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Trier University international awards in Germany

Unlock your academic potential with the help of this international scholarship offered by the University of Trier. The award is open for the academic year 2021/2022.

The motive of the bursary is to support students who want to undertake the bachelor’s, master’s, Diploma, or State Exam degree programme at the university.

The University of Trier has six faculties with around 470 faculty members. The university’s award-winning green campus comes with gorgeous views of the city and its surrounding nature.

Why would like to study at the University of Trier? Trier University provides a modern architecture and unique atmosphere it is said to be one of Germany’s most beautiful campuses. It offers domestic and foreign students the opportunity to do academic work.

Application Deadline: September 10, 2021

Brief Description

University: University of Trier
Department: NA
Course Level: Bachelor’s and Master’s, Diploma, or State Exam degree programmes
Awards: Varies
Access Mode: Online
Number of Awards: NA
Nationality: International students
The award can be taken in Germany

Eligibility

Eligible Countries: All nationalities (except Germany)
Acceptable Course or Subjects: Bachelor’s and Master’s, Diploma, or State Exam degree programmes in any subject offered by the university
Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
Are not of German nationality
Are registered at Trier University in order to acquire a degree qualification need financial support and who, based on their previously achieved grades, are likely to graduate within a maximum of two semesters.

How to Apply

How to Apply: For grasping the opportunity, students have to take admission in the degree coursework at the university. After that, they can download and complete an application form for this funding position.
Supporting Documents: You must submit all the following documents:
Current certificate of enrolment at Trier University
Evidence of completed modules/courses and exams
If possible: Registration of the topic of your final dissertation or final examination(s)
Provisional timetable for the completion of your degree (in monthly steps)
CV with a passport photo
Evidence of current finances (e.g. pay-slip of your partner)
Reference from a professor
Admission Requirements: For taking admission, applicants must check the entry requirements of the university.
Language Requirement: Applicants must prove their English language proficiency through one of the following tests, which should have been taken within the last three years:
TOEFL (TOEFL-code: 9208)
internet-based: at least 80 points
computer-based: at least 215 points
paper-based: at least 550 points
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
IELTS with at least 6,0 points
UNIcert III
C1 certificate for CEF

Benefits

The University of Trier will provide the study expenses in the following manner:

Up to 350 Euros per month for students in Bachelor’s programs
Up to 400 Euros per month for students in Magister, Master’s, Diploma, or State Exam degree programs

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David Dunlop Memorial Undergraduate international awards in Australia

The University of Queensland is inviting high-potential students to apply for the David Dunlop Memorial Undergraduate international awards and start their studies in Australia. The programme is open for the academic year 2021-2022.

The purpose of the award is to encourage and reward international students who want to study undergraduate coursework programs at the university.

The University of Queensland is Australia’s second-largest research excellence university and the country’s second-largest university overall. Associate, bachelor’s, masters, doctorate, and higher decorate degrees are available to students from all over the world.

Why study at the University of Queensland? The university provides comprehensive support services and orientation programmes to ensure that you have the best possible university experience. You’ll gain hands-on experience, information, and abilities that will help you exceed your career goals.

Application Deadline: August 29, 2021

Brief Description

University or Organization: University of Queensland
Department: NA
Course Level: Undergraduate degree
Awards: $4,500
Number of Awards: NA
Access Mode: Online
Nationality: International students
The award can be taken in Australia

Eligibility

Eligible Countries: Applications are accepted from around the world
Eligible Course or Subjects: Undergraduate degree in Health and Behavioural Sciences
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the given criteria:

Can demonstrate financial need
Submits an application to the Head, by the closing date for applications; and
Is enrolled, or intends to enrol, in the first year of the Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours)

How to Apply

How to Apply: To apply, students have to take admission for an undergraduate degree. After that, they are eligible to apply for the award.
Supporting Documents: Must provide degree certificates, academic transcripts, and CV with your application.
Admission Requirements: For taking admission, applicants can check all the entry
Language Requirement: All students need appropriate English language skills for admission to UQ. The level of English required depends on the program you’re applying for.

