Monday, February 8, 2010

Japan - World Bank Scholarship

The mission of the World Bank Group is to reduce poverty and improve living standards through sustainable development and investment in people. The World Bank Institute (WBI) is at the forefront of the Bank's efforts to promote learning and deliver to the stakeholders, the best thinking and experience emerging from around the world on issues crucial to reform and socio-economic development.

Through its management of the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) and the Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program (RSM Fellowships), WBI supplements its training programs by providing opportunities for graduate study to promising professionals from developing member countries.

The objective of the Scholarship and Fellowship Programs is to help create an international community of highly-trained professionals working in the field of economic and social development. The community will actively participate in the capacity building efforts in the developing countries.

Respective candidates are encouraged to carefully go through both the JJ/WBGSP and RSM Fellowships and review the eligibility criteria. For the JJ/WBGSP Regular Program and RSM Fellowships candidates apply directly to the Secretariat at the World Bank Headquarters. For both the Partnership Programs the respective host universities should be contacted.

Eligibility

To apply for a JJ/WBGSP scholarship under the Regular Program, an applicant must:

Be a national of a World Bank member country eligible to borrow.

Be born after March 31, 1970.

Have, by March 31, at least 2, preferably 4 to 5, years of recent full time professional experience acquired after a university degree, in the applicant’s home country or in another developing country.

Hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent.

Be in good health.

Be of good character.

Not be a permanent resident or a national of any industrialized country.

Not be residing in an industrialized country for more than one year.

Not be an Executive Director, his/her alternate, staff of the World Bank Group (the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, International Development Association, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, and International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes), consultant, or relative of the aforementioned.

Program of Study

Eligible applicants should propose a program of study related to development at the master's level, in fields such as economics, health, education, agriculture, environment, natural resource management, or other development‑related subject.

The proposed program of study should start during the academic year 2010/2011 for a maximum duration of two years. The JJ/WBGSP does not support applicants who are already enrolled (i.e., taking classes) in graduate degree programs.

Applicants should submit evidence of current unconditional admission to at least one development-related university master’s degree program. Applicants are encouraged to apply to one of the Preferred Universities.

The Program does not support studies in the applicant’s home country.

The Program does not support applicants for MBA, MDs, M.Phil. or Ph.D. degrees.

The Program does not support legal studies such as J.D., L.L.M. or S.J.D. except for L.L.M.’s related to human rights, environment, or good governance.


How to Apply
To apply for a JJ/WBGSP scholarship under the Regular Program, an applicant must read carefully the application procedure as outlined in documents below:

on-line application form presented in English, French, and Spanish

Click here to download Application Form

We encourage you to use On-line Application Form (in English, French, and Spanish), if you have access to the JJ/WBGSP website. It will allow you to verify your basic eligibility criteria. And if you submitted your information successfully, it will also accelerate the process of your Application.

Moreinfo: Click here

 

Fellowships at The National Gallery of Canada

Competitive fellowships are offered in the fields of Canadian Art; Indigenous Art; and History of Photography.

Eligibility
Open to art historians, curators, critics, independent researchers, conservators, conservation scientists and other professionals in the visual arts, museology and related disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, who have a graduate degree or equivalent publication history.

The fellowships are open to international competition.

Tenure
Fellowships are tenable only at the National Gallery of Canada. The term of full-time residency must fall within the period 1 September to 31 August. Awards can be up to $5,000 a month, including expenses and stipend, to a maximum of $30,000. Fellowships are not renewable.

The Library and Archives provides office space and supplies for the program, with desktop computer workstation running the Windows XP operating system and equipped with Microsoft Word, as well as internal and external telecommunications facilities, and full library support services, including extended hours of access.

Applications
Completed applications must include all of the following:
A statement of the aims, methodology and anticipated results of the investigation headed by a summary of the proposal (this section of the application is limited to a maximum of three pages);
Proposals for the dissemination of the results of the inquiry;

A brief outline of the research materials and facilities required (e.g., bibliography of primary and secondary resources; access to National Gallery of Canada collections; access to the expertise and resources of other Ottawa area institutions; etc.); The proposed dates and timetable of the residency at the Gallery;

An outline of projected costs, including expenses and stipend. Eligible expenses include relocation to Ottawa, subsistence during the residency, and project-related travel, supplies and services;
A full curriculum vitae, including education, professional employment history, awards and honours, publications, exhibitions, and work-in-progress;

Information on other grants applied for or received, employment commitments and paid sabbatical arrangements, for the proposed period of residency;

Three letters of recommendation, sent under separate cover by the referees to the Gallery. These letters must address the candidate's achievements in general, and the fellowship proposal in particular;

Examples of finished work, textual, visual, or both.

