Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) Global Scholarships in The Netherlands

Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP)

Are you interesting in solving urban issues in your countries? If so, then a scholarship that provides you with full scholarships to study in The Netherlands is available to you. This scholarship is offered to global professionals in the world for studying urban development, and these offers are available for students from developing countries. Sponsored by Nuffic as well as the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the programmes aim is to provide practical contributions to global societies as part of sustainable and inclusive developments.

Three application rounds per year are available, and the application is only available for the following master programmes and short courses:

1. Urban Management: Good Governance in Complex Contemporary Cities (3-month short course)
2. Developing Social Housing Projects (3-week short course)
3. MSc Urban Management and Development
4. Master in Urban Governance (Master track offered in collaboration with Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences)

Scholarships Awards

As the scholarship is sponsored and financed by Nuffic and Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs altogether, these scholarships are offered in full-scholarships.

Application Procedure

Step 1. Please be ensure about the scholarship eligibility criteria. To be eligible for the programme, you must meet all of these requirements:

• Be a professional and national of, and working and living in one of the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Iraq (new), Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, and Zambia.
• Have an employer's statement that complies with a prescribed format (template will be provided via invitation). All information must be provided and all commitments that are included in the format must be endorsed in the statement.
• Not be employed by an organization that has its own means of staff-development. Organisations that are considered to have their own means for staff development are for example:
• Multinational corporations (e.g. Shell, Unilever, Microsoft)
• Large national and/ or a large commercial organisations
• Bilateral donor organisations (e.g. USAID, DFID, Danida, Sida, Dutch Ministry of Foreign affairs, FinAid, AusAid, ADC, SwissAid)
• Multilateral donor organisations (e.g. a UN organisation, the World Bank, the IMF, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, IADB)
• International NGO's (e.g. Oxfam, Plan, Care)
• Have an official and valid passport
• Knock-out criteria: Your background fits into one or more priority areas as mentioned in the "OKP country focus document". This is a knock-out criteria by the OKP programme as your fellowship application will not enter the assessment stage if you do not meet this criteria

Step 2. Check which IHS academic courses qualify for the current OKP deadline on this web page or in this programme calendar. Note the application deadline.

Step 3. Select your preferred IHS course and apply for it. To apply, visit the page of your chosen course and check the information on the Admission page under this course. Keep in mind that preparing your course application may take some time. We advise you to start on it well in time.

Step 4. Once admitted to the academic course, you will be invited by IHS via email invitation to apply for the OKP fellowship. Keep a close eye on your email. More details will be provided in your admission email.

Step 5. The fellowship outcome will be announced by email (check the programme calendar for the expected outcome date). IHS will send you your application outcome on behalf of Nuffic OKP programme. If you are awarded the fellowship, IHS will take care of the further pre-arrival arrangements for you.

Please kindly be ensure that the IHS academic deadline is on 28 February 2021, while the OKP application deadline is on 21 March 2021. For further information related to the scholarship can be followed by this Scholarship Link.

Fellowship Program in Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship Program

As one of the most prestigious university in the United States (US), the University of California Los Angeles has been educating both US and international students to be one of the global leader. UCLA is considered as one of the country's Public Ivy university, which provides an excellent quality of education.

The UCLA International institute educates students, supports scholarship on the world at UCLA with innovative multidisciplinary research on specific world regions and pressing global issues. Academic-year and summer fellowships to support undergraduate and graduate students with training in modern foreign languages and related are or international studies.

FLAS Fellowship Requirements

To apply for a FLAS fellowships, students:

1. must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. New and continuing graduate students in all disciplines may apply for academic-year and summer awards
2. undergraduate students must be studying the target language at the intermediate or advanced level
3. the academic-year fellowship requires that students take one language and one area studies course for a letter grade each term during the award period
4. summer fellowships are for intensive language study only
5. fellowship recipients must be engaged in full-time study for the duration of their awards and must submit reports on the courses they pursue and the progress they make. Awards may be used for dissertation research, but this must be approved in advance and has the lowest priority

FLAS Fellowship Awards

The purpose of the program is to enrich the nation's pool of area and international specialists. Applicants should be planning to use their training to teach, to serve in government or international agencies, or to engage in other work that advances American understanding of other countries. The fellowships recipients will receive:

1. The academic-year graduate awards provide a $15,000 stipend as well as $18,000 in tuition and fees
2. The academic-year undergraduate award provides a stipend of $5,000 and up to $10,000 in fees and tuition
3. Summer awards provide a $2,500 stipend, up to $5,000 in fees and tuition

FLAS Application Process

All FLAS applications must be completed online. FLAS fellowships are awarded through the following UCLA International Institue centers. The application is available through the International Institute centers listed below:

Center for Southeast Asian Studies
Languages: Indonesian, Filipino/ Tagalog, Khmer, Thai, and Vietnamese
For more information please visit this Institute Link or email to Nguyet Tong (ntong@international.ucl.edu) - (310) 206-9613

Near Eastern Studies
Languages: Arabic, Armenian, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish
For more information please visit this Institute Link or email to Johanna Romero
(romero@international.ucla.edu) - (310) 825-1181

The deadline for application is Monday, 24 February 2020. For detailed information and application requirements, please visit this Scholarship Link.

JAUW International Fellowship Program for Non-Japanese Women in Japan 2020

About the Scholarship/ and University
Japanese Association of University Women (JAUW), established in 1946, is a member of Global Women I, the world’s leading organisation for Women. JAUW shares IFUW’s mission together with its 50+ member associations around the globe.

The JAUW is pleased to provide financial assistance for women around the world to conduct research in Japan as well as in empowering the position of women in the world of science, technology, and research throughout International Fellowship Program.

Requirements
To be considered for this opportunity:

• Applicants must be non-Japanese women in the age below 45
• Applicants must live outside Japan at the time of application
• Applicants must hold a Master’s Degree or above
• Applicants need to identify an institution/ university in Japan where to conduct identified institution/ university before application. JAUW will not extend any help regarding this matter
• Applicants must submit application forms according to the Instructions.

