The University of Padova offers 15 PhD Research Fellowship for non-Italian Students to attend Doctoral Schools/International Courses, Italy, 2012-2013
Study Subject(s):Various Subjects
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: The University of Padova
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
Eligibility:Applicants are required to meet the following criteria in order to be eligible:
- To have foreign (non-Italian) citizenship
-To have foreign (non-Italian) residence. Candidates must be in possession of this requirement within the deadline date
-To have a foreign (non-Italian) academic qualification acknowledged as equivalent to the Diploma di Laurea/ Laurea Specialistica/Magistrale (at least four years of full time university education). The acknowledgement of the equivalence of the academic degree will be done by the relevant body of the Doctoral School/International Course, for the sole purpose of this competition.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: For the academic year 2012/2013 the University of Padua, Italy, offers 15 research fellowships for foreign students to attend Doctoral Schools / International Courses.The duration of the doctoral courses is three years, starting on 1 st January 2013 and ending on 31 st December 2015. Each position will be covered by a scholarship of 13,638.47 euros per year (gross value), fully funded by Fondazione Cassa di Padova e Rovigo. During the 3-year doctoral program (2013-2015), the successful Candidates Will Be Offered full board and lodging at the ESU – Regional Agency for the Right to Education. The connected charges will be covered by University of Padova through the Foundation Cassa di Padova e Rovigo.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 5 September 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application
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2013 Scholarships for Postgraduate Students at University of Pretoria, South Africa
University of Pretoria offers Scholarships for Postgraduate Students from Developing Countries, South Africa 2013
Study Subject(s):Courses offered by the university
Course Level:Master and PhD
Scholarship Provider: Canon Collins Trust and University of Pretoria
Scholarship can be taken at: South Africa
Eligibility:
-A national of and resident, or have refugee status, in one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
-In possession of a good first degree (minimum 2:1, or upper second) or about to graduate in the year of application .
-Registered as a full or part-time Masters or doctoral candidate at the University of Pretoria.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Scholarship Description: Scholarships of up to R50,000 per academic year for scholars at Masters and PhD level. We support both full and part-time study and will consider applications for those who wish to study by distance learning.
How to Apply: By mail
Scholarship Application Deadline: 3rd August 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Read more: 2013 Scholarships for Postgraduate Students at University of Pretoria, South Africa : 2012 2013 College Scholarships, PhD Scholarships, Postdoctoral, Graduate International Scholarships Fellowships
Study Subject(s):Courses offered by the university
Course Level:Master and PhD
Scholarship Provider: Canon Collins Trust and University of Pretoria
Scholarship can be taken at: South Africa
Eligibility:
-A national of and resident, or have refugee status, in one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
-In possession of a good first degree (minimum 2:1, or upper second) or about to graduate in the year of application .
-Registered as a full or part-time Masters or doctoral candidate at the University of Pretoria.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Scholarship Description: Scholarships of up to R50,000 per academic year for scholars at Masters and PhD level. We support both full and part-time study and will consider applications for those who wish to study by distance learning.
How to Apply: By mail
Scholarship Application Deadline: 3rd August 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application
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Marshall Scholarships for US Students, 2013 UK
Postgraduate Scholarships for the applicants of USA to study at any British university, 2013 UK
Study Subject(s):Courses offered by the university
Course Level:Postgraduate
Scholarship Provider: Association of Commonwealth Universities
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:-Be citizens of the United States of America (at the time they apply for a scholarship);
-(by the time they take up their scholarship ie September 2013) hold their first undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States;
-have obtained a grade point average of not less than 3.7 (or A-) on their undergraduate degree. (Exceptions will be considered only on the specific recommendation of the sponsoring college.)
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes (USA)
Scholarship Description: The Two Year Marshall Scholarship is tenable for two academic years (ie 22 months), but may be extended by the Commission, though not beyond the end of a third academic year. Third-year extensions are granted by the Commission on a limited basis, for strong academic reasons, subject to the availability of funds.
How to Apply: Electronically
Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 October 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Read more: Marshall Scholarships for US Students, 2013 UK : 2012 2013 College Scholarships, PhD Scholarships, Postdoctoral, Graduate International Scholarships Fellowships
Study Subject(s):Courses offered by the university
Course Level:Postgraduate
Scholarship Provider: Association of Commonwealth Universities
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:-Be citizens of the United States of America (at the time they apply for a scholarship);
-(by the time they take up their scholarship ie September 2013) hold their first undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States;
-have obtained a grade point average of not less than 3.7 (or A-) on their undergraduate degree. (Exceptions will be considered only on the specific recommendation of the sponsoring college.)
