VLIR-UOS funded Training and Masters Scholarship for Students from Developing Countries for studies at Belgian Dutch speaking university, 2012/13

Study Subject(s): Courses offered by university
Course Level: Training and Masters
Scholarship Provider: Dutch speaking university or University college in Belgium
Scholarship can be taken at: Belgium

Eligibility:
You are a resident AND national of one of the countries on the country list (not necessarily the same country for residence and nationality).
Please note that candidates must reside in one of these countries at the moment of application.
You are not older than 40 years* if you apply for a scholarship to follow a master programme. Or you are not older than 45 years* if you apply for a scholarship to follow a training programme. (* on 1 January 2012).
You have the required English proficiency.
You need a proof of at least 1 year of comprehensive English-based instruction at a university or recognized equivalent.
If not, a TOEFL test is required with a minimum total score of 550 on the paper based test (PBT), or 79 on an internet based test (IBT); or an IELTS test with a minimum overall band score of 6,5; or a proof of another test of similar level as TOEFLE or IELTS.
Professional experience and employment perspectives are not required for a master programme, but they can be a competitive advantage for selection, depending on the programme. (more…)

Postgraduate Training Fellowships for Women Scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries (LDC) at Centres of Excellence in the South outside their own country, 2012

Study Subject(s): Natural Sciences
Course Level: Postgraduate Research
Scholarship Provider: Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)
Scholarship can be taken at: Any Developing Country

Eligibility:
-The scheme provides fellowships to young female students from Sub-Saharan African countries and/or LDCs, to enable them to pursue postgraduate studies leading to Ph.D., degrees, at centres of excellence (renowned research institutions/universities).
-The institute must be in a developing country other than the applicant’s home country.
-The fellowships are open to qualified young women science graduates (generally below 40 years of age) from countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or LDCs.
- The minimum qualification of applicants is an M.Sc. degree (or equivalent), or an outstanding B.Sc. honours degree, in the natural sciences.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries

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Research Grants in the field of Agriculture for the applicants of Africa at the University of Ghana, Africa 2012

Study Subject(s): Agriculture
Course Level: Research
Scholarship Provider: FAC
Scholarship can be taken at: Africa

This small grants programme is open to bona fide researchers at all levels. It is expected that most awards will be given to African researchers; however others are also encouraged to apply.

The Future Agriculture Consortium, through its Young People and Agri-Food theme, seeks to address three constraints to more appropriate policy in relation to the “young people and agriculture” problem in Africa: A lack of analysis that is theoretically and historically informed, conceptually sound and context sensitive. (more…)

Mo Ibrahim Foundation funded Masters Scholarship in the field of International Development (Governance and State-building) for the applicants of Africa at University of Birmingham, 2012 UK

Study Subject(s): International Development (Governance and State-building)
Course Level: Masters
Scholarship Provider: Mo Ibrahim Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

The entry requirements consist of:
-At least an upper second-class Honours degree or equivalent from an approved university.
-Adequate capacity in written and spoken English.
-For those whose first language is not English, evidence of this capacity is required.
-Applicants should reach at least level 6.5 in the IELTS or 580 /93 for TOEFL. Please check the University website for more information on English language requirements.
-Experience in economics and statistics, demonstrated through a good mark received for at least one course at undergraduate level.

The Governance and State building programme is one of the specialized streams within international development, and takes an interdisciplinary standpoint, combining the theoretical rigor of political economy and the practical experience of development. (more…)

Research Position in the field of Social Science  for the applicants of Africa in African universities, 2012 Africa

Study Subject(s): Social Science
Course Level: Research
Scholarship Provider: Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA)
Scholarship can be taken at: Africa

The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) invites proposals from researchers based in African universities and centres of research for the constitution of Comparative Research Networks (CRNs) to undertake studies on or around any of the themes identified as priority research themes within the framework of the Council’s strategic plan for the period 2012 – 2016.

The primary purpose of CRNs is to encourage the development and consolidation of a comparative analytic perspective in the work of African social researchers. In so doing, it is hoped to establish a strong corpus of comparative studies produced by African scholars (more…)

Center for Development Research offers PhD research in the field of environmental economics or related field at University of Bonn, 2012 Germany

Study Subject(s): Valuation of Ecosystem Services in rural West Africa
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship Provider: Center for Development Research, University of Bonn
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany

Eligibility:

-Very good degree (Diploma or Master) in environmental economics or related field.
-Very good knowledge of English and French. -Knowledge and experience in environmental valuation is of advantage -Work experience in developing countries, particularly West Africa, is of advantage.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes (Africa)

Land management decisions determine the production of agricultural and forestry outputs. But they also have implications for the production of non?marketed ecosystem goods and services such as water purification and regulation. Shortages of ecosystem services can substantially curtail the livelihoods of particularly the rural population in developing countries who vitally depend on land productivity and natural resources. (more…)

Research Scholarship in the field of Mathematics and its Applications at African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), 2012 Africa (Senegal)

Study Subject(s): Mathematics
Course Level: Research
Scholarship Provider: Federal Ministry of Education and Research and DAAD
Scholarship can be taken at: Africa (Senegal)

Doctorate followed by research activity and at least three years’ teaching experience, including proven experience in supervising doctoral candidates. Highly active in conducting application-related scientific research in the field of mathematics, and cutting-edge academic achievements, documented by a comprehensive list of academic publications for internationally-reviewed journals and publishing houses. Detailed statement by at least one collaborative partner in Germany on the prosposed cooperation as well as by the Director of the Institute or Dean of the relevant institution. Expert reviews by important collaborative partners and academics at the applicant’s own institute and other institutes, if possible not all located in the country where he/she is currently working.

The call addresses academics from any country who demonstrably conduct application-related research in the field of mathematics, have several years’ experience in heading an independent working group (more…)