Programme Description

The next selection of IJP-Fellows will be 2011.

The International Journalists‘ Programmes (IJP) offer a bursary to up to six young Southern African (SADC-Member States: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe) and up to five young German journalists. For two months the Southern African delegates will have the chance to work in Germany. They will be integrated into the day-to-day journalism of their host newsroom while also researching stories for their home media.

It is assumed that all candidates have a strong command of the English language. German language abilities are an advantage but are not mandatory.

The Southern African-German Journalists‘ Programme is a multiyear effort to shape an integrated understanding of the other country and region and to foster relations between Africa and Germany. It has been offered as a response to concerns about an increasing political and cultural detachment between Africa and Europe. The bursary is intended to enable young journalists to gain valuable insights into the political, economical, cultural as well as the social fabric of the host country.

For all selected IJP-Fellows the Programme starts with an Introductory Conference for all delegates. This will allow the participants from Southern Africa to familiarise themselves with the host country. After that they will work for several weeks with media houses before going out to undertake individual research within Germany. Applicants are asked to submit their preferences for the newspaper, radio or TV station or news agency they would like to work with. The possible location will be chosen by the IJP organisers in dialogue with each delegate. It is expected that former and new participants assist one another with regard to accommodation and contacts.

The Participants of the German-South African Programme 2009 The Southern African Bursary Together with the ZEIT Foundation and in cooperation with the Federal Government, the Federal President Mr. Horst Köhler has established the Partnership with Africa initiative. A group of reform-minded African Heads of State and Government have accepted his invitation to discuss the relationship between the countries of Africa and the industrialized nations with some 25 representatives of civil society and the political and business communities of Africa and Germany at two conferences in Bonn and Accra.
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“What I want to do is raise awareness that we are all part of the human family, that we inhabit one and the same world and are all dependent upon one another. And yes, there is a moral dimension, too, I want to highlight the need for a global ethic. I believe we need to discuss issues of social justice more and more in a global and not merely in a national context.”

Interview given by Federal President Mr. Horst Köhler to the weekly DIE ZEIT, issue 42, 13 October 2005.
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The IJP Southern African Journalists‘ Programme tries to achieve the same goals. Deepening the dialogue between Africa and Germany and establishing real partnership between the countries of Africa and the industrialized nations in Europe.

Mode of Payment The Southern African delegates receive a fixed payment of 3,000 Euro. This is expected to cover most of their travel, accommodation and living expenses. No further payments will be made: delegates are expected to use their own funds for any further costs. Payment for their work with the host media is not envisaged. To receive the full grant participants are obliged to write a report of at least three pages and provide copies of their published journalistic work after returning home.

Application 2011 All journalists from Southern Africa (SADC Member States and Kenia) between the age of 25 and 35 who regularly work for a media organisation can apply.

1.       Enclose a CV with a passport photograph.
2.       Write a 800 word essay addressing the following topics:

• Why you would like to work in Germany
  What you expect from the IJP and what you think you can contribute to it?
• What are the 3 research topics you want to pursue during the fellowship?
• What role you expect to play at your home media in the future?
• How you will spend the bursary?

3.       Include a one-page resume detailing your education and work experience, your standard of German and English (copies of certificates/ e.g. Goethe Institut/Toefel), plus 2 copies of articles written by you (TV and radio journalists must type up their reports since no audio or video tapes can be considered)

4.       A journalistic reference from your editor or head of department is required (freelancers should submit a reference from a senior journalist). It should also guarantee your leave of absence for the duration of the program.

Applicants are asked to send the application documents (E-Mail) not before December 1st, 2010 and until January 31st, 2011 to the following address: vollmar(at)ijp.org

More info at www.ijp.org/southernafrica.html?&L=1

Excellence scholarships for PhD students to participate in PhD Program “Global Food Security“ at the Universität Hohenheim, Germany

The Food Security Center (FSC) is a university center of excellence in development collaboration at the University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany. FSC is one of five excellence centers of the program “exceed – Higher Education Excellence in Development Cooperation”, which is supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with funds of the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) of Germany. FSC’s mission is to make effective and innova-tive scientific contributions in research, teaching, and policy advice to eradicate hunger and achieve food security in collaboration with partner research and education organizations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America and national and international development and research organizations. Thematically, FSC’s activities deal with issues of sustainable food availability, food access, food use, and food utilization.