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes (USA)
Scholarship Description: The Two Year Marshall Scholarship is tenable for two academic years (ie 22 months), but may be extended by the Commission, though not beyond the end of a third academic year. Third-year extensions are granted by the Commission on a limited basis, for strong academic reasons, subject to the availability of funds.
How to Apply: Electronically
Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 October 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application
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Call for Application: PhD Scholarship in Sociology 2012-2013, Italy
Structural Transformation to Achieve Gender Equality in Sciences – STAGES” – European FP7 funded PhD Scholarships in Sociology at Graduate School in Social and Political Sciences, University of Milan, Italy
Study Subject(s):Sociology
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: Structural Transformation to Achieve Gender Equality in Sciences – STAGES” – European FP7
Scholarship can be taken at:Italy
Eligibility:
-For Italian students a Laurea Quadriennale or Laurea Magistrale is required. These Italian titles are M.A. equivalents. B.A. equivalents will not constitute minimum requirements for admission.
-Foreign students must hold an academic qualification that has been declared to be equivalent to an Italian Laurea Quadriennale or Laurea Magistrale (i.e. an M.A. equivalent; B.A. degrees do not constitute minimum requirements for admission). In case their degree has not yet been declared equivalent to an Italian Laurea Quadriennale or Laurea Magistrale, candidates may apply to the Faculty committee of the Ph.D. program of interest for a declaration of equivalent value. Applicants who expect to graduate within the date of the first meeting of the Examining Commitees (the meeting is finalized to the evaluation of qualifications) are eligible to apply for admission to the Graduate School. A good command of English is required.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The scholarships and their amount are specifically assigned every year: for specific information about the number of scholarships available and about their amount, please download the file related to the specific Call of the Year. Admission test to Ph.D. Programs is divided in two stages: in the first stage the Examining Committee evaluates the qualifications for compliance with the criteria established by the Ph.D. Faculty Committee; in the second stage the candidates are interviewed by the Ph.D. Faculty Committee, in order to ascertain their preparation, skills and aptitude for scientific research and personal motivation. The interview also aims at verifying the applicant’s knowledge of the educational and academic areas specified for the Ph.D. and includes the applicant’s formal presentation of the research project(s) he/she proposes to conduct. (*For those foreign students who are not able to reach Milan for the interview, special on-line interviews will be set, by request).
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 July, 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Read more: Call for Application: PhD Scholarship in Sociology 2012-2013, Italy : 2012 2013 College Scholarships, PhD Scholarships, Postdoctoral, Graduate International Scholarships Fellowships
Study Subject(s):Sociology
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: Structural Transformation to Achieve Gender Equality in Sciences – STAGES” – European FP7
Scholarship can be taken at:Italy
Eligibility:
-For Italian students a Laurea Quadriennale or Laurea Magistrale is required. These Italian titles are M.A. equivalents. B.A. equivalents will not constitute minimum requirements for admission.
-Foreign students must hold an academic qualification that has been declared to be equivalent to an Italian Laurea Quadriennale or Laurea Magistrale (i.e. an M.A. equivalent; B.A. degrees do not constitute minimum requirements for admission). In case their degree has not yet been declared equivalent to an Italian Laurea Quadriennale or Laurea Magistrale, candidates may apply to the Faculty committee of the Ph.D. program of interest for a declaration of equivalent value. Applicants who expect to graduate within the date of the first meeting of the Examining Commitees (the meeting is finalized to the evaluation of qualifications) are eligible to apply for admission to the Graduate School. A good command of English is required.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The scholarships and their amount are specifically assigned every year: for specific information about the number of scholarships available and about their amount, please download the file related to the specific Call of the Year. Admission test to Ph.D. Programs is divided in two stages: in the first stage the Examining Committee evaluates the qualifications for compliance with the criteria established by the Ph.D. Faculty Committee; in the second stage the candidates are interviewed by the Ph.D. Faculty Committee, in order to ascertain their preparation, skills and aptitude for scientific research and personal motivation. The interview also aims at verifying the applicant’s knowledge of the educational and academic areas specified for the Ph.D. and includes the applicant’s formal presentation of the research project(s) he/she proposes to conduct. (*For those foreign students who are not able to reach Milan for the interview, special on-line interviews will be set, by request).
