Janis Grundmanis Postgraduate Fellowship for Latvian Students in USA, 2016

Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies (AABS) is offering postgraduate fellowship of $15,000 for Latvian citizens to undertake graduate study in the United States. Preference will be given to applicants studying in the field of humanities or social sciences. Applications which are specific and factual, and which establish clear and attainable goals have the best chances for favorable review. By accepting a $15,000 Grundmanis Fellowship, the recipient will enter into a binding contract with the AABS to return to Latvia upon completion of studies in the United States. 

Study Subject(s): Fellowship is awarded in all subjects but preference will be given to applicants studying in the field of humanities or social sciences.
Course Level: Fellowship is available for pursuing graduate study in USA.
Scholarship Provider: Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies (AABS), USA
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility: Recipients of the fellowship must be citizens of the Republic of Latvia, speak Latvian, and have their permanent residence in Latvia. Preference will be given to applicants studying in the field of humanities or social sciences.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Latvian citizens can apply for this postgraduate fellowship.

Scholarship Description: The Janis Grundmanis Postgraduate Fellowship, established in the memory of Dr. J?nis Grundmanis, is an annual fellowship of $15,000 for graduate study in the United States. Recipients of the fellowship must be citizens of the Republic of Latvia, speak Latvian, and have their permanent residence in Latvia. Preference will be given to applicants studying in the field of humanities or social sciences.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): The fellowship will consist of ten payments of $1,500 each, the first to be made upon arrival in the U.S. and enrolment, and nine monthly payments thereafter, predicated on satisfactory academic performance. At the discretion of the Committee, payment of all or part of the fellowship award may be made directly to the college or university, instead of the student. In any case, the AABS must receive proof of initial registration, as well as certification of the courses for which the student is enrolled at the beginning of each semester or quarter, and an official transcript at the end of each semester or quarter, in addition to monthly essay-style progress reports from the Fellows which will trigger the monthly stipend payments. The fellowship may be supplemented by other sources.

What does it cover? The value of fellowship is $15,000. By accepting a $15,000 Grundmanis Fellowship, the recipient will enter into a binding contract with the AABS to return to Latvia upon completion of studies in the United States. Failure of the student to resume residency in Latvia within one month after finishing the academic year in the U.S. will result in the automatic conversion of the fellowship award to a student loan which must be repaid to the AABS in full, with interest, within three years of the conversion date, unless an extension for the stay abroad had been granted by the AABS.

Selection Criteria: Applications which are specific and factual, and which establish clear and attainable goals have the best chances for favorable review. The finalists will be interviewed in Riga in both Latvian and English. After a full review, the Committee will select the successful candidate(s), but the grants will be conditional upon acceptance of the students for full-time study at an accredited college or university in the United States for the full academic year.

Notification: Award notification will be made in March 2016.

How to Apply: Applications should be sent electronically. Applications must include:
-Proof of Latvian citizenship – scanned copies of relevant pages of the passport of the Republic of Latvia indicating citizenship;
-A two-page (maximum 500 words) statement of purpose in English describing the proposed studies and how they will further the student’s overall educational goals.;
-Curriculum vitae;
-Officially certified copies of university transcripts along with a copy of the diploma or a statement on the expected date of graduation;
-The university or universities in the U.S. at which the studies are to be carried out. Preference will be given to applicants who have applied for admission and are able to document actual contact with relevant departmental professors at a university;
-Two letters of support from current or recent professors or lecturers who have read the statement of purpose and can comment on the feasibility of the proposed study in the context of the student’s overall study program.
-A statement regarding the applicant’s current English language skills.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 19 December 2015.

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Hertz Graduate Fellowship Award In USA, 2016-2017

The Hertz Foundation is offering graduate fellowship award to support graduate students working towards the PhD degree at one of the foundation’s currently participating schools. The graduate fellowship award is based on merit (not need) and consists of a cost-of-education allowance and a personal-support stipend. The Five-Year Hertz Fellowship award (Option 1) is renewable for up to 5 years, the Five-Year Hertz Coordinated (Option 2) is awarded for two years. Other fellowship is awarded up to three years. The application deadline is 30th October, 2015.

