Scholarships for Masters studies in TANZANIA 22/06/2010
Embassy of Belgium & Belgian Technical Cooperation (BTC) Opportunity for scholarships for Masters studies in TANZANIA starting in the academic year 2010-2011 The Embassy of Belgium in Dar es Salaam and BTC in collaboration with President’s Office, Public Service Management, announce the availability of a limited number of scholarships for Master studies in Tanzania for the new academic year 2010-2011. Applicants must be working in Tanzania and be no more than 40 years of age on 31st July 2010, have a relevant Bachelor degree. The requested course must be related to the professional activity of the applicant and he/she must have at least two years of relevant working experience. The requested course must be in line with the Sectors of Local Government Reform/Decentralization (including all relevant studies leading to the improvement of this sector) and Natural Resources Management (with its sub-sectors) which will utilize at least 50% of the scholarship grants, while other 50% will be allocated to other priority sectors related to Belgium interventions and history. These will include: Health (specialities in Obstetrics/gynaecology, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics), Education (Curriculum Development, Science Education), to foster realisation of the Tanzania Vision and MKUKUTA. All applicants must be in the possession of an official admission letter from recognized Local Universities prior to submission of the scholarship request. Both applications are open to people from public and private sector as well as civil society. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants working in rural areas will be given preference. Applicants need to have the written approval of their employer. Standard application forms can be obtained from the:
Completed and signed application forms have to be submitted with certified true copies of all educational certificates. All applications have to be submitted to the Director of Human Resource Development Division of the President’s Office, Public Service Management, P.O. Box 2483, Dar es Salaam. The deadline for submission is 31st July 2010. It is recommended to send a copy of the application file to the Embassy of Belgium, Ocean Road 5, P.O.Box 9210 Dar es Salaam. 2010 SOM Prize and Travel Fellowship 03/04/2010
The Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) Foundation has announced a Call for Submissions for the 2010 SOM Prize and Travel Fellowship for Architecture, Design (including interior architecture, landscape architecture, environmental graphics, and industrial/product design), and Urban Design. Two awards are being offered this year. The SOM Prize is a $50,000 Research and Travel Fellowship which will enable one outstanding student to do in-depth research, meet with other professionals in the field, and pursue independent study outside the realm of established patterns. A $20,000 Travel Fellowship will be awarded to a runner-up. Undergraduate and graduate students of accredited U.S. schools of architecture, design, and urban design, who have received, or will receive, their degree between the dates of July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010, are eligible to compete for the 2010 SOM Prize. An independent jury of prominent professionals, together with one SOM Foundation director, will select the winners, based on portfolios, research plans, and travel itineraries. Candidates should demonstrate the highest aspirations as students and future practitioners in the field. Program Guidelines can be found on the SOM Foundation web site, along with submission forms to be used by students when applying. Eligibility: Graduating undergraduate and graduate students of accredited U.S. schools of Architecture, Design and Urban Design are eligible. A multi-disciplinary, independent jury of prominent professionals, together with one SOM Foundation director, selects the winners based on portfolios, research plans and travel itineraries. To view past Architecture, Design and Urban Design award recipients, search the archive. 2010 Competition Details and Deadlines Details: Download application and details The deadline for Intent to Submit is April 19, 2010. Submissions are due July 19, 2010. Winners will be notified no later than August 6, 2010. Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 02/04/2010
For Mid-Career Professional Study In The United States *** Application cycle 2011 - 2012 now open *** Deadline May 17, 2010. Only successful candidates will be called for interviews scheduled for beginning of June. Email drs_exchanges@state.gov for details and let us know you are applying for the program. Deadline for the 2011-2012 application cycle is May 17, 2010. The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a Fulbright program that brings accomplished mid-level professionals to the United States for a year of academic and professional work. In Tanzania, fellows are nominated by the Office Of Public Affairs of the American Embassy based on demonstrated potential for leadership and commitment to public service. By providing future leaders and policy makers with experience in U.S. society, culture, and professional fields, the program provides a basis for lasting, productive ties between Americans and their professional counterparts