USA: International Scholarship and Training Programs Interns- Institute of International Education, West Coast Center

Overview

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is seeking interns for the IIE West Coast Center. The internships will provide excellent learning opportunities for anyone interested in international education, policy, program management and non-profit organizations. An internship experience with IIE will provide an intern with a unique "behind the scenes" look at the operations of an international organization. Past IIE interns have gone on to work for organizations involved in study abroad, English language training, international student programs and other areas.

Position

The Institute for International Education (IIE) West Coast Center is seeking interns for their International Training and Scholarship Programs (ISTP). ISTP is a vital part of IIE’s mission to promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other nations. The internship will provide excellent learning opportunities for anyone interested in international education, policy, program management and non-profit organizations.

The ISTP Intern will assist program managers in administering international training programs and corporate scholarships, with primary responsibility on corporate children of employee scholarship programs. He or she will provide support to other special programs as needed.

Time Commitment

January- April 2010, 3-4 days per week


Duties

•Process student documents and routine grant payments
•Enter scholarship application information and supporting documents in database
•Create and update spreadsheets
•Update files and database
•Assist in student advising and responding to written inquiries from grantees
•Perform general clerical duties such as answering phones, greeting visitors, and assisting with file maintenance
•Research special topics

Eligible Candidate

We are looking for a student or recent graduate who is interested in learning more about international scholarship administration and program development. The candidate should possesses excellent computer skills, specifically in database entry and management, (knowledge of Microsoft Access a plus). Candidates should be well-organized, punctual, dependable, flexible, and detail-oriented.

Preference is given to individuals with study or living experience abroad, and with a demonstrated interest in international issues. Foreign language skills would be useful, but are not required.

All IIE internship/volunteer positions are unpaid, however a small stipend may be available to cover the cost of local transportation.

• Interns – Undergraduate or graduate students may serve as unpaid “interns” as long as they are fulfilling an academic requirement or receive academic credit.
• Volunteer – non-students and students not receiving credit may serve as unpaid volunteers.

How to apply

Please e-mail a resume and cover letter to Arezoo Miot at amiot@iie.org. Your statement should include the dates and hours you are available. Please e-mail if you have any questions about this program.


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Australia: GEOFF BAILEY PhD Scholarship investigating ANY FIELD OF HEALTH RESEARCH

Overview

Australian Rotary Health is a multi-district project for Rotary in Australia, with over 1,150 Rotary Clubs and 38,000 Rotarians supporting it. Australian Rotary Health has channelled more than $22 million in Australian research projects over its 25-year history. Australian Rotary Health allocated $3.2 million in medical research grants and scholarships in 2008, a significant increase on the $1.5 million in grants awarded in 2005. Australian Rotary Health’s Research Companion Program is investing in the best and brightest minds in research.

Objectives of Australian Rotary Health
• To provide financial support for research projects conducted in Australia which have the potential to enhance the health of the community.

• To stimulate research activities within Australia by facilitating communication between participants in specified fields.

• To support specific research fields for a minimum of three years.

Applicants for this scholarship must be eligible to undertake a PhD program in Australia.

Applications will be evaluated on the following:
• Academic Record.
• Quality of the Proposed Research.
• Suitability of the Intended Supervisors and Institution.
• Suitability of the Applicant for Research Training.
• Relevance to Community-Based Interventions.


Instructions for Applicants
• Applications must be relevant to any field of health research.

• It is intended that the “Geoff Bailey Scholarship” will provide salary and incidental support for an indigenous postgraduate student previously receiving an Australian Rotary Health Indigenous Scholarship who is undertaking full-time research in an area of research.

• The annual value of the Geoff Bailey PhD Scholarship is $25,000. The award will be made for one year in the first instance but can be extended to a maximum of three and a half years (total) upon receipt of satisfactory annual progress reports.

• Payments are restricted by Income Tax authorities to entities endorsed as a deductible gift recipient under subdivision 30-Ba of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

• To qualify, projects must be undertaken within a university, public hospital, research institute or other body approved under Section 78 of the Income Assessment Act.

• Only applicants about to commence, or already those engaged in their first year of a PhD are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.