Study Subject(s): It is up to each fellowship applicant to advocate to his or her specific field of interest as an “applied physical science”: Aeronautics/Astronautics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Applied Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Earth and Geo Sciences, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science and Quantitative Biology and Bio-Engineering.

Course Level: The Foundation supports graduate students working towards the PhD degree at one of the Foundation’s currently participating schools. The Foundation does not support study in pursuit of the MD degree or work in descriptive biology, although it may support the PhD portion of a joint M.D /PhD study program.
Scholarship Provider: The Hertz Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:
-Eligible applicants for Hertz Fellowships must be students of the applied physical,biological and engineering sciences who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States of America, and who are willing to morally commit to make their skills available to the United States in time of national emergency (see our Moral Commitment section).
-College seniors wishing to pursue the PhD degree in any of the fields of particular interest to the Foundation, as well as graduate students already in the process of doing so, may apply. We generally do not award fellowships to students who are already beyond their first year of graduate study except in cases of “exceptional leverage.” Such awards are very rare—only three have been made in the past 10 years.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Citizens or permanent residents of the United States of America can apply for Hertz Fellowships.

Scholarship Description: The Graduate Fellowship Award is based on merit (not need) and consists of a cost-of-education allowance and a personal-support stipend. The cost-of-education allowance is accepted by all of the participating schools in lieu of all fees and tuition. Hertz Fellows therefore have no liability for any ordinary educational costs, regardless of their choice among participating schools.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): The Five-Year Hertz Fellowship award (Option 1) is renewable for up to 5 years, The Five-Year Hertz Coordinated (Option 2) is awarded for two years. Other fellowship is awarded up to three years.

What does it cover? Fellowship consists of a cost-of-education allowance and a personal-support stipend. Successful applicants have the choice of two Fellowship options:
-Option 1 – Five Year Hertz
$32,000/ 9-month personal stipend; Full tuition equivalent
Renewable for up to 5 years
Option 2 – Five-Year Coordinated
Hertz Period – Two Years
$38,000/ 9-month personal stipend; Full tuition equivalent
Other Fellowship Period – Up to Three Years
$6,000/ year supplemental stipend from Hertz; Requires Awardee to accept a 3-year Fellowship from another source

Selection Criteria: The Graduate Fellowship Award is based on merit (not need) and consists of a cost-of-education allowance and a personal-support stipend.

Notification: All Fellowship applicants will be notified by mail of the Foundation’s action on their application on April 4, 2016.

How to Apply: To apply for the Fannie and John Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship, please go to the Electronic Application.

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Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 30 October, 2015.

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Campbell Fellowship for Transformative Research on Women in the Developing World, 2016

Vera R. Campbell Foundation is offering one six- or nine-month residential fellowship for a female doctoral level scholar to write her book. Women scholars from any nation are eligible to apply, SAR particularly welcomes and encourages applications from scholars in developing countries. Fellows receive a $4,500/month stipend in addition to housing and office space on the SAR campus. The application deadline is November 1.

Study Subject(s): Fellowship offers paths to concrete, practical strategies for improving their health, prosperity, and general well-being.
Course Level: This is a one six- or nine-month residential fellowship is available for a female doctoral level scholar to write her book.
Scholarship Provider: Vera R. Campbell Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:
-One six- or nine-month residential fellowship is available for a female doctoral level scholar whose research both documents the circumstances of women in the developing world and offers paths to concrete, practical strategies for improving their health, prosperity, and general well-being.
-The successful applicant for this fellowship will have, by the application deadline, completed a doctorate in anthropology, economics, geography, history, law, political science, psychology, sociology, or in an interdisciplinary field that incorporates two or more of these disciplines.
-Sample topics include education and socialization of girls; women’s roles in government; reproduction and women’s health; impacts of international and civil conflict on women; women’s roles in resolving conflicts or sustaining civil society; the practice and process of gender-based development; and women in science and technology.
-Applicants should provide compelling evidence of originality of thought, an ability to engage real-world problems, and skill at communicating ideas effectively to professional audiences and the general public. Although women scholars from any nation are eligible to apply, SAR particularly welcomes and encourages applications from scholars in developing countries. All data collection should be completed prior to the start of the fellowship and applicants must demonstrate fluency in English.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Women scholars from any nation are eligible to apply, SAR particularly welcomes and encourages applications from scholars in developing countries.

