Research Fellowship for European Researchers at Civic Consulting in Germany, 2014

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Civic Consulting is funding research fellowship in food chain policy and economics/consumer policy and markets at Civic Consulting in Germany. Winners of the fellowship will receive a compensation of 2,000 Euro/month and will be preferably considered for permanent positions at Civic Consulting. Applicants must have proficiency in Word, Excel and possibly SPSS. Excellent English skills are required. Application deadline is 20 October 2013.

Study Subject(s): The fellowship is awarded in food chain policy and economics/consumer policy and markets at Civic Consulting in Germany.
Course Level: This fellowship is offered for research programme at Civic Consulting in Germany.
Scholarship Provider: Civic Consulting
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany

Eligibility:-Applicants for the fellowship should have at least one to two years professional or academic experience after graduation in economics, political sciences, law or other relevant subjects.
-Previous work experience in a research institution, a consultancy or a European/international body would be an advantage, as well as extensive writing experience in an academic, research or consultancy context.
-We expect genuine and documented interest in economic and legal research at EU level and previous research experience in the relevant field (as documented e.g. through scientific articles, previous projects or volunteer work).
-Further requirements are: experience in design and use of quantitative and qualitative research tools (such as survey questionnaires, guidelines for expert interview), proficiency of Word, Excel and possibly SPSS, excellent knowledge of English at the level of a native speaker, and EU residency/work permit.
-Knowledge of German, French, Spanish or other EU languages are not required but would be an asset.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Applicants from Europe (Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovakia (Slovak Republic), Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Vatican City) are eligible for this research fellowship.

Scholarship Description: If you are interested in analyzing EU policy from a consumer perspective, and have a research interest in the fields of food chain policy and economics, or consumer policy and markets, and would like to be considered for a three-month research fellowship at Civic Consulting office in Berlin, then send in a 4-7 page article in line with academic standards on one of the following topics, in English, together with a CV and covering letter: â€" Food chain policy and economics: a) Good governance of food chain risks â€" has the EU learned the lessons from the BSE crisis? OR: b) What is the cost of animal welfare in food production, and how should EU consumers contribute? â€" Consumer policy and markets: a) Do market practices of gasoline retailers lead to consumer detriment at the pump, and what can EU policy makers do about it? OR: b) Unfair commercial practices in financial services â€" is the EU legal framework sufficient to protect consumers?

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Three-month research fellowship at Civic Consulting’s office in Berlin.

What does it cover? Winners of the fellowship will receive a compensation of 2,000 Euro/month. Fellows will contribute to ongoing EU studies. Fellows that have successfully contributed to our team will be preferably considered for permanent positions at Civic Consulting.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically. Applications should indicate the position for which you are applying in the subject line, and should be sent by e-mail only to fellowship-at-civic-consulting.de latest on 20 October 2013.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is 20 October 2013.

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Scholarship Tags: 2014, Economics, Europe, Fellowship, germany, research

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Challenge Yourself India Scholarship Competition in Sweden, 2014

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Chalmers University and Linköping University are offering challenge yourself India scholarship competition for Indian citizens to study a 2 year full time Master’s programme in Communication Engineering or Systems, Control & Mechatronics at Chalmers University of Technology. English language proficiency is required. One full tuition fee waiver is available for two years masters program at either Chalmers University of Technology or Linköping University. MSc Scholarship prize covers full tuition fee waiver, all domestic travel expenses and accommodation covered by competition organizer, application fee, winner’s certificate. Application must be submitted via online by November 12, 2013.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is awarded in the field of communication engineering, statistics and Data Mining and Communication Systems (by Linköping University) and Communication Engineering and Systems, Control & Mechatronics (Chalmers University of Technology)
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing master’s degree at Linköping or Chalmers University in Sweden.
Scholarship Provider: Challenge Yourself
Scholarship can be taken at: Sweden

Eligibility: Linköping University:
-Students holding only a 3-year Bachelor’s degree without honours will not satisfy the entry requirements for a Master’s programme.
-A letter of intent in English, explaining why you want to study this programme and a summary of your bachelor’s essay or project.
-The requirements may be assessed as not fulfilled if
-the average grade is in the lower third of the grading scale
-the degree does not qualify for admission to equivalent master’s programmes in India
-if the student holds only a 3-year Bachelor’s degree without honours
Chalmers University of Technology:
- be eligible an applicant must either be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering/Architecture or be enrolled in his/her last year of studies leading to such a degree.
-A letter of intent in English, explaining why you want to study this programme and a summary of your bachelor’s essay or project.
-Language proficiency demonstrated in one of the following ways:
-IELTS (academic training), 6.5 (with no part of the test below 5.5)
-TOEFL (paper based): 575 (with a minimum of 4.5 on the written part)
-TOEFL (Internet based): 90 (with a minimum of 20 on the written part)
-Cambridge CPE or CAE English tests: Pass

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Indian students are eligible for this master’s scholarship.

Scholarship Description: Chalmers University of Technology is one of Sweden’s largest and most highly acclaimed universities of technology with 11000 students and 2500 employees. The academic environment at the university stems from a close relationship with industry and society, in an effort to internationalise the education and achieve higher standards of teaching and research. Linköping University is a research-based university with a tradition in innovation. The university provides quality education to meet present demands. This allows the university to foster and maintain a close relationship with the business world and to better equip graduates for employment.

Number of awards offered: One full tuition fee waiver for a Master’s programme at either Chalmers University of Technology or Linköping University.

Duration of award(s): The duration of scholarship is of a two year full-time master’s programme.

What does it cover? The scholarships will provide full tuition fee waivers for a Master’s programme at Chalmers or Linköping University.

Selection Criteria: Student Competitions are involved in the first selection process where approximately 40 finalists will be chosen. However, Student Competitions does not have any vote in the final decision of winners. The participating universities hold the full responsibility for the nomination of winners.

Notification: Winners announced in December 2013. Winners start their Master’s programmes in autumn 2014.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is November 12, 2013.

