Fellowship | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 18

Fellowship for Training of Young Scientists (Ftys) 2011, India: Science & Technology

The aim of the scheme is to encourage young scientists of the State to take up research studies in emerging and frontier areas of Science & Technology related to their field. The training is expected to provide the candidates with an opportunity to work with the latest equipments and facilities under the well-known experts. It is believed that such an exposure will equip the FTYS trainees to initiate independently advanced research programmes in their respective institutions.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application may be submitted any time during the year but atleast two months before proposed start of the training/study.

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Institute Post Doctoral Fellowship at IIT Madras, India

It is proposed to offer a number of Institute PostDoctoral
Fellowships (PDF) at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras.(IIT Madras). It is a temporary research position which may be offered for those who seek to choose research as a profession. The research work during the postdoctoral period can be in areas that are of interest, both to the postdoctoral fellows and the Institute.(Institute henceforth refers to IIT Madras) The presence of the postdoctoral fellows at the Institute will further enhance the research culture and output of the Institute and help promote interdisciplinary research. It is a transition phase which can also help a fresh doctorate transform into an independent researcher before taking up a research career.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications are received throughout the year. Invitation for interview will be sent by the respective departments if found suitable after scrutinizing the application.

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The WFI Fellowship Program 2011: Forestry

The WFI Fellowship Program brings forestry and forest products professionals from around the world to work at the World Forest Institute for 6 to 12 months. Over 80 Fellows from 25 countries have participated in the program.
The Fellowship Program offers participants many opportunities, such as:

  • Conducting studies in the Pacific Northwest related to forestry
  • Meeting with many different forestry organizations and corporations
  • Building a network of forestry contacts, and
  • Promoting the dissemination and exchange of information regarding global forest resources and their utilization

Fellows leave the program with a solid understanding of how the US forestry sector operates and who the key players are. Additionally, Fellows gain invaluable cultural experience and English language skills.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications are due two months prior to the start date. WFI brings Fellows in three times each year: February 1, May 1, and October 1

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