Scholarship Conditions
Specific conditions may be laid down in some instances at the discretion of the Board and/or its Research Committee.

• Applicants must be FULL-TIME students and not be receiving an additional scholarship. Additional salaried work must not exceed NHMRC guidelines. Applicants enrolled in a combined degree are not eligible.

Reports:
• Annual progress reports are required on a prescribed form. These reports will be used for public relations and to assist the Research Committee if further funding is sought. A final report including a copy of the thesis is to be submitted on completion of the project.

Acknowledgement:
• All publications or presentations emanating from an approved project must acknowledge Australian Rotary Health and copies must be forwarded to Australian Rotary Health.

Notification
• All applicants, whether they are successful or unsuccessful, will be notified by mail in January/February 2010. All applicants who are successful with another scholarship application must advise Australian Rotary Health immediately.

Eligibility Requirement:
• Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have Permanent Resident Status and not be under bond to any foreign government. Applicants are to provide, where appropriate, evidence of resident status.

How to Apply
• Failure to follow these instructions concerning the application form could prejudice the success of your application.

• The application should be complete in itself. Do not assume that the person reading it will have access to any of your previous applications.

• It is in your interest to be precise and concise in your application. Do not add annexes or other documents to this application except those requested.

• The minimum size typeface to be used is 12pt.

• Do not change page divisions.

• Important references to other publications in the field should be quoted so the assessors can relate the importance of the application to the field in general.

• Applicants and supervisors should list their own publications over the past five years. Quote only those references that have been accepted or have been published in refereed journals.

• The original plus five copies of (i) the typed application, (ii) academic transcript and (iii) curriculum vitae should be sent by mail (DO NOT send your application by fax or e-mail) to Australian Rotary Health, through the Administrative Officer of your Institution. Late applications will not be considered.

• Attach official academic transcripts and an institutional key to grading system used at the end of the application.

• The scholarship applicant must arrange for THREE referees reports to be sent DIRECTLY to Australian Rotary Health by the due date of the application. These may be submitted electronically.

• All correspondence and enquiries should be addressed to:
Australian Rotary Health: PO Box 3455, Parramatta, NSW, 2124
Email: admin@australianrotaryhealth.org.au

DO NOT EMAIL OR FAX APPLICATIONS

Closing date for applications: 18th December, 2009
Applications received after this date will not be considered


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Australia: PhD Scholarship investigating REHABILITATION OF SPINAL CORD INJURY - Australian Rotary Health

Overview

Australian Rotary Health is a multi-district project for Rotary in Australia, with over 1,150 Rotary clubs and 38,000 Rotarians supporting it. Australian Rotary Health has channelled more than $22 million into Australian research projects over its 25-year history. Since its inception, Australian Rotary Health’s emphasis has been on community health. Australian Rotary Health has previously invested in research projects looking at Cot Death, Adolescent Health, Family Health, as well as the Ross River Virus, Malaria, Bowel Cancer screening, First Aid and Emergency Care Research. Australian Rotary Health’s Funding Partners Program has invested over $1 million in the best and brightest minds in fields as diverse as Motor Neuron Disease, Child Wellbeing, Suicide, Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s and most of the Cancers.

Objectives of Australian Rotary Health
• To provide financial support for research projects conducted in Australia, which have the potential to enhance the health of the community.

• To stimulate research activities within Australia by facilitating communication between participants in specified fields.

• To support specific research fields for a minimum of three years.

Applicants for this scholarship must be eligible to undertake a PhD program in New South Wales, Australia.


Applications will be evaluated on the following:
• Academic Record.
• Quality of the Proposed Research.
• Suitability of the Intended Supervisors and Institution.
• Suitability of the Applicant for Research Training.
• Relevance to Community-Based Interventions.

Instructions for Applicants
• Applications must be relevant to the field of Rehabilitation of Spinal Injury.

• It is intended that Australian Rotary Health/Rotary Club of Bondi Junction Scholarship will provide salary and incidental support for a postgraduate student who is undertaking full-time research in an area of research relevant to Rehabilitation of Spinal Injury.

• The annual value of the Australian Rotary Health/Rotary Club of Bondi Junction Scholarship is $25,000. The award will be made for one year in the first instance but can be extended for a maximum of three and a half years (total) upon receipt of satisfactory annual progress reports.

