Spain: CNIO-Caja Navarra International Postdoctoral Programme

The recently launched CNIO-Caja Navarra International Postdoctoral Programme is aimed to recruit exceptional and highly-motivated recent PhDs of any nationality to the CNIO. Successful candidates have the opportunity of spending two years at the centre developing an ambitious research project.

This programme is supported by Caja Navarra through the "You choose: you decide" initiative.

Applications are considered at regular intervals. The call closes on December 31st, 2009.


k For information on this new programme and on the different groups at CNIO, please follow the links below:

Call (89 KB)
List of participating groups (53 KB)
Poster (287 KB)
Advertisement (New Scientist, September 26, 2009 issue and Nature, September 24, 2009 issue) (540 KB)
2008 Scientific Report
Application form

In addition to this special programme you may also apply for other postdoctoral positions at the CNIO. These positions will be posted in the "Jobs" section of our web page along with instructions on how to apply.
Past calls

For further information on the programme, please contact our Training Manager, Mar Pérez at
http://www.cnio.es/ing/servicios/intranet/contactar/index.asp?id=postdoctoral

Website: http://www.cnio.es/es/index.asp


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Spain: la caixa / CNIO INTERNATIONAL PhD Programme

In 2008 "la Caixa" Foundation launched a scholarship programme to offer interdisciplinary training and research opportunities to outstanding young graduate students of any nationality to pursue a PhD project at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO).

The "la Caixa"/CNIO international PhD programme offers cross-disciplinary training in state-of-the-art basic and applied cancer research within an international scientific environment. Ten fully funded four year fellowships will be available in 2010. Candidates should have an excellent academic track record, a solid knowledge of English and previous research experience.

Applications must be received by March 15th, 2010.


For further information on this programme and on the different research programmes and groups at the CNIO, please follow the links below:

Call (full text; 107 KB)
List of participating groups (55 KB)
Poster (201 KB)
Advertisement (New Scientist, September 26, 2009 issue) (521 KB)
2008 Scientific Report
Application form

Outside this special programme, specific PhD training opportunities will be posted in the "Jobs" section of our web page together with directions on how to apply.
Past calls

For further information, please contact our Training Manager, Mar Pérez at

http://www.cnio.es/ing/servicios/intranet/contactar/index.asp?id=PhD


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Denmark: Novo Scholarship Programme 2010 in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Novo Nordisk and Novozymes offer scholarships to support graduate training of some of the best students in biotechnology and pharmaceutical sciences, including bioinformatics, molecular biology, systems biology, translational medicine, microbiology, protein chemistry, biophysics, pharmacology, medical research methodology, pharmacy, drug delivery and biomedical devices. The purpose is to allow selected students at universities in Denmark and Lund University to devote full time to their MSc thesis (speciale).

Who can apply:
Students enrolled at either a Danish university or Lund University at the time of submitting the application. The university supervisor must be associated with the same institution. The student can, however, spend some time at an institution outside the university such as Novo Nordisk/Novozymes R&D labs or an institution abroad. Master students already performing their thesis work at Novo Nordisk /Novozymes cannot apply.

The scholarship offer:
The scholarship amounts to approx. DKK 75,000 for a full year and cannot be extended. Applications for shorter periods can be accepted. It is expected that the student does not take on paid work during the scholarship period. Recipients can apply for additional support of max DKK 6,000 during a period of up to six months after the expiration of the scholarship. This allowance supports participation in international meetings to present the results of the funded project. The scholarship can be initiated anytime between 1 February, 2010 and 1 September, 2010.


How to apply:

The research project must be of high scientific quality and must be supported by a contact person at Novo Nordisk or Novozymes. It is a prerequisite that the applicant identifies a contact person with research competences within the scientific area or technologies applied in the project. The contact person has no formal tutorial responsibilities but must agree to monitor project progress until completion. To help identify suitable projects, university researchers and students can contact relevant scientists or departments at Novo Nordisk or Novozymes.

Application forms can be obtained from Charlotte C. Larsø, Corporate Research Affairs (email: CteL@novonordisk.com, phone: +45 3079 6730). Please use e-mail whenever possible. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, 30 October, 2009 at 12.00 hrs. The application form must be submitted as a Word file. Appendices are accepted as pdf files.

Decisions will be communicated by 22 December, 2009.
Novo Scholarship Symposium:
Recipients of the scholarship, supervisors and contact persons will receive an invitation to the Novo Scholarship Symposium which will take place on Thursday, 21 January, 2010 at Novo Nordisk in Bagsværd.

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USA: AAUW Branch and State Local Scholarship Clearinghouse Pilot Program

We are pleased to announce a new AAUW Branch and State Local Scholarship Clearinghouse Pilot Program, set to launch August 1, 2009, for scholarships to be awarded for the 2010-11 academic year.

The purpose of this program is to create a centralized, standardized, online undergraduate scholarship application posting and processing initiative that supports AAUW's local scholarship programs across the U.S. Participating branches and states determine their scholarship amounts and their eligibility criteria, providing a simple, dedicated web portal for women students seeking AAUW educational funding in their local communities and the ability to submit an application online. Applications will be reviewed by AAUW states and branches to determine selected scholarship recipients.

How to Apply

•The AAUW undergraduate scholarship web page provides a menu listing all participating branches/states and the specific award criteria specified by that branch/state.
•Each scholarship applicant will only fill out one standard online application form that includes eligibility criteria. Each applicant can apply for the specific scholarship(s) for which they wish to be a candidate based on the eligibility criteria for each AAUW branch or state program.
•The site also includes information on available branch and state scholarship programs to which applicants may apply directly via state and branch contacts.


2010-11 academic year

Application deadline March 1, 2010

APPLY NOW! Online application

•AAUW Branch or State Local Scholarship Application: http://www.act.org/aauw/branch/
Questions about applications must be directed to the Iowa City office. Please do not contact the AAUW office in Washington, D.C., or local branches for application information. Please call 319/337-1716 , e-mail aauw@act.org, or write to the customer service center at

AAUW
Branch and State Local Scholarship Clearinghouse
Dept. 60
301 ACT Drive
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030

Website: http://www.aauw.org/


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USA: Native American Congressional Internships

The Morris K. Udall Foundation provides a ten-week summer internship in Washington, D.C., for Native American and Alaska Native students who wish to learn more about the federal government and issues affecting Indian Country. The internship is fully funded: the Foundation provides round-trip airfare, housing, per diem for food and incidentals, and a stipend at the close of the program.

Interns work in congressional and agency offices where they have opportunities to research legislative issues important to tribal communities, network with key public officials and tribal advocacy groups, experience an insider's view of the federal government, and enhance their understanding of nation-building and tribal self-governance.

In , the Foundation expects to award 12 Internships on the basis of merit to Native Americans and Alaska Natives who:

•Are college juniors or seniors, recent graduates from tribal or four-year colleges, or graduate or law students;
•Have demonstrated an interest in fields related to tribal public policy, such as tribal governance, tribal law, Native American education, Native American health, Native American justice, natural resource protection, cultural preservation and revitalization, and Native American economic development.


The Udall Native American Congressional Internship provides Native American and Alaska Native students with the opportunity to gain practical experience with the federal legislative process in order to understand first-hand the government-to-government relationship between Tribes and the federal government.

If you are interested in applying for the Udall Internship, you should
Browse the FAQ and Guidance for Applicants to familiarize yourself with the eligibility criteria;
Understand the provisions of the Internship and program conditions;
Contact the Foundation if you have questions concerning your application.

