Denmark : PhD fellowship-Rural livelihoods and agricultural transformation in Africa

Different types of structural change and rural dynamics drive rural-urban resource flows, shape diverse patterns of agricultural development and determine the opportunities for rural development, including the upgrading and intensification of agriculture and related activities. In turn, rural livelihoods are influenced by such agricultural transformation processes that may influence the degree of multi-activity and multi-locality in households´ livelihoods.

The PhD study should thus focus on the linkages and multiple feedbacks between structural change, agricultural transformation and rural livelihoods and specifically address how these processes affect the rural-urban mobility patterns of households. It is expected that the PhD study will be using both qualitative and quantitative methods in order to understand the complex processes driving rural livelihood and agricultural transformations.

Place of employment and work will be the Department of Geography and Geology, Øster Voldgade 10, 1350 Copenhagen and the PhD candidate will be attached to the research group Environment and Society in Developing Countries.

The study will be conducted as part of an EU-funded international research project RurbanAfrica, in collaboration with partners in several European and African countries See more information on the project at: http://geo.ku.dk/english/research/research_group_/environment/research_projects/

Thus, the PhD study will include extensive fieldwork in one or more of the case countries in Africa as well as participation in project activities, e.g. workshops, PhD seminars etc. with African and European partners.

Qualifications
The candidate is expected to have a master degree in geography or other relevant degree. We expect that the candidate will publish in international peer−reviewed journals, write a PhD thesis within the project duration of three years and assist in teaching within the Department. Highly motivated candidates with a relevant MSc degree are encouraged to apply.

Terms of employment
The successful PhD candidate will be offered a full-time PhD position for a period of three years, contingent on a satisfactory performance, with the specific intent that it results in a PhD degree and scientific publications. It is a prerequisite for the appointment as a PhD-fellow, that the person concerned can be registered as a PhD-fellow according to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Executive Order no 18 of 14. January 2008. Information about the PhD programs at the Faculty of Science can be found at http://www.science.ku.dk/phd/

The salary depends on seniority, as agreed between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations within the range of 25,500-30,500 DKK/month (approximately 3,400-4,100 Euro/month).

Further information including a detailed project description can be obtained from associate professor Jytte Agergaard, e-mail ja@geo.ku

General information on the Department of Geography and Geology can be found at geo.ku.dk and information on the research group on Environment and Society in Developing Countries is available at http://geo.ku.dk/english/research/research_group_/environment/

How to apply
Applications must include (i) a motivation for the application (0.5 A4 page), (ii) a statement of research interests, (iii) curriculum vitae including list of publications, (iv) a copy of MSc diploma, (v) a short abstract of the MSc thesis or equivalent, and (vi) the names, e-mails, telephones and addresses of 2-4 referees.

Applications must be received no later than September 7th 2012 through the job portal of the University of Copenhagen at http://www.ku.dk/english/available_positions/vip/

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Interviews are expected to be held on September 17th 2012.

Further Information

Application Deadline : 7 September 2012

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Cardiff University International Scholarships Cardiff University, UK

Scholarship / Financial aid: scholarships which cover the tuition fees and living expenses Date: 2012/13 academic year Deadline: Midnight (UK time), 15th July 2012 Open to: international applicants

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International scholarships - eligibility criteria and application form

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Eligibility Criteria
•You must be confirmed as an Overseas Student for fee paying purposes (this information is contained in your offer letter).
•Applicants for an International Foundation Programme, Postgraduate Taught or Postgraduate Research scholarship: You must have accepted an unconditional offer of a place to study at Cardiff University for the 2012/13 academic year by Midnight (UK time) Sunday, 15th July 2012.
•Applicants for an Undergraduate scholarship: You must have either a conditional or unconditional offer and must have accepted Cardiff University as your Firm choice on the UCAS system, for study during the 2012/13 academic year, by Midnight (UK time) Sunday, 15th July 2012.
•Students with offers to study a Distance Learning course are not eligible to apply.
•You must complete the application form and personal statement as directed. Incomplete forms will not be considered.
•You must return the application form by the deadline: Midnight (UK time) Sunday, 15th July 2012. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.
•Scholarships are to be used for academic year 2012/3 only and cannot be used for 2013/14 entry. If you are awarded a scholarship and wish to defer your entry to the University, you will lose your scholarship and will need to re-apply again in the following year.
•These scholarships are only available to self-funded students. Students who are in receipt of full funding from a sponsorship body (such as their home country’s government or a private organisation) are not eligible to apply.