• Payments are restricted by Income Tax authorities to entities endorsed as a deductible gift recipient under subdivision 30-Ba of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

• To qualify, projects must be undertaken within a university, public hospital, research institute or other body approved under Section 78 of the Income Assessment Act.

• Only applicants about to commence, or already those engaged in their first year of a PhD are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.


Scholarship Conditions
Specific conditions may be laid down in some instances at the discretion of the Board and/or its Research Committee.

• Applicants must be FULL-TIME students and not be receiving an additional scholarship. Additional salaried work must not exceed NHMRC guidelines. Applicants enrolled in a combined degree are not eligible.

Reports:
• Annual progress reports are required on a prescribed form. These reports will be used for public relations and to assist the Research Committee if further funding is sought. A final report including a copy of the thesis is to be submitted on completion of the project.

Acknowledgement:
• All publications or presentations emanating from an approved project must acknowledge Australian Rotary Health and copies must be forwarded to Australian Rotary Health.

Notification
• All applicants, whether they are successful or unsuccessful, will be notified by mail in January/February 2010. All applicants who are successful with another scholarship application must advise Australian Rotary Health immediately.

Eligibility Requirement:
• Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have Permanent Resident Status and not be under bond to any foreign government. Applicants are to provide, where appropriate, evidence of resident status.

How to Apply
• Failure to follow these instructions concerning the application form could prejudice the success of your application.

• The application should be complete in itself. Do not assume that the person reading it will have access to any of your previous applications.

• It is in your interest to be precise and concise in your application. Do not add annexes or other documents to this application except those requested.

• The minimum size typeface to be used is 12pt.

• Do not change page divisions.

• Important references to other publications in the field should be quoted so the assessors can relate the importance of the application to the field in general.

• Applicants and supervisors should list their own publications over the past five years. Quote only those references that have been accepted or have been published in refereed journals.

• The original plus five copies of (i) the typed application, (ii) academic transcript and (iii) curriculum vitae should be sent by mail (DO NOT send your application by fax or e-mail) to Australian Rotary Health, through the Administrative Officer of your Institution. Late applications will not be considered.

• Attach official academic transcripts and an institutional key to grading system used at the end of the application.

• The scholarship applicant must arrange for THREE referees reports to be sent DIRECTLY to Australian Rotary Health by the due date of the application. These may be submitted electronically.

All correspondence and enquiries should be addressed to:

Australian Rotary Health: PO Box 3455, Parramatta, NSW, 2124
Email: admin@australianrotaryhealth.org.au

Closing date for applications: 18th December, 2009
Applications received after this date will not be considered


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UNESCO Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme for Graduate Students 2010

Overview

With a view to promoting human resource capacities in the developing countries and to enhancing international understanding and friendship among nations and the people of Poland, the Polish National Commission for UNESCO and the International Institute of the Polish Academy of Science/ European Regional Centre of Ecohydrology under the auspice of UNESCO and University of Lodz, are placing at the disposal of UNESCO two(2) fellowships in the year 2010 for the benefit of Member States. Beneficiaries of these fellowships will be given the opportunity to undertake an individual research programme in the field of Ecohydrology.


Details regarding the fellowships offered and the criteria of selection:

The Polish authorities will make the final selection.

A. FIELDS OF RESEARCH

• Ecohydrology – The New Approach and Methods for Integrating River Basin Management


Detailed information and criteria on the field of study is provided in the Annex II of the announcement letter.

B. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

i) Hold the Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree;
ii) Be proficient in reading and writing in English;
iii) Be not more than 40 or 45 years of age (depending on the field of studies); and,

iv) Be in good health, both physically and mentally.


C. FACILITIES OFFERED BY THE POLISH AUTHORITIES

i) Free tuition; ii) Monthly allowance of 1350 PLN zlotys (approximately US $410) corresponding to the salary of a local junior research fellow. Thus, all living expenses in Poland are to be borne by the fellows with this allowance; and, iii) An installation allowance of 1350 PLN zlotys to be paid upon arrival. No provision to finance or lodge family members is made. At the end of the research studies, the beneficiaries will receive a certificate attesting to their attendance at the host institution.

