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US Fulbright Awards 2011/12-CIES-Middle East/North Africa

Posted by sakshi on April 13, 2010

The Council for International Exchange of Scholars, The Fulbright Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs offers The US Fulbright Awards for the year 2011/12 in Middle East and North Africa

Up to six awards for research in any academic or professional area in two or more countries of the Middle East or North Africa. Support is provided for research projects of historical or contemporary focus, comparative or regional in scope, or where data must be collected in several countries. Fieldwork must be conducted in two or more countries of the region. Projects that involve collaboration with host country colleagues and institutions and that will contribute to cooperation among countries of the region are particularly encouraged. Projects may be undertaken in the following areas of the Middle East and North Africa: Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and West Bank.


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AWARD Fellowships 2010/11-African Women-Kenya

Posted by sakshi on March 11, 2010

The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is offered by The CGIAR Gender & Diversity Program and is Hosted by World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) for the year 2010/11 in Africa

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), a project of the CGIAR Gender & Diversity Program, is now accepting applications for its 2010 fellowships. AWARD offers tailored, two-year fellowships designed to fast-track the careers of African women scientists and professionals delivering pro-poor agricultural research and development that benefits rural communities, especially women. Our goal is to help them increase their contributions in the fight against hunger and poverty in sub-Saharan Africa.

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AWARD Fellowships 2010-World Agroforestry Centre-Kenya

Posted by sakshi on March 8, 2010

The World Agroforestry Centre is hosting The African Women in Agriculutural Research and Development (AWARD) Fellowships for the year 2010 in Kenya

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), a project of the CGIAR Gender & Diversity Program, is now accepting applications for its 2010 fellowships. AWARD offers tailored, two-year fellowships designed to fast-track the careers of African women scientists and professionals delivering pro-poor agricultural research and development that benefits rural communities, especially women. Our goal is to help them increase their contributions in the fight against hunger and poverty in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Smuts Research Fellowships 2010/11-Centre of African Studies-Africa

Posted by sakshi on February 16, 2010

The Centre of African Studies offers The Smuts Research Fellowships for the year 2010/11 in Africa

The Centre of African Studies invites applications for the Smuts Research Fellowship in African Studies, from candidates at the postdoctoral level in all disciplines within the humanities and social sciences. Ideally applicants will have gained a PhD (or equivalent) within the last five years or will have gained a PhD by the time of the appointment. The appointment will be from 1 October 2010 for a period of three years, and is non-renewable.

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Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships 2010/12-Africa

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The Centre of African Studies offers The Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships for the year 2010/12 in Africa

This two-year postdoctoral fellowship will be held jointly at the Centre of African Studies and the Department of History and Philosophy of Science. The Fellow will be housed in the Centre and the post administered from there. He/she will report to the Director and Management Committee. The stated aims of the Mellon Postdoctoral scheme include the fostering of connections between different departments of the University and the encouragement of cross-disciplinary work and teaching.

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UAC Nigeria Fund Research Fellowships 2011/12-Africa

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The Cambridge University offers The UAC Nigeria Fund Research Fellowships to Graduate Students for the 2011/12 session in Africa

Applications are invited from Graduate Students of the University of Cambridge for financial support towards travel to Africa (in particular Nigeria) for the purpose of research or study in 2010.

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Postgraduate Training Fellowships 2010/11-Women Scientists-South Africa

Posted by sakshi on January 10, 2010

The African Crop Science Society offers The Postgraduate Training Fellowships to  Women Scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries for the year 2010/11 in South Africa

This fellowship programme is for female students from Sub-Saharan Africa or Least Developed Countries (LDCs) who wish to pursue postgraduate training leading to a doctorate degree at a centre of excellence in the South outside their own country. The general purpose of the scheme is to contribute to the emergence of a new generation of women leaders in science and technology, and to promote their effective participation in the scientific and technological development of their countries.

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SAWISE Element Six Scholarships 2010/11-Female Student-South Africa

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The Association of South African Women in Science and Engineering (SA WISE) offers The SAWISE Element Six Scholarships to a Female Student for full time study at Honours (4th year) level in Chemistry, Physics, Metallurgy or Mechanical Engineering at any South African University

Awarded to a female student for full time study at Honours (4th year) level in Chemistry, Physics, Metallurgy or Mechanical Engineering at any South African University. Successful applicant should become actively involved in SAWISE. Element Six will arrange a visit to their research lab for the successful applicant, and they would like a copy of the awardee’s major research project at the end of the year.

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ANGUS SAWISE Scholarships 2010/11-Sub Saharan Black Woman Graduate-Africa

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The Association of South African Women in Science and Engineering (SA WISE) offers The ANGUS SAWISE Scholarships for the year 2010/11 to a Sub Saharan Black Woman Graduate in Africa

Each year SA WISE awards the Angus Scholarship, to a Sub-Saharan black woman graduate with 70% or above grade average in her subject of study. The scholarship is awarded for 1 year of tertiary study at Honours level (or 4th year level of study) in any field of science and engineering. South African applicants will be given preference. The successful applicant should become an active member of SAWISE.


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International Fellowships Program 2010/11-Tanzania/East Africa Nationals-Africa

Posted by sakshi on January 4, 2010

The  Economic and Social Research Foundation and The Ford Foundation offer The International Fellowships Program for the year 2010/11 to Tanzania and East Africa Nationals in Africa

The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) was started in East Africa in the year 2000, with a regional secretariat based at the Inter University Council of East Africa (IUCEA) offices, Kampala, Uganda. In order to serve the East African region effectively, the Program opened offices in Kenya and Tanzania in October 2003. The Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF) is hosting the program in Tanzania, and the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) is the host in Kenya. The Association for Higher Education Advancement and Development (AHEAD) is hosting the program in Uganda.


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