Abel Visiting Scholar Program in US 2021-22

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Details about International Mathematical Union – Abel Visiting Scholar Program in US 2021-22

International Mathematical Union – Abel Visiting Scholar Program in US 2021-22 is offered for Post Doc degree in the field of Mathematics. You can apply to this scholarship here. The deadline for the sending your application is 31 Aug 2021. This scholarship is provided by International Mathematical Union (IMU) and the value of this scholarship is Partial Funding, Up to $4,400 (Travel + Living allowances) . This scholarship is open for: Open to citizens of developing countries.

  • Deadline: 31 Aug 2021
  • Scholarship value: Partial Funding, Up to $4,400 (Travel + Living allowances)

The International Mathematical Union invites applications for Abel Visiting Scholar Program, 2021-22 from mathematicians professionally based in developing countries to visit an international research collaborator for a period of one month.

Eligibility criteria for International Mathematical Union – Abel Visiting Scholar Program in US, 2021-22:

  • The applicants of the International Mathematical Union – Abel Visiting Scholar Program in US, 2021-22 should have a Ph.D. in Mathematics.
  • The candidates should be from a developing country.
  • The candidates should be in a particular position in a university/research institution.
  • The applicant should have been working with a University or College on a contract basis. He/She also should be in the early stages of their professional careers and below 40 years of age on the day of the application deadline.
  • The age factor is relaxed for the applicants with a broken career pattern, provided that the application must be attached with the reason for the same.

Documents Required:

  • The candidates applying for the International Mathematical Union – Abel Visiting Scholar Program in US, 2021-22 should submit a detailed CV including a list of recent publications.
  • Documents stating a research plan for the visit should be submitted by the applicants.
  • A copy of the official invitation from the institution of the international research partner and a letter of recommendation should also be submitted by the candidates.
  • The applicants should submit copies of the Ph.D. certificates and budget estimation.
  • Current employment status and position in the home institution signed and stamped by the employer should be provided including the duration of your employment.

Selection Criteria:

  • The criteria for selection of the International Mathematical Union – Abel Visiting Scholar Program in US, 2021-22 is based on the quality of the project and the benefit/added value for the home institution/country.

Value of International Mathematical Union – Abel Visiting Scholar Program in US, 2021-22:

The successful applicants of the International Mathematical Union – Abel Visiting Scholar Program in US, 2021-22 will receive scholarship grant up to $4,400(5,000 Dollars) which includes:

  • Travel costs
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance charges 
  • Basic living cost and accomodation

Deadline for International Mathematical Union – Abel Visiting Scholar Program in US, 2021-22:

The last date to apply for the International Mathematical Union – Abel Visiting Scholar Program in US, 2021-22 is 31st August 2021 for visits between January 1 and April 30, 2022

Canadian government laboratories and research institutions Postdoctoral Research Program, 2021

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Postdoctoral Research Program, 2021 is offered for Post Doc degree in the field of Natural Sciences. You can apply to this scholarship here. The deadline for the sending your application is Deadline varies. This scholarship is provided by Government Of Canada and the value of this scholarship is Partial Funding, Salary . This scholarship is open for: Open to all nationals.

  • Deadline: Deadline varies
  • Scholarship value: Partial Funding, Salary

Natural Resources Canada, in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Health Canada & Public Health Agency of Canada is looking for recent graduates in a field of natural sciences to join the Postdoctoral Research Program.

About the Program: The Postdoctoral Research Program provides scientists, who have recently obtained a doctoral degree in a field of natural sciences, with the opportunity to work with research groups or leaders in Canadian government laboratories and research institutions located across Canada.

Eligibility criteria for the Postdoctoral Research Program, 2021:

  • Applicants from all nationalities are eligible.
  • Applicants must have graduated within the last 3 (three) years* with a doctoral degree in a field of natural sciences.
  • Applicants must be currently enrolled in a doctoral program at a recognized post-secondary institution.
  • Applicants with foreign credentials (obtained outside of Canada) must provide proof of Canadian equivalency.

