Doctoral Fellowships - Natural - Human Systems in the Urbanizing Tropics

UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO RIO PIEDRAS CAMPUS

Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Program
(IGERT)

Doctoral Fellowships

The Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT)
program has been developed to meet the challenges of educating U.S.
Ph.D. researchers who will pursue careers in research and education,
with the interdisciplinary backgrounds, deep knowledge in chosen
disciplines, and technical, professional, and personal skills to
become, in their own careers, leaders and creative agents for change.

IGERT PUERTO RICO RESEARCH FOCUS Natural - Human Systems in the
Urbanizing Tropics

Goals: 1) To train researchers to study environmental issues as
interactions between human and natural systems and to develop policy
solutions in a tropical urbanizing context. 2) To build a culture of
interdisciplinary training, research and applications in environmental
science

Focusing on four broad themes

· Climate change
· Water Resources
· Biodiversity
· Urban system services

Multidisciplinary Coursework Includes

Human Dimension of Environmental Change
Urban Environment Expansion and Design
Ecosystems Services and Ecological Economics
Policy and Ethics for the Environment
Socio-Ecological Models and Ecological Informatics
Communication on the Environment.

Connections with Research Centers and other Collaboration:

ITES - Institute for Tropical Ecosystem Studies
LTER-Luquillo Long Term Ecological Research Program
CATEC-Center for Applied Tropical Ecology and Conservation
UPR-ATI Professional Training Program for sustainable transportation
and urbanization
UPR-AGEP-Alliance for Graduate Education and Professoriate
UPR PR LSAMP – Puerto Rico Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority
Participation

Industry, Government Agencies and Non-Profit Organizations

Research

Students will carry out their research under the supervision of
advisors including a natural sciences department and a discipline
outside natural sciences. Graduates will be prepared for careers in
research, academe, or industry. Dissertation research will be focused
on real world issues defined and in collaboration with industry,
government agencies and non-profit organizations.

IGERT- Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Campus involves 33 Faculty from 14
departments and 3 universities.

Funding Opportunities

U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible for IGERT
Fellowships

For application forms and further information, prospective applicants
should contact:

Rafael Rios (Chair, Environmental Sciences)
Email: rafaelr...@vmail.uprrp.edu
Telephone (787) 764-0000, x4718

Nick Brokaw (Professor, Institute for Tropical Ecosystems Studies)
Email: nvbro...@ites.upr.edu
Telephone: (787) 764-0000, x4940
Joseph Vogel (Professor, Department of Economics)
Email: josephvo...@usa.net
Telephone: (787) 764-0000, x2451

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Environmental Sciences web page
at http://envsci.uprrp.edu/academics/graduate-program/IGERT in order
to better understand the full scope of the project and application
procedures.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) program
is for undergraduates with exceptional financial need. Pell Grant
recipients with the lowest expected family contributions (EFCs) will
be considered first for a FSEOG. Just like Pell Grants, the FSEOG does
not have to be repaid.
How much can I get?

You can receive between $100 and $4,000 a year, depending on when you
apply, your financial need, the funding at the school you're
attending, and the policies of the financial aid office at your
school.

If I am eligible, how will I get the FSEOG money?

If you're eligible, your school will credit your account, pay you
directly (usually by check), or combine these methods. Your school
must pay you at least once per term (semester, trimester, or quarter).
Schools that do not use semesters, trimesters, or quarters must
disburse funds at least twice per academic year.

http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/FSEOG.jsp

National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program

Now accepting applications for Loan Repayment Awards funded by $200
million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds. Applications
will be accepted continuously until funds are expended or September
30, 2010, whichever comes first.

The National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program provides
$50,000 (or the outstanding balance of qualifying student loans if it
is less than $50,000), tax free, to primary care medical, dental and
mental health clinicians in exchange for two years of service at an
approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area. Upon completion
of the service commitment, clinicians may be eligible to apply for
additional support for extended service.

Am I Eligible?

