MIT/NNPC/Total Empowering the Teachers Programme 2017/2018

MIT/NNPC/Total Empowering the Teachers Programme 2017/2018
MIT-Empowering the Teachers (MIT-ETT) is a teaching-focused fellowship, offered by MIT- AFRICA together with its corporate partner NNPC/Total E& P Nigeria Ltd. MIT-ETT enables Nigerian faculty in science and engineering to experience a semester at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Selected fellows will observe instruction in their disciplines and work as a group under the guidance of MIT faculty member, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Professor Akintunde Ibitayo Akinwande to prepare innovative curricula and approaches to teaching that can be introduced into their home universities on their return.

Description:

MIT-Empowering the Teachers will select up to nine outstanding young faculty fellows from the disciplines of electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, mechanical engineering and petroleum engineering from Nigerian universities to spend a semester at MIT in Fall 2017 and Spring 2018.
 The faculty selected to participate in the MIT-ETT program will spend a full semester at MIT observing classes similar to ones they themselves currently teach. They will work on new curricular materials and teaching approaches for adoption in their own classes. During their stay at MIT, they will participate regularly in at least two MIT subjects (including lectures, recitations and tutorials) that correspond to courses the faculty members teach at their home universities.

Benefits:

Selected fellows will observe instruction in their disciplines and work as a group to prepare innovative curricula and approaches to teaching that can be introduced into their home universities on their return.
 MIT-Empowering the Teachers will cover the travel, living and instructional materials expenses of the participants. The home universities of the successful applicants will commit to provide paid leaves of absence during the period of the MIT program.
They will attend twice-weekly MIT-Empowering the Teachers Seminar meetings, one which will focus on curriculum review and development led by Professor Akinwande.

How to apply:

Application is online.
Candidates will be interviewed in Abuja by MIT faculty and representatives from NNPC/Total E & P during the last week of January 2017. If selected for interviews, you will be notified of your date and time in early January 2017.

Application Deadline: Thursday December 1, 2016 8pmEST

Visit 2017-2018 MIT-ETT official website to apply

SABmiller Plc (a Brewery Company) Fresh Job Recruitment (15 Positions)

About Employer:

SABMiller is in the beer and soft drinks business, bringing refreshment and sociability to millions of people all over the world who enjoy their drinks. SABMiller does business in a way that improves livelihoods and helps build communities. They are passionate about brewing and have a long tradition of craftsmanship, making superb beer from high quality natural ingredients.


SABMiller is  recruiting to fill the following vacant positions below:

Engineering Store Controller

The successful candidate will have the responsibility to control the engineering stores in order to identify, order, receive and issue correct spares to line and thereby ensure minimised plant downtime at the lowest cost.

Location: Rivers - Port Harcourt

Manufacturing Systems Engineer

This opportunity is for a highly skilled and result driven Electrical Engineer who will be required to manage and maintain the PLC software and hardware and instrumentation for the brewery site and to develop competence throughout the business on PLC and SCADA systems.

Location: Rivers - Port Harcourt

Laboratory Instrument Technician

An opportunity exists for a Laboratory Instrument Technician to maintain, repair and optimise Laboratory equipment and associated devices to ensure availability and product quality.

Location: Rivers - Port Harcourt

Hygiene Specialist

This opportunity is for an enthusiastic result oriented Quality Control Specialist who will be required to ensure that hygiene, cleaning and sanitising practices throughout the brewery are optimised to enable exemplary product integrity to be established and entrenched.

Location: Rivers - Port Harcourt

Brewing Maintenance Planner

The successful incumbent will be able to facilitate continuous improvement in plant reliability maintenance / project management.

Location: Rivers - Port Harcourt

Brewing Maintenance Controller

An opportunity exists for a Brewing Maintenance Controller to co-ordinate, coach and control the activities of the level one maintenance teams in the production environment and to provide specialist technical advice to ensure maximum equipment availability.

Location: Rivers - Port Harcourt

Yeast Specialist

This opportunity is for a result oriented Yeast Specialist in Brewing to manage the effective propagation, handling, storage and transfer of yeast to ensure optimum production.

