The Elings Prize Fellowships in Experimental Science for Potential Postdoctoral Researchers

Elings Prize Fellowships in Experimental Science

Course(s) Offered: Sciences, Engineering
Course Level: Graduate (postdoc, fellowships)
Provider: California Nanosystems Institute
Country to Study in: USA

Scholarship Description
The California Nanosystems Institute (CNSI) at UC Santa Barbara invites applications for the Elings Prize Postdoctoral Fellowships in experimental nanoscience.

Successful applicants will work with, and receive partial support from, experimentalists on the CNSI faculty; applications must be coordinated with the relevant faculty supervisor(s).

Fellowship recipients must have completed a Ph.D. in science or engineering prior to their arrival at CNSI.

Eligibility
All applicants must be potential postdoctoral researchers who intend to perform their research at UCSB under the direction of a CNSI faculty member. Current UCSB graduate students and postdoctoral researchers are not eligible to participate in this competition.

Graduate Students who will have obtained their PhDs prior to the submission deadline date (see below) are encouraged to apply for the current competition.

Eligible groups
Male and female citizens of ALL countries may apply. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

Participating Institutions
California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) at UC Santa Barbara; University of California, Santa Barbara. USA

Fields of study
Eligible research can be in any area of the physical sciences, biology, or engineering.

Number of awards
Not specified

Sponsorship duration
It will be for two years, renewable for a third

Scholarship benefits
The fellowships provide a salary of $60,000/yr for two years, renewable for a third, along with benefits and research funds.

Successful applicants will work with, and receive partial support from, experimentalists on the CNSI faculty; applications must be coordinated with the relevant faculty supervisor(s).

Method of Application
Only applications submitted online will be considered in the application review process. All application materials including letters of recommendation and research plans are due by the published application deadline. A letter of recommendation may be submitted by the proposed advisor.

Applications must include:

1. A cover letter summarizing the applicant's background, indicating the area of proposed research, and listing the experimental group(s) with which the research will be pursued.
2. A complete curriculum vitae of the applicant's educational and professional experience, listing all publications.
3. A one-page research summary, to be completed in coordination with the proposed faculty supervisor.
4. Three supporting letters of recommendation to be submitted by the recommenders directly through the fellowship website at: https://fellow.cnsi.ucsb.edu/. Recommenders may submit their letters online only. When the names and email addresses of the recommenders are entered into the online application, they will receive a message instructing them how to electronically submit their recommendations.

Experimental Groups:
Applicants must indicate in their cover letter the experimental group(s) with whom they would be interested in working; prior contact with potential experimental advisors is mandatory. An alphabetical list of the faculty may be found on the CNSI Faculty page. Collaborative research projects are highly encouraged.

To apply, visit the official website of the CNSI (link to it is below), and click on the 'APPLY NOW' button.

DEADLINE:
The deadline for applications is January 31, 2014.

PLEASE NOTE:
Note that finalists for the fellowships will be notified in March, with final selection soon afterwards.

Fellowship recipients must have completed a Ph.D. in science or engineering prior to their arrival at CNSI.

The University of California at Santa Barbara and the University of California at Los Angeles have joined to build the California Nanosystems Institute (CNSI) which will facilitate a multidisciplinary approach to develop the information, biomedical and manufacturing technologies that will dominate science and economy in the 21st century.

Contact
Email inquiries can be sent to: elingsfellowships@cnsi.ucsb.edu

California NanoSystems Institute
University of California, Santa Barbara,
Santa Barbara CA 93106-6105

Application Deadline: January 31, 2014
Open to International students: Yes

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Erasmus Mundus Fatima Al Fihri Scholarship Programme for North African Students and Academic Staff

Erasmus Mundus Fatima Al Fihri Scholarship Programme

Course(s) Offered: All fields
Course Level: Undergraduate, Graduate (master, phd, postdoc, staff)
Provider: EU's Erasmus Mundus
Country to Study in: Europe, Africa

Scholarship Description
The Erasmus Mundus Fatima Al Fihri Programme (EMA2-STRAND 1, LOT 1) is a Partnership between 20 Universities from North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt and Libya) and from Europe (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain).

The consortium has the support of associated institutions mainly in North Africa such as Ministries of Higher Education, governmental institutions, associations of universities and youth organizations.

This partnership has been done within the framework of the Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Strand 1 Lot 1.

Eligibility
The Erasmus Mundus Fatima Al Fihri is grant programme to carry out academic activities in North Africa and in Europe.

In order to be an eligible candidate it is required to:

For North African students and staff:

1. Must be a NATIONAL of one of the third-countries: Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt or Libya.

2. Belong to the Target Group 1 or Target Group 2 or Target Group 3 (as described below):

• Target Group 1 - Are nationals of North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt and Libya) who are registered or work in one of the third-country HEIs member of the partnership at the time of submitting their application to the partnership.
  
• Target Group 2 - Are nationals of North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt and Libya) who:
  
  • Are registered/work in a higher education institution of these countries that are not included in the partnership (students and staff);
  • Have obtained a university degree or equivalent by an institution of these countries (students only). This includes the possibility of providing mobility opportunities to third-country nationals working in public administration, public and private enterprises and non-profit organizations.
• Target Group 3 - Nationals North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt and Libya) concerned by the geographical lot who are in particularly vulnerable situations, for social and political reasons.

3. Must have NOT RESIDED NOR HAVE CARRIED OUT THEIR MAIN ACTIVITY (studies, work, etc) FOR MORE THAN A TOTAL OF 12 MONTHS OVER THE LAST FIVE YEARS in any of the eligible European countries at the time of submitting their application to the partnership. (This rule does not apply to Target group 3 candidates).

4. Proof of language level required by the host university.

Please note that undergraduate students must have successfully completed at least one year of studies in their home institution at first higher education level.

Eligible groups
Citizens of any one of Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt and Libya; and
A national of the European Union

Participating Institutions
20 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) from 5 North African countries (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt and Libya) and 9 HEIs from 8 European countries (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal and Spain).

The Partner Universities In Europe include:

1. University of Deusto, Spain (Coordinating University)
2. Humboldt Universitesit ze Berlin, Germany
3. Universita degli studi di Padova, Italy
4. Universidade Do Porto, Portugal
5. University of Groningen, Netherlands
6. Universite de Lille, France
7. Universite du Luxembourg, Luxembourg
8. Universite de Mons, Belgium
9. Universite de Stasbourg, France

See the complete list of Participating Institutions.

Fields of study
The EMA2-STRAND1 Fatima Al-Fihri programme operates in all fields of study. Nevertheless you will find the academic programmes available in the universities of the partnership.

To see the academic offer per university please visit the FIELDS OF STUDY section of the official website (link to it is below).

Number of awards
Not specified by provider

Scholarship benefits
Coverage of the Mobility Grant

• Monthly subsistence allowance which depends on the type of monthly:
  • Undergraduate – 1,000 Euros
  • Master – 1,000 Euros
  • Doctorate – 1,500 Euros
  • Post-Doctorate – 1,800 Euros
  • Staff – 2,500 Euros
• Travel, Accident and Health Insurance
• One Round Trip

Method of Application
Please note that in order to be an eligible candidate, you must have not resided nor have carried out your main activity (studies, work, etc) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of the European countries. (This rule does not apply to Target group 3 candidates).

In order to complete your application correctly, please read the Online Application Instructions found on the official website carefully.

Please, remember to fill in the online form in English.

All applicants must fulfill the requirements established in the WHO CAN PARTICIPATE section of the official website, according to North African students and staff (see 'Eligibility' above) or European students and staff.

You can Apply Now for the Erasmus Mundus Fatima Al Fihri Scholarship.

DEADLINES:
The Application Deadline for this scholarship is January 15th 2014

PLEASE NOTE:
No student and no academic staff member can benefit from more than one mobility activity within the same project. Mobility must take place from North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt and Libya) to Europe or vice versa.

