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Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program 2010/11-Tanzania Nationals/East Africa Nationals-Tanzania


The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program is offered to Tanzania Nationals and East Africa Nationals for the year 2010/11 in Tanzania

The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) was started in East Africa in the year 2000, with a regional secretariat based at the Inter University Council of East Africa (IUCEA) offices, Kampala, Uganda. In order to serve the East African region effectively, the Program opened offices in Kenya and Tanzania in October 2003. The Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF) is hosting the program in Tanzania, and the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) is the host in Kenya. The Association for Higher Education Advancement and Development (AHEAD) is hosting the program in Uganda.
Who may Apply:
Applicants must be Tanzania nationals or East Africa nationals residents in Tanzania who are able to:
  1. Demonstrate superior achievement in their undergraduate studies.
  2. Have not yet studied outside the Africa Region.
  3. Have more than three years work experiences in community service or development-related activities, related to their proposed field of study.
  4. Possess leadership potential evidenced by their employment and academic experience.
  5. Not currently enrolled in a Masters’ or Doctoral degree program,
  6. For those who have a Masters’ degree, in addition to the required minimum three years of work experience, must have worked after Masters’ degree for a minimum of one year.
  7. Propose to pursue a post-Graduate study that will directly enhance their leadership capacity in a practical, policy, academic, or artistic discipline or field corresponding to one or more of the Foundation’s areas of endeavor.
  8. Present a plan specifying how they will apply their studies to social problems or development issues in Tanzania.
  9. Commit themselves to working on these aspects after completing their studies.

How to Apply:

All applications must be posted through EMS or delivered by hand at the IFP Tanzania Office which is situated at the Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF) in Dar es Salaam in envelopes clearly marked “MASTERS” To:
The Program Coordinator
Ford Foundation International Fellowship Program in Tanzania
Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF)
51 Uporoto Street, Ursino Estates
P.O. Box 31226
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania
Telephone: +255 22 2762473 / 2760260
Telefax: +255 22 2762472 / 2760062
E-mail: ifp@esrf.or.tz
Website: http://ifptanzania.esrftz.org/

Application Deadline:

5.00 p.m. on Monday 15th February 2010.
Application Form:
Please visit http://ifptanzania.esrftz.org/announcements_2011_12.asp
Source:
http://ifptanzania.esrftz.org/

The Emerging Markets Scholarships 2010-London School of Business & Finance-UK


The London School of Business & Finance offers The Emerging Markets Scholarships for Spring session, 2010 in London


As a long-term sponsor of business education, HRH Prince Michael of Kent has partnered with LSBF to create the Emerging Markets Scholarship. This specialised scholarship scheme recognises LSBF’s understanding of social–economic responsibility, by giving candidates from emerging markets the chance to study a degree in London with funding ranging from £1000 – £8000.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for the Emerging Markets Scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria:
  1. Show a proven history of academic excellence.
  2. Meet the English requirements of the programme they are applying for.
  3. Provide proof of sufficient funds to pay the remaining course fees.
  4. Applicants must have already applied for a programme at LSBF.
  5. Applicants must be classified as an international student and not residing in the UK.

Application Process:

Please visit http://www.lsbf.org.uk/students/fees-funding/scholarship-programmes/emerging-markets-scholarship/application-form-pg.pdf
Further information regarding application process contact Moneesha Imrit
Harriet Clement
on +44 (0)207 823 2303
or email us info@lsbf.org.uk
Application Deadline:
For Spring intake, 2010: 29th January 2010.
Source:
http://www.lsbf.org.uk/students/fees-funding/scholarship-programmes/emerging-markets-scholarship.html

PhD Scholarships 2010/11-Copenhagen University-Denmark


The Faculty of Humanities at The Copenhagen University offers 15 PhD Scholarships for the year 2010/11 in Denmark


The Graduate School of the Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen is inviting applications for 15 PhD scholarships all starting 1 September 2010 for a period of up to three years.

Eligibility:

  1. Applicants need to hold a two-year Master’s degree (120 ECTS) or the equivalent, or expect to receive such by 31 August 2010. Applicants shall have submitted their thesis at the time of application, to the extent the thesis forms part of their Master’s programme.
  2. Applicants with a non-Danish Master’s degree will have their degree assessed by CIRIUS to establish, if their Master’s degree of the applicant is equivalent to a Danish Master’s degree.
  3. Enrolment as a PhD scholar at the Faculty of Humanities’ Graduate School is a precondition for employment as a PhD scholar.


