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YOUNG SCHOLARS BULLETIN # 64
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Information for young scholars in Humanities and Social Sciences: doctoral fellowships, postdoctoral fellowships, grants, conferences
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DOCTORAL AND MASTERS FELLOWSHIPS / АСПИРАНТУРА И МАГИСТРАТУРА
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THREE PHD POSITIONS AT THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY AND ETHNOLOGY
Uppsala University is an international research university focused on the development of science and education. Our most important assets are all the individuals who with their curiosity and their dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting work places. Uppsala University has 40,000 students, 7,000 employees and a turnover of SEK 6,5 billion.
Research by anthropologists and ethnologists currently working at the department is undertaken in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the circumpolar areas, and in Europe. Researchers at the department have produced noteworthy and innovative scholarship. If the department’s ethnologists tend to focus on aspects of Swedish society, past and present, anthropologists have focused on contemporary societies in a global perspective. This divide is not a given, however. In Uppsala there are ethnologists doing research on identity among youth in Ghana and anthropologists researching the consequences of wind park installations and the mining industry in Sweden.
The Department of Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology hereby declares 1 Phd position available beginning 1 September 2016. Click on the link below for more information and to submit your application:
PhD Candidate position in Cultural Anthropology
Engaging Vulnerability is a decade-long interdisciplinary research program at Uppsala University financed with the support of the Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet).
Engaging Vulnerability builds on and extends recent work in philosophy, the humanities and the social sciences. The program’s goal is to re-focus our understanding of vulnerability as something more than a lamentable condition from which subjects should be defended, rescued or liberated. Instead, the program documents and theorizes vulnerability as a productive position, condition, or state that does something. Vulnerability makes demands: about accountability, responsibility, ethics, engagement.
Engaging Vulnerability hereby declares 2 Phd positions available beginning 1 September 2016.
Click the link below to go to the advertisement for the respective position, from where you can submit your application:
PhD Candidate position in Cultural Anthropology (Engaging Vulnerability)
PhD Candidate position in Ethnology (Engaging Vulnerability)
Uppsala University finds that gender balance and diversity brings a higher quality to the organization. We therefore welcome applicants of any gender and with different birth background, functionality and life experience.
We decline offers of recruitment and advertising help. We only accept the application the way described in the advertisement.
Placement: Department of Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology
Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position longer than 6 months
Pay: Fixed pay
Number of positions: 3
Working hours: 100 %
Town: Uppsala
County: Uppsala län
Country: Sweden
Union representative: Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST 018-471 1997
Per Sundman, Saco-rådet 018-471 1485
Stefan Djurström, Seko 018-471 3315
Last application date: 2016-04-08
Read more: http://www.uu.se/en/about-uu/join-us/details/?positionId=94991
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PHD POSITION - SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
The research training group 1576/2 ‘Value and equivalence. The genesis and transformation of values from an archaeological and anthropological perspective’, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), offers a PhD position for doctoral students (2 years, E 13 TV-G-U, 65%) starting 1st May 2016:
Indigenous Museums and "Cultural Centres" in the Pacific
Supervision: Holger Jebens
Employment on the basis of a part-time fixed-term contract with possible 12-month extension. Travel expenses for conference journeys and field trips will be covered by the research training group. Please visit our website for further information regarding the research topic:
http://www.value-and-equivalence.de/en/call-for-positions/phd-positions-2016/jebens/
For the investigation of this research topic we expect you to hold a University Master’s Degree in Anthropology. First experiences in field research are recommended, preferably in Southeastern Asia. Candidates for this research topic have a strong interest in Museology.
The research training group, which is based at the Goethe University Frankfurt and the TU Darmstadt, focuses on concepts of value and equivalence in relation to material culture in a broad geographical and chronological framework. Further information regarding the proposed PhD topics and the concept of the study programme of the research training group are available under www.value-and-equivalence.de
The language of the research training group is German. However, due to the internationality of the group, guest lectures and research projects often take place in German and English. Applications in English are welcome. Candidates without German language skills, will be expected to acquire a B2 competency after taking up the position. Residence in or near Frankfurt am Main is a requirement of the position.
The research training group and the universities involved have an equal opportunity policy and therefore explicitly encourage women to apply for the position. According to German law, under equal conditions disabled persons will be given preference. The Goethe University was entitled to the audit familiengerechte hochschule in 2005 and it strives to create a family friendly work environment.
Please submit your comprehensive application and the required documents listed on the website via email to the spokesperson of the research training group by 28th March 2016.
Read more: http://www.value-and-equivalence.de/en/call-for-positions/phd-positions-2016/jebens/
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POSTGRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT (GEOGRAPHY OF LIGHT FESTIVALS)
Grade 5 (£21,605 to £25,023) pro rata
Manchester
Fixed Term (5 years)
10 hours per week
Ref: T2-80165727-02
Department
The School has a well-established reputation in the fields of biological and ecological management and is home to world-class research on sustainability issues. Degree courses are recognised and accredited by professional bodies including the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Society of Biology and the Institute of Environmental Science. Our research-active staff are at the forefront of their specialist fields and in 2007, researchers in our Centre for Aviation Transport and the Environment were awarded Nobel Certificates for their contribution to the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. We have strong links with research institutions, national organisations and NGOs in the UK and overseas.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering is a thriving community of over 5,000 students and staff with an outstanding record of achievement in teaching and research and well-established links with industry. Our expertise spans healthcare science, biology, chemistry and forensic science, environmental and geographical science, engineering, physics, computing, mathematics and digital technology. In the last ten years we have invested over £50 million in our state-of-the-art laboratories, workshops and learning spaces. We recruit from over 100 countries around the world and our student body represents a wide mix of social backgrounds and ethnic origins, enriching the learning and social experience.
Manchester Metropolitan University is one of the UK's largest and most popular Universities. We are the University for World Class Professionals. The School of Science and the Environment wishes to appoint three Postgraduate Teaching Assistants combined with funded part-time PhD studentships. Each post holder will be required to teach on undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes, assess student progress and mark assignments where appropriate, and will be required to complete a part-time PhD within 5 years.
The Faculty is one of the largest in the University with over 6000 students. It comprises four academic schools (Science and the Environment, Engineering, Healthcare Science, and Computing, Mathematics and Digital Technology) and one support school (Research, Enterprise and Innovation).
The School of Science and the Environment is the largest school in the Faculty with nearly 2000 students and over 80 staff. This is an exciting time in the development of the School which comprises three approximately equally sized Divisions providing line management of staff: Biology and Conservation Ecology; Chemistry and Environmental Science; and Geography and Environmental Management.
Role
The Faculty provides a major part of the University’s research and enterprise income, with the School providing important inputs into the environment, health, general engineering and sociology REF units of assessment. Research in the School embraces a wide spectrum of disciplines including climate sciences, physical, human and social geographies, conservation biology and ecology, applied chemistry, materials science, microbiology, forensic sciences and environmental policy development.
This Postgraduate Teaching Assistant post is offered on a part-time basis over 5 years and will be linked to the project detailed below. The successful candidate will enrol as a part-time PhD student and will be expected to contribute to a wide range of teaching activities that currently require support within their discipline. Applicants for this post must have obtained a First or Upper Second Class UK Honours degree, or the equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK, in a relevant discipline; an MSc in a related field is also desirable.
This Postgraduate Teaching Assistant post is available linked to the following PhD project:
Project Title: Geography of Light Festivals.
Director of Study: Dr Steve Millington
This study will construct a geography of light festivals, investigating how events are produced and experienced, focusing on social and cultural outcomes. The ideal candidate will have an excellent background in Human Geography (or equivalent) and qualitative research methods and analysis.
For more details: Dr Steve Millington: s.millington@mmu.ac.uk, 0161 247 6201.
Ideal Candidate
Candidates from disciplines aligned to the PhD project area detailed, are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants should include a brief statement in their covering letter to explain why they believe they are an appropriate candidate for this particular PhD project. Candidates considering applying for this post are also encouraged to contact Dr Steve Millington for further information.
For an informal discussion regarding the requirements of the role please contact Dr Neil Cresswell: n.cresswell@mmu.ac.uk.
Closing date: 10 April 2016.
Read more: https://www.findaphd.com/search/projectdetails.aspx?PJID=72913
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QMU PHD BURSARY COMPETITION 2016: CULTURES, ECONOMIES, INDUSTRIES & POLICES
Deadline for applications: Friday 1 April 2016
The 2016 QMU PhD Bursary Competition is now open, and applications are invited for the research topics advertised below. The research topics relate to QMU's areas of specialism, and successful applicants will be based at the University's Research Centre for Communication, Cultural & Media Studies.
