public policy | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 2

2 PhD Scholarships – New Environmental Governance: Examining new approaches to governing climate change and groundwater, Australia

Two outstanding doctoral candidates are sought to undertake studies in either of the projects below. Both projects are focused on novel forms of governance that seek to address two of the greatest environmental challenges facing Australia and the international community: climate change and scarce groundwater resources.

Climate Project: Given the continuing failure of governments and multilateral treaties to deliver effective climate outcomes, this project investigates an emerging, but potentially powerful new ‘actor’ in climate governance regimes both in Australia and globally. These new actors take the form of climate change civil society movements (eg ‘Get Up’, ‘1 Million Women’, ‘350.org’ and ‘1010’). The project examines the circumstances under which these new movements can shape law, policy and practice (eg direct action mechanisms, lobbying and partnerships) to produce effective and legitimate climate outcomes. The project aims to develop principles to guide these new movements to better influence climate law regimes and deliver improved climate outcomes.

Groundwater Project: This project responds to the recent call for a ‘water reform revolution’ to empower communities to collaboratively manage water buy-back and entitlements in Australia. The project will examine the circumstances under which collaborative forms of groundwater management are likely to be effective both as a standalone governance approach and as a component of wider legal and regulatory systems. It aims to provide necessary guidance and prescription to policy makers so they can deliver this ‘revolution’ and mobilise collaborative groundwater governance to achieve improved environmental outcomes for Australia.

The successful applicant will join an innovative team of researchers at Macquarie Law School who are undertaking interdisciplinary research on contemporary issues related to legal governance and public policy.

These scholarships are open to both domestic and international applicants, although only one is currently available for an international student.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 22 May 2011

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International Fellowships for Master in Public Management, LKY School of Public Policy, Singapore

The Scholarships/Fellowships below are offered on a competitive basis to recognise outstanding MPM candidates who have clearly demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and are committed to public service. A Scholarship/Fellowship fully finances the candidate’s education in the Master in Public Management programme.

Due to the prestige of the Scholarship/Fellowship, not all awards will be made unless there are candidates of sufficient merit. In addition to meeting the stringent criteria for entry into the MPM programme, all Fellows/Scholars should also demonstrate exceptional academic ability and professional distinction.

Fellows/Scholars may not concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship or award without the prior approval of the School.

There is no bond or obligation for the Fellow/Scholar to be employed by NUS or in Singapore

The candidate should meet most of the following criteria:
* Be in an organisational position at least comparable to a Director of Division and up to a Deputy Secretary level in the Singapore Civil Service
* Have demonstrated clear leadership potential within a country civil service or political leadership, or in comparable positions in non-profit organisations or in the private sector
* Likely to be between 35 to 45 years old
* Have a minimum of eight years working experience preferably in the area of policy making and public management
* Possess at least a good tertiary education up to Bachelor level
* Preferably have some background in Mathematics and Economics
* Have a good command of the English Language (minimum TOEFL score of 580 or IELTS band of 6.5)
* Show a genuine interest in governance, and be able or likely to fill a future position in government
* Be of good personal character

Scholarship Application Deadline:30 June 2011

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Taught Postgraduate Scholarships at University of Nottingham, UK: MA Global Citizenship, Identities and Human Rights , Public Policy ,Masters in Public Administration ,International Social Policy

The School of Sociology and Social Policy is a vibrant, diverse and exciting centre for social science teaching and research. The School’s commitment to teaching and research that has an impact on society is reflected in the launch of these exciting Making a difference scholarships.

The scholarships can only be used as part-payment towards tuition fee costs and cannot be used in conjunction with any other School funding award. Applicants must be in receipt of an offer of a place to study on one of the following programmes before applying for a scholarship.Up to 10 tuition-fee scholarships worth £1,500 each could be offered, for students applying to study full-time or part-time.

Scholarship Application Deadline:Closing date for overseas awards: Friday 1 April 2011 ,Closing date for home/EU awards: Friday 3 June 2011

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