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JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA HDR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES

Application Deadline:  31 August 2024

LOCATION: Australia

The James Cook University, Australia invites interested and eligible international candidates to apply for 2025 HDR scholarships for International Candidates. New International Candidates: Indicate that you would like be considered for a HDR scholarship in the candidature application. A separate application is not required. Apply here.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for postgraduate research scholarship at JCU, an applicant must meet each of the following requirements:

You must be an International Students (excluding  JCUS based)

Be undertaking a Masters by Research or Research Doctoral degree whilst in receipt of a scholarship;

Be enrolled as a full-time internal student upon commencement of the Scholarship, or in exceptional circumstances, be granted approval by the University for a part-time and/or external Scholarship;

Have their enrolment into the proposed research degree program accepted by the University before being ranked for an offer of a Scholarship. This means that if you are currently located offshore or interstate from your preferred JCU campus:

Your project must be able to be commenced, and potentially completed from your current location due to unpredictability of travel bans;

Your advisory panel have indicated agreement to supervise the project remotely

You have a fully activated Australian bank account (requires applicant to have presented in person in an Australian bank branch)

Are not receiving another equivalent Scholarship or salary to undertake the proposed program (where “equivalent” may mean more than seventy-five per cent of the base stipend).

You must be able to meet the conditions of your offer for candidature.

You must be able to meet the requirements of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection if you are not an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or an Australian Permanent Resident.

BENEFIT:

International Research Training Scholarship: Living allowance stipend $33,500pa, overseas health cover, tuition fees.

Post Graduate Reserach Scholarship: Living allowance stipend $33,500pa, tuition fees.

AIMS @ JCU Scholarship: Living allowance stipend $33,500pa + $5,000pa as living allowance stipend or project expenses, tuition fees.

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MUJERES POR AFRICA SCIENCE BY WOMEN PROGRAMME FOR WOMEN, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION IN AFRICA

Application Deadline:  September 30, 2024, at 23:59h (Madrid time)

LOCATION: Spain

The Science by Women program, initiated by the Women for Africa Foundation, aims to empower African women in scientific research and technology transfer to tackle crucial challenges across various sectors such as health, agriculture, food security, water, energy, and climate change. It offers post-doctoral fellowships in collaboration with renowned Spanish Centers of Excellence.

ELIGIBILITY:

Eligible applicants must meets the following requirements:

Being a woman and have the nationality and residence in an African country.

Holding a PhD in the sciences area of expertise.

Having a contractual relationship with a university or a public or private organization based in Africa dedicated to scientific research.

Excellent academic record and proven track of relevant research experience.

Solid working knowledge of English. Proof of English language level will be positively valued.

Beneficiaries of previous editions of this program are not eligible.

Science by Women fellowships are intended for African women scientists who have their habitual residence in a country within the African continent. If you have immigrated to Spain and currently reside here, you cannot apply for this program.

All beneficiaries of the Science by Women program are responsible for securing their own accommodation for the duration of the 6-month fellowship stay in their host city.

BENEFIT:

Successful candidates will have access to the following benefits:

Roundabout flights from their city of origin to their host city.

Monthly living allowance of 2600 euros gross per month, to which it is applied a 24% tax. This stipend is to cover accommodation*, personal expenses, and health and emergency insurance.

Coverage of visa fees and any administrative costs derived from the visa application process.

Possibility of financial aid to participate in seminars or congress during the period of the fellowship in Spain, after appropriate evaluation from the Science by Women program’s team.

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