What is the Thiel Fellowship?
The Thiel Foundation will award up to 20 people under 20 years old cash grants of $100,000 to further their innovative scientific and technical ideas. In addition, over a two year period, our network of tech entrepreneurs and philanthropists—drawn from PayPal, Facebook, Palantir Technologies, Founders Fund, the Singularity Institute, the Seasteading Institute, and others—will teach the recipients about creating disruptive technologies and offer mentorship, employment opportunities, support, and training.
Though applicants may already have in mind scientific or technical ideas, the Thiel Fellowship is not limited to those with developed innovations. The purpose of the Fellowship is broad: the grants are intended to enable the recipients to achieve a specific objective, produce a report or other similar project, or improve or enhance a scientific, technical, or charitable capacity, skill, or talent.
Teams of up to four persons may also apply. Each member of a selected team would receive the full fellowship; therefore, each team member must fill out the application and the team will be judged on the strength of all members.
Applications must be submitted by December 31, 2010. Applicants must be under 20 years old as of December 15, 2010. Applicants may be from anywhere in the world, except from certain countries whose residents are banned by the United States Government from participation. There will be no limitations or restrictions in the selection criteria or procedures based on race, religion, national or ethnic origin, or other illegally discriminatory criteria in any grants made for Thiel Fellowships. Applications and entries will be subject to the Official Rules, which applicants must read and agree to, and which can be found here.
The Foundation will begin announcing Fellows as early as January 2011. Fellowships must be accepted within one week of being offered. Offers to teams may be contingent on all members accepting. All members of a team must accept the fellowship, or the others may forfeit eligibility. Recipients may begin their two-year fellowship at any point in 2011. If currently a student, a recipient must stop active enrollment in school during the fellowship. During the two-year fellowship, recipients should not have any other employment or educational enrollment except as approved by the Thiel Foundation.
Recipients are urged, though not required, to move to California in order to take full advantage of the mentoring, support, and training opportunities of the Foundation’s partners. Visas may be sponsored by the Thiel Foundation. Recipients are responsible for paying their own taxes. Recipients are responsible for arranging and managing their own housing and living expenses. The fellowships will be awarded in two payments: one at the beginning of the first year, and the remainder during the second year. The Foundation reserves the right to accelerate the award schedule or modify the Thiel Fellowship.
During the fellowship, regular status reporting will be required. This may include written status reports, access to research and project activities, and review meetings with advisors.
Source: http://thielfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&id=18
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Dec 9, 2010
Sustainable and organic agriculture is at the very root of our philosophy: Planet to Food. Food to People. People to Planet. We believe that healthy soils and healthy farms are the foundation for healthy foods, which help make healthy people! Therefore, we’re proud to support the next generation of farmers. Our scholarship program assists undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing studies in Sustainable and Organic Agriculture.
We will award $75,000 in funding in 2011!
Eligibility Guidelines
Annie’s Homegrown Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship Program is open to full time undergraduate and graduate students beginning or returning to an accredited 2 or 4 year technical or college program or graduate school in the U.S. for the 2011/2012 school year. Students must be focusing on classes in sustainable agriculture. International students may apply as long as they are studying at a U.S. school.
Annie’s accepts applications postmarked between August 15th, 2010 and December 15th, 2010. If you are chosen to receive an award, you will be notified by a phone call and email by April 15th, 2011, and funds will be dispersed directly to your school on or around July 15, 2011.
Application Checklist
The application consists of two parts – your application and your supporting documents.
Your Application
Complete the application cover page, sign (or e-sign) the form, and draft a personal statement.
Email the documents to: scholarships@annies.com
? Completed, signed application form. All sections are required.
? Personal statement
Your Supporting Documents
Please compile your transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and mail them to:
Annie’s Homegrown Scholarship Committee
564 Gateway Drive
Napa, CA 94558
• Official copies of your transcripts.
• Two letters of recommendation from someone who can speak to your commitment to Sustainable Agriculture. These must be from contacts that are NOT related to you. Letters should be in a sealed envelope, and the writer should sign the seal.
Source : http://www.annies.com/sustainable-agriculture-scholarship
We will award $75,000 in funding in 2011!
