Russian Federation Contest for Scientific Research Funding (Grants) in Russia, 2015-2016

Russian Federation is inviting applications for contest for scientific research funding (grants). RIAS provides all the necessary conditions for research, information and library support, opportunities for publications, as well as assistance in obtaining patents and inventions licenses. 12 grants are offered. Russian and foreign experts can apply for contest. The application deadline is June 15, 2015.

Study Subject(s): Contest for scientific research funding (grants) in 2015-2016 in the following areas: Interdisciplinary research, Social computing research and other fields of synthesis of socio-humanities and computing sciences, Cognitive and neurosciences, experimental psychology, Research and development in various fields of social technologies, Research in the field of the synthesis of social-humanities and life sciences, Mathematical modeling, Research in the Environment, Linguistic research and Research in the field of synthesis of arts and sciences.
Course Level: Grants are available for pursuing scientific research at Sholokhov University.
Scholarship Provider: Russian Federation
Scholarship can be taken at: Russia

Eligibility:
-Academic degree â€" Candidate of Sciences/Doctoral degree (for foreign participants â€" PhD);
-Publications in journals WEB of SCIENCE and / or SCOPUS
-Russian and foreign experts participating in the project, will have a unique opportunity to carry out their research by a Sholokhov University grant, being a part of an international team working in a multidisciplinary scientific community.
-RIAS provides all the necessary conditions for research, information and library support, opportunities for publications, as well as assistance in obtaining patents and inventions licenses.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Russian and foreign experts can apply for contest.

Scholarship Description: Russian Institute for Advanced Study in Humanities and Technology (RIAS). Sholokhov Moscow State University for the Humanitiesis announcing the Contest for scientific research funding (grants) in 2015-2016 in the following areas: Interdisciplinary research, Social computing research and other fields of synthesis of socio-humanities and computing sciences, Cognitive and neurosciences, experimental psychology, Research and development in various fields of social technologies, Research in the field of the synthesis of social-humanities and life sciences, Mathematical modeling, Research in the Environment, Linguistic research and Research in the field of synthesis of arts and sciences.

Number of award(s): Up to 12 grants are awarded.

Duration of award(s): The duration of grants are as follows:
-10 months â€" October 01, 2015 â€" July 31, 2016 (5 grants)
-6 months â€" October 01, 2015 â€" March 31, 2016 (2 grants)
-3+ months â€" October 01, 2015 â€" December 31, 2016 (5 grants, extension is possible depending on the result)

What does it cover? Sholokhov University Support for international program participants comprises:
-An official invitation;
-Medical insurance (standard medical policy);
-Travel expenses cover (arrival at the beginning of the program and departure at the end of the program â€" by bus, rail or air flight (economy class);
-Accommodation in an individual comfortable room in a suburban complex RIAS Sholokhov University located in Moscow suburbs;
-3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) on RIAS venue;
-Foreign researchers have Sholokhov University visa issuing support;
-Scholarship for the period of stay in RIAS: Russian participants â€" 56,400 (fifty-sixth thousand four hundred) Rub/month; Foreign participants â€" 70,000 (seventy thousand) Rub/month.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Expert evaluation is carried out by RIAS experts until end of June, 2015. Evaluation results will be published by July 15, 2015 on the RIAS.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is June 15, 2015.

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ANESI’s Visiting Fellowship for Outstanding Women Geoscientists in Africa, 2015

Applications are invited for ANESI’s visiting Fellowship for Outstanding Women Geoscientists. Fellowship is availble for best performing female students to pursue post-graduate education (PhD programmes) and career in Earth sciences. A maximum grant of 2500 USD/fellow will cover the travel and subsistence costs. Two months Visiting fellowships is funded in the general framework of 2014-2017 Programme Cooperation Agreement between UNESCO and the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida). The application deadline is 30 June 2015.