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 July, 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Read more: Call for Application: PhD Scholarship in Sociology 2012-2013, Italy : 2012 2013 College Scholarships, PhD Scholarships, Postdoctoral, Graduate International Scholarships Fellowships
Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarships, 2012 USA
Australian-American Fulbright Commission funded Postgraduate Scholarships for the applicants of Australia to study in the USA, 2012
Study Subject(s):Courses offered by the university
Course Level:Postgraduate
Scholarship Provider: Australian-American Fulbright Commission
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:
Applicants must be Australian citizens, and current Australian Postgraduate Scholarship holders are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarships are available to Australian citizens to engage in 8 – 12 months of research relevant to an Australian PhD; or undertake an approved course of study in an American higher degree or its equivalent. These scholarships are aimed at current PhD students, honours students, or honours graduates who are considering postgraduate study in the US.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: Internal Closing Date: 06-08-2012 External Closing Date: 20-08-2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Read more: Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarships, 2012 USA : 2012 2013 College Scholarships, PhD Scholarships, Postdoctoral, Graduate International Scholarships Fellowships
Study Subject(s):Courses offered by the university
Course Level:Postgraduate
Scholarship Provider: Australian-American Fulbright Commission
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:
Applicants must be Australian citizens, and current Australian Postgraduate Scholarship holders are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarships are available to Australian citizens to engage in 8 – 12 months of research relevant to an Australian PhD; or undertake an approved course of study in an American higher degree or its equivalent. These scholarships are aimed at current PhD students, honours students, or honours graduates who are considering postgraduate study in the US.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: Internal Closing Date: 06-08-2012 External Closing Date: 20-08-2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Read more: Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarships, 2012 USA : 2012 2013 College Scholarships, PhD Scholarships, Postdoctoral, Graduate International Scholarships Fellowships
INSEAD Theo Vermaelen Scholarship for Iraqi Students
Masters scholarship in the field of Business administration for the applicants of Iraqi students at INSEAD Campuses
Study Subject(s):Business administration
Course Level:Masters
Scholarship Provider: INSEAD professor, Theo Vermaelen
Scholarship can be taken at: INSEAD Campuses
Eligibility:Candidates must be Iraqi nationals, but not necessarily live in Iraq. Consideration will be given to both merit and financial need.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Iraq
Scholarship Description: INSEAD professor, Theo Vermaelen, the Schroders Chaired Professor of International Finance and Asset Management, has chosen to fund one scholarship per year with matched funds from INSEAD for Iraqi participants on the full-time MBA programme at INSEAD. He believes these scholarships will make a small, but hopefully significant contribution to improving the lives of at least a few people from Iraq and that the holder of these scholarships will be their country’s leaders in the future.
How to Apply: By post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 11 February each year for the Round 1 and 2 applicants of the July Class (starts in September). 10 May each year for Round 3 applicants of the July class 22 August each year for the December Class (starts in January). 5 October each year for Round 3 applicants of the December Class
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Read more: INSEAD Theo Vermaelen Scholarship for Iraqi Students : 2012 2013 College Scholarships, PhD Scholarships, Postdoctoral, Graduate International Scholarships Fellowships
Study Subject(s):Business administration
Course Level:Masters
Scholarship Provider: INSEAD professor, Theo Vermaelen
Scholarship can be taken at: INSEAD Campuses
Eligibility:Candidates must be Iraqi nationals, but not necessarily live in Iraq. Consideration will be given to both merit and financial need.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Iraq
Scholarship Description: INSEAD professor, Theo Vermaelen, the Schroders Chaired Professor of International Finance and Asset Management, has chosen to fund one scholarship per year with matched funds from INSEAD for Iraqi participants on the full-time MBA programme at INSEAD. He believes these scholarships will make a small, but hopefully significant contribution to improving the lives of at least a few people from Iraq and that the holder of these scholarships will be their country’s leaders in the future.