Scholarship description

FSC awards 12 scholarships for PhD students from developing countries (see OECD DAC list) for a period of 36 months, beginning September 01, 2011 (with a month German language course). The Center wishes to attract outstanding PhD students pursuing a career in academia or development collaboration. The scholarship aims at increasing their previously gained scientific knowledge and skills relevant to food security related issues. The successful candidates will receive scholarships for participating in the PhD program “Global Food Security” to conduct their doctorates.

The scholarship is given for a stay at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany. The monthly grant is EUR 1,000 (for the time in Germany, during the field research there will be a different rate applicable). In addition, FSC pays for traveling to/from Hohenheim. Health insurance and other costs must be paid for from the stipend.

Selection criteria

Besides the general selection criteria for the PhD program “Global Food Security” (see announcement of the PhD program “Global Food Security”), the following criteria have to be met additionally, if applying for an “Excellence scholarship”:

- Latest academic degree completed no more than 6 years prior to start of scholarship;
- Indication for return to his/her home country and institute;
- Be a national of a developing country according to OECD DAC list.


Application

The applicant has to submit the application documents for the PhD program “Global Food Security” and indicate in FSC’s application form, whether s/he applies for an “Excellence scholarship”. In addition to the general application, the applicant has to provide proof regarding the additional selection criteria mentioned above.


The deadline for the application for an “Excellence scholarship” is September 30, 2010.

There is one joint application and selection process. Only those applications are accepted, which follow the application instruction and are submitted with FSC’s application format (see FSC’s webpage).

FSC will confirm the receipt of all (complete) applications (i.e., if an application is not complete, FSC will not consider it and will not confirm receipt of the application).

The selection of the candidates will be in the beginning of December 2010, the program will start on September 1, 2011.

All accepted applications will be selected according to the following criteria:

1. Fulfillment of announcement criteria of the PhD program “Global Food Security” (cf. “Admission” and “Application”);
2. Quality of proposal and project feasibility.

For all preselected candidates, FSC will look for a supervisor at the University of Hohenheim. Only after a professor of the University of Hohenheim has accepted the candidate, s/he will be ultimately selected and invited to join the PhD program “Global Food Security” and – if applied for a scholar-ship – awarded an “Excellence scholarship”.

The selected applicants will be contacted no later than December 17, 2010. Please be aware that FSC will contact only successful candidates.

Please try to find answers to potential questions yourself before contacting FSC. Please keep in mind: FSC's Scholarship Program and the application process is described in depth in the announcement and in this application form. For important questions, please write an email to fsc-scholarships@uni-hohenheim.de - and please only to this mail address!

RUB-Grants 2010 awarded within the framework of the Grant-Programme of the Ruhr University Research School

Scope of the programme
Promotion of early stage researchers by awarding grants to highly qualified doctoral candidates realising an ambitious and innovative research project in one of the research areas of Ruhr-University Bochum. We also encourage all doctoral candidates to apply for a grant with an interdisciplinary research project. The call is open for candidates from every scientific discipline and nationality intending to realise their research project at the Ruhr-University Bochum (you have to submit your doctoral thesis at Ruhr-Universität Bochum).

The application must be completed by the confirmation of a first supervisor at RUB – please build up contacts to one of the scientists at RUB and ask for supervision. You know best about your scientific main focus and in which special research field you want to obtain your doctorate. So please act independently: identify and contact a potential supervisor for your research project at an early stage of your application on your own.

Information about the research areas at Ruhr-University Bochum you will find on the following websites:
www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/forschung

www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/universitaet/fakultaeten

Guidelines

Start of Funding
The earliest start of funding will be March 1st, 2011 .

Target Group
Graduates of all disciplines with a university degree qualifying for doctoral studies.

