PhD scholarship to explore the relationship between individual metabolism and endometriosis.This exciting opportunity is for a graduate from biological sciences/biochemistry/ medicine/analytical chemistry or similar degree with a strong academic background to undertake a PhD in endometriosis research. The successful applicant will be based at Murdoch University at the Australian National Phenome Centre (ANPC) and will contribute to a national research program funded through a Medical Research Future Fund Grant in collaboration with the University of Melbourne.The research will be focused on understanding the role of metabolites in endometriosis disease and progression. The project aims to develop a more relevant classification system for endometriosis where lesion specific metabolomic and proteomic biomarkers are aligned with patient phenotypes and symptoms using state-of-the-art mass spectrometry capabilities at the ANPC.
Clark University is looking for academically talented and high potential students from all over the world for the outstanding Jonas Clark Scholarships.The scholarship will be awarded to new students who have demonstrated the ability to defy circumstances and change the world.Awarded to incoming students who have shown potential to challenge convention and change the world. Named after our founder, Jonas Clark, who aspired to champion an educational model that would create freethinking and bold students and citizens of the world.Eligible students will receive a $56,000 four-year award ($14,000 per year) regardless of their family’s financial need, provided the student meets year-to-year continuation requirements.
UNDP is launching a new and exciting 2-year Graduate Programme that will equip outstanding young graduates with the skills and experience required to kick-start their career in international development, and accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), build better futures and make a positive difference in the world!AssignmentThe Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to contribute to UNDP’s mandate. It is a 2-year assignment with one or more of our country, regional or headquarter offices. Assignments are in areas related to the Sustainable Development Goals with a focus on two streams: - Programme and Policy: In this stream you will contribute to UNDP’s programmes and project activities..- Corporate Operations: In this stream you will contribute to management services that support effective implementation of UNDP programmes, or work in the area of organisational policies, processes, and oversight.Successful applicants will be assigned to one or more locations around the world, including: Bangladesh (Dhaka); Denmark (Copenhagen), Laos (Vientiane), Maldives (Male), Mongolia (Ulaan Baator), Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby), Samoa (Apia), Thailand (Bangkok), Timor-Leste (Dili), Turkey (Istanbul), United States (New York).Personal GrowthWe offer participants a customised learning journey. This provides an opportunity to enhance your knowledge, stretch your capabilities and give you real-world experience alongside some of the brightest minds in the development world.As a pathway into the world of development, the programme offers talented graduates excellent exposure to multilateral cooperation and sustainable development, while providing a valuable entry point into UNDP and the wider UN system.Benefits- A one-year international professional entry-level contract (renewable for a second year on demonstrating good performance).- A competitive salary.- Ticket for travel between your location and the duty station.- Paid annual leave.- Paid sick leave.- Health and disability insurance..Who are we looking for?We are looking for candidates who are available to join UNDP from October 2021 onwards and who meet the following requirements:EducationMaster’s degree in a relevant field (with not more than 1 year of relevant work experience acquired after this degree).Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience and not more than 3 years acquired after this degree).One of your degrees (Master's or Bachelor's degree) should be from one of the countries where UNDP works to promote the Sustainable Development Goals.We encourage applications from a wide range of relevant degree courses:- To be eligible for the programme and policy stream, you will likely have graduated in one or more of the following areas: political science, public administration, international relations, development studies, economics, statistics, data management, environmental science or a related field.- For the corporate operations stream, you will likely have graduated in one or more of the following areas: business or public administration, finance, law, procurement or supply chain management, economics, data management, or a related field.ExperienceWe are looking for engaged young individuals who match UNDP’s values:- Integrity- Accountability- Transparency- Professionalism- Mutual Respect- Results Orientation (Through Principled Performance)You may also have worked to make an impact at community, provincial or national level (including in civil society, government, NGOs, IGOs or individually).Language abilityYou must be able to demonstrate that you are able to work effectively in English in a professional context.For some positions, a working knowledge of French, Arabic or Spanish may be a strong asset. Please note that for this 2021 cohort, the application and selection process will be conducted in English. You are required to complete your application in English.OtherYou must be a national of one of the countries where UNDP works to support the Sustainable Development Goals. Nationals from the countries listed below are particularly encouraged to apply:
The Rhodes ScholarshipThe Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest (first awarded in 1902) and perhaps most prestigious international scholarship programme, enabling outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford.