If you are not sure about your eligibility, please contact the International Office at internationalscholarships@cardiff.ac.uk

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Dissertation Fellowships
University of Notre Dame, South Bend, USA
Scholarship / Financial aid: two one-year awards with the possibility of a second year renewal
Date: 2011-2012
Deadline: January 15, 2011
Open to: applicants that work on dissertations
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Full-Time MBA in International Business
Trieste, Italy
Scholarship / Financial aid: scholarships available, awarded as a full or partial exemption from MBA tuition fee
Date: 12 months full-time
Deadline: 16 July, 2010
Open to: international applicants
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Executive MBA
Trieste, Italy
Scholarship / Financial aid: scholarships offered
Date: 18 months + individual projects
Deadline: October 16th, 2010
Open to: managers, entrepreneurs, middle-managers, and others in positions of responsibility
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British Council IELTS Scholarship
UK
Scholarship / Financial aid: 8 awards of Rs.3,00,000
Date: undefined
Deadline: 31st July 2010
Open to: Indian students planning to study at universities overseas
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PhD Position: Microstructural Modelling of Concrete
Boeretang, BelgiumScholarship / Financial aid: offered
Date: undefined
Deadline: June 11th, 2010
Open to: applicants with background in: applied physics, chemistry, geophysics, material physics
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Program in Political Science 2010-2013
Vienna, Austria
Scholarship / Financial aid: 8 fellowships of 850 Euro per month
Date: 2010-2013
Deadline: 31st May 2010
Open to: applicants which hold a Master’s degree in political science or other relevant disciplines
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Leukaemia Foundation Grants-in-Aid 2011
AustriaScholarship / Financial aid: available
Date: one or three years
Deadline: 28 May 2010 the earliest
Open to: researchers
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School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences International Undergraduate Scholarships
Newcastle University, School Of Civil Engineering And Geosciences, UKScholarship / Financial aid: Up to £2,000 per annum
Date: up to four years
Deadline: 1st December 2010
Open to: international applicants
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International Master in Tourism & Leisure
Trieste, ItalyScholarship / Financial aid: available
Date: 12 months full-time
Deadline: 21st September 2010
Open to: international applicants
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AINSE Research Fellowships 2010
Australia
Scholarship / Financial aid: available
Date: 5 years
Deadline: 31st May 2010
Open to: scientists with 3 – 8 years postdoctoral experience
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Grants and Scholarships Hanze Talent Scholarships Hanze UAS has scholarships to grant talented students from non EU/EEA countries applying for a Bachelor or a Master of Fine Arts programme in the academic year of 2012-2013. Non-EU/EEA students may receive a scholarship of € 3,500 (or € 5,700 for the Bachelor of Music) yearly for the official length of the programme. Have a look at the criteria below to see whether you are eligible for a scholarship. Am I eligible? 1. You must be admitted to one of the following International Bachelor or Master programmes as a new regular student: Bachelor: - Advanced Sensor Applications - International Business and Management Studies - International Communication - Physiotherapy - Fine Arts and Design - Music Master: - Fine Arts - Scenography - Painting - Interactive Media and Environments 2. You must have good study results 3. You must have an IELTS score of 6 or higher 4. You must be a student with a nationality from outside the EU/EEA. 5. The scholarship will only be granted if the student receives no other scholarship 6. The scholarship will only be granted if the student does not receive Dutch study financing 7. Selection will be on the basis of gradelist and motivation letter. How do I apply? On the Online Application Form on the website you may request a scholarship. If you meet the requirements you must tick the box on the online Application Form and send a Letter of Motivation along with your grade list. What does the Letter of Motivation need to entail? We would like to know why you believe you are a good candidate for the scholarship, what your expectations are with regards to the programme, what your career perspectives are and how the programme can contribute to this, and last but not least, how you can contribute to the Hanze UAS community. Please note Allocation of scholarships is only possible after official enrolment or re-enrolment in each academic year and upon arrival in Groningen. Deadline for Application: 1st of May Notification date: 15th of May The scholarship will be granted after enrollment. Dutch Scholarships Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) "The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) are fellowship programmes designed to promote capacity building within organizations in 60 developing countries by providing training and education to their mid-career staff members. The NFP is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the budget for development cooperation." Hanze UAS has several programmes that are eligible for NFP scholarships. If you want to apply for an NFP scholarship, please check NUFFIC's website for more information about the procedure! Other Scholarships Further information on how and where to apply for a scholarship, within the framework of cultural agreements between the Netherlands and your home country, or most other possible scholarships, is available at the nearest Royal Netherlands Embassy, or from the Dutch Education Organization NUFFIC . Also check grantfinder for an overview of funding opportunities that might be available to you.

