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Czech Government Scholarships for study in the Czech Republic 2022/2023

Apply for the Czech Government Scholarships for study in the Czech Republic 2022/2023 . The Government of the Czech Republic offers scholarships within the framework of its Foreign Development Assistance in support of the study of foreign nationals from developing countries listed below at public institutions of higher education in the Czech Republic.

Granting scholarships to citizens from developing countries listed below for studies at Czech public higher education institutions (referred to as “universities”) is an important part of the foreign development cooperation of the Czech Republic and has a long tradition. From the late 1950s to the present day over 20 000 foreign nationals have completed their studies at Czech universities with a scholarship of the Government of the Czech Republic.

Government scholarships for studies at universities in the Czech Republic are governed by a Resolution of the Government of the Czech Republic No. 77 as of 28th January 2019 as part of a joint foreign development cooperation program pursued by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs , implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Health .

General Information

Government scholarships for studies at universities in the Czech Republic are governed by a Resolution of the Government of the Czech Republic No. 77 as of 28th January 2019 as part of a joint foreign development cooperation program pursued by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports ( https://www.msmt.cz/ ) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ( https: // www. mzv.cz/ ), implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Health ( https://www.mzcr.cz/ ).

Eligible Countries and Study Programs

Scholarships for the academic year 2022/2023 are offered only to the citizens of the following countries:

Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Cambodia,
Ethiopia,
Georgia,
Moldova,
Ukraine,
and Zambia.

The scholarships are dedicated solely to promoting the studies of foreign nationals from developing third countries. Neither a citizen of the Czech Republic, nor a citizen of the European Union, nor any other foreign national with a permanent residence permit in the territory of the Czech Republic may, therefore, apply for a scholarship.

These so-called Government Scholarships are designed to cover the standard length of study :

in Follow-up Master study programs plus a one-year-long preparatory course of the Czech language (which is combined with other field-specific training). Government scholarships of this category are awarded to graduates of Bachelor’s degree programs. They can enrol only in study programs from the selected areas of study in which instruction is given in the Czech language . Depending on the subject area, applicants are normally required to sit entrance examinations at the university concerned. Successful passing of entrance examinations constitutes a precondition for a scholarship award ;
in Follow-up Master study programs or Doctoral study programs . Government scholarships of this category are awarded to graduates from Bachelor or Master study programs, respectively, who enrol in study programs with instruction in the English language .

Application Submission and Deadline

Each applicant is obliged to fill in an electronic application form at the latest by 30 September 2021. The successful applicant starts studying in the academic year 2022/2023.

Detailed information on the terms and conditions of scholarship awards is provided in the binding “Guidelines for Granting Scholarships of the Government of the Czech Republic”, issued in Czech and English:

Czech: Dispozice 2021_cz.docx | Dispozice 2021_cz.pdf

English: Guidelines 2021_en.docx | Guidelines 2021_en.pdf

Prospective applicants are advised to read carefully the guidelines before applying.

Prospective applicants shall acquaint themselves with information on personal data protection at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the Czech Republic, in compliance with the relevant EU GDPR Regulation:

in Czech
in English

Information on personal data protection at the Ministry’s subordinate agency, Czech National Agency for International Education and Research, is available at:

in Czech
in English

Application Deadline: September 30th, 2021

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AREF women in Research Essential Grant Writing Skills Workshop 2021

Apply for AREF women in Research Essential Grant Writing Skills Workshop 2021.

The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) works to strengthen the health research capacity of scientists in Sub-Saharan Africa who are engaged in tackling the sub-region’s significant health challenges. We recognize the need to support a diverse community of scientists across Africa, therefore, this call is specifically open for women biomedical/health researchers.

AREF is calling for applications from women who are emerging biomedical/health researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa to participate in its Essential Grant Writing Skills Workshop. To fully benefit from this workshop series, you will be at a stage in your research career where you are actively seeking independent funding but have yet to secure that big grant necessary to support your research independence. This fully on-line programme will be held over eight 3-hour sessions during the weeks of 13th September 2021 and 18th October 2021.

