Scholarships (Beasiswa), Fellowships, and Grants

Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia 2011-2012

July 23, 2010 – 12:11 pm
Application for the 2011-2012 will open in late September 2010. The Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA) was first introduced in 1993. It is funded by the Government of Japan, administered by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and conducted at various graduate schools in Japan. Its objective is to contribute to institutional capacity building in economic policymaking to promote the sustainable growth of emerging and developing economies in Asia and the Pacific. By training future macroeconomic managers in these countries, the JISPA aims to enable them to better formulate sound economic and financial stability policies needed for sustainable growth and development. Currently, the JISPA is ONLY open to qualified candidates from the following countries: Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao P.D.R., Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Pacific Island Countries, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam. The scholarship covers tuition-related costs and most living expenses ...

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TWAS Fellowship Programmes 2011

July 23, 2010 – 12:03 pm
Deadline: Various from 30 June till 15 September (each year) Each year, the TWAS Fellowship Programmes, which operate under agreements with governments and national organizations in developing countries, offer a number of fellowships to young scientists from developing countries to carry out postgraduate research in developing countries other than their own. Currently, there are ten fellowship programmes for postgraduate research, implemented in collaboration with the following partner organizations: National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq), Brazil The TWAS-CNPq Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research offers fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than Brazil) who wish to pursue all or part (SANDWICH or FULL-TIME) of their research leading towards a PhD in the natural sciences in Brazil. Duration: up to 4 years. Deadline for applications: 13 August.TWAS – The Academy for Sciences for the Developing World based in Trieste, Italy. Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), China The TWAS-CAS Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research offers fellowships ...

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Fellowships for Training Course on Climate Change Adaptation 2011

July 23, 2010 – 11:57 am
Deadline: 1 September 2010 Training course on Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture and Natural Resources Management by Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation, Netherlands will be held in East Africa from 28 February – 11 March 2011. The course is designed for mid-career professionals who are engaged at higher levels and deal with policy making either from the research side (as advisor), government side, or from civil society who aim to have a full understanding of climate change adaptation concepts, be able to effectively and meaningfully contribute to the debate on climate change adaption, either in the policy process and/or in providing knowledge to the policy process. For more information about the course programme and online application for this course we refer to our website: http://www.cdi.wur.nl/UK/newsagenda/agenda/Climate_change_adaptation_in_agriculture_and_natural_resources_management.htm For this course Netherlands government (NFP) fellowships are available. Applications should be submitted to Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation before 1 September 2010. On the website you will ...

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The Judith Meppem Nursing and Midwifery Scholarships

July 22, 2010 – 4:18 pm
Ms Judith Meppem was the first Chief Nursing Officer in New South Wales and held this role from 1990 to 2002. Having had a long and distinguished career as a nurse she understood the importance of ongoing learning for the nursing and midwifery professions. As the Chief Nurse, Judith championed the need for NSW Health to provide learning opportunities for our nurses and midwives. The Judith Meppem Scholarships are about providing nurses and midwives with an opportunity to observe and learn about innovative and best practice in nursing and or midwifery. The study tour can be applied to all areas of nursing and midwifery practice including clinical, education and management. File link: The Judith Meppem Nursing and Midwifery Scholarships

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Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Endeavour Awards 2011

July 22, 2010 – 3:59 pm
Online Application for an Endeavour Award Please read the Endeavour Awards website, the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page and the Endeavour Awards Applicant Guidelines for further information on the Endeavour Awards. Please download the Endeavour Awards Step by Step Guide to using the Endeavour Application System to help you with the online application process. Step by Step Guide to using the Endeavour Application System (PDF 1.11MB | RTF 54KB)  Interactive demo to using the Endeavour Application System Prime Minister's Australia Asia Endeavour Awards International applicants - The eligibility requirements and the application process for the Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Endeavour Postgraduate Awards will be the same for the 2011 Endeavour Postgraduate Awards. Applicants will need to complete the online application form for the 2011 Endeavour Postgraduate Awards. Applicants do not have to acknowledge that they want to be considered for a Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Endeavour Postgraduate Award, as all international applicants for the 2011 Endeavour Postgraduate Awards will ...

