Scholarships Around The Globe

For new PhD scholars of exceptional quality to work on research projects aligned with UNSW’s ten year strategy. These prestigious scholarships offer unique benefits, individualised support and guaranteed funding to reach your personal development goals. The UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship Scheme is part of our dedication to harnessing our cutting-edge research to solve complex problems and improve the lives of people in local and global communities. Scientia scholars will have a strong commitment to making a difference in the world with demonstrated potential for contributing to the social engagement and/or global impact pillars of the UNSW 2025 Strategy. The Scientia Scheme is targeted in that applicants will apply to a specific research area with an identified supervisory team and application is by nomination. Expression of Interest for the 2019 round of the UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship Scheme is now open, and will close at 11.59pm on 20 July 2018 Official Link

For the best and brightest people, with outstanding research track records. For researchers who share our vision of improving and transforming lives and want to create global impact through their work. Successful candidates will be on tenure track to an ongoing academic position with unprecedented career support and flexibility. Distinctiveness The key distinctive features of the UNSW Scientia Fellowship Program include a tenure track fellowship with a career pathway commitment that has unprecedented flexibility. UNSW Scientia Fellows will have access to a range of development opportunities relevant to career stage across research, teaching and leadership, with a significant support and collaboration package. Applications are now open Applications for the 2019 round of the UNSW Scientia Fellowship Program are now open, and close at 11.55pm on 9 July 2018. Official Link

The award recognises significant contributions to environmental issues and concerns. Applications are invited from individuals, multi-disciplinary teams or community groups. The winning environmental project receives funding of $100,000 USD and each of the two runners-up receive $25,000 USD. **THE ENTRY PERIOD FOR THE 2019 PRIZE HAS BEEN EXTENDED** Applications are invited from individuals, multi-disciplinary teams or community groups for this annual prize, which is $100,000 USD for the winner and $25,000 USD for each of the other two finalists. Anyone wishing to enter the 2019 prize should complete the online entry form by Friday 22 June 2018. The primary objective of the Prize is to find innovative solutions to environmental challenges across the world. The solutions should be practical, scalable and able to be replicated in other places, combining good science, economic reality and political acceptability. Official Link

2019 International Research Training Program scholarship (iRTP) and International Macquarie Research Excellence Scholarship program (iMQRES) The main scholarship round for international candidates is the International Research Training Program scholarship (iRTP). The International Research Training Program is the Australian Commonwealth Government scholarship scheme for supporting international higher degree research candidates of exceptional promise. Applicants applying for an iRTP will be automatically considered for the University funded International Macquarie Research Excellence Scholarship program (iMQRES) in the same round. Applicants should refer to main round scholarships as either ‘iRTP’ or ‘iMQRES’ within their application. No allocation reference numbers apply. Successful iRTP candidates will receive: Tuition fee offset for 3 years maximum Stipend (tax exempt, indexed annually, 2018 rate $27,082pa) Travel Concession (applied to local transport OPAL Card) Suc...

Overview The Fulbright Program provides orientation and enrichment opportunities to enhance the Fulbright Program experience in the United States. More than half of all incoming Fulbright Foreign Students participate in pre-academic training, either English language training or Fulbright Gateway Orientations. Enrichment Seminars are organized in 16 different cities across the United States. Grantees also participate in specialized workshops with themes, such as From Lab to Market, focusing on research and entrepreneurship, U.S. Disability Rights and Global Health Innovations. Program funding is provided by the U.S. Congress through an annual appropriation to the U.S. Department of State. Foreign governments, colleges and universities and private foundations also provide direct and indirect support. Diversity The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State strives to ensure that its efforts reflect the diversity of U.S. society and...

To promote higher education amongst Pakistani women the Scottish Government is providing scholarship opportunities for young women from disadvantaged backgrounds to study at Masters level in Pakistani universities. This scheme aims at supporting women in Pakistan achieve their potential and ambitions, and help empower through education. The British Council will administer the scheme in Pakistan and directly coordinate with selected scholars and universities.  THE AWARD Pakistan Scottish Scholarship Scheme will facilitate award-holders with the following: Tuition fees for Master’s courses University hostel costs Subsistence to the award holder Travel to and from home to university 2 times/twice a year for students staying in on-campus hostels ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA All female Pakistani citizens who are currently residing in Pakistan are eligible for application.  In addition, the following criteria must be fulfilled: Applicant must be undertaking a one or two-y...