Funding for independant research on "Girls' education" theme within Echidna Global Scholar in the US

Center for Universal Education Echidna Global Scholars Program

Promoting Girls’ Education in Developing Countries

The Center for Universal Education at The Brookings Institution seeks to help build expertise on girls’ education policies and programs in developing countries. This program is designed to offer guest scholars from developing countries the opportunity to pursue their own independent research on global education issues with a specific focus on girls’ education. Echidna scholars will also be supported to develop and implement a plan to share their expertise with their home institution to further build research capacity and expertise.

Please note application deadline is December 19th 2014.

About the Center for Universal Education

As part of the Global Economy and Development program at The Brookings Institution, the Center for Universal Education (CUE) develops and disseminates effective solutions to the challenges of achieving universal quality education worldwide. It offers a forum for research, high-level dialogue, and public debate on a range of issues relevant to education in the developing world. In an effort to translate our report, A Global Compact on Learning, from commitment into action, we are committed to helping build the knowledge base of what is needed to improve learning opportunities and outcomes for girls and boys in developing countries, especially those most marginalized and hardest to reach.

Echidna Global Scholars Program

The Echidna Global Scholars Program fits within the broader Global Compact on Learning work stream by aligning the research plans of the Echidna scholars with a collaborative research agenda. During their four-and-a-half month residency from August 1, 2015, to mid-December 2015, at TheBrookings Institution, Echidna scholars will work with the Center staff on developing their specific research project and may then work with the Brookings communications team to develop a strategy for policy impact. Echidna scholars will also participate in training and networking opportunities. Echidna scholars will draw on the resources of Brookings’ scholars, as well as the extended public policy community in Washington, D.C. by participating in additional meetings and conferences and networking with the broader development community.

Applicant Requirements

Applicants should have a background in education, development, economics, or a related area, with at least 15 years of professional experience in either research/academia; non-government and civil society; government; or business. Master’s degree required; Ph.D. or research background strongly preferred. Strong analytical and writing skills required.

Successful applicants will have an intimate understanding of education development issues and/or issues related to development and gender. Applicants who have not worked explicitly on girls’ education previously are welcome but should include an explanation of how this focus on girls’ education can be integrated successfully into their current and future work. Echidna scholars will be expected to work on extensive, cutting-edge research, as well as a project proposal with the intent to implement their research in their home country upon completion of the program.

Applicants are also encouraged to include areas of research focused on Second Generation education priorities for girls. The five Second Generation priorities include: 1) ensuring that girls can attend and complete primary and secondary school; 2) making schools safer and more secure; 3) improving the quality of learning for girls; 4) supporting girls’ transition to higher education and employment; and 5) cultivating local country leaders to champion this work at the grassroots level. The research proposals should focus heavily on issues affecting girls’ educational opportunities and learning outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa, South West Asia, and the Middle East.

Additional expectations of Echidna scholars include interacting with other Brookings scholars and the wider policy community, a demonstrated ability to conduct professional, in-depth research and deliver spoken presentations in English. Applicants selected for the fellowship will receive a living stipend of USD $5,000 a month (subject to U.S. tax withholding), paid housing for the four-and-a-half month term, and round-trip travel expenses.

Program Requirements

Echidna scholars must be available for a full-time, on-site affiliation with The Brookings Institution for the entire four-and-a-half month residency of the program. This affiliation is not an employment relationship but part of a fellowship program. Echidna scholars are required to conduct research on an approved topic. Echidna scholars may have the opportunity to present their papers at a Brookings seminar or event at the end of the four-and-a-half month program. Each Echidna scholar is expected to be an active participant in Brookings and CUE activities, including, but not limited to, regularly-organized organizational staff meetings, informal discussions, seminars, presentations, and other CUE and Brookings events.

To Apply:  Interested candidates should submit the following:

• Application questionnaire and project proposal
• A curriculum vitae or resume
• Two writing samples with citations
• Two letters of recommendation from professional references (emailed directly from references toglobalechidna@brookings.edu)

Application Deadlines:

• Applications accepted as of November 7, 2014
• Application deadline: December 19, 2014, by 5pm EDT
• Selected for interviews: January, 2015
• Results Announced: April, 2015
• Term: August 1, 2015 to mid-December 2015

Submitting Your Application

Applications should be signed and dated by applicant, submitted via email toglobalechidna@brookings.edu and received no later than December 12, 2014, by 5pm EDT. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates selected for interviews may be asked to submit additional materials. Please click here to access the application. To access the Word formatted application, please click here.

Please Note: Incomplete applications and those received after the deadline will not be considered.

All questions or inquiries from applicants or organizations should be sent via email toglobalechidna@brookings.edu.

