Course(s) Offered: Arts, Humanities, Social sciences Course Level: Graduate (research, fellowship) Provider: Cadbury Family Country to Study in: UK Scholarship Description The Cadbury Research Fellowship Scheme is run every year since 2002 by the Department of African Studies and Anthropology at the University of Birmingham, thanks to a generous bequest from the Cadbury family.
Having selected its research theme for the year, the department opens a call for visiting fellowship applications, and selects early career scholars who are normally based in African institutions.
When visiting fellows arrive in the department, they join in a series of developmental activities which are organised around the annual research theme and are open to members of academic staff and postgraduate students. Eligibility The department is looking for early-career scholars whose research would benefit from a residential fellowship of approximately six weeks at the University of Birmingham.
Applicants must be based in an African institution.
Applicants should be in the early stages of their academic careers (that is, they should have completed a PhD within the last four years, or now be close to completing one) and they must demonstrate that their research is relevant to the theme selected for the current year.
Eligible groups Citizens of ANY country (BUT based in an African institution)
Participating Institutions Department of African Studies & Anthropology, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
Fields of study Scholars work across the fields of anthropology, law, history, political science, and development and gender studies (arts, humanities and social sciences).
The 2017 theme is Marriage in Africa. It is convened in honour of Lynne Brydon and marks her contribution to the establishment of gender studies in Africa.
Number of awards Not specified by provider
Sponsorship duration Up to a period of 6 weeks at the University of Birmingham -- The fellowship programme will begin on 24 April 2017 and finish on 4 June 2017. The two-day international conference is scheduled for 1 and 2 June 2017
Scholarship benefits Fellowships will cover return air-fare, accommodation and living costs for the whole period of the programme. Also the Cadbury fellows will have time to use the University’s excellent library resources, discuss their work with academic staff and postgraduate students at DASA, and contribute to the intellectual life of the department by participating in the numerous events that will be organised here during the period of the fellowships.
Method of Application If you would like to be considered for the 2017 scheme, please send your application by email to Dr Kate Skinner on k.a.skinner@bham.ac.uk by the deadline date below. In your email, please let us know how you learned about this programme and confirm that you will be able to come to Birmingham for the fellowship period 24 April 2017 to 4 June 2017.
Attached to your email should be two documents:
A research project description of 1500 words, describing: a) the research that you have already done, b) the specific aspect that you seek to develop during the fellowship, and c) how this relates to the theme of Marriage in Africa.
A short CV (not more than 3 pages) including the names of two referees.
It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information on how to apply for this fellowship.
DEADLINES: Applications opened in October. You must have completed your application via email to the address above by the deadline date 9 December 2016.
PLEASE NOTE: The Department of African Studies and Anthropology (incorporating the Centre of West African Studies) at the University of Birmingham has almost 50 years’ experience and expertise in supporting students from all over the world… including Africa. The department, on its website, says they are interested in the whole of Africa, not just West Africa. However, they are the only university department in the world to concentrate specifically on West Africa. If you are looking for consultations on cultural, social, political or legal matters, please contact them (via link below).
The University of Birmingham itself is located in the heart of England with campuses in the Edgbaston and Selly Oak areas of the city of Birmingham.
Application Deadline: 9 December 2016 Open to International Applicants: Yes (BUT based in Africa)
Course(s) Offered: Sciences (engineering, medicine, etc) Course Level: Fellowship, Research, Training Provider: JNCASR-CICS Country to Study in: India Scholarship Description The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) in Bangalore and the Centre for International Co-operation in Science(CICS) in Chennai jointly instituted the JNCASR-CICS Fellowships programme to encourage mobility of scientists from developing countries.
The Fellowship covers short-term research, training or participatory research work in physical, chemical or biological sciences in reputed scientific institutions in India including JNCASR.
The programme has attracted young scientists from developing countries all over the world to visit Indian centres of excellence for research training and collaborations.
Eligibility Applicant must be a scientist, teacher or a research scholar affiliated to a scientific or academic institution in a developing country in Asia (other than India), Africa, Latin America and Arab region.
Applicants below 45 years of age are eligible to apply.
Selection Criteria: All conditions being satisfied, applicants meeting the following criteria will be given preference over others.
Applicants who have proven academic excellence
Innovation and novelty in the proposed research work
Relevance of training to the parent institution and the home country as endorsed by the recommending authority
Eligible groups Scientists, teachers and research scholars from ALL developing countries in Asia, Africa, Arab and Latin America.
Fields of study Short-term research, training or participatory research work in all areas of physical, chemical, and biological sciences including engineering, medicine and allied sciences.
Number of awards About 10 fellowships are provided annually
Sponsorship duration The duration of the fellowship is for 3 months and it is obligatory on awardees to spend this full period utilizing the Fellowship to derive maximum benefit.
Scholarship benefits The fellowship covers:
international return air fare by the shortest route by economy class from the place of work of the candidate at his/her country to the host institution in India,
boarding, lodging (for the individual only) at the affiliated institution and other subsistence expenses in the form of an adequate allowance in Indian currency.
Method of Application Applicant (other than Indian) possessing Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Science or equivalent degree in Engineering/ Medicine and allied disciplines, below 45 years of age affiliated to a scientific or academic institution in a developing country (Other than India) can apply.