Dates to Watch

•September 2009
Internship application materials available for distribution and on Foundation website

•January 29, 2010
Receipt deadline for Udall Internship applications

•February
Selection Committee meets to review applications and select Interns
Applicants notified of final status

•March
Intern Acceptance and Travel Reply forms due

•April
Udall Interns announced on website

•May 26-August 5, 2010
Dates of Internship Program


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New Zealand: RAPHS Medical and Nursing Undergraduate Scholarship at Massey University

The RAPHS Scholarship was established in 2008 with funds donated by Rotorua Area Primary Health Services Ltd to the Health Rotorua Charitable Trust.

Rotorua Area Primary Health Services (RAPHS) is an independent health management organisation committed to health care excellence in the Rotorua area. Established in 1993 by a group of forward-thinking general practices, RAPHS today manages a range of multi-disciplinary clinical programmes and support services and provides business, administrative and technology support for primary healthcare providers in Rotorua.

The RAPHS Scholarship will assist in funding two Rotorua residents in their first year of medical or nursing training, with the intent of supporting the training and retention of local medical practitioners Each year there is:

1. one scholarship for a student who has been accepted into the Nursing programme and at the time of application will be due to commence their first year of nursing studies, and
2. one scholarship for a student who has successfully completed their first year of study at The University of Auckland or University of Otago and has been admitted to the first professional year of the medical degree programme.

Eligibility
Candidates must:
- be a New Zealand citizen or a New Zealand permanent resident
- have attended secondary school in the Rotorua District
- be normally resident in the Rotorua District (excluding out-of-district residence during University term)


A student who has held the scholarship may apply again for up to a further two years, provided that he or she continues to make satisfactory progress in all respects.

Academic ability and commitment to a career in general practice will be the primary criteria by which recipients are selected, as well as consideration of
financial barriers to attending medical school.

Value
Each award has a value of up to $2000 per annum.

Tenure
The scholarship may be held for one year only. The selection panel may, in exceptional circumstances, consider an extension of the award to more than one year provided that the scholar makes a further application and continues to made satisfactory progress in all respects. If part-time, this can be paid on a pro-rata basis to a maximum value of $2,000, subject to approval.

Each scholarship must be taken up in the year in which it is awarded.
The scholarship may be held concurrently with other awards, subject to approval from the selection panel.

Requirements
Every holder of the scholarship must submit a report on his or her year’s activities to the Health Rotorua Charitable Trust by 1 December of the year of tenure.

Publicity
The Health Rotorua Charitable Trust and Rotorua Area Primary Health Services Ltd reserve the right to use the names, photographs and details of successful applicants for the purposes of advertising and publicity. The scholarship holders must agree to be reasonably available to participate in interviews and promotional activities if requested by RAPHS or the Trust.

Application and Selection Process
Every application for the scholarship must be submitted to the Health Rotorua Charitable Trust no later than 15 January in the intended year of tenure.
Application forms are available from: www.raphs.org.nz

Every application must:
- be on the prescribed application form
- include statements from two referees (normally a staff member of the applicant’s most recent school, college or university and another person who can attest to the character of the applicant)
- include a statement (max 500 words), written by the individual, briefly describing what makes them a worthy recipient of the scholarship.

Applicants may be required to attend an interview with the selection panel, either in person or by telephone, and the Trust will meet reasonable expenses associated with participation.

Nominees for the scholarship shall be selected by a panel appointed by the
Health Rotorua Charitable Trust.

Contact Details
RAPHS Scholarship
Attention: Executive Assistant
Health Rotorua Charitable Trust
PO Box 1626, Rotorua 3040
Ph 07 3493563

Applications close 15 January 2010.


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USA: The Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship

Applicants for the 2010 Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship must:

■be candidates for Ph.D. or Th.D. degrees in doctoral programs at graduate schools in the United States. Candidates working on D. Min., law, Psy.D., and other professional degrees are not eligible.
■be able to fulfill all pre-dissertation requirements by the application deadline , including approval of the dissertation proposal, and expect to submit completed dissertations by summer 2011.
■be in the writing stage of the dissertation. Usually, this means that fieldwork or other research is complete and writing has begun by the time of the award.
■have never held a similar national award for the final year of dissertation writing. Applicants who have won such awards as the ACLS, AAUW, Ford, MacArthur, Mellon, Pew, Spencer, or Whiting fellowship are not eligible.
■plan to write on topics where ethical or religious values are a central concern.
■have never applied for the Fellowship before. Previous applicants may not apply.

Please note that, in general, Newcombe Fellows may not accept other awards that provide similar benefits. Smaller local awards and/or those involving opportunities to teach may be permitted, at the discretion of the Newcombe Fellowships Director. Fellows’ graduate schools are asked to remit tuition and fees. Fellows may undertake no more than six hours of paid work a week during the tenure of the Fellowship, and then only with the written permission of the director of the program.


The Newcombe Fellowship selection process is highly competitive, and reapplications are not allowed. If you have not completed enough work on your dissertation to present a compelling case for it, or to convince the selection committees that you will be able to finish within the 12-month tenure of the award, you should postpone your application for another year.

If under these requirements you are eligible to apply for the Newcombe Fellowship, follow the link below for more information about the application process

Applications must be filed using the online form provided at the link near the bottom of this page. A completed application comprises the online application form, three letters of recommendation, and a current transcript.

NOTE: In order to file an application, you must register as a user of the Woodrow Wilson Web site. There is no filing or registration fee.

When you register, you will provide basic contact information and choose a username and password. You will then receive an email to confirm your registration. Completing this user profile will enable you to save your unfinished application, so that you can return later to add or change entries and view a checklist of supporting documents received. We recommend bookmarking the link provided in your confirmation email so that you can easily return to your profile.

After registering, select “Apply for Fellowship,” then choose “Charlotte W. Newcombe Fellowship.” If you wish to sign off during the application process, be sure to hit the "Save" button at the bottom; this will save the information you have entered up to this point. When you have finished entering information and are certain that you will not wish to edit your application further, then click the "Submit Application" button. Once you click on this button you will be unable to make any changes to your application.

Deadline
The deadline for all applications and application materials in the 2009 competition is November 15, 2009.

By early March 2010, all applicants will be advised whether or not their candidacy has advanced to the final selection round. Results of the competition are announced in early April.

More info, please visit http://www.woodrow.org/fellowships/religion_ethics/application.php


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USA: The Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellowship

The Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellowship seeks to attract talented, committed individuals with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) backgrounds—including current undergraduates, recent college graduates, midcareer professionals, and retirees—into teaching in high-need Indiana high schools. A qualified applicant should:

- demonstrate a commitment to the program and its goals;
- have U.S. citizenship or permanent residency;
- have attained, or expect to attain by June 30, 2010, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university;
-have majored in and/or have a strong professional background in a STEM field;
- have achieved a cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale (negotiable for applicants from institutions that do not employ a 4.0 GPA scale); and
- obtain a qualifying score on the Praxis I: Pre-Professional Skills Test and submit a score report on or before March 12, 2010.


If you have questions about these criteria, or feel that your situation requires special consideration, email WWTeachingFellowships@woodrow.org.

Application Instructions & Guidelines

Your application includes three components:
Registration Online Application Supporting Documentation
For key dates, visit the Selection Timeline page.
Registration
When you register as a user of the Woodrow Wilson Web site, you create a user profile that will enable you to save your unfinished application, so that you can return later to add or change entries and view a checklist of supporting documents received.

There is no fee to register. You will need to provide basic contact information and choose a username and password. Any information collected is used only for purposes of the Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship (see the Foundation’s privacy policy).

To register and open an application:
Complete and submit the online registration form. You should immediately receive a confirmation email. If you do not, email Tech-Help@woodrow.org.

Return to the Woodrow Wilson Web site at www.woodrow.org/users and sign in using your username and password. This brings you to an overall Woodrow Wilson “dashboard” offering different options.

Note: For easy access on return visits, either bookmark www.woodrow.org/users or follow the link provided on the Woodrow Wilson homepage; then just log in again with your username and password.