D. FACILITIES OFFERED BY UNESCO

i) International travel expenses: (at the most economical rate) from the beneficiary’s country to Poland and return will be covered by UNESCO under its Regular Programme Budget. ii) Health insurance for fellowship beneficiaries who are declared medically fit: UNESCO fellowship holders may be covered by a special accident/health insurance policy, taken out by the Organization for the duration of the fellowship. The costs of the health insurance is subscribed to and covered by UNESCO* on behalf of the fellows.

* ONLY THE TWO SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO SEND TO THE FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAMME SECTION A COMPLETE MEDICAL DOSSIER, THE PRESCRIBED FORM OF WHICH WILL BE SENT ALONG WITH THE LETTER OF AWARD.

E. VISA Selected fellows from countries where there are Polish Embassies or Consulates will have to obtain their entry visa in their country prior to their departure. Fellows from countries where no such Embassy/Consulate exists must secure their visa through the nearest Embassy of Poland. UNESCO/POLAND provide no allowance to defray passport and visa expenses and the selected beneficiaries will have to secure themselves their own visa..

F. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FILES One candidature per invited Member State for each of the fields of research specified. Original applications in duplicate must be channelled through the National Commission for UNESCO of the candidate’s country and reach Mr. A. Zaid (pl. see covering letter) by 15 February 2010 at the latest. An advance copy of the application may be sent by email:

fellowships@unesco.org/h.khamarou@unesco.org or by fax (33.1) 45.68.55.03. Applications should have imperatively the following attachments in DUPLICATE: i) UNESCO fellowship application forms, duly completed in English;

ii) Two photographs attached to the applications (4x6 cm); iii) Certified copies (in English or French) of Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree obtained; and iv) The UNESCO certificates of language knowledge, duly completed by a relevant authority, if the mother tongue of the candidate is not English. Deadline: 15 February 2010 at the latest IMPORTANT It is the National authority’s responsibility to ensure that all candidates are duly informed of the above conditions prior to the submission of applications. Files which are incomplete or which are received after the deadline as well as candidatures that do not fulfil the requirements will not be taken into consideration. Only the selected candidates will receive a letter through their respective National Commissions for UNESCO.

Target Countries: Algeria; ALGERIA; ANGOLA; BENIN; BOTSWANA; BURKINA FASO; BURUNDI; CAMEROON; CAPE VERDE; CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC; CHAD; COMOROS; CONGO (REPUBLIC OF); COTE D’IVOIRE; DEMOCRATIC REP. OF THE CONGO; DJIBOUTI; EQUATORIAL GUINEA; ERITREA; ETHIOPIA; GABON; GAMBIA; GHANA; GUINEA; GUINEA-BISSAU; KENYA; LESOTHO; LIBERIA; LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA; MADAGASCAR; MALAWI; MALI; MAURITANIA; MAURITIUS; MOROCCO; MOZAMBIQUE; NAMIBIA; NIGER; NIGERIA; RWANDA; SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE; SENEGAL; SEYCHELLES; SIERRA LEONE; SOMALIA; SOUTH AFRICA; SUDAN; SWAZILAND; TOGO; TUNISIA; UGANDA; UNITED REP. OF TANZANIA; ZAMBIA; ZIMBABWE

Application Deadline: 15 Feb 2010


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China: Chinese Government Scholarships 2010 for Postgraduate Study Project

Overview

The “Chinese Government Scholarships — Postgraduate Study Project”, set up by the Ministry of Education of China (MOE), is intended to provide support for building universities to an international high level, and to promote Chinese higher education. Enrolment is managed directly by China's key universities. The MOE has entrusted the China Scholarship Council (CSC) with maintaining the enrolment records and handling the routine management.

Master's Degree Students (2-3 academic years)

Doctoral Degree Students (3-4 academic years)

Note: Courses start in September 2010. In principle, the duration of the scholarship as specified at the time of admission can NOT be extended. However, if scholarship students take a one-year Chinese language course first, their scholarship will be extended for one year.