* U.S. citizen or national [+]
* Trained and credentialed in an eligible primary care discipline:
o Allopathic (MD) or Osteopathic (DO) Physician [+]
o Primary Care Nurse Practitioner [+]
o Certified Nurse-Midwife [+]
o Primary Care Physician Assistant [+]
o Dentist [+]
o Dental Hygienist [+]
o Health Service Psychologist [+]
o Licensed Clinical Social Worker [+]
o Psychiatric Nurse Specialist [+]
o Marriage and Family Therapist [+]
o Licensed Professional Counselor [+]

http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/

Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

Scholarships for outstanding students from non-EEA countries pursuing a Master’s degree at the UvA

Eligible candidates:

Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area (holding a non-EEA-nationality) can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS). Candidates must be officially accepted into a full-time degree programme at the UvA. The candidate must not receive a full-coverage scholarship from another organisation for the same period of study as the AMS scholarship and must be able to comply with Dutch visa regulations.

Value and purpose of grant : € 6,000 - € 21,000Grant award period: Selected students receive a scholarship for the official duration of the programme they are enrolled in. The scholarship for one-and-a-half or two-year programmes will only be renewed if the student is making satisfactory progress towards the degree.

Closing date : Deadlines vary per faculty/graduate school (1 March/1 April/1 June). For detailed information per faculty/graduate school, please visit www.uva.nl/ams.

Availability : 120 scholarships

Grant provider: Universiteit van Amsterdam

Application procedure : AMS scholarships are awarded by the faculties and graduate schools. Application procedures vary per faculty/school. For more information on the application procedure and requirements, please visit www.uva.nl/ams.

More information : The AMS scholarship programme is highly selective. The best eligible candidates will be selected for a scholarship by the faculty or graduate school offering the study programme. Applicants will be selected on the basis of academic merit, such as grade average, letter of recommendation and motivation. For more information on the selection criteria and application procedures per faculty, please visit www.uva.nl/ams.

The information provided here is correct to the best of our knowledge, but may be subject to change without notice. You should therefore check the information yourself before relying on it.

last update: 28 May 2009

source: http://www.grantfinder.nl/content/result_detail.asp?id=240

Whitworth Senior Scholarship Awards

The Institution established the Whitworth Senior Scholarship Awards to offer an enhanced level of financial reward for postgraduate research. The awards are to assist engineers who are intending to do research and are planning to embark on postgraduate degree study for a PhD or EngD degree.

HOW MUCH ARE THE SCHOLARSHIPS WORTH?

The value of the scholarship is up to £7,500 per year, for a maximum period of three years.

The Award may be held concurrently with other forms of financial support (except with any other Whitworth Award).

AM I ELIGIBLE?

Whitworth Senior Scholarship Awards are offered in competition to:

• outstanding engineers who have recently graduated with an engineering degree.
• students who completed at least a 2 year engineering apprenticeship before entering an engineering degree-level course.
• students who have obtained or will obtain admission to, or have already commenced, a postgraduate research degree programme.
• students who are British, Commonwealth or European Union citizens, normally resident in the United Kingdom prior to starting their research course.
• existing Whitworth Award Holders and Whitworth Scholars

Please note: only one senior scholarship award can be granted to an individual.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Applications must be submitted by 30th June each year using the online application form.

FURTHER INFORMATION

http://www.imeche.org/

AEA GRADUATE EDUCATION DIVERSITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (GEDIP)

Japanese Government Scholarship Programme for 2010

The Government of Japan is granting 50 scholarships to Thai students under Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship Programme for academic year 2010 in the following fields:

Laws, Politics, Pedagogy, Psychology, Sociology, Linguistics, Literature, History, Aesthetics, Music, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Pure Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Fisheries, Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry and Home Economics

The scholarship includes:

1. Living expense of 152,000 yen per month (approximately 55,000 baht)
2. 1 round-trip ticket to Japan
3. Tuition fee

Interested students may ask for more information and application forms from

The Embassy of Japan
Japan Information Service,
177 Witthayu Road, Lumpini, Bangkok 10330

or website
http://www.th.emb.japan.go.jp/th/jis/study.htm

• Application forms can be submitted from 15th to 23rd June 2009 (not including public holidays) from 1:30PM to 4:30PM.
• The written examination will be conducted on Sunday 12th July 2009 from 9:00AM to 2:30PM at Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University.