Select “Apply for Fellowship,” and, from among the fellowships listed, choose “WW Teaching Fellowship - Indiana.” This opens your application on your first visit.

On subsequent visits, select “View Saved and Submitted Applications.” This link will allow you to return to your application and add or change items.


Website: http://www.woodrow.org


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Russia: Business Russian Language and Internship Program (BRLI)

The American Councils Business Russian Language and Internship (BRLI) Program combines a specially designed curriculum focusing on the language of Russian business with an internship in a multinational company, business, non-governmental organization, charity, or government agency in Russia. The academic year, semester, or summer program at Moscow International University and the Russian State Pedagogical University (Gertsen) in St. Petersburg features a highly individualized academic program that is designed to serve students with at least an Intermediate-high level of Russian-proficiency. Applicants to the BRLI program generally have had three years of Russian and a previous study abroad experience in Eurasia.

A full-time U.S. resident director oversees the academic and cultural programs, including local excursions and extended group travel, and assists participants in academic, administrative, and personal matters. Students may live with Russian host families or in university dormitories. Students are also offered the chance to meet for two hours per week with peer tutors recruited from their host universities.

Students receive academic credit for undergraduate- and graduate-level courses through Bryn Mawr College.


lSupport services include mandatory pre-departure orientation in Washington, D.C.; accident and illness insurance; and American Councils offices in Washington, D.C. Moscow, and St. Petersburg. ** For more detailed program information, please visit the American Councils Study Abroad Programs website: Go to www.acrussiaabroad.org.

Eligibility:
Two years of college-level Russian

Length:
Semester, Academic Year, or Summer (8 weeks)

Price:
Spring 2010: $20,200
*Prices for Summer, Fall, and Academic Year 2010 will be posted in December 2009

All prices include international airfare; dormitory or host-family housing; tuition; internship; most meals; insurance; orientation in Washington, D.C.; and a Russian visa.

Deadline:
Fall Semester: April 1
Academic Year: April 1
Spring Semester: October 1
Summer Program: March 1

Funded By:
Participants


Download the Application


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Japan: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellowship

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellowship Program provides recent PhD recipients and ABDs (please see program eligibility requirements) with opportunities to conduct research in Japan under the leadership of a host researcher. Fellows are encouraged to advance their own research and at the same time closely collaborate with young Japanese researchers and contribute to Japanese research communities.

Selection Process
Fellows are selected by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) based on nominations made by the SSRC Japan Advisory Board. The SSRC Japan Advisory Board recommends to JSPS up to 20 candidates annually from the social sciences and humanities. Award offers are made by JSPS in early-summer for fellowships that must commence between April 1 and November 30 (long-term) or April 1 and March 31 (short-term).

Fellowship Topics
Applications are welcome from all social science and humanities disciplines and need not be explicitly related to the study of Japan. Projects must include work with colleagues and resources in Japan and propose a single, continuous stay in Japan from 1 to 12 months (short-term) or 1 to 2 years (long-term).


Eligibility
•Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents at the time of application and submit proof of affiliation with an eligible host research institution in Japan as part of the application packet. Permanent residents must provide a copy of a permanant resident card ("green card").

•Citizens of other countries are eligible for short-term fellowships if they have completed a master's or PhD course at an institution of higher education in the U.S. and, upon completing the course, have for at least three continuous years conducted high-level research at a university in the U.S. Priority will be given to researchers who are not Japanese citizens.

•JSPS does not extend fellowships to scholars employed in the institutions under jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Defense.

•Scholars who have previously received funding from JSPS for 12 months or longer are not eligible to apply for JSPS fellowships.

Application Requirements
The application for an SSRC nomination to the JSPS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship requires an application form, a project description, two letters of recommendation, and a letter of invitation from a host institution in Japan. In addition:

•Applicants for 12-24 month (long-term) fellowships must submit a copy of a Ph.D. diploma from a university outside Japan dated no more than six years prior to April 2, 2009.
•Applicants for 1-12 month (short-term) fellowships must submit a copy of a Ph.D. diploma from a university outside Japan dated no more than six years prior to April 2, 2009 or a letter from their institution stating that the applicant is a Ph.D. candidate within two years of receiving a Ph.D.

For More Information
Detailed application instructions, eligibility restrictions and terms of awards are attached to the application forms.

Contact us at japan@ssrc.org or at 212-377-2700.


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UK: Medical Sciences Research Fellowships 2009, University of Aberdeen

Applications are invited from suitably qualified postdoctoral research scientists for a multidisciplinary project to investigate the “Candida cell surface: regulation of the host-fungus interaction.”

You will join an active research group of 30 studying fungal pathogenesis, working on a joint Wellcome Trust funded Programme grant held by Neil Gow, Frank Odds and Al Brown. That is also supported by Gordon Brown and Carol Munro of the Aberdeen Fungal Group.

Position Pay-Scale:
£29,704 – £30,594 per annum

Position Eligibility:
You must have a PhD in microbiology, immunology, biochemistry or related discipline, or an MSc plus the appropriate level of experience which demonstrates the required skills and capabilities. Experience in fungal cell and molecular biology or immunology is essential, and experience in biochemistry and the analysis of gene expression shall be an advantage.


Position Tenure:
As these two posts are funded by the Wellcome Trust, they will be offered for a period of 30 months.

Application deadline: 2009 October 23

Website: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs/fps/YMS303R.doc
Email: n.gow@abdn.ac.uk


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USA: Carnegie Junior Fellows Program for U.S. Citizen

Each year 8-10 graduating seniors are selected to serve as research assistants to senior associates-academics, former government officials, lawyers, and journalists from around the world-to work on a variety of international affairs issues at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington, DC. Fellows will conduct research for books, participate in meetings with high level officials, contribute to congressional testimony and organize briefings. The fellowship is a year long, full-time position with salary and benefits. The Carnegie Endowment accepts applications only through participating universities via designated nominating officials.

Eligibility requirements:

U.S. citizen
International students attending a university located in the United States. However, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States for a full 12 months from August 1 through July 31 following graduation. Students on F-1 visas who are eligible to work in the US for the full year (August 1 through July 31) may apply for the program.
Senior
Alumni who have graduated during the last academic year but have not started graduate studies.


Application process: Applicants must apply through Whitman's Nominating Official, and no more than two nominations may be forwarded. Application is sent in hard copy and must be received by the national deadline date.

Application materials:

Application form
Essay (one page/double spaced) explaining why student would like to become a junior fellow.
1-2 page resume
2 recommendations
Transcript, may be unofficial
Essay of no more than 3 typewritten, double-spaced pages responding to one of the Endowment's question most pertinent to the applicant's primary research program interest. The essays are thought pieces, not research papers.
Nominating Official: Keith Raether

National committee interview: Yes, approximately 25 finalists invited to interview.

Selection process: Carnegie is a very competitive fellowship-approximately 5% of applicants are selected for positions. Applications are judged on the quality of the written essay, related academic study and/or work experience, grades, recommendations, and personal interviews. In February approximately 25 finalists are chosen for an interview in Washington, DC. Carnegie will pay travel expenses; interview can also be done by phone. Finalists will be notified of selection/non-selection by April 15th. Year to year the preferred applicant changes-one year could be on the bottom of the pool and the next year, could be on the top.

Contact information: http://www.carnegieendowment.org/about/index.cfm?fa=jrfellows

deadline: January 15, 2010, receipt of application materials

Junior Fellows Program
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
1779 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036


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European Erasmus Mundus program: International Master of Science in Rural development

The joint International Master in Rural Development (IMRD), part of the European Erasmus Mundus program, offers the opportunity to study the European vision on rural development in its diversity of approaches and applications, on a scholarship provided by the European Union (as of 2010-2011 also for European students).