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Doctoral Programme in History and Civilization in Italy for 2015

The Department of History and Civilization (HEC) offers a distinctive programme of transnational and comparative European history in a global perspective. Study and research activities are structured in a four-year Ph.D. programme , which is one of the largest and most successful in Europe. The teaching programme for the Ph.D. in History and Civilization  includes departmental, training and research seminars, as well as other activities such as conferences, workshops, and lectures.

Application deadline

The deadline for applications for the 2015-2016 academic year
 is 31 January 2015.  
Application form, research proposal, reference letters and other 
required documents must be received by midnight (central European time) 
on that date.

The faculty provides guidance in research methods and advises researchers on the preparation of their dissertations.

Funding is provided for research missions to work in archives and libraries, and researchers may also receive financial support to present their work-in-progress at international conferences.

Doctoral supervision is a priority at the EUI, and prospective researchers are welcome to explore whether their interests fit with those supported by the HEC faculty.

For more information:
http://www.eui.eu/DepartmentsAndCentres/HistoryAndCivilization/DoctoralProgramme/Index.aspx

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13 PhD Scholarships for Cultural Studies at Giessen University

 

Deadline: 1 February 2015
Open to: graduate students who have or expect to obtain a first or upper second class honours M.A. degree in one of the GCSC’s academic subjects or in the arts/humanities, cultural studies or the social sciences
Scholarship: €1,468 monthly stipend

Description

Giessen University’s International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC), co-funded by the German federal government’s Excellence Initiative, offers a three-year, structured PhD-programme in the study of culture. With its excellent research environment, a doctoral programme which is tailored to the needs of PhD students and the intensive personal support it provides, the Graduate Centre offers doctoral researchers optimum conditions for their PhD-projects and custom-made preparation for the time thereafter, both with regard to academic and non-academic careers.

The GCSC invites applications for one of the up to 13 PhD scholarships available, which are funded by the Excellence Initiative as well as Justus Liebig University Giessen. The PhD scholarship period starts on October  2015.

Eligibility

The GCSC encourages applications from graduate students who have or expect to obtain a first or upper second class honours M.A. degree (or the equivalent) in one of the GCSC’s academic subjectsor in the arts/humanities, cultural studies or the social sciences. The GCSC’s working languages are German and English, and applicants must be fluent in at least one of them; knowledge of both is an advantage and should be acquired during the scholarship period.

Scholarship

The PhD scholarship includes a monthly stipend of approximately €1,468 (plus family allowances when applicable). Scholarships are offered for one year with the possibility of two extensions, each of one year. The GCSC supports young researchers with families: appointees with children under the age of twelve are eligible for renewals of up to four years.

Application

In order to apply you must  fill in and submit the online application form and  upload the following documents:

• A CV;
• A 1-2 page cover letter, explaining your motives for applying at the GCSC;
• A short abstract of your research project (approx. 500 words), including the title of your project and a brief outline of the methodology you will use.

In addition two letters of recommendation provided by university professors are required. References should be posted to the following address:
Director Prof. Dr. Ansgar Nünning
International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture
Alter Steinbacher Weg 38
35394 Giessen
Germany

The application deadline is February 1, 2015 (date of receipt). All applications (including an application form and further documents as stated on the GCSC website) have to be submitted online. Please find all information about the two-stage application procedure on our website athttps://www.uni-giessen.de/fbz/faculties/gcsc/gcsc/Admission/scholarships-research-team-positions/doctoral-scholarships.

If you have any questions about the application process please contact: gcsc-application@uni-giessen.de. 

For further information please visit the official website.

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University of Groningen Talent Grant: Eric Bleumink Fund 2015

Eric Bleumink Scholarships at University of Groningen

University of Groningen 
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 15 Jan 2015 (annual)
Study in:  Netherlands
Course starts September 2015

description:

The Eric Bleumink Fund awards scholarships to talented students and young researchers from developing countries.  The scholarships are towards a 1 year or 2 years Master’s degree programme or a 4-year Ph.D programmes.

Host Institution(s):

University of Groningen in Netherlands

Field of study:

Eligible Masters or PhD Programme offered at University of Groningen.

Number of Awards:

Limited

Target group:

Afghanistan, Angola, Armenia, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Yemen, Zimbabwe, Korea, Dem. Rep., Timor-Leste, West Bank and Gaza Strip, Congo (Rep.), Côte d’Ivoire, Kyrgyz Republic, Micronesia (Federated States), Sudan (Rep.), Congo (Dem Rep.), South Sudan, Central African Republic

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The grant covers tuition fee, costs of international travel, subsistence, books, and health insurance.