Awards/ GrantsThe objective of this program is to allow promising researchers/ graduate students in any field to spend a period of time in residence in a graduate/ research institute in Japan. So, the awards:

• The program will allow maximum of 2 recipients, each winning between 500,000 Yen and up to 1,000,000 Yen to support transportation and from Japan, and cost her stay in Japan.
• The period of stay in Japan under this award is for 4 to 6 months between October 2020 and March 2021
• The program cannot be extended in any event

Application ProcessTo apply, applicants must submit the two application forms in either pdf and word (docx) format. For details of this program, please see the instructions, which is downloadable from below.

Instructions for 2020 JAUW International Fellowship Application (PDF)

To apply, you also require designated forms with both format (PDF and Docx). Downloadable files can be accessed from here:

2020 Personal Registration Information (Electric Data Format) – (PDF) and (Word)
2020 Application Form Part 1 (Personal Data) – (PDF) and (Word)
2020 Application Form Part 2 (Proposal and Related Data) – (PDF) and (Word).
2020 Form of a Letter of Acceptance (PDF) and (Word). Be sure to ask your host professor to use this form when writing a Letter of Acceptance. Other forms shall not be accepted.
2020 Form of Certificate of Health -- (PDF)

Please kindly be notified that the program is open to applications until 03 March 2020. For further information related to the fellowship programme, it is strongly advised to visit this Scholarship Link.

Postdoctoral Fellowships of The Branco Weiss Fellowship – Society in Science of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich)

About the Scholarship/ and University
The Branco Weiss Fellowship – Society in Science is a unique postdoctoral program. It awards young researchers around the world with a generous personal grant, giving them the freedom to work on whatever topic they choose anywhere in the world, for up to five years.

This research fellowship is designed to support postdoctoral researchers after their PhD and before their first faculty appointment. The fellowship program was initiated and financed by the Swiss entrepreneur Dr. Branco Weiss, who passed away in October 2010. The program is based at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH).

Requirements
The ideal applicant has the competencies to design a surprisingly novel and scientifically rigorous research project which blazes new trails, profiting from the freedom uniquely offered by the fellowship. You are eligible for the 2020 campaign if:

• You officially hold a PhD on January 15, 2020
• You have obtained your PhD a maximum or five years prior to January 15, 2020
• You do not hold or have held a faculty-equivalent position (e.g. assistant professor or lecturer)
• Your project departs from the mainstream of research in your discipline
• You have a record of outstanding scientific achievement
• You demonstrate in the proposal a willingness to engage in a dialogue on relevant social, cultural, political or economic issues across the frontiers of your particular discipline

If you have applied before and were not selected, you are welcome to apply again. The following reasons for delays after attaining your PhD are acceptable due to the parental leave (max. one year per child) and inability to work due to illness or accident.

Applicants must explain their reasons for applying for an extension and provide relevant documents. The number of weeks that the research work was interrupted is accepted as an extension.

Awards/ Grants
Apply with a groundbreaking research idea to secure financial support for up to five years working at an academic institution of your choice anywhere in the world. The fellowship will support international applicants for CHF100,000 per year. It also covers all legitimate costs of research including salary and/ or equipment, travel expenses, consumables, and personnels.

Application Process
To be eligible as the applicants for this opportunity, international applicants need to enrol at any university in any subject or course you wish to study. Afterwards, the applicants are eligible to submit required material and documents for your online application starting October 2020. In applying the fellowships, applicants must submit required documents, which are:

1. Letter of motivation including a statement explaining why your research differs from the mainstream (max. 1 page)
2. Your proposed research project (max. 4 pages, including references)
3. Curriculum Vitae (max. 4 pages)
4. Copies of your three best publications
5. Application form (including a reasoning of why you believe that you are a perfect candidate for a Branco Weiss Fellowship (max. 1000 characters).

For further information, it is strongly advised to visit this Scholarship Link.

Master Fellowship Studying in Centre International de Mathematiques et d’Informatique (CIMI) at University of Toulouse intake 2020

About the Scholarship/ and University
The University of Toulouse is a university in France that was established in 1229, making it as one of the earliest universities to emerge in Europe. The current consortium of French universities, grandes ecoles and other institutions of higher education and research in Toulouse and the surrounding region is known as Universite federale de Toulouse Midi-Pyrenees.

Every year CIMI in Toulouse provides a number of fellowships for students enrolled in a Master course in Mathematics or Computer Science in one of the programs associated with CIMI. Six fellowships for students starting on the first year of a Master’s degree M1 and 8 fellowships for those starting on the second year of a Master’s degree M2 will be available.

Requirements
Those fellowships are open, on a competitive basis, to French and foreign students and awarded on the basis of the quality of the academic records. First year (M1) applicants: Applicants must have obtained a degree corresponding to the European Bachelor’s degree. Second year (M2) applicants: Applicants must have successfully completed the first year of a European Master’s degree, or an American Bachelor’s degree, or any equivalent level. The CIMI LabEx applies on equal opportunity policy in selection.

Awards/ Grants
The level of funding will be competitive and sufficient to cover tuition fees and part of living expenses in Toulouse:

• €1000 per month over 10 months for applicants starting in the first year M1
• €1200 per month over 10 months for applicants starting in the second year M2

Application Process
Online application by using the following form. You can apply until Sunday, 09 February 2020 (22.00 Paris time). The requested documents are:

• Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages)
• Details of the grades obtained at University from the first year to present
• Details of the courses attended in the year 2019-2020
• Two recommendation letters: do not forget to mention (step 4 of the application process) the e-mail address of the professors wishing to send recommendation letters. They will receive an automatic e-mail to upload their letter.
• Applicant’s motivation letter: applicants for a Master 2 fellowship MUST clearly state in their letter the M2 programme (M2R, IMAT,…) they are applying for.
• Information about current level of French language skills (only applies to foreign students from non-French speaking countries applying for a M1 fellowship). All Master 1 courses will be taught in French (apart from the Computer Science Master for Aerospace). Please note that the applicant is responsible for making sure his application is complete prior to the closing date. Fully completed applications only will be examined.

EDUFI Fellowships Programmes of Finnish Government for Doctoral Programs in Finland 2020

About the Scholarship/ and University
The Finnish National Agency for Education, EDUFI Fellowships programme is open to young Doctoral level students and researchers from all countries and from all academic fields. Master’s level studies or post-doctoral studies/ research are not supported in the programme. The applicants are open for doctoral students or young researcher from outside Finland to study at Finnish university department.