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Scholarship Tags: 2014, Chalmers, Communication, Engineering, India, mechatronics, MSc, Scholarship, Statistics, Sweden, Technology, University

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IEAS Graduate Fellowships in East Asian Studies in USA, 2014/15

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The Institute of East Asian Studies (IEAS) is offering a small number of competitive fellowships for continuing graduate students in East Asian Studies. IEAS will accept applications for most academic purposes including pre-dissertation research or study, dissertation research, dissertation write-up awards, etc. IEAS will consider applications from students whose research goes beyond the boundaries of one country or region. Awards of up to $6,000 (maximum) are awarded. Awards may be taken as early as May 2014 and as late as Spring 2015. The application deadline is April 1, 2014

Study Subject(s): Fellowships are provided in the field of East Asian Studies.
Course Level: IEAS will accept applications for most academic purposes including pre-dissertation research or study, dissertation research, dissertation write-up awards, etc.
Scholarship Provider: The Centers for Chinese Studies (CCS), Japanese Studies (CJS) and Korean Studies (CKS) and the Institute of East Asian Studies (IEAS)
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:-IEAS will consider applications from students whose research goes beyond the boundaries of one country or region. Regions may include China, Japan, Korea, and their neighbors in Northeast Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, or beyond. Students whose work focuses on only a single country should apply to the appropriate Center. Single-country applications received by IEAS may be referred to the Center for Chinese, Japanese, or Korean Studies.
-IEAS will accept applications for most academic purposes including pre-dissertation research or study, dissertation research, dissertation write-up awards, etc. In all cases, a specific plan of research/study must be proposed, along with a statement of expected outcome. Awardees will be required to file a brief final report to IEAS at the end of the award period.
-IEAS strongly encourages applicants to apply for funding from other campus and extramural sources and to apply to IEAS for the additional funding that may still be needed for the project or study period. IEAS awards are insufficient to cover a full year of funding for any applicant.
-Awards may be taken as early as May 2014 and as late as spring 2015.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International applicants (continuing graduate students in East Asian Studies. IEAS will consider applications from students whose research goes beyond the boundaries of one country or region. Regions may include China, Japan, Korea, and their neighbors in Northeast Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, or beyond. Students whose work focuses on only a single country should apply to the appropriate Center. Single-country applications received by IEAS may be referred to the Center for Chinese, Japanese, or Korean Studies.) can apply for this fellowship.

Scholarship Description: The Institute of East Asian Studies (IEAS) announces its 2014-2015 fellowship competition for continuing graduate students in East Asian Studies. Subject to availability of funding, a small number of competitive awards of up to $6,000 (maximum) are available. We expect most awards, however, will be in the $1,500-$3,500 range. Successful applicants should propose a coherent plan of research/study that will result in tangible progress towards their graduate degree. IEAS fellowships are intended to facilitate special research proposals and study plans, and are not intended for general support.

Number of award(s): A small number of competitive fellowships are available.

Duration of award(s): Awards may be taken as early as May 2014 and as late as Spring 2015.

What does it cover? Subject to availability of funding, a small number of competitive awards of up to $6,000 (maximum) are available. However, it will be in the $1,500-$3,500 range.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Awards will be announced in late April.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by mail or post.
-Application Cover Sheet
-A current Curriculum Vitae
-A current Transcript (unofficial copies OK) from UCB together with a list of any courses currently in progress
-A List of All Financial Assistance received during graduate study, including fellowships from ALL sources (extramural fellowships as well), research assistantships, teaching appointments, and grants
-A complete List of all Support, including the amount of funds requested for the coming academic year, with notes on the status of the requests.
-A detailed Research/Study Proposal for the period of requested support (max. 2 pages)
-An Estimated Budget for your project
Two Letters of Recommendation

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is April 1, 2014.

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Scholarship Tags: 2014, 2015, East Asian, Fellowship, Graduate, USA

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Australia Awards Scholarships for African Students in Australia, 2014

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Australian Government offers scholarships for African students in Australia. The scholarships are available for pursuing master’s degree program commencing in 2014. Students must have a minimum English language proficiency equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 5.0 with no band score lower than 4.5. (Equivalent TOEFL scores are also accepted), must be at least 25 and not more than 50 years of age at the date of your application and must have at least three (3) years’ relevant work experience. The scholarship holders will get the full costs of tuition fees for up to two years. The application deadline is 13 December 2013.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of Agriculture/Food Security,Natural Resource Management and Public Policy(Moroccan,South Sudan), Agriculture/Food Security, Health, Natural Resource Management, Public policy, Water and Sanitation, Mining and Resources (Algerians), Agriculture (Tunisia), Agriculture/Food Security, Education and Health (Egypt),Agriculture/Food Security, Mining, Resources and Public Policy(Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Chad, Sudan, Nigeria,Kenya, Cameroon, Ghana,), Agriculture/Food Security, Health, Infrastructure, Natural Resource Management, Science and Technology and Water and Sanitation(Ethiopia, Liberia), Agriculture/Food Security, Education, Health, Infrastructure, Natural Resource Management and Public Policy (Uganda),
Course Level: The scholarships are available for pursuing master’s degree level at Australian university.
Scholarship Provider: Australian Government
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:
-Students must be at least 25 and not more than 50 years of age at the date of your application.
-Students must have at least three (3) years’ relevant work experience. This work experience must be in a role relevant to your proposed field of study and to your employment organisation type (e.g. public sector applicants should demonstrate public sector work experience, and so on). Preference will be given to candidates with greater periods of experience.
-Students possess, as a minimum, a Bachelors degree (or the equivalent) from a recognised Institution of at least 4 years in length with at least a 2:2 (2nd class lower division)
-Students must have a minimum English language proficiency equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 5.0 with no band score lower than 4.5. (Equivalent TOEFL scores are also accepted). Those with overall scores of lower than 6.5 who are selected for an award will be supported to undertake between 3 and 9 months pre-course English language training and will need to achieve a score of 6.5 at the end of this training with no band score lower than 6.
-Students must not already hold, or be studying for, a Masters degree
-Students must be willing to make a formal commitment to return to your current employment following completion of the award
-Students must meet the general minimum eligibility criteria for Australia Awards Scholarships

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda and Zambia can apply the scholarships.

Scholarship Description: Australia Awards, a cornerstone of the Australian Government’s development assistance program for Africa, provide access to postgraduate education, training and professional development opportunities for suitably qualified Africans from eligible countries. On their return to the workplace, Australia Awards Alumni are expected to contribute actively to development in their home countries.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Scholarships are offered for two years.

What does it cover? For holders of an Australia Awards Scholarship, entitlements include the full costs of tuition fees for up to two years for a Masters award. An economy class flight to and from Australia is provided and an AUD 31,000 per annum stipend to cover living expenses whilst on award in Australia. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is also provided to cover Awardee’s basic medical costs. A one off Establishment Allowance of AUD 5,000 is payable to assist with the costs of starting life in Australia and commencing your course (e.g. course books and materials, rental deposits, household items etc.). Awardees, whose families remain in their home country, may be entitled to a reunion airfare to allow them to travel home midway through the course, but this is only available to Awardees whose course is for 2 years or longer.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 13 December 2013.