Benefits

The successful winner will receive an award amount of $4,500 at the University of Queensland.

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University of Copenhagen International PhD Fellowship in Won Lab, Denmark

Put your research skills into practice and gain new ones by applying for the International PhD Fellowship in Won Lab offered by the University of Copenhagen.

The study program is open for both domestic and international applicants who want to pursue a PhD degree program at the university.

The University of Copenhagen, a public research university ranked among the top public universities in Copenhagen and ranked 76th in the QS Global World Rankings 2021, has a mission to provide internationally leading teaching and research that will enable Denmark to become exceptionally good at creating value with information technology.

Why choose the University of Copenhagen? The University of Copenhagen is Denmark’s largest educational institution, with a global outlook and reach. It assists students with admissions, housing, and student counselling, among other things, and it also conducts orientation programmes that include a variety of social events.

Application Deadline: August 9, 2021

Brief Description

University or Organization: University of Copenhagen
Department: NA
Course Level: PhD
Awards: 27.780 DKK /approx. 3.730 EUR
Number of Awards: NA
Access Mode: Online
Nationality: Domestic and international students
The award can be taken in Denmark

Eligibility

Eligible Countries: Applications are accepted from around the world
Eligible Course or Subjects: PhD fellowships in Won Lab at BRIC
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the given criteria:

Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to a master’s degree related to the subject area of the project. Other important criteria are:
The grade point average achieved
Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
Previous publications
Relevant work experience
Other professional activities
Curious mind-set with a strong interest in genomics and computational biology.
Language skills.

How to Apply

How to Apply: Aspirants must have to take admission in the PhD degree at the university. After that, you can complete the online application form.
Supporting Documents: You must submit all the following supporting documents:

Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
CV incl. education, experience, language skills, and other skills relevant for the position
Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted
Admission Requirements: Applicants will be selected on the basis of previous publications (if any) and relevant work experience.
Language Requirement: If English is not your first language, you should provide evidence of English language ability: IELTS, TOEFL, or other acceptable proof.

Benefits

The University of Copenhagen will provide a monthly salary that begins around 27.780 DKK /approx. 3.730 EUR (April 2021-level) plus pension.

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Swansea University EU Transitional Bursary in UK

Unlock the door of your dream career by becoming a part of the EU Transitional Bursary offered by Swansea University in the UK for the academic year 2021-2022.

The educational award supports highly motivated students who want to commence undergraduate degree programme at the university.

Swansea University is a prominent research-intensive institution that is rapidly establishing itself as a world-class educational institution. In the World University Rankings, the university is ranked among the top 400 universities in the world.

Why study at Swansea University? Swansea provides applicants with excellent instructional facilities and personality development guides in addition to housing. As a student at this university, you will have the opportunity to participate in its dynamic and enjoyable cultural life.

Application Deadline: Open

Brief Description

University or Organization: Swansea University
Department: N/A
Course Level: Undergraduate degree
Awards: tuition-fees
Access Mode: Online
Number of Awards: Not Known
Nationality: EU students
The award can be taken in the UK

Eligibility

Eligible Countries: EU
Acceptable Course or Subjects: Undergraduate degree in any subject area offered by the university.
Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must have to meet the following eligibility criteria:

Must be ordinarily domiciled in an EU country.
Must be an EU applicant that has been classified by the University as an international student for 2021/22 entry fees purposes.
Must be starting their first year of study on a course at Swansea University in the academic year 2021/2022.
Full-time and part-time courses are eligible.

How to Apply

How to Apply: To be considered for the opportunity programme, applicants must take admission in undergraduate degree coursework at Swansea University.
Supporting Documents: Must submit degree certificates, transcripts of the previous study, and CV with your application.
Admission Requirements: For taking admission, students are required to meet the entry requirements of their chosen program.
Language Requirement: If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency. For more information go through the English language requirements page.

Benefits

Swansea University will provide the tuition fees to the winning candidates for the session 2021/2022.

