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R record of significant accomplishment and equivalent professional experience. Special eligibility requirements apply to creative artists. RADBOUD UNIVERSITY NIJMEGEN Level of Study: Postdoctorate, Research, See application for degree requirements, which vary by academic area and discipline PO Box 9102, 6500 HC Nijmegen, Netherlands Type: Fellowship Tel: (31) 24 361 6161 Value: Up to US$75,000 for 1 year Fax: (31) 24 356 4606 Frequency: Annual Website: www.ru.nl/english Study Establishment: Harvard University Country of Study: United States of America Radboud University is a student-oriented research university that Application Procedure: Applicants must visit the website www. aspires to be one of the best in Europe. The goal is for all research radcliffe.harvard.edu/fellowship-program programmes to be rated ‘very good’ and for degree programmes to Closing Date: September 2017 for Humanists and Social Scientists rank among the top 25 per cent of Dutch universities. and October, 2017 for Natural Scientists No. of awards given last year: 50 Radboud Scholarships Programme for Masters Students No. of applicants last year: 1,000 approx Purpose: The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers a select Additional Information: See application for degree requirements, number of talented prospective non-EEA students the opportunity to which vary by academic areaand discipline. receive a scholarship to pursue a complete English-taught Master’s degree programme at Radboud University Nijmegen. Eligibility: Applicants will be eligible to obtain a Radboud Scholarship RADIO TELEVISION DIGITAL NEWS if they hold a non-EU/EEA passport; are not eligible for the lower EEA tuition fee for other reasons; have been fully admitted to the English- FOUNDATION (RTDNF) taught Master’s degree programme as stated in the formal letter of 529 14th Street, NW, Suite 1240, Washington, DC, 20045, admission; are able to comply with the conditions for obtaining a visa United States of America for the Netherlands; are enrolled at Radboud University as a full-time Tel: (1) 202 659 6510 student for the academic year and Master’s degree programme for Fax: (1) 202 223 4007 which the scholarship will be awarded. Email: [email protected] Type: Scholarship Website: www.rtdna.org Value: The scholarship consists of a partial tuition waiver. The tuition Contact: Jon Wafalosky fee will be waived to the level of an EEA student. In addition the Radboud Scholarship also covers costs such as those for visa, The mission of the Radio Television Digital News Foundation residence permit, health insurance and liability insurance. This (RTDNF) is to promote excellence in electronic journalism through amounts to about h700. For detailed information, please visit research, education and professional training in four principal www.ru.nl/english/education/master’s-programmes/financial-matters/ programme areas: journalistic ethics and practices, the impact of scholarships-grants/read_more/rsprogramme/ technological change on electronic journalism, the role of electronic Country of Study: Netherlands news in politics and public policy and cultural diversity in the electronic No. of awards offered: 10 journalism profession. Application Procedure: The application for admission and the application for the scholarship is fully integrated, there is no separate procedure for the scholarship. Applicants must apply for a Radboud RTDNF Fellowships Scholarship by indicating during their application for admission that Subjects: Electronic journalism. they wish to apply for a Radboud Scholarship. Applicants will then be Eligibility: To support young journalists in radio or television with up requested to upload three additional documents including two to 10 years of experience. recommendation letters and a curriculum vitae. Applicants also must Level of Study: Postgraduate, Professional development have finalized their request for admission before the deadline. Type: Fellowship Closing Date: April 1st Value: Up to US$2,500 Additional Information: For more information about the scholarship Frequency: Annual programme, contact the International Office on [email protected]. Country of Study: United States of America No. of awards offered: 4 THE RADCLIFFE INSTITUTE FOR Application Procedure: Applicants must download the application form from www.RTDNA.org. ADVANCED STUDY Closing Date: May 13th Funding: Private Byerly Hall, 8 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138, Additional Information: The awards include: the Michele Clark United States of America Fellowship for Minority News Professionals, the Jacque I Minotte Tel: (1) 617 495 8212 Health Reporting Fellowship, the Vada and Barney Oldfield National Fax: (1) 617 495 8136 Security Fellowship and NS Bienstock Fellowship for Minority Email: [email protected] Journalists. Website: www.radcliffe.edu Contact: Administrator of Fellowships The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study is a scholarly community where individuals pursue advanced work across a wide range of RADIOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH academic disciplines, professions and creative arts. Within this broad AMERICA, INC. (RSNA) purpose, the Radcliffe Institute sustains a continuing commitment to the study of women, gender and society. 820 Jorie Boulevard, Oak Brook, IL, 60523 2251, United States of America Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study Fellowship Tel: (1) 630 571 2670 Fax: (1) 630 571 7837 Program Email: [email protected] Subjects: All subjects. Website: www.rsna.org/foundation Purpose: To support women and men of exceptional promise and Contact: Mr Scott Walter, Assistant Director, Grant Administration demonstrated accomplishment, who wish to pursue independent work. The Research and Education Foundation of the Radiological Society Eligibility: Open to female and male scholars in any field who gained of North America (RSNA) provides grant support to medical students, a doctorate or appropriate terminal degree at least 2 years prior to residents, Fellows and full-time faculty members of departments of appointment, or creative writers and visual or performing artists with a radiology, radiation oncology and nuclear medicine.

