About Project Inspire

Ahead of International Women’s Day 2015, Singapore Committee for UN Women and MasterCard announced the fifth annual Project Inspire: 5 Minutes to Change the World challenge.

Now a multi-award winning initiative and one of the most high profile CSR programs in the Asia/Pacific region, Project Inspire 2015 celebrates five years of supporting social entrepreneurs around the world. This year’s challenge welcomes back long-term and committed partners to women’s empowerment and social entrepreneurship: knowledge partner INSEAD; strategic partner Bain & Company; & supporting partner Hilton WorldWide. Project Inspire 2015 also welcomes new supporting partner, Top3 Media.

Launched in 2011 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day and the 25th anniversary of MasterCard in Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa, “Project Inspire: 5 minutes to change the world” is a global challenge that presents 18-35 year olds with a 5-minute platform to pitch their inspired idea to the world. With a US$25,000 Grand Prize and US$10,000 Runner-Up Prize on offer to make their idea a reality, Project Inspire 2015 will take on the theme of ‘Technology or Design for Economic Empowerment’. Applicants will be asked to demonstrate how they use design or technology as a tool in the work they are doing to enable and empower women economically throughout Asia, the Pacific, Middle East & Africa.

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About Project Inspire

Ahead of International Women’s Day 2015, Singapore Committee for UN Women and MasterCard announced the fifth annual Project Inspire: 5 Minutes to Change the World challenge.

Now a multi-award winning initiative and one of the most high profile CSR programs in the Asia/Pacific region, Project Inspire 2015 celebrates five years of supporting social entrepreneurs around the world. This year’s challenge welcomes back long-term and committed partners to women’s empowerment and social entrepreneurship: knowledge partner INSEAD; strategic partner Bain & Company; & supporting partner Hilton WorldWide. Project Inspire 2015 also welcomes new supporting partner, Top3 Media.

Launched in 2011 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day and the 25th anniversary of MasterCard in Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa, “Project Inspire: 5 minutes to change the world” is a global challenge that presents 18-35 year olds with a 5-minute platform to pitch their inspired idea to the world. With a US$25,000 Grand Prize and US$10,000 Runner-Up Prize on offer to make their idea a reality, Project Inspire 2015 will take on the theme of ‘Technology or Design for Economic Empowerment’. Applicants will be asked to demonstrate how they use design or technology as a tool in the work they are doing to enable and empower women economically throughout Asia, the Pacific, Middle East & Africa.

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International Undergraduate Distinction Scholarships at University of Exeter in UK, 2015

University of Exeter is inviting applications for international undergraduate scholarships within the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences and College of Life and Environmental Sciences. The awards of £5,000 are payable as a reduction on tuition fees for the first year of study only. Applicants must be residents from outside the UK/EU. To be eligible for an scholarship, applicants must have firmly accepted their offer of a place to study on one of the eligible degree programmes by 8 May 2015. The scholarship application deadline is 30th April 2015.
Study Subject(s): Eligible programmes include all undergraduate degrees offered by the two Colleges, excluding any degrees offered in conjunction with the College of Humanities, College of Social Sciences and International Studies, University of Exeter Business School, University of Exeter Medical School, or any Flexible Combined Honours.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree at University of Exeter.
Scholarship Provider: College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences and College of Life and Environmental Sciences at University of Exeter, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
International Undergraduate Distinction Scholarships to top performing students who accept a place to study on an eligible programme, enrolling in 2015.
-Applicants must be residents from outside the UK/EU.
-Eligible programmes include all undergraduate degrees offered by the two Colleges, excluding any degrees offered in conjunction with the College of Humanities, College of Social Sciences and International Studies, University of Exeter Business School, University of Exeter Medical School, or any Flexible Combined Honours.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students (outside the UK/EU) can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: The College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences and College of Life and Environmental Sciences are delighted to offer a number of International Undergraduate Distinction Scholarships to top performing students who accept a place to study on an eligible programme, enrolling in 2015. Applicants must be residents from outside the UK/EU.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): Scholarships are offered for the first year of study only.
What does it cover? The awards of £5,000 are payable as a reduction on tuition fees for the first year of study only.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: To be eligible for an International Undergraduate Distinction Scholarship you must have firmly accepted your offer of a place to study on one of the eligible degree programmes by 8 May 2015. Once you have received the offer of a place to study, please return to this page to access the scholarship application system and apply for the award directly.
Scholarship Application Deadline: All completed scholarship applications received from eligible students by 30 April 2015 will be considered.
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Peace Revolution Fellowship in Thailand-Global Peace On The Move XV, 2015

