The maximum NFP budget available for a PhD study programme is €85,000. This amount is intended as a contribution towards the costs of living and to cover visa, travel and insurance costs, as specified in the NFP Rules & Regulations. PhD students are allowed to seek alternative funding sources.
The maximum duration of a PhD fellowship is four years. The PhD must be pursued according to a ‘sandwich’ or ‘picnic’ model, which means that at least a quarter of the PhD research will take place in the candidate’s home country.
Eligibility:
A candidate applying for an NFP fellowship for a PhD degree programme must:
• be a mid-career professional with at least three years’ relevant work experience;
• be a national of, and working and living in one of the developing countries on the NFP country list valid at the time of application;
• be nominated by his or her employer, who pledges to continue paying the candidate’s salary and guarantees the candidate will be able to return to an equivalent position after the termination of the fellowship period;
• be unconditionally admitted to a Dutch institution as a PhD student. This means that the candidate must have met all the
academic requirements set by the Dutch university or institution;
• not already have received an NFP PhD fellowship;
• not be employed by: a multinational corporation (for instance Shell, Unilever etc.); a large national and/-or commercial organisation; a bilateral donor organisation (for instance USAID, DFID, Danida, Sida, FinAid, AusAid, ADC, SwissAid etc.); a multilateral donor organisation, (for instance a UN organisation, the World Bank, the IMF, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, IADB, etc.); or - an international NGO (for instance Oxfam, Plan, Care, etc.)
• have completed and submitted an NFP PhD fellowship application with all the required documentation before the NFP
fellowship application deadline;
• be employed in an area to which the study will make a relevant contribution;
• have a clear-cut, functional relationship with a relevant organisation and be in a position to introduce the newly acquired skills and knowledge into that organisation;
• be available full-time to pursue the PhD without interruption, and be physically and mentally able to take part in the entire programme;
• endorse the objective and the aim of the NFP. The aim of the NFP cannot be reached if the fellowship holder does not return to his or her own country. Nuffic would like to urge fellowship holders to return to their home country upon finishing the course or programme to meet the NFP aim in the most effective way.
Application instructions:
Candidates first apply for admission directly to the Dutch institution of their choice. Admission requests must always be directed to the Dutch institution. Senior academic staff or a specific PhD committee decides if an candidate will be accepted. Usually, the admission decision is based on the research proposal submitted by the candidate.
The Dutch institution assesses the application and decides whether or not to admit the candidate as a PhD student. Candidates will receive a letter informing them if they have been admitted. Nuffic has no part in the academic admission process. A candidate applying for an NFP fellowship must have been unconditionally admitted to a Dutch institution for the course or programme for which the candidate applies for an NFP fellowship. This means that the candidate must have met all the academic and administrative requirements set by the Dutch institution.
Candidates are strongly advised to apply as early as possible for admission to the Dutch institution because these institutions need enough time to process all the applications for admission in time. The academic admission process for a PhD study is an individual track. Candidates who wish to be admitted as a PhD student have to check with the Dutch institution if an academic admission deadline applies.
If you have obtained academic admission and prepared all the necessary documentation you can submit your NFP fellowship application using Scholarships Online (SOL), Nuffic’s online application tool which will be found at the official website starting 1 November 2011. The fellowship applications for PhD research projects is 5 February or 1 October 2013 depending on the Dutch institution.
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Marie Curie Actions - Research Fellowship Programme, Netherland
Marie Curie Fellowships are European research grants available to researchers regardless of their nationality or field of research. In addition to generous research funding scientists have the possibility to gain experience abroad and in the private sector, and to complete their training with competences or disciplines useful for their careers. Read more about various funding schemes and requirements for applying.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
IIF funding is provided for a research project which will transfer knowledge into your host organisation and building or enhancing collaborations between Europe and the rest of the world. The research project will also allow you to advance your career. Financial support is provided for 12-24 months (full-time equivalent).
Funding allows you to:
Your IIF may also cover a return phase of up to one year. This will be spent back in your country of origin, applying the experience that you have gained. To qualify for a return phase, you must be from one of the International Cooperation Partner Countries. If you want a return phase, you must include details of it in your initial application. And you must specify the potential return host organization in your country of origin.