overseas. The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) from provide primary funding for the Humphrey program within its congressional appropriation for exchanges. The Humphrey program is a non-degree program. Applicants should not assume that they could become degree candidates after they arrive in the U.S. Anyone seeking a degree program should look at the Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program, among others. FELLOWSHIP FIELDS: Fellowships are granted competitively to both public and private sector candidates with a commitment to public service in the following fields: A. Agricultural Development/ Agricultural Economics Suitable candidates include individuals focused on technical areas of agricultural development such as building sustainable farming systems for increasing food production and rural incomes. Individuals developing national policy frameworks related to agriculture, trade and food policy are also appropriate candidates. B. Communications/Journalism Appropriate candidates include those using electronic mass media and telecommunication to facilitate national development in the areas of agriculture, health, family planning, nutrition and education. These candidates might manage media strategies for non-governmental organizations or for state-run media, alike. Journalists engaged in public affairs reporting, magazine and feature writing, and interpretive writing on social issues and international affairs are also suitable. C. Substance Abuse Education, Treatment and Prevention ECA cooperates with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) in co-funding Humphrey fellowships in substance abuse treatment and prevention. Appropriate candidates for these fellowships include researchers, treatment providers, prevention specialists, and program planners at governmental or non-governmental organizations. Fellows in this field will learn about NIDA-supported substance abuse research and its application to the development of prevention programs, treatment protocols, and government policy. Appropriate candidates should hold mid-level positions in such organizations as universities, government ministries, drug abuse treatment or prevention agencies, social welfare or community-based organizations, or as health care professionals. Because the effective treatment and prevention of drug abuse depends on the interpretation and application of current research, candidates in this field who have a record of scientific research are preferred. However, candidates without research records will also be considered carefully if they can demonstrate the ability to gain an understanding of research in the field and a commitment to apply its results to substance abuse treatment and prevention in their home environments. All regular selection criteria also apply in this field, including demonstrated leadership potential, public service commitment, English proficiency, etc. Given the emphasis on substance abuse prevention and treatment, candidates who are law enforcement professionals should be focused on demand reduction issues rather than interdiction policies. D. Economic Development/ Finance and Banking This field may be interpreted very broadly. Suitable candidates include policy makers and administrative managers focusing on contemporary development issues including population growth, agriculture and industrial development, poverty and income distribution, labor markets and foreign trade. Also, individuals who are working in the field of sustainable development in the public or private sector are appropriate. E. Educational Administration, Planning and Policy Individuals who are contributing to national education planning, policy development and implementation make good candidates. University professors whose projects focus exclusively on research or teaching are not suitable. However, university professors in administrative or policy-making positions are eligible. Candidate profiles also include those focused on areas of education with an administrative or policy: curriculum development, instruction and learning assessment techniques, program design and adult learning, the use of technology in higher education. These individuals MAY be teachers who have additional responsibilities in the areas above. F. Finance and Banking Suitable candidates include individuals who are involved in the management of financial institutions, the regulation of depository institutions and securities, or transnational lending and trade financing. Corporate financial managers and analysts are appropriate if they are interested in and able to convey how their work will impact the development of the country. G. HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention Physicians, health educators, communications specialists and policy analysts who are interested in HIV/AIDS policy and prevention are appropriate candidates in this field. H. Human Resource Management The most suitable candidates in this field are those individuals dealing with institutional change, setting personnel policies and procedures. These might be human resource managers or individuals from varying fields who have been charged with re-organizing a department or ministry, for example. I. Law and Human Rights Attorneys and judges are the most suitable candidates for this field. If the