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2021 AfDB African Youth Adaptation Solutions (YouthAdapt) Challenge for African Entrepreneurs ( $100,000 Business grant & Fully Funded to Glasgow, Scotland)

The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) and the African Development Bank have launched a call for applications for the first edition of the African Youth Adaptation Solutions (YouthAdapt) Challenge.

The call encourages young entrepreneurs, innovators from micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and other youth-led and youth-owned enterprises in Africa, to implement solutions for building resilience and adapting to the adverse impacts of climate change. Young entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 35 are invited to respond to the call for the expression of interest and submit their business plan through the official submission portal.

The African Youth Adaptations Solutions Challenge is part of the ‘Empowering Youth through Jobs and Entrepreneurship’ pillar of the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP), a strategic partnership between the GCA and the African Development Bank aimed at galvanizing climate-resilient actions through a triple win approach to address the impacts of Covid-19, climate change and the economy.

The competition aims to leverage the resources, complementary expertise and networks of both organizations to support the ‘missing-middle’ of mid-sized companies in the areas of funding, thereby promoting sustainable climate adaptation and resilience practices on the African continent.

Eligibility Requirements

The YouthADAPT Challenge will gather adaptation solutions from young entrepreneurs in Africa selecting the best, providing the businesses with a grant of up to $100,000 and an opportunity to scale and fully commercialise their businesses via a 12-month accelerator program. The eligibility criteria for applying to the Challenge are as follows:

Enterprises must be:

Youth-led with applicants aged between the ages of 18 and 35 years
Delivering climate adaptation or resilience solutions addressing real-life challenges
Legally registered and operating in Africa
Able to show revenues for at least two years

Benefits

With a strong focus on youth and gender, winners of the YouthAdapt Challenge will be awarded business grants of up to $100,000 each and the opportunity to participate in a 12-month business accelerator program to help them scale up their businesses, deepen their impact and create decent jobs. In addition, the winning youth-led enterprises will be provided with mentorship and support to expand partnerships, knowledge sharing and learning through a network of young entrepreneurs in climate adaptation.

Twenty youth-led enterprises will be shortlisted at the end of the application window on 6^th October 2021 and invited to submit videos for a jury panel review ahead of the finals and an award ceremony at COP26 in Glasgow on November 8, 2021. At this event, ten winners will be selected, 50% of which will be women-led enterprises.

Application Deadline: October 6th, 2021

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2022/2023 IREX Community Solutions Program for Community youth leaders (Fully Funded to the United States)

The Community Solutions Program (CSP) is a year-long professional leadership development program for people who are working to improve their communities by addressing issues related to the environment, peace and conflict resolution, transparency and accountability, and women and gender.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Community Solutions Program, applicants must meet the requirements listed below. Applications that do not meet these eligibility requirements will be disqualified and will not be reviewed by the selection committee.

You are between the ages of 25 and 38 as of January 1, 2022
You are a citizen of one of the eligible countries listed below
You are living and working in your home country
- Individuals with refugee status working on behalf of their home community may be given special consideration
You have at least two years of experience working on community development, either as a full-time or part-time employee or volunteer
You are not currently participating in an academic, training, or research program in the U.S.
You have a high level of proficiency in spoken and written English at the time of application
- Semifinalists will be required to take or submit recent scores for a TOEFL or IELTS English language test

You are available to travel to the U.S. for four months from August to December 2022
You are not a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. and have not applied for U.S. permanent residency within the past three years
You are eligible to receive a U.S. J-1 visa
- Applicants who have participated in an exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Government must have fulfilled their two-year home residency requirement
You are committed to returning to your home country for a minimum of two years after completing the program and
You are not a current IREX employee or consultant, or their immediate family member

Eligible countries by region

Africa: Botswana, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
Middle East and North Africa: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, West Bank/Palestinian Territories

Community leaders will be selected to participate in the program that includes:

