Country-specific Scholarships for Study in Newcastle University, United Kingdom

If you would like to study in Newcastle University, United Kingdom and pursue Full Time Masters Program in any Subject you can availCountry-specific Scholarships which is being offered by the Newcastle University.

This is a Masters Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from Internatioanl Students (ASEA, Brazil, China, Turkey, East Africa, Pakistan, Nigeria, Russia, Ghana, North America, Jordan, Egypt or Lebanon, East Asia and India) to apply for the same. Only 52 Scholarships are offered:-

ASEAN Scholarships: 18

Brazil Scholarships: 3

China Scholarship: 1

Turkey Scholarships: 2

East Africa Postgraduate Scholarships: 1

Pakistan Scholarships: 2

Nigeria Scholarships; 3

Russia Scholarships: 2

Ghana Scholarships:2

North America Scholarships: 3

MENA Scholarships: 3

East Asia Scholarships: 2

India Scholarships and GREAT – Newcastle University Scholarships: 10 such awards are being offered and the deadline for application is 30-Jun-16.

This Scholarship will offer you:-

ASEAN Scholarships: £3,000 payable towards the first year of tuition fees.

Brazil Scholarships: £5,000 payable towards the first year of tuition fees.

China Scholarship: £2600 payable towards the first year of tuition fees.

Turkey Scholarships: £5,000 payable towards the first year of tuition fees.

East Africa Postgraduate Scholarships: £3,500 payable towards the first year of tuition fees.

Pakistan Scholarships: £4500 payable towards the first year of tuition fees.

Nigeria Scholarships: £5,000 payable towards the first year of tuition fees.

Russia Scholarships: £2500 payable towards the first year of tuition fees.

Ghana Scholarships: £3,500 payable towards the first year of tuition fees.

North America Scholarships: £2500 payable towards the first year of tuition fees.

MENA Scholarships: £4,000 payable towards the first year of tuition fees.

East Asia Scholarships: £2600 payable towards the first year of tuition fees.

India Scholarships and GREAT – Newcastle University Scholarships: £3,000 payable towards the first year of tuition fees for 1 year.

Name of Scholarships:	Country-specific Scholarships
Scholarship is offered by:	the Newcastle University
Scholarship Offers:	ASEAN Scholarships: £3,000 payable towards the first year of tuition fees. Brazil Scholarships: £5,000 payable towards the first year of tuition fees. China Scholarship: £2600 payable towards the first year of tuition fees. Turkey Scholarships: £5,000 payable towards the first year of tuition fees. East Africa Postgraduate Scholarships: £3,500 payable towards the first year of tuition fees. Pakistan Scholarships: £4500 payable towards the first year of tuition fees. Nigeria Scholarships: £5,000 payable towards the first year of tuition fees. Russia Scholarships: £2500 payable towards the first year of tuition fees. Ghana Scholarships: £3,500 payable towards the first year of tuition fees. North America Scholarships: £2500 payable towards the first year of tuition fees. MENA Scholarships: £4,000 payable towards the first year of tuition fees. East Asia Scholarships: £2600 payable towards the first year of tuition fees. India Scholarships and GREAT – Newcastle University Scholarships:£3,000 payable towards the first year of tuition fees.
Duration of Reward / Grant:	1 Year
Education Field:	any Subject
Education Level:	Masters Program
Based on:	Merit Based
Scholarship is open for:	Newcastle University, United Kingdom
Students are eligible from:	Internatioanl Students (ASEA, Brazil, China, Turkey, East Africa, Pakistan, Nigeria, Russia, Ghana, North America, Jordan, Egypt or Lebanon, East Asia and India).
Number of Awards / Scholarships:	52 Scholarships are offered:- ASEAN Scholarships: 18 Brazil Scholarships: 3 China Scholarship: 1 Turkey Scholarships: 2 East Africa Postgraduate Scholarships: 1 Pakistan Scholarships: 2 Nigeria Scholarships; 3 Russia Scholarships: 2 Ghana Scholarships:2 North America Scholarships: 3 MENA Scholarships: 3 East Asia Scholarships: 2 India Scholarships and GREAT – Newcastle University Scholarships: 10.
Important Dates:	Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 30-Jun-16
Eligibility:	Must hold a Conditional or Unconditional offer of a place on a Master’s degree programme at Newcastle University, Newcastle city campus at the time of applying for this scholarship You must have been assessed as international/ overseas for fees purposes You must intend to register to start your studies during the 2016- 17 academic year you must be a self-funded student and not be in receipt of any other centrally awarded Newcastle University scholarship.
Important Information:	Contact eMail Id: abi.kelly@ncl.ac.uk

To apply for the above scholarship / award / grant you should submit the following documents and should possess the following:

The mode of applying is Electronically.

Once all the information has been received by the Newcastle University and the assessment of the submitted documents is complete, you will be informed about your selection in the same.

