FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship for 2016

Last date : February 26, 2016

The field of finance is changing rapidly, largely in response to regulations designed to protect market practitioners and to prevent financial crises. FINCAD has long believed that deep market knowledge, transparency and trustworthiness play a critical role in making financial markets safe for all participants.

In addition, FINCAD is keenly aware that the majority of practitioners in the capital markets industry are men, and that the trend to include more women in the industry is not as rapid as it should be.

For these reasons, FINCAD established the annual FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship. The goal is to encourage and support outstanding women in the field of finance, particularly relating to the use of derivatives in capital markets and/or financial risk management, and give them an opportunity to cultivate their skills and knowledge.

The FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship is an award of US$10,000 to support graduate-level studies.

The scholarship is open to women of any age and citizenship who are studying Finance in a graduate-level program.

Are you, or is someone you know, interested in applying for this scholarship? Apply today for the 2016 FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship. This opportunity is open to women of any age and citizenship who are studying Finance in an accredited graduate-level program. Applications are due by February 26, 2016.

The FINCAD is currently inviting the women from around the world to apply for the FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship 2016 Program, an annual scholarship program supporting outstanding women in the field of finance, particularly relating to the use of derivatives in capital markets and/or financial risk management, and give them an opportunity to cultivate their skills and knowledge.

For more details and application : http://www.fincad.com/about-fincad/corporate-information/women-finance-scholarship/women-finance-scholarship-application

SEARCA Graduate Scholarship for Southeast Asians- Study Agriculture & Related Sciences

Last date : On going

The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) invites applications for its graduate scholarship (MS and PhD) in agriculture and related fields for Academic Year 2016-2017. Applicants are encouraged to complete the SEARCA scholarship application form and send along with other required documents to the Ministries of Education/Higher Education of their respective countries. The ministries have their own deadline, the deadline for ministries to endorse applications to SEARCA is 30 September 2015.
The graduate scholars’ thesis/dissertation topics must fall within any of the following ISARD priority themes and focus areas:

• Social Inclusion
• Environmental Sustainability
• Sub-regional cooperation in trade and investments

Focus Countries
Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore,Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam
Priority Themes & Focus Areas

1. Social Inclusion
2. Strengthening of Value Chains and Agribusiness Commodity Systems
3. Integration of small-scale farmers into commercial food systems
4. Food and Nutrition Security
5. Productivity-enhancing innovations and modern technologies
6. Rural entrepreneurship toward off-farm and non-farm businesses
7. Environmental Sustainability
8. Climate change adaptation and resiliency
9. Natural Resource Management
10. Cross-cutting Concerns
11. Sub-regional cooperation in trade and investments
12. Regional Economic Integration (AFTA and AEC 2015)

Financial Support
The scholarship covers stipend, tuition, international and domestic travel allowances, thesis/dissertation support, book allowance, and health insurance.
Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must belong to one of the countries mentioned above.
• Applicants must be regular employees of academic, research or government institutions.
• Applicants can be maximum 35 years of age at the time of application.
• Applicants field of study must be one of the following – agriculture, biological sciences, fishery, environmental science, statistics, forestry, and social sciences.
• The applicant’s topic of research for thesis/dissertation must be in line with any of SEARCA’s priority thrusts.
• Applicants must have sent applications for admission to three of the study posts listed above.

How to Apply
Applicants can submit their accomplished SEARCA Scholarship Application form together with other original application requirements to the Ministries of Education/Higher Education of their respective countries.
Each applicant is required to submit the following documents:

1. SEARCA Scholarship Application Form (2 copies);
2. Letter of admission/acceptance from SEARCA-accredited university is highly preferred.
3. Official transcript of academic records of each degree completed (BS transcript for MS applicants and BS and MS transcripts for PhD applicants);
4. Certification of employment;
5. Brief description of the research the applicant plans to conduct for thesis/dissertation.
6. Two copies of passport-size pictures of the applicant;
7. Curriculum vitae;
8. Certification from a medical doctor that the applicant is in good physical and mental health condition and is fit to undertake graduate studies;
9. Official endorsement from the employer; and
10. Results of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

For more details : http://searca.org/index.php/component/content/article/26-scholarship-announcements/990-searca-gradua

Call for Applications: Swedish Institute Study Scholarships Programme 2016

Last date : January 15, 2015

 

The Embassy of Sweden, through the Swedish Institute (SI), is calling for applications to the SI Study Scholarships programme targeting students from over 100 countries on the DAC list of ODA recipients  for master studies in Sweden.