Anneliese Maier Research Award

Collaboration award to promote the internationalisation of the humanities and social sciences in Germany Nominations for the research award can be made for researchers from abroad from the fields of the 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 of the humanities and social sciences in Germany. In addition to researchers who already number among the established leaders in their subject, the award is also aimed at researchers who are not yet so advanced in their scientific careers but who are already internationally established researchers from whom a sustainable shaping of the humanities and social sciences in Germany can be expected through the prospects of long-term collaboration. Particular importance is attached to the nomination of qualified female researchers. Award winners are expected to spend a period of up to five years cooperating on a long-term research project with the nominator and / or specialist colleagues at a research institution in Germany. The Humboldt Foundation grants up to eight Anneliese Maier Research Awards annually. An award is valued at 250,000 EUR. Nominations may be submitted by established academics in Germany. Direct applications are not accepted. The nomination deadline expires on April 30, 2012. Other important details.

St Antony's College Scholarships

The following scholarships are available from the College:

Eni Scholars Programme 2011-12: NOW CLOSED
Duration	One or two years
Type	Students from Africa commencing a one- or two-year taught Master's degree at Oxford in October 2011
Value	Up to three fully-funded scholarships including tuition, fees and living expenses
Deadline	Friday 11 March 2011
Remarks	Further details, eligibility requirements & application instructions may be found here
Contact	The Assistant College Registrar

Swire Centenary and Cathay Pacific Scholarship: now closed for 2011 entry
Duration	One to four years depending on the course studied.
Type	Overseas students
Value	Fees, maintenance and some travel costs.
Deadlines	Applicants for the Scholarship must have applied to the University for their course and College place by the University's deadline of 21 January 2011. Applications for the Scholarship should be made directly to the College Registrar by 31st March 2011.
Remarks	Available annually to graduate students from Japan studying for a higher degree in any of the subjects in which the College specialises. St Antony's College must be the applicant's first choice college. Applications should consist of a letter of application addressed to the College Registrar, a CV, research/study proposal and an academic reference.
Contact	The College Registrar

Swire Cathay Pacific Scholarship: now closed for 2011 entry
Duration	One to four years depending on the course studied
Type	Overseas students
Value	Fees, maintenance and some travel costs
Deadlines	Applicants for the Scholarship must have applied to the University for their course and College place by the University's deadline of 21 January 2011. Applications for the Scholarship should be made directly to the College Registrar by 31st March 2011.
Remarks	Open to graduate students who are permanent residents of Hong Kong and who have completed the majority of their education there, who wish to study for a higher degree in any of the subjects in which the College specialises. St Antony's College must be the applicant's first choice college. Applications should consist of a letter of application addressed to the College Registrar, a CV, a research/study proposal and an academic reference.
Contact	The College Registrar

Sir John Swire Scholarship Not available 2011 entry
Duration	One to three years depending on the course studied
Type	Overseas students
Value	Fees, maintenance and some travel costs
Remarks	Open to graduate students from North-east and South-east Asia studying for a higher degree in any of the subjects in which the College specialises. Tenable by only one scholar at a time.
Contact	The College Registrar

Wai Seng Senior Research Scholarship
Duration	Two years
Value	Fees and maintenance
Remarks	Open to doctoral students at Oxford University studying the Asia Pacific region. The scholarship is available only in even-numbered years (namely 2010, 2012 etc.) with applications being accepted from the previous Michaelmas Term.
Contact	The Director, Asian Studies Centre, St Antony's College.

The Ronaldo Falconer Scholarship
Duration	One to two years depending on the course studied
Type	Overseas students
Value	£4,500 per annum
Remarks	Open to residents of Costa Rica and who are qualified to undertake postgraduate study at the University of Oxford, preferably the two-year course in Latin American Studies or another subject in which the College specialises. Further information: www.lac.ox.ac.uk/prospective_students/MPhil_in_Latin_American_Studies/funding
Contact	enquiries@lac.ox.ac.uk

Ali Pachachi Scholarship
Duration	One year (may re-apply in subsequent years)
Type	St Antony's current doctoral students only
Value	£7,500 towards fees and maintenance
Remarks	One year of fee paying doctoral study in any discipline in the humanities or social sciences with a primary focus on the social and political issues confronting the modern Middle East. Awards are for one year, but recipients may re-apply for all three Studentships in subsequent years. Applications to include a C.V., academic transcripts, letter of reference from the thesis supervisor, and a thesis proposal of no more than 1,500 words in length. This award may not be held concurrently with other major awards such as the AHRC Doctoral Award or Clarendon Bursary.
Contact	The Director, Middle East Centre, St Antony's College. mec@sant.ox.ac.uk

