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TWAS-LUMS POSTGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

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Application Deadline: 13 March 2024 (11:59 pm Pakistan time).

LOCATION: Pakistan

The Lahore University of Management Sciences, (LUMS), Pakistan — and TWAS offer fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue research towards a PhD in Natural Sciences and Engineering

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants for these fellowships must meet the following criteria:

be a maximum age of 35 years on 31 December of the application year;
hold a Master’s degree in a field of natural sciences*;
be nationals of a developing country (other than Pakistan);
must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Pakistan or any developed country;
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.
 *Computer sciences and IT fall under Engineering Sciences for TWAS.

BENEFIT:

LUMS will provide a monthly stipend which should be used to cover living costs, such as food, accommodation, local transportation and incidental minor illness. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency.

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ASTRAZENECA YOUNG WORLD PROGRAMM SCHOLARSHIP

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Application Deadline: 21 March, 2024

LOCATION: Canada

AstraZeneca is looking for young leaders from all corners of the world who are committed to advocacy in at least one of the provided focus areas. AstraZeneca’s Young Health Programme (YHP) Impact Fellowship is designed to empower young people to build their skills, network, knowledge and inspire them to scale their impact and create even more positive change.

ELIGIBILITY:

Aged 18 – 30.*

Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing) 

Nationals of all countries are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Ability to fully-participate in-person, at the One Young World Summit (17-22 September 2024) in Montreal, Canada. 

Willingness to share insights, help co-create commitments to action, foster partnerships, and serve as ambassadors on AZ’s health equity and YHP work where appropriate. 

Access to the internet and a device (computer, phone) that will allow them to participate in live, online Fellowship sessions – this will not be provided to Fellows. 

Selected individuals are expected to fully participate in the YHP Impact Fellowship and One Young World Summit. Any misrepresentation or inability to participate fully may jeopardise their Fellowship benefits. 

BENEFIT:

Fellows will receive:

Full delegate access to the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montréal, Canada, from 18 – 21 September. 

Return air travel form your home country to Montréal (flights in economy only). Flights will be arranged by the OYW delegate services team. 

Shared hotel accommodation in Montréal checking in on 17 September and checking out on 22 September. Hotel accommodation will be arranged by the OYW delegate services team.

Catering which includes:

Dinner on 18 Septembe

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 19-21 SeptemberBreakfast on 22 September

A per diem of up to £48 per day spent travelling to Montréal and on the ‘pre’ and ‘post’ Summit days of 17, 18, and 22 September.  

Reimbursement of the Canada visitor visa application fee of approximately $110 Canadian Dollars (if applicable)

Return transfer from airport to hotel via public transport. 

Access to AstraZeneca’s YHP Impact Fellowship. The Fellowship will provide a combination of live and self-taught learning and development opportunities throughout the year to help Fellows scale their impact. This includes, but is not limited to:

Participation in an award-winning online mini-MBA program, complete with a University accreditation,  12 months of material access, and other opportunities. 

Invitation to join the YHP ALumni Group and network with other young health leaders from around the world after attending the OYW Summit. 

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