Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships 15/04/2010
Interested applicants must apply for Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships through their local Rotary club. Because timelines vary, only your local club can provide specific information about application deadlines. For 2011-12 awards, club deadlines may be as early as 1 March 2010 or as late as 15 August 2010. Remember that availability varies by Rotary district. If your local district is not offering scholarships at this time, try inquiring next year. Use the Club Locator to find contact information for Rotary clubs. If your hometown does not have a Rotary club, try entering the names of nearby cities. You can also consult a local telephone directory. Application process Program year 2011-12 November/December 2009
- Ask about local application deadlines - Obtain application materials January-15 July 2010 Applicants should complete the 2011-12 application, carefully researching possible institutions of study. There is no need to apply for or take language tests at this time. September-15 December 2010 All 2011-12 scholarship applicants will receive notification of their study institution assignments (as long as their applications were submitted by the 1 October district deadline). February 2011 All 2011-12 scholarship recipients will receive a packet of information from the Foundation. This material outlines the steps they’re required to complete in preparation for their term. Download the Ambassadorial Scholarships application form (PDF) (Word). Terms of scholarships
www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/AmbassadorialScholarships/Pages/ridefault.aspx Available funds: € 800,000 Number of projects to fund: 4 projects Deadline of application: 28 June 2010 Purpose of the grant Through these calls, EDCTP intends to identify and support senior researchers capable of building and leading research groups at Sub-Saharan African institutions that will be internationally competitive and capable of winning grants from international funding bodies. This grant is both available for researchers already working in Africa as well as those looking to return to the continent (re-entry grant). For the Senior Fellowship NoE call, EDCTP specifically targets to contribute towards building of sustainable capacity through training and networking with linkage to the EDCTP supported regional networks of excellence in sub-Saharan Africa. Maximum grant value The maximum amount of grant requested from EDCTP should not exceed €200,000 per proposal. If the total budget for the project is over €200,000, please specify the source of the additional funds and provide evidence of this (e.g. formal letter of confirmation from the cofunding organization). Project duration and end dates This grant may be awarded for a project with duration of up to two years and with a latest end date of June 2013. Description of the Grant Scheme EDCTP anticipates that sub-Saharan African institutions that receive EDCTP grants will play a key role as locations where practical experience in the conduct of clinical trials on the three poverty related diseases; HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria) can be obtained. Because scientific capacity can be limited by the lack of suitably qualified researchers EDCTP strategy is to support researchers at different levels. Through this call, EDCTP intends to identify and support senior researchers capable of building and leading research groups at sub-Saharan African institutions that will be internationally competitive and capable of winning grants from international funding bodies. This grant is both available for researchers already working in Africa as well as those looking to return to the continent (re-entry grant). For this grant scheme EDCTP specifically targets to contribute towards building of sustainable capacity through training and networking with linkage to the EDCTP supported regional networks of excellence in sub-Saharan Africa. Project coordinators and scientific leaders within EDCTP funded Networks of Excellence are therefore encouraged to actively support applicants from their region in order to ensure maximum synergy with the activities of their network. The target of this call is to support
Purpose of this grant The objectives of this fellowship programme are to:
The amount of each Senior Fellowship grant to be awarded will cover a fixed period of two years. Budget outline: Salary (supplements) for fellows should be in compliance with the employment policy of African hosting institution requirements and EDCTP financial guidelines; other costs (including personnel, research materials, equipment, travels and mentorship) should be within the remaining budget. Quality of candidate
These include submission before the deadline, completeness, following the rules stipulated in the application form, language (should be English) and legal status of applicant. Selection criteria
EDCTP will ensure that the Investigational Product or its successors shall be accessible and available at an affordable price in developing countries. List of the EDCTP-EEIG member states Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. List of sub-Saharan African countries Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, the 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, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Selection procedure Submitted applications will be peer-reviewed by an independent panel of experts. EDCTP reserves the right to adapt the timelines of procedure in case of unexpected events. Additional information