Eligibility:

Criteria for approval are: (a) academic excellence, shown by academic performance and may be confirmed by letters of recommendation from university professors; (b) contribution of candidate’s education in terms of strengthening the scientific capacity in the candidate’s home country; (c) perspectives to a long-term linkage between the home institution and the University of Groningen.

Application instructions:

Applications open on 15 October 2014.

To be considered for the scholarships, the student needs to be (conditionally) admitted to one of the Master’s or PhD programmes. Applicants must follow the application instructions on the official website.  Deadline is 15 January 2015.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.rug.nl/prospectiveStudents/scholarships/ericBleumink

Related Scholarships: List of Scholarships in Netherlands

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Appels à Projet - Prix Montalembert 2015

Les bourses Marc de Montalembert sont des bourses à projet : elles soutiennent la réalisation de projets culturels ou liés aux métiers d’art afin d’aider les jeunes de la Région méditerranéenne à vérifier leur vocation personnelle tout en les encourageant à développer leurs connaissances des cultures et des savoirs de leur région. Elles sont attribuées chaque année.

Depuis 1994 la Fondation a appuyé 24 projets présentés par des jeunes de 7 pays riverains de la Méditerranée. Ces projets touchaient les domaines de l’écriture, de l’architecture, de l’archéologie, du chant et de la musique, de l’histoire de l’art, de l’ethnographie, de l’anthropologie et de la sociologie, des métiers d’art, de la peinture, de la photographie. La bourse est de 7000 euros ; la Fondation Marc de Montalembert offre de plus au lauréat la possibilité de séjourner à son siège à Rhodes, en Grèce.

Pour être candidat il faut :

• être originaire d’un pays riverain de la Méditerranée – y être né ou en posséder la nationalité,
• avoir moins de 28 ans durant l’année d’attribution de la bourse,
• faire preuve d’une vocation personnelle dans le domaine de la culture ou des métiers d’art, ou d’une motivation déjà concrétisée par des expériences,
• présenter un projet lié à cette vocation et dont la réalisation sera effectuée dans d’autres pays de la Méditerranée que celui du candidat.

Plus d'informations ici: http://recherche.cnam.fr/equipes/bourses-et-prix-montalembert-2015-695819.kjsp?RH=rech

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PhD Research Fellowship in Paintings Conservatation at the University of Oslo

University of Oslo is inviting application for doctoral research fellowship in conservation. Duration of the fellowship is for three years. The position is funded by Research Council of Norway. 

The successful candidate is expected to strengthen and contribute to the relevant research areas addressed in the project description and to operate within the project network, both within the University of Oslo and internationally. 

The application deadline is 1st September 2014.

Eligibility: A relevant Master’s degree or equivalent, preferably in Paintings Conservation. In evaluation of the applications, emphasis will be placed on:
-Academic achievements and an aptitude to complete an interdisciplinary research degree at PhD level.
-Personal suitability and motivation for the position.
-Excellent spoken and written English-language skills are required.
-Experience of a collaborative working environment would be an advantage.
-Good cooperative skills, and the ability to join in academic collaboration within and across disciplines.
-The successful candidate is expected to strengthen and contribute to the relevant research areas addressed in the project description and to operate within the project network, both within the University of Oslo and internationally.

Scholarship Description: One PhD Research Fellowship is available for a Paintings Conservator to contribute to the project ‘After the Black Death: Painting and Polychrome Sculpture in Norway, 1350?1550’ (ABD). The position is funded by The Research Council of Norway between 2014 and 2017. ABD aims to generate scientific knowledge about a collection of late-medieval liturgical objects owned by the Museum of Cultural History (KHM), University of Oslo. The collection includes altarpieces and polychrome sculpture, the majority of which were imported to Norway from northern Germany and the Netherlands prior to the Reformation. Within this, the mechanisms of ageing and the deterioration of painted objects from this historical period are of specific interest.

Duration of award(s): The position is funded by The Research Council of Norway between 2014 and 2017.

What does it cover? 
-Salary level 50–56 (NOK 421 100–465 300, depending on level of expertise)
-a challenging and stimulating working environment
-attractive welfare arrangements
-workout during working hours, 1,5 h pr week

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PhD fellowships at the Sapienza University of Rome

Applications are invited for 19 full-time PhD fellowships available for international students (not Italian) at Sapienza University of Rome. Applicants must satisfy the entrance requirements for admission to the doctoral Programme.

These Fellowships are awarded for a period of three years. At the end of the first and second years of attendance, students will be evaluated as proficient according to the rules of the Schools.

Each fellowship amounts to € 19.800,00 per year; this amount includes national insurance contributions (INPS) that fellowship recipients are required to pay.

