DEADLINE: 15 June 2015
India's DST offers fifty fellowships in 2015-2016 for scientists and researchers from developing countries for collaboration with Indian research partners.
Thematic areas include agricultural sciences, biological sciences, and several others.
The fellowships program is coordinated through the Center for Science and Technology of the Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S&T Center). Applicants should be less than 40 years of age.
WEBSITE: http://www.namstct.org/
Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program
DEADLINE: June 3, 2015
A social contribution activity by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) to support environmental revitalization and conservation activities both in Japan and overseas for the purpose of sustainable development.
The grant themes are "Biodiversity Conservation" and "Global Warming Countermeasures" that are serious and urgent issues for conserving the earth environment.
Applications for following two categories of grants are accepted same as last year. One is for overseas project grant, targeting the activities in overseas, conducted by groups based in Japan or foreign groups collaborate with Japanese groups. The other is domestic project grant, targeting community-based activities in Japan. In this year, They have created a special category for applicants," New Domestic Project Grant", targeting Japan-based groups which have never received our grant funding in this program.
WEBSITE: http://www.toyota-global.com/sustainability/environment/blessings_of_nature/ecogrant/
A social contribution activity by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) to support environmental revitalization and conservation activities both in Japan and overseas for the purpose of sustainable development.
The grant themes are "Biodiversity Conservation" and "Global Warming Countermeasures" that are serious and urgent issues for conserving the earth environment.
Applications for following two categories of grants are accepted same as last year. One is for overseas project grant, targeting the activities in overseas, conducted by groups based in Japan or foreign groups collaborate with Japanese groups. The other is domestic project grant, targeting community-based activities in Japan. In this year, They have created a special category for applicants," New Domestic Project Grant", targeting Japan-based groups which have never received our grant funding in this program.
WEBSITE: http://www.toyota-global.com/sustainability/environment/blessings_of_nature/ecogrant/
MASHAV Professional Courses
Human capacity building remains the main priority of MASHAV. Professional courses are offered annually in Israel in conjunction with professional and academic institutes.
For most courses, MASHAV covers course fees, accommodation, medical insurance, and other expenses in Israel.
If you wish to enquire about a MASHAV course that suits your abilities and field of expertise, please contact the Israeli Diplomatic Mission in your country.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mashav.mfa.gov.il/MFA/mashav/Courses/Pages/default.aspx
For most courses, MASHAV covers course fees, accommodation, medical insurance, and other expenses in Israel.
If you wish to enquire about a MASHAV course that suits your abilities and field of expertise, please contact the Israeli Diplomatic Mission in your country.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mashav.mfa.gov.il/MFA/mashav/Courses/Pages/default.aspx
Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers 2015
Application deadline: May 15, 2015 (Friday)
This annual award, is organized and presented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan. Its purpose is to increase motivation among young researchers contributing to research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and related industries in developing regions, which is promoted by Japan for the benefit of those countries. Up to three young researchers who have shown
Eligibility
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.jircas.affrc.go.jp/english/young/yi2015_index.html
This annual award, is organized and presented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan. Its purpose is to increase motivation among young researchers contributing to research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and related industries in developing regions, which is promoted by Japan for the benefit of those countries. Up to three young researchers who have shown
- outstanding performance in research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, or related industries for a developing region, and who show great promise
- outstanding achievements in research and development that will lead to future technological innovation in agriculture, forestry, fisheries or related industries for a developing area, and who show great promise
Eligibility
- Should be under the age of 40 (as of January 01, 2015)
- Should be researchers who have the nationality of developing countries and/or territories, belong to a non-Japanese research institute or a non-Japanese university
- Should be engaged in research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and related industries in developing regions
- Must be able to attend the commendation ceremony and deliver a lecture on October 27, 2015.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.jircas.affrc.go.jp/english/young/yi2015_index.html
UNESCO/ISEDC Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme - 2015
Deadline for submission of applications: 22 May 2015
The aim of this fellowships programme is to enhance the capacity-building and human resources development in the area of sustainable and renewable energy sources in developing countries and countries in transition. The training activities in the framework of these fellowships are tenable in specialized institutions in the Russian Federation. The medium of instruction will be English. UNESCO will solicit applications from the developing countries and countries in transition.
Field of Study
One month duration: from 5 to 30 October 2015.
(a) Energy and sustainable development;
(b) Ecological management of energy resources;
(c) Renewable energy;
(d) Sustainable and renewable energy power generation.
Qualifications Required
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
(a) Holder of at least a BSc degree or BA in Economics;
(b) Proficient in the Russian language;
(c) Not more than 35 years of age;
Facilities offered by ISEDC
i) Beneficiaries will be exempt of paying tuition fees for the entire duration of studies/training;
ii) Fellows will undertake studies/training under the supervision of an advisor or study director that will be provided by the host institution;
iii) The donor Government will pay stipends to beneficiaries on a monthly basis, in local currency. The stipend amounting to four hundred fifty (450) US dollars is intended to cover living expenses such as accommodation, meals, pocket expenses, and incidentals. The donor will determine the amount of the stipend to be granted to beneficiaries;
iv) ISEDC will assist in obtaining modest housing for the fellows.
Facilities offered by UNESCO
a) UNESCO will cover the cost of the round-trip international travel at the most economical rate and the most direct flight.
(b) UNESCO will pay a one-time travel allowance amounting to US$100 (one hundred US dollars) prior to the fellows’ departure for the Russian Federation.
(c) Health insurance. To avail of this entitlement, beneficiaries should be declared medically fit by the UNESCO Medical Service that examines the complete medical dossiers.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/fellowships/programmes/unescoisedc-co-sponsored-fellowships-programme/
The aim of this fellowships programme is to enhance the capacity-building and human resources development in the area of sustainable and renewable energy sources in developing countries and countries in transition. The training activities in the framework of these fellowships are tenable in specialized institutions in the Russian Federation. The medium of instruction will be English. UNESCO will solicit applications from the developing countries and countries in transition.
Field of Study
One month duration: from 5 to 30 October 2015.
(a) Energy and sustainable development;
(b) Ecological management of energy resources;
(c) Renewable energy;
(d) Sustainable and renewable energy power generation.
Qualifications Required
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
(a) Holder of at least a BSc degree or BA in Economics;
(b) Proficient in the Russian language;
(c) Not more than 35 years of age;
Facilities offered by ISEDC
i) Beneficiaries will be exempt of paying tuition fees for the entire duration of studies/training;
ii) Fellows will undertake studies/training under the supervision of an advisor or study director that will be provided by the host institution;
iii) The donor Government will pay stipends to beneficiaries on a monthly basis, in local currency. The stipend amounting to four hundred fifty (450) US dollars is intended to cover living expenses such as accommodation, meals, pocket expenses, and incidentals. The donor will determine the amount of the stipend to be granted to beneficiaries;
iv) ISEDC will assist in obtaining modest housing for the fellows.
Facilities offered by UNESCO
a) UNESCO will cover the cost of the round-trip international travel at the most economical rate and the most direct flight.
(b) UNESCO will pay a one-time travel allowance amounting to US$100 (one hundred US dollars) prior to the fellows’ departure for the Russian Federation.
(c) Health insurance. To avail of this entitlement, beneficiaries should be declared medically fit by the UNESCO Medical Service that examines the complete medical dossiers.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/fellowships/programmes/unescoisedc-co-sponsored-fellowships-programme/
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