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PhD Scholarships in Social and Political Sciences - University of Milan, Italy.

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PhD Scholarships in Social and Political Sciences - University of Milan, Italy.

Open to: Students with background in Economic Sociology, Labour Studies, Political Studies, Sociology and Methodology of Social Research

Scholarships: Approx 13.500 euro per year, renewable for up to three years.

The Network for the Advancement of Social and Political Sciences (NASP) is accepting applications for admission to the Ph.D. Programmes in:

Economic Sociology and Labour Studies (13 scholarship positions)
Political Studies (10 scholarship positions)
Sociology and Methodology of Social Research (7 scholarship positions)

NASP offers a total of 30 Ph.D. positions covered by scholarships. Full information on how to submit applications is provided by the Call for Application.

NASP is a research-based training network that involves eight universities in Northern Italy: Brescia, Università Cattolica, Genova, Milano, Milano-Bicocca, Pavia, Piemonte Orientale and Torino. NASP is administratively based at the Department of Social and Political Sciences of the University of Milan (SPS).

Economic Sociology and Labour Studies

The mission of the programme is to give students both a strong disciplinary focus (in sociology, labour law, management and organizational behaviour, psychology of work) and a substantive attention to socio-economic behaviour and processes, in particular from the point of view of labour and organizations.

Six broad areas of specialization are offered. Each student will choose the one who best suits her research interests and use it as a starting point for her research project. Of course trespassing and contamination are allowed and encouraged.

Social institutions and the economy
Labour studies
Complex organizations
Economic behaviour and social interaction
Local development and global society
Occupations, education and social stratification

Political Studies

The aim of the doctoral Programme is to train highly-skilled professionals who can undertake research within academic institutions, think tanks and research centers, as well as provide consultancy for political, economic, public or private organizations at the national and international levels.

The programme offers a two-levels training: first, the acquisition of a common background on the most up-to-date knowledge and methods in the field of political science and political philosophy.

Second, a more personalized training subdivided in four main paths of specialization, and the possibility to experiment cross-curricular paths linking together traditionally unrelated disciplines.

These four main paths are:

Institutions and Public Policy
International Studies
Public Opinion, Political Communication and Political Behaviour
Political Theory

Sociology and Methodology of Social Research

The aim of the programme is to provide structured training in theoretically-guided empirical research across a wide range of sociological fields and to introduce students to current international debates in both qualitative and quantitative social research.

Graduates from the programme will be able to compete successfully for positions as researchers (in public and private universities and research centres), skilled professionals and consultants in sociology to public agencies and international organizations and institutions in Italy and elsewhere in Europe.

Research areas covered by the Ph.D. Programme now include:

Cultural Processes.
Media and the Public Sphere.
Methodology of Social Research
Social Change and Inequalities
Urban Spaces

In 2015-2016, the PhD programme offers 2 PhD positions for joint degrees with two LERU partner universities – Lund University and University of Amsterdam.

All courses are taught in English for all of the Ph.D. Programmes, while the dissertation might be written in English as well as in Italian, depending on the topic and on the supervisor’s judgement.
The application deadline is August 31st.

For more information and PhD scholarships application details, see the website;http://www.nasp.eu/training/how-to-apply/calls-for-application.html

Czech Republic Government Scholarships

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Czech Republic Government Scholarships

The Government of the Czech Republic offers a number of scholarships within the framework of its Foreign Development Assistance Programme in support of the study of foreign nationals from developing countries at public institutions of higher education in the Czech Republic.

These so called Government Scholarships are designed to cover the standard length of study:

In Bachelor/Master study programmes plus one-year preparatory course of the Czech language (which is combined with other field-specific training).

Government scholarships of this category are awarded to graduates from upper secondary schools who can enrol only in study programmes in which they follow instruction in the Czech language.

Depending on the subject area, applicants are normally required to take entrance examinations at the respective institution of higher education.

The scholarship award is conditional upon a successful passing of entrance examinations.

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In follow-up Master study programmes or Doctoral study programmes.

Government scholarships of this category are awarded to graduates from Bachelor or Master study programmes, respectively, who enrol in study programmes with instruction in the English language.

