2011 Eurasia Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at SSRC, USA

June 27, 2011

2011  Postdoctoral Pre-dissertation , Dissertation Development Fellowships in the field of Social sciences and humanities for the applicants of USA citizens in Social Science Research Council,USA -2011

Study Subject(s):Social sciences and related humanities
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: Department of State, Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Office of Outreach Title VIII Program for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and Eurasia (Independent States of the Former Soviet Union).
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:-Pre-Dissertation Awards target graduate students in the first three years of study in a Ph.D. program. Awards require evidence of ethics training and University IRB approval.
-Funds are to be used before applicants defend their dissertation proposals.
-Dissertation Development Awards seek applicants who have obtained ABD status (must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. degree except for the dissertation)by the application submission deadline. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to complete their dissertation by the end of the fellowship support period (August 2013), and demonstrate evidence of University cost-sharing.
-Post-Doctoral Research Awards applicants should be within five years of the completion of their Ph.D., and gainfully employed in teaching and or research.Only individual applicants are considered.
-Proposals and research must pertain to one or more of the regions and countries currently supported by the program (please see FAQ for further information).
-We will consider comparative projects if one or more of the countries/regions under consideration are supported by the program, and if our Selection and Oversight Committee determines that the project contributes to the field of Eurasian Studies
Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Eurasia Program Fellowships are intended for applicants who have completed their dissertation field research and/or data collection, who have made significant progress in outlining emergent, innovative contributions to scholarship, and who are willing to reach beyond the academic community to make their work known and accessible to a variety of publics. The Eurasia Program offers three types of fellowship support in 2011, providing financial and academic support to graduate students in the early stages of dissertation development, Ph.D. candidates near completion of their doctoral programs in the social sciences and related humanities, and young scholars within three years of the completion of their Ph.D. The funding for this fellowship program is provided by the Department of State, Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Office of Outreach Title VIII Program for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and Eurasia (Independent States of the Former Soviet Union). One of the goals of the Title VIII program is to support and sustain American expertise on the countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia. This program also works to support outreach; build relationships between the policy community and the academic community; help build national capability by engaging diverse experts in the exploration of new ideas and perspectives; and create new knowledge and research.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: November 15, 2011
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6 PhD Fellowship in Agrobiodiversity at Sant’Anna School for Advanced Studies, Italy

June 27, 2011

Sant’Anna School for Advanced Studies  announced PhD Programme for research in Agrobiodiversity at Italy -2011/2012.
Study Subject(s): Plant genetic resources, Functional biodiversity in agroecosystems
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship Provider: Sant’Anna School for Advanced Studies
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
Eligibility:
- possession of a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree or equivalent title in Experimental Sciences, at an Italian or foreign university and ssession of a Degree awarded after, at least, a four-year course in Experimental Sciences;
- to be younger than 35 years (date of birth after 10 October 1976), older than 35 may be exceptionally admitted by the Admission Committee.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The PhD Programme in Agrobiodiversity is aimed at the enhancement of human resource capacities in the use and management of genetic variation in agricultural and natural systems, in order to improve the sustainability of agricultural systems and the conservation of genetic resources for the well-being of present and future generations.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: October 10, 2011
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2011 Five PhD Student Positions in Chemistry at Umea University , Sweden

June 27, 2011

Doctorate positions in the department of Chemistry at Umea University in Sweden-2011
Study Subject(s):Chemistry
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: Umea University
Scholarship can be taken at: Sweden
Eligibility:-Prerequisites include either  240 ECTS credits of higher education studies of which 60 should be on an advanced level (Master level) with focus on chemistry or ii) 120 Swedish (old) credits corresponding to 180 ECTS credits) of higher education studies if they were taken before July 1, 2007 or equivalent competence.
-The successful applicant should be prepared to work independently and must put the project at the absolute highest priority. Good English skills (both orally and written) are required since we work in an international environment. -Documented skills in protein overexpression, purification and biophysical analysis are required.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Today the Department of Chemistry at Umeå University has approximately 200 members offering a stimulating environment with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. The department offers degrees at B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. levels, and our graduate- and postgraduate students are attractive for employment in academic institutions and industry. The five positions are related to different research programmes at the department. See the link for further description of the content and direction of those programmes.
How to Apply: Online or by Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: August 8, 2011 at the latest.
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2011 Brunei Darussalam Scholarship at Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University of Brunei Darussalam, Pakistan

