Canada:Doctoral Student Research Award (DSRA) For All Countries

This program is designed to assist full-time graduate students at degree-granting institutions of higher education, whose dissertations are related in substantial part to Canada, to undertake doctoral research about Canada. The purpose is to increase knowledge and understanding of Canada and to support the development of Canadian Studies. The award provides assistance towards international airfare and a monthly flat rate allowance for up to a maximum of 6 months spent in Canada while doing research.

Research Fields

Awards may be granted for research in any of the following categories:

1. Although we welcome applications from all disciplines lending themselves most readily to Canadian Studies research development, we are particularly interested in projects that have policy relevance for Canada and Canada’s foreign policy. Topics that are highly relevant to Canada’s foreign policy include Democracy & Rule of Law, Economic Development, Environment, Managing Diversity, North American Partnership, Peace and Security;
2. Comparative studies with substantial Canadian content (33% or more);
3. Aspects of Canada's bilateral relations with participating countries.

(Purely scientific subjects such as physics, chemistry, medicine, engineering, etc. which would not lead to a better knowledge and understanding of Canada per se are not eligible, nor are proposals which focus exclusively on technological or methodological issues).

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

1. a citizen of the country (or have legal resident status) where he/she is submitting an application; NOTE: Applicants who are registered in institutions outside their home country should apply in their country of citizenships.
2. a graduate student in a recognized institution of higher education or equivalent degree-granting institute in the determined country who will have completed course and course-related doctoral requirements by the time a graduate student award would be granted;
3. proficient in either English or French.

Value of Awards

The maximum value of any award will consist of a contribution towards international airfare (ecomony class), an allowance of CDN$ 1,200 per complete month towards expenses while in Canada, up to a maximum of 6 months, and an allocation of CDN$ 300 upon submission to the appropriate Canadian Mission of a final report on the award. Smaller awards may also be made.

Terms and Conditions

The International Council for Canadian Studies through a contribution of the Government of Canada and with the assistance of the appropriate Canadian Mission, will award non-renewable grants to successful candidates on condition that the candidate must give a written undertaking on his/her own behalf that:

1. the applicant will personally apply for an award and will carry out his/her own doctoral dissertation research, as part of his/her formal program of studies leading to a degree;
2. awards are intended to assist in defraying only direct costs resulting from a period of time spent in Canada while doing research, including return travel to Canada;
3. the applicant will make all arrangements relating to the research project, including: international travel; visa and passport (if needed); accommodation and travel within Canada; medical insurance while in Canada; study plans, including inter alia appointments with Canadian academics and other resource persons, access to libraries and other study centres, etc.;
4. the applicant will reside in Canada throughout the period to which the award relates;
5. within 60 days of returning home, a candidate will send to the appropriate Canadian Mission a detailed report, in English or French, on the work done during the stay in Canada. Failure to do so may result in the forfeiture of the final payment of the award;
6. the rights to the research will remain the exclusive property of the researcher. However, the Canadian Mission requires two copies of the subsequent dissertation when completed. (One copy will be forwarded to the, the International Council for Canadian Studies, Ottawa, for possible onward transmission to the Library and Archives Canada; the other will be retained by the Canadian Mission for consultation purposes);
7. candidates who drop out of their doctoral program will immediately inform the Canadian Mission.

Deadlines

Deadlines vary from country to country. Please click here for country-specific deadline information.

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted through the local Canadian Mission in one's home country or territory for which a given Canadian Mission has responsibility. Applications submitted directly to the ICCS cannot be accepted nor redirected. An application dossier, in either English or French, will consist of a filled out application form accompanied by a concise curriculum vitae.

Application forms can be obtained from your local Canadian Mission or you can print or download the forms from the following links:

DSR Application form: Adobe PDF Form format
DSR Application form: Microsoft Word format

Selection and Notification

All applications will be reviewed by a pre-selection jury established in the participating country/region by the Canadian Mission or regional network. The jury will include representatives of the academic community in the country or region of citizenship of the applicant (including if possible a representative of the national or multinational association for Canadian Studies) and, when possible, Canadian academics.At the discretion of the pre-selection jury, an applicant may be invited to submit additional information or an amended application.

Pertinent criteria will be:

1. academic excellence of the proposal;
2. Canadian content;
3. relevance of the proposal to identified priorities and to Canadian Studies;
4. feasibility of the project.

After reviewing applications and the recommendations of the pre-selection jury, the International Council for Canadian Studies in Ottawa will forward its recommendations to DFAIT, which will make the final selection.

All applicants will be notified in writing of the results of their application, normally within 90 days of the deadline for submission of applications.

Payment Procedure

Successful candidates will be sent a Grant Agreement detailing the value and conditions of the award, to be signed and returned to the local Canadian Mission within 30 days.

Awards will be paid in several instalments. The first payment, upon reception of the signed Grant Agreement, will include the allocation for international transportation (economy class) and the first monthly allowance; the following monthly allowances will be paid at the end of each month in Canada up to the maximum number of months of the award; final payment of Cdn$300 will be disbursed only upon submission of an acceptable report on the research activities and progress while in Canada.