There will be a four-week break in between the two sessions, during which you will be expected to write a draft of a proposal. This is an intensive and interactive programme that is designed to produce tangible progress towards a grant proposal by the end of the workshop series. Your commitment to the entire series and to the additional work outside of sessions will be necessary to achieve these outcomes.

Requirements

To be eligible, you need to provide evidence that:

You are a woman and a citizen of a country in Sub-Saharan Africa.
EITHER you have been awarded a research doctorate (PhD/DPhil/MD) from a recognised academic institution within the previous 6 years, i.e. awarded on or after 1 January 2015); OR you have a medical/clinical qualification plus a research-relevant Master’s degree awarded within the previous 6 years.
AND you are currently employed in Sub-Saharan Africa by a recognised university and/or specialist research institution.
You have not participated already in equivalent proposal development / grant-writing training.
A significant part of your current employee role is to develop and conduct health research.
You do not already have a significant portfolio of international research grants (Combined value of $300,000 or more).

Workshop

Developing and expressing your unique research niche
Formulating your compelling research question
Understanding funders’ requirements
Writing in plain English
Writing the different sections of a proposal
Key parts of a typical Case for Support / Project Description
Planning your proposal project plan and budget
Principles of managing your collaboration and team
Understanding and practicing peer review
Preparing for a Fellowship interview

Application Deadline: July 8, 2021.

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The Ford Fund Fellowship 2021 for social Entrepreneurs and community leaders ( $USD 1,000 in Seed Funding)

Apply for the The Ford Fund Fellowship 2021 for social Entrepreneurs and community leaders ( $USD 1,000 in Seed Funding).

The Ford Fund Fellowship is a virtual program designed to equip 10 advanced social entrepreneurs with the skills, resources, and experience to scale the ventures and community initiatives they are building. Each Ford Fund Fellow will learn advanced skills in entrepreneurship and leadership, garner experience, and build a global network of Mentors, Master Course Teachers, and peers, as they lay the foundation to empower many more youth and transform their communities.

Each Fellow will receive $1,000 (USD) in Seed Funding to grow their ventures and initiatives.

The year-long Fellowship will be delivered in a virtual format. Synchronous activities will take place between 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM U.S. Mountain Time. The time commitment for the two-week Accelerator is approximately 20-25 hours per week, which includes class time and outside-of-class work. The time commitment for the remainder of the Fellowship, excluding leading a Basecamp, is approximately 10 hours per month. Fellows should also plan to spend 160-200 hours over 2-3 months to organize and lead a Basecamp in their community.

Requirements

This virtual program is for advanced, next-generation social entrepreneurs and community leaders building ventures that create impactful and scalable innovations. Ideal applicants will demonstrate a proven track record of innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership in their community.
Ford Fund Fellowship is looking for applicants from the following countries: United States, China, Mexico, South Africa, and Kenya.
You must be able to commit to the intensive 2-week Accelerator (July 19th – July 30th) and the part-time, year-long Fellowship program (July 2021-July 2022).
There is no cost to attend the program thanks to the generous support of Ford Fund.

Program Structure

The Fellowship begins with a virtual two-week intensive Accelerator that will focus on:

Building Community

Community is one of the pillars of the Fellowship experience. A diverse cohort of young leaders and entrepreneurs form partnerships, collaborations, and further their growth and impact as leaders in their community.

Skill Development

Including fundraising, team building, transformative communication, growth mindset, courage, resilience, creativity, and leadership. Fellows will be guided through the process of overcoming key challenges faced during the process of becoming transformative leaders and entrepreneurs.

Basecamp Training

Each Fellow is trained and receives a stipend and logistical support to lead a three-day training (called Basecamp) in their home community to empower at least 30 additional entrepreneurial leaders per Fellow.

