Scholarship World : Scholarships Year 09-10

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Germany Fellowship for experienced researchers

Georg Forster Research Fellowship for experienced researchers

For academics from developing countries to do a research project relevant to development policy which, being carried out in Germany, facilitates the transfer of knowledge and technologies to developing countries. Duration: 6 to 18 months. The fellowship is flexible and can be divided up into as many as three stays within three years.

Submit an application if you are a researcher from a developing country with above average qualifications, completed your doctorate less than twelve years ago, al-ready have your own research profile and are working at least at the level of Assistant Professor or Junior Research Group Leader or have a record of several years of independent academic work. A Georg Forster Research Fellowship for experienced researchers allows you to carry out a long-term research project (6−18 months) you have selected yourself in cooperation with an academic host you have selected yourself at a research institution in Germany. The fellowship is flexible and can be divided up into as many as three stays within three years.

Scientists and scholars of all disciplines from developing and threshold countries (excluding China, India and Turkey; c.f. detailed list of countries) may apply to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation directly at any time. The research proposal must address issues of significant relevance to the further development of your country of origin and, in this context, promise to facilitate the transfer knowledge and methods to developing and threshold countries.

The Humboldt Foundation grants up to 60 Humboldt Research Fellowships for postdoctoral researchers and experienced researchers annually.

Short-term study visits, participation in congresses and training courses cannot be financed.

Application Requirements

Doctorate or comparable academic degree (Ph.D., C.Sc. or equivalent), completed less than twelve years prior to the date of application. If it is not possible or customary to take a doctorate in the candidate's subject or country, applications may be submitted up to twelve years after commencing publication activity.
The candidate's own research profile documented by a comprehensive list of academic publications in reviewed journals and for publishing houses.
Choice of a research project of major relevance to the future development of the candidate's country of origin, including options for transferring knowledge and methods; details of the research project and the proposed timetable must be discussed with the prospective host prior to application.
Confirmation that research facilities are available and a detailed expert's report from an academic host at a research institution in Germany.
Expert references from important collaborative partners and/or academics from the candidate's own institute and, if possible, from abroad.
Language skills: scholars in the humanities or social sciences and physicians must have a good knowledge of German if it is necessary to carry out the project successfully; otherwise a good knowledge of English; scientists and engineers must have a good knowledge of German or English;
The applicant may not have spent an extended period in Germany prior to application. Applications to continue a research stay already underway can only be considered in exceptional cases. If in doubt, candidates who have been in Germany for more than six months at the time of application should consult the FAQs and check with the Humboldt Foundation (info@avh.de) whether formal requirements have been met before submitting an application.
Principal place of residence and work in a developing or threshold country (excluding China, India and Turkey, c.f. detailed list of countries).
The Humboldt Foundation assumes that candidates will abide by the Rules of Good Scientific Practice during the application and sponsorship periods.

To apply, please only use the application documents which can be downloaded here.

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Germany Fellowship for experienced researchers

Humboldt Research Fellowship for experienced researchers

From abroad to sponsor a 6 to 18 month research stay at a research institution in Germany. The fellowship is flexible and can be divided up into as many as three stays within three years.

Submit an application if you are a researcher from abroad with above average qualifications, completed your doctorate less than twelve years ago, already have your own research profile and are working at least at the level of Assistant Professor or Junior Research Group Leader or have a record of several years of independent academic work. A Humboldt Research Fellowship for experienced researchers allows you to carry out a long-term research project (6-18 months) you have selected yourself in cooperation with an academic host you have selected yourself at a research institution in Germany. The fellowship is flexible and can be divided up into as many as three stays within three years.

Scientists and scholars of all nationalities and disciplines may apply to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation directly at any time. The Humboldt Foundation grants approximately 600 Humboldt Research Fellowships for postdoctoral researchers and experienced researchers annually.

Short-term study visits, participation in congresses and training courses cannot be financed. You can find other important information in the Programme Information and the FAQ.

Application Requirements

Doctorate or comparable academic degree (Ph.D., C.Sc. or equivalent), completed less than twelve years prior to the date of application. If it is not possible or customary to take a doctorate in the candidate's subject or country, applications may be submitted up to twelve years after commencing publication activity.
The candidate's own research profile documented by a comprehensive list of academic publications in internationally-reviewed journals and for publishing houses.
Confirmation that research facilities are available and a detailed expert's report by an academic host at a research institution in Germany; details of the research project and the proposed timetable must be discussed with the prospective host prior to application.
Expert references from important collaborative partners and/or academics from the candidate's own institute and, if possible, from abroad.
Language skills: scholars in the humanities or social sciences and physicians must have a good knowledge of German if it is necessary to carry out the project successfully; otherwise a good knowledge of English; scientists and engineers must have a good knowledge of German or English.
The applicant may not have spent an extended period in Germany prior to application. Applications to continue a research stay already underway can only be considered in exceptional cases. If in doubt, candidates who have been in Germany for more than six months at the time of application should consult the FAQs and check with the Humboldt Foundation (info@avh.de) whether formal requirements have been met before submitting an application.
The Humboldt Foundation assumes that candidates will abide by the Rules of Good Scientific Practice during the application and sponsorship periods.