Eligibility Guidelines
Annie’s Homegrown Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship Program is open to full time undergraduate and graduate students beginning or returning to an accredited 2 or 4 year technical or college program or graduate school in the U.S. for the 2011/2012 school year. Students must be focusing on classes in sustainable agriculture. International students may apply as long as they are studying at a U.S. school.
Annie’s accepts applications postmarked between August 15th, 2010 and December 15th, 2010. If you are chosen to receive an award, you will be notified by a phone call and email by April 15th, 2011, and funds will be dispersed directly to your school on or around July 15, 2011.
Application Checklist
The application consists of two parts – your application and your supporting documents.
Your Application
Complete the application cover page, sign (or e-sign) the form, and draft a personal statement.
Email the documents to: scholarships@annies.com
? Completed, signed application form. All sections are required.
? Personal statement
Your Supporting Documents
Please compile your transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and mail them to:
Annie’s Homegrown Scholarship Committee
564 Gateway Drive
Napa, CA 94558
• Official copies of your transcripts.
• Two letters of recommendation from someone who can speak to your commitment to Sustainable Agriculture. These must be from contacts that are NOT related to you. Letters should be in a sealed envelope, and the writer should sign the seal.
Source : http://www.annies.com/sustainable-agriculture-scholarship
Nov 14, 2010
Five-Boroughs Scholarship, Clarkson University
Clarkson University is excited to announce the Five-Boroughs Scholarship. This award was created to recognize students from the five boroughs for their hard work and commitment to academics. Recipients will receive $6,000 per year upon enrollment at Clarkson.
Eligibility for scholarship:
To qualify for this scholarship, you must:
1. Reside in one of the following boroughs: Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan,Queens and Staten Island.
2. Have an overall high school average of 85.
3. Have taken a college preparatory curriculum while in high school.
4. Complete an on or off-campus interview with a Clarkson University Admission representative. Every attempt should be made for an on campus visit.
Application form: http://www.clarkson.edu/admission/applications/scholarships/five_borough.pdf
How to apply:
In order to be considered for this scholarship you must meet the above criteria by February 15th of your senior year.
Last date to apply:
The last date to apply is December 1st of senior year.
Contact:
ClarksonUniversity, Office Undergraduate Admission,
P.O.Box5605,Potsdam,NY13699-5605,1-800-527-6577
admission@clarkson.edu
www.clarkson.edu
Source: http://www.clarkson.edu/admission/applications/scholarships/five_borough.pdf
Eligibility for scholarship:
To qualify for this scholarship, you must:
1. Reside in one of the following boroughs: Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan,Queens and Staten Island.
2. Have an overall high school average of 85.
3. Have taken a college preparatory curriculum while in high school.
4. Complete an on or off-campus interview with a Clarkson University Admission representative. Every attempt should be made for an on campus visit.
Application form: http://www.clarkson.edu/admission/applications/scholarships/five_borough.pdf
How to apply:
In order to be considered for this scholarship you must meet the above criteria by February 15th of your senior year.
Last date to apply:
The last date to apply is December 1st of senior year.
Contact:
ClarksonUniversity, Office Undergraduate Admission,
P.O.Box5605,Potsdam,NY13699-5605,1-800-527-6577
admission@clarkson.edu
www.clarkson.edu
Source: http://www.clarkson.edu/admission/applications/scholarships/five_borough.pdf
Nov 2, 2010
PhD Scholarship Role of the ribosomal DNA repeats in chromosome segregation
PhD Scholarship: Role of the ribosomal DNA repeats in chromosome segregation
Organisms must ensure their chromosomes separate faithfully during division. Failure to do so can result in chromosome nondisjunction and cause disorders, notably Down syndrome in humans. While understanding the systems that bring about faithful chromosome segregation is an area of intense investigation, relatively little is known about whether genomic factors impede segregation. The goal of your project will be to test a novel hypothesis: that the ribosomal DNA repeats (rDNA) are an impediment to accurate chromosome segregation.
The rDNA is a distinctive feature of eukaryote genomes. It forms large tracts of tandemly repeated cistrons (from fifty to many thousands of copies) that occupy the nucleolus and encode the major RNA components of the ribosome. The rDNA is the most heavily-transcribed region of the genome but also has numerous “extra-coding” functions. Several observations suggest that some of these extra-coding functions may make the rDNA refractory to proper chromosome segregation.