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RSNA Education Scholar Grant Program No. of awards offered: 1 Subjects: Radiology or related disciplines. Application Procedure: Scholar applicants must be nominated by Purpose: To provide funding opportunities for individuals with an their host institution. Applicants must complete an application form active interest in radiologic education. available from the website http://rsna.org/foundation. Eligibility: Applications are accepted from individuals throughout the Closing Date: January 15th world. Funding: Foundation Level of Study: Unrestricted Contributor: Individuals, private practice, corporate Type: Grant Value: Up to US$75,000 per year for up to 2 years (US$150,000 RSNA Research Seed Grant Program maximum) to be used as salary support for the Scholar Subjects: Diagnostic radiology, radiation oncology, and nuclear Length of Study: Up to 2 years medicine. Frequency: Annual Purpose: To assist investigators in defining objectives and testing No. of awards offered: 1 hypotheses before they apply for major grants from corporations, Application Procedure: Candidates must complete an application foundations or government agencies. form, available from the website http://rsna.org/foundation. Eligibility: Applications are accepted from any country. Applicants Closing Date: January 15th must hold a full-time faculty position in an educational institution at the Funding: Foundation time the award commences and be in a department of diagnostic Contributor: Individuals, private practice, corporate radiology, radiation oncology or nuclear medicine, having completed all advanced training. RSNA Medical Student Grant Program Level of Study: Doctorate, Postdoctorate Subjects: Radiology and related disciplines. Type: Research grant Purpose: To make radiology research opportunities available for Value: Up to US$40,000 for a 1-year project to support the preliminary medical students early in their training and encourage them to or pilot phase of scientific projects consider academic radiology as a career option. Length of Study: 1 year Eligibility: Open to full-time medical students at an accredited North Frequency: Annual American medical school. Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application Level of Study: Research form, available from the website http://rsna.org/foundation. Type: Grant Closing Date: January 15th Value: US$3,000 for an 10-week (minimum) research project, to be Funding: Foundation matched by the sponsoring department (US$6,000 total), as a stipend Contributor: Individuals, private practice, corporate for the medical student Length of Study: 1 year Frequency: Annual RCN FOUNDATION Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application 20 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0RN, England form available from the website http://rsna.org/foundation. Tel: (44) 020 7647 3645 Closing Date: February 1st Email: [email protected] Funding: Foundation Website: www.rcnfoundation.org.uk Contributor: Individuals, private practice, corporate Contact: Ms Grants Officer Awards Officer

RSNA Research Resident/Fellow Program The RCN Foundation is an independent charity supporting nursing to Subjects: Radiology or related disciplines. improve the health and well-being of the public. Purpose: To provide young investigators not yet professionally established in the radiological sciences an opportunity to gain further Mary Seacole Leadership and Development Awards insight into scientific investigation and to develop competence in Subjects: Nursing, midwifery and health visiting including public research techniques and methods. health, health policy, and health education. Eligibility: Applicants must be a resident or fellow in a department of Purpose: To provide funding for a project, or other educational/ radiology, radiation oncology or nuclear medicine within a North development activity that benefits the health needs of people from American educational institutions at the time of application. black and minority ethnic communities. Level of Study: Doctorate, Postdoctorate Eligibility: Open to nurses, midwives and health visitors in England. Type: Fellowship Level of Study: Doctorate, Graduate, Postdoctorate, Postgraduate, Value: US$30,000 for a 1-year Research Resident project or Predoctorate, Professional development, Research US$50,000 for a 1-year Research Fellow project, to be used for salary Type: Award and/or non-personnel research expenses Value: Up to UKd6,250–12,500 Length of Study: 1 year Length of Study: Unrestricted Frequency: Annual Frequency: Annual No. of awards offered: 1 Study Establishment: Unrestricted Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application Country of Study: England form, available from the website http://rsna.org/foundation. No. of awards offered: 6 Closing Date: January 15th Application Procedure: Application forms available between Feb- Funding: Foundation ruary and April. Email: [email protected] for an applica- Contributor: Individuals, private practice, corporate tion form, or visit www.rcn.org.uk/membership/scholarshipsawards to download an application form. RSNA Research Scholar Grant Program Closing Date: May 11th Subjects: Medical sciences. Funding: Government Purpose: To support junior clinical faculty members and allow them to Contributor: Department of Health gain experience in research early in their academic careers. No. of awards given last year: 6 Eligibility: Applicants must be within 5 years of initial faculty No. of applicants last year: 16 appointment in a department of radiology, radiation oncology or nuclear medicine within a North American institution. RCN Foundation Margaret Parkinson Scholarships Level of Study: Postdoctorate, Doctorate Subjects: Nursing and midwifery. Type: Award Purpose: To encourage graduates with a non-nursing degree to Value: US$75,000 per year for 2 years (US$150,000 total), payable to qualify as a nurse. the institution, to be used exclusively as a stipend for the scholar Eligibility: Open to graduates who have not yet started nurse training. Length of Study: 2 years Level of Study: Postgraduate Frequency: Annual Type: Scholarship