To apply, please only use the application documents which can be downloaded here.

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Germany Programme for Junior Research group leaders

Sofja Kovalevskaja Award

Programme for junior research group leaders

For successful top-flight junior researchers who may use the award to spend five years carrying out research of their own choice at research institutions in Germany and building up their own working groups.
Value of the award: 1.65 million EUR.

Submit an application if you are a successful top-rank junior researcher from abroad, only completed your doctorate with distinction in the last six years, and are working at least at the level of Assistant Professor or Junior Research Group Leader or have a record of several years of independent academic work. The Sofja Kovalevskaja Award allows you to spend five years building up working groups and working on a high-profile, innovative research project of your own choice at a research institution of your own choice in Germany.

Scientists and scholars from all disciplines may apply to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation directly by 4 January 2008. The Humboldt Foundation will be able to grant up to eight Sofja Kovalevskaja Awards in 2008. The award is valued at 1.65 million EUR.

You can find other important information in the Programme Information and in the FAQ.

Nomination Requirements

Doctorate or comparable academic degree (Ph.D., C.Sc. or equivalent), completed with distinction less than six years prior to the date of application. Should it not be possible or customary to take a Ph.D. in your subject or country of origin, you may apply up to ten years after completing your Master's or Diploma Degree provided that your publication record is commensurate with a Ph.D. and your current career stage.
Cutting-edge academic achievements documented by a comprehensive list of academic publications for internationally-reviewed journals and publishing houses.
Detailed expert's report by an academic host at a research institution in Germany as well as the host's agreement and the administrative agreement from the host institution.
Expert references by important collaborative partners and academics at the applicant's own institute and other institutes, if possible not all located in his/her country of origin.
Language skills: scholars in the humanities or social sciences and physicians must have a good knowledge of German if it is necessary to carry out the project successfully; otherwise a good knowledge of English; scientists and engineers must have a good knowledge of German or English.
Origin: Foreign academics staying in Germany are eligible to apply if they have not been working in an academic capacity in Germany for more than two years at the time of application. German academics are eligible to apply if they have been working in an academic capacity abroad for at least five years at the time of application. If in doubt, check with the Humboldt Foundation (info@avh.de) before submitting an application as formal grounds might militate against the application.
The Humboldt Foundation assumes that candidates will abide by the Rules of Good Scientific Practice during the application and sponsorship periods.

To apply, please only use the application documents which can be downloaded here.

Nomination requirements

Contact: kovalevskaja.select@avh.de

Germany Short Term Fellowship

Thyssen-Humboldt Short-Term Fellowship

For law, economics and social science scholars from Latin America to facilitate specialist and regional networking. The research stay should take place between December and March in two consecutive years (divided up into two three month visits).

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the Fritz Thyssen Foundation enable post-doctoral researchers from Latin America (list of countries), especially in the fields of law, economics and social sciences, to carry out academic projects of their own choice in Germany. The research work in Germany is scheduled to last a total of six months. This should be divided up into two visits taking place between December 2008 and March 2009 and December 2009 and March 2010 respectively. Once a year during this period (end of January 2009 and end of January 2010), a joint meeting on interdisciplinary exchange will be held for all the fellows to facilitate academic and regional networking. The research results will subsequently be published in a joint, multi-lingual anthology.

Applicants select their own academic research projects and their own hosts in Germany.

Preference will be given to applications proposing research in the following four areas:

l good governance und stable institutions

l political liability and democratisation

l development processes in Latin America and Europe: Progress and regress

Application Requirements

Doctorate or comparable academic degree (Ph.D., C.Sc. or equivalent), completed less than twelve years prior to the date of application. If it is not possible or customary to take a doctorate in the candidate's subject or country, an application may be submitted up to 16 years after completing a Master's or Diploma degree, provided that the publication record is commensurate with the candidate's career stage.
The candidate's own research profile documented by a comprehensive list of academic publications for internationally-reviewed journals and publishing houses.
Confirmation that research facilities are available and a detailed expert's report by an academic host at a research institution in Germany.
Expert references from important collaborative partners and/or academics from the candidate's own institute and, if possible, from abroad.
Language skills: applicants must have a good knowledge of German if it is necessary to carry out the project successfully (German language certificate required); otherwise a good knowledge of English is required (English language certificate required);
Focal point of residence and employment in Latin America (see list of countries) ;

Candidates who have already been sponsored by the Humboldt Foundation are not eligible to apply for this programme and should submit applications for further research visits through the Humboldt Foundation's Alumni Programme.

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Germany Fellowship Postdoctoral Reserchers

Georg Forster Research Fellowship for postdoctoral researchers

For academics from developing countries to do a research project relevant to development policy which, being carried out in Germany, facilitates the transfer of knowledge and technologies to developing countries. Duration: 6 to 24 months plus a subsequent Return Fellowship lasting 12 months.

