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UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD CLARENDON SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR POSTGRADUATE AND DPHIL STUDIES

Application Deadline: January 8, 2025

LOCATION: England

The University of Oxford is pleased to offer the Clarendon Fund for Graduate Studies. The purpose is to assist academically outstanding graduate students through their studies at the University of Oxford.

ELIGIBILITY:

There are no restrictions by nationality or country of ordinary residence.

All full-time DPhil and Master’s courses are eligible, as long as you have applied by the December or January deadline, whichever is relevant for your course. A list of all the graduate courses offered by the University of Oxford can be found on the courses page. For information for Part-time applicants please see our dedicated page

Clarendon supports scholars from across the University, with no restrictions on subject area.

Candidates applying to start a new DPhil or Master’s course at Oxford are eligible. This includes students who are currently studying for a Master’s degree at Oxford but who will be re-applying for a DPhil or applying for a second Master’s course.

BENEFIT:

Clarendon scholarships cover course fees in full.  This applies to Home and Overseas fee status students.

Scholars on a full-time course will receive an annual grant for living expenses of at least the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate, which is normally sufficient to cover the living costs of a single student living in Oxford. In 2023-24, scholars receive at least £18,622.

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AERC INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

Application Deadline: 30 September, 2024

LOCATION:  Kenya

The AERC is committed to ensuring it gives internship opportunities to recent postgraduates. The objective of the AERC Internship Programme is to develop and prepare recent postgraduates to take up employment opportunities that come up in research, policy making and capacity building institutions. 

ELIGIBILITY:

The AERC aims to select candidates with a Master’s degree in any one the following disciplines:

Economics; Statistics; Agricultural Economics; Development Studies; Mathematics; or Gender Studies.

Governance and Knowledge Management.

General Support Services: Accounting and Finance Administration; Procurement; or HR Management.

ICT

Communication & External Relations

Aged 30 and below at point of submitting application

Holds a minimum of a master’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized university; and is applying for the internship within one year of having obtained a master’s degree

Is a Kenyan citizen or has legal document allowing him/her to work in Kenya

Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English, with a working knowledge of another language (e.g. proficiency in French is an added advantage).

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

In addition to the above selection criteria, preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the following:

Rapid turnaround of work

Good communication skills

BENEFIT:

Eligible interns will receive a monthly stipend.

Interns may be authorized to participate in an official AERC assignment.

Internships will take place at the AERC’s headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya; either remotely or on-site depending on the needs of the hiring departments.

Interns must have attained at least a Master’s degree in their area of expertise from a recognized university.

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