DAAD Scholarships for Nationals of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam

DAAD Scholarships for Nationals of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam

For the August 2012 intake, the DAAD is going to offer up to eight scholarships for applicants from CLMV countries to pursue a Master's degree at the AIT. The scholarship award covers tuition and other academic fees, and living allowances for a 22-month program. The scholarships value is THB 937,800 per scholarship holder, divided in THB 480,400 for the first year of studies (12 months) and THB 457,400 for the second and last year (10 months). Application deadline is 15 April 2012.

The Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst - German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Asian Institute of Technology ( AIT ) have agreed to strengthen national and institutional capacity of DAAD priority countries, namely Cambodia , Lao PDR , Myanmar and Vietnam through the offering of the DAAD- AIT Scholarships .

DAAD is one of the world's largest and most respected intermediary organizations in its field. Scores of students, teachers, researchers and scientists supported by DAAD have been able to gain valuable experience abroad. DAAD supports and promotes all areas relating to science, research, language, teaching and others.

The Asian Institute of Technology , on the other hand, is an international post graduate institute founded in 1959, and is Asia's pioneer institution established to help meet the region's growing needs for advanced learning in engineering, science, technology and management, research and capacity building. AIT 's mission is to develop highly qualified and committed professionals who will play a leading role in the sustainable development of the region and its integration into the global economy. AIT is based in Thailand and has affiliated centers in the region.

APPLICATION PROCESS, CRITERIA AND SELECTION FOR DAAD SCHOLARSHIP

To qualify, applicants must:

1) Be a bonafide national of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar or Vietnam.
2) Applicants should be not more than 28 years of age when applying.
3) They are requested to hold a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 3.00/4.00 (or equivalent).
4) Additionally a TOEFL of at least 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) or IELTS of at least 6.0 is mandatory. DAAD does not accept institutional TOEFL reports.
5) Prospective applicants will apply directly to AIT.
6) In addition to AIT's application package, the applicant is to submit a CV (typed, 2 pages at most) and a letter of motivation for the master's study.

Notes:

1) AIT shall forward the eligible application dossiers (pre-selected according to DAAD/ AIT requirements) to DAAD along with a list of applicants ranked according to AIT criteria by May 2012.
2) The final decision will be taken by DAAD screening committee. The successful candidates will receive an official DAAD Letter of Award as soon as all formal requirements for admission and enrollment at AIT have been met.

FIELDS OF STUDY

The scholarships are available in the following fields of study offered at AIT:

School of Engineering and Technology (SET) - www.set.ait.asia

•  Transportation Engineering (TRE)
•  Water Engineering and Management (WEM)

School of Environment , Resources and Development (SERD) - www.serd.ait.asia

•  Agricultural Systems and Engineering
•  Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management
•  Energy
•  Environmental Engineering and Management
•  Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology
•  Gender and Development Studies
•  Natural Resources Management
•  Pulp and Paper Technology
•  Regional and Rural Development Planning
•  Urban Environmental Management
Interdisciplinary Programs
•  Cleaner Production
•  Integrated Tropical Coastal Zone Management
•  Integrated Watershed Development and Management
•  Modeling Tools in Environmental Resources and Management
•  Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management

APPLICATION DETAILS

·   Application forms can be downloaded from the AIT Admissions website.

For more information, please contact:
Postal Address:
Admissions and Scholarships Unit
Asian Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 4 , Klong Luang
Pathumthani 12120 , THAILAND
Street Address:
Admissions and Scholarships Unit
Asian Institute of Technology
50 Moo 9, Km. 42, Paholyothin Road
Pathumthani 12120 , THAILAND
Tel: (662) 5245031-5033
Fax: (662) 524-6326
E-mail: admissions@ait.asia

Phd Scholarships at University of Erfurt, Germany

Background:

The University of Erfurt offers structured PhD programmes in several fields of research. Participants are given the opportunity to work in an outstanding research environment. They profit from an innovative conception of mutual team support and an intensive mentoring programme. With their research they will be integrated into cross-disciplinary research teams. Furthermore you will find an excellent library on the campus on the outskirts of the historic old town.

Call for PhD Scholarships 2012

Commencing October 1st, 2012 the University of Erfurt will be awarding Scholarships in the following categories:
PhD programmes of the following research teams and generall research programmes:

1. Communication and Digital Media
2. Literary Studies “Forum Texts. Signs. Media”
   
3. School and curriculum development
4. Language competence and proficiency
5. Knowledge acquisition over the lifespan
6. Historiography of Religion
7. Political Practices and Orders

In addition to that, the University of Erfurt will award scholarships

8. for projects building on the collections of the Forschungszentrum Gotha
9. for graduate students with an advanced teaching degree,
10. for outstanding individual PhD projects in the humanities and social sciences. 

The University of Erfurt is a family-friendly institution and is committed to equal opportunity within employment and research. Women are therefore particularly encouraged to apply for our graduate programmes and funding.
Applicants for Scholarships must hold a Master’s or equivalent degree with high marks in one of the relevant core areas. Scholarships for PhD candidates are € 1,100 per month and run for a period of up to 3 years. Material and travel expenditures can be reimbursed. In Erfurt, each scholar will have his or her own workplace. Scholars are requested to reside in Erfurt for the duration of their scholarship. Participation in seminars of the respective graduate school or the mentoring research teams is mandatory.