If you are looking for more information about Country-specific Scholarships you are requested to visit the following page: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/sources/internationalnoneustudents/css.html

Master’s Grants at the University of Lausanne

Deadline: 15 December 2015
Open to: graduates of a foreign university with a Bachelor’s degree
Scholarhip: grant of CHF 1,600 per month

Description

To facilitate access to Master’s degrees by students with qualifications from foreign universities, the University of Lausanne makes available around ten Master’s grants which are awarded on a competitive basis. Candidates must choose a Master’s programme from among those offered by the UNIL, except:

Master of Medicine;

Master of Arts in Sciences and Practices of Education;

Master of Law from the Universities of Zurich and Lausanne;

Master of Law in Criminal Sciences, judiciary mention;

All the MAS (3rd cycle programmes).

The grant may not be used for any complementary studies required to enroll on the Master’s degree (upgrade year) and may not be used for Executive Master in Business Administration (EMBA) or Masters of Advanced studies (MAS).

Eligibility

Candidates must be graduates of a foreign university only: their degree will need to be adjudged equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree obtained in Switzerland. We accept applications from all foreign countries. Students with a foreign degree who have already begun a Master’s degree at the UNIL or who are completing a preparatory year are also entitled to apply.

Scholarship

The amount of the grant is CHF 1,600 per month from 15 September to 15 July, for a duration not exceeding the regulation minimum period of the programme (according to the programme, one-and-a-half years or two years subject to deduction for paid placements or exempt semesters, if any). Abandonment of the programme results in suspension of the grant.

How to apply?

The deadline for applications is 15 December 2015. Candidates must complete the “UNIL Master’s Grant” form and submit their application within the deadline to:

Office for socio-cultural affairs (SASC)
University of Lausanne
Unicentre
CH-1015 Lausanne

The candidates will be informed in writing of the UNIL’s decision at the latest at the end of March.

For more information please visit the official website and read the FAQ section.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2015/09/30/masters-grants-at-the-university-of-lausanne/#ixzz3nFTud82K

2016 Axol Science Scholarships for Study in Universities of Worldwide, Worldwide

If you would like to study in Universities of Worldwide, Worldwide and pursue Full Time Graduate or Undergraduate Program in Life Science you can avail Axol Science Scholarships which is being offered by the Axol Bioscience.

This is a Graduate or Undergraduate Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from International Students to apply for the same. Only 1 such awards are being offered and the deadline for application is 01-Jul-16.

This Scholarship will offer you excited future life scientists the opportunity to receive $2000 in funding for any life science related degree program. for Complete Course Duration.

Name of Scholarships:	2016 Axol Science Scholarships
Scholarship is offered by:	the Axol Bioscience
Scholarship Offers:	Axol Bioscience is excited to offer future life scientists the opportunity to receive $2000 in funding for any life science related degree program.
Duration of Reward / Grant:	Complete Course Duration
Education Field:	Life Science
Education Level:	Graduate or Undergraduate Program
Based on:	Merit Based
Scholarship is open for:	Universities of Worldwide, Worldwide
Students are eligible from:	International Students
Number of Awards / Scholarships:	1
Important Dates:	Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 01-Jul-16
Eligibility:	Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for a graduate or undergraduate degree (BSc or higher) for the 16/17 academic year at a recognised university The degree program / research area must be in a life science field with a ‘wet-lab’ component (bench-based research such as molecular or cell biology); medicine, veterinary and pharmacy students are not eligible Open Worldwide.
Important Information:	Selection is based 50% on academic achievement and 50% on the article submitted; we are looking for an original piece with scientific interest.  The winner’s article may be published on the Axol blog.

To apply for the above scholarship / award / grant you should submit the following documents and should possess the following:

Follow these Steps to apply eMail us at scholarships-at-axolbio.com with the following documents and information:

Your resume/CV, including undergraduate transcripts/grades

Written confirmation from a recognised university of enrolment or acceptance to a life science-related degree program

An original article of between 1000 and 2000 words written by you on a topical life-science subject.

The Submitted article can be based on primary research, however it should not be an already published piece of work (to avoid copyright issues) and it should not be a project proposal.  It should be something that would suit a science blog, so an engaging editorial / review-type piece with figures/images is favourable.  It should be at least 1000 words long.  If it is newsworthy or relating to something currently in the popular press it may appeal to a wider group of people.

Once all the information has been received by the Axol Bioscience and the assessment of the submitted documents is complete, you will be informed about your selection in the same.

