Social Science | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 98

2011-2014 CCP PhD Studentship at University of East Anglia, UK: Economics, Law, Business and Political, Social and International Studies

The ESRC Centre for Competition Policy (CCP) based at the University of East Anglia (UEA), invites applications for a fully funded (3-year) PhD studentship from October 2011. These studentships can be held in area of competition or regulation policy appropriate for supervision by the Centre’s faculty members who come from the Schools of Economics, Law, Business and Political, Social and International Studies (see Appendix 1 for details regarding the academic staff at the Centre). CCP is the leading focus for competition policy research in the UK and welcomes interdisciplinary proposals. Criteria and Details This studentship is only available to candidates who have been offered a place in a relevant UEA PhD programme. Applications should apply both for entry to the appropriate school and the CCP for the studentship. Applicants should have a demonstrable interest in an area of competition policy. The PhD studentships are tenable for 3 years (subject to UEA rules, satisfactory progress and the research remaining in an area relating to competition policy). A full studentship includes home tuition fees plus a maintenance grant to be set by UEA at Home/EU levels. To apply for funding send a copy of your PhD admission application and research proposal (see below), as well as a competed CCP Studentship Application form (Appendix 2) to Suzy Adcock, CCP

Scholarship Application Deadline: 3 May 2011.

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2011 Small Grants for Thesis Writing, Africa: social sciences

The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) is pleased to announce its Small Grants Programme for Thesis Writing for the year 2011. The grants serve as part of the Council’s contribution to the development of the social sciences in Africa, and the continuous renewal and strengthening of research capacities in African universities, through the funding of primary research conducted by postgraduate students and professionals. Hence, candidates whose applications are successful are encouraged to use the resources provided under the grants to cover the cost of their fieldwork, the acquisition of books and documents, the processing of data which they have collected and the printing of their theses/dissertations.

The CODESRIA Small Grants Programme is open to graduate students and professionals currently registered in African universities, and preparing their theses and dissertations in all social science fields and other disciplines involving social or economic analysis. Preference is given to those registered for doctoral studies (PhD or equivalent), though few grants are available for Masters theses.

Scholarship Application Deadline:
17th June, 2011

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2011 UEA International Student Scholarships at University of East Anglia, UK

The University of East Anglia awards over £1,000,000 of scholarships each year to support international students in their studies. The awards are made by individual Schools of Study in the University. All international students (outside the European Union) are considered for a scholarship of between 10% and 50% of tuition fees. In order to be considered for a UEA scholarship you do not need to make a separate application.  Please indicate on your application for admission that you wish to be considered for a scholarship. It is important to make an application as early as possible because they are considered as they are received. So apply early to make sure of the best chance of success.  If you are granted a scholarship, you will be informed at the time you receive your offer of a place at UEA. Scholarships are awarded to students on the basis of academic merit and are normally for the duration of the period of study – three years for Bachelor and PhD degrees and one year for Masters programmes. They are available from all Schools of Study and across most courses of study. Students of outstanding academic ability will also be considered for Faculty Scholarship Awards made by the Dean of Faculty, usually in April or May each year. These are highly competitive and prestigious award.

Scholarship Application Deadline: April or May each year

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