Requirements
You can apply for the fellowship grant if:

• You work as a researcher or a teacher in a Finnish university department
• You will be hosting the research fellow
• You will commit to common objectives with the research fellow
• You will offer facilities and equipment for the use of the research fellow
• You will supervise the research

You can also apply for a fellowship for a non-Finnish post-graduate (post Master’s degree) student or a young researcher that you will invite to Finland or who has been in Finland for a maximum of one year before applying for the fellowship. The EDUFI Fellowship is available to all foreign nationals and all field of study.

Awards/ Grants
The fellowship grant is intended for post-graduate studies as well as research and teaching cooperation in Finish universities in all fields of study. We will award the grant:

• For starting work on a doctoral research project if the whole doctoral thesis will be completed in a Finnish university. You cannot apply for the grant at the end of a research project or for post-doctoral research.
• For completing a double degree in Finland.
• For a study visit for post-graduate students working on a doctoral thesis in a university outside Finland, if there are particularly compelling reasons for the cooperation.

The fellow must work in Finland, but it is allowed to make conference visits abroad. If the fellowship period is longer than six months, it can conclude short visits abroad to gather research material, if needed, in addition to conference trips. These visits in total cannot exceed one month. If more time will be needed for gathering material during the EDUFI Fellowship, the fellowship grant can be applied only for those periods during which the fellow will be working in Finland.

The fellows cannot apply for the EDUFI Fellowship themselves, because the grant will be awarded only to a Finnish university department. The university will first pay the grant to the fellow as a personal grant and will then invoice it to EDUFI after the end of the fellowship. The grant can be split over several periods, and it is intended to cover the living costs of the fellow in Finland.

Application Process
You can apply for the fellowship grant at any time. Please send the application to us at least five months before the planned start of the fellowship. The application process will take about three months. Decisions will be sent to the applicant university department. Fellows will need the following documents for their visa/ residence permit application.

1. A copy of the EDUFI fellowship decision
2. An invitation from the host university department

You can fill in the EDUFI Fellowship application form in Finnish, Swedish or English. The application form comes with instructions on how to fill it and a list of required annexes. Please post two copies of the form and annexes with the following address.
EDUFI
EDUFI Fellowship
P.O. BOX 380
00531 HELSINKI

Postdoctoral Fellowships and Bursaries in The University of Edinburgh Intake 2020-21

About the Scholarship/ and University
The University of Edinburgh, established in 1582, is the sixth oldest university inf the English-speaking world and one of Scotland’s ancient universities. The university has five main campuses in the city of Edinburgh, with many of the buildings in the historic Old Town belonging to the university. The university played an important role in leading Edinburgh to its reputation as a chief intellectual centre during the Age of Enlightenment.

Applicants are invited for postdoctoral bursaries from candidates in any area of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The bursaries are offered by the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) University of Edinburgh. The Institute welcomes visiting researchers from across the world, and it has been supporting global researchers since 1970. From upwards of 65 countries, IASH Fellows form a global alumni community, and many career-long connections begin at the Institute.

Requirements
The IASH is welcomed applications from both within and beyond the University of Edinburgh. Applicants must have been awarded a doctorate at the time of application, and normally within the last three years (you must be able to produce a transcript, testamur, or a letter of completion/ eligibility to graduate as part of your application; you do not need to have actually graduated at the time you apply). You should not have held a permanent position at a university, or a previous Fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities. Those who have held temporary and/ or short-term appointments are eligible to apply. If you have taken parental leave or other time away from academia, this will not count towards the three-year limit, but we ask that you provide brief details of why and for how long you were not working.

Awards/ Grants
IASH hosts a lively scholarly community of visiting fellows. It is a supportive environment for postdoctoral researchers, while also offering networking opportunities with successful mid-career and eminent senior scholars. The Institute occupies a historic building with private courtyard and leafy views – perfect for uninterrupted thinking, reading and writing. Yet there is also plenty of opportunity to socialise and share ideas. In short, a 2020-2021 IASH Postdoctoral Fellowships provides:

• Research visit at the University of Edinburgh for three to ten months
• Bursary of up to a maximum £13,000
• Dedicated office space, University e-mail and library access
• An allocated University mentor from an area relevant to the Fellow’s research interests
• Weekly Fellow’s Lunch to build community
• Collegial work-in-progress seminar series for testing new ideas
• Calendar of engaging events at the Institute and Colelge
• Opportunities to participate in and design funded workshops, colloquia, etc at the Institute

Application Process
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 30 April 2020. Applications received after that date will not be considered. Decisions will be communicated in July 2020. Please ensure that you supply a valid email address, so that you can be contacted quickly after decisions are made.

The application is done throughout online application form. Any additional supporting documents connected with an application should be emailed to iash@ed.ac.uk. In addition to the application form, a minimum of two and a maximum of three confidential references are required. For further information, please kindly visit this Fellowship Link.

Mexican Government Scholarships for International Students in 2019

About the Scholarship/ and University
The federal government of Mexico is the national government of the United Mexican States, the central government established by its constitution to share sovereignty over the republic with the governments of the 31 individual Mexican states, and to represent such governments before international bodies such as the United Nations. Currently claiming the second biggest economy in Latin America after Brazil, Mexico has been named as one of the world’s fastest growing economies. Keeping up with Mexico’s expanding economy is a strengthening higher education system, making this a study abroad destination definitely worth considering.

Mexican government is offering several scholarships for international applicants. The scholarships are in form of various types, including the studentship for a specialization, master, or PhD program as well as the postdoctoral program. The bursaries are available for more than 70 Mexican universities and institutions registered with the National Council for Science and Technology (CONACYT) as National Quality Graduate Programs.

Requirements
Eligible countries: Applicants from the following list of nations are permitted to apply:

• Africa: Algeria ,Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Nambia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Saharawi, Arab Rep., Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
• North America: United States, Canada and Canada / Province of Quebec
• Latin America: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela)
• Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico (Commonwealth), Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago
• Europe: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and Ukraine)
• Asia: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, Kingdom of China, People’s Rep., India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Democratic Rep., Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Islamic Rep. of Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Kingdom of Timor Leste, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Socialist Rep. of
• Pacific: Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji Islands, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Independent State, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu
• Middle East: Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestinian National Authority, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen, and
• Non-Autonomous Territories: Anguilla, Bermuda, Gibraltar, Cayman Island,  Turks and Caicos Islands, British Virgin and United States Virgin Islands, Montserrat, New Caledonia, Pitcairn Island, Western Sahara, American Samoa, Santa Elena, and Tokelau

The financial aid positions will be awarded on academic excellence.

