Scholarships Postgraduate Courses for Professionals with Relevance to Developing Countries - Germany

Postgraduate Courses for Professionals with Relevance to Developing Countries

• Postgraduate courses for young professionals from developing countries at German institutions of Higher education
• Duration: 12-24 months, depending on the particular institution
• Internationally recognised Master degree
• Includes German Universities and “Fachhochschulen” (Universities of Applied Science)
• Support of selected programmes with a variety of full or partial scholarships
• Funded by the BMZ (Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development) or self financed or financed through government or other sources
• Academic year 2013/2014

Dates and Deadlines

The general closing dates for applications are as follows:

• German Embassy/DAAD Regional Office: 31st July
• DAAD in Bonn: 31st August
• University: 30th September or 15th October

Applicants should be sure to check information regarding application closing dates directly with the individual universities  because they may vary from the general deadlines listed above.

The selection process generally takes place at the universities in the period from November to February.

Scholarships are usually awarded for the following winter semester.

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Undergraduate Scholarship for the applicants of ASEAN countries at Tan Tao University - Vietnam

Undergraduate Scholarship for the applicants of ASEAN countries at Tan Tao University, 2012/13 Vietnam

Study Subject(s):Various

Course Level:Undergraduate

Scholarship Provider: The ASEAN Foundation

Scholarship can be taken at: Vietnam

Eligibility:•Cumulative GPA of 10th, 11th and 12th grades: over 3/4 or 7.5/10 (or equivalent)

•English level: ;For technical majors: TOEFL PBT of 550 or TOEFL CBT of 243 or TOEFL iBT of 97 ;For business and finance majors: TOEFL PBT of 580 or TOEFLE CBT of 257 or TOEFL iBT of 102

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: ASEAN  Countries (Brunei Darussalam,Cambodia, Indonesia,Laos, Malaysia, Myamnar, Philippines,Singapore, Thailand,Vietnam)

Scholarship Description: The ASEAN-BAC Scholarship program aims to foster “ASEAN youths with ASEAN hearts”, and is a way for the private sector of ASEAN to continually contribute towards the enhancement of “People-to-People Connectivity’ (P2P). This initiative has received the fall support of ASEAN Leaders when it was presented as one of the key recommendations provided by ASEAN-BAC during its annual dialogue session with the ASEAN Leaders held on the sidelined of the 19th ASEAN Leaders Summit in Bali, Indonesia.

How to Apply: By Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31st May 2012

Further Scholarship Information and Application

PhD Research in Nanosciences and Nanotechnology - Nanosciences Foundation - France

Doctorate research in the field of Nanosciences and Nanotechnology for international students at Nanosciences Foundation, 2012 France

Study Subject(s):Nanosciences and Nanotechnology

Course Level:PhD

Scholarship Provider: Nanosciences Foundation

Scholarship can be taken at: France

Eligibility:-The program is open to highly talented and motivated students of any nationality.

-Students from different backgrounds (biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, mathematics) who can demonstrate a strong interest in the field of Nanosciences are welcome.

-Applicants should have the equivalent of a master’s degree obtained outside of France, and must be fluent in English language.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The Ph. D. program of the Nanosciences Foundation is a three year program to support Ph. D. training of excellent students. This support covers all areas of interdisciplinary research dedicated to Nanosciences and Nanotechnology.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: March, 31st 2012

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PhD Scholarships in Structural Change and Industrialization - Netherlands

Doctorate Scholarships in the field of Public Policy, Innovation and Development programme for the applicants of developing countries, 2012 Netherlands

Study Subject(s): Public Policy, Innovation and Development programme

Course Level:PhD

Scholarship Provider: Joint UNIDO / UNU-MERIT Scholarship

Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands

Eligibility:The programme is open to applicants from developing countries and countries in economic transition willing to conduct PhD research in one of the priority topics indicated above.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes (Developing countries)

Scholarship Description: UNIDO PhD fellows are required to submit research proposals and conduct PhD research in areas that reflect contemporary industrial development issues. These relate to challenges and opportunities such as: The impact of industrialization on productivity, employment and equitable inclusive growth; Ongoing industrial process, including the decoupling of industrial value chain tasks; (iii) Processes of inter- and intra-sectoral structural change and their determinants; (iv) Processes associated with industrial technological change (e.g., innovation, transfer and diffusion); (v) The emergence of new players in industrial production and trade; (vi) Matters related to industrial policy issues, dynamics and determinants of sustainable industrial development in developing countries and countries with economies in transition, including environmental concerns in industrial develop­ment strategies, and energy efficiency and green industry related issues.