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Scholarship Tags: 2014, Africa, agriculture, Australia, Featured, Government, Master's, scholarships, Science

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Arturo Falaschi ICGEB Predoctoral Fellowships and International PhD Programme, 2014

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The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) of the Open University is offering Predoctoral fellowships and the International PhD programme in life sciences at ICGEB New Delhi is Jawaharlal Nehru University (India), ICGEB Cape Town is University of Cape Town (South Africa). Fellowships are awarded up to 3 (three) years. Applicants must be nationals of an ICGEB Member State and must be below the age of 32 years at the time of the closing date to be eligible for the fellowship. The application deadline is 31 March 2014.

Study Subject (s): ICGEB offers postgraduate studies with the aim of obtaining the “Doctor Philosophiae” (PhD) Degree in life sciences at ICGEB Trieste in Italy, ICGEB New Delhi (Jawaharlal Nehru University) in India, ICGEB Cape Town (University of Cape Town) in South Africa.
Course Level: Fellowships are awarded for pursuing PhD programme.
Scholarship Provider: International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) of the Open University, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy, India and South Africa (Indian and South African nationals are not eligible to apply for the ICGEB fellowship to attend the PhD Programme in New Delhi and Cape Town respectively.)

Eligibility:
-applicants must be nationals of an ICGEB Member State; Indian and South African nationals are not eligible to apply for the ICGEB fellowship to attend the PhD Programme in New Delhi and Cape Town respectively.
- ICGEB Trieste: a B.Sc. (honours) degree is essential;
- ICGEB New Delhi: an M.Sc. degree is essential;
- ICGEB Cape Town: a B.S. (honours) degree is essential;
- Good working knowledge of the English language (supported by a proficiency certificate such as TOEFL, Cambridge Certificate or equivalent) is essential as all activities related to the PhD Programme and courses are held in English
- candidates must be below the age of 32 years at the time of the closing date (i.e. date of birth after 31/03/1982); there is no age limit for ICGEB New Delhi and Cape Town.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Applicants of of an ICGEB Member State (Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cameroon, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Hungary, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Montenegro,  Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Poland, FYR Macedonia, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Republic of Tanzania, Uruguay, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) and Vietnam) are eligible to apply for the fellowships.

Scholarship Description: The Arturo Falaschi ICGEB Fellowships programme offers long and short-term fellowships to assist in the training of scientists from Member States through the following actions:
1. Pre-doctoral fellowships and the International PhD programme
2. Postdoctoral fellowships
3. Flexible fellowships (short-term and sandwich PhD)
The Arturo Falaschi ICGEB Fellowship Programmes are open to nationals of ICGEB Member States only, who must submit their application to the ICGEB Liaison Officer in their country of origin for endorsement. Endorsement is an essential prerequisite for acceptance of the application. Only endorsed applications will be transmitted to ICGEB Headquarters for review and final selection. The applicants must contact the ICGEB Group Leader of their choice to ascertain laboratory space availability and obtain a prior agreement on their proposed research project in order to be admitted to the selection.

Duration of award(s): Fellowships are awarded up to 3 (three) years.

What does it cover?
-Stipends are calculated to cover the costs of normal living expenses (annually) for one person at the location of the individual host institute (married applicants should take special notice of this as no family or dependant allowance is included in the Fellowship); fellowships are renewable for the following years providing that the PhD programme requirements are fulfilled.
-Travel to and from the host country, medical health insurance cover will be covered.
-Accommodation: a housing service managed by the Welcome office Friuli Venezia Giulia is available (ICGEB Trieste); hostel is provided on campus on a twinsharing basis, at a nominal rate, for Ph.D. students only (ICGEB New Delhi);
-limited accommodation is available on campus in 2-or 3- bed roomed furnished apartments on a shared basis on conditions to be negotiated with the University of Cape Town. No meals are provided (ICGEB Cape Town).

How to Apply: Complete applications from nationals of ICGEB Member States must be sent to the ICGEB Liaison Officer in the applicant’s country of origin, for endorsement. Complete endorsed application form together with all requested documents should be sent by post. Italian nationals should send the complete applications directly to ICGEB Trieste. Attach the following documents:
-Curriculum Vitae and publications list;
-Proposed research project (including investigation topic/area, problem/hypothesis to be tested, methods/techniques to be used in the investigation as well as details of the applicant’s previous work in the proposed field);
-Written statement from the chosen Group Leader supporting the project and confirming availability of laboratory space;
-English language Proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, Cambridge Certificate or equivalent); not applicable when scholastic education has been conducted in English;
-Three (3) letters of recommendation;
-Transcripts and certificates/ Diploma (Academic records) giving detailed information on all courses/final examinations completed, credit value or hours per course and grades received.
All the academic documents must be issued by the degree-granting University and bear the official seals and signatures and should be submitted in the original language accompanied by an English official translation of each document (self-translated documents are not acceptable).

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 March 2014: Complete applications from nationals of ICGEB Member States must be sent to the ICGEB Liaison Officer in the applicant’s country of origin, for endorsement. 30 April 2014: Submission of endorsed applications to ICGEB Trieste.

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Scholarship Tags: 2014, Featured, Fellowships, India, International, Italy, PhD, SOUTH AFRICA

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China Scholarship Council – University of Adelaide Joint Postgraduate Scholarships Program, 2014

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The China Scholarship Council (CSC) and The University of Adelaide (UA) are jointly offering postgraduate research scholarships to students from the People’s Republic of China. Scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate research degree at the University of Adelaide. Scholarships are open only for Chinese students, who are a university student completing a master’s degree, or enrolled as a first year PhD student, or new graduates from their university at the time of application. Scholarships under this program will be for up to four years, subject to satisfactory academic progress. An extension beyond three and a half years requires the approval of both CSC and the University. The application deadline is 31 January 2014.