If you are looking for more information about 2016 Axol Science Scholarships you are requested to visit the following page: http://www.axolbio.com/page/axol-science-scholarship

Internship at the European Youth Forum

Deadline: 4 October 2015
Open to: applicants with previous experience or an interest in the youth policy field, European institutions and with excellent written and oral skills in English
Remuneration: monthly compensation of EUR 1,595

Description

The European Youth Forum is recruiting an intern for 3 months, starting immediately, in the Policy and Advocacy Department of the organisation. The internship is full-time and based at the European Youth Forum secretariat in Brussels. The intern will work to develop its advocacy work and its cooperation with European institutions. The intern would specifically work on projects and events reaching out to decision-makers and stakeholders at European level. The intern will support the institutional team of the Policy and Advocacy Department in its relations with European institutions across all policies areas that are relevant for young people. The objectives are to help to set the agenda, and deepen our relations with institutional partners. The intern will be supported by the Institutional Coordinator to achieve jointly agreed tasks and activities. These may include:

Contribute through helping in the organising of events to enlarge, structure and animate the network of institutional contacts;

Monitoring the work of the European Parliament, in particular of the CULT committee, the Youth Intergroup and the Plenary on youth issues;

Monitoring the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals;

Work directly on some policy actions – such as the preparation of a simulation EU referendum in the UK;

Support holistic vision of youth policy across all policy areas and the Structured Dialogue on Youth process.

Eligibility

The Youth Forum seeks applicants with the following profile and requiered skills:

Able to demonstrate previous experience or an interest in the youth policy field;

Studies or direct experience of European institutions;

Experience of organising advocacy events targeting decision-makers and stakeholders;

Experience in a youth organisation would be a distinct advantage;

Ability to communicate clearly and openly;

Organised and methodical in task completion;

Has self-confidence and an engaging attitude;

Capacity to work with people from different social and cultural backgrounds;

Excellent written and oral skills in English, and preferably in French;

Computer literate (European Youth Forum uses Mac OS).

Remuneration

The European Youth Forum offers:

An interesting learning opportunity and working experience in a major Brussels-based NGO;

Insight into and development of skills in EU affairs communication, including the opportunity to draft articles, monitor social media and assist at events;

The opportunity to gain specific knowledge on advocacy related to youth policy, education, social affairs, sustainable development, etc.;

An internship regulated under the conditions of the Belgium internship contract called “Convention d’immersion professionnelle” and in line with the European Charter for Quality Internships and Apprenticeships;

An internship with a monthly compensation of EUR 1,595,08 gross paid under the European Youth Forum Collective Bargaining Agreement;

Coverage of 100% of the public transport travel costs within the Brussels region and of 60% of the public transport travel costs outside the Brussels region.

How to apply?

The deadline for applications is 4 October 2015. To submit your application for this vacancy, please use the new European Youth Forum online recruitment system and follow instructions below:

Create a user account: click on “Registration” and fill in your personal details;

Go to the “private area” and login with your username and password;

Click on the vacancy and apply;

Respond to our application questions;

Upload your CV.

Interviews for this vacancy will be held during early October and the successful candidate will be expected to start as soon as possible. Due to the high number of applications usually received for European Youth Forum vacancies, only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted.

For more information please visit the official website.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2015/09/28/apply-for-a-3-month-internship-at-the-european-youth-forum/#ixzz3n9oM8YIY

Internship with Training

The Association Europe HOpes is looking for 10 valuable youngsters, interested to co-promoting european citizenship within our permanent project Be Ready4 EU.

The activities, settled in Brussels, will last 45 days, starting from the first week of november and will include:

Introduction to the EU Bubble functioning

Training in communication and social media

Career orientation service

After the training, the youngsters involved will have the opportunity to follow "live" the working meetings and conferences of the main EU bodies under the supervision of the programme manager and commuication manager, and will be asked to report on the most relevant breaking news, considering as target audience YOUTH.

We will ask at least two half days to each volunteers.

We require:

high motivation

belief in european values

willingness to learn

aptitude to work in team

pro-activity and creativity

operational ability of using internet tools

interest to networking

At the end of the intern/training programme we will ask to the participants a final report on the experience and after that we will release a certificate of attendance and a reference letter.

N.B. It is a volunteer position.

Please write us for further information to

Gabriella Arcifa

arcfa@europehopes.eu

Europe HOpes

www.europehopes.org

Youth: We care!

Canadian Government Doctoral Research Scholarships for International Students, 2016/2017

Each year the government of Canada offers doctoral research scholarships in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering fields for international students. The maximum annual value of the scholarship is $20 000. The scholarship holder may also receive up to nine payments totaling $60 000 during the nine sessions or 36 months. Only students who have been pre selected by a Québec university may apply for these scholarships. Applicants must consult the deadlines of the universities for pre selection. The deadline for submitting complete files directly to the FRQNT is November 1st, 2015.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering fields.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing doctoral studies at Québec University.
Scholarship Provider: Government of Canada
Scholarship can be taken at: Canada

Eligibility: Applicants must:
-Must meet all eligibility requirements for the competition closing date, which is the 1 st November 2015.
–Must have been preselected by a Québec university no later than 23 September 2015 .
-Must not have already received a scholarship for foreign students Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Research (MEESR) or Quebec granting agencies.
-Should not be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
-Must not have applied for permanent residence under the Canadian immigration laws.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students except from Canada can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: Doctoral Research Fellowship Program for Foreign Students (DE) of the Québec Research Fund – Nature and Technology (FRQNT) aims to stimulate the interest of foreign students to undertake or pursue doctoral studies in Quebec and financially support the best foreign applicants wishing to carry out a doctorate in natural sciences, mathematical sciences and engineering. The scholarships are aimed at foreign students who had been pre-selected by a Québec university and who wish to carry out their doctoral studies in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering fields.

