The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) in Eurasia and Central Asia

Undergraduate Exchange Program in various fields for the applicants of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan at the academic institution in one of the 12 eligible countries

Study Subject(s):Various
Scholarship Description: The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) in Eurasia and Central Asia is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State. The Global UGRAD program provides opportunities for full-time 1st-, 2nd-, 3rd-, and 4th-year undergraduate students from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan to spend one academic year of non-degree study in a US university or community college. All students (including 4th year students) must have at least one term remaining at their home institutions upon completion of the program. Participants are selected through an open, merit-based competition.

Course Level: Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State
Scholarship can be taken at: USA and 12 eligible countries

Eligibility:
- Is a citizen, national or permanent resident qualified to hold a valid passport issued by the country of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, or Uzbekistan;
-Is currently residing in one of the following eligible countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, or Uzbekistan;
- Is enrolled as a first-, second-, third, or fourth-year full-time undergraduate student at the time of application at a registered academic institution in one of the 12 eligible countries and in good academic standing. All students (including 4th year students) must return to their home academic institution for a minimum of one full term (semester or year) following the end of the Global UGRAD program. Correspondence students in Tajikistan and Turkmenistan are also eligible to apply;
- Is between the ages of 18-24 years old at the time of travel to the United States (August-September 2012);

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Yes (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan)

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: December 22, 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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.

 

For further information, please visit official website

Academic Excellence Scholarships for International Students at La Trobe University, Australia

La Trobe University announce Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarship for International students, Australia

Scholarship Description: La Trobe’s Academic Excellence Scholarships are targeted towards high achieving international students from all countries across all of La Trobe’s undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs. The awards are for newly commencing students only, and are non-renewable lump sums awarded across a maximum period of two semesters (or twelve months).

Study Subject(s):Courses offered by La Trobe University
Course Level:Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Scholarship Provider: La Trobe University
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:
The AES Awards are open to international students proposing to undertake undergraduate and coursework full degrees at La Trobe (noting that Higher Degree Research, Exchange, Study Abroad, ELICOS and Foundation Studies and Diploma students are ineligible).

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

How to Apply: By email

Scholarship Application Deadline:
-Semester 1, 2012: Friday 16 December 2011: all students applying from overseas Friday 27 January 2012: all students applying onshore
-Semester 2, 2012: Friday 18 May 2012: all students applying from overseas Friday 29 June 2012: all students applying onshore

For more Information clicke here

Regular Fellowship for US Citizens at AIPS, Pakistan

Senior/Junior Research Fellowship by Council of American Overseas Research Centers at enrolled/employed full-time at a university in the USA ,Pakistan, 2012

Scholarship Description: Current federal travel regulations prohibit the use of US government-sponsored funding for travel to Pakistan. AIPS Fellowships can be used to travel to and pursure research in any country EXCEPT Pakistan and the United States.

Study Subject(s):Courses offered by the participating institution
Course Level:Pre/postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: Council of American Overseas Research Centers
Scholarship can be taken at: Pakistan

Eligibility:
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and/or enrolled/employed full-time in an institution of higher education in the USA. Pre-doctoral applicants should have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. except the dissertation. Pre-doctoral applications should also include a transcript and a letter from the dissertation advisor (This letter can be one of the three letters of reference).

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

How to Apply: By online

Scholarship Application Deadline: Feb. 1, 2012

For more Information and Application click here

Undergraduate Scholarships in the field of Science, technology, engineering and mathematics at Stony Brook University, USA

2012-13 Stony Brook University offers Undergraduate Scholarships in the field of Science, technology, engineering and mathematics , USA

Scholarship Description: The LSAMP program provides scholarship support for incoming first-year students and provides support for research projects designed by upper division LSAMP students. The LSAMP program is especially interested in high-achieving students who intend to pursue post-baccalaureate studies in science or mathematics and bachelor degrees in engineering. The LSAMP program is not funded to support students declaring majors in medicine, nursing, allied health sciences, or non STEM majors.

Study Subject(s): Science, technology, engineering and mathematics
Course Level: Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: National Science Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility: General, entering freshmen should have a high school average not less than 90 and continuing students should have a cumulative grade point average not less than 3.0, unless otherwise specified.(African-American, Latino, Native American, Alaskan Native and Native Pacific Islander) who pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Applicants must be either citizens or permanent residents of the United States.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No
How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline for entering freshmen is February 1st, 2012, and the application deadline for continuing students is May 1st, 2012

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Diploma/Master studentship in the field of life sciences, chemistry, physics or engineering, Germany

European Molecular Biology Laboratory offers Diploma/Master studentship in the field of life sciences, chemistry, physics or engineering, Germany

Scholarship Description: Many biological environments (e.g. soil, human gut, etc,) are inhabited by complex heterogeneous populations of diverse species. In fact, even in the human body, bacteria and unicellular organisms outnumber the human cells. Unfortunately, only a fraction of them can be isolated and cultivated for which reason the analysis of their genotypes and phenotypes remains extremely difficult. The aim of this project is the characterization and sequencing of individual cells from diverse populations using droplet-based microfluidics. Cells will be encapsulated into individual droplets of a water-in-oil emulsion, sorted according to their phenotype (e.g. an enzymatic activity) and analysed (e.g. by sequencing or qPCR) on the micro scale.

Study Subject(s):Single-cell Metagenomics using Droplet-based Microfluidics
Course Level :Diploma/Master
Scholarship Provider : European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Scholarship can be taken at : Germany

Eligibility:Highly motivated Diploma- / Master Students are welcome to apply. Candidates should have a primary training in the life sciences, chemistry, physics or engineering. Prior experience with real-time PCR, microfluidics and/or sequencing is beneficial, but not absolutely required Application Instructions.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
How to Apply: By Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 December 2011

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8 Doctoral positions in the field of Life Sciences at VIB laboratories, Belgium 2012

8 Doctoral positions in the field of Life Sciences at VIB laboratories, Belgium 2012

Scholarship Description: VIB scientists work at the frontlines of molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, structural biology, plant systems biology, genetics, biochemistry and microbiology.The VIB International Ph.D. Program is aimed towards all non-Belgians, currently living abroad.

Study Subject(s):Life Sciences
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: VIB
Scholarship can be taken at: Belgium

Eligibility:-Candidates should hold a university degree, or satisfy equivalent requirements, which is sufficient to start a doctoral program at a Flemish university. This means that applicants must hold a 5-year University degree, or equivalent, in life sciences (e.g. biology, biochemistry, biotechnology), physics, engineering, chemistry, or related fields. In general, this implies that the applicant has a Masters degree. Applicants, who have not yet received their degree at the time of the application deadline, can also apply, but a final certificate of the degree is needed no later than 2 months after the selection interviews, which will take place in May 2010.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

How to Apply: By Post or Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 February 2012

Further Scholarship Information and Application