Benefits of the Postdoctoral Research Program, 2021:

Successful applicants of the Postdoctoral Research Program, 2021 will will be hired as term Scientific Research (SE-RES) employees and receives salary.

Education

We are looking for candidates who have graduated within the last 3 (three) years* with a doctoral degree in a field of natural sciences.

*Special consideration may be given to applicants who were unable to apply during the 3-year period, due to a significant career interruption or delay. If this concerns your eligibility to the program, please contact the PRP Mailbox (nrcan.PRP.rncan@canada.ca).

Applications will be accepted if applicants are currently enrolled in a doctoral program at a recognized post-secondary institution; however, candidates must meet the education requirements in order to be appointed to a position.

Candidates with foreign credentials (obtained outside of Canada) must provide proof of Canadian equivalency.

Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowships in US, 2021

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Wenner-Gren Foundation – Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowships in US, 2021 is offered for Post Doc degree in the field of Anthropology. You can apply to this scholarship here. The deadline for the sending your application is 01 May 2021. This scholarship is provided by Wenner-Gren Foundation and the value of this scholarship is Full Funding, USD 40,000 for one year . This scholarship is open for: Open to all nationals.

  • Deadline: 01 May 2021
  • Scholarship value: Full Funding, USD 40,000 for one year

The Wenner-Gren Foundation has initiated Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowships, to support post-doctoral students in research for twelve months of continuous full-time writing. 

About the Program: The Foundation aims to enable a new generation of scholars to publish significant works that will impact the development of anthropology. The program contributes to the Foundation’s overall mission to support basic research in anthropology and to ensure that the discipline continues to be a source of vibrant and significant work that furthers our understanding of humanity’s cultural and biological origins, development, and variation. 

Eligibility for Wenner-Gren Foundation – Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowships in US, 2021:

  • Applicants for Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowships, Wenner-Gren Foundation from all nationalities are eligible.
  • Candidates applying should have a PhD or equivalent.
  • The PhD of the candidate should not be more than ten years old.
  • Fellowship provided is to support a continuous period of full-time academic writing. 
  • Prior recipients of Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowships are not eligible.
  • Prior applicants, applying again need to submit a resubmission statement, explaining how the application is different from the prior application.

Selection criteria:

  • The main criteria of evaluation will be the research and its potential contribution to anthropological knowledge, theory, and debate.
  • There is no preference for any particular geographical area or topics

Documents required:

  • The applicants for Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowships, Wenner-Gren Foundation completed application form.
  • The Curriculum vitae should be attached.
  • A printed copy of the application form and required attachments.
  • Abstract of your writing project. 
  • Answers to four project description questions should be given.
  • Resubmission statement is required if the current application is a resubmission.
  • Bibliography relevant to your proposed project.

Value of Wenner-Gren Foundation – Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowships in US, 2021:

  • The successful applicants of Wenner-Gren Foundation – Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowships in US, 2021 will receive AUD 40,000 for 12 months of continuous writing.

Deadline for Wenner-Gren Foundation – Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowships in US, 2021:

  • The last date to apply for Wenner-Gren Foundation – Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowships in US, 2021 is 1st May 2021.

http://www.wennergren.org/programs/hunt-postdoctoral-fellowships-writing

https://sf.princeton.edu/application

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Details about Princeton University – Fellowship Competition in US 2022-25

Princeton University – Fellowship Competition in US 2022-25 is offered for Post Doc degree in the field of Humanities and Social sciences. You can apply to this scholarship here. The deadline for the sending your application is 03 Aug 2021. This scholarship is provided by Princeton University and the value of this scholarship is Full Funding, Salary and other benefits . This scholarship is open for: Open to all nationals.

  • Deadline: 03 Aug 2021
  • Scholarship value: Full Funding, Salary and other benefits

The Princeton Society of Fellows, an interdisciplinary group of scholars in the humanities, social sciences, and selected natural sciences, calls for fellowship applications annually. Three to five postdoctoral fellows are appointed each year for three-year terms in residence to pursue research and teach half-time in their academic host department, the Program in Humanistic Studies, or other university programs. The fellowships carry with them an appointment as lecturer in a fellow’s academic host department.

