Thursday, May 23, 2013

PhD Fellowships for Developing Countries at University of Groningen




University of Groningen
PhD Research Fellowship
Deadline: Rolling
Study in:  Netherlands
Brief description:
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The programme enables junior researchers to do part of their PhD research at the University of Groningen for periods of a maximum of six months each year within a four year period. During this period, the researcher remains in the employ of their home institution in the country of origin.
There are also grants available for a brief stay in Groningen (max. three months). These are intended for junior researchers who wish to formulate a research proposal or academic staff who want to spend a sabbatical leave at the University of Groningen .
The University of Groningen is able to provide a thesis supervisor who will be responsible for the scientific supervision of the research.
Host Institution(s):
University of Groningen
Field of study:
Inquire with the scholarship provider for more information.
Number of Awards:
Not specified
Target group:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Central African Replublic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, China, Colombia, Chile, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kiribati, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Lebanon, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Moldova, Mongolia, Macedonia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Morocco, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Montserrat, Nepal, Niger, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Namibia, North Korea, Niue, Nauru, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Palau, Autonomous Palestinian Territories, Panama, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, South Africa, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tokelau, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Tanzania, East Timor, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Venezuela, Wallis and Futuna, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Korea
PhD candidates from a university that has signed a co-operation agreement will be given preferential treatment.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
Grants will cover expenses incurred in traveling to and from the Netherlands (max. of four times) and the living costs during the stay. A moderate research budget can be granted, if judged necessary by the academic supervisor.
Eligibility:
•  Applicant is an inhabitant of one of the eligible countries (see above).
•  Applicant meets the academic requirements for PhD research (has an MSc degree of equivalent) and is a junior researcher.
•  Applicant is employed by a research institute or university in country of origin and should receive an income from the home institution. The application should be supported by this organization
•  Research should relate to issues relevant to developing countries or Eastern European countries and should be conducted in the home country.
•  Applicant submits a research proposal. This proposal should include:
• Clear research question
•  Short description of current developments in the chosen area of research
•  A plan for the work
•  A survey of relevant literature
•  A list of applicant’s publications
•  References

Fellowship Criteria:
The Scientific Committee of the Centre for Development Studies (CDS) of the University of Groningen assesses research proposals on academic quality and feasibility.
Application instructions:
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.   An application form is available in the Rules and Regulations [PDF].
Contact information:
International Service Desk
University of Groningen
PO Box 72, 9700 AB Groningen, The Netherlands
Tel +31 (0)50 363 8181
Fax +31 (0)50 363 7100
E-mail: isd[at]rug.nl

Website:
Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.rug.nl/internationalrelations/scholarships/phdFellowship

AAUW International Fellowships in USA for Women




AAUW
MS/PhD/Postdoctoral Degrees
Deadline: 1 Dec 2010 (annual)
Study in: USA
Next course starts July 2011
Brief description:
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AAUW (formerly known as the American Association of University Women) has a long and distinguished history of advancing educational and professional opportunities for women in the United States and around the globe. One of the world’s largest sources of funding for graduate women, AAUW is providing more than $3 million in funding  for more than 200 fellowships and grants to outstanding women and nonprofit organizations in the 2009-10 academic year.
International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported.
Host Institution(s):
Accredited institutions in the United States.  Several fellowships are available for study outside of the United States.  Contact the scholarship provider for more information.
Field of study:
See all the supported academic fields of study here.
Editor’s note: Under the program, 2009-2010 fellows pursued diverse fields such as microfinance, malaria research, sustainable development, international human rights law, curriculum design, microbiology, and others.
Number of Awards:
For AY 2009-2010, a total of 36 international fellowships were awarded.  Since it started, International Fellowships have been awarded to over 3,000 women representing 135 countries
Target group:
Women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents.  AAUW supports women breaking through educational and economic barriers as aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
Master’s/Professional Fellowship: $18,000
Doctorate Fellowship: $20,000
Postdoctoral Fellowship: $30,000

Eligibility:
As part of the application process, your eligibility is checked (see this link) before you can apply for the fellowship.  Recipients are selected for academic achievement and demonstrated commitment to women and girls.
Application instructions:
Step-by-step details on how to apply for the fellowship can be accessed at this link.  The application deadline for AY 2011-2012 is 1 December 2010.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed updated information on this scholarship/fellowship.
Contact information:
Questions about applications must be directed to the Iowa City office. Please do not contact the AAUW office in Washington, D.C., or local branches for application information.  The AAUW fellowships brochure which  includes a general descriptions for the fellowship program can be requested at http://www.act.org/aauw/brochurerequest.html.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.aauw.org/education/fga/fellowships_grants/international.cfm

UNU Fellowship in International Organizations MBA Programme for Developing Countries