Study Subject(s): The objective of this programme is to attract best performing female students to pursue post-graduate education and career in Earth sciences.
Course Level: This is two months visiting fellowships programme.
Scholarship Provider: Earth Science Education Initiative in Africa, UNESCO
Scholarship can be taken at: Africa

Eligibility: -The Visiting Fellowship for Outstanding Women Geoscientists is one of the core capacity building activities with the objective to improve the involvement of women in post-graduate studies.
-The objective of this programme is to attract best performing female students to pursue post-graduate education and career in Earth sciences.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of Africa (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, Western Sahara, Zambia and Zimbabwe) can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: In the framework of the Earth Science Education Initiative in Africa, UNESCO has facilitated the setting up the African Network of Earth Science Institutions (ANESI) to promote high quality research and training through collaboration and partnership among Earth science institutions. The Visiting Fellowship for Outstanding Women Geoscientists is one of the core capacity building activities with the objective to improve the involvement of women in post-graduate studies. The programme is funded in the general framework of 2014-2017 Programme Cooperation Agreement between UNESCO and the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida).

Duration of award(s): The Visiting Fellowship for Outstanding Women Geoscientists duration is two months.

What does it cover? A maximum grant of 2500 USD/fellow will cover the travel and subsistence costs.

Selection criteria: The selection of candidates will be on a competitive basis. To that end, an international committee will be set up. Priority will be given to those institutions having provision of matching funds for the same activity. ANESI will require a report from the host institution and from the beneficiaries immediately upon completion of the exchange program.

How to Apply: Applications should be send via e-mail. Institutions should submit on behalf of their best performing post-graduate female student (only one per institution) an application that includes :-
-A detailed proposal describing the activity to be undertaken and explaining how the programme will help advancing his/her research (5 pages maximum);
â€" A letter of nomination;
-A details of the host institution in Africa including its formal approval;
â€" A workplan toward completion of the PhD.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 30 June 2015.

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IKBBC International Scholarships for Canadian Students, 2015

The Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society in partnership with the Victoria Foundation is awarding study abroad scholarships for Canadian students. Scholarships are awarded to participate in academic, cultural, language or experiential study programs outside of Canada and the United States. One world international scholarship range between $1,000-$3,500.  International Scholarship applicants can also self-select to be considered for high-value Premier’s International Scholarships ($6,000-$10,000) if they meet additional criteria. The application deadline is April 30, 2015.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded to participate in academic, cultural, language or experiential study programs.
Course Level: Scholarships are available to students pursuing study or work abroad programs outside of Canada or the United States of America.
Scholarship Provider: The Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society in partnership with the Victoria Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Abroad

Eligibility: To qualify for any of the International Scholarships (One World or Premier’s), you must meet the following requirements:
-you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (landed immigrant);
-you are a British Columbia resident, defined as having lived at an address in the province for at least 12 months prior to the scholarship application deadline;
-you are enrolled in an academic program at a public BC post-secondary institution leading to a credential that requires at least one year of full-time study and have been accepted into an eligible study or work abroad program;
-you have achieved an academic standing suitable to an overseas study/work program, as determined by your post
secondary institution;
-you are able to demonstrate links between the study/work abroad experience you are pursuing and your education goals;
-you have demonstrated some extracurricular involvement in your current educational institution and/or community;
-you are not planning a study/work activity in a country from which you have emigrated within the past ten years;
-you are able to begin your study term within twelve months of receiving notification of an award;
-you plan to return to British Columbia after completing your studies abroad for further education and/or work.
Additional Eligibility Criteria-Premier’s International Scholarship: If you also wish to be considered for a Premier’s International Scholarship ($6,000 â€" $10,000), you must meet the additional criteria below:
-Your study/work abroad program begins between May 2015 and April 2016
-Your study/work abroad program is a minimum of three months in length
-You have achieved a B+ or equivalent academic standing

Scholarship Open for International Students: Canadian citizen or permanent resident (landed immigrant) can apply for this study abroad scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society, in partnership with the Victoria Foundation, hosts a suite of international scholarships designed to support students from BC in studying abroad. Successful applicants must clearly demonstrate academic merit as well as significant involvement in their community and/or school. One World International Scholarship is available to students pursuing study or work abroad programs that are either: a formal part of a BC credential program and/or carry academic credit recognized at a BC educational institution ($1,000-$3,500), or; offer experiential learning opportunities involving language acquisition and/or cultural training ($1,000). Students who apply may also be considered for the high-value Premier’s International Scholarships if they meet additional criteria and indicate interest.

Number of award(s): One world international scholarship is available.

Duration of award(s): The program must be for academic credit and at least three months in length.

