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QUEEN ELIZABETH COMMONWEALTH MASTERS SCHOLARSHIPS

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Application Deadline: 15:00 UTC, 4 June 2025

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS)  offer a unique opportunity to study a two-year Master’s degree in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country.

Aimed at students who are committed to creating change in their communities, the scholarships are a life-changing opportunity to experience a new country and culture, to broaden horizons, and to build a global network that will last a lifetime.

ELIGIBILITY:

Citizens (or those who hold refugee status) in a Commonwealth country are welcome to apply.

Applicants must apply for a QECS award in a country other than their home country/country of citizenship. Refugees should apply as if they were a citizen of the country that has offered them refugee status.

There is no upper age limit to be eligible for a QECS Award.

You must have attained a minimum of 2:1 (or equivalent) at undergraduate level to be eligible to apply..

You must have already completed your degree and have graduated with an equivalent of a 2:1 at the time of application. You will be asked to provide a copy of your final transcript and degree certificate.

The QECS will fund Master’s courses with a maximum duration of up to two years.

BENEFIT:

Fully-funded tuition fees

Living allowance (stipend) for duration of award

Return economy flights to host country

One-off arrival allowance

Research Support Grant (on request only; subject to approval)

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ARUA EARLY-CAREER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

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Application Deadline:  May 15, 2025

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA), with support from the Mastercard Foundation and the Carnegie Corporation of New York, is launching this Early-Career Research Fellowship program. The initiative will fund up to forty-two (42) early-career researchers to conduct globally competitive research at the host and affiliated institutions of ARUA’s thirteen (13) Centers of Excellence (CoEs).

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must be African nationals who have a PhD in a discipline/sub-discipline related to the thematic area of the Centre of Excellence.

Applicants must be within 5 years of completing their PhD,

Applicants should be young faculty (or research) members at an ARUA university. Female postdoctoral fellows will be considered in limited cases.

The applicant should not be more than 35 years old at the time of applying.

Applicants should have a highly competitive track record relevant to the opportunity and be willing to develop a strong international standing and research reputation.

Applicants must be available to spend 6 months away from their home university and be able to return to their home institution.

Applicant must be working on an ongoing project related to the CoE and have readily available data to accomplish the main roles and responsibilities (see section 3)

Eligible women are strongly encouraged to apply.  At least 70% of the fellowships will be awarded to female candidates.

BENEFIT:

Successful candidates will be contracted by ARUA for 6 months. The research fellowship shall provide a monthly stipend of US$2,000, modest payment for accommodation, and travel support (return ticket to host institution).  There are no relocation expenses. Additional financial support is available for eligible women who may require adjustment assistance (e.g., for childcare). The host CoE will provide the research fellow with office space.

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