SCOTLAND'S SALTIRE SCHOLARSHIPS

Gain an internationally recognised qualification and take your career to new heights.

This exciting scholarship opportunity is open to Canadian, Chinese, Indian and US nationals and is aimed at encouraging bright, talented and hard working individuals to live, work and study in Scotland.

£2000 is available as a one off award towards the cost of tuition fees for a full time Masters level course (excluding PhD studies) in a wide range of subject areas. You can choose to study at any of Scotland's universities and Higher Education Institutions.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12 JUNE 2009

Please note that Scotland's Saltire Scholarships now incorporates the 'Scotland USA Graduate Scholarships' scheme run in 2008.

Source: http://www.britishcouncil.org/scotland-learning-saltire-scholarships.htm

POSTGRADUATE AWARDS 2009-2010

The Fund will provide partial funding for overseas (non-EU) and UK-home candidates to undertake a one-year Masters course at Imperial College on a full-time basis commencing in October 2009. Selection will be based on a combination of academic excellence and financial need; for this reason applicants must summarise their financial circumstances clearly in Section 7 of the application form which follows these notes.

Please note that the quality of applications is always very high and there are only a small number of awards available; just four were awarded to overseas students and three to UK-home students in 2008-09. We are also unable to offer a non-faculty award at this time to UK-home students: your course must be based within the Engineering, Natural Sciences or Medicine Faculty to be eligible for an award.

VALUE OF AWARD
The award will provide a minimum maintenance allowance of £12,000 to be paid out in twelve monthly instalments of £1,000 over the academic session. The award does not cover tuition fees and cannot be used to remit them.

HOW TO APPLY
The application process for a scholarship is separate to that for academic admission to the College; please use the application form that follows these notes to apply for a SOF award. To make your application for admission to the College, please follow the online link at: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/pgprospectus/applicationforms

DEADLINE
The SOF application deadline is Monday, 01 June 2009. Please note that only candidates who hold a formal offer of admission to Imperial College by Friday, 29 May 2009 will be considered for the next stage of selection. Incomplete applications and those without offers at this date will not be eligible for further consideration.

Please complete the Student Opportunities Fund application form and return it
by e-mail to: scholarships@imperial.ac.uk or
post to:
Registry: Student Financial Support (SOF Application)
Imperial College LondonLevel 3, Sherfield Building
South Kensington Campus
London SW7 2AZ
FURTHER DETAILS
http://www3.imperial.ac.uk

Master and PhD Scholarships in Economics Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain

Admissions decisions will be done by the Direction of the Graduate Program based on academic criteria, and with the advise of the Scientific Board.

Students are only admitted in a full-time regime.

A degree equivalent to bachelor or engineer is required. Furthermore, a background in quantitative methods is strongly recommended.

As the program is conducted entirely in English, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in spoken and written English. Accreditation of English proficiency is the responsibility of each applicant. Students who earned a bachelor's, an engineering degree or a masters in a program where the language of instruction was English need not take seek accreditation. While there is no official cut off, the following scores are desirable: TOEFL score of 550, level A-C Cambridge Proficiency Certificate, a level A Cambridge First Certificate, or a level 6 or higher on the IELTS of the British Council.

To ease the academic transition for those students without a background in economics and to ensure that all students have an exposure to some essential mathematical tools the department offers intensive summer courses in mathematics Attendance is required. Course starts in mid September and run through September 30.

Together with the application form, the following documents must be provided:
-Two letters of presentation
-Official academic transcripts
-Curriculum vitae
-A brief statement of purpose
-GRE scores.
-Any other relevant information
On Admission, official academic transcript should be legalized in Spain as soon as possible by diplomatic procedures and/or The Hague Convention Apostille, except when these documents are expedited by the authorities of the states members of the European Union or by signatory countries of the European Economic Space. Every document must be accompanied by its official translation to Spanish. In absence of such legal requirements expedition of official transcripts and financial support might not be possible.
Form of request
Letter
Applications must be submitted preferably in electronic format to the following address: doctorado2@ceaes.uc3m.es
Alternatively, applications and documents can be sent by regular mail to the following address (we discourage this second option):
Universidad Carlos III de MadridCentro de Ampliación de EstudiosMaster in Economic AnalysisEdificio Luis Vives. Despacho 11.0.19C/ Madrid, 12628903, Getafe Madrid

The last application deadline is June 16. We encourage early application.
Incomplete applications or a failure to submit all requested documents will hurt admission opportunities.Candidates should also take into account visa and medical insurance requirements before coming to Spain.