The objective is to train specialists in integrated rural development, focussed on socio-economic and institutional aspects, not only from the European Union but also from developed, developing and transition countries outside the European Union through a 2 year master program (120 ECTS) jointly organised by seven European leading institutes in agricultural economics and rural development.

The Master program is offered by Ghent University (Belgium), Agrocampus Ouest (France), Humboldt University of Berlin (Germany), the University of Cordoba (Spain), in collaboration with Wageningen University (The Netherlands), the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra (Slovakia) and the University of Pisa (Italy). As of 2010-2011 these will be joined by universities in China, Ecuador, India and South Africa.

The methodology consists of a combination of basic and specialised training in technical, economic and social sciences, a case study of one month, an individual master thesis and a high extent of student and scholar mobility.


Scholarships and Fees
Students who wish to follow the International Master in Rural Development have different options for financing the programme. As of academic year 2010-2011, the European Union provides Erasmus Mundus scholarships not only to non-European students, but also to European students. The amount of scholarship is different however, and so are the deadlines for application. So make sure you attach yourself to the correct category of students, according to the definition of nationality below. Erasmus Mundus and IMRD consider as European students:

students who are nationals from the 27 EU Member States (Germany, Austria,
Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, UK, Sweden, Bulgaria, Malta,
Poland, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania)
students who are nationals from one of the EEA-EFTA states (Iceland,
Liechtenstein and Norway) students who have resided or carried out their
main activities (studies, work, etc.) for more than 12 months over the past five
years (preceding the start of the academic year) in any of the above countries.

All other students are non-European students.

Now that you know in which category you belong, consider the different options for financing your participation in the IMRD program:

1. If you are a non-European student (CLICK!):

The Erasmus Mundus program of the European Commission awards each year a limited number of scholarships for non-European students to follow the IMRD Program. When applying for admission to the progam, you can apply for such a scholarship. For more information, click here.
If you are granted admission to the program, but are not offered an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, or if you have missed the deadline for applying for the scholarship, then you can choose to follow the program as a "self-sponsoring" student. This means you cover the expenses of your participation in the program with funding from an alternative (non-Erasmus Mundus) scholarship, or with your own private funds or a sponsor you have found.

2. If you are a European student (CLICK!):

As of the academic year 2010-2011, the Erasmus Mundus program of the European Commission will award a limited number of scholarships to European students to follow the IMRD Program. When applying for admission to the program, you can apply for such a scholarship. For more information, click here.

If you are granted admission to the program, but are not offered an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, or if you have missed the deadline for applying for the scholarship, then you can choose to follow the program as a "self-sponsoring" student. This means you cover the expenses of your participation in the program with funding from an alternative (non-Erasmus Mundus) scholarship, or with your own private funds or a sponsor you have found.

Non-scholarship European students can also apply for an Erasmus grant of the Life Long Learning program, even if they have previously already received such a grant. There is no guarantee however that you can obtain such a scholarship, since this depends on yearly decisions both at national and European level.

APLLICATION FOR NON-EUROPEAN STUDENTS
who is a non-european student ?
Deadlines
Admission Criteria
Application procedure
Note for Chinese students
Visa Requirements for Belgium
Privacy Statement

Deadlines: Academic year 2010-2011 (program 2010-2012)

Online applications: November 30th 2009 , midnight (CET, Central European Time).
Postmark deadline for documents: December 7th 2009 (this means we will accept all documents sent by regular mail that bear a postmark dated before or on the 7th of December, anything marked 8th of December or later will not be opened).

APLLICATION FOR EUROPEAN STUDENTS
Who is a European student ?
Deadlines
Admission Criteria
Application procedure
Privacy statement

Deadlines
Academic year 2010-2011 (program 2010-2012)
to be announced soon (probably April 2010)

Do not send documents if you have not submitted an online application and have received an application number.

Website: http://www.imrd.ugent.be/index.asp?p=86&a=86


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England: Study Abroad Studentships at The Leverhulme Trust

Overview

RESEARCH AWARDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Study Abroad Studentships

Up to 20 Studentships are available to support a period of advanced study or research (not in the UK or USA) for 12 or 24 months. The awards provide an annual maintenance allowance of £17,000, a return air fare and baggage allowance, and an allowance of £6,000 for a student accompanied by a dependent partner. Assistance with research costs and overseas fees is given at the Committee's discretion.


Eligibility

Applicants must have been resident in the UK for at least 5 years and hold an undergraduate degree from a UK institution. Undergraduates are not eligible. Candidates must be under age 30 on 1 June 2010 or, if older, must make a strong and appropriate case for special consideration. Applicants must be available for interview in London in late April 2010.

Eligible applicants can access application materials from the Trust's website: www.leverhulme.ac.uk

Closing date: 4.00pm on Thursday 7 January 2010.

Research Awards Advisory Committee, The Leverhulme Trust,
1 Pemberton Row, London EC4A 3BG

Contact

The Leverhulme Trust
Address: 1 Pemberton Row
London, England
EC4A 3BG
Website: http://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/grants_awards
Telephone: 020 7822 5220
Fax: 020 7822 5084
Email: gdupin@leverhulme.ac.uk

Source: http://www.leverhulme.ac.uk


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Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship at Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University is now accepting applications for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship from students entering in fall 2010. To apply please read the information below and then click on the application link at the bottom of the page.

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship, valued at $13,000 per year, is granted to students who are committed to the promotion of diversity in our society and who demonstrate leadership in the classroom, on campus and in the greater community. Recipients of this scholarship will be connected to students, faculty and staff who are dedicated to promoting Dr. King's ideals at SLU.

Application Requirements
To apply for Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship candidacy, students meeting the initial eligibility requirements must:

Submit all components of the Application for Freshman Admission, including application essay, official transcript, test scores and Secondary School Report Form, postmarked by the priority deadline of February 1, 2010.

Submit a completed Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Application, including scholarship essay, resume and two letters of recommendation, by the priority deadline of February 1, 2010

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Application must be submitted online. Students will be notified via e-mail confirmation as their Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Applications are received.

Students who apply for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship should do so under the assumption that, if awarded, the scholarship will replace any offer for merit-based scholarship previously made by the university. If applicable, the Jesuit High School Award can be combined with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship.

Essay, Resume and Letters of Recommendation
Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship applicants must submit a scholarship essay, resume and two letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation can be mailed to the Office of Undergraduate Admission and should provide specific insight into the applicant's personality and/or distinguishing characteristics. Any letters of recommendation that were previously included with the student's Application for Freshman Admission will fulfill this requirement.

Applicants must submit copies of their essay and resume in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format as a part of their online Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Application.

The essay must be a written response of no more than two typed, double spaced pages to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship essay question listed below:

Martin Luther King, Jr. was instrumental in helping us realize our potential as citizens of justice. Through his life's work, King implemented change and set America on a course for equality. Please describe:

-Your personal philosophy
-Your experience promoting tolerance in your school or community
-Your vision for Saint Louis University and the larger community as a Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholar

Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Eligibility
Students who meet the following criteria are invited to fill out a separate application for Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship candidacy:

-A ranking in the upper one-third of the student's high school class
-Above average ACT or SAT test scores
-Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher, weighted or unweighted, as reported on the student's high school transcript at the time of application
-Only those students who meet the above-stated requirements will be considered eligible for candidacy.

These criteria are used only for determining eligibility and do not guarantee that the student will be selected either for further competition or as a Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship recipient. Based on their scholarship applications, a select group of students will be invited to Saint Louis University's campus in March 2010 to interview and compete for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship. Qualifying Test Scores Test scores from either the ACT or the SAT may serve as qualifiers for Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship candidacy. However, scores from December 2009 test dates are the last that can be guaranteed consideration for determining eligibility.

Click here to apply for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship.


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Australia: Postgraduate Publications Awards (PPA) at Monash University

The Postgraduate Publications Awards scheme (formerly Postgraduate Writing Up Award) is designed to encourage research degree candidates to disseminate their research findings to a wider public through publication in professional journals or books.