Canada:IDRC’s Graduate Research Awards 2010/2011 On Climate Change and Water

Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) supports research in developing countries to promote growth and development. The result is innovative, lasting local solutions that aim to bring choice and change to those who need it most. IDRC’s Climate Change and Water Program (CCW) helps developing country researchers to understand the consequences of climate change on water resources and to find ways to improve the ability of citizens and governments to adapt to the changing environment.

The purpose of CCW’s Adaptation H2O Graduate Research Awards is to build the research capacity in developing countries by providing awards to graduate students working on subjects related to climate change and water.


NUMBER, VALUE, AND DURATION OF AWARDS


* A maximum of seven awards, each with a maximum value of CA$15,000, are available this year. The award covers field work expenses for graduate students who are citizens of a developing country and who are enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program at a Canadian or developing country university.
* A maximum of two awards, each with a maximum value of CA$15,000, are also available this year to cover field work expenses of Canadian citizens (or permanent residents of Canada) who are graduate students enrolled in a doctoral program at a Canadian university.
* The award covers the field work period, which must be at least three continuous months and no more than 12 months in duration.
* The awards are only meant to cover research expenses and not university tuition or affiliation fees.


ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be eligible for an award, applicants must meet the following criteria, in addition to any other conditions set out in this call for proposals:

* Applications will ONLY be accepted in English or French.
* All applicants must be either citizens of a developing country, have permanent resident status in Canada or be Canadian citizens.
* The proposed field work must take place in a developing country and start no later than July 1, 2011.
* All applicants must be registered in a graduate program at a Canadian or developing country university. The applicant’s research supervisor must provide training and supervision in the field of the proposed research for the entire duration of the award period.
* Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada must be enrolled in a doctoral program; developing country nationals can be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program.
* In principle, applicants must have completed all the required course work for their program of study before receiving the award. An exception will be granted where a university requires one or two more courses to be done after the field research.
* All doctoral applicants must have successfully passed comprehensive written and oral examinations for the academic program in which they are enrolled before receiving the award.
* All applicants must be affiliated with one reputable non-academic institution (national/international organization, institute or NGO) in the developing country in which the proposed research will take place. This will provide the participant with better access to scientific knowledge, networking possibilities and increase the likelihood that the supported research will contribute to useful local interventions.
* All applicants must submit a budget. For details on the preparation of the budget, please use the Application form below.
* The application must include all the required documents listed in the Application checklist below.

Deadline: Friday October 15, 2010 (before 4pm Ottawa time)

Further Details:http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-156930-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html

Canada:The Bentley Cropping Systems Fellowship

This Fellowship (a bequest from Helen S. Bentley and C. Fred Bentley) provides assistance to Canadian and developing-country graduate students with a university degree in agriculture, forestry or biology, who wish to undertake postgraduate, applied, on-farm research with cooperating farmers in a developing country.

In principle, IDRC supports research on all parts of the developing regions of the world. At this time, Fellowships and Awards is not supporting awards which involve research in Burma, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Eastern Europe or Central Asia.

Projects should evaluate and/or promote the use of fertility enhancing plants, such as leguminous forages, shrubs, cover crops, and grain legumes in small farms. The intent is to seek ways to increase the yield of food crops, improve farmers’ livelihoods, and improve soil fertility.

The research should seek cropping system changes that will lead to: sustainable and increased crop yields; production of more and improved animal feed; improved soil and water conservation; improved weed control, and/or biological fixation of nitrogen. Projects should be planned and executed in cooperation with an international agricultural research centre, or with a developing-country institution involved in agricultural research that has an applied on-farm orientation.

The proposal must present plans for on-farm experiments on small-holder farms that have potential to improve the lives of farming households, and to preserve or improve crops yields.

Eligibility

1. Applicants

Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, or citizens of a developing country who are currently enrolled full-time in a graduate program (Master’s, doctoral, post-doctoral) at a recognized university in Canada or in a developing country for the duration of the award period.

2. Key Selection Criteria

a) Focus of the Research:

Proposals must focus on very simple cropping systems research that can benefit smallholder farmers in developing countries, especially rural women farmers.

b) Participatory Research:

Applicants must use simple experiments executed by cooperating farmers under guidance by the researchers (see details about the location of individual on-farm experiments), and conduct their research with the active participation of the farmers, including women farmers. This requires that farmers be involved in all stages of the experiment on their land, including all the stages of land preparation, seeding, and harvesting.

Research proposals must include details of the comparisons envisioned between the traditional cropping practice of cooperating farmers and the side-by-side alternative cropping practice, which must include some type of leguminous crop or plant. Please consult the attached diagram that shows how a simple on-farm experiment might be compared to either one or two alternative cropping systems. Thus, experiments must compare crop yields from traditional unicrop practice with yields of the same crop combined with some kind of leguminous plant grown either simultaneously with the traditional crop, or perhaps in some cases, grown before the traditional crop is planted.