The Erasmus Mundus is a cooperation and mobility program in the field of higher education that aims to enhance the quality of higher education and to promote dialogue and understanding between people and cultures through cooperation between Europe and Third-Countries.

The Types of Mobility are:

• Undergraduates
• Masters
• Doctorates
• Post Doctorates
• Academic and Administrative Staff

The Erasmus Mundus Al Fihri programme is funded by the European Neighborhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) and the objectives are:

• To contribute to the mutual enrichment of societies by developing the qualifications of men and women so that they possess appropriate skills, particularly as regards the labour market, and are open-minded and internationally experienced;
• To promote mobility both for students, researchers, academics and administrative staff from North Africa, especially from vulnerable groups, selected on the basis of academic excellence, to obtain qualifications and/or experience in the European Union;
• To contribute towards the development of human resources and the international co-operation capacity of higher education institutions in third-countries through increased mobility streams between the EU and third-countries in accordance with the principles of equal opportunities and non-discrimination.

Fatima al Fihri was born in Tunisia in 800. At a young age, she moved with her family to Fez, Morocco. In 859 Fatima founded the world’s first academic degree-granting university existing today, the University of Qarawiyyin, which is considered the oldest university in the world.

The University of Qarawiyyin became the most important cultural and intellectual bridge for Muslim and European cultures. Many of the scholars of Qarawiyyin became great scientists such as Mohammed al Idriss and Ibn Khaldoun. Her name represents sustainability, the women contribution to the knowledge society, a bridge between different cultures through education and a tribute to, now at days, a rather unknown Arabic woman who played a crucial role in the Islamic Golden Age.

Application Deadline: 15 January 2014
Open to International Applicants: No (ONLY North Africans)

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MMMF Scholarships in USA and Canada for Women from Developing Countries

MMMF Scholarships for Female Students from Developing Countries studying in the USA and Canada

Course(s) Offered: Any field of study
Course Level: Postgraduate (masters, PhD, Postdoctoral, research)
Provider: World Bank Group/World Bank Family Network.
Country to Study in: USA, Canada

Scholarship Description
The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) scholarship is for female students from Developing Countries who are currently studying in the United States or Canada.

The MMMF provides grants to women from developing countries to help further their education and strengthen their leadership skills to improve the lives of women and children in developing countries.

Eligibility Criteria
A woman is eligible to apply for an MMMF grant if she meets all the following criteria:

• has a record of service to women and children and a commitment to improve the lives of women and children in developing countries
• resides in the U.S. or Canada at the time she submits the application
• Be enrolled in an accredited educational institution in the US or Canada for the full academic year in which the application is submitted and intend to be enrolled for the subsequent year covered by the grant.
• will use the grant toward the completion of her degree
• is a national of a lower or middle income developing member country, as designated by the MMMF Country Eligibility List
• is not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, permanent U.S. resident or Canadian Landed Immigrant
• intends to return to her country (or other developing country) within two years of completing use of the MMMF grant and perform at least two years of service
• demonstrates financial need and satisfactory academic performance
• Be at least 25 years of age by the relevant application deadline
• is not related to a World Bank Group staff member or his/her spouse

There are no exceptions to the MMMF Scholarship criteria listed above.

Eligible Groups
Citizens of Developing countries as listed below:

Africa: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Rep., Chad, Congo, Dem. Rep., Congo, Rep, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt , Ethiopia, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Other Countries: Afghanistan, Ecuador , Macedonia, FYR of , Albania, Arab Rep., Serbia, El Salvador, Seychelles, Malaysia, Antigua and Barbuda, Eritrea, Maldives, Solomon Islands, Argentina, Armenia, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Azerbaijan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh , St. Kitts and Nevis, Belarus, Georgia, Mexico, St. Lucia, Belize, Micronesia, Fed. Sts , St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Grenada, Bhutan, Guatemala, Moldova, Suriname, Bolivia, Mongolia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Syrian Arab Rep., Guyana, Tajikistan, Brazil, Haiti, Bulgaria, Honduras, Myanmar, Thailand, India, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Nepal, Cambodia, Iran, Islamic Rep. of, Nicaragua,Tonga, Iraq, Trinidad and Tobago, Cape Verde, Jamaica, Jordan, Pakistan, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Palau, Turkmenistan, Chile, China, Kiribatii, Panama, Colombia, Korea, Republic of, Papua New Guinea, Ukraine, Comoros, Kosovo, Paraguay, Uruguay, Kyrgyz Rep, Peru, Uzbekistan, Lao PDR, Philippines, Vanuatu, Costa Rica, Latvia, Poland, Venezuela, RB, Lebanon, Romania, Vietnam, Croatia, Russian Federation, West Bank & Gaza, Yemen, Rep, Dominica, Samoa, Dominican Republic, São Tomé and Principe

Participating Institutions
Any accredited institution of higher learning in the USA and/or Canada

Sponsorship Duration
The grant is a onetime award to last for the full duration of your study

Scholarship benefits
The MMMF awards grants are approximately $12,000 each; and grants are not renewable.

Every year, the MMMF also typically invites the recipients to Washington DC to participate in a three day Awards Program organized in their honor.

Method of Application
A COMPLETE application package consists of the following (NO EXCEPTIONS):

• One Online Application Form (see item A below). Click here to have a look at a draft application.
• Two Online Recommendations Forms using the online form and instructions (see item B below).
• Eight additional documents as listed in item C to be sent in one email.

Scan (PDF-format preferred) and submit directly to the MMMF at scholarships{at}mmmf-grants.org; enter your full name in the subject line:

• One (1) passport-size photograph
• Picture page of your passport
• Copy of your US/Canada visa
• For applicants at US Universities, copy of I-20/DC-2019 (formally IAP-66)
• For applicants at Canadian Universities, copy of Study Permit
• Official estimate of annual expenses for students published by your institution

Request your institution to e-mail the following two items to the MMMF (email above); the applicant’s full name should be entered in the subject line:

• Original of Fall 2012 Registration
• Official copy of transcript for Fall 2011 from your Registrar

Please make sure to submit ALL documents as listed. Only complete applications will be accepted.

DEADLINES:
Applications for the academic year 2015/2016 is open from Sunday, September 15th until Thursday, January 15th, 2015.

PLEASE NOTE:
The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) was founded in 1981 to honor the memory of Margaret Craig McNamara (1915-1981), the wife of Robert S. McNamara, President of the World Bank from 1968 to 1981.

In 2005 the MMMF began exploring ways to expand its scholarship program to include study in developing country universities. Between 2007-2010, pilot grants were awarded to 15 students studying in South Africa.

Contact
The MMMF does not answer phone queries regarding grants. Please send your emails to scholarships[at]mmmf-grants.org. For more contact details and information, click here

Application Deadline: 15 January 2015
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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New Zealand Development Scholarships for Developing Countries (Africa, Asia, Latin America & The Caribbean)

New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS)

Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Graduate (diploma, masters, PhD)
Provider: New Zealand Aid Programme
Country to Study in: New Zealand

Scholarship Description
The New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS) aims to support candidates to gain knowledge and skills through post-graduate study in specific subject areas that will assist in the development of their home country.

Awardees are required to return to their home country for at least two years after the completion of their scholarship to apply these new skills and knowledge in government, civil society, or private business organisations.

The New Zealand Government is pleased to advise that the second round of New Zealand Development Scholarships is now open and we invite candidates to apply for postgraduate study in New Zealand.

Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following NZDS Scholarships eligibility criteria before their application will be considered against the selection criteria, including any region-specific criteria. Applicants are expected to continue residing in their home country during the Scholarship application and selection process.

