken into account.
Reasonable results can be expected in the given timeframe.
The expected impact of the research is high for the intended target group.
The partnership

Projects involving a research partner from a developing country have to be based on the KFPE principles.
All partners have been involved in project formulation and development.
All partners make a substantial in-kind or cash commitment.
The project is integrated into the general activities of the involved institutions.
Preference will be given to projects with partners in least developed countries and other low-income countries
Application procedure:

First step – The candidate has to submit a concept note before or on October 31. Only concept notes fulfilling all indicated requirements will be admitted to the first selection. They will be evaluated by the selection committee with regard to its suitability for the Sawiris Scholarships.

Second step – Candidates whose concept note has been accepted by the selection committee are entitled to elaborate a full proposal. The proposal has to be submitted to the North-South Centre by the supervising ETH professor. The deadline is February 15 of the subsequent year.

AUSTRIA: The One-World-Scholarship for Undergraduate and Postgraduate (MSc) Students from Developing Countries, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Rizwan Ahsan) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 10:02:00 +0530

AUSTRIA: The One-World-Scholarship for Undergraduate and Postgraduate (MSc) Students from Developing Countries, 2011
The One-World-Scholarship-Programme is directed at students from developing countries (Africa, Asia and Latin America) at Austrian Universities and is meant to contribute to the peaceful coexistence of people from different countries of origin by enhancing equal opportunities, dialogue, intercultural know-how and partnership. The scholarship will contributes to the socially required production of knowledge and awareness, it promotes a global perspective and the creation of the globally educated citizen.

The One-World-Scholarship-Programme support International students who are interested in development policy and who have come to Austria on their own initiatives, in order to complete their education. With their decision for studying abroad, the students have demonstrated a high degree of assertiveness, creativity and mobility. The scholarship will contribute to following up on the right of education also for those critical and intellectual young people who will find poor conditions in their home countries. These aspects will apply still more strongly to women. So scholarships will offer a chance making up for the ethnic, religious, social and regional discrimination, and in individual cases, also for violations of human rights. The scholarships are divided into:

Scholarships for the promotion of students doing bachelor degrees (application in Austria)
Scholarships for the promotion of students doing doctoral degrees (application in Austria)
Scholarships for the promotion of students doing masters degrees and training programmes (application in Austria or in the country of origin)
Value:

The monthly allowance between 500 and 550 Euro.
benefits for learning aids and visa fees
allowances for the costs of the university preparation programme to students in need from southern countries

Aga Khan Foundation: 2011 International Scholarship Programme (MSc and PhD) for Developing Country Students

noreply@blogger.com (Rizwan Ahsan) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 10:01:00 +0530

Aga Khan Foundation: 2011 International Scholarship Programme (MSc and PhD) for Developing Country Students
The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process . The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master's level courses but is also willing to consider applications for PhD programmes, when doctoral degrees are necessary for the career objectives of the student. Requests will also be considered for travel and study awards for PhD students doing their research in Third World countries on topics judged to be of interest to the Aga Khan Development Network

Eligibility criteria:

Applications for short-term courses are not considered;
students who have already started their course of study should not apply
Eligibility countries include: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Madagascar, France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada
Students should be Under 30 years
Selection Criteria:
Applicants will be selection based on:

excellent academic records
genuine financial need
admission to a reputable institution of higher learning
thoughtful and coherent educational and career plans.
Value of award:

50% grant and 50% loan

University of Edinburgh: Africa LLM/MSc Tercentenary Scholarship, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Rizwan Ahsan) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 09:59:00 +0530

University of Edinburgh: Africa LLM/MSc Tercentenary Scholarship, 2011
The Africa LLM/MSc Tercentenary Scholarship is open to all African students applying at University of Edinburgh for the LLMs in Law; Commercial Law; European Law; Innovation, Technology and the Law; International Law; Global Environment and Climate Change Law; Intellectual Property Law and also the MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice. The award will be made solely on academic merit

The award is open to all suitably qualified African applicants; however, the 2011/2012 scholarship is particularly aimed at applicants who are citizens of (and normally resident in) Eastern and Central Africa, including Zambia, Ethiopia, Malawi, DR Congo, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Somalia. If no suitable application is received from these countries, the scholarship will pass to the next most suitable applicant.