Every year, a new class is selected to represent the world’s next generation of leaders high-caliber individuals with open minds and limitless potential who will serve to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world.Schwarzman Scholars are selected from an international pool of distinguished candidates. Prospective Scholars are expected to demonstrate academic excellence, exceptional results in their field and outstanding leadership qualities.Schwarzman Scholars brings together a diverse cohort of young leaders from all regions and sectors of the world who embrace each other’s differences while working on a joint mission.
Building upon the deep domain expertise that Knight-Hennessy Scholars develop in their home departments, scholars gain exposure to a wide range of disciplines and cultures in the Knight-Hennessy community, and participate in the King Global Leadership Program (KGLP), which is designed to develop transformational leadership capabilities. Within KGLP, scholars collaborate and begin to address important challenges facing the world, such as climate change, healthcare inequity, the future of education, and criminal justice reform.Funding: As a Knight-Hennessy Scholar, you receive funding for up to three years for any graduate degree(s) at Stanford to which you are admitted at the time you are selected as a scholar.After enrolling at Stanford, if you wish to enroll in an additional graduate program, you may apply to the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program to receive additional funding up to the maximum of three years. This additional funding is not guaranteed.If a degree program exceeds three years — such as an MD or PhD program, or a Stanford dual- or joint-degree program — then your Stanford home department(s) will often fund the remainder of your education to the extent consistent with its standard funding commitment for that program. This standard funding commitment varies by department and school. Please contact the graduate program with specific questions about those commitments.During each of the first three years of graduate study, Knight-Hennessy Scholars receive:a fellowship applied directly to cover tuition and associated feesa stipend for living and academic expenses (such as room and board, books, academic supplies, instructional materials, local transportation, and reasonable personal expenses)a travel grant intended to cover an economy-class ticket for one annual trip to and from StanfordNOTE: Knight-Hennessy Scholars also may access supplemental funds to support academic enrichment (e.g., conference travel).
DAFI Tertiary Scholarship Program applications for Fall 2021 are now open! If you meet the eligibility criteria mentioned below, hurry up and Click on the link below to start your application before July 2nd.
This year, the existing scholarship programmes that are a joint initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Agency for Academic Exchange NAWA in the form of Polish development aid, i.e. the Banach Scholarship Programme and the Lukasiewicz Scholarship Programme, are merged into one scholarship programme for young people from developing countries who wish to take up studies in Poland.The objective of the Programme is to promote socio-economic progress of developing countries by raising the level of knowledge and education of their citizens in the form of scholarships for second-degree studies in Polish or in English at Polish universities supervised by the Minister of Education and Science in the field of engineering and technical sciences, agricultural sciences, exact sciences, and life sciences.The NAWA scholarship may be applied for by citizens of the following countries: Albania, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Lebanon, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Palestine, Peru, the Philippines, Senegal, Serbia, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.In addition, the citizens of Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Montenegro, Moldova, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan can complete second-degree studies in the fields of humanities and social sciences under the Programme, with the exception of philological studies in the field of the beneficiary’s native language.The Programme is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange in the form of Polish development aid.
The UBD Graduate Scholarship (UGS) is awarded to outstanding scholars, students and professionals to undertake graduate study and advanced research in Universiti Brunei Darussalam. The scholarship provides Bruneian and non-Bruneian candidates the unique opportunity to pursue their academic and research goals and network extensively with international researchers.
The OpportunityAs a paid intern at AIER, you will work closely with staff on projects relating to your interests. Your skills can be applied to scholarly research, program/event planning, marketing, graphic design, communications, editorial writing, and development/fundraising.CompensationAIER interns are paid the minimum wage in Massachusetts. For internships lasting more than 10 weeks, participants living further than 300 miles from Great Barrington, MA also receive a $750 travel stipend.Accommodations and MealsHousing is provided in the AIER manor or cottages right on campus, close to the beautiful town of Great Barrington. Lunch is provided for AIER staff, fellows, and interns every workday. Many dinners are also provided.