Eligibility:
• Researchers from Third Countries are eligible for an IIF. That means countries that are neither EU Member States nor Associated Countries.
• Must have either a doctoral degree or at least 4 years’ full-time equivalent research experience, after obtaining a degree permitting you to embark on a doctorate. But that is the minimum. The more experience you have, the better will be your chances of being accepted for this action.
• Your application for an IIF should be made in liaison with the organisation or institution that would be willing to host you in Europe. Host organisations can be universities, research centres or companies.
Note: See the complete eligibility criteria in the work programme which can be downloaded from the call page.
Application instructions:
To prepare and submit a proposal for a Marie Curie IIF, you will need the complete Information package which is available from the call page (see link below). Proposals are submitted electronically via the Commission’s Electronic Proposal Submission Service (EPSS) which is also found on the call page. The deadline for applications is 14 August 2013.
It is important to visit the official website and the call page (links found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Source: http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/index_en.htm
Scholarship value/inclusions:
IIF funding is provided for a research project which will transfer knowledge into your host organisation and building or enhancing collaborations between Europe and the rest of the world. The research project will also allow you to advance your career. Financial support is provided for 12-24 months (full-time equivalent).
Funding allows you to:
- • join a European research team that doesn’t have your experience
- • establish a collaboration through a research project with your lab or your country
- • gain new knowledge in a European lab.
Your IIF may also cover a return phase of up to one year. This will be spent back in your country of origin, applying the experience that you have gained. To qualify for a return phase, you must be from one of the International Cooperation Partner Countries. If you want a return phase, you must include details of it in your initial application. And you must specify the potential return host organization in your country of origin.
Eligibility:
• Researchers from Third Countries are eligible for an IIF. That means countries that are neither EU Member States nor Associated Countries.
• Must have either a doctoral degree or at least 4 years’ full-time equivalent research experience, after obtaining a degree permitting you to embark on a doctorate. But that is the minimum. The more experience you have, the better will be your chances of being accepted for this action.
• Your application for an IIF should be made in liaison with the organisation or institution that would be willing to host you in Europe. Host organisations can be universities, research centres or companies.
Note: See the complete eligibility criteria in the work programme which can be downloaded from the call page.
Application instructions:
To prepare and submit a proposal for a Marie Curie IIF, you will need the complete Information package which is available from the call page (see link below). Proposals are submitted electronically via the Commission’s Electronic Proposal Submission Service (EPSS) which is also found on the call page. The deadline for applications is 14 August 2013.
It is important to visit the official website and the call page (links found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Source: http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/index_en.htm
Netherlands Fellowship Programmes
The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) promote capacity building within organisations in 62 countries by providing training and education through fellowships for professionals. The NFP is initiated and fully funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the budget for development cooperation.
The overall aim of the NFP is to help increase both the number and the competencies of skilled staff at a wide range of governmental and non-governmental organisations. You have to be nominated by your employer to be eligible for the fellowship. There also has to be a clear need for training within the context of your organisation.
After completing your training you return to your original workplace. This ensures the training is embedded within your organisation.
You will improve your knowledge and skills, learn about relevant global developments in your field and build an international network. The result is twofold: for your employing organisation, it represents a direct investment in staff development; for you as a professional, the training is a valuable asset in your further career.
The NFP target group consists of professionals who are nationals of and work and live in an NFP country. The chances of obtaining an NFP fellowship increase if you live and work in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or if you are a woman.
An NFP fellowship is intended to supplement the salary that you should continue to receive during the study period. The allowance is a contribution towards your costs of living, the costs of tuition fees, visas, travel, insurance and thesis research, as specified in the NFP Rules and Regulations for fellowship holders.
Nuffic receives thousands of fellowship applications each year. Only a small percentage of these applications are eventually granted a fellowship.
The fellowships are awarded in a very competitive selection to highly motivated professionals with at least three years’ work experience who are in a position to introduce the newly-acquired skills and knowledge into their employing organisation.
Source and more detail : http://www.studyinholland.nl/scholarships/scholarships-administered-by-nuffic/netherlands-fellowship-programmes
The aim of the NFP
The overall aim of the NFP is to help increase both the number and the competencies of skilled staff at a wide range of governmental and non-governmental organisations. You have to be nominated by your employer to be eligible for the fellowship. There also has to be a clear need for training within the context of your organisation.
