MS International Federation McDonald Fellowships for Developing Countries in UK, 2015

MS International Federation

A number of McDonald Fellowships are awarding MS International Federation to young researchers from promising countries. Fellowships enable the recipient to travel to an established research institution to work with leading researchers in MS with a view to returning to their own country to establish a programme of MS research. The fellowship consists of a two-year grant, around UK £30,000 per year, to cover travel and living costs, and an additional contribution of UK £2,000 per year to the host institution. The deadline for nominations is 30 June 2015.

Study Subject(s):

The candidate’s focus of research should be an area of neuroscience relevant to MS.

Course Level:

Fellowships are available to undertake two years research in MS.

Scholarship Provider:

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) International Federation

Scholarship can be taken at:

UK

Eligibility:

Candidates must be under 35 at the time of application and must be citizens of an emerging country (all countries with a low, lower middle or upper middle income) as defined by the World Bank. Candidates must be working or studying in an emerging country at the time of nomination or working or studying in another country on a project which started within the six months prior to nomination or studying in another country on a project supported by an MS International Federation grant.

-The candidate’s focus of research should be an area of neuroscience relevant to MS. The research should be in an area that makes it likely that the studies and expertise can be transferred to the candidate’s home country.

Scholarship Open for International Students:

These McDonald fellowships are open for the citizens of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Dem. Rep, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, The, Guinea, Guinea-Bisau, Haiti, Kenya, Korea, Dem Rep., Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Armenia, Bhutan, Bolivia, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Congo, Rep., Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Arab Rep., El Salvador, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Indonesia, India, Kiribati, Kosovo , Kyrgyz Republic,Lao PDR, Lesotho, Mauritania, Micronesia, Fed. Sts., Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Philippines, Samoa, São Tomé and Principe, Senegal, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Timor-Leste, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza, Yemen, Rep., Zambia, Angola, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Fiji, Gabon, Grenada, Hungary, Iran, Islamic Rep., Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Libya, Macedonia, FYR, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Montenegro, Namibia, Palau, Panama, Peru, Romania, Serbia, Seychelles, South Africa, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Thailand, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu and Venezuela, RB.

Scholarship Description:

Professor McDonald had a monumental impact on MS research, treatment and understanding, providing invaluable breakthroughs in the field. He was a member of the MS International Federation’s International medical and scientific board from 1980 and its chairman from 1999 to 2003. The McDonald Fellowship was formerly known as the Du Pré Fellowship. Every year the MS International Federation offers a number of McDonald Fellowships to young researchers from emerging countries*. Fellowships enable the recipient to travel to an established research institution to work with leading researchers in MS, with a view to returning to their own country to establish a programme of MS research that involves the application of the newly learned techniques. The fellowship consists of a two-year grant, around UK £30,000 per year, to cover travel and living costs, and an additional contribution of UK £2,000 per year to the host institution. In 2015, they will accept applications from all areas of research related to MS and encourage applications in the areas of symptom relief, rehabilitation and palliative care.

Number of award(s):

A number of McDonald fellowships will be awarded.

Duration of award(s):

Fellowships are awarded for a period of two years. The MS International Federation requires a short report at the end of the first year of the fellowship. Second-year funding depends on the submission of this report.

What does it cover?

The fellowship consists of a two-year grant, around UK £30,000 per year, to cover travel and living costs, and an additional contribution of UK £2,000 per year to the host institution. The fellowship may also be used as a supplement for work related to MS by a candidate who has been accepted for training in a recognised institute (within the six months prior to nomination) but who doesn’t have enough money to cover the total cost.

How to Apply:

Students should email the nomination form and accompanying documents. Before nomination, candidates need to have identified a suitable project and discussed their involvement with the project supervisor of the institution.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The deadline for nominations is 30 June 2015.

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PhD Scholarships in Accounting and Finance at University of Edinburgh in UK, 2015

PhD Scholarships in Accounting and Finance at University of Edinburgh in UK, 2015

University of Edinburgh is offering PhD Scholarships for overseas students. Up to three PhD scholarships are offered per year in Accounting and/or Finance. Applicants must have Masters Degree from an accredited university in the UK or overseas, with evidence of above-average academic achievement. Up to three PhD scholarships are offered for three years. The application deadline is 1 May 2015.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are offered in Accounting and/or Finance.