What does it cover? One world international scholarship range between $1,000-$3,500. Premier’s International Scholarships of $6,000 to $10,000 are awarded.

Selection Criteria: To receive a scholarship, students’ applications should demonstrate:
-academic achievement;
-interest and involvement in their educational institution and/or community;
-past experiences that relate how they will be successful in their studies abroad (e.g. independence, leadership, maturity, previous travel experience, familiarity with the language, cultural sensitivity); and
-a clear link between their proposed study/work abroad experience and their educational/career goals.
Note: Preference will be given to students pursuing their first degree.

Notification: You will be notified of the results of your application by the institution through which you applied. If you receive a scholarship, payments will be issued to you directly from the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society.

How to Apply: Applications should be submitted via post. Please do not email applications. Hand-delivered applications will, however, be accepted.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is April 30, 2015.

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SAMRC Scientific Merit Awards in South Africa, 2015

South African Medical Research Council is offering merit awards for medical scientists to contribute to health research in South Africa. There are 3 types of awards: Platinum Medals are available for lifetime achievement, Gold Medals are for senior researchers who have made seminal scientific contributions and Silver Medals are available for recent postdoctoral researchers who have made substantial scientific contribution. The medals will contain the MRC logo and will be plated with silver, gold and platinum. The Award will include the actual Medal, a framed certificate and a cash award to be determined by the MRC Board. The cash amounts are: R10 000 for silver, R25 000 for Gold and R50 000 for Platinum. The application deadline is 15 May, 2015.

Study Subject(s): Awards are available in the area of health research.
Course Level: Awards are open for medical scientists to contribute to health research in South Africa.
Scholarship Provider: South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)
Scholarship can be taken at: South Africa

Eligibility:
-Platinum medals are awarded to South African citizens/Permanent South African residents who have made seminal scientific contributions and who have also made an impact on local and/or global health and/or science policy and/or clinical practice that impact on the health of people, especially those living in developing countries.
-Gold medals are awarded annually to established senior scientists who have made seminal scientific contributions that have impacted on the health of people, especially those living in developing countries.
-One Gold Medal may be awarded annually to each of the following who meet the criteria: an MRC (intramural or extramural) researcher; a non-MRC researcher, i.e. a researcher who is not employed in an intramural or extramural research unit of the MRC; an African scientist (from any country in Africa other than South Africa) who has significant collaborations with South African researchers and who has made significant contributions to health research in South Africa and the Continent and an international scientist (from any country in the world other than from Africa) who has significant collaborations with South African researchers and who has made significant contributions to health research in South Africa and the Continent.
-Silver medals are awarded annually to up-and-coming scientists (at post-doctoral level) for important scientific contributions made within 10 years of having been awarded their PhD. The Silver Award is a Scientific Achievement Award for an emerging researcher who recently completed a doctoral degree.

Scholarship Open for International Students: South African citizens/Permanent South African and African applicants are eligible to apply for these merit awards.

Scholarship Description: The SAMRC will acknowledge the country’s leading medical scientists with Platinum, Gold, Silver and Lifetime Achievement medals at a prestigious awards ceremony in October 2015. The awards, which were established to express the SAMRC’s support for excellence in health research, are in their third year after a thirteen-year hiatus and aim to honour scientists whose work has had a monumental impact on health science in South Africa and continues to contribute to the improvement of health in the country. There are three types of awards available:
-Platinum Medals are awarded for a lifetime of exemplary scientific achievement, with seminal contributions that have impacted health, especially for people living in developing countries.
-Gold Medals are awarded annually to established senior scientists who have made seminal scientific contributions that have impacted on the health of people, especially those living in developing countries. Up to four gold medals may be awarded each year.
-Silver Medals are for recent post-doctoral researchers who have made a major scientific contribution. At the discretion of the SAMRC President, special awards can also be conferred for exceptional contributions to medical research in South Africa.

Number of award(s): Up to two platinum medals, four gold medals and two silver medals may be awarded each year.

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? The medals will contain the MRC logo and will be plated with silver, gold and platinum. The Award will include the actual Medal, a framed certificate and a cash award to be determined by the MRC Board. The cash amounts are: R10 000 for silver, R25 000 for Gold and R50 000 for Platinum. These cash awards are made to the primary organisation that the medal winner is affiliated with.