After the two week Accelerator, each Fellow will join a year-long Fellowship, which includes:

Leading a Basecamp in their respective community. A stipend will be given for logistical and administrative costs.
Joining a monthly All Hands on Deck meeting that includes skill development workshops and opportunities to build community amongst the cohort.
Receiving $1,000 (USD) in Seed Funding to launch/grow their ventures and initiatives.

Regularly attending Master Courses with the world’s leading entrepreneurs and practitioners. Past Master Course Teachers include recognized leaders of Nobel Peace Prize winning movements, the youngest person to run for U.S. Congress, and the inventor of Google’s self-driving car.
Joining a pod with other Fellows from their respective regions and checking in regularly with each other via one-on-one meetings.

Application Deadline: July 9th 2021

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Bertha Foundation Challenge Fellowships 2022 for Activists & Investigative Journalists

Bertha Foundation is excited to launch the next Bertha Challenge: an opportunity for activists and investigative journalists to spend a year producing a body of work that responds to one pressing social justice challenge. Successful applicants will receive non-residential paid Fellowships and project budgets to work independently and together to:

The third Bertha Challenge will begin in January 2022 with a focus on water, specifically supporting Bertha Fellows to answer the following question:

Requirements

Deliverables

This is a full-time fellowship. Bertha Fellows will spend the majority of their time working in their home countries and be required to:

Attend in-person global convening that take place at the beginning and end of the Bertha Challenge
Develop and deliver a culminating product that responds to the Bertha Challenge question
Participate in two virtual meetings per month, and occasionally facilitate these meetings
Develop local and global network relationships.

Benefits

Income for each Bertha Fellow for one year, not exceeding USD $62,400 and commensurate with the applicant’s current or equivalent salary at the host organization – ideally a media outlet for an investigative journalist and an NGO, community organization or social movement for an activist.

A Project Fund of up to USD $10,000 for each Bertha Fellow to produce a culminating product that responds to the question posed by the Bertha Challenge, and that is directed towards a specific audience. This could be, for example, a series of articles, videos, podcasts, games or drama productions. Activists and journalists working as a pair will have the option to pool their project funding to produce projects on a larger scale.

A Connect Fund of to USD $5,000 for each Bertha Fellow specifically designed to encourage collaboration between Fellows.

Regular online discussions with topics on a range of issues from current debates around water preservation to methods of investigation, methods of communicating findings through news media, storytelling, popular education and more.

Peer and mentor support in the form of regular virtual check-ins with Bertha staff and a cohort of Bertha Fellows.

Network development through the global cohort of past and present Bertha Fellows and exposure to relevant partners within and beyond the Bertha network, including our legal partners in the Bertha Justice Network, many of whom are at the forefront of creating legal strategies to address the climate crisis.

Global convenings of Bertha Fellows and selected guests at the start (January 2022) and end (December 2022) of the Bertha Challenge.

Selection Criteria

Bertha endeavours to select an inclusive and representative cohort of Bertha Fellows that celebrates diversity.

Bertha Fellows will be selected on individual merit but also on their complementary skills to the cohort, their existing and/or proposed networks and prospects for long-term impact of their work.

Applicants may come from and work in any country, but to ensure that this cohort of Bertha Fellows is able to be fully participatory, we require all applicants to be proficient in spoken and written English and able to deliver their final work in English.

Application Requirements

All applicants must submit:

A completed online application form
A brief resume/CV in English of no more than three pages
A list of 2-4 referees including name, relationship to applicant and contact details
A signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) from your prospective host organization – including commensurate salary and any benefits provided.
Journalist applicants are also asked to submit examples of previously published work.

Application Deadline: July 3rd 2021

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General Information

Eligible Countries and Study Programs

Application Submission and Deadline

Requirements

Program Structure

The Fellowship begins with a virtual two-week intensive Accelerator that will focus on:

Building Community

Skill Development

Basecamp Training

After the two week Accelerator, each Fellow will join a year-long Fellowship, which includes: