FRQNT International Internship Program for Master’s or Doctoral Students, 2014
FRQNT (Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies) is offering international internship for Master’s or doctoral students enrolled full-time in a Quebec university and who meets the requirements of their program. The internship must be of a minimum duration of 2 months and a maximum of 12 months. The scholarship will cover the student’s travel and living expenses(transportation, housing, etc).Expenses for insurance as well as visa are accepted. The internship must start no later than March 31st, 2014. The scholarship for internship is of a maximum value of $15,000.
Field of Internship: The proposed research outlined in the application as part of the internship must be part of the scientific program of the strategic cluster. The internship is a supplementary tool available to a strategic cluster to strengthen its position at the international level through research projects and partnerships that have already been established or which are under development.
Internship Provider: Fonds de recherche du Québec –Nature et technologies
Internship can be taken at: The internship must be carried out in one of the high priority countries or regions identified by the Quebec Government in Quebec’s International Policy (MRI, 2006: Brazil, Catalonia, China, Flanders, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States, Wallonia Brussels). The internships may also take place as part of a multilateral projects or the European Union’s Framework Programs)
Eligibility: (a) Full-time students enrolled in a Quebec university:
-The applicant must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or a foreign student who has a valid study permit for the province of Québec.
(b) For foreign students enrolled in a university outside Québec:
-The applicant must have the valid study permits or visa for the entire duration of the internship
-The applicant can’t be enrolled in a co-degree from more than one institution including a Quebec university.
Internship Open for International Students: Yes (Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or a foreign student students enrolled full-time in a Quebec university).
Is this paid internship? Yes
What does it cover? The scholarship for internship is of a maximum value of $15,000. However, the FRQNT will allow no more than the equivalent of $2,500/month in living expenses.
Internship Description: The FRQNT’s (Fonds de recherche du Québec –Nature et technologies) international internship aims to foster international mobility of students whose research activities are part of the scientific program of a strategic cluster funded by the FRQNT. The internship is a supplementary tool available to a strategic cluster to strengthen its position at the international level through research projects and partnerships that have already been established or which are under development. The applicant must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or a foreign student who has a valid study permit for the province of Québec. The applicant must have the valid study permits or visa for the entire duration of the internship.
Internship Duration: The internship must be of a minimum duration of 2 months and a maximum of 12 months.
Notification: Candidates are selected by the strategic clusters which recommend them to the FRQNT. It is the FRQNT that makes the final decision on the grants to be awarded under the international internship program. The allocation of internships by the FRQNT is made on a first come, first served basis and the funds available for this program.
How to Apply: Candidates interested within this program must file their application within their strategic cluster.
Selection Criteria: Applications are evaluated by the strategic clusters according to the following criteria:
-The academic excellence and research aptitude of the candidate (50 points);
-The correspondence of the internship with the scientific program of the cluster’s (25 points);
-The insertion of the internship in international action of the strategic cluster (25 points).
The process and evaluation criteria are the sole responsibility of the FRQNT
Internship Application Deadline: Each strategic cluster may submit applications at all time from April 1st, 2013 until March 1st, 2014.
Further Internship Information and Application
University of Glasgow Country Scholarships for Postgraduate Students in UK, 2014
University of Glasgow is offering a total of 40 scholarships for postgraduate students to learn any of the courses except clinical courses. The students of Brazil, Canada, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and USA can apply for these scholarships. Applicants must hold the equivalent of an upper second class honours degree. The application deadline is 1 June 2014.
Study Subject (s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses except clinical courses offered by the University of Glasgow.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate degree level at University of Glasgow.
Scholarship Provider: University of Glasgow
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Applicants must hold the equivalent of an upper second class honours degree.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Brazil, Canada, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and USA can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: The University of Glasgow will award a total of 40 postgraduate scholarships worth £5,000 across each of the 4 Colleges. The scholarships will be awarded as a tuition fee discount. A maximum of 5 scholarships are available per country. Clinical courses are not eligible. Applicants must hold the equivalent of an upper second class honours degree. The students of Brazil, Canada, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and USA can apply for these scholarships.
Number of award(s): The University of Glasgow will award a total of 40 postgraduate scholarships worth £5,000 across each of the 4 Colleges. A maximum of 5 scholarships are available per country.
What does it cover? The University of Glasgow will award a total of 40 postgraduate scholarships worth £5,000 across each of the 4 Colleges. The scholarships will be awarded as a tuition fee discount. A maximum of 5 scholarships are available per country.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. Applicants will be expected to submitted a 400-word statement outlining how they meet the criteria of the award, how they will use the scholarship and how it will help them achieving their future goals
Note: Please look at the Application Guideline for Students. Applicants will be expected to submit a 400-word statement outlining how they meet the criteria of the award, how they will use the scholarship and how it will help them achieving their future goals.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1 June 2014.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
Yousef Jameel Scholarships
Humboldt-University is offering five doctoral scholarships with support of the Yousef Jameel Scholarship Fund. Students of Arabic countries, Malaysia and Indonesia are eligible for the scholarships. The scholarships are awarded for a period of three years and commence on October 1. The stipend awarded is in the amount of 1350 Euros per month, plus materials expenses. To be eligible for this scholarship, English and German skills are required. Women and disabled students are encouraged to apply. Applications should be submitted till 15th July 2014.