Location: Rivers - Port Harcourt

Packaging Process Artisan

An opportunity exists for a qualified Packaging Process Artisan, to operate, maintain, repair and optimise packaging plant and associated devices to ensure plant availability and product quality.

Location: Rivers - Port Harcourt

Packaging Instrumentation Technician

An opportunity exists for a Packaging Instrumentation Technician to maintain, repair and optimise plant and associated devices to ensure plant availability and product quality.

Location: Rivers - Port Harcourt

Packaging Machine Specialist

An opportunity exists for a Packaging Machine Specialist to maintain, repair and optimise machines and associated devices to ensure machine availability and product quality at minimum cost whilst maintaining standards.

Location: Rivers - Port Harcourt

Packaging Maintenance Planner

An opportunity exists for a Packaging Maintenance Planner to co-ordinate, coach and control the activities of the level one maintenance teams in the production environment and to provide specialist technical advice to ensure maximum equipment availability.

Location: Rivers - Port Harcourt

Packaging Team Leader

This opportunity is for a highly skilled result driven Packaging Team Leader to lead a packaging operational team in order to meet and exceed production performance targets.

Location: Rivers - Port Harcourt

Packaging Maintenance Controller

An opportunity exists in Pabod Breweries Limited for a Packaging Maintenance Controller to co-ordinate, coach and control the activities of the level one maintenance teams in the production environment and to provide specialist technical advice to ensure maximum equipment availability.

Location: Rivers - Port Harcourt

Packaging Engineer

An opportunity exists for a highly skilled result driven Packaging Engineer to excellently co-ordinate, coach and control the activities of the level one maintenance teams in the production environment and to provide specialist technical advice to ensure maximum equipment availability.

Location: Rivers

Packaging Unit Manager

This opportunity is for a highly skilled result driven Packaging Unit Manager to ensure optimum utilisation of plant, raw materials and people to produce quality product at minimum cost which meets customer requirements and complies with legislation.

Location: Rivers - Port Harcourt

Brewing Training Specialist

An opportunity exists for a qualified Training Specialist in Pabod Breweries Limited, to create and sustain a progressive learning environment by providing an effective service to the value chain focused on the acquisition of competence and performance.

Location: Rivers - Port Harcourt

Local Category Manager

SABMiller Procurement is the global procurement organisation of the SABMiller Group.We are on a journey towards Procurement Excellence aiming at integrating the end to end procurement organisation and developing optimal sourcing strategies.To achieve this,we focus on attracting,retaining & developing the best talent to support a culture that motivates the fulfilment of our highly demanding goals.

Location: Lagos - Ikoyi

Shift Technician -Electrical (2 Required)

Voltic Nigeria Limited a subsidiary of SABMiller a world class beverages company in Nigeria is looking for a result oriented and experience Technician - Electrical to join his team .The successful incumbent will maintain shift records, repair and optimize machines and provide support to the repair/maintenance of plant equipment.

Location: Lagos

Sales Manager

A World class beverages company in Nigeria is looking for a result oriented, energetic and experience sales professional to join his team .The successful incumbent will create, sustain and implement sales target, develop distribution network, Manage Operations and manage customers and people for effective service to the value chain.

Location: Portharcout

Learning and Development Specialist

The successful candidate will be reponsible for facilitating the business acquisition of Human Resource development (HRD) competencies, thus contributing to performance and business results.

Location: Rivers - Port Harcourt

Quality Controller

A world class multinational manufacturing company with his plant in Lagos and Portharcourt is looking for a professional,result oriented and proactive individual to join his team.

Location: Rivers - Port Harcourt

Warehouse Supervisor

We are a world class manufacturing company seeking high motivated and energetic individuals with passion for growth, innovation and excellence to join our dedicated team of professionals at Pabod Breweries Limited, Port Harcourt. The successful candidate will take daily stock inventory and supervise all warehouse processes.

Location: Rivers - Port Harcourt

Credit Controller

An opportunity exist for a Credit Controller to join a team of professionals in a world class environment at Pabod Breweries Limited, Port Harcourt. The successful candidate will manage company's debtors book, while maintaining healthy relationship with company's customers.