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Value: Up to UKd2,500 each per year REBECCA SKELTON FUND Length of Study: Unrestricted Frequency: Annual Dance Department Administrator, University of Chichester, Study Establishment: Universities Bishop Otter Campus, College Lane, Chichester, Sussex, Country of Study: United Kingdom PO19 6PE, England No. of awards offered: Varies Tel: (44) 01243 816485 Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application Fax: (44) 01243 816080 form available from www.rcnfoundation.org.uk. Email: [email protected] Closing Date: September 1st Website: www.rebeccaskeltonfund.org Funding: Private Contact: The Rebecca Skelton Fund Administrator Contributor: Margaret Parkinson Scholarship Fund The fund provides financial assistance towards the cost of post- No. of awards given last year: 10 graduate dance study in experiential/creative work to include dance No. of applicants last year: 120 improvization and those training methods such as Skinner Releasing Additional Information: These scholarships now come under the Technique, Alignment Therapy, Feldenkrais Technique, Alexander RCN Foundation. Please see attached organization profile. Technique and other body-mind practices that focus on an inner For further information contact: awareness and use the proprioceptive communication system or an inner sensory mode. Margaret Parkinson Scholarships, RCN Foundation, 20 Cavendish square, London, W1G 0RN The Rebecca Skelton Scholarship Contact: Awards Officer Subjects: Music and performing arts. Purpose: To assist students to pursue a course of specific or RCN Foundation Professional Bursary Scheme advanced performance studies or an appropriate dance research and performance. Subjects: The RCN Foundation is offering bursaries of up to d5,000 Eligibility: Open to anyone pursuing dance studies at postgraduate to support individuals in learning and development activities that level. contribute to their professional development. For example, post- Level of Study: Doctorate, Postgraduate, Research, Professional graduate university study or professional short-courses. The learning development, Postdoctorate from these activities should also enhance patient care and future Type: Scholarships and fellowships practice. Value: UKd500 Purpose: To support individuals in learning and development Frequency: Annual activities that contribute to their professional development. Country of Study: United Kingdom Eligibility: Nurses and Midwives registered in the UK. Health care No. of awards offered: 1–4 assistants and assistant practitioners based in the UK. Application Procedure: Application form on request. Level of Study: Doctorate, Graduate, Postdoctorate, Postgraduate, Closing Date: January 12th Predoctorate, Professional development Funding: Foundation Type: Bursary Contributor: The Rebecca Skelton Fund Value: Up to d5,000 No. of awards given last year: 5 Country of Study: United Kingdom No. of applicants last year: 9 No. of awards offered: Varies Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application For further information contact: form available from www.rcnfoundation.org.uk. Closing Date: April and October Email: [email protected] Funding: Foundation Contributor: RCN Foundation REES JEFFREYS ROAD FUND No. of awards given last year: 78 No. of applicants last year: 127 Merriewood, Horsell Park, Woking, Surrey, GU21 4LW, England Tel: (44) 1483 750 758 RCN Foundation Worshipful Company Fax: (44) 1483 750 758 Email: [email protected] of Needlemakers Website: www.reesjeffreys.org Subjects: Nursing, midwifery, and health visiting. Contact: Mr Brian Smith, Secretary Purpose: To assist with funding individual nurses with their learning and development activities. The Rees Jeffreys Road Fund makes grants for courses or research Eligibility: Nurses and midwives currently registered in the connected with roads and transportation. Within those subjects, it UK who will be implementing their learning and development in endows university teaching posts, pays bursaries for postgraduate the UK. students, sponsors research and contributes to research projects. It Level of Study: Doctorate, Graduate, Postdoctorate, Postgraduate, has a small budget for the provision of roadside rests and improving Predoctorate, Professional development roadside environment. Type: Grant Value: Up to UKd1,000 each Rees Jeffreys Road Fund Bursaries Length of Study: Unrestricted Subjects: Transport scholarship and research that will lead to a better Frequency: Annual understanding of transport issues and offer the prospect of new Study Establishment: Unrestricted thinking and ideas for dealing with contemporary transport issues. Country of Study: United Kingdom Purpose: To facilitate postgraduate study or research into transport. No. of awards offered: Varies Eligibility: Open to candidates of any nationality who hold at least an Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application Upper Second Class (Honours) Degree at a UK university. form available from www.rcnfoundation.org.uk. Level of Study: Doctorate, Postgraduate Closing Date: January Value: Bursaries of d10,000 Funding: Foundation Length of Study: 1–2 years Contributor: Worshipful Company of Needlemakers Frequency: Annual No. of awards given last year: 12 Study Establishment: Universities and research institutions No. of applicants last year: 38 Country of Study: United Kingdom For further information contact: No. of awards offered: Approx. 9 Application Procedure: Applicants must be recommended by the Fitwise Drumcross Hall, Bathgate, EH48 4JT, Scotland intended institution of study and submitted by that institution. Tel: (44) 01506 811077 Closing Date: July 1st for MSc courses

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Funding: Private Frequency: Annual No. of awards given last year: 9 Study Establishment: Regents Business School London No. of applicants last year: 24 Country of Study: United Kingdom Additional Information: Bursaries for MSc (transport) students; No. of awards offered: 5–10 per year annual contributions to PhD research students. Application Procedure: Apply online and submit a 500-word statement for the attention of the scholarship committee. Rees Jeffreys Road Fund Research Grants Closing Date: There is no application deadline Subjects: Transport. Funding: International Office Purpose: To facilitate research projects into roads and transportation. No. of awards given last year: 5 Level of Study: Research No. of applicants last year: 10 Value: Up to d30,000 Additional Information: Scholarship holders are required to work a Frequency: Annual specified number of hours per week (normally 10 hours, up to a Study Establishment: Universities and research institutions maximum of 20 hours) during term time. Please contact the External Country of Study: United Kingdom Relations Office for further information. No. of awards offered: Approx. 