individual is not an attorney or judge he or she must have a strong legal background to facilitate placement at schools of law. The range of law specializations is far-reaching; some of the more common include: constitutional, criminal, business, civil rights, family/child, alternative dispute resolution, international humanitarian, international trade, international business, intellectual property, and telecommunications. Individuals engaged in legal and judicial reform and the administration of justice are also appropriate candidates. J. Natural Resources/Environmental Policy/Climate Change Natural resource and environmental managers are appropriate candidates for this field. Policy makers and practitioners working on the protection of natural resources, water management and quality issues, land use, conservation and development, risk assessment and management policy, and pollution are also suitable. K. Nonproliferation This focus is new to the Humphrey Program and would include foreign government officials and leaders in the area of nonproliferation education and national security studies. M. Public Health Policy and Management Physicians, clinicians with management responsibilities, health educators, and other practitioners with policy-making responsibility in this field are suitable candidates. Past Fellows, interests have included: management of public health care organizations, health care delivery through community-based organizations, reproductive, adolescent, and child health, and epidemiology in public health practice. N. Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration This field may be interpreted very broadly. Policy issues that past Fellows addressed have included: regional, economic and workforce development planning; public management and leadership; financial management in public and non-profit organizations; poverty and inequality; gender; public finance and revenue administration; domestic and foreign development policies; political transition to market-based democracy; planning and the global knowledge economy; private sector development. O. Teaching of English as a Foreign Language Appropriate candidates include teachers, administrators, and other education practitioners in the field of Teaching of English as a Foreign Language if they are interested in teacher training, curriculum development and methodology. P. Technology Policy and Management Network administrators, engineers and urban planners involved in formulating technology policy and managing technological change/systems are suitable candidates in this field. Q. Trafficking In Persons, Policy and Prevention Candidates include foreign government officials, NGO activists, and media specialists who are focused on anti-trafficking issues. Humphrey Fellows can focus in areas of public administration, NGO administration, law and human rights, social work, communications and journalism, and public health as applied to anti-trafficking program management and policy making. R. Urban and Regional Planning Appropriate candidates for this field include architects, engineers, city planners, and historic preservation Specialists. Also suitable are individuals involved in some aspects of urban design and managing urban growth and change, geographic information systems, and regional integration and development. RECRUITMENT OF ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: Approximately 120 American embassies and commissions worldwide are eligible to nominate candidates, who will undergo additional screening by U.S.-based independent panels of academics and professionals with regional and field-specific expertise. The presidential-appointed J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board must also approve all candidates recommended by the U.S.-based independent panels before a grant can be offered. Appropriate applicants are mid-career professionals in leadership positions and who have a commitment to public service and the potential for professional advancement. It is important that applicants have considerable initiative if they are to benefit from the program. Prospective fellows should have a minimum of five years full-time professional experience prior to August of the grant year in the relevant field, after completing a university degree, and should be interested in the policy aspect in the field of their specialization. Applicants must have completed a university degree program requiring at least four years of full-time study in order to qualify. - Applicants should be proficient in both written and spoken English. Finalists will be required to have a minimum Test Of English As A Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 525 paper-based, or 71 on the Internet Based Test (IBT), although exceptionally strong applicants with lower scores may be nominated for the Long-Term English (LTE) training. Please note that if you do not have a TOEFL score, we will arrange for you to take the examination if you are nominated. - Applicants should have at least five years of relevant professional experience beyond the university degree. In general, applicants should have both the need to participate in the program and the potential to benefit from it. Accordingly, they should demonstrate the required experience, skills, and commitment while also indicating how they can benefit from this