How to Apply:

  1. Applications shall be submitted via the electronic application system efond . Do not submit any publications. Application form and application guidelines on research proposal and required enclosures are available at: http://www.humanities.ku.dk/research/phd/Announcements/
  2. A certified copy of the applicant’s Master’s Degree diploma needs to be submitted as one of the enclosures to the application. Certification shall be by a public authority such as the institution having issued the diploma or a public bureau specialising in diploma certification. The applicant may be asked to submit the originally certified copy of the Master’s Degree diploma after the application deadline.

Application Dealine:
4 February 2010 at 12 noon (Central European time)

Further Information:

For any further questions contact the PhD Centre (phdcenter@hum.ku.dk) tel. +45 3532 9223.

Source:

http://www.humanities.ku.dk/research/PhD/Announcements/2010/

PhD Scholarships 2010/11-Economics/Finance-Italy


The University of Bocconi offers The PhD Scholarships in Economics and Finance for the year 2010/11 in Italy

This PhD is a 4-year full-time program designed for highly qualified and motivated students. The program is multidisciplinary in nature and students have the option to choose from a wide range of electives.  They are also provided with strong mentorship and support throughout their time at Bocconi.

Who may Apply:
PhD Applicants

H
ow to Apply:
The application is scheduled in two phases:
  • Filling out the online application;
  • Posting the (signed) application (which has been filled out online) and the attached documents.

Application Deadline:

15 February 2010

Application Deadline:
http://193.205.23.121:8080/mars/loadPortal.do?anno_acc=2011&tipo_preiscr=V93&tipo_operaz=PRE&lang=en
Source:
http://www.unibocconi.eu/wps/wcm/connect/SitoPubblico_EN/Navigation+Tree/Home/Schools+and+Programs/PhD+School/PhD+in+Economics+and+Finance/

The Erasmus Mundus programme 2010/11-Computer Simulations for Science and Engineering-Europe


COSSE is offered for the year 2010/11 by The Erasmus Mundus programme in Europe

COSSE is a two-year master’s programme offering a double degree from two universities. The students enter one of the universities and continue the second year at one of the other institutions in another country. COSSE offers education of the highest international standard as well as a unique experience of meeting different European cultures, languages, climate and nature.

Eligibility:

The following requirements must be met in order to be eligible for admission to the COSSE programme. The requirements are based on:
  1. Previous studies
  2. Language requirements
  3. Documentation

Required Documents:

Your application must be supported by the following documentation:
  1. A signed cover sheet (generated from the web-based application)
  2. Complementary Erasmus Mundus application form signed by the applicant
  3. Correctly certified degree certificates/diplomas from previous education at an internationally recognized university
  4. Correctly certified complete transcripts of records from previous education at an internationally recognized university. All courses taken must be included.
  5. Proof of English proficiency
  6. Curriculum vitae including details on the academic career at higher education institutions
  7. Two letters of recommendation from Professors of the most recently attended higher education institution
  8. GRE tests, if available. (GRE general Test as well as GRE Subject Tests in Computer Science and Mathematics).
  9. Letter of motivation including: your motivation for this programme, an indication of which specialization you wish to take, and why, where do you prefer to start your studies (home university) and where to continue (host university), a brief summary of the thesis work or the final assignment done for your Bachelor degree stating the credits, grade, and full workload (if available)
  10. A copy of your passport or some other kind of identification in English

Selection process:

  1. The number of study places available for the COSSE programme is limited and the application process is highly competitive. The selection process is based on a total evaluation of the following: university, content of degree/s, study success, motivation letter, references, relevant work experience, publications (including scientific posters etc) and proficiency in English.
  2. Applicants are encouraged to attach Graduate Record examination scores (GRE general Test as well as GRE Subject Tests in Computer Science and Mathematics), to assist the evaluation committee in assessing how the selection criteria are met.

Application Deadline:

March 31st 2010

Application Form:

Please visit http://www.kth.se/studies/master/em/cosse/application?l=en_UK

Source:

http://www.kth.se/studies/master/em/cosse?l=en_UK

THRUST Erasmus Mundus Master’s Programme 2010/11-International Students-Europe


The Erasmus Mundus Master’s Programme is offered to International Students for the year 2010/11 in Europe


The Erasmus Mundus programme in Aeromechanics (THRUST) is a cooperation between the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, Duke University in the US, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece and Université de Liège in Belgium. It is a two-year Master’s programme including compulsory mobilty for the students.