In order to test this novel hypothesis, you will use the model genetic organism, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, to investigate the genetic pathways that might result in the rDNA impeding proper chromosome segregation. In particular, you will develop assays to follow meiotic chromosome segregation. You will use mutants in pathways involved in rDNA recombination, rDNA replication timing, cohesin/condensin, and meiotic recombination in conjunction with these assays to determine which pathway(s) are involved in rDNA-mediated chromosome missegregation.
Applicants should have a background in genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, or related subjects. But most of all, you should have a deep desire to explore the inner workings of the cell.
The research will be carried out in the lab of Dr. Austen Ganley in the Institute of Natural Sciences at Massey University on the Albany Campus, in Auckland. You will join a lab that is dedicated to exploring how the rDNA repeats influence the biology of the cell. We work in a laboratory space that is shared between three research groups, and thus is a dynamic and vibrant working environment. The lab is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for yeast genetic research.
The research will be funded by the Marsden fund, the pre-eminent basic research fund in New Zealand. The scholarship offers a stipend of NZ$25,000/annum, plus tuition fees.
Requests for further information about this research project should be directed to:
Dr. Austen Ganley
For more information about the Doctoral Program at Massey University, please visit the following website:
http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/research/phd-administration/
Please e-mail your application to Dr. Ganley. Your application should include a full CV (including grades), a cover letter outlining your interests in relation to this research, English language proficiency results (if applicable) and the names and contact details of two academic referees. The process of reviewing applications will begin in late December 2010.
Source: http://www.massey.ac.nz/~aganley/rDNA_PhD.html
Organisms must ensure their chromosomes separate faithfully during division. Failure to do so can result in chromosome nondisjunction and cause disorders, notably Down syndrome in humans. While understanding the systems that bring about faithful chromosome segregation is an area of intense investigation, relatively little is known about whether genomic factors impede segregation. The goal of your project will be to test a novel hypothesis: that the ribosomal DNA repeats (rDNA) are an impediment to accurate chromosome segregation.
The rDNA is a distinctive feature of eukaryote genomes. It forms large tracts of tandemly repeated cistrons (from fifty to many thousands of copies) that occupy the nucleolus and encode the major RNA components of the ribosome. The rDNA is the most heavily-transcribed region of the genome but also has numerous “extra-coding” functions. Several observations suggest that some of these extra-coding functions may make the rDNA refractory to proper chromosome segregation.
In order to test this novel hypothesis, you will use the model genetic organism, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, to investigate the genetic pathways that might result in the rDNA impeding proper chromosome segregation. In particular, you will develop assays to follow meiotic chromosome segregation. You will use mutants in pathways involved in rDNA recombination, rDNA replication timing, cohesin/condensin, and meiotic recombination in conjunction with these assays to determine which pathway(s) are involved in rDNA-mediated chromosome missegregation.
Applicants should have a background in genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, or related subjects. But most of all, you should have a deep desire to explore the inner workings of the cell.
The research will be carried out in the lab of Dr. Austen Ganley in the Institute of Natural Sciences at Massey University on the Albany Campus, in Auckland. You will join a lab that is dedicated to exploring how the rDNA repeats influence the biology of the cell. We work in a laboratory space that is shared between three research groups, and thus is a dynamic and vibrant working environment. The lab is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for yeast genetic research.
The research will be funded by the Marsden fund, the pre-eminent basic research fund in New Zealand. The scholarship offers a stipend of NZ$25,000/annum, plus tuition fees.
Requests for further information about this research project should be directed to:
Dr. Austen Ganley
For more information about the Doctoral Program at Massey University, please visit the following website:
http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/research/phd-administration/
Please e-mail your application to Dr. Ganley. Your application should include a full CV (including grades), a cover letter outlining your interests in relation to this research, English language proficiency results (if applicable) and the names and contact details of two academic referees. The process of reviewing applications will begin in late December 2010.
Source: http://www.massey.ac.nz/~aganley/rDNA_PhD.html
Erasmus Mundus – MSc EF Scholarships
Call for student applications is Open! A common deadline for ALL THE NATIONALS is 31st of December 2010.