Scholarship Description: One six- or nine-month residential fellowship is available for a female doctoral level scholar to write her book. The applicant’s research must both document the circumstances of women in the developing world and offer paths to concrete, practical strategies for improving their health, prosperity, and general well-being.

Number of award(s): One fellowship for women is awarded.

Duration of award(s): The Campbell Fellowship will be six to nine months long.

What does it cover? Fellows receive a $4,500/month stipend in addition to housing and office space on the SAR campus. This fellowship is made possible through the generous support of the Vera R. Campbell Foundation.

Selection Criteria: Fellowships are awarded competitively based on evaluations by a specially convened panel of external reviewers who represent a broad spectrum of intellectual expertise. Composition of the panel changes each year. The program supports scholars whose work is broad, synthetic, and interdisciplinary and promises to yield significant advances in understanding human culture, behavior, evolution, or critical contemporary issues. Projects that are narrowly focused geographically and theoretically or that are primarily methodological seldom receive strong consideration. Each year the program supports a mix of social science and humanities oriented scholars. Preference is given to applicants whose research and analysis are complete and who need time to prepare manuscripts or dissertations. Applicants for doctoral level fellowships must have their PhD in hand at time of application.

How to Apply: All application materials must be submitted through the online application system. E-mailed, mailed, or faxed application materials, including letters of recommendation, will not be accepted. Supplementary materials will not be considered. In fairness to all applicants, we do not grant on- or off-campus interviews. Online applications will be accepted from September 1 through the first Monday in November each year. Only fully completed applications that adhere to SAR’s guidelines and deadlines will be considered. All proposal components should be in 12-point type with at least 1-inch margins on all sides. Applicants must create an account on the online application system before materials can be uploaded for submission. All applications must include:
-An abstract, not to exceed 150 words, describing the purpose and goals of the project.
-A proposal, no more than four double-spaced pages in length, describing the research project, key questions to be addressed, methodologies, and significance. The proposal should also explain what is to be accomplished during the fellowship year and the status of the applicant’s research on the topic.
-A short bibliography, not to exceed one single-spaced page, of references cited in the proposal.
-A curriculum vitae, not to exceed four single-spaced pages.
-Three letters of recommendation, not to exceed two pages in length each. Letters must be requested and submitted through the online application process and uploaded by the application deadline. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that references send their letters on time. Additional reference checks may be conducted for finalists.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is November 1.

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TWAS-NCP Postdoctoral Fellowship for Developing Countries Scientists in Pakistan, 2014

TWAS-NCP offers postdoctoral fellowship programme for young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) in the field of physical sciences in Pakistan. NCP will provide a monthly stipend which should be used to cover living costs such as food, accommodation and health insurance. The monthly stipend will not be converted into foreign currency. The language of instruction is English. The call for applications is open from 12 March until 15 September of each year.

Study Subject(s): Fellowship Programme is provided in the field of physical sciences (Plasma Physics, High Energy Physics (Experimental and Theoretical), Quantum Information, Applications of Ion Beam Techniques using Tandem Accelerator (5MV), Earthquake Studies, Atomic Physics & Spectroscopy, Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS), Modeling, Simulation & amp; Computing, Astrophysics & Cosmology, Nano Sciences (Catalysis & Surface Sciences, Nano Material Fabrication & Applications, Nano Biotechnology, Nano Medicines), Vacuum Science & Technology) in departments and laboratories of the National Centre for Physics (NCP).
Course Level: Fellowship Programme is available for pursuing postdoctoral research .
Scholarship Provider: TWAS-NCP
Scholarship can be taken at: Pakistan