You will find additional information here:

Application
PhD Programmes

Deadline for applications is July 15th, 2012.

Source of Information

International Climate Protection Fellowships-Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.

Background: The International Climate Protection Fellowships enable prospective leaders to conduct a research-related project of their own choice during a one-year stay in Germany. Applicants have to provide a clearly visible leadership potential either by experience in a first leadership position or be able to provide appropriate references. They must also have completed their first university degree less than 12 years prior to the start of the fellowship (1 September 2013) with outstanding results. They have to also have extensive professional experience in a leadership role or hold a further academic or professional qualification. Furthermore, they are expected to have gained initial realistic experience through involvement in projects related to climate protection and resource conservation. The fellowship will enable the recipients to conduct a research-related project of their own choice with hosts in Germany whom they are free to choose themselves.

The program, which is being funded under the International Climate Initiative by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, includes a preparatory intensive language course in Germany, a several-week introductory seminar, a several-day training course and a final meeting in Berlin. These activities will enable you to gain additional insights into academic, social, cultural, economic and political life in Germany.

In addition to applicants who have been trained in the natural and engineering sciences, candidates who have been engaged in legal, economic and societal issues relating to climate change are encouraged to apply for this program. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is granting up to 15 International Climate Protection Fellowships to prospective leaders from the countries named. The call is subject to the approval of sufficient financial means to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.

Requirements:

1.      First academic degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent), completed less than 12 years prior to the start of the fellowship (1. September 2013);

2.      Extensive professional experience in a leadership role (at least 48 months at the time of application) in the field of climate protection and resource conservation or a further academic or professional qualification;

3.      Initial practical experience (at least 12 months at the time of application) through involvement in projects related to climate protection and resource conservation; 

4.      Leadership potential demonstrated by initial experience in leadership positions and/or appropriate references (see no. 8);

5.      A detailed statement by a host in Germany, including a confirmation of support; details of the proposed project must be discussed with the prospective host prior to application; 

6.      Citizenship of a non-European threshold or developing country which is also the fellow’s habitual abode and place of work;

7.      Very good knowledge of English and/or German, documented by appropriate language certificates;

8.      Two to three expert references by individuals qualified to comment on the candidate’s professional, personal and, if applicable, academic eligibility and his / her leadership potential.

Selection Procedure:

Applications must be completed online. The completed application form including all the additional documents required must be submitted online by the closing date (1 December 2012). Click on the tab "Application package" to find additional information on all the documentation required and be able to access the online application procedure. Confirmation that your documents have been received will be sent to you as soon as you have submitted them. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that he or she has submitted all the necessary documents. Incomplete applications may be excluded from the selection procedure. Your proposed host in Germany should send his/her confidential statement directly to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation by the closing date at the latest. The applications will be reviewed and probably until Mid-March 2013, an independent selection committee will select the candidates who will be invited to participate in a three-day selection meeting in Germany. This selection meeting is supposed to take place in Mid-May 2013, and applicants will then be given the opportunity to outline their project to the selection committee and the other applicants as well as to attend individual interviews held by the selection committee.

Closing date: 1 December 2012

Click here for online Application

Postal address

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Jean-Paul-Str. 12
53173 Bonn
GERMANY

Phone: (+49) 0228-833-0
Fax: (+49) 0228-833-199
Email: info@avh.de

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Doctoral Scholarship/Stipends in at University of Passau, Germany-2012

Background:

The DFG Research Training Group provides PhD stipends for the International students at the Faculty of Humanities and the Faculty of Law at the University of Passau. The Research Training Group is currently offering 5 Doctoral Stipends, studying Genetics, initially for two-year period with a possibility of renewal option for a total three-year stipend.

Benefits:

Euro 1,200.00 per month

Eligibility:

The applicants must have advanced language skills in German.

The candidates must have an outstanding academic profile.

The candidates must submit a authentic and appropriate research proposal.

Application Procedure: Electronically and by post


Application Deadline: May 31, 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application

DAAD Scholarships for Postgraduate Courses to Developing Countries

Backgrounds: 

The German Academic Exchange Service  (known as DAAD) provides scholarships in Germany for international students which aim at providing academically educated young professionals from developing countries. 

       Field(s) of Study:

Postgraduate or master's courses are offered in the following fields:

• Economic Sciences / Business Administration / Political Economics
• Development Co-operation
• Engineering and Related Sciences
• Mathematics
• Regional Planning
• Agriculture and Forest Sciences
• Environmental Sciences
• Medicine and Public Health
• Veterinary Medicine
• Sociology and Education

However, you can visit the DAAD links to get the course list

Application deadlines: 

•At German embassies : 31 July
• At the DAAD section 431 in Bonn/Germany: 30 August
• At the respective universities in Germany: 30 September or 15 October

DAAD official website: link