Assessment Criteria
The review committees, comprised of National Gallery of Canada jurors, will examine research proposals with the following considerations in mind:
The significance, originality, goals, potential contribution and feasibility of the proposal;

The clarity of the proposal and methodology of inquiry, and the thoroughness of the supporting bibliography, where appropriate;

The need for and the benefit to be derived from enhanced access to the collections of the Gallery, and, conversely, the relevance to the research community of this exploration of the Gallery's collections;

The candidate's education, previous experience and demonstrated accomplishments in relationship to the proposal;

The endorsements of the letters of reference.
The deliberations of the review committees remain confidential. Their decisions are final.

Deadline
All documentation, in English or French, should be postmarked no later than 30 April, and sent to: Jonathan FranklinChief, Library, Archives and Research Fellowships ProgramNational Gallery of CanadaP.O.
Box 427, Station AOttawa, OntarioK1N 9N4Canada
telephone (613) 990-0590fax (613) 990 6190 fellowships@gallery.ca

Moreinfo: http://www.gallery.ca/english/328.htm

 

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Fellowships at The National Gallery of Canada

Competitive fellowships are offered in the fields of Canadian Art; Indigenous Art; and History of Photography.

Eligibility
Open to art historians, curators, critics, independent researchers, conservators, conservation scientists and other professionals in the visual arts, museology and related disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, who have a graduate degree or equivalent publication history.

The fellowships are open to international competition.

Tenure
Fellowships are tenable only at the National Gallery of Canada. The term of full-time residency must fall within the period 1 September to 31 August. Awards can be up to $5,000 a month, including expenses and stipend, to a maximum of $30,000. Fellowships are not renewable.

The Library and Archives provides office space and supplies for the program, with desktop computer workstation running the Windows XP operating system and equipped with Microsoft Word, as well as internal and external telecommunications facilities, and full library support services, including extended hours of access.

Applications
Completed applications must include all of the following:
A statement of the aims, methodology and anticipated results of the investigation headed by a summary of the proposal (this section of the application is limited to a maximum of three pages);
Proposals for the dissemination of the results of the inquiry;

A brief outline of the research materials and facilities required (e.g., bibliography of primary and secondary resources; access to National Gallery of Canada collections; access to the expertise and resources of other Ottawa area institutions; etc.); The proposed dates and timetable of the residency at the Gallery;

An outline of projected costs, including expenses and stipend. Eligible expenses include relocation to Ottawa, subsistence during the residency, and project-related travel, supplies and services;
A full curriculum vitae, including education, professional employment history, awards and honours, publications, exhibitions, and work-in-progress;

Information on other grants applied for or received, employment commitments and paid sabbatical arrangements, for the proposed period of residency;

Three letters of recommendation, sent under separate cover by the referees to the Gallery. These letters must address the candidate's achievements in general, and the fellowship proposal in particular;

Examples of finished work, textual, visual, or both.

Assessment Criteria
The review committees, comprised of National Gallery of Canada jurors, will examine research proposals with the following considerations in mind:
The significance, originality, goals, potential contribution and feasibility of the proposal;

The clarity of the proposal and methodology of inquiry, and the thoroughness of the supporting bibliography, where appropriate;

The need for and the benefit to be derived from enhanced access to the collections of the Gallery, and, conversely, the relevance to the research community of this exploration of the Gallery's collections;

The candidate's education, previous experience and demonstrated accomplishments in relationship to the proposal;

The endorsements of the letters of reference.
The deliberations of the review committees remain confidential. Their decisions are final.