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ParisTech Bridge School international awards in France

The ParisTech Bridge School is providing a wonderful opportunity through the international awards program for the academic year 2021-2022.

The study grant aims to provide financial support to international students commencing master’s and doctorate level programs at ParisTech Bridge School.

Founded in 1747, ParisTech Bridge School is a university-level institution of higher education and research in the field of science, engineering and technology. ENPC offers high-level programmes in an extensive range of fields.

Why would like to study at ParisTech Bridge School? While studying at this school, applicants will have the opportunity to learn and grow through both on-the-job training and formal training. Here students practise all the skills that will be vital both in the workplace and in everyday life.

Application Deadline: Open

Brief Description

University or Organization: ParisTech Bridge School
Department: NA
Course Level: Master and doctorate level programs
Awards: 10 000€
Access Mode: Online
Number of Awards: NA
Nationality: International students
The award can be taken in France

Eligibility

Eligible Countries: All nationalities
Acceptable Course or Subjects: Master and Doctorate level programs in the field of Engineering
Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must have an undergraduate degree for a masters’ degree and they must hold a master’s degree for a doctorate level program.

How to Apply

How to Apply: In order to apply for this funding opportunity, candidates must take admission in a masters or doctoral degree at ParisTech Bridge School. After that, they can complete application form. The application process must be done by using our online submission tool: https://crm.enpc.fr/community/enpc/custom_forms/184
Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
Academic transcripts
Letter of recommendation
CV
A copy of passport
Admission Requirements: For taking admission, applicants must meet the entry requirements of the school.
Language Requirement: If you have an equivalent international test or exam, Cambridge ESOL exams, IELTS or TOEFL, go to see Stacey Benoit in B120 or Monique Schumacher in B223 with the original of your certificate, score report etc. so that equivalence can be officially recognized.

Benefits

The ParisTech Bridge School will provide an award amount of 10 000€ for the successful candidates.

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Design the Future Award for International Students in Japan

Complete your graduate studies in Japan by applying for the Design the Future Award offered by Keio University. The grant is open for the academic year 2021-2022.

This scholarship is available for talented and motivated international students from all around who are undertaking the graduate programme at the university.

Founded in 1858, Keio University is a private research university located in Tokyo, Japan. It is located in Minato. It is Japan’s oldest western higher education institution, offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programmes.

Why would like to study at Keio University? Keio provides students with comfortable, safe living spaces that foster interaction while still providing solitude, allowing you to enjoy your classmates’ company while also having some room to study for your next exam.

Application Deadline: Open

Brief Description

University or Organization: Keio University
Department: Graduate School
Course Level: Graduate
Awards: Varies
Number of Awards: Few
Access Mode: Online
Nationality: International Students
The award can be taken in Japan

Eligibility

Eligible Countries: All nationalities
Eligible Course or Subjects: Graduate degree in any subject offered by the university
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the given criteria:
Those who are one of the applicants to enroll in Keio University Graduate Schools in April or September 2022, or those who are one of the applicants to enroll in April 2023 and are recommended to the award by our graduate school. Those who are one of the applicants to enroll as a regular student in Master’s Programs, Ph.D. Programs, or Professional Degree Programs.
Those who have completed more than 15 years of formal education and have obtained their undergraduate degree outside Japan, or are expected to obtain their undergraduate degree before entering Keio University. However, those who have obtained or are expected to obtain their undergraduate degree at any Japanese institution are not eligible.
Applicant cannot be a recipient of other programmes at the same time as receiving the award.
Incoming international students participating in a double degree program (hereafter “DD international students”) are eligible.

How to Apply

How to Apply: Aspirants have to enrol in the graduate degree programme at the university. After that they can complete the application form for this award.
Supporting Documents: Aspirants have to submit the academic transcripts of all the previous school attended a copy of passport and other relevant documents.
Admission Requirements: Students must have a high school degree certificate from a recognized institution in Japan or overseas.
Language Requirement: Candidates must be proficient in written and spoken English language.

