Doctoral Degree | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 4

Social Sciences: Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship Programme

/ September 7, 2010 Leave a Comment

WBI’s Scholarship and Fellowships Programs are vehicles for knowledge sharing and capacity building in the developing world.The Programs provide opportunities for graduate and postgraduate studies leading to masters and doctoral degrees in development-related fields for mid-career professionals from eligible developing countries.

WBI supplements its training programs by managing three programs:

Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program (RSM)

The RSM Fellowships Program provides support to young researchers working in academic and research institutions from eligible countries preparing a doctoral thesis. Research grants cover residence costs for a 5 to 10 month period in a renowned university or research center. Fellows are expected to advance their research work mainly by using the facilities and resources provided by the host institution and by interacting with peers.

The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP), sponsored by the Government of Japan

The JJ/WBGSP is for graduate studies in subjects related to economic development.Each year, the Program awards scholarships to individuals from World Bank member countries to undertake graduate studies at renowned universities throughout member countries of the Bank. Scholars are required to return to their home countries on completion of their study Programs and apply their enhanced knowledge and skills to contribute to the development process in their respective regions and communities.

The Japan Indonesia Presidential Scholarship Program (JIPS)

Funded by a grant from the JIPS Program supports PhD studies in an academic field of study covered by ten Indonesian Centers of Excellence participating in the program. Each of these newly established Centers of Excellence is located at a leading higher education institution in the country with a demonstrated track record in the pursuit of excellence. The goal of the program is to promote excellence in research in these Centers to support the Ministry of National Education in its mission to improve the quality of higher education and research in the country.

Learn more about WBI’s Scholarships Programs

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Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at Academia Sinica, China

/ August 31, 2010 Leave a Comment

Applications for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at Academia Sinica for the first Session of 2011 are now being accepted. Starting from August 1, 2010, all applications are to be processed on-line. It is not necessary to send hard copies of application materials. All applications must be submitted between August 1 and September 1, 2010. Appointment of postdoctoral fellows for this session commences on January 1, 2011.

If an applicant has not yet received the doctoral degree, the applicant’s thesis supervisor must provide a letter confirming that the applicant is expected to receive the PhD diploma before the appointment starts. In addition, three letters of recommendation must be received by Academic Affairs Office (AAO) before the September 1 deadline.

A principal investigator may sponsor as many postdoctoral fellows as he or she wishes. However, each project is limited to one applicant only.

Applicants whose affiliation is not with the Division of Mathematics and Physical Sciences may also apply under this Division if their research involves mathematical or scientific content.

For research in an institute within the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences, applicants are required to submit a proposal of 5000-6000 words specifying the aim, significance, background, and methodology of their research project. Application proposals lacking consideration of these issues will be adversely affected.

For more information, please contact Dr. Shu-ling Song of AAO, tel. 02-2789-8051, or visit the website:

Further scholarship information:


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UTS Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for International Researcher

/ August 22, 2010 Leave a Comment

The Fellowships are extremely prestigious and highly competitive. Applicants must have an outstanding track record relative to opportunity in order to be short-listed.The Fellowships aim to generate research outcomes that will benefit society, strengthen the research profile of UTS and its areas of research strength and excellence, and equip Fellows for research careers.

In 2011, the Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Scheme will award Fellowships with the aim of building research capacity in areas of strategic importance to UTS. The number of Fellowships awarded will be dependent on the quality of the candidates and the funding available.

Applicants will have been awarded a research doctoral degree (equivalent to an Australian PhD degree) within 5 years of the closing date. Research doctoral degree candidates whose thesis is under examination at the closing date, and research doctoral degree candidates who will submit their PhD thesis by end of 2010 may also apply. International applications are welcome.

Fellowships are available for a three-year period. A four-year research and teaching option is also available under certain conditions.

Fellows will initially be appointed at Level A, step 4 (A$72,297) or Level B step 1 (A$76,105) per year, under the UTS Academic Staff agreement 2006. Applicants with less than 2 years experience since the award of their PhD should expect to be offered Fellowships at Level A. Project funding of up to $45,000 is also available.

Intending applicants must, in the first instance, contact the Faculty with which they wish to work. They must have a UTS supervisor who must complete a Supervisor’s Statement (doc, 36.5Kb).

Applications must be submitted using the Application Cover Sheet (doc, 50.5Kb) and including the required supporting documents in accordance with the Scheme Guidelines and Instructions for Applicants (doc, 230Kb).

All enquiries about the UTS Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Scheme should be addressed to:
Helen Thomson
Manager, Research Development
Research and Innovation Office
University of Technology, Sydney
E: Helen.Thomson@uts.edu.au
T: 61 2 9514 9616
F: 61 2 9514 1244

Closing Date: 26 August 2010

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