The scheme provides a modest income, equivalent to the APA rate, to authors during the preparation of articles and books, that are based on their theses submitted for a research degree. The scheme aims to discourage delays in thesis completion that may arise when research students take time out during their candidature to prepare papers for publication.

The Postgraduate Publications Award provides support for students who, having submitted their thesis, wish to write up some of their research for publication while they await the result of their examination. Thus the award is explicitly targeted at research degree candidates whose thesis is under examination. Accordingly, it is not intended to provide financial support to students who have not yet submitted their thesis or to former students whose thesis has been accepted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the research degree.


Eligibility

Postgraduate research students who have submitted, or are about to submit, their thesis.

Eligible candidates are required to apply in the selection round which coincides with the submission date of their thesis. There are 4 selection rounds per year, which close on 31 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December. For each of the four selection rounds, the eligible thesis submission date lies within the three-months interval that begins one month before the closing date and ends two months after the closing date of the round:

If you are submitting your thesis between 1 March and 31 May, you should apply for Round 1, which closes on 31 March

If you are submitting your thesis between 1 June and 31 August, you should apply for Round 2, which closes on 30 June

If you are submitting your thesis between 1 September and 30 November, you should apply for Round 3, which closes on 30 September

If you are submitting your thesis between 1 December and 28 February, you should apply for Round 4, which closes on 31 December

The committee may consider applications from candidates who submitted their thesis within the two weeks prior to the earliest date for any given round if an acceptable case is made for why they did not apply in the previous round for which they would have been eligible.

Supervisors are reminded that the predicted submission date of an applicant's thesis should be as realistic as possible. In the event that submission is delayed by unexpected developments, short-term postponement of the award may be sought (see Section 4: Conditions of taking up the award). Failure to submit within the designated eligibility period results in transfer of the application for selection in the appropriate round.

At the closing date the applicant must not yet have qualified to graduate.

Selection

Priority will be given to doctoral candidates who submit within three and a half years (42 mths) full-time equivalent (FTE), and Masters candidates who submit within two years (24 mths) FTE candidature. In calculating the period of expired candidature, any Masters candidature is included for students who have transferred to the PhD program from a Masters program. Where the length of candidature exceeds these limits, the application will be considered only where exceptional circumstances affecting the candidature are adequately documented by the department in the application before it is lodged.

It is immaterial for PPA selection whether an applicant has held a scholarship during the period of candidature.
Applicants are required to provide a proposal or a summary of the publications they propose to write during the tenure of the award. Copies of relevant communications with publishers, editors, and referees should be attached in support of the publications' proposal.
Departmental endorsement of the application is essential. The supervisor and the Head of Department are required to provide the assessments of the quality of the applicant's Master or PhD research work and the nature of the thesis material being written up for publication.

Applications are ranked by faculties in accordance with the selection criteria before consideration by the Selection Committee which will decide on the nominations within two (2) weeks after the closing dates

Conditions of taking up the award

If the thesis has already been submitted when the offer is received, the award should be taken up immediately.

The awardee must be physically present to accept the award and to attend the relevant academic work unit (department) on a daily basis and maintain regular communication with the nominated supervisor(s) during the tenure of the award.

Applicants who have pursued their degree by external mode MUST maintain access to facilities and resources, commensurate to their candidature, during the tenure of the award. They must also maintain interactive communication with their supervisor on, at least, a weekly basis. A statement outlining the residency and supervision arrangements for the tenure of the award should be submitted with the application.

The submission date is a major factor in the selection process. Offers of award are contingent on theses being submitted by the estimated submission date. In the event that exceptional circumstances cause a delay of the anticipated submission, awardees may seek a short-term extension provided the case for delay is adequately documented and confirmed in writing by the department.

Awardees with overseas student visas are advised that should the thesis examination be finalised during tenure of the award, the award will be terminated so that DIMA’s visa regulations are not contravened. The thesis examination is deemed to be finalised on the date when the RGS Steering Committee approved the award of degree and therefore the award will be terminated on that date.

Any variations in the terms of potential awards must be consistent with the eligibility criteria for the original submission. This implies specifically that no extensions will be granted that shift the submission date into the eligibility interval of a subsequent selection round. See Section 2: Eligibility, and Section 6: Closing Dates.

A Postgraduate Publications Award cannot be held concurrently with another award offering similar benefits.

A person to whom an award is made cannot take either full-time or substantial part-time employment during the tenure of the award (i.e. not more than fifteen hours a week of employment and not more than six hours 9 am - 5 pm Monday to Friday).

Awardees undertake to complete a progress report at the end of the first six weeks, and a final report at the end of the award period. Failure to submit the Progress Report results in termination of the award. Failure to provide the Final Report results in the withholding of the examination result of the thesis.

It is expected that candidates will acknowledge, in their publication, support received from the Monash University Postgraduate Publications Award.


Tenure and stipend

The maximum tenure of an award is twelve weeks. Awardees will receive a fortnightly taxable stipend, that is close to the stipend rate of the Australian Postgraduate Award in the year of award.

Application Procedures

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the application is complete with departmental endorsement and reaches your Faculty Office for ranking by the closing dates for each round.

hould you have any queries, please contact Mr Arun Kumar.


There are four selection rounds each year and the closing dates are as follows:
31 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December.

The top four (4) ranked applicants together with FOUR copies of the application form should be submitted within ten (10) working days of the closing dates for each round to:

Mr Arun Kumar
Monash Research Graduate School, Research Services
Building 3D, Clayton Campus, Wellington Rd
Monash University, VIC 3800, Australia
Telephone + 61 3 9905 2070 Facsimile + 61 3 9905 1697

Email Arun.Kumar@adm.monash.edu.au http://www.mrgs.monash.edu.au/Documents%20and%20Settings/mkingsto/Local%20Settings/Temp/www.mrgs.monash.edu.au/

Website: http://www.mrgs.monash.edu.au/scholarships/other/index.html


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Denmark: The Anglo-Danish Society Scholarships 2010-11

The Anglo-Danish Society Scholarships 2010-11

Applications are invited from students undertaking POST-GRADUATE courses

of either

DANISH NATIONALITY for scholarships tenable at universities or other approved institution in the United Kingdom. Candidates' first degree should be from a Danish university;

or

BRITISH NATIONALITY for scholarships tenable at Copenhagen, Aarhus or Odense universities or other approved institution in Denmark.

Applicants should either have embarked on postgraduate research leading to a higher degree, or be assured of being able to do so in the academic year indicated above.

In addition to its own scholarships the Anglo-Danish Society administers the OVE ARUP FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP. This is awarded for study subjects related to the “built environment” (such as architecture, engineering, mathematics, physics and chemistry.


Scholarships are intended to be only a supplement to students’ other funding and will run for a period of up to six months from the beginning of the academic year indicated or such other date as may be approved. The minimum value is GBP 1,500 per grant. All applicants are required to submit a budget for their study period.

Successful applicants will be requested to submit a short report to the Society on the work undertaken during the period of study and will also be asked to give their permission for the Society to publicise awards.

Academic and residential arrangements are the responsibility of the student. Any queries should be addressed directly to the University/College concerned.

Please read the Guidance for Applicants document, before applying to the administrator.

APPLICATION FORMS are available from the administrator, please click here to email.
Closing date for the return of completed applications is 1st March 2010.

Website: http://www.anglo-danishsociety.org.uk/artman/publish/scholarships.shtml


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USA: Fellowships in Science, Technology and International Security at Stanford University

The CISAC Science Fellowship Program offers scientists and engineers an opportunity to conduct research into the scientific and technical aspects of a security topic of their own choosing, or to conduct research in collaboration with one of the Center’s ongoing researchefforts. Examples of possible research topics include:

nuclear weapons and non-proliferation policy
nuclear energy
critical
infrastructure
biosecurity
information technology and security
missile defense systems and space weaponization
energy, food, and water
security
security issues related to climate change

Examples of past research projects undertaken at the Center can be found here.