June 29, 2011

Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University, Brunei Darussalam Scholarships For Bachelors, Masters And PhD Programmes In Al-Qura’an and Al-Qiraat funded by Higher Education Commission Pakistan
Study Subject(s):History, Civilization, Law, Science, Philosophy , Finance, Banking
Course Level:Graduate, Postgraduate & PhD
Scholarship Provider: Higher Education Commission Pakistan, Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University
Scholarship can be taken at: Pakistan
Eligibility:a) Application for admission to the First Degree of the University must be made online through the Ministry of Education Higher Education Centralised Admission Systems (HECAS).
b) Applications for admission to the Master and PhD Degree programmes of the University must be made on the prescribed Application Forms available from the Office of the Admissions Office, UNISSA or The closing date for submission of application forms for Master Degree Programmes by Coursework and Master Degree Programmes by Coursework and Dissertation is 31st March 2011. .
c) The University will only consider application with qualifications obtained from a University / Institution / Examination Board recognised by the University Senate.
d) Applicants must pass the security screening and medical check.
e) Art or English as a Second Language in the Brunei-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level is not considered as a subject for entry to the first degree programmes.
f) Only short listed / successful candidates will be contacted.
g) The University reserves the right to reject applications which are incomplete, received after the closing date or containing false information.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University of Brunei Darussalam (UNISSA) is offering scholarships for the studies of al-Quran and al-Qiraat at the Bachelor, Masters and PhD levels for the Academic Year 2011/2012. To provide valuable benefits to the students at international levels through learning and teaching of the Qur’an, which will enhance the eminence of Islam and a step forward in the educational uplift of the Qur’an and the sciences related to it.
How to Apply: By Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 20 July 2011
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Teaching Fellowship in Ethics at University of Edinburgh, UK

June 29, 2011

University of Edinburgh funded Teaching Fellowship in Ethics at the Department of Philosophy, UK
Study Subject(s):Ethics
Course Level:Teaching
Scholarship Provider: University of Edinburgh, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
Applicants are expected to have, or be near completion of, a relevant doctoral degree or show equivalent research capability, and to have demonstrable achievements in teaching and research commensurate with the stage of their career.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: We are seeking an outstanding candidate for a Teaching Fellowship in Ethics to cover teaching duties within Philosophy in the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. The Fellow’s duties will primarily consist of teaching 3 courses during Semester 1 of Academic Year 2011-2012, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; assessment at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, including the provision of detailed feedback to students, and sharing in the administrative responsibilities of the subject area. The appointee will be expected to play a full part in the collegiate life of the Philosophy subject area and the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 08-Jul-2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Ethics, Fellowship, Teaching, UK, University

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2011 Merit Scholarship Programme for Foriegn Students at Quebec University, Canada

