Multi-Country Research Fellowship at CAORC, USA

The Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) Multi-Country Fellowship Program supports advanced regional or trans-regional research in the humanities, social sciences, or allied natural sciences for U.S. doctoral candidates and scholars who have already earned their Ph.D. Preference will be given to candidates examining comparative and/or cross-regional research. Applicants are eligible to apply as individuals or in teams.
Scholars must carry out research in two or more countries outside the United States, at least one of which hosts a participating American overseas research center. Approximately nine awards of up to $12,000 each will be given.
Please note that fellowships for Master's level students will not be available for the 2011-2012 Cycle.
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Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

Fellowship Details

• Eligibility Guidelines
• Application Deadline
• Terms and Conditions

Preparing to Apply

• Tips for Applying
• Tips for Letters of Recommendation
• Important Notes Regarding Applications
• Sample of Past Awards

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• Application
• Application Submission

Selection Process

• Review Criteria
• Notification

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Fulbright Public Policy Fellowships at Participating Foreign Countries, 2012-2013

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State will inaugurate a new Fulbright award in academic year 2012-13.  The Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship will provide opportunities for U.S. citizens to build mutual understanding and contribute to the strengthening of the public sector abroad. 

The Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship will allow fellows to serve in professional placements in foreign government ministries or institutions and gain hands-on public sector experience in participating foreign countries while simultaneously carrying out an academic research/study project. 

Fulbright Public Policy Fellowships will be offered in the following countries:

• Bangladesh
• Dominican Republic
• Guatemala
• Haiti
• Ivory Coast
• Jamaica
• Mongolia
• Nepal
• Nigeria
• Thailand
• Tunisia

Embassies, Fulbright Commissions (where applicable), and host country governments will coordinate appropriate professional placements for candidates in public policy areas including, but not limited to, public health, education, agriculture, justice, energy, environment, public finance, economic development, information technology, and communications.

The goal of these assignments is to build the Fellows’ knowledge and skills, provide support to partner country institutions, and promote long-term ties between the U.S. and the partner country. The U.S. Embassy, with the Fulbright Commission (where applicable), will provide administrative support and oversight during the Fellow’s program.

Fulbright Public Policy Fellows will serve in a capacity similar to a “special assistant” for a senior level official. Successful applicants must have a strong service orientation, flexibility and resourcefulness, outstanding organizational skills, a wide range of competencies including strong writing, communication and IT skills, and an ability to work behind the scenes in a supportive role. Fellows may be responsible for activities such as policy and budget development and analysis; program monitoring and evaluation; drafting speeches, talking points, and correspondence; record keeping and note taking; and general project management. Fellows will have the opportunity to use their subject area expertise, language fluency, and other skills, such as IT proficiency, during the program to support the achievement of host institution goals. Responsibilities will be finalized after the placement is made. Participants will also be expected to carry out an academic component, such as an independent research project or related coursework. Fulbright Public Policy Fellows will spend approximately 32 hours per week in their professional assignment and 8 hours per week pursuing a related academic project. 

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Candidate Profile and Qualifications

Please refer to the Individual Country Summaries for specific country qualifications. 

In addition to specific instructions for the application essays and Language Self-Evaluation, this program has other qualifications and preferences as follows.  

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Be a U.S. citizen by November 1, 2011
• Prior to the grant period, fall 2012, have a master’s with an area of focus that is applicable to public policy, or a J.D. degree
  OR
  be currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program.  Candidates who hold a doctoral degree at the time of application are not eligible.
• Have at least two years of full-time, professional work experience in policy-related fields.
  

Applicants must select at least one country of preference in the Online Application, but may rank up to three countries of preference.  Candidates who indicate a preference for more than one country should provide evidence of their qualifications for each country indicated. However, applicants will be considered for all participating countries based on individual country requirements and the applicant’s qualifications.

Factors in selection of Fellows will include:

• Academic and professional record
• Proficiency in the local working language of the host country
• Knowledge of the host country/region (history, culture, etc.)
• Personal and professional qualifications
• Preference factors as indicated below
  

Preference in selection will be given to candidates with:

• Fluency in the local working language(s)
• Deep knowledge of the host country/region (history, culture, etc.)
• Advanced communication skills
• A strong service orientation and a high degree of versatility, resourcefulness, and creativity

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Application Process

The deadline for submission of the Fulbright U.S. Student Online Application is February 1, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. 