Duration of award(s): Scholarships are tenable for first nine sessions or 36 months.

What does it cover? The maximum annual value of the doctoral research scholarship for international students is $20 000. During the eligibility period (nine sessions or 36 months), the scholarship holder may receive up to nine payments totaling $60 000. Each payment of up to $6 667 covers a period of four months or one session.

Selection Criteria: Applications are evaluated according the following criteria:
-Applicant’s academic record
-Applicant’s research skills and relevant research experience
-Quality and scientific interest of the project and socioeconomic scope of the project, if applicable
-Social involvement, leadership and communication skills

Notification: The board of directors of the FRQNT will announce its decision electronically in late April, advising applicants directly via their e-files. Each applicant will be informed of his/her ranking and may print his/her announcement letter. It is strictly prohibited to contact committee members, who must abide by confidentiality rules. The decisions of the board of directors of the FRQNT are final and without appeal. There is no review process. The applicant must accept or refuse the scholarship in the ten (10) business days following the receipt of the offer by filling out the e-form in his/her scholarship holder’s file. Should an applicant fail to accept the award before the deadline, the Fonds will consider that he/she has refused it.

How to Apply: Only students who have been preselected by a Québec university may apply to the competition. University representatives who preselect applicants must fill out the applicant nomination form, which is available on the extranet site of the FRQNT. Preselected applicants will receive a Personal Identification Number (PIN) and a password and must then fill out an e-form to which will be attached the required documents. These forms must be filled out and submitted electronically by the competition deadline.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for presentation of proposals by the candidates to a university varies from university to university. The deadline for submission of the preselected applications by universities is September 23rd 2015. The deadline for submitting application to the FRQNT for preselected candidates is 1 st  November 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Read more: International Doctoral Research Scholarships, Canada Scholarship Positions 2015 2016
http://scholarship-positions.com 

Swiss Government Scholarships for Foreign Students for the Academic Year 2016-17

Deadline: September 30, 2015

Location: Switzerland.
Type: Fully Funded.

The Swiss Government, through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), awards various postgraduate scholarships to foreign scholars and researchers: University scholarships (Swiss universities, Federal Institutes of Technology as well as Universities of Applied Sciences) and Arts scholarships (schools of music and fine arts, only for a limited number of countries).

These scholarships provide graduates from all fields with the opportunity to pursue doctoral or postdoctoral research in Switzerland at one of the public funded university or recognized institution.

International students from more than 180 countries can apply for this scholarship. Host institution are  ten (10) Swiss Public Universities, the two (2) Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology, the public teaching and research institutes and the Universities of applied sciences.

Eligibility:

Please refer to the country-specific fact sheets for general and specific eligibility criteria.

Scholarship Value:

The scholarship covers a monthly payment, exemption of tuition fees, health insurance, air fare, housing allowance, etc. See the fact sheets for exact scholarship benefits.

Application Process:

Please see the country-specific webpages for eligibility criteria, application procedure, deadlines, and contact information specific to your country. If you fulfill the eligibility requirements, contact the Swiss diplomatic representation in your country of origin. The diplomatic representation will provide you with all the necessary information regarding the procedure including application forms and a list of required documentation.

The application deadline falls between September and November 2015, depending on the Swiss Embassy to which the applications have to be submitted.

http://www.youthop.com/scholarships/swiss-government-scholarships-for-foreign-students-for-the-academic-year-2016-17-2522

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UNIL Masters Grants for International Students in Switzerland, 2016-2017

Applications are invited for UNIL Masters Grants available for foreign students for autumn semester 2015 and spring semester 2016 intake. The grant may not be used for any complementary studies required to enroll on the Master’s degree and may not be used for EMBAs or Masters of Advanced studies. The amount of the grant is CHF 1,600.- per month from 15 September to 15 July, for a duration not exceeding the regulation minimum period of the programme. Applications must be submitted before 15 December 2015.

Study Subject(s): Candidates must choose a Master’s programme from among those offered by the UNIL, except: Master of Medicine, Master of Arts in Sciences and Practices of Education, Master of Law from the Universities of Zurich and Lausanne, Master of Law in Criminal Sciences, judiciary mention and All the MAS (3rd cycle programmes).
Course Level: Grants are available for pursuing masters degree at University of Lausanne.
Scholarship Provider: University of Lausanne, Switzerland
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland
Accreditation: University of Lausanne is accredited by the EUA, AUF, UNICA.

Eligibility:
-The candidate must be the holder of a degree from a foreign university.
-The qualification held by the candidate must be deemed equivalent to the UNIL Bachelor’s degree.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for these UNIL Masters Grants.