Applications are welcome which address the topics listed under the following research areas:
Cultures, economies, industries & polices
Arts, Cultural Festivals & Events [BUR16-07]
Inter-disciplinary approaches that address questions arising from the contributions of marketing & public relations, arts management, cultural policy, and stakeholder interests to art & cultural festivals & events are encouraged. Proposals might address problems arising from practical relations with existing organizations & institutions, the development of new organizations & institutions, or innovations in ordinary practice. Methodologies might pursue questions of power & governance, social & economic determinations, and discursive critique.
Contacts:
Dr Rebecca Finkel rfinkel@qmu.ac.uk
Dr Jeremy Valentine jvalentine@qmu.ac.uk
Cultural Production & Economy [BUR16-08]
Proposals are encouraged that address problems of risk, conflict & cooperation in cultural production that arise from negotiation & collaboration, innovations in production work flows, value chains & distribution, demand uncertainty, project-network relations, and development processes for new artefacts & commodities. The proposals are open to any cultural form including music, film, television, contemporary art, fashion, writing drama & performance.
Contacts:
Dr Mark Percival mpercival@qmu.ac.uk
Dr Susanne Schulz sschulz@qmu.ac.uk
Dr Jeremy Valentine jvalentine@qmu.ac.uk
Cultural Policy & Governance [BUR16-09]
Proposals are encouraged that address problems that arise from the social, economic, political & cultural imaginaries through which cultural policy is governed, the micro politics of cultural policy including learning, innovation & policy entrepreneurialism, relations between cultural policy & other policy agendas, conflicts between cultural producers, organizations & bureaucracy over material & symbolic resource allocation. Methodologies might pursue questions of power & governance, social & economic determinations, and discursive critique
Contact:
Dr Jeremy Valentine jvalentine@qmu.ac.uk
What does the studentship cover?
Successful candidates would start in September 2016 & will receive:
full waiver of tuition fees
an annual stipend of £13,500 lasting 3 years for full-time study. Or an annual stipend of £6,750 lasting 6 years for part-time study
a research budget of £2,000 to cover project expenses & travel.
Please note that topics funded by external partners may have different conditions attached.
Research skills training is offered in the first year but after that there are no taught elements as such - students are expected to manage their own research project & successfully pass the key PhD progression points, with guidance from the supervisory team.
Who can apply?
PhD bursaries can only be awarded for candidates willing to undertake research in specific topics as determined by Queen Margaret University and/or funding partners. No bursaries are available for other research projects.
To be eligible for a bursary, the following criteria must apply:
The applicant meets the standard entry criteria for the PhD programme
The research proposal is in one of the topic areas specified above
Applicants may apply to study on a part-time or full-time basis, but they must be willing to be resident within reach of Edinburgh
Applicants must be willing to study for a full PhD, not an MPhil
Applicants may come from the UK or any other country.
Successful candidates are likely to have a good qualification in the relevant topic: either a first class honours degree or a Masters. Dedication, enthusiasm & strong communication skills in both written & spoken English are essential.
International applicants
International applicants are welcome to apply for QMU studentships. Successful candidates will receive the benefits listed above.
Read more: http://www.sgsah.ac.uk/opportunities/headline_445712_en.html
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2016 ELPHINSTONE PHD SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OVERSEAS APPLICANTS AT UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN IN UK
Applications are invited for Elphinstone PhD Scholarships for the year 2016. Applicants of any nationality are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
To commemorate the 500th anniversary of its founder, Bishop William Elphinstone, the university offers a PhD scholarship programme in memory of his commitment to excellence to high-achieving students looking to begin a PhD programme in 2016.
The University of Aberdeen has provided excellence in learning and teaching for five hundred years. The main objective of the university is to provide high quality, comprehensive educational and training opportunities that are compatible to changing needs of the students.
To study for a degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that applicant can speak, understand, read, and write English fluently.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for PhD programme.
Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in the following subject areas:
Lists of Subjects: Physical Sciences- Archaeology; Chemistry; Computing Science; Engineering; Geography; Geology / Petroleum Geology; Maths and Physics. Life Sciences and Medicine: Applied Health Sciences; Biological and Environmental Sciences; Medical Sciences; Nutrition and Health and Psychology. Arts and Social Science: Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Studies; Education; History of Art; Law; Philosophy and Hispanic Studies.
Scholarship Award: Totaling over £1 million the Elphinstone Scholarship Programme is offered to high-achieving students from anywhere in the world looking to begin a PhD at the University of Aberdeen. Students receiving one of these prestigious scholarships have their fees waived for each year of their PhD, giving them access to our world class facilities and programmes at no cost.
Scholarship can be taken at: University of Aberdeen, UK
Eligibility: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this scholarship:-
Entrance requirements for a PhD at the University of Aberdeen are either a Masters degree or a first or upper-second class Honours degree in an appropriate area from an approved university (or an equivalent qualification). Those with lower qualifications may be asked to register for a Masters degree by research (Mlitt, MSc, MTh, LLM, MLE or MRes) with satisfactory progress allowing conversion to a PhD programme.
Nationality: Applicants of any nationality are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: Entrance requirements for a PhD at the University of Aberdeen are either a Masters degree or a first or upper-second class Honours degree in an appropriate area from an approved university (or an equivalent qualification).
English language Requirements: To study for a degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that they can speak, understand, read and write English fluently.
UK Scholarships
Supporting Material: Applicants have to submit research proposal.
How to Apply: The mode of application is online.
Application Form
Application Deadline: The deadlines for receipt of applications are:
Physical Sciences: 31st March 2016; Life Sciences and Medicine: 31st May 2016; Arts and Social Science: 30th April 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/242934-2/2016/03/05/?awt_l=MgDEo&awt_m=JxfbZ2NraFWHMG
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FULBRIGHT GRADUATE STUDENT PROGRAM FOR RUSSIAN STUDENTS IN USA, 2017-2018
United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is pleased to offer Fulbright Graduate Student Program for Russian Students. This program supports study for a master’s degree program or research at a U.S. university for up to two academic years.
This program supports study for a master’s degree program at a U.S. university for up to two academic years.
The Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship program in international educational exchange, was proposed to the U.S. Congress in 1945 by then freshman Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas.
Applicants must be Russian citizens permanently residing in the Russian Federation who have a university diploma or a bachelor degree. Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.
Course Level: This program supports study for a master’s degree or research program at a U.S. university for up to two academic years.
Study Subject: Scholarships are provided in the arts, engineering, natural sciences, humanities and social sciences.
Scholarship Award: Grant includes:
–Tuition payment at a university in the United States
-Monthly stipend
-Limited monthly medical insurance
-Roundtrip transportation to the United States
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility: Applicants must possess all of the following qualifications in order to be eligible:
-Citizenship and permanent resident status qualifying the applicant to hold a valid passport issued in the country in which the application is made. Persons applying for or holding permanent residence in the United States are not eligible. Persons who are citizens of both a partner country and the United States are also ineligible. Fulbright Grantees enter the United States on an Exchange Visitor (J-1) visa under a Department of State program and are subject to the two-year home-country residence requirement associated with the J-1 visa.
-Higher education (certified Bachelor or MA degree or Diploma of Specialist) or for those who will graduate in summer 2016 – official confirmation (Spravka) from their university administration certifying applicant’s coming graduation.
-English Language skills enough to study or conduct research in US.
-Date of birth not earlier than May 15, 1986.
Nationality: Applicants must be Russian citizens permanently residing in the Russian Federation.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must be Russian citizens permanently residing in the Russian Federation who have a university diploma or a bachelor degree.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.
Scholarships in USA
Supporting Material: The complete set of competition documents includes:
-Application for Study in the United States.
-Three Letters of Reference
-Signature Form
-Information Concerning Foreign Student Academic Records – by email
-Scan of diploma of higher education (Bachelor, MA or Specialist) in Russian by email.
**For post-graduate students – Also scan of a document certifying their post-graduate status should be emailed (also only in Russia) besides the diploma copy.
-Personal Data Processing Consent.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Online Application
Application Deadline: The application deadline is May 15th 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/fulbright-graduate-student-program-russian-students-usa/2016/02/26/?awt_l=MgDEo&awt_m=JuWycGTiuFWHMG
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POSTGRADUATE STUDENTSHIPS IN MODERN GREEK STUDIES AT UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM, UK 2016-2017
University of Birmingham is pleased to offer postgraduate studentships in Modern Greek Studies for the year 2016-2017. Applicants from EU, Overseas (Non-EU), UK are eligible to apply for this studentship.
This generous grant from the A G Leventis Foundation is offered for students who wish to pursue a full-time higher degree programme (MA by Research or PhD) in the fields of Modern Greek (including Cypriot) Literature, Language, History and Culture. The university main objective of the university is to provide high quality, comprehensive educational and training opportunities that are compatible to changing needs of the students.
Birmingham has been challenging and developing great minds for more than a century. Characterised by a tradition of innovation, research at the University has broken new ground, pushed forward the boundaries of knowledge and made an impact on people’s lives.
If applicant’s first language is not English they must be able to provide recent evidence that their spoken and written command of the English language is adequate for the programmes for which they have applied.
Course Level: Studentship is available to pursue postgraduate programme.
Study Subject: Studentship is awarded in field of Modern Greek Studies.
List of subjects: Classics and Ancient History, Modern Languages and Cultures.
Scholarship Award: The studentships will cover University tuition fees for one year only (at the rate applicable to UK and EU students) and may be applied for annually subject to a satisfactory progress report. Subsistence costs will not be covered.
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this Fellowship:-
Candidates should have a first class or upper second class degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. To apply for PhD, candidates should also have completed, or be completing, a master’s degree in a relevant subject. Applicants will be asked to provide a detailed research proposal, two references and a transcript of qualifications.
Nationality: Applicants from EU, Overseas (Non-EU), UK are eligible to apply for this studentship.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: To apply for PhD, candidates should also have completed, or be completing, a master’s degree in a relevant subject.
English language Requirements: If applicants’ first language is not English they must be able to provide recent evidence that their spoken and written command of the English language is adequate for the programmes for which they have applied.
UK Scholarships
Supporting Material:
-Applicants will be asked to provide a detailed research proposal
-two references and a transcript of qualifications
How to Apply: Applications should be sent by e-mail.
Application Form
Application Deadline: Studentship application deadline is 17th June 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/postgraduate-studentships-modern-greek-studies-university-birmingham-uk/2016/02/27/?awt_l=MgDEo&awt_m=JuWycGTiuFWHMG
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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS / ПОСТДОК
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INSTITUTE OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH JEWISH HISTORY POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN UK, 2016
Applications are invited for Jewish History Postdoctoral Fellowship for the year 2016. Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to apply for this fellowship programme.
The main objective of the university is to provide high quality, comprehensive educational and training opportunities that are compatible to changing needs of the students.
English is the language of instruction for all programmes offered at the School of Advanced Study. It is mandatory that all theses, examination papers and coursework are written in English, except where School regulations permit otherwise. All students whose first language is not English, or whose first language is English but are not a national of the UK, Ireland or a majority English-speaking country as defined by the UK Home Office, must be able to provide suitable evidence that their level of English language is adequate for postgraduate study.
Course Level: Fellowship is available to pursue postdoctoral programme.
Study Subject: Fellowship is awarded in the field of Jewish History.
Scholarship Award: Fellowship of value £22,000 in the first year and £23,000 in the second year will be provided.
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this Fellowship:-
Applications from specialists in medieval, early modern or modern Jewish history are welcome. Candidates should have a doctorate or should have completed their doctoral thesis by 1 October in the academic year in which the Fellowship is to be commenced. It is a strict condition of the Fellowship that the thesis should have been submitted by that date. Applicants may be of any nationality, and their PhD (or equivalent) may have been awarded in any country. Those who have previously held a full-time university lectureship of 24 months or more will be ineligible. The Fellowship cannot be held in conjunction with any other substantial maintenance grant, nor can it be used to fund a sabbatical leave for the holder of a permanent academic position.
Nationality: Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to apply for this fellowship programme.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: Candidates should have a doctorate or should have completed their doctoral thesis by 1 October in the academic year in which the Fellowship is to be commenced.
English language Requirements: English is the language of instruction for all programmes offered at the School of Advanced Study. It is mandatory that all theses, examination papers and coursework are written in English, except where School regulations permit otherwise. All students whose first language is not English, or whose first language is English but are not a national of the UK, Ireland or a majority English-speaking country as defined by the UK Home Office, must be able to provide suitable evidence that their level of English language is adequate for postgraduate study.
Postdoctoral Fellowships
Supporting Material: As well as completing the ‘Personal Details’, ‘Education’ and ‘Referees’ sections of the online form, applicants should also upload the following four documents: A one-page CV, listing any educational details, publications, research papers and other relevant academic information not submitted elsewhere in the application. A summary of the doctoral thesis (no more than 750 words). Applicant’s name and page numbers must be included on all pages. A postdoctoral research proposal with timetable for completion (no more than 1,000 words). Applicant’s name and page numbers must be included on all pages. A sample of the applicant’s written work, in English (between 8,000 and 10,000 words). This is often a thesis chapter or journal article. Applicant’s name and page numbers must be included on all pages.
How to Apply: The mode of Application is online.
Application Form
Application Deadline: Complete applications must be received at the Institute of Historical Research no later than 5th April 2016. Two supporting letters of reference must be received by 12th April 2016. Interviews will be held in May 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/institute-historical-research-ihr-jewish-history-postdoctoral-fellowship-uk/2016/03/04/?awt_l=MgDEo&awt_m=JxfbZ2NraFWHMG
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GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS / ГРАНТЫ И СТИПЕНДИИ
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UWE BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS: CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP
Recipients of this scholarship will be required to undertake an internship working within the International Office or other departments and will also be required to undertake ambassadorial activity for the University throughout the duration of the course.
Following graduation, recipients will also be expected to be an active member of the UWE Alumni Network by helping the University to promote its programmes to prospective students.
Study level Postgraduate
Award values 100% full tuition fees
Award duration One academic year
Number of awards available 1 for September 2016 start
1 for January 2017 start
Nationalities accepted All classed as overseas for fees purposes
Eligible applicants must
Have achieved the equivalent of a British 1st in an undergraduate degree
Hold an unconditional offer or a conditional offer where IELTS or equivalent English language is the only condition
Be a new student to UWE Bristol with no previous UK study
Be classed as overseas for fees purposes
Not be a sponsored student or in receipt of another scholarship/award
Provide official transcripts at the time of application
How to apply
September 2016 start applications can be made via a task in the Welcome website by 31 March 2016. January 2017 start applications task and deadline to be advised. Contact international@uwe.ac.uk if you have any queries.
via: http://unistudy.org.ua/west-england-scholarships/
Read more: http://www1.uwe.ac.uk/students/feesandfunding/fundingandscholarships/internationalstudentfunding/internationalscholarships/postgraduatescholarships.aspx
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CARNEGIE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
A Program of the National Council for Eurasian and East European Research (NCEEER)
In conjunction with the American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
Supported by a Grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The National Council for Eurasian and East European Research is pleased to announce the competition for the Carnegie Research Fellowship Program in the United States for the 2016-2017 academic year. Scholars of the humanities and social sciences from eligible regions may apply for individual, non-degree research opportunities at universities and institutes in the United States. This competition selects university faculty, researchers, advanced graduate students, and scholars in the social sciences and humanities from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine.
All fellows will conduct research on specific topics in the social sciences and humanities, write a 15 to 30 page academic paper upon the fellow’s return home, and deliver lectures with the goal of contributing to the further development of higher education and scholarship in their regions. The Carnegie Research Fellowship Program (CRFP) is administered by the National Council for Eurasian and East European Research (NCEEER) in collaboration with the American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS (American Councils). Participants in the CRFP will conduct research in the United States for four months.
Participants in the CRFP will receive the following: 1) round-trip airfare from their home cities to their host universities in the United States; 2) a pre-departure orientation, and an orientation program in Washington D.C.; 3) a monthly stipend; 4) health insurance; and 5) access to libraries and archives, and alumni activities. Additionally, all CRFP scholars will be eligible for a scholar development fund to aid in purchasing books, technology, and other research tools, or to attend a conference and become affiliated with professional groups in the United States.
Awards for this program are contingent upon the availability of funding from the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: documents should reach the office by 5 p.m. on April 30, 2016
ELIGIBILITY:
Individuals who are eligible to participate in CRFP:
Citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine.
Applicants whose proposals relate to the themes chosen by one of the Centers for Advanced Study and Education (CASE):
European Humanities University, Center for Advanced Studies and Education on Social Transformations in the Western Eurasia Border Region -- Belarus, Moldova, and Ukraine.
Caucasus Research Resource Centers (Baku, Yerevan, Tbilisi). The South Caucasus: Life in Transition.
Advanced graduate students, university faculty and scholars at any stage in their careers who have not recently conducted research projects at U.S. institutions.
Scholars who hold an equivalent of “Kandidatskaya” degree or higher, or who are working towards a “Kandidatskaya” degree at the time of application.
Scholars who have a level of proficiency in written and spoken English that is sufficient to conduct independent research and engage colleagues.
Scholars who have publications (advanced graduate students may cite papers presented at academic conferences) in a particular field.
Scholars who are able to receive and maintain a United States J-1 visa.
Scholars who are able to begin the CRFP in the United States in September 2016, or January 2017.
NCEEER and the American Councils do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, handicap or disability.
Read more: http://www.crrc.ge/uploads/files/carnegie_guidelines_2016.doc
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MOE SHORT TERM RESEARCH AWARDS (STRA) IN TAIWAN, 2016
Applications are invited for short term research awards (STRA) to undertake short term research for between 2 and 6 months in the Republic of China (Taiwan). International scholars (with the exception of those from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao) are eligible to apply.
The Ministry of Education (abbreviated below to ‘MOE’) has formulated these directions to encourage international scholars (with the exception of those from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao) to undertake short term research in the Republic of China (Taiwan), in order to provide them with opportunities to increase their understanding of Taiwan’s culture and society, and to promote mutual understanding and interaction between Taiwan and the international community.
The Ministry of Education’s key role is to communicate policies and provide a platform bringing together resources: integrating and putting to use various resources from all different sectors, and presenting forward-looking extremely practical government policies that will bring about noticeable positive changes in education.
Applicants require TOEFL 550, IELTS 5.5 or they must pass university’s entrance examination.
Course Level: Awards are available for pursuing research programme for between 2 and 6 months.
Study Subject: The research topic area to be investigated in Taiwan must be related to Taiwanese humanities disciplines, social sciences, culture and/or arts, and/or related comparative research.
Scholarship Award: a. A Ph.D. student will receive a monthly research subsidy of NTD $25,000; a postdoctoral fellow will receive NTD $40,000.
b. Recipients will also be reimbursed for an economy class round trip airfare for the most direct route between their place of residence and Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, or Matsu. The maximum airfare subsidy available for traveling to and from Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa, or Oceania respectively will be determined in accordance with Ministry of Education regulations. Applicants are responsible for any expenses exceeding the set maximum.
Scholarship can be taken at: Taiwan
Eligibility: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this Scholarship:-
-An international scholar who is a Ph.D. student or a postdoctoral research fellow, with the exception of anyone currently holding an R.O.C. passport, is eligible to apply for a Short Term Research Award (abbreviated below to ‘STRA award’).
-‘Ph.D. student’ refers to a student who is currently undertaking a doctorate program at an overseas government approved and registered public or private university or college; a ‘postdoctoral research fellow’ refers to a scholar who has been awarded a Ph.D. by any government (ROC or overseas) approved and registered public or private university or college, and is now undertaking a research project at such an overseas university, college, or institute of higher education. Priority will be given to specific research proposals by scholars who have completed a dissertation, book/s, and/or other publication/s.
-Please note that anyone in any of the following circumstances is not eligible to apply:
-Anyone who at the time they apply is visiting, residing, studying (including undertaking an internship), teaching, or undertaking research activity in Taiwan;
-Anyone who has received an STRA award within the last 5 years;
-Anyone who is currently receiving some form of financial assistance from a government agency or an educational institution in Taiwan to undertake a research project;
-Anyone who would be an exchange student under some formal academic co-operation agreement signed between a university or tertiary college in Taiwan and an overseas university or college during the period undertaking the proposed research in Taiwan.
Nationality: International scholars (with the exception of those from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao) are eligible to apply.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: An international scholar who is a Ph.D. student or a postdoctoral research fellow, with the exception of anyone currently holding an R.O.C. passport, is eligible to apply for a Short Term Research Award (abbreviated below to ‘STRA award’).
English language Requirements: Free English Language testing for students from English speaking countries.
-Free English Language testing for students from countries in which English is the major teaching language on condition that the relevant proof documents were provided.
-TOEFL 550, IELTS 5.5 or Pass University’s entrance examination.
Supporting Material: Applicants Must Submit the Following Documents:
a. 3 copies of the Application Form (see appendix 1)
b. A postdoctoral fellow must provide a photocopy of their Ph.D.; a Ph.D. student must provide certification of their current enrollment and transcripts and documentary evidence of the academic programs they have completed.
c. At least two letters of recommendation: one from a senior official of the institution, university, or college where the applicant is currently working or studying (for example: the president or vice-chancellor of a university, the director of an institute, dean of a college, head of a department, or head of a research institute, or a senior official from another institution or organization); another from a teaching scholar or expert in the applicant’s field. If the applicant is a Ph.D. student, a certification of their current enrollment must also be submitted.
How to Apply: Applications should be sent via post.
Application Deadline: All the application material stipulated immediately above must arrive at the host institution no later than September 30 (date of receipt) each year.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/moe-short-term-research-awards-stra-taiwan/2015/09/16/
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ROTARY PEACE FELLOWSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, 2017-2018
Employment Law Rights for International Students
The Rotary Foundation is offering 100 fully funded academic fellowships for world-wide students. Two types of peace fellowships are available i.e. master and professional development certificate fellowships.
The fellowship is intended for individuals who have chosen a career related to international relations, peace, and conflict resolution; who have work experience in these areas and who have a commitment to community or international humanitarian service and to working for peace. Applicants should consider these objectives carefully before applying.
The Rotary Peace Fellowship is the premier academic scholarship of The Rotary Foundation, supporting Rotary’s mission to empower, educate, and increase the capacity of peacebuilders through rigorous academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities. Through this experience, Rotary Peace Fellows build the skills needed to become leaders and catalysts for peace and conflict resolution both in their communities and around the globe.
International applicants for whom English is not the first language must submit a TOEFL or IELTS score. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT: Score 100 or higher (600 on the paper-based test) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – Score 7.0 or higher
Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded in fields related to peace and conflict resolution and prevention.
Course Level: Fellows will earn a master degree at Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in USA, International Christian University in Japan, University of Bradford in UK, University of Queensland in Australia and Uppsala University in Sweden or a professional development certificate at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand.
Eligibility: The Rotary Peace Fellowship is designed for professionals with work experience in international relations or peace and conflict prevention and resolution. Fellows are committed to community and international service and the pursuit of peace. Applicants must also meet the following requirements:
-Proficiency in English; proficiency in a second language is strongly recommended
-Strong commitment to international understanding and peace as demonstrated through professional and academic achievements and personal or community service
-Excellent leadership skills
-Master’s degree applicants: minimum three years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, bachelor’s degree
-Certificate applicants: minimum five years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, strong academic background
Nationality: Citizens from around the world are eligible for these Rotary Peace fellowships.
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What does it cover? These fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses.
Notification: Receive notice of selection results in November. If you are chosen for a fellowship, you will receive the name of the Peace Center where you will study.
How to Apply: Follow these steps to ensure that your application receives consideration. Find complete information about the process in the application and frequently asked questions document.
-Read the entire application before you begin.
-Thoroughly research the curriculum and programs at each of the Rotary Peace Centers.
-Master’s degree applicants: Collect all academic transcripts, test scores, and any other documents required by preferred universities as noted on the fellowship application. All supplementary materials must be in English. Certificate applicants: Academic transcripts or scores are not needed.
-Inform your local Rotary district that you are applying for a peace fellowship, and request an interview. District endorsement is required to complete the application process. TIP: Your local Rotary club can help you connect with your district. Use Club Finder to locate the club nearest you. Club interviews and endorsements are strongly encouraged but not required for applicants who have district support.
-Prior to interviews, fill out the application form, attach the required supplementary materials (test scores, academic or professional recommendations, essays), and submit them to your Rotary district no later than 31 May.
-Complete an interview with district representatives. Districts must submit endorsed applications to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July.
-Apply for admission to the university where you will study. Being chosen for a fellowship does not mean you have been admitted to the university.
Online Application
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for candidates to submit applications to their district is 31 May. Districts must submit endorsed applications to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/rotary-peace-fellowships-international-students-2015/2014/02/08/?awt_l=MgDEo&awt_m=JxfbZ2NraFWHMG
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Information for young scholars in Humanities and Social Sciences: doctoral fellowships, postdoctoral fellowships, grants, conferences
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DOCTORAL AND MASTERS FELLOWSHIPS / АСПИРАНТУРА И МАГИСТРАТУРА
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THREE PHD POSITIONS AT THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY AND ETHNOLOGY
Uppsala University is an international research university focused on the development of science and education. Our most important assets are all the individuals who with their curiosity and their dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting work places. Uppsala University has 40,000 students, 7,000 employees and a turnover of SEK 6,5 billion.
Research by anthropologists and ethnologists currently working at the department is undertaken in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the circumpolar areas, and in Europe. Researchers at the department have produced noteworthy and innovative scholarship. If the department’s ethnologists tend to focus on aspects of Swedish society, past and present, anthropologists have focused on contemporary societies in a global perspective. This divide is not a given, however. In Uppsala there are ethnologists doing research on identity among youth in Ghana and anthropologists researching the consequences of wind park installations and the mining industry in Sweden.
The Department of Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology hereby declares 1 Phd position available beginning 1 September 2016. Click on the link below for more information and to submit your application:
PhD Candidate position in Cultural Anthropology
Engaging Vulnerability is a decade-long interdisciplinary research program at Uppsala University financed with the support of the Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet).
Engaging Vulnerability builds on and extends recent work in philosophy, the humanities and the social sciences. The program’s goal is to re-focus our understanding of vulnerability as something more than a lamentable condition from which subjects should be defended, rescued or liberated. Instead, the program documents and theorizes vulnerability as a productive position, condition, or state that does something. Vulnerability makes demands: about accountability, responsibility, ethics, engagement.
Engaging Vulnerability hereby declares 2 Phd positions available beginning 1 September 2016.
Click the link below to go to the advertisement for the respective position, from where you can submit your application:
PhD Candidate position in Cultural Anthropology (Engaging Vulnerability)
PhD Candidate position in Ethnology (Engaging Vulnerability)
Uppsala University finds that gender balance and diversity brings a higher quality to the organization. We therefore welcome applicants of any gender and with different birth background, functionality and life experience.
We decline offers of recruitment and advertising help. We only accept the application the way described in the advertisement.
Placement: Department of Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology
Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position longer than 6 months
Pay: Fixed pay
Number of positions: 3
Working hours: 100 %
Town: Uppsala
County: Uppsala län
Country: Sweden
Union representative: Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST 018-471 1997
Per Sundman, Saco-rådet 018-471 1485
Stefan Djurström, Seko 018-471 3315
Last application date: 2016-04-08
Read more: http://www.uu.se/en/about-uu/join-us/details/?positionId=94991
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PHD POSITION - SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
The research training group 1576/2 ‘Value and equivalence. The genesis and transformation of values from an archaeological and anthropological perspective’, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), offers a PhD position for doctoral students (2 years, E 13 TV-G-U, 65%) starting 1st May 2016:
Indigenous Museums and "Cultural Centres" in the Pacific
Supervision: Holger Jebens
Employment on the basis of a part-time fixed-term contract with possible 12-month extension. Travel expenses for conference journeys and field trips will be covered by the research training group. Please visit our website for further information regarding the research topic:
http://www.value-and-equivalence.de/en/call-for-positions/phd-positions-2016/jebens/
For the investigation of this research topic we expect you to hold a University Master’s Degree in Anthropology. First experiences in field research are recommended, preferably in Southeastern Asia. Candidates for this research topic have a strong interest in Museology.
The research training group, which is based at the Goethe University Frankfurt and the TU Darmstadt, focuses on concepts of value and equivalence in relation to material culture in a broad geographical and chronological framework. Further information regarding the proposed PhD topics and the concept of the study programme of the research training group are available under www.value-and-equivalence.de
The language of the research training group is German. However, due to the internationality of the group, guest lectures and research projects often take place in German and English. Applications in English are welcome. Candidates without German language skills, will be expected to acquire a B2 competency after taking up the position. Residence in or near Frankfurt am Main is a requirement of the position.
The research training group and the universities involved have an equal opportunity policy and therefore explicitly encourage women to apply for the position. According to German law, under equal conditions disabled persons will be given preference. The Goethe University was entitled to the audit familiengerechte hochschule in 2005 and it strives to create a family friendly work environment.
Please submit your comprehensive application and the required documents listed on the website via email to the spokesperson of the research training group by 28th March 2016.
Read more: http://www.value-and-equivalence.de/en/call-for-positions/phd-positions-2016/jebens/
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POSTGRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT (GEOGRAPHY OF LIGHT FESTIVALS)
Grade 5 (£21,605 to £25,023) pro rata
Manchester
Fixed Term (5 years)
10 hours per week
Ref: T2-80165727-02
Department
The School has a well-established reputation in the fields of biological and ecological management and is home to world-class research on sustainability issues. Degree courses are recognised and accredited by professional bodies including the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Society of Biology and the Institute of Environmental Science. Our research-active staff are at the forefront of their specialist fields and in 2007, researchers in our Centre for Aviation Transport and the Environment were awarded Nobel Certificates for their contribution to the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. We have strong links with research institutions, national organisations and NGOs in the UK and overseas.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering is a thriving community of over 5,000 students and staff with an outstanding record of achievement in teaching and research and well-established links with industry. Our expertise spans healthcare science, biology, chemistry and forensic science, environmental and geographical science, engineering, physics, computing, mathematics and digital technology. In the last ten years we have invested over £50 million in our state-of-the-art laboratories, workshops and learning spaces. We recruit from over 100 countries around the world and our student body represents a wide mix of social backgrounds and ethnic origins, enriching the learning and social experience.
Manchester Metropolitan University is one of the UK's largest and most popular Universities. We are the University for World Class Professionals. The School of Science and the Environment wishes to appoint three Postgraduate Teaching Assistants combined with funded part-time PhD studentships. Each post holder will be required to teach on undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes, assess student progress and mark assignments where appropriate, and will be required to complete a part-time PhD within 5 years.
The Faculty is one of the largest in the University with over 6000 students. It comprises four academic schools (Science and the Environment, Engineering, Healthcare Science, and Computing, Mathematics and Digital Technology) and one support school (Research, Enterprise and Innovation).
The School of Science and the Environment is the largest school in the Faculty with nearly 2000 students and over 80 staff. This is an exciting time in the development of the School which comprises three approximately equally sized Divisions providing line management of staff: Biology and Conservation Ecology; Chemistry and Environmental Science; and Geography and Environmental Management.
Role
The Faculty provides a major part of the University’s research and enterprise income, with the School providing important inputs into the environment, health, general engineering and sociology REF units of assessment. Research in the School embraces a wide spectrum of disciplines including climate sciences, physical, human and social geographies, conservation biology and ecology, applied chemistry, materials science, microbiology, forensic sciences and environmental policy development.
This Postgraduate Teaching Assistant post is offered on a part-time basis over 5 years and will be linked to the project detailed below. The successful candidate will enrol as a part-time PhD student and will be expected to contribute to a wide range of teaching activities that currently require support within their discipline. Applicants for this post must have obtained a First or Upper Second Class UK Honours degree, or the equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK, in a relevant discipline; an MSc in a related field is also desirable.
This Postgraduate Teaching Assistant post is available linked to the following PhD project:
Project Title: Geography of Light Festivals.
Director of Study: Dr Steve Millington
This study will construct a geography of light festivals, investigating how events are produced and experienced, focusing on social and cultural outcomes. The ideal candidate will have an excellent background in Human Geography (or equivalent) and qualitative research methods and analysis.
For more details: Dr Steve Millington: s.millington@mmu.ac.uk, 0161 247 6201.
Ideal Candidate
Candidates from disciplines aligned to the PhD project area detailed, are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants should include a brief statement in their covering letter to explain why they believe they are an appropriate candidate for this particular PhD project. Candidates considering applying for this post are also encouraged to contact Dr Steve Millington for further information.
For an informal discussion regarding the requirements of the role please contact Dr Neil Cresswell: n.cresswell@mmu.ac.uk.
Closing date: 10 April 2016.
Read more: https://www.findaphd.com/search/projectdetails.aspx?PJID=72913
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QMU PHD BURSARY COMPETITION 2016: CULTURES, ECONOMIES, INDUSTRIES & POLICES
Deadline for applications: Friday 1 April 2016
The 2016 QMU PhD Bursary Competition is now open, and applications are invited for the research topics advertised below. The research topics relate to QMU's areas of specialism, and successful applicants will be based at the University's Research Centre for Communication, Cultural & Media Studies.