Location: Rivers - Port Harcourt

Production Engineer

A vacancy exists at Voltic Nigeria at the Shasha Factory for a Production Engineer. The successful applicant will ensure optimum utilization of plant through effective asset car, in a safe work environment, to produce quality product at minimum cost which meet customer requirements while complying with legislation.

Location: Lagos - Ikoyi

Application: N/A

How to apply:

Apply online

Visit SABmiller Plc official recruitment website to apply.

RAE Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2016/2017 (£25,000 Prize)

Description

Applications are invited from engineers in sub Saharan Africa who have developed an innovation that can provide scalable solutions to local challenges.

The Africa Prize encourages ambitious and talented sub-Saharan African engineers from all disciplines to apply their skills to develop scalable solutions to local challenges, highlighting the importance of engineering as an enabler of improved quality of life and economic development. Crucial commercialisation support is awarded to a shortlist of innovative applicants through a six-month period of training and mentoring.

The aim of the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation is to stimulate, celebrate and reward innovation and entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Africa.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be individuals or groups of no more than three people.
• Individual applicants must be citizens of a country within sub-Saharan Africa and currently reside there. For teams of two or three, the lead applicant must be a citizen of a country within sub-Saharan Africa and currently reside there.
• Applicants must have an engineering innovation and provide a letter of support from a university of research institution.
• Industrial researchers and establishments are not eligible.
• The applicant’s innovation can be any new product, technology or service, based on research in engineering defined in its broadest sense to encompass a wide range of fields, including: agricultural technology, biotechnology, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer science, design engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, ICT, materials science, mechanical engineering, and medical engineering. If you are in any doubt that your area of expertise would be considered engineering then please contact the Academy to discuss your application.
• Applicants should have achieved the development of, and be in the early stages of commercialising, an engineering innovation that:

1.     ​will bring social and/or environmental benefits to country/countries in sub-Saharan Africa;
2.     has strong potential to be replicated and scaled up;
3.     is accompanied by an ambitious but realistic business plan which has strong commercial viability.

The Prize

The overall winner will receive £25,000 (or local currency equivalent). Runners-up will also receive a cash prizeof £10,000 each.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted via the online Grant System.  You must register though the system before you are able to apply.
The application form has six sections to complete.

Required Document

A CV and letter of support are also required

Notification:

All applications will be acknowledged on receipt.
Selected applicants will be contacted by email in September 2016.

Apply Now

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Al Alfi Foundation Masters Fellowship in Egypt, 2016-2017

Description:

Al Alfi Foundation Sustainable Development Fellowship is jointly offered by the Al Alfi Foundation and AUC, represented by the Center for Sustainable Development.
The program is designed to identify and prepare future leaders who are Egyptian nationals and who have strong knowledge and skills in science, engineering, business, policy and social sciences. Fellowship applicants must possess professional experience and exceptional skills, as well as an outstanding passion for sustainable development.

The program enables qualified Egyptian applicants to the Master in Science in sustainable development to receive a waiver of tuition fees. Five candidates will be accepted into the program.

The long-term objective of the program is to develop a new cadre of entrepreneurial leaders who are capable of filling critical positions in industry, public sector and civil-society organizations in Egypt, and who can successfully integrate technical, business and social skills to contribute to comprehensive sustainable development in Egypt and beyond.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

•     Be Egyptian citizens
•     Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited university. Candidates must also have a background in science, engineering, policy, business or social sciences.
•     Possess a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivelant of gayed gidan (very good)
•     Be admitted into the master's program in sustainable development
•     Provide a written statement that outlines their research and/or professional experience, as well as their future career goals. Financial difficulties should also be indicated in the statement.

Duration

Fellowships are awarded to the most outstanding candidates who are able to complete the program in the shortest amount of time.