The major areas of interest in current staff research are as follows: Accounting: Accounting and consumer society, Accounting regulation, Accounting, strategy, and information technologies, Carbon accounting, Financial accounting, Healthcare and social care accounting and accountability, History of accounting and calculative practices, Management accounting, Market-based accounting research, Social studies of accounting and accountability, The accounting profession. Finance: Banking, Behavioral finance, Capital market anomalies, Carbon markets and low-carbon investment, Corporate finance, Corporate governance, Corporate pension risk analysis, Econometrics of financial markets, Empirical asset pricing, Institutional setting for IPO markets and under pricing of IPOs

Course Level: Scholarships are offered for PhD level of study.

Scholarship Provider: University of Edinburgh, UK

Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: A Masters degree from an accredited university in the UK or overseas, with evidence of above-average academic achievement (more than 65% overall in your Masters) and the ability to undertake independent research (MSc dissertation at distinction level).

-Applicants with a First or 2:1 Bachelors degree will be considered if they have an outstanding research proposal and prior support from a prospective supervisor in the Business School. In such an instance, you must contact an appropriate supervisor before applying.

-An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 7.0 overall, or the equivalent from our approved list of certificates

-Successful applicants will be expected to contribute to our teaching programmes during their second and third years of the scholarship.

Scholarship Open for International Students: EU/Overseas students are eligible to apply for the scholarship programme.

PhD Scholarships in Accounting and Finance

Scholarship Description: The PhD can be studied over three years full-time or six years part-time. Students are encouraged to present papers at conferences. Students are encouraged to submit articles for publication in refereed journals. The School has links with other schools in the University allowing students with cross-disciplinary interests to find expertise, support, and supervision.

Number of award(s): Up to three PhD scholarships are offered per year.

Duration of award(s): The award will be awarded for three years.

What does it cover? The award will be for three years, subject to satisfactory progress, at the following rates:

-European Union candidates: standard EU tuition fee plus maintenance fee of £14,000 per year

-Non-European Union candidates: standard non-EU tuition fee plus maintenance fee of £14,000 per year

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification: Recipients of the scholarships are usually announced approximately 15 May.

How to Apply: To apply for this scheme, please use the University’s online EUCLID application system. Applicants should send their documents to the Research and PhD Support Team via e-mail. In addition to the application form applicants should supply:

A letter explaining:

-their reasons for applying,

-why they are the ideal person to receive a scholarship,

-A research plan,

-Their CV,

-Two academic referees

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1 May 2015.

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IMPRS PhD Positions for Own Proposal Elaboration in Germany, 2015

IMPRS for Organismal Biology

It is offered by The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for two fully funded PhD Positions funded by DAAD stipends. Applicants will work on the research project within the area of Organismal Biology. It open for international researchers but developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply. To be eligible, applicants should hold a MSc or equivalent degree in biology or a related discipline at the point of enrollment. Deadline of the application is January 15, 2015.

Study Subject(s):

PhD positions are open for own proposal elaboration within Organismal Biology.

Course Level:

This position is for pursuing PhD degree level at the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS).

Scholarship Provider: DAAD

Scholarship can be taken at:

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS), Germany.

 Eligibility:

-Applicants should hold a MSc or equivalent degree in biology or a related discipline at the point of enrollment. The candidates have to be non-German citizens and not living in Germany for more than 15 months prior to application, and are not allowed to have finished their MSc or Diploma more than 6 years ago. Students from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply. A maximum of 3 months of study period abroad per year (and a total of 9 months abroad) can be funded.

-Candidates can apply for various IMPRS positions at the same time, however, they cannot use the DAAD stipend for a project previously outlined by an IMPRS faculty member. The project proposal (as accepted by the prospective supervisor) has to be submitted together with all other application documents.