Applications are invited for Peace Revolution fellowship that provides 14 days intensive training program. Fellowship provides participants with deeper insight in the relationship between inner peace and sustainable world peace and enhancing their ability to create peace within their family, professional and social environment. The fellowship will take place at Mooktawan Sanctuary in an island at the southern part of Thailand. Candidates must have completed 42 days of the online self-development program and have completed at least 1 offline (with 5 or more participants) and 1 online (with 10 or more participants). The application deadline is 15 June 2015 and eligibility deadline is 27 July 2015.
Study Subject(s): Fellowship provides participants with deeper insight in the relationship between inner peace and sustainable world peace and enhancing their ability to create peace within their family, professional and social environment.
Course Level: Fellowship provides 14 days intensive training program.
Scholarship Provider: Peace Revolution
Scholarship can be taken at: Thailand (the fellowship will take place at Mooktawan Sanctuary in an island at the southern part of Thailand)
Eligibility:
-Candidates should be 18-30 years old at the time of submitting the application in order to receive the airfare support.
-Candidates must have completed 42 days of the online self-development program. Note that in order to submit the application form, candidates do not need to have completed the online self-development program.
-Candidates must have completed at least 1 OFFLINE (with 5 or more participants) and 1 ONLINE (with 10 or more participants) Special Ops.
-Candidates need to submit a PIPO Proposal (included in the application form).
-Candidates have good proficiency in written and spoken English language.
-Candidates should be optimistic, be open-minded, show leadership potential, and have a genuine interest in peace.
-Candidates must finish all the above requirements (the self-development program as well as the online Special Ops) before the eligibility deadline of a fellowship.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Fellowship is open for the citizens of any nationality.
Scholarship Description: The fellowship offers a 14 days intensive training program providing participants with deeper insight in the relationship between inner peace and sustainable world peace and enhancing their ability to create peace within their family, professional and social environment. In addition to our intense meditation practice, participants will gain knowledge of various theoretical approaches. After completing the self-development program with Special Ops, the Peace Revolution selection committee will make an interview appointment based on your performance, available fund as well as group combination in each fellowship. There is no need to write a request for an interview. If applicants are qualified, the agency will contact. Presently, the fellowship takes place at Mooktawan Sanctuary in an island at the southern part of Thailand. Participants will enjoy meditating in a serene and peaceful near-forest environment.
 Number of award(s): Not known
 Duration of award(s): The fellowship offers a 14 days intensive training program. Training starts with the 42 Days online self-development program.
 What does it cover? The Thailand fellowship includes:
-Partial sponsoring of airfare, (Everyone is welcome to join the fellowship. But to be eligible for the partial sponsoring of airfare, candidates must be between 18-30 years old.)
-Free accommodation,
-Free catering,
-Free local transportation,
-Free meditation retreat fee.
Selection Criteria: After completing the self-development program with Special Ops (1 OFFLINE + 1 ONLINE) and submission of the PIPO proposal, the Peace Revolution selection committee will make an interview appointment based on your performance, strength of your proposal, available fund as well as group combination in each fellowship.
 Notification: Not Known
Online Application: Applications are to be submitted online.
 Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15 June 2015 and Eligibility deadline is 27 July 2015.
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EURIAS Fellowship Programme for International Researchers, 2016-2017

The European Institutes for Advanced Study (EURIAS) is offering 43 international fellowships (22 junior and 22 senior positions) in Humanities and Social sciences. The Fellowship Programme is an international researcher mobility programme offering 10-month residencies in one of the 16 participating Institutes. All IAS have agreed on common standards, including the provision of a living allowance (in the range of €26,000 for a junior fellow and €38,000 for a senior fellow), accommodation (or a mobility allowance), a research budget, plus coverage of travel expenses. Applications should be submitted till June 5, 2015.