The MSc European Forestry programme accepts both students with EM scholarships and self-paying students. The fees and expenses are similar to both EM scholarship holders and self-paying students; however, the payment schedule is different. The self-paying students are requested to make the first payment of the consortium fee before they can be officially accepted to the programme. Please do note that visa payments are not allowed.
The Erasmus Mundus scholarships are now available for both third-country nationals and European nationals. Around 15 Erasmus Mundus scholarships were available for the academic years 2010-2012.
The Master of Science in European Forestry Erasmus Mundus (MSc EF) is provided by a consortium of seven well known European universities. The MSc EF is an international double-degree programme, which has been acknowledged by the European Commission as a top quality European MSc under the Erasmus Mundus programme.
The MSc European Forestry programme accepts both students with EM scholarships and self-paying students. The fees and expenses are similar to both EM scholarship holders and self-paying students; however, the payment schedule is different. The self-paying students are requested to make the first payment of the consortium fee before they can be officially accepted to the programme. Please do note that visa payments are not allowed.
The Erasmus Mundus scholarships are now available for both third-country nationals and European nationals. Around 15 Erasmus Mundus scholarships were available for the academic years 2010-2012.
The Master of Science in European Forestry Erasmus Mundus (MSc EF) is provided by a consortium of seven well known European universities. The MSc EF is an international double-degree programme, which has been acknowledged by the European Commission as a top quality European MSc under the Erasmus Mundus programme.
The focus of the MSc EF is on the international dimensions of forest resource management and utilisation, supported by a sound understanding of ecological conditions and their dynamics in Europe. The international environment of the MSc EF invites you to study and to meet friends from all over the world. In addition to receiving a high quality education, you will enjoy the cultural and recreational opportunities of many European cities and nature.
Admission requirements
MSc European Forestry programme welcomes all highly-motivated candidates to apply. The minimum requirements to apply for the MSc EF programme are:
1) Bachelor’s degree with excellent results in forest science or related field issued by an internationally recognised university.
2) English language proficiency, minimum TOEFL paper-based 550 / computer-based 213 / Internet-based 79, or IELTS 6.0.
Selection procedure
All the complete applications with requested enclosures that have arrived at the MSc EF secretariat in due time will first go through an eligibility check. Incomplete applications that are not completed in due time or applications that have not respected the submission deadline will automatically be considered ineligible.
The eligible applications will be evaluated according to six selection criteria:
- Background in forestry
- Academic excellence
- Motivation letter
- Work experience/professional qualifications
- International experience
- Recommendation letters
Each criterion is evaluated numerically and the ranking list is made according to the total score. Whenever two or more applicants have the same total score, the one who has higher score in academic excellence will be placed first. Due to aiming at gender balance, when two or more applicants have the same score, females are favoured over males. On behalf of the MSc EF Consortium, the University of Eastern Finland will inform all students on the results of the selection process by email.
Application procedure step-by-step
1. Gather all the belowmentioined requested enclosures A-G and scan them into ONE PDF file in the reguested order. Do not scan any additional documents!
2. Fill in the on-line application form and follow its instructions to print the application, attach the PDF file and submit the application electonically.
3. Sign the printed version of your application and send it along with the paper copies / originals of the requested enclosures to the address provided below. Be clear and concise and send only the requested documents! Additional documents shall neither be read nor considered as an asset to the applicant.
The required enclosures for your application are:
A. Officially attested true copy of your Bachelor’s degree certificate.
B. Authorised translation of the degree certificate in English, unless the original is in English.
C. Official academic study transcript or officially attested true copy of it.
D. Authorised translation of the study transcript in English, unless the original is in English.
E. Curriculum vitae.
F. Copy of a passport (the page with information on personal details). If passport is not yet available, attach a copy of an identity card or other identity document with a photograph, which includes information on nationality and date of birth.
G. Proof of proficiency in English language.
You must proove your English language proficiency by passing a TOEFL or IELTS test. With regard to TOEFL test, ask your language test administrator to send the results of your test directly to the University of Eastern Finland. The TOEFL code for the university is 9779. Regarding IELTS test, a copy of the test score sheet is enough.
If you have studied your previous university degree (BSc) in English, you do not need to take a TOEFL or IELTS test. Instead, you must attach to your application a certificate from your university stating that the language of instruction during your BSc studies has been English.
Nationalities of USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland or the English part of Canada are considered native speakers. Native speakers do not need to proof the proficiency in English language.