To be eligible, you must:

• be a citizen of an NZDS participating country (permanent residents of New Zealand are NOT eligible to apply)
• be residing in your country of citizenship, preferably for at least two years prior to application
• not have citizenship or permanent residence status of New Zealand, Australia, or another developed country*
• not be married or engaged to be married to a person who holds, or who is eligible to hold, citizenship or permanent residence of New Zealand, Australia or another developed country
• be aged 17 or over before the scholarship start date
• be applying to commence a new qualification and not be seeking funding for a qualification already in progress in New Zealand or another country†
• not have completed, or nearly completed, a qualification at a similar level (i.e. applicants must apply for a higher level qualification than any previously attained), unless strong developmental relevance is demonstrated
• satisfy the admission requirements of the New Zealand education institution at which the qualification is to be undertaken, including English language criteria
• have been working in your home country since completing their highest tertiary qualification gained to date, preferably for at least two years prior to application
• be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to the relevant sector in your home country, and to your country’s development in general
• be able to take up the scholarship in the academic year for which it is offered.

You are NOT eligible if you:

• are studying full-time at post-secondary level
• are transferring from another tertiary scholarship (either in New Zealand or in another country) to a New Zealand Development Scholarship
• hold, or have held, a New Zealand Government or Australian Government scholarship in the 24 months preceding the scholarship start date, or have been terminated from a New Zealand or Australian Government scholarship previously.

English language requirements
New Zealand tertiary education institutions set their own admission requirements for English language proficiency. All applicants should check the IELTS (academic stream) or TOEFL score required for admission to their selected New Zealand education institution. As a guide, most New Zealand education institutions require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0, for postgraduate level study. Some postgraduate qualifications may require a higher score.

Candidates must provide the original copy of their IELTS or TOEFL exam result as a pre-condition of placement. Results must be no older than 24 months at the time of the scholarship start date.

Candidates who show particularly strong developmental relevance and applicability may be able to receive three months’ English language training in New Zealand prior to starting their main academic qualification. Candidates with IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no band less than 5.5, should therefore still consider applying.

Eligible groups
Applications for New Zealand Development Scholarships are welcome from the following countries:

• Africa: Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
• Asia: China, Mongolia, Nepal, Timor-Leste
• Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela
• The Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, St Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago

Participating Institution(s)
All approved New Zealand institutions of higher learning. Please see the New Zealand education institution contact details and scholarship application closing dates.

Field(s) of study
All courses of study offered at the participating New Zealand Universities.

Generally, any field that will assist in the development of the student's home country in government, civil society, or private business organisations is eligible.
This may be studies related to education, health, rural livelihoods, governance, human rights, or economic development, depending on the human resource development training needs of the home government.

Number of awards
Varies per country - several are awarded. See country information sheet on the official website for more information.

Sponsorship duration
Offered for the whole duration of postgraduate study

Scholarship benefits
Covers financial support for tuition, living costs while in New Zealand, and airfares.

The partners of students are eligible for a work visa that allows them to live and work in New Zealand for the duration of their partner’s study.

New Zealand has first-rate education institutions that offer world-recognised qualifications. Successful applicants will have access to excellent academic knowledge in quality facilities.

Method of Application
Application processes and timelines can vary depending on the country. For country-specific information about the application process please see the scholarship information page for your home country.

For AFRICA - NZDS candidates apply directly to one of the participating New Zealand education institutions after ensuring that they meet the New Zealand Scholarship eligibility criteria. See link to information specific for African countries below.

DEADLINES:
Applicants must ensure that the institution receives the completed NZDS Scholarship application form (including all supporting documentation) before the institution’s closing date.

In general, application deadlines vary depending on region.
For AFRICA - Applicants must ensure that the institution receives the completed New Zealand Scholarship application form (including all supporting documentation) by 2 December 2013.

PLEASE NOTE:
The scholarship is funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme - the New Zealand Government’s overseas aid and development programme. They are managed by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).

All awardees are required to return to their home country for a minimum period of two years following completion of their scholarship in order to contribute to their country’s economic and social development.

If offered a scholarship, you must:

• be able to satisfy Immigration New Zealand requirements for international student entry to New Zealand (i.e. medical checks, police clearances/character checks, etc.)
• not hold another scholarship during the period of the New Zealand Development Scholarship
• agree in writing that you will return to their home country for a minimum period of two years following completion of their scholarship in order to contribute to their country’s social or economic development.

Application Deadline: 2 December 2013 (for AFRICA region)
Open to International students: Yes

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FARA Grants, Fundings and Fellowships for African Agricultural Researchers

FARA Grants, Fundings and Fellowships

Course(s) Offered: Agriculture
Course Level: Graduate (research, PhD, postdoctoral)
Provider: Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA)
Country to Study in: Africa

Scholarship Description
The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) is an umbrella organization bringing together and forming coalitions of major stakeholders in agricultural research and development in Africa.

FARA complements the innovative activities of national, international and sub-regional research institutions to deliver more responsive and effective services to its stakeholders.

It plays advocacy and coordination roles for agricultural research for development, while the national agricultural research systems (NARS), advanced research institutions (ARIs) and international agricultural research centres (IARCs) develop improved technologies along the research-to-development continuum in their respective countries and coverage areas.

Eligibility
Eligibility varies depending on the Grant, Funding or Fellowship. Please see official website for details (link found below).

FARA in its Vision and Mission statements emphasizes its commitments to the Millennium Development Goal of eradicating extreme poverty and hunger, and CAADP’s goal of agriculture-led development. It confirms in its Value Proposition that it will do this by bringing continental and global perspectives to the networking support of the SROs and NARS. FARA’s Super Objective is to sustainably reduce African food insecurity and poverty and enhance environmental conditions. This is to be done by sustainably establishing high broad-based agricultural growth in Africa (General Objective). FARA will make this contribution by achieving its Specific Objective of sustainable improvements to broad-based agricultural productivity, competitiveness and markets.

Eligible groups
All FARA stakeholders, both African and non-African, depending on the task at hand

Participating Institutions
Our partners are the SROs, research institutions, civil societies, government institutions, international organisations and potential donors.

African Political Bodies and International organizations

• Click here to search African political bodies and sub-regional organisation websites

Research institutions

• NARS – National agricultural research systems
• ARIs – Advanced research institutes
• IARCs – International agricultural research centres
• Universities

Civil societies

• Farmer organisations
• Private sector
• NGOs

Government institutions

• Policy makers

Development partners/donors

Fields of study
All fields of agricultural research and development

Scholarship benefits
FARA has developed four Networking Support Functions (NSFs) that correspond to the results FARA wants to achieve.

The four NSFs deemed necessary and sufficient for FARA to be able to deliver the results of this Strategic Plan are listed below.

• NSF1/3: Advocacy and policy – Supports the SROs and their constituent NARS in establishing appropriate institutional and organisational arrangements for regional ARD (including conducive research infrastructure and policy and financial environments).
• NSF2: Access to knowledge and technologies – Empowers researchers and end users by providing them with access to information, learning opportunities, and new technologies. This is achieved through mechanisms for exchange of technology-based innovations and information both within and between sub-regions, and through decision-making tools designed to transform information into knowledge that can be used for innovation.
• NSF4: Capacity strengthening – Ensures that Africa has the human and institutional capacity in public, private and civil society organisations and institutions for innovations needed to ensure the achievement of improved and broad-based agricultural productivity, competitiveness and markets. This is essential if the African Vision of a 6% annual growth in agricultural production is to be achieved.
• NSF5: Partnerships and strategic alliances – Catalyses and facilitates the establishment of partnerships that bring together the range of expertise and capacity needed to achieve FARA’s objectives. These partnerships draw on all FARA stakeholders, both African and non-African, depending on the task at hand. They create capacity for agricultural innovation which, linked with the other supporting functions, improves the efficacy and impact of African ARD.