BACKGROUNDThe Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF) announces the “ICYF Young Volunteers Camp” program to equip young people with practical knowledge and guidance to help and support communities during pandemics, natural disasters, and humanitarian crises.As the world is going through unprecedented change, everyone needs to join their efforts to work collectively and support each other during these difficult times. Volunteerism is the crucial and significant solution at this very moment to bring people together and mobilize them accordingly where help is needed the most.CAMP OBJECTIVESICYF Young Volunteers Camps targets to achieve the following specific objectives:•To design the right framework of a volunteering training program during any kind of crisis as a long-term solution•To establish an effective partnership network and its community for volunteer’s capacity building•To empower youth lead organizations on volunteering management•To enhance young volunteers` capacities through interactive training•To promote the human rights of volunteers during humanitarian crises with civic and human rights education.•To establish a network among youth organizations for effective collaboration to find sustainable solutions during a pandemic crisis and humanitarian crises in the world.•To raise awareness of youth on the universal values of volunteerism•To provide a platform for sharing experiences, lessons learned and reflections on youth volunteerism and its impact.•To share best examples of successful youth volunteerism initiatives•To enable participants to improve themselves in project preparation for various funding sources and project cycle managementLOCATION & DATELocation: Antalya, TurkeyDate:5-10 July For Young Women12-17 July For Young Men
The Africa Scholarship (Postgraduate) - 2021/22Fee Status: OverseasSubject: Anatomy / Forensic Anthropology / Forensic and Medical Art, Architecture and Urban Planning, Art and Design, Biological/Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering / Medical Imaging, Business (Accountancy / Economics / Finance / International Business), Civil Engineering / Structural Engineering, Computing / Applied Computing / Data Science / Data Engineering, Dentistry, Education, Electronic Engineering, Energy Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy, English, Geography / Environmental Science, History, Law, Liberal Arts, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering / Industrial Engineering, Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Philosophy, Physics, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Social WorkValue: £5,000PostgraduateLevel of StudyFull-timeMode of StudySeptember 2021, January 2022Start Date1 yearDuration
This need-and-merit-based award recognizes international undergraduate students who demonstrate superior academic achievement, leadership skills, involvement in student affairs and community service, and recognized achievement in other key areas.The value of your Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award is proportional to your financial need. Financial need is determined by totalling tuition, fees, and living costs, and subtracting the financial contribution you and your family can make each year. A standard needs assessment is based on the financial information provided by you and your family.Your award may be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study or to degree completion – whichever comes first – provided you achieve satisfactory academic standing in your faculty, continue to demonstrate financial need, and maintain your Canadian study permit (student visa).DeadlinesJanuary 5: Submit your award application and complete the online application for admission to UBC. Although you can specify two degree choices in your application, only your first-choice degree will be considered for the purposes of this award.January 31: Meet UBC’s English Language Admission Standard.Mid-April: Nominees will be informed if they have received an award
About the Lund University Global Scholarship programmeApproximately SEK 15 million (€1.4 million / US $1,7 million) awarded in scholarship grants each yearA selective, merit-based scholarship to recognise top academic students from outside the EU/EEAAs a top 100 university and ranked in the top 0.4% of universities in the world, Lund University attracts high achieving students from across the globe. The Lund University Global Scholarship programme seeks to recognise these students by awarding academic excellence grants.Scholarship recipients have a proven record of achieving consistently high grades in their previous studies and are assessed as being a good fit for our programmes. The scholarship is selective, competitive and merit-based.Scholarship grants may cover 25%, 50%, 75% or up to 100% of the tuition fee. The scholarship percentage awarded depends on budget available to the programme/faculty. It has no reflection on the students' academic level of excellence. Please note that scholarships are toward tuition fees only and that living costs are not covered. Scholarship recipients must still be able to fund their living costs, as per the requirements of the Swedish Migration Agency.Application Process The application period for the Lund University Global Scholarship for autumn 2021 studies will start in February 2021.To be able to apply and be considered for a Lund University Global Scholarship, you must first have applied to the programme(s) or free-standing course(s) you wish to study at Lund University. You do this through the online, national application website – www.universityadmissions.se – during the application period. Once you have made a complete application to a degree programme or free-standing courses of at least 30 ECTS credits, and have paid the application fee, you will be able to apply for the scholarship. Note that the scholarship portal is different from the national application portal for studies. The link to the scholarship application portal is published here on this web page during the scholarship application period.As part of the online scholarship application, you need to upload your personal 'scholarship motivation letter' (maximum 600 words) in the scholarship application portal. Please note that the scholarship motivation letter is different from any statement of purpose you may be required to submit as part of your programme-specific application documents. Your scholarship motivation letter should explain why your academic performance and reasons for applying to Lund University make you a suitable potential recipient for a Lund University Global Scholarship.You can only apply for one Lund University Global Scholarship per programme or free-standing course. However, it is possible for you to apply to other scholarships, for example the Swedish Institute scholarships, in addition.