How to Apply: By post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 11 February each year for the Round 1 and 2 applicants of the July Class (starts in September). 10 May each year for Round 3 applicants of the July class 22 August each year for the December Class (starts in January). 5 October each year for Round 3 applicants of the December Class
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Read more: INSEAD Theo Vermaelen Scholarship for Iraqi Students : 2012 2013 College Scholarships, PhD Scholarships, Postdoctoral, Graduate International Scholarships Fellowships
2012 Otto Bayer Scholarships in Advance Studies
Bayer Foundation offers Projects, Internships, Summer Courses, Preparatory and Supplementary courses, and Doctoral Studies, Germany and Abroad 2012
Study Subject(s):Biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, biological process engineering, bioinformatics Chemistry, chemical engineering, material sciences, environmental sciences ,Pharmaceutics and drug discovery , Physics, Medical sciences
Course Level:Projects, Internships, Summer Courses, Preparatory and Supplementary courses, and Doctoral Studies
Scholarship Provider: Bayer Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany and Abroad
Eligibility:
The Otto Bayer scholarship is open to undergraduate students of biology, microbiology, biotechnology and biochemical engineering; chemistry and chemical engineering; and pharmacy and physics. Applicants should be able to show good to very good final school marks as well as a particularly good intermediate diploma or an above-average bachelor’s exam. Furthermore, a broad horizon and a high level of motivation and personal commitment are expected of all applicants – be it in a social, political or cultural field.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: Bayer supports study projects, internships, summer courses, preparatory and supplementary study courses, as well as theses and doctoral studies (the program does not include post-doctoral scholarships). The foundation places great emphasis on internationalism, and therefore scholarships are granted exclusively to students from German-speaking countries wishing to study abroad and foreign applicants who want to study in Germany.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: July 15, 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Read more: 2012 Otto Bayer Scholarships in Advance Studies : 2012 2013 College Scholarships, PhD Scholarships, Postdoctoral, Graduate International Scholarships Fellowships
Study Subject(s):Biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, biological process engineering, bioinformatics Chemistry, chemical engineering, material sciences, environmental sciences ,Pharmaceutics and drug discovery , Physics, Medical sciences
Course Level:Projects, Internships, Summer Courses, Preparatory and Supplementary courses, and Doctoral Studies
Scholarship Provider: Bayer Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany and Abroad
Eligibility:
The Otto Bayer scholarship is open to undergraduate students of biology, microbiology, biotechnology and biochemical engineering; chemistry and chemical engineering; and pharmacy and physics. Applicants should be able to show good to very good final school marks as well as a particularly good intermediate diploma or an above-average bachelor’s exam. Furthermore, a broad horizon and a high level of motivation and personal commitment are expected of all applicants – be it in a social, political or cultural field.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: Bayer supports study projects, internships, summer courses, preparatory and supplementary study courses, as well as theses and doctoral studies (the program does not include post-doctoral scholarships). The foundation places great emphasis on internationalism, and therefore scholarships are granted exclusively to students from German-speaking countries wishing to study abroad and foreign applicants who want to study in Germany.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: July 15, 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Read more: 2012 Otto Bayer Scholarships in Advance Studies : 2012 2013 College Scholarships, PhD Scholarships, Postdoctoral, Graduate International Scholarships Fellowships
INSEAD Sam Akiwumi Endowed for Ghanaians Student, Africa
Masters scholarships in the field of Business administration for the applicants from Africa preference given to Ghanaian Students, Africa
Study Subject(s):Business administration
Course Level:Masters
Scholarship Provider: INSEAD staff and former colleagues have all contributed to this scholarship fund in memory of Sam Akiwumi ’07D
Scholarship can be taken at: Africa
Eligibility:Candidates admitted to the MBA programme from Africa qualify. Preference will be given to Ghanaians and to candidates who demonstrate financial need.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Ghana
Scholarship Description: Classmates from 2007, Sam’s family and friends, INSEAD staff and former colleagues have all contributed to this scholarship fund in memory of Sam Akiwumi ’07D (a Ghana/UK national) who died tragically in the year he was at INSEAD. The scholarship is targeted at participants from Africa, with a preference for Ghanaians.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 11 February each year for the July Class (starts August) and 22 August each year for the December class (starts January
Further Scholarship Information and Application
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Study Subject(s):Business administration
Course Level:Masters
Scholarship Provider: INSEAD staff and former colleagues have all contributed to this scholarship fund in memory of Sam Akiwumi ’07D
Scholarship can be taken at: Africa
Eligibility:Candidates admitted to the MBA programme from Africa qualify. Preference will be given to Ghanaians and to candidates who demonstrate financial need.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Ghana
Scholarship Description: Classmates from 2007, Sam’s family and friends, INSEAD staff and former colleagues have all contributed to this scholarship fund in memory of Sam Akiwumi ’07D (a Ghana/UK national) who died tragically in the year he was at INSEAD. The scholarship is targeted at participants from Africa, with a preference for Ghanaians.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 11 February each year for the July Class (starts August) and 22 August each year for the December class (starts January
Further Scholarship Information and Application
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Fellowships for PhD Students at University of Konstanz, 2012 Germany
The Konstanz Research School Chemical Biology, University of Konstanz offers doctorate Studentship in the field of Synthetic Chemistry, Cellular Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biomedicine, and Computational Life Science, 2012 Germany
Study Subject(s):Synthetic Chemistry, Cellular Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biomedicine, and Computational Life Science.