Deadline
All documentation, in English or French, should be postmarked no later than 30 April, and sent to: Jonathan FranklinChief, Library, Archives and Research Fellowships ProgramNational Gallery of CanadaP.O. Box 427, Station AOttawa, OntarioK1N 9N4Canada
telephone (613) 990-0590fax (613) 990 6190 fellowships@gallery.ca

Moreinfo: http://www.gallery.ca/english/328.htm

 

Toshiba International Foundation Scholarships

On behalf of the Toshiba International Foundation, the EAJS Council selects two to three candidates for a fellowship to undertake research in Japan. The next application deadline is 30 April.

Toshiba International Foundation Scholarships

Applications are invited for three Toshiba International Foundation scholarships for a three-month stay in Japan to be completed by the end of March. There are three scholarships, generously funded by the Toshiba International Foundation, and each is worth 7000,- Euro. Applicants must be graduate students or their equivalent who have completed four or more years of full-time study, and they must be specialising in some branch of Japanese studies at an institution in Europe. Applications should consist of a CV, a brief statement (not more than 300 words) of the project for which they wish to pursue their research in Japan, and a letter of support from the student’s supervisor or adviser, who should submit the application on the student’s behalf. Applications should be sent by e-mail to office@eajs.eu

Since the purpose of the scholarship is to encourage the academic study of Japan by those who have not already had a long-term experience in Japan, applications by Japanese High School graduates will not be considered.

The closing date for applications is 30 April, and the decision will be announced by mid-June. The EAJS has been asked by the Toshiba International Foundation to administer these scholarships, and the decisions will be made by the Council of the EAJS.

Moreinfo: http://www.eajs.org/english/tifo.html

 

Master/Doctoral Scholarships at ALGANT

Established in 2004, the ALGANT consortium now consists of eight universities on four continents, namely the universities of Bordeaux (France), Chennai (India), Leiden (Netherlands), Milano (Italy), Concordia (MontrƩal, Canada), Padova (Italy), Paris-Sud (France) and Stellenbosch (South Africa).

In collaboration with the Centre de Recherches MathƩmatiques, the Institut des Sciences MathƩmatiques in MontrƩal and the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences in Cape Town, the consortium offers a two-year world-class integrated master course and a joint doctorate programme in pure mathematics, with a strong emphasis on Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory. Both programmes have received the Erasmus Mundus label.
The ALGANT master has been launched in 2004 and the ALGANT-DOC joint doctorate will enroll its first doctoral candidates

Applying for the ALGANT Doctoral scholarship

The ALGANT Joint Doctorate programme is open to all interested graduated students in Europe and elsewhere. The European Union supports the course by financing some six scholarships for doctoral candidates outside the European Union, and four for European ones. Other sources of funding are also available and tuition fees are kept at a very reasonable level.

Every doctoral candidate will have to work on a research project under joint supervision at a minimum of two different institutions of the consortium.

Doctoral candidates interested in applying have to complete the application form (see below for a list of the documents required for the application).

Admission criteria
The ideal candidate must possess an academic degree from a program in mathematics lasting a minimum of five years (Master). A thorough proficiency in English is required.

Click here to download application form

All documents have to be submitted in paper form to the address indicated on the application form. To speed up the process, an inofficial electronic version might be sent to doctorateALGANT@math.u-bordeaux1.fr

Applying for the ALGANT Master scholarship

The ALGANT Master course is open to all interested students in Europe and elsewhere. The European Union supports the course by financing about a ten scholarships for students outside the European Union, and five for European students. Other sources of funding are also available and tuition fees are kept at a very reasonable level.

Students interested in applying have to complete the application. Below is a list of the documents that will be required in addition to the application form. Note in particular the English language proficiency requirement, since most courses will be in English.

Admission criteria
The ideal candidate must possess an academic degree from a program in mathematics lasting a minimum of three years (Bachelor). A thorough proficiency in English is required. In fact, every student of the ALGANT master will be offered the possibility to follow his entire curriculum in English. For each student a program will be tailored individually, but every student will have to go through at least two hosting institutions of the consortium.

Download the appliction form here

General coordinator: Prof. Boas EREZAdministrative officer: Delphine GASSIOT CASALAS Address for correspondence: Direction des Affaires Internationales351, cours de la LibƩrationUniversitƩ Bordeaux 1F-33405, TALENCE cedex, FRANCE
TĆ©l : +33 (0)5 40 00 34 61
Fax : +33 (0)5 40 00 31 01
e-mail : masterALGANT@math.u-bordeaux1.fr

Moreinfo: http://www.algant.eu/index.php

 

Gwangju Prize for Human Rights

Gwangju Prize for Human Rights

Each year, the May 18 Memorial Foundation announces this award in a spirit of solidarity with those working towards democracy. The award goes to one individual or organization who has contributed to the promotion and advancement of human rights, democracy and peace in their work.