Scholarship Open for International Students:

International applicants can apply for these PhD positions. (Except German citizens)

 Scholarship Description:

IMPRS for Organismal BiologyThe International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Organismal Biology  offers several fully-funded PhD positions.  The IMPRS is based in southern Germ any and is jointly organized by the  Max Planck Institute for  Ornithology in Seewiesen and Radolfzell and the University of Konstanz. Outstanding  students of  all nationalities with a deep commitment to basic research in Organismal Biology ar e invited to apply.  All students accepted to the program will be supported by stipends or contracts. The program offers a dedicated teaching program, high quality research experience, and outstanding research facilities in an inspiring research and living environment. The working language is English. Each PhD student receives individual supervision and mentoring and is guided in her/his research work by a PhD advisory committee.They are offering two open PhD positions funded by DAAD stipends. The positions are open (within the IMPRS) and not initially assigned to a specific project or a faculty member. Interested candidates are expected to apply with their own project ideas within the area of Organismal Biology, and to find matching faculty member(s) for their project proposal. It is the student’s choice what topic to study and with whom to conduct the study – given the agreement of an IMPRS faculty member as a mentor.

Number of award(s):

There are two PhD positions available.

What does it cover?

These are fully-funded PhD positions.

Notification:

Interviews with the applicants are scheduled for Mid-March.

How to Apply:

The mode of applying is online. Applicants can only apply via our three-tier electronical application process. Please do not send any other type of application by regular mail or email as they will be rejected. The application must be completed in English only. The online application produces your CV; therefore we do not require a separate CV from you. Besides the online application form, we need several documents from you. Documents that are not in English or German need to be translated. You need to upload all the required documents as one single pdf-file. Please give yourself enough time to submit your application and do not wait until the last moment as technical difficulties or other problems might occur. The Max Planck Society and the University of Konstanz are equal opportunity employers.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The application deadline is January 15, 2015.

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Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) Developing Global Citizens Postgraduate Scholarships in UK, 2015

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)

Liverpool John Moores University is awarding for developing global citizen scholarships for students of Africa, the ASEAN countries, the People’s Republic of China or Commonwealth countries. Scholarships are awarded to students accepted on to a taught masters program or research degree program in September 2015. The scholarships will consist of one-off £6,000 fee waiver. The application deadline is 2 June 2015.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in all subjects available at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) in UK.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing taught Masters programme or research degree at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) in UK.

Scholarship Provider: Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), UK

Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Accreditation: Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is accredited by the Association of University Alliance, EUA, NWUA and Northern Consortium.

Eligibility: In order to be considered for this award you must:

-be a self-funded student from Africa, the ASEAN countries, the People’s Republic of China or Commonwealth country

-have a valid offer to study a Masters degree or research programme at LJMU in September 2015

-complete the scholarship application form

-Applications for this award are welcomed from: new international applicants, current LJMU international students hoping to progress onto postgraduate study at the University and LJMU international alumni

Scholarship Open for International Students: Liverpool John Moores UniversityStudents of Africa, the ASEAN countries, the People’s Republic of China or Commonwealth countries can apply for these global citizen scholarships.

Scholarship Description: Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) offers international students an exceptional student experience founded on high quality teaching and world-class research plus the opportunity to study in one of the world’s most exciting cities. Twenty Developing Global Citizens Postgraduate Scholarships, consisting of a one-off £6,000 fee waiver, will be awarded to students accepted on to a taught Masters programme or research degree in September 2015.

Number of award(s): Twenty global citizen scholarships are offered.

Duration of award(s): Scholarships consists of one-off fee waiver.

What does it cover? The scholarships consists of one-off £6,000 fee waiver.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. Before applying for an LJMU scholarship you must have firstly made an application to study at LJMU and be in receipt of an offer from the University, otherwise your application will be rejected. Applicants are also required to have the specified English language requirement in advance of making a scholarship application.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 2 June 2015.

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2015 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Ancient DNA and Evolutionary Genomics, Norway

University of Oslo

University of Oslo is inviting application for a postdoctoral research fellowship in ancient DNA and evolutionary genomics of Viking Age plants and animals at the Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis (CEES). Applicants must hold a PhD-degree (or other corresponding education equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree) with a background within population genomics, evolutionary genomics and/or ancient DNA research. The candidate should be able to document strong analytical skills and experience in the laboratory. Experience with ancient DNA, analytical or experimental, will be an advantage. The application deadline is 17 October 2014.