Submit an application if you are a researcher from abroad with above average qualifications, at the beginning of your academic career and only completed your doctorate in the last four years. A Georg Forster Research Fellowship for postdoctoral researchers allows you to carry out a long-term research project (6−24 months) you have selected yourself in cooperation with an academic host you have selected yourself at a research institution in Germany.

Scientists and scholars from all disciplines from developing and threshold countries (excluding China, India and Turkey; c.f. detailed list of countries) may apply to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation directly at any time. The research proposal must address issues of significant relevance to the future development of your country of origin and, in this context, promise to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and methods to developing and threshold countries.

The Humboldt Foundation grants up to 60 Humboldt Research Fellowships for postdoctoral researchers and experienced researchers annually.

Short-term study visits, participation in congresses and training courses cannot be financed.

You can find other important information in the Programme Information in the FAQ.

Application Requirements

Doctorate or comparable academic degree (Ph.D., C.Sc. or equivalent), completed less than four years prior to the date of application. Candidates who have nearly completed their doctoral degrees are eligible to apply provided that they submit the manuscript of their dissertation or publications containing the results of their dissertation.
Academic publications in reviewed journals and for publishing houses.
Choice of a research project of major relevance to the future development of the candidate's country of origin, including options for transferring knowledge and methods.
Confirmation that research facilities are available and a detailed expert's report from an academic host at a research institution in Germany; details of the research project and the proposed timetable must be discussed with the prospective host prior to application.
Expert references from the doctoral supervisor and other academics qualified to comment on the applicant's eligibility, preferably including reviewers not working at the applicant's own institute.
Language skills: scholars in the humanities or social sciences and physicians must have a good knowledge of German if it is necessary to carry out the project successfully; otherwise a good knowledge of English; scientists and engineers must have a good knowledge of German or English.
The applicant may not have spent an extended period in Germany prior to application. Applications to continue a research stay already underway can only be considered in exceptional cases. If in doubt, candidates who have been in Germany for more than six months at the time of application should check with the Humboldt Foundation (info@avh.de) whether formal requirements have been met before submitting an application.
Principal place of residence and work in a developing or threshold country (excluding China, India and Turkey, c.f. list of countries).
The Humboldt Foundation assumes that candidates will abide by the Rules of Good Scientific Practice during the application and sponsorship periods

To apply, please only use the application documents which can be downloaded here.

Application requirements

Download programme information and application documents

List of countries

Selection procedure

Information for hosts

Information for expert reviewers

Information for independent peer reviewers

Initial Sponsorship

Alumni Sponsorship

FAQ

Contact: info@avh.de

Germany Fellowship Postdoctoral Reserchers

Humboldt Research Fellowship for postdoctoral researchers

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

From abroad to sponsor a 6 to 24 month research stay at a research institution in Germany

Submit an application if you are a researcher from abroad with above average qualifications, at the beginning of your academic career and only completed your doctorate in the last four years. A Humboldt Research Fellowship for postdoctoral researchers allows you to carry out a long-term research project (6-24 months) you have selected yourself in cooperation with an academic host you have selected yourself at a research institution in Germany.

Scientists and scholars of all nationalities and disciplines may apply to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation directly at any time. The Humboldt Foundation grants approximately 600 Humboldt Research Fellowships for postdoctoral researchers and experienced researchers annually.

Short-term study visits, participation in congresses and training courses cannot be financed. You can find other important information in the programme information and FAQ.

Application requirements

Doctorate or comparable academic degree (Ph.D., C.Sc. or equivalent), completed less than four years prior to the date of application. Candidates who have nearly completed their doctoral degrees are eligible to apply provided that they submit the manuscript of their dissertation or publications containing the results of their dissertation.
Academic publications in internationally-reviewed journals and for publishing houses.
Confirmation that research facilities are available and a detailed expert's report by an academic host at a research institution in Germany. Details of the research project and the proposed timetable must be discussed with the prospective host prior to application.
Expert references from the doctoral supervisor and other academics qualified to comment on the applicant's eligibility, preferably including reviewers not working at the applicant's own institute.
Language skills: scholars in the humanities or social sciences and physicians must have a good knowledge of German if it is necessary to carry out the project successfully; otherwise a good knowledge of English; scientists and engineers must have a good knowledge of German or English.
The applicant may not have spent an extended period in Germany prior to application. Applications to continue a research stay already underway can only be considered in exceptional cases. If in doubt, candidates who have been in Germany for more than six months at the time of application should consult the FAQs and check with the Humboldt Foundation (info@avh.de) whether formal requirements have been met before submitting an application.
The Humboldt Foundation assumes that candidates will abide by the Rules of Good Scientific Practice during the application and sponsorship periods.

To apply, please only use the application documents which can be downloaded here.

Download programme information and application documents