• The grants for academic studies are offered to take complete programs for Specialization, Master’s or Ph.D. Degrees, and Postgraduate Researches. Likewise, the offer includes academic mobility for Bachelors and Postgraduate Degree. On the other hand, The grants for special programs are offered Preferred to take short-term fellowships addressed to Visiting Professors, Researchers in Mexico’s issues, Media Contributors, Art Production Fellowships, etc.
• The studentships are available to study for a specialization, master’s degree or doctorate, conducting graduate or postdoctoral research, or taking part in an undergraduate or graduate-level academic mobility program.
• The studentships are provided to study any one of the courses available at participating Mexican institutions except Business administration, Plastic surgery, accounting, marketing, dentistry, Odontology, and advertising.
• Candidates cannot be living in Mexico at the time of application.
• Except in special cases, scholarships cannot begin in November or December.
• Requests for information and all applications must be submitted to the Mexican embassy or concurrent embassy of the applicant’s country or to the designated Mexican institution. Only applications that fulfill all of the requirements will be considered.
• All documents and forms must be in Spanish or submitted with translations into Spanish.
• Candidates will be informed of the results by the corresponding Mexican embassy or designated Mexican institution.
• The bursaries are not transferable and cannot be deferred to future years.

Awards/ Grants
The successful candidates are awarded with enrolment fees and tuition, health insurance, transportation from Mexico city to the host institution, and a monthly stipend

Application Process
To apply the scholarships, the application is conducted throughout online application system. For further information, it is strongly advised to visit this Scholarship Link due to the deadline application on 27 September 2019.

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships for Foreign Research Students in Japan 2019

About the Scholarship/ and University
The Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarships which are offered by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) is offering the opportunities for international students who are interested to continue their studies as research students in Japanese Universities for intake 2019.  The scholarships aim to provide financial support as well as the academic supports for students from various nationalities.

The scholarships offer to the international applicants based on the field of their majored studies at the university or its related field. Moreover, the fields of study must be subjects which applicants will be able to study and research in graduate courses at Japanese universities.

Requirements
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) is now accepting applications from overseas students to study in Japan. The entrance requirements are:
(1) Students who have the nationality of a country which has diplomatic relations with the Japanese Government can apply for these endowments; (2) Applicants generally must have been born on or after 02 April 1984; (3) Applicants must be a graduate from a Japanese University or have academic ability equal or superior to that of a Japanese university graduate; (4) Applicants must be willing to learn Japanese. Applicants must be interested in Japan and be willing to deepen their understanding after arriving in Japan. They also must have the ability to do research and adapt to living in Japan; (5) Applicants must be free from any mental or physical disabilities that would impede the pursuit of study at Japanese Graduate School; (6) Applicants must acquire College Student (ryugaku) visas before entering Japan; (7) Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/ other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

Awards/ Grants
The scholarship will be covering:
Allowance: 143,000 yen for research students (non-regular students); 144,000 yen for regular students in Master’s courses or professional graduate courses; 145,000 yen for regular students in doctoral courses per month. In case the recipient research in a designated region, 2000 or 3000 yen per month will be added, and the monetary amount each year may be subject to change due to budgetary reasons.

Travelling costs are also given to the awardee. Transportation to Japan: The recipient will be provided, according to his/her itinerary and route as designated by MEXT, with an economy-class airplane ticket from international airport nearest to his/her home country residence to the New Tokyo International Airport or other international airport that the appointed university usually uses. Transportation from Japan: In principle, the recipient who returns to his/her home country within the fixed period after the expiration of his/ her support will be provided too.

Application Process
Applicants must submit the following documents to the Japanese diplomatic missions by the required date. The submitted documents will not be returned, and the following supporting documents are:

1. Application Form
2. Placement Preference Form
3. Field of Study and Research Program Plan
4. Certified grade transcript for each academic year from the last university attended (transcript issued either by alma mater or by applicant’s national government)
5. Graduation certificate or degree certificate of the last university attended (or an attested document certifying that the applicant will graduate from the school, where applicable)
6. Recommendation from the President/ Dean or the adviser of the last university attended
7. Medical certificate
8. Abstracts of theses
9. Recommendation from the present employer (if currently employed)
10. Photograph(s) showing applicant’s own works of art or a recorded CD of musical performance (only for those majoring in fine arts or music)

It is strongly advised to applicants to visit this Scholarship Link for further information.

International Max Planck Research School for Computer Science Fully-Funded PhD Fellowships in Germany 2019

About the Scholarship/ and University
The Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science is a formally independent non-governmental and non-profit association of German Research Institutes founded in 1911 as the Kaiser Wilhelm Society and renamed the Max Planck Society in 1948 in honor of its former president, theoretical physicist Max Planck. The Society is funded by the federal and state governments of Germany.


The International Max Planck Research School for Computer Science (IMPRS-CS) is inviting applications for 15-fully funded Ph.D. Fellowships for International Students in Germany. The position is available for pursuing Ph.D. program. IMPRS-CS holds a funding agreement with Microsoft Research Cambridge (MSRC), which contributes 15 Ph.D. support contracts in areas of research related to MSRC.

Requirements
German and International applicants can apply for this Ph.D. position. A successful candidate must:

1. Hold or be about to receive a Master’s degree in Computer Science (or an equivalent degree) from a research-oriented institution of higher education.
2. Have outstanding academic performance (rank at or near the top of the class)
3. Have excellent oral and written English language skills
4. Show aptitude for independent and creative work
5. Have performed research and published (or submitted for publication) the results
6. Applicants for Ph.D. program must hold a Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree from a research-oriented institution. Successful candidates will typically have ranked at or near top of their classes, have already engaged in research and published their results, and be highly proficient in written and spoken English. Applicants are required to deliver a 15-minute research presentation on their Master’s project, followed by a question and answer period, in front of the admission committee and other audience members. All admitted students receive financial aid in the form of a support contract.