Scholarship applications together with the required attachments are to be submitted to the appropriate Czech Embassy in the applicant’s country before the deadline set by the Embassy so that the applicants’ dossiers reach the respective Czech authorities (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport).

Foreign nationals who have been granted permanent residence in the Czech Republic are not eligible to apply for Government scholarships.

Deadline: 15th January each year.

For more information and application, visit: http://www.msmt.cz/eu-and-international-affairs/government-scholarships-developing-countries?lang=2

enibal:
When will ptdf application for 2015 start?

PTDF Applications usually start around now...maybe because of the change in government. If you can find out from their office/website.

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African Graduate Fellowship, Egypt

https://www.nairaland.com/2282862/african-graduate-fellowship-egypt

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African Graduate Fellowship

The African Graduate Fellowship is a competitive fellowship program for bright, highly motivated African students interested in pursuing a master’s degree at American University in Cairo (AUC).

Each year, fellowships are offered to nationals of African countries (not including Egyptians) for full-time study in any of the graduate programs offered at AUC.

Scholarship Application Eligibility Criteria:

African nationals.

B.A. or B.Sc. degree with grade not less than "Very Good", an overall GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent.

TOEFL with TWE score of at least 550 and 4.5, (580 and 5.0 for ECLT & TEFL) or equivalent.

Applicants for the MBA have to submit a recent score on the GMAT and have at least two years of relevant work experience.

Applicants for the Economics program and the Economics in International Development program are required to obtain an acceptable score on the GRE.

Applicants for the MA in Arabic Studies must submit evidence of proficiency in literary Arabic.

Duration:

Fellowships are awarded for two academic years and the intervening summer session.

Award:

The fellowship covers:

A waiver of tuition fees.

A monthly stipend of LE 735.

If needed, a monthly housing allowance of LE 935.

No fellowship application form is required to apply to the African Graduate Fellowship.

Applications should be submitted together with all supporting documents by December 15 for fellowships beginning the following September.

For further details, and application materials, see: http://www.aucegypt.edu/admissions/grad/finsup/Pages/African.aspx

Africa Nursing Scholarship

https://www.nairaland.com/2279963/africa-nursing-scholarship

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Africa Nursing Scholarship

The African Palliative Care Association (APCA) in partnership with FHSSA (previously the Foundation for Hospices in Sub Saharan Africa) provides a limited number of scholarships each year for Palliative Care Training opportunities for nurses in Africa.

The Scholarship fund was established by a generous anonymous donation in honour of Kath Defilippi, the founding Board Chair of the African Palliative Care Association to recognise her many career achievements as a nurse in hospice and palliative care in Africa.

Scholarships are awarded up to a maximum of US$ 4,000 through a competitive application process once a year.

APCA and FHSSA give priority to requests of Registered and Enrolled nurses to pursue formal palliative care training in Africa.

They are also willing to potentially consider one scholarship for a distance Learning Masters programme, when necessary for the career objective of the student (i.e. Registered or Enrolled Nurse) and in line with palliative care development in Africa.

Application requests will also be considered for travel for palliative care conferences judged to be of interest to the development of palliative care in Africa.

Africa Nursing Scholarship: What the Scholarship Fund Will Support

The Scholarship fund will support: [/b]A contribution of up to US$4,000 per person for palliative care education and training at recognised institutions in Africa for Enrolled and Registered Nurses.

[b]Training programmes which the Scholarship supports include:

Bachelor of Science in Palliative Care (Degree)
Distance Learning Diploma in Palliative Care
Palliative care initiators course
Nurse prescribers’ training

Additionally, the fund will make available sponsorship of a maximum of US$500 per person for approximately 5 nurses to attend and make a presentation to targeted national and international conferences on palliative care with an objective of improving their presentation skills and giving them an opportunity to interact with other Palliative Care providers.

A contribution of up to USD $4,000 to one distance learning Masters training in palliative care may be considered in the year.

Note: this list is not exhaustive and is presented as an indication of what the fund will cover. Other appropriate training opportunities within Africa for nurses related to palliative care may also be considered for funding.