How to Apply: By Post and electronically

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 April 2012

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PhD Research Positions 2012-2013 in Arts at the Scuola Normale Superiore - Italy

Study Subject(s): Classical Languages, Linguistics and History, Modern Languages and Linguistics, Philosophy, History(from Medieval to Contemporary) ,Art , History

Course Level: PhD

Scholarship Provider: Scuola Normale Superiore

Scholarship can be taken at: Italy

Eligibility:

Only citizens from non-European Union nations may apply. Candidates must have been born after 31 October 1982. Additional requirements are:

1. completion of an MA or equivalent degree prior to application deadline

2. not to have completed a research doctorate or equivalent

3. to have never or no more than once before applied for a PhD at the SNS

4. not to have been object of any of the sanctions or legal actions indicated at point a.1 in Attachment A . Candidates must also know at least one of the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and must possess adequate knowledge of Italian to consent academic work and research.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The Scuola Normale Superiore (SNS) is accepting applications for 4 PhD positions for academic year 2012-2013 in the Faculty of Arts, with two application deadlines (Spring and Autumn 2012)

How to Apply: By email (concorso.ammissione-at-sns.it)

Scholarship Application Deadline: Application for admission to the competition must arrive at the SNS:

* by Thursday 29 March 2012 for the spring session

* by Thursday 13 September 2012 for the autumn session

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PhD Research Positions in Sciences at the Scuola Normale Superiore - Italy

Call for applications for admission to PhD programmes – Faculty of Sciences -Scuola Normale Superiore (Italy)

Study Subject(s):Molecular Biophysics, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Neurobiology

Course Level:Research

Scholarship Provider: Scuola Normale Superiore

Scholarship can be taken at: Italy

Eligibility:

The following are application requirements:

* MS, MSc or equivalent. Candidates may apply prior to completing their MS/MSc, but must present their diploma by 31 October 2012

* born after 31 October 1982

* knowledge of English or Italian adequate to consent academic work and research

* never to have applied or not to have applied more than once for a PhD at the SNS

* not to have been object of any of the sanctions or legal actions indicated at point a.1 in Attachment A

* two of the 4 positions in Condensed Matter Physics, earmarked for Early Stage Researchers, are subject to further requirements. Candidates for these positions are advised to refer to Call – Further Information, points 1 and 2.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The Scuola Normale Superiore (SNS) is accepting applications for 32 PhD positions in the Faculty of Sciences. Spring and autumn admission sessions will be held for the 2012/2013 academic year

How to Apply: By email (concorso.ammissione-at-sns.it)

Scholarship Application Deadline: Application for admission to the competition must arrive at the SNS:

* by Thursday 29 March 2012 for the spring session

* by Thursday 13 September 2012 for the autumn session

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INDP International PhD Program in Neuroscience - Champalimaud Foundation - Portugal

Study Subject(s):Neuroscience

Course Level:PhD

Scholarship Provider: Portuguese Science and Technology Foundation (Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, FCT), the Champalimaud Foundation, and the Gulbenkian Foundation

Scholarship can be taken at: Portugal

Eligibility:-Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to tackle difficult intellectual challenges, to learn new skills and ways of thinking and to work passionately as part of a research team.

-Predoctoral training in quantitative disciplines (e.g. physics, mathematics, computer science), biological sciences (e.g. biology, medicine, bioengineering) or related fields is important. Previous research experience is also desirable but not required.

-Applicants should have a master degree and/or a 4+ year undergraduate degree, or will be obtaining their degree by no later than December 31, 2012.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The INDP is associated with the Champalimaud Neuroscience Programme, comprising fourteen research groups with a focus on the neural circuits and systems underlying mind and behaviour. Over 50 students are currently enrolled in the INDP, which will enter its sixth year with the present Call. Before beginning research on a thesis project, admitted students will complete one year of intensive courses led by distinguished local and invited international scientists.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 15, 2012

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CICOPS Scholarship for Developing Countries at the University of Pavia - Italy

CICOPS Scholarship fosters  research collaboration between academics from developing countries and the University of Pavia, Italy

Study Subject(s):Courses offered by University

Course Level:Research

Scholarship Provider: The Technical-Scientific Committee of CICOPS

Scholarship can be taken at: Italy

Eligibility:-The scholarships were designed for both junior and senior members of universities in developing countries or members of major research centres and international organizations with specific interests in the field of development studies.

-Applicants must have either two years of either teaching experience or activity in international organisations and institution.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Developing countries

Scholarship Description: The scholarships were designed for both junior and senior members of universities in developing countries or members of major research centres and international organizations with specific interests in the field of development studies. Since 1998, the University of Pavia and the Institute for University Studies (EDiSU) have offered about ten scholarships yearly for a four to ten week stay in Pavia, during which time the scholars carry out joint research with professors in the department that hosts them and often hold seminars. Academics and other researchers from developing countries who wish to carry out research in collaboration with a professor at the University of Pavia are welcome to apply. Applicants must have the support of a collaborator at the University of Pavia.

How to Apply: E-Mail and Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: June 30, 2012.