Eligibility for Princeton University – Fellowship Competition in US, 2022-25:

  • Applicants already holding the Ph.D. degree at the time of their application must have received their degree between January 1, 2019 and August 4, 2020. Priority will be given to applicants who have received no more than one year of research-only funding past the Ph.D. degree.
  • Those who received their Ph.D., Ed.D, doctorates of Jurisprudence from Princeton University are not eligible.
  • If you have already applied to the Princeton Society of Fellows, you may not apply a second time.

Documents required:

  • The applicants for Princeton University – Fellowship Competition in US, 2022-25 should submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter.
  • The candidates should submit an abstract for a dissertation, a research proposal, a chapter of a published article, and two-course proposals.

Benefits of Princeton University – Fellowship Competition in US, 2022-25:

Successful applicants of the Princeton University – Fellowship Competition in US, 2022-25 will receive the following benefits-

  • Fellows are provided with a competitive salary, benefits, a $5,000 research account, access to university grants, a shared office, a desktop computer and other resources.
  • Fellows are expected to reside in or near Princeton during the academic year in order to attend weekly seminars and participate fully in the intellectual life of the Society.

Deadline for Princeton University – Fellowship Competition in US, 2022-25:

  • The last date to apply for Princeton University – Fellowship Competition in US, 2022-25 is 3rd August 2021.

APPLY https://sf.princeton.edu/application

Postdoc. Mobility

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Increase your research experience by making a stay abroad!

​Postdoc.Mobility fellowships are aimed at researchers who have done a doctorate and who wish to pursue an academic career in Switzerland. A research stay abroad enables such researchers to acquire more in-depth knowledge, increases their scientific independence and enhances their research profile.

The fellowships include a grant for subsistence costs, a flat-rate for travel expenses and a possible contribution to research and conference costs. In addition, fellowship holders can apply for a return grant to finance their initial period of research after returning to Switzerland. The return grant includes a salary and social security contributions.

The funding period is in principle 24 months (fellowship) and 3 to 12 months (return phase).

The main participation requirements are listed below.

The precise periods are calculated on the basis of the relevant submission deadline.

  • A completed doctorate (PhD, MD-PhD) or completed medical studies in human, dental, veterinary, social or preventive medicine with a doctorate (MD), or completion of the doctorate within the next 9 months.
  • Submission up to 3 years after the doctoral exam (PhD, MD-PhD); the date of the examination, respectively the defence of the doctoral thesis is the relevant date.
  • Medical researchers without MD-PhD: submission up to 8 years after the state examination and at least 3 years of clinical activity after the state examination.
  • Swiss nationality, holder of valid Swiss permanent residence, residence or cross-border commuter permit, married to a Swiss national or co-habiting with a Swiss national in a registered partnership.
  • At least 2 years of research activity at a Swiss research institution (for foreign nationals).

Submission of proposals

How to submit a proposal?

Applications must be submitted via the mySNF platform. The mySNF platform will be opened for submission three months before the respective application deadline.

Evaluation procedure

Evaluation procedure of the SNSF

Eugen and Elisabeth Schellenberg Foundation

Covers half of an Postdoc.Mobility fellowship of 2 years in the area of cancer research. The SNSF submits a suitable application to the foundation for the partial funding of a grant which is allocated to one of the advanced research candidates.

Website Eugen and Elisabeth Schellenberg Foundation

The ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents 2021 Call for Applications

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Part I: Introduction

The Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO) is a non-profit, non-government international organization founded in 2018. Founding members include 37 scientific institutions, universities, and international organizations worldwide. ANSO aims to improve regional and global capacity in science and technology, human livelihoods and wellbeing, and to promote broader S&T cooperation and communication.

The ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents (hereinafter referred to as the ANSO Scholarship) was formally launched in 2019 with the goal of training and cultivation of young scientists from all over the world. The ANSO Scholarship supports 200 Master’s students and 300 PhD students every year to pursue postgraduate education at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) or institutes of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) around China.