Eligibility
The center invites scientists and engineers who have demonstrated excellence in their specialties to apply. Fellowships are available for postdoctoral fellows and mid-career professionals. We are particularly interested in individuals who are considering careers in science and public policy. Scientists in academic and research institutions, government, and industry, from the United States and abroad may apply. All applicants, including those not seeking financial assistance, must submit complete applications.

Stipend
Stipends are awarded for an eleven-month period beginning around end of September 2010, and are determined on a case-by-case basis, commensurate with experience. Health insurance is also available. Two-year fellowships are available under some circumstances.

To Apply
CISAC Fellowship Program
Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
Stanford University
Encina Hall, E200
616 Serra Street
Stanford, CA 94305-6165
USA

Phone: (650) 725-9132
Fax: (650) 723-0089
cisacfellowship@stanford.edu


Applications are due by February 1, 2010
Applicants are responsible for ensuring all materials, including letters of reference, arrive by the deadline.

Stanford University encourages women and minority applicants.



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Singapore: Temasek Foundation - National University of Singapore's Leadership Enrichment and Regional Networking (TF-NUS LEaRN) Programme

This programme is funded by Temasek Foundation to promote student exchanges between NUS and partner universities in ASEAN, India, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. With the objective of grooming the next generation of Asian leaders from Asia with a special focus on the ASEAN region, the programme aims to sponsor 150 students for exchange and community involvement across Asia.

Up to 50 NUS undergraduates who are Singaporeans will spend a semester at partner universities in ASEAN, India, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Similarly, up to 100 undergraduates from partner universities in ASEAN, India, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan will be able to spend a semester at NUS.


Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

- Be full-time undergraduate students from NUS who are Singapore Citizens (SC) or full-time undergraduate students from partner universities who are nationals of the country they are coming from
- Have completed at least one year of study in NUS or partner university
- Have good academic performance (minimum CAP of 3.5 for NUS students and equivalent for overseas students)
- Be proficient in English
- Be interested in community service as evidenced from participation in activities / projects, preferably in leadership positions
- Be prepared to make the adjustments necessary to live in a different culture and at a different pace of life

Terms and Requirements of TF-NUS LEaRN Award

NUS recipients of the award will receive up to S$4250 each and recipients from partner universities in ASEAN and Asia will receive up to S$6500 each. This award will help to cover airfare, accommodation, books and other expenses.

NUS accommodation will be arranged for incoming students from partner universities around Asia.

Reflections and Reports:

Students are encouraged to write down their reflections about their exchange and community involvement experiences, either in journals or blogs.
Students are required to write either a 2000-word report or a photo-essay of 1400 words with the use 10-12 well-chosen photos on their exchange, community involvement and host family experiences.

TF-NUS LEaRN Leadership Forum/Session:
Students are required to form small groups of 3 or 4 and give a presentation about their experiences, and project ideas that they would like to put into action at their home university and country.

Community involvement:
NUS students are required to contribute to the community in the host country by participating in at least 1 community involvement project. A minimum of 15 hours must be spent on this.

Incoming students will be attached to a NUS Volunteer Network student group. They are each required to spend a minimum of 15 hours on at least 1 community involvement project.

Host Family Programme:
Incoming students will be matched to a host or host family, where available. They are strongly encouraged to meet their hosts to network and build relationships through friendship among people from different cultures and to provide a sense of what local life is like in Singapore.

Exchange Application

NUS students
Apply through the faculties and schools
Incoming students

Application procedure (go to http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/ng.html#applicationprocedures)
Application outcome (go to http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/ng.html#applicationoutcome)
Note: All supporting documents should be sent to:

TF-NUS LEaRN Programme
C/O Ms Mandy SOH
Asia-Australasia Section
International Relations Office
National University of Singapore
3rd Storey Unit 03-03, Shaw Foundation Alumni House,
11 Kent Ridge Drive
Singapore 119244

Enquires

Please email: LEaRN@nus.edu.sg

Website: http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/intl/students/awards/LEaRN/index.html


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USA: The Sydney Internship Program at Boston University

The Sydney Internship Program offers a semester of study and work in beautiful, cosmopolitan Sydney, Australia, one of the hubs of the Pacific Rim. This program combines a professional internship with coursework on Australia’s dynamic history, contemporary culture, and place in the modern world, including its literature, film, mass media, politics, economy, and art. Courses are taught at the Boston University Sydney Center by faculty drawn from leading Australian universities and industries. Upon successful completion of a semester, students earn 16 Boston University credits.

The First Six Weeks (Core Phase)
Students take two courses during the first session: Australian Culture and Society (required course; all students must conduct ethnographic research on an aspect of Australian society) and an Australian-focused elective course. During this time students also meet with their appointed internship advisors to refine an area of placement according to ability, relevant academic history, professional goals, and experience.


The Final Eight Weeks (Placement Phase)
Students take one Australian-focused elective course while also participating in an internship placement. There is a required academic component of the internship placement, and a minimum of two required formal internship advisor meetings scheduled during this session. Attendance at academic forums is also required.

Download program one-sheets:
Sydney Internship Program (PDF)
Sydney Internship Program: Opportunities for Health Science Students (PDF)

Fall Semester: August 26th to December 10th, 2009
Spring Semester: January 13th to April 29th, 2010
Summer Semester: May 27th to July 22nd, 2009

For more info, please visit
http://www.bu.edu/abroad/programs/australia/sydney/sydney_int/


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USA: Boren Scholarships for International Study, Opportunities for U.S Undergraduate Students

Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. For a complete list of countries, click here.

Boren Scholars represent a variety of academic backgrounds, but all are interested in studying less commonly taught languages, including but not limited to Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Swahili. For a complete list of languages, click here.


Boren Scholarships are funded by the National Security Education Program (NSEP), which focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security. Applicants should identify how their study abroad program, as well as their future academic and career goals, will contribute to U.S. national security, broadly defined. NSEP draws on a broad definition of national security, recognizing that the scope of national security has expanded to include not only the traditional concerns of protecting and promoting American well-being, but also the challenges of global society, including sustainable development, environmental degradation, global disease and hunger, population growth and migration, and economic competitiveness.

To view the Program Basics for the Boren Scholarship, click here.

Application Deadline is
February 10, 2010
Individual on-campus deadlines will be earlier than February 10, 2010; please see your campus representative for your on-campus deadline.


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Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies

With financial support from the Japanese government, IIE in partnership with the IMF Institute administers the Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies. The goal of the program is to train Japanese nationals as applied economists to work either at the IMF or in their home administrations. Students in the program are expected to study macroeconomics or a related subject through the Ph.D. level at a leading university outside of Japan. Annually, up to seven scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to students with a record of high academic achievement.

Requirements/Restrictions

Open only to Japanese citizens studying outside of Japan


Eligible Fields of Study

Economics


Application

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for the Japan-IMF Scholarship Program (JISP) you must be:

A Japanese citizen
Pursuing an advanced degree in Economics at a top university outside of Japan; and
Able to complete your PhD by age 33.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applications must be submitted online at: https://apply.embark.com/student/iie/generic/10. Email japanimfscholarship@iie.org with any questions or problems. A complete application must be in English and include the following:

Application form
A personal statement of no more than 500 words, primarily focusing on the applicant’s career goals and interest in working as an IMF economist.
All post-secondary school transcripts
2 letters of recommendation
GRE and TOEFL test scores
A copy of an application to a doctoral program (if not yet accepted to or attending a program).
All of the above documents can be submitted via the online application. However, materials such as letters of recommendation and transcripts can also be sent directly to:

Japan-IMF Scholarship Program
Institute Of International Education
1400 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Japanimfscholarship@iie.org

Please note that the deadline for applications for the 2010-12 JISP award is January 31, 2010.