Study Subject(s): Applicants should be intending to pursue a PhD in one of the priority areas identified by CSC or one of those identified by the University of Adelaide. Currently, the seven priority areas for these scholarships are:
-High and New Technology in Agriculture
-Applied Social Science and WTO-related Areas (e.g., Finance)
-Energy Sources and Environment
-Engineering
-Life Science and Public Health
-Material Science and New Material
-Telecommunication and lnformation Technology
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate research degree at the University of Adelaide.
Scholarship Provider: The China Scholarship Council (CSC) and The University of Adelaide (UA)
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility: Adelaide University China Fee Scholarships (AUCFS) will only be available to those applicants who:
-Are citizens and permanent residents of the People’s Republic of China at the time of application;
-Are less than 35 years old at the time of application (this is a CSC eligibility requirement);
-Are a university student completing a master’s degree, or enrolled as a first year PhD student, or new graduates from their university at the time of application;
-Agree to return to China upon completion of their studies and/or research;
-Hold an unconditional offer of enrolment at the University of Adelaide, which is subject to the applicant also being successful in applying for a CSC award. They must therefore fulfil the relevant academic entry requirements set by the University of Adelaide for all international scholarship holders, including a high level of English language proficiency;
-English is the language of instruction at the University of Adelaide and proficiency in speaking, listening to, reading and writing English is essential. The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the preferred English language proficiency although TOEFL scores are also accepted. Applicants who have not provided evidence that they have met the university’s minimum English Language Proficiency requirementsby the closing date are not eligible for a CSC scholarship. CSC applicants are not permitted to undertake Pre-Enrolment English programs as the CSC will not award scholarships to applicants who have not met the university’s minimum ELP requirements for direct entry.
-The Scholarships will give priority to graduates of the Chinese universities listed as “985 Project” Universities.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of China can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description:  The China Scholarship Council (CSC) and The University of Adelaide (UA) are jointly offering postgraduate research scholarships to students from the People’s Republic of China who intend to undertake a postgraduate research degree at the University of Adelaide. UA will provide an Adelaide University China Fee Scholarship (AUCFS) to each student selected under this program. This Scholarship will pay the full tuition fee. CSC will provide each student selected under this program with a living allowance as prescribed from time to time by the Chinese Government for the term of the Scholarship, a return airfare to Australia by the most economical route, visa application fees, and the cost of the Australian Government approved Overseas Student Health Cover. Fares for dependants and removal expenses will not be provided. Only candidates undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy program are eligible. If the selected Chinese students successfully complete the requirements of the program, they will be conferred with a Doctor of Philosophy degree by the University of Adelaide. Scholarships under this program will be for up to four years, subject to satisfactory academic progress. An extension beyond three and a half years requires the approval of both CSC and the University.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Scholarships under this program will be for up to four years, subject to satisfactory academic progress. An extension beyond three and a half years requires the approval of both CSC and the University.

What does it cover?  UA will provide an Adelaide University China Fee Scholarship (AUCFS) to each student selected under this program. This Scholarship will pay the full tuition fee. CSC will provide each student selected under this program with a living allowance as prescribed from time to time by the Chinese Government for the term of the Scholarship, a return airfare to Australia by the most economical route, visa application fees, and the cost of the Australian Government approved overseas Student Health Cover. Fares for dependents and removal expenses will not be provided.

Selection criteria:

1 October 2013
Applications open for the the semester 2, 2014 (September 2014) and semester 1, 2015 (February 2015) intakes.

31 January 2014
Closing date for “Application for University of Adelaide-China Fee Scholarship and admission to a PhD” to be received by Adelaide Graduate Centre.

20 March 2014
Applicants must submit their ‘China Scholarship Council Application Form’ to the China Scholarship Council. The University of Adelaide will provide the China Scholarship Council with a ranked list of suitable candidates to be considered for the scholarship program. Your Home University will also provide the China Scholarship Council with a ranked list of suitable candidates to be considered for the scholarship program.

End of May 2014
The China Scholarship Council will evaluate the listed candidates according to CSC requirements and priorities, and provide the University of Adelaide and your Home University with a shortlist of scholarship recipients. The China Scholarship Council will announce the final list of scholarship recipients and forward scholarship offer letters to successful candidates.

September 2014 to February 2015
Successful applicants commence PhD studies.

Notification: Applicants must submit their ‘China Scholarship Council Application Form’ to the China Scholarship Council. The University of Adelaide will provide the China Scholarship Council with a ranked list of suitable candidates to be considered for the scholarship program. Your Home University will also provide the China Scholarship Council with a ranked list of suitable candidates to be considered for the scholarship program.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31 January 2014.

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Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarship-IT4BI for EU and Non EU Students, 2014/16

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Erasmus Mundus is funding two years masters scholarship-IT4BI at Free University of Brussels (ULB) in Belgium, University of Tours (UFRT) in France, Ecole Centrale Paris (ECP) in France, Technical University of Catalonia (UPC) in Spain and Technical University of Berlin (TUB) in Germany. The category A scholarships should be considered as “full scholarships” covering all necessary costs of the student during his/her study period in Europe, while category B scholarships have to be considered as a “financial contribution” to the student’s costs while following his/her EMMC studies. Online application must be submitted by December 15th, 2013.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is awarded in Information Technology for Business Intelligence.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing Masters Degree program at Free University of Brussels (ULB) (Belgium), University of Tours (UFRT) (France), Technical University of Catalonia (UPC) (Spain), Ecole Centrale Paris (ECP) (France) and Technical University of Berlin (TUB) (Germany).
Scholarship Provider: Erasmus Mundus
Scholarship can be taken at: Belgium, France, Spain and Germany

Eligibility: To apply to IT4BI, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria: They have been awarded a Bachelor’s degree (i.e., the equivalent of 180 ECTS) with a major in computer science, from an accredited university.
-They must be able to demonstrate proficiency in English by means of an internationally recognized test equivalent to level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
-The consortium will rely on how certification bodies evaluate their own equivalences against this framework, e.g., Cambridge General English FCE, IELTS (Academic) 5.5, TOEFL (paper based) 570, TOEFL (computer based) 230, TOEFL (internet based) 88, etc. Please refer to the FAQ for questions regarding proof of proficiency in English.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: European students and Non European students are eligible for this master’s scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The application session for 2014-2016, starts from September 9th, 2013 onwards. Candidates are required to apply via the IT4BI online application form. Importantly, Category B students currently on their last year of Bachelor can submit their application even if they have not yet their diploma. If they are selected they need to submit their diploma and final grades for the last year not later than June 30th, 2014. Candidates are informed that their personal data will be sent to the Agency and may be used by other bodies involved in the management of Erasmus Mundus (i.e. European Commission, Erasmus Mundus National Structures, EU Delegations, Erasmus Mundus Student and Alumni Association) for facilitating the student/doctoral candidate access to the joint programme.The Erasmus Mundus programme provides EU-funded scholarships to students who have been selected by the consortia.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Duration of scholarship is of 2 year.

