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PhD Internships at United Nations University in Helsinki, Finland

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PhD Internships at United Nations University in Helsinki, Finland

UNU-WIDER is an institute of United Nations University.

Our PhD Internship Programme gives registered doctoral students an opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research, and to work with UNU-WIDER researchers in areas of mutual interest.

PhD interns typically spend 3 consecutive months at UNU-WIDER and return to their home institution afterwards.

During their time in Helsinki, PhD interns prepare one or more research papers and present a seminar on their research findings.

PhD interns may also have the opportunity to publish their research in UNU-WIDER’s working paper series.

PhD Internships Selection Criteria

Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD programme and have shown ability to conduct research on developing economies. Candidates working in other social sciences may apply but should keep in mind that UNU-WIDER is an economics-focused institute.

Candidates should be fluent in oral and written English and possess good quantitative and/or qualitative analytical skills.

Preference is given to applicants who are living or working in developing countries and who are at later stages of the PhD.

PhD Internships - Financial Assistance

UNU-WIDER provides a travel grant, medical insurance (for medical and hospital services resulting from sickness and accident during your stay at UNU-WIDER), and a monthly stipend of EUR 1,600 to cover living expenses in Helsinki during the period of their internship.

The programme does not cover expenses related to dependents.

PhD Internships - Application Procedure

UNU-WIDER only receives online applications for the PhD Internship Programme twice each year.

Deadlines for submission of applications are 31 March and 30 September each year.

When applying in September, you would be visiting UNU-WIDER in the period February-June of the following year and when applying in March, you would be visiting UNU-WIDER in the period July-November of the same year.

Short-listed applicants will be informed by email of the final decision within four weeks of the closing deadline. The selected applicants must confirm their decision to take up UNU-WIDER's offer two weeks after being contacted.

If you are interested in participating in this programme you should complete and submit the application form.

Please note that the link to the online application form will only become active one month prior to the submission deadline (e.g., application procedures start on 1 March and 1 September of each year).

As part of your application, you will be asked to upload your curriculum vitae.

Your PhD supervisor will need to provide UNU-WIDER with a letter of reference, which should be emailed to the following address: PHD-interns-reference-letter(at)wider.unu.edu.

The reference letter will also be used to certify that you are enrolled in a PhD programme at your university.

If you have any questions about the UNU-WIDER PhD Internship Programme or experience any problems with your online application then please contact us at the following email address: interns1(at)wider.unu.edu

Please note: we do not receive applications by email or post.
For more information, application details and application forms, see;https://www.wider.unu.edu/opportunities

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Masters in Strategic Project Management Scholarships

A number of Masters in Strategic Management Scholarships are granted by the Swedish Government and the Erasmus Mundus Consortium.

All enrolled students will be granted a scholarship by the Swedish government (€ 6,000) in addition to any Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

Management Scholarships - Scholarship Admission Criteria

There are three core admission criteria:

Excellence of the candidate: outstanding achievement in the applicant’s first degree. The minimum admission qualification is a high-quality Bachelor degree (or an equivalent academic degree) of minimum three years duration and 180 ECTS credits in a cognate discipline, or semi-cognate discipline with considerable relevant experience, e.g. business and management, science and engineering.
Language ability: for non-native English speaking applicants a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent is required (e.g. TOEFL 600 or 250 computer-based). A language policy exists for students with a slightly lower level of English (e.g. IELTS 6.0) who wish to apply; they are encouraged to take advantage of the pre-sessional English language course at Heriot-Watt University .
Student motivation and relevance of the Masters Course to a student’s professional experience to date and future career aspirations.

Management Scholarships - Application Procedure

All applications for admission will be forwarded to the co-ordinating institution ( Heriot-Watt University ) for processing.

Documents required in English which must be submitted at the time of application are as follows:

1. Application form including letter of motivation.

2. Curriculum vitae.

3. Certified copy of your university qualification.

4. Certified copy of the certificate issued by the competent academic authority confirming the examinations passed, detailed study programmes and the number of hours for each module studied.

5. Proof of level of English.

6. Two letters of recommendation, preferably from the university or institute that awarded your first degree.

7. Administrative papers: a copy of a valid ID document.

Management Scholarships - Application Forms

Application forms are available from HWU, who are the co-ordinating institution for this course.

You can download an application form, or complete one online by visiting www.postgraduate.hw.ac.uk/apply/

If you do apply online, please ensure you print off a copy of your application form and enclose along with all your supporting documentation - this will allow us to match your supporting documents with your online application and process your application as quickly as possible.

For further details, and application materials, contact:http://www.mspme.org/how_to_apply.html

Erasmus Mundus FUSION-EP Scholarships

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Erasmus Mundus FUSION-EP Scholarships

The Joint European Master in Nuclear Fusion Science and Engineering Physics (FUSION-EP) is offered by the following partners:

Universiteit Gent, Belgium (coordinator)
Université Henri Poincaré, Nancy, France
Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain
Universität Stuttgart, Germany

Scholarship Admission Criteria:

The European Master FUSION-EP offers admission to applicants who appear to have the highest potential for graduate study and who, with the benefit of a graduate education, are the most likely to contribute substantially to their academic or professional fields through teaching, research, or professional practice.

