JSPS Invitation Fellowships

JSPS Invitation Fellowships: Short Term and Short Term S.

Application Period: 1 to 9 May 2014 to JSPS Tokyo via host in Japan.

Fellowships must be started between 1st October 2014 to 31st March 2015.

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is the leading research funding agency in Japan, established by the Japanese Government for the purpose of contributing to the advancement of science. Our Invitation Fellowships provide the opportunity for researchers based outside of Japan to conduct collaborative research activities with leading research groups at Japanese Universities and Research Institutions for single visits of between 7 days to 2 months. Eligible applicants need to be established researchers with an excellent record of research achievements. Eligible research fields are not limited. These fellowships can be awarded to the same researcher multiple times.

** Japanese nationals who have lived outside of Japan for at least 10 years and have been actively engaged in research there throughout this period are also eligible to apply **

Please visit this webpage for further information: http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-inv/long_term14.html

 

CRCC Asia – British Council Disability Scholarship Program 2014

CRCC Asia is delighted to be able to offer 2 Scholarships for an internship with the British Council Beijing and Shanghai. The scholarships are designed specifically for students with a disability, bringing the experience to those who may not previously have had an opportunity to live and work in China.

The successful applicants will undertake a business placement at the British Council, in Beijing and Shanghai between May and November 2014. The interns will live in the centre of each city and work for one month, gaining transferable business skills and hands-on experience whilst working in an international setting.

The successful applicants will be awarded a scholarship based on their overall application, their response to three short essay questions and an academic reference. Applications close on Friday 7th February 2014.

For more information please visit http://www.crccasia.com/disability-scholarship/

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers (Long Term) Application Deadline: Thursday, 27th February 2014 Fellowships must be started between 1st September to the 30th November 2014.

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is the leading research funding agency in Japan, established by the Japanese Government for the purpose of contributing to the advancement of science. Our Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers (LongTerm) provides the opportunity for researchers based outside of Japan to conduct collaborative research activities with leading research groups at Japanese universities and research institutions for visits of between 12 to 24 months.

Eligible applicants should be citizens of the UK or EU and need to have finished their PhD at a UK university or research institution at the time of applying to start their fellowship in Japan or have obtained their PhD after 1 April 2008.

Eligible research fields are limited to natural sciences, including physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, engineering science, agricultural and medical research (non-clinical only).

Applications for this fellowship should be submitted to The Royal Society as our nominating authority. Please visit this web page for further information:  http://royalsociety.org/grants/schemes/jsps-postdoctoral/

2014 Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Access to knowledge is Google’s passion. When it comes to higher education for promising scholars, Google doesn’t want anything to stand in the way. That’s why Google, in partnership with EmployAbility, is proud to present the Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities. Google is committed to helping the innovators of the future make the most of their talents by providing scholarships for Computer Science students with disabilities.

Eligibility:

Applicants must;

  • Have a disability*
  • Be currently enrolled at a university in Europe or Israel for the 2013/2014 academic year.
  • Intend to be enrolled or accepted as a full time student in a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD programme (or equivalent) at a university in Europe or Israel for the 2014/2015 academic year.
  • Be a student enrolled in a Bachelors, Masters or PhD programme (or equivalent) in 2014/2015 at a European or Israeli University, studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a closely related technical field.

* This includes dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. It also includes long term health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, or rehabilitation from a major illness such as cancer. Individuals with visual impairments, hearing impairments, mobility impairments, AST/Aspergers, and mental health conditions are also eligible.

Award: each recipient will receive a €7,000 scholarship for the 2014-2015 academic year.

Criteria:  Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of the applicant’s academic background, leadership skills and demonstrated passion for Computer Science.

Deadline: Monday 17th February 2014

For further details and to apply, click here

Ecole Normale Superieure Paris

The International Selection at the ENS

  • Awards two-year grants or three-year grants (in mathematics and computing science) to complete a master degree
  • Is intended for outstanding international students selected on examination of application and tests

The first step is online application between 7 January and 7 March 2014 (http://www.ens.fr/spip.php?article433)

Students must provide proof of nationality other than French, must be under 26 years of age on September 1, 2014 (born after September 1, 1987), enrolled in a foreign university (or a French one if it is less than one academic year), in the last year of a university degree course (valid before September 1, 2013) or in the first year of a master course

  • A wide range of interdisciplinary courses in an international atmosphere
  • With guidance from an individual tutor and mentoring from an senior student
  • In the center of Paris
  • Access to a number of seminars and libraries
  • A room on the campus
  • To complete one of the master’s courses available at the ENS, as well as the ENS diploma
  • A further three-year grant may be awarded to finance a thesis

V&A/RCA History of Design MA Programme: New and ongoing scholarships and awards 2014-15

New Robert H. Smith Renaissance Sculpture in Context Prize for students applying to the Renaissance and Early Modern specialism

We are very pleased to announce this new award available for students from the UK or EU applying to the Renaissance and Early Modern specialism of the V&A/RCA History of Design MA Programme. The Robert H. Smith Renaissance Sculpture in Context Prize is offered to a student who intends to undertake research in any aspect of Renaissance sculpture and its broad cultural and social context. The award offers a contribution towards the fees of 3,000 GBP a year for the two years of the MA.

Further details on the Programme, entry requirements, College fees and funding can be found at www.rca.ac.uk/admissions. For more information please contact the programme administrator: hod@rca.ac.uk.