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DAAD/SLGA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

Application Deadline: 18 March, 2024

LOCATION: Germany

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is funded by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) as commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to organize support measures for the “Network of Excellence for Land Governance in Africa (NELGA)”.
NELGA is a partnership of African universities and research institutions with proven leadership in education, training and research on land governance. Currently, NELGA has more than 70 partner institutions across Africa. For an overview of partner universities and institutions c

ELIGIBILITY:

have completed their PhD degree at a state or state recognized institution of higher education;

have a background in land governance/ land management or a related field (e.g. land administration, land economics, urban and regional planning, geomatics);

be nationals of an African country;

be granted leave of absence by their home institution in case of conducting a field study or research stay abroad.

Special consideration will be given to proposals that address the cross-cutting issues outlined in the factsheet accompanying this call.
If you are not sure if your research field is fitting, do not hesitate to contact DAAD for consultation.

BENEFIT:

The basic fellowship consists of:
a monthly rate of EUR 800;
a virtual training workshop on Advocacy for Research Output
In Addition, support for the following may be granted upon request (subject to availability of funds):
Reimbursement of expenses for scientific publications in
relevant journals up to a maximum of EUR 1500.

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HARVARD LEAD FELLOWSHIP FOR PROMOTING WOMEN IN GLOBAL HEALTH

Application Deadline: 5PM EST, Friday, March 15th, 2024

LOCATION: USA

The 2024-2025 LEAD Fellowship, a 1-year fellowship designed to advance leadership skills in individuals from low- and middle-income countries, is now open for applications. Jointly offered by the Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) and the Department of Global Health and Population at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the goal of the program is to support the continued development of women leaders in global health.

ELIGIBILITY:

We welcome applicants from all continents, regions, disciplines, sectors, and gender identities. Candidates nominate themselves by applying for the fellowship.

Applicants must work full-time in the field of global health and have at least 15 years of professional experience beyond their education. Global health-related work completed as a university student does not count as professional experience.

Applicants must have substantial leadership experience and demonstrate further potential.

Applicants must have the support of their employer and a champion in their organization who serves as an internal mentor.

Applicants must take a leave of absence (or equivalent) from their home institution during their in-residence experience for 4 weeks in April 2025.

Applicants must be able to obtain a J-1 visa for travel to the United States in April 2025 and must be available to reside in Cambridge, MA for four weeks.

In the two years prior to their fellowship at Harvard, candidates may NOT have participated in any full-time fellowship that lasted 4 months or longer.

All application materials are due by 5PM EST, Friday, March 15th, 2024

BENEFIT:

Visa fees, housing, and flights will be covered by the fellowship and a living stipend will be provided for the time in the United States.

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