Scholarship Description: To facilitate access to Master’s degrees by students with qualifications from foreign universities, the University of Lausanne makes available around ten Master’s grants which are awarded on a competitive basis. The grant may not be used for any complementary studies required to enroll on the Master’s degree and may not be used for EMBAs or Masters of Advanced studies.

Number of award(s): The University of Lausanne makes available around ten grants which are awarded on a competitive basis.

Duration of award(s): Grants are offered for a duration not exceeding the regulation minimum period of the programme (according to the programme, one-and-a-half years or two years subject to deduction for paid placements or exempt semesters, if any).

What does it cover? The amount of the grant is CHF 1,600.- per month from 15 September to 15 July for a duration not exceeding the regulation minimum period of the programme (according to the programme, one-and-a-half years or two years subject to deduction for paid placements or exempt semesters, if any). Abandonment of the programme results in suspension of the grant.

Selection Criteria: The grants are intended more particularly for students who distinguished themselves in their university studies and who have difficulty meeting their financial needs for the duration of the Master’s. It is however necessary that the candidates have sufficient financial means to support themselves during the complementary studies that may be required prior to enroll on the Master’s degree.

Notification: The SASC will inform candidates of the decision taken by the UNIL in writing latest by the end of March.

How to Apply: Candidates complete the “UNIL Master’s Grant” form and submit their application to the Office for socio-cultural affairs (SASC, Unicentre, University of Lausanne, CH-1015 Lausanne, info.sasc-at-unil.ch) within the deadline. The application is examined by the University Rectorate to determine whether the candidate is admissible.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted to the Office for socio-cultural affairs before 15 December 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Read more: UNIL Masters Grants in Switzerland, 2016-2017 Scholarship Positions 2015 2016
http://scholarship-positions.com 

Trainee European Institute of Peace

Traineeship opportunities at the European Institute of Peace

The European Institute of Peace (EIP) is a new initiative at the heart of Europe with a global scope. The EIP contributes to and complements the global peace agenda of Europe and the European Union, mainly through mediation and informal dialogue. The Institute pursues multi-track diplomacy and acts as a flexible, external tool in support of EU mediation efforts where the EU has limited freedom to act. It also serves as an operational hub, and connects existing expertise and shares knowledge and lessons on European mediation.

We are looking for two motivated trainees to complete our programme team starting as soon as possible.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Information gathering and in-depth analysis on EU’s and Member states’ positions on various foreign affairs issues including peace agenda, mediation, humanitarian assistance (globally and specific country assistance) and other relevant high level meetings;

Assisting in compiling briefing materials for team and senior leadership;

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

University degree in political science, international relations, or related field;

A relevant post-graduate diploma/degree;

Excellent writing and analytical skills; a good understanding on the processes of the EU institutions; knowledge of who is who in the EEAS; expertise in EU MS foreign policy;

Perfect command of English and French is desirable, other languages are a plus;

Familiarity with the relevant international efforts on mediation, mediation-support, dialogue facilitation and one of the following thematic expertise:

To support our work on Syria and Extremism:  Arabic speaking, in-depth knowledge of Islamic culture and religion, knowledge of Libya/West-Africa, Horn of Africa and/or Middle East

To support our work on Russia-EU relations: Russian speaking with extensive knowledge of Russia

Ability to work well under deadlines;

Meticulous attention to detail;

Ability to work independently and as part of a small team;

EU citizen

We offer:

Paid traineeship

6 month contract with a possibility of extension

Benefits include luncheon vouchers and contribution to public transportation ticket

40h/work week

Deadline for application is 19th October 2015.

Please submit 1-2 page CV with a very short motivation (half a page) to Finance and HR Manager, Judy Gould at recruitment@eip.org

IRO Doctoral Scholarship Programme for Developing Countries in Belgium, 2016-2017

Catholic University of Leuven (KU Leuven) annually invites applications for IRO doctoral scholarship programme available for students from Developing Countries. The IRO Doctoral Scholarships are only granted for doctoral programmes for a maximum period of 48 months and eventually for one pre-doctoral year as preparation period for the doctoral programme. Applicants may choose a research topic proposed by one of the KU Leuven Doctoral Schools: Humanities and Social Sciences Science, Engineering and Technology Biomedical Sciences or applicants may propose their own research topic. The application deadline is November 9th 2015.

Study Subject(s): Applicants for the IRO Doctoral Scholarship Programme may choose a research topic proposed by one of the KU Leuven Doctoral Schools: Humanities and Social Sciences, Science, Engineering and Technology Biomedical Sciences or applicants may propose their own research topic.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD program at KU Leuven.
Scholarship Provider: Catholic University of Leuven’s Interfaculty Council for Development Cooperation, Belgium
Scholarship can be taken at: Belgium