The scholarship will cover the costs of postgraduate tuition fees for one academic year. The successful applicant will also be given a partial maintenance grant (£6500) to help fund their studies at the University of Edinburgh. The maintenance grant will not cover the full costs of studying at the university and applicants should ensure they have sufficient financial support to complete their studies.

More detailed information can be obtained by emailing pg.law@ed.ac.uk.

Applicants must complete the school's scholarship application form to indicate that they wish to be considered for this award

Islamic Development Bank International PhD Scholarship and Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for African and Asian Students

noreply@blogger.com (Rizwan Ahsan) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 09:58:00 +0530

Islamic Development Bank International PhD Scholarship and Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for African and Asian Students
slamic Development Bank award scholarships to assist the needs of IDB member countries. The objective of the Scholarship programme is to develop technically qualified human resources in the IDB member countries by providing scholarships to promising and outstanding scholars and researchers to undertake advanced studies and research in the fields of applied science and technology needed for the development of the member countries

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

Be a citizen of an IDB member country, and must be a permanent employee of an academic institution or a research centre of his/her country
Must possess the required academic background in the related field of their proposed study/research
have some professional/research experience in the respective field;
Be 35 years of age or younger
Have good command of the language of the institution of study and the ability to conduct scientific work in it.
Demonstrate that the research proposal has scientific and technological relevance with the objective of meeting the priority development needs of the country
Target Levels:

Ph.D. study/ research
Postdoctoral research
Duration:

3 year Ph.D
6-12 months for Postdoctoral research
Field of Study:

Health and medicine
Agriculture/Food production
Water Resources/ Desertification
Energy/Infrastructure Development
Nanotechnology
Development-focused ICT
pure Science subjects
Value:

The scholarship covers the following benefits and entitlements:

All academic expenses
Living allowances
Health Insurance
Round trip air-tickets
Conference Participation allowance
Scientific Paper preparation allowance
Computer allowance (for Ph.D. only)
Family allowance (for Ph.D. only)

FRANCE: HEC- Ile-de-France Masters (MBA) for multiple nationalities

noreply@blogger.com (Rizwan Ahsan) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 09:57:00 +0530

FRANCE: HEC- Ile-de-France Masters (MBA) for multiple nationalities
Ile-de-France Master's Scholarship support international students mobility and allow institutions of higher education in the Paris region to welcome foreign students, hailing primarily from decentralized zones of cooperation and wishing to follow a Master's program. The total number of scholarships is determined each year, based on the amount of regional funding available. Bi-national candidates with French nationality will not be given priority. There is no fixed age limit

Eligibility:

The Ile-de-France Master's Scholarship is open to students from the following nationalities:

South-African
Argentinean
Brazilian
Canadian
Chilean
Hungarian
Indian
Lebanese
Malagasy
Malian
Moroccan
Mauritanian
Polish
Russian
Senegalese
Vietnamese
Value:

€10,100

Selection Criteria:

Local partners (French embassies, consulates, and other representatives) pre-select candidates from among the best foreign students, taking into account the quality of the student's proposed plan of study and whether he or she has already established contact with potential host institutions. The selection committee will also consider economic factors and will privilege candidates issuing from unfavorable economic circumstances.

SOUTH AFRICA: University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship for Citizen of Commonwealth Countries, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Rizwan Ahsan) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:32:00 +0530

SOUTH AFRICA: University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship for Citizen of Commonwealth Countries, 2011
The University of Pretoria is seeking candidates for doctoral studies who will make significant contributions to its research endeavours. This scholarship will be known as the University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship and will be awarded on a competitive basis. The holder of this scholarship may hold supplementary bursaries/ grants/scholarships

Eligibility:

The Doctoral Scholarship will be awarded to applicants who are citizens of Commonwealth Countries.
Applicants must conduct their studies at the University of Pretoria.
Applicants must have completed the degree that will give them admission to a doctoral programme a maximum of three years prior to their application for the University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship.
Applicants must not be older than 35 years of age at time of application.
Masters students currently registered at the University of Pretoria are not eligible for the Doctoral Scholarship.
Value:

R 100 000 per annum.

Duration:

3 years.

