PhD scholarship programmes at University of Central Asia (UCA)

Background: The Central Asian Faculty Development Programme (CAFDP) of the University of Central Asia (UCA) is pleased to announce its 2013-14 scholarships for Doctoral studies at partner institutions around the world, including the University of Cambridge, UK, German universities through partnership with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), University of Montana, US and some others.

The CAFDP of UCA offers support for Central Asian scholars to pursue doctoral studies, with the understanding that upon graduation they will work as UCA faculty for a minimum of five years at the Graduate School of Development and/or the undergraduate School of Arts and Sciences at UCA’s campuses in Khorog (Tajikistan), Naryn (Kyrgyz Republic) and Tekeli (Kazakhstan). 

Eligible fields of study at UCA’s partner institutions include:

Natural and Applied Sciences:  Biology, chemistry, biochemistry, applied physics, geology/geosciences, applied mathematics, computer science,  engineering sciences (environmental engineering, complex systems analysis and design), environmental sciences and environmental earth sciences, rural development and natural resource management.

Social Sciences and Humanities: Archaeology, cultural anthropology/ethnography, economics, sociology, Asian and Middle Eastern studies, development studies (economics), ethnomusicology, mountain tourism, public policy and business (with a focus on entrepreneurship).

TO APPLY

Applicants from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Tajikistan are strongly encouraged to apply.  Candidates from Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, northern Pakistan (only Gilgit-Baltistan and Malakand Division) and western China (only Xinjiang province) will also be considered. Application for the CAFDP Scholarship is a two-step process: (1) Eligibility for CAFDP – Applicants are required to first meet UCA’s  eligibility criteria; and (2) Admission to Partner University – candidates considered eligible will then be invited to submit full applications to partner universities to secure admission. UCA will work with candidates to select the most appropriate programme and university, based on students’ field of study and available opportunities.

To apply, please email the following documents to facultydev@ucentralasia.org no later than July 31st, 2012. (If this is not possible, applications can be submitted to one of the UCA offices listed below).

• Download UCA datasheet
• A detailed current CV
• Personal Statement describing desired field of study, why you believe you are a good candidate for the scholarship, what your long term goals are and your understanding of and commitment to the mission of UCA (maximum 2 pages).
• Research Proposal (maximum 5 pages). For guidelines on good proposals, please visit http://www.meaning.ca/archives/archive/art_how_to_write_P_Wong.htm
• Diploma Transcripts with notarized translations in English
• English proficiency certificate,; at a minimum of an institutional based test (UCA placement test or AUCA institutional TOEFL)

• For further information on CAFDP, please visit our website at: www.ucentralasia.org/cafdp.asp.  For queries, send email to facultydev@ucentralasia.org. 

UCA Country Offices:

KYRGYZ REPUBLIC	University of Central Asia Central Administration Office 138 Toktogul Street, Bishkek 720001, Kyrgyz Republic Contact person: Urmat Tynaliev SPCE Naryn 10 Seitaaly Jakypov Street Naryn, 722900, Kyrgyz Republic Contact person: Asel Botalieva
TAJIKISTAN	Aga Khan Humanities Project, and SPCE Learning Centre, Dushanbe 47 Druzhba Narodov Avenue Dushanbe 734013, Tajikistan Contact person: Khairisho Shonusairiev SPCE Khorog 126 Lenin Street Khorog, GBAO 736000, Tajikistan Contact person: Farrukhsho Faraidonov
KAZAKHSTAN	SPCE Tekeli 13 Gagarin Street Tekeli 041700, Kazakhstan Contact person: Saltanat Sadykova

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