Eligibility:
-The applicant must be a citizen of one of the countries on the OECD DAC table that are listed under the following categories: Least Developed Countries, Low Income Countries or Low Middle Income Countries.
-The applicant may not possess dual citizenship, where the second citizenship is from an EU country.
-The candidate must have been awarded his master’s degree or an immediately contiguous master’s degree no more than ten years prior to the 1st of October 2016 (including the ongoing calendar year).
The candidate must hold an academic qualification at least equivalent to a high distinction. Degrees obtained with a final score equivalent to second class second/lower division will not be taken into consideration.
-Excellent academic quality of the research project, focusing on the development relevance of the proposal.
-The candidate must demonstrate a development-oriented motivation.
-The candidate must be supported by a local co-promoter at the candidate’s home country to ensure embeddedness of the research within the country’s context.
-The candidate must be supported by excellent recommendations from relevant referees.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students from one of the countries on the OECD DAC table that are listed under the following categories: Least Developed Countries, Low Income Countries or Low Middle Income Countries (Afghanistan, Kenya, Armenia, Angola, Korea, Dem. Rep., Belize, Bangladesh, Kyrgyz Rep., Bolivia, Benin, Tajikistan, Cameroon, Bhutan, Zimbabwe, Cape Verde, Burkina Faso, Congo, Rep., Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, Cambodia, Egypt, Central African Rep., El Salvador, Chad, Fiji, Comoros, Georgia, Congo, Dem. Rep., Ghana, Djibouti, Guatemala, Equatorial Guinea, Guyana, Eritrea, Honduras, Ethiopia, India, Cuba, Gambia, Indonesia, Guinea, Iraq, Guinea-Bissau, Kosovo1, Haiti, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Micronesia, Federated States, Laos, Moldova, Lesotho, Mongolia, Liberia, Morocco, Madagascar, Nicaragua, Malawi, Nigeria, Mali, Pakistan, Mauritania, Papua New Guinea, Mozambique, Paraguay, Myanmar, Philippines, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Niger, Swaziland, Rwanda, Syria, Samoa, Tokelau, São Tomé and Príncipe, Tonga, Senegal, Turkmenistan, Sierra Leone, Ukraine, Solomon Islands, Uzbekistan, Somalia, Vietnam, South Sudan, West Bank and Gaza Strip, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Yemen and Zambia) can apply for this IRO Doctoral Scholarship Programme.

Scholarship Description: As one of its contributions to development cooperation, KU Leuven offers each academic year scholarships to deserving students from developing countries to do their PhD in the largest university of Flanders, Belgium. The programme is organized and managed by the Interfaculty Council for Development Cooperation. The IRO Doctoral Scholarship Programme has supported more than a hundred PhD graduates over the past ten years. After obtaining their doctorates at KU Leuven, these PhD holders are now valorizing their degrees in their home countries either in university academic research or in various sectors of industry. KU Leuven, which is situated at about 20 kilometers from Brussels, the capital of both Belgium and Europe, is the oldest university of the Low Countries. As such, it has a long-standing tradition of hospitality towards students and scholars from abroad. At present, almost 7,000 international students (about 15% of the total number of students at KU Leuven) have found their home away from home in Leuven.

Duration of award(s): The IRO Doctoral Scholarships are only granted for doctoral programmes for a maximum period of 48 months and eventually for one pre-doctoral year as preparation period for the doctoral programme. Applicants who have already been enrolled as self-supporting doctoral students at KU Leuven can only be granted the IRO doctoral scholarship for 4 years minus the number of years enrolled as doctoral student. The scholarship is renewed on a yearly basis in order to ensure progress from the doctoral student. The annual renewal of the scholarship depends on the annual evaluation of your doctoral progress by your promoter (supervisor) and by the Doctoral Commission of your Faculty. Further extensions are not possible under any circumstance.

What does it cover? The scholarship includes monthly basic amount € 1,415 (75% of the net salary of an assistant) paid at the end of each month for doctoral students and €1000 paid at the beginning of each month for Pre-doctoral students, Housing allowance of € 200/month with accompanying partner (and children), Social security covering health insurance, child allowance, occupational hazard and occupational illness, Tuition fee, Affiliation with a Belgian Health Insurance company, Third-party liability insurance (private life), Professional and accident insurance coverage; third party liability insurance (study related matters and for professional liability) and Return flight tickets for the whole family after completion of the doctorate.

Notification: Selection of the candidates will be in November 2015 – February 2016 and results will be announced in April 2016.

How to Apply: Applications may be submitted via online or post.

Application Form

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is November 9th 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Read more: IRO Doctoral Scholarship for Developing Countries, Belgium Scholarship Positions 2015 2016
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Fully-funded PhD Studentship at Bournemouth University

Deadline: 1 November 2015
Open to: UK/EU and International students
Scholarship: a maintenance grant of £14,000 per annum

Description

Bournemouth University, UK is offering fully-funded PhD studentship for the research project “Time-varying 3D Face Reconstruction” which aims to generate a sequence of moving 3D faces in slow motion, to use for extracting 3D cues of expressions in computer animation and capturing subtle expressions as studied in Psychology. This project will also likely bring a promising cutting-edge technology to the Forensics and Security field. For example, one of research foci is to extract 3D cues of a face, enhancing witness memory to aid manhunts and Identity Parades. Due to the limited viewpoint variance and a lack of depth cues in 2D images/videos, the available reconstruction methods inevitably have unbearable distortions. This project will tackle this challenge, further reconstructing a sequence of 3D faces with expressions from a video/image sequence. Further research will apply such 3D approach separately to facial expression editing in animation production and identifying subtle expressions of emotion in Psychology. This will test the hypothes is that the reconstructed 3D faces can provide more expression cues than the 2D counterparts.