10 per year For further information contact: Application Procedure: No application form required. Closing Date: There is no fixed deadline. Applications will be Regents Business School Candow (Admissions), External Relations, considered by the Trustees at 1 of the 5 meetings each year London, Regents College, Inner Circle, Regents Park, NW1 4NS, Funding: Private United Kingdom No. of awards given last year: 12 No. of applicants last year: 30 THE REID TRUST FOR THE HIGHER REGENT’S BUSINESS SCHOOL LONDON EDUCATION OF WOMEN (RBS LONDON) 1 Riverside Court, Collecton Crescent, Exeter, EX2 4BZ, England Website: www.reidtrust.org.uk Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, London, NW1 4NS, United Kingdom Contact: Mrs Elena Isayev, Honorary Treasurer Tel: (44) 020 7487 7700 Fax: (44) 020 7487 7425 The Reid Trust for the Higher Education of Women was founded in Email: [email protected] 1868 in connection with Bedford College for Women for the promotion Website: www.rbslondon.ac.uk and improvement of women’s education. It is administered by a small committee of voluntary trustees. Regent’s Business School London (RBS London) is one of the fastest growing business schools in the UK and follows an innovative postgraduate curriculum. Central to RBS London’s ethos is a Reid Trust for the Higher Education of Women practitioner’s focus. Industry level analysis and face to face interaction Subjects: All subjects. with managers in the international business community bring a Purpose: To promote the education of women. practical dimension to your learning. Eligibility: Open to women educated in the United Kingdom who have appropriate academic qualifications and who wish to undertake further training or research in the UK. RBS London Academic Excellence Scholarships Level of Study: Unrestricted Subjects: Global management, global management (marketing) and Type: Grant global management (finance). Value: h250–1,000 each Eligibility: These merit awards are awarded to students with strong Length of Study: Unrestricted academic achievements and potential. Frequency: Annual Level of Study: Graduate, Postgraduate, Foundation programme Country of Study: United Kingdom Type: Scholarship No. of awards offered: Usually 10–12 Value: Up to 50 per cent of tuition fees is paid in the form of Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application scholarship form, obtained by sending a stamped addressed envelope with a Length of Study: 1 year request or download a form from www.reidtrust.org.uk. Frequency: Annual Closing Date: May 31st Study Establishment: Regents Business School London Funding: Private Country of Study: United Kingdom No. of awards given last year: 12 No. of awards offered: 10 No. of applicants last year: 60 Application Procedure: Applicants must contact the school, or apply online and submit a 500-word statement for the attention of the For further information contact: scholarship committee stating why they should be considered for the award and what contribution they can make to the school. Amory Building, University of Exeter, EX4 4RJ Closing Date: There is no application deadline Contact: Elena Isayev Funding: International Office Contributor: Individuals REMEDI No. of awards given last year: 7 No. of applicants last year: 30 Winterflood Securities Ltd, The Atrium Building, Cannon Bridge, Additional Information: Please contact the admission office for 25 Dowgate Hill, London, EC4R 2GA, United Kingdom further information. Tel: (44) 0207 384 2929 Fax: (44) 0207 731 8240 RBS London Work-Study Scholarships Email: [email protected] Subjects: Business and management studies. Website: www.remedi.org.uk Purpose: To provide financial support to the students in need. Contact: R J Wait Eligibility: These merit awards are awarded to students with strong academic achievements and potential, who can combine study and REMEDI, founded in 1973, supports pioneering research into all work without interfering with their academic progress. aspects of disability and disease to improve the quality of life. Level of Study: Foundation programme, Postgraduate, Professional development REMEDI Research Grants Type: Scholarships and fellowships Subjects: Diabetes, amputees, childhood eczema, osteoporosis, Value: Partial remission of tuition fees rehabilitation of the elderly, speech therapy, stroke, autism, and head Length of Study: 1 year injury.

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Purpose: To support pioneering research into all aspects of disability applications will not be accepted. Applications must be sent to Lucy and disease. The Trustees are particularly interested in funding or part Daglish, Executive Director. funding initial grants where applicants find it difficult to obtain funding Closing Date: December 10th through larger organizations. Funding: Private Eligibility: Open to English-speaking applicants living and working in No. of awards given last year: 1 the UK. No. of applicants last year: 40 Level of Study: Doctorate, Graduate, MBA, Postdoctorate, Post- Additional Information: Legal fellows monitor significant develop- graduate, Predoctorate, Professional development, Research, ments in first amendment media law, assist with legal defense Unrestricted requests from reporters, prepare legal memoranda, amicus briefs and Type: Research grant other special projects. They write for the Committee’s publications, the Value: d1,000–60,000 as well as one major project award of up to quarterly magazine, The News Media and The Law and the bi-weekly d200,000 newsletter, News Media Update. Length of Study: 1–4 years Study Establishment: A hospital or university Jack Nelson Legal Fellowship Country of Study: United Kingdom Subjects: Media law. No. of awards offered: Varies Purpose: To financially support a recent law school graduate to Application Procedure: Applicants must email the Director with a pursue a postgraduate study. summary, including costs and start date on one side of A4-size paper. Eligibility: To be eligible for the programme, candidates must have If the Chairman considers the research project to be of interest the been granted a law degree no later than August. Significant Director will email an application form to be completed. Completed experience in print or electronic news reporting and strong legal applications are sent to independent referees for peer review. The research and writing skills are required. Trustees normally make awards twice a year in June and November. Level of Study: Postgraduate, Professional development Closing Date: Applications are accepted at any time Type: Fellowship Funding: Private, trusts Value: US$40,000 plus fully paid health benefits Contributor: Trusts, companies and individuals Length of Study: 1 year (September to August) No. of awards given last year: 6 Frequency: Annual No. of applicants last year: 40 Country of Study: United States of America Additional Information: Grants will not be awarded for course fees, No. of awards offered: 1 administration and university overheads. Trustees have decided to Application Procedure: There is no application form. Applicants reduce the number of awards, but substantially increase the size of must submit a covering letter, curriculum vitae, contact details of three the grants. referees, news clips and a short legal writing sample to the attention of For further information contact: Lucy Daglish, Executive Director. Closing Date: December 10th REMEDI, 14 Crondace Road, London, SW6 4BB Funding: Private No. of awards given last year: 1 No. of applicants last year: 40 REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR Additional Information: The Fellow will monitor significant develop- FREEDOM OF THE PRESS ments in first amendment media law, assist with legal defense requirements from reporters, prepare legal memoranda, amicus briefs 1101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1100, Arlington, VA 22209, and other special projects. He or she will also write for The Reporter’s United States of America Committee’s publications, the quarterly magazine, The News Media Tel: (1) 703 807 2100 and The Law and the bi-weekly newsletter, News Media Update. Fax: (1) 703 807 2109 Email: [email protected] Robert R McCormick Tribune Foundation Legal Website: www.rcfp.org Fellowship Contact: Ms Michele McMohan, Office Manager Subjects: Media law. The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is a voluntary, Purpose: To financially support a law school graduate to pursue a unincorporated association of reporters and editors, dedicated to postgraduate study. protecting the First Amendment interests of the news media. From its Eligibility: Candidates must possess a law degree and be admitted to office in Arlington, Virginia, the Reporters Committee staff provide cost the Bar of any state. They must have a minimum of 2 or 3 years of free legal defence and research services to journalists and their postgraduate legal experience in a law firm, public interest group, attorneys throughout the US and also operate the FOI service centre government agency or judicial clerkship. Substantial experience in to assist the news media with federal and state open records and open appellate brief writing is mandatory and strong legal research and meetings issues. writing skills is required. A background in news reporting is strongly preferred. Level of Study: Postgraduate, Professional development Ethics & Excellence in Journalism Legal Fellowship Type: Fellowship Subjects: Media law. Value: US$50,000 plus fully paid health benefits Purpose: To financially support a recent law school graduate to Length of Study: 1 year (September to August) pursue a postgraduate study. Frequency: Annual Eligibility: Candidates must have received a law degree no later than Country of Study: United States of America August and should plan to take a bar examination in any state by No. of awards offered: 1 August. Strong legal research and writing skills are required and a Application Procedure: There is no application form. Applicants background in news reporting is very strongly preferred. must submit a covering letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of Level of Study: Postgraduate, Professional development three referees, a sample appellate brief and news clips or another Type: Fellowship short non-legal writing sample to Lucy Daglish, Executive Director. Value: US$40,000 plus fully paid health benefits Closing Date: December 10th Length of Study: 1 year, September to August Funding: Private, foundation Frequency: Annual Contributor: Robert R McCormick Tribune Foundation Country of Study: United States of America No. of awards given last year: 1 No. of awards offered: 1 No. of applicants last year: 10 Application Procedure: There is no application form, but the Additional Information: The Fellow will be expected to draft approx. applicants should submit a covering letter, contact details of three six appellate amicus briefs in significant cases involving First referees, a short legal writing sample and new clips or one non-legal Amendment media law issues during the fellowship. The legal Fellow writing sample may be submitted in lieu of news clips. Email will also monitor significant developments in media law, assist with

612 THE RESERVE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND responding to legal defence requests from reporters, prepare legal Eligibility: Open to faculty members at public and private Institutes of memoranda and other special projects. In addition, the legal Fellow Higher Education in the US or Canada. The principal investigator must will write for the Committee’s publications, the quarterly magazine The have an appointment in a department of astronomy, chemistry or News Media and The Law and the bi-weekly newsletter, News Media physics and the department must offer at least baccalaureate, but not Update. doctoral degrees. The institution must demonstrate its commitment by providing facilities and opportunities for faculty and student research. Level of Study: Doctorate REPRESENTATION OF THE FLEMISH Type: Research award GOVERNMENT Value: $100,000 for the entire project. Budgets are not required; hence, there is no budget page in the proposal Embassy of Belgium, 3330 Garfield Street NW, Washington, DC, Length of Study: Up to 5 years, possibly renewable 20008, United States of America Study Establishment: Public and private universities with non-PhD- Tel: (1) 202 333 6900 granting departments of astronomy, chemistry or physics Fax: (1) 202 338 4960 Country of Study: United States of America or Canada Email: [email protected] No. of awards offered: 100+ Website: www.diplobel.us Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application Contact: Bernard Geenen, Walloon Trade Commissioner form and should visit the website for guidelines and application request forms. The Government of Flanders offers bursaries to permit students to Closing Date: August 1st continue their studies in Flanders. Funding: Private Contributor: Foundation endowment No. of awards given last year: 93 Fellowship of the Flemish Community No. of applicants last year: 262 Subjects: Study or research at universities conservatories of music, Additional Information: Please check the website for more details. art, music, humanities, social and political sciences, law, economics, sciences and medicine. Purpose: To enable students to continue their education in Flanders, Cottrell Scholar Awards Belgium. Subjects: Physics, chemistry and astronomy. Eligibility: Citizens of the US who are already studying for a first or Purpose: To promote and support the university scholar model. doctoral degree. Candidates cannot be older than 35 years at the time Eligibility: Open to faculty in the 3rd year of a first tenure-track of the application’s deadline. Fellowship students cannot have other position. Belgian sources of income. Level of Study: Doctorate Level of Study: Doctorate, Graduate, Postdoctorate, Postgraduate, Type: Award Predoctorate Value: $100,000 for the entire project. Budgets are not required; Type: Fellowship hence, there is no budget page in the proposal Value: A monthly stipend of approx. h770 at a Flemish institution, Frequency: Annual reimbursement of tuition fees, health insurance and public liability Study Establishment: Universities with PhD-granting departments of insurance in accordance with Belgian law. There is no reimbursement physics, chemistry and astronomy of travel expenses Country of Study: United States of America or Canada Length of Study: 10 months No. of awards offered: Varies Frequency: Annual Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application Study Establishment: Recognized institutes in Flanders form and should visit the website for guidelines and application Country of Study: Belgium request forms. No. of awards offered: 5 Closing Date: August 1st Application Procedure: Applicants must download an application Funding: Private form from the website or obtain one from the Cultural Officer at the Contributor: Foundation endowment Belgian Embassy in Washington DC. No. of awards given last year: 12 Closing Date: January 31st No. of applicants last year: 122 Funding: Government Additional Information: Candidates must provide both a research Additional Information: The decision to grant a fellowship is made and teaching plan for peer review. by the Ministry of the Flemish community after consultation with the prospective host institution. THE RESERVE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND

2 The Terrace, PO Box 2498, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand RESEARCH CORPORATION FOR Tel: (64) 4 472 2029 SCIENCE ADVANCEMENT Fax: (64) 4 473 8554 Email: [email protected] 4703 E Camp Lowell Drive, Suite 201, Tucson, AZ, 85712, Website: www.rbnz.govt.nz United States of America Tel: (1) 520 571 1111 The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is New Zealand’s central bank. Fax: (1) 520 571 1119 They promote a sound and dynamic monetary and financial system. Email: [email protected] They work towards our vision by operating monetary policy to achieve Website: www.rescorp.org and maintain price stability, assisting the functioning of a sound and Contact: Editor, Science Advancement Programme efficient financial system, meeting the currency needs of the public, overseeing and operating effective payments systems and providing The Research Corporation (USA) was one of the first US foundations, effective support services to the Bank. and is the only one wholly devoted to the advancement of academic science. An endowed organization, it makes grants totalling Reserve Bank of New Zealand Scholarships for US$5,000,000–7,000,000 annually for independently proposed research in chemistry, physics and astronomy at US and Canadian International Students colleges and universities. Subjects: Economics, finance and banking. Purpose: Scholarships are available for pursuing honours, master’s or final year of PhD degree level at a New Zealand University. Cottrell College Science Awards Eligibility: Applicants must be studying full time at a New Zealand Subjects: Physics, chemistry and astronomy. University and be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. Students Purpose: To support significant research that contributes to the must have attained at least B+ average and be studying full time over advancement of science. the academic year (February to November). Applicants must have

613 THE RESERVE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND majoring in Economics, Finance or Banking and they should be Closing Date: February 19th entering their honours, Master’s or final year of PhD study. No. of awards given last year: 5 Type: Scholarship Additional Information: Please refer to the website www.rff.org/ Value: The value of each scholarship will be $10,000 about_rff/pages/fellowships_internships.aspx. Country of Study: New Zealand No. of awards offered: 2 RFF Fellowships in Environmental Regulatory Application Procedure: The mode of applying is by email. Implementation Closing Date: January 15th Subjects: Environmental studies and natural resources. Contributor: The Reserve Bank of New Zealand Purpose: To support research that documents the implementation Additional Information: Successful applicants will be asked to attend and outcomes of environmental regulations. a half day interview process at the Bank in Wellington. This typically Eligibility: Open to scholars from universities and research estab- takes place in the beginning of February. lishments who have a doctorate or equivalent degree or professional research experience. RESOURCES FOR THE FUTURE (RFF) Level of Study: Postdoctorate Type: Fellowship Resources for the Future, 1616 P Street NW, Suite 600, Value: Minimum award amount: $50,000. Maximum award amount: Washington, DC, 20036, United States of America $80,000 Tel: (1) 202 328 5000 Length of Study: 1–2 years Fax: (1) 202 939 3460 Frequency: Annual Email: [email protected] Country of Study: United States of America Website: www.rff.org No. of awards offered: 2 Contact: Roberton Williams, Director of Academic Affairs Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a preproposal no longer than two pages, single spaced, with 11-point or larger font and Resources for the Future (RFF) is a non-profit and non-partisan think 1-inch margins, containing full details of the proposed project. tank located in Washington, DC that conducts independent research Applicants whose preproposals are selected for further review will rooted primarily in economics and other social sciences on environ- then be invited to submit final proposals. These are limited to ten mental and natural resource issues. pages and are to follow a similar format. They must include all of the information contained in the preproposal but should offer further Gilbert F. White Postdoctoral Fellowship Program detailed description of the proposed research, anticipated contribution Subjects: Social and policy sciences, environmental studies, energy of the project and the importance of the results. Applicants must also and natural resources. include a curriculum vitae with the applicant’s educational back- Purpose: To enable postdoctoral researchers to spend a