Application Procedure:

In order to be considered for this scholarship, candidates must submit the following documentation to the University of Pretoria;

An agreement in principle from a suitable academic supervisor at the University that the candidate can work under their supervision.
Provide an outline (one A4 page), of the research work that they wish to undertake

UK: University of Kent School of Architecture Postgraduate Research Scholarship for Oversea Students, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Rizwan Ahsan) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:23:00 +0530

UK: University of Kent School of Architecture Postgraduate Research Scholarship for Oversea Students, 2011
The scholarship competition is open to all postgraduate research applicants. The scholarship will cover tuition fees plus a maintenance grant. The maintenance grant will vary in amount, but the maximum could be the equivalent of that offered by the Research Councils. The scholarship will be offered for one year in the first instance, renewable for a maximum of three years subject to satisfactory academic performance

Duration:

1 - 3 years

Eligibility:

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree at merit or distinction in a relevant subject or equivalent.
UK, EU and overseas fee paying students as well as full-time and part-time postgraduate research students are eligible to apply
How to apply:

To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must make a formal Application Online for postgraduate research study at the University of Kent. When candidates send their application paperwork to the University of Kent they should include a letter stating that they would like to be considered for this University of Kent scholarship.

For further information, please contact:

Victoria Friedman

POSTDOCTORAL: Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories Program, Fellowship for Applicant of All Nationalities, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Rizwan Ahsan) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:22:00 +0530

POSTDOCTORAL: Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories Program, Fellowship for Applicant of All Nationalities, 2011
The Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories Program provides promising emerging scientists and engineers with the opportunity to work with research groups or leaders in Canadian government laboratories and research institutions. Fellowships are awarded for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second and third year, at the discretion of the government department concerned

Eligibility:

must have received a doctoral degree in the natural sciences or engineering from a recognized university within the past five years.
application will be accepted if you are currently enrolled in a doctoral program at a recognized university; however, you must expect to complete all requirements for your degree (including the thesis defense)
If you have withdrawn from the workforce and active research for maternity leave, or to raise a child for at least one year, after you received your doctorate, NSERC will extend the eligibility period to six years.
There are no restrictions on the nationality of applicants, but awards are subject to a citizenship quota: two-thirds of awards must be made to Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Successful candidates who are not Canadians or permanent residents of Canada must satisfy Canadian immigration requirements. The Department of National Defence can consider applications from Canadian citizens only.

2012-2013 Fulbright Graduate Student Awards Competition for Filipinos

noreply@blogger.com (Rizwan Ahsan) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:20:00 +0530

2012-2013 Fulbright Graduate Student Awards Competition for Filipinos
The Fulbright Scholarship Programme will be awarded to Filipinos to study at the graduate level (master's or doctoral studies) or pursue non-degree doctoral enrichment or doctoral dissertation research in the United States. The grant provides for round-trip international travel, monthly maintenance allowance, tuition and fees, book/supplies allowance, and health and accident insurance

Duration:

Non Degree Programme: 1 year
Master Degree Programme: 1 - 2 years
Doctoral Degree Studies: 2 years
Fields of Study:

education, arts and humanities, law, economics, literature, history, the multi-disciplinary field of American Studies or any other humaniities or social science field with significant study of the US subject matter.
Global Issues - Fields of study include the environment, human rights, civic education, governance and public administration, peace studies/conflict transformation, international relations and transnational issues, international economics, international business, international law, and information and communication technology
Open Grants - Fields of study not covered by the first two field categories EXCEPT engineering, medicine, nursing, and other health-related disciplines, applied mathematics, and applied sciences.
General Eligibility Requirements:

Philippine citizenship
English proficiency
College degree with major in field of specialization; excellent undergraduate record
two years of professional work experience (after college) in their field of specialization.

African Women In Agricultural Research and Development 2011 Fellowships

noreply@blogger.com (Rizwan Ahsan) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:18:00 +0530

African Women In Agricultural Research and Development 2011 Fellowships
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development is a professional development program that strengthens the research and leadership skills of African women in agricultural science, empowering them to contribute more effectively to poverty alleviation and food security in sub-Saharan Africa. AWARD’s training courses, held over a two-year period, take place in various locations in Africa

Duration:

2 years

Aim:

to establish a mentorship for each fellow with a senior scientist
to build science skills
to develop leadership capacity
Eligibility:

Women agricultural scientists who are nationals of Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, or Zambia,
Applicants must who have completed a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree Agricultural related discipline
Applicants must be available in Africa throughout the fellowship period.
There is no age restriction.