After completing your training you return to your original workplace. This ensures the training is embedded within your organisation.
You will improve your knowledge and skills, learn about relevant global developments in your field and build an international network. The result is twofold: for your employing organisation, it represents a direct investment in staff development; for you as a professional, the training is a valuable asset in your further career.
The target group
The NFP target group consists of professionals who are nationals of and work and live in an NFP country. The chances of obtaining an NFP fellowship increase if you live and work in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or if you are a woman.
The fellowship
An NFP fellowship is intended to supplement the salary that you should continue to receive during the study period. The allowance is a contribution towards your costs of living, the costs of tuition fees, visas, travel, insurance and thesis research, as specified in the NFP Rules and Regulations for fellowship holders.
Highly competitive selection
Nuffic receives thousands of fellowship applications each year. Only a small percentage of these applications are eventually granted a fellowship.
The fellowships are awarded in a very competitive selection to highly motivated professionals with at least three years’ work experience who are in a position to introduce the newly-acquired skills and knowledge into their employing organisation.
Source and more detail : http://www.studyinholland.nl/scholarships/scholarships-administered-by-nuffic/netherlands-fellowship-programmes
Stockholm University Scholarship - Sweden
Stockholm University Scholarship Scheme
The scholarship scheme at Stockholm University is aimed at especially qualified students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/Switzerland and who are required to pay tuition fees for studies commencing after June 2011.
Please note that only scholarship applications from students admitted for a Master's programme commencing in the autumn semester at Stockholm University will be considered. Priority will be given to students with Stockholm University as their first choice in the national application rounds. Please see www.universityadmissions.se for more information concerning fees.
Stockholm University scholarships cover tuition fees only, which means that students will need to cover their own living costs.
Application Procedure and Notification of Results:
Students admitted for a Master's programme at Stockholm University in the first notification of results on March 27th 2013, for programmes commencing autumn semester 2013, will be sent an electronic application form to the email address given in their application to universityadmissions.se. The application has to be returned by March 31st and the nominees will be informed around April 5th.
If you have questions regarding the scholarships offered by Stockholm University, please send an e-mail to tuitionfeescholarship@su.se
Please note that our scholarships are not aimed at students in the twelve countries that Sweden has a long-term development partnership with. Students from these countries should instead apply for The Swedish Institute Study Scholarships category 1, see below.
Scholarships offered by the Swedish Institute
The program is open to candidates from two different categories of countries. Please note that if your country is included under Category 1 – you can only apply within that category.
Category 1:
Candidates with citizenship from the following countries: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
Category 2:
Candidates with citizenship from countries on the DAC list of ODA recipients can apply to this program, though some countries are given priority. Please note that citizens who can apply for any of the scholarship programmes listed below are excluded from this scholarship.
Other scholarship programmes available at the Swedish Institute are the following:
- The Visby Program - Swedish Institute Baltic Sea Region Exchange Program
- SI Scholarship for East Europe
- Swedish-Turkish Program
For more information, please visit the Swedish Institute's website: www.studyinsweden.se/Scholarships
Scholarships for Chinese Law Graduates to study Arbitration Law
The Master of International Commercial Arbitration Law program (ICAL) at Stockholm University is pleased to announce that three full-tuition scholarships have been generously donated by three leading Swedish law firms: Gernandt & Danielsson, Mannheimer Swartling, and Vinge.
Information about the scholarships and the ICAL program may be obtained by contacting Christian Todoran: Christian.Todoran@juridicum.su.se and by visiting the program website
Open Europe Scholarship Scheme for Belarusian students
You are welcome to apply for a scholarship through OESS if you are a Belarusian citizen. You will have to be accepted by the University of your choice in Europe according to the standards and regulations of the particular University. More information can be found on the following website: http://oess.eu/en
Source: http://www.su.se/english/study/scholarships-costs-fees/scholarships/scholarships-offered-by-stockholm-university-and-other-organisations-1.5694
The Swedish Institute Study Scholarships
The Swedish Institute Study Scholarships target highly-qualified students from the countries listed below. The scholarships will be awarded for studies in Sweden starting in an autumn semester and cover both living costs and tuition fees.
How were applications reviewed?