All supporting academic credentials, including academic transcripts and letters of reference must also be submitted in the Embark Online Application and Reference System by this date.  HARD COPY SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

By the application deadline of February 1, 2012 applicants must:

• Complete the Embark Fulbright U.S. Student Online Application.
  
• Essays: Click here for instructions on preparing essays for this fellowship.
  
• TRANSCIPTS:  a) Obtain copies of all degree transcripts, including undergraduate and graduate, and academic transcripts for institutions where the applicant completed 12 or more degree credits; b) upload all transcripts into the Online Application.
  
• REFERENCES:  In the Online Application, register three persons to complete letters of reference.  References will be completed by the referees in the Embark Online Reference System and must be submitted by February 1, 2012.
• Click here for general instructions on References.
  
• FOREIGN LANGUAGE SELF-EVALUATION (FORM 7 in the Online Application): Adhere to the special instructions in the online application for completing this form. Click here for special instruction related to preparing FORM 7: Language Self Evaluation.
  
• FOREIGN LANGUAGE EVALUATION(S):  In the Online Application, register the Language Evaluator(s).   Foreign Language Evaluations (FLE) must be presented for languages relevant to the applicant’s country(ies) of preference.  Up to two FLEs can be submitted online.  If applicants have significant language skills in more than two relevant languages, these skills should be mentioned in Part A of the first essay, Statement of Policy Fellowship Goals.  Foreign Language Evaluations must be completed by the evaluators in the Embark Online Reference System and must be submitted by February 1, 2012.
  
  • Click here for further instructions on the FLE. Applicants with language skills in the host country working language are required to have an FLE prepared and submitted by a qualified language instructor or other qualified person.

The Embark Application is open.

 

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INTERNATIONAL HIV & DRUG USE FELLOWSHIP, USA

International AIDS Society (IAS) and National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) joint fellowship programme encouraging HIV and drug use research

APPLICATIONS FOR 2012 WILL BE OPEN FROM 8 DECEMBER 2011

With the support of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the International AIDS Society (IAS) has established a research fellowship programme focusing on HIV and drug use, with the goal of contributing to advances in the scientific understanding of drug use and HIV, while fostering international collaborative research on HIV and drug use (see FAQ for definition of research areas covered by the fellowship). 

The fellowship programme is awarded as a stipend of US$75,000 in two categories: to a junior scientist for 18-month post-doctoral training, or to a well-established HIV researcher for an eight-month-long professional development training at leading host institutes excelling in HIV-related drug use research. 

In 2011, three fellowships have been awarded. The fellows and their mentors have been invited to attend the 6th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention (IAS 2011) in Rome, Italy, on 17-20 July 2011, where the awards ceremony took place. 

Eligibility

Post-doctoral training: Junior investigators with a doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, MD) obtained no more than six years before the time of application in the fields of behavioural and social sciences, biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, medicine, physics or public health (other disciplines may also be considered) are eligible. Applicants must hold a doctorate degree or equivalent before the start of the fellowship, but not necessarily when applying. Medical doctors who obtained a MD degree no more than eight years ago and who do not have extended research experience can be allowed to apply to a post-doctoral fellowship. They should contact ResearchPromotion@iasociety.org to check their eligibility. 

Professional development training: The fellowship is geared towards well-established HIV or drug use scientists who are not currently active in the field of HIV-related drug use research, with a minimum of seven years’ experience beyond post-doctoral level, and with a documented scientific record that includes peer-reviewed publications.

• Applications are encouraged from any country, but preference will be given to applicants from low- and middle-income countries. As there are numerous national opportunities for research training within the US, applications from US citizens and permanent residents for fellowships within the US will not be accepted.
• All applicants must choose a mentor in an institution different from their current institution (see FAQ for details).
• Applicants must be able to start their fellowships before 1 June 2013.
• Applications must be completed in English.

Application

Applications for the 2012 programme must be submitted by the prospective fellow through the online application form that will be available on the IAS website from 8 December 2011 until 10 February 2012 (until midnight CET). Please read the application guidelines before applying online. Applicants will be asked to detail their research goals, provide an abstract of their proposed project, and write a research plan for the duration of their fellowship. The research project must be related to HIV and drug use, e.g., narcotics and alcohol (for more information see FAQ). 