Currently, CAS, the leading founding member of ANSO, is the sponsor of the ANSO Scholarship. ANSO welcomes all members and parties who are interested in creating a more diversified scholarship program together.

Part II: Coverage

 Tuition waiver

 Monthly stipend:

      Master’s: 3000 RMB/month

      PhD: 6000 or 7000 RMB/month (depending on whether he/she has passed the qualification test arranged by

      USTC/UCAS).

 Health insurance

 Application fee waiver

 Travel subsidy from their home countries to China (one trip per person)

Any scholarship awardee on site in China, the host country, at the time of application will NOT be eligible for any travel subsidy.

Funding duration (NO EXTENSION):

 Master’s program: up to 36 months,

 PhD program: up to 48 months. 

Awardees are required to finish centralized training in Chinese language, Chinese culture and all required credits as well as practical research and completion of degree thesis at colleges and schools of USTC/UCAS or CAS institutes.

Any master’s awardee who fails annual assessments will face the consequence including:

 Termination of his/her scholarship;

 Discontinuity of his/her master’s study.

 Being provided with a certificate of attendance for the period of study undertaken in China but not a formal master’s degree.

Any PhD awardee who fails the qualification test or annual assessment will face the consequences including:

 Termination of his/her scholarship;

 Discontinuity of his/her doctoral study;

 Being provided with a certificate of attendance for the period of study undertaken in China but not a formal doctoral degree.

All the awardees are required to abide by Chinese laws and USTC/UCAS regulations and rules.

Part III: Eligibility

Eligible applicants must:

 Not hold Chinese citizenship;

 Be proficient in English or Chinese;

 For master’s program applicants: be born after 1 January 1991 (inclusive);

      For PhD program applicants: be born after 1 January 1986 (inclusive);

 Meet the admission criteria for international students of USTC/UCAS;

 Not take up other assignments during the period of his/her scholarship.

Note:

 If you are currently pursuing a master’s degree at any university/institution in China, you are NOT eligible for the master’s program of this scholarship. 

     If you are currently pursuing a doctoral degree at any university/institution in China, you are NOT eligible for the   PhD program of this scholarship. 

   Otherwise you will be disqualified from admission and the situation will be reported to your current university/institution.

 You are NOT allowed to apply for the ANSO Scholarship in both USTC and UCAS simultaneously, otherwise you will be disqualified from admission.

Part IV: Step by Step Guideline

In order to successfully apply for the ANSO Scholarship, applicants are requested to follow a few key steps that are indicated below:

1. CHECK ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:  

You should verify that you meet ALL the eligibility criteria for this scholarship (see Part III).

For USTC applicants, it is not mandatory for you to find a host supervisor before application. If you find one that agrees to accept you, you can upload relevant materials as supporting documentation. If not, you will be recommended a supervisor of your research area after screening procedures organized by USTC.

For UCAS applicants, you need to find an eligible professor of your interest that agrees to accept you. See here for a list of eligible schools/institutes and supervisors of UCAS. Send an explanatory e-mail together with your CV, research proposal and other required documents to him/her, and indicate that you wish to apply for the master’s/PhD program of the ANSO Scholarship to UCAS. Your supervisor should finish the required procedure illustrated in the email automatically sent to him/her by the UCAS system immediately after your application materials pass the preliminary review by the institute/college with which the supervisor is affiliated.

2. FINISH YOUR ONLINE ADMISSION APPLICATION TO USTC/UCAS, CHOOSE “THE ANSO SCHOLARSHIP FOR YOUNG TALENTS”.

A. Visit ANSO official website for the ANSO Scholarship application portal：

  to USTC

 to UCAS

   Both systems open on December 1st 2020.

B. File and submit your application in the USTC/UCAS admission system as requested. Choose “the ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents” in your application. 