Eligibility:

Students from all over the world are welcome to apply.

How to Apply:

Your application must be supported by the following documentation:
  1. A signed cover sheet (generated from the web-based application)
  2. Complementary Erasmus Mundus application form signed by the applicant
  3. Correctly certified degree certificates/diplomas from previous education at an internationally recognized university
  4. Correctly certified complete transcripts of records from previous education at an internationally recognized university. All courses taken must be included.
  5. Proof of English proficiency
  6. Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test (www.ets.org/gre). Note that it is not required to send this in already with the overall application. The GRE results will be only needed for students choosing mobility option 3 (Duke) and must then be submitted at latest at the end of the first study semester. If you happen to have the GRE results already, we suggest that you submit it together with the other documents.
  7. Curriculum vitae including details on the academic career at higher education institutions
  8. Two letters of recommendation from Professors of the most recently attended higher education institution
  9. A copy of your passport or some other kind of identification in English.
  10. Letter of motivation including an indication of the desired mobility option


Selection Procedure:
  1. The number of study places available for the THRUST programme is limited and the application process is highly competitive. The selection process is based on a total evaluation of the following: Grade Point Average, course work related to the programme, motivation letter, working experiences and references. You may be called for a telephone interview as a supplement.
  2. Being accepted to the Master Programme does not guarantee that you will be assigned to your mobility option preference. The option attribution is based on preference but is not automatically satisfied. Selection process of the specialization option will be issued at the end of the first semester of the programme.


Application Form:
Visit http://www.kth.se/studies/master/em/thrust/application?l=en_UK


Application Deadline:
March 31st 2010

Source:

http://www.kth.se/studies/master/em/thrust?l=en_UK

Development Research PhD Scholarships 2010/11-Danida Fellowship Centre-Denmark


The Danida Fellowship Centre offers The Development Research PhD Scholarships for the year 2010/11 in Denmark


The objective of the support is to generate knowledge to promote the overall objective of the Danish development assistance to reduce poverty. Grants will be awarded to projects generating new knowledge relevant to Denmark’s development assistance and contribute to solving the problems of developing countries. It is further important that the research contributes to the enhancement of the research capacity within developing countries, and that it is driven by the countries’ own demands and strategies.

Eligibility:

PhD and postdoc applicants

How to Apply:

  1. Grants under theme 1 and 2 will only be awarded to research programmes with developing countries below the GNI threshold set by the World Bank (USD 2.570 per capita 2008) and will primarily be awarded towards research in Danish programme countries.
  2. Grants under theme 3 can also be awarded to non-programme countries but only to countries where Denmark supports other types of development activities.
  3. The main applicant researcher (except for individual PhD applicants, see below) must at the time of submitting the application hold a PhD or equivalent qualification. Applications for individual PhD projects must have completed a Masters degree at the time of submitting the application.

Application Mailing Address:

The application should be submitted before the following deadlines mentioned to:
Danida Fellowship Centre
Research Unit
Hostrupsvej 22
DK-1950 Frederiksberg

Assessment Criteria:

In assessing the applications, importance will be on the factors in the application requirements as described in guide to applicants. The FFU applies the 3 criteria used by the Danish Council for Strategic Research – the relevance of the research, the quality of research and the potential effect of the research. The three criteria are more specified in the application guide.

Further Information:
Questions about the application procedure can be directed to the Research Unit, Danida Fellowship Centre at email: research@dfcentre.dk

Scholarship Deadline:
  • Deadline for larger strategic prequalified projects will be Friday 19 March 2010 at 12.00 noon.
  • Deadline for individual PhD and postdoc applications will be Friday 12 February 2010 at 12.00 noon.

Source:
http://www.dfcentre.com/?Research_Projects:Call_for_Applications_2010

School of Education Research Degree Scholarships 2010/11-London


The Leeds University presents The School of Education Research Degree Scholarships for the year 2010/11 to International, Home and EU students in London


Taught and research postgraduate degree courses are available at The School of Education at the Leeds University to International, Home and EU students.

Eligibility:

Candidates must have received an offer of a study place for a postgraduate research degree in the School of Education and met all the normal entry requirements.