Candidates eligible for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights are nominated by other individuals or organizations. An individual cannot nominate himself or herself.

Core criteria:
1) A person or group who is actively involved in the promotion of Peace and Human Rights and the development of Democracy.
OR
2) A person or group working for the reunification of Korea.

Nominations will be taken from November to the first week of May. Preliminary and final reviews of nominees take place from May to April, and the winner of the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award will be announced in the last week of April.

The Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award will be presented to the laureate at a ceremony in Gwangju, Republic of Korea on May 18, which is the 30th Anniversary of the Gwangju Uprising. The Award consists of a gold medal, a certificate and a 50 Million Korean Won (KRW 50,000,000.00) grant to support the ongoing work of the laureate.

The annual Gwangju Prize for Human Rights has the following aims:1) To enhance the spirit of the May 18 Democratic Uprising by recognizing individuals, groups and institutions who have contributed to protecting the human rights of the excluded, impoverished and disempowered at the grassroots level.2) To reward individuals, groups and institutions for promoting the goals of the May 18 Democratic Uprising as a movement toward peace, unification and cooperation.
Application Form at GPHRA .doc
The application deadline is 01 March

Moreinfo: http://www.518.org/eng/

PhD Scholarships at UNU-IIST

PhD Scholarships at UNU-IIST

The International Institute for Software Technology of the United Nations University (UNU-IIST) offers PhD Programmes open to candidates from developing countries. The Programmes, based in Macao SAR China, are conducted in partnership with prestigious universities in industrialised countries. PhD candidates are requested to spend a period of time at the partner university. The PhD degree is issued by the partner university.

A joint PhD programme in partnership with the University of Pisa is currently active. Joint PhD Programmes with other universities are under negotiation.

How to apply
Before applying you should browse the websites of UNU-IIST and the partner university to identify the people with whom you would like to carry out your research. In particular, you are encouraged to contact in advance the UNU-IIST academic staff you expect to be your main PhD advisor.

You are encouraged to include in your CV extensive information about your background and clearly define in your research statement the area in which you are interested to do research.
Information on the formal application are given below for each PhD Programme.
Joint Programme in Computer Science with the University of Pisa, Italy

Duration: 3 years
Starting Date: any
Application

Call for Applications

PhD Application Form

Fellowship Application Form

Application Pack
Applications will be accepted until positions are filled

Information links for the University of Pisa (partner university)

Department of Computer Science

School for Graduate Studies "Galileo Galilei"

PhD courses provided during 2005

Contact
Please address any questions to:
Ms. Alice Pun UNU-IIST PhD Programme P.O. Box 3058 Macao SAR China
Ph. +853 2871 2930
Email: pci@iist.unu.edu

Moreinfo: http://www.iist.unu.edu/index.php/training/phd-programme

 

Saturday, February 6, 2010

PhD Scholarships at UNU-IIST

PhD Scholarships at UNU-IIST

The International Institute for Software Technology of the United Nations University (UNU-IIST) offers PhD Programmes open to candidates from developing countries. The Programmes, based in Macao SAR China, are conducted in partnership with prestigious universities in industrialised countries. PhD candidates are requested to spend a period of time at the partner university. The PhD degree is issued by the partner university.

A joint PhD programme in partnership with the University of Pisa is currently active. Joint PhD Programmes with other universities are under negotiation.

How to apply
Before applying you should browse the websites of UNU-IIST and the partner university to identify the people with whom you would like to carry out your research. In particular, you are encouraged to contact in advance the UNU-IIST academic staff you expect to be your main PhD advisor.