Study Subject(s): EURIAS Fellowships are mainly offered in the fields of the humanities and social sciences but may also be granted to scholars in life and exact sciences, provided that their proposed research project does not require laboratory facilities and that it interfaces with humanities and social sciences.
Course Level: Fellowships are for pursuing research programme.
Scholarship Provider: The European Institutes for Advanced Study (EURIAS)
Scholarship can be taken at: Bologna(Italy), Budapest (Hungary), Cambridge, Edinburgh (UK), Berlin, Delmenhorst, Freiburg (Germany), Helsinki (Finland), Jerusalem (Israel), Lyon, Marseille, Paris (France), Uppsala (Sweden), Vienna (Austria), Wassenaar (Netherlands), Zürich (Switzerland). Applicants may select up to three IAS outside their country of nationality or residence as possible host institutions.
Eligibility:
Degree: At the time of the application, researchers must be in possession of a doctoral degree plus 2 years of full-time research experience after the degree. Exception is made for Law scholars who are eligible with a Master +6 years of full-time research experience after the degree. (PhD training is not considered in the calculation of experience).
Mobility: Researchers from all countries are eligible to the programme but one cannot apply to an institute located in his/her country of residence. Exception is made for applicants who have spent no more than 12 months in their country of residence during the last three years prior to the application.
Disciplines: The programme is open to all disciplines in the fields of humanities and social sciences.
It also welcomes applications from the arts, life and exact sciences provided that:
-the research project does not require any intensive laboratory work,
-the research project interfaces with humanities and social sciences,
-the applicant has a proven capacity to dialogue with other scientific disciplines,
-the candidate applies to an IAS that welcome scholars outside the humanities and social sciences.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to check the IAS’ websites to learn more about the scientific orientation of the Institutes and their potential opening to disciplines outside the humanities and social sciences.
Age: There is no age discrimination.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: EURIAS Fellowship Programme is available for worldwide scholars.
Scholarship Description: The European Institutes for Advanced Study (EURIAS) Fellowship Programme is an international researcher mobility programme offering 10-month residencies in one of the 16 participating Institutes: Berlin, Bologna, Budapest, Cambridge, Delmenhorst, Edinburgh, Freiburg, Helsinki, Jerusalem, Lyon, Marseille, Paris, Uppsala, Vienna, Wassenaar, Zürich. The Institutes for Advanced Study support the focused, self-directed work of outstanding researchers. The fellows benefit from the finest intellectual and research conditions and from the stimulating environment of a multi-disciplinary and international community of first-rate scholars.
Number of award(s): For the 2016-2017 academic year, EURIAS offers 43 fellowships (21 junior and 22 senior positions).
Duration of award(s): The EURIAS Fellowship Programme offers two types of 10-month fellowships according to research experience: junior and senior.
What does it cover? All IAS have agreed on common standards, including the provision of a living allowance (in the range of € 26,000 for a junior fellow and € 38,000 for a senior fellow), accommodation (or a mobility allowance), a research budget, plus coverage of travel expenses.
Selection Criteria: The selection of applicants who are eligible for a fellowship is competitive, merit-based and conducted through an internationally independent and recognized peer review process. It meets the highly demanding excellence standards of the participating Institutes for Advanced Study. The EURIAS Fellowship Programme undertakes a detailed qualitative assessment according to the following criteria:
(i) Scientific excellence of the applicant: career path; international experience; quality of publications; capacity to carry out the research proposal and ability to forge beyond disciplinary specialisation
(ii) Quality of the research proposal: innovative and path-breaking quality of the proposal; connexion to current debates and literature; sound theoretical and methodological framework; feasibility of the work programme; interdisciplinary potential of the research proposal; expected output and significance of the proposal for the international academic community
(iii) Relevance of an IAS residency: expected impact of the invitation on the research project; applicant’s ability to interact with IAS international and multidisciplinary communities; expected impact of the fellowship on training and career development and proven language capacity (most IAS operate in an English-language environment, but research can be conducted in any language, and language diversity is welcome).
Notification: Results of the pre-selection by EURIAS Scientific Committee will be announced by Mid-November, 2015 and Publication of IAS final selections will be in Mid-January, 2016.
Online Application: Applications are submitted online. In order to provide evaluators with relevant information to perform their work efficiently, EURIAS fellowship applicants have to submit (in English exclusively):
-The completed EURIAS application form;
-A curriculum comprising a list of publications;
-A detailed research proposal (maximum 5 pages / 10,000 signs -spaces not included- and a bibliography – maximum 1 additional page);
-For candidates applying for junior fellowships, two letters of recommendation;
-Publications in a pdf format (2 for juniors, 5 for seniors) in case publications are in another language than English, an English-written abstract is requested;
-Copy of the PhD diploma in a pdf format -if the writing system/scrip used in the diploma is not Latin (but, for example, Cyrillic, Chinese, Arabic or some other), a Latin script university certificate or official translation is requested;
-Applicants are required to specify the following in their proposals;
-Applicants are required to indicate up to three IAS as the most adequate host institutions in the order of preference and to justify their choices.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Application deadline is June 5, 2015.
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2016-2017 Dianne Woest Fellowship in Arts and Humanities, USA

The Historic New Orleans Collection is offering Dianne Woest Research Fellowship to support scholarly research on the history and culture of Louisiana and the Gulf South for 2016-2017 academic year. The Woest Fellowship is open to doctoral candidates, academic and museum professionals, and independent scholars. U.S. citizenship is not required, but applicants should be fluent in English. The fellowship carries a stipend of $4,000 per month for a maximum of three months. Applications for the 2016/17 fellowship are due November 1, 2015.
Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded for research on the history and culture of Louisiana and the Gulf South.
Course Level: This is a three months fellowships programme.
Scholarship Provider: The Historic New Orleans Collection
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility: The Woest Fellowship is open to doctoral candidates, academic and museum professionals, and independent scholars. U.S. citizenship is not required, but applicants should be fluent in English. Fellows will be expected to acknowledge the Collection in any published work drawing on fellowship research. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Both US and international applicants are eligible to apply for this research fellowship.
Scholarship Description: The Historic New Orleans Collection is now accepting applications for the 2016/17 Woest Fellowship. The fellowship supports scholarly research on the history and culture of Louisiana and the Gulf South. While THNOC resources should play a central role in the proposed research agenda, fellows are also encouraged to explore other research facilities in the Greater New Orleans area. The Woest Fellowship is open to doctoral candidates, academic and museum professionals, and independent scholars. U.S. citizenship is not required, but applicants should be fluent in English. Fellows will be expected to acknowledge The Collection in any published work drawing on fellowship research. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): The duration of fellowship is three months. Fellows may select their period(s) of residence, but all research must commence and conclude during the specified fellowship term (April 1, 2015–March 31, 2016).
What does it cover? The fellowship carries a stipend of $4,000 per month for a maximum of three months.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Recipients will be announced February 1, 2016.
How to Apply: All material should be send by post. Please submit eight (8) collated packets comprising the following:
-Application form
-a current vita
– a 100-word abstract of the project
-a research proposal, not to exceed six double-spaced pages, in which you (a) outline the scope of the project; (b) discuss the relevance of research materials at The Historic New Orleans Collection; and (c) discuss the anticipated product of your research (book, dissertation, exhibition, etc.) In addition, please submit letters of recommendation from TWO (2) scholars familiar with your work. These letters may be sent under separate cover.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications for the 2016/17 Woest Fellowship are due November 1, 2015.
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2015 University of Exeter Halpin PhD Studentship Programme for International Students, UK