Scholarship Details:

  1. The School of Education is offering up to 6 scholarship awards worth one half (50%) of the annual fee rate. All research students will be eligible for consideration, overseas and home/EU students, applying for full-time or part-time study provided you have not already been awarded another scholarship equivalent to 50% or more of the annual fee rate. In addition to completion of the application form for a place to study, please also complete a separate scholarship request form which you can download from our website atwww.education.leeds.ac.uk/prospective/scholarships.php#researchor obtain from the School of Education Admissions Office by emailing courses@education.leeds.ac.uk.
  2. Awards will be made entirely on merit. For full-time students, awards will made each year for up to 3 years study and for part-time students for up to 5 years study.
  3. Receipt of the scholarship is conditional upon the successful candidate commencing their period of study by registering no later than 1 November in the year following the award. Scholarships may not be deferred to a later year of study.
  4. In addition, home/EU students awarded a School of Education Research Degree Scholarship will normally be expected to submit an application for an externally funded studentship (principally to ESRC or AHRC, though other funding bodies will be considered) which, if successful, will replace the School of Education’s scholarship. Candidates will be given full support in preparing their application to external funding bodies.
  5. A contribution towards research project costs is provided to all postgraduate research students in the School and not just scholarship holders.
  6. If you have not been contacted by the School of Education by July 1st 2010, you may assume you have not been awarded a Research Degree Scholarship for PGR study commencing in 2010/2011.
  7. If you are successful, you must confirm acceptance of your offer of a place on the doctoral programme and the scholarship award within 4 weeks of notification of the award otherwise the scholarship will be awarded to another candidate.

How to Apply:

  1. You may apply online for research degree study at:http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/apply_research.htm.
  2. You may apply online for taught postgraduate degree study at:http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/apply.htm.
  3. Application Form: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/downloads/pgresearch-form.pdf

Application Deadline:

31 May 2010

SMLC Postgraduate Bursaries 2010/11-International/Home/EU students-London


The Leeds University presents The SMLC Postgraduate Bursaries for the year 2010/11 to International, Home and EU students in London

School of Modern Languages and Cultures presents the Postgraduate Bursaries for Taught and research postgraduate degree courses at Leeds University.

Eligibility:

Applicants must satisfy the entry requirements for their chosen programme of study.  For Taught MA please refer to the entry requirements detailed in the Postgraduate Coursefinder at http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/postgraduates.htm.  MA by Research requires a 2.i or equivalent.  PhD applicants should be qualified to Masters level or equivalent.
How to Apply:

  1. Up to 23 Postgraduate Bursaries are available to candidates who have been offered a place on a Taught MA, MA by Research or PhD programme in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures.  The bursaries offer a contribution to tuition fees (normally half-fees at the University’s standard UK/EU rate).  For further information on how to apply, Taught MA candidates should email smlcpg@leeds.ac.uk, MA by Research and PhD candidates should email smlcpgr@leeds.ac.uk
  2. You may apply online for research degree study athttp://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/apply_research.htm.
  3. You may apply online for taught postgraduate degree study at:http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/apply.htm

Application Form:

Please visit http://www.leeds.ac.uk/downloads/pgresearch-form.pdf

Application Deadline:

Friday 11 June 2010

POLIS Overseas Research Students Awards 2010/11-London


The POLIS Overseas Research Students Awards are offered for the year 2010/11 by The Leeds University in London
The POLIS School presents The POLIS Overseas Research Students Awards International, Home and EU students for Taught and research postgraduate degree courses at the Leeds University. Interested applicants may apply before the deadline expires.

Who may Apply:

POLIS’ minimum English language requirement is an IELTS score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6 or 240 on computer-based TOEFL (580 on the paper-based version), with 4.0 on the essay rating (4.0 on the Test of Written English associated with the paper-based version) or 94 on TOEFL iBT, with minimum scores of 20 in listening, 23 in reading, 23 in speaking and 24 in writing.

How to Apply:

  1. You may apply online for research degree study at:http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/apply_research.htm or You may apply online for taught postgraduate degree study at:http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/apply.htm.
  2. For application Form visit http://www.leeds.ac.uk/downloads/pgresearch-form.pdf

Contact Address:

POLIS Postgraduate Office, University of Leeds LS2 9JT
0113 343 6843
polispg@leeds.ac.uk
http://www.polis.leeds.ac.uk/

Award Deadline:

14 June 2010

Source:

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