Similar experiments executed in rural school gardens, conducted with the help and advice of the Fellowship holder, and with the participation of both students and teachers, are also encouraged.

The research procedures must include extensive dissemination of the research results. Smallholder farmers, including rural women farmers, should be the major focus of such publicity:

a) The results should be presented in formats that can reach the various stakeholders, such as field days, farmer visits, briefs for policy-makers;

b) Dissemination will actively involve farmers, extension workers, local development initiatives, and agricultural organizations by addressing other smallholder farmers, especially rural women farmers;

c) The publicity should include farmers’ visits and farmer-to-farmer teaching and learning.

The applicant must:

• Provide evidence that a large part, or all of the research, will be carried out on the farms of resource poor or smallholder farmers. The award will not support research carried out on the farms of large land holders or on research stations;
• Provide evidence that farmers will actively participate in the experiments. Thus, the development of simple on-farm experimental designs with appropriate controls to determine the practicality and profitability of introducing a leguminous crop in their cropping system is essential;
• Scholarship applicants must provide explanations of how they will make the frequent trips from the "home base" to the villages of the cooperating farmers. This is essential for successful execution of on-farm tests;
• Explain how the research data was collected and how the introduction of leguminous plants in their cropping systems is expected to improve the economic benefits to farmers;
• Applicants should suggest anticipated benefits/improvements and sustainability of their proposal.

c) Sustainability:

The applicant must:

• Provide evidence that he/she is or will be supported by local institutions that have a good working relationship with target communities, farmers and/or extension agencies;
• Indicate that he/she will seek cooperation, help and support from the local "extension officers" and/or NGOs in the identification of individual farmers who are likely to be suitable and cooperative.

Duration

Award tenure corresponds with the period of field research. In general, this will be between eighteen months and twenty-four months.

Value

The value of the award is up to CA $30,000. If there is strong evidence of significant potential benefits, the award may be extended upon re-application.

Progress Reports

Fellowship holders will commit to provide IDRC with three brief progress reports per year.

Deadlines

October 1, 2010 (awards will be announced by mid-December 2010).

Tenure must be undertaken by December of the following year.

Applications

A letter of support must be included in the application package from a legally recognized institution in the country of research with whom the applicant will be affiliated. This letter must endorse the proposal, confirm the locale of work, and outline the types of institutional support they will provide to the student. The letter must specifically include details of transportation arrangements to experimental plots. The applicant’s host research institution will be expected to certify that the research protocol has been reviewed by a qualified statistician and that it meets an internationally high standard, in terms of experimental and survey designs.

Applicants are encouraged to contact member institutions of The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) (www.cgiar.org) to explore the possibility of conducting their research in conjunction with one of the member institutions.

Applications will be evaluated according to IDRC priorities and criteria, such as relevance to sustainable and equitable development, as well as quality of the research proposal and suitability of the candidate.

Re-applicants, whose research proposal was reviewed and was unsuccessful, must explain, in a covering letter, what changes have been made since the last application and specify where to find the changes in the proposal. Please note that Centre policy stipulates that an individual cannot apply more than twice, if unsuccessful, for the same IDRC award. However, this policy does not apply for Internship Awards.

If there are ethical questions connected with the research, the applicant may, at IDRC's discretion, be required to submit the appropriate approval from the Ethic's Committee of the university.

Please submit all documents listed in the List of Supporting Documents to be Submitted. Complete applications must be received at the Centre by the deadline. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered for the competition. Applications must be sent to the following address:

By regular mail, Canada Post Priority Post or XPRESSPOST:

The Bentley Fellowship

Fellowships and Awards

International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

PO Box 8500

Ottawa, Ontario

K1G 3H9 - Canada

By courier services:

The Bentley Fellowship

Fellowships and Awards

International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

150 Kent Street, Mailroom Suite 990

Ottawa, Ontario

K1P 0B2 - Canada

Fax: (1 613) 236-4026
Telephone: (1 613) 236-6163 ext.: 2098 E-mail: cta@idrc.ca

Source: http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-23379-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html

Canada:IDRC-Nature Science Journalism Award

The International Development Research Centre is offering a full-time, fully-funded science journalism fellowship to a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

Who is eligible?

The successful applicant will be at an early stage of his/her career, with at least three years experience as a journalist. Subject to obtaining the right to work in the UK, he/she will receive training in the London office of the leading international scientific journal Nature and spend between two to four months in a developing country as a science reporter.

Candidates must have a keen interest in science and technology, particularly relating to development and excellent English language skills.

Number, Value, and Duration of Awards

- A maximum of one award with a value of up to CA$54,000, is available this year. The award covers travel, living expenses, and research expenses, visa costs, in London and in the country of research. The award will also cover the travel and living expenses for participation at a conference in aid of professional development as a journalist.

- The duration of the award will be between four (4) and eight (8) months.