Website: http://www.imf.org/external/np/ins/english/scholar.htm


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USA: The Language Flagship Fellowships for U.S. Citizenship

The Language Flagship offers a limited number of fellowships to qualified American students interested in receiving full financial support to participate in one of the Flagship Programs in Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, and Persian.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for a Flagship Fellowship, an applicant must meet the following requirements:

1.U.S. citizenship at the time of application.
2.Minimum proficiency of Advanced Low (as defined by ACTFL) or level 2 (as defined by ILR) in the appropriate foreign language.
3.Minimum proficiency of Superior (as defined by ACTFL) or level 3 (as defined by ILR) in all modalities of English.
4.Completed undergraduate degree by the time the Flagship Program and Fellowship funding period begins.
5.Enrollment in a Master's degree granting Flagship Program for the duration of the Flagship Fellowship funding period.
6.Not employed by the U.S. government.
Note: Past recipients of Boren Scholarships or Fellowships are eligible and encouraged to apply for The Language Flagship Fellowships.


Program Structure
Graduate Flagship Programs have two components: one domestic and one overseas. The first year involves intensive language study at a domestic Flagship Institution. The second year is spent in an immersion program overseas, which is designed and managed by the domestic Flagship Institutions. All Flagship Fellows who participate in the domestic component are expected to continue with the overseas component. Provided program requirements are met, the two-year program culminates in a Master's degree.

Fellowship Support
Flagship Fellowships are awards of up to two years that support academic expenses directly associated with participation in a Flagship Program, including tuition, a modest stipend for living expenses, and support for travel costs and health insurance coverage. The living stipend is based on reasonable costs associated with the location(s) of each Flagship Program. Total Flagship Fellowship amounts will vary by individual depending upon the specific composition and duration of the program. Fellowship award amounts cannot include additional support for dependents.

Flagship Fellowship award recipients are expected to devote full-time effort in the Flagship Program in which they are enrolled. Therefore, Flagship Fellows may not pursue requirements of other degree programs while receiving Flagship Fellowship support, nor may Flagship Fellowships be combined with other sources of funding that would require Fellows to devote less than full-time effort in The Language Flagship.


How To Apply

The application deadline for the 2010 Flagship Fellowships is January 14, 2010.
Please note that all applicants for Flagship Fellowships are required to prepare a separate application for admission to the Flagship Program of interest by the deadline(s) set by the corresponding Flagship Institution. Please contact the designated Flagship Program for information about their admissions processes and procedures.

The 2010 Flagship Fellowship online application is now available.

The Language Flagship offers a limited number of fellowships to qualified American students interested in receiving full financial support to participate in one of the Flagship Programs in Arabic, Korean, Chinese, and Persian. Flagship Fellowship recipients will incur a substantial U.S. federal service obligation as a condition of receiving an award.

Award recipients are expected to devote full-time effort to the Flagship Program in which they are enrolled. Therefore, Flagship Fellows may not pursue requirements of other degree programs while receiving Flagship Fellowship support, nor may Flagship Fellowships be combined with other sources of funding that would require Fellows to devote less than full-time effort to The Language Flagship.

For more information on eligibility requirements and program policies, please see Before You Apply.

NSEP – The Language Flagship Fellowships
Institute of International Education
1400 K Street NW, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
1-800-618-6737


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USA: The Inter-American Foundation's Grassroots Development Fellowship Program

The Inter-American Foundation (IAF) was created in 1969 by the United States Congress to fund the self-help initiatives of the organized poor in Latin America and the Caribbean and the groups that directly support them. To complement its work, the IAF has reinstated its Fellowships for candidates for Ph.D. degrees from United States universities as they conduct their dissertation research. IAF's Fellowships are intended to increase awareness of grassroots development efforts while building a community of professionals and scholars knowledgeable in the subject. Fellows examine the efforts of the rural and urban poor to improve their lives, their methods of organization and production, and the policies and programs designed to alleviate their poverty. The IAF disseminates research findings of its Fellows to a broad audience concerned with development.

The Institute of International Education (IIE) has partnered with the IAF to administer its Grassroots Development Fellowship Program. The Web pages on this site provide essential information on all aspects of the IAF Fellowship Program. Interested individuals should carefully review the entire site. The IAF will not respond to inquiries. All inquiries should be directed to The Institute of International Education at iaffellowships@iie.org.


lIMPORTANT DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2009.

Cover sheets must be received via e-mail and the completed application packet must be postmarked by December 31, 2009.
Join the IAF Fellowship Mailing List - Click Here!

Website: http://www.iie.org/Website/WPreview.cfm?WID=187


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USA: William J. Perry Fellowship in International Security at Stanford University

The fellowship is a visiting position for pre- and post- doctoral researchers that CISAC is establishing in honor of William J. Perry, the 19th U.S. secretary of defense and former CISAC co-director.

Perry fellows will reside at CISAC for a year of policy-relevant research on international security issues. They will join other distinguished scientists, social scientists, and engineers who work together on security problems that cannot be solved within any single field of study. CISAC researchers address overlapping issues in nuclear weapons policy and nuclear proliferation; regional tensions; biosecurity; homeland security; and effective global engagement.

The Honorable Dr. William J. Perry’s career is a model of scientifically informed, pragmatic and far-sighted problem solving in public policy. After receiving degrees in mathematics (Stanford University, BS ‘49 and MS ‘50, Pennsylvania State University, PhD ‘57), Perry founded the successful Silicon Valley electronics company ESL, built a thriving venture capital company, and went on to a distinguished career in public service including serving as the 19th U.S. Secretary of Defense from 1994 to 1997. Since 1997, Perry has been the Michael and Barbara Berberian Professor at Stanford University. At the heart of Perry’s work is a commitment to bring the rigors of science to international security issues. On his 80th birthday, Stanford University recognized Perry’s visionary leadership by establishing a set of fellowships in his name at Stanford’s Center for International Security and Cooperation, where he served as co-director from 1988 to 1993 and from which he currently co-directs the Preventive Defense Project.

The Fellowship
Perry Fellows spend the academic year at Stanford University, where they are expected to produce a publishable manuscript based on their research. They also will have the opportunity to participate in seminars and to interact with faculty, researchers and other fellows. Professional stipends are commensurate with experience. Health care and other benefits are also provided.

The Selection Criteria
The William J. Perry Fellowships selection committee, chaired by CISAC co-director Siegfried Hecker, invites applicants with a record of outstanding work in natural science, engineering or mathematics, and who are genuinely interested in and dedicated to solving international security problems, to apply for a Perry Fellowship. The selection committee welcomes applicants from academia, the public and private sectors, national laboratories and the military, either from the United States or abroad.

Stipend
Perry fellows’ stipends will be awarded on a case-by-case basis and commensurate with experience. Health care and other benefits are also provided as required by Stanford University for both pre- and post- doctoral fellows.


To Apply
Please direct applications and inquiries to:

CISAC Fellowship Program
Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
Stanford University
Encina Hall, E200
616 Serra Street
Stanford,
CA 94305-6165
USA

Phone: (650) 725-9132
Fax: (650) 723-0089
perryfellows@stanford.edu


Applications are due by February 1, 2010
Applicants are responsible for ensuring all materials, including letters of reference, arrive by the deadline.

Stanford University encourages women and minority applicants.


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USA: International Scholars at Stanford University

The Stanford Humanities Center and the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI) are jointly sponsoring up to four high-profile international visitors per year to come to Stanford to share their research with faculty and students. The visitorships target those scholars who are of particular interest to departments and other units on campus and who fit within the respective missions of the Humanities Center and FSI. Visitors are appointed through nomination by a Stanford department, research center, or program.

