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Microsoft PhD Scholarships for Students of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East
Application deadline: 16 September 2009

The PhD Scholarship Programme recognises and supports exceptional students who show the potential to make an outstanding contribution to science and computing. This programme supports PhD students in computing and those working at the intersection of computing and the sciences.

Only PhD supervisors should apply. If their project is selected, the supervisor has up to a year to find the best possible student for the project. Joint applications by two supervisors from different disciplines are especially encouraged.

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Eligibility Criteria
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Schedule
Application deadline: 16 September 2009
Notification of results: December 2009

Eligibility Criteria

We usually consider only one application per university department or per laboratory of a national research institution.

Only applications from countries in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East will be considered. Some additional criteria apply in some of these countries (see Country-Specific Application Guidelines below).

Only applications in research areas relatively close to the ones researchers at Microsoft Research in Cambridge focus on will be considered. These areas are:
Computational Science
Computer-Mediated Living
Constraint Reasoning
Machine Learning and Perception
Online Services and Advertising
Programming, Principles, and Tools
Systems and Networking

Unless otherwise specified, applications may only be submitted through the online application tool.
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Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral and Professional Research Fellowships - Deadline July 15, 2009.

These research fellowships, for a maximum period of nine months, are designed for scholars who are registered for a Ph.D. at an Indian institution and also for professionals with significant work experience and accomplishments.

Applications from all disciplines will be considered. Preferred fields are: Agricultural Sciences; Business Studies, Management and Leadership Development; Economics; Education; Energy, especially alternative and renewable energy; Environment; Governance and Democracy; Law and Civic Engagement; Media and Communications; Public Administration; Public Health; Science and Technology; Society and Development; Study of India; and Study of the United States. For Study of India or the Study of the United States (American Studies) the areas could include: language and literature, history, government, economics, society and culture, religion, international relations, and film studies.

Grant Benefits

These fellowships provide a monthly stipend, Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per US Government guidelines, round-trip economy class air travel, applicable allowances and modest affiliation fees, if any. Selected scholars will have opportunities to audit non-degree courses, conduct research and gain practical work experience in suitable settings in the US. No allowances are provided for dependents. The grant is not sufficient to support family members.

Eligibility Requirements
In addition to the General Prerequisites, the applicants:
who are working on their Ph.D.s should have done adequate research in the relevant field, especially in the identification of resources in India and the US. They should be registered for their Ph.D.s at an Indian institution at least one year prior to the date of application and should enclose a certificate from their Ph.D. supervisor commenting on their research work and the usefulness of the fellowship, and indicating the Ph.D. registration date;
who are professionals should have a master’s degree and substantive professional experience in the proposed field;
should apply through proper channel, if employed;
should enclose a ‘writing sample’ which could be a copy of an article or paper published/presented or extracts from the M.Phil. thesis; and
should preferably be 45 years of age or under.

Note: These fellowships are for pre-doctoral level research. Applications from scholars/professionals with Ph.D. degrees or at the final stage of thesis submission will not be considered.

How to Apply
Please refer to Application Procedure and Guidelines and download Application Material.

Application Due Date: July 15, 2009.

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For abstraction in:North America
Field of Study:Unrestricted/Other
Available to:Unrestricted/Worldwide
Award Amount:$1,000-$8,400
Type of Award:Scholarship
Grade Level:Undergraduate
Submission Deadline:Varies
Contact Information....

Contact Information:Mars Hill College,PO Box 370,Mars Hill, NC 28754,United States.
Contact Name/Title:Rick Hinshaw, Dean of Admissions
Phone:(828) 689-1123
Fax:(828) 689-1300
URL: http://www.mhc.edu/

Scholarship / Financial aid: available
Date: one year
Deadline: Dec. 1, 2009
Open to: undergraduate students enrolled full-time in the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology

$10,000 scholarships

Willis H. Carrier Scholarship – One-year $10,000 undergraduate engineering scholarships established by The Carrier Corp. In memory of its founder, a pioneer in the HVAC&R industry known for his contributions to establishing air conditioning as an industry. Carrier installed the world’s first scientifically designed air-conditioning system in 1902.

Announcement follows:


Available to undergraduate students enrolled full-time in a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), or a substantially equivalent program outside the United States, leading to a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.