Scholarships
Upon entering the program, all students receive a monthly stipend of approx. 1000 euros from the Department of Economics for the duration of the first academic year. Renewal of this funding is conditional on satisfactory academic performance and diligence in applying for external funding as requested by the Department.

Incomplete applications or a failure to submit all requested documents will hurt admission opportunities.Candidates should also take into account visa and medical insurance requirements before coming to Spain.

Source: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain

PhD Scholarship in International Communication and Culture, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark

The Department of International Communication and Culture Studies (ICC) at the CBS invites applications for a vacant PhD scholarship within the following specific research themes:
Language and language policy in the EU with a special view to culture and national identity
The use of foreign languages in corporate communication
Aspects of international business negotiations
Business rhetoric – rhetorical aspects of modern corporate communication
Politics and culture / Economics and culture in the Americas; a comparative transatlantic perspective would be welcome
Power and power hierarchies – correlations between church, type of governance and organizational structure of corporations in two or three specific countries
Innovative naming and product development with a special view to online ‘sense making’ in the daily purchase of consumer goods, specifically foods that use country of origin as a marketing element Sovereignty and division of power, at a national and supranational level in European states and in the EU, in a cultural-historical and legal perspective.

The research profile of ICC is as follows:With the purpose of reducing the complexity of globalization for individuals, companies and organizations, ICC conducts interdisciplinary research into social, linguistic, and communicative problems as reflected in international collaboration. Based on business humanities and the social sciences, ICC applies these theories to problems related to economic, legal, social and cultural issues. ICC focuses on the synergy between research and teaching and produces reflective and independent candidates through a cross-disciplinary and practice related approach.
Please visit the department’s profile (www.cbs.dk/ikk)

In awarding the scholarship, the department will give priority to applicants who demonstrate general research competencies as well as knowledge relevant to the specific research theme proposed in the research application submitted. An educational background in the social sciences or humanities is necessary.

Closing date: 2nd June 2009 at 12.00 noon.
Further information can be obtained from Anette Villemoes, please phone +45 3815 3240, e-mail av.ikk[ at ]cbs.dk. Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the Department well in advance of the closing date in order to develop a project proposal.

General information:To be awarded the scholarship, one must be enrolled as a PhD student. To be considered for enrolment, the candidate should have a basic training at the Masters level, and must be fluent in Danish and/or English. Enrolment in the PhD programme furthermore depends on the acceptance of the application, which must include a short project description, usually prepared in co-operation with the Department. This research proposal should contain a presentation of the intended research question, including the theory and methodology expected to be used.

In addition to the research proposal, the application must include a completed compulsory form, copies of a Master’s degree certificate or other certificates of a corresponding level, brief curriculum vitae (CV), a list of papers and publications, and one copy of a selected written work (e.g. Master’s thesis).

All parts of the application must be submitted in four copies, except the selected written work, which may be submitted in only one copy. Electronic submissions are not accepted.
A PhD scholarship runs for a period of 3 years, and includes teaching obligations equivalent of ½ year’s work (840 work hours).

The salary level and appointment is determined by the Ministry of Finance’s collective agreement with the Central Academic Organisation.

A committee of experts in the field in question will assess the applications. The assessment of the applicants will be based on the quality and relevance of the project, including an evaluation of the applicant’s ability to accomplish it. Following this assessment, the management of the department together with the doctoral school will select the winner of the scholarship.