Awards/ Grants
The program is fully funded including tuition fees and monthly stipend.

Application Process
The application process is done by online application form. Therefore, international applicants are strongly suggested to visit the Scholarship Link. The application deadline is 15 July 2019.

Bayer Foundation International Program 2019

About the Scholarship/ and University
Bayer is a German multinational pharmaceutical and life-sciences Company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. The headquarter is located in the Leverkusen, where its illuminated corporate logo, the Bayer cross, is a landmark. Bayer supported its first young scientist back in 1883, and ever since that year, the Bayer Group has been promoting the sciences with a systematic approach that comprises both financial and conceptual support. Scholarship programs and awards for outstanding research were central components of this work from an early stage. Thus, the Group offers many of the awards such as Carl Duisburg scholarship program and Otto Bayer Award.

The Bayer Foundation is offering an international program in scientific and medical disciplines. The studentships are granted to students and young professionals from Germany wishing to realize a study or research project abroad or to international students/ young professionals in pursuing a project in Germany. The goal of the Bayer program is to support the next generation of researchers and teachers as they engage in “Science for a Better Life”.

Requirements
The candidate should have a very good command over the English Language. Entrance requirements must be met by the applicants, as the course level which is up to years after graduation, a study or research project could have been taken in both in or outside Germany. The field of study subjects are life sciences, medicine, agro sciences, biology, chemistry educators, and apprentices. To be precise, the study subjects are explained as follow:

1. Life Sciences are including biology, molecular biology, bioengineering, bioinformatics, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, and computational life sciences (Application in the Otto Bayer Scholarship)
2. Medicines are human and veterinary medicine, medical science, medical engineering, public health, and health economics (Application in the Carl Duisburg Scholarship)
3. Agro Sciences are agro sciences, agronomy, crop sciences, green biotechnology, environmental sciences, and sustainability (Application in the Jeff Schell Scholarship)
4. Biology and Chemistry Educators are Biology and Chemistry study which is up to Master’s degree level (Application in the Kurt Hansen Scholarship)
5. Apprentices are non-academic professions which can be assigned in the area of healthcare, technical or scientific occupations, and business administration (Application in Hermann Strenger Scholarship)

Awards/ Grants
The Fellowship Program consists of five programs that offer tailored financial support. Important requirements for the support must be innovative and international. The studentships are granted to students or young professional differently from each scholarship.

Application Process
The application process is done by online. All applicants should have a high level of commitment, dedication and innovative project plan. The following application documents are required for the Otto Bayer, Carl Duisburg, Jeff Schell, and Kurt Hansen scholarships:

• Confirmation letter form the foreign host institute/ university on the planned project.
• A description of the project with duration of 2 to 12 months as well as the financial plan within the proposed timeline.
• Most recent transcripts.
• Any additional documents that would enhance the application.
• Job application photo (it is not the photo of your passport).

The deadline of the application is from 1 June to 14 July 2019. It is strongly advised to visit the Scholarship Link.

International Society of Nephrology (ISN) Fellowship Program for Developing Countries in 2019

About the Fellowship
The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) is a philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing worldwide kidney health. We bridge the gaps of available care through advocacy and collaborations with our global partners. We build capacity with healthcare professionals via granting programs, education and research. With over 10,000 professional members from over 150 countries, the ISN represents a wide international network and an efficient platform for timely scientific exchange, debate and communication between healthcare professionals involved in preventing and treating kidney disease.

Through the ISN Fellowship Programs, Fellows from Low and Middle Income countries get individual and hands-on training in their selected host institutions. They return home with new skills and knowledge in basic and clinical nephrology, dialysis, transplantation, and epidemiology. They improve treatment, teach and train others and become future leaders in the developing world. Over the years, this program has also allowed nephrologists from all over the world to train in host centers in their own regions rather than exclusively in North America, Europe or Australasia.

Application Process
Applying fellows must identify a Home Mentor (a high-level nephrologist and ISN member). He or She will help locate a suitable Host Institution and Mentor (also an ISN member) to establish a strong relationship, match interests and develop a training plan. All graduated fellows agree to submit a report at the end of their fellowship, stating the benefits and outcome of their experience. They must also try to maintain ties with the Host Institution to set up a Sister Center partnership.
There are two applications rounds every year. Applicants must submit their applications before 1 May or 1 October. It is strongly suggested to visit the Fellowship Link for further information.

Applications for 2019 MSIF McDonald Fellowships

The McDonald Fellowship enables young researchers from emerging countries to work in a research institution outside of their own country. Following the award, we expect applicants will be able to use newly developed expertise and networks, continuing to undertake MS research and/ or patient care in emerging countries.

The fellowship consists of two-year grant, around 30,000 GBP per year, to cover travel and living costs, and an additional contribution of 2,000 GBP per year to the host institution. We expect that part of the second-year grant to the host institution will be used to cover candidates’ expenses to attend the annual congress of ECTRIMS, the European Committee for Treatment and Research in MS.

One fellowship is awarded in partnership with ECTRIMS and is known as the MSIF-ECTRIMS McDonald Fellowship. Another fellowship is awarded in partnership with MSIF’s member, ARSEP, The Fondation pour l’Aide a la Recherche sur la Sclerose En Plaques. This is known as the MSIF-ARSEP McDonald Fellowship.

This is a joint application from the applicant and host. Before nomination, candidates need to have identified a suitable project and host supervisor at an Institution of their own country. A project host must be agreed before commencing the application. The deadline for the host statement is the same as the entire application: 21 July 2019.

Who is eligible?
All candidates must:

• Be under 35 at the time of application.
• Be educated to post graduate level in an area relevant to multiple sclerosis (MS).
• Be citizens of a low- or middle-income country (all countries with a low, lower middle or upper middle income as defined by the World Bank).
• Focus their research in an area relevant to MS.

Candidates must also be in one of the following situations:

• Working or studying in a low- or middle-income country (list is defined by the World Bank) at the time of nomination
• Working or studying in another country on a project which started within the six months prior to nomination
• Studying in another country on a project supported by an MS International Federation grant.