To apply, download and submit the prescribed Application Form before the annual deadline. You must submit this form with the complete list of requested enclosures (includes (a). detailed CV containing date of birth & age, applicant's research interest and experience, publications (only those in referred journals), present position, scientific affiliations, awards and scholarship etc; (b). detailed write-up describing the proposed research work; (c). 2 passport size photographs; (d). copy of degree certificate for highest qualification; and (e). letter of consent from Parent Institution)
Applications should be forwarded by an appropriate authority. Completed application should be submitted in duplicate to: Director, CICS, No. 2, Gandhi Mandapam Road, Chennai-600 025, India.
DEADLINES: The last date for receipt of the applications is 31st October every year
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants should possess a valid passport.
Selected candidates must obtain permission/leave from their parent institutions. And they must obtain Indian visa for the proposed period of work upon advice from CICS.
The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) is a multidisciplinary research institute. It was established by the Department of Science and Technology of the Government of India, and is located in Jakkur, Bangalore, India. Its mandate is to pursue and promote scientific research and training at the frontiers of science and engineering.
The Centre for International Co-operation in Science or CICS is mandated to promote science- and technology-related (ST) activities for the mutual benefit of the scientists of developing countries. It was established in May 2005, and was formerly known as CCSTDS. The Centre has a major focus for ST training of developing country scientists from Asia, Africa, Latin America and Arab regions.
Application Deadline: 31 October 2017 Open to international students: Yes
United Nations/Japanese Government Long-term Fellowship Programme for Developing Countries
Basic Space Technology Initiative Fellowship Programme: United Nations/Japan Long-term Fellowship Programme 2017
Course(s) Offered: Engineering, Technology Course Level: Research fellowship (Masters, Phd) Provider: UNOOSA, Government of Japan Country to Study in: Japan Scholarship Description The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the Government of Japan in cooperation with the Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech) have established a United Nations/Japan Long-term Fellowship Programme on Nano-Satellite Technologies for nationals of developing countries or non-space-faring nations.
Every year this "Post-graduate study on Nano-Satellite Technologies (PNST)" Fellowship Programme will accept students in both the Masters course and the Doctorate course. Successful participants will be awarded a master or doctorate degree after successful thesis defence. The successful candidates will enroll in the Space Engineering International Course (SEIC) after passing an official entrance examination by the Graduate School of Kyushu Institute of Technology.
The Programme will provide extensive research opportunities in nano-satellite systems through the use of the nano-satellite development and testing facilities available at Kyutech. Applications for the 2017 intake are now being accepted until 22 January 2017.
Eligibility Candidates should:
Be nationals of developing countries or non-space-faring nations (countries without an established substantial capability to develop space technology/launch space objects);
Be duly nominated by their institutions;
Be born on or after 2 April 1982;
Have the academic and professional background required by the specific fellowship programme. Candidates seeking a Master degree are expected to have completed studies ending with a Bachelor Degree or equivalent (4 year university degree) in engineering-related subjects. Candidates seeking a Doctorate degree are expected to have completed studies ending with a Master Degree or equivalent (5 years university degree) in engineering-related subjects. Degrees in different technological fields can be considered by the Doctor Commission;and
Be able to make professional use of the experience gained in the fellowship programme.
Eligible groups Citizens of Developing Countries
Participating Institutions The Graduate School, Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech), Kitakyushu; Japan
Fields of study Masters and Doctoral level studies of the Space Engineering International Course (SEIC)
Number of awards Programme accepts up to two students in the Masters course and up to four students in the Doctorate course
Sponsorship duration Total of 2 years duration for the Masters course, and 3 years duration for the Doctorate course
Scholarship benefits The selected candidates will each receive a grant under Japanese government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) scholarship (Research Students) of about 145,000 yen per month for the duration of their fellowship study (2 or 3 years) to cover housing, food, local transportation, and other expenses (actual scholarship amount is subject to change).
Each candidate will be provided, according to his/her itinerary and route as designated by MEXT, an economy class air ticket between an international airport in the country of his/her nationality and Narita International Airport or Fukuoka International Airport.
Fees for matriculation, tuition and entrance examinations will be paid by Kyutech.
Method of Application Before submitting the completed application documents through the online upload-form, please first complete the electronic registration form, using the link below: Registration for the Post-graduate study on Nano-Satellite Technologies (PNST). After registering for PNST you will receive a confirmation email with the web address where you will download the .doc-versions of the application form.
The fully completed application form and other required documents except the referee report forms shall be submitted in electronic format (.doc or .pdf) at the Web address that is in the confirmation e-mail you will receive after registering above.
It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information on completing the application for this research fellowship.
DEADLINES: Applications open 4 September 2016. Applications for the 2017 intake are now being accepted. Submit your fully completed application form and other required documents by no later than 22 January 2017.
PLEASE NOTE: Kyushu Institute of Technology is one of the 87 national universities in Japan. Located in Fukuoka Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, it is dedicated to education and research in the fields of science and technology. It is often abbreviated to KIT and sometimes to Kyutech.
For any further questions regarding the PNST, please contact pnst@unoosa.org.
Application Deadline: 22 January 2017 Open to International Applicants: Yes (ONLY Developing countries)