Award

The fellowship covers:

•     A full or partial waiver of tuition fees
•     Student services and activities
•     Cost of books

Responsibility of Fellows

Fellowship holders should:

•     Complete the program in the shortest amount of time, based on an agreement with the program's director
•     Participate in a number of relevant extra-curricular activities (events, seminars, workshops, training sessions, volunteering and community service) in order to enrich their experience and become leaders in sustainable development
•     Be engaged in relevant academic or administrative activities for 12 hours a week

How To Apply:

    Step 1: Check how to apply and submit the online application
    Step 2: Submit the online fellowship application form

Application Deadline: April 15, 2016

Selection

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview with the selection committee.

Visit the official website to apply

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Study in UK: High Achiever Foundation Scholarship at University of Nottingham (£2,000 Prize)

Description:

The University of Nottingham calls on students from Africa to apply for the 2016 edition of its undergraduate high achiever scholarship for foundation courses available in the institution.

The University of Nottingham foundation courses provide an entry route to selected degrees in arts, business, engineering, science and social sciences and are an opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge needed to undertake a bachelors degree while studying at a world-class university.

Scholarship Provider(s): University of Nottingham, UK

Host Institution: University of Nottingham, UK

Course Level: Foundation Courses/Pre-degree Courses

Field(s) of Study:

The University of Nottingham foundation courses provide an entry route to selected degrees in arts, business, engineering, science and social sciences.

Number of Award(s): There are 3 undergraduate high achiever prizes.

Who can apply? Only students from Africa are eligible to apply.

Eligibility:

You can apply for this high achiever prize if you:

*Are a national of (or permanently domiciled in) Africa.

*Are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes.

*Already hold an offer to start a full-time foundation programme at Nottingham in September 2016. You must have gone firm on that offer by 15 April 2016.

Scholarship Value and Benefits:

The value of undergraduate high achiever prize is £2,000 towards tuition fees.

The high achiever prize is for the first year only.

Application Process:

Applicants for this scholarship must first have applied for and obtained an offer of study at University of Nottingham for September or October 2016.

The mode of application is online.

Notification: Candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application in late June.

Application deadline: 15 April 2016

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Study in Denmark: University of Southern Denmark MSc Scholarships for International Students, 2016

Description: 

University of Southern Denmark is offering up to twenty MSc scholarships for non-EU/EEA students. Scholarships are awarded to highly qualified students enrolled in two-year master degree study programmes: MSc(Eng) in Innovation and Business and MSc in Mechatronics.

The scholarship covers all tuition fees. 

Students must be able to finance living expenses.

Scholarship provider(s): University of Southern Denmark

Host Institution: University of Southern Denmark

Country of Study: Denmark

Field of study: Scholarships are awarded to study Innovation and Business, and Mechatronics within the faculty of engineering at Campus Soenderborg.

Course level: Scholarships are available for pursuing master degree programme (MSc)

Number of award(s): There are 20 scholarships available.

Duration of award(s): Scholarships will be awarded for two year master degree program.

Scholarship open for: International students from non-EU/EEA countries

What does it cover?

The scholarship covers all tuition fees. Students must be able to finance living expenses.

Eligibility:

*Candidates must come from a non-EU/EEA country and be eligible to pay tuition fees. 

*The scholarship will be awarded to the best qualified of the eligible applicants to the above mentioned master degree study programmes. 

*Applicants for the study programme who have not applied for the scholarship separately may be considered for a scholarship if someone who has been awarded a scholarship cancel his/her application.

 

Selection criteri:

The best qualified candidates based on grades and a motivated application will be awarded the scholarship. 

How to apply:

To be considered for the scholarship an application form and a motivated application must be submitted with the required documentation as described in the application form.

Application for admission must be submitted separately. The scholarship application is only for the scholarship.

Fill the online application form

Notification:

Those who are awarded a scholarship will be informed before the end of January. 

Application deadline: 14 December, 2015

Visit the official scholarship page for more information andapplication

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French Government Eiffel Scholarships for International Students 2016/2017 (Fully funded)

Description:

The French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs offers Eiffel scholarships for international students annually. These scholarships are awarded for pursuing a master degree at French host higher education institutions and a PhD through a thesis joint supervision or co-tutorship with a foreign higher education institution partner. 