All applications were assessed by a selection committee, taking into consideration the relevance and quality of the personal motivation letter and CV. Universities have also been offered the opportunity to prioritise applicants. Academic qualifications were evaluated during the admission process by University Admissions in Sweden and universities and were therefore not a criteria in the selection of scholarship recipients.
What's next?
Applicants who have been awarded a scholarship will receive a formal confirmation of the scholarship offer by email. Please be sure to follow all instructions given. It is also very important that you accept your admission offer for the programme you were awarded a scholarship to on Universityadmissions.se. You can do this by logging into your account there and answering "Yes" to the programme.
Unfortunately, due to the very large number of applications we have received, we are unable to answer questions about individual applications. We thank you for your understanding.
Countries
The programme is open to candidates from two different categories of countries. Please note that if your country is included under Category 1, you can only apply within that category.
Category 1:
Candidates with citizenship from the following countries: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
For the 2012/2013 academic year, we received 906 applications and a total of 56 scholarships were granted for students from the 12 countries.
Applications are assessed by a selection committee taking into consideration the relevance and quality of the personal motivation letter and CV. Universities are offered the opportunity to prioritise applicants.Academic merits are already evaluated by the universities in the admission round and are not a criteria for scholarships.
Category 2:
Candidates with citizenship from countries on the DAC list of ODA recipients can apply to this program. Priority will be given to candidates from Algeria, Botswana, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Namibia, South Africa, Syria, Tunisia, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza strip and Yemen.
Candidates with citizenship from the following countries, Albania, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine cannot apply to this programme.
Citizens from Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine can only apply for a scholarship through The Visby Programme.
Citizens from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo and Serbia can only apply for a scholarship through SI Scholarships for East Europe.
Citizens from Turkey can only apply for a scholarship through The Swedish-Turkish Scholarship Programme.
For the academic year 2012/2013 we received 888 applications and a total of 72 scholarships were granted for students from 24 countries.
The applications are assessed by a selection committee taking into consideration the relevance and quality of the personal motivation letter and CV. Universities are offered the opportunity to prioritise applicants. Academic merits are already evaluated by the universities in the admission round and are not a criteria for scholarships.
Who is eligible?
The scholarships are intended for students from the above-mentioned target groups for full-time master's studies in Sweden. Students studying at the bachelor's level are not eligible. There is no age limit for scholarship holders.
Scholarships cannot be granted for students who:
- Have already lived in Sweden for two years or more previous to the scholarship period.
- Have a permanent residence or work permit in Sweden.
- Have previously been awarded a Swedish Institute scholarship for studies at master’s level or research at a Swedish university. Students who have attended a Swedish Institute summer course in the Swedish language may apply.
- Already hold a master’s degree from a Swedish university/university college.
- Are currently enrolled in a study programme at the bachelor’s or master’s level at a Swedish university or university college.
How do I apply?
Instructions can be found at Application procedure for the Swedish Institute Study Scholarships.
Scholarship benefits and period
The scholarship covers both the tuition fee (which is paid directly to the Swedish university/university college by the Swedish Institute) and living expenses to the amount of SEK 9,000 per month.
The scholarship is only awarded for programmes starting in the autumn semester (August) and is granted for one academic year, i.e. for two semesters at a time. It will be extended for programmes longer than two semesters provided that the student's study results are satisfactory.
The scholarship is designed to cover living costs and study expenses for the scholarship holder. There are no grants for family members. The granted scholarship period cannot be altered or extended beyond the study programme period nor can the scholarship be transferred to another study programme at a Swedish university.
Travel grants
Scholarship holders will receive a travel grant in connection with the scholarship. The travel grant is a one-time payment of SEK 15,000.
Insurance
Scholarship holders are insured by the Swedish State Group Insurance against illness and accident during the scholarship period.
SI Network for Future Global Leaders
All Swedish Institute scholarship holders are invited to become members of the SI Network for Future Global Leaders – a network that offers unique opportunities during and after the stay in Sweden. Together with other talented people from all around the world, the scholarship holder is able to take part in a variety of events, exchange ideas and create networks that benefit both to career and personal development.
Source: http://www.studyinsweden.se/Scholarships/SI-scholarships/The-Swedish-Institute-Study-Scholarships/
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