year in ground, professional experience, a list of most relevant publications residence conducting research in the social or policy sciences in areas and honours and awards received. In addition, final proposals must related to the environment, energy or natural resources. include three letters of recommendation from fellow faculty members Eligibility: A strong economics background, or closely related or colleagues. Applications sent by fax or email will not be accepted. discipline in the social or policy sciences, is required. Applicants must Closing Date: January 4th be postdoctorates. Funding: Private Level of Study: Postdoctorate No. of awards given last year: 3 Type: Fellowship Value: Stipend based upon the current salary and an allowance of up RESUSCITATION COUNCIL (UK) to $1,000 Length of Study: 11 months 5th Floor, Tavistock House North, Tavistock Square, London, Frequency: Annual WC1H 9HR, England Country of Study: United States of America Tel: (44) 020 7388 4678 No. of awards offered: 1 Fax: (44) 020 7383 0773 Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a covering letter and Email: [email protected] curriculum vitae with a proposal relating to budget and three letters of Website: www.resus.org.uk recommendation. No application form is required. Application forms Contact: Dr Sara Harris, Assistant Director sent by fax or email will not be accepted. Closing Date: February 19th The Resuscitation Council (UK) is the expert advisory body on the No. of awards given last year: 1 training and practice of resuscitation in the UK. It also actively pursues Additional Information: Please refer to the website www.rff.org/ and promotes research in the field of resuscitation medicine. about_rff/pages/fellowships_internships.aspx. Resuscitation Council (UK) Research & Development Joseph L. Fisher Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships Grant Subjects: Economics, policy sciences, environment and natural Subjects: All aspects of the science practice and teaching of resources. resuscitation techniques. d Purpose: To support PhD students in their last year of dissertation Purpose: To provide grants up to a maximum of 20,000 for capital research in economics or other policy sciences on issues related to costs, data analysis and administrative support for research into the the environment, energy or natural resources. science and practice of resuscitation medicine. Eligibility: Open to all nationalities, but applicants must be eligible to Type: Grant work in the United States. Students must be in the final year of Frequency: Annual dissertation research or writing. Closing Date: May 30th Level of Study: Doctorate No. of awards given last year: 5 Type: Award No. of applicants last year: 13 Value: US$18,000 Length of Study: 1 year Resuscitation Council (UK) Research and Development Frequency: Annual Grant Country of Study: Any country Subjects: All aspects of the science, practice and teaching of No. of awards offered: Varies resuscitation techniques. Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a letter of applica- Purpose: To provide grants for capital cost, data analysis and tion, a curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, a one-page abstract of administrative support for research into the science and practice of the dissertation, a technical summary of the dissertation, a letter from resuscitation medicine. the department chair and two letters of recommendation. Applications Eligibility: Applicants must be based in UK. sent by fax or email will not be accepted. Level of Study: Unrestricted

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Type: Grant Length of Study: 3 years Value: Up to UKd20,000 Frequency: Annual Length of Study: 6–12 months Country of Study: United States of America Frequency: Dependent on funds available No. of awards offered: 6 Country of Study: United Kingdom Application Procedure: www.rheumresearch.org/education-and- Application Procedure: Applicants should visit the website: www. training-awards#CSE resus.org.uk for application details. Closing Date: May 1st Closing Date: No closing dates. Applications are considered on a Funding: Foundation rolling basis Contributor: Rheumatology Research Foundation Funding: Private No. of awards given last year: 3 Contributor: The Resuscitation Council, UK No. of applicants last year: 9 No. of awards given last year: 5 Additional Information: This is a Career Development Award. No. of applicants last year: 13 Additional Information: Only electronic applications are accepted. Ephraim P. Engleman Endowed Resident Research Resuscitation Council (UK) Research and Development Preceptorship Grant Subjects: Rheumatology. Subjects: All aspects of the science, practice and teaching of Purpose: To introduce residents to the speciality of rheumatology by resuscitation. supporting a full-time research experience. Purpose: To fund the salaries of research fellows based in the UK to Eligibility: Candidates currently enrolled in ACGME-accredited conduct research into the science and practice of resuscitation training programmes in internal medicine, paediatrics, or med/paeds medicine. are eligible. Candidates may apply during any year of their residency; Eligibility: Open to research Fellows carrying out work in a suitable however preference is given to 1st and 2nd year residents. Preceptors venue in the UK. But must be resident in UK. are responsible for approving the research plan and must be members Level of Study: Unrestricted of the ACR. Candidates must be citizen or non-citizen national of the Type: Grant United States of America or be in lawful possession of a permanent Value: Basic salary level including National Insurance and Super- resident card. Individuals on temporary (J1, H1) or student visas are annuation contributions. The salary would be at the appropriate point not eligible. on the applicant’s salary scale Level of Study: Doctorate, Postdoctorate, Research Length of Study: 6–12 months Type: Scholarship Frequency: Dependent on funds available Value: Up to US$15,000 Country of Study: United Kingdom Length of Study: 3 months Application Procedure: Applicants should visit the website www. Frequency: Annual resus.org.uk for application procedures. Country of Study: United States of America Closing Date: May 30th No. of awards offered: 1 Funding: Private Application Procedure: Application forms are available on website. Contributor: The Resuscitation Council (UK) www.rheumresearch.org/preceptorships#ResidentPrecep No. of awards given last year: 6 Closing Date: 4 cycles – February 1st, May 2nd, August 1st, No. of applicants last year: 13 November 1st Additional Information: Only electronic applications are accepted. Funding: Foundation, individuals, private Please check website for more details. Contributor: Funding for this award is made possible through an endowment from Dr Ephraim P. Engleman No. of awards given last year: 0 RHEUMATOLOGY RESEARCH No. of applicants last year: 5 FOUNDATION Additional Information: www.rheumresearch.org