Four-month fellowship in the United States: Community Solutions fellows are matched with host organizations throughout the U.S. where they complete a four-month, hands-on professional experience
Community Leadership Institute: Community Solutions fellows participate in the Community Leadership Institute, a leadership training program designed to strengthen their leadership and management skills. The Institute includes face-to-face trainings, online courses, professional coaching, and networking
Community-based initiatives: While in the U.S. and with the support of their U.S. host organization, Community Solutions fellows design and plan a community development initiative or project to carry out after they return home. Once the fellows depart the U.S., they put these projects into action in their home communities

Financial Support

The program covers the cost of most expenses associated with:

J-1 visa support
Round-trip travel from participants’ home city to the U.S.
Monthly allowance to cover housing, meals, and other living expenses while in the U.S. and
Accident and sickness insurance

Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. EDT

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Fully Funded 2022/2023 Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships for full-time Master’s study at a UK university

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships are for candidates from eligible lower and upper middle income Commonwealth countries, to undertake full-time taught Master’s study at a UK university.

Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK. These scholarships are offered under six development themes:Science and technology for development

Strengthening health systems and capacityPromoting global prosperityStrengthening global peace, security and governanceStrengthening resilience and response to crisesAccess, inclusion and opportunity

The agency-nominated Master programme is one of three Master’s programmes offered by the Commission.

Purpose: Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

Intended Beneficiaries: Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships are for candidates from eligible lower and upper middle income Commonwealth countries, to undertake full-time taught Master’s study at a UK university.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for these scholarships, you must:

Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2022
By September 2022, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard, or a second class degree (2:2) and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree). The CSC would not normally fund a second UK Master’s degree. If you are applying for a second UK Master’s degree, you will need to provide justification as to why you wish to undertake this study
Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship
Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format

Please note that only candidates from the eligible countries listed below can apply for Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships in 2022.

Antigua and Barbuda
Bangladesh
Belize
Botswana
Cameroon
Dominica
Eswatini
Fiji
Ghana
Grenada
Guyana
India
Jamaica
Kenya
Kiribati
Lesotho
Malawi
Mauritius
Montserrat
Mozambique
Namibia
Nauru
Nigeria
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Rwanda
Samoa
South Africa
Sri Lanka
St Helena
St Lucia
St Vincent and the Grenadines
Tanzania
The Gambia
Tonga
Tuvalu
Uganda
Vanuatu
Zambia

Selection process

Each year, the CSC invites selected nominating bodies to submit a specific number of nominations. The deadline for nominating bodies to submit nominations will be made available in 22 September 2021.

Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:

Academic merit of the candidate
Quality of the plan of study
Potential impact on the development of the candidate’s home country

Scholarship Worth

Each scholarship provides:

Approved airfare from your home country to the UK and return at the end of your award (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependants, nor the cost of journeys made before your award is confirmed).
Approved tuition fees.
Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,133 per month, or £1,390 per month for those at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at 2021-2022 levels).
Warm clothing allowance, where applicable.
Thesis grant towards the cost of preparing a thesis or dissertation, where applicable.
Study travel grant towards the cost of study-related travel within the UK or overseas.
If you are widowed, divorced, or a single parent, child allowance of £485 per month for the first child, and £120 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if you are accompanied by your children and they are living with you at the same address in the UK (rates quoted at 2021-2022 levels).
If you declare a disability, a full assessment of your needs and eligibility for additional financial support will be offered by the CSC. The CSC’s family allowances are intended to only be used as a contribution towards the cost of maintaining your family in the UK. The true costs are likely to be considerably higher. You must be able to supplement these allowances to support any family members who come to the UK with you.For more information, see the current Handbook for Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows. Please note that the conditions outlined in the Handbook are subject to change.

Tenure and placement

Awards are tenable at any approved UK university or higher education institution with which the CSC has a part-funding agreement (as mentioned previously) for a specific programme of research for 36 months of full-time study only.

Awards are to obtain one degree; funding will not be extended to enable candidates to complete a qualification in addition to or higher than that for which the selection was made. Awards are made in respect of full-time study only and no other course of study may be undertaken at the same time.

Completing application form

Applications must be made using the CSC’s online application system.