The University of Sussex is offering a number of Ph.D. studentships for September 2021 admission. The studentships are for 3.5 years and comprise a tax-free bursary, a fee waiver, and a training budget.Type of awardPostgraduate ResearchPh.D. projectProjects on offer for September 2021 can be found on the Research Group webpages linked below, or you may suggest a project of your own devising.Astronomy & CosmologyTheoretical Particle PhysicsExperimental Particle PhysicsWhen you apply, specify your preferred project(s) and supervisor(s). Describe your research interests and any relevant expertise or experience you can bring to the project.You are welcome to contact each group’s admissions coordinator (listed below), as well as any prospective supervisor, if you have questions about a project or want to propose your own topicAmountEach award will be comprised of a tax-free bursary of £15560 (21/22 rate), a full fee waiver, and a training/conference budget of £1250 per year, for 3.5 years. The awards are funded by the STFC Research Council.In addition, STFC-funded students may apply to STFC for a Long-Term Attachment (LTA). An LTA funds the student to work at another research facility outside the UK for up to 1.5 years as part of their PhD project. LTA applications are made in the student's first year of the PhD. Number of scholarships availableOur available studentships will be spread over the three research groups named here. There may be additional studentships in the School for September 2021 admission. See our advertisements on jobs.ac.uk, findaphd.com and the Sussex university webpages.How to applyYou should apply as early as possible to ensure full consideration.Interviews take place during February and early March for admission in September.If you are offered a place, we will not expect you to accept it before 31 March 2021. This is a requirement of the funder, STFC.Studentships are occasionally available after the end of March for example because some applicants withdraw before registration in September. In which case, late applications will be considered.Apply through the University of Sussex on-line system.https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/apply/log-into-accountSelect the PhD in Physics or Astronomy, with an entry date of September 2021. In the Finance/Funding section, state that you wish to be considered for an STFC Research Council studentship. State your preferred research group. If possible, upload all the documents requested or your application will be delayed while we contact you.
ARTIST PRODUCER ENTREPRENEUR SCHOLARSHIPArtist Producer and Entrepreneur (A.P.E.) Scholarships are available to applicants newly enrolling in the A.P.E. Program who demonstrate outstanding talent.
The University of Padua offers scholarships to highly talented prospective students wishing to pursue a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree completely held in English in Padua.Host Institution: University of Padua, ItalyField(s) of study: Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees completely held in English offered at the University.Number of Scholarships: Up to 43Target group: Highly talented prospective international students from all over the worldScholarship value:The scholarship includes a subsistence allowance of €8,000 and a tuition fee waiver. The only amount to be paid by beneficiary students for each year consists of an admission fee, corresponding to the regional tax and marca da bollo.The scholarship has a maximum duration of 2 continuous years for Master’s degree candidates or 3 continuous years for Bachelor’s and Single Cycle degree candidates.