Scholarship details

1. Full scholarship:

- Exemption from registration fees, tuition fees, laboratory experiment fees, any internship fees, and costs of basic course materials and accommodation on campus;
- Living allowance;
- One-off settlement subsidy provided following registration;
- Out-patient medical services charges together with membership of the national Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China.


Notes:

1) Students are personally liable for expenditure on any laboratory experiments or internship costs over and above those arranged by the university.

2) Students are personally liable for expenditure on any course or other materials over and above those prescribed by the host institution.

3) A monthly living allowance is paid by the host institution to scholarship students at the following rates (CNY Yuan per month):

- Master's degree students: CNY 1,700 Yuan

- Doctoral students: CNY 2,000 Yuan

4) The one-off settlement subsidy for new students who enrol for one or more years will be of CNY 1,500

5) Re-imbursement of out-patient medical services refers to such expenses incurred at the institution's hospital or at a hospital appointed by the institution. Students may be required to pay a certain percentage of such expenses in accordance with the relevant regulations imposed by the host institution.

6) The Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China is provided by MOE to cover hospitalisation in the event of serious illness or accidental injury.

7 ） Students are personally liable for their international travel expenses

Eligibility

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and in good health.

2. Applicants must not be not studying currently at a Chinese university — students already studying in China can apply for a Distinguished International Student Scholarship provided by the CSC.

3. Educational background and age limits:

Applicants for master's degree courses must hold a bachelor's degree and be under the age of 35.

Applicants for doctoral courses must hold a master's degree and be under the age of 40.

Application deadline: Jan. 15 2010

Application procedure

Applicants applying for 2010 Chinese Government Scholarship-Postgraduate Study Program to study in Xiamen University should make the online application both on the web of China Scholarship Council and the Admissions Office of Xiamen University.

Applicants should print the scholarship application form in duplicate from http://laihua.csc.edu.cn(Agency No. of Xiamen University: 10384) and submit it together with other application materials to the admissions Office of Xiamen University before the application deadline.

Application web of China Scholarship Council: http://laihua.csc.edu.cn

Application web of Xiamen University : http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/application

The office will not deal with the application materials if applicants don't finish the online application.

Application materials sent by post should reach the Admissions Office by the deadline.

Application Materials

Applicants must provide one copy of the following materials completed truly and correctly:

1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship, completed in Chinese or in English.
2. Notarised copy of highest diploma. Applicants who are currently studying at university or already in employment must also provide study certificates or employment documents. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must have notarised translations into Chinese or English attached.
3. Notarised photocopy of transcripts. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must have notarised translations into Chinese or English attached.
4. A study or research plan in Chinese or in English (minimum 800 words).
5. Two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English by professors or associate professors.
6. Chinese or English Proficiency Certificate.
7. Photocopy of valid passport.
8. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form printed by the Chinese quarantine authority and completed in English.

Note:

1. Applicants who apply both Chinese Government and Xiamen University scholarship should submit two scholarship forms, but only submit one copy of completed application materials.

2. Application materials above will not return to applicants whether they are accepted or not.

Language Proficiency Requirements

1. Programmes taught in Chinese: Scholarship students are required to take a one-year preparatory Chinese language course and pass the examinations prior to the commencement of their major study if their Chinese language is below the required level.

Minimum Chinese language requirements for programmes taught in Chinese:

? Humanities, including Economics, Management, Law or the Arts: Intermediate, HSK Secondary Grade C (Level 6)

? Sciences: Elementary HSK Grade C (Level 3)

2. Two-year Master's programs taught in English:

English Proficiency for programmes taught in English: TOEFL or IELTS with a minimum requirement of 80 points or above for New TOEFL, grade 6.0 or above for IELTS, or on presentation of a certificate from some other approved test of English proficiency. Native English speakers and applicants whose teaching language during undergraduate studies is English are exempt from this requirement.

3. Doctoral programs taught in English: Some PhD programs may be taught in English. Applicants applying for doctoral programs taught in English should contact prospective supervisors in advance.