Applicants must have chosen an appropriate mentor who holds an established post for the duration of the fellowship and has a track record in research and training in HIV and drug use. Applicants must confirm that the host institute and the mentor can guarantee that space and facilities will be made available for the prospective fellow if he/she is successful in obtaining the fellowship. 

After the applicant submits his/her application, the mentor must then complete his/her part of the application, specifying the support that he/she will provide to the applicant, and assess the impact that the fellowship will have on the applicant’s future career. 

Selection

Applications are screened by the IAS to ensure that they are complete and eligible. All eligible applications will be independently assessed by at least two external experts (review and grading criteria can be found in the FAQ).

Once applications have been reviewed, based on the reviewers’ assessments, the fellows will be selected. Selection is based on grades, reviewers’ comments, and the maximum impact each fellowship would bring to the treatment and/or prevention of HIV/AIDS and drug use, as well as to collective capacity building in the recipient’s home country. 

The outcome of the selection will be made public approximately 10 weeks after the closing date. Fellows will be immediately notified by email. The fellowships must be started any time between 1 August 2012 and 1 June 2013. 

Conditions

Duration: Fellowships must be served continuously for the duration of the award. Fellows must start their research before 1 June 2013. 

Terms: The award of US$75,000 will be made available to the host institution, which will provide the stipend to the fellow in accordance with its usual regulatory procedures. The stipend may cover only the cost of living, personal expenses (e.g., health and accident insurance) and one return journey to the country of origin during the fellowship period. The stipend may not be supplemented with funds from the NIH or any other US federal agency or another fellowship, regardless of the source. The fellow may receive supplemental support from other sources, providing that the additional funds do not impose a service and do not exceed a maximum of US $10,000 per year. 

Work permit: The mentor and the host institution are responsible for supporting the fellow in obtaining the necessary visa and work permit, insurance and ethical approval to conduct his/her research in accordance with national requirements and the host institution’s regulatory procedures.

Reporting: Fellows and mentors must provide intermediary progress reports to the IAS every six months during the fellowship period, based on the template they will receive, as well as a final fellowship report, including an expenses report. 

Before applying, applicants are advised to read the full IAS-NIDA fellowship Policies & Procedures. 

Any questions may be directed to ResearchPromotion@iasociety.org. 

Mentors List

All fellows are required to choose a mentor in an institution different from their current institution, who holds an established post for the duration of the fellowship and has a track record in research and training in HIV and drug use. In order to facilitate the application process and to encourage international candidates, IAS and NIDA are providing for the first time a list of potential mentors. The list will serve as orientation to prospective fellows, who will choose and approach an available mentor in their field to discuss the possibility of a mentorship for a specific research project. 

Any questions may be directed to ResearchPromotion@iasociety.org. 

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USINDO offers Sumitro Fellowship Program 2012, USA

USINDO is pleased to announce a call for applications for the 2012 Sumitro Fellows Program.

The Sumitro Fellows Program is a $10,000 travel/study grant for post-doctoral scholars, PhD candidates, senior academics, and otherwise professionally qualified candidates to engage in field research.  One Fellowship is available for a United States citizen/permanent resident for research relating to the political economy of Indonesia. One Fellowship is also available for an Indonesian citizen with a project related to the Indonesian-United States relationship.

Applications must be received by January 15, 2012.

Eligibility Requirements

American applicants for the  Sumitro Fellowship must be United States citizens or permanent residents in the United States with a specific project on Indonesia’s political economy. Applications outside the scope of economics or political economy will not be considered.
Indonesian applicants for the Sumitro Fellowship must be Indonesian citizens with a specific project on any aspect of the Indonesian-U.S. bilateral relationship. Applications related strictly to American topics, or non U.S./non-Asian themes will not be considered.
Language Proficiency: Please note that though not compulsory, prior study of Bahasa Indonesia is helpful in conducting field research.  American applicants should indicate on the application form if and at what level the language has been studied, both formally and informally.  Indonesian applicants must be capable of advanced study in English.  Evidence of English fluency may be demonstrated by TOEFL scores. Indonesians who have graduated from a US institution of higher learning, or from such institution in an English-speaking country, are exempt from this requirement.
Applicants/scholars who intend to publish their work in some form will be improving their applications. Previous travel to, and experience in, Indonesia or the United States is desirable but not necessary.
Notification: USINDO will notify selected 2012 Sumitro Fellow(s) by February 15, 2012. USINDO will not award any Fellowships in a given year if there are no qualified applicants, in the sole opinion of USINDO.