program in ways that they have not experienced previously and are not likely to experience without the Humphrey program. - An applicant may be removed from consideration if he/she does not meet all of the technical eligibility requirements. - Ineligible applicants include recent university graduates, university teachers or academic researchers with no management responsibilities, individuals who have attended a graduate school in the United States for one academic year or more during the seven years prior to August of the grant year; and individuals with other recent U.S. experience (more than six months during the five years prior to August of the grant year). An applicant with resent third country experience, especially in developed countries, may have a less compelling need for Humphrey program than a candidate who has never had a significant professional stay abroad. - As per the guidelines of the J. William Fulbright Scholarship Board, local employees of U.S. Missions abroad who work for the U.S. Department of State and members of their families are ineligible for grants during the period of their employment and for one year following the termination of employment. - Individuals with dual U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status may not apply to the program, since they are ineligible for a J visa. NATURE OF THE PROGRAM: It is essential that applicants have a clear understanding of the professional development component of the program (see below). If an applicant intends to pursue an advanced academic degree or to attend a specific university, he/she should not apply for the program. Applicants should also understand that Humphrey maintenance support might not enable them to maintain the standards of living they enjoy at home. PROGRAM COMPONENTS: A. Academic placement in a non-degree program: the Humphrey program is not designed to lead to a degree. Rather, fellows pursue tailored study programs at participating host institutions. There is no provision for fellows to request placement at any particular university. Approximately 18 campuses have been selected through a competitive process to host fellows in groups with significant thematic and subject affinities. Each university is chosen based on institutional resources and the level of support and guidance it offers to the participants. Each campus has a designated faculty coordinator for academic and administrative support. Faculty advisors also assist fellows in pursuing balanced academic and professional programs. B. Professional: A fellow's professional-development plan may include professional visits, conferences, and a professional affiliation (work attachment) which must be at least six weeks in duration. Early in the academic year, each fellow develops, with assistance from the local campus coordinator and faculty advisors, a plan for professional activities carefully geared to the fellow's need for relevant, practical professional experiences. APPLICATION: IIE will accept only electronic submissions of applications through embark system. The online application is available at: https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international/20/ If you are unable to fill out the online application, contact the HHH Coordinator by email drs_exchanges@state.govwell before the deadline to make alternative arrangements. SELECTION: Selection for the Humphrey program is competitive. Nominated candidates must meet program qualifications, including demonstrated leadership ability/potential, a commitment to public service, a clear need for the program, and a well-developed program plan. Final results of the selection process will be available by March/April of 2011. Please submit only the 2010-2011 application forms to facilitate timely processing of the applications. The applications must include letters of recommendation, TOEFL scores if available, academic transcripts and English language translations of all non-English documents. For all applications including those by electronic submission, applicants still need to mail/hand-deliver certified true copies of all necessary documents as well as original signature pages of the application. NOTES: 1. Application questions: responses should be drafted and completed by the applicant. Responses should provide detailed information about the applicant's plans for professional development and how they relate to the applicant's goals and Tanzania's needs. Independent review panelists rely heavily on the proposed program plan in evaluating the applicant's communications skills, his/her understanding of the Humphrey program, and the applicant's need for it. Independent review panelists are also keen to see clearly articulated evidence of commitment to public service by the applicant. 2. References: One reference form must be from the candidate's current employer. The employer should indicate how the Fellow's training would be utilized by the organization upon return and also confirm that the employee will be granted a leave of absence for the Fellowship's duration and that a position will be available upon return home. The second reference form should be from an individual who can comment significantly on the candidate from a different perspective: a university professor, professional mentor, or an associate if the candidate is involved in relevant community service or volunteer work. Personal friends, non-professional colleagues or family members are not acceptable references. Please submit no more than the two required references. 