African Studies Scholarship
Duration	One Year
Value	University and College fees, and a stipend
Remarks	Available only for study on MSc in African Studies. Open to students who have been to University in, and are resident in, any one of the following countries: South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia, and Malawi.
Contact	african.studies@sant.ox.ac.uk

Pre Doctoral Bursaries
Duration	One year
Type	All current St Antony's DPhil students in the third or fourth year
Value	Worth a minimum of £1,000 each towards fees and maintenance
Deadline	5 p.m. Monday 16 May 2011
Remarks	Open to all DPhil students of the College with preference given to unfunded and partially-funded students in their third or fourth year. Applicants should have completed fieldwork by 1 May 2011 and be writing up their thesis by that same date.
Contact	The Assistant College Registrar

William and Nona Heaslip Scholarship
Duration	Two years
Type	Students of Canadian nationality
Value	Up to £25,000 annually towards fees, maintenance and some travel costs
Remarks	This scholarship is administered by Trinity College, University of Toronto to whom enquiries and applications should be made. Open to Canadian St Antony's students who are alumni of the International Relations programmes at Trinity College (University of Toronto) or at the Munk Centre (University of Toronto). Candidates may pursue a degree in post-graduate studies, it being understood that the subject should be one of those offered to students of the College. Financial need will also be taken into consideration.
Contact	Trinity College, University of Toronto

The Ismene Fitch Scholarship: now closed for 2011 entry
Duration	Three years, alternating between St Antony's and Wolfson College
Type	Students of Greek nationality
Value	University tuition fees and College fees
Deadline	March 31st 2011
Remarks	Open to graduate students of Greek nationality reading for a doctorate in the humanities and social sciences. Send letter of application, CV, research proposal and academic reference to the Assistant College Registrar.
Contact	The Assistant College Registrar

T.D. Allman Scholarships: now closed for 2011 entry
Duration	One year
Type	Postgraduate students who are studying Chinese affairs or carrying out research on China, or who are citizens of the People's Republic of China
Value	Field work and research grants of up to £2,500 and scholarships of £4,000-£5,000
Deadline	March 31st 2011
Remarks	For further information please click the link.
Contact	The Assistant College Registrar

ENI SCHOLARS

Strengthening African Leadership

St Antony’s College Oxford in partnership with the international integrated energy company Eni, is offering three students from African universities the opportunity of fully funded scholarships, including fees and living expenses, to undertake postgraduate study at the Master's level at the University of Oxford commencing in October 2012.


Country Focus
The programme aims to appoint one scholar in each of the following countries:

• Angola
  
• Ghana
  
• Nigeria
  

Courses Offered
St Antony's College specializes in international relations, politics, economics, history and anthropology. Eni Scholars will be drawn from a pool of applicants holding conditional offers of admission to the following one or two year taught Master's programmes:
MPhil Development Studies          MPhil Economic & Social History          MPhil Economics                                   MPhil International Relations
MSc African Studies                      MSc Economics & Social History          MSc Economics for Development            MSc Global Governance & Diplomacy 

Objectives
During the selection procedure for the Eni Scholarship, consideration will be given to qualified students who can demonstrate that they do not otherwise have the financial means to continue their studies at Oxford. Additional consideration will also be given to any student who has clear ambitions to use their accumulated learning to benefit their native country after graduation.

How to apply
The first step in the process is to complete the University of Oxford application for admission found here . Applications will open in September 2011 and will likely close in mid March 2012.
Applicants must also send a one-page covering letter to St Antony's College quoting the reference number from your online University application and giving further information that would support your application - this must also be received by March 1 2012.  Please address this letter to:
Ms Kirsty Norton, Assistant College Registrar, by email (preferred) at kirsty.norton@sant.ox.ac.uk or by post at St Antony's College, 62 Woodstock Road, Oxford. OX2 6XH. UK.
Scholarship decisions will be communicated to all applicants by email on or before 30 April 2012. To receive the Scholarship, candidates must satisfy any academic conditions placed by the University on their offers of admission, including providing evidence of their linguistic competence if English is not their first language
Please note that continued funding of any course supported by an Eni Scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic progress and appropriate personal conduct.
The Eni Scholarship can be found through the Oxford Funding Search at this link

The Future
St Antony's and Eni are equally keen to provide encouragement and where possible, structured incentives for Eni Scholars to continue their studies or find useful employment back in their home country after graduating from Oxford. Discussions about this are ongoing and scholars will be informed of relevant contacts and partnerships as they emerge.

Eni's website is found at this link