Please find compulsory application form, guidelines, and further information on scholarships and the Doctoral Programme (www.cbs.dk/phd)
The application must be submitted to:
Copenhagen Business School
Institutadministrationen IADHAtt.: Vivi Rønne
Dalgas Have 15DK-2000 Frederiksberg
Denmark
Marked “PhD – 33-3522”
Applications received by e-mail or discs will not be taken into consideration.
All interested researchers irrespective of age, sex, race, religion, or nationality are invited to apply for the position.

CBS focuses on innovation, partnership with the business community and internationalisation. As a Learning University CBS demands high quality in teaching, research and staff. CBS has around 15.000 students distributed among a wide range of degrees in social science and humanities including a very dynamic environment for executive programmes. CBS has around 400 full-time researchers and around 500 administrative employees.

International MBA scholarships 2009-2011

Nyenrode Business Universiteit is pleased to announce new scholarships for the International MBA program 2009-2011. All scholarships are merit based and are open to candidates who have been successfully admitted to the International MBA program. The scholarships have been made available by Nyenrode Business Universiteit, Nyenrode Fund, our alumni and a number of Dutch companies.

Scholarships and eligibility
1. Dean's scholarshipsEligibility: open to strong candidates of any nationality
2. Focus area scholarshipsEligibility: candidates whose background shows particularly strong commitment to or potential in: finance and banking, marketing, entrepreneurship and family business and international consulting and strategy.
3. Nyenrode-NESO scholarships
Eligibility: candidates who come through the NESO offices from the following countries: Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam

Application procedure and deadlines
In order to be eligible for a scholarship, you must submit your complete program application (including scholarship essay) before one of the following dates; at which time the scholarship applications received to date will be reviewed:
June 15, 2009
August 15, 2009
An additional essay question is included in the IMBA program application and must be answered in order to be considered

An additional essay question is included in the IMBA program application and must be answered in order to be considered for a scholarship. Click here for more information about the IMBA program application procedure.

Contact
Nyenrode Business Universiteit
Katherine Versteegen
Scholarships and Loans Officer
Tel +31 (0)346 291720
Email scholarships@nyenrode.nl
http://www.nyenrode.nl/Education/services/scholarships/students/Pages/imba.aspx

2010-2011 Hosei International Fund (HIF) Foreign Scholars Fellowship

Invitations are extended to young scholars from abroad who are, at the least, enrolled in a doctoral degree program to apply to the HIF Fellowship Program to carry out non-degree research programs at Hosei University under the direction of and/or in cooperation with Hosei faculty and researchers. It is expected that joint cooperation and coordination with Hosei faculty will contribute much to the development of the university's research capabilities.

Qualifications / Eligibility
Applicant must:
- be foreign national (includes stateless person, foreign national currently residing in Japan)
- be presently enrolled in a doctoral degree program, hold a Doctorate, or its equivalent as recognized by the University
- have sufficient fluency in either Japanese or English
- be no more than 39 years of age as of April 1, 2010
- not have been a previous recipient of this fellowship

Research Areas
Research areas include those studies in the humanities, social or natural sciences, or engineering as deemed acceptable by Hosei. Please refer to the following for information concerning faculties, graduate school departments, research institutes.
*Note: Positions are not available in medical or veterinary sciences, pharmacology, nursing, agriculture, marine sciences, home economics, fine arts.

Fellowship Period
6 to 12 months.The academic year begins in April and ends in March; however, HIF Fellows can begin their research either in April or October of 2010.

Fellowship Grant
An HIF Fellow can receive 300,000 each month.

Housing
Hosei University will provide, upon request, a furnished apartment. However, the rent (approximately 85,000 per month) must be borne by the Fellow. (Note that rental expenses are subject to change)

How to Apply
To Obtain Information on Application
1. Contact International Center.Note that neither the application forms nor the application guidelines can be sent via email or email attachment.
2. application form can be downloaded from the following download

Application Deadline
Application documents must reach the International Center of Hosei University by Friday, June 5, 2009.

For more information please visit http://www.hosei.ac.jp/ic/ic-e/researches/hif/2010-2011/index.html

Source: Hosei University International Center

EBS Alumni Citi Foundation Scholarship 2009

The scholarship program targets young people from disadvantaged low-income families who usually have only limited access to education and training or minorities who often experience discrimination. We therefore intend to improve their chances via this advancement program and see this as a contribution to integration, as well as a valuable support of EBS' scholarly aims to promote intercultural competence in its educational concept.