In the application form, prospective candidates will be asked to:

List all undergraduate and postgraduate university qualifications obtained (if applicable)
List up to 10 publications and prizes (if applicable)
Provide details of your employment history and explain how each job is relevant to the programme you wish to undertake in the UK (up to 100 words per employment)
Provide a statement on the relevance of your previous work experience to the proposed Scholarship (up to 300 words)
List names and positions of three referees who are qualified to comment on both your capacity to benefit from your proposed Scholarship in the UK and your ability to deliver development impact afterwards. One of your referees must be your current employer.
Provide a Development Impact statement in 4 parts. In the first part you should explain how your proposed Scholarship relates to:

You must apply to one of the following nominating bodies in the first instance – the CSC does not accept direct applications for these scholarships.

Each nominating body is responsible for its own selection process and may have additional eligibility criteria. You must check with your nominating body for their specific advice and rules for applying, their own eligibility criteria, and their own closing date for applications.

You must make your application using the CSC’s online application system, in addition to any other application that you are required to complete by your nominating body. The CSC will not accept any applications that are not submitted via the online application system.

Applications for Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships for the academic year 2022/23 will open on 20 September 2021, and will close on 01 November 2021. Deadline to submit supporting documentations is 22 November 2021. Nomination deadline is 22 December 2021.

Application Deadline: 01 November 2021

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UQ and St Leo’s College Music Achievement International Scholarship 2021 in Australia

The University of Queensland will provide an award amount of $6000 towards accommodation costs for a degree program. The purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage and assist meritorious students who are enrolled in studies at the university and are residents of St Leo’s College.

Eligibility:

You must have completed year 12 in the year prior to award.
You must Intend to enrol as a commencing student in an Approved Program in the year of the award.
You can demonstrate they have played netball for school or a club or contributed to the sport of netball through coaching or volunteering within the previous 2 year period.
You will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency. For more information go through the English language requirements page.

Application Deadline: November 20, 2021

Eligible Countries: International

Type: Undergraduate, Honours

Value of Awards: $6000 towards accommodation costs

Number of Awards: Not Mentioned

Eligible Field of Studies: Undergraduate degree coursework in Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Method of Application: If you want to be enlisted in this educational program, then you are recommended to take admission in the undergraduate degree coursework at the University of Queensland. After being registered, you must have to submit a completed application form with the following supporting documents.

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PhD International Positions in Experimental Biophysics, Denmark

If you are a high-caliber overseas student with the ambition to change your future, then you can apply for the PhD Position in Experimental Biophysics at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. The position is open to all international and domestic students for the academic year 2021-2022.

The University of Copenhagen has opened up this position to all domestic and international students who wish to take up a PhD degree in the Faculty of Science at the Department of Physics. The students will receive a salary and a supplement salary if selected to fill the position.

The University of Copenhagen, a public research university that is ranked among the top Public universities in Copenhagen and is also ranked 76^th in QS Global World Rankings 2021 holds a mission to deliver internationally leading teaching and research which enable Denmark to become exceptionally good at creating value with IT.

Why choose the University of Copenhagen? The University of Copenhagen is the largest educational institution in Denmark with an international environment and reach. It offers the students assistance with admission, housing, student counselling, etc., and additionally offers orientation programs including various social events. Students, at the University of Copenhagen, are taught to take a critical and independent approach to their studies. Activities and events like the annual ‘Friday bar’, a social event organized by students at each department, gives students and staff an opportunity to socialize.

Application Deadline: 15^th August 2021

Brief Description

University or Organization: University of Copenhagen
Department: Department of Physics
Course Level: PhD
Award: DKK 333,464
Number of Awards: NA
Access Mode: Online
Nationality: Domestic and International
The award can be taken in Denmark

Eligibility

Eligible Countries: Students from Denmark and all other overseas countries are eligible to apply.
Eligible Course or Subjects: Applicants can apply for a PhD position in the field of experimental biophysics at the Faculty of Science.
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
The applicants need to enroll as a PhD students at the PhD school of Science.