Method of Application
To apply, visit the website (link found below); select the call of interest of you and follow its specific application procedure and requirements.

Contact
You can reach us by sending an email to the FARA Office in Accra:
Email: info@fara-africa.org

Application Deadline: Varies / Ongoing
Open to International students: Yes (mainly Africans)

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Funding Scholarships for International Scholars, Scientists and Academics

Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Funding Schemes

Course(s) Offered: Any topic
Course Level: Graduate (research)
Provider: SNSF
Country to Study in: Switzerland

Scholarship Description
The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), established as a foundation under private law since 1952, is Switzerland’s foremost institution in the promotion of scientific research.

The Foundation offers a wide range of research funding schemes which are open to scientists and academics of any nationality working in Switzerland.

It has funded research work in all scientific fields on behalf of the Swiss Confederation. With few exceptions (mainly research programmes), the topics and scope of the research can be defined by the researchers themselves.

In fulfilling its mandate to promote scientific research, the SNSF has devised a variety of funding schemes under which researchers can submit applications and request financial support.

The funding schemes are organised as follows: Projects; Careers; Programmes; Infrastructures; AND Public science communication.

Eligibility
Basically any scientist (male and female) working in Switzerland regardless of their nationality can apply for funding from the SNSF.

The requirements as regards to scientific qualifications, age limits, individual research experience, etc. vary depending on the type of funding selected.

These requirements are outlined in detail in the information for individual funding programmes, or with the respective calls for applications. Please see official website (link to it is below) for this.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY nationality (scientists and/or academics)

Fields of study
In the funding of Projects, Careers, Infrastructures and Science communication, the applicants are free to define the topic and scope of their research projects themselves.

At the SNSF, the term "Programmes" refers to funding schemes whose basic parameters are predefined. These parameters may be of a thematic or conceptual/organisational nature.

Some of the SNSF's funding programmes were suggested by researchers or their home institutions, while others were established by political actors.

Number of awards
Not specified

Scholarship benefits
Each SNSF research funding scheme has its own budget.

In so doing, it seeks to implement the principle of fair competition: applications must always be evaluated in a competitive procedure through comparisons with similar applications.

Method of Application
If you are interested in a specific funding scheme, or have chosen the appropriate funding scheme, please refer to the relevant SNSF websites (link found below) or contact the Administrative Offices of the SNSF by phone or email to obtain information on eligibility criteria and deadlines.

Applications must be submitted electronically in all funding schemes via the web platform mySNF. For this you need a user account, which you can request on the website www.mysnf.ch.

After logging in, you can draft a new application in the chosen funding scheme. You will find instructions on how to fill in the relevant online forms in the help texts and downloads.

DEADLINES:
Applications for project grants for basic research on topics freely chosen by the researchers (relevant to divisions I, II and III) can be submitted on 1 April or 1 October. Applications for the Sinergia funding scheme are accepted once per year, on January 15. For all other types of funding, the specific deadlines are listed in the descriptions of each individual funding scheme or given in each call for proposals.

A funding proposal is regarded as submitted in due time if received by the SNSF on the last day of the deadline or on the submission date (until midnight).

If the last day of the deadline or the submission date is a Saturday, a Sunday or a holiday recognised under Swiss federal law, the deadline will be extended, or the submission date postponed until the next working day.

For electronically submitted proposals, the SNSF’s system administrators define the rules regarding deadlines.

PLEASE NOTE:
The funding schemes of the SNSF are geared at different career stages. In addition, some schemes are suited to individuals or small research groups, others to large research groups and consortia.

You may want to see the Frequently Asked Questions.

Contact
For questions about project funding for basic research on topics freely chosen by the researchers and conference funding, contact the Administrative Offices of the relevant division:

• Division I: Humanities and Social Sciences (E-mail: div1@snf.ch)
• Division II: Mathematics, Natural and Engineering Sciences (E-mail: div2@snf.ch)
• Division III: Biology and Medicine (E-mail: div3@snf.ch)

For questions about project funding for national and international funding programmes:

• Programmes division (Div. IV): National funding programmes (NRP, NCCR) (E-mail: nfp@snf.ch / nccr@snf.ch)
• International Co-operation division: (E-mail: international@snf.ch)

For questions about fellowships:

• Careers division (E-mail: fellowships@snf.ch)

For questions concerning interdisciplinary and co-operative research

• Division CoRe: (E-mail: core@snf.ch)

Addresses, telephone and e-mail: See "contact" for each funding scheme.

Application Deadline: 1 April or 1 October / 15 January / Rolling
Open to International students: Yes

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Schlumberger Foundation Fellowships for Women from Developing Countries

Schlumberger Foundation's Faculty for the Future Fellowships 

Course(s) Offered: Sciences, Engineering, Technology & related fields
Course Level: Graduate (PhD, postdoc, fellowships)
Provider: Schlumberger Foundation
Country to Study in: Any country

Scholarship Description
Each year, The Faculty for the Future Fellowships, launched in 2004 by the Schlumberger Foundation, are awarded to women from developing and emerging economies.

The fellowships target women who are pursuing PhD or post-doctoral study in the physical sciences and related disciplines at top universities for their disciplines abroad.

Grant recipients are selected for their leadership capabilities as for their scientific talents, and are expected to return to their home countries to continue their academic careers and inspire other young women. Find all information about the Faculty for the Future fellowship programme below.

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Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this fellowship applicants must meet the following criteria, you:

• are a female and are a citizen of a developing country or emerging economy. You are not eligible to apply if you hold dual citizenship of which one is citizenship of a developed country*
• are preparing for a PhD, or postdoctoral study in the physical sciences, engineering and related disciplines
• are enrolled, admitted or have applied to a host university/research institute abroad (applications are no longer accepted where an individual has not yet applied to a university). If you are applying for a sandwich course the final degree must be awarded by the University abroad (not from the home country university)
• hold an excellent academic record
• can demonstrate active participation in faculty life and outreach programs to encourage young women into the sciences
• are willing to contribute to the socio-economic development of your home country and region by strengthening the faculties in your home universities, pursuing relevant research, or using your specific expertise to address public policy matters

* Faculty for the Future does not draw on one single source or list but constitutes its eligible country list from a number of sources which allows incorporation of development status with regard to science, gender and education for example.

Selection Criteria:
A successful application will have gone through four selection rounds, with the reviewers paying particular attention to the following criteria:

• Academic performance;
• Quality of references;
• Quality of host country university;
• Level of commitment to return to home country;
• Commitment to teaching;
• Relevance of research to home country;
• Commitment to inspiring young women into the sciences.

Final selection is based in part on the standard of your application and accompanying materials. Your application should highlight aspects about you and your career that will give the reviewer a focused yet well-rounded view of your candidature.

Read and follow the instructions from the link below carefully. The instructions are your guide to producing a comprehensive and competitive application.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY developing country and/or emerging economy

Participating Institutions
All accredited and/or approved top universities and/or research institutes abroad.

Are you interested in PhD research at UNESCO-IHE? Then, visit the research section of their website to learn more about their research themes, chair groups and lecturers.

Fields of study
Physical sciences, engineering, technology and related disciplines. Awards in biological sciences are limited.
Please visit the official website via link below for examples of Typical Disciplines Awarded.

Number of awards
Not specified by the provider

Sponsorship duration
Grants may be renewed through to completion of studies subject to performance, self-evaluation and recommendations from supervisors.

Scholarship benefits
Faculty for the Future grants are awarded based on the actual costs of studying and living in the chosen location, and is worth a maximum of USD 50,000 for PhDs and USD 40,000 for Post-doctoral study per year.

Method of Application
You have to apply for the PhD programme prior to applying for the fellowship. Applications are only accepted through the Fellowship Applications Online System.