Study Subject(s):

Fellowship is awarded in the field of Ancient DNA and Evolutionary Genomics of Viking Age plants and animals at the Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis (CEES), Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

Course Level:

Fellowship is available for undertaking postdoctoral research project at University of Oslo in Norway.

Scholarship Provider:

University of Oslo, Norway (project is funded by the Norwegian Research Council)

Scholarship can be taken at:

Norway

Eligibility:

-Applicants must hold a PhD-degree (or other corresponding education equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree) with a background within population genomics, evolutionary genomics and/or ancient DNA research. The candidate should be able to document strong analytical skills and experience in the laboratory. Experience with ancient DNA, analytical or experimental, will be an advantage.

-The candidate will work in close collaboration with the rest of the team at CEES, NHM and KHM, as well as our national and international partners (Denmark and Great Britain) within this project. Some time will be spent visiting the collaborating partners overseas. We seek a highly motivated, enthusiastic person with the ambition to gain insight and publish papers in leading, international journals, and in possession of good interpersonal skills and willing to work in close collaboration with others.

-A good command of English is required.

Scholarship Open for International Students:

Norwegian and Foreign applicants can apply for this postdoctoral research fellowship.

Number of award(s):

One postdoctoral research fellowship will be available.

Duration of award(s):

Applications are invited for a two-year position as a postdoctoral research fellow.

What does it cover?

Pay Grade: 57-65 (NOK 482 800 -559 600 per year, depending on qualifications)

Selection Criteria:

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition of being a leading research faculty. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

Online Application:

The mode of applying is online. The application must include:

-Application letter including a statement of interest, briefly summarizing your scientific work and interests, and a personal assessment focusing on how you fit the description of the person we seek

-A brief (1 A4) project plan for the research to be undertaken

-CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities)

-Copies of educational certificates and transcript of records

-A complete list of publications and unpublished works, and up to 5 academic work that applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee

-Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The application deadline is 17 October 2014.

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RMIT PhD Scholarship in School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Australia. 2015

RMIT, Australia.

The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering is inviting application for PhD scholarship in Acoustics and Signal Processing for Wind Farm Noise Measurements. The scholarship is valued at $25,392 per annum for three years only. One tuition fee waiver is also available to exceptional international applicants. The application deadline is 28 November 2014.

Study Subject(s):

Scholarships are awarded in Acoustics and Signal Processing for Wind Farm Noise Measurements at School of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Course Level:

Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD research program at School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, RMIT.

Scholarship Provider:

The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, RMIT (funded through an ARC Linkage Project)

Scholarship can be taken at:

Australia

Eligibility:

To be eligible for this scholarship you must

-be enrolled in a PhD at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering

-be able to commence full-time study in Semester 1, 2015 (by 31 March, 2015)

-satisfy the university entry requirements into a PhD program within the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at RMIT University

-have an undergraduate degree in the area of acoustics or signal processing or a related discipline

-demonstrate excellent academic results and research capability.

Scholarship Open for International Students:

Australian and international students can apply for these PhD scholarships.

Number of award(s):

Up to two PhD scholarships are offered.

Duration of award(s):

Scholarships are awarded for three years only.

What does it cover?

The scholarship is valued at $25,392 per annum for three years only. One tuition fee waiver is also available to exceptional international applicants.

How to Apply:

Applicants should submit a:

-cover letter (maximum 1 page) detailing any relevant experience

-curriculum vitae (maximum 4 pages) detailing educational background (with scores/GPAs), research experience, citizenship details, and any relevant prizes, awards, scholarships and publications

-copy of transcripts from relevant educational degrees.

Applications should be submitted by e-mail to Professor Xiaojun Qiu xiaojun.qiu-at-rmit.edu.au.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The application deadline is 28 November 2014.