Candidates are expected to return to their own countries at the end of the study period where they will contribute to advancing care and research in MS. The fellowship may also be used as a supplement for work related to MS by a candidate who has been accepted for training in a recognised institute (within the six months prior to nomination) but who doesn’t have enough money to cover the total cost.

How to apply:

• Complete all sections of the online application form (https://admin.msif2.org/awards/register.php).
• The host needs to provide a supporting statement at the end of the application.
• Add names and contact details of 3 referees, including the applicant’s current supervisor or employer.

What is the deadline?
The application deadline, including the online form and supporting statement from the host, is 21 July 2019. In light of this, ensure that you submit your application with sufficient time for the proposed host to read through year application and provide a supporting statement. Applicants will be informed in late September, with awardees announced publicly in October. For further information, please kindly visit the MSIF Scholarship Link

Journalism Fellowships for Internationl Students Sponsored by EJC Google News Initiative in Europe 2019

The offers have been issued by Google News Initiative and European Journalism Centre for International students who are interested to pursue their study in Europe. The fellowships are available for them who want to continue their studies in undergraduate, master, and Ph.D programmes, and the those are for international students who are 18 years-of-age or older since 1 January 2019.

The fellowship is conducted in 11 European countries within 40 Fellowships Placements. The fellowship is in field of journalism, technology or design to the students who want to get valuable work experience and make a lifetime contract.

Scholarship InformationThe fellowships are open for undergraduate degrees, master degrees, and Ph.D programmes. And all the fellowship is awarded in all subjects related to journalism. The Google News Initiative Fellowship offers paid summer placements to journalism, technology or design students who want to gain valuable work experience and build lifelong contacts. This is a unique opportunity that can allow you to kick-start a career in the news industry. There are 40 fellowships available and all of the studies are conducted in Europe.

How to applyTo be eligible as applicants, the students must be following all the given criteria:

• Scholarships are available to students from Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, the US, the UK, and Poland.

• Entrance requirements are: (1) The GNI Fellowship is for students who are enrolled in or accepted for an accredited higher education institution in the same country as their newsroom of choice; (2) This includes undergraduate, master and Ph.D students; (3) They accept both full-time and part-time students, as long as the candidate is enrolled in an accredited higher education institutions as of 1 January 2019; (4) It is the individual student’s responsibility to ensure that he or she is legally permitted to work in the country where he or she applies; (5) You may only apply to one organization

To apply for the fellowship, the applicant must submit an online application before 1 April 2019. For further information, please kindly visit the following website https://journalismfellowships.eu/apply/

50 ASEAN-India Research Training Fellowships for ASEAN Member States in India, 2019

 

Scholarships for Indonesian. The establishing cooperation between ASEAN-India Science and Technology in 1996 has produced Research Training Fellowships annually for young scientists and researchers from ASEAN Nations. This cooperation provides improvement for both scientists and researchers which are affiliated to the Indian higher academic institutions in fields of research and development. This year, the ASEAN scientists and researchers are encouraged to join this fellowship.

The ASEAN-India Science and Technology Research Training Fellowships (AIRTF) aims to improve the skills of young scientists and researchers as well as promoting the mobility of science and research among young generations of  ASEAN-Member countries to India with the possibility of working at research and development of Indian higher academic institutions. This program also facilitates exchange of information and contacts between scientists and researchers based in India and the ASEAN Nations, which can establish research collaborations.

Fellowships Information

• The program provided by the AIRTF is fellowships which are available to pursue research. Therefore, the applications can be submitted at any time during the year. There is no specific deadline for submitting the applications. The application will be processed in two cycles ending 30 June and 31 December for every year.

• The area/ topic of research for availing AIRTF must be ASEAN centric and must be aligned with the ASEAN Plan of Action on Science, Technology and Innovation (APASTI)-2016-2025. Fellowship will be offered for working in research topics under any of the following broad disciplines:
• Agricultural Sciences
• Biological and Medical Sciences
• Chemical Sciences and Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Physical Sciences and Mathematics
• Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
• Engineering Sciences
• Materials, Minerals and Metallurgy
• Science Policy/ IPR Management/ Technology Transfer and Commercialisation
• Other multi-disciplinary areas of Science, Technology and Innovation alignment with APASTI

• Full financial assistance will be provided to the selected Fellows which will include the following: (a) All international travel related expenses i.e. round trip international airfare by excursion/ economy class by shortest route from the international airport in the home country of the applicant to the international airport nearest to the host institution in India; visa fees, overseas medical insurance; (b) A consolidated fellowship amount of Indian Rupees (INR) 50,000 per month (non-taxable) for accommodation, meals and other miscellaneous; (c) One-time grant of INR 40,000 per 6 months period for research contingency expenses, airport transfers, domestic travel (by road) for attending scientific/ events and field-trips within India, and institutional overhead charges @ Rs. 2,500 per month; (4) The allowance as in (a), (b) and (c) will be released to the host institution in India for disbursement to the Fellow. The host institution will arrange appropriate accommodation for the Fellow on payment basis.

• To be considered as applicants, the students must from ASEAN Member States; Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The applicants must possess at least a Master Degree in any Natural Sciences or an equivalent degree in Technology/ Engineering/ Medicine/ allied disciplines. The applicants should be working/ studying and/ or affiliated to any national research and development of academic institution in his/ her home ASEAN Member country. The application should be endorsed by the Head of his/ her institution confirming that if selected, he/ she will be sanctioned leave for the fellowship period and will join his/ her duties back in the institution on completion of the Fellowship in India. The upper age limit for the applicant is 45 years as on date of submission of application.

Only online applications will be accepted. Hard copies of the application by post/ courier/ FAX are neither required nor will be considered. For further information, please kindly visit the Scholarship Link.