Benefits

Keio University will provide the following study expenses:

Full tuition and fees at Keio University (However, this does not apply to DD international students)
Monthly scholarship grant for living expenses: JPY 200,000
One-time preparation grant for studying abroad hereat Keio university (including a travel subsidy) : JPY 150,000

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Tuition Fee Waivers for International Students at Eastern Mediterranean University, Turkey

The studentships are a great way to offer worthy students access to education. Hence, the Eastern Mediterranean University has announced the Tuition Fee Waivers for international students to help them commence their studies in Turkey.

Students from overseas territories are extended this opportunity to gain support towards the tuition fee of an undergraduate programme at EMU in Turkey. They will receive partial awards towards the tuition fee in form of tuition fee waivers.

The Eastern Mediterranean University is a public university in Northern Cyprus ranked 801 in World University Rankings by Times Higher Education and holds a mission of becoming a university that acts in line with universal values guided by internationally recognized academic educational criteria.

Why should you choose to study at Eastern Mediterranean University? Eastern Mediterranean University has a highly developed infrastructure and prominent academic staff members that prepare its students for their international careers by educating them in becoming creative and competitive individuals with entrepreneurial skills. EMU also provides opportunities for developing oneself in other areas while giving the students a chance to gain expertise in a specific field.

Application Deadline: 14^th August 2021

Brief Description

University or Organization: Eastern Mediterranean University
Department: NA
Course Level: Undergraduate
Award: Tuition Fee
Number of Awards: NA
Access Mode: Online
Nationality: International
The award can be taken in Turkey

Eligibility

Eligible Countries: Applicants from all international countries are encouraged to apply.
Eligible Course or Subjects: Any undergraduate programme in a discipline taught at EMU is eligible to apply for.
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
The applicants need to be high-performing students in their home country.

How to Apply

How to Apply: The applicants are required to register and apply by logging in to their user account on the university’s application portal. The applicants send their applications for the opportunity
s through this form.
Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
Photocopies of Higher Secondary School Certificate and transcript
One passport-sized photograph
Photocopy of the passport
Birth certificate
Admission Requirements: Applicants are required to submit all mandated documents at the time of application.
Language Requirement: The students must submit scores of the following English language proficiency tests:
TOEFL IBT – 79
IELTS – 6.5
PTE – 58

Benefits

The applicants that will win this opportunity and award will be given a tuition fee waiver to cover the tuition for the regular duration of the academic program undertaken at EMU.

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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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Sciences Po Emile-Boutmy Scholarships 2021/2022 for Study in France (Funded)

Apply for the Sciences Po Emile-Boutmy Scholarships 2021/2022 for Study in France (Funded). Sciences Po created the Émile Boutmy scholarship, named after the founder of Sciences Po (1871), in order to welcome the very best international students from outside the European Union. The Émile Boutmy Scholarship is awarded to top students whose profiles match the admissions priorities of Sciences Po and individual course requirements.

The Émile Boutmy scholarship fund benefits from the generous support of its sponsors (benefactors, companies and foundations) who are eager to allow the most deserving international students to study at Sciences Po. Private sponsors can be in direct contact with scholarship holders during official organised events.

They support the Émile Boutmy excellence scholarship : BNP Paribas, Chalhoub Group, RATP Foundation, L’Oréal, Total.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be: first time applicants, from a non-European Union state, whose household does not file taxes within the European Union, and who have been admitted to the Undergraduate or Master’s programme.

Students who are not eligible are:

Swiss and Norwegian applicants, since they may be entitled to CROUS scholarships
Candidates who have dual citizenship, including an EU citizenship
Candidates from Quebec for master’s degree (since they may take advantage of sliding scale fees same as European applicants). Candidates from Quebec for a bachelor’s degree are eligible
Master’s level dual-degree candidates. Only applicants for the following dual degrees are eligible:
- the dual degree in Journalism Sciences Po/Columbia University
- the dual degree Sciences Po/Fudan University with the concentration Europe-Asia in Global Affairs (only applicants with Chinese nationality)
- the dual degree Sciences Po/Peking University (only applicants with Chinese nationality)
- BAMA ITAM
Ph.D. programme students (thesis)
Candidates for the 1 year Master’s programmes
Bachelor dual degree candidates (unless as part of a specific agreement)
Exchange students
Candidates applying via the French graduate admission procedure

The Émile Boutmy scholarship may not be combined with other scholarships (Eiffel scholarship, AEFE scholarship, BGF…).

