Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships, USA 2012

International Predoctoral Fellowships in Philosophy and Science for the students at the College or University Level, USA 2012
Study Subject(s):Philosophy, Science
Course Level:Predoctoral fellowships
Scholarship Provider: Ford Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:
• All citizens or nationals of the United States regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation (must have become a U.S. citizen by November 14, 2011),
• Individuals with evidence of superior academic achievement (such as grade point average, class rank, honors or other designations),
• Individuals committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level,
• Individuals enrolled in or planning to enroll in an eligible research-based program leading to a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree at a U.S. educational institution,
• Individuals who require a minimum of three years study to complete their Ph.D./Sc.D. degree as of the 2012 fall semester, and
• Individuals who have not earned a doctoral degree at any time, in any field.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: This year the program will award approximately 60 predoctoral fellowships. These fellowships provide three years of support for individuals engaged in graduate study leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) degree. Predoctoral fellowships will be awarded in a national competition administered by the National Research Council (NRC) of the National Academies on behalf of the Ford Foundation. The awards will be made to individuals who, in the judgment of the review panels, have demonstrated superior academic achievement, are committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, show promise of future achievement as scholars and teachers, and are well prepared to use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students
How to Apply: Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 14 November 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Visiting Fellowships for Social Scientists, University of Mannheim, Germany Dead Line : 30 April 2011]‏

Visiting Fellowships for Social Scientists, University of Mannheim, Germany Dead Line 30 April 2011
The MZES is an interdisciplinary research institute of the University of Mannheim, dedicated to comparative European social research and the analysis of European integration processes. The CHE Rankings of political science and sociology repeatedly ranked the University of Mannheim at the top.
The Centre seeks to recruit two outstanding social scientists (sociologists or political scientists) with a Ph.D. (or equivalent) for
two Visiting Fellowships in the following MZES Research Areas:
A) European Societies and their Integration
B) European Political Systems and their Integration
Visiting fellows will find a stimulating and productive research environment at the MZES. They are expected to move research at the MZES visibly ahead in line with the institute's research programme. The publication of at least one working paper during their stay would be appreciated.
An excellent track record in sociology or political science (i.e. articles in peer-reviewed journals and/or a recent excellent dissertation) is required for this full-time employment for up to one year. The salary is based on German public sector scale TV-L 13-15 (approx. 42,000-64,000 Euro gross annual salary depending on experience and qualification).
As an equal opportunity employer, the University of Mannheim aims to increase the proportion of women and persons with disabilities among its faculty.
Please submit your application (in German or English) with CV, copies of academic degrees, publication list and a research outline (1 page) using our online application tool
http://www.mzes.uni-mannheim.de/frame.php?oben=titel_e.html&links=n_aktuelles_e.php&inhalt=/stellen/online_bewerb/start.php

Fellowships at the Boston Athenaeum (USA). Deadline: 15 April 2011

Fellowships at the Boston Athenaeum (USA). Deadline: 15 April 2011
The Boston Athenæum offers short-term fellowships to support the use of Athenæum collections for research, publication, curriculum and program development, or other creative projects. Each fellowship pays a stipend for a residency of twenty days and includes a year’s membership to the Boston Athenæum. Scholars, graduate students, independent scholars, teaching faculty, and professionals in the humanities as well as teachers and librarians in secondary public, private, and parochial schools are eligible. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or foreign nationals holding the appropriate U.S. government documents.
Applicants need not send multiple submissions for different fellowships. Please click on the following links for information on each fellowship:
Applications for the six fellowships listed below are due April 15, 2011
Mary Catherine Mooney Fellowship

Caleb Loring, Jr. Fellowship

American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies Fellowship

Washington College Fellowship in Early American History

American Congregational Association-Boston Athenæum Fellowship

Mudge Teacher Fellowship

Application for Loring due February 15, 2011

Suzanne and Caleb Loring Fellowship on the Civil War, its Origins and Consequences

Application for NERFC due February 1, 2011

New England Regional Fellowship Consortium

VU Fellowships for International Students, Netherlands

VU Fellowships for International Students, Netherlands

Vrije University Amsterdam Announce VU Fellowships for International Students, Netherlands