Application Materials

All of the following must be completed and received on or before January 15, 2012, in order to be considered for the Sumitro Fellows Program:

• Application Form: Please submit a completed and signed application form.
• Field Research Abstract: Please provide a one to five page single-spaced abstract of your intended research.
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume: Please submit a curriculum vitae (not to exceed 10 pages) or resume providing full citations of all publications, with the most recently published item listed first.
• Recommendation Letters: Two (2) recommendation letters are required. One recommendation letter must be from a dissertation advisor, senior faculty member, or other comparable advisor. Please advise your referees to send the recommendation letter directly to Sumitro@usindo.org on or before January 15, 2012. Applicants have the responsibility of requesting and reminding their referees to directly send their recommendation letters by the required deadline.
• Waiver of Responsibility: Please submit a signed waiver of responsibility.
• Supplemental Information: In addition to the above information, the review committee will consider supplemental information such as writing samples, course syllabi, etc. Faculty members and lecturers are welcome to submit course syllabi that do not exceed five pages.

Submission and Contact Information

The deadline for the 2012 Sumitro Fellowship is January 15, 2012. Please submit all application materials via email to sumitro@usindo.org. Incomplete applications and/or applications and recommendation letters received after the deadline will not be considered.

Please direct all questions regarding the application process or candidate eligibility  at sumitro@usindo.org or by calling 202.232.1400

Doctoral Fellowships in Law, Economics, and Psychology at IMPRS, Germany

Doctoral Fellowships in Law, Economics, and Psychology at The International Max Planck Research School on Adapting Behavior in a Fundamentally Uncertain
Study Subject(s):Law, Economics, and Psychology
Course Level:Doctoral
Scholarship Provider: Max Planck Institute
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility:
Applicants are required to hold a Diploma, a Masters Degree or a State Exam with honors in one of the above mentioned disciplines or an equivalent degree in a related discipline.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The IMPRS Uncertainty combines approaches from Economics, Law and Psychology to explain human decisions under uncertainty more effectively and to better design institutional responses. The Uncertainty-School is jointly hosted by the Max Planck Institutes of Economics in Jena, for Human Development in Berlin, for Research on Collective Goods in Bonn, and the Department of Social Psychology and the School of Economics and Business Administration of the Friedrich- Schiller-University Jena. International Partners are the Program in Cognitive Science and the Workshop in Political Theory and Policy Analysis at Indiana University, Bloomington, the Interdepartmental Centre for Research Training in Economics and Management (CIFREM) at the University of Trento, and the Center for Rationality at the Hebrew University, Jerusalem. Associated Partner is the University of Bonn, „Rechts- und Staatswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Fachbereich Rechtswissenschaften“.
The Curriculum of the IMPRS-Uncertainty has three pillars: a four-week summer school, an annual Thesis and Topics Workshop, and local training. Additionally scholars are encouraged to spend a term at a cooperating international institution.
Both, the Max Planck Society and the Friedrich Schiller University are committed to improve the opportunities for women in the sciences and particularly encourage them to apply.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: October 31st, 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

2012 Global South Scholar-In-Residence Programme, Switzerland

Research Fellowship in Anthropology, History, Law, Politics and Political Science, and Economics for Young Professors from Universities from Developing and Emerging Countries to study in Switzerland 2012
Study Subject(s):Anthropology, History, Law, Politics and Political Science, and Economics
Course Level:Research Fellowship
Scholarship Provider: Graduate Institute at Geneva
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland
Eligibility:
Candidates must hold a PhD and have a full time tenure-track or tenured position in an academic institution in Africa, Asia, or Latin America. Their teaching and research activities and interests must fit with the Institute’s disciplines and fields of expertise (international affairs, development studies, development economics, sociology and anthropology of development, international economics, international relations, international law, international history and politics).
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Developing and Emerging Countries
Scholarship Description: This fellowship is open to outstanding young professors from universities from developing and emerging countries pursuing advanced research in areas bridging the fields of international and development studies, broadly defined, and working in disciplines such as anthropology, history, law, politics and political science, and economics. Scholars receive a contribution towards living expenses. The Scholarship also covers round trip travel to and accommodation in Geneva. The selection will be based on the quality of research. Quality being equal, selection may be guided by an interest in promoting gender and regional diversity. Candidates should demonstrate how their research stay will contribute to their academic career and their home institution.
How to Apply: By Email
Scholarship Application Deadline: 1st of March 2012, 1st of October 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award 2011 for South African Students

Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award 2011 for nominations from South African Universities, Oppenheimer Memorial Trust
Study Subject(s):Subjects taught at University
Course Level:Research Fellowship
Scholarship Provider: Oppenheimer Memorial Trust
Scholarship can be taken at: South Africa or foreign countries
Eligibility:
The Trust will consider candidates who:
1. are residents of South Africa (age is not a factor in selection)
2.are well established in their field
3. are leading scholars who have undertaken advanced research for many years (the Award is not for the purposes of studying towards a higher degree)
4. are outstanding achievers with a track record of sustained intellectual effort at the highest level
5. present submissions that describe a clearly focused and specific project
6.demonstrate a capacity and commitment to the transfer of skills and knowledge to fellow South Africans
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Residents of South Africa
Scholarship Description: The Award seeks to attract candidates of exceptional ability and “big ideas” in any discipline It is intended to enable scholars based in South Africa to undertake a programme of work for a period of up to one year, by making possible full-time concentration on the work, contact with outstanding peers (locally or in foreign countries) and adequate logistic resources Further, it aims to strengthen relationships and partnerships between local institutions, foreign institutions and the Trust and build research excellence while stimulating scholarship in academic life.
How to Apply: By post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 28th October 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Graduate Degree Fellowships, East-West Center, University of Hawaii, USA

The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship provides Master’s and Doctoral funding for graduate students from Asia, the Pacific, and the U.S. to participate in educational and research programs at the East-West Center while pursuing graduate study at the University of Hawai‘i. Through East-West Center affiliation, awardees become part of a growing network of students and alumni forging the shape and substance of the world’s most vibrant region.

Center fellowships are provided for degree study at the University of Hawai‘i and participation in the Center’s international and intercultural programs. The Center and the University of Hawai‘i, located in a unique island setting with a distinctive multicultural heritage, offer premier resources for studies on Asia, the Pacific, and the U.S.

Degree fellows have opportunities to participate in graduate certificate programs offered in leadership studies, international intercultural studies, population studies and natural resource management that enhance their degree studies. Other opportunities include invited participation in the Center’s research projects in several areas of international study including politics, governance and security; economics;environmental change; population and health; education; and Pacific islands development.

The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship invites applications from:

• Citizens or permanent residents of the United States
• Citizens of countries in the Pacific and Asia, including Russia

The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship provides funding toward:

• Master’s degrees (up to 24-month fellowship)
• Doctoral degrees (up to 48-month fellowship)

General Requirements:

• Applicants submit both the application for East-West Center Graduate Fellowship and the graduate admissions application to the University of Hawai‘i to the East-West Center Award Services Office. Applications must be postmarked by the November 1 deadline.
• Applicants already enrolled as classified graduate students at the University of Hawai‘i submit only the East-West Center Graduate Fellowship application.
• Required tests include the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for applicants from non-English speaking countries, and the GRE or GMAT for all applicants as required by university departments.
• Award recipients who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents must meet exchange visitor (J-1 visa) requirements.

Degree Fellowship Requirements:

Beyond fulfilling degree requirements at the University of Hawai‘i, East-West Center students are required to take part in the Center’s education program. These requirements include:

• Core Program that meets weekly during the fall semester.
• Spring Core Issues Course, which will consist of a series of presentations and small-group discussions.
• Community Service. Degree Fellows are expected to devote 90 hours to community service during their award period.
• Involvement in an EWC Research Project.
• Interdisciplinary Certificate. Students not involved in an EWC research project must pursue one of several interdisciplinary certificates.
• Language Requirement. Degree Fellows who are native speakers of English from USA, Australia or New Zealand must demonstrate proficiency in an Asian/Pacific language or complete four semesters of language coursework.
• Monthly Report to the Associate Dean.

