Germany:15 PhD Positions German International PhD Program, Berlin

The International PhD program of the Max Delbrück Centre for Molecular Medicine (MDC) in Berlin offers 15 PhD Positions. The MDC currently hosts more than 50 research groups and 250 doctorate students working in the fields of

UK:School of Engineering International Masters Scholarship at University of Edinburgh

School of Engineering International Masters Scholarship The School of Engineering will offer 3 Master’s scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic session. Each will have a value of 3,000 and will be tenable for one academic year.

2012 Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) August Intake

The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is a collaboration between the Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR), the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the National University of Singapore (NUS). The PhD training will be carried out in your chosen laboratory at A*STAR research institutes, NTU or NUS. Upon successful completion, you will be conferred a PhD degree by either NTU or NUS.

USA:NLM Recruiting for 2012-2013 Associate Fellowship Program

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is accepting applications for its Associate Fellowship program, a one-year training program for recent MLS graduates and librarians early in their career. The application deadline is February 3, 2012. Between 4 and 7 fellows will be selected for the program. Applications and additional information are available on the NLM web site.

Italy :Annual Max Weber Programme for Postdoctoral Studies

Max Weber Programme for Postdoctoral Studies The overall aim of the Max Weber Programme (MWP), the largest postdoctoral training programme in the Social and Human Sciences in the world, is to support the fellows in the development of a successful academic career. The most important benefits of the programme lie in the professional schooling it offers fellows. To this end they are affiliated with one of the EUI teaching departments, where they participate in seminars and workshops. 

USA:The Dorrance Continuing Education Scholarship

The Dorrance Continuing Education Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to those Dorrance Community College Scholars who wish to pursue a Bachelor's Degree upon completion of their Associate's Degree or an approved program of specialization. Scholarship awards are for one year of study at an Arizona public university and are renewable.

Human Rights Watch Fellowships

For recent graduates of law schools or graduate programs in journalism, international relations, area studies, or other relevant disciplines from universities worldwide.

Unrestricted Fellowships

Alan R. and Barbara D. Finberg Fellowship - Established in memory of Alan R. and Barbara D. Finberg, early supporters of Human Rights Watch, this fellowship is open to recent graduates (at the Master's level) in the fields of law, journalism, international relations, or other relevant studies. Graduates with LL.B. degrees or advanced degrees in other relevant disciplines may also be considered.

USA:African Humanities Program 2012 for Sub-Saharan African’s

Fellowship support is in the form of stipends: $10,000 for dissertation-completion Fellows and $17,000 for postdoctoral Fellows, plus an additional $1,000 per Fellow for books and media. Fellowships are intended to release recipients from teaching and other duties for an academic year so as to permit fulltime research and writing. (They may be used to “buy time.”) Recipients of both kinds of fellowship are also eligible for further support in the form of a residency at a participating research center in sub-Saharan Africa for a sustained period of writing away from a Fellow’s home institution. Approximately forty fellowships will be awarded annually in all five countries combined. Awards will be decided by an international committee of distinguished scholars in the humanitie 

Luxembourg:PhD Research in Engineering at University of Luxembourg

The University offers the opportunity to apply for a PhD-Research Grant in Luxembourg . The grant is directly tied to the candidate. The candidate has to apply for the grant personally. In case of an accepted application, the position will be financed by the Luxembourgish AFR (Aide Formation Recherche) fellowship. 3 year fixed-term contract, renewable one year under justified circumstances Employee status The PhD-student will work under the guidance of a Professor on a research theme and will also contribute to education in a certain extent. She/he should finish the work with a doctoral degree in engineering science.