Academic Programmes

Programmes taught in Chinese (full-time)

Most programmes at XMU are taught in Chinese. Currently, XMU offers doctoral programmes in 140disciplines and master's programmes in 213disciplines,

For available master's programmes, please see:

http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/website.aspx?language=en&website_id=27

For available doctoral programmes please see:

http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/website.aspx?language=en&website_id=33

Master's programs taught in English (2 years full-time)

As a way of enhancing the internationalisation of the university, XMU has opened several master's programmes for outstanding international students. The programmes are taught in English, and have the aim of fostering talented international students with both professional competence and a knowledge and understanding of Chinese culture and society.

Note: Students on International Master's Programmes taught in English are enrolled under their programme. However their degree awarded will be according to their specific academic field and the relevant regulations.

Approval and notification process

1. Applications are reviewed by the XMU Admissions Office, which selects candidates to forward to the CSC who produce the final list of accepted students.

2. The CSC reviews and files the enrolment results and issue the requisite Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW201). The XMU Admissions Office publishes the list of successful candidates on the web and forwards the Admission Notice and JW201 to those accepted.

3. Scholarship students' affairs are managed in line with the regulations of the Chinese Government Scholarship. Scholarship holders may not change their institution, and in principle, they are not permitted to change their academic programme, or the duration of study as specified in the Admission Notice.

Accommodation

The overseas student apartments in Xiamen Campus are set in picturesque surroundings and enjoy sea views and fresh sea air. The buildings are fully-equipped with modern facilities, including telephones, air-conditioning, cable TV, Internet access points and separate bathrooms.

Accommodation is arranged overall by the University. Chinese Government Scholarship students, master's students are normally accommodated in 2-person rooms, while doctoral students have single rooms.

Contact information

Address: Admissions Office of Xiamen University
Xiamen University, 361005 Fujian Province, P.R. China
Tel: +86592 2188888 2184792 Fax: +86592 218 0256
Email: admissions@xmu.edu.cn


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USA: AUBURN UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

Overview

Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering awards several lucrative research fellowships to graduate students each year. Now is the time to begin preparing your application. Applicants to the following engineering disciplines offered at Auburn are eligible for the fellowships: Aerospace, Biosystems, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science and Software, Electrical and Computer, Industrial and Systems, Materials, Mechanical, and Polymer and Fiber. All engineering applicants are automatically considered.

Priority Deadline: 15 January, 2010. Preference given to early applications.

Below are descriptions of the fellowship funding levels and requirements:

Dean’s Fellowships
● Doctoral candidates
● $32,000/ year minimum renewable stipend plus tuition fellowship
● Expected: 3.5 GPA, combined GRE 1300


College Fellowships
● Master’s or doctoral candidates
● $24,000/ year minimum renewable stipend plus tuition fellowship
● Expected: 3.5 GPA, combined GRE 1250

Departmental Fellowships
● Master’s or doctoral candidates
● $20,000/ year minimum renewable stipend plus tuition fellowship

Tuition Fellowships
● Provides full graduate school tuition
● Available to students with:
- Graduate research/teaching assistantships
- Dean’s, college, and departmental fellowships.

Further information, please visit www.eng.auburn.edu/graduate


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USA: Graduate Scholarship Program Funded by USAID

Overview

Education is a core theme of increased United States-Indonesia development cooperation, which was re-emphasized recently during a telephone conversation between U.S. President Barrach Obama and Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. To follow up that commitment, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Human and Institutional Capacity Development (HICD) program working in collaboration with the Academy for Educational Development (AED), opens the opportunity for talented young Indonesian to study fro Master's and PhD degrees in the U.S. The program are fully funded by USAID. The Programs offered are:

1. Master's Degree in Education and Human Development, emphasizing studies in Education Policy and Management, Human Development and Psychology, International Education Policy, Language and Literacy, Math and Science Education, Education Leadership, Teacher Education, Education Technology, Education Law, Education Finance, Curriculum and Instruction, Education Research Design, Politics in Education, Education Assestment and Testing, Special Education, Counselling.
*) Please see www.aed.or.id for the detailed program description including eligible institutions.

2. Master's Degree in Public Health, emphasizing studies in International Health Epidemiology/Biostatistics; and Health System Capacity Development.

3. Master's Degree in Environment Studies, emphasizing studies in Climate Change; Coastal and Marine Conservation; Pelagic Fisheries Management; and Energy/Environmental Engineering.

