2012 WWB Fellowship Program- Seeking Fellows

Deadline: February 24, 2012.

Countries/Region:Asia, Africa,Latin America

WWB Fellowship Program enables future global leaders in microfinance and women’s economic empowerment to experience the challenges and rewards of contributing to an organization that works diligently to create financial opportunities for low income women. Over a 2-year period, Fellows will deliver . . . → Read More: 2012 WWB Fellowship Program- Seeking Fellows

Sasol Bursary Scheme

DEADLINE- 29 February 2012

Sasol Bursary Scheme is a talent based scheme, as a result, only applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be invited to a selection interview. It is a comprehensive package that covers both financial as well as developmental support throughout the study period. All applications are done . . . → Read More: Sasol Bursary Scheme

OPEN SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

Deadline: 20 February 2012

Countries/Regions: Afghanistan

The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. To achieve this mission, the Foundations seek to shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights.

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Graduate Global Leadership Fellowship

The Graduate Global Leadership Fellowships enable promising leaders from developing countries to pursue doctoral studies at UBC. The fellowships are to support international students showing outstanding leadership in humanitarian and development work in their home country. Graduate Global Leadership Fellowships thus open the way to a world-class graduate education for emerging scholars from . . . → Read More: Graduate Global Leadership Fellowship

Graduate Global Leadership Fellowship

The Graduate Global Leadership Fellowships enable promising leaders from developing countries to pursue doctoral studies at UBC. The fellowships are to support international students showing outstanding leadership in humanitarian and development work in their home country. Graduate Global Leadership Fellowships thus open the way to a world-class graduate education for emerging scholars from . . . → Read More: Graduate Global Leadership Fellowship

Applications for the 2012-13 academic year will be available starting January 2012.

Before contacting the AKDN, please read the information below. Addresses and contact information are available under Application Procedures. In case you are looking for information about scholarships for your further studies, this list of scholarship links may be helpful. The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate . . . → Read More: Applications for the 2012-13 academic year will be available starting January 2012.

The Oxford Institute of Population Ageing seeks Applications from Scholars from Developing Countries

The Oxford Institute of Population Ageing  was founded in 1998 with the financial support of the National Institute on Aging. The institute is wholly dedicated to undertake research into the implications of population change, with main disciplinary focus on demography. The Oxford Institute of Population Ageing is currently inviting applications for The Leslie . . . → Read More: The Oxford Institute of Population Ageing seeks Applications from Scholars from Developing Countries

OECD seeks Video Submissions for 2012 Global Youth Video Competition themed on Education and Skills

OECD is currently inviting video submissions for the 2012 Global Youth Video Competition. . . . → Read More: OECD seeks Video Submissions for 2012 Global Youth Video Competition themed on Education and Skills

Open Society Foundations Scholarship Opportunity to pursue MA in Human Rights at the University of London

Open Society Foundations is seeking scholarship applications from eligible candidates in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to pursue MA in Understanding and Securing Human Rights . . . → Read More: Open Society Foundations Scholarship Opportunity to pursue MA in Human Rights at the University of London

Inter-American Foundation Grassroots Development Fellowship Program Opportunity

The Inter-American Foundation in partnership with the Institute of International Education (IIE) is currently seeking applications for the Grassroots Development Fellowship Program . . . → Read More: Inter-American Foundation Grassroots Development Fellowship Program Opportunity

Open Society Foundations and University of Warwick seek Applications for Scholarships Program 2012-2013

Open Society Foundations, in collaboration with the University of Warwick, is inviting applications from eligible students in select countries for the scholarships program 2012-2013. . . . → Read More: Open Society Foundations and University of Warwick seek Applications for Scholarships Program 2012-2013

Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs seeks Applications for the Middle East and North Africa Scholarship Program 2012

Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently inviting Applications for The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Scholarship Program 2012. . . . → Read More: Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs seeks Applications for the Middle East and North Africa Scholarship Program 2012

Open Society Foundations seeks Applications for the OSF/ University of Essex Scholarships in Human Rights