Selection Criteria:
-The Platinum Medal is a Lifetime Achievement Award for an outstanding scientist who has raised the profile of South African science and helped build the foundations of health research in the country for future generations. Additional criteria for awarding a platinum medal are as follows: at least one exceptional scientific accomplishment, breakthrough or contribution to research which is acknowledged at national and international level; Meritorious contributions to enhancing the prestige of South African medical research and/or; extending medical knowledge; As a guideline, candidates for a platinum medal should have over 100 scientific papers, with many in high impact journals and several receiving high citation rates (i.e. >100 citations) over the course of a lifetime in health research; Serve on national and international panels, advisory groups and working groups in their field of research and recipient of other prestigious awards and commendations that recognize scientific achievement.
-The Gold Award is a Scientific Excellence Award. Criteria for awarding gold medals are as follows: a recent exceptional accomplishment, breakthrough or contribution to research (within the last 5 years) which is acknowledged at international level; this accomplishment/breakthrough/contribution can take the form of a patent or very high impact (IF 15 and over) / highly cited journal publications (a single or a set of related publications with >250 citations). This meritorious contribution must have clearly enhanced the prestige of South African medical research and extended medical knowledge and demonstrated impact of the research contribution on health in South Africa or globally.
-Criteria for awarding silver medals are as follows: research contributions that impact on the health of people, especially those living in developing countries; acknowledgements at national and international level for meritorious scientific contributions and/or extending medical knowledge and at least one publication in a very high impact journal or a highly cited publication (> 100 citations).

Notification: The awards will be announced through the following channels: an organisation-wide email, a press release, targeted communications to external stakeholders, and an awards event/ceremony. The names of medal awardees will be included on new medal boards at the MRC campuses and on the MRC website.

How to Apply: Completed application forms should be submitted in MS Word format via email or before the submission deadline. Note that only the last page with the signatures may be submitted as a pdf file. All forms must be signed and dated by both the nominee and the nominator. Please attach (pdf or Word file) the Nominee’s full CV and copy of Identity document or passport.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15 May, 2015.

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2015 ROSE MSc Scholarships in Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology, Italy

UME Graduate School of the IUSS Pavia is offering MSc scholarships in Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology programme. A number of scholarships and/or tuition waivers are awarded to the highest-ranking applicants for this 18-month MSc programme. During the programme students will acquire the ability to design, execute and evaluate assessment of seismic hazard for site-specific engineering projects as well as to undertake seismic design of new structures and assessment and strengthening of existing structures. The application deadline is May 18, 2015.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in the field of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing MSc Programme.
Scholarship Provider: Understanding and Managing Extremes (UME) Graduate School of the Institute for Advanced Study and the University of Pavia, Italy
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy

Eligibility: The minimum requirement in order to apply for the MSc Earthquake Engineering and Enginerring Seimology programmes (ROSE) is a University Degree in Civil Engineering or related fields. Past professional experience in Civil Engineering is also positively evaluated. Applicants mainly interested in the seismology part of the programme may possess a University Degree, or past professional experience, in civil/environmental engineering, geology, geophysics, physics, applied mathematics, or other similar fields.

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

Scholarship Description: The ROSE master degree is jointly awarded by IUSS Pavia and the University of Pavia. During the 18-month MSc programme students will acquire the ability to design, execute and evaluate assessment of seismic hazard for site-specific engineering projects as well as to undertake seismic design of new structures and assessment and strengthening of existing structures.

Number of award(s): A number of scholarships and/or tuition waivers are available for the highest-ranking applicants.

Duration of award(s): Scholarships are awarded for 18-months master programme.

What does it cover? A number of scholarships and/or tuition waivers are available for the highest-ranking applicants.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Within four weeks of the end of the submission deadline, all applications will be reviewed and assessed by the ROSE Programme Assessment Board, and the list of successful candidates will be posted within June 2015 on IUSS online Board.

How to Apply: Through the online application procedure, applicants must provide electronic copies of the following documents:
-Curriculum vitae e studiorum
-copy of the diploma certificate (in Italian or English)
-transcript of the attended courses and professional qualifications (in Italian or English)
-copy of the passport or the identity card
-English language test certificate (or waiver referring to previous courses, work experience in English speaking countries, etc…)

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is May 18, 2015.

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