How to Apply

How to Apply: The applicants must apply to the university through its online platform by creating and account and completing the application process. Candidates must fill the fellowship application form separately to be considered for the position.
Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
Cover Letter
CV
Diploma and transcripts of records (BSc and MSc)
Acceptance Letter for the relevant MSc Programme at SCIENCE
Other information for consideration, e.g. list of publications
1-3 reference letters
Admission Requirements: Candidates are required to have an MSc degree in physics, nanoscience or similar with good results and good English skills.
Language Requirement: The students must submit scores of the following English language proficiency tests:
TOEFL IBT –83
IELTS – 6.5
CPE/CAE – Passed

Benefits

The recruited applicants will receive a salary of DKK 333,464 including an annual supplement and a pension at a minimum of DKK 54,191.

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Diversity Leadership Awards for International Students at Babson College, USA

Remove the economic hurdles that stand on your way of education. Apply for the Diversity Leadership Awards at Babson College and support your studies in the United States for the academic year 2021-2022.

Babson College is offering all international and home country students this chance to undertake an undergraduate four-year degree programme with this application
. Students who will demonstrate leadership quality and will qualify for the award will be given the full programme fee.

Babson College is a private business school in Wellesley ranked No. 63 in Best Business Schools and has set a mission to educate entrepreneurial leaders who create great economic and social value everywhere.

Why choose to study at Babson College? Babson College is more than a university. It gives the students a life-changing experience that they cherish till the end of time. Students at Babson are welcomed, included, acknowledged, and rewarded for their differences. It gives birth to lifelong learners who grow intentionally to be the best versions of their holistic selves and achieve their collective best.

Application Deadline: 1^st November 2021

Brief Description

University or Organization: Babson College
Department: NA
Course Level: Undergraduate
Award: Tuition fee
Number of Awards: NA
Access Mode: Online
Nationality: Domestic and International
The award can be taken in the United States.

Eligibility

Eligible Countries: Students from all international countries and also the USA are eligible to apply.
Eligible Course or Subjects: Undergraduate programme taught at Babson College are eligible to apply for.
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
The applicants must demonstrate leadership and be first-year students admitted to a full-time four-year undergraduate programme at Babson.

How to Apply

How to Apply: The applicants can either apply through the official university portal or through the Common Application . Students for the opportunity
will be evaluated based on the information in their admission and financial aid applications that can be submitted through the CSS Profile.
Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
Official transcripts (both a college transcript and a final high school transcript)
The College Official’s Report
Letter of recommendation from a college professor
New essays
Mid-semester grade report
Application fee
Admission Requirements: Students are required to submit a final high school transcript, GED, or equivalent, indicating successful completion of high school in good academic standing.
Language Requirement: The students must submit scores of the following English language proficiency tests that are accepted at Babson:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) examination
Duolingo
Cambridge Assessment English Qualifications—C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency or C1 Business Higher

Benefits

The selected winners of this award will get a four-year, full-tuition scholarship towards an undergraduate programme by Babson College.

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International PostDoc Positions in Integrated Modelling of Tokamak Plasmas, Sweden

Get the skills and knowledge you need for the next step in your career by joining the International PostDoc Positions in Integrated Modelling of Tokamak Plasmas at Chalmers University of Technology.

All international students and domestic students can apply for the post-doctoral position and become Assistant professors at Chalmers.

The Chalmers University of Technology is a Swedish university centered solely on research and education in technology, natural sciences, architecture, mathematics, maritime, and other management areas. Ranking 342^nd in Best Global Universities, it aims to produce and spread knowledge, expertise, and solutions that benefit everyone.

Why choose to study at the Chalmers University of Technology? The Chalmers University of Technology is a global institute of research that is making an impact on a sustainable future. At Chalmers, students learn to think independently, and to meet future challenges with the help of engineering methods. The university has created a completely informal atmosphere to facilitate an open environment and close cooperation between students and teachers.

Application Deadline: September 1, 2021

Brief Description

University or Organization: Chalmers University of Technology
Department: NA
Course Level: Post-doctorate
Award: Salary
Number of Awards: NA
Access Mode: Online
Nationality: International
The award can be taken in Sweden.