Eligibility

Funded Studentships are open to both UK/EU and International students unless otherwise specified. Candidates for funded PhD studentship must demonstrate outstanding qualities and be motivated to complete a PhD in 3 years. All candidates must satisfy the University’s minimum doctoral entry criteria for studentships of an honours degree at Upper Second Class (2.1) and/or an appropriate Masters degree. An IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 minimum (or equivalent) is essential for candidates for whom English is not their first language.

Scholarship

Funded candidates will receive a maintenance grant of £14,000 (unless otherwise specified) per annum, to cover their living expenses and have their fees waived for 36 months. In addition, research costs, including field work and conference attendance, will be met.

How to apply?

The deadline for applications is 1 November 2015. To apply please complete the BU Research Degree Application form 2015 and submit to the Postgraduate Research Administrator for Admissions, Suzy Kempinski, via email to pgradmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk.

For more information please visit the official website and read the project descriptions.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2015/09/28/fundedphd-studentship-in-the-faculty-of-media-and-communications-at-bournemouth-university/#ixzz3n4KeQoFl

VINNMER Marie Curie Incoming Fellowships for International Researchers in Sweden, 2016

VINNOVA offers 100 Marie Curie Incoming Fellowships for research within the Mobility for Growth programme in Sweden. The call targets internationally experienced researchers currently working outside Sweden who have a doctorate (or at least four years’ full-time equivalent research experience) in collaborating with private and/or public sector organisations. For highly experienced researchers (more than ten years’ full-time equivalent research experience) collaboration is optional. The grant is intended to fund half the salary of the researcher (project leader) for the duration of the project. It also covers additional relevant and justifiable costs relating to mobility. The application deadline is 16 March 2016.

Study Subject(s): The overall objective is to contribute significantly to private-public or public-public sector collaboration and mobility as well as career development for highly qualified future leaders, in all sectors of the economy, with innovation skills in applied and needs-driven research.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for undertaking a research project.
Scholarship Provider: VINNOVA co-financed by the European Union through the Marie Curie Action
Scholarship can be taken at: Sweden

Eligibility:
-The call, VINNMER Marie Curie Incoming targets internationally experienced researchers currently working outside Sweden who have a doctorate or at least four years’ full-time equivalent research experience in collaborating with private and/or public sector organisations. For highly experienced researchers (more than ten years’ full-time equivalent research experience) collaboration is optional.
-The call targets international researchers interested in transnational mobility as a career development option, as well as Swedish private or public R&I organisations (as host organisations) which promote and invest in key people and value-collaboration between private and public sectors as a pathway to success.
-The call promotes gender equality, as noted in VINNOVA’s mission statement. Under representation of gender among female and male researchers can be given strategic priority in areas where there is great need to equalise such imbalances.
-The Swedish-based organisation is the applicant and formal recipient of the grant but the researcher should be the project leader for the research project and the main author of the application.
-Current or former VINNMER Fellows may not apply to VINNMER Marie Curie Incoming.
-At the call deadline, the individual researcher must either hold a doctorate (regardless of the time taken to complete doctoral studies) or have at least four years’ full-time (or equivalent) research experience. This may include the research training after the degree/diploma which allowed them to embark on a doctorate in the country awarding the degree/diploma, or in the host country (regardless of whether a doctorate was planned).
-At the proposal submission deadline, the researcher must not have resided or conducted his/her main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Sweden (the country of the host organisation) for more than 12 months in the three years immediately prior to the call deadline.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Experienced researchers of all nationalities are eligible for these Marie Curie Incoming fellowships.

Scholarship Description: The call VINNMER Marie Curie Incoming is for funding incoming mobility of experienced researchers in possession of a doctorate or at least four years’ full time equivalent research experience. The researcher should be outside Sweden at the time of the application and spend at least 67 percent of the project duration in Sweden. The aim of all international collaborative projects between organisations from the private and/or public sectors is to strengthen the qualification opportunities for the researcher.

Number of award(s): At least 100 researchers are expected to be made VINNMER Marie Curie Fellows throughout the Mobility for Growth programme.

Duration of award(s): Fellowships are awarded for 12-36 months.

What does it cover? The grant is intended to fund half the salary of the researcher (project leader) for the duration of the project. It also covers additional relevant and justifiable costs relating to mobility. The grant covers: Max. 50% of salary incl. Swedish employment fees. The grant may also cover (relevant and reasonable) additional costs relating to mobility: Travel, Per diem, Increased living costs, Extra support for fellows with families e.g. school fees, Training and conference fees, Financial support for PhD students mentored by the researcher in the international organisation to enable mentoring at the Swedish organisation (max. SEK 50 000/year/student for travel costs, subsistence and accommodation) and other relevant costs (to be specified).

