IFUW International Fellowships and Grants 2011/2012

IFUW International Fellowships and Grants 2011/2012

Deadline: October 1, 2010

The International Federation of University Women (IFUW) 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.

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 or habitually resides.
Deadline

Members of IFUW's national federations and associations must apply through their national headquarters. The deadline varies by country, but normally falls beween August and mid-September 2010. Please ask your national headquarters for the exact deadline.
IFUW Independent Members must apply through IFUW Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The deadline is 1 October 2010.
Selection Criteria

Motivation for research, study or training
Originality and feasibility of proposed plan of research,study or training
Extent to which the specialized knowledge and skills to be acquired will benefit women and girls
Extent to which the specialized knowledge and skills to be acquired will further the applicant’s career
Planned work or activity after completion of the research, study or training
Information

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