Schlumberger Foundation funded PhD/ Postdoctoral Fellowship for Women from Developing Countries

Faculty for the Future fellowships are awarded to women from developing and emerging economies who are preparing for PhD or post-doctoral study in the physical sciences and related disciplines at top universities for their disciplines abroad. Launched by the Schlumberger Foundation in 2004, the Faculty for the Future community now stands at 194 women from 54 countries, and grows steadily each year

USA:2011 Fellowship for the Applicants of Kosovo at any University

KAEF serves as a catalyst for the sustainable development of a democratic Kosovo by investing in motivated, talented individuals with leadership potential, and providing them with master’s degrees at prestigious universities throughout the U.S. in fields including Business Administration; Economics; Environmental Management and Policy; International Affairs; Law; and Public Administration. Returning to Kosovo, KAEF graduates assume positions of leadership in public and private organizations, with the expectation that, over time, they will become leaders in Kosovar society – both as individuals, and as members of an ever-growing professional network. 

Japan: Kyoto University Postdoctoral Research on Energy Science in the Age of Global Warming

Kyoto University Global COE Program “Energy Science in the Age of Global Warming” is seeking Postdoctoral Researchers with the following specifications. Kyoto University Global COE Program “Energy Science in the Age of Global Warming” is in part supported by a five-year Fund (September 2008 to March 2013) from the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).Nature of employment: Postdoctoral Researcher in Kyoto University Global COE Program. 2.The number of positions available:2 (Postdoctoral Researcher AandB) 3.Research Fields: The Global COE Program entitled “Energy Science in the Age of Global Warming” is seeking applicants for two Postdoctoral Researcher in the following respective research field.

ASEAN Graduate Scholarship 2012 at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

This scholarship is open to nationals of member countries of ASEAN* (except Singapore) to pursue a designated full-time Masters degree by coursework and dissertation at NTU.

Dorothy Hodgkin International PhD Scholarship,UK

A Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Award (DHPA) is available at the Applied Optics Group of the Electrical Systems and Optics Division of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham. The award is targeted towards outstanding students from India, China, Hong Kong, Brazil, South Africa, Russia and the developing world .

Scholarship for Nigerian Students 2011/2012 at Newcastle University

he International Office is delighted to announce 2 Newcastle University Nigeria Scholarship (NU Nigeria Scholarship) awards. These are available for high achieving Nigerian students applying for entry onto postgraduate taught degree or research programmes within the Faculties of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences (HASS), Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE), and Medical Sciences (FMS) commencing their studies in September 2011.  Each scholarship will have a value of £3,000, payable towards the first year of tuition fees.

Scholarships: The stepping stone to a good education

Education has become very expensive and it is very difficult for you to take care of your education all by yourself. If you are a good student, then you stand the chance of getting scholarships. However, in some cases it may become very difficult for you to rely on scholarship money. It may also happen that not the full amount needed for our education has been provided for the scholarship. In such cases you may consider taking out short term loans. These can be repaid back if you can get into a part time job while you are working. You can then take out the loan and repay it back before completing your studies. However, the importance of scholarships in your life as a student is very essential and may be the stepping stone to a bright future.

Europe:Erasmus Mundus (AgTraIn) Scholarship

Agricultural Transformation by Innovation (AgTraIn) is a three-year world-class Joint Doctoral Programme (180 ECTS). AgTraIn is part of the Erasmus Mundus programme initiated by the European Commission to enhance and promote European higher education throughout the world. The language of the programme is English. AgTraIn has a policy of equal opportunities for men and women and people with special needs.

USA:The Raymond Davis Scholarship

This scholarship is granted to an imaging science or engineering student(s) for use in continuing his/her studies at the graduate or under-graduate level. The scholarship is given for academic study or research in the theory or practice of imaging science.

UK:Keele University International Undergraduate Scholarship 2011

The Keele International Student Scholarship for undergraduate students is worth GBP2000 towards the cost of your annual tuition fees for the duration of your course. Students studying a three-year degree could therefore save GBP6000 from the total cost of your degree studies. 

IRENA Scholarships for Master's Program From UAE Government

In an effort to promote talented academics, and with the generous support of the Government of the United Arab Emirates, IRENA is awarding up to 20 scholarships at Abu Dhabi based MASDAR Institute of Science and Technology. The Programme extends to the eight Master of Science Programmes offered at MASDAR Institute.