4. Bachelor's, Master's or PhD Degree in Economics, emphasizing studies in Economics, Finance Management, Accounting, Insurance, Agriculture, Agribusiness, and Public Policy.
*) Please see www.aed.or.id for the detailed program description including eligible requirements for the Bachelor's Degree.


5. Master's Degree in Public Affairs/Public Policy/Political Science/Public Administration/Non-profit Management or related studies.

Application Requirements:

* Relevant work experience and commitment to Indonesian development,
* At least 5 pre-retirement years after completion of study
* Indonesian citizen,
* Complete the application forms and attach CV, copy of ID card and one-page essay,
* Attach a nomination letter from current institution of employment,
* Attach 3 recommendation letters from persons other than the person who provided the nomination letter,
* Attach the result of English Test Score (ITP TOEFL or IELTS)

This is an equal opportunity scholarship. Women are encouraged to apply. Geographical coverage will be considered.

For more information and to get application forms, please send your request to info@aed.or.id or visit www.aed.or.id to download the application forms. Completed application forms together with required documents must be received at the AED address below no later than 1 January 2010.

Academy for Educational Development (AED)
Wisma Nugra Santana, 16th Floor, Suite 1616
Jalan Jend. Sudirman Kav.7-8, Jakarta 10220


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Germany: 8 PhD scholarships at German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA), Universität Hamburg

Overview

Hamburg International Graduate School for the Study of Regional Powers Fundamental shifts within the global and regional architecture of power are expected in the coming decades. However, the new global and regional configurations of the twenty-first century are currently only partially understood. The newly established Hamburg International Graduate School for the Study of Regional Powers analyzes the emerging power shifts among non-European regions and states, related conflicts with respect to regional leadership within these regions as well as competition for spheres of influence, and the global formation of governance structures among new regional powers and the "old" powers of the OECD world. Within the school, applications are being invited for

This PhD Program will start 1 April 2010, for a duration of three years. The programme is open to young academics in the fields of international relations/international political economy and comparative area studies. Applicants must have an excellent M.A. or equivalent degree in hand by the time of appointment. We strongly encourage young candidates from abroad to apply.


How to apply

Interested persons should send a letter of interest, their CV, an abstract and the table of contents of their M.A. thesis or diploma, a longer (max. 10 pages) outline of their planned Ph.D. project, copies of all relevant academic certificates (M.A., B.A., etc.), and two letters of recommendation to the following address: Regional Powers, GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies, Neuer Jungfernstieg 21, 20354 Hamburg

The GIGA promotes gender equality and actively encourages applications from women. Among equally qualified applicants, women will receive preferential consideration in those areas in which they are underrepresented.

For informal inquiries

Please contact PD Dr. Dirk Nabers (nabers@giga-hamburg.de), Head of Research Programme 4: Power, Norms and Governance in International Relations

Screening of applications will begin on 03 January 2010.

Further particulars can be found at http://www.giga-hamburg.de/index.php?file=jobs.html&folder=jobs.


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USA: The United States-South Pacific Scholarship Program, East West Center

Overview

The United States-South Pacific Scholarship Program, authorized by the U.S. Congress and funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State is a competitive, merit-based scholarship program that provides opportunities for degree study at U.S. institutions of higher education. The scholarship program will include a summer internship in Washington, D.C. as well as a four to five week community service project in the student's home country. Candidates from the following countries, who meet specific selection criteria, are eligible for the program: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. The U.S.-South Pacific Scholarship Program is administered by the East-West Center on behalf of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Eligible fields of study

Standard liberal arts curriculum and other selected fields, with priority given to agriculture, business*, computer science, education, environmental studies, journalism, political science, public administration, and related fields. If a proposed field of study is not among the priority fields, the applicant should give special attention to explaining how this course of study would support the goals of the program. Support is not available for professional degree programs such as medicine (M.D.), masters in business administration (MBA)*, or law (J.D.).
*Business study is supported at the undergraduate level only.

Up to five (5) scholarships will be available for studies to begin in August 2010.