The Citi Foundation's funding will be used to alleviate the financial burden stemming from tuition fees. The scholarships will cover 50% of Bachelors or Masters tuition fees for one year.

All prospective and current students who fit the target group are invited to apply, the scholarships will be awarded based on academic excellence, need and an interview.

WHO MAY APPLY?

Your application will be considered if some or all of the following points apply to you:

• You come from a low-income family.
• You are a member of a minority.
• You have a migrant background.

DEADLINE :19 June 2009

FURTHER INFORMATION
http://www.ebs.de/index.php?id=citi-scholarship&L=-1

NFP PhD Scholarship

The NFP PhD studies is one of the sub-programmes of the NFP. Mid-career professionals who are already in employment and who are nationals of and working in one of the selected countries can apply a fellowship.

he maximum duration of a PhD fellowship is four years. PhD degrees can be pursued at one of the 18 Dutch universities and institutes for international education.

Download the list of Dutch institutions eligible for supervising PhD research (35 kB)

THE FELLOWSHIP

The maximum NFP budget available for a PhD study programme is EUR 74,000. This amount is intended as a contribution towards the costs of living and to cover the costs of visas, travel, insurance, etc. as specified in the NFP booklet ‘Rules and regulations for fellowship holders 2008’.

Download the NFP booklet Rules and regulations for fellowship holders 2008 (560 kB)

PhD students are allowed to seek alternative sources of funding.

ELIGIBILITY

A candidate applying for an NFP fellowship for a PhD degree programme must:

• be a national of and working in one of the 57 developing countries on the list;
• have been unconditionally admitted to a Dutch institution as a PhD student. This means that the applicant must have met all the academic requirements set by the Dutch university or institute;
• have completed an NFP PhD Study application form and have submitted all the required documentation to the Netherlands embassy or consulate;
• offer proof that the PhD will be pursued according to a ‘sandwich’ or ‘picnic’ model, which means that a large portion of the PhD research will take place in the candidate’s home country;
• be nominated by his or her employer, who pledges to continue paying the candidate’s salary and guarantees the candidate will be able to return to an equivalent position after the termination of the fellowship period. Partial payment of salary can sometimes be allowed as an exception to the rule. It is up to the Dutch embassy to decide if an agreement between the employer and the candidate about partial continuation of payment of salary is acceptable. It should be realized, however, that the NFP allowances are not sufficient to support family members, either in the home country or in the Netherlands;
• not be employed by a large industrial, commercial, international or multinational organization, which can be assumed to have sufficient resources of their own to finance staff training;
• offer evidence that he or she is sufficiently skilled in speaking and writing in the language of communication during the PhD, which may be English, French or Spanish. If this is English, candidates who have received their tertiary education in any language other than English must provide evidence in the form of a score in an internationally recognized test, such as IELTS (a score of at least 6.0) or TOEFL (a score of at least 550 points on the paper based test or 213 points on the computer-based test or 79 on the internet-based test). An exception to this rule is made for candidates who have received their tertiary education in English, and for candidates who have previously attended a course or programme at a Dutch educational institution in this language, but no longer than two years ago;
• be available full–time to pursue the PhD without interruption, and be physically and mentally able to take part in the entire programme;
• declare that they will return to their home country immediately after the period of study and research in the Netherlands has ended.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE

1) Candidates must first apply for academic admission at an eligible Dutch institution. Admission as a PhD student is granted on an individual basis. Senior academic staff or a specific PhD committee decides whether or not an applicant will be accepted. Usually the assessment is based on the research proposal submitted by the applicant.

A candidate can apply for a PhD fellowship only after a research proposal has been agreed between the candidate and the Dutch provider.

Application for a fellowship
2) After receiving their letter of admission, candidates can apply for an NFP fellowship by presenting a completed NFP PhD Study application form to the Netherlands embassy or consulate in the candidate’s own country, accompanied by the necessary documentation.

Download the application form 2009 (82 kB)

The form can also be obtained from the Netherlands embassy or consulate.