You are encouraged to include in your CV extensive information about your background and clearly define in your research statement the area in which you are interested to do research.
Information on the formal application are given below for each PhD Programme.
Joint Programme in Computer Science with the University of Pisa, Italy

Duration: 3 years
Starting Date: any
Application

Call for Applications

PhD Application Form

Fellowship Application Form

Application Pack
Applications will be accepted until positions are filled

Information links for the University of Pisa (partner university)

Department of Computer Science

School for Graduate Studies "Galileo Galilei"

PhD courses provided during 2005

Contact
Please address any questions to:
Ms. Alice Pun UNU-IIST PhD Programme P.O. Box 3058 Macao SAR China
Ph. +853 2871 2930
Email: pci@iist.unu.edu

Moreinfo: http://www.iist.unu.edu/index.php/training/phd-programme

 

PhD Scholarships at UNU-IIST

PhD Scholarships at UNU-IIST

The International Institute for Software Technology of the United Nations University (UNU-IIST) offers PhD Programmes open to candidates from developing countries. The Programmes, based in Macao SAR China, are conducted in partnership with prestigious universities in industrialised countries. PhD candidates are requested to spend a period of time at the partner university. The PhD degree is issued by the partner university.

A joint PhD programme in partnership with the University of Pisa is currently active. Joint PhD Programmes with other universities are under negotiation.

How to apply
Before applying you should browse the websites of UNU-IIST and the partner university to identify the people with whom you would like to carry out your research. In particular, you are encouraged to contact in advance the UNU-IIST academic staff you expect to be your main PhD advisor.

You are encouraged to include in your CV extensive information about your background and clearly define in your research statement the area in which you are interested to do research.
Information on the formal application are given below for each PhD Programme.
Joint Programme in Computer Science with the University of Pisa, Italy

Duration: 3 years
Starting Date: any
Application

Call for Applications

PhD Application Form

Fellowship Application Form

Application Pack
Applications will be accepted until positions are filled

Information links for the University of Pisa (partner university)

Department of Computer Science

School for Graduate Studies "Galileo Galilei"

PhD courses provided during 2005

Contact
Please address any questions to:
Ms. Alice Pun UNU-IIST PhD Programme P.O. Box 3058 Macao SAR China
Ph. +853 2871 2930
Email: pci@iist.unu.edu

Moreinfo: http://www.iist.unu.edu/index.php/training/phd-programme

 

University of Canterbury (UC) Scholarship

The University of Canterbury (UC) offers a number of scholarships for study towards a PhD degree or for the thesis year of a Masters degree. There is strong competition for these scholarships and applicationmust have gained at least a first class honours degree, or the equivalent, for it to be worth applying.

To be considered for a University of Canterbury Master or Doctoral scholarship, in addition to submitting a scholarship application form, a complete application for admission shouldbe made before or at the same time as the scholarship application is made. If admission has not been approved by prescribed dates, the scholarship application will not be considered.

University of Canterbury Doctoral Scholarships
University of Canterbury Doctoral Scholarships are tenable for full-time study or part-time study towards the PhD degree at the University of Canterbury. Both domestic and international students are eligible.

Applicants are also considered for the following prestigious scholarships: Brownlie Scholarship; Roper Scholarship; Canterbury Scholarship (domestic students); and/or UC International Doctoral Scholarships (international students). No separate application is required.

Students from any disciplines may apply. A small number of Doctoral scholarships are reserved for certain colleges/ faculties: Business and Economics; Creative Arts; Education; and Law. Applications for the reserved scholarships are made on the standard application form.

Tenure: 3 Years
Closing Date: 15 October, 15 May
Regulations: University of Canterbury Doctoral Scholarships full regulations (PDF, 36KB)
Apply: Please note that application forms are only available from 6-8 weeks ahead of the closing date. Application Form (Word, 197KB). Submit applications to the Scholarships Office

University of Canterbury International Doctoral Scholarship

This scholarship, tenable for study towards a degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Canterbury, was established in 2006 to provide support for international students with high academic achievement. Up to five awards are offered each year to the top International students applying for the University of Canterbury Doctoral Scholarships.

Eligibility: International student (NZ citizen and permanent residents are not eligible to apply). Meet the academic requirements for enrolment in a PhD Undertaking or planning to undertake full-time study

Tenure: Up to 3 years
Closing Date: 15 October; 15 May
Regulations: University of Canterbury International Doctoral Scholarship full regulations (PDF, 16KB)
Apply: Apply on UC Doctoral application form

University of Canterbury Master's Scholarships
University of Canterbury Master's Scholarships are tenable for full-time or part-time study towards the research year (thesis only) of a Master's degree at the University of Canterbury.