Applications are welcome which address the topics listed under the following research areas:
Cultures, economies, industries & polices
Arts, Cultural Festivals & Events [BUR16-07]
Inter-disciplinary approaches that address questions arising from the contributions of marketing & public relations, arts management, cultural policy, and stakeholder interests to art & cultural festivals & events are encouraged. Proposals might address problems arising from practical relations with existing organizations & institutions, the development of new organizations & institutions, or innovations in ordinary practice. Methodologies might pursue questions of power & governance, social & economic determinations, and discursive critique.
Contacts:
Dr Rebecca Finkel rfinkel@qmu.ac.uk
Dr Jeremy Valentine jvalentine@qmu.ac.uk
Cultural Production & Economy [BUR16-08]
Proposals are encouraged that address problems of risk, conflict & cooperation in cultural production that arise from negotiation & collaboration, innovations in production work flows, value chains & distribution, demand uncertainty, project-network relations, and development processes for new artefacts & commodities. The proposals are open to any cultural form including music, film, television, contemporary art, fashion, writing drama & performance.
Contacts:
Dr Mark Percival mpercival@qmu.ac.uk
Dr Susanne Schulz sschulz@qmu.ac.uk
Dr Jeremy Valentine jvalentine@qmu.ac.uk
Cultural Policy & Governance [BUR16-09]
Proposals are encouraged that address problems that arise from the social, economic, political & cultural imaginaries through which cultural policy is governed, the micro politics of cultural policy including learning, innovation & policy entrepreneurialism, relations between cultural policy & other policy agendas, conflicts between cultural producers, organizations & bureaucracy over material & symbolic resource allocation. Methodologies might pursue questions of power & governance, social & economic determinations, and discursive critique
Contact:
Dr Jeremy Valentine jvalentine@qmu.ac.uk
What does the studentship cover?
Successful candidates would start in September 2016 & will receive:
full waiver of tuition fees
an annual stipend of £13,500 lasting 3 years for full-time study. Or an annual stipend of £6,750 lasting 6 years for part-time study
a research budget of £2,000 to cover project expenses & travel.
Please note that topics funded by external partners may have different conditions attached.
Research skills training is offered in the first year but after that there are no taught elements as such - students are expected to manage their own research project & successfully pass the key PhD progression points, with guidance from the supervisory team.
Who can apply?
PhD bursaries can only be awarded for candidates willing to undertake research in specific topics as determined by Queen Margaret University and/or funding partners. No bursaries are available for other research projects.
To be eligible for a bursary, the following criteria must apply:
The applicant meets the standard entry criteria for the PhD programme
The research proposal is in one of the topic areas specified above
Applicants may apply to study on a part-time or full-time basis, but they must be willing to be resident within reach of Edinburgh
Applicants must be willing to study for a full PhD, not an MPhil
Applicants may come from the UK or any other country.
Successful candidates are likely to have a good qualification in the relevant topic: either a first class honours degree or a Masters. Dedication, enthusiasm & strong communication skills in both written & spoken English are essential.
International applicants
International applicants are welcome to apply for QMU studentships. Successful candidates will receive the benefits listed above.
Read more: http://www.sgsah.ac.uk/opportunities/headline_445712_en.html
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2016 ELPHINSTONE PHD SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OVERSEAS APPLICANTS AT UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN IN UK
Applications are invited for Elphinstone PhD Scholarships for the year 2016. Applicants of any nationality are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
To commemorate the 500th anniversary of its founder, Bishop William Elphinstone, the university offers a PhD scholarship programme in memory of his commitment to excellence to high-achieving students looking to begin a PhD programme in 2016.
The University of Aberdeen has provided excellence in learning and teaching for five hundred years. The main objective of the university is to provide high quality, comprehensive educational and training opportunities that are compatible to changing needs of the students.
To study for a degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that applicant can speak, understand, read, and write English fluently.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for PhD programme.
Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in the following subject areas:
Lists of Subjects: Physical Sciences- Archaeology; Chemistry; Computing Science; Engineering; Geography; Geology / Petroleum Geology; Maths and Physics. Life Sciences and Medicine: Applied Health Sciences; Biological and Environmental Sciences; Medical Sciences; Nutrition and Health and Psychology. Arts and Social Science: Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Studies; Education; History of Art; Law; Philosophy and Hispanic Studies.
Scholarship Award: Totaling over £1 million the Elphinstone Scholarship Programme is offered to high-achieving students from anywhere in the world looking to begin a PhD at the University of Aberdeen. Students receiving one of these prestigious scholarships have their fees waived for each year of their PhD, giving them access to our world class facilities and programmes at no cost.
Scholarship can be taken at: University of Aberdeen, UK
Eligibility: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this scholarship:-
Entrance requirements for a PhD at the University of Aberdeen are either a Masters degree or a first or upper-second class Honours degree in an appropriate area from an approved university (or an equivalent qualification). Those with lower qualifications may be asked to register for a Masters degree by research (Mlitt, MSc, MTh, LLM, MLE or MRes) with satisfactory progress allowing conversion to a PhD programme.
Nationality: Applicants of any nationality are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: Entrance requirements for a PhD at the University of Aberdeen are either a Masters degree or a first or upper-second class Honours degree in an appropriate area from an approved university (or an equivalent qualification).
English language Requirements: To study for a degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that they can speak, understand, read and write English fluently.
UK Scholarships
Supporting Material: Applicants have to submit research proposal.
How to Apply: The mode of application is online.
Application Form
Application Deadline: The deadlines for receipt of applications are:
Physical Sciences: 31st March 2016; Life Sciences and Medicine: 31st May 2016; Arts and Social Science: 30th April 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/242934-2/2016/03/05/?awt_l=MgDEo&awt_m=JxfbZ2NraFWHMG
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FULBRIGHT GRADUATE STUDENT PROGRAM FOR RUSSIAN STUDENTS IN USA, 2017-2018
United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is pleased to offer Fulbright Graduate Student Program for Russian Students. This program supports study for a master’s degree program or research at a U.S. university for up to two academic years.
This program supports study for a master’s degree program at a U.S. university for up to two academic years.
The Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship program in international educational exchange, was proposed to the U.S. Congress in 1945 by then freshman Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas.
Applicants must be Russian citizens permanently residing in the Russian Federation who have a university diploma or a bachelor degree. Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.
Course Level: This program supports study for a master’s degree or research program at a U.S. university for up to two academic years.
Study Subject: Scholarships are provided in the arts, engineering, natural sciences, humanities and social sciences.
Scholarship Award: Grant includes:
–Tuition payment at a university in the United States
-Monthly stipend
-Limited monthly medical insurance
-Roundtrip transportation to the United States
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility: Applicants must possess all of the following qualifications in order to be eligible:
-Citizenship and permanent resident status qualifying the applicant to hold a valid passport issued in the country in which the application is made. Persons applying for or holding permanent residence in the United States are not eligible. Persons who are citizens of both a partner country and the United States are also ineligible. Fulbright Grantees enter the United States on an Exchange Visitor (J-1) visa under a Department of State program and are subject to the two-year home-country residence requirement associated with the J-1 visa.
-Higher education (certified Bachelor or MA degree or Diploma of Specialist) or for those who will graduate in summer 2016 – official confirmation (Spravka) from their university administration certifying applicant’s coming graduation.
-English Language skills enough to study or conduct research in US.
-Date of birth not earlier than May 15, 1986.
Nationality: Applicants must be Russian citizens permanently residing in the Russian Federation.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must be Russian citizens permanently residing in the Russian Federation who have a university diploma or a bachelor degree.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.
Scholarships in USA
Supporting Material: The complete set of competition documents includes:
-Application for Study in the United States.
-Three Letters of Reference
-Signature Form
-Information Concerning Foreign Student Academic Records – by email
-Scan of diploma of higher education (Bachelor, MA or Specialist) in Russian by email.
**For post-graduate students – Also scan of a document certifying their post-graduate status should be emailed (also only in Russia) besides the diploma copy.
-Personal Data Processing Consent.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Online Application
Application Deadline: The application deadline is May 15th 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/fulbright-graduate-student-program-russian-students-usa/2016/02/26/?awt_l=MgDEo&awt_m=JuWycGTiuFWHMG
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POSTGRADUATE STUDENTSHIPS IN MODERN GREEK STUDIES AT UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM, UK 2016-2017
University of Birmingham is pleased to offer postgraduate studentships in Modern Greek Studies for the year 2016-2017. Applicants from EU, Overseas (Non-EU), UK are eligible to apply for this studentship.