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Call for Proposal: Strategic Japanese-Thailand Cooperative Research Program in Biotechnology 2012

Research proposal  in the field of Biotechnology for the applicants of Japan and Thailand at Japanese and Thai institutions, 2012

Study Subject(s):Biotechnology

Course Level:Research

Scholarship Provider: JST and NSTDA

Scholarship can be taken at: Japan and Thailand

Eligibility:-JST and BIOTEC shall invite Japanese and Thai researchers to submit proposals for cooperative research projects in the research areas described above.

-All applicants must fulfill national eligibility rules for research grant application.

-An important criterion of the proposed collaboration is that it should build on and reinforce already on-going research activities in each research group and contribute significant added value to these.

-Researchers from the industry may participate in the joint collaboration.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Japan and Thailand

Scholarship Description: The aim of the program is to strengthen the collaboration between Japan and Thailand within the field of Biotechnology to achieve world-class scientific results, leading towards new innovative technologies. In the current call for proposals, the National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), one of NSTDA’s centers, will implement this scheme on behalf of NSTDA. Priority would be given to the following research areas within Biotechnology:

How to Apply: By electronically

Scholarship Application Deadline: By April18th, 2012

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Master’s and PhD degree scholarships in Agriculture by SEARCA

The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) for nationals of Southeast Asian countries for Master’s and PhD degree scholarships in Agriculture and related sciences for the school year 2013-2014.

Study Subject(s): Agriculture and related sciences

Course Level: Master’s and PhD

Scholarship Provider: SEARCA

Scholarship can be taken at: Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia

Eligibility:

Th e SEARCA Graduate Scholarship is open to nationals of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Th ailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam who are regular employees of academic, research or government institutions and not more than 35 years old at the time of application.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: SEARCA scholars may study at any of the following universities: • Institut Pertanian Bogor, Indonesia • Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia • Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia • Kasetsart University, Th ailand • University of the Philippines (UP) Los Baños, Philippines Other reputable universities outside the University Consortium but within the Southeast Asian region may also serve as study posts of scholars under special arrangements and project agreements.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 July 2012

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The Bayer Foundation Hermann Strenger Scholarships to Study in Germany

Training Scholarships in the field of Technical, Science-related careers, Health sector, Business careers at Germany and Abroad, 2012

Study Subject(s)::Technical, Science-related careers, Health sector, Business careers

Course Level:Project, internship, training course or simply on-the-job work

Scholarship Provider: The Bayer foundation

Scholarship can be taken at: Germany and abroad

Eligibility:

Applications are welcome from individuals from Germany with a suitable project looking to go abroad and from those from outside Germany planning a comparable stay in Germany.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The program is aimed at committed young people in the final stages of their training or those who have successfully completed their training within the last two years and who are looking to go abroad for a maximum of one year to gain initial international experience as part of a project, internship, training course or simply “on-the-job” work.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: July 15, 2012

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China/AUN Scholarship for ASEAN Citizens - China

China/AUN Scholarship  for Master’s  and PhD Students  from ASEAN member countries to study in China

Study Subject(s):Courses offered by University

Course Level:Postgraduate , PhD

Scholarship Provider: Ministry of Education P.R.China.

Scholarship can be taken at: China

Eligibility:

a)Applicants must be citizens of ASEAN member countries

b)Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens

c)Applicants must be under age of 35 for Master’s degree application and under age of 40 for Doctoral degree application.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: ASEAN member countries

Scholarship Description: China/AUN Scholarship is a full scholarship program provided for ASEAN member countries by the Ministry of Education of P. R. China (hereinafter referred to as MOE). MOE entrusts China Scholarship Council (hereinafter referred to as CSC) to manage the recruitment and carry out the routine management of this scholarship program.

How to Apply: Online followed by post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 12th April 2012

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ASEAN Scholarships for Cambodian Students in Singapore

ASEAN Scholarships offered to Cambodian Students for studying in selected Singapore schools 

Study Subject(s):Courses offered by the university

Course Level: Secondary Three Level

Scholarship Provider: ASEAN

Scholarship can be taken at: Singapore

Eligibility:

a) Nationals of Cambodia

b) Born between 1996 to 1998

c) Have completed at least Grade 10 of Senior High School / Upper Secondary

d) Performed consistently well in their examinations, in particular Mathematics and the Sciences

e)Offered English as a subject in Grade 10 Proficiency in English and a good record of participation in co-curricular activities would be an advantage

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Cambodia

Scholarship Description: The ASEAN Scholarships for Cambodia is tenable for 4 years leading to the award of the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A-Level) (or equivalent) certificate.The Scholarship is for studies in selected Singapore schools from Secondary Three to Pre-University Two and is renewed annually, subject to the satisfactory performance of the scholar.

How to Apply: Online or by Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 23 April to 18 June 2012

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