About the Scholarship:

The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme was established by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development to enable French higher education establishments to attract top foreign students to enrol in their master’s and PhD courses.

It helps to shape the future foreign decision-makers of the private and public sectors, in priority areas of study, and encourages applications from emerging countries at master’s level, and from emerging and industrialized countries at PhD level.

Scholarship Provider: The French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs

Course Subject:

The three major areas of study covered by the Eiffel program are: Engineering sciences at Master level, sciences broadest sense at PhD level (engineering science; exact sciences: mathematics, physics, chemistry and life sciences, nano- and biotechnology, earth sciences, sciences of the universe, environmental sciences, information and communication science and technology), Economics and management and Law and political science.

Course level: Masters and PhD programme

Scholarship can be taken at: France

Eligibility:

*Nationality: this programme is reserved for candidates of non-French nationality. Candidates with two nationalities, one of which is French, are not eligible.

*Age: for master’s courses, candidates must be no older than 30 on the date of the selection committee meeting, i.e. born after 07/03/1985; at PhD level, candidates must be no older than 35 on the date of the selection committee meeting, i.e. born after 07/03/1980.

*Origin of applications: only applications submitted by French educational establishments are accepted. These establishments undertake to enrol scholarship holders on the course for which they have been selected. Applications submitted by any other means shall not be considered. Furthermore, any candidate nominated by more than one establishment shall be disqualified.

*Courses of study: scholarships are for students wishing to enrol on a master’s course, including at an engineering school, and for PhD students. The Eiffel Programme does not apply to French-run master’s courses abroad, as non-PhD scholarship holders must complete at least 75% of their course in France. It does not Page 4 of 6 apply to training under an apprenticeship contract or a professional training contract either.

*Combination with other scholarships: foreign students who, at the time of application, have already been awarded a French government scholarship under another programme are not eligible, even if the scholarship in question does not include social security cover.

*Eiffel PhD scholarships: Establishments may nominate a candidate who was previously awarded an Eiffel scholarship at master’s level for a scholarship at PhD level. Candidates who have already been awarded an Eiffel scholarship once during their PhD cannot be awarded it for a second time. No application will be accepted for any student who applied previously but was rejected, even if the application is submitted by a different establishment or in another field of study.

*Eiffel master’s scholarships: no application will be accepted for any student who applied previously but was rejected, even if the application is submitted by a different establishment or in another field of study. Students who have already been awarded an Eiffel scholarship at master’s level are not eligible to re-apply at master’s level.

*Language skills: when pre-selecting non-French-speaking candidates, establishments must make sure that their language skills meet the requirements of the relevant course of study.

*Students undertaking a course of study abroad take priority over those already living in France.

Who is to partake? International students (except French students) are eligible to apply.

What does it cover? 
-Master’s courses: Eiffel scholarship recipients benefit from an allowance of 1,181 EUR (1,031 EUR of maintenance allowance and 150 EUR of monthly compensation). In addition, the programme covers various expenses including a return trip, health insurance and cultural activities. Recipients may also be eligible for housing allowance.

-PhD courses: Eiffel scholarship recipients receive an allowance of 1,400 EUR. n addition, the programme covers various expenses including a return trip, health insurance and cultural activities. Recipients may also be eligible for housing allowance.

-Payment conditions: The scholarship is paid monthly by bank transfer on a French account opened by the recipient at the start of the course. Bank account details (RIB, IBAN) must be transferred to Campus France.

Selection Criteria:

The selection criteria are as follows:
– the excellence of the candidate, as demonstrated by his or her university career so far and the originality of his or her research subject;

– the international policy of the establishment nominating the candidate2 , its action in the geographical area in question, the excellence of the host department, the establishment’s compatibility with the candidate being nominated, its efforts to publicise the Eiffel Programme and its continued support of scholarship holders, especially through a partnership with France Alumni.

– the cooperation and partnership policy of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development, and in particular, the priority given to certain countries for this Programme.