To apply

To apply, please send one email to cta@idrc.ca (IDRC’s Fellowships and Awards’ email address).

The email must contain the following attachments in PDF or word DOC format only (or links to material online):

- a covering letter explaining your suitability for the fellowship and your eligibility to work in the UK

- a resume

- three recent examples of written journalism

The subject heading in your email must be:

“IDRC-Nature Science Journalism Award – YOUR LAST NAME, YOUR FIRST NAME.”

The deadline

Your email must be received at cta@idrc.ca by August 31, 2010.

Commencement of award

Fall 2010

About IDRC

IDRC is a Canadian Crown corporation that works in close collaboration with researchers from the developing world in their search for the means to build healthier, more equitable and more prosperous societies. Further details about IDRC can be found at: www.idrc.ca.

About Nature

Nature is a weekly international journal publishing the finest peer-reviewed research in all fields of science and technology, and is the world's most highly cited interdisciplinary science journal. It has an international news team covering the latest science, policy and funding news in both online and print formats.

Canada:Canada Asia-Pacific Awards

This award will support scholars in universities or research institutes in the Asia-Pacific Region to undertake short term research, including collaborative research, contributing to the understanding of bilateral and multilateral relations between Canada and the countries of the Asia-Pacific Region. The award will assist with direct costs related to the research project, and, when a research trip to Canada is warranted, will provide assistance towards international airfare and a weekly flat rate allowance for a period not exceeding five weeks.
Awards may be granted for:

1. Research projects related to Canada and Asia-Pacific relations, either with the region as a whole, or any part thereof. Although we welcome applications from all disciplines lending themselves most readily to Canadian Studies we are particularly interested in projects that have policy relevance for Canada and Canada’s foreign policy. Topics that are highly relevant to Canada’s foreign policy include Democracy & Rule of Law, Economic Development and Prosperity, Environment, Managing Diversity, North American Partnership, Peace and Security.
2. Interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary studies; or
3. Comparative studies with substantial Canadian content (33% or more);

Priority may be given to projects, which relate Canada’s foreign policy; or contemporary situations and issues which illuminate options for future developments; or which focus on Canada’s bilateral relations.

(Purely scientific subjects such as physics, chemistry, medicine, engineering, etc. which would not lead to a better knowledge and understanding of Canada per se are not eligible, nor are proposals which focus exclusively on technological or methodological issues).

Eligibility

Awards will be available to scholars and researchers from all countries of the Asia-Pacific Region.

Applications are to be submitted by the designated principal researcher, with the official endorsement of his/her institution.

Applicants must:

1. be full-time members of the academic staff of a recognized institution of higher education or equivalent degree-granting institution in the Asia-Pacific Region, or scholars at research and policy planning institutes who undertake significant Canadian bilateral and/or multilateral relations research projects;
2. hold a degree equivalent to a Master's or better;
3. have a working knowledge of either English or French.

In addition, while not mandatory, applicants should provide evidence of their interest in or involvement with Canada prior to the application. This may be demonstrated by courses they have already given, research they have undertaken, extra-mural activities, or membership in an Association for Canadian Studies in their region or country. Preference may also be given to projects that will involve more than one country.

Value of Awards

The Canada-Asia-Pacific Award will consist of a grant in the amount of up to CDN $10,000, based on the analysis of the proposed budget needed to do the research. More than one award may be offered annually. Successful candidates will not be able to make a new application until they demonstrate that they have fulfilled the terms and conditions of their previous award.

Terms and Conditions

The International Council for Canadian Studies through a contribution of the Government of Canada and with the assistance of the appropriate Canadian Mission, will award grants to successful candidates on condition that the candidate must give a written undertaking on his/her own behalf that:

1. awards are granted for work to be carried out in either the country(ies) where the institutions are situated and/or in Canada, and are intended to assist in defraying only direct costs related to the project, including return air fare to Canada and related expenses, use of equipment (but not capital purchases), books and other materials, some secretarial services, research meetings, and, possibly, some publishing costs; no provision is made for released time stipends nor for overhead costs to the institution; contractual or Commissioned research (either on the part of the institution or the individual researchers) does not qualify for support;
2. the research project team will normally consist of a minimum of three academics based in more than one institution or more than one department in the same institution (Please note that individual researchers may also apply);
3. when the project includes a research trip to Canada, the principal researcher and/or the researcher(s) concerned will make all arrangements including: international travel; visa (if needed); accommodation and travel within Canada; medical insurance while in Canada: visit plans, including inter alia appointments with Canadian academics and other resources persons, access to libraries and other study centres, etc.;
4. two copies of the manuscript, of publishable quality and the length of a normal scholarly monograph, produced as a result of the research award will be sent to the local Canadian Mission, along with a summary in English or French upon completion of the project, and no later than March 1st of the competition year. Failure to provide such a manuscript by that date may result in forfeiture of the final payment of the award. (One copy of the manuscript will be sent by the local Canadian Mission to the awards program administrators, the International Council for Canadian Studies, Ottawa, for possible transmission to the National Library of Canada; the other copy will be retained by the Canadian Mission
   Note: While it is recognized that lengths of monographs vary and the deadline for its submission may be tight, the expectation is that the length of the monograph or constituent parts thereof (e.g. by individual members of the team) will reflect both the substantial nature of the grant and the work of all members of the team. Where it is not possible to forward the entire work by the deadline, at least a substantial part should be submitted, with an indication of what will follow to complete it.
5. the principal researcher and the research team will make every reasonable attempt to publish the results of their research on Canada, e.g. a book or a monograph; while not a condition of an award, sharing of the results in other for such as conferences and seminars is encouraged;
6. the rights to the manuscript will remain the exclusive property of the researcher. When it is published the researcher will provide two copies of the article or book to the Canadian Mission, to be held as described above.