It is better that you prepare supporting documentation in advance, including but not limited to:

1) Copy of your regular passport which has at least 2 years validity;

2) Complete CV with a brief introduction of research experience;

3) Original copy of the certificate of university degrees held

For master’s program applicants: Bachelor’s degree certificate or official pre-graduation certificate showing their student status and stating the expected graduation date.

For PhD program applicants: ①Bachelor’s degree certificate. ②Master’s degree certificate or official pre-graduation certificate showing their student status and stating the expected graduation date.

4) TWO reference letters:

Two referees (NOT the host supervisor) from academia familiar with you and your work should upload their scanned reference letters to the online admission system of USTC/UCAS.

Reference letters in the body of e-mails will NOT be accepted!

5) Detailed research proposal;

6) Photocopies of title pages and abstracts of maximum 5 published academic papers (if available);

7) Proof of knowledge of English and/or Chinese;

8) Foreigner Physical Examination Form (Attachment)

Note:

 All the above supporting documentation must be in English or Chinese, otherwise notarial translations in English or Chinese are required.

 Make sure the electronic version of supporting documentation is in the right format as requested.

 If you are awarded the scholarship, you MUST present the required documents, including the original degree certificates, original transcripts AND original regular passport to the ANSO Scholarship office at USTC/UCAS upon your registration, otherwise you will be disqualified.

Deadline for Applicants, Supervisors and Referees:

                                30 April 2021 (Beijing Time)

Part V: Other Information

Contact 

1) Applicants for USTC, please contact:

Ms. Lin Tian (Linda Tian)

ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents USTC Office

University of Science and Technology of China

96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230026 China

Tel: +86 551 63600279

Fax: +86 551 63603531

Email: isa@ustc.edu.cn 

2) Applicants for UCAS, please contact:

Ms. Yuchen Xie (PhD Program)

ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents UCAS Office

University of Chinese Academy of Sciences

80 Zhongguancun East Road, Beijing, 100190, China

Tel: +86 10 82674900

Fax: +86 10 82672900

Email: phd@ucas.ac.cn

Ms. Menglin Hu (Master ’s Program)

ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents UCAS Office

University of Chinese Academy of Sciences

80 Zhongguancun East Road, Beijing, 100190, China

Tel: +86 10 82672900

Fax: +86 10 82672900

Email: master@ucas.ac.cn

Relevant Parties

ANSO is a non-profit and non-governmental international scientific organization founded in 2018 by 37 international science and education institutions from around the world. ANSO is committed to promoting shared sustainable development and the advancement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through catalyzing and implementing concrete international cooperative initiatives in Science, Technology, Innovation and Capacity Building (STIC). It is envisaged that ANSO will focus on the most urgent regional and global challenges through STIC. This focus includes supporting scientific capacity building and the needs, particularly of the Global South, through partnerships and cooperation with the member countries and institutions. ANSO will also promote collaborations across the scientific and technological communities of the world to ensure that the benefits of the BRI are widely shared. There will be open access to scientific facilities and information among participants in ANSO. The grooming and empowerment of young scientists will be a particular focus of ANSO. The ANSO Scholarship is one of the main approaches to achieve this goal.

Read more about ANSO: http://www.anso.org.cn

CAS is a national academic institution in China consisting of a comprehensive research and development network, a merit-based learned society and a system of higher education, focusing on natural sciences, technological sciences and high-tech innovation in China. It has 12 branches, 2 universities and more than 100 institutes with around 60,000 staff and 50,000 postgraduate students. It hosts 89 national key labs, 172 CAS key labs, 30 national engineering research centers and about 1,000 field stations throughout China. As a merit-based society, it has five academic divisions. CAS is dedicated to addressing fundamental, strategic and farsighted challenges related to the overall and long-term development of China. CAS is the leading founding member of ANSO.