Selection Criteria: The following criteria will determine VINNOVA’s decision on financing of project proposals:
-Relevance
-R&I Quality
-Feasibility
-Exploitability/Utilisation
-Assessment of need for better gender balance in higher positions (such as professors, research director and the like) can be carried out when documentation is provided. Proposals within areas with a high level of need for better gender distributions can result in strategic decisions which promote the underrepresented gender so as to equalise gender imbalances.

Notification: Decisions will be made by 20 June 2016.

How to Apply: Applications are submitted electronically through the application service to VINNOVA’s e-Services Portal.

Online Application

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15 March 2016.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Read more: VINNOVA Marie Curie Incoming Fellowships, 2016 Scholarship Positions 2015 2016
http://scholarship-positions.com 

2016 Commonwealth Medical Fellowships for Developing Commonwealth Countries’ Students, UK

UK Department for International Development (DFID) is inviting applications for Medical fellowships available for doctors and dentists from Developing Commonwealth Countries. These fellowships are for mid-career clinical staff to learn a new medical or dental skill, to practise the new medical or dental skill and to network with others in the same and related specialties. The EAS will close to all applicants on 19 November 2015.

Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded to undertake a programme designed to enhance clinical skills.
Course Level: Fellowships are available to doctors and dentists to enable them to spend between three and six months at a UK hospital.
Scholarship Provider: UK Department for International Development (DFID)
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: To apply for these fellowships, you must:
-Be a Commonwealth citizen, refugee, or British protected person
-Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country.
-Be employed by a hospital affiliated to a university
-Be nominated to the CSC by an eligible institution.
-Be available to start your fellowship in the UK on 1 October 2016
-Have qualified as a doctor or dentist between 1 October 2006 and 30 September 2009, or before 1 October 2001
-Have met the English language requirements of the General Medical Council (GMC)/General Dental Council (GDC) by 15 April 2016.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Citizens of developing Commonwealth country (Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and The Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Virgin Islands (British) and Zambia) can apply for these Commonwealth Medical Fellowships.

Scholarship Description: Commonwealth Medical Fellowships (Enhancing Clinical Skills) are offered for mid-career medical and dental staff from developing Commonwealth countries. These fellowships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), with the aim of contributing to the UK’s international development aims and wider overseas interests, supporting excellence in UK higher education, and sustaining the principles of the Commonwealth. You can apply for a Commonwealth Medical Fellowship to spend between three and six months at an approved UK university hospital, learning or improving a specific clinical skill. Fellows are expected to participate in clinical practice during their fellowship, and to register with the General Medical Council (GMC)/General Dental Council (GDC). If your proposed programme does not require this registration, your application will be considered ineligible.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Applicants can apply for a Commonwealth Medical Fellowship to spend between three and six months at an approved UK university hospital, learning or improving a specific clinical skill.

What does it cover? Each fellowship provides:
-Approved airfare from your home country to the UK and return at the end of your award (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependants, nor usually the cost of journeys made before your award is finally confirmed)
-Research support grant, payable to your host university hospital
-Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,580 per month, or £1,959 per month for those at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at 2015-2016 levels)
-Reimbursement of the fee for a single English language test and the fee for General Medical Council (GMC)/ General Dental Council (GDC) registration
-Arrival allowance
-Study travel grant towards the costs of approved travel within the UK or overseas
-If you are widowed, divorced, or a single parent, child allowance of £444 per month for the first child, and £109 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if you are accompanied by your children and solely legally responsible for them. The level of financial support provided through family allowances is under review and subject to change in both eligibility and rate.

Selection Criteria: Applications are considered according to the following selection criteria:
-Academic merit of the candidate
-Quality of the application
-Potential impact of the work on the development of the candidate’s home country

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: You must apply to one of the following nominating bodies in the first instance – the CSC does not accept direct applications for these fellowships:
-Selected universities/medical colleges that are invited to nominate members of staff at affiliated hospitals.
-In Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka, through the national University Grants Commission
-In Pakistan, through the Higher Education Commission All applications must be made through your nominating body in your home country. Each nominating body is responsible for its own selection process. You must check with your nominating body for their specific advice and rules for applying, and for their own closing date for applications. You must make your application using the CSC’s Electronic Application System (EAS). Your application must be submitted to and endorsed by one of the approved nominating bodies listed above. The CSC will not accept any applications that are not submitted via the EAS to a nominating body in your home country.

Electronic Application System

Scholarship Application Deadline: The EAS will close to all applicants on 19 November 2015 and no further applications can be submitted after that date. The deadline for nominating bodies to submit nominations to the CSC is 17 December 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Read more: Medical Fellowships for Developing Commonwealth Countries Scholarship Positions 2015 2016
http://scholarship-positions.com