Africa Nursing Scholarships & Grants: Application Criteria

Applicants must:

Be a Registered Nurse or an Enrolled Nurse residing and practicing in Africa and with evidence that they will be able to continue providing palliative care after their training (please provide a supporting letter from head of your institution confirming this).
Have applied for the course they intend to pursue (where they have an acceptance this should be attached to the application).
Legibly complete the application form and attach all supporting documents requested.
For more information and scholarship application materials; see http://www.africanpalliativecare.org/articles/african-palliative-care-education-nurses-scholarship-an-apca-global-partners-in-care-partnership-2015/

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African Guest Researchers Scholarship Programme

https://www.nairaland.com/2220521/african-guest-researchers-scholarship-programme

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African Guest Researchers Scholarship Programme: This scholarship programme is directed at scholars in Africa, engaged in research on the African continent. Female researchers are especially encouraged to apply for these scholarships.

Applications are invited from scholars preferably with research projects related to the following current research themes at the Institute:

Cultural Images in and of Africa

Global Trade and Regional Integration: African Economies, Producers and Living Conditions

Post-Conflict Transition, the State and Civil Society in Africa

Political Economies of Displacement in Southern Africa

Applicants are requested to identify which research theme they want to be attached to.

What is covered by the scholarship

The Guest Researcher’s scholarship includes a return air-fare (Economy Class), accommodation, a subsistence allowance of SEK (Swedish kronor) 250 (approx. USD 30) a day (maximum SEK 25,000 for 90 days) plus an installation grant of SEK 2,500 (approx. USD 300), a shared office and free photocopying facilities up to a maximum of 1,000 copies.

Guest Researchers have access to a computer/MS Word at the office and have to do their own typing.

The maximum duration of the stay is 90 days. If the Guest Researcher spends less than 90 days at the Institute, the scholarship of SEK 25,000 is reduced proportionally.

To be entitled to the travel costs, the Guest Researcher has to stay for at least two months.

Documents required for application

• a complete application form (pdf)

• an up-to-date curriculum vitæ

• a well elaborated research proposal outlining the main features of the research topic pursued during the period in Uppsala

• copies of and/or references to the applicant’s writings

• a letter of support from his/her Head of Department or other senior scholar in the same field.

Applications must reach the Institute by 1 April.

For further information, please contact Nina Klinge-Nygård, (nina.klinge-nygard @ nai.uu.se), phone +46 18 56 22 34.

For further details, and application materials, see: http://www.nai.uu.se/scholarships/african/

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Entry-Level Humanitarian Professional Programme

https://www.nairaland.com/2220480/entry-level-humanitarian-professional-programme

Not strictly a scholarship but hey...who doesn't want a job?

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Entry-Level Humanitarian Professional Programme

The strategic objective of the Entry Level Professional Humanitarian Programme is to identify the talent required by UNHCR to meet its operational and organizational demands today and in the future. If you are a talented professional with a passion for humanitarian work, and under 40 years of age, this is an excellent opportunity to build a career with UNHCR.

Applicants will need to fulfill the following minimum requirements:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution;
Two years of relevant working experience in the respective functional area;
Proficiency in English and at least one other UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish);
Willingness to serve in conflict zones, and field locations.

Eligible candidates will go through a comprehensive assessment process, including psychometric and language proficiency tests.

Candidates who are selected will join this 2-year programme at the P2 Grade level and will be deployed to the field after having completed a comprehensive orientation programme.

Why Work for UNHCR?

UNHCR employs some 9,000 staff from all over the world, mostly working in field locations where refugees and internally displaced people need our help most. They have a wide range of skills. Our staff provides live-saving aid and protection every day for millions of uprooted and stateless people around the world.

This is something that our staff takes great pride of, despite the many hardships they face while working in deep field operations, at times close to or within conflict areas.

Our greatest reward is to know that our work has a major positive impact and brings hope to people uprooted by conflict and persecution. Join the organization and help make a difference at a time when more people than ever need our help.

UNHCR offers opportunities in a wide range of functional areas where you can achieve your professional goal to be a humanitarian.

For more information and application details, see http://www.unhcr.org/pages/51d548d36.html

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