The minimum graduate admission requirements are:

(1) A bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution (minimum 3 years study)

(2) Sufficient undergraduate training to do graduate work in the chosen field

(3) A satisfactory scholastic average

The FUSION-EP is open to all students who have a Bachelor's degree or a recognized equivalent academic degree of minimum 3 years study in

Physics
Engineering

Per academic year a limited number of Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available for FUSION-EP students from third countries.

Erasmus Mundus FUSION-EP Scholarships will be distributed over 2 years with a higher starting month allowance in September of 2800 EUR and 1200 over the remaining 11 months.

Contribution to travel,installation and any other type of costs: € 4000 per academic year.

Maximum contribution to the EMMC participation costs (including insurance coverage: € 4000 / semester or € 8000** per academic year or € 16.000 for two years. Monthly allowance:€ 1000 / month.
For more information and application, see:http://www.em-master-fusion.org/

The African Humanities Program

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The African Humanities Program

Through fellowship competitions, regional workshops, and peer networking, the African Humanities Fellowships Program provides support to the humanities in five African countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda.

The program is supported by a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

The centerpiece of the program is the distribution of fellowships to African scholars in these countries for work on dissertations, research projects, and scholarly manuscripts.

The African Humanities Fellowship Program awards approximately 40 such fellowships every year.

In coordination with African scholars, ACLS hosts a series of annual meetings in the five African countries participating in the program.

These meetings provide opportunities for senior African scholars from a variety of disciplines to collaborate with ACLS representatives in the local design of programs, while giving younger scholars a means to learn about the application process and gain feedback on their project proposals.

Through the activities of the African Humanities Fellowship Program, ACLS promotes local and transnational cooperation among humanities scholars at all stages of their careers, working towards the development of a self-sustaining network of African humanities scholars.

The African Humanities Fellowship Program is inspired by a commitment to the humanities as a core component of higher education in Africa, essential to progress and development.

The African Humanities Program - Eligibility:

Applicants must be citizens of an African country residing in, and having an institutional affiliation in, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda.
Funding is available for doctoral students who are writing their Ph.D. dissertations and postdoctoral scholars (already holding a Ph.D.) who are conducting scholarly research and writing.
Projects must be in the humanities.
Projects must be carried out in Africa
For more information and application, visit:http://www.acls.org/grants/Default.aspx?id=3210

Master in Research and Innovation in Higher Education Scholarships


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Master in Research and Innovation in Higher Education Scholarships

Due to the important role research and innovation play for growth and sustainable development, fundamental transition processes are taking place in the systems of research, innovation and tertiary education in Europe as in other regions of the world.

These processes can be described as from regulation to deregulation and competition, from steering to market, from administration to management. Institutions involved as HE and research institutions are largely affected by these changes, gaining high autonomy for themselves.

Therefore, we need experts who are able to understand and analyse these new contexts (system knowledge combined with regional contexts), who could link system change with institutional change and who are able to develop management skills to deal with the changing environment inside HE and research institutions.

Partner Universities.

Danube University Krems / Austria
University of Tampere / Finland
University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück / Germany
Beijing Normal University / China

Main Topics and Learning Outcomes

In the master course “Research and Innovation in Higher Education” (MARIHE), students will develop a sound understanding of the change processes and how these link to education systems and labour markets in general.

Thus, the curriculum reflects on three perspectives to the change logics involved: first, on “systems in transition” - focussing on general developments and regional contexts (i.e. Europe, Africa, Asia, globalization, regionalization), second, the perspective on interactions between “system – institution” (i.e. funding of research and innovation), and third, from the institutional perspective (i.e. “change management”).

Importance is also given to transferable skills (i.e. research methods, languages, leadership). Graduates will be able to understand the specialties of scientific institutions and to adapt marketization and deregulation instruments to the needs and the culture of the institutions.

They are competent in policy analysis and evaluation and will take the lead with their expertise in future developments in the management and development of research and innovation in higher education.

Mobilities

In terms of mobility, students will gain manifold perspectives and rich intercultural experience: During 4 semester (120 ECTS) they will study in at least 2 European countries (Danube University Krems/Austria, the University of Tampere/Finland, the University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück/Germany) and Beijing Normal University/China.

After the 2nd semester students will get insight into fields of practice during an internship, provided by enterprises and organizations related to the topic of the course.

To mention some of them: OECD (IMHE programme, France), Austrian Research Promotion Agency (Austria), ESMU - European Centre for Strategic Management of Universities (Belgium), HIS - Higher Education Information Systems (Germany), Cerion Solutions LTD (Finland), CHE consult (Germany), Finpro (Finland).