How to Apply:

French higher education establishments pre-select candidates for the Eiffel Programme from among the foreign students to whom they have offered a place on a course of study. The establishments complete and submit applications for these candidates online. Each establishment can nominate no more than 40 candidates per field of study for a master’s scholarship. The establishments must send to Campus France, by recorded post with acknowledgement of receipt, a list of the applications submitted online. This document must bear the establishment’s stamp and the signature of the head of the establishment (university president or principal), or his or her representative.

Application deadline: January 8th, 2016

Announcement of results: Week of March 21th, 2016

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University of British Columbia MasterCard Foundation Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship

Description:

The University of British Columbia is pleased to partner with The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program to provide comprehensive scholarships to students from Sub-Saharan Africa. The Program provides access to education for academically talented, yet economically marginalized young people.

Scholars in the Program have a demonstrated commitment to giving back to their communities and develop the leadership needed to contribute to social and economic transformation across the continent.

About UBC:

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the 40 best universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC’s West Coast spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo.

Scholarship provider: MasterCard Foundation

Course level:  Undergraduate and graduate courses

Field of study for undergraduate level: 

Be applying for their first undergraduate degree in one of the following Faculties at UBC’s Vancouver campus:

Faculty of Arts

Faculty of Applied Science (Engineering)

Faculty of Forestry (Bachelor of Science in Forestry)

Faculty of Land & Food Systems (including Global Resource Systems; Food, Nutrition & Health; Applied Biology [Applied Animal Biology, Applied Plant & Soil Sciences or Food & the Environment])

Sauder School of Business (Bachelor of Commerce)

Who is to apply:

The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC for undergraduate students is open to first-time applicants who are residents and citizens of a Sub-Saharan African country. This program targets academically qualified, yet economically disadvantaged, young people in Africa who will contribute to the transformation of the continent.

Undergraduate Eligibility and Selection Criteria:

To be eligible for consideration as an undergraduate for The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC, the nominee must:

*Be a citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country;

*Present economically disadvantaged financial circumstances correspondent to that of the lowest two quintiles of their country’s socio-economic scale, and be able to show they lack financial means from family or other sources to pursue post-secondary (university) education in their home country or elsewhere;

*Have achieved academic excellence (mostly ‘A’s) under difficult circumstances, and show leadership qualities or potential;

*Demonstrate an interest in and commitment to giving back to his/her home community in ways that enhance the economic growth and social development of Africa, through engagement in activities outside the classroom, in the school and/or community;

*Be graduating/recently graduated from a recognized senior secondary school;

*Be an international student who will be studying at UBC on a Canadian Study Permit;

*Commit to returning to Africa immediately after graduation from UBC in order to apply their training and skills to the betterment of others.

Application Instructions:

A student must be nominated for the Undergraduate MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of British Columbia. Nominations will be accepted from secondary schools and recognized international development agencies and their affiliates, or registered local or international charitable and not-for-profit organizations. Each school or organization may nominate a maximum of three students.  Note that you will need to apply online to the University of British Columbia AND also submit the Undergraduate MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program nomination package.

Nomination Process:

When students are confirmed for nomination, their  high school or recognized non-profit organization must use the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program nomination package.

Nomination deadline: December 10, 2015.

For Graduate/Masters Degree progam:

Visit the link below for detailed information about graduate course level

Application deadline: December 10, 2015.

Visit the official application page for information andapplication.

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JNCASR-CICS Fellowship Programme for Developing Countries in India, 2016(Fully Funded)

Applications are invited for JNCASR-CICS Fellowship Programme to encourage mobility of scientists from developing countries. The Fellowship provides an opportunity for young scientists, teachers and researchers from the developing countries (other than India) to undertake research studies in India.
The fellowship covers short-term, participatory research studies in all major disciplines of science and technology including engineering and medical sciences at the Indian Centres of Excellence. Up to 10 Fellowships are provided annually for the duration of three months. The applications deadline is 31st October every year.

Study Subject(s):
 Fellowships are awarded in all major disciplines of science and technology including engineering and medical sciences at the Indian Centres of Excellence.

Course Level: 
 Fellowships are available to undertake research studies (short-term, participatory research) in India.