Study Subject(s): This year will be a special Focus on: Sustainable/ecologic (Desert) Agriculture (including: PGPR – Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria – & Mycorrhizae, Irrigation Technology, Reduction of Water consumption Micronutrients), Plant based Medicine/Pharmacy and Renewable & sustainable Energy Production.
Course Level: Scholarships are for pursuing PhD programme at Humboldt University of Berlin.
Scholarship Provider: Yousef Jameel Scholarship Fund
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility: Application from Arabic countries are very welcome. Applications from Malaysia and Indonesia are accepted too. Applicants must possess an academic degree and fulfil the requirements necessary for admission to a doctoral programme at the appropriate Humboldt University of Berlin. The applicant must obtain admission to a doctoral programme (Promotions zulassung) before the scholarship’s starting date. Very good written and spoken English as well as good German communications skills are required. To increase the proportion of women at the university, applications from qualified women are particularly encouraged. Disabled persons will receive preference, assuming equal qualifications.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Students of Arabic countries (Egypt, Algeria, Iraq, Sudan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Libya, Palestine, Lebanon, Oman, Kuwait, Mauritania, Qatar, Bahrain, Djibouti and Comoros), Malaysia and Indonesia can apply for the scholarships.
Scholarship Description: Promoting the development of young scientists and scholars is a declared goal of Humboldt-University. Humboldt-University places a high priority on preparing leading young researchers and scientists for careers in research and teaching.
Number of award(s): With support of the Yousef Jameel Scholarship Fund Humboldt-University will annually award five scholarships to doctoral candidates.
Duration of award(s): The scholarships are awarded for a period of three years.
What does it cover? The amount of the scholarship funds in generally three years granted per month 1340 €. Family support in Germany is granted if necessary. The scholarship / scholarship recipient may request funds for a German language course of max. Get 2000 Euro. In addition, stand him / her one-time funds for a trip home (transport costs for a round trip) to. In addition, the scholarship / scholarship recipient can an annual research support a maximum of 1,500 euros claim that can be used for research travel, consumables and publications.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post and email. Application package must include:
-A cover letter detailing the intended field of study of the doctoral program, as well as the motivation of the applicant;
-A CV and list of publications, if applicable;
-An Exposé including a detailed work plan for the three-year scholarship period (maximum ten pages);
-Copies of academic records and references from previous employers with certified German translations
if necessary;
- An evaluation from the applicant’s Ph.D. supervisor.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is 15th July 2014.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
IDB Masters Scholarships for Developing Countries’ Students, 2014-2015
Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is offering master’s scholarships in the field of Science, Engineering, Technology, Medical Sciences, Statistics, Demography, Econometrics and Operational Research and other related fields. Scholarships are availble for pursuing MSc degree level at reputable institutions of study in member countries only. The students of any eligible member country (Afghanistan, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Palestine, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Togo, Uganda and Yemen) can apply for these scholarships. The application deadline is 31st January 2014.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are offered in the fields of Science, Engineering, Technology, Medical Sciences, Statistics, Demography, Econometrics and Operational Research.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing master’s degree level.
Scholarship Provider: Islamic Development Bank
Scholarship can be taken at: Member Countries (Afghanistan, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia,
Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Palestine, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Togo, Uganda & Yemen)
Eligibility:-The Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
-Be a citizen of any of an Eligible Member Country.
-Age not over 30 years.
-Be a graduate in science/technology with a grade above Good in his/her academic career.
-Be nominated by an academic research institution of his/her country.
-Be determined to return home at the end of his/her studies.
-Not in receipt of another scholarship.
-Be medically fit and be willing to undergo medical tests after selection.
-Applicants for Statistics, Demography and related disciplines such as Applied Statistics, Demography and Econometrics must meet the following requirements in addition to the above:
-Be in possession of a B.Sc. degree or its equivalent in statistics or related disciplines.
-Must have a working experience of at least one year as statistician permanently employed by an institution in a member country.
-Be determined to return home at the end of his/her studies.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Afghanistan, Benin, Burkina, Faso,Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Palestine, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Togo, Uganda and Yemen can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description:The Programme was launched in 1419 H/1998 named “The IDB M.Sc. Scholarship Programme” for Eligible Member Countries. The objective of the M.Sc. is to assist Eligible Member Countries in the development of their human resources in science and technology that are both relevant and necessary for their socio-economic development. The Programme is open only to students from the 20 Eligible Member Countries. The list is at the end of this section.
What does it cover ? The scholarship covers the following benefits and entitlements:
-All academic expenses
-Living allowances
-Health Insurance
-Round trip air-tickets to and from place of study
-Conference Participation allowance
-Computer allowance
Selection criteria: All the applications submitted to the IDB Governor’s Office are to go through the following process:
-Screening by the IDB Governor’s Office to forward to IDB the most eligible applications.
-In-house scoring and short-listing at the IDB.
-Final selection by the IDB.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st January 2014.
Further Scholarship Information and Application