What does it cover? The Erasmus Mundus programme provides EU-funded scholarships to students who have been selected by the consortia. Two categories of scholarships are available:
-Category A Scholarships: they can be granted by the Consortium to non-European students. Category A scholarship is 24,000 euros per year. For the first edition of the programme (2012-2014), the consortium granted 9 categories A scholarships. Category B Scholarships: they can be granted by the Consortium to European students.
-Category B scholarship is 10,000 euros per year plus 3,000 euros for students realizing their Master Thesis in a third country associated partner. For the first edition of the programme (2012-2014), the consortium granted 7 category B scholarships.
It should be noted that, while the Category A scholarships should be considered as “full scholarships” covering all necessary costs of the student during his/her study period in Europe, Category B scholarships have to be considered as a “financial contribution” to the student’s costs while following his/her EMMC studies.
-The scholarship covers tuition fees and includes a monthly allowance and a contribution to installation and mobility costs. The part of the scholarship corresponding to the tuition fees is directly taken by the consortium.
-The remainder of the scholarship will be allocated to selected students in twelve monthly installments of 1000 euros for non-European students and 500 euros for European students â€" living allowance â€" plus two yearly installments of 4000 euros destined to cover mobility costs and installation for non-European students. The scholarship will be paid by bank transfer.

Selection Criteria: Domain of the bachelor: Points will be assigned proportional to the percentage of Computer Science credits in the curriculum.
-Academic results: This will be calculated as the weighted average of the marks in the different subjects. -Other studies: A second bachelor or master will score depending on the obtained credits in computer science. Extra-curricular courses taken will be scored based on lecturing hours taking.
-Professional experience: Points will be given by year of work on IT or BI position (regarding the position held and the topic).
-Personal project: Points will be assigned based on the following categories: organization, sequencing, content, vocabulary and word choice, critical thinking, originality and creativity, accuracy of facts.
-Reference letters: Points will be assigned based on the approval, comments and reputation of the referees, as testified by the reference letters and the referees’ H-factor.

Notification: The scholarship will be formally confirmed in May 2014. Selected candidates will be notified after validation of the consortium selection proposal by the European Commission.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is December 15th, 2013.

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Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships for Graduates at Harvard University in USA, 2014/15

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Harvard University offers Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships for Graduates in USA.  The Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship program provides funding for students from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom to conduct graduate study at Harvard University. Knox Fellowship funding is guaranteed for up to two years of study at Harvard for students in degree programs requiring more than one year of study. Fellows are selected on the basis of academic excellence, strength of character, and potential for leadership in their field.

Study Subject(s): Fellowships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the Harvard University in USA.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing  graduate study at Harvard University in USA.
Scholarship Provider: Harvard University, USA
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility: Students from Australia: Knox Fellowships are open to men and women who:
-are citizens of Australia at the time of application and who are normally residing in Australia;
-have completed or will complete a first or higher degree at an Australian university;
-are studying for a first or higher degree and will graduate in the academic year 2013-2014; or have completed a first or higher degree and graduated no earlier than 2009.
-Please note that persons who graduated before 2009 will not be eligible to apply.
-No application will be considered from any student already in the United States.
-Knox Fellowships are not awarded for undergraduate study or postdoctoral research.
-Each Knox Fellowship applicant must also submit an Application for Admission directly to the Harvard graduate or professional school of his/her choice. Knox Fellowships are awarded only to those candidates that gain admission to Harvard as full-time degree-program students or â€" as permitted by certain Harvard schools â€" as non-degree Special Students or Visiting Fellows. Applicants should contact the particular Harvard school they wish to attend for further information about degree and non-degree programs offered by that school. Each applicant must meet the particular admission requirements, timetable and deadlines of that school. Applicants are urged to begin correspondence with that school’s Admissions Office at the earliest possible date. Applicants should submit Applications for Admission to the appropriate school as early as possible and need not wait for the deadline.
-Knox Fellowship applicants seeking admission to Harvard Law School should have completed their resident university education and hold a basic degree in Law before applying for an advanced degree program such as the Master of Laws (LLM).
-Citizens of Australia who are currently studying in or graduated from a university in another Knox-eligible country may be eligible to submit a Knox Fellowship application. This will be handled on a case-by-case basis and candidates are asked to contact Rebecca Lock at the Committee on General Scholarships at Harvard University.
Students from Canada: Knox Fellowships are open to men and women who:
-are Canadian citizens or permanent residents at the time of application and who are normally residing in Canada; and
-have completed a first degree or higher degree at a Canadian university which must be a member of or affiliated with a member of the AUCC (Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada); and
-are studying for a first or higher degree and will graduate in the academic year 2013-2014; or have completed a first or higher degree and graduated no earlier than 2009.
-Please note that persons who graduated before 2009 will not be eligible to apply.
-No application will be considered from any student already in the United States.
-Knox Fellowships are not awarded for undergraduate study or postdoctoral research.
-Each Knox Fellowship applicant must also submit an Application for Admission directly to the Harvard graduate or professional school of his/her choice. Knox Fellowships are awarded only to those candidates that gain admission to Harvard as full-time degree-program students or â€" as permitted by certain Harvard schools â€" as non-degree Special Students or Visiting Fellows. Applicants should contact the particular Harvard school they wish to attend for further information about degree and non-degree programs offered by that school. Each applicant must meet the particular admission requirements, timetable and deadlines of that school. Applicants are urged to begin correspondence with that school’s Admissions Office at the earliest possible date.
Students from New Zealand: Knox Fellowships are open to men and women who:
-are citizens of New Zealand at the time of application and who are normally residing in New Zealand; and
-have completed or will complete a first or higher degree at a New Zealand university*; and
-are studying for a first or higher degree and will be eligible to graduate in 2013; or have completed a first or higher degree and graduated no earlier than 2009.
-Please note that persons who graduated prior to 2009 will not be eligible to apply.
-No application will be considered from any student already in the United States.
-Knox Fellowships are not awarded for undergraduate study or postdoctoral research.
-Each Knox Fellowship applicant must also submit an Application for Admission directly to the Harvard graduate or professional school of his/her choice. Knox Fellowships are awarded only to those candidates that gain admission to Harvard as full-time degree-program students or â€" as permitted by certain Harvard schools â€" as non-degree Special Students or Visiting Fellows. Applicants should contact the particular Harvard school they wish to attend for further information about degree and non-degree programs offered by that school. Each applicant must meet the particular admission requirements, timetable and deadlines of that school. Applicants are urged to begin correspondence with that school’s Admissions Office at the earliest possible date. Applicants should submit Applications for Admission to the appropriate school as early as possible and need not wait for the deadline.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Australia, Canada or New Zealand can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: The Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship program provides funding for students from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom to conduct graduate study at Harvard University. Through in-country competitions, Knox Fellowships are typically awarded to 15 newly admitted students each year. Knox Fellowship funding is guaranteed for up to two years of study at Harvard for students in degree programs requiring more than one year of study. There can be as many as 30 Knox Fellows at Harvard in any given year.  A Knox Fellowship pays full Harvard tuition and mandatory health insurance fees and provides a stipend sufficient to cover the living expenses of a single Fellow for a 10-month academic year. Knox Fellows who plan to bring spouses, partners or other family members with them to Harvard must secure additional sources of funding to support their families. Knox Fellowship funding is guaranteed for up to two years of study at Harvard for students in degree programs requiring more than one year of study. The Committee on General Scholarships will consider Knox Fellowship renewals after the second year on a case-by-case basis.