The overall aim of the programme is to contribute to the reduction of poverty by capacity building of individuals. The aim is to contribute to a mutual exchange of knowledge and networks for global talents by focusing on areas in which Sweden is at the forefront of academic research. This will enable youngprofessionals to play an active role in society, to build sustainable networks and to work actively for sustainable growth and development.

The new procedure is aiming at making the application process more time and resource efficient and to be more transparent towards applicants in their chances of being awarded a scholarship.

The programme is divided into three different categories of countries and approximately 300 scholarships will be granted in total 100 scholarship for each category.

 

Benefits

The scholarships are intended for full-time master’s level studies in Sweden and cover both living costs and tuition fees.

 

Eligibility Criteria

Application is open to highly qualified students who are citizens of countries on the OECD/DAC list and who will study full-time for a master’s degree in Sweden.

 

How to Apply

Applicants can visit website for a full listing of programmes open for application and to apply.

For more details : http://www.swedenabroad.com/Pages/StandardPage.aspx?id=97984&epslanguage=en-GB

SEARCA Graduate Scholarship for Southeast Asians- Study Agriculture & Related Sciences

Last date : September 30, 2015

 
The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) invites applications for its graduate scholarship (MS and PhD) in agriculture and related fields for Academic Year 2016-2017.
Eligibility:
The SEARCA Graduate Scholarship is open to nationals of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam who are regular employees of academic, research or government institutions and not more than 35 years old at the time of application.
Fields of Studies:
Agriculture and related sciences (including biological sciences, fishery, environmental science, statistics, forestry and social sciences)
Thesis/Dissertation:
With the Tenth Five Year Plan as guide, the graduate scholars’ thesis/dissertation topics must fall within any of the following ISARD priority themes and focus areas:
Social Inclusion

• Strengthening of Value Chains and Agribusiness Commodity Systems
• Integration of small-scale farmers into commercial food systems
• Food and Nutrition Security
• Productivity-enhancing innovations and modern technologies
• Rural entrepreneurship toward off-farm and non-farm businesses

Environmental Sustainability

• Climate change adaptation and resiliency
• Natural Resource Management

Cross-cutting Concerns

• Sub-regional cooperation in trade and investments
• Regional Economic Integration (AFTA and AEC 2015)
• Government Policies, Institutions, and Governance Mechanisms/Reforms that can address and redress rural poverty, inequitable growth, and environmental degradation

Study Posts:
Any of the following universities, as well as those that have institutional arrangements with SEARCA, may serve as study posts of SEARCA MS and PhD scholars:

• Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB), Bogor, Indonesia
• Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Yogyakarta, Indonesia
• Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Selangor, Malaysia
• Kasetsart University (KU), Bangkok, Thailand
• University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), Laguna, Philippines
• University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD), Quezon City, Philippines
• University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV), Iloilo, Philippines

Five of these universities are members of the Southeast Asian University Consortium for Graduate Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources. SEARCA serves as the Secretariat of the University Consortium.
SEARCA reserves the right to make the final decision on the choice of the scholars' study post. Therefore, applicants are required to submit to SEARCA applications for admission to the Graduate Schools of three universities in the list.
Financial Support:
Covers stipend, tuition, international and domestic travel allowances, thesis/dissertation support, book allowance, and health insurance.
How to apply:
Interested parties may submit their accomplished SEARCA Scholarship Application form together with other original application requirements to the Ministries of Education/Higher Education of their respective countries. Applicants must check the deadlines set by the Ministries to receive/accept applications of SEARCA scholarship. These Ministries will then screen and endorse applications to SEARCA not later than 30 September 2015.
The applicant’s topic of research for thesis/dissertation must be in line with any of SEARCA’s priority thrusts, namely: Natural Resources Management and Agricultural Competitiveness.
SEARCA Scholarship application forms and the complete list of requirements may be downloaded here.
Inquiries can also be directed to:
GRADUATE EDUCATION AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA)
College, Los Baños, Laguna 4031, Philippines
Telefax: +63-49 536 7164 | Email: gsd@searca.org

For more details : http://searca.org/index.php/component/content/article/26-scholarship-announcements/990-searca-gradua

HIV Research Trust Scholarships 2016 for Health Professionals in Developing Countries

Last date : October 12, 2015

 

Applications are open for HIV Research Trust Scholarships 2016 to provide financial support to physicians, nurses, scientists and other health care professionals in resource-limited settings from low-income and lower-middle-income c ountries working in the field of HIV infection. The Trust supports early/mid career researchers.