Global Rice Science PhD Scholarship for Students from Developing Countries, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Rizwan Ahsan) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:17:00 +0530

Global Rice Science PhD Scholarship for Students from Developing Countries, 2011
The 2011 GRiSS offers young agricultural scientists the opportunity to be experts in a scientific discipline and to have a broader understanding of the global issues that affect rice science for development. If you are about to enroll or conduct your Ph.D. research, you could be one of the new generation of rice scientists with a 2011 Global Rice Science Scholarship (2011 GRiSS). All Global Rice Science Scholarships (GRiSS) are awarded on a competitive basis for developed and developing-country candidate participation

Eligibility requirements:

Be outstanding scholars or students seeking a career in rice research
Be highly qualified scientists early in their career
Be involved in the field of rice science and related systems research
Possess adequate proficiency in English
Be able to complete university registration within a minimal time of scholarship being awarded
If already enrolled and applying for a Ph.D. sandwich degree program, the applicant must also have endorsement from his/her university supervisor to participate.
Potential applicants may seek co-funding for their research and study from different sources that may provide more flexibility in their choice of a university.

Application Procedure:

1. Interested applicants should send their

applications directly to : GRiSPScholarships@irri.org.

Application Material:

Application letter
Filled-out application form
Updated curriculum vitae (CV)
Certificate of English Proficiency satisfying university entry requirements (e.g., PETS5, TOEFL, GRE, TSE, IELTS) or, for French or Spanish speakers, the respective proficiency
Transcript of records (B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. copy of grades for coursework only (for Ph.D. sandwich degree program applicants only)

SOUTH AFRICA: African Centre for Crop Improvement (ACCI) PhD Scholarship in Plant Breeding, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Rizwan Ahsan) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:12:00 +0530

SOUTH AFRICA: African Centre for Crop Improvement (ACCI) PhD Scholarship in Plant Breeding, 2011
The African Centre for Crop Improvement at the University of KwaZulu Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa offers this prestigious scholarship to young African scientists who are keen to make Plant Breeding their career. The aim of the ACCI is to train African plant breeders, in Africa, on African crops. This involves 2 years of academic studies at the University of KwaZulu - Natal and 3 years of field research in the student home countries, at their home institution. The crop our students breed are food security crop: Cereals, roots and tubers and legumes

Eligibilty:

Applicants must;

Be under 40 years of age
Possess a MSc in either Plant Breeding , Plant Genetics, Plant Pathology, Crop Science or Horticultural Science or equivalent degree.
Have a position in their home country as an agricultural research scientist in a national agricultural research institution or NGO, or as a University lecturer.
Be from one of the following countries: Ethopia, Rwanda, Uganda , Kenya , Tanzania, Zambia, Mozambique, Namibia, Malawi or South Africa.
Application Materials:

A CV containing clear contact details, including academic record.
3 references, one of whom should be the MSc supervisor.
A letter of motivation, including notes on the applicant's interest areas in plant breeding.

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS: CCAPS Pre-doctoral Fellowship 2011-2012

noreply@blogger.com (Rizwan Ahsan) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:09:00 +0530

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS: CCAPS Pre-doctoral Fellowship 2011-2012
The CCAPS pre-doctoral fellowship program aims to stimulate the development of the next generation of researchers and thought leaders on the topic of climate change and political stability in Africa. CCAPS invites applications from all disciplines, including both the social and natural sciences, as they pertain to relevant topics to the CCAPS program. Pre-doctoral fellows are encouraged to present their research within and outside the Center, collaborate on papers or projects with other fellows and faculty, participate in the research activities of CCAPS, attend and take an active role in CCAPS and Strauss Center seminars and conferences, and immerse themselves in the greater University community during their appointment

Eligibility:

Pre-doctoral fellowships are available to advanced PhD students, with preference given to those who have made substantial progress towards the completion of their dissertation.
Pre-doctoral fellows are expected to work on and ideally complete their doctoral dissertations during the fellowship.
CCAPS encourages applications from women, minorities, and citizens of all countries.
Areas of Research:

CCAPS will consider applicants working on a broad range of topics related to climate change, political stability, and security in Africa. Suitable topics may include, but are not limited to:

Climate change vulnerability in Africa
Potential impacts of climate change on political stability or security in Africa
Strategies for addressing climate change challenges in Africa
Value:

nine-month stipend of $24,000
one round-trip airline ticket
CCAPS offers pre-doctoral fellowships in residence at the University of Texas at Austin for one year