This generous grant from the A G Leventis Foundation is offered for students who wish to pursue a full-time higher degree programme (MA by Research or PhD) in the fields of Modern Greek (including Cypriot) Literature, Language, History and Culture. The university main objective of the university is to provide high quality, comprehensive educational and training opportunities that are compatible to changing needs of the students.
Birmingham has been challenging and developing great minds for more than a century. Characterised by a tradition of innovation, research at the University has broken new ground, pushed forward the boundaries of knowledge and made an impact on people’s lives.
If applicant’s first language is not English they must be able to provide recent evidence that their spoken and written command of the English language is adequate for the programmes for which they have applied.
Course Level: Studentship is available to pursue postgraduate programme.
Study Subject: Studentship is awarded in field of Modern Greek Studies.
List of subjects: Classics and Ancient History, Modern Languages and Cultures.
Scholarship Award: The studentships will cover University tuition fees for one year only (at the rate applicable to UK and EU students) and may be applied for annually subject to a satisfactory progress report. Subsistence costs will not be covered.
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this Fellowship:-
Candidates should have a first class or upper second class degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. To apply for PhD, candidates should also have completed, or be completing, a master’s degree in a relevant subject. Applicants will be asked to provide a detailed research proposal, two references and a transcript of qualifications.
Nationality: Applicants from EU, Overseas (Non-EU), UK are eligible to apply for this studentship.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: To apply for PhD, candidates should also have completed, or be completing, a master’s degree in a relevant subject.
English language Requirements: If applicants’ first language is not English they must be able to provide recent evidence that their spoken and written command of the English language is adequate for the programmes for which they have applied.
UK Scholarships
Supporting Material:
-Applicants will be asked to provide a detailed research proposal
-two references and a transcript of qualifications
How to Apply: Applications should be sent by e-mail.
Application Form
Application Deadline: Studentship application deadline is 17th June 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/postgraduate-studentships-modern-greek-studies-university-birmingham-uk/2016/02/27/?awt_l=MgDEo&awt_m=JuWycGTiuFWHMG
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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS / ПОСТДОК
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INSTITUTE OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH JEWISH HISTORY POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN UK, 2016
Applications are invited for Jewish History Postdoctoral Fellowship for the year 2016. Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to apply for this fellowship programme.
The main objective of the university is to provide high quality, comprehensive educational and training opportunities that are compatible to changing needs of the students.
English is the language of instruction for all programmes offered at the School of Advanced Study. It is mandatory that all theses, examination papers and coursework are written in English, except where School regulations permit otherwise. All students whose first language is not English, or whose first language is English but are not a national of the UK, Ireland or a majority English-speaking country as defined by the UK Home Office, must be able to provide suitable evidence that their level of English language is adequate for postgraduate study.
Course Level: Fellowship is available to pursue postdoctoral programme.
Study Subject: Fellowship is awarded in the field of Jewish History.
Scholarship Award: Fellowship of value £22,000 in the first year and £23,000 in the second year will be provided.
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this Fellowship:-
Applications from specialists in medieval, early modern or modern Jewish history are welcome. Candidates should have a doctorate or should have completed their doctoral thesis by 1 October in the academic year in which the Fellowship is to be commenced. It is a strict condition of the Fellowship that the thesis should have been submitted by that date. Applicants may be of any nationality, and their PhD (or equivalent) may have been awarded in any country. Those who have previously held a full-time university lectureship of 24 months or more will be ineligible. The Fellowship cannot be held in conjunction with any other substantial maintenance grant, nor can it be used to fund a sabbatical leave for the holder of a permanent academic position.
Nationality: Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to apply for this fellowship programme.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: Candidates should have a doctorate or should have completed their doctoral thesis by 1 October in the academic year in which the Fellowship is to be commenced.
English language Requirements: English is the language of instruction for all programmes offered at the School of Advanced Study. It is mandatory that all theses, examination papers and coursework are written in English, except where School regulations permit otherwise. All students whose first language is not English, or whose first language is English but are not a national of the UK, Ireland or a majority English-speaking country as defined by the UK Home Office, must be able to provide suitable evidence that their level of English language is adequate for postgraduate study.
Postdoctoral Fellowships
Supporting Material: As well as completing the ‘Personal Details’, ‘Education’ and ‘Referees’ sections of the online form, applicants should also upload the following four documents: A one-page CV, listing any educational details, publications, research papers and other relevant academic information not submitted elsewhere in the application. A summary of the doctoral thesis (no more than 750 words). Applicant’s name and page numbers must be included on all pages. A postdoctoral research proposal with timetable for completion (no more than 1,000 words). Applicant’s name and page numbers must be included on all pages. A sample of the applicant’s written work, in English (between 8,000 and 10,000 words). This is often a thesis chapter or journal article. Applicant’s name and page numbers must be included on all pages.
How to Apply: The mode of Application is online.
Application Form
Application Deadline: Complete applications must be received at the Institute of Historical Research no later than 5th April 2016. Two supporting letters of reference must be received by 12th April 2016. Interviews will be held in May 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/institute-historical-research-ihr-jewish-history-postdoctoral-fellowship-uk/2016/03/04/?awt_l=MgDEo&awt_m=JxfbZ2NraFWHMG
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GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS / ГРАНТЫ И СТИПЕНДИИ
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UWE BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS: CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP
Recipients of this scholarship will be required to undertake an internship working within the International Office or other departments and will also be required to undertake ambassadorial activity for the University throughout the duration of the course.
Following graduation, recipients will also be expected to be an active member of the UWE Alumni Network by helping the University to promote its programmes to prospective students.
Study level Postgraduate
Award values 100% full tuition fees
Award duration One academic year
Number of awards available 1 for September 2016 start
1 for January 2017 start
Nationalities accepted All classed as overseas for fees purposes
Eligible applicants must
Have achieved the equivalent of a British 1st in an undergraduate degree
Hold an unconditional offer or a conditional offer where IELTS or equivalent English language is the only condition
Be a new student to UWE Bristol with no previous UK study
Be classed as overseas for fees purposes
Not be a sponsored student or in receipt of another scholarship/award
Provide official transcripts at the time of application
How to apply
September 2016 start applications can be made via a task in the Welcome website by 31 March 2016. January 2017 start applications task and deadline to be advised. Contact international@uwe.ac.uk if you have any queries.
via: http://unistudy.org.ua/west-england-scholarships/
Read more: http://www1.uwe.ac.uk/students/feesandfunding/fundingandscholarships/internationalstudentfunding/internationalscholarships/postgraduatescholarships.aspx
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CARNEGIE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
A Program of the National Council for Eurasian and East European Research (NCEEER)
In conjunction with the American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
Supported by a Grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The National Council for Eurasian and East European Research is pleased to announce the competition for the Carnegie Research Fellowship Program in the United States for the 2016-2017 academic year. Scholars of the humanities and social sciences from eligible regions may apply for individual, non-degree research opportunities at universities and institutes in the United States. This competition selects university faculty, researchers, advanced graduate students, and scholars in the social sciences and humanities from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine.
All fellows will conduct research on specific topics in the social sciences and humanities, write a 15 to 30 page academic paper upon the fellow’s return home, and deliver lectures with the goal of contributing to the further development of higher education and scholarship in their regions. The Carnegie Research Fellowship Program (CRFP) is administered by the National Council for Eurasian and East European Research (NCEEER) in collaboration with the American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS (American Councils). Participants in the CRFP will conduct research in the United States for four months.
Participants in the CRFP will receive the following: 1) round-trip airfare from their home cities to their host universities in the United States; 2) a pre-departure orientation, and an orientation program in Washington D.C.; 3) a monthly stipend; 4) health insurance; and 5) access to libraries and archives, and alumni activities. Additionally, all CRFP scholars will be eligible for a scholar development fund to aid in purchasing books, technology, and other research tools, or to attend a conference and become affiliated with professional groups in the United States.
Awards for this program are contingent upon the availability of funding from the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: documents should reach the office by 5 p.m. on April 30, 2016
ELIGIBILITY:
Individuals who are eligible to participate in CRFP:
Citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine.
Applicants whose proposals relate to the themes chosen by one of the Centers for Advanced Study and Education (CASE):
European Humanities University, Center for Advanced Studies and Education on Social Transformations in the Western Eurasia Border Region -- Belarus, Moldova, and Ukraine.
Caucasus Research Resource Centers (Baku, Yerevan, Tbilisi). The South Caucasus: Life in Transition.
Advanced graduate students, university faculty and scholars at any stage in their careers who have not recently conducted research projects at U.S. institutions.
Scholars who hold an equivalent of “Kandidatskaya” degree or higher, or who are working towards a “Kandidatskaya” degree at the time of application.
Scholars who have a level of proficiency in written and spoken English that is sufficient to conduct independent research and engage colleagues.
Scholars who have publications (advanced graduate students may cite papers presented at academic conferences) in a particular field.
Scholars who are able to receive and maintain a United States J-1 visa.
Scholars who are able to begin the CRFP in the United States in September 2016, or January 2017.
NCEEER and the American Councils do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, handicap or disability.
Read more: http://www.crrc.ge/uploads/files/carnegie_guidelines_2016.doc
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MOE SHORT TERM RESEARCH AWARDS (STRA) IN TAIWAN, 2016
Applications are invited for short term research awards (STRA) to undertake short term research for between 2 and 6 months in the Republic of China (Taiwan). International scholars (with the exception of those from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao) are eligible to apply.
The Ministry of Education (abbreviated below to ‘MOE’) has formulated these directions to encourage international scholars (with the exception of those from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao) to undertake short term research in the Republic of China (Taiwan), in order to provide them with opportunities to increase their understanding of Taiwan’s culture and society, and to promote mutual understanding and interaction between Taiwan and the international community.
The Ministry of Education’s key role is to communicate policies and provide a platform bringing together resources: integrating and putting to use various resources from all different sectors, and presenting forward-looking extremely practical government policies that will bring about noticeable positive changes in education.
Applicants require TOEFL 550, IELTS 5.5 or they must pass university’s entrance examination.
Course Level: Awards are available for pursuing research programme for between 2 and 6 months.
Study Subject: The research topic area to be investigated in Taiwan must be related to Taiwanese humanities disciplines, social sciences, culture and/or arts, and/or related comparative research.
Scholarship Award: a. A Ph.D. student will receive a monthly research subsidy of NTD $25,000; a postdoctoral fellow will receive NTD $40,000.
b. Recipients will also be reimbursed for an economy class round trip airfare for the most direct route between their place of residence and Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, or Matsu. The maximum airfare subsidy available for traveling to and from Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa, or Oceania respectively will be determined in accordance with Ministry of Education regulations. Applicants are responsible for any expenses exceeding the set maximum.
Scholarship can be taken at: Taiwan
Eligibility: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this Scholarship:-
-An international scholar who is a Ph.D. student or a postdoctoral research fellow, with the exception of anyone currently holding an R.O.C. passport, is eligible to apply for a Short Term Research Award (abbreviated below to ‘STRA award’).
-‘Ph.D. student’ refers to a student who is currently undertaking a doctorate program at an overseas government approved and registered public or private university or college; a ‘postdoctoral research fellow’ refers to a scholar who has been awarded a Ph.D. by any government (ROC or overseas) approved and registered public or private university or college, and is now undertaking a research project at such an overseas university, college, or institute of higher education. Priority will be given to specific research proposals by scholars who have completed a dissertation, book/s, and/or other publication/s.
-Please note that anyone in any of the following circumstances is not eligible to apply:
-Anyone who at the time they apply is visiting, residing, studying (including undertaking an internship), teaching, or undertaking research activity in Taiwan;
-Anyone who has received an STRA award within the last 5 years;
-Anyone who is currently receiving some form of financial assistance from a government agency or an educational institution in Taiwan to undertake a research project;
-Anyone who would be an exchange student under some formal academic co-operation agreement signed between a university or tertiary college in Taiwan and an overseas university or college during the period undertaking the proposed research in Taiwan.
Nationality: International scholars (with the exception of those from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao) are eligible to apply.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: An international scholar who is a Ph.D. student or a postdoctoral research fellow, with the exception of anyone currently holding an R.O.C. passport, is eligible to apply for a Short Term Research Award (abbreviated below to ‘STRA award’).
English language Requirements: Free English Language testing for students from English speaking countries.
-Free English Language testing for students from countries in which English is the major teaching language on condition that the relevant proof documents were provided.
-TOEFL 550, IELTS 5.5 or Pass University’s entrance examination.
Supporting Material: Applicants Must Submit the Following Documents:
a. 3 copies of the Application Form (see appendix 1)
b. A postdoctoral fellow must provide a photocopy of their Ph.D.; a Ph.D. student must provide certification of their current enrollment and transcripts and documentary evidence of the academic programs they have completed.
c. At least two letters of recommendation: one from a senior official of the institution, university, or college where the applicant is currently working or studying (for example: the president or vice-chancellor of a university, the director of an institute, dean of a college, head of a department, or head of a research institute, or a senior official from another institution or organization); another from a teaching scholar or expert in the applicant’s field. If the applicant is a Ph.D. student, a certification of their current enrollment must also be submitted.
How to Apply: Applications should be sent via post.
Application Deadline: All the application material stipulated immediately above must arrive at the host institution no later than September 30 (date of receipt) each year.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/moe-short-term-research-awards-stra-taiwan/2015/09/16/
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ROTARY PEACE FELLOWSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, 2017-2018
Employment Law Rights for International Students
The Rotary Foundation is offering 100 fully funded academic fellowships for world-wide students. Two types of peace fellowships are available i.e. master and professional development certificate fellowships.
The fellowship is intended for individuals who have chosen a career related to international relations, peace, and conflict resolution; who have work experience in these areas and who have a commitment to community or international humanitarian service and to working for peace. Applicants should consider these objectives carefully before applying.
The Rotary Peace Fellowship is the premier academic scholarship of The Rotary Foundation, supporting Rotary’s mission to empower, educate, and increase the capacity of peacebuilders through rigorous academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities. Through this experience, Rotary Peace Fellows build the skills needed to become leaders and catalysts for peace and conflict resolution both in their communities and around the globe.
International applicants for whom English is not the first language must submit a TOEFL or IELTS score. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT: Score 100 or higher (600 on the paper-based test) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – Score 7.0 or higher
Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded in fields related to peace and conflict resolution and prevention.
Course Level: Fellows will earn a master degree at Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in USA, International Christian University in Japan, University of Bradford in UK, University of Queensland in Australia and Uppsala University in Sweden or a professional development certificate at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand.
Eligibility: The Rotary Peace Fellowship is designed for professionals with work experience in international relations or peace and conflict prevention and resolution. Fellows are committed to community and international service and the pursuit of peace. Applicants must also meet the following requirements:
-Proficiency in English; proficiency in a second language is strongly recommended
-Strong commitment to international understanding and peace as demonstrated through professional and academic achievements and personal or community service
-Excellent leadership skills
-Master’s degree applicants: minimum three years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, bachelor’s degree
-Certificate applicants: minimum five years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, strong academic background
Nationality: Citizens from around the world are eligible for these Rotary Peace fellowships.
Rotary-Foundation
What does it cover? These fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses.
Notification: Receive notice of selection results in November. If you are chosen for a fellowship, you will receive the name of the Peace Center where you will study.
How to Apply: Follow these steps to ensure that your application receives consideration. Find complete information about the process in the application and frequently asked questions document.
-Read the entire application before you begin.
-Thoroughly research the curriculum and programs at each of the Rotary Peace Centers.
-Master’s degree applicants: Collect all academic transcripts, test scores, and any other documents required by preferred universities as noted on the fellowship application. All supplementary materials must be in English. Certificate applicants: Academic transcripts or scores are not needed.
-Inform your local Rotary district that you are applying for a peace fellowship, and request an interview. District endorsement is required to complete the application process. TIP: Your local Rotary club can help you connect with your district. Use Club Finder to locate the club nearest you. Club interviews and endorsements are strongly encouraged but not required for applicants who have district support.
-Prior to interviews, fill out the application form, attach the required supplementary materials (test scores, academic or professional recommendations, essays), and submit them to your Rotary district no later than 31 May.
-Complete an interview with district representatives. Districts must submit endorsed applications to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July.
-Apply for admission to the university where you will study. Being chosen for a fellowship does not mean you have been admitted to the university.
Online Application
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for candidates to submit applications to their district is 31 May. Districts must submit endorsed applications to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/rotary-peace-fellowships-international-students-2015/2014/02/08/?awt_l=MgDEo&awt_m=JxfbZ2NraFWHMG
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