Application Procedure

With the official endorsement of his/her institution, and having constituted a research team, the designated principal researcher should submit an application to the local Canadian Mission in his/her home country, by the November 24 deadline. An application dossier, in either English or French, will consist of a completed application form and other documents as indicated therein.

Application forms can be obtained by printing or downloading the forms from the following links:
CAPA Application form: Adobe PDF Form format
CAPA Application form: Microsoft Word format

Selection and Notification

All applicant dossiers will undergo a preliminary evaluation at the Canadian Mission and will then be forwarded to the attention of the Selection Committee of the International Council for Canadian Studies (ICCS) in Ottawa. This Committee includes Canadian academics and at least three academics from other countries; it meets once a year, in January.
The Committee will based its decision on the following criteria:

1. academic excellence of the proposal;
2. Canadian content
3. relevance of the proposal in its contribution to Canadian Studies;
4. feasibility of the research project;
5. likelihood of publication upon completion;

After reviewing the applications, the International Council for Canadian Studies in Ottawa will forward its recommendtions to DFAIT, which will make the final decision.

All applicants will be notified in writing of the results of their application, normally within 90 days of the deadline for submission of applications.

Payment Procedure

Successful applicants will be sent a Grant Agreement detailing the value and conditions of the award. It must be signed and returned to the Canadian Mission within thirty (30) days.
A first installment of 70% of the award will be paid after receipt by the Canadian Mission of the signed Grant Agreement. The remaining 30% of the award will be paid on receipt by the Canadian Mission of a complete report of activities.

New Zealand:Edward and Isabel Kidson Scholarships For International Students

Description

These scholarships are provided from a bequest made to the University of New Zealand in 1959 by Isabel Maria Kidson.

The object of each scholarship is to enable a graduate of a university of New Zealand, who is of good character and who has shown an ability in physics or a combination of physics and mathematics, to undertake further advanced study or research whether in New Zealand or elsewhere, in Meteorology; or, should there be at any time or times no suitable candidate for an award of the scholarship for that purpose, then to undertake further advanced study or research in some other branch of science whether in New Zealand or elsewhere.

Eligibility

To assist with doctoral research in Physics and/or Mathematics (preferably Meteorology) in NZ or overseas.
Amount $5,000 per annum
Tenure 3 years
Closing Dates 01 Oct 2010

Please note that applications forms are only available from approximately 8 weeks ahead of the closing date. For external scholarships, please refer to details on the External Web Site below.

Source: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/scholarshipsearch/ScholarshipDetails.aspx?ScholarshipID=6935.185

Aston University-School of Life & Health Sciences: PhD Studentships for international overseas students with bursaries available

Projects are available in research groups allied to Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Pharmacy, Optometry and Psychology.

Applications are invited for three year Research Studentships to be undertaken in the School of Life and Health Sciences at Aston University to start in July or October 2010.

The projects are available to students meeting the University and School academic entry requirements and bursaries for international students will be awarded competitively on merit. The bursaries for international students will cover payment of £6,000 against the international fee of £12,650 per annum.

The deadline for applications is Monday, 10^th May 2010 for July entry or 9^th August 2010 for October entry.

For more information and for terms and conditions please visit the Life & Health Sciences Website.

For informal enquiries or to return completed applications forms, please contact the Research Office, Room MB560, School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, B4 7ET; email: j.a.taylor@aston.ac.uk :+44 (0)121 204 4019

Germany:The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholarship For Bangladeshi Students

This scholarship is for the Graduate level students andfor the Bangladeshi citizens.

Requirements:

• This is for the The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) (Research Scholarship) Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders.

• Applications for the re-invitation program can only be submitted by former one-year scholarship holders who have been back in their home country for at least three years.

• The most important selection criterion is a convincing and well-planned research or work project to be completed during the stay in Germany. The content and schedule must have been coordinated and agreed with an academic supervisor or research collaboration partner at the German host institution in question. Written confirmation of the planned cooperation project, including express reference to the applicant's project, must be included with the application.

• The application must include proof of a workplace being provided at the host institute.

• DAAD support for a research or work stay can only be awarded once in any three-year period.