Read more about CAS: http://english.cas.cn/

USTC is the first university established by the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 1958. It is a comprehensive university including science, engineering, management and humanity science, oriented to frontier science and high technology. USTC took the lead in launching Graduate School, the School of Gifted Young, large national scientific projects, etc. It is now a prominent Chinese university and enjoys high reputation worldwide, and therefore is the member of the China 9 Consortium consisting of the top 9 universities in China (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C9_League). USTC is one of the most important innovation centers in China, and is regarded as “the Cradle of Scientific Elites”. USTC provides both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. There are 20 faculties, 31 departments, graduate school, and Suzhou Institute, Shanghai Institute, Beijing Institute, Institute of Advanced Technology, and the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC. According to the world acclaimed university rankings as QS, THE, US News, and ARWU, USTC has always been ranked among the best universities in China (from 5th to 3rd), and around 100th in the world. USTC is responsible for the enrollment and management of the master and doctoral candidates of the ANSO Scholarship Program admitted by USTC.

Read more about USTC: http://en.ustc.edu.cn/

UCAS, formerly named Graduate School of CAS, was the first graduate school in China. In 2014, UCAS started enrolling undergraduate students, and since then an intact higher educational system has been established. Being the largest graduate education institution in China, UCAS has over 50,000 ongoing students, and more than half of them are doctoral students. With strong support from CAS institutes all over China, UCAS espouses the philosophy of “The Fusion of Scientific Research and Teaching” as its basic system of education. The disciplines represented at UCAS include all fields of science and 90% engineering. According to the Global University Ranking by Essential Science Indicator (ESI) in September 2019, UCAS ranked No. 1 in China and No. 82 worldwide. As a member of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), UCAS has established close ties with over 100 world-renowned universities. Based on CAS overseas institutions, UCAS is building overseas joint centers for education and research to promote capacity building on B&R. UCAS is responsible for the enrollment and management of the master and doctoral candidates of the ANSO Scholarship Program admitted by UCAS.

Read more about UCAS: http://english.ucas.ac.cn/

Macquarie university Australia Sydney

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International scholarships key dates

Scholarship deadlines for 2021 and 2022

You will automatically be assessed for the following scholarships once you apply for an eligible program to study with us. No separate scholarship application is required.

You will be advised of your eligible scholarship in your Letter of Offer which you will be required to accept by the relevant deadline(s) provided below.

Scholarship nameCourse typeAcceptance deadlines
Macquarie University $10,000 Early Acceptance ScholarshipDegree coursesSession 2 2021 (Jul): 15 July 2021
(Application deadline: 12 July 2021)Session 1 2022 (Feb): 13 December 2021
(Application deadline: 3 December 2021)

Session 2 2022 (Jul): 30 May 2022
(Application deadline: 20 May 2022)
MUIC programsMUIC Term 2 2021 (Apr): 1 March 2021
MUIC Term 4 2021 (Jul): 28 June 2021
MUIC Term 5 2021 (Oct): 6 September 2021MUIC Term 1 2022 (Feb): 3 January 2022
MUIC Term 2 2022 (Apr): 28 February 2022
MUIC Term 4 2022 (Jul): 27 June 2022
MUIC Term 5 2022 (Oct): 5 September 2022
Master of Business Administration, Master of Applied FinanceTerm 3 2021 (Jun): 10 May 2021
Term 4 2021 (Sep): 2 August 2021Term 1 2022 (Jan): 22 November 2021
Term 2 2022 (Apr): 14 February 2022
Term 3 2022 (Jun): 9 May 2022
Term 4 2022 (Sep): 1 August 2022
Macquarie University $5,000 Regional Scholarship

Macquarie University Alumni Scholarship

Macquarie University International College $3,000 Scholarship

Macquarie University UAC International Scholarship

Macquarie Leaders and Achievers International Scholarship

English Language Scholarship		All course typeAs indicated on the course Letter of Offer

Important Note: Official Macquarie University research scholarships are only listed on the Macquarie University web pages. These include:

  • Government funded main round scholarships such as the Research Training Program (RTP) for domestic candidates and the Research Training Program (iRTP) for international candidates.
  • Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (MQRES) and International Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (iMQRES).
  • Co-funded i/MQRES scholarships which may be available to cotutelle and joint PhD candidates.