Number of award(s): Up to nine Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships will be awarded, three for each country.

Duration of award(s): Knox Fellowship funding is guaranteed for up to two years of study at Harvard for students in degree programs requiring more than one year of study.

What does it cover? A Knox Fellowship pays full Harvard tuition and mandatory health insurance fees and provides a stipend sufficient to cover the living expenses of a single Fellow for a 10-month academic year. Knox Fellows who plan to bring spouses, partners or other family members with them to Harvard must secure additional sources of funding to support their families. Knox Fellowship funding is guaranteed for up to two years of study at Harvard for students in degree programs requiring more than one year of study. The Committee on General Scholarships will consider Knox Fellowship renewals after the second year on a case-by-case basis. Please note that as a condition of acceptance of a Knox Fellowship, a recipient is required to notify the Committee on General Scholarships about any other scholarships, fellowships or income that he/she expects to receive during the year in which the Knox Fellowship is granted. The Committee on General Scholarships reserves the right to reduce the amount of a Knox Fellowship in cases where the recipient will receive scholarships, fellowships or income from other sources.

Selection Criteria: Fellows are selected on the basis of academic excellence, strength of character, and potential for leadership in their field.

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: All those interested in applying must use the official Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships application form. Canada: The application process for the Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship for students from Canada is managed by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC). New Zealand: The application process for the Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship for students from New Zealand is managed by Universities New Zealand-Te Pokai Tara in Wellington. Australia: Candidates must submit fellowship applications through their Australian University liaison according to the deadline and process established by their university. In cases where an applicant is no longer affiliated with an Australian university or an applicant’s university is not listed on the list of Australian university contacts, the applicant may submit their application directly to the Committee on General Scholarships at Harvard University.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadlines are Canada: November 29, 2013 and New Zealand:1 October 2013 and Australia: vary from university to university (Candidates must submit fellowship applications through their Australian University liaison according to the deadline and process established by their university).

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Piscopia-Marie Curie Fellowship Programme for International Researchers in Italy, 2014

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Applications are invited for PISCOPIA-Marie Curie fellowship programme  for young researchers to implement their research project (12 or 24 months) at the University of Padova. The main objective is to reinforce the international dimension of the University of Padova. There are three types of fellowships: Short Incoming (for applicants from any country inside or outside Europe lasting 12 months), Long incoming (for applicants from any country inside or outside Europe lasting 24 months) and Reintegration fellowships (for applicants from Member State or Associated Countries interested in returning to Europe after a mobility experience in a Third Country lasting 24 months). Application should be submitted till November 22, 2013.

Study Subject(s): All the disciplines present at the University are open for fellowships.
Course Level: Fellowships are offered for young researchers to implement their research project (12 or 24 months) at the University of Padova.
Scholarship Provider: PISCOPIA is a Programme co-funded by the Marie Curie actionsunder the FP7 Programme of the European Union
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy

Eligibility: Experienced researchers from all nationalities in possession of a doctoral degree or with at least four years of full-time equivalent research experience at the time of the deadline for submission of the application. To be eligible, researchers have to demonstrate transnational mobility:
-Incoming fellowships: applicants may originate from any country inside or outside Europe, provided however that at the time of the deadline for submission of proposals, they must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in Italy for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the reference date
-Reintegration fellowships: applications are reserved to Member State or Associated Country applicants provided that, at the time of the deadline for submission of proposals, they have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in a Third Country for at least 24 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the deadline for submission of proposals and are now interested in returning to Europe to further their research interests.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Applicants from any country inside or outside Europe (Incoming fellowships) and  Member State or Associated Country (Reintegration fellowships) can apply for the fellowships.

Scholarship Description: PiSCOPIA is a Programme co-funded by the Marie Curie actionsunder the FP7 Programme of the European Union to attract outstanding junior researchers for a period of 12 or 24 months. The main objective is to reinforce the international dimension of the University of Padova. The Programme intends to support the most promising young researchers to implement their research project at the University of Padova and to acquire those complementary and transversal skills necessary to start their independent research career.

Number of award(s): 19 fellowships are offered.
-Short Incoming (7 available fellowships)
-Long incoming (7 available fellowships)
-Reintegration  (5 available fellowships)

Duration of award(s):
-Short Incoming 12 months
-Long incoming 24 months
-Reintegration 24 months

What does it cover? Researchers selected by the PISCOPIA Programme will be considered as “Marie Curie Fellows”.
The fellows will have full employment contracts according to the current internal regulations of the University. In addition to their salary they will receive:
-a mobility/travel allowance
-a contribution to research costs
-a training program to develop complementary skills.

Selection Criteria: In compliance with the European Charter of Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, the fellows will be selected following an open, transparent, impartial and equitable selection process and the University will enter a research contract with the selected fellows with all the features of an employment contract.The selection process is described in the Guide for Applicants and consists of three phases:
-Eligibility check. At the closure of the call, all applications will be checked for eligibility
-International peer-review. Three international independent experts will review each proposal. Experts will evaluate the quality of the research project, the scientific level of the applicant and the professional growth.
-Interview  with the Scientific panel. The Panels will evaluate the applicant with the following criteria: presentation and communication skills, scientific quality and motivation

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is November 22, 2013.