Study Subject: Culture, Organization & Management, Political Science,  Social & Cultural Anthropology, Social Research
Employer : VU University Amsterdam
Level : Master’s
Scholarship Description: VU University Amsterdam provides a small number of scholarships for exceptional international students from all countries of the world through the VU Fellowship Programme. The most important selection criteria are academic excellence and motivation. We offer three types of scholarship:

€ 20.000: A nearly full scholarship covering tuition fee, accommodation, visa costs and part of the living expenses for Non-EER students

€ 10.000: A scholarship covering a major part of the tuition fees for non-EER students, or a nearly full scholarship for EER students

€ 5.000: A scholarship covering accommodation expenses for one year

The Faculty board will select students for the scholarships depending on their grades, motivation and financial situation. The scholarships will be awarded early May. You can apply by sending us this application form and a scholarship motivation letter. The scholarship motivation letter should include, an explanation why you wish and need to receive the amount you specified above, an indication of what financial resources you can contribute yourself to your studies, if you are still planning to participate in the programme if you do not receive this scholarship.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 April 2011.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

http://www.scholarshipandphd.blogspot.com/

2011 Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowships

2011 Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowships - European Commission
European Commission (EC) — Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowships 2011
Study Subject:All areas of scientific and technological research that are of interest to the EU
Employer:European Commission
Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Description:Top-class researchers from Third Countries are welcome to work on projects in Europe. This helps to develop research cooperation between Europe and other parts of the world – to everybody’s benefit.
Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowships are specially designed to encourage these moves.
Who can apply?
Researchers of any nationality active or recently active in Third Countries are eligible for an IIF. That means countries that are neither EU Member States nor Associated Countries. To apply, you 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.
What does the funding cover?
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
Which topics can be funded?
All areas of scientific and technological research that are of interest to the EU may be eligible for IIF funding. But there is one exception: research areas covered by the EURATOM Treaty cannot be funded.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 2011-08-11
Further Scholarship Information and Application

2012-2013 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowships for International Students, USA

2012-2013 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowships for International Students, USA
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Programme for International Mid Career Professionals , USA
Study Subject: Agricultural and Rural Development, Communications/Journalism, Economic Development, Educational Administration, Planning and Policy, Finance and Banking, Higher Education Administration, HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention, Human Resource Management, Law and Human Rights, Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, and Climate Change, Public Health Policy and Management, Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration. Substance Abuse Education, Treatment and Preventio, Teaching of English as a Foreign Language, Technology Policy and Management, Trafficking in Persons Policy and Prevention, Urban and Regional Planning
Employer: Department for International Development’s
Level: Mid Career Professionals
Scholarship Description: The Humphrey Fellowship Program is for experienced professionals interested in strengthening their leadership skills through a mutual exchange of knowledge and understanding about issues of common concern in the U.S. and Fellows’ home countries. As a non-degree program, the Fellowship offers valuable opportunities for professional development through selected university courses, attending conferences, networking, and practical work experiences. During the year, Fellows pursue both their individual program goals and work closely with their Humphrey colleagues in workshops and seminars. Unlike a typical graduate school experience, the Program encourages Fellows to travel away from their host campus to learn more about American culture and to network with their American peers. If you are interested in broadening your perspectives and becoming a global leader, the Humphrey Fellowship is for you.
Eligibility:undergraduate (first university or Bachelor’s) degree

a minimum of five years of full-time, professional experience

limited or no prior experience in the United States

demonstrated leadership qualities

a record of public service in the community

English language ability

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadlines for applicants vary by country.
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Shuttleworth Foundation Fellowship, Cape Town (South Africa)

Shuttleworth Foundation Fellowship, Cape Town (South Africa)

Who can Apply: Anyone who has a plan for social change through innovation (fresh thinking that adds value) in the areas of education and technology. Anyone who has a clear vision of a changed (improved) world and their contribution to bringing about this change. The fellowship is not limited to any specific geographic location. However, applicants must be fluent in English. Fellowship applicants must have attained the age of majority by the date of application.