This scholarship is awarded based on merit and according to the type of profile sought for this programme. Social criteria may also be taken into account.

This scholarship is not automatically awarded, to apply candidates must follow the instructions below.

Bachelor’s degree programme

The Émile Boutmy scholarship is awarded to students arriving at Sciences Po for their first year of studies.

The Émile Boutmy programme can take several different forms:

A tuition grant of €13,000 per year for the three years of the undergraduate programme.
A tuition grant of €8,800 per year for the three years of the undergraduate programme.
A tuition grant of €6,000 per year for the three years of the undergraduate programme.
A tuition grant of €3,600 per year for the three years of the undergraduate programme.

If you do not validate your academic year, your scholarship will be lost.

If you have been granted for a scholarship and decide to defer your admission, your scholarship will be lost.

During the year abroad (third year of the undergraduate programme): scholarship recipients will retain their tuition fee grant and additional cost of living grant (if applicable).

The Émile Boutmy scholarship is automatically renewed if the student chooses to continue their graduate studies at Sciences Po

Masters level

The Émile Boutmy scholarship is awarded to students arriving at Sciences Po for their first year of study.

The Émile Boutmy programme is a tuition grant of €12,200 per year which covers part of the tuition fees for the two years of the Master’s degree programme.

If you do not validate your academic year, your scholarship will be lost.

If you have been granted a scholarship and you decide to defer your admission, your scholarship will be lost.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Undergraduate College, first time applicants

Master’s level, first time applicants

Candidates currently in deferral (Undergraduate College and Masters level):

Please note

If you have already been refused the Émile Boutmy scholarship it is not possible for you to apply again.

We will only take into account complete files.

No application request will be accepted if received after the deadline.

You will find information on our application procedures using the following links:

Important : It is not possible for students to apply for the Émile Boutmy scholarship after their admission to Sciences Po or during their studies at Sciences Po. Students are therefore responsible for finding another source of funding if they have not been awarded the Emily Boutmy scholarship.

The Admissions Department is responsible for awarding Émile Boutmy scholarships. Please note that your scholarship request will only be taken into account if you are admitted to one of our eligible programmes.

For more information on scholarships and financial aid.

DEADLINES

Deadline for undergraduate programme (applicants from foreign secondary schools): mid-February 2022.
Deadline for undergraduate programme (applicants from French secondary schools): mid-June 2022.
Deadline for master programme: November 30, 2021.

No application requests will be accepted after the deadline.

CONTACT

For more information contact the Admissions Department either by filling out this contact form, or by phone +33 (0)1 45 49 50 82.

Application Deadline: November 30, 2021.

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2021/2022 Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) Research Development Fellowship Programme

This scholarship is on 2021/2022 Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) Research Development Fellowship Programme.

The Research Development Fellowship (RDF) Programme is designed to support African researchers who are working on important challenges for human health in Africa.

Programme Overview

Aim: To support researchers in Africa who are emerging leaders and are working on important challenges for human health to develop their skills as a researcher.

What we offer: A three to nine-month placement at a leading research institution in Europe or Africa, with additional support at your home institution before and after the placement, up to a maximum of £40,000.

Who is eligible: Research active post-doctoral scientists and clinicians who are nationals of and employed in Sub-Saharan Africa who were awarded their doctorate within the last six years; and clinicians without a doctorate but who have a Masters degree or a specialist clinical qualification and between three and seven years active research experience (see detailed eligibility criteria).

Method of Application: After reading the information below, download the Application Form and Information for Applicants and email to Fellowships.AREF@aref-africa.org.uk before the closing date 12:00 GMT 23 September 2021.