Türkiye Scholarships is a government-funded, competitive scholarship program, awarded to outstanding students to pursue full-time or short-term program at the top universities in Turkey. Applications will be open to applicants who wish to study at bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels.Host Institution: Participating Universities in TurkeyLevel/Fields of study: Bachelors, Masters or PhD Programmes in a wide range of fields of study offered at participating Turkish UniversitiesTarget group: Citizens of all countriesScholarship value:The scholarship includes university and program placement, monthly stipend (Bachelor: 800 TL per month; Masters: 1,100 TL per month; PhD: 1,600 TL per month), tuition fee, once-off return flight ticket, health insurance, accommodation and one year Turkish Language Course.The normal duration of award is:• Undergraduate: 1 year Turkish Language course + 4-6 years (depending on the normal duration of the program)• Master’s: 1 year Turkish Language course + 2 years• PhD: 1 year Turkish Language course + 4 years
The Digital Futures at Work Research Centre (Digit), funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), aims to advance our understanding of how digital technologies are reshaping work. The two studentships are part of the Management PhD programme at the University of Sussex Business School. The University of Sussex is part of the ESRC’s Southeast Network for Social Sciences (SeNSS), and as such, the successful candidate will have access to the training and support available through SeNSS.Type of awardDigit is offering two studentships, with a stipend & covering fees, starting in 2021, on digital adoption in business or retail.PhD projectThere are two studentships on offer focusing on adoption of digital technologies in either business services or retail services.The first studentship will encompass a doctoral student undertaking research on the role of international comparisons of the take up of digital technology at work with a particular focus on business services; this may cover the area of legal services, HR, consultancy, accountancy or finance The student will undertake research using a range of research methods to compare the extent to which digital technologies are being adopted by firms. It is anticipated this will draw on internationally comparative data as well as on more qualitative sector case studies in two countries, one of which would be the UK. During this research time, a student will be collaborating with a range of partners, including relevant governments departments and with business service firms based in the UK, EU and North America. The student main supervisor will be Prof Jacqueline O’Reilly (Digit Director) with co-supervision from Prof Richard Dickens (Economics, University of Sussex Business School).The second studentship will involve a doctoral student undertaking research on the role of international comparisons of the take up of digital technology at work with a particular focus on retail services. High street retailing has been particularly keenly affected by the advent of online shopping with the consequence of significant bankruptcies and job losses. At the same time employment in retail has increased with the growth of warehouse and delivery jobs servicing the demand from Internet shoppers. The doctoral student will be undertaking research using a range of research methods to compare the extent to which digital technology is being adopted by firms in the retail sector. This will draw on internationally comparative data as well as on more qualitative sector case studies in two countries, one of which would be the UK, and can draw on the close links Digit has with retail firms e.g. in the UK and US. The student main supervisor will be Prof Jacqueline O’Reilly, with co-supervision from Dr Odul Bozkurt (HRM, University of Sussex Business School).Both studentships will receive all the shared support available to the Early Career Researchers (ECRs) at the University of Sussex, in addition to that provided by the Digit centre through the Mid- and Early-Career Researchers (MECR) Forum, and through SeNSS. They will be mentored by senior academics outside their host university and will be able to attend dedicated training events and workshops. They will belong to a larger cohort of PhD students and ECRs across the various locations of the Digit centre and will be expected to take an active part in joint activities, events and career development opportunities.AmountThe PhD studentship is offered for three years, beginning in September 2021, renewable on a yearly basis, subject to satisfactory performance on the doctoral degree. The successful candidate will receive:Full fee UK tuition fee waiver, currently £4,407 per annum.Stipend equivalent to the UKRI doctoral stipend, currently £15,285 per annum.UK PhD fees and stipend rates are set at the level recommended by United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) annually, rising in line with inflation.How to applyPlease submit a formal application using our online application system at http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/apply, including as attachments:a CV (2-3 pages),degree transcripts and certificates,statement of interest that indicates why you would like to be considered and what you would like to research, highlighting clearly whether you would like to be considered for the PhD focusing on either Business Services or Retail Services (max 1 page)a piece of written work (e.g. essay/project from your undergraduate or master’s course)names of two academic refereesOn the application system use Programme of Study – PhD Management.Please make sure you include Prof Jacqueline O’Reilly as your preferred supervisor and Digital Futures at Work Research Centre (Digit) PhD studentship in the Funding Section of the application form.
The University of Bradford is offering the Professor Rae Earnshaw Master Degree Scholarship for an outstanding, self-funding candidate paying either Home/EU fees or International fees, who has registered for?one of our Master’s courses for September 2020 start.Emeritus Professor Rae Earnshaw is a leading scientist with the University of Bradford who is donating the scholarship to cover the cost of the tuition fee at Home/EU level (part fee for International students) in any of the University’s postgraduate master’s courses.Scholarship Details Host University: University of BradfordCourse Level: Postgraduate taughtNationality:all nationalitiesPlace of study the UKApplication Deadline:12 June 2020Application ProcessPlease complete one of the application forms below and return it to the address at the end of the application form, or you can email it to:[email protected], along with your University of Bradford candidate number.Application form: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/repos/scholarship-documents/professor-rae-earnshaw-scholarship-application-form.docx Scholarship BenefitsThe Scholarship will covers full tuition fee of Home/EU students however for all international students. It will provide partial tuition fee coverage.