Requirements

• we expect your research project to make an important contribution to the corresponding research field (please outline this in a research exposé of 5 pages)
• clearly above average university degree
• uninterrupted studies (in case your total study period took more than 13 semester/ 6,5 years please explain in the application form)
• the start of your doctoral research project should not extend a period of time of 12 months with reference to the application deadline; we concede reasonable exceptions – please explain in the application form
• the university degree qualifying for doctoral studies has to be submitted at the latest until before the applications will be given to the faculties for further survey and expertise (Bachelor degree in case of fast track procedure plus information about grades already obtained in the master studies)
• candidates who have to fulfil additional requirements are also allowed to apply for a grant (first supervisor is responsible for compatibility between fulfilment of requirements and successful doctorate)
• candidates with a Bachelor degree involved in the fast track procedure are also allowed to apply for a grant; the official admission to doctoral studies from the  faculty has to be submitted before the funding will start
• if you are already accepted as doctoral candidate by one of the faculties of Ruhr-University Bochum please enclose the official letter of acceptance from the faculty to your application
• if you are not accepted as doctoral candidate in one of the faculties of Ruhr-University Bochum we need a confirmation of the faculty that you will be accepted for doctoral studies in case of funding (from the faculty you will realise your research project) when you are invited to the second stage of the admission process

Application
The application form “Grant-Programme” of the Research School has to be used for application. The application form and the corresponding notes for guidance will help you through the application process. The notes for guidance also list all documents you have to submit together with the application form.

Admission process and decision (2 stage process)

• a signed hardcopy of the application form with 2 letters of reference and all necessary documents have to be sent to the Central Coordination Office until October 31, 2010
• on the basis of the application the faculties and rapporteurs will suggest a preliminary ranking of the candidates
• on the basis of this preliminary ranking the Executive Board will invite the best candidates (January 2011) for a research colloquium
• research colloquium and the ensuing choice and recommendation by the rapporteurs will take place on February 7, 2011
• the final decision of the Executive Board will be made on February 9, 2011

Type of funding and amount
The grant amounts to 1.000,- Euro per month, children`s allowance amounts to 100,- Euro per month in addition.

Period of funding and of approval
Max. 36 months of funding are provided, whereas the period of first approval comprises 12 months. We offer 2 times for prolongation – each comprising 12 months - after having reviewed the progress reports.

Interruption
In case of illness the grant will be paid for further 6 weeks. In case of pregnancy the grant payment will be intermitted for a time period of 14 weeks (6 weeks before and 8 weeks after childbirth). The approval may be extended for this period of time respectively.

Secondary employment
During the funding period a short-time work of max. 6 hours per week is allowed

Duties of the grantee

• participation in the structured doctoral training programme of the Research School, follow the Individual Training and Supervision Plan of the Research School, take actively part in the Research School
• communicate immediately all important  changes of the personal conditions as well as interruptions, changes or abandonment of the research project
• adequate use of the grant

For organisational reasons we kindly ask you to send your application documents without any cover or folder. Thank you!

Source: www.research-school.de/rub-grants.html

We are inviting applications for a postdoctoral position in the group ‘Modelling of dynamic perception and action’ at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (MPI-CBS), in Leipzig, Germany.

Current projects of the group focus on developing computational models that explain human action and perception by means of Bayesian online inference for nonlinear dynamical systems. An additional emphasis is placed on linking these dynamic models to experimental work on perception and action.

The research is conducted at the MPI-CBS in Leipzig, Germany, an internationally leading centre for cognitive and imaging neuroscience. The projects are partly in collaboration with the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging in London, UK. For theoretical work, the institute is equipped with high-performance computing facilities. For experimental work, the institute is equipped with a 7.0T MRI scanner, two 3.0T MRI scanners, a 306 channels MEG system, a TMS and several EEG systems. All facilities are supported by experienced physics and IT staff.

Applicants must have a PhD (or equivalent) in physics, neuroscience, or a related field and should be able to demonstrate a consistently outstanding academic record including publications. The ideal candidate has expertise in nonlinear dynamical systems, has worked in neuroscience before and is motivated to apply his/her expertise in a multidisciplinary team (mathematicians, engineers, psychologists). The candidate is expected to be an innovative and enthusiastic researcher with an interest in working on projects within the general framework of the group. The candidate will also be encouraged to actively contribute with own ideas and proposals.

Starting date for the position is flexible. Salary is dependent on experience and based on MPI stipends or equivalent salary according to German Public service regulations. The position is initially for two years with possible extension.

The MPI-CBS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the advancement of individuals without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, age or disability.