Open Society Foundations (OSF) is currently inviting applications for scholarships in Human Rights from eligible candidates in select countries for pursuing independent postgraduate study in the United Kingdom. These scholarships enable suitably qualified students to pursue postgraduate programs within the Human Rights Centre at the University of Essex. Subject to satisfactory progress, the . . . → Read More: Open Society Foundations seeks Applications for the OSF/ University of Essex Scholarships in Human Rights

CIMO seeks Applications for Finnish Government Scholarship Pool Program

The Centre for International Mobility (CIMO) is currently inviting applications for the Finnish Government Scholarship Pool program . . . → Read More: CIMO seeks Applications for Finnish Government Scholarship Pool Program

IREX invites Applications for IARO Program to do Field Research Projects in Eastern Europe and Eurasia

IREX is currently inviting applications for its Individual Advanced Research Opportunities (IARO) program that was started to offer fellowships to qualified scholars and professionals from the US. . . . → Read More: IREX invites Applications for IARO Program to do Field Research Projects in Eastern Europe and Eurasia

Québec Fund for Nature and Technology Research seeks applications from local candidates for thematic scholarships to pursue Master’s or Doctoral research program

Québec Fund for Nature and Technology Research (FQRNT) is currently seeking applications from eligible candidates for thematic scholarships aimed at fostering student interest in research and to financially assist the best candidates in undertaking . . . → Read More: Québec Fund for Nature and Technology Research seeks applications from local candidates for thematic scholarships to pursue Master’s or Doctoral research program

The Think Tank Fund and Open Society Roma Initiatives invite applications from Roma graduates in select European countries for the Policy Research Fellowship program

The Think Tank Fund and the Open Society Roma Initiatives are currently accepting applications for the Roma Policy Research Fellowship program from young Roma BA, MA and PhD graduates from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, and Slovakia.

The Roma Policy Research . . . → Read More: The Think Tank Fund and Open Society Roma Initiatives invite applications from Roma graduates in select European countries for the Policy Research Fellowship program

Second edition of UNAOC Fellowship Program this fall to enable 24 young leaders from the Muslim World, and the U.S. and Europe to visit each others’ regions

United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) in the month of September is holding the 2nd edition of its Fellowship Programme for emerging leaders from the US, Europe and the Arab World.

The UNAOC Fellowship Program has been developed in partnership with the British Council, the League of Arab States, ISESCO, the . . . → Read More: Second edition of UNAOC Fellowship Program this fall to enable 24 young leaders from the Muslim World, and the U.S. and Europe to visit each others’ regions

Nominations invited for the World’s Children’s Prize for contributions towards the rights of the child

Nominations are now open for the World’s Children’s prize that is awarded for outstanding contributions for the rights of the child. It is an annual educational program for young people about the rights of the child, democracy, the environment and global friendship.

Eligibility Criteria

People (children and adults) or organizations can . . . → Read More: Nominations invited for the World’s Children’s Prize for contributions towards the rights of the child

University Grants Commission, India invites applications for Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship 2011-12

The University Grants Commission (UGC) India is seeking applications for award of Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) 2011-12 for scheduled class (SC) and scheduled tribe (ST) candidates. The number of fellowships to be awarded include 2000 fellowships for SC candidates and 667 fellowships for ST candidates for the year 2011-12. With these scholarships, . . . → Read More: University Grants Commission, India invites applications for Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship 2011-12

Results and Sustainability: Trust Fund’s Small Grants Programme on Indigenous Issues

If your objectives and activities are at hand, it is easier to identify and write down the expected results in the proposal. While writing down the results, it is always better to categorize them in different ways:

Outputs Outcomes Impact

Outputs are the immediate results of any activity. For example, if . . . → Read More: Results and Sustainability: Trust Fund’s Small Grants Programme on Indigenous Issues

API Fellowships grant opportunity for candidates from Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand

Asian Public Intellectuals (API) Fellowships Program provides grant to successful applicants to carry out a project during the fellowship period of one month to one year in a country or countries participating in the API Fellowships Program (currently confined to Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand).