Tenure: 1 year
Closing Date: 15 October, 15 May
Regulations: University of Canterbury Master's Scholarships full regulations (PDF, 34KB)
Apply: Please note that application forms are only available from 6-8 weeks ahead of the closing date. Application Form (Word, 251KB) Submit applications to the Scholarships Office. Please note that application forms are only available from 6-8 weeks ahead of the closing date.

NZi3 Master's Scholarship
These scholarships were established in 2007 on behalf of sponsors of the ICT Innovation Institute (NZi3) at the University of Canterbury for the purpose of encouraging research in the field of ICT, either in conjunction with a company or with the intention of developing and commercialising a product. (For the purposes of this award ICT refers to technologies which embody hardware or software in a product, rather than their use in a service industry)

The NZi3 Master's Scholarships are tenable for full-time study towards a Master's degree by thesis in the general field of Information and Communication Technology at the University of Canterbury. Candidates must be undertaking thesis research that is relevant to the ICT industry.

Tenure: 1 year
Closing Date: 15 May, 15 October (Next offered in 2010)
Regulations: NZi3 Master's Scholarship full regulations (PDF, 19KB)
Apply: Application Form (Word, 126KB) Submit applications to the Scholarships Office. Please note that application forms are only available from 6-8 weeks ahead of the closing date.

NZi3 PhD Scholarship
These scholarships were established in 2007 on behalf of sponsors of the ICT Innovation Institute (NZi3) at the University of Canterbury for the purpose of encouraging research in the field of ICT, either in conjunction with a company or with the intention of developing and commercialising a product. (For the purposes of this award ICT refers to technologies which embody hardware or software in a product, rather than their use in a service industry)

The NZi3 PhD Scholarships are tenable for full-time study towards a PhD by thesis in the general field of Information and Communication Technology at the University of Canterbury. Candidates must be undertaking thesis research that is relevant to the ICT industry.

Tenure: 3 Years
Closing Date: 15 May, 15 October

Regulations: NZi3 PhD Scholarship full regulations (PDF, 19KB)
Apply: Application Form (Word, 128KB) Submit applications to the Scholarships Office. Please note that application forms are only available from 6-8 weeks ahead of the closing date.(Applicants are encouraged to apply concurrently for a UC Doctoral Scholarship and NZi3 Research Award)

NZi3 Research Award
These scholarships were established in 2007 on behalf of sponsors of the ICT Innovation Institute (NZi3) at the University of Canterbury for the purpose of encouraging research in the field of ICT, either in conjunction with a company or with the intention of developing and commercialising a product. (For the purposes of this award ICT refers to technologies which embody hardware or software in a product, rather than their use in a service industry)

The NZi3 Research Award are tenable for full-time study towards a Research in the general field of Information and Communication Technology at the University of Canterbury. Candidates must be undertaking thesis research that is relevant to the ICT industry.

Tenure: 1-3 years
Closing Date: Anytime
Regulations: NZi3 Research Award full regulations (PDF, 17KB)
Apply: Application Form (Word, 122KB)
Submit applications to the Scholarships Office. Please note that application forms are only available from 6-8 weeks ahead of the closing date.

Moreinfo: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/intstud/scholarships/uoc.shtml

 

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP)

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan.

It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.

Scholarship
The ADB-JSP provides

full tuition fees

a monthly subsistence and housing allowance

an allowance for books and instructional materials

medical insurance

travel expenses

For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be available for thesis preparation.

In special circumstances computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.

Programs covered by the ADB-JSP
Programs covered by the ADB-JSP are postgraduate studies in

economics

management

health

education

agriculture

environment

natural resource management

science and technology

other development-related fields

Duration of the scholarship award?
The scholarship is for one year with an extension to the second year of study, as appropriate, which shall be conditional on the scholar maintaining a satisfactory level of performance as determined by the institute.

The maximum duration of scholarship award is two years for masters and doctorate programs.

Deadline for submission
Send applications for scholarships at least six months prior to the planned time that you wish to commence studies.

Eligibility Country

Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Fiji Islands, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam.

Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.

The ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the Region.

The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years.