$10,000 scholarships

Willis H. Carrier Scholarship – One-year $10,000 undergraduate engineering scholarships established by The Carrier Corp. In memory of its founder, a pioneer in the HVAC&R industry known for his contributions to establishing air conditioning as an industry. Carrier installed the world’s first scientifically designed air-conditioning system in 1902.

Reuben Trane Scholarships – Two-year $10,000 undergraduate engineering scholarships awarded in two disbursements of $5,000 each at the beginning of students’ junior and senior years. Established in memory of The Trane Co. founder, an engineer, inventor and business executive whose manufacturing enterprise ranks today as one of the world’s largest in the HVAC&R industry.


$5,000 scholarship

Frank M. Coda Scholarship – One-year $5,000 undergraduate engineering scholarship named in memory of ASHRAE’s former executive vice president, who served the Society from 1981-2004.


$3,000 scholarships
One-year $3,000 Undergraduate Engineering Scholarships.

Application Deadline: Dec. 1, 2009

Website: http://www.ashrae.org/students/page/1271

Scholarships for Master’s and PhD Candidates from Africa, Brazil and Germany: Call for Proposals for the Pilot Project: Future Trilateral Cooperation within the scope of cooperation in higher education between Germany, Brazil, and the countries of lusophone Africa

What are the project goals?

The German Academic Exchange Service aims to strengthen cooperation in higher education between Germany, Brazil and countries of ...........

lusophone Africa. To support the mobility of junior scientists from lusophone Africa as well as Brazilian and German lecturers and scientists, such Trilateral Cooperation will be initiated by means of a Pilot Project in 2009. A six-month research stay at German universities will be offered for African Master’s and PhD candidates. At the same time Brazilian and African university teachers and scientists will get the opportunity to carry out their own research projects for up to three months and will supervise and support the young African scientists at participating German universities. Furthermore short-term lectureships will be funded for German scientists in the relevant target regions. In 2010, the Pilot Project will lead to extensive cooperation between the universities and scientists taking part in the project.

What is funded?

1. Short-term Research Scholarships for African Master’s and PhD Candidates

The monthly scholarship instalment for short-term research stays at German universities amounts to a maximum of 1,000 euros over a period of up to six months, plus an additional travel allowance.

2. Research Stays for University Teachers and Scientists from Abroad

The monthly scholarships for university teachers and scientists from Brazil and lusophone Africa, respectively, amount to a maximum of 2,240 euros and are dependent on the applicant’s academic status. A travel allowance is also provided. Funding is limited to a maximum stay of three months at a German university. In addition to their own research activities, the scientists will also support and supervise the African short-term scholarship recipients within the project.

3. Short-term Lectureships for German Scientists

Applications can be submitted for accommodation and subsistence costs of up to 2,137 euros (in Africa) and 2,600 euros (in Brazil) for short-term lectureships by German scientists in both target regions. In addition a travel allowance will be paid. The funding is limited to a term of one to three months.

4. Support and Supervision Funds for German universities

Upon application, German universities will receive flat-rate funding (amounting to 60 euros per month and scholarship recipient) to supervise and tutor the shortterm scholarship recipients within the scope of this project. If more short-term scholarship recipients (minimum of six) are accepted, the respective university may apply for more funding for tutorial means and resources.

5. Material and Organisation Costs

Universities that accept a minimum of six scholarship recipients may, within the scope of the Trilateral Cooperation scheme, apply for the funding of training workshops for lecturers, supervision, etc. Applications for “Cooperation Workshops” are open to universities that clearly show a strong interest in a future Trilateral Cooperation Project. Funding of up to 10,000 euros per workshop can be approved.

Future cooperation between universities in Germany, Brazil, and lusophone Africa are to be initiated and/or structurally consolidated by combining the various mobility components. This initial seed funding is limited to the fiscal year 2009.

Application Deadline

The application deadline for short-term research scholarships, research stays, and short-term lectureships is 22 May 2009 (postal stamp). All necessary papers and documents must be included for consideration of the application. The DAAD will send the invitation to submit the application for Supervision and Support Funding and Material and Organisation Costs to the respective universities as from July 2009.

Further Scholarship Information and Application (PDF)