Univ of Geneva/United Nations Univ
Masters (MS) Degree
Deadline: 15  Nov (annual)
Study in:  Geneva, Switzerland
Course starts September 2014
Brief description:
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The University of Geneva and UNU share a strong commitment to capacity development, especially aiming to enhance the capacity of individuals and institutions in developing countries.  Therefore, in line with UNU’s capacity-development focus, the University of Geneva will offer UNU fellowships for the International Organizations MBA Programme.
Host Institution(s):
University of Geneva, Switzerland
Field of study:
International Organizations Master’s in Business Administration
Number of Awards:
University of Geneva will offer one UNU fellowship for each intake. (Editor’s note: This may vary every year. Please check directly with the scholarship provider.)
Target group:
Mid-career professionals from developing countries
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The UNU fellowship covers full tuition, but Fellows need to fund their living expenses in Geneva throughout the academic part of the programme.
Eligibility:
UNU fellows will be mid-career professionals from developing countries (minimum 3 years relevant work experience in developing countries), who would be expected to apply and disseminate their newly acquired knowledge and skills in promoting the socio-economic development of their own and other developing countries.
Scholarships are based on a combination of academic merit, financial need, and availability of funds. Additionally, some scholarships may be reserved for nationals of selected developing countries.
Application instructions:
To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must apply by 15 November for study in September the next year.  In light of the limited number of places available on the programme, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as they have decided to apply.
It is important to visit the official website  for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.iomba.ch/www/admissions/financial-aid-scholarships.html

UNESCO-Japan Research Fellowships for Developing Countries




UNESCO/Japan
Research Fellowships
Deadline: 7 Jan 2011 (annual)
Study in: any country
Next course starts Sept 2011
Brief description:
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With a view to keeping alive and honouring the spirit of former Prime Minister Obuchi and his belief in “people building the next era”, 20 fellowships per year, for the ninth year, will be awarded to deserving candidates from UNESCO developing countries, especially the least developed countries (LDCs), who are eager to undertake research on one or more of the topics listed below. The aim of the fellowships is to support innovative and imaginative post-graduate research in the areas of development to which former Prime Minister Obuchi was committed and which coincide with areas of particular interest to UNESCO.
The possible date of commencing research is anytime from September 2010 until December 2011.
Field of study:
The UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi Research Fellowships Programme funded under a Japan Funds-in-Trust project will aim, in particular, to impact on capacity-building and research activities in the following areas which were of particular importance to Mr Keizo Obuchi:
1. Environment (with particular attention to Water Sciences);
2. Inter-cultural Dialogue;
3. Information and Communication Technologies; and
4. Peaceful conflict resolution. No other research topics will be considered.
A list of Suggested Sub-themes for research is provided in the announcement letter (see link below).
Number of Awards:
20 scholarships annually.
Target group:
The fellowships are targeted to women, candidates from least developed countries (LDCs) and Palestinian researchers.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The Fellowships financed by Japan and administered by UNESCO will consist of the following:
• A maximum amount between US$6,000 to US$10,000 will be awarded to selected candidates. The amount, to be paid in two or three installments, is intended to cover research costs only, and will not be negotiable.
• No other costs will be considered and grants will be neither extended nor renewed.
Eligibility:
Applicants, a maximum of TWO from each applying National Commission, must meet the following general criteria:
1. Candidates under this Programme must be post-graduate researchers, already holding either an M.A. or M.Sc. degree (or equivalent) and wishing to pursue research work abroad (preferably in their own region) with a view to enhancing knowledge in one of the four specific fields mentioned in paragraph D.1 below. Thus, those who are in the process of completing their Master’s degree must have completed it PRIOR to taking up their Fellowship.
2. Candidates must be persons of high intellectual promise who may be expected to make significant contributions to their country on return.
3. Candidates must be no more than 40 years of age. Thus, applicants born before 1 January 1970 will not be considered under the Programme.
4. The selected Fellow must carry out the research under the auspices of an academic supervisor in a host institution. Confirmation of acceptance from the academic supervisor is imperative.
5. Priority attention will be given to women, candidates from least developed countries (LDCs) and Palestinian researchers.
6. Candidates must be proficient in reading and writing the language of instruction in the proposed country of study/research.
7. Applicants must be in good health, both physically and mentally.
NOTE: Please refer to the 2010 announcement (see link below) for the list of eligible countries/invited member states who are eligible for this fellowship offer.
Selection Criteria:
Applications will be judged on the basis of the merit of each application and its pertinence to the UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi Research Fellowship Programme.
Application instructions:
All applications must be submitted with the required documentation on the UNESCO Fellowship Application Form. Each Member State may nominate candidates a maximum of two (2). It is the National Commission’s responsibility to select the two candidates whose applications it wishes to submit to UNESCO. The application(s) should reach the Fellowships Programme Section (see contact details below) before 7 January 2011 midnight and an advance copy may be sent by fax to: 33.1.45.68.55.03.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Contact information:
Fellowships Programme Section,
UNESCO,
7, Place de Fontenoy
75352 Paris 07

Website:
Official Scholarship Website: http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID=14635&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html
UNESCO/Japan Research Fellowship 2011 Announcement