DAAD Graduate School Scholarship Programs (GSSP) for International Students in Germany, 2014 DAAD annually funds graduate school scholarship programs (GSSP) for foreign doctoral students in structured doctoral programs at German universities. Selected doctoral programs receive a commitment for a total of four DAAD PhD Scholarships (two in 2015 and two in 2016). Each DAAD PhD course is awarded up to three years but in the case of PhD students from developing and emerging countries, scholarships are awarded up to four-year. The selection of doctoral students in a two-stage process. In a first step, write the doctoral programs, the DAAD PhD in public places and nominate suitable candidates for a DAAD scholarship. Per DAAD scholarship two candidates may be nominated. The final selection of scholarship recipients is then in a second step by a selection committee appointed by the DAAD. Study Subject (s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the universities. Course Level: Scholarships are offered for pursuing doctoral degree at German universities. Scholarship Provider: DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Scholarship can be taken at: Germany Eligibility: -the study must at the time of starting the scholarship with a diploma or Master, in exceptional cases, with the Bachelor (fast-track promotion) be completed. The time of application should be in the last degree; generally be no more than six years. -The implementation of the funding commitments, the country-specific notes must be into account. -Applicants who are already at the time of application longer than fifteen spend months in Germany, cannot be considered. Scholarship Open for International Students: International students are eligible for applying these scholarships. Scholarship Description: Doctoral programs in Europe to develop a central element of the training and promotion of young scientists. Quality standards for the selection and supervision of doctoral students and an international research environment contribute to the attractiveness of these programs and create especially for applicants from abroad ideal starting conditions for a successful academic and social integration. Doctoral education in Germany in structured PhD program has become essential to part of the qualification process of young academics. Quality Standards Regarding the selection and hosting of doctoral students as well as international research environment to create unique perspectives for a successful academic and social integration and synthesis program make very attractive, particularly for foreign applicants. The DAAD intends to contribute to the new funding program to a) increase the share DAAD-funded foreign doctoral students in structured doctoral programs in Germany and b) doctoral programs in establishing research collaborations with partners abroad by DAAD-funded PhD places for foreign doctoral students sustainably support. In a competitive process to identify doctoral programs that receive funding approval by the DAAD up to four DAAD-funded doctoral courses (two doctoral courses in two consecutive years) for foreign doctoral students. Number of award(s): The selected doctoral programs received a funding commitment for up to four DAAD-funded PhD places per usually in tranches of two squares. Duration of award(s): Each DAAD PhD course it includes up to three years, in the case of PhD students from developing and emerging countries, up to four-year scholarships funded by the DAAD. Selection Criteria: The selection committee will be his judgment is based on the information in the application. it is therefore in the interest of the applicant institution, with the wording of the request to create the basis for a balanced and fair judgment properly. Note Please therefore in the formulation of the request that the documents submitted for the Selection committee representing the authoritative basis for evaluation. Based on the objectives of the program are the essential factors in the review process -the scientific excellence of the applicant organization and its environment -the technical quality of the doctoral program, -a plan for the recruitment, selection and supervision of doctoral students. here should also be pointed out that measures be taken to applicants to achieve from developing and emerging countries, -a plan for internationalization of the doctoral program / Graduate school. How to Apply: For Nomination process applicant must submitted following documents to the DAAD: a) Of the universities: -A nomination letter to the academic qualifications -Applicant / the applicant as well as the fit of the candidate to Doctoral program is received. In this case, the ranking from the perspective of College will be explained. -A letter of confirmation stating the supervising university teachers / inside b) Of the foreign applicants: -A complete application includes the DAAD application form “fellowships for graduate students and young scientists “with additional original documentation and two copies. The application form must be in German or accompanied by English: -a complete CV -a letter of motivation stating that the candidate with the technical proposal of the doctoral program and has dealt has the necessary technical requirements -Academic certificates: Certified copies - The school leaving certificate that the home country to higher education entitled - All high school transcripts of all annual inspections - The diploma or degree certificate indicating the final grades and explanation of the grading system -proof of the language skills required in the doctoral program -If applicable, proof of practical training -If applicable, list of publications Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 20th January 2014 VLIR-UOS Short Research Stays (SRS) Scholarships in Belgium, 2014 VLIR-UOS is inviting applications for 30 short research stays scholarships for researchers/academics from Latin-America, Africa and Asia at a university or university college in Flanders (Belgium). The SRS scholarships are available for those researchers wishing to prepare a research proposal (in preparation of a PhD (pre-doc) or a postdoc research, or broader to prepare a concept proposal for possible (new), tangible partnerships or new projects within existing partnerships. The short research stay should start before the 31st of March 2014 and can last up to 90 days. Proposals for SRS-scholarships can be submitted until 25 October 2013. Study Subject (s): The short research stay should aim either at the exploration of new research paths in relation to the VLIR-UOS country strategies, or at the harvest of research results of ongoing or finished VLIR-UOS projects. Course Level: This is a call for researchers/academics who wish to spend a short research stay (SRS), 90 days at most, at a university or university college in Flanders (Belgium). The SRS scholarships are therefore available for researchers wishing to prepare a research proposal (in preparation of a PhD (pre-doc) or a postdoc research), or broader to prepare a concept proposal for possible (new), tangible partnerships or new projects within existing partnerships. Scholarship Provider: VLIR-UOS Scholarship can be taken at: Belgium Eligibility: 1. Every applicant must comply with the general requirements as stated in the sections concerning ‘target group’ and ‘targeted output’. 