University of Exeter invites applications for a PhD studentship programme in Rice Blast Research commencing from October 2015. The programme will take place in Biosciences (Streatham Campus, Exeter) at the College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter. This programme is only available to students from outside of the EU. Studentship of ~£19,000 value will be offered to the applicants. The application deadline is 19th April 2015.
Study Subject(s): Studentship is awarded in the area of Biosciences to train in rice blast research at the College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter.
Course Level: Studentship is available for pursuing PhD programme.
Scholarship Provider: University of Exeter, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Students from rice-growing regions of the world are actively encouraged to apply to this programme. This studentship is only available candidates from outside of the EU. Applicants can be from any nation in which rice cultivation plays an important role in food security and economic development. Applicants should have an excellent first degree in Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Plant Biology, or Plant Pathology and/or a relevant Masters degree qualification. Applicants should also submit details of their scores in relevant international qualifications/examinations that they may hold, such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). All entrants to the programme must have proficiency in English language skills (IELTS of greater than 6.0 or equivalent).
Scholarship Open for International Students: International applicants (outside of the EU) from rice-growing regions of the world are eligible to apply for this PhD studentship.
Scholarship Description: The Halpin PhD Studentship programme will fund international students to train in rice blast research at the University of Exeter using the very latest procedures in molecular biology and genomics and receiving the very best intellectual and practical education concerning this important disease. Furthermore, they will receive a 4 year studentship with a generous stipend (~£19,000 per annum in the first instance), which is greater than standard PhD students, reflecting the personal investment being made by the student in seeking to train in a foreign country, and the highly prestigious and selective nature of these awards. The student will also receive a generous international travel grant and training awards. Please note that this programme is only available to students from outside of the EU. Entry to the programme will be highly competitive and based on academic qualifications and demonstration of an aptitude and strong ambition for postgraduate research. The long-term aim of the Halpin PhD studentship programme is to train the next generation of molecular plant pathologists from developing countries in order to build local expertise that can be use to combat rice blast disease and serious agricultural threats to food security.
Number of award(s): One PhD studentship is available.
Duration of award(s): The duration of award is 4 years.
What does it cover? Applicants will receive a 4 year studentship with a generous stipend (~£19,000 per annum in the first instance), which is greater than standard PhD students, reflecting the personal investment being made by the student in seeking to train in a foreign country, and the highly prestigious and selective nature of these awards. The student will also receive a generous international travel grant and training awards.
Selection Criteria: Entry to the programme will be highly competitive and based on academic qualifications and demonstration of an aptitude and strong ambition for postgraduate research.
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: The mode of application is online. Applicants will need to submit some personal details, including the names and contact details of two referees, and upload the following documents (preferred format for uploaded files is .pdf and preferred filename should start with your last name):
-A full Curriculum Vitae (CV/Resume) with details of academic qualifications, skills and experience
-A two-page statement of why you are applying to the Halpin Studentship Programme and how you would use this opportunity to further a career in rice blast research
-Transcript(s) giving full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained (this should be an interim transcript if you are still studying)
-Evidence of English language ability eg, IELTS certificate.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 19th April 2015.
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Human Development Fellowships for Developing Countries at IIAS in India, 2015