Application should be submitted till 10th June 2014.

Eligibility: Applications are open to candidates who:
-Are not Italian citizens;
-Are not legally resident in Italy;
-Have obtained an academic title from a non-Italian institution that satisfies the entrance requirements for admission to the Doctoral Programme. Perspective students must hold a degree equivalent to the Italian diploma degree /MSc /MSc, or expect to obtain it before 31st July 2014.

Notification: The list of winners and of those who may be considered as eligible if places become free will be published on the official website within 15 July 2014. Upon the award of the fellowships, formal certificates of the candidate’s declared  academic qualifications and transcripts of the academic curriculum should be sent by email no later than 20 September 2014, and should be delivered to the PhD Office by 31 October 2014 for enrollment.

How to Apply: Applicants should apply by email. Complete the application form and provide the following documents:
-A photocopy of their identity card or passport;
-Curriculum vitae et studiorum;
-A copy of the degree certificate and list of exams with marks;
-A report on any research carried out by the candidate;
-A list of publications;
-A brief statement explaining his/her Doctoral School choice and the candidate’s scientific interests;
-Two letters of recommendation by university professors or eminent
researchers/experts of equivalent status.
-Once signed in, candidates can complete the application form in more than one step. When all the requested fields are filled and all required documents are uploaded, candidates can finally submit the form. After submission NO further modification to the form will be possible.
-All documents must be written in English and uploaded in PDF format. Maximum size for each document is 5 MB (5120 KBytes). The maximum size for each document is 5 MB (5120 KBytes). No other format will be accepted.

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KAAD Scholarships in Germany

Applications are open for well known KAAD Scholarships available for students of developing countries. These scholarships are awarded to students for pursuing master’s degree, PhD or for a postdoctoral research project (2-6 months for established university lecturers) at a German university. There is no specific subject-preference. Applicants have to request through filling a questionnaire and sending it to the KAAD offices for applying to these scholarships.

Study Subject (s): There is no specific subject-preference. However, the selection board has often given preference to courses and subjects that they felt to be of significance for the home country of the applicant. This holds true especially for subjects of PhD-theses. There is therefore a certain leaning towards “development oriented” studies–this does however not mean that other fields (cultural, philosophic, linguistic, etc.) cannot be of significance for a country and are ruled out.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing master’s degree or a PhD at a German university or do a postdoctoral research project (2-6 months for established university lecturers) at a German university.

Eligibility: For the scholarship programme 1 of KAAD you can apply if you:
-come from a developing or emerging country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America
-have a university degree and professional experience from your home country
-want to acquire a master’s degree or a PhD at a German university or do a post-doctoral research project (2-6 months for established university lecturers) at a German university
-are a Catholic Christian (or general belong to a Christian denomination). Candidates from other religions can apply if they are proposed by Catholic partners and can prove their commitment to interreligious dialogue
-possess German language skills before starting the studies (KAAD can provide a language course of max. 6 months in Germany).

How to Apply: The first request is placed through filling the application questionnaire and sending it to the KAAD offices. Normally documents are submitted to the committee of the applicant’s home country. In the course of the application process, more documents need to be provided by the applicant and the KAAD-Partner-Committees are involved. If the pre-selection process has been positive for the applicant, the application is passed on to an independent selection board, which sits twice per year (in March and in September).

Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications to be tabled in the March-session of the selection board need to be complete by end of November the previous year. Applications for the September selection need to be complete by end of June. Many times, applicants get admission letters (especially for Master-courses) only when these deadlines have passed. In these cases, the university has to be asked to defer the admission to the next academic year. Applications can be made already before admission letters are received. However at the end of the application process, the applicant needs to show either an admission letter or a confirmation by the university that they are eligible for the course and that the application has been received and being processed.

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Science, Technology & Medicine in History Studentships at King’s College London in UK

King’s College London is inviting applications for Science, Technology & Medicine in History Studentships. Awards will be based on academic achievement and promise and are available to UK, EU and overseas students. The History Department will offer up to five fees-only MA studentships and a smaller number of full studentships (covering fees and a maintenance bursary). The history department will also offer a single four-year 1+3 Hans Rausing MA + PhD studentship. The application deadline is 15 May 2014.

Eligibility: Awards will be based on academic achievement and promise, and are available to UK, EU and overseas students.

Scholarship Description: King's College LondonIn 2014-15, three types of awards are available for excellent students taking the MA in Science, Technology and Medicine in History. The History Department will offer up to five fees-only MA studentships, and a smaller number of full studentships (covering fees and a maintenance bursary). Awards will be based on academic achievement and promise, and are available to UK, EU and overseas students. 