Interested candidates are encouraged to get in touch at their earliest convenience. Applications are considered until 1st of October 2010 but reviewing of the applications will start immediately. For questions or an informal discussion about this position please contact kiebel@cbs.mpg.de Dr. Stefan Kiebel +49 (0) 341-9940-2435).

The following documents should be included in the application in a single PDF-file:
- curriculum vitae
- contact details of two personal references
- a brief description of personal qualifications and future research interests.

Applications should be sent by email to: dynamics@cbs.mpg.de

Source: www.cbs.mpg.de/news/jobs/depts_09_10/@@index.html

One Postdoctoral fellowship is available in the Synaptic Plasticity Research Group, at the Hertie-Institute for Clinical Brain Research, University of Tübingen, Germany. Many diseases of aging, including Alzheimer's disease and various forms of Parkinsonism are associated with impaired protein homeostasis caused by improper folding, processing or transport of proteins. Our laboratory uses Drosophila as a model system to study the changes in protein homeostasis that alter cellular function and lead to the initiation of a pathological chain reaction. The focus of our research interests are primarily: (1) anterograde axonal transport, (2) synaptic plasticity and (3) mitochondrial dynamics and function.

The aim of your project would be to study - in the context of several established disease models- the time sequence of “disease manifestation” in vivo (see Nat Protocols 2007; 2(12):3285-98). In addition, defined positions inside the neuron, with a known history, for example an emerging axonal swelling that has been followed by in vivo imaging for hours, would be re-identified via electron microscopy. The ability to correlate this known history with the high resolution of electron microsopy will allow us to study the structure and composition of disease intermediates in great detail and will hopefully enable you to play a valuable role in the projects of our group and collaborating work groups regarding rational design of treatment strategies. Your work would be done in close collaboration with other researchers in my laboratory whom characterize the behavior and electrophysiological hallmarks of disease progression.

You should have a solid experience in EM techniques (chemical and cryo-preservation, thin section EM and immuno-labeling). Knowledge and experience in electron tomography as well as a background in cell biology, neurobiology or medicine are an advantage, but not a pre-requisite.

The university of Tübingen offers a stimulating and interactive scientific environment at the internationally competitive level. (including for example the Max Plank Institutes for Developmental Biology and Biological Cybernetics, the Friedrich Miescher Laboratory, the Cluster of Excellence for Integrative Neuroscience (CIN) and the Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders (DZNE) as well as a Center for Rare Diseases). For further information please feel free to call or send an email. We are looking forward to your application by email (CV, names and email addresses of 2-3 referees) by October 1, 2010.

Source: www.hih-tuebingen.de/index.php?id=741&L=1

The International Research Center for "Work and Human Life Cycle in Global History" at the Humboldt University Berlin and funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) invites scholars to apply for (5 stipends for senior scholars and 5 stipends for postdoctoral candidates) for the 2011–2012 academic year as well as for future academic years. Applications are due in Berlin on November 15, 2010.

Candidates:
We welcome candidates especially from the disciplines of history, anthropology,
law, sociology, political science, and area studies. Applicants should be at the
postdoctoral level or senior scholars. Postdoctoral candidates should have received their doctorate within the last five years. Proposed projects should employ a historical and transregional perspective.

The project should focus not only on work/labor, but on life course as well. Possible topic areas are, among others, the household, loss of work, and free and unfree work.

We welcome proposals with an emphasis placed both on European and non-European regions and especially those that look at the entanglements between different regions.

In any case, global history has to be taken into consideration. The fellowships begin on October 1, 2011 and end on July 31, 2012. Shorter fellowship terms will be possible.

Fellows will receive a monthly stipend, which can be individually negotiated. They are obliged to work at the International Research Center in Berlin. A fully equipped office will be provided as well as organizational help for visa, housing, etc. We encourage fellows to introduce their work to wider audiences in the scientific community in Berlin.

Application procedure:
To apply, please send the following documents exclusively by e-mail as an MS-Word document or PDF File in English or French:
1. A curriculum vitae
2. A project description no longer than 5 pages
3. A statement of up to 1,000 words about current research relevant to the program’s theme 3.

Postdocs only: The names and addresses (incl. e-mail) of two referees.

Application deadline: November 15, 2010

Please send your application to:

Professor, Dr. Andreas Eckert
Humboldt-Universitä t zu Berlin IKG Arbeit und Lebenslauf in globalgeschichtlich er Perspektive Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin, Germany.