Deadline : July 31,2010

Application Process:

Candidates can download the circular or other information from www.daad.de/en/from and www.daad.de/stipendien

Applicant can send their Application directly or by mail at Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Gulshan Avenue 178, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh.

For Further Information:

Contact Person: Md. Abdullah Al Mamun.

Address: Gulshan Avenue 178, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh.

Phone: 7165032.

Website: www.daad.de

Norway: Quota Scheme Scholarship 2011 For Developing Countries

The goal of the Quota Scheme is to give students from developing countries in the South, Central- and East-Europe and Central-Asia, relevant education that would also benefit their home countries when they return after graduation.The programme also contributes to strengthen Norwegian institutions of higher education's participation in global knowledge cooperation.The Norwegian government provides scholarships for students from developing countries in the South and countries of Central- and East-Europe and Central-Asia under the Quota Scheme. The overall objective of the Quota Scheme is to promote the internationalisation of higher education.Today, the scheme provides funding for a total of 1100 students, 800 of them from developing countries in the South and 300 from Central- and East-Europe and Central-Asia.Each year universities and university colleges in Norway are allocated a certain number of quota students. Most of the universities and university colleges in Norway offer courses and educational programmes in English. The scheme normally includes courses at the Master and Ph.D. level, in addition to certain professional degrees. In order to locate a programme eligible under the scheme, please contact the Norwegian institutions directly.

Scholarships
The Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund ( Statens Lånekasse) is responsible for managing the financial support provided for the Quota students. Each student receives the same amount of money as a Norwegian student would do in an equivalent educational programme. About 30 per cent of the amount is given as a grant and 70 per cent as a loan. However, the loan portion is waived when the student returns to his/her home country after completing the course of study. Normally, the financial support will not not exceed a time span of four years for one definite study plan, or a combination of two programmes.

Additional financing

Travelling expenses for entry into Norway can be reimbursed (fixed price). Students can apply for one annual home visit if the educational programme lasts more than one year, as well as financial support for travelling expenses for field work during the course of study. When the student returns home within 3 months after finishing the course, the cost of travelling home is covered by the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund.

Eligible countries in the Quota Scheme

The Quota Scheme is for certain developing countries that are on the DAC-list issued by OECD, and is eligible for students from the category of “ lower middle-income countries” and under. Also, the scheme accepts students from Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and Palestinian students from the Palestinian Authorities.

The process of allocating quota places focuses on a purposeful distribution according to country, area of study and institution of higher education.

Students from the following countries qualify under the Quota Scheme for the school years 2008-2009, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011:

East- and Central-Europe Albania Belarus Bosnia and Herzegovina Croatia Georgia Macedonia Moldova Montenegro Russia Serbia Ukraine Caribbean Cuba Dominican Republic, The Haiti Jamaica Latin- and South-America Bolivia Brazil Colombia Ecuador El Salvador Guatemala Guyana Honduras Nicaragua Paraguay Peru Suriname

Central-Asia Armenia Azerbaijan Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Tajikistan Turkmenistan Uzbekistan Middle-East Jordan Palestinian Territory Syrian Arab Republic Southeast-Asia Afghanistan Bangladesh Bhutan Cambodia China East-Timor India Indonesia Iran (Islamic Republic of) Iraq Korea (Democratic People's Republic of) Lao (People's Democratic Republic) Maldives Mongolia Myanmar (Burma) Nepal Pakistan Philippines Sri Lanka Thailand Viet Nam Yemen Oceania Fiji Marshall Islands Micronesia (Federated States of) Niue Papua New Guinea Independent State of Samoa (formerly known as Western Samoa) Solomon Islands Tonga Tuvalo Vanuat

Africa Algeria Angola Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Cameroon Cape Verde Central African Republic Chad Comoros Congo Congo (The Democratic Republic of the) Côte d'Ivoire Djibouti Egypt Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Ethiopia Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Kenya Kiribati Lesotho Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mauritania Morocco Mozambique Namibia Niger Nigeria Rwanda São Tomé and Principé Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Africa Sudan Swaziland Tanzania Togo Tunisia Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe

Admission requirements

The Norwegian universities and university colleges participating in the Quota Scheme have an English version of their website, where applicants can find more detailed information about the admission requirements for each course offered. Below are some general requirements.

Students usually apply for a degree course which is based on continuation of their studies in their home country, or a course which can be a joint part of a degree course in their home country ( joint degree or sandwich programmes). Most of the programmes are at the Master or Ph.D. level, but the Quota Scheme also offers certain professional studies.

Students must apply directly from their home country and must have stayed at least one year in their home country directly prior to the planned course of study at the Norwegian university/university college.

Basic general requirements
All candidates should typically have the following basic qualifications:

• Secondary school certificates
• Minimum two years of higher education from your home country

Some exceptions apply for certain professional educational courses.

A list (GSU-list) has been compiled by the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) with the general entrance requirements for applicants with higher education qualifications from abroad. NOKUT is the Norwegian governmental organisation for recognition of foreign higher education. If you cannot find your academic papers on the list you may contact NOKUT to get an evaluation of your certificates.