Scholarship Provider:
 Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR ) Bangalore and the Centre for International Co-operation in Science(CICS) Chennai, India.

Scholarship can be taken at: India

Eligibility:
Applicant must be a scientist, teacher or a research scholar affiliated to a scientific or academic institution in a developing country in Asia (other than India), Africa, Latin America and Arab region. Applicant (other than Indian) possessing Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Science or equivalent degree in Engineering/ Medicine and allied disciplines, below 45 years of age affiliated to a scientific or academic institution in a developing country (Other than India).

Scholarship Open for International Students:
Citizens of developing countries (other than India) Afghanistan, Gambia, Mozambique, Bangladesh, The Guinea, Myanmar, Benin, Guinea-Bissau, Nepal, Burkina Faso, Haiti, Niger, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Cambodia, Korea, Dem Rep., Sierra Leone, Central African Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Somalia, Liberia, Tajikistan, Comoros, Madagascar, Tanzania, Malawi, Togo, Congo, Dem. Rep, Eritrea, Mali, Uganda, Ethiopia, Mauritania, Zimbabwe, Albania, Indonesia, Samoa, Armenia, Sao Tome and Principe, Belize, Iraq, Senegal, Bhutan, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Bolivia, Kosovo, South Sudan, Cameroon, Laos, Sri Lanka, Cape Verde, Lesotho, Sudan, Congo, Rep., Marshall Islands, Swaziland, Ivory Coast, Micronesia, Federated States of Micronesia, Syrian Arab Republic, Djibouti, Moldova, Timor-Leste, Egypt, Arab Rep., Mongolia, Tonga, El Salvador, Morocco, Ukraine, Fiji, Nicaragua, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Nigeria, Vanuatu, Ghana, Pakistan, Vietnam, Guatemala, Papua New Guinea, West Bank and Gaza, Guyana, Paraguay, Yemen, Rep., Honduras, Philippines, Zambia, Angola, Ecuador, Palau, Algeria, Gabon, Panama, American Samoa, Grenada, Peru, Antigua and Barbuda, Iran, Islamic Rep., Romania, Argentina, Jamaica, Russian Federation, Azerbaijan, Jordan, Serbia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Seychelles, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Latvia, South Africa, Botswana, Lebanon, St. Lucia, Brazil, Libya, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Suriname, Chile, Macedonia, Thailand, China, Malaysia, Tunisia, Colombia, Maldives, Turkey, Costa Rica, Mauritius, Turkmenistan, Cuba, Mexico, Tuvalu, Dominica, Montenegro and Uruguay) are eligible for this fellowship.

Scholarship Description: This fellowship programme is jointly instituted by the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) Bangalore and the Centre for International Co-operation in Science(CICS), Chennai to encourage mobility of scientists from developing countries. The Fellowship covers short-term research, training or participatory research work in physical, chemical or biological sciences in reputed scientific institutions in India including JNCASR.

Number of award(s): About 10 Fellowships are provided annually.

Duration of award(s): The duration of the fellowship is for 3 months.

What does it cover?
 The Fellowship Applications will be scrutinized during November/December every year by a selection committee. The Fellowship covers return airfare from place of work in their home country to place of work in India, boarding and lodging at the affiliated institution/s, and an adequate allowance in Indian currency to cover incidental expenses. The CICS will facilitate the issuance of visa to the awardees. The awardees are allowed to choose the fellowship period mutually convenient to them and the host institute.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply:
Completed application should be submitted by post. List of enclosures to accompany the application:-

*A detailed curriculum vitae containing the date of birth & age, applicant’s research interest and experience, publications (only those in referred journals), present position, scientific affiliations, awards and scholarships etc.
*A detailed write-up describing the proposed research work.
*Two passport size photographs
*Copy of degree certificate for highest qualification
*A letter of consent from Parent Institution
*Applications should be forwarded by an appropriate authority.
*Applicants should possess a valid passport.
*Selected candidates must obtain permission/leave from their parent institutions.
*Selected candidates must obtain Indian visa for the proposed period of work upon advice from CICS.

Application Form
Application Deadline: 31st October every year.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

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