H. Two letters of academic recommendations. Please use the REFERENCE FORM provided below. The letters of recommendation must be based on the standard reference letter format provided below. The referees must be academics (teachers/supervisors) from the university/universities where the applicant has studied. Recommendation letters must arrive at the University of Eastern Finland in sealed envelopes with contact information of the referee.
I. Two passport-size photos of you.
REFERENCE FORMS at
ON-LINE APPLICATION FORM at
Please note that the submitted applications and annexes shall become the property of the MSc EF secretariat and will not be returned to the applicant.
“Application for admission MSc EF”
University of Eastern Finland
Admission Services
P.O. Box 111
FI-80101 Joensuu
FINLAND
Moreinfo: http://www.europeanforestry.net
Sep 9, 2010
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Master in Advanced Clay Science
The Erasmus Mundus Masters Course “International Master in Advanced Clay Science” plans to form high level graduates in the field of clay science by providing them the competence, fundamental knowledge and skill necessary to perfectly assimilate the more recent developments in clay science and their applied perspectives.
The term “Clay Science” is used in its widest sense as it covers a very large and multidisciplinary domain, with career prospects in the cement and ceramic industry, paper and paint industry, civil engineering, geotechnics, nanotechnology, mineralogy-crystallography, pedology, geology, medicine, cosmectic industry, foods, petroleum and mining industry, environmental cleanup, groundwater protection… The IMACS provides a complete background in the main fields of clay science and technology as well as an in depth professional specialisation in two of the following fields :
“Environment, Soil and Geological system”
“Geomaterials and Civil Engineering – Assessment and processing”
“Advanced clay, Nanomaterial ”
“Healing minerals ”
Who can apply?
All graduate students and scholars who have applied to and have been accepted by an Erasmus Mundus Masters Course are eligible for a scholarship.
Category A scholarships can be awarded to masters students selected by EMMC consortia who come from a country other than a Member State of the European Union, an EEA-EFTA State (Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein), Turkey, the Western Balkan countries (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo under UNSC Resolution 1244/99, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia.) or Switzerland and who are not residents nor have carried out their main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of these countries.
Category B scholarships can be awarded toany masters students selected by EMMC consortia and who do not fulfil the Category A criteria defined above.
Important restrictions : Scholarship candidates must have already obtained a first higher education degree or demonstrate a recognised equivalent level of learning according to national legislation and practices.
Individuals who have already benefited from an EMMC scholarship are not eligible for a second scholarship in order to follow the same or another EMMC.
Students benefiting from an EMMC scholarship cannot benefit from another Community grant while pursuing their Erasmus Mundus masters studies. EMMC students scholarships are awarded exclusively for a full-time enrolment in one of the course editions.
Further information on grants
Call and Deadlines
Call for application to 2011-2013 IMACS programme (Students & Researchers).
Call for application occurs in October each year for the programme beginning in September the following year (i.e. in october 2010 for the programme beginning in Sep. 2011).
For students and scholars applying for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, the deadline is December 31st (Third country applicants) and April 30th (European applicants).
For students who do not wish to apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, the deadline is 30th June.
The application has to be validated online and submitted by post mail by the deadline using the address below :
EMMC-IMACS International Master Advanced Clay Science (Application)
Faculté de Sciences Fondamentales & Appliquées – Service scolarité
Université de Poitiers, 40 Avenue du Recteur Pineau,
86022 POITIERS – FRANCE
Scholarship / Financial aid: up to 48 000 EUR for two-years program
Date: 2011-2013
Source: http://www.master-imacs.org/sols-ove-fees-eras/eras.php
The term “Clay Science” is used in its widest sense as it covers a very large and multidisciplinary domain, with career prospects in the cement and ceramic industry, paper and paint industry, civil engineering, geotechnics, nanotechnology, mineralogy-crystallography, pedology, geology, medicine, cosmectic industry, foods, petroleum and mining industry, environmental cleanup, groundwater protection… The IMACS provides a complete background in the main fields of clay science and technology as well as an in depth professional specialisation in two of the following fields :
“Environment, Soil and Geological system”
“Geomaterials and Civil Engineering – Assessment and processing”
“Advanced clay, Nanomaterial ”
“Healing minerals ”
Who can apply?