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Asia Journalism Fellowship at NTU’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information in Singapore, 2014

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Temasek Foundation and Nanyang Technological University are offering Asia Journalism Fellowship at NTU’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information for three months of learning and exchange. Asian journalist and freelancers are eligible for this journalism fellowship. Fellows will be provided a stipend of S$1,500 per month for the duration programme. Travel to and from Singapore will also be covered. Applicants must have at least five years of professional journalism experience for applying. Application must reach by 25 October 2013.

Study Subject(s): The fellowship is awarded in journalism at NTU’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information.
Course Level: Fellowship is awarded to journalists at NTU’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information for three months of learning and exchange. AJF is a residential programme requiring full participation throughout the three-month period.
Scholarship Provider: Temasek Foundation and Nanyang Technological University
Scholarship can be taken at: Singapore

Eligibility: To be eligible for the Fellowship, you must satisfy the following minimum criteria:
-At least five years of professional journalism experience, not including student journalism. Currently working as a journalist.
-Freelancers are eligible, if journalism is your main activity.
-Residing in Asia.
-Able to operate in English, this is the working language of the programme.
-We welcome journalists working in non-English media, but you will have to show your proficiency in English through a telephone interview.
-Permission from your employers to be away for the full three months of the Fellowship.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Applicants from Asia (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, China, Georgia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea, North, Korea, South, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Yemen) are eligible for this journalism fellowship.

Scholarship Description: The programme allows Fellows to take part in seminars and workshops designed to sharpen professional skills and deepen their understanding of key trends shaping their profession. Eased of their usual deadline pressures, Fellows also get to work on an independent project and pursue their intellectual interests, guided by professors and other experts on and off campus. AJF also provides access to key news makers in Singapore’s public sector, business community and civil society, offering insights into the challenges faced by one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan hub cities.

Number of award(s): The Fellowship brings around 15 journalists from across Asia to Singapore for three months.

Duration of award(s): The duration of fellowship is three months.

What does it cover? Fellows will be provided a stipend of S$1,500 per month for the duration of the three month programme. Travel to and from Singapore will also be covered. There is no extra funding for spouses and children to visit. Free accommodation is provided in service apartments. Two or three Fellows share one apartment, which has a kitchen for you to cook meals. Fellows will have access to the library, computer, internet and athletic facilities of the NTU campus. NTU will apply for Training Employment Passes for the Fellows to come to Singapore. Any visiting family members must handle their own entry permit applications.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: The application materials will be reviewed by a panel comprising academics from the Wee Kim Wee School and experienced journalists. Potential applicants may be contacted for a phone interview. Successful applicants will be notified by mid-November 2013. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically (send to applications-at-ajf.sg)or by post.
-Completed application form.
-Employer’s letter of support (not required for freelancers).
-(Download Sample Letter) This letter is to certify that your employer is prepared to release you from work for the full three months of the programme.
-3 letters of recommendation. (Download instructions for referees) Please choose your referees carefully. They should be individuals who know your work well and can write about you independently.
-3-5 samples of past work.
You should receive an automated reply. If you do, it means that your application is successfully received. Due to the large volume of applications we need to process, we are usually not able to reply to individual queries after the deadline.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Application must reach the Wee Kim Wee School no later than 5 pm (Singapore Time), Friday 25 October 2013.

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2014/15 Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme for International Students in Hong Kong

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Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong offers PhD Fellowship Scheme for International Students in Hong Kong. More than 200 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in the 2014/15 academic year. The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$240,000 (approximately US$30,000) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year to each awardee for a period of upto three years. For awardees who need more than three years to complete their PhD studies, additional support may be provided by the chosen institutions. For details, please contact the concerned  institutions directly.

Study Subject (s): Fellowships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, Lingnan University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and The University of Hong Kong.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing PhD degree level at eight institutions mentioned above.
Scholarship Provider: Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong
Scholarship can be taken at: Hong Kong

Eligibility: (a) Candidates who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in the following eight institutions, irrespective of their country of origin, prior work experience and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply.
-City University of Hong Kong
-Hong Kong Baptist University
-Lingnan University
-The Chinese University of Hong Kong
-The Hong Kong Institute of Education
-The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
-The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
-The University of Hong Kong
(b) Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.

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

Scholarship Description: Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2009, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong’s institutions.

Number of award(s): More than 200 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in the 2014/15 academic year.

Duration of award(s): Scholarships are offered for up to three years,

What does it cover? The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$240,000 (approximately US$30,000) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year to each awardee for a period of up to three years. More than 200 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in the 2014/15 academic year*. For awardees who need more than three years to complete their PhD studies, additional support may be provided by the chosen institutions. For details, please contact the institutions concerned directly.

Selection criteria: While candidates’ academic excellence is of primary consideration, the Selection Panels will take into account factors as follows:
-Academic excellence;
-Research ability and potential;
-Communication and interpersonal skills; and
-Leadership abilities.

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: Eligible candidates should first make an Initial Application online through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Electronic System (HKPFSES) to obtain a HKPFS Reference Number by 2 December 2013 at Hong Kong Time 12:00:00 before submitting applications for PhD admission to their desired institutions.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadlines are-City University of Hong Kong-10 December 2013, Hong Kong Baptist University-2 December 2013, Lingnan University-3 December 2013, The Chinese University of Hong Kong-2 December 2013, The Hong Kong Institute of Education-5 December 2013, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University-5 December 2013, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology-4 December 2013 and The University of Hong Kong-December 2, 2013.

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Georg Forster Research Fellowship (HERMES) for Developing Countries in Germany, 2014

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The Humboldt Foundation grants up to 80 Georg Forster Research Fellowships for postdoctoral researchers from developing and emerging countries (except China and India). Fellowship is awarded to conduct a self-selected, long-term research project (6-24 months) in cooperation with a self-selected academic host at a research institution in Germany. Applicants must have completed PhD or comparable academic degree (PhD, C.Sc. or equivalent), for no more than four years the date of application. Applications may be submitted any time from 1.7.2013 until mid-2015.