Which topics/disciplines

The Foundation does not have strictly defined areas of funding as we have found this restrictive as people do not always fit into boxes.
Previous successful application have come from individuals working in the following areas:

• Communication and Analytical Skills in Education
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Open and Collaborative Educational Resources
• Telecommunications
• Open Philanthropy
• Open Science

The fellowship is not an academic fellowship aimed at research, although research is not excluded. Preference will be given to action based research or practical implementations of innovative ideas.

Why apply

This fellowship offers you the freedom and financial ability to bring about the change you envisage for the world as well as an enabling support structure and an existing network of social change agents.
We will provide technological, financial, and legal support, enabling all administrative processes such as contracting with 3rd parties, done in an efficient and risk free manner. We will also work to support you by connecting you with our network of projects, funders and institutions where we think you can offer value.
The Foundation will support the Fellow to take their good ideas and turn them into successful initiatives. You will also be part of a continually growing pool of established alumni network to share learnings and experiences.

What is the value of the grant

The equivalent of a year’s salary, a contribution towards expenses plus access to a travel allowance. In addition, the fellow will have access to potential project funding from the Foundation, who will match the Fellow’s personal investment in projects by at least ten fold. The total grant amount will be based on the Fellow’s qualifications, experience and comparable cost of time for their skill level.

What is the duration

1 year, with the possibility of renewal, based on review.

How to apply

• Send us your CV (no more than 3 pages)
• Send us a 5 minute video on your ideas
• Answer the 4 questions below (no more than 2 pages)
  • Describe the world as it is. (a description of the status quo and context in which you will be working)
  • What change do you want to make? (a description of what you want to change about the status quo, in the world, your personal vision for this area)
  • What do you want to explore? (a description of the innovations or questions you would like to explore during the fellowship year)
  • What are you going to do to get there? (a description of what you actually plan to do during the year)

Where is the fellowship based

Fellows work from where they are, with an open door to visit the Foundation’s head office in Cape Town, South Africa.

What are the conditions

Fellows are expected to commit 100% of their time and attention to the focus area selected for their fellowship. The fellowship aims to free up the time of the Fellow to pursue their ideas in this area. The Fellow must submit any outside work, volunteer or otherwise, that they may want to conduct whilst on a Foundation Fellowship, to the Foundation for approval.
We require attendance at the bi-annual Fellow gatherings and open accurate communication on all projects, movements and decisions.
The fellowship must be taken up between 2 and 4 months after awarded.

How are the Fellows selected

Fellowship applications are reviewed by the Shuttleworth Foundation management team and advisors. Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews. The Foundation reserves the right not to award a fellowship if the submission does not meet the requirements.

Application timing

Applications are accepted throughout the year.  We formally review applications in May for a September intake and November for a March intake.

If you have specific questions about this process, please email: fellowships@shuttleworthfoundation.org

Pantech Fellowships on Korean Affairs for Mid-Career Professionals, USA Read more: Pantech Fellowships on Korean Affairs for Mid-Career Professionals, USA

Pantech Fellowships on Korean Affairs for Mid-Career Professionals, USA

Fellowships programme on Korean Affairs at Stanford University in USA -2011
Study Subject:Korean Affairs
Employer: Stanford University
Level:public or private sector, including government policymaking, business, journalism/mass media, nongovernment organizations, and other public service
Scholarship Description:These fellowships, generously funded by Pantech Co., Ltd., and Curitel Communications, Inc. (the “Pantech Group”), are intended to cultivate a diverse international community of scholars and professionals committed to and capable of grappling with challenges posed by developments in Korea. We invite individuals from the United States, Korea, and other countries to apply.
Up to three fellows will be selected among applicants currently working in the public or private sector, including government policymaking, business, journalism/mass media, nongovernment organizations, and other public services. By supporting individual research projects and facilitating participation in KSP workshops and other collaborative activities at Shorenstein APARC, this program seeks to enhance each fellow’s ability to engage and resolve issues related to Korea. Each fellow is expected to be in residence and produce a working paper or book on issues related to Korea (both North and South).The length of the fellowship can range from three to nine months (between September and June). Fellows will be provided a monthly stipend of up to US $7,000 depending on experience and length of stay.
Scholarship Application Deadline:April 1, 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application