Study Subject(s): The fellowships is provided in Plant Genomics and Systems Biology IMPRS Primary Metabolism and Plant Growth.
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing PhD level.
Scholarship Provider: Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology.
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany

Eligibility:-Highly motivated students who can tackle scientific problems in modern plant biology.
-To be accepted as a doctoral student, you must hold a Master, Diploma, or equivalent degree in a subject like biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, informatics, mathematics, or related fields.
-The IMPRS-PMPG doctoral programme is open for students from all countries.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The International students can apply for this fellowship.

Scholarship Description: The International Max Planck Research School “Primary Metabolism and Plant Growth” (IMPRS-PMPG) is a doctoral programme in plant genomics and systems biology at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology and the University of Potsdam. Talented graduate students are accepted into the programme at regular intervals.

Number of award(s): Not Known.

Duration of award(s):IMPRS-PMPG doctoral fellowships are awarded for 3 years.

What does it cover? The fellowships cover living expenses and include a bursary for conference travel, lab visits etc. For students living expenses, they will have approximately 1,100 Euro per month. Bench fees and consumables are covered by the hosting lab. In exceptional cases, a bursary for bench fees and consumables will be granted. This will be decided on a case-by-case basis. There are no tuition fees for the doctoral programmes except for the semester fee charged by the University for immatriculation.

Notification:First shortlist: The first shortlist will be created in the first half of February. They will contact students referees by mid-February if they are on this shortlist.
Invitations for interviews: Decisions about whom Institute invite for interviews will be made in the first half of March. Invitations will be sent out by mid-March.
Interview workshop: The selection interviews will be held in the week beginning April 8th, 2013.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted till January 30, 2013.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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Bachelor of Laws Scholarships by Distance Learning: The University of London International Programmes is awarding up to five full scholarships to study for a Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) by distance learning inUganda.

They are looking for outstanding students who have the academic ability and desire to study law, but may struggle to fund their studies without a scholarship.

They want to find people who will use the opportunities created by aUniversityofLondonlaw degree to make a difference to their own lives and to Ugandan society.

LLB Minimum Entry Requirements:

All scholarship applicants have to meet our minimum entry requirements for the LLB degree:

• Two passes at GCSE A level at Grade E or above
• OR Two passes in the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) at Grade D or above
• OR Two passes at theUniversityofCambridge International Examinations, A Level at Grade E or above.

Plus:

• Three GCSE O levels at Grade C or above in different subjects
• OR passes in three subjects in the Certificate of Education of the Uganda National Examinations Council grades 1–4
• OR three passes at Grade E in the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education.
• A good standard of written and spoken English.
• You will also need to have regular internet access to complete your studies.

Eligibility:

• Scholarships will be awarded on academic merit but preference will be given to those who can’t afford to study for a prestigious qualification, or those who have not previously had the opportunity to obtain an undergraduate degree.
• All applicants have to meet our minimum entry requirements for the LLB degree.
• The scholarships are only open to long-term residents ofUganda.

Scholarship Cover:

What does the scholarship cover?

• The value is approximately £3,500, assuming you complete your degree in three years.
• The scholarship covers the total registration and examination fees charged by theUniversityofLondon International Programmes.
• The scholarship is available for the normal period of study plus one year, subject to your continuing satisfactory academic progress, which will be reviewed each August.

Application Deadline; 13 August 2012.

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The Ellen Gleditsch Stipendiefond is open to international students but is only offered every two years.

Amount: 40,000 Norwegian kroner

Number: One per year

Purpose: Fellowship supporting independent research or advanced studies by women at the post-graduate/doctoral level.

Eligibility: The fellowship is tenable at any Norwegian or other approved research institution in Norway.

The competition is open to women who hold an academic degree equivalent to a Masters.

A working knowledge of English is required.

Preference will be given to applicants who are already in a research situation.

When applicants are of equal ability, preference will be given to members of a national federation or association affiliated to IFUW.

Deadline: 1 September.

For more information and application, visit: Norwegian Federation of University Women

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Faculty for the Future Fellowships: Faculty for the Future Fellowships are awarded to women from developing and emerging economies who are preparing for PhD or post-doctoral study in the physical sciences, engineering, or related disciplines to pursue advanced graduate study at top universities in their disciplines abroad.

Launched by the Schlumberger Foundation in 2004, Faculty for the Future has grown to become a community of 110 women from 35 countries.