Number of award(s): Up to five fees History studentships and a smaller number of full studentships will be awarded. The history department will also offer a single four-year 1+3 Hans Rausing MA + PhD studentship.

Duration of award(s): These History studentships are awarded for the duration of the programme.

What does it cover? The History Department will offer up to five fees-only MA studentships and a smaller number of full studentships (covering fees and a maintenance bursary).

Selection Criteria: Awards will be based on academic achievement.

Notification: Successful applicants will be notified by 15th June 2014.

How to Apply: Applications should be made by email to Dr Abigail Woods, admissions tutor, following formal application to the MA programme via MyApplication, the King’s admissions system. You should submit a brief c.v. focused on tertiary educational achievement, and a supporting statement of approximately 300 words outlining your reasons for wishing to pursue the MA.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15th May 2014

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PhD in Management of Cultural Heritage in Italy

Scholarship Provider: IMT Institute for Advanced Studies Lucca, Italy

Study Subject (s): Scholarships are awarded for IMT PhD program. IMT Institute for Advanced Studies Lucca offers a multidisciplinary PhD program that integrates scientific competences of economics, engineering, computer science, physics, applied mathematics, statistics, history and sciences of cultural heritage. The three year program is articulated in 8 field-specific yet highly integrated curricula: Economics (ECON), Management Science (MS), Complex Networks (CN), Computational Mechanics (CM), Control Systems (SYS), Computer Science (CS), Image Analysis (IA) and Analysis and Management of Cultural Heritage (AMCH).

Eligibility: Applications are open to candidates without regard to nationality, age, gender or religion. Proficiency in English is compulsory as research and teaching are conducted in English. No knowledge of Italian is requested. Formal requirement for admission are:
-”Laurea Magistrale” (or “Specialistica”) or a “Laurea Vecchio Ordinamento” from an Italian University
-A foreign university degree of at least 4 years (or full time equivalent – the eligibility of the foreign degree is assessed by the track selection committee)
-Applicants obtaining their degree by no later than October 31, 2014 can also apply.

What does it cover?
-36 positions are covered by scholarships in the gross amount of 13,638.47€ /year.
-A limited number of additional positions without scholarships may also be offered.
-All PhD students will have tuition fees waived.
-PhD students who are granted a scholarship have free accommodation in shared double rooms in the School residence halls (with the exception of students whose permanent residence is within 30km of (IMT).
-All PhD students will have free access to the canteen services.
-All PhD students are covered by insurance against any accident and/or injury that may occur while carrying out their PhD activities.

Selection Criteria: Applicants are evaluated by a selection committee on the basis of past academic performance (grades) and background, scientific relevance and aptitude to research within the selected track/curriculum, and any other additional pertinent data submitted in the application (such as scientific publications, if any). While ranking of applicants is mostly driven by academic achievement, scientific pertinence is also taken into consideration for admission. The candidates that pass the initial assessment of the applications will be invited for an interview with the selection committee, either in person at the IMT campus, or via standard internet videoconference, or through any other procedure allowing visual contact with the candidates and viewing of their identity document. Candidates with no access to videoconferencing facilities can conduct the interview at an Italian embassy or consulate. During the evaluation process, in rare circumstances, the selection committee may propose different track/curricula from the one chosen by the candidate. Equal opportunities are ensured to all candidates throughout the evaluation process.

Notification: The short-list of candidates admitted to the interview will be published on the web site and on the Online Notice Board of IMT. Once short-listed, applicants will be required to participate in a comprehensive interview in English in order to assess their aptitude for research in the curricula for which they have applied, as well as their English proficiency. The dates interviews will be published on the web site and on the Online Notice Board of IMT.

How to Apply: Applications for the PhD Program can only be submitted electronically. Applicants must fill out the online application form (registration required), providing personal data and attaching the required documents. Basic instructions for the submission procedure will be provided after registration. The first time applicants access their account, they will be requested to choose the Track(s) and the Curriculum (if applicable) to which they wish to apply. While not mandatory, information and attachments marked Optional are most welcome, as they enable the Admissions Committee to evaluate candidates comprehensively. Data and documents entered into the application form are the sole responsibility of the applicant. In the event of false declaration(s), the applicant will not be allowed to enroll in the PhD Program at IMT.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is July 14th, 2014.

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UNESCO/People’s Republic of China Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme

Government of the People’s Republic of China and UNESCO are inviting applications for fellowship programmes to pursue advanced studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels at Chinese universities. 

These UNESCO fellowships are of one year duration. The Chinese authorities will select the twenty-five (25) most qualified candidates. 