Basic English language requirements
English is the main teaching language of instruction in most of the educational programmes and degrees in the Quota Scheme. Applicants who are not native English speakers therefore must document their proficiency in English by passing one of the following tests:

• TOEFL ( Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 500/ 550 (170 if computer-based)
• IELTS ( International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 5.0 (6.0 if computer-based)

Please note that the requirements may differ, and in some cases be higher than described above.

Basic Norwegian language requirements
A few courses in the Quota Scheme are offered in Norwegian and require good Norwegian language skills. Applicants who are not native Norwegian speakers therefore must document their proficiency in Norwegian by passing one of the following tests:

• Bergenstest (Norwegian language test) with a minimum score of 450
• Norwegian language course Level 3 with E as a minimum
• Norwegian in the secondary school (The Teaching Plan for Norwegian as a second Language) written and oral, with a minimum score of 2

Admission to the Quota Scheme is highly competitive and meeting the minimum requirements is no guarantee for enrolment. Please refer to the International Office at each university/university college for more detailed information about admission requirements.

Application procedures

If you are interested in applying for a course/programme under the Quota Scheme, please read carefully the information on this page.

The Quota Scheme as a rule only enrols students from institutions which have collaboration agreements with Norwegian universities or university colleges. Norwegian institutions usually do not admit free movers (individual applicants) to this scheme. Only in very special cases can free movers be considered. Please contact the Norwegian institutions for individual information.

To find out which institutions collaborate with Norwegian institutions, please refer to the websites of the Norwegian institutions.

Students who come to Norway as self-financed students will, as a rule, not be considered as being qualified for the Quota Scheme.

Who handle the applications?
The Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Higher Education (SIU) is not the admission office for prospective quota students. The institutions of higher education that are part of the Quota Scheme are handling all applications from prospective students, and at no time is SIU involved in the admission process. Thus, SIU cannot answer questions from individual students regarding applications, courses, recognition of papers, etc.

Where do I find the application form?
Applications forms are available from the websites of the universities and university colleges. All applications should be sent directly to the International Office at the university/college to which the student applies.

Application deadline

The deadline for applying for the Quota scheme is usually December 1 every year. Some courses and educational programmes may have other deadlines than the this. Please contact the International Office at the university/college to which you want to apply for detailed information.

The Letter of Admission is normally sent to the successfull candidate by April 15 every year. Accepted students will also receive relevant practical information about studying in Norway.

Source: http://siu.no/en/Programme-overview/Quota-Scheme

UK: Gates Cambridge Scholarships 2011 At The University of Cambridge

Gates Cambridge Scholarships are awarded to outstanding students from outside the UK to study at the University of Cambridge. The programme aims to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others.

Eligibility

* may be citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom.
* may apply to study any subject available at the University of Cambridge.
* may apply to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses of study:
o PhD (three year research only degree)
o One-year post-graduate course (e.g. MPhil, LLM, Diploma, MBA etc.)
o MSc or MLitt (two year research only degree)
o MBBChir Clinical Studies (3 year taught degree)
* must be admitted to one of the degrees above at Cambridge through the University’s normal admission procedures. The Trust does not admit students.
* must be well prepared for the Cambridge course for which they are applying and must meet all of the conditions for admission specified by the University (e.g. academic, English language proficiency, if required, and any other conditions set).
* must be able to show evidence of high academic achievement, leadership potential, social commitment and a good fit with Cambridge.
* who are already studying at Cambridge are only eligible to apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship if they are applying for a new course of study (e.g. a one year ‘MPhil only’ student may apply for funding to continue on to the PhD). Candidates already studying at Cambridge who are not applying for a new course of study (e.g. have already started their PhD) are not eligible to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship.

How Competitive

* c. 7,000 eligible applicants apply for admission and funding
* c. 300 are highly ranked by Departments
* c. 100 are invited to interview
* c. 55 offered a Gates Cambridge Scholarship after interview

Once applicants have applied for admission and a Gates Cambridge Scholarship, the Trust asks academic departments in Cambridge to rank their very best candidates. A shortlisting committee then applies the four main criteria of the scholarships to produce a final interview list. Gates Scholars are selected after interview.

Contact detail: info@gates.scholarships.cam.ac.uk

Information abut applying for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship and admission to the University for entry in October 2011 will be available – via the University’s Graduate Studies Prospectus – from June 2010 and applications will open on 1 September 2010.


Source:http://www.gatesscholar.org/

KODIKARA Awards 2010 For South Asian Strategic Studies

The Regional Centre for Strategic Studies (RCSS) invites applications for research grants under the Kodikara Awards programme. The grants will be awarded to young South Asian scholars for conducting policy-oriented research on strategic and international issues of contemporary South Asian interest. Nationals of all South Asian countries below 35 years of age are eligible for the grants. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Eligibility

Candidates should have a Master’s Degree in international relations, strategic studies, or any other related subject.

