Researchers | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 9

AFR Postdoctoral Grants by EU under the Marie-Curie Cofund Scheme 2011

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Applicants must be holders of a PhD diploma. They can apply until up to 8 years after obtaining their PhD.The postdoc research training has to be carried out in a different country from where the applicant has been principally working in the 24 months preceding the beginning of the intended postdoctoral funding period (mobility clause).Under the AFR scheme, early-stage researchers are eligible for the AFR PhD grant and consecutively for the AFR Postdoc grant (under the condition that they respect a mobility clause).
The project proposals will be assessed according to the following key criteria :

  • Scientific quality of the research project
  • Profile of the applicant
  • Quality of the host institution
  • Interest of the research project in the Luxembourg R&D setting.

    • For postdocs, in addition : The potential of the research project for their career development.

    Scholarship Application Deadline:14 September 2011

    Further Scholarship Information and Application

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    2012 START Programme – Stipends for Young Researchers

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    The stipends serve as recognition of the scientific attainments so far by these young scholars and as an incentive for further growth by enabling them to devote themselves fully to their research.

    Young scholars are eligible to apply for stipends if they:
    * are no older than 30 during the year when the application is filed * (or 32 in the case of candidates who have taken maternity or childrearing leave),
    * are employees or doctoral students at an institution of higher learning or other Polish institution whose chartered purposes include conducting scientific research, and
    * have scientific attainments, as documented by publications in recognised scientific journals.

    Schoalrship Application Deadline:31 October 2011.

    Further Scholarship Information and Application

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    CCAPS Pre-Doctoral Fellowship 2011-2012, Austin: Climate Change and African Political Stability

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    The Climate Change and African Political Stability (CCAPS) program will offer up to three pre-doctoral fellowships for the 2011-2012 academic year. The CCAPS pre-doctoral fellowship program aims to stimulate the development of the next generation of researchers and thought leaders on the topic of climate change and political stability in Africa. Pre-doctoral fellows are encouraged to present their research within and outside the Center, collaborate on papers or projects with other fellows and faculty, participate in the research activities of CCAPS, attend and take an active role in CCAPS and Strauss Center seminars and conferences, and immerse themselves in the greater University community during their appointment. Pre-doctoral fellowships are available to advanced PhD students from all disciplines, including both the social and natural sciences, as they pertain to relevant topics to the CCAPS program

    Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 March 2011

    Further Scholarship Information and Application

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