Application forms and additional information may be obtained from:

GRADUATE DEGREE FELLOWSHIPSAward Services Office
East-West Center
1601 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96848-1601
USA

Individuals who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States or a country listed below may apply for the East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowships:
Southeast Asia: Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand Vietnam
East Asia: China (Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland, Taiwan), Japan, Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of, Korea, Republic of, Mongolia, Russia.
South Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Pacific Region: American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Northern Marianas, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis & Futuna Islands.

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Frank Knox Fellowships, Harvard University, USA

Frank Knox Fellowships were established in 1945 by Mrs Annie Reid Knox as the Frank Knox Memorial to enable students from the UK, along with those from Australia, Canada and New Zealand, to undertake graduate study at Harvard University. Knox had a rich and varied career – as a newspaper publisher, a soldier, a vice-presidential candidate, and as US Secretary of the Navy in the 1940s – and was a highly regarded politician and businessman. He championed the concept of democracy as government of the people and believed strongly that cross-cultural exchange between Britain and the US was vital for international peace.

In accordance with the Deed of Gift, special regard will be given to personal qualities in the awarding of Frank Knox Fellowships:

“Candidates will be selected on the basis of future promise of leadership. Strength of character, keen mind, a balanced judgment, and devotion to the democractic ideal will be the qualities borne in mind in making the final selection.”

A Knox Fellowship pays full Harvard tuition and mandatory health insurance fees and provides a stipend sufficient to cover the living expenses of a single Fellow for a 10-month academic year. Knox Fellowship funding is guaranteed for up to two years for students in degree programmes requiring more than one year of study. The Committee on General Scholarship, which administers the Fellowship, will consider applications for further funding beyond the second year on a case-by-case basis.

A Knox Fellowship award does not guarantee admission to Harvard. Applicants should therefore submit an admissions application directly with the Harvard Graduate School of their choice. The award of a Knox Fellowship, at interview in January, is contingent upon the applicant gaining admission to the University.

1. The President and Fellows of Harvard College have announced that Fellowships provided by Mrs Annie Reid Knox for the Frank Knox Memorial will be made available to enable students from the United Kingdom to study at Harvard University.

Recipients who are admitted to a Harvard degree program requiring multiple years of study are guaranteed two years of Knox funding, provided they remain in good academic standing. Degree candidates in their third year and beyond are eligible to apply for additional support. Recipients who are admitted to one-year degree programs or as Special Students or Visiting Fellows will, ordinarily, be guaranteed funding for one year.

2. Frank Knox Fellows must apply for and gain admission to one of the graduate or professional schools at Harvard University. The Fellows must be admitted to Harvard as full-time degree-program students or – as permitted by certain Harvard schools – full-time, non-degree Special Students or Visiting Fellows. Candidates should contact the particular Harvard School(s) they wish to attend for further information about degree and non-degree programs offered by the School(s). Preference will be given to candidates pursuing full-time degree programs.

3. Candidates seeking admission to the Law School should note that the School requires students to have completed their resident university education and have graduated from their basic degree in Law by the time they would take up a place on an advanced (Master of Laws) degree program.

4. UK-registered PhD students who will apply for a Visiting Fellowship should not have written up or submitted their PhD by the end of their year at Harvard.

5. Knox Fellowships are not awarded for postdoctoral study at Harvard.

6. It is absolutely vital that each candidate file an ADMISSIONS APPLICATION directly with the Graduate School of his/her choice at Harvard University; and each candidate must meet the admission requirements and timetable of the School concerned. Candidates are urged to begin correspondence with the particular School at the earliest possible date. Admission to a School is a prior condition of the award of a Knox Fellowship. Contact addresses for the various Graduate Schools are listed below:

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Admissions Office, Holyoke Center, 3rd Floor, 1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA 02138
www.gsas.harvard.edu

Special Student and Visiting Fellow Office
Holyoke Center, 3rd Floor, 1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA 02138
Email: special@fas.harvard.edu www.gsas.harvard.edu (then click on non-degree programs)

Harvard Business School
MBA Admissions Office, Dillon House, Soldiers Field Road, Boston MA 02163
www.hbs.edu

Harvard Divinity School
Admissions Office, 14 Divinity Avenue, Room 214, Cambridge MA 02138
www.hds.harvard.edu