3. Substance Abuse Supplimentary Application page: all applicants applying for fellowships in the field of substance abuse prevention and treatment should complete the special form for candidates in this field regardless of degree held, number of publications or research experience. Applicants in other fields should omit this page of the application. 4. Medical exams are not required as part of the application process. Medical evaluation forms are only to be completed after a candidate has been awarded a fellowship. 5. Visas And Travel: Please note that applications should be made in the full name of the applicant as it appears or will appear on his/her passport. This is to ensure easier handling of necessary paperwork for visas and travel if the applicant is selected. DEPENDENTS: The HHH fellowship stipend is not sufficient to support anyone but the grantee. Awards do not include an additional allowance for dependents. Please be advised that the cost of living in the United States is much higher than in Tanzania, if you are considering whether to have dependents join you in the U.S. Dependents may not accompany fellows to English language training. Fellows who wish to have family members join them during all or part of their fellowship year must receive prior approval from the U.S. host campus coordinator before IIE will issue a dependent DS-2019. Fellows may request permission for dependents to join them but must show proof of adequate personal funds to cover living expenses and dependents' health insurance. If these conditions are met, IIE will prepare and send by express mail to The American Embassy an individual DS 2019 form for each dependent to support his/her J-visa application. Dependents may not arrive until after fellows have submitted required documentation of personal funds to IIE. Health insurance for dependents is required and can cost 150-200 dollars per month per dependent. Failure to provide adequate dependent health insurance coverage is grounds for termination of the grant award. For more information, please email drs_exchanges@state.gov or write to:
HHH Program Office of Public Affairs, American Embassy 686 Old Bagamoyo Road, Msasani Box 9123 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Voice: +255 22 2668001 Fax: +255 22 2668251 *** Application cycle 2011 - 2012 now open. *** Deadline will be May 15, 2010. Only successful candidates will be called for interviews scheduled for June. Information Sessions for this program will be held on February 18-20, 2010 at the U.S. Embassy. Sessions are open to the public and due to limited seating, are on first-come, first-serve basis. Each session will last three hours and applicants should only attend one session. Please note large bags, briefcases, phones, cameras, cigarette lighters, weapons and other electronic items are among things not permitted in the Embassy. It is advisable to come 20 minutes before the session start time to pass through security. Email drs_exchanges@state.gov for more information. Session Schedule (come for one only):
The Fulbright Junior Staff Development (JSD) Program is the largest Fulbright program with Africa and provides financial assistance for a maximum of two years of study toward a graduate degree in a U.S. university or for participation in a non-degree research or nonacademic professional program. It is designed primarily to strengthen African universities through higher degree training for faculty members. Applications are also accepted from prospective candidates in public and private educational and cultural institutions, independent research institutes, and professional institutions. The JSD program is open to any qualified candidate but strongly encourages the inclusion of female candidates and prefers candidates who have not had extensive recent experience in the United States. Recent (within three years) recipients of Fulbright grants are not eligible to apply, and it should be emphasized that funding is for a maximum period of two years only. It is important to note that doctoral degree candidates will typically need to secure additional funding to complete their course of study. Eligibility Requirements
2. Applicants must have a record of outstanding academic achievement and preparation in their chosen field of study. They must show high motivation and serious commitment to completing the program and to returning home. 3. Applicants should either be candidates for an advanced degree in their current field or for a specialized non-degree program in a field for which they are well prepared. Applicants who wish to pursue study in a field other than their current field of study must demonstrate adequate background in that field. 4. Applicants must be affiliated with or committed to working at an academic institution or a public or private institution in Tanzania upon return, and should have the endorsement of their home institution. 