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: KoRS-CB
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility:The University of Konstanz is an equal opportunity employer and tries to increase the number of women in research and teaching.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: The Konstanz Research School Chemical Biology (KoRS-CB) is an interdisciplinary initiative of the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Computer & Information Science at the University of Konstanz and is supported by the German Excellence Initiative.
How to Apply: Electronically
Scholarship Application Deadline: By 1 August 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application
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Study Subject(s):Synthetic Chemistry, Cellular Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biomedicine, and Computational Life Science.
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: KoRS-CB
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility:The University of Konstanz is an equal opportunity employer and tries to increase the number of women in research and teaching.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: The Konstanz Research School Chemical Biology (KoRS-CB) is an interdisciplinary initiative of the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Computer & Information Science at the University of Konstanz and is supported by the German Excellence Initiative.
How to Apply: Electronically
Scholarship Application Deadline: By 1 August 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Read more: Fellowships for PhD Students at University of Konstanz, 2012 Germany : 2012 2013 College Scholarships, PhD Scholarships, Postdoctoral, Graduate International Scholarships Fellowships
Research Fellowship in Forests and Adaptation to Climate Change at CIFOR, Indonesia
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) funded Research Fellowship in Forests and Adaptation to Climate Change at CIFOR, Indonesia
Study Subject(s):Forests and Adaptation to Climate Change
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
Scholarship can be taken at: Indonesia
Eligibility:
-Masters of Science in a relevant field (e.g. natural resource management, forestry, environmental sciences, agricultural or forest economics, rural development)
-At least two years of relevant work experience, including research in multidisciplinary teams
-Good qualitative and quantitative research skills
-Good knowledge of ecosystem-based adaptation and related publications in international peer-reviewed journals
-Good knowledge of the synergies between adaptation and mitigation
Good knowledge of methods for assessing social returns on investment from integrating adaptation into mitigation projects
-Integration into networks of research collaborators
Excellent written and spoken English. Good skills in one of the following languages: Spanish, French or Indonesian.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The Center for International Forestry Research advances human wellbeing, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to inform policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. We are one of 15 centres within the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, and we have offices in Asia, Africa and South America. CIFOR is seeking a Research Fellow, Forests and Adaptation to Climate Change. The Research Fellow will undertake research on forests, adaptation to climate change, and the synergies between adaptation and mitigation (national- and local-level research, cross-regional comparative studies). The position also involves outreach and dissemination activities, research coordination, and contributions to fundraising activities.
The Research Fellow will work in the context of CGIAR Research Programme 6, Component 4 (forests and climate change), theme 2 (adaptation to climate change) and theme 3 (synergies between adaptation and mitigation). He or she will be supervised by the leader of the research on adaptation to climate change at CIFOR.
How to Apply: Electronically
Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 June 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Read more: Research Fellowship in Forests and Adaptation to Climate Change at CIFOR, Indonesia : 2012 2013 College Scholarships, PhD Scholarships, Postdoctoral, Graduate International Scholarships Fellowships
Study Subject(s):Forests and Adaptation to Climate Change
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
Scholarship can be taken at: Indonesia
Eligibility:
-Masters of Science in a relevant field (e.g. natural resource management, forestry, environmental sciences, agricultural or forest economics, rural development)
-At least two years of relevant work experience, including research in multidisciplinary teams
-Good qualitative and quantitative research skills
-Good knowledge of ecosystem-based adaptation and related publications in international peer-reviewed journals
-Good knowledge of the synergies between adaptation and mitigation
Good knowledge of methods for assessing social returns on investment from integrating adaptation into mitigation projects
-Integration into networks of research collaborators
Excellent written and spoken English. Good skills in one of the following languages: Spanish, French or Indonesian.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The Center for International Forestry Research advances human wellbeing, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to inform policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. We are one of 15 centres within the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, and we have offices in Asia, Africa and South America. CIFOR is seeking a Research Fellow, Forests and Adaptation to Climate Change. The Research Fellow will undertake research on forests, adaptation to climate change, and the synergies between adaptation and mitigation (national- and local-level research, cross-regional comparative studies). The position also involves outreach and dissemination activities, research coordination, and contributions to fundraising activities.
The Research Fellow will work in the context of CGIAR Research Programme 6, Component 4 (forests and climate change), theme 2 (adaptation to climate change) and theme 3 (synergies between adaptation and mitigation). He or she will be supervised by the leader of the research on adaptation to climate change at CIFOR.
How to Apply: Electronically
Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 June 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Read more: Research Fellowship in Forests and Adaptation to Climate Change at CIFOR, Indonesia : 2012 2013 College Scholarships, PhD Scholarships, Postdoctoral, Graduate International Scholarships Fellowships
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