Harvard Kennedy School
Admissions Office, 79 John F Kennedy Street, Cambridge MA 02138
www.hks.harvard.edu

Harvard School of Public Health
Admissions Office, 158 Longwood Avenue, Boston MA 02115
www.hsph.harvard.edu

Graduate School of Design
Admissions Office, 422 Gund Hall, 48 Quincy Street, Cambridge MA 02138
www.gsd.harvard.edu

Graduate School of Education
Admissions Office, 111 Longfellow Hall, 13 Appian Way, Cambridge MA 02138
www.gse.harvard.edu

Harvard Law School
Graduate Program Office, 1557 Massachusetts Avenue – LILC 203, Cambridge MA 02138
www.law.harvard.edu

Main Harvard website – www.harvard.edu

Candidates should submit applications for admission to the appropriate School at the earliest possible time and need not wait for the deadline.

7. The value of each Fellowship is at least $25,000 plus tuition and health insurance fee per annum. This should be adequate for the expenses and support of an unmarried Fellow who, it is hoped, will secure housing in one of the university dormitories or halls. Travel grants are not awarded but in cases of severe hardship application can be made to Harvard for financial assistance towards travel costs.

Qualifications
8. The Fellowships advertised in the United Kingdom are open to:
men and women who are British citizens at the time of application, normally resident in the United Kingdom, who:
(a) are studying for a first or higher degree and will graudate in the academic year 2011-12; OR
(b) are a UK-registered PhD student hoping for an additional year as a Visiting Fellow at Harvard; OR
(c) have completed a first or higher degree and graduated no earlier than 2007.

Please note that persons who graduated before 2007 will not be eligible to apply.

9. No application will be considered from any student already in the United States.

10. In accordance with the Deed of Gift, special regard will be given to personal qualities. The following is an extract from the Deed:
“Candidates will be selected on the basis of future promise of leadership. Strength of character, keen mind, a balanced judgment, and devotion to the democratic ideal will be the qualities borne in mind in making the final selection. The Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships were established in the conviction that co-operation between the British Commonwealth and the United States of America based on an informed and understanding contact of the peoples of these two great countries is an essential to international peace.”

11. Mrs Knox expressed the hope that holders of the Fellowships, after gaining knowledge and experience from study away from the United Kingdom, would return to their homes to become leaders in their chosen fields.

Applications
12. All candidates should submit a completed online application by the deadline: midnight on Sunday 30th October 2011.
References must be submitted online by midnight on Sunday 6th November.

13. The application should also contain a short essay (which must not exceed 1,000 words) giving an account of their academic pursuits, general activities and intellectual interests, plus reasons for wishing to study in the United States and for the choice of course and institution, plus their plans for the future.

14. Candidates will be informed as soon as possible after the closing date whether they have been selected for interview. The interviews of shortlisted applicants will be held in London on Friday 27th January 2012 and candidates will be responsible for ensuring they attend in person if requested.

Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships
3 Birdcage Walk
Westminster
London SW1H 9JJ

For more information, please visit official website: www.kennedytrust.org.uk

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme for Commonwealth Developing Countries, 2011 in UK

Study Subject: Economic, Social, Technology related subjects
Employer: DFID
Level: Masters

Scholarship Description: Awards are for taught postgraduate courses only. All courses undertaken must be demonstrably relevant to the economic, social or technological development of the candidate’s home country.Awards are only available at participating institutions in the UK. The booklet giving details of the UK institutions offering Scholarships joint-funded with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in 2011 is available below for download or can be obtained in print copy from the Scheme Administrators.Please note that participating universities are required to support the student stipend for the award holder (at the rate set by the UK Government). The Commission funds the cost of tuition fees (at overseas rate), return airfares and other allowances.Applicants should:

a. be nationals of (or permanently domiciled in) a Commonwealth developing country, and not currently be living or studying in a developed country (please see the booklet for a list of eligible countries)

b. hold a first degree at either first or upper second class level;

c . be sufficiently fluent in English to pursue the course

d. have not previously studied for one year or more in a developed country

e. not be employed by a government department (for this purpose the Commission counts this as being employed by a Government Ministry).

f. be able to confirm in writing that neither they or their families would otherwise be able to pay for the proposed course of study

g. be willing to confirm that they will return to their home country as soon as their period of study is complete.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 May 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application