5. Applicants must have a sufficiently high level of English proficiency to enable them to complete a full-time program of graduate study in the United States. All application forms must be typed or prepared electronically, on-line application is preferred: hand-written applications will not be accepted. Candidates must submit completed application forms, academic transcripts, and three confidential letters of reference. Please note that only those short-listed for final consideration will be called for a panel interview. Only finalists will be required to submit their medical history, supplemental forms and complete standardized English and Graduate Record Exam tests. The online application utility can be found on the internet at https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international/20/. Applications should be submitted to: Fulbright Program Officer Fulbright JSD Program Office of Public Affairs, American Embassy, 686 Old Bagamoyo Road, Msasani, P.O. Box 9123, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, or by e-mail to drs_exchanges@state.gov, or via the online application process (click here). Referrers should be directed to mail or deliver the letter of reference directly to the Fulbright Program Officer. Permalink: http://tanzania.usembassy.gov/jsd.html Thank you Makulilo Jr for this alert. ARUSHA: The Tanzania Media Fund (TMF) is now accepting applications from journalists for its fellowship program. The application deadline is 31 March 2010. Those awarded will be given an opportunity to travel to different parts of the country to write on issues that could break fresh ground for media coverage in Tanzania.The six-month fellowship is available to 5 - 6 Tanzanian mid-level print journalists, aged 25 to 35, who have a firm commitment to working in journalism in Tanzania; have been covering issues related to governance, gender, HIV/AIDS and poverty; and are willing to undertake a significant amount of travel for considerable periods of up to six weeks away from home during the programme. Those interested may send their CV along with:
Seminars Fellows also stand to benefit from an intensive programme of seminars facilitated by experts in a variety of disciplines. The seminars, according to TMF, are part of the fellowship's goal of widening the journalists' perspectives on different aspects of society. The fellowship will begin in May 2010 through the end of October 2010. Fellows will be given a stipend in addition to having all their costs covered while on the fellowship. More information can be found on www.tmf.or.tz. Further questions about the program, eligibility and application process can be directed to fellowship@tmf.or.tz. Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. (Cardno) is currently seeking a Capacity Building Specialist for the ongoing USAID-funded Tunajali project. The Capacity Building Specialist will support institutional capacity building of the Regional Health Management Teams and Council Health Management Teams. The Capacity Building Specialist will develop training curricula and tools; and facilitate targeted training sessions. Qualifications
Interested candidates should send their CV to Recruitment.Health@CardnoEM.com . Please enter “Tanzania CB Specialist” in the subject line for immediate consideration. Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. is part of Cardno’s Emerging Markets Division with international development assistance companies in Brussels, Oxford, Melbourne, Colombo, Jakarta, Port Moresby, Nairobi and Washington, DC. Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. was formerly Emerging Markets Group, Ltd. and has a 25-year history serving the US government’s foreign assistance objectives. The new Emerging Markets Division brings together a broad range of experience and talent; a rich history of innovation, passion and commitment to international development and an established reputation for high quality demand and client driven services. Cardno’s Emerging Markets Division manages more than US $500 million of technical assistance contracts, brings together over 90 years of collective experience and engages over 3,000 professionals in more than 100 countries. Cardno’s Emerging Markets Division currently implements over 70 projects globally. To learn more about Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. visit www.cardno.com/emergingmarkets Contract Length: Long-term consulting assignment Application deadline: 30 April 2010 Project/Organization: Futures Group Europe SDC Health Promotion and System Strengthening Project in Dodoma Region, Tanzania. We are looking to employ a Team Leader and Community Participation expert for the above project. Qualifications for this expert should include: community participation experience, health systems strengthening, health promotion, experience of managing a complex project, HIV/AIDS and gender mainstreaming, financial management and working in the Dodoma region. Please send your covering letter and CV to Emma Cockle ecockle@futuresgroup.com by Tuesday, 2nd March, 2010. POSTGRADUATE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES The Malaria Research Training Program (MRTP) is offering training opportunities for those interested to pursue graduate studies (M.Sc., Ph.D.) and postdoctoral fellowships. The successful candidates will receive a full scholarship to perform research studies on malaria pathogenesis to fulfill graduate thesis or postdoctoral fellowship requirements. Training activities will be based at the Mother-Offspring-Malaria Studies (MOMS) laboratory in the Morogoro Regional Hospital and the Genome Science Center (GSC) at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Sokoine University of Agriculture. Applications are invited from qualified Tanzanians for training positions as described below. POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW (1 Post) Qualification and Experience Postdoctoral fellow applicants must be holders of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in biomedical or allied fields from a recognized University. Applicants must demonstrate excellence in their doctoral field, as well as creativity and independent thinking. Record of previous publications will be advantageous. Proficiency in written and spoken English is required. Duties and Responsibilities · Design and carry out independent research studies under the mentorship of experienced research scientists. · Analyze data and present findings at regional and international meetings. · Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals. · Will be required to perform some aspects of research and obtain training in Seattle, USA. Salary Salary and benefits commensurate with qualification and experience. Stipends and salaries will be adjusted during tenure in Seattle, USA, to accommodate increased cost of living. PH.D. CANDIDATES (1-2 Posts) Qualification and Experience Ph.D. and MD candidates should have a University admission or plan to register in a recognized University in Tanzania. Candidates should have appropriate credentials in conjunction with acceptance to the Malaria Research Training Program. Holders of Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree who seek to fulfill the requirements for Ph.D. degree are encouraged to apply. Expertise or experience in research methods, including Parasitology, Molecular Biology or Immunology, will be advantageous. Creative, independent thinkers are encouraged to apply. Proficiency in written and spoken English is required. Duties and Responsibilities · Design and carry out independent research studies under the supervision of experienced research scientists. · Analyze data and present findings at regional and/or international meetings. · Participate in preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals. · Fulfill requirements for award of graduate degree. · Will be required to perform some aspects of research or undergo training in Seattle, USA. Stipend/salary Ph.D. and MD students will receive a stipend according to the rates published at the institutions in which they are registered. Stipends and salaries will be adjusted during tenure in Seattle, USA, to accommodate increased cost of living. M.SC. CANDIDATES (3-4 Posts) Qualification and Experience M.Sc. candidates should have a University admission or plan to register in a recognized Tanzanian University offering graduate degrees in biomedical sciences or allied fields, or should have appropriate credentials for matriculation in conjunction with acceptance to the Training Program. Expertise or experience in research methods, especially Parasitology, Molecular Biology or Immunology, will be advantageous. Creative, independent thinkers are encouraged to apply. Proficiency in written and spoken English is required. Duties and Responsibilities · Design and carry out independent research studies under the supervision of experienced research scientists. · Analyze data and present findings at regional and/or international meetings. · Participate in preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals. · Fulfill requirements for award of graduate degree. · May be required to perform some aspects of research or undergo training in Seattle, USA. Stipend/salary M.Sc. students will receive a stipend according to the rates published at the institutions where they are registered. Stipends will be adjusted during tenure in Seattle, USA, to accommodate increased cost of living. Applicants should apply in confidence, indicating clearly the training position being considered, contact address including telephone, fax, and e-mail address. Together with the application, enclose your Curriculum Vitae (CV); Photostat copies of certificates and/or transcripts. Each applicant should provide three independent referees and their reliable contact addresses (telephone and email address). Scanned applications may be sent by email to psgwakisa@gmail.com, and to michal.fried@sbri.org. Applications should be received by the undersigned not later than 19th February 2010. Short-listed applicants will be called for an interview within February 2010. Project Leader Genome Science centre Sokoine University of Agriculture PO Box 3019, Morogoro, Tanzania 