Eligibility: Applicants for these fellowships must meet the following criteria:
-Be permanent residents in a developing country (other than Pakistan);
-Must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Pakistan or any developed country;
-Hold a PhD degree in a field of natural sciences;
-Apply for the fellowship within five years of having obtained a PhD degree in a field of the natural sciences;
-Be regularly employed in a developing country (other than Pakistan) and hold a research assignment there;
-Provide a certificate of good health from a qualified medical doctor;
-Provide an official Acceptance Letter from NCP (see sample Acceptance Letter in the application form). Requests for acceptance must be sent to Dr. Riffat Mahmood Qureshi (by e-mail: riffat-at-ncp.edu.pk,caad-at-ncp.edu.pk) who will facilitate assignment of a host supervisor. In contacting Dr. Qureshi applicants must accompany their request for an Acceptance Letter with a copy of their CV and a research proposal outline;
-Provide evidence of proficiency in English.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of developing countries (other than Pakistan) (Afghanistan, Gambia, Mozambique, Bangladesh, The Guinea, Myanmar, Benin, Guinea-Bisau, Nepal, Burkina Faso, Haiti, Niger, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Cambodia, Korea, Dem Rep., Sierra Leone, Central African Republic, Kyrgyz Republic, Somalia, Liberia, Tajikistan, Comoros, Madagascar, Tanzania, Malawi, Togo, Congo, Dem. Rep, Eritrea, Mali, Uganda, Ethiopia, Mauritania, Zimbabwe, Albania, Indonesia, Samoa, Armenia, India, São Tomé and Principe, Belize, Iraq, Senegal, Bhutan, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Bolivia, Kosovo, South Sudan, Cameroon, Lao PDR, Sri Lanka, Cape Verde, Lesotho, Sudan, Congo, Rep., Marshall Islands, Swaziland, Côte D’Ivoire, Micronesia, Fed. Sts., Syrian Arab Republic, Djibouti, Moldova, Timor-Leste, Egypt, Arab Rep., Mongolia, Tonga, El Salvador, Morocco, Ukraine, Fiji, Nicaragua, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Nigeria, Vanuatu, Ghana, Vietnam, Guatemala, Papua New Guinea, West Bank and Gaza, Guyana, Paraguay, Yemen, Rep., Honduras, Philippines, Zambia, Angola, Ecuador, Palau, Algeria, Gabon, Panama, American Samoa, Grenada, Peru, Antigua and Barbuda, Iran, Islamic Rep., Romania, Argentina, Jamaica, Russian Federation, Azerbaijan, Jordan, Serbia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Seychelles, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Latvia, South Africa, Botswana, Lebanon, St. Lucia, Brazil, Libya, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Suriname, Chile, Macedonia, FYR, Thailand, China, Malaysia, Tunisia, Colombia, Maldives, Turkey, Costa Rica, Mauritius, Turkmenistan, Cuba, Mexico, Tuvalu, Dominica, Montenegro and Uruguay) can apply for the fellowshipProgramme .

Scholarship Description: For young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in the physical sciences in departments and laboratories of the National Centre for Physics (NCP), Islamabad.

Number of award (s): Not Known

Duration of award (s): TWAS-NCP Postdoctoral Fellowships are tenable in the departments and laboratories of the National Centre for Physics (NCP) – www.ncp.edu.pk– for a minimum period of six months to a maximum period of twelve months

What does it cover? -NCP will provide a monthly stipend which should be used to cover living costs such as food, accommodation and health insurance. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency.-
-The language of instruction is English.

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification:  Not Known

How to Apply: -Applicants must submit an Acceptance Letter from NCP when applying, or by the deadline at the latest. Without preliminary acceptance the application will not be considered for selection.
-Reference letters must be on letter-headed paper, SIGNED and sent as attachments via e-mail to TWAS and NCP. The subject line must contain NCP/PDoc and the candidate’s surname. Alternatively, letters should be sent in sealed envelopes by post. N.B. Only signed reference letters can be accepted. The letters can be submitted either by the referee or by the applicant directly.
-Applicants to the TWAS-NCP Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme should send a copy of their application (by email, fax or post) to TWAS and to NCP.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The call for applications is open from 12 March until 15 September of each year.

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