List of Academic Institutions

Crawford School of Economics and Government (National Centre for Development Studies)/The Australian National University GPO Box 4, Canberra ACT 0200, Australia(Attn: Liaison Officer)

Field of Study: Master/Doctorate in

International and Development Economics

Public Policy (Development Administration)

Environmental Management & Development

Infrastructure Management

Contact:Ms. Billie Headon Director, Student Recruitment, Alumni and Scholarships E-mail: billie.headon@anu.edu.au

The University of Melbourne Parkville Victoria, 3010 Australia (Attn: Melbourne Scholarships Office)

Masters by Coursework in

Business Administration

Commerce

Commerce (specializing in Economics or Finance)

Engineering

International Business

Public Health

Agribusiness, Agricultural Sciences, and Forest Science

Contact: Ms. Naomi Taguchi, Postgraduate Scholarships OfficerMelbourne Scholarships Office Website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/gradcoursework/international/adb.html

The University of Sydney The International Office Sydney, 2006, Australia (Attn: International Scholarships Officer)

Master/Doctorate in Economics

Master of Commerce or International Business

Master of Transport Management

Master of International Public Health

Master in Engineering Studies

Contact: Margaret O'Byrne Deputy Director (Government & Student Relations) International ScholarshipsE-mail: infoschol@io.usyd.edu.au

The University of Hong KongPokfulam Road, Hong Kong, China(Attn: Administrative Assistant, Research Services Section, Registry)

Master of Science in Urban Planning

Master of Science in Urban Design

Contact: Mrs. Beckie Kwok Administrative Assistant Research Services, Registry, E-mail: rss@reg.hku.hk

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110 016 India(Attn: The Registrar)

Master of Technology

Contact: Mr. K.P. SinghDeputy Registrar (PGS&R)E-mail: drpgsr@admin.iitd.ac.in

International University of JapanGraduate School Of International Relations777 Kokusai-cho, Minami Uonuma-shiNiigata-ken 949-7277, Japan(Attn: Office of GSIR)

Master in International Development

Master in International Relations

Master in Business Administration

Master in e-Business Management

Contact: Mr. Ichiro AbeDeputy Manager Office of Student ServicesE-mail: iabe@iuj.ac.jp, admgsir@iuj.ac.jp or admgsim@iuj.ac.jp

International Graduate Program on Advanced Science and Technology, Keio University3-14-1 Hiyoshi, Kohoku-ku,Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken 223-8522, Japan (Attn: Chairman, Committee for International Affairs)

International Graduate Program on Advanced Science and Technology

Nano-Science Program

Electronics and Photonics Program

Mechanics and Manufacturing Program

Computer Science and Communication Technology Program

Environment and Multi-Scare Dynamics Program

Biomedical Engineering Program

Contact: Prof. Kohei Itoh Chairman Committee for International Affairs, Faculty of Science and TechnologyE-mail: yg-international@adst.keio.ac.jp

Graduate School of International Development, Nagoya UniversityFuro-cho Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan(Attn: Dean, Graduate School of International Development)

Master in International Development

Master in International Cooperation Studies

Contact: Mr. Akihiro AsakawaInternational Student Advisor Graduate School of International DevelopmentE-mail: adb@gsid.nagoya-u.ac.jp

National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies 7-22-1 Roppongi, Minato-Ku, Tokyo 106-8677 Japan(Attn: Admissions Office)

Master/Doctorate in

Policy Studies

Policy Analysis

Public Policy

Public Administration

Contact: Mr. Kiyomi Tanabe Manager, Academic and Student Affairs Division E-mail:mailto:admissions@grips.ac.jp

Graduate School of EconomicsRitsumeikan University1-1-1 Nojihigashi, Kusatsu, Shiga 525-8577 Japan (Attn: Manager, Office of International Education at Biwako Kusatsu Campus)

Master in Economics

Contact: Mr. Mitsuru HitomiAdministrative Manager, Office of International Education at Biwako Kusatsu Campus E-mail: kokusai@st.ritsumei.ac.jp

Saitama University255 Shimo-Okubo, Sakura-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama 338-8570, Japan (Attn: The Registrar, The Foreign Student Office) Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Master/Doctorate in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Contact: Ms. Naoko NakasoneAdministrative Assistant Foreign Student OfficeE-mail: fso@sun.civil.saitama-u.ac.jp