Selection Procedure:
The selection process includes five rounds:

1. Based on compliance with eligibility criteria (as above).
2. Based on scoring of these criteria
3. Focus on quality of research proposal, scientific interest and relevance to home country.
4. Interview by telephone by members of the Schlumberger Foundation Board of Trustees.
5. Selection of grant recipients.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete and detailed information on eligibility criteria and also to apply to this fellowship.

DEADLINES:
If you are a New Applicant and believe you meet all the eligibility criteria, please register for an account. New applications will be accepted from September 10^th to November 14^th 2014 for the 2015 Fellowships (the deadline for reference letters is November 21^st 2014).

If you are a Renewal Applicant, please enter your login details. Renewal applications will be accepted from September 10^th to November 7^th 2014 (the deadline for reference letters is November 14^th 2014).

If you are a Referee, please enter the username and password provided in the automatic email you received in order to access the reference letter form to submit your reference. All reference letters must be submitted online by November 21st 2014 for NEW applications and by November 14th for RENEWAL applications.

PLEASE NOTE:
Faculty for the future grants are based on actual costs up to a maximum of $50,000 per year.

The online system for the 2015/2016 'Faculty for the Future Fellowships' grant application process will open from September 10th 2014. Two fellowship application categories are recognized:

1. New Applicant (from September 10th to November 14th 2014)
2. Renewal Applicant (from September 10th to November 7th 2014)

Schlumberger Foundation is an independent nonprofit entity that supports science and technology education. Recognizing the link between science, technology, and socio-economic development, as well as the key role of education in realizing individual potential, the Schlumberger Foundation flagship program is Faculty for the Future.

Application Deadline: 7 / 14 November 2014 (Renewals/ New)
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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Norwegian Government Quota Scholarships for Undergraduate, Masters and PhD Students from Developing Countries

Quota Scheme

Course(s) Offered: Any field or program
Course Level: Undergraduate (Bachelors), Graduate (masters, PhD)
Provider: Norwegian Government
Country to Study in: Norway

Scholarship Description
The Norwegian government, via the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund, provides scholarships for students from developing countries and countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia through the Quota Scheme.

The main objective of the Norwegian Government Quota Scholarship Scheme is to contribute to capacity building through education that will benefit the home country of the students when they return. The Scheme is also intended to strengthen relations between Norway and the selected countries and thus contribute to internationalization at Norwegian institutions of higher education.

Most universities and university colleges in Norway participate in the Quota scheme. The institutions involved are allocated a certain number of students under the programme each year. The scheme normally includes courses at Master’s and Ph.D. level in addition to certain professional/Bachelor’s degrees. Most of the Norwegian institutions offer courses and educational programmes in English.

Eligibility
If you wish to participate in the Norwegian Government Quota Scholarship Scheme:

• you must apply directly from your home country.
• You must have stayed at least one year in your home country directly prior to the planned course of study at the Norwegian university /University College.
• To be eligible to apply for the Quota Scheme, you must be able to find your home country on the list below.

Selection criteria:
All candidates should typically have the following basic qualifications:

• Secondary school certificates
• Minimum two years of higher education from their home country
• Some exceptions apply for certain professional educational courses at Bachelor’s level.

You may want to see the complete eligibility requirements.

Eligible groups
Citizens of the following 'List of Eligible Developing Countries (2011-2014)':
Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, China, Colombia, Comoros, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Djibouti, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall islands, Mauritania, Micronesia, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestinian territories, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon islands, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, South Africa, Tanzania, Tchad, Thailand, The Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire), Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Western Samoa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Yemen.

Countries in the Western Balkans, Eastern Europe and Central Asia:
Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.

The Quota Scheme is for certain developing countries that are on the DAC-list issued by OECD, and students from the category of “lower middle-income countries” and under are eligible. Additionally, the scheme accepts students from Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and Palestinian students from the Palestinian Authorities. See the complete list of eligible countries (PDF).

Participating Institution(s)
Universities and university colleges in Norway i.e. selected state colleges, universities, and institutions. See sites of College and Universities offering the Quota Scheme (PDF).

Fields of study
Any accredited academic program offered at eligible Norwegian colleges, universities, and institutions.

Students usually apply for degree programmes that serve as a continuation of their studies in their home country or for courses which can be a joint part of a degree programme in their home country (joint degree or sandwich programmes).

Most of the programmes offered are at Master’s or PhD level, but the Quota Scheme also offers certain Bachelor’s study programmes. Please refer to websites of the Norwegian institutions.

Number of awards
Provides funding for a total of 1,100 students, 800 of them from developing countries in the South and 300 from countries in the Western Balkans, Eastern Europe and in Central Asia.

Sponsorship duration
Normally, the financial support given will not exceed a time span of four (4) years for one definite study plan or a combination of two programmes.

Scholarship benefits
Each student receives the same amount of money as a Norwegian student would do in an equivalent educational programme. 40 per cent of the amount is given as a grant and 60 per cent as a loan. However, the loan portion may be waived when the student returns to his/her home country after completing the course of study.

Students who stay in Norway after finishing their studies or take up residence in another country other than their home country must repay the loan. Travelling expenses for entry into Norway may be reimbursed (fixed price).

Students can apply for one annual home visit if the educational programme lasts more than one year, as well as financial support for travelling expenses for field work during the course of study. When the student returns home within 3 months after finishing the course, the cost of travelling home is covered by the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund.

Related: Tuition Free Universities in Norway for International Students

Method of Application
Applications forms are available from the websites of the universities and university colleges. All applications should be sent directly to the International Office at the university/college to which the student is applying.

See the List of Institutions Offering Scholarships (PDF). Contact them for more details on available courses, admission requirements and application procedures.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for detailed information.

DEADLINES:
The deadline for applications for the Quota scheme varies depending on the course and institution of interest. Typically, however, it is usually 1st December every year.

Some courses and educational programmes may have other deadlines. Please contact the International Office at the university/college to which you want to apply for detailed information.

PLEASE NOTE:
The Letter of Admission is normally sent to the successful candidate by 15 April every year.

The Quota Scheme as a rule only enrolls students from institutions which have collaboration agreements with Norwegian universities or university colleges. Norwegian institutions usually do not admit free movers (individual applicants) to this scheme. Only in very special cases can free movers be considered. To find out which institutions collaborate with Norwegian institutions, please refer to the websites of the Norwegian institutions.

Contact? Or inquiries?
Please note that SIU cannot offer individual guidance to prospective students regarding choice of institution or course, or information about course contents. All inquiries should be directed to the International Office at the institution in question. Applications should be sent directly to the institutions and SIU is not responsible for received applications.

Application Deadline: 1 December 2014
Open to International students: Yes

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Related: List of Norwegian Govt Scholarships for Developing Countries at UiO

African Humanities Program Scholarships for African Students

The African Humanities Program (AHP) Fellowships Program

Course(s) Offered: Humanities & related fields
Course Level: Graduate (PhD, postdoc, fellowships)
Provider: ACLS / Carnegie Corporation of New York
Country to Study in: Africa

Scholarship Description
The African Humanities Program (AHP) seeks to revitalize the humanities in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda through fellowship competitions and meetings associated with them.

Through the activities of the African Humanities Program, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) promotes local and international cooperation among humanities scholars at all stages of career, with the aim of developing a self-sustaining continent-wide network of African humanities scholars.

The African Humanities Program is inspired by a commitment to the humanities as a core component of higher education and research in Africa, essential to progress and development. The AHP is funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), with financial support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, announces competitions yearly for the AHP.