Priority Areas

All aspects of research related to HIV infection and its consequences are eligible including clinical care, basic and applied biology, epidemiology, psychological, ethical, economic, educational and societal aspects.

Award Information

• The scholarships provide support for travel, living expenses including accommodation, and may provide support for laboratory expenses at the institution to be visited.
• The preference is for applicants to receive training in recognised centres in other resource-poor countries but travel to other areas is not excluded.
• The usual period of support is 2-6 months but exceptionally support for one year may be given.
• The maximum sum awarded is £8,000 or equivalent value.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must be health professional working in the Field of HIV infection.
• Applicants must be professional of Low income and lower-middle income countries.

How to Apply

Applications for scholarships are requested annually from early September to mid October. Applicants must fill the online application form available on the website.

For more details : http://www.hivresearchtrust.org.uk/scholarships/

Grant for Young Professional Development Program for MA and PhD Graduates

Last date : August 24, 2015

Human capital is the biggest asset of each and every think tank. In securing reliable and high-quality researchers, think tanks compete with much more powerful competitors—i.e., governments, state agencies, private companies, banks, and consulting companies. The region’s think tanks, therefore, have to devise special motivation strategies to retain existing staff, and attract new talented individuals to opt for this career. Despite being present in public life, think tanks constitute a small part of civil society and are often not the first choice for fresh graduates who are interested in embarking on research/policy careers.

With this initiative, the Open Society Think Tank Fund aims at supporting up to 15 fresh graduates per year from high-quality universities in the OECD countries who want to return to their country and assume posts in think tanks interested in attracting young staff. With these activities, we hope to help young and talented people enter the region’s think tanks; provide additional capacity building with talented returnees getting engaged in policy-relevant research, analysis, and advocacy under the guidance of experienced staff; and assist think tanks in recruiting new talent into their ranks.

The Think Tank Young Professional Development Program intends to attract recent graduates of MA and PhD programs in the social sciences and humanities to select think tanks in Central and Eastern Europe, South Eastern Europe, and the former Soviet Union, giving them an opportunity to gain firsthand policy research and advocacy experience at a renowned think tank in the region. The program is designed to benefit both young returning professionals and their host organizations. It enables participating think tanks to recruit young researchers originally from the region who recently graduated from universities in the OECD countries, including the Central European University in Hungary. Depending on a research topic, individual programs at hosting organizations will last up to six months and start from November 2015.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible candidates must fulfill ALL of the following four requirements:

• have graduated in the past three years with a PhD, LLM, or MA degree in the social sciences and humanities from universities in the OECD countries
• be a citizen or permanent resident of the following countries: Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Hungary, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, or Ukraine
• be between 23 and 35 years of age at the time of application
• be fluent in written and spoken English and the working language of the host organization

Purpose and Priorities

After the selection process, the Think Tank Fund expects accepted young professionals to assume a full-time position in one of the region’s think tanks (preferably in their home country) for a period of up to six months. These individuals will reside in the hosting organization’s country for the entire duration of the program, work full-time at the hosting think tank’s offices, and become a part of the organization (this commitment resembles a full-time paid internship). Throughout this period, the young professionals are expected to engage in ongoing policy research projects and develop concrete policy products in agreement with the hosting organization. The policy product(s) can be one or more of the following:

• a full research or baseline study (young researchers are expected to formulate clear tangible outcomes at the end of the study/survey)
• policy papers, briefs, or newsletters
• an organized event or conference (young researchers should contribute to thematic development of an event organized within the program term)
• any other policy-related product or activity that benefits both the individual and the hosting organization (e.g., designing and hosting policy blogs)

Given that the young professionals would be part of the think tank for an extended period, we would expect them to be engaged in more than one project and, if feasible, in preparation of several policy products.

Their work will be guided by senior policy staff or the hosting think tank director who will be considered the mentor. Mentors should be ready to invest significant time and effort in the mentoring and communication process with the young professional. The Think Tank Fund would encourage both the young professional and the hosting organization to use these six months to fundraise for other funds and, if possible, make the position permanent. All young professionals engaged in this program should produce the outputs stipulated in the position’s description. A fully successful engagement of young returning professionals would ideally result in retaining the person on staff. Upon completion of the six months, the Think Tank Fund expects a final report from both the young professional and the hosting think tank.

Guidelines

For further information and guidance, see the full call for applications in the Download Files section. Submissions should be made to: ttf.fellowships@opensocietyfoundations.org.

 

For more details : http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants/think-tank-young-professional-development-program-20150505