Eligibility

Eligible Countries: Applicants from Sweden and all the other remaining countries of the world are eligible to apply.
Eligible Course or Subjects: Postdoctoral in Integrated Modelling of Tokamak Plasmas
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must have a Ph.D. degree in a relevant field (for example plasma physics, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or similar). You need to have demonstrated experience in simulation and modeling-based research and development. Programming skills (C/C++, fortran, python or other), general knowledge of numerical methods and tools, and good knowledge of the English language (both oral and written) are required.

How to Apply

How to Apply: The applicants are required to select a field of study and apply by clicking ‘apply’ at the bottom of that vacancy page.The application should be marked with Ref 20210289 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files
Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
CV, include complete list of publications
Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
Two references that we can contact.
Personal letter:
1-3 pages where you:
Introduce yourself
Describe your previous research fields and main research results
Describe your future goals and future research focus
Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.
Admission Requirements: The applicants are required to provide an official transcript for all completed semesters to date.
Language Requirement: The applicants must have English proficiency equivalent to or above the Swedish upper secondary school English course 6. An internationally recognized English test is accepted.

Benefits

The applicants will get a salary for post-doctoral position at the Chalmers University of Technology.

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Mahapola Scholarships at Open University of Sri Lanka

Interested candidates are invited to apply for the Mahapola Scholarships at the Open University of Sri Lanka for the academic year 2021-2022.

The program is designed to support ambitious aspirants who are going to pursue a bachelor’s degree programme at the university.

The Open University of Sri Lanka is a national university in Sri Lanka. It offers certificates, diplomas, degrees, and postgraduate degrees up to PhD level through the Open and Distance Mode of Learning.

Why study at the Open University of Sri Lanka? To enhance access to high-quality, affordable and relevant education through Open Distance Learning methodologies and ensure lifelong learning opportunities to face challenges in a knowledge society.

Application Deadline: Open

Brief Description

University or Organization: Open University of Sri Lanka
Department: NA
Course Level: Undergraduate
Award: Minimum Rs 8000
Number of Awards: Up to 400
Access Mode: Online
Nationality: Sri Lanka
The award can be taken in Sri Lanka

Eligibility

Eligible Countries: Sri Lanka
Eligible Course or Subjects: The support will be awarded in any subject offered by the university
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the given criteria:
Applicants must have Level 04 and an Average GPA of 2.0 or more

How to Apply

How to Apply: To being enlisted in the programme, aspirants must have to enroll in the undergraduate degree programme at the university.
Supporting Documents: Students must have to submit the academic transcripts of all the previous school attended and copy of national ID card.
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a high-school degree.
Language Requirement: Aspirants must be proficient in written and spoken the English and local language.

Benefits

The Open University of Sri Lanka will provide the amount of a minimum of Rs 8000 for students.

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Awards and Bursaries for International Students at Cambrian College, Canada

To encourage international students to fulfill all their educational goals, Cambrian College has established an Awards and Bursaries programme. The college is accepting applications for this academic year 2021-2022.

The programme aims to help international students financially and continue their higher degree education in Canada at CC. The students will be given the benefits of the award in the second semester.

Cambrian College is a college of applied arts and technology in Canada. It ranks 22^nd overall on the list of Canada’s top 50 research colleges. It is intensely committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive community where students, staff, volunteers, and visitors can work and learn in an environment that respects the dignity and worth of all members of the Cambrian community.

Why choose to study at Cambrian College? Cambrian College is dedicated to supporting the goals of the students to guide them to find and sustain meaningful employment. It is the largest college of applied arts and technology in the happiest city of Canada, Ontario. It is also highly ranked by employers for its skilled and job-ready graduates.

Application Deadline: Open

Brief Description

University or Organization: Cambrian College
Department: NA
Course Level: Undergraduate or Graduate
Award: Tuition fee
Number of Awards: NA
Access Mode: Online
Nationality: International
The award can be taken in Canada

Eligibility

Eligible Countries: Applicants from any international region can apply.
Eligible Course or Subjects: Any undergraduate or graduate degree programmes offered by the college are eligible to apply for.
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
Applicants must have commendable academic performance and community engagement.