Themes

Changing Identities and Their Social, . . . → Read More: API Fellowships grant opportunity for candidates from Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand

CIDA seeks applications for the International Aboriginal Youth Internships

The International Aboriginal Youth Internships (IAYI) initiated by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is an opportunity for Aboriginal youth between the age of 18 and 35 with high school diploma to participate in international internships in developing countries. The program aims to:

Improve the skills of young aboriginal women and men to . . . → Read More: CIDA seeks applications for the International Aboriginal Youth Internships

The International Institute of Social History, Amsterdam launches Research Fellowship for scholars from developing countries

The International Institute of Social History (IISH) of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW), Amsterdam is home to more than 3,000 archival collections, some one million printed volumes and about as many audio-visual items in the field of social history in general and the history of the labour movement in . . . → Read More: The International Institute of Social History, Amsterdam launches Research Fellowship for scholars from developing countries

Institute of World Policy announces internships for European and American young people in Ukraine

The Institute of World Policy (IWP) has announced an internship program for young people from Europe and the US. The minimum duration of the internship period is 2 weeks.

Eligibility Requirements:

- interest in international relations

- excellent English skills (English as a first language is an asset)

- responsibility, result-orientation

These internships . . . → Read More: Institute of World Policy announces internships for European and American young people in Ukraine

Small Business Influencer 2011: Nominate your favourite organization or individual

Small Business Trends and Smallbiztechnology.com have announced the Small Business Influencer 2011 award to honor the companies, organizations and people who have made a significant impact on the North American small business market. The award is sponsored by Blackberry. In phase I, influencers are nominated by general public. In Phases 2 and 3, . . . → Read More: Small Business Influencer 2011: Nominate your favourite organization or individual

UNESCO- L’Oréal International Fellowships for Young Women Researchers in Life Sciences from Around the World

UNESCO in partnership with L’Oréal  Foundation seeks applications for 15 International Fellowships that are aimed at rewarding deserving, committed and talented young women scientists, from all over the world, active in the field of life sciences.

So as to maintain the balances geographical representation, a maximum of three young women, from . . . → Read More: UNESCO- L’Oréal International Fellowships for Young Women Researchers in Life Sciences from Around the World

World Bank’s Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program for young researchers

The World Bank is inviting applications from young researchers working in academic and research institutions from eligible countries preparing a doctoral thesis for the Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program.

Research grants cover residence costs for a 5 to 10 month period in a renowned university or research center. Fellows are expected . . . → Read More: World Bank’s Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program for young researchers

Anneliese Maier Research Award in the fields of humanities and social sciences

The Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation is accepting nominations for the Anneliese Maier Research Award for researchers from the fields of humanities and social sciences whose scientific achievements have been internationally recognised in their research area and from whose research collaboration with specialist colleagues in Germany a sustainable contribution is expected towards the further internationalisation . . . → Read More: Anneliese Maier Research Award in the fields of humanities and social sciences

2011 Fellowship Award on Population, Environment, and Human Security

The Compton Foundation is offering fellowships through the Population Reference Bureau (PRB) for for capstone/internship work and dissertation research on topics that examine the interactions linking family planning and reproductive health with environmental/sustainability and/or human security issues. This Fellowship provides highly motivated individuals with a unique opportunity to explore these very important interactions.

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IHLFS Support for Health Links between developing countries and the UK

The UK International Health Links Funding Scheme (IHLFS) has announced the availability of new funding under its Round 3 of funding project grants.

IHKFS will provide grants of up to £15,000 for a period of one year to support to support health links between developing countries and the UK. “A Health . . . → Read More: IHLFS Support for Health Links between developing countries and the UK

Research Fellowships for the study of Social History

The International Institute of Social History (IISH) of the royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) is inviting applications from eligible candidates from selected regions to apply for the 2011 Research Fellowships for the study of social history, preferably labour history whether from a regional, national or comparative and transnational perspective.

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Synergos Senior Fellows Network: Fellowship Opportunity for NGOs working for the poor

Synergos works to address global poverty and social injustice through innovative global partnerships in more than 30 countries around the world. One of its interesting programs is the Senior Fellows Network which aims to strengthen the capacity and opportunities for civil society leaders so that they are in a better position to address . . . → Read More: Synergos Senior Fellows Network: Fellowship Opportunity for NGOs working for the poor

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