Yousef Jameel Scholarship in Sustainable Agriculture !!

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.

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