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Opportunities, PhD/post doctoral, Scholarships

WARWICK PAIS PHD SCHOLARSHIP

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Application Deadline: 19 January 2024 (23:59pm GMT)

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick is pleased to announce a competition for PhD scholarships. These department funded scholarships are aimed at any candidate starting their PhD in PAIS in October 2024, or any current PAIS PhD candidate in their first year of study. Because women are under-represented in this field, female candidates in particular are encouraged to apply.

ELIGIBILITY:

The fellowship will be highly competitive and is open to Home, EU and overseas students. In addition, successful candidates should:

Have obtained a Masters-level degree in a relevant subject area from a recognised institution of higher education by 30 September 2024.

Have a strong undergraduate qualification in a relevant subject area, if possible.

Have the requisite standard of English (see Entry Requirements).

Current PAIS PhD students in their first year of study are eligible to apply.

Successful candidates may be asked, in consultation with their supervisor, to undertake assistance each year within the PAIS department. This assistance may take the form of research assistance, undergraduate teaching (subject to demand and area of specialism), or administrative duties and would be paid.

BENEFIT:

The award includes payment of full academic fees and a maintenance grant in line with the UK Research Council standard stipend for up to three and a half years, others are for academic fees only.

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Opportunities, PhD/post doctoral, Scholarships

DAAD IN-COUNTRY/IN-REGION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

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Application Deadline: November 23, 2023

LOCATION: Benin Republic

The programme aims at fostering strong, internationally oriented higher
education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. For this purpose, scholarships for development related Doctoral studies are awarded to individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and/or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa.

ELIGIBILITY:

postgraduates with a first academic degree, who have successfully completed a two-year university Master’s degree (or equivalent) with above average results (at least: Second Class/Upper Division or equivalent, if applicable) Candidates who cannot provide a Second Class/Upper Division or a higher result are non-applicable;

clearly show motivation and strong commitment;

have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction;

have generally completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application;

 must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan Africa country;

 should generally be a) staff member of a public university, b) or a candidate considered for teaching or research staff recruitment, c) or from the public sector and/or d) Alumni of the DAFI-programme.

The scholarships at University of Abomey-Calavi are available in the following field PhD in Agronomic Sciences, Major Biometry

BENEFIT:

The scholarship covers:  Tuition Fees*

Study and research allowance annually 920 EUR

Printing allowance 800 EUR

Monthly Scholarship (Accommodation, Food etc.) monthly 550 EUR In-Region 400 EUR In-Countr (Subject to change)

Travel allowance (In-Region only) usually twice (beginning/ end of scholarship)

The flat rate travel allowance will be specified in the letter of award. Insurance (In-Region only) Further information regarding the health insurance will be specified in the letter of award.

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