The International Centre for Human Development is offering residential fellowships for mid-career and young professionals from eligible developing countries. This residential fellowship programme is offered at the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS), Shimla, India for a period of three months (1 June-31 August 2015). The research and analytical work to be conducted during the Fellowship period should not involve empirical data collection and fieldwork. The Fellows will receive an amount of INR 50,000 per month for young professionals and INR 150,000 per month for mid-career professionals. The application deadline is 15 April, 2015.
Study Subject(s): The analytical work supported under the 2015 Human Development Fellowship programme should focus on a well-defined aspect of human development that could include, but need not be limited to, the following: Analysis of human development initiatives in a country that should be related to social protection or any other theme relevant to human development; Analysis and documentation of  innovative interventions for human development in developing countries and undertake comparative analysis of human development policies across developing countries.
Course Level: This is a three month residential fellowship programme at the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS), Shimla, India.
Scholarship Provider: The International Centre for Human Development (IC4HD)
Scholarship can be taken at: India
Eligibility: Applicants are required to fulfil the following eligibility criteria:
-Familiarity with human development : Applicants should situate their proposed work within the framework of human development.
-Work experience: Mid-career professionals should have a minimum work experience of 10 years. Young professionals should have a minimum work experience of 3 years. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
-Age: Mid-career professionals should be between 36-45 years at the time of the closing date of applications. Young professionals should be between 25-35 years at the time of the closing date of the applications.
-Affiliation: Fellows of Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla and staff members of both IIAS and the United Nations are not eligible to apply.
-Education: A post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline is desirable. Applicants whose native language is not English are expected to have the ability to write and converse frequently in English.
-Nationality: Nationals of the countries listed are eligible to apply in their individual capacity.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Applicants from following countries are eligible for these residential fellowships: Africa (Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe); Asia-Pacific (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, DPR Korea, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Kiribati, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Vietnam); Europe and Central Asia (Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Tajikistan, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan).
Scholarship Description: The International Centre for Human Development (IC4HD) is pleased to announce a call for applications for its annual fellowship programme on human development. These Fellowships encourage mid-career and young professionals (academics, researchers, civil servants, and development practitioners) to analyze different dimensions of human development to inform policy in developing countries. In doing so, the Fellowships aim to strengthen South South learning and experience sharing on human development practice and policy. This residential fellowship programme is offered at the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS), Shimla, India for a period of three months (1 June-31 August 2015).
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): The Fellowship is being offered for 3 months starting on June 1, 2015 and ending on August 31.
What does it cover? The Fellows will receive an amount of INR 50,000 per month for young professionals and INR 150,000 per month for mid-career professionals. Free furnished residential shared accommodation will be provided at IIAS. Fellows are expected to cover the costs of meals and utilities. In addition, they will be eligible to return economy airfare from and to the country of residence.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and a final decision will be communicated latest by 30 April 2015.
How to Apply: Candidates must complete a formal application in English, including the following documents and submit it via email:
-Application form.
-Study proposal (not exceeding 600 words) that: (i) describes the main policy challenge or issue that you plan to focus on and explains its relevance and complexity; (ii) lists the objectives and presents the key questions that you will attempt to answer; (iii) explains why the issue is compelling to you; (iv) outlines what you already know about the issue and what more you need to learn; (v) identifies your intended audience; and (vi) gives an overview of data sources and methods that you intend using for the analysis.
-A work plan that lists milestones over the three month Fellowship for completion of the work envisaged.
-Curriculum vitae
-Photocopy of the national passport (ensuring that it is valid for obtaining a visa for India).
-Names of two referees (designation, affiliation, address, email and telephone number should be indicated) from people who are familiar with your recent work. If employed, one of them should be the current supervisor
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15 April, 2015.
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International Undergraduate Distinction Scholarships at University of Exeter in UK, 2015

University of Exeter is inviting applications for international undergraduate scholarships within the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences and College of Life and Environmental Sciences. The awards of £5,000 are payable as a reduction on tuition fees for the first year of study only. Applicants must be residents from outside the UK/EU. To be eligible for an scholarship, applicants must have firmly accepted their offer of a place to study on one of the eligible degree programmes by 8 May 2015. The scholarship application deadline is 30th April 2015.
Study Subject(s): Eligible programmes include all undergraduate degrees offered by the two Colleges, excluding any degrees offered in conjunction with the College of Humanities, College of Social Sciences and International Studies, University of Exeter Business School, University of Exeter Medical School, or any Flexible Combined Honours.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree at University of Exeter.
Scholarship Provider: College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences and College of Life and Environmental Sciences at University of Exeter, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
International Undergraduate Distinction Scholarships to top performing students who accept a place to study on an eligible programme, enrolling in 2015.
-Applicants must be residents from outside the UK/EU.
-Eligible programmes include all undergraduate degrees offered by the two Colleges, excluding any degrees offered in conjunction with the College of Humanities, College of Social Sciences and International Studies, University of Exeter Business School, University of Exeter Medical School, or any Flexible Combined Honours.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students (outside the UK/EU) can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: The College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences and College of Life and Environmental Sciences are delighted to offer a number of International Undergraduate Distinction Scholarships to top performing students who accept a place to study on an eligible programme, enrolling in 2015. Applicants must be residents from outside the UK/EU.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): Scholarships are offered for the first year of study only.
What does it cover? The awards of £5,000 are payable as a reduction on tuition fees for the first year of study only.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: To be eligible for an International Undergraduate Distinction Scholarship you must have firmly accepted your offer of a place to study on one of the eligible degree programmes by 8 May 2015. Once you have received the offer of a place to study, please return to this page to access the scholarship application system and apply for the award directly.
Scholarship Application Deadline: All completed scholarship applications received from eligible students by 30 April 2015 will be considered.
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ZIF Marie Curie Postdoctoral Incoming Fellowships (ZIF-MC) in Germany, 2016

Applications are invited for 2-year Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Konstanz. These fellowships are available to researchers regardless of their nationality and field of research. The Fellowships will begin on February 1, 2016, and end on January 31, 2018. The target group consists of excellent researchers at the postdoctoral level, leadership abilities and a capacity for teamwork, so that they can reasonably be expected to take up leading roles in academia and European research and innovation policy. The application deadline is May 18, 2015.
Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded in any discipline represented at the University of Konstanz.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for a postdoctoral research program.
Scholarship Provider: This call for applications is part of the Zukunftskolleg Incoming Fellowship Program (ZIF) and is financed by the Seventh Framework Program (FP7) Marie Curie Actions – People (co-funding of regional, national and international programs), the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the University of Konstanz.
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility: Applicant Requirements for this Fellowship include:
-Candidates must be in possession of a doctoral degree (PhD thesis submitted anddefended) at the moment of the decision within the second committee meeting – September 28-29, 2015;
-Candidates must not hold a permanent position, a professorship, or have an habilitation or equivalent (Venia legendi);
-Candidates with their own position funded by another program, which can be transferred to Konstanz, are also eligible (other EU funding is not eligible);
-Applicants must propose a research project that ties in with a discipline represented at the University of Konstanz. Applicants should contact potential mentors (Local Hosts) among the researchers at the University of Konstanz in order to ensure appropriate affiliation. Support from the department strengthens the application;
-Applicants must have had their main residence and worked outside Germany for 24 months or more during the three years prior to the application deadline (time frame: May 19, 2012- May 18, 2015);
-All ethical issues raised by a proposed project (if applicable) must be described in the project outline. The candidate should explain how these will be addressed, so as to conform with national and Seventh Framework Program (FP7) ethical principles. For advice, please see the CORDIS website on ethics and contact the Zukunftskolleg office. If a proposed project that has passed the peer review stage raises any ethical issues, it is forwarded for review by the University of Konstanz Ethics Committee.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Researchers regardless of their nationality are eligible to apply for these Marie Curie postdoctoral fellowships.
Scholarship Description: The University of Konstanz belongs to the universities in Germany whose “Future concepts for top-class research at universities” is promoted within the framework of the Excellence Initiative of the German federal and state governments. The Zukunftskolleg is a central scientific institution of the University of Konstanz for the promotion of young researchers in the natural sciences, humanities and social sciences, and is an integral component of the institutional strategy “Model Konstanz — Towards a Culture of Creativity.” The Zukunftskolleg forms a platform for interdisciplinary discourse between distinguished researchers in Germany and abroad, and provides them with resources for obtaining extramural funding.
Number of award(s): The Zukunftskolleg of the University of Konstanz offers up to six (6) ZIF Marie Curie 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowships to the applicants.
Duration of award(s): Fellowships are awarded for a period of 2 years. The Fellowships will begin on February 1, 2016, and end on January 31, 2018.
What does it cover? The Postdoctoral Fellowship consists of an employment contract with the University of Konstanz in accordance with the public sector staff tariffs of the German federal states (TV-L; depending on personal qualifications and up to salary group 13 TV-L). Fellows are expected to have their place of residence in Konstanz. An additional mobility allowance is provided where necessary. Each Fellow receives a mobility allowance and a research allowance. Furthermore, a pool is available for funding cooperative projects, research assistants, travel, and equipment purchases. Each Fellow is a member of both a university department and the Zukunftskolleg. A Mentoring Committee supports each Fellow in her / his career development.
Selection Criteria: Fellows are selected on the basis of their academic excellence, the quality and topicality of their research project outline, personal aptitude with regard to leadership and team skills, and interdisciplinary interest. International experience in teaching or research, and a strong interest in inter-disciplinary topics are desirable. Applications are evaluated in a two-stage process:
-Eligibility check and pre-selection based on the written application;
-Further selection based on independent peer reviews.
Notification: Candidates will be informed of the final decision and the evaluation of their own strengths and weaknesses after the second selection phase at the beginning of October 2015.
How to Apply: All applications and supporting materials must be submitted in English via the Online Application Platform. The required documents include a completed application form, a letter of motivation, research propo-sal, curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and two letters of reference. Applicants are encouraged to check their eligibility before submitting their proposal.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is May 18, 2015.
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2015 Edinburgh Business School PhD Studentships in Interdisciplinary Research in Accounting, UK

Applications are invited for PhD studentships in interdisciplinary research in Accounting. Applicants should have a masters degree from an accredited university in the UK or overseas, with evidence of above-average academic achievement (more than 65% overall in their Masters) and the ability to undertake independent research (MSc dissertation at distinction level). Each award will be for three years, subject to satisfactory progress, and covers Home/EU or Overseas fees plus a maintenance stipend of £14,000 per year. Also included is £1,000 per annum to cover research and training costs. The application deadline is 1 May 2015.
Study Subject(s): Studentships are awarded in the field of Accounting, Society and Culture.
Course Level: Studentships are available for pursuing PhD programme.
Scholarship Provider: University of Edinburgh Business School, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
-A Masters degree from an accredited university in the UK or overseas, with evidence of above-average academic achievement (more than 65% overall in your Masters) and the ability to undertake independent research (MSc dissertation at distinction level). Applicants with a First or 2:1 Bachelors degree will be considered if they have an outstanding research proposal and prior support from a prospective supervisor in the Business School. In such an instance, you must contact an appropriate supervisor before applying.
-For applicants whose native language is not English, an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 7.0, or equivalent.
-Successful applicants will be expected to contribute to our teaching programmes during their second and third years of the scholarship.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to apply for these PhD studentships.
Scholarship Description: The University of Edinburgh seeks three dynamic researchers to join a group of globally recognised academics exploring issues concerning the accounting profession; accounting modes of representation; critical understanding of accounting and governance; and accounting, society and popular culture. This call is part of a broader School’s effort to make Edinburgh a renowned international research centre in the area of interdisciplinary research in accounting.
Number of award(s): Up to three awards will be made.
Duration of award(s): Each award will be for three years, subject to satisfactory progress.
What does it cover? Each award covers Home/EU or Overseas fees plus a maintenance stipend of £14,000 per year. Also included is £1,000 per annum to cover research and training costs.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Shortlisted candidates should expect to attend an interview either in person or on the telephone or via Skype, or to have been interviewed already by a potential supervisor. Recipients of the scholarships are usually announced approximately 15 May.
How to Apply: To apply for this scheme, please use the University’s online EUCLID application system. In addition to the application form you should supply:
-A letter explaining:
-your reasons for applying
-why you are the ideal person to receive a scholarship
-A research plan
-Your CV
-Two academic referees.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1 May 2015.
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NMG-NUST Joint Scholarship Program for International Students in China, 2015

Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NUST) and Nanjing Government have jointly set up the scholarship program for outstanding international students commencing from 2015. Both full and partial scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate programme at Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NUST). Full scholarship for Bachelor degree only provides to applicants who apply for English taught program.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in all subjects offered at Nanjing University of Science and Technology.
Course Level:Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD degree at Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NUST).
Scholarship Provider: Nanjing Government and Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NUST)
Scholarship can be taken at: China
Eligibility:
-NMG-NUST Scholarship is opened to non-Chinese citizen and in good health
-Education background and age limit: For Bachelor degree: applicants have to be less than 28 years old, and obtain senior high school certificate; For Master degree:  applicants have to be less than 35 years old, and obtain      bachelor degree certificate; For Doctoral degree: applicants have to be less than 40 years old, and obtain Master degree certificate.
-Applicants must obtain a competitive academic records and be pursuing a high demand.
Transcripts result must be 75% above
Language Requirements:
-Applicants who applied for English taught program must have IELTS score 5.5 above or TOFEL score 90 above;
-Applicants who applied for Chinese taught programs must have HSK result above level 4.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: International students (non-Chinese) can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: In order to enhance NUST’s international influence, Nanjing Government and Nanjing University of Science & Technology have jointly set up the scholarship program to attract more outstanding international students to study with us.
Number of award(s):
-PhD Degree: Full scholarship 30, Partial scholarship 10;
-Master Degree: Full scholarship 60, Partial scholarship 40;
-Bachelor Degree: Full scholarship 120, Partial scholarship 60.
NOTE: Full scholarship for Bachelor degree only provides to applicants who apply for English taught program.
Duration of award(s):
-Doctoral Degree Students: 4 academic years
-Master’s Degree Students: 2.5 academic years
-Bachelor’s Degree Students: 4 academic years
Note: Scholarship students must be reviewed annually for the academic performance and other performances. Scholarship will be terminated if the student fails to fulfill the requirements.
-Applicants who have applied for Chinese instructed courses are required to provide either HSK certificate or official credential letter; otherwise one-year complementary Chinese Language course is added to the stated study period. The tuition of Chinese Language course is covered by scholarship.
What does it cover? For Postgraduates:
-Full Postgraduate Scholarship covers: Tuition (including laboratory experiments, Internship, and basic learning materials), On campus dormitory accommodation, Single room for PhD students, Double-bed room for Master degree student
-Living allowance: CNY 2,000/month for PhD students: CNY 1,700/month for Master degree student, Foreigner’s Comprehensive Medical Insurance (Group Insurance), One-off settlement subsidy for new postgraduate after registration: CNY 1,500, Note: By showing Family Membership Certificate issued by China Embassy or General Consulate, married postgraduates who carry with family members can ask for accommodation allowance from NUST. CNY18,000 per year for PhD students; CNY 9,000 per year for Master degree students.
-Partial Postgraduate Scholarship covers: Tuition (including laboratory experiments, Internship, and basic learning materials) or Foreigner’s Comprehensive Medical Insurance (Group Insurance)
-For Undergraduates: Full undergraduate scholarship covers: Tuition (Foreigner’s Comprehensive Medical Insurance (Group Insurance) and On campus dormitory accommodation)
-bed room
-Partial undergraduate scholarship covers: (Tuition or Foreigner’s Comprehensive Medical Insurance (Group Insurance))
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Applications will be evaluated and the result will be published on the related websites by the end of June, 2015. Scholarship winners will be notified via email, and following enrollment procedures will be informed via email. CNY500 (?500) fee (Scholarship evaluation fee & confirmation fee) is required to be paid.
How to Apply: Applicants have to complete both online application and mail hard copy application material package. It is highly suggested you to complete online application, or your scholarship evaluation will be affected due to fail online application.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Contact Employer
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INSEAD Ian Potter ’93D and Family Endowed Asia Scholarship in Singapore, 2016

INSEAD is offering Asia scholarship to pursue MBA programme at the Asia Campus in Singapore. Candidates from Asian countries are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to candidates from developing countries and Singapore. The scholarship values up to €10,000. The scholarship is awarded exclusively to candidates in need. The Application deadline is  20 April 2015 for December 2016 Class.