Eligibility
Fellowship Details:

• Applicants must be nationals and residents of a country in sub-Saharan Africa, with a current affiliation at an institution in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda.
• Funding is available for dissertation completion and for postdoctoral research and writing.
• Applicants for Dissertation-Completion Fellowships should be in the final year of writing the dissertation at a university in Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, or Uganda.
• Dissertation-Completion Fellowships are not available in South Africa.
• Applicants for Early Career Postdoctoral Fellowships must be working in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda and must have completed the Ph.D. no more than eight years ago.
• Projects must be in the humanities and must be carried out in sub-Saharan Africa. AHP fellowships may not be used for travel outside the continent.

Eligible groups
Citizens and residents of a country in sub-Saharan Africa

Participating Institutions
Any recognized institution in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda.

The AHP organizes meetings in Africa in cooperation with host institutions to publicize the fellowship program and to discuss new trends in humanities research. In the past three years of the program, meetings were held at universities in:

• Ghana (University of Ghana-Legon), 
• Nigeria (University of Ibadan, Bayero University Kano, and Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria),
• South Africa (University of the Witwatersrand and the University of Johannesburg in Johannesburg, the East London campus of Ft. Hare University, the University of the Western Cape and University of Cape Town in Cape Town),
• Tanzania (the University of Dar es Salaam), and
• Uganda (Makerere University in Kampala).

Fields of study
The ACLS defines the humanities as the study of human cultures, languages, and histories through the use of qualitative approaches. Among the disciplines contributing to humanities scholarship are anthropology, archaeology, history, studies of the fine and performing arts, musicology, languages and linguistics, literature studies, religious studies, and philosophy.

Number of awards
Approximately forty (40) fellowships will be awarded annually

Sponsorship duration
Whole duration of program

Scholarship benefits
Stipends are $9,000 for dissertations and $16,000 for postdoctoral work.

Fellowship awards to promising African scholars are the centerpiece of the African Humanities Program. An initiative to publish the best manuscripts produced under the terms of AHP fellowships is now being established. All fellows will be encouraged to submit their completed manuscripts to the African Humanities Series, which will be a cooperative venture between AHP and a major African university press.

Method of Application
ACLS encourages the submission of applications via email. Application forms and instructions are available on the ACLS website. Application can be submitted by email to ahp@acls.org or mailed to the ACLS New York offices.

For further details on eligibility, submission of applications, and selection criteria, see the current 'Competition Announcement (PDF document)' as well as 'Instructions and Application materials' on the official website (link to it is below).

DEADLINES:
Completed applications must be submitted by the announced deadline date which is usually November 1st of each year.

PLEASE NOTE:
Applicants will be notified of competition results in May 2015.

Application Deadline: 1 November 2014
Open to International Applicants: No (ONLY Africans as above)

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Campbell Fellowship in USA for Women Scholar-Practitioners from Developing Nations

Campbell Fellowship for Female Social Scientists

Course(s) Offered: Social sciences & related field
Course Level: Postgraduate (phd, postdoctoral)
Provider: Vera R. Campbell Foundation
Country to Study in: USA

Scholarship Description
The Campbell Fellowship is available for a female postdoctoral social scientist from a developing nation whose work addresses women’s economic and social empowerment in that nation.

The goal of the program is twofold: (i) to advance the scholarly careers of women social scientists from the developing world, and (ii) to support research that identifies causes of gender inequity in the developing world and that proposes practical solutions for promoting women’s economic and social empowerment.

This fellowship is made possible through the generous support of the Vera R. Campbell Foundation.

Eligibility
The following criteria guide SAR's selection of the Campbell Fellow:

• Citizenship: Applicants must be nationals of developing countries that are currently eligible to borrow from the World Bank.
• Academic Discipline: Applicants should be pursuing research in one of the social sciences: anthropology, economics, education, geography, history, law, linguistics, political science, psychology, social work, or sociology, or in an interdisciplinary field that incorporates two or more of these disciplines.
• Research Topic: Projects that identify causes of and/or solutions to gender inequity in the developing world, and thus contribute to women’s social and economic empowerment, will be favored. Sample topics include education and socialization of girls; globalization and the economic status of women; policies and practices toward family, reproduction, and women’s health; impacts of international and civil conflict on women; women’s roles in resolving such conflicts or sustaining civil society; media representations of women and the formation of ideologies of gender; the practice and process of gender-based development; and women in science and technology. SAR will select fellows on the strength of their clearly stated intention to serve their communities and countries of origin.
• English Fluency: To facilitate full engagement in the SAR intellectual community, applicants must demonstrate their fluency in English, such as through their record of professional interaction in written and spoken English.

Selection Criteria:
Applications are evaluated on the basis of the overall excellence and significance of the proposed project, clarity of presentation, and the applicant’s academic accomplishments relative to subdiscipline and career stage. The program supports scholars whose work is broad, synthetic, and interdisciplinary and promises to yield significant advances in understanding human culture, behavior, evolution, or critical contemporary issues.

Projects that are narrowly focused geographically and theoretically or that are primarily methodological seldom receive strong consideration. Each year the program supports a mix of scholars with scientific and humanistic orientations.

Eligible groups
Any female from any Developing Country (eligible to borrow from the World Bank)

Participating Institution(s)
School for Advanced Research (SAR); Santa Fe, New Mexico; USA

Fields of study
Any one of the social sciences including:
anthropology, economics, education, geography, history, law, linguistics, political science, psychology, social work, or sociology, or in an interdisciplinary field that incorporates two or more of these disciplines.

Number of Awards
One (1) will be given

The Resident Scholar Program, launched in 1972, has provided over 160 pre- and postdoctoral scholars with nine-month residencies in which to read, reflect, and write up research results.

Sponsorship duration
Six-months fellowship

Scholarship benefits
In addition to a $4,500/month stipend and housing and office space on the SAR campus, the Campbell Fellow receives travel, shipping, and library resource funds; health insurance; and the support of a mentoring committee of established scholar-practitioners.

Method of Application
Applications to the Resident Scholar Program are due on November 1st of each year.

DEADLINES:
The annual deadline for applications is 1st of November each year

Contact
To contact SAR or the SAR Resident Scholar Program:

• SAR Main
  (505) 954-7200 • info[at]sarsf.org
• Resident Scholar Program
  (505) 954-7201 • scholar[at]sarsf.org

Application Deadline: 1 November 2014
Open for International Students: Yes

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MMMF Scholarships Africa Program for Women from Developing Countries

MMMF Scholarship Grants (Africa Program)

Course(s) Offered: Any field
Course Level: Graduate (masters, PhD, Postdoc, research)
Provider: World Bank Group/World Bank Family Network
Country to Study in: Africa (currently South Africa)

Scholarship Description
The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) grants (South Africa program) are offered to female students from developing countries who have taken up to study in South Africa at the participating institutions.

Aside this program for women studying in South African universities, MMMF also awards scholarships for students studying in the USA and Canada and also for women enrolled at select universities in Latin America (i.e. Argentina, Colombia, Mexico and Peru).

Eligibility
A woman is eligible to apply for an MMMF grant if she meets all the following criteria:

1. Has a record of service (paid and/or volunteer) to women and children in the developing world.
2. Demonstrate a commitment to improve the lives of women and children in the developing world through field of study and/or topic of research.
3. Plan to return to her country (or other developing country) within two years of completing her degree and intends to work to improve the lives of women and/or children.
4. Demonstrates financial need by providing relevant financial information.
5. Be enrolled at one of the select universities in South Africa as listed below for the full academic year in which the application is submitted and intend to be enrolled for the subsequent year covered by the grant.
6. Be a national of an eligible developing or middle-income country (see link to Country Eligibility List below) and residing in Africa.
7. Demonstrate good academic performance at the university where she is registered.
8. Be at least 25 years of age by the relevant application deadline.
9. Not be an immediate or extended family member of any World Bank Group, IMF or Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) staff member or their spouse.
10. Not received a MMMF grant in any prior year.

There are no exceptions to the MMMF educational grant criteria listed above.

