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MARGARET MCNAMARA EDUCATIONAL GRANTS MMEG SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TO STUDY IN US & CANADA

Application Deadline: January 15, 2024 (Application Opens September 15)

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

Applications are open for the Margaret MCnamara Educational Grants MMEG Scholarships for Women from Developing Countries to Study in US & Canada.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

be a self-identifying woman, and at least 25 years old at time of application deadline;

be a national of a country listed on the MMEG Country Eligibility List (except for the Trinity Washington University program);

be registered (not just accepted) at an accredited in-person academic institution when submitting their application; 

plan to be enrolled for at least one full academic semester (half-year term) after award of the MMEG grant;

plan to graduate no later than three years after the award of the MMEG grant;

not be related to a World Bank Group, International Monetary Fund, or Inter-American Development Bank staff member, spouse, retiree, or MMEG Board member.

BENEFIT:

Grants of up to US$15,000

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COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY CLIMATE SCHOOL POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 by 5pm Eastern Time

LOCATION: USA

The Climate School Postdoctoral Research program is the premier program in the world for those dedicated to a better understanding of critical scientific and social issues in Climate as well as in global sustainable development. Climate School Postdoctoral Researchers will join multidisciplinary teams of outstanding, committed scientists to advance our scientific understanding of these challenges and develop practical responses to address them. 

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for the program, candidates must have received their doctoral degrees (Ph.D., M.D. or J.D.) within five years prior to the start of the appointment. All doctoral requirements must be fulfilled and the degree awarded before the start of the appointment. People holding current positions with rank above post-doctoral scientist are not eligible for appointment under university rules. Those holding current post-doc positions should contact our office to determine eligibility. The program is open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens. Columbia University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

BENEFIT:

Climate School Postdocs will receive an annual salary of $71,640. They are also awarded a research stipend of $12,000 over the two-year term for reimbursable expenses related to the appointment. These funds can be used for relocation and moving expenses, as well as for computers, travel, conference, journal, book, software, equipment, and other research costs.

Columbia University only grants limited-term J1 visas for non-US citizens. Read more information on Columbia’s visa eligibility policies online.

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