Applicants must comply with the instructions in the EDCTP financial guidelines when completing the Application form. In order to show proof of affiliation with an EDCTP-funded regional Network of Excellence, applicants are requested to fill out the Declaration Form and attach to it to their application. Alternatively, the form can be obtained from the projects coordinators of the relevant EDCTP regional networks of excellence listed below: Eastern Africa – Dr Pontiano Kaleebu (Pontiano.Kaleebu[at]mrcuganda.org) Western Africa – Prof. Souleyman Mboup (mboup[at]rarslbv.org; virus[at]organge.org) Central Africa – Prof. Francine Ntoumi (Francine.Ntoumi[at]amanet-trust.org; ffntoumi[at]hotmail.com) Southern Africa – Dr Alexander Pym (Alexander.Pym[at]mrc.ac.za) NB: Copies of publications and letters of recommendations (other than letters expressing personal recommendations) are not required and should not be submitted. Legal information and support EDCTP is supported by the Directorate General for Research of the European Commission, via Article 169 of the Treaty, decision No 1209/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 June 2003. EDCTP conforms to the legislation of The Netherlands concerning the Personal Data Protection Act. Submission Complete applications should be submitted electronically (via email) to: proposals[at]edctp.org. The application package to be submitted should contain at least the following components.
The fellowships offered under this scheme are of short term duration (6 months maximum) and are intended for specialized training at the postgraduate level. Priority targets are promising and qualified specialists who seek to undertake advanced research or to upgrade their skills and knowledge of state-of-the-art developments in their field of study or work. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS OF APPLICATIONS: 30 APRIL 2010 The principles and conditions that govern this scheme are detailed in a circular letter sent to National Commissions at the beginning of each biennial exercise. Only applications submitted and endorsed by the National Commission of the candidate's country will be examined. The UNESCO Secretariat cannot entertain requests from individuals. Fellowships may still be requested under the Participation Programme, particularly for longer periods of study, such as for the annual training programme of the International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP), with an indication of such requests’ order of priority. Download the application form UNESCO Circular Letter - CL/3905: UNESCO Fellowships Programme in support of Priority Programme Areas (2010-2011) Fellowships Section more info click here IEDC-Bled School of Management, an international centre of excellence in executive education and management development, would like to support young managers and potential managers from various countries in their attempts to broaden their knowledge and skills in the field of management. 20.06.2010 - 14.07.2010. All summer schools of management at the IEDC are characterized by high quality international professors and large variety of participants, their knowledge and experience and offer life-long friendships and business networks all over the world. In the last 15 years, IEDC summer schools have been attended by over 1,000 young managers and potential managers from 53 countries. The Young Managers Program is an international two-week course that provides an overview of the main fields of management and managerial skills. The course aims at applying newly-learned concepts to practical business situations and to addressing participants' own business experience and challenges. It is organized in two groups, YMP1 (20 June - 2 July 2010) for managers with up to five years of work experience and YMP2 (27 June - 9 July 2010) for those with over five years of work experience. More details about YMP are available here. The Discover Management Program (6 - 14 July 2010) is an intensive nine-day seminar for students in their last year of studies or who just graduated and are at the beginning of their carrier, and posses large doses of intellectual and emotional energy, openness to new perspectives, and the willingness to dive in and take the initiative. The DMP teaching team includes internationally renowned professors and practitioners. More details about DMP are available here. Application deadline: 31.05.2010. Email: dmp@iedc.si Website: www.iedc.si MediaTek Foundation Article 1 Objectives The objectives upon which the MediaTek Foundation (hereinafter referred to as “the Foundation”) was established include assisting schools in promoting the advancement of scientific knowledge and furthering the development of education in information technology. The MediaTek Foundation has established the MediaTek International Student Fellowship in order to encourage outstanding international graduate students to study and undertake research in Taiwan, thereby promoting international academic exchange. Article 2 Eligibility Applicants for the MediaTek International Student Fellowship must be students of foreign (non-R.O.C.) nationalities who have already received a letter of acceptance from one of the Taiwanese universities listed below as of the application date and who are to be enrolled the same year as the application date in a Master’s or Ph.D. program in electronics engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or information technology at one of the following universities: National Taiwan University, National Tsinghua University, National Chiao Tung University, National Cheng Kung University or National Central University. In addition, students of foreign nationalities who have been accepted by one of the programs listed above as foreign exchange students are also eligible for this Fellowship. Article 3 Award The MediaTek International Student Fellowship shall be awarded to a maximum of six recipients per year. Each recipient shall receive a stipend between US$10,000 and US$15,000 per year. In the case of students whose period of study in Taiwan is less than one year, the amount of the stipend shall be adjusted by the length of time that the student will actually be studying in Taiwan. Students enrolled in master’s programs may receive the stipend for up to a maximum of two years; students enrolled in Ph.D. programs may receive the stipend for up to a maximum of four years. Article 4 Deadline Applications for the MediaTek International Student Fellowship must be received by the end of May each year. For more information and to download the Application Form please use the following link (pdf file): http://english.moe.gov.tw/public/Attachment/66131472571.pdf Call for proposals: EDCTP Senior Fellowship 04/03/2010