Imperial College Research Fellowships for International Students in UK 2019

Imperial College Research Fellowships for International Students in UK intake 2019 are offered for postdoctoral researchers of demonstrated ability, who are at the early stages of their research career and who have the potential to establish research independence. The fellowships are granted to learn any of the subjects offered by Imperial College. The fellowships are awarded by following features:

• A competitive salary
• Research and travel expenses of up to 45,000 pounds
• Personal mentoring support from a senior Imperial academic
• Focused careers support, training courses, and development opportunities from the College's Postdoc and Fellows Development Centre
• The chance to take full responsibility for setting and directing your own research agenda

To be selected as the fellow recipients, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. There are no restrictions on nationality, however, you will be required to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK before commencing any fellowship offered
2. Applicants should have a PhD and will normally have no more than four years postdoctoral research experience in an academic environment (calculated from the PhD viva to the application deadline). Exceptions to this can include discipline hopping, where there must still be less than four years post-doctoral research experience in the discipline of the proposed fellowship, career breaks and career changes, where time spent out of the academic research environment will not be counted in the four years
3. In exceptional cases, applicants applying to the Faculty of Engineering and Imperial College Business School are permitted to apply before the submission of the PhD, but any offer of funding will be dependent on the PhD being awarded before the start of the fellowship
4. For applications to the Faculties of Natural Sciences and Medicines, a PhD must have been submitted before an application is made and the PhD must be awarded before the start of the fellowship
5. Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the Imperial College

To apply the fellowships, applicants must submitted before Tuesday, 28 August 2018 (GMT). Please visit this Fellowship Link for further information.

Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD Scholarships for International Students Provided by Croatian Government for intake 2018-2019

Scholarship provided by The Croatian Government

Study in Europe. The Croatian Republic government throughout the Ministry of Science and Education provides scholarships for international students who want to continue their study in undergraduate, master, and PhD programs in the universities based in Croatia. The scholarships are offered through the Agency for Mobility and EU Programs which focus to the help for foreign students, professors of higher education institutions as well as research fellows. The scholarship will be taken in Croatian institutions of higher education or research.

The scholarships are offered through bilateral and university bilateral agreements and through programs such as Erasmus Mundus Scholarships and CEEPUS administered and organized by the Agency for Mobility and EU Programs.

Scholarship’s programme levels: the scholarships are available for anyone who want to pursue undergraduate study, graduate programs, PhD programs, postdoctoral programs, and summer courses

Scholarship’s study subjects: These scholarships are offered to study the subjects that are provided by the Croatian Higher Institutions or Universities

Scholarship’s grants: The scholarship’s award is covering following things:

1. 1For Undergraduate and Graduate Students: (1) 600 HRK for monthly allowance; (2) subsidized accommodation in the student dormitory; (3) subsidized meals at student restaurants
2. Full PhD or partial PhD studies longer than 10 days: (1) 1,800 HRK for monthly allowance; (2) subsidized accommodation in the student dormitory; (3) subsidized meals at student restaurants
3. Postdoctoral studies or research longer than 10 days: (1) 1,800 HRK for monthly allowance; (2) subsidized accommodation in the student dormitory
4. Short research stay (3-10) days: 150 HRK per diem and subsidized accommodation in the student dormitory
5. Summer course (2 weeks): Tuition-free course, free accommodation and meals

Scholarship’s offers: not known


Scholarship’s requirements:

1. Eligible Countries: Scholarships are open to foreign students
2. Entrance Requirements: The following scholarships are available in the 2018/ 2019 Academic Year
• Undergraduate and Graduate for One semester studies for students of Croatian Language abroad: Undergraduate (BA/ BSc) and graduate (MA/ MSc) students, especially those majoring in Croatian Language and Literature, as well as graduate students working on their theses. Before application, students are required to have completed a minimum of two semesters at their home institutions. Candidates for this scholarship are nominated by the Croatian language fellows at higher education institutions abroad.
• Undergraduate and Graduate for Semester/ partial studies (3-10 months): Undergraduate (BA/ BSc) and graduate (MA/ MSc) students. Before application, students are required to have completed a minimum of two semesters at their home institutions.
• Undergraduate/ graduate studies: Only candidates on the basis of a valid/ effective educational co-operation programme, namely candidates from China and members of Croatian minority in Hungary, Romania, and Slovak Republic.
• Full PhD Programme (36 months): The Scholarship is conditional upon successful entrance exam/ admission to the respective postgraduate (doctoral) study programme.
• Partial PhD studies (up to 12 months): Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD programme at an accredited institution of higher education in his/ her home country or in a foreign country (but not in Croatia).
• Postdoctoral studies, research (1-10 Slovak Remonths): Applicants must have a PhD or an equivalent degree.
• Research visit (3-21 days or 1-10 months): For associate or higher ranking professors or for researchers holding minimum a PhD or an equivalent degree, for carrying out a research at one of the accredited Croatian research institutions.
• Summer course in the summer of 2018 (2 weeks): The scholarship is granted for Zagreb School Assistants with a PhD and teaching/ research assistants who teach Croatian language and literature at foreign universities, experts who specialize in Croatian Studies in different research institutions, as well as translators of the Croatian language. A minimum level of language competence is B1 according to the common European Framework of Reference for Languages (it applies to understanding, speaking and writing). A preference will be given to candidates with a level of the Croatian language competence B2 and higher.
3. Age limit: (1) For undergraduate and graduate studies scholarships, candidates age must not exceed 25 years; (2) for postgraduate studies scholarships, candidates age must be below 35 years; (3) for postdoctoral scholarships, candidates age must not exceed 45 years; (4) also, there is no age limit for summer course and research visit scholarships in Croatia
4. Application procedure is available online throughout the scholarships link below

Scholarship’s deadline application: the application will be closed on 16 March 2018. The candidates are encouraged to submit the required documents before that day to prevent unexpected situation.

For further information, please visit this link Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD Scholarships for International Students Provided by Croatian Government for intake 2018-2019

Post-doctoral fellowships at University of Texas in the USA for 60 international candidates, 2018-2019

Study in the USA. 10 dissertation fellowships and 50 post-doctoral fellowships are offered for international applicants for studying at University of Texas in The US. This opportunity is offered by the Harry Ransom Center for doing research in academic year of 2018-2019. This opportunity is available for international students with area of research in humanities including literature, photography, film, art, the performing arts, music and cultural history.

Scholarship’s programme levels: The fellowships are open for students who want to undertake research project at the University of Texas at Austin.

Scholarship’s study subjects: As the aim of this scholarship is to support research in topic of humanities, hence the subjects are in literature, photography, film, art, the performing arts, music, and cultural history.