Eligibility and guidance

To be eligible, applicants must be a national of a country in Sub-Saharan Africa. You need not be resident in Africa at the time of applying, provided that your application is officially supported by an African institution that meets the eligibility criteria for an employing institution and which attests that it intends to employ you locally.

Academic qualifications (non-clinician):

Essential: PhD qualification within the last six years (at the time of the application deadline) -awarded a PhD or equivalent postgraduate degree from a recognised institution of higher education.
If you do not currently have a PhD, you must provide evidence that a recognised examining institution expects you to have been examined for the degree of PhD/DPh by September 2021. You will not be able to take up the Fellowship without having been awarded a doctorate by a recognized and reputable academic institution.

Academic qualifications (clinician):

Clinician with a PhD. Essential: Clinically qualified applicants with a PhD/DPh/MD should have been awarded the doctorate from a recognised institution of higher education within the last six years.
Clinician with a Masters degree but not a doctorate. Essential: You must have a Masters degree and at least three and not more than seven years of active research experience. Experience both before and after gaining a Masters qualification counts towards the experience total. You will normally have plans to gain a PhD or equivalent doctorate (although not funded as part of the AREF Fellowship).
Clinician with a specialist clinical qualification but not a doctorate. Essential: You must have an MD, MBBS or equivalent and a specialist clinical qualification. Examples of specialist clinical qualifications are FRCP, FWACP or equivalent. You must also have at least three and not more than seven years of active research experience. You may have plans to gain a PhD or equivalent doctorate (although not funded as part of the AREF Fellowship).

Aim of the programme

The RDF Programme aims to develop emerging African scientists who are working on important challenges for human health in Africa, growing their skills, experience, confidence and research outputs.

The scope of the Programme includes both infectious and non-communicable diseases that are significant and/or identified as “neglected” in Africa.

The RDF Programme enables talented early-career researchers to:

acquire advanced research skills
develop and test their own compelling research questions
develop highly effective mentoring relationships
grow their potential collaborations
raise their profile through international networking

Benefits

The RDF Programme supports a placement of between three to nine months for each Fellow at a leading research organisation in Europe or Africa, with time either side of the placement for preparation and follow-up. This aims to promote development of technical skills, collaborations and networks.
The RDF Programme does NOT provide Fellows with funds for a whole research project; it focuses on developing researcher skills.
The maximum award for the fellowship placement is £40,000 (GB Pounds).
Applicants will need to demonstrate a credible, ambitious vision for their research career in an area of human-health challenge for Africa; and a transformational, well-supported development plan that would be significantly enhanced by the RDF Programme.
Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their plans at an early stage with their employing and potential host organisations.

Method of Application

Guidance for applicants and the application form can be downloaded here:

Applicants must ensure that their Employing and intended Host Organisations (the sponsors) understand the purposes of the AREF Fellowship, how AREF will pay the organisations and what their obligations are if they accept an award.

Tips for success:

Applicants need to articulate (i) a specific, important health challenge relevant to Africa, (ii) an original, potentially impactful and researchable question, and (iii) an understanding of the pertinent research methodologies / technologies to answer that question – and which capabilities you intend to develop. Many applications fail to be ambitious, original or feasible – or just lack specific details.
Applicants must be specific about the research they are aiming to do after the Fellowship: we ask you to define a research question and outline strategy.
Applicants must describe how planned Fellowship activities will lead towards addressing that research question and career goals.
Applicants must engage as soon as possible with their home institution so they actively support the application.
Applicants must engage early with their intended academic host and the host institution: they need time to develop the right kind of support for the Fellowship.
Applicants should ensure that the costs are clearly specified and are permitted.

Deadline

Deadline for applications is 12:00 hours (GMT) 23 September 2021 (no late or incomplete applications will be accepted).
The awards will be announced early in 2022.

Applications and any queries should be sent to Fellowships.AREF@aref-africa.org.uk.

Application Deadline: 3 September 2021

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