2. The applicant has obtained at least a Master’s degree before applying for the short research stay. 3. The applicant does not receive any scholarship at the start of the SRS scholarship. Specifically for applicants of partner universities within ongoing IUC, OI, SI, and PRDC projects, the call is only open for people affiliated with departments which are not involved in the projects. 4. The candidates shall not be staying in Belgium or Europe at the start of the SRS. People wishing to prolong their stay in Belgium are hence not eligible. 5. An applicant can apply for the VLIR-UOS SRS scholarship (or the former PhD+ scholarship) more than once, only if a different output is targeted. In other words, one should finalize the targeted output (a PhD, a research proposal ready for submission, a scientific article or research paper) within the timeframe of one short research stay in order to be eligible for a next SRS call. 6. The proposal for SRS must meet the layout and submission requirements as described in the section concerning the mode of application. Scholarship Open for International Students: Applicants shall be nationals from broader country list (54 countries) used in the granting of individual VLIR-UOS scholarships: Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Asia: Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Laos, Nepal, Palestinian Territories, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam. Latin America: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam and Uruguay. Scholarship Description: This is a call for researchers / academics from Latin-America, Africa and Asia who wish to spend a short research stay (SRS), 90 days at most, at a university or university college in Flanders (Belgium). VLIR-UOS provides 30 SRS scholarships in total for a stay of 90 days at most. In case we receive many successful applications for shorter periods of stay than 90 days, the total amount of scholarships can increase. The short research stay should aim either at the exploration of new research paths in relation to the VLIR-UOS country strategies, or at the harvest of research results of ongoing or finished VLIR-UOS projects (IUC, OI/TEAM, SI, PRDC, ICP, ITP, STI, …). The country strategies identify main themes for all future interventions in the cooperation with a specific country. In countries with a strategy, it is to be expected that any project proposal does take into account the recommendations that have been defined in all of these country strategies. In doing so, VLIR-UOS can further elaborate a country specific intervention map thus offering higher visibility of actions and results, improved donor coordination (synergy, harmonisation and alignment), improved promotion of Flemish Higher Education and increased societal impact. Number of award(s): VLIR-UOS provides 30 SRS scholarships in total for a stay of 90 days at most. Duration of award(s): The short research stay should start before the 31st of March 2014, and can last 90 days at most. What does it cover? Per selected candidate, VLIR-UOS will provide a short term allowance per day for the total duration of the period of stay (90 days at most), according to the Allowances and Guidelines for Scholarships 2013. One airline return ticket in economy class is reimbursed, as well as indirect travel costs, insurance and accommodation costs, as stipulated in the Scholarship guidelines. No conference participation will be reimbursed. An awarded SRS scholarship does not imply any guarantee towards other funding. Payments to the scholar are not directly made by VLIR-UOS. VLIR-UOS transfers all funds concerned to the respective Flemish Associations, who are responsible for paying the allowances, bench fees and insurance. Selection Criteria: The proposals will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria: 1. The relevance of this short research stay in terms of its applicability for the development of or the social change within the scholar’s home country as well as to the institution with which the applicant is affiliated; 2. The feasibility of the proposal in terms of delivering the desired output; 3. The personal motivation of the candidate, indicating the added value of spending additional time in Belgium instead of in the home country; 4. The support by the supervisor affiliated with a Flemish university or university college, as stated in his/her support letter. If one of these selection criteria is negatively assessed, the proposal cannot be funded. In case of an ex aequo, priority can be given to female candidates or proposals within the domain of human sciences or, in case of exploration proposals, to proposals in the priority countries of VLIRUOS. Notification: Notification of the final selection results to the ICOS: 20 November 2013 Notification of the selection results to the candidates: End of November 2013 How to Apply: The applicant submits the proposal in electronic version to the International Coordinator for Development Cooperation (ICOS) of the University Association with which the professor or lecturer is affiliated, before October 25, 2013. A proposal for SRS includes the following: 1. The application form for the short research stay 2. A brief curriculum vitae of the applicant 3. A support letter by a professor or lecturer at a Flemish university or university college Scholarship Application Deadline: Proposals for SRS-scholarships can be submitted by 25 October 2013 at 9 a.m.
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