Scholarship’s grants: The fellowships will be covering following aspects:

1. One to three month fellowships US$3,500 per month (Domestic) and US$4,000 per month (International Candidates): One-to three-month fellowships are available for post-doctoral or independent scholars whose projects require extensive work with the Ransom Center’s collections.
2. Travel Stipends US$2,000 (Domestic Candidates) and $2,500 (International Students): Travel stipends are available for post-doctoral or independent scholars whose projects require less than one month’s work with the Center’s collections. Travel stipends may not be combined with other Ransom Center fellowships.
3. Dissertation Fellowships US$2,000 (Domestic Candidates) and US$2,500 (International candidates): Dissertation fellowships, generously supported by the Creekmore and Adele Faith Charitable Foundation and The University of Texas at Austin Office of Graduate Studies, are available for graduate students whose doctoral dissertations require use of the Center’s collections.

Scholarship’s offers: For academic year 2018-2019, total 60 scholarships are available with 10 dissertation fellowships and up to fifty of post-doctoral fellowships for projects that require substantial on-site use of its collections.

Scholarship’s requirements:

1. Eligibility requirement: The applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements: (1) the fellowships are open to scholars of any nationality; (2) Pervious recipients of Ransom Center fellowships are eligible to reapply after two full fellowship cycle have passed; (3) One-to three-month fellowships and travel stipends are open to scholars with a PhD or with a substantial record of professional achievement, demonstrated on their curriculum vitae. If the PhD is in-progress at the time of application, the proposal and letters of recommendation must clearly indicate completion by 1 June 2018. Successful applicants must complete the PhD this date in order to accept the fellowship; (4) Dissertation fellowships are open to doctoral candidates engaged in dissertation research by the time of application; (5) The fellowships are open to scholars of any nationalities.
2. Application requirement: Applicant must have previous degree and there is no test requirement
3. English Language Requirements: Proof of English Proficiency, if applicable – students whose native languages not English will be required to submit one of the following as proof of English proficiency: (1) an internet-based TOEFL IBT score at least 89; (2) IELTS 6.5. All the English proficiency depends on higher level required by the University.
4. How to Apply: The proposal and required letter(s) of recommendation for 2018-2019 fellowship applications must be submitted through the Center’s online application system. A complete application consists of a three-page proposal and one or two letters of recommendation as outlined below. These materials must be uploaded to the Ransom Center’s online application system as PDF files by the application deadline. To begin your application for a 2018-2019 fellowship, create a fellowship account. Upon successful creation of your account, you will receive a fellowship account number, which you must use to submit your proposal, and which your referee(s) must use to submit the required letter(s) of recommendation. Please not that information cannot be revised once submitted. Previous applicants for Ransom Center fellowships must create a new account for 2018-2019, as accounts from previous applications cannot be reused.

Scholarship’s deadline application: the application will be closed on 15 November 2017. The candidates are encouraged to submit the required documents before that day to prevent unexpected situation.

For further information, please visit this link Post-doctoral fellowships at University of Texas in the USA for 60 international candidates, 2018-2019

DFID REACH Post-Doctoral Fellowship Prgramme in Hydro-Economics in UK, 2017

REACH Fellowship for Post-Doctoral Programme in United Kingdom

Study in the United Kingdom (UK). The DFID Reach offers Post-Doctoral study for African in hydro-economics funded by the government of UK. Department for International Development (DFID) is inviting the scholarship for Sub-Saharan African Countries to apply this programme in addition to provide water resources in Africa.

REACH is one of the global institution operating in research programme to improve water availability in several countries including the poor. This global research operates throughout supporting the world-class research so the scientific breakthrough can become solution in policy and practice. Therefore, the DFID REACH offers this post-doctoral fellowship programme.

Scholarship’s programme levels: The level of fellowship is available to everyone who wants to pursue their post-doctoral programme

Scholarship’s study subjects: As the aim of this educational support is water security, the fellowship will be given to study subjects related to water preservation and hydro-economics for helping people that need water

Scholarship’s grants: the fellowship’s award is covering following things:

1. Funding available for this project is subject to a maximum 60,000 pounds for the entire period
2. Funding requests cannot exceed this amount
3. All budgets must not allocate more than twenty per cent of direct cost to overheads. Per diems will not be permitted under the REACH funding agreement but travel costs will be covered such as accommodation, food, and others as per REACH guideline

Scholarship’s offers: not known

Scholarship’s requirements:

1. Eligibility requirement: These fellowships are intended for early to mid-career academics and researchers. Applicants must be national of Sub-Sahara African countries including Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo either Brazzaville and Democratic Republic, Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
2. Application requirement: Applicants must hold a PhD at the time of application meaning PhD candidates will not be considered. Early to mid-career is defined as within 10 years of completion of a PhD at the time of application; however, career breaks can be taken into account and should be made clear in the CV. Each host institution must be also able to demonstrate by having internal controls which provide reasonable assurance that the use of resources is consistent with all relevant laws, regulations and award terms. Ability to safeguard the resources against waste, loss, and misuse; and will obtain, maintain, and fairly disclose reliable data in reports are demonstrated by each host too.
3. English Language Requirements: Proof of English Proficiency, if applicable – students whose native languages not English will be required to submit one of the following as proof of English proficiency: (1) an internet-based TOEFL IBT score at least 89; (2) IELTS 6.5. All the English proficiency depends on higher level required by the University.
4. How to apply: You will need to fill in the Application Form and Declaration from your host institution including (1) Application form; (2) Declaration from Host Institution. Afterward, uploading required documents as part of your proposal which are (1) Description of proposes research with up to 4 pages in A4 paper; (2) Career development plan up to 1 page in A4 paper; (3) Research into action up to 1 page of A4 paper; (4) Budget/ Justification of resources requested; (5) CVs with two pages maximum for the fellow and host institution supervisor; (6) Letter of support from host institution(s) expressing its intention to collaborate and endorsement of the proposed fellowship, and the value of the proposed fellowship. This should also include a declaration from host institution with the letter of support; (7) Letter of support from your nominated supervisor outlining their relationship to you, the role they have had in developing the proposal and their agreement to supervising you.

Scholarship’s deadline application: the application will be closed on 11 Septmber 2017. The candidates are encouraged to submit the required documents before that day to prevent unexpected situation.

For further information, please visit this link DFID REACH Post-Doctoral Fellowship Prgramme in Hydro-Economics in UK, 2017