Website: http://rework.hu-berlin.de

For the thirteenth time in 20 years the international residency program Akademie Schloss Solitude – located in Stuttgart, Germany – is granting approx. 65 residency fellowships of six to twelve months in duration. A public foundation opened in 1990 and funded by the State of Baden-Wurttemberg, the Akademie Schloss Solitude operates an international residency program awarding live/work fellowships to artists. More than 900 artists from around 100 countries have developed and advanced projects at the Akademie since its opening in 1990, creating a close-knit, global network of Solitude alumni that expands from year to year. The Akademie persues an intense exchange between artistic and scientific disciplines. With the art, science & business program the transfer of knowledge and experience between the arts, the sciences and economics can be deepened to create new synergies of creativity, inventiveness and management.

International artists are invited to apply from the following disciplines: Architecture (design, landscape architecture, urban planning), Visual Arts (including performance art), Performing Arts (stage design, dramatic texts, dramaturgy, musical theater, performance, direction, drama, dance), Design (fashion, costume, product and furniture design, visual communication), Literature (essay, criticism, poetry, prose, translation), Music/Sound (interpretation, sound installation, sound performance, composition) and Video/Film/New Media (including video installation).
Furthermore, scholars, scientists and professionals from the disciplines of the Humanities (including social sciences), Jurisprudence/Labour Law and Economics (individually or suggested by a business) are invited to apply.

Persons up to 35 or who have completed a university or college degree within the past five years are welcome to apply. Currently enrolled university or college students (at the time of application) will not be considered for selection. Each fellowship recipient is granted Euro 1000 per month, in addition to free lodging. The independent jury consists of a jury chairperson and specialist jurors who independently allocate the fellowships for their respective disciplines.

The jurors for the thirteenth application round are: Louisa Hutton/Matthias Sauerbruch (Architecture), Tacita Dean (Visual Arts), Xavier Le Roy (Performing Arts), Stefano Mirti (Design), Jalal Toufic (Literature), Berno Odo Polzer (Music/Sound) and Elia Souleiman (Video/Film/New Media). For the art, science & business program: Patricia Falguières (Humanities), Halton Cheadle (Jurisprudence/Labour Law) and Bernardo Gouthier-Macedo (Economy).

Application deadline is October 31, 2010 (Postmark). As of July 1, application forms can be ONLY downloaded from the application website http://application.akademie-solitude.de

for visiting PhD students from developing countries  to conduct research at the Universität Hohenheim, Germany

(“South – North PhD Sandwich Scholarships 2011”)  
The Food Security Center (FSC) is a university center of excellence in development collaboration at the University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany. FSC is one of five excellence centers of the pro-gram “exceed – Higher Education Excellence in Development Cooperation”, which is supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with funds of the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) of Germany. FSC’s mission is to make effective and innova-tive scientific contributions in research, teaching, and policy advice to eradicate hunger and achieve food security in collaboration with partner research and education organizations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America and national and international development and research organizations. Thematically, FSC’s activities deal with issues of sustainable food availability, food access, food use, and food utilization.

Description of South – North Sandwich Scholarship 2011

FSC awards up to four visiting Sandwich scholarships to PhD students from developing countries for a period of six months in 2011. The Center wishes to attract outstanding PhD students pursuing a career in academia or development collaboration. The scholarship aims at increasing their previously gained scientific knowledge and skills relevant to food security related issues. The successful candidates will receive a scholarship for conducting PhD thesis related research studies and hence adding value to the PhD thesis and contributing to the mission of FSC. In addition, the successful candidates can select from the regular course catalogues of the international MSc and PhD study programs offered by the University of Hohenheim (also including the courses offered in the PhD program “Global Food Security”).
For research collaboration, each successful candidate will work with the research staff of the relevant institute of the University of Hohenheim to conduct a specific research project contributing to the mission of FSC and relevant for her/his PhD thesis. Funding for research is expected to be provided by the applicant’s and/or supervisor’s institute and/or other organizations. The objective of the research collaboration is to write at least one joint, peerreviewed journal publication or paper to be presented at an international conference that contributes to FSC’s mission and that is relevant to the PhD thesis. Successful candidates are expected to present their research proposal, state of research and preliminary results in FSC’s interdisciplinary seminars and at relevant department’s PhD seminars. Participation in teaching and training activities on a limited scale, if possible, is desired.
Furthermore, FSC aims at establishing an active, longlasting collaboration with the supported researchers and their home institutes through an interactive alumni-network.
The scholarship is awarded for a stay at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany. The monthly grant is 1,000 Euros. In addition, FSC pays for traveling to/from Hohenheim. Health insurance and other costs must be paid for from the stipend.