All graduate students and scholars who have applied to and have been accepted by an Erasmus Mundus Masters Course are eligible for a scholarship.
Category A scholarships can be awarded to masters students selected by EMMC consortia who come from a country other than a Member State of the European Union, an EEA-EFTA State (Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein), Turkey, the Western Balkan countries (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo under UNSC Resolution 1244/99, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia.) or Switzerland and who are not residents nor have carried out their main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of these countries.
Category B scholarships can be awarded toany masters students selected by EMMC consortia and who do not fulfil the Category A criteria defined above.
Important restrictions : Scholarship candidates must have already obtained a first higher education degree or demonstrate a recognised equivalent level of learning according to national legislation and practices.
Individuals who have already benefited from an EMMC scholarship are not eligible for a second scholarship in order to follow the same or another EMMC.
Students benefiting from an EMMC scholarship cannot benefit from another Community grant while pursuing their Erasmus Mundus masters studies. EMMC students scholarships are awarded exclusively for a full-time enrolment in one of the course editions.
Further information on grants
Call and Deadlines
Call for application to 2011-2013 IMACS programme (Students & Researchers).
Call for application occurs in October each year for the programme beginning in September the following year (i.e. in october 2010 for the programme beginning in Sep. 2011).
For students and scholars applying for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, the deadline is December 31st (Third country applicants) and April 30th (European applicants).
For students who do not wish to apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, the deadline is 30th June.
The application has to be validated online and submitted by post mail by the deadline using the address below :
EMMC-IMACS International Master Advanced Clay Science (Application)
Faculté de Sciences Fondamentales & Appliquées – Service scolarité
Université de Poitiers, 40 Avenue du Recteur Pineau,
86022 POITIERS – FRANCE
Scholarship / Financial aid: up to 48 000 EUR for two-years program
Date: 2011-2013
Deadline: 31st December 2010
Source: http://www.master-imacs.org/sols-ove-fees-eras/eras.php
Aug 18, 2010
Master in Rural Development Scholarships by The Erasmus Mundus
The joint International Master in Rural Development (IMRD), part of the European Erasmus Mundus program, offers the opportunity to study the European vision on rural development in its diversity of approaches and applications, on a scholarship provided by the European Union (as of 2010-2011 also for European students).
The objective is to train specialists in integrated rural development, focussed on socio-economic and institutional aspects, not only from the European Union but also from developed, developing and transition countries outside the European Union through a 2 year master program (120 ECTS) jointly organised by seven European leading institutes in agricultural economics and rural development.
The Master program is offered by Ghent University (Belgium), Agrocampus Ouest (France), Humboldt University of Berlin (Germany), the University of Cordoba (Spain), in collaboration with Wageningen University (The Netherlands), the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra (Slovakia) and the University of Pisa (Italy). As of 2010-2011 these will be joined by universities in China, Ecuador, India and South Africa.
The methodology consists of a combination of basic and specialised training in technical, economic and social sciences, a case study of one month, an individual master thesis and a high extent of student and scholar mobility.
The EM scholarship covers the tuition fee and an additional amount is withheld for the administrative costs of the programme (registration, enrolment, subscription, administrative support, access to all faculty and university services, the organisation of the case study, the organisation of the thesis defence, etc.) and other expenditures directly linked to the organisation of the course.
The scholarship also includes a full cover insurance for the total duration of the study.
Source: http://www.imrd.ugent.be/index.asp?p=49&a=48
The objective is to train specialists in integrated rural development, focussed on socio-economic and institutional aspects, not only from the European Union but also from developed, developing and transition countries outside the European Union through a 2 year master program (120 ECTS) jointly organised by seven European leading institutes in agricultural economics and rural development.
The Master program is offered by Ghent University (Belgium), Agrocampus Ouest (France), Humboldt University of Berlin (Germany), the University of Cordoba (Spain), in collaboration with Wageningen University (The Netherlands), the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra (Slovakia) and the University of Pisa (Italy). As of 2010-2011 these will be joined by universities in China, Ecuador, India and South Africa.
The methodology consists of a combination of basic and specialised training in technical, economic and social sciences, a case study of one month, an individual master thesis and a high extent of student and scholar mobility.