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Faculty Scholarships for Research Masters in Philosophy at Radboud University, Netherlands 2015

Radboud University, Netherlands

Radboud University is welcoming applications for faculty scholarships for Research Master’s in Philosophy. Three scholarships are open for outstanding international students wishing to start the Research Master’s programme in Philosophy on 1st February 2015. Each scholarship amounts to €10,000 for the first year of the Research Master’s programme, and in the case of good study results can be renewed for the second, final year. The application deadline is 17 November 2014.

Study Subject(s):

Scholarships are provided in Philosophy at Radboud University.

Course Level:

Scholarships are available for pursuing research masters programme at Radboud University.

Scholarship Provider:

Radboud University, Netherlands

Scholarship can be taken at:

Netherlands

Eligibility:

Admission requirements for international students

-A completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Philosophy or related area Candidates seeking admission to the programme must meet the following criteria:

-They must possess an internationally recognized Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in philosophy (with merit or distinction or equivalent).

-Their wheighted grade-point average in philosophy in the 2nd and 3rd year of their Bachelor’s degree studies must be the equivalent of 7.5 or more (on the Dutch scale of 10). You can find the table “Conversion of Grades at Radboud University Nijmegen” here. It gives you an indication of what the equivalent of a Dutch 7.5 or 8 might be in the country where you obtained your BA degree.

-They must be able to demonstrate to the Examination Board that they have serious research interests and skills.

-Note that, if you have a Master’s degree in Philosophy, you may receive a waiver for some of these requirements. It may then be possible to seek direct admission to the second year of the programme.

-A proficiency in English: The language requirements for Master’s programme in Philosophy differ from the general language requirements!

-In order to take part in the programme, you need to have fluency in English, both written and spoken. Non-native speakers of English without a Dutch Bachelor’s degree or VWO diploma need one of the following:

-TOEFL score of >577 (paper based) or >233 (computer based) or >90 (internet based)

-IELTS score of >6.5

-Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Proficiency in English (CPE) with a mark of C or higher

Scholarship Open for International Students:

International students can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description:

The Faculty offers three scholarships for excellent international students wishing to start the Research Master’s programme in Philosophy on 1st February 2015. Each scholarship amounts to €10,000 for the first year of the Research Master’s programme, and in the case of good study results can be renewed for the second, final year.

Number of award(s):

The Faculty offers three scholarships for excellent international students.

What does it cover?

Each scholarship amounts to €10,000 for the first year of the Research Master’s programme, and in the case of good study results can be renewed for the second, final year. For students from countries belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA), the amount of €10,000 covers tuition fees (€1,906 for the academic year 2014-2015), plus living expenses. For students from outside the EEA, the scholarship covers tuition fees only (€9,570,- for the academic year 2014-2015).

How to Apply:

The mode of applying is electronically.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The application deadline is 17 November 2014.

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TWAS Fellowships for Research and Advanced Training, 2015

TWAS

Applications are invited for TWAS Fellowships for Research and Advanced Training at a research institution in a developing country other than applicants’ home country. Eligible applicants for the fellowships are young scientists working in any area of natural sciences who are citizens of a developing country and are employed by a research institution in a developing country. TWAS covers international low-cost airfare plus a contribution towards subsistence amounting to a maximum of USD 300 per month. The host institution is expected to provide accommodation and food as well as research facilities. The application deadline is 1 October 2014.

Study Subject(s):

Fellowships are awarded in any disciplines.

Course Level:

Fellowships are available to young scientists for research and advanced training.

Scholarship Provider:

TWAS, The World Academy of Sciences

Scholarship can be taken at:

Developing Countries (other than applicants’ home country)

Eligibility:

-The fellowships are for research and advanced training. They are offered to young scientists holding at least an MSc or equivalent degree.

-Eligible applicants for the fellowships are young scientists working in any area of natural sciences who are citizens of a developing country and are employed by a research institution in a developing country.

-There is no age limit. However, preference is given to young scientists at the beginning of their research career and those working in Least Developed Countries.