Eligible groups
Citizens of Developing countries (as defined by the World Bank in this Country Eligibility List)

Participating Institutions
The select South African universities are:

1. University of Pretoria, 
2. University of Cape Town, 
3. University of Stellenbosch and 
4. University of Witwatersrand

Scholarship Benefits
MMMF awards grants of approximately US$4,000 each.

MMMF Grant Contract:
Grant recipients are required to sign a contract agreeing to the following:

• If an MMMF grant recipient receives a grant from the World Bank Graduate Scholarship program in the same calendar year in which she receives an MMMF grant, her MMMF grant shall be rescinded
• The MMMF expects grant recipients to return to their home countries or another developing country about two years after completing use of their grants and then to perform at least two years of service in their country or another developing country

As a condition of the grant, the recipient will agree to make a payment, equal to the full amount of her grant, to the MMMF if:

• The recipient does not return to her country or another developing country within about two years after completing use of the MMMF grant, or,
• the recipient does not complete the two years of service after completing her studies in the country where the grant was awarded.

Method of Application
All applications must be made online via the official website. Therefore you must visit the official website (link to it is below) to start your application process and also for complete information.

A COMPLETE application package consists of the following (NO exceptions):

1. An Online Application (either as a First Time User or a Returning User)
2. 2 (Two) Recommendation Forms (from your current institution and/or previous institutions and/or individuals you have known)
3. Supporting Documents as listed on the official webpage

Please make sure to submit ALL documents as listed. ALL the above documents (A-C) must be submitted no later than the deadline date indicated below to be considered eligible.

The MMMF will only accept electronic submissions. Only complete applications will be accepted.

DEADLINES:
The applications for the 2015 MMMF Africa Grant opens on Tuesday April 15, 2014 and will close at 23:59 SAST on Friday, August 15, 2014.

PLEASE NOTE:
Your e-mail address is your unique User ID. Attempting to change your email address during the application process will force you to start the process from the beginning.

The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) was founded in 1981 to honor the memory of Margaret Craig McNamara (1915-1981), the wife of Robert S. McNamara, President of the World Bank from 1968 to 1981.

Contact
The MMMF is managed by volunteers and not always available to answer phone queries about the MMMF grant program. For questions regarding the grant program please see the email contact information here.

Application Deadline: 15 August 2014
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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Hobart Houghton Fellowship at Rhodes University for Young Upcoming and Established Researchers

Hobart Houghton Research Fellowship

Course(s) Offered: Development studies (social science, etc)
Course Level: Graduate (research)
Provider: Rhodes University
Country to Study in: South Africa

Scholarship Description
The Hobart Houghton Research Fellowship, named after Professor Desmond Hobart Houghton, promotes work relevant to the economic problems of the Eastern Cape, and which could contribute to the development of the region.

Funding for the establishment of the Fellowship has been provided by Hobart Houghton’s former students and associates and by the Liberty Life Educational Foundation.

Applications are invited for Hobart Houghton Fellowship for 2015.

Eligibility
Prospective Fellows should have had research experience, and hold at least a Masters degree in Economics or Agricultural Economics.

They should have a sound knowledge of economic analysis and be capable of independent, innovative work.

Candidates may either be established scholars (possibly on sabbatical leave) or young, promising economists.

Eligible groups
Citizens of any South Africa

Participating Institutions
Department of Economics and Economic History, Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER), Rhodes University, Grahamstown; South Africa

Fields of study
Any course with a “relevance to the Eastern Cape”.

There is a strong tradition of research in the Department of Economics and Economic History. The current research of members of staff and graduate students reflects a wide range of interests including:

• agriculture and development; 
• the labour market; 
• health economics; 
• international trade and finance; 
• industrialisation; 
• economic development; 
• foreign investment; 
• economic history and 
• Southern African regional economic integration.

The criterion of “relevance to the Eastern Cape” is to be interpreted broadly. It may in some cases involve fieldwork within the Province, as for instance in a study of rural households or unemployment. In other cases, for example industrialisation in the region, the key to understanding might lie largely in developments at national and international levels.

In all cases the aim of the fellowship is to support fundamental research, yielding results which are of more than local or regional interest. The basic requirement is that the research deals with significant issues which are directly or indirectly relevant to the Eastern Cape.

Number of awards
Not specified

Sponsorship duration
The term of the Fellowship is flexible and renewable, and will be decided upon in conjunction with the circumstances of the successful applicant and the nature of the research and progress made.

In the past, the Fellowship has typically been awarded for one year. The current preference in the Department of Economics is to invite applicants for the Fellowship for shorter periods; for example four to six months during the second semester of the academic year.

Scholarship benefits
The Fellow will have an office in the Department. The University provides an excellent internet access.

The amount of the award will be determined on an annual basis. The typical package includes:

• Return direct economy class airfare from the Fellow's place of residence.
• University accommodation with electricity and water included.
• R5000.00 monthly cash stipend to supplement the Fellow's usual source of income, or if you are accompanied by a partner R7500.00 per month cash stipend.
• If the Fellow accepts the appointment for at least four months and is accompanied by a partner, the partner's return airfare will also be paid.

Limited funds will be available for travel and other research expenses.

The Fellow will be expected to reside in Grahamstown, and will be an honorary member of staff of the University for the duration of the Fellowship.

At the conclusion of the Fellowship, the Fellow will be required to present a full report on the work undertaken.

Rhodes University may reverse the right to publish any work accomplished during the Fellowship. If the Fellow publishes, there must be suitable acknowledgment of both the Fellowship and Rhodes University in any publications.

Method of Application
Applications (click here), which should include a full statement of research interest, should be submitted by 30 September of year of application to:

Professor Hugo Nel,
Department of Economics and Economic History
(tel: +27 (0) 46 603 8301,
fax: +27 (0) 46 6225210,
e-mail: h.nel@ru.ac.za).

DEADLINES:
Applications should be submitted by 30 September 2014

PLEASE NOTE:
The University reserves the right not to make an award.

Professor Desmond Hobart Houghton, who taught Economics at Rhodes and was director of the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) at the University until 1973, made significant contributions to thinking about the economic problems of South Africa as a whole, but his particular concern, and the major focus of his research, was the problem of poverty and economic development in the Eastern Cape region.

Contact
Further enquiries can also be made to the Research Office (tel: +27 (0) 46 603 8055, fax: +27 (0) 46 622 8822, e-mail: research-admin@ru.ac.za).

Application Deadline: 30 September 2014
Open to International students: No (ONLY South Africans)

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A.W.A.R.D Fellowships for African Women in Agriculture

AWARD Fellowships for African Women

Course(s) Offered: Agric Science, Research, Development
Course Level: Graduate (master, doctoral, postdoctoral)
Provider: CGIAR
Country to Study in: Africa

Scholarship Description
The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is a professional career development program that strengthens the research and leadership skills of African women through tailored fellowships in agricultural science, empowering them to contribute more effectively to poverty alleviation and food security in sub-Saharan Africa.

AWARD is a project of the Gender & Diversity Program of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). It is generously supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, United States Agency for International Development, Agropolis Fondation, and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa. AWARD is a preferred service provider of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), and is hosted by the CGIAR’s World Agroforestry Centre.

The Gender and Diversity program invites applications for fellowships under the AWARD Program for women who have a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree.

Eligibility
Women agricultural scientists who are citizens of Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, or Zambia are eligible to apply.

These scientists must have completed a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree, in the disciplines listed below.

Applicants must be resident in Africa throughout the fellowship period.

There is no age restriction.

Selection criteria:
The AWARD Steering Committee selects winners based on applicants’ research focus and aspirations, aligned with AWARD’s goals, and potential to contribute to agricultural development in Africa that benefits smallholder farmers, especially women.

