Doctorate Degree | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 4

Graduate (MPhil/PhD) Research Scholarships at University of the West Indies in Jamaica.

Graduate (MPhil/PhD) Research Scholarships in the field of Social and Economic Studies at University of the West Indies in Jamaica.

Study Subject(s):Social and Economic Studies (Thesis research)
Course Level:Graduate Research
Scholarship Provider: University of the West Indies
Scholarship can be taken at: Jamaica

Eligibility:1. Be registered in the MPhil/PhD programme at SALISES;
2. Have obtained an ‘A’ grade in two out of the three qualifying MPhil/PhD courses and have passed all three courses in the same sitting;
3. Have received a strong recommendation from their MPhil/PhD supervisor.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES) at the University of the West Indies, Mona, is encouraging qualified applicants to apply for five (5) graduate research scholarships, tenable at SALISES, Mona.Scholarships will be offered only for the thesis research and writing phase of the programme. Scholarships will be offered for one year in the first instance, with the option of a second year if the student, supported by their supervisor, provides significant evidence of progress. For the second year, special consideration in extending funding will be given to students who, supported by their supervisors, provide evidence of the likelihood of completion by the end of the second year. Scholarships are valued at J$100,000 per month or $J1.2 million per annum.

Apply here: http://salises.mona.uwi.edu/notboard10_11/SALISES_GraduateResearchScholarships2011.pdf

Scholarship Application Deadline: Closing date for receipt of the first set of applications

 

Masters and Doctoral Award for the Applicants of Developing Countries and Canada at International Development Research

Masters and Doctoral Award for the Applicants of Developing Countries and Canada offered by International Development Research Centre in Canada

Study Subject(s):Climate Change and Water

Course Level:Masters, Doctoral

Scholarship Provider: International Development Research Centre

Scholarship can be taken at:  Canadian or developing-country university

Eligibility:

To be eligible for an award, applicants must meet the following criteria, in addition to any other conditions set out in this call for proposals: Applications will ONLY be accepted in English or French.

APPLICANTS FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES:
-must be citizens of a developing country and be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program at a Canadian or developing country university.

CANADIAN APPLICANTS:
-must be Canadian citizens (or permanent residents of Canada) and be enrolled in a doctoral program at a Canadian university).
-No Canadian Master’s students will be accepted.
-The proposed field work must take place in a developing country and start no later than December 31, 2012.
-The applicant’s research supervisor must provide training and supervision in the field of the proposed research for the entire duration of the award period.
-In principle, applicants must have completed all the required course work for their program of study before receiving the award.
-An exception will be granted where a university requires one or two more courses to be done after the field research.
-All doctoral applicants must have successfully passed comprehensive written and oral examinations for the academic program in which they are enrolled before receiving the award.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) supports research in developing countries to promote growth and development. The result is innovative, lasting local solutions that aim to bring choice and change to those who need it most. IDRC’s Climate Change and Water Program (CCW) helps developing country researchers understand how climate change affects water resources and find ways to improve the ability of citizens and governments to adapt to the changing environment. CCW’s Adaptation H2O Graduate Research Awards aim to build research capacity by providing funding to graduate students working on subjects related to climate change and water.

Apply Here: http://www.idrc.ca/EN/Funding/Competitions/Pages/CompetitionDetails.aspx?CompetitionID=15

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 September 2011

 

PhD Studentship in the department of Environmental Geosciences at University of Vienna

PhD Studentship  in the department of Environmental Geosciences at University of Vienna, Austria

Study Subject(s):Environmental Geosciences
Course Level:Predoctoral

Scholarship Provider: University of Vienna

Scholarship can be taken at: Austria

 

Eligibility:

  • Diploma/Master in Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences or Chemistry.
  • Very good analytical or modeling experience to achieve the own research goals, which must be in accordance to the goals of the Department

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: We are looking for a Ph.D. student in the field of Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences or related sciences. We offer a 4 year pre-doc research assistant position with the possibility to achieve a Ph.D. The research profile must be in accordance with the research goals of the department (see webpage). Please apply with a research statement (2-3 pages). We offer a position in a highly motivated international English speaking group and excellent lab conditions.We expect the active contribution to the working group and the task in the Department.

 

Apply Here: https://univis.univie.ac.at/ausschreibungstellensuche/flow/bew_ausschreibung-flow?_flowExecutionKey=_cCACAD4AE-1636-EEA2-C675-B21D4A23D8C1_kB6AB54A3-4116-F29E-6A4D-EF205BD779D4&tid=30519.28

 

Scholarship Application Deadline: no later than 31.08.2011