International scholars are in residence for approximately four weeks. They receive an office at the Humanities Center and are invited to weekday lunches with Humanities Center fellows. They also participate in a research group at one of the FSI centers.

Deadline is November 02, 2009


Eligibility
Stanford departments, programs, and research centers and institutes are each eligible to nominate one candidate for a residency for the following academic year through their chair or director. Preference will be given to departments, programs and research centers that did not host an FSI/Humanities Center visitor during the previous year.

Nominating units are asked to commit to hosting at least one activity (and preferably more) with the candidate, should the nomination be successful. Examples of such activities include: student workshops, faculty discussion sessions, departmental lectures, participation in departmental colloquia, etc. Visitors may not offer courses for credit.

Selections will be made by a committee convened by the Humanities Center and FSI. Especially appropriate are candidates who are finishing a project and are in a position to share the results with colleagues on campus.

Stipends
International visitors receive a stipend of $2,500 per week for the duration of their visit. The Humanities Center and FSI will cover travel expenses for one round trip from their place of origin.

Application Process
Nominations should include:
• Brief rationale for nomination, including a précis of the candidateʼs profile and an explanation of how the candidate would fit with the respective missions of the Humanities Center and FSI (approximately 500-1,000 words: see http://shc.stanford.edu and http://fsi.stanford.edu for more information about the two institutes).
• Candidateʼs CV. Candidates typically will be scholars affiliated with a non- U.S. university or research institution. Candidates must be non-U.S. nationals working abroad. Candidates are expected to be able to function in an English-speaking academic context, although at the departmentʼs discretion, their departmental activity may be conducted in another language.
• A commitment from the nominating unit to host at least one activity (and preferably more) with the candidate if he or she is selected, along with a brief proposal for a possible activity (no more than one paragraph).

Questions
Please direct all questions to Marie-Pierre Ulloa, Executive Officer for International Programs, Stanford Humanities Center, at mpulloa@stanford.edu or 724.8106.

Website: http://shc.stanford.edu/fellowships/visitorships/international-scholars


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Canada: Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarships and NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships

Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) and NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS) provide financial support to high-calibre scholars who are engaged in master's or doctoral programs in the natural sciences or engineering. The CGS will be offered to the top-ranked applicants at each level (master’s and doctoral) and the next tier of meritorious applicants will be offered an NSERC PGS. This support allows these scholars to fully concentrate on their studies and seek out the best research mentors in their chosen fields. NSERC encourages interested and qualified Aboriginal students to apply.

Since total NSERC scholarship support is limited to a maximum of four years full-time equivalence, scholars are encouraged to complete their studies in an expeditious manner.

Are you eligible for scholarship support?

To be considered eligible for support, as of the application deadline date, you must:

*be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada;
*hold, or expect to hold (at the time you take up the award), a degree in science or engineering from a university whose standing is recognized by NSERC (if you have a degree in a field other than science or engineering, NSERC may accept your application at its discretion);
*intend to pursue, in the following year, full-time graduate studies and research at the master's or doctoral level in an eligible program (see Eligibility Criteria) in one of the areas of the natural sciences and engineering supported by NSERC; and
*have obtained a first-class average (a grade of "A-") in each of the last two completed years of study (full-time equivalent).

You are not eligible to receive scholarship support while you are in a
qualifying year of study.

NSERC uses the date of degree completion to determine the eligibility of applicants. This is the date on which all the requirements of your degree have been met, including successful defence and submission of the corrected copy of your thesis (in accordance with your university's regulations).

Note: You may submit only one application per year to one granting agency (NSERC or CIHR or SSHRC).

What categories of scholarships are available?

There are four types of scholarships available through the Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarships and NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships programs: CGS M, PGS M, CGS D and PGS D.

CGS M and PGS M

CGS M Value: $17,500 (for one year) PGS M Value: $17,300 (for one year)

These scholarships are for a maximum duration of 12 months.

To be eligible to apply:

- you must have completed, as of December 31 of the year of application, between zero and 12 months of studies (full-time equivalent) in the master’s program for which you are requesting funding; or
- if you were admitted into a doctoral program directly from your bachelor’s program, you must have completed, as of December 31 of the year of application, between zero and 12 months of studies (full-time equivalent) in the doctoral program for which -you are requesting funding; or
- you must have completed, as of December 31 of the year of application, no more than 12 months of studies (full-time equivalent) in a master’s program, and you are requesting funding for your doctoral program; and
- you must not have previously taken up an NSERC PGS A, PGS M, IPS 1,* or a CGS M for the program of study to which you are currently applying for funding; and
you must not hold, or have held, a CGS M from either CIHR or SSHRC.

In evaluating your eligibility, NSERC will consider all studies counted towards the graduate degree for which funding is requested, whether completed at the degree-granting institution or not. NSERC will count two sessions of part-time study as one session of full-time study.

Note: CGS/PGS M support will not extend beyond the
28th month of your master's program.

CGS D and PGS D

CGS D Value: $35,000 per year PGS D Value: $21,000 per year

These programs offer support for 24 months or 36 months.

Note: If you entered your doctoral program directly from your bachelor’s degree and have completed between four and 12 months of studies in the doctoral program, you may be eligible to apply for a PGS M or for a PGS D. Applying for a PGS M, if you are eligible, will maximize your potential period of funding. You are responsible for choosing the type of award for which you apply.

To be eligible to apply:

- you must have completed, as of December 31 of the year of application, up to between zero and 24 months of studies (full-time equivalent) in the doctoral program for which you are requesting funding; or
- if you were admitted into a doctoral program directly from your bachelor’s program, -you must have completed, as of December 31 of the year of application, between four and 36 months of studies (full-time equivalent) in the doctoral program for which you are requesting funding;
- you must not have previously taken up an NSERC PGS B, PGS D, CGS D, IPS 2,* or a Vanier CGS for the program of study to which you are currently applying for funding; and
- you must not hold, or have held, a CGS D from either CIHR or SSHRC.

In the evaluation of your eligibility, NSERC will consider all studies counted towards the graduate degree for which funding is requested, whether completed at the degree-granting institution or not. NSERC will count two sessions of part-time study as one session of full-time study.

If you registered in a master’s degree and subsequently transferred to a doctoral degree, the months in the doctoral degree will be calculated starting from the first academic session in which you were officially registered in your Ph.D. program.

Application Deadlines

There are different application deadlines to keep in mind.

University Deadlines
If you are applying through your university, there is an internal deadline that your department sets for receiving applications. It would be the earliest of the deadlines, since the department will review applications before passing them along.

If you are applying through your university, the next deadline is the date when the university Faculty (School) of Graduate Studies must receive your application. The university will review all applications received from the departments, rank them, and then send recommended applications to NSERC. The university is responsible for notifying you if your application is not forwarded to NSERC. For more information about departmental and university application deadlines, contact your current or former department, or the Faculty (School) of Graduate Studies.

NSERC Deadlines
NSERC must receive all applications from Canadian universities by November 25 of each year. If you are applying directly to NSERC, your application must be received at NSERC by October 15. Late applications will be rejected. Incomplete applications may be rejected or at a disadvantage in the selection process.

How do you apply for a scholarship?

To apply for these scholarships, you must complete Form 200, Application for an NSERC Scholarship or Fellowship. Read the instructions on how to complete Form 200.

There is a single application and selection process for the CGS and the NSERC PGS. The top-ranked applicants at each level, master’s and doctoral, will be offered a CGS, and the next tier of meritorious applicants will be offered an NSERC PGS.
How you apply depends on your status at the application deadline date and/or your registration status in the year of application. You must apply either through a Canadian university or directly to NSERC.

The table below presents various possibilities and explains where to submit your application. The table does not display all the possibilities. If you are unsure about how you should apply, contact NSERC (schol@nserc-crsng.gc.ca).


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