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IFUW International Fellowships and Grants 2011/2012

July 22, 2010 – 3:06 pm
The International Federation of University Women offers a limited number of international fellowships and grants to women graduates for postgraduate research, study and training. IFUW's 2011/2012 competition is now open. The fellowships and grants offered are for research, study and training to be carried out between 1 April 2011 to 31 December 2012. No other funding is available. Who can apply? IFUW fellowships and grants are open only to women graduates who are members of IFUW's national federations and associations and to IFUW Independent Members. Students in any branch of learning may apply. Fellowships are offered for the second and subsequent years of a doctoral programme and for post-doctoral studies. First year doctoral students do not qualify. Grants are offered for any postgraduate programme. The awards may be used in any country other than the one in which the applicant was educated and other then the one in which the applicant habitually resides.For example: A New Zealand national or long-time ...

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Michael E. DeBakey Research Scholarship 2011-2013

February 4, 2010 – 9:48 am
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery announces the Michael E. DeBakey Research Scholarship to provide an opportunity for research, training and experience for North American surgeons committed to pursuing an academic career in cardiothoracic surgery. The scholarship will be funded by the Graham Education and Research Foundation and administered by the Association. The research program must be undertaken within the first three years after completion of an approved cardiothoracic residency. Applications for the scholarship must be submitted during the candidate's first two years in an academic position. The duration of the scholarship is to be two years. The yearly stipend shall be $80,000 paid to the host institution for support of salary, research supplies, travel and other legitimate academic expenses of the scholar. The stipend is to be used for direct salary support and related research expenses only; it cannot be used to support indirect institutional costs. The application will consist of three ...

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Masters Course in Astronomy and Astrophysics 2010 2011

February 3, 2010 – 11:03 pm
Erasmus Mundus Masters Course in Astronomy and Astrophysics Description : Applications are now accepted for AstroMundus, a 2-years international Master Course in Astronomy and Astrophysics offered by a partnership of 5 universities: University of Innsbruck (Austria), University of Padova and University of Rome “Tor Vergata” (Italy), University of Goettingen (Germany), and University of Belgrade (Serbia). The Master Course is funded by the European Commission within the Erasmus Mundus programme, 2nd Edition, Action 1. Admitted students will conduct their studies in at least 2 and up to 4 of the partner Universities and, upon successful completion of their studies, they will be awarded a Joint Master Degree by all universities where they studied during the Master Course. The course is held in the English language, however students will have the possibility to learn the language of the host countries through courses offered by the host universities. Full details about the programme and the ...

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Indonesian Scholarship 2010/2011 Academic Year

January 20, 2010 – 1:16 pm
INDONESIAN SCHOLARSHIP DARMASISWA RI PROGRAM ACADEMIC YEAR 2010/2011 DARMASISWA is a scholarship program offered to all foreign students from countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia to study Bahasa Indonesia, arts, music and crafts. Participants can choose one of 45 different universities located in different cities in Indonesia. This program is organized by the Ministry of National Education (MoNE) in cooperation with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The DARMASISWA program was started in 1974 as part of ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) initiative, admitting only students from ASEAN. However, in 1976 this program was extended to include students from other countries such as Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and USA. In early 90’s, this program was extended further to include all countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia. Until now, the number of countries participating in this program is more than ...

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[University of Southampton] School of Civil Engineering and the Environment Research Scholarships

January 15, 2010 – 11:52 pm
Name School of Civil Engineering and the Environment Research Scholarships Subject Any subject within the School Level MPhil / PhD Number offered Up to 5 each year Length 3 years subject to satisfactory progress Eligibility International (non-EU) students Value Full fees plus subsistence (currently £9000 p.a.) Application Students should note on their application form that they wish to considered Deadline Normally end May Further information Antonis Zervos a.zervos@soton.ac.uk

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