Entrance Requirements, Course Language, and Degree

Applicants for MARIHE must hold a first university degree in a relevant field, have a good command of English and show a strong motivation and interest to learn and work in the field of research and innovation development and management in higher education.

Language of tuition is English. A joint degree will be awarded.

Higher Education Scholarships

Full Innovation in Higher Education Scholarships can be awarded to masters students who come from a country other than a European country and who are not residents nor have carried out their main activity (studies, training or work) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of the European countries.

Scholarship candidates must have already obtained a first higher education or demonstrate a recognised equivalent level of learning according to national legislation and practices.
Individuals who have already benefited from an Erasmus Mundus scholarship are not eligible for a second scholarship in order to follow the same or another Erasmus Mundus Course.
Students benefiting from an Erasmus Mundus scholarship cannot benefit from another EU grant while pursuing their Erasmus Mundus masters studies.
Erasmus Mundus scholarships are awarded exclusively for a full-time enrolment in one of the course editions.
For more information and application, see:http://www.marihe.eu/how-to-apply/application-process-and-timetable

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International Foundation for Science Grants

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International Foundation for Science Grants

Applications for International Foundation for Science (IFS) Research Grants are welcome from young scientists in developing countries to do research on the sustainable management, use or conservation of biological or water resources.

Grant amount: 12 000 USD

An eligible candidate for an IFS Research grant is;

A citizen of a developing country.
A scientist with at least a Master's or equivalent degree/research experience
Under 40 years of age and at the beginning of research career
Attached to a university, national research institution or a research-oriented NGO in a developing country.

Exceptions:

Researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa are eligible for IFS support up to the age of 45, provided they have completed their highest academic degree (MSc, MA, PhD, Post-Doc or equivalent) in the previous 5 years.

The International Foundation for Science (IFS) Research grants are reserved for developing country scientists for research projects carried out in a developing country.

This broad statement covers natural science and social science research on agriculture, soils, animal production, food science, forestry, agroforestry, aquatic resources, natural products, water resources, etc.

Applications are to be made on an IFS Application Form.

Do not to wait until the deadline - please submit your application at least one month before.

Applying earlier in the six-month cycle allows time for you to be contacted for more information if needed.

A researcher may only submit one application at a time for consideration by International Foundation for Science (IFS).

Science Grant Application Deadline: Applications are accepted all year round. However, for administrative purposes, there are two application deadlines, 30 June and 31 December.
For further details and application forms, contact:http://www.ifs.se/ifs-programme/eligibility-criteria.html

Orskov Foundation Grants

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Orskov Foundation Grants

Orskov makes grants of up to £2,500 to support agriculture in developing countries. The grants support graduate students and communities in developing countries.

Student Grants

One category of grants supports university students in agricultural studies related to poverty alleviation and environmental sustainability.

The student grants are only provided to help support costs of training at a university or similar organisation other than the university/college in which you are registered at the time of the application.
Eligible students (graduate students from any countries which are, in the opinion of the trustees, regarded as developing countries) MUST be registered for graduate degrees at their home universities in a developing country and MUST be able to demonstrate that they have full support from the relevant university department/organisation that they are seeking training from.
Preference will be given to support training aimed at sustainable land use problems with an emphasis on animal, plant and soil interactions, where it can be demonstrated that, in addition to contributing to knowledge, they will (a) have the potential to alleviate poverty and (b) provide sustainable environmental benefits, including adaptation/mitigation to the impact of climate change. Training outwith these areas will not be funded.
The Trustees will only consider projects with a budget up to a maxium of £2,500. This is the upper limit, not an indication that you should simply request this amount.
Applicants will be expected to provide a budget and FULL justification for the funding claimed.
Applicants that do not provide an adequate breakdown of the anticipated expenditure will not be shortlisted for evaluation.
Please do not send any additional documentation, such as exam results, CVs, letters of support, etc. These will not be used in the evaluation of your application. Appropriate references will be sought for student applications that pass the evaluation stage.
Projects will be selected by an open application process. Grants will be awarded in March/April.

Community Grants

The second category of grants is for community-based agriculture on a revolving-fund basis. Many projects have a livestock component, as small livestock such as goats, pigs and poultry can have a very positive impact on poverty alleviation, effectively acting as a “living” bank. Owning seven or eight goats may be the equivalent in cost to one cow. Losing the latter would mean the loss of a very large investment. The loss of one goat, on the other hand, is easier for a household to cope with.

Each of the projects established so far works with a revolving fund. The principle behind a revolving fund is that the benefits derived from our initial investment to the recipient communities are shared with other communities. In most cases these are women’s groups, already established in the village and each project, its goals and management, is set up with the active participation of these community groups.

These community projects have been very successful, have given the participants a greater sense of security and made a positive impact in poverty alleviation. The secret of success is to let the village groups decide how they will each manage the revolving fund system.

Applications are welcome from 1 October to 31 December every year.

For more information and application, see: http://www.orskovfoundation.org/apply