Applicants should be eligible for one of the HDR degrees listed under the heading ‘Eligible Program’ for each opportunity. Eligible programs include:

  • MRES Y2: The Master of Research (MRes Year 2) program followed by a possible Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship for PhD (a MRes/PhD ‘bundle offer’).
  • PHD: Direct entry to a 3 year Doctor of Philosophy program
  • MPHIL: Direct entry to a 2 year Master of Philosophy program

Prospective candidates are also encouraged to explore external funding for their research. Prominent opportunities can be found under the Externally Funded Scholarships and Grants webpage.

Scholarship for foreign students studying in Japanese graduate school

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◆Outline

This scholarship is open to foreign students who study or plan to study in Japanese graduate school for doctoral or master’s degree. Applications can be submitted from abroad as long as an applicant is accepted to Japanese graduate school. All nationalities and research fields are welcome. Applicants may directly apply to the foundation without pre-selection by the university.

Application PeriodFall Scholarship: April 1– April 30 (2021)
Spring Scholarship: September – October
※The detailed dates will be announced in the application guideline.
Screening Methoddocument screening, interview(s)
Number of Scholarships availableFall Scholarship: a few
Spring Scholarship: to be announced

◆Period and amount of scholarship

The scholarship will be provided every month throughout the minimum period required to acquire the degree. The amount of scholarship depends on the differs based on the period as below:

　¥200,000 per month for 1 ~ 2 years degree
　¥180,000 per month for 3 years degree
　¥150,000 per month for 4 ~ 5 years degree

◆Application and screening schedule (Fall Scholarship)

April 1, 2021 ~ 
May 5, 2021		Start application period
June 30, 2021Result of document screening announced
※The application number of applicants moving onto the interview process will be posted on our website.
July 2021Interview examination
※Planned in Tokyo, otherwise interviewed by video call.
July 31, 2021Final result announced

◆How to apply

  1. Confirm that you are eligible to apply.
  2. Enter “web application system”. Fill out the application form and upload the required documents.
  3. Once the documents are submitted, the application number will be issued, and PDF of your application form will be created. Please save the PDF file as you will need it when the result is announced on our website.

web application system

※All the indication in the web application system are both in English and Japanese. Auto-translation system installed in your device may cause stopping its working. Please remove auto-translation system when you log in the web application system.

※Application period:April 1, 2021 ～ May 5, 2021 (Web application system will be available from 11:00 am in April 1.)

◆Application

The application guideline for the scholarship Fall 2021.

Guideline(PDF 127KB)

Template of research plan (WORD 16KB）

◆Inquiry

When you ask quesiton, use inquiry form.

Inquiry

MOE Taiwan Scholarship Application Process

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Taiwan Scholarship


Eligibility:

  1. Applicants must be a foreign national with a secondary school graduation diploma or a post-secondary diploma or degree, and an excellent academic record, and be of good moral character.
  2. A person in any of the following categories is ineligible to apply:
  1. An R.O.C. national or an overseas Chinese student.
  2. A person who already has and is continuing to maintain student status at any university or tertiary college in Taiwan or a person who has already registered to begin studies at a university/college in Taiwan. This restriction does not apply to a student who will complete a degree and graduate that year. They may apply for a Taiwan Scholarship to pursue a higher degree.
  3. A person who has already studied in Taiwan for a degree at the same level as the one in which they intend to enroll.
  4. An exchange student or dual/joint degree student who has been admitted to a university/college in Taiwan in accordance with an academic cooperation agreement between the university/college in Taiwan and an overseas university/college.
  5. A person who has held a Taiwan Scholarship for a total of five years.
  6. A person who has ever had a Taiwan Scholarship or MOE Huayu Enrichment Scholarship revoked.
  7. A person who has received any other scholarship or subsidy from any Taiwan Government agency or any education institution in Taiwan. This does not include any subsidy provided for Taiwan Scholarship recipients by a university/college to cover the outstanding amount of their tuition and other fees if the total amount exceeds the maximum amount paid by the scholarship.
  8. Applicants for a Taiwan Scholarship must apply directly to the university/college for admission. Each university/college sets its own application deadline.