-Institutes of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), China, are not eligible host institutions under this programme. Applicants interested in conducting a fellowship in China are required to check whether their chosen host is a CAS institute. Applicants wishing to attend a CAS institute should either apply to the CAS-TWAS President’s Postgraduate Fellowship Programme or consider the CAS Fellowships for Postdoctoral and Visiting Scholars from Developing Countries.

Scholarship Description:

TWAS offers fellowships to young scientists in developing countries to enable them to spend three to 12 months at a research institution in a developing country other than their own. The purpose of these fellowships is to enhance the research capacity of promising scientists, especially those at the beginning of their research career, helping them to foster links for further collaboration.

Duration of award(s):

The fellowships are offered for a minimum of three months and a maximum of twelve months.

What does it cover?

TWAS covers international low-cost airfare plus a contribution towards subsistence amounting to a maximum of USD 300 per month. No other costs will be provided by TWAS. The host institution is expected to provide accommodation and food as well as research facilities.

Selection Criteria:

Fellowships are awarded by the TWAS Fellowships Committee on the basis of scientific merit.

How to Apply:

Applications should be completed in English. Part 1 of the application form should be completed by the applicant and the head of the applicant’s HOME institution, and sent to the TWAS secretariat. Material requested:

-the completed application form;

-passport-style photograph as a separate JPEG file;

-copy of passport page giving personal details (even if expired);

-the applicant’s curriculum vitae;

-full list of publications (do not enclose reprints of articles!);

-letters of recommendation submitted separately to TWAS by two referees who are familiar with the applicant’s work.

Part 2 must be sent by the applicant to the head of the institution he/she intends to visit, together with a copy of Part 1 (for information). Part 2 should then be completed by the head of the host institution and sent to the TWAS secretariat. NB: Applications cannot be considered unless Part 2 has been completed by the head of the host institute. Only for applicants selecting the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, India, as their host choice: please direct the request for Part 2 to Prof. Chakrabarti (Dean, Academic Programme by email: deanap-at-bose.res.in), accompanying your request with a copy of your CV, research proposal and two reference letters.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The deadline for receipt of applications (Parts 1 and 2) is 1 October of each year.

Scholarship Open for International Students:

Students of developing countries (Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African, Republic Chad, Chile, People’s Republic of China, Colombia, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, The Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea?Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Indonesia, India, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Federated States of Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Samoa, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint- Vincent and the Grenadines, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor?Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe) can apply for these scholarships.

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Getty Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships for International Students in USA, 2015

Getty Foundation is inviting application for pre-doctoral, postdoctoral and NEH fellowships to pursue research to complete their dissertations or to expand them for publication at the Getty Research Institute. Getty Pre and Postdoctoral fellowships are welcome from scholars of all nationalities. GRI-NEH Fellowship is open for United States citizens or foreign nationals who can document that they have lived in the U.S. for the three years immediately preceding the fellowship application deadline. Getty Fellows are in residence for nine months from mid-September to mid-June. The application deadline is November 3, 2014.

Note: Applications will be open on September 30.

Study Subject(s):

Fellowships are awarded to complete work on projects related to the Getty Research Institute’s annual theme.

Course Level:

Fellowships are available for emerging scholars to pursue research to complete their dissertations or to expand them for publication at the Getty Research Institute.

Scholarship Provider:

Getty Foundation (GRI-NEH Fellowship is funded by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and part of the Getty’s annual scholar and fellow program)

Scholarship can be taken at:

USA

Eligibility:

Getty Pre- and Postdoctoral fellowships:

-Applications for Getty Pre- and Postdoctoral fellowships are welcome from scholars of all nationalities.

-Current Getty staff and members of their immediate family are not eligible for Pre- and Postdoctoral fellowships.

-Getty Predoctoral Fellowship applicants must have advanced to candidacy by the time of the fellowship start date and should expect to complete their dissertations during the fellowship period. Successful Predoctoral Fellowship applicants who are awarded their degree after the application deadline but before the fellowship begins, or who receive their doctorate while in residence, automatically become Postdoctoral Fellows. To be eligible to apply for the 2015-2016 scholar year, Postdoctoral Fellowship applicants should not have received their degree earlier than 2010.