June 28, 2011

PhD/Postdoctoral fellowship/Short-term research or professional development scholarships for the applicants of Mexico and Brazil, Belgium , China and India at Quebec University in Canada-2012/13
Study Subject(s):health, humanities and social sciences, arts and letters, natural sciences, and engineering
Course Level:Postdoctoral/Phd/Short-term research or professional development
Scholarship Provider: Quebec University
Scholarship can be taken at: Canada
Eligibility:
-Must meet all eligibility conditions as at the date of the closing of the competition, Must have been preselected by a university or the Trans-Tech network (for CCTTs), TERI University, the Mexican DER or CONACYT.
-To the Québec-China program must be preselected by the China Scolarship Council as at January 15, 2012.
-Cannot have already received a merit scholarship for foreign students from Québec Education Department, Fonds Nature et Technologies or Fonds Société et Culture.
-Cannot be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. Cannot have applied for permanent resident status under Canadian immigration law.
-Québec-Wallonie scholarship applicants must have studied in a French-language university institution in Belgium at the time they are granted their scholarship.
-Have a Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ) issued by the ministère de l’Immigration et des Communautés culturelles du Québec (MICC) and a student visa issued by the Canadian Consulate valid for the entire duration of their scholarship.
-Have a work visa issued by the Canadian Consulate for the entire duration of their fellowship or scholarship.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Mexico and Brazil, Belgium , China and India
Scholarship Description: The objective of the Merit scholarship program for foreign students is to support the internationalization of research activities in Québec’s institutions of higher learning, to attract the best foreign researchers and students, and to promote Québec universities and Centres collégiaux de transfert de technologie (CCTTs), or college technology transfer centres, abroad. 3. The program covers higher education as a whole by giving Centres collégiaux de transfert de technologie (CCTTs) researchers and administrators the opportunity to be part of the program. The list of the CCTTs. 4. In a more generic way, the attribution of a Merit scholarship for foreign students aims at creating a cultural link and at allowing the setting up of possible common scientific research projects.
How to Apply: Online or by Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: November 1, 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

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Scholarship for African Students to Pursue an MBA at Amla Graduate School, Italy

June 28, 2011

Masters Scholarship in the field of Management Provided by Amla Graduate School in Italy
Study Subject(s):Management
Course Level:Masters
Scholarship Provider: Amla Graduate School
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
Eligibility:be citizens of an African Country (evidence required)
-satisfy all the MBA admission requirements
-be registered to the admissions process (Alma Graduate School is available to support candidates who need help to register in the admission process)
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes( Africa)
Scholarship Description: Alma Graduate School (Diversity di Bologna), in cooperation with the Foundation for World Wide Cooperation, is pleased to announce the Africa Scholarship Program for the Academic Year 2011-­-2012. This Program aims to facilitate the participation of 10 young bright talents from Africa wishing to pursue an MBA
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 July 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

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Ducati Motor Holding offer MBA Scholarship at Alma Graduate School, Italy 2011-2012

June 28, 2011

Scholarships for Masters Students to Study MBA in the field of Brazil-Europe Business Relations
Study Subject(s):MBA (Brazil-Europe Business Relations)
Course Level:Masters
Scholarship Provider: Ducati Motor Holding
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
Eligibility:
-Undergraduate degree
- 2+ years of qualified work experience
- English proficiency
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: Ducati Motor Holding will offer two partial scholarships of the amount of 15,000 euro for the best candidates applying to the MBA Brazil-Europe Business Relations. Alma Graduate School will offer additional partial scholarships thanks to the contribution of the Regione Emilia Romagna.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: July 15th, 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

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2012-2013 The Nippon Foundation API Fellowships Program

June 28, 2011

The Nippon Foundation funded Fellowships for research for Asian Public Intellectuals -Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand -2012/2013
Study Subject(s): Promote mutual learning among Asian public intellectuals
Course Level: Research
Scholarship Provider: The Nippon Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand
Eligibility:
- Be 40 years of age or more as of August 31, 2011 (exceptions may be made);
- Have the ability and experience to conduct research projects and/or professional activities in the Participating Countries (Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand) other than his/her native country or country of residence;
- Undertake the proposed research projects and/or professional activities in up to four of the Participating Countries (Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand), but in a country/ies other than in the applicant’s native country or country of residence;
- Undertake the proposed research projects and/or professional activities for a continuous period of between one to 12 months; and
- Have the ability, influence, and means to disseminate the results of their research projects and/or professional activities.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand
Scholarship Description: The Nippon Foundation Fellowships for Asian Public Intellectuals (API Fellowships Program) is designed to stimulate the creation of a pool of such intellectuals in the region. They aim to promote mutual learning among Asian public intellectuals and to contribute to the growth of public spaces in which effective responses to regional needs can be generated.
How to Apply: Online or by Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: August 31, 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

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Scholarships for MBA Design, Fashion and Luxury Goods at Alma Graduate School, Italy 2011-2012