Study Subject(s): The proposed research project must address issues that are important for the further development of the country of origin of applicants is highly relevant and appear especially in this context for the transfer of knowledge and methods in the developing and emerging countries suitable.
Course Level: The Georg Forster Research Fellowship (HERMES) is awarded for postdoctoral researchers to conduct a self-selected, long-term research project (6-24 months) in cooperation with a self-selected academic host at a research institution in Germany.
Scholarship Provider: Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and is co financed by the European Union (EU) in the 7th Framework Programme.
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany

Eligibility:
-PhD or comparable academic degree (Ph.D., C.Sc. or equivalent), completed for no more than four years the date of application. If the promotion is imminent completion, is already an application with the submission of the manuscript dissertation or publications containing the results of the thesis possible;
-Scientific publications in refereed journals and publishers;
-Choice of a research project with high relevance for the further development of the country of origin and ways of knowing and methods of transfer;
-Research space and support commitment and a detailed expert report by an academic host at a research institution in Germany, details of the research project and the time schedule must be agreed prior to the application with the prospective host;
-Reference report of the supervisor of the thesis and two other scientists who can provide information on the qualifications of the applicant founded, where possible, from outside their own institution;
-Languages ??Spoken: humanities, social sciences and physicians must have a good knowledge of German if it is necessary for the successful implementation of the project. Otherwise, good English language skills are necessary; natural and engineering scientists must have a good knowledge of English or German;
-Applications to continue an already started research stay can only be considered in exceptional cases. Before the application can no longer stay in Germany are. Person who resides at the time of application for more than six months in Germany, is not eligible to apply;
Citizenship and life and work center in a developing or emerging country (except China and India);
-The Humboldt Foundation assumes that in advertising and promoting the principles of good scientific practice and the ethical rules of the 7th EU Research Framework Programme are met.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Scientists of all disciplines from developing and emerging countries (Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African, Republic Chad, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, The Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea?Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico,  Federated States of Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Samoa, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint- Vincent and the Grenadines, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor?Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe) excluding China and India can apply for the fellowships.

Scholarship Description: Apply if you are qualified to be above average scientist from a developing country at the beginning of your academic career and your PhD completed before no more than four years have. The Georg Forster Research Fellowship (HERMES) for postdoctoral you have the opportunity to conduct a self-selected, long-term research project (6-24 months) in cooperation with a self-selected academic host at a research institution in Germany. The research grant program of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and is co financed by the European Union (EU) in the 7th Framework Programme. Scientists of all disciplines from developing and emerging countries (excluding China and India can apply at any time to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. The proposed research project must address issues that are important for the further development of the country of origin of applicants is highly relevant and appear especially in this context for the transfer of knowledge and methods in the developing and emerging countries suitable.

Number of award(s): The Humboldt Foundation grants up to 80 Georg Forster Research Fellowships for postdoctoral researchers.

Duration of award(s): Fellowships are available for periods of 6-24 months.

What does it cover? The Scholarship amount per month is 2.650, â€" €. This includes a mobility allowance and a contribution towards health and liability insurance.

Selection Criteria: The selection of candidates is based solely on the assessment of their academic qualifications. Quotas for individual disciplines or countries do not exist.The assessment of the academic qualifications of the Applicants using the following criteria:
- Scientific career and previous academic achievement (mobility, Determination, technical breadth, scientific productivity)
- Quality of the publications listed in the Application key (originality, Degree of innovation, in multi-author publications also own share of the candidate)
- Quality of the research plan (originality, scientific methods, focusing, Feasibility at the host institution, opportunities for scientific, Development, success, the project in the requested funding period perform) and its relevance for the further development of the country of origin
- Future potential of the applicants (scientific potential, scientific Development, career prospects)

Notification: The foundation will inform you and your academic host in the days after the meeting by e-mail about the decision of the selection committee. For larger meetings, the notice to all applicants and host can take a few days longer. If in case of a refusal, the reasons for rejection of the message be desired, so you get these unsolicited communication about four to six weeks after the meeting, also by e-mail. Please understand that we give this message before any individual information in order not to unnecessarily delay the creation of the notification letter.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications are accepted from 01.07.2013 to expected mid 2015. Please send your complete application at least four to seven months before the selection date to the Humboldt Foundation. The selection committee meets three times a year in February, June and October of each year.

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BYU Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students in USA, 2014

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 Brigham Young University offers undergraduate scholarships for new freshmen, former and continuing undergraduate degree-seeking students and Transfer students. International students are eligible to apply for academic scholarships after completing one full enrollment (12 credits) at BYU. Transfer students can apply for academic scholarships as Continuing students after having completed at least one full enrollment (12 credit hours). The Financial Aid Office limits assistance to eight semesters of fall/winter scholarship per student. The application deadline is October 1, 2013.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the Brigham Young University.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree level at Brigham Young University.
Scholarship Provider: Brigham Young University
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility: New Freshmen: Prospective new freshmen are eligible to apply for undergraduate scholarships beginning with the term/semester they are admitted. Please note scholarship deadlines listed below. Freshmen must submit all admissions materials to the Admissions Office by the scholarship deadline in order to be considered for scholarships.
-Former and Continuing Students: Former and continuing undergraduate degree-seeking students are eligible to apply for undergraduate scholarships. Former students receive consideration as continuing students.
-Transfer Students: Transfer students are not eligible for academic scholarships upon initial entrance at BYU.  Transfer students can apply for academic scholarships as Continuing students after having completed at least one full enrollment (12 credit hours) at BYU by the appropriate March 1 application deadline.
-International Students: International students are eligible to apply for academic scholarships after completing one full enrollment (12 credits) at BYU. The deadline to submit the continuing student scholarship application is March 1. Scholarships are awarded annually.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International and US students can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: Brigham Young University offers scholarships to select students, who have demonstrated a serious and diligent commitment to academic excellence, as an investment in their education. Scholarships funds are provided through tithes of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and offerings of generous friends of the university. They are given to encourage continued commitment to spiritual and intellectual growth. The gift of a scholarship assumes an obligation on the part of the recipient to use that investment wisely to prepare for expanded and purposeful service in the Lord’s kingdom.

Number of award(s): Brigham Young University anticipates awarding approximately one-fourth of the new incoming freshmen students an academic scholarship. 

Duration of award(s): The Financial Aid Office limits assistance to eight semesters of fall/winter scholarship per student. Spring/summer scholarships do not count against the eight semesters of eligibility. Thus, after receiving eight semesters of fall/winter scholarship, you may still be eligible for spring/summer awards.

What does it cover? Most scholarships are either full LDS tuition or half LDS tuition. Students will receive only one scholarship from the Financial Aid Office. If you qualify for more than one scholarship, you will receive the award with the highest monetary value. You are welcome to receive additional scholarships from your department or other organizations.

Selection Criteria: The scholarships will be awarded on academic basis.

Notification: Notification is sent to all applicants on Mid-November whether they are awarded a scholarship or not. Notification will be sent electronically through your Message Center.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is October 1, 2013.

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