GRI-NEH Fellowship:-Applicants must be United States citizens or foreign nationals who can document that they have lived in the U.S. for the three years immediately preceding the fellowship application deadline (from November 3, 2011);

-Applicants must have completed all degree requirements by the application deadline;

-The GRI-NEH Fellows may be in residence for one of three periods ranging from five to nine months: September to February; January to May; or September to June.

Scholarship Open for International Students:

Scholars of all nationalities can apply for these Getty fellowships.

Scholarship Description:

The Getty FoundationGetty Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships are intended for emerging scholars to complete work on projects related to the Getty Research Institute’s annual theme. Recipients are in residence at the Getty Research Institute, where they pursue research to complete their dissertations or to expand them for publication. Fellows make use of the Getty collections, join in a weekly meeting devoted to the annual theme, and participate in the intellectual life of the Getty.

Duration of award(s):

Getty Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellows are in residence for nine months from mid-September to mid-June.

What does it cover?

Getty Predoctoral Fellows receive a stipend of $25,000. Getty Postdoctoral Fellows receive a stipend of $30,000. Both fellowships also provide a work space at the Getty Research Institute or the Getty Villa, an apartment in the Getty scholar housing complex, and airfare to and from Los Angeles. These terms apply as of August 2014 and are subject to future changes. The stipend for the GRI-NEH fellowship is $4,200 per month. The GRI-NEH Postdoctoral Fellowship also provides workspace, housing, and transportation comparable to other Getty fellowship programs.

Selection Criteria:

All fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis. Applications will be evaluated by the Getty Research Institute (or in the case the GRI-NEH Fellowship by an external selection committee of qualified scholars convened and staffed by the Getty Research Institute) based on: (1) the overall quality of the application; (2) how the proposed project bears upon the annual research theme; (3) the applicant’s past achievements; and (4) how the project would benefit from the resources at the Getty, including its library and collections.

Notification:

Applicants are notified of the Getty Research Institute’s decision approximately six months following the deadline.

How to Apply:

Please prepare the attachments according to the instructions and notify your references that you will be requesting letters from them in support of this application. Once the form link is available, you may proceed to register, fill out a short form, upload your materials, send instructions for your letters of recommendation, and submit the application.

-Project Proposal:

Each application must include a description of the applicant’s proposed plan for study and research (not to exceed five pages, typed and double-spaced). The description should indicate (1) how the project bears upon the scholar year theme and (2) how the project would be advanced by the resources at the Getty, including its library and collections.

-Selected Bibliography (not to exceed two pages, typed and single-spaced): cite scholarly works, other than your own, that are important to the project and the place the project in its intellectual framework.

-Doctoral Dissertation Plan or Abstract (maximum two pages).

-Curriculum Vitae

-Writing Sample: Each applicant should submit one writing sample (not more than twenty-five pages). This may be a sample of the dissertation and should best represent the applicant’s methodological concerns.

-Confirmation letter (a scan of this letter is acceptable): Predoctoral applicants must submit a letter from their academic institution confirming that they have passed their qualifying exams and have been advanced to candidacy. Postdoctoral applicants must submit confirmation from their academic institution that their doctorates have been awarded. NEH postdoctoral fellowship applicants must have completed all degree requirements by the application deadline.

-Documentation of U.S. residency (required by foreign nationals applying for the GRI-NEH Postdoctoral Fellowship only). This includes a copy of your passport and a copy of one of the following documents: Green Card, Temporary Green Card Stamp, Work Authorization Card, Copy of most current visa and Approval notice from USCIS.

Note: If you are applying for the GRI-NEH Fellowship, you will indicate this selection in the application form. While you may not apply for both Getty and GRI-NEH fellowships at the same time, GRI-NEH applicants who are not selected may be considered for a Getty Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The application deadline is November 3, 2014.

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Hubble Fellowships for Postdoctoral Scientists in USA, 2015

The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) is welcoming application for Hubble Fellowships available for postdoctoral scientists to perform independent research at United States Host Institutions chosen by each Fellow. The Fellowship provides hold for up to three years at an annual stipend of approximately $67,000 plus benefits and an additional allowance of $16,000 per year for travel and other research costs. Fellowships are open to citizens of the United States and to English-speaking citizens of other countries. Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. The application deadline is November 6, 2014.

