The OWSD is offering fellowship program to Women Scientists from Science and Technology Lagging Countries (STLCs) to undertake PhD research in the Natural, Engineering and Information Technology sciences at a host institute in the South.
This fellowship program will cover the following:
- A monthly allowance to cover basic living expenses such as accommodation and meals while in the host country
- A special allowance to attend international conferences during the period of the fellowship
- A return ticket from the home country to the host institute for the agreed research period
- Visa expenses
- Annual medical insurance contribution
- The opportunity to attend regional science communications workshops, on a competitive basis
- Study fees (including tuition and registration fees) in agreement with the chosen host institute which is also expected to contribute
- Travel expenses to and from the host institute
Eligible Fields of Study:
- Agricultural Sciences Agricultural Sciences
- Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Biological Systems and Organisms
- Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Engineering Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physics
Eligible Countries: Developing countries
Eligibility: To be eligible for this fellowship program, applicants must:
- be women
- have an MSc degree in one of the above listed study fields
- be citizens of a developing Country.
- intend to return to their home country as soon as possible after completion of the fellowship.
- have good academic grades.
How To Apply: The following are required during application:
- PhD research proposal outline
- Degree certificates and transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
- Preliminary acceptance letter
- Letter of commitment
- Reference letters
- Passport
- Supporting statement from home supervisor
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Application Deadline: The application deadline is 30th June 2017, 9:00am (CET)
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