The EM scholarship covers the tuition fee and an additional amount is withheld for the administrative costs of the programme (registration, enrolment, subscription, administrative support, access to all faculty and university services, the organisation of the case study, the organisation of the thesis defence, etc.) and other expenditures directly linked to the organisation of the course.
The scholarship also includes a full cover insurance for the total duration of the study.
The deadline for applying for Academic year 2011-2013 (IMRD Program 2011-2013) is December 31, 2010.
Source: http://www.imrd.ugent.be/index.asp?p=49&a=48
Jul 13, 2010
Swedish-Turkish Scholarship Program
This is a program for citizens of Turkey. Its purpose is to support master's level or advanced level studies within selected subject areas at a Swedish Institution of higher education.
The deadline for applications for the academic year 2010/2011 has passed. More information about the next application round will be published at the end of 2010.
Scholarships are given within the fields of social sciences and environmental studies with priority to the following areas: economics and management, democracy/human rights/gender issues, law, environmental studies, European studies and social issues.
In addition to these scholarships, a new scholarship in memory of Anna Lindh was announced during the visit of Swedish Foreign Minister Laila Freivalds to Turkey in October 2004: the Swedish-Turkish Scholarship for Human Rights Law in Memory of Anna Lindh.
Turkish students applying to a master's programme in human rights law at a Swedish university are eligible for this scholarship program. Currently, only one programme is available - the Master’s Program in International Human Rights Law. It is taught by Lund University's Faculty of Law in cooperation with the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights.
The scholarship covers living expenses for one person during two semesters with a possibility of prolongation, and travel expenses to and from Sweden. To apply, follow the standardized application instructions for master's scholarships below.
The list of applicants who will receive a scholarship will be announced on this website, and on Studyinsweden.se in mid-June 2010.
Only a limited number of Swedish master programs will be eligible for scholarships next year. The selection of master programs takes place at the beginning of the year and the list will be published together with the call for applications thereafter.
The eligible master programs will be within the following study areas: Economics and management, democracy/human rights/gender issues, law, environmental studies, European studies and social issues.
The scholarship holder is insured by the Swedish Institute against illness and accidents during the scholarship period
Source: http://www.si.se/English/Navigation/Scholarships-and-exchanges/Swedish-Turkish-Scholarship-Program/
The deadline for applications for the academic year 2010/2011 has passed. More information about the next application round will be published at the end of 2010.
Swedish-Turkish Scholarship Program for master’s level studies in Sweden
This is a program for citizens of Turkey. Since 2002, around 20 Turkish students annually are awarded scholarships for master’s degree studies in Sweden within the Swedish-Turkish scholarship program.Scholarships are given within the fields of social sciences and environmental studies with priority to the following areas: economics and management, democracy/human rights/gender issues, law, environmental studies, European studies and social issues.
In addition to these scholarships, a new scholarship in memory of Anna Lindh was announced during the visit of Swedish Foreign Minister Laila Freivalds to Turkey in October 2004: the Swedish-Turkish Scholarship for Human Rights Law in Memory of Anna Lindh.
Turkish students applying to a master's programme in human rights law at a Swedish university are eligible for this scholarship program. Currently, only one programme is available - the Master’s Program in International Human Rights Law. It is taught by Lund University's Faculty of Law in cooperation with the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights.
The scholarship covers living expenses for one person during two semesters with a possibility of prolongation, and travel expenses to and from Sweden. To apply, follow the standardized application instructions for master's scholarships below.
How to apply for master’s degree grants
Applications have now been closed. The next application round will be in 2011.The list of applicants who will receive a scholarship will be announced on this website, and on Studyinsweden.se in mid-June 2010.
Only a limited number of Swedish master programs will be eligible for scholarships next year. The selection of master programs takes place at the beginning of the year and the list will be published together with the call for applications thereafter.
The eligible master programs will be within the following study areas: Economics and management, democracy/human rights/gender issues, law, environmental studies, European studies and social issues.