Study Subject(s):

Fellowships are awarded to conduct research that is broadly related to the NASA Cosmic Origins scientific goals as addressed by any of the missions in that program: the Hubble Space Telescope, Spitzer Space Telescope, Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA), the Herschel Space Observatory, and the James Webb Space Telescope.

Course Level:

Fellowships are available for highly qualified recent postdoctoral scientists to conduct independent research at United States Host Institutions chosen by each Fellow.

Scholarship Provider:

NASA (administered by the Space Telescope Science Institute, STScI)

Scholarship can be taken at:

USA

Eligibility:

-Applicants must have received a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral-level research degree in astronomy, physics, or a related discipline on or after January 1, 2012. Graduate-student awardees who have not yet received their doctoral degree at the time of application must present evidence of having completed all requirements for the degree -before commencing their Fellowships.

-Hubble Fellowships are open to citizens of the United States and to English-speaking citizens of other countries. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, or national origin. Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Scholarship Open for International Students:

US and international students (English-speaking citizens of other countries) can apply for these fellowships.

Scholarship Description:

Hubble Fellowships The Hubble Fellowship Program provides an opportunity for highly qualified recent postdoctoral scientists to conduct independent research that is broadly related to the NASA Cosmic Origins scientific goals as addressed by any of the missions in that program: the Hubble Space Telescope, Spitzer Space Telescope, Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA), the Herschel Space Observatory, and the James Webb Space Telescope. The research will be carried out at United States Host Institutions chosen by each Fellow.

Number of award(s):

Contingent upon National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) funding, up to 17 new Hubble Fellowships will be awarded for 2015.

Duration of award(s):

Contingent upon the availability of funding from NASA, Hubble Fellowships are awarded through grants to Host Institutions for up to a three-year period. Funding will be provided initially for the first year of the Fellowship. Renewals for the second and third years will depend on annual performance reviews.

What does it cover?

The initial annual stipend for a Hubble Fellow will be approximately $67,000, subject to annual review and adjustment. In addition, the Hubble Fellow can receive health insurance, relocation costs, and support for travel, computing services, publications, and other direct research costs. No additional stipend, salary, or other remuneration may be accepted from any other appointment (such as teaching), fellowship, or similar grant during the period of the Fellowship. Additional honorary named appointments intended to be linked with the title of “Hubble Fellow” are similarly not allowed.

Notification:

Fellowship offers for 2015 will be made before February 1, 2015, and acceptance or refusal must be made before February 13, 2015. After this date additional offers may be made if any of the initial awards are not accepted.

Online Application:

Applicants must submit their materials via the web Application Form. These materials must include:

-A completed Hubble Fellowship Application form;

-A curriculum vitae

-A list of publications

-A summary of previous and current research (limited to three pages total, including references)

-A copy of the research proposal, described below (limited to 3 pages text plus 2 pages references/figures)

-All materials submitted must be in at least 12-point fonts, single spaced, and all pages should be numbered. Non-U.S. applicants should make sure that their applications will copy successfully onto 8.5×11 inch (21.6×28 cm) paper without loss (i.e., with 1-inch margins on all sides). Please keep each file to less than 2 MB.

Applicants must arrange for their research proposals to be read and approved by a faculty member of the first-choice Host Institution (the Faculty Contact), and endorsed by an official of that Institution. The letter of endorsement must be uploaded electronically directly to STScI by November 13, 2014. Applicants must enter an e-mail address for the authorizing official on the application form; instructions for uploading the letter will be sent to that e-mail address. The Faculty Contact can usually help the applicant to determine just who is the appropriate official, e.g. the Department Chair, Division Head, etc. The institutional endorsement is necessary to indicate that adequate facilities will be provided for the Hubble Fellow, but does not ensure selection by the Hubble Fellowship Review Panel. The endorsement consists of an acceptance letter signed by an authorizing official (typically the department chairperson) of the first-choice Host Institution.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday, November 6, 2014 and for reference letters is Thursday, November 13, 2014.

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