Eligible groups
Citizens of the following African countries:
Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia

Participating Institutions
AWARD’s training courses, held over a two-year period, take place in various locations in Africa. Fellows stay in their institutions, continue their research, and travel to AWARD training courses being held in the various African locations.

Fields of study
Fellowships are awarded in the following disciplines:

1. Agricultural economics,
2. Agricultural engineering,
3. Animal and livestock sciences,
4. Agronomy,
5. Aquatic resources and fisheries,
6. Biodiversity conservation,
7. Crop sciences (including horticulture),
8. Ecology,
9. Entomology,
10. Extension education,
11. Food sciences and nutrition,
12. Forestry and Agroforestry,
13. Horticulture,
14. Molecular biology (plant/animal breeding),
15. Natural resources management,
16. Plant/animal virology,
17. Soil sciences,
18. Veterinary sciences and
19. Water and irrigation management.

Unlike any other fellowship, AWARD delivers a well-tested, career – development program that includes: Fostering Mentoring Partnerships, Building Science Skills, Developing Leadership Capacity and Tracking Learning, Monitoring, and Evaluation.

Number of Awards
Up to seventy (70) women will be chosen.

To date, 390 African women scientists from the 11 countries have benefited directly as AWARD Fellows.

Sponsorship duration
Whole duration of program - this is a two-year program

Scholarship benefits
The AWARD Fellowship is a two-year program that offers a series of career-development resources that:

• establish a mentorship for each fellow with a senior scientist
• build science skills
• develop leadership capacity

The fellowships will offer a tailored and comprehensive package aimed at increasing skills, visibility, networks and contributions in the service of fighting hunger and poverty in sub-Saharan Africa.

Method of Application
To apply, download the Application Form found at the top right corner of the official webpage. In addition, do NOT forget to also download and read thoroughly the Application Guidelines.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for compete details on how to apply.

DEADLINES:
This fellowship is awarded every year. Applicants have until August 8, 2014 to apply for this AWARD Fellowship.

PLEASE NOTE:
Applications received after the deadline and incomplete applications will NOT be accepted. Winners will be notified in December 2014.

Successful candidates must be available to attend one of the three five-day AWARD Mentoring Orientation Workshops to be held in February/March in Kenya. Dates to be announced.

Women with PhD degrees, including those in post-doctoral positions and women scientists with MA/MSc/MPhil/BA/BSc degrees are also eligible to apply.

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), is generously supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the United States Agency for International Development, Agropolis Fondation and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa.

To contact or for queries?
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD)
Hosted by the World Agroforestry Centre
United Nations Avenue, Gigiri
P.O. Box 30677-00100, Nairobi, Kenya

Email: awardinfo@cgiar.org

Application Deadline: 8 August 2014
Open to International students: No (ONLY Africans)

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Rotary Foundation Scholarships and Training Grants for International Development

Rotary Foundation Grants

Course(s) Offered: Any six areas of focus
Course Level: Graduate (projects, studies, training)
Provider: The Rotary Foundation
Country to Study in: Any Country

Scholarship Description
The Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship program ended in 2012-13. Beginning in 2015-14, the Foundation will offer scholarship opportunities through the Rotary Foundation Grants.

The Rotary Global Grants may be used (for Students, Projects and Vocations) to fund and support humanitarian projects, scholarships for academic studies, AND vocational training opportunities in any approved location in the world.

Eligibility/ General criteria
The Rotary Foundation District Grants and Rotary Foundation Global Grants support a wide variety of humanitarian and educational activities in local communities and abroad.

Activities under Global grants should align with one or more of Rotary’s areas of focus, must be sustainable and measurable (i.e. ‎How will a scholar’s studies support one or more of the areas of focus?), and should stem from real community needs.

Global grants must be sponsored by at least one Rotary club or district in the country or geographical area where the grant project will take place (primary host sponsor) and one or more outside that country or geographical area(primary international sponsor).

Scholarship applicants must provide proof of university admission to a graduate-level program or letter of invitation to conduct postgraduate-level research when applying for the grant. Admission that requires a guarantee of financial support is acceptable.

Eligible groups
Non-members of Rotary sponsored/nominated by a Rotary Club OR Members of Rotary Clubs in Selected Districts (found in about 70 countries)

Participating Institutions
Rotary Foundation

Fields of study
Global Grants can be used to fund scholarships with sustainable, high-impact outcomes in one of Rotary’s six areas of focus:

• Peace and conflict prevention/resolution
• Disease prevention and treatment
• Water and sanitation
• Maternal and child health
• Basic education and literacy
• Economic and community development

Number of awards
Not specified by provider

Sponsorship duration
Academic studies for a term of one to four academic years

Scholarship benefits
The minimum budget for a global grant activity is $30,000. The Foundation’s World Fund provides a minimum of $15,000 and maximum of $200,000.

Clubs and districts contribute District Designated Funds (DDF) and/or cash contributions that the World Fund matches. DDF is matched at 100% and cash is matched at 50%.

The Global grants may be used for:

1. Humanitarian projects: fund humanitarian projects, provided that they:
   • Support the goals of one or more of the areas of focus
   • Produce measurable outcomes in the benefiting community
   • Achieve results that can be sustained after the grant funds have been expended
   • Have been developed in conjunction with the benefiting community to address their most pressing needs
   • Seek to address community needs in an integrated manner
2. Scholarships: funding for academic studies provided that they:
   • Fund graduate-level study that relates to one or more of the areas of focus
   • Fund studies for a term of one to four academic years
   • Sponsor the academic studies of an individual traveling from the international sponsor district to the host sponsor district
3. Vocational training opportunities: support vocational training teams, which are groups of professionals traveling abroad to either learn more about their profession or teach local professionals about a particular field.

Method of Application
The application involves a two-step online process:

1. Proposal: For club- and district-developed global grants, Rotarians will submit a brief online proposal before submitting a formal application. The proposal should provide an overview of the grant activity’s objectives and demonstrate how the activities fit within an area of focus. This process is designed to increase the acceptance rate of grant applications.
2. Application: Once a proposal has been accepted, Rotarians will submit an online application that provides the Foundation with more detailed grant activity and budget information. (Depending on the award amount or complexity of the project, the Foundation may request additional details.)

You can contact the Rotary clubs in your respective countries (see contact details below) to inquire on how to be sponsored for the grant. Scholars must submit individual applications to supplement the overall grant application.

It is important to read the Rotary Grants Terms and Conditions and visit the official website for details on how to apply for the global grants.

DEADLINES:
All Rotary Foundation Global Grant applications will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.

PLEASE NOTE:
Rotary started with the vision of one man—Paul P. Harris - a Chicago attorney who formed one of the world’s first service organizations, the Rotary Club of Chicago, on 23 February 1905.

In general, all projects and activities funded by these grants must:

1. Relate to the mission of The Rotary Foundation
2. Include the active participation of Rotarians
3. Exclude any liability to The Rotary Foundation or Rotary International except for the funding amount of the grant
4. Adhere to the governing laws of the United States and the country where the activity is taking place and not harm individuals or entities
5. Only fund activities that have been reviewed and approved before their implementation. Grants will not be approved to reimburse clubs or districts for projects already completed or in progress. Planning for grant activities ahead of approval is allowed and encouraged, but expenses may not be incurred before approval.
6. Demonstrate sensitivity toward another country’s/geographic area’s tradition and culture if grant activities will take place outside of the grant recipient’s country/geographic area
7. Comply with the Conflict of Interest Policy for Grant Participants as outlined in section 7.030 of The Rotary Foundation Code of Policies
8. Comply with the policy regarding the proper use of Rotary Marks as outlined in section 1.060.9 of The Rotary Foundation Code of Policies

Contact
Use the Rotary Club Locator to find contact information for Rotary clubs in your area/country.

Application Deadline: Rolling (varies / ongoing)
Open to International students: Yes

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