June 28, 2011

Alma Graduate School offer up to 15 full and partial scholarships for the best candidates applying to the MBA Design, Fashion and Luxury Goods
Study Subject(s):MBA (Design, Fashion and Luxury Goods)
Course Level:Masters
Scholarship Provider: Alma Graduate School
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
Eligibility:
Undergraduate degree
- 2+ years of qualified work experience
- English proficiency

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: Thanks to the contribution of Fondazione del Monte di Bologna e Ravenna Alma Graduate School will offer up to 15 full and partial scholarships for the best candidates applying to the MBA Design, Fashion and Luxury Goods.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 July 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

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ISSER-PhD Programme in Development Studies 2012, Ghana

June 28, 2011

Applications are invited  for a 3-Year Full-time PhD Programme in Development Studies beginning January 2012, Ghana
Study Subject(s): Development Studies
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Scholarship can be taken at: Ghana
Eligibility:
1. First degree (at least Second Class Lower Division)
2. Masters degree with research (MPhil.) Young and dynamic graduates with MPhil.
Degrees awarded within the last 6 years are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The Ghanaian-German Centre of Excellence for Development Studies is a collaborative venture between the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana and the Centre for Development Research (ZEF), University of Bonn, Germany. The Centre is being funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) under the Centres of Excellence for Teaching and Research to Train Future Leaders in Sub-Saharan Africa Initiative.
How to Apply: Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 15th August 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

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2011 PhDs for Agriculture funded by AusAid for African Applicants, Australia

June 30, 2011

Australian government offers Doctorate scholarship in the field of Agriculture in Australia-2011
Study Subject(s):Agriculture
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: Australian government
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility:  -You must meet the general minimum eligibility criteria for Australian Development Scholarships (attached), including Australian tertiary institution entry requirements (in most cases this will require that candidates possess an Australian recognised Masters Degree or equivalent).
-You should have a minimum of 2 years relevant post- Masters work experience with your current employer or an employer of equal relevance to your proposed field of study.
-Fieldwork is required to either be Africa-based (preferred) or in an Australian field location with direct applicability and transferability to a relevant African context.
-You must be willing to make a formal commitment to return to your current employment following completion of the award.
-You must have English proficiency of a standard at least equivalent to IELTS 6.5 (if required, English language proficiency testing will be arranged and paid for by the Australian Government if you are short-listed for a selection interview).
-You must be no more than 50 years of age at the date of application.
-Female candidates are encouraged to apply. People with a disability are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique or Tanzania Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania or Uganda, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Gambia
Scholarship Description: The Australian Government is offering 15 PhD-level Australian Development Scholarships for the 2012 Intake (i.e. for a PhD that would begin in January 2012). The scholarships are for study in Australia at Australian Universities although it is preferred that any field research is undertaken in Africa. Scholarships cover airfares to Australia, tuition fees, medical cover, a living allowance and a return airfare to your country of citizenship/residence in Africa in order to carry out fieldwork/research, a contribution to research costs (CRC), and yearly reunion airfares (where applicable). Female applicants and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Study in Australia is subject to the successful applicant being issued with a visa by the Australian Department of Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC). As part of the visa application process, immigration authorities require candidates to undergo a full medical examination including a chest X-ray and an HIV/AIDS test. Information about priority sectors, target groups and compliance criteria for the scholarships is outlined in the attached ‘Desired Applicant Profile’.
How to Apply: Online or by Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 July 2011
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International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) for International Student at Curtin University, Australia

June 30, 2011Curtin University funded International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) for International Student, Australia
Study Subject(s):Any Field
Course Level:Postgraduate
Scholarship Provider: Curtin University
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility:This award is open to citizens of an overseas country (excluding New Zealand). Scholarships will be awarded on academic merit and research capacity to suitably qualified overseas graduates eligible to commence a higher degree by research in 2012
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) is available to any international student wishing to undertake a Higher Degree by Research at Curtin in 2012.
How to Apply: By Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 August, 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Scholarship Tags: Australia, Curtin, Postgraduate, research, Sri Lanka

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