The long-term goal of the Faculty for the Future program is to generate conditions that result in more women pursuing scientific disciplines.

Grant recipients are therefore selected as much for their leadership capabilities as for their scientific talents, and they are expected to return to their home countries to continue their academic careers and inspire other young women.

Faculty for the Future grants are in the range of USD 25,000 to 50,000 per year, and may be renewed through to completion of studies subject to performance, self-evaluation, and recommendations from supervisors.

The amount of the grant depends on the actual costs of studying and living in the chosen location.

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a citizen of a developing or emerging country
• Be preparing for PhD or post-doctoral study in the physical sciences or related disciplines
• Have a proven track record of teaching experience
• Can demonstrate active participation in faculty life and outreach work to encourage young women into the sciences
• Hold an excellent academic record.

Deadline: 30th November.

For more information and application, visit: Faculty for the Future Fellowships Website

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I. Details of the Scholarship

Chinese Government Scholarship scheme is established to provide full scholarship and partial scholarship to international students.

Ocean University of China (hereinafter referred to as the University or OUC) is authorized to administer the recruitment of the international government scholarship students who will study in the University.

A. Full scholarship

The Scholarship includes:

1. Tuition

2. Accommodation on campus (Note: water and electricity fee should be afforded by the student him/herself)

3. Monthly Living allowance:

• Master degree students, scholars: CNY 1,100 yuan per month;
• Doctoral degree students, scholars: CNY 1,400 yuan per month;

4. Medical insurance based on the stipulated insurance articles;

B. Partial ScholarshipAwarded are one or some items of the full scholarship (one-off settlement subsidy and one-off inter-city travel allowance not included).

II. MBA program in English

1. Study Duration; From One and half year to Three years

2. Main Courses:

• Accounting
• Applied Statistics
• Management Economics
• Organizational Behavior
• Management Information System
• Marketing
• Operation Management
• Financial Management
• Strategic Management
• Business Negotiation
• Human Resource Management
• Logistics Management & Supply Chain Management
• Finance

III. Eligibility

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese nationals in good health.

2. Education background and age limit.

• Applicants for master degree studies must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.

IV. Application Materials

The applicants must fill in and provide the following materials truly and correctly (in duplicate).

1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (printed by CSC, – one original and one photocopy, in Chinese or in English.

2. Notarized Copy of bachelor’s degree.

If applicants are university students or already employed, they should also provide relevant documents to prove.

Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translations in Chinese or English.

3. Original transcript (or a notarized copy).

Applicants for Master degree program or Doctoral degree program need to provide Original transcripts (stamped by the university).

Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translations in Chinese or English.

4. A study or research plan in Chinese or in English (no less than 500 words/2 pages).

5. Two letters of recommendation.

Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English by professors or associate professors.

6. CV – The CV is to introduce your education background, your experience or your publication in relative research field done before.

7. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (printed by Chinese quarantine authority and only for those whose period of studies in China lasts up to six months, please refer to the attached file 2) filled in English.

The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form.

Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid.

The medical examination results will be valid for 6 months.

All applicants are kindly requested to take this factor into consideration while determining the time to take the medical examination.

The original Foreigner Physical Examination Form will be certified by the local authorities.

In the case of failure to pass certification, a new physical examination must be done at the stipulated hospitals.

For more information and application materials, visit: Government Scholarship for MBA in English for International Students

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This fellowship is intended for scholars with citizenship in an African country who seek to obtain an advanced degree or specialized training in an area of study related to human origins research.

This award is for a program of approved special training and/or advanced training towards an MA, PhD, or equivalent and is limited to two years of support.

Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate:

• Affiliation and/or employment with an institution in their home country.
• Provisional acceptance (or evidence of application) to the host institution.
• Financial assistance from the host institution.
• Intention to return and work in the home country upon completion of training.

Eligibility:

Only scholars with citizenship in an African country are eligible.

The award is limited to $12,000 per year for a duration of two years.

Baldwin Fellowships may be used to cover tuition, travel, living expenses, student fees, insurance, books, and other relevant categories of expenditure.

For more information and application materials, contact: The Franklin Mosher Baldwin Fellowship Grants Website

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This fellowship is intended for scholars with citizenship in an African country who seek to obtain an advanced degree or specialized training in an area of study related to human origins research.