Candidates should NOT send their fellowship application forms directly to Nuffic or to the Dutch provider, but should forward them to the Netherlands embassy or consulate in their own country.

3) The embassy or consulate assesses the application against the criteria for eligibility listed above. Special attention is given to:

• whether the application stems from a multi-year agreements concluded with selected organizations;
• the relevance of the proposed research for the candidate’s organization and country;
• proof that the candidate’s employer and the Dutch institution support the application.

4) The embassy or consulate forwards an application that meets all of the criteria for eligibility to Nuffic, together with its own recommendations.

5) Nuffic selects the candidates who will receive PhD fellowships based on the relevance of the proposed research for the candidate’s employing organization and home country. Nuffic gives priority to applications which:

• propose that the research project be co–supervised by an institution in a developing country;
• have a proven link with other activities that are financed by the NFP or other Dutch government-funded activities;
• are submitted by female candidates;
• are submitted by candidates from sub-Saharan Africa;
• stem from multi-year agreements concluded with selected organizations.

6) Nuffic informs the candidate, the Dutch embassy and the providing institution of its decision.

7) Nuffic awards the grant to the provider to cover the fellowship holders’ costs, including the tuition fees.

8) The Dutch providers pay each fellowship holder an allowance according to the personal budget agreed upon for the duration of the PhD; they also administer the fellowships, make logistical arrangements, and give guidance to the fellowship holders.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The applications for PhD research projects starting in 2009 must reach the Netherlands embassy or consulate in the applicant’s own country before 1 june and 1 October . Candidates are advised to contact the Netherlands embassy or consulate for country specific information on the NFP.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Url : http://www.nuffic.nl/nederlandse-organisaties/services/capacity-building/nfp/nfp-phd

The Research Associateship awards

The Research Associateship awards are open to doctoral level scientists and engineers (U.S and Foreign Nationals) who can apply their special knowledge and talents to research areas that are of interest to them and to the participating host laboratories and centers.

Awards are available for Postdoctoral Associates (within 5 years of the doctorate) and Senior Associates (normally 5 years or more beyond the doctorate).

Associates conduct research in residence at the participating host laboratory they have chosen.

For more information please visit http://www7.nationalacademies.org/rap/index.html Apply online https://nrc58.nas.edu/nrcwebrap/rap/login/login.asp

2010-2011 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

We are pleased to announce the competition for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship program, a non‑degree program for mid‑career professionals in Thai government and private organizations. We invite applications from Thai citizens who have demonstrated leadership in public service for one year of non‑degree study and practical work‑related experience in the United States. For the 2010 academic year, the Foundation will recruit up to two (2) outstanding candidates.

Appropriate candidates are mid-career professionals in leadership positions in various fields. They should have a commitment to public service and the potential for professional advancement and should be currently employed by national, local or regional government units or universities or by private sector organizations, with assurances of reemployment upon return.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE From March 15 to June 19, 2009
Relevant information and application form can be viewed and drawn herewith. For further information, please contact the Thailand-U.S. Educational Foundation, Thai Wah Tower I, 3rd Floor, 21/5 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120, Tel. 0-2285-0581-2, or email TUSEF @fulbrightthai.org. The Foundation is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

website: http://www.fulbrightthai.org/knowledge/read.asp?id=415&type=application

MMMF Educational Grants

GRANT PURPOSE: To support the education of women from developing countries who are committed to improving the lives of women and children in a developing country. For students from developing countries who are currently studying in the United States or Canada, the MMMF awards annually grants of approximately $12,000 each; grants are not renewable. Please follow the application procedure below. GRANT CONTRACT: Grant recipients are required to sign a contract agreeing to the following: If an MMMF grant recipient receives a grant from the World Bank Graduate Scholarship program in the same calendar year in which she receives an MMMF grant, her MMMF grant shall be rescinded. The MMMF expects grant recipients to return to their home countries or another developing country within approximately 30 months after receiving their grants and then to perform at least two years of service in her country or another developing country. As a condition of the grant, the recipient will agree to make a payment, equal to the full amount of her grant, to the MMMF if: a. the recipient does not return to her country or another developing country within 30 months of receiving the MMMF grant, or after completing her studies in the country the grant was awarded, or b. the recipient does not complete the two years of service within 54 months of receiving the MMMF grant or after completing her studies in the country where the grant was awarded. Grants Programs are currently available US or CANADA:the online application for the academic year 2009-10 is now available and women from developing countries currently enrolled at US or Canadian colleges/universities are elligible. AFRICA: the online application for the academic year 2010 will be available from June 1, 2009 and women from developing countries currently enrolled in South Aafrica at either University of Pretoria or University of Cape Town are elligible. Source: MMMF Educational Grants Permanent URL for this page: http://go.worldbank.org/M55YJ1U970

FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid Options

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
The FAFSA is the federal application for financial aid, but it is also used to apply for aid from other sources, such as your state or school.

FAFSA Deadlines: Submit 2008-2009 FAFSA on the Web Applications by midnight Central Daylight time, June 30, 2009.
State deadlines are normally much earlier than Federal deadlines. http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/before003a.htm
General Student Aid Information
Tips For Getting Aid Without Delay!
Financial aid administrators and guidance counselors from around the country agree that the following tips speed up the application process.
* Important: Read the instructions!
Many questions on the FAFSA are straightforward, like your Social Security Number. But many questions are asked specifically for purposes of student financial aid. Common words like "household," "investments," and even "parent" may have special meaning. Read all instructions carefully.
* Apply Early!
State and school deadlines will vary and tend to be early. Check with them to find out their exact deadline dates.
Federal Student Aid will process your FAFSA if it is received on or before the deadline. However, in order for you to actually receive aid, your school must have correct, complete FAFSA information before your last day of enrollment.
* Complete Your Tax Return!
We recommend that you (and your parents if you are a dependent student) complete your tax return before filling out your FAFSA. This will make completing the FAFSA easier. If you have not filed your tax return yet, you can still submit your FAFSA but you must provide correct income and tax data once you have filed.
* Save Time: File Electronically!
Complete and submit your FAFSA online. It is the fastest and most accurate way to apply for student aid.
* Ask: Do I Need Additional Forms?
Many schools and states rely on the FAFSA as the single application for student aid. However, it would be wise to check with your state agency and the financial aid office at the school that you plan to attend to find out if they require additional forms.

source: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

New Zealand Development Scholarships

Development scholarships
The New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS) scheme offers the opportunity to people from selected developing countries to undertake development-related studies in New Zealand.
This may include study related to education, health, rural livelihoods, governance, human rights, or economic development, depending on the human resource development training needs of the home government.
New Zealand -Development Scholarships are offered for full-time, tertiary level study at participating New Zealand education institutions.
The NZDS scheme has two categories:

New Zealand Development Scholarships – Public category (NZDS-Public)
The NZDS-Public scholarships scheme is a bilateral scheme available to individuals from selected partner countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. The selection criteria is determined by the partner government and NZAID.
Shortlisted applications, mostly from public sector employees, are endorsed for a scholarship by the partner government. Employees from civil society or private sector organisations may apply for the NZDS-Public in some countries depending on country-specific selection criteria. The levels and fields of study available for study in New Zealand are determined according to the partner country’s human resource development training needs.

New Zealand Development Scholarships – Open category (NZDS-Open)
The NZDS-Open scholarships scheme is a non-bilateral scheme available to candidates of some developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific. Under the NZDS-Open scheme, candidates independently apply for a scholarship.

NZDS-Open scholarships are generally directed at employees of private sector or civil society sector organisations, including non-governmental organisations. In some countries, public sector employees can also apply for a NZDS-Open scholarship depending on the country or region-specific selection criteria. This criteria also determines the levels and the fields of study under which candidates can apply to study in New Zealand.
Close-off date 30 June 2009 and 25 July 2009

skip table of contents Overview Eligibility and selection criteria Value of scholarship
Conditions of scholarship Participating education institutions Close-off dates for NZDS-Open applications Country contact details NZDS & Commonwealth Student Handbook

Souce: the Government’s international aid and development agency: NZAID