Selection Process

Selection will be made by a U.S.-based academic review committee that may include Pacific Islands and other specialists from the East-West Center, the University of Hawai'i, a representative of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and a Pacific Islands student representative

Eligible Applicants

•Applicants must have completed the Sixth Form at the time of application. Individuals who have completed some undergraduate level courses but have not obtained the equivalent of a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree are also eligible. Individuals who have completed a three-year baccalaureate program may apply for a one-year bridging program, which, upon completion, allows for application to a master's degree program. Some master's programs may not require the bridging year, depending on prior study and academic performance during the first year. This program does not allow direct application and admission to a graduate degree program.

•Because an objective of the program is to provide an educational exchange to those not previously afforded such an opportunity, preference will be given to candidates who have not had recent extensive experience in the U.S. Preference may also be given to candidates who have not had extensive opportunities for study at educational institutions outside the Pacific Islands region (i.e., outside the countries listed in paragraph one above).

•Scholarship recipients must be able to meet the requirements of the Exchange Visitor (J-1 visa) program.

•Individuals who have dual citizenship, one being that of the United States, are not eligible.

Application Forms

All application documents contained in the application packet may be found here:
2009 USSP Application Instructions [pdf] [doc]
2009 USSP Application form [pdf] [doc]
2009 USSP Letter of Reference form [pdf] [doc]

Application packets may also be obtained from U.S. embassies or consulates located in Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand; Suva, Fiji; Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea; and Majuro, Marshall Islands (for Kiribati) or from the Award Services Office at the East-West Center, 1601 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96848-1601.

Further inquiries: Telephone (808) 944-7735; Fax (808) 944-7730; Email: USSP@EastWestCenter.org.

All inquiries should reference 2009 United States-South Pacific Scholarship Program competition.

The application deadline is February 1, 2010 for awards beginning in early August 2010. Awards are expected to be announced on the Internet site provided in the paragraph above by April 1, 2010.


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USA: Fellowship Program in Sustainability Science, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Overview

The Resilience and Adaptation Program is an interdisciplinary graduate program, focusing on global-to-local sustainability in times of rapid change. Resilience, vulnerability, adaptation, and transformation of social-ecological systems serve as central concepts in exploring societal challenges in a changing world. RAP integrates natural and social sciences, engineering, and medicine to discover innovative and effective strategies for adaptation. Alaska, northern regions, and other areas provide the basis for “basic” and “applied” research in climate change, food security, adaptive co-management of ecosystem services, indigenous resilience, alternative energy, and rural-urban issues. The program currently includes a community of 45 graduate students and faculty from across the UAF campus.

Value of this fellowship

Applications are invited by RAP for PhD and masters degree fellowships. PhD fellowships provide $30,000 per year stipend, tuition waiver, health insurance, international internship travel funding, and a computer.

Fellowships for the masters degree offer the same with a lower stipend.


RAP PhD fellowships are funded through the Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) Program of the US National Science Foundation.

RAP prepares students for positions of leadership in academia, research institutes, government agencies, non-government organizations, and indigenous organizations. The core curriculum of RAP involves coursework in theory and methods, an international internship experience, thesis research, and participation in special seminars, workshops, and conferences. RAP builds on existing graduate programs at UAF in ecology, biology and wildlife, natural resources management, indigenous studies, anthropology, resource economics, political science, geology, geophysics, engineering, interdisciplinary studies, and other relevant disciplines to address sustainability using a systems framework. Minorities are encouraged to apply.

RAP offers:

- IGERT Fellowships available only to U.S. PhD students;
- Other PhD and Masters fellowships through various UAF programs;
- Teaching and research assistantships for PhD and Masters students;
Funding for an international internship experience to broaden disciplinary perspectives;
- Student offices with other RAP students;
- Interaction and learning in a community of students and faculty from different disciplines interested in sustainability and rapid change.

Application Deadline

Target date for applications is February 1st. For more information please visit our website, www.uaf.edu/rap or write fyrap@uaf.edu


The Resilience and Adaptation program of the University of Alaska Fairbanks is in the process of recruiting students to join our program for the 2010 academic year.

Ellen Weiser
RAP Coordinator
Rm #126, Arctic Health, UAF
907-474-7987
ellen.weiser@alaska.edu


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