Study Subject (s): Fellowships are awarded in any discipline. In exceptional cases, candidates may be required to study the Chinese language before taking up research/study in their fields of interest.

Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing advanced studies at undergraduate and postgraduate level at Chinese universities.

Eligibility:
-Hold at least the equivalent of the Master’s Degree/above or the Bachelor’s Degree;
-English proficiency is required;
-Be not more than 45 years of age; and
-Be in good health.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Citizens of Africa (Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cote D’ivorie, Democratic Republic Of  The Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome And Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Togo, Uganda, United Republic Of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe), Asia and the Pacific (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Democratic People’ S Republic Of Korea, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic Of), Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic Of Korea, Samoa, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu and Vietnam) and Arab States (Yemen and Palestine) can apply for these UNESCO fellowships.

Scholarship Description: With a view to promoting international exchanges in the field of education, culture, communication, science and technology, and to enhancing friendship among peoples of the world, the Government of the People’s Republic of China has placed at the disposal of UNESCO for the academic year 2014-2015, under the co-sponsorship of UNESCO, twenty five (25) fellowships for advanced studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 
These fellowships, which are in most cases to be conducted in English, are offered to senior advanced students wishing to pursue higher studies or intending to undertake individual research with periodic guidance from the assigned supervisor. In exceptional cases, candidates may be required to study the Chinese language before taking up research/study in their fields of interest.

What does it cover?
Facilities offered by the Government of the People’s Republic of China:
-A monthly living allowance of CNY 1,700 Yuan for general scholars or CNY 2.000 Yuan for senior scholars will be granted covering meals and pocket expenses;
-A one-time settlement subsidy of CNY 1,000 Yuan will be granted to those who will study in China less than one academic year, and CNY 1,500 Yuan to those who will study in China for one academic year and above, upon their arrival in China;
-Registration and tuition fees, fee for laboratory experiment, fee for internship, fee for basic/necessary learning materials*;
-Accommodation facilities (one dormitory room for two students);
- Fee for outpatient medical service for expenses generated in the institution’s hospital;
-Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Protection Scheme for International Students in China against hospitalization for serious diseases and accidental injuries; and
-A one-time inter-city travel ticket (each for coming in and leaving China).
A hard – seat train ticket (hard-berth train ticket for overnight trip) will be provided for new scholarship students traveling from the port of entry upon registration to the city where the admitting institution of Chinese language institution or preparatory education institution is located; students traveling from the Chinese language institution or preparatory education institution to the city where the university for major study is located; and students traveling from the city where the institution is located to the nearest port of departure upon graduation.

Facilities offered by UNESCO:
-International travel to and from China; and
-Monthly allowance of US $150 to be paid in local currency (Chinese RMB) during their stay in China, in addition to the living allowance granted by the Government of the People’s Republic of China.
Important: No allowance to finance or lodge married couples or family members will be granted.

Notification: The National Commissions of the selected fellows will be duly informed by UNESCO. Candidates not informed of their selection by 30th June 2014 should consider that their applications have not been approved.

How to Apply: All applications should be endorsed by the relevant Government body (the National Commission or Permanent Delegation) and must be made in English with the following attachments:
-Application form for UNESCO/China (The Great Wall) Fellowship in triplicate;
-3 photographs;
-Notarized photocopies of diplomas and certificates, and school-certified transcripts of complete academic records (translated in English when applicable), in triplicate;
-Copy of the university’s invitation letter, for those students who have been admitted in advance by a Chinese university, in triplicate;
-Two letters of recommendation (in English) by professors or associate professors familiar with the work of the candidate, in triplicate;
-A study or research proposal containing no less than 400 words (in English) of the post-graduate study to be undertaken during the candidate’s stay in China, in triplicate;
-Foreigner Physical Examination form to be completed and communicated to UNESCO in triplicate; and English language proficiency certificate, in triplicate.
When completing the form, each candidate is requested to specify 3 possible host institutions in China indicating one field of study as personal preference. The letter of nomination should reach UNESCO via post (Attention: Ali Zaid, Chief of the Fellowships Programme Section) on or before 6th June 2014.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 6th June 2014.

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PhD scholarship History of science or techniques

The Juanelo Turriano Foundation is offering two scholarships of 4,400 euros/year for PhD thesis in the field of History of science or techniques. In particular, research on the history of engineering in the fields of hydraulics, civil construction, mechanics or architecture will be appreciated.