The European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) welcomes project proposals. Through this call, EDCTP intends to identify and support senior researchers capable of building and leading research groups at Sub-Saharan African institutions that will be internationally competitive and capable of winning grants from international funding bodies. This grant is both available for researchers already working in Africa as well as those looking to return to the continent (re-entry grant). For this grant, linkage or affiliations with EDCTP funded regional Networks of Excellence is not mandatory, however, south-south networking is strongly recommended for all funded projects. Call identifier - TA_10_40200 Available funds - € 1,200,000 Number of projects to fund - 6 Deadline of application - 28 June 2010 Maximum grant value The maximum amount of grant requested from EDCTP should not exceed € 200,000 per proposal. If the total budget for the project is over € 200,000, please specify the source of the additional funds and provide evidence of this (e.g. formal letter confirming from the cofunding organization. Project duration and end dates This grant may be awarded for a project with duration of up to two years and with a latest end date of June 2013. Description of the Grant Scheme EDCTP anticipates that Sub-Saharan African institutions that receive EDCTP grants will play a key role as locations where practical experience in the conduct of clinical trials on the three poverty related diseases; HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria) can be obtained. Because scientific capacity can be limited by the lack of suitably qualified researchers EDCTP strategy is to support researchers at different levels. Through this call, EDCTP intends to identify and support senior researchers capable of building and leading research groups at Sub-Saharan African institutions that will be internationally competitive and capable of winning grants from international funding bodies. This grant is both available for researchers already working in Africa as well as those looking to return to the continent (re-entry grant). For this grant, linkage or affiliations with EDCTP funded regional Networks of Excellence is not mandatory, however, south-south networking is strongly recommended for all funded projects. Purpose of this grant The objectives of this fellowship programme are to:
The amount of each Senior Fellowship grant to be awarded will cover a fixed period of two years. Budget outline: Salary (supplements) for fellows should be in compliance with the employment policy requirements of the hosting African institution and EDCTP financial guidelines; other costs (including personnel, research materials, equipment, travels and mentorship) should be within the remaining budget. Quality of candidate
These include submission before the deadline, completeness, following the rules stipulated in the application form, language (should be English) and legal status of applicant. Selection criteria I. Scientific excellence (feasibility, impact, innovation, design and methodology) II. Scientific quality of the applicant (quality of scientific career, leadership and coaching skills, inspiring enthusiasm for research, teaching experience) III. EDCTP relevance (public health relevance for developing countries, contribution to EDCTP Joint Programme) IV. Integration into host institution and its environment (justification within research strategy of host institution, contribution to improved North-South and South-South collaboration) V. Project management (appropriateness of budget, structure of research team and day-to-day management, sponsorship and other aspects of clinical trial management - if applicable) Intellectual Property Rights (if applicable) EDCTP will ensure that the Investigational Product or its successors shall be accessible and available at an affordable price in developing countries. List of the EDCTP-EEIG member states Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. List of sub-Saharan African countries Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, the 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, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Selection procedure Submitted applications will be peer-reviewed by an independent panel of experts. EDCTP reserves the right to adapt the timelines of procedure in case of unexpected events. Additional information
NB: Copies of publications and letters of recommendations (other than letters expressing personal recommendations) are not required and should not be submitted. Legal information and support EDCTP is supported by the Directorate General for Research of the European Commission, via Article 169 of the Treaty, decision No 1209/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 June 2003. EDCTP conforms to the legislation of The Netherlands concerning the Personal Data Protection Act. Submission Complete applications should be submitted electronically (via email) to: proposals[at]edctp.org. The application package to be submitted should contain at least the following components.
Thanks Makulilo Jr for sharing this opportunity. The United Nations Voluntary Fund provides funding support to NGOs to implement projects that address the most severe forms of human rights violations in context of slavery. All countries are eligible to apply. Established by the United Nations General Assembly, the UN Voluntary Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery has “the purpose to provide, through established channels of assistance, humanitarian, legal and financial aid to individuals who are victims of contemporary forms of slavery.” Every year, it extends grant support to NGOs to implement projects that address “the most severe forms of human rights violations occurring in the context of slavery, as well as the most identifiable contemporary forms of slavery – chattel slavery, debt bondage, human trafficking, serfdom, child labor and servitude, forced labor, and/or forced marriage.” As per its grant cycle, the next call for proposals to fund projects for the year 2011 has been issued. The Fund’s guidelines provide some insights as to what projects could possibly be funded: “Priority in allocating grants is given to projects addressing the root causes of slavery; providing direct medical, psychological, social, legal, humanitarian, educational or other forms of assistance, to victims of contemporary forms of slavery; combined with income generating activities; projects should consider the victims’ need for security, education, independence, and reintegration into society; projects should address the role that human suffering, discrimination, social hierarchy; poverty, gender inequalities and unemployment are playing in perpetuating contemporary forms of slavery; Organizations submitting applications are encouraged to integrate capacity building activities in their applications, which could include human rights and project management training.” Application forms can be downloaded from the OHCHR website. The deadline to submit them is 31 March 2010. A Board of Trustees in its annual session held in September 2010 will make the final decision on grantees. Grants are disbursed from October to December 2010 for activities proposed to be started in 2011. For more check the website www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/Slavery/Pages/SlaveryFundMain.aspx Before contacting the AKDN, please read the information below. Addresses and contact information are available under Application Procedures. In case you are looking for information about scholarships for your further studies, this list of scholarship links may be helpful. The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June or July. The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master's level courses but is also willing to consider applications for PhD programmes, when doctoral degrees are necessary for the career objectives of the student. Requests will also be considered for travel and study awards for PhD students doing their research in Third World countries on topics judged to be of interest to the Aga Khan Development Network. Applications for short-term courses are not considered; neither are applications from students who have already started their course of study. Geographic Scope The Foundation accepts applications from countries where it has branches, affiliates or other AKDN agencies which can help with processing applications and interviewing applicants. At present, these are Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Madagascar, France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada. Selection Criteria The main criteria for selecting award winners are: 1) excellent academic records, 2) genuine financial need, 3) admission to a reputable institution of higher learning and 4) thoughtful and coherent educational and career plans. Candidates are also evaluated on their extra-curricular interests and achievements, potential to achieve their goals and likelihood to succeed in a foreign academic environment. Applicants are expected to have some years of work experience in their field of interest. Age Limit Preference is given to students under 30 years of age. Financial Assistance The Foundation assists students with tuition fees and living expenses only. The cost of travel is not included in AKF scholarships. Applicants are requested to make every effort to obtain funding from other sources as well, so that the amount requested from the Foundation can be reduced to a minimum. Preference is given to those who have been able to secure some funding from alternative sources. Loan Conditions Half of the scholarship amount is considered as a loan, which must be reimbursed with an annual service charge of 5%. A guarantor is required to co-sign the loan agreement. The payback period is five years, starting six months after the study period funded by the Aga Khan Foundation. Application Procedures The application procedures of AKF's International Scholarship Programme are