Each grantee receives a total of US$2,000.00 for the study.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: July 15th, 2010.

Eligible candidates wishing to be considered for the awards should apply to the RCSS together with the following:

a) Full resume and contact address including telephone, fax and e-mail, if any;
b) A research proposal of 750-1000 words, describing the theme, importance, objectives, methodology, and budget;
c) Copies of up to two of recently published work, if any; and
d) Two confidential letters of academic reference in favour of each applicant to be sent directly to the RCSS.


Application via email will be preferred. Additional references may be sent by post or as a scanned attachment via email.

Applications and further inquiries may be addressed to:

Programme Officer
Regional Centre for Strategic Studies (RCSS)
410/27, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7
SRI LANKA.
Tel: (+94-11) 2690913-4; Fax: 2690769
E-mail: programmes@rcss.org

Source: http://www.rcss.org

Indonesian Government Scholarship 2010 For Bangladeshi Students

Overview

Indonesian Government offering scholarships for eligible Bangladeshi students to study at the graduate level.

Eligibility

The maximum age is 35 years .Copies of all academic certificate (translated into English), Passport Size photograph, TOEFL score of 450 or equivalent, medical certificate.

Scholarship Benefits

While taking the Indonesian language course and preparatory programs, a student will get Rp. 15, 00, 000,-/month (cost of living only). During their Master Programs in Indonesia, students will get monthly stipend as follows: Cost of Living (Net) = Rp. 15, 00, 000, - Research Allowance (Net) = Rp. 4, 00,000, Books (Net) = Rp. 300,000, the tuition fee will be covered by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia.

Scholarship Deadline

May 12,2010

Application Form

To collect application form please visit the web www.moedu.gov.bd or visit Indonesian Embassy, Road No: 53, Plot No: 14, Gulshan, Dhaka-1212

Egypt Scholarship 2010/2011 For Bangladeshi Students

Overview

Al Azhar institute and Al Azhar University is offering 5 and 10 scholarship respectively for the Bangladeshi students.To apply in Al Azhar institute candidates must have to pass in ssc or dakhil exam and to appy in Al Azhar University candidates must have to pass HSC or Alim exam. In both sphere the medium of education will be in arabic language.

Eligibility

1. Muslim
2. Resident of Bangladesh
3. Scholarships should not be to an equivalent local educational institution.
4. Nominees should be healthy.

Further Information About This Scholarship Can Be Collected From www.moedu.gov.bd

IDB-BISEW Scholarship For Bangladeshi Students 2010/2011

Brief Description

Islamic Development Bank-Bangladesh Islamic Solidarity Educational Wakf (IDB-BISEW) was established following an agreement between the Islamic Development Bank, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and the Government of Bangladesh.  IDB-BISEW undertakes funding, formulating and implementing of projects in the areas of education, human resource development and institutional strengthening.  The intent is to transform the large population into productive workforce by strengthening their technical capability to use existing and emerging technologies resulting in sustainable economic growth and equality.

Level :

Graduate

Requirement :


Hons, Masters, Fazil, Diploma Engineering (Civil/Architecture) passed muslim candidates can apply....

South Asia Development Programme For South Asian Students 2010/2011

The Scottish Government International Development Team is pleased to open a funding round for the South Asia Development Programme.

The Scottish Government's purpose is to create a more successful country, with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through increasing sustainable economic growth.

The vital role engagement across borders must play in our economic growth is articulated in our International Framework. This describes how our engagement is based on working in partnership with other nations, and sharing expertise and experience for mutual benefit.

Strengthening Scotland's relationship with South Asia is therefore a priority for us. Such engagement with countries like India and Pakistan, provides a key opportunity for Scotland in economic terms whilst recognising our historical links. We already benefit from the strong contribution that the South Asian community in Scotland makes to our culture, economy and identity - and we will continue to work with representatives of our Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan communities to help maximise the opportunities to build links....

Queen Mary, University of London – Bangladesh Capacity Building Scholarships 2010/2011

Overview

Queen Mary is keen to contribute actively to the development of the higher education sector in Bangladesh and is pleased to announce the creation of two Queen Mary, University of London – Bangladesh Capacity Building Scholarships. Each of these scholarships will provide full tuition fees for full time MPhil/PhD study at Queen Mary in one of the following areas:

1. Biological and Chemical Sciences
2. Computer Science
3. Electronic Engineering
4. Engineering
5. Materials
6. Mathematical Sciences
7. Physics

Eligibility

1. Applicants must be Bangladeshi nationals who are currently studying or working at an institution recognised by the University Grants Commission, Bangladesh
2. Candidates must have a minimum of sixteen years of education in a relevant field. Students with MS level qualifications and research experience will be at an advantage
3. Candidates should have graduated within the last 2 years
4. Candidates should have first division marks throughout their academic career
5. Candidates must meet Queen Mary’s standard English requirements – IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
6. Candidates must be able to support themselves financially either through personal finance or through support from their institution. UKBA guidelines state that living expenses in central London are £9,600 per year....