This award is for a program of approved special training and/or advanced training towards an MA, PhD, or equivalent and is limited to two years of support.

Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate:

• Affiliation and/or employment with an institution in their home country.
• Provisional acceptance (or evidence of application) to the host institution.
• Financial assistance from the host institution.
• Intention to return and work in the home country upon completion of training.

Eligibility:

Only scholars with citizenship in an African country are eligible.

The award is limited to $12,000 per year for a duration of two years.

Baldwin Fellowships may be used to cover tuition, travel, living expenses, student fees, insurance, books, and other relevant categories of expenditure.

For more information and application materials, contact: The Franklin Mosher Baldwin Fellowship Grants Website

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Bachelor of Laws scholarships by Distance Learning: The University of London International Programmes is awarding up to five full scholarships to study for a Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) by distance learning in Uganda.

They are looking for outstanding students who have the academic ability and desire to study law, but may struggle to fund their studies without a scholarship.

They want to find people who will use the opportunities created by a University of London law degree to make a difference to their own lives and to Ugandan society.

LLB Minimum Entry Requirements:

All scholarship applicants have to meet our minimum entry requirements for the LLB degree:

• Two passes at GCSE A level at Grade E or above
• OR Two passes in the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) at Grade D or above
• OR Two passes at the University of Cambridge International Examinations, A Level at Grade E or above.

Plus:

• Three GCSE O levels at Grade C or above in different subjects
• OR passes in three subjects in the Certificate of Education of the Uganda National Examinations Council grades 1–4
• OR three passes at Grade E in the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education.
• A good standard of written and spoken English.
• You will also need to have regular internet access to complete your studies.

Eligibility:

• Scholarships will be awarded on academic merit but preference will be given to those who can’t afford to study for a prestigious qualification, or those who have not previously had the opportunity to obtain an undergraduate degree.
• All applicants have to meet our minimum entry requirements for the LLB degree.
• The scholarships are only open to long-term residents of Uganda.

Scholarship Cover:

What does the scholarship cover?

• The value is approximately £3,500, assuming you complete your degree in three years.
• The scholarship covers the total registration and examination fees charged by the University of London International Programmes.
• The scholarship is available for the normal period of study plus one year, subject to your continuing satisfactory academic progress, which will be reviewed each August.

Application Deadline; 13 August 2012.

For more information and application materials, see; Bachelor of Laws Scholarships by Distance Learning

Also see; University of London Law Scholarship – Uganda

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Grants for African Entrepreneurs: The African Diaspora Marketplace (ADM) is a business plan competition designed to support the entrepreneurial spirit and resources of the U.S. based African diaspora community to promote economic development in Sub-Saharan Africa by facilitating diaspora direct investment (DDI) in viable small and medium enterprises(SMEs).

The ADM is currently seeking proposals for start-up and established businesses operating (or to be operated) through partnerships between U.S. based members of the African diaspora and local Sub-Saharan African entrepreneurs.

Following a rigorous review and selection process, 10-20 winning businesses will be awarded matching grants of between $50,000 and $100,000 each.

Grants to winners will be matched by investments of diaspora members and their partners on a one to one basis through a combination of financial and in-kind contributions.

Proposals must be implemented in one of the following Sub-Saharan African countries where USAID has both on the ground presence and potential technical assistance programs for entrepreneurs: Angola, Burundi, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

Eligibility:

• Must be a start-up or established business seeking to expand or introduce new goods or services.
• Must be legally registered in the Sub-Saharan African country of implementation.
• Businesses that are not yet legally registered may also participate in the competition provided they are able to become legally incorporated before advancing to the final round of the competition.
• Must include a minimum of 25% ownership by the proposing U.S. based diaspora member.
• Proposals that advance to the final round will be required to submit evidence of diaspora ownership.
• All commercially viable proposals will be considered; however, the ADM is particularly supportive of proposals for business ventures working in productive sectors including but not limited to: agribusiness, handicrafts, textiles, tourism, environmental services such as waste management, construction and infrastructure, logistics and transportation, manufacturing and assembly, fisheries, livestock and information and communication technologies (ICT).

For more information and application, see: Grants for African Entrepreneurs – ADM Business Plan Competition >

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Course Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD

Scholarship Provider: Dr. Anita Borg

Scholarship can be taken at: Europe

Eligibility:•Be a female student enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD programme (or equivalent) .
•Be enrolled at a University in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa. Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1st February 2012
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