AFRICAN UNION / UNION AFRICAINE / UNIÃO AFRICANA Addis-Ababa, ETHIOPIA P. O. Box 3243 Téléphone: +251 115 517 700 Fax: +251 115 517844 Site Internet: www.africa-union.org NYERERE PROGRAMME OF THE AFRICAN UNION AFRICA – INDIA CAPACITY BUILDING SCHOLARSHIPS The Nyerere Programme of the African Union has received support under the Plan of Action for the Implementation of the Framework for Cooperation of the Africa-India Partnership, for special scholarships for Africans in the field of Agriculture, in the following areas: (i) Doctoral Degree in Agriculture (ii) Masters’ Degree in Agriculture (i) Doctoral Degree in Agriculture Under the programme, the Indian Government is offering 25 places to Africans in Indian Universities and Institutions, each year over a 4-year period. In this regard, the Commission of the African Union invites applications from prospective candidates who wish to undertake postgraduate studies at the PhD level in any reputable Indian University/Institution in the 2010 academic year. The applicant should possess a Masters’ degree with at least 3 years post graduation experience, and must not exceed 50 years of age. The PhD programme must not exceed three years duration. The Government of India will provide a stipend of 15,000 Indian Rupees per month, to cover tuition fee, hostel fee, mess, medical, contingency and travel within the country during the course. For joining the programme, the cost of air travel in economy class by the shortest possible route will be met by the Indian Government subject to the actual fare not exceeding 75,000 Indian Rupees. (ii) Masters’ Degree in Agriculture Under the programme, the Indian Government is offering 50 places to Africans in Indian Universities and Institutions, each year over a 4-year. In this regard and for 2010, the Commission of the African Union invites applications from prospective candidates who wish to undertake postgraduate studies at the Masters’ level in the field of Agriculture in a reputable Indian University/Institution. Applicants should possess at least a Second Class Upper Honors degree or its equivalent, with at least two years post graduation experience, and must not exceed 40 years of age. The Masters programme must not exceed two years duration. The Government of India will provide a stipend of 12,000 Indian Rupees per month, to cover tuition fee, hostel fee, mess, medical, contingency and travel within the country during the course. For joining the programme, the cost of air travel in economy class by the shortest possible route will be met by the Indian Government subject to the actual fare not exceeding 75,000 Indian Rupees. METHODS OF APPLICATION A) Each African Union States member is requested to select two (02) candidates for the Masters’ Degree and one (01) candidate for the Doctoral Degree. The applications of the selected candidates should be sent to the African Union Commission before the deadline. B) Interested candidates could also send directly their applications to the African Union Commission before the deadline. In both cases the applications should be sent to the address below including by Email, attaching the following:
Preference will be given to candidates who have already secured admission to Indian Universities/Institutions. However, candidates who have not yet secured admission would be expected to commence the process of securing admission to Indian Universities/Institutions at the time of submitting their application to the African Union. Electronic applications are encouraged. It should be noted that the medium of communication in Indian Universities/Institutions is English language CLOSING DATE: 15th February, 2010 Applications should be sent to the following address: Coordinator, Scholarship Unit, Education Division, Africa Union Commission, P.O. Box 3243, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. E-mail: mwalimunyerere@africa-union.org OlgaA@africa-union.org Fax: 251 551 7844 
Information for intake commencing 2011 Regional strategy The New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS) scheme offers the opportunity to people from targeted developing countries to undertake development-related studies at tertiary education institutions in New Zealand. New Zealand Development Scholarships are a central part of the New Zealand Government’s development cooperation programme in Africa. In the southern and eastern Africa region, NZAID offers NZDS in the Open category (NZDS-Open) to candidates from Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. By providing people with knowledge and skills to contribute to the sustainable development of key sectors in their home country, the NZDS scheme aims to reduce poverty, promote health, nutrition and improve rural livelihoods, and contribute to the human resource base of Africa. NZAID capacity building complements the work done in country by multilateral agencies and non-governmental organisations’ (NGO) projects. Type, level and number of scholarships Under the Africa Regional Programme, New Zealand offers NZDS-Open scholarships to individuals from Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The NZDS-Open is directed to public sector, private sector and civil society (including NGO) candidates who independently apply for a scholarship, and who meet the eligibility and selection criteria outlined below. Preference will be given to applicants from disadvantaged communities. New Zealand Development Scholarships are awarded for full-time, postgraduate level study (i.e. Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees) in New Zealand. Undergraduate degrees and Doctorates (PhD) are not offered under the Africa Regional Programme. New Zealand will offer up to 14 NZDS-Open scholarships for the region, with as equitable a spread as possible across all five eligible countries, for study beginning in the 2011 academic year. Priority sectors For the 2011 intake, NZDS scholarships will be offered at postgraduate level for study in the development sectors of:
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