Swedish-Turkish Scholarship Program for PhD and post-doctoral studies in Sweden
Scholarships are given within the fields of social sciences and environmental studies with priority to the following areas: economics and management, democracy/human rights/gender issues, law, environmental studies, European studies and social issues.How to apply for postgraduate grants, part of PhD or research
Grants are provided for postgraduate studies, part of PhD studies or research. In order to be considered for a research grant you have to be registered at a Turkish university or research institution, and have an invitation from a Swedish university department or research institution.Application deadline
The deadline was in December 2010.English proficiency
Swedish universities and university colleges require that skills in English are documented by an international proficiency test (TOEFL – approx. 550 p, computer-based TOEFL 213 p, IELTS, MELAB, Cambridge First Certificate).Financial conditions
At present scholarships are SEK 8000 (approximately EUR 800) per month for master’s studies, SEK 12000 (EUR 1200) per month for PhD studies and SEK 15000 (EUR 1500) per month for holders of a PhD degree, plus travel grant to and from Sweden. Each scholarship is designed to cover the living expenses of one person only. There are no grants for family members.The scholarship holder is insured by the Swedish Institute against illness and accidents during the scholarship period
Source: http://www.si.se/English/Navigation/Scholarships-and-exchanges/Swedish-Turkish-Scholarship-Program/
Jul 12, 2010
AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research
Tentative application deadline: December 2010
In 1991, the Council of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) established the AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research to provide support for doctoral dissertation research. The purposes of the program are to advance education research by outstanding minority graduate students and to improve the quality and diversity of university faculties. This program offers doctoral fellowships to enhance the competitiveness of outstanding minority scholars for academic appointments at major research universities. It supports fellows conducting education research and provides mentoring and guidance toward the completion of their doctoral studies.
Awards and tenure
AERA will award up to three doctoral fellowships every year. Each fellowship award is for 1 year, beginning July 1 or later, and is nonrenewable. Fellowships are awarded for doctoral dissertation research conducted under faculty sponsorship in any accredited university in the United States.
Eligibility
This program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Fellows will be required to provide proof of advancement to candidacy at the beginning of the grant period. At the time of application submission, the dissertation advisor will attest to the proposal constituting research for the doctoral degree. Applicants must work full-time on their dissertations and course requirements. This program is targeted for members of racial and ethnic groups historically underrepresented in higher education (e.g., African Americans, Alaskan Natives, American Indians, Asian Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islanders).
Application Procedures and Deadline
Please read the application instructions carefully before completing the application. The online portion of your application must be completed in one session. You will not be able to save your work and return to your submission. All information must be uploaded electronically by 11:59pm (EST) on the deadline. Late applications and supporting material will not be accepted.
Stipends and allowances
Fellows will receive a 1-year stipend of $12,000 and up to $1,000 in travel support to attend the AERA Annual Meeting. Fellowships may be supplemented by university or department awards and tuition waivers. Such supplements are encouraged.
Source: http://www.aera.net/fellowships/?id=88
In 1991, the Council of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) established the AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research to provide support for doctoral dissertation research. The purposes of the program are to advance education research by outstanding minority graduate students and to improve the quality and diversity of university faculties. This program offers doctoral fellowships to enhance the competitiveness of outstanding minority scholars for academic appointments at major research universities. It supports fellows conducting education research and provides mentoring and guidance toward the completion of their doctoral studies.
Awards and tenure
AERA will award up to three doctoral fellowships every year. Each fellowship award is for 1 year, beginning July 1 or later, and is nonrenewable. Fellowships are awarded for doctoral dissertation research conducted under faculty sponsorship in any accredited university in the United States.
Eligibility
This program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Fellows will be required to provide proof of advancement to candidacy at the beginning of the grant period. At the time of application submission, the dissertation advisor will attest to the proposal constituting research for the doctoral degree. Applicants must work full-time on their dissertations and course requirements. This program is targeted for members of racial and ethnic groups historically underrepresented in higher education (e.g., African Americans, Alaskan Natives, American Indians, Asian Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islanders).
Application Procedures and Deadline
Please read the application instructions carefully before completing the application. The online portion of your application must be completed in one session. You will not be able to save your work and return to your submission. All information must be uploaded electronically by 11:59pm (EST) on the deadline. Late applications and supporting material will not be accepted.
Stipends and allowances
Fellows will receive a 1-year stipend of $12,000 and up to $1,000 in travel support to attend the AERA Annual Meeting. Fellowships may be supplemented by university or department awards and tuition waivers. Such supplements are encouraged.
Source: http://www.aera.net/fellowships/?id=88