Required skills
The applicant must provide proof of:
•   outstanding study performance in agricultural, nutritional, natural, social, economic or political sciences, or related disciplines with specification on food security related issues with a minimum MSc grade of 2.5;
•   working on doctoral studies at her/his home institute by the time of application and by the time the scholarship program commences;
•   latest academic degree completed no more than 6 years prior to start of scholarship
•   track record of knowledge in the proposed field of study;
•   plan to return to his/her home country / country of residence and institute;
•   excellent proficiency in oral and written English.

Furthermore, the applicant must:
•   be able to conduct innovative research;
•   have excellent interpersonal skills and team spirit;
•   be able and willing to work well in an interdisciplinary, multicultural environment with individuals from different scientific, societal and cultural backgrounds and with organizations from the public, private and civil society sector;
•   be available for the entire period of the research stay of 6 months in 2011;
•   be a national of a developing country according to OECD DAC list.

Application
Application is only possible by completing FSC’s application form, which can be downloaded from the box "Links & Downloads" on the right side. Besides the application form, the documents indicated in the application form are required for the application.

Applications will only be accepted, if the research proposal is based on one of the research themes suggested on the “List of research themes” from FSC’s webpage.

The deadline for the application is September 30, 2010.

FSC will confirm the receipt of all (complete) applications (i.e., if an application is not complete or not in the described format, FSC will not consider it and will not confirm receipt of the application). 

The selection of the candidates will be in the beginning of December 2010, the scholarship program will start anytime in 2011, based on the agreement between supervisor of the hosting institute and the scholar.

All accepted applications will be selected according to the following criteria:
1. Fulfillment of announcement criteria (cf. “required skills” and “application”);
2. Quality of proposal and project feasibility;
3. Fulfillment of demands (e.g. of hosting institutes or emerging from collaborations with (development) organizations).

The selected applicants will be contacted no later than December 17, 2010. Please be aware that FSC will contact only successful candidates.  

Please try to find answers to potential questions yourself before contacting FSC. Please keep in mind: FSC's Scholarship Program and the application process is described in depth in the announcement and in this application form. For important questions, please write an email to fsc-scholarships@uni-hohenheim.de - and please only to this mail address!

Through KAAD, Scholarship Program 2 sponsors advanced foreign students from developing countries who are already enrolled in a German university. Scholarship candidates must be proposed by the corresponding Campus Ministry.

Who can apply?
For the scholarship programme 2 of KAAD you can apply if you:

• come from a developing or emerging country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America
• are already studying at a German University,
• want to acquire a master's degree or a PhD at a German university (applicants for master programs may present their documents as early as during the final semester of their bachelor programs).
• are a Catholic Christian (or - particularly for candidates from the Middle East - belong to another Christian denomination). Candidates from other religions can apply if they are proposed by Catholic partners and can prove their commitment to interreligious dialogue.

What does KAAD expect from you?

• Above-average performance in studies and research
• The orientation of your studies or research towards permanent reintegration in your home region (otherwise the scholarship is turned into a loan),
• Religious and social commitment (activities) and willingness to inter-religious dialogue
• German language skills (at least general communication level).

Scholarship applications are administered by the campus ministry of all German universities (Katholische Hochschulgemeinden [KHG] oder Katholische Studierendengemeinden [KSG])

In 2011, the Food Security Center (FSC) at the University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany awards up to 29 scholarships for postdoctoral researchers and PhD students for a period of 4 to 36 months.

The application deadline is September 30, 2010. Selection is carried out on a competitive basis and the decisions will be communicated up to December 17, 2010.

Regarding the details of the different scholarship programs, the application process and the requirements, please consult FSC’s webpage (www.foodsecurity.de – go to "Scholarships”).

Only completed applications using FSC’s application form will be considered.