The deadline for submission is on June 13, 2014

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Appel à candidature – bourse post-doctorale LabexMed/Gerda Henkel Stiftung (2014-2015)

Appel à candidature – bourse post-doctorale LabexMed/Gerda Henkel Stiftung (2014-2015)

Le dossier de candidature, complet, devra être envoyé au plus tard le 16 juin 2014 à minuit à l’adresse suivante : mfavier@mmsh.univ‐aix.fr

Dans le cadre d’un partenariat entre la Gerda Henkel Stiftung et leLaboratoire d’excellence sur les études méditerranéennes coordonné par la Maison méditerranéenne des sciences de l’homme (Aix‐en‐Provence), une bourse post‐doctorale de type incoming sera attribuée en octobre 2014, pour une durée de 12 mois, à un jeune chercheur.

Le chercheur post‐doctorant sera accueilli dans une des unités de recherche partenaires de LabexMed.

Disciplines : archéologie, histoire, histoire de l’art, anthropologie.

Le projet de recherche présenté devra relever de la thématique de recherche « Patrimoines : enjeux, pratiques, représentations ».

Financement :
Le montant de la bourse post‐doctorale est de 1 700€ par mois.
Les frais d’hébergement du post‐doctorant seront pris en charge pendant son séjour en France jusqu’à un maximum de 700 € par mois.
Les frais d’assurance médicale sont à la charge du post‐doctorant.

Conditions d’admission :
L’examen des candidatures portera sur la qualité du dossier scientifique ainsi que sur celle du projet post‐doctoral et son insertion dans les axes de recherche de LabexMed.

Les conditions d’éligibilité sont les suivantes :
Les candidats doivent être titulaires d’un doctorat à la date du dépôt de candidature (thèse soutenue).
La candidature peut être déposée au maximum 6 ans après la date de soutenance de la thèse.
Une pratique courante de la langue française est souhaitée

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Prix UQAM-Respatrimoni en études patrimoniales 2014 – Appel à candidature

Prix UQAM-Respatrimoni en études patrimoniales 2014 – Appel à candidature

Le Réseau des chercheurs sur les patrimonialisations (Respatrimoni), en partenariat avec la Chaire de recherche du Canada en patrimoine urbain de l’Université du Québec à Montréal, le Forum canadien de recherche publique sur le patrimoine et les Presses Universitaires de Rennes, a créé un prix qui consiste à offrir la publication de sa thèse à un jeune docteur.


Le manuscrit portera sur l’étude du patrimoine et doit être issu d’une thèse rédigée en français, soutenue trois ans au maximum avant la date limite de candidature.


Règlement

Article 1. Le prix, dénommé « Prix Uqam-Respatrimoni en études patrimoniales », consiste à offrir à un jeune docteur la publication d’un manuscrit issu de sa thèse et rédigé en français, portant sur l’étude du patrimoine, aux Presses Universitaire de Rennes, dans la collection « Art et Société ».

Article 2. Le prix est financé grâce au soutien de la Chaire de recherche du Canada en patrimoine urbain de l’Université du Québec à Montréal et le Forum canadien de recherche publique sur le patrimoine.

Article 3. Le prix est décerné tous les deux ans, au mois de novembre. Le premier millésime est 2012.

Article 4. Le prix est décerné par un jury de 5 personnalités scientifiques des études patrimoniales, deux nommées par la Chaire de recherche du Canada en patrimoine de l’Uqam, deux nommées par le réseau  Respatrimoni -Réseau des Chercheurs sur les Patrimonialisations, représenté par le bureau de l’association de recherche sur les patrimonialisations, et une nommée conjointement. Le jury est nommé pour deux éditions du prix. Après discussion, le jury vote l’attribution du prix par un scrutin à 2 tours et à la majorité des voix.

Article 5. La thèse doit avoir été soutenue au maximum trois ans avant la date limite de soumission, dans l’une des disciplines des sciences humaines et sociales ou des humanités.

Article 6. Pour proposer leur candidature, les concurrents devront fournir un dossier sous forme électronique rassemblant les éléments suivants, en format PDF :

-         une lettre de motivation,
-         un CV,
-         un article ou un chapitre de livre déjà publié,
-         le synopsis du livre envisagé,
-         deux lettres de soutien de personnalités scientifiques,
-         la thèse soutenue,
-         le rapport de soutenance.

Article 7. La date limite de soumission des candidatures est fixée au 15 juillet de l’année millésime du prix.

Article 8. Le résultat de la sélection est annoncé en novembre de l’année millésime du prix.

Article 9. Les candidatures sont recevables par voie électronique à

l’adresse prixuqamrespatrimoni@gmail.com ou sur un dossier virtuel partagé (dropbox, googledrive).

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Postgraduate Research Studentships, Ireland 2014

Trinity College Dublin is offering research studentships for international (EU or non-EU) students. 
Postgraduate studentships are available to new entrants as well as continuing students for entry September 2014 and/or March 2015. 