If you have any questions about applications, please contact your local ROC overseas mission. You can find contact details here: https://www.mofa.gov.tw/en/OverseasOfficeLink.aspx?n=1A4D7D5A68ECF4B9&sms=A76B7230ADF29736

For other questions, please contact the Taiwan Scholarship Program Office.

Email: taiwanscholarship@mail.moe.gov.tw

TEL: +886-2-2882-4564 #2398

UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE SCHOLARSHIP (UTS)

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The University Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a scholarship for excellent students from both EU/EEA as well as non-EU/EEA countries, applying for a graduate programme (MSc) at the University of Twente. The students receive between € 3,000 and € 22,000 for one year.

The University Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a scholarship for excellent students from both EU/EEA as well as non-EU/EEA countries, applying for a Master’s programme at the University of Twente.

  • Become one of the most promising UT students.
  • Exclusive opportunity to take part in an intake for one of the three honours programmes: Research honours, Design honours, or Change leaders.

SCHOLARSHIP VALUE

  • € 3,000 – € 22,000 for one year (approximately 50 scholarships available). If you have applied for a two-year programme, make sure you read the information about two-year study programmes below. 
  • Have a look at the overview of the estimated costs of living when studying at the University of Twente (excluding tuition fees).

Please note: This scholarship is meant as a compensation for study related costs. It is up to the scholarship student to decide how to spend the money. No costs (e.g. tuition fees) will be paid on your behalf.

TWO-YEAR STUDY PROGRAMME

In case of a two-year study programme, students can receive an additional UTS of an amount equal to that in the first year to cover the expenses of the second year. However, the scholarship will only be continued during the second year when students meet the process requirements for the UTS.

You must have obtained:

  • An average grade of 7 (out of 10) at the end of the third quartile of the first year
  • At least 50% of European Credits at the end of the third quartile of the first year

ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

An additional scholarship can be awarded to UTS recipients (only for programmes starting in September 2020):

You need to apply for a University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) in order to be eligible for a Kipaji Scholarship. 

This scholarship has additional requirements. Please make sure you check the information of the Kipaji Scholarship programme.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

  • 1 May 2021

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to be eligible for a the University of Twente Scholarship, you should meet all the requirements below  

  • Application for an UT scholarship is a procedure separate from the application for course entry at the University of Twente. Regardless of funding, you will need to gain an admission letter first.
  • You have been (provisionally) admitted to one of the qualifying UT Master programmes starting in the academic year 2021/2022 (September). Please note: After completion of your application, it may take up to 8 weeks before you receive the results.
  • You must have a studentnumber.
  • You have not graduated from a UT (under)graduate programme;
  • You comply with the conditions for obtaining an entry visa in the Netherlands (if applicable);
  • You comply with the general English language test requirement Academic IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT of 90) and an additional 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 20) on the subscore of speaking skills
  • You are not eligible for a Dutch study loan;
  • The University Twente Scholarship is a scholarship for excellent students. Typically this means that you belong to the best 5 to 10 percent of your class

APPLICATION DEADLINES & DETAILS

Application deadline – round 1:

  • Application form opens per 15 October 2020, 09.00 CET
  • Application forms closes per 1 February 2021, 16.00 CET (for programmes starting September 2021)

Application deadline – round 2:

  • Application form opens per 1 February 2021, 16.00 CET
  • Application form closes per 1 May 2021, 16.00 CET (for programmes starting September 2021)

If you applied in round 1, and your application was rejected, an application in round 2 is not considered. You can only be awarded with one UT scholarship.

HOW TO APPLY

START YOUR APPLICATION

You have to apply for a Master’s programme first. Once you applied for a Master’s programme and received a (conditional) admission letter, you can apply for the scholarship with your student number. UTS is not available for Dutch and/or current UT students. The UTS is not available for Master’s programmes at the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC). The UTS is not available for the pre-Master programme.

www.utwente.nl/en/education/master/how-to-apply/