decentralised. Students may obtain application forms as of January 1st each year from AKF offices or Aga Khan Education Services / Boards in their countries of current residence. Completed applications should be returned to the agency from which the form was obtained, or to the address indicated on the front of the form. They should not be sent to Geneva. The deadline for submission of applications is March 31, although in certain countries internal deadlines may be earlier. Applicants should be prepared to be interviewed by local Scholarship Committees about their financial situation, their academic performance, extra-curricular achievements and career plans. Interview reports are sent with the applications to Geneva for the final selection. The annual Scholarship Selection Meeting takes place in late June or early July and the Aga Khan Foundation notifies all students of the outcome of their application shortly thereafter. Permalink: www.akdn.org/akf_scholarships.asp Rotary Peace Fellows are leaders promoting national and international cooperation, peace, and the successful resolution of conflict throughout their lives, in their careers, and through service activities. Fellows can earn either a master’s degree in international relations, public administration, sustainable development, peace studies, conflict resolution, or a related field, or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict resolution. Each year, up to 100 Rotary Peace Fellowships (50 master’s degree fellowships and 50 professional development certificate fellowships) are offered on a competitive basis at six Rotary Peace Centers, which operate in partnership with seven leading universities (centers offer master’s degree unless noted otherwise):
Fellows are chosen from countries and cultures around the globe based on their ability to have a significant, positive impact on world peace and conflict resolution during their careers. Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution How to apply Interested candidates must apply for Rotary Peace Fellowships through their local Rotary club. Use the Club Locator to find Rotary club contact information. If your hometown doesn’t have a Rotary club, try entering the names of nearby cities. You also can try searching for Rotary club websites. If you have difficulty finding or contacting a Rotary club in your area, contact Rotary Peace Centers staff for assistance. Fellowship types Applicants can choose from two Rotary Peace Fellowship options:  Eligibility criteria
Individuals who previously participated in the Ambassadorial Scholarships program, or were Peace Fellows in the professional development program at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, are required to wait a minimum of three full years before applying for a master's degree fellowship. Individuals who participated in the Rotary Peace Centers master's degree program are not eligible for the professional development program at Chulalongkorn University. The following people are ineligible for master’s degree Rotary Peace Fellowships but may apply for the professional development certificate on an exception basis:
QFIS programs and Scholarship (2010/2011) 22/02/2010
QFIS offers several highly competitive scholarships that are designed to attract the best and the brightest graduate students fom around the world. Our graduate programs aim to provide you with knowledge and skills based on Islam's rich legacy as well as its growing contemprary contributions in a variety of academic fields. Scholarship recipients are expected to make valuable contributions to their program of choice and the Faculty more broadly. We believe that this mutual commitment will produce leaders who are grounded in Islamic values of plurality, tolerance and diversity and as such who are able and willing to serve humanity through infinite paths for dialogue and action. Scholarships HIS HIGHNESS SHEIKH HAMAD BIN KHALIFA AL THANI SCHOLARSHIPS as follows:
Scholarships
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have strong interest and aspirations to contribute to their field of Islamic study. Furthermore, successful applicants should have a strong academic grade of “very Good” (GPA of 3.4 or above) and a strong command of English and Arabic (students are expected to pass an Arabic test within first year of studies; failure to do so may result in scholarship revocation). Country Eligibility: All countries Deadline For Applying and submitting TOEFL: 1st April 2010 Successful candidates will be notified. Scholarship applications are available at http://qfis.edu.qa/output/page122.asp Programs Offered
Completed application and further inquiries should be sent to admissions_QFIS@qf.org.qa You may also contact the Admissions office directly at +974 4546588/ +974 4546560 Website www.qfis.edu.qa More info: www.qfis.edu.qa/files/pdf/QFIS_Scholarships%202010-2011.pdf | CategoriesAll |
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