How to Apply

How to Apply: The applicants are required to create an account on the OCAS International Application Service and apply to the Cambrian College through the same or through the MyCambrian To apply for the award and bursaries the students must apply for it on the MyCambrian.
Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
International transcripts
Certified translations
Scanned copy of passport
Admission Requirements: Applicants need to have a minimum secondary school diploma.
Language Requirement: The students must submit scores of the following English language proficiency tests:
IELTS – 6.5
TOEFL IBT – 84
TOEFL PBT – 570
PTE – 62
CAEL – 70

Benefits

The students that will be selected for the awards and bursaries will get support from Cambrian College towards the second semester of the applied programme.

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TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2021/2022 (Funded)

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) of the Ministry of Science and Technology in India, and TWAS have established a fellowship programme for foreign scholars from developing countries who wish to pursue research towards a PhD in biotechnology.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for the preliminary acceptance letter as early as possible, even before the opening date of the call. Keeping in mind that only Acceptance letters dated the same year as the year of application are eligible.

Programme details

TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowships are tenable at key biotechnology research institutions in India for a period of up to five years.
Applicants may be registered for a PhD degree in their home country, or may enrol in a PhD course at a host laboratory/institute in India. To help candidates in their choice of a suitable host institution a list of biotechnology institutes in India is available here: List_Biotechn_India.pdf. However, candidates are free to choose an Indian biotechnology institution that does not appear on the list.
SANDWICH Fellowships (for those registered for a PhD in their home country): The Fellowship may be granted for a minimum period of 12 months and a maximum period of 2 years.
FULL-TIME Fellowships (for those not registered for a PhD): The Fellowship is granted for an initial period of up to 3 years. Such Fellowships may then be extended for a further 2 years, subject to the student’s performance. Candidates will register for their PhD at a university in India. DBT will confirm any such extensions to both TWAS and the candidate.
DBT will provide a monthly stipend to cover for living costs, food and health insurance. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency. In addition, the fellowship holder will receive a house rent allowance.
The language of instruction is English

Eligibility

Applicants for these fellowships must meet the following criteria:

Be a maximum age of 35 years on 31 December of the application year.
Be nationals of a developing country (other than India).
Must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in India or any developed country.
Hold a Master’s or equivalent degree in science or engineering.
For SANDWICH Fellowships, be registered PhD students in their home country and provide the “Registration and No Objection Certificate” from the HOME university (sample is included in the application form); OR
For FULL-TIME Fellowships; be willing to register at a university in India.
Be accepted at a biotechnology institution in India (see sample Acceptance Letter that can be downloaded below or included in the application form). N.B. Requests for acceptance must be directed to the chosen host institution(s), and NOT to DBT.
Provide evidence of proficiency in English, if medium of education was not English;
Provide evidence that s/he will return to her/his home country on completion of the fellowship;
Not take up other assignments during the period of her/his fellowship;
Be financially responsible for any accompanying family members.

Submitting your application

The opening date of the call is: 20 June 2021.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 20 September 2021.
No applications will be accepted after the deadline. Therefore, it is recommended to submit your electronic application as early as possible.
Applications for the TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowship Programme can ONLY be submitted to TWAS via the online portal. A tutorial on how to use the online application form is available below for download.
For SANDWICH Fellowships (only if already registered for a PhD in the HOME country) applicants should ensure that the Vice-Chancellor or Registrar of the university sends a signed copy of the “Registration and No Objection Certificate” on institutional headed paper to TWAS (see sample form).
Applicants should submit the Acceptance Letter from an Indian biotechnology institution to TWAS when applying online. Without preliminary acceptance, the application will not be considered for selection.
Reference letters must be on letter-headed paper and SIGNED by the referee. The subject line must contain the name DBT/PG/ and the candidate’s surname. N.B. Only signed reference letters can be accepted.
Should you have applied to or availed any Indian fellowships (especially INSA JRD TATA and JNCASR-CICS) in the current or previous year this must be clearly specified in the application form.

Results of the fellowship selection should be available toward the end of 2021 or early 2022, and selected candidates will be able to start their fellowship NO earlier than beginning of 2022.

Application Deadline: September 20th 2021

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