Study Subject(s): Studentships are provided to learn any of the courses at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

Course Level: The studentships are available for pursuing postgraduate research program

Duration of award(s): Studentships are offered for three years.

What does it cover? The postgraduate studentship fully covers EU or non-EU fee and an annual maintenance of €6,500 for three years.

Selection criteria: The Studentships will be awarded competitively on academic merit.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1st of May 2014.

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International Bursaries for Masters and PhD Students at Cardiff University, 2014

Cardiff University is offering international bursaries for masters and PhD students in the field of history, archaeology or religion. 

The School will make up to 6 awards for international students from outside the UK/EU enrolling on a full-time postgraduate program in September 2014. Each Bursary is worth £5,000 (students awarded a Bursary will have this amount reduced from their fees). 

The application deadline is 1 June 2014.

How to Apply: To be eligible for a SHARE International Bursary applicants must have received and accepted an offer from Cardiff University by 1 June 2014. Full details of how to apply can be found via the Online Application Service guidance pages. To apply for one of the awards you must, in addition to these requirements, complete and return an application form to pgadminshare@cardiff.ac.uk. Please ensure that the title of the email reads ‘SHARE International Bursaries’).

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Australia Awards Scholarships by Australian Government, 2015

Applications are invited for Australia Awards Scholarships available for the students from participating developing countries to full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions. The Awards are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training. Awardees are required to leave Australia for a minimum of two years after completing their scholarship.

Study Subject(s): Study programs must relate to your country’s priority areas for development. These are listed on the participating country profiles.

Eligibility: They aim to contribute to the long term development needs of Australia’s partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements.

-They provide opportunities for people from developing countries to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.

-The study and research opportunities provided by Australia Awards Scholarships develop skills and knowledge of individuals to drive change and contribute to the development outcomes of their own country.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of following participating countries: Asia (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, Vietnam.), Pacific (Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Pacific Collectivities (New Caledonia, French Polynesia, and Wallis and Futuna), Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue and Tokelau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.), Africa (Angola, Algeria, Botswana, Burundi, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Egypt, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria,  Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda and Zambia.) and Middle East (Palestinian Territories) can apply for the Australia Awards Scholarships

What does it cover? The following benefits generally apply:

-Full tuition fees.

-Return air travel—payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route.

-Establishment allowance—a once only payment of A$5,000 as a contribution towards as accommodation expenses, text books, study materials.

-Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) is a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by the department. From 1 January 2013, CLE payable to Scholars studying under an ADS is A$30,000 per year.

-Introductory Academic Program (IAP)—a compulsory 4-6 week program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on life and study in Australia.

-Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)—provided to cover the student’s basic medical costs (with the exception of pre existing conditions).

-Pre-course English (PCE) fees—if deemed necessary PCE may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training.

-Supplementary Academic Support may be available to ensure a Scholar’s academic success or enhance their academic experience.

-Fieldwork (for research students only)—may be available for eligible research students for one return economy class airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia.

How to Apply: Two methods of application are available. You must check your country application procedure and apply accordingly.

Details on application procedure can be found here.

What does it cover? The following benefits generally apply:

-Full tuition fees.

-Return air travel—payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route.

-Establishment allowance—a once only payment of A$5,000 as a contribution towards as accommodation expenses, text books, study materials.

-Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) is a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by the department. From 1 January 2013, CLE payable to Scholars studying under an ADS is A$30,000 per year.

-Introductory Academic Program (IAP)—a compulsory 4-6 week program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on life and study in Australia.

-Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)—provided to cover the student’s basic medical costs (with the exception of pre existing conditions).

-Pre-course English (PCE) fees—if deemed necessary PCE may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training.

-Supplementary Academic Support may be available to ensure a Scholar’s academic success or enhance their academic experience.

-Fieldwork (for research students only)—may be available for eligible research students for one return economy class airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia.

Deadline: Completed hard copy application forms and supporting documentation must be submitted by the deadline specified by your country. See the opening and closing dates for each country. Some countries encourage and allow you to apply online (only open until 30 April 2014) while others require hard-copy applications. Deadlines for each country can be found here. 

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PhD scholarships at the Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium)

Catholic University of Leuven (KU Leuven) annually offers IRO Doctoral Scholarship for students from Developing Countries in Belgium. 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 15 January 2014.

What does it cover? The scholarship includes monthly basic amount € 1,383 (75% of the net salary of an assistant) for doctoral students and € 900 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: In April-May 2014, the International Admissions and Mobility Unit of KU Leuven will prepare and send the official admission letters and scholarship attestations to the selected candidates.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is 15 January 2014.

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