Study Subject(s): Scholarship is awarded for Business Administration.
Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing MBA program at Asia Campus in Singapore.
Scholarship Provider: Ian Potter ’93D and INSEAD
Scholarship can be taken at: Singapore
Eligibility: Candidates admitted to the MBA programme from the Asia qualify. Preference will be given to participants from developing countries and candidates who justify financial need.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of Asian countries (Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, East Timor, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Korea North, Kazakhstan, Korea South, Kuwait Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Oman Pakistan, The Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Syria, Taiwan Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Yemen) can apply for this scholarship. Preference will be given to candidates from developing countries and Singapore.
Scholarship Description: 

INSEAD Ian Potter ’93D and Family Endowed Asia ScholarshipIan Potter ’93D has generously created an endowed scholarship fund for Asian nationals who join the MBA Programme on the Asia Campus in Singapore. Preference will be given to candidates from developing countries and Singaporeans. The scholarship is awarded exclusively to candidates in need.

Ian Potter ’93D has generously created an endowed scholarship fund for Asian nationals who join the MBA Programme on the Asia Campus in Singapore. Preference will be given to candidates from developing countries and Singaporeans. The scholarship is awarded exclusively to candidates in need.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): Not Known
What does it cover? The value of Asia scholarship is up to €10,000.
Selection Criteria: The scholarship is awarded exclusively to candidates in need.
Notification: Not Known
Online Application: The mode of applying is online. To be considered for this scholarship, please complete the need-based scholarship application.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The Application deadline is 20 April 2015 for December 2016 Class.
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ENS Cachan International Scholarship Programme in France, 2015-2016

Applications are invited for ENS Cachan international scholarship programme from students who are currently studying or have studied and obtained their most recent qualification outside France. Scholarships are available for those students who wish to apply for a second year Research Master (RM2) or for a joint PhD in order to follow or pursue their research training in one of the departments or laboratories of the ENS Cachan (Cachan campus). The grant amounts of the scholarship is 500 euros/month (research training) to 1000 euros/month (Master, PhD).

Study Subject(s): All ENS Cachan (Cachan campus) master programmes are concerned. All ENS Cachan research laboratories are concerned.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for a second year Research Master (RM2) or for a joint PhD in order to follow or pursue research training in one of the departments or laboratories of the ENS Cachan (Cachan campus).
Scholarship Provider: The Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan (ENS Cachan)
Scholarship can be taken at: France
Eligibility:
-Being a student or a PhD student of foreign nationality or French nationality performing for a period of at least two years studying in a foreign operation.
-For applications in M2, having completed the first year of master (or level considered as equivalent by the ENS Cachan), among the best students in his promotion and have excellent command of the language of the study program (French or English depending on the training).
-For PhD candidates, justify obtaining a Master (or a degree considered as equivalent by the ENS Cachan), a thesis registration in their home university and have excellent command of French or English.
– For applications for a home as part of a research stay among the top students in his class, and present an excellent command of French or the english.
-Not to have been awarded a previous edition of the program.
Scholarship Open for International Students: This scholarship programme is open to foreign students and French students (performing for a period of at least two years studying in a foreign operation).
Scholarship Description: The International Scholarship Programme of the ENS Cachan is aimed at high level international students who are currently studying or have studied and obtained their most recent qualification outside of France. The ENS Cachan International Scholarship Programme is aimed at international students who are currently studying or have studied and obtained their latest diploma outside of France, who have a proven high academic level and who aspire to a career in the research and/or higher education fields.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): The program is for students who want:
-Either complete a second year of master (M2) in a training and a ENS Cachan laboratory; the award will be paid over a period of 10 months;
-Either spend part of their PhD in a laboratory ENS Cachan; the stock market is then paid for a period of 6 months or 12 months, or two periods disjoint 6 months (possibly two separate academic years);
-Either perform a research stay of up to six months in a laboratory ENS Cachan for students in training in a foreign operation.
What does it cover? According to the objective of your stay at ENS Cachan, the grant amounts of the scholarship is 500 euros/month (research training) to 1000 euros/month (Master, PhD).
Selection Criteria: The scholarships will be awarded on the following basis:
-Quality of the candidate’s academic career (honours, ranking, results, etc.)
– Quality of the scientific project
– French and English language skills
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: The candidate (s) must send their complete application electronically, in a single file in .pdf format at boursi15 [AT] ens-cachan.fr. and also by post.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 26 April 2015.
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