University of Tokyo7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku Tokyo 113-8656, Japan(Attn: Foreign Student Office)

Master/Doctorate in Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Development

Contact: Prof. Takeshi IshiharaProfessor of Civil Engineering & Foreign Student OfficerE-mail: fso@civil.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp

Department of Civil Engineering

Master/Doctorate in Urban Engineering

Contact: Prof. Tetsuo KidokoroAssociate Professor & Foreign Student Offcer Department of Urban EngineeringE-mail: fso@civil.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp

Department of Urban EngineeringGraduate School of Engineering

Master/Doctorate in Environment Studies

Master/Doctorate in International Studies

Master in Sustainability Science

Contact: Prof. Masahiko KunishimaProfessor & Foreign Student OfficerThe Institute of Environmental Studies E-mail: fso@k.u-tokyo.ac.jp

Institute of Environmental Studies

Master/Doctorate in Public Health (International Health)

Contact: Prof. Masamine JimbaProfessor, Department of International Cummunity Health,School of International Health,Graduate School of MedicineE-mail: adb@m.u-tokyo.ac.jp

The University of Auckland

Master in International Business

Master of Commerce (International Business)

Master of Arts (Development Studies)

Master of Science (Environmental Science)

Master/Doctorate in Engineering

Master of Public Health

Contact: Ms. Rita Fatialofa-PatoloInternational Scholarships CoordinatorNZ Australia Pacific RegionInternational OfficeE-mail: int-questions@auckland.ac.nz

Lahore University of Management Sciences

Master in Business Administration

Contact: Ms. Saba JavedDeputy Manager Admissions & Financial AidSuleman Dawood School of BusinessE-mail: admission@lums.edu.pk

Asian Institute of Management

Master in Business Management

Master in Management

Master in Development Management

Master in Entrepreneurship for Social and Development Entrepreneurs

Contact: Mr. Rey ReyesAssociate Director, Student ServicesAdmissions & Registration E-mail: admissions@aim.edu.ph

International Rice Research Institute/University of the Philippines in Los BaƱos

Master/Doctorate in Rice and Rice-based Farming Systems

Contact: Ms. Anilyn ManingasAssistant Manager, Training CenterE-mail: adb-inquiry@irri.exch.cgiar.org, a.maningas@cgiar.org

National University of SingaporeNUS Business School

Master in Business Administration

Contact: mba@nus.edu.sg

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Master in Public Policy

Contact: LKYSPPmpp@nus.edu.sg

Department of Economics

Master in Social Sciences (Economics)

Contact: ecssec@nus.edu.sg, ecsbox2@nus.edu.sg

School of Design and Environment

Master in Environmental Management

Contact: sdelvlc@nus.edu.sg

Asian Institute of Technology

Master of Sciences or Engineering in:

Computer Science

Information Management

Industrial Engineering & Management

Design Manufacturing Engineering

Mechatronics

Telecommunications

Microelectronics

Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems

Information and Communications Technologies

Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering

Construction, Engineering & Infrastructure Management

Structural Engineering

Transportation Engineering

Water Engineering & Management

Agricultural Systems & Engineering

Aquaculture & Aquatic Resources Management

Energy

Food Engineering & Bioprocess Technology

Gender and Development Studies

Natural Resources Management

Regional & Rural Development Planning

Environmental Engineering & Management

Urban Environmental Management

International Business

Management of Technology

Service Marketing & Technology

International Public Marketing

Contact: Mr. Benjamin GargabiteDirector of Admissions and Scholarships UnitE-mail: admissions@ait.ac.th

Thammasat University

Master in Engineering

Master/Doctorate in Economics

Contact: pinanong@tu.ac.th

East-West Center

Master /Doctorate in

Architecture

Business Administration

Economics

Geography

International Management

Japan Focused MBA (JEMBA)

Natural Resources & Environmental Management

Ocean Engineering

Oceanography

Pacific Island Studies

Public Administration

Sociology

Tropical Plant & Soil Science

Urban and Regional Planning

Master of Law

Contact: Ms. Jeane YamamotoADB-JSP & EWC Scholarship AssistantE-mail: adbjsp@eastwestcenter.org

Visit: http://www.adb.org/JSP/default.asp

 

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