2200 Lake Boulevard NE, Atlanta, GA, 30319, United States of America Fellowship Training Award Tel: (1) 404 633 3777 Subjects: Rheumatic diseases. Fax: (1) 404 633 1870 Purpose: The purpose of this award is to provide support to fellows in Email: [email protected] rheumatology to help ensure that a diverse and highly trained Website: www.rheumatology.org workforce is available to provide competent care to those affected by Contact: Sarah Barksdale, Senior Specialist, Awards and Grants rheumatic diseases. Eligibility: Only training directors at ACGME-accredited institutions in The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) is the professional good standing may apply. The rheumatology fellowship training organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals programme director at the institution will be responsible for the who share a dedication to healing, preventing disability and curing selection and appointment of trainees. Award applicant must be a more than 100 types of arthritis and related disabling and sometimes citizen or non-citizen national of the United States of America, or be in fatal disorders of the joints, muscles and bones. lawful possession of a permanent resident card. Individuals on temporary (J1, H1) or student visas are not eligible. Clinician Scholars Educator Award Level of Study: Doctorate Subjects: Rheumatology. Type: Fellowship Purpose: To recognize and support rheumatologists dedicated to Value: Recipients will receive $50,000 to support the salary of providing high-quality clinical educational experience to trainees. any fellow. The award is paid directly to the sponsoring institution in Eligibility: Candidates must be ACR members with experience in the 2 equal installments in July and January training of medical students, residents and fellows in rheumatology. Length of Study: 1 year Candidates must be affiliated with an LCCME-accredited school or an Frequency: Annual ACGME-accredited training programme in internal medicine, pedia- Country of Study: United States of America trics or rheumatology. A faculty appointment is not essential. If the No. of awards offered: 40 candidate is not a citizen or non-citizen national of the United States of Application Procedure: https://www.rheumresearch.org/education- America, the candidate must provide evidence that he or she is and-training-awards#AmgenFTA eligible to remain in the United States of America throughout the Closing Date: May 1st period of the award. Funding: Corporation, foundation Level of Study: Doctorate, Professional development Contributor: Amgen, Inc. Type: Award No. of awards given last year: 23 Value: Total: US$180,000 = $60,000 per year No. of applicants last year: 39

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Investigator Award Frequency: Annual Subjects: Rheumatic diseases. Country of Study: United States of America Purpose: To provide support for basic science and clinical investi- No. of awards offered: 2 gators engaged in research relevant to the rheumatic diseases and to Application Procedure: www.rheumresearch.org/annual-meeting- support junior investigators during the period that they are developing awards#SchiffAward a project that will be competitive for NIH funding. Closing Date: August 1st Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the ACR or ARHP, have a Funding: Individuals, private doctoral degree and must be clinician scientists. Contributor: Marshall J. Schiff Family Level of Study: Doctorate, Postdoctorate, Professional development, No. of awards given last year: 2 Research No. of applicants last year: 21 Type: Research award Additional Information: Please check www.rheumresearch.org Value: US$375,000 = $125,000 per year Length of Study: 3 years Medical and Graduate Student Preceptonship Frequency: Annual Subjects: Rheumatology. Country of Study: United States of America Eligibility: Students enroled in LOME or AOA COCA accredited No. of awards offered: 6 medical schools, undergraduate students who have been accepted Application Procedure: https://www.rheumresearch.org/career- into medical school, students enroled in an accredited graduate development-research-awards#IA school, or undergraduate students who have been accepted into Closing Date: July 1st graduate school, are eligible to apply. Funding: Foundation Level of Study: Graduate, Postdoctorate, Postgraduate, Research Contributor: Rheumatology Research Foundation Value: $2,000–4,000 plus complimentary registration and up to No. of awards given last year: 3 $1,000 in travel expenses to attend the ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting No. of applicants last year: 12 Length of Study: 1 academic year Additional Information: www.rheumresearch.org Frequency: Annual Country of Study: United States of America Lawren H. Daltroy Health Professional Preceptorship No. of awards offered: Up to 30 Subjects: Rheumatology. Application Procedure: Only completed applications submitted Purpose: A full-time mentorship with an established rheumatology online by the deadline will be accepted. professional focused on training, career development and/or research Closing Date: 4 Cycles – February 1st, May 2nd, August 1st, that will ultimately impact personal patient–clinician interactions or the November 1st broader field of patient communications. Funding: Foundation Eligibility: Preceptee must meet citizenship requirements outlined by Contributor: Rheumatology Research Foundation the Rheumatology Research Foundation Awards and Grants policies. No. of awards given last year: Up to 30 Preceptee must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States or in lawful possession of a permanent resident card. Other Medical and Pediatric Resident Research Award individuals on temporary (J1, H1) or student visas are not eligible. Subjects: Rheumatology. Preceptor must be an ARHP member. This award is not intended for Purpose: To motivate outstanding residents to pursue subspecialty physicians. training in rheumatology by providing an opportunity to attend the ACR Level of Study: Graduate, Postgraduate, Professional development annual scientific meeting. Type: Scholarship Eligibility: A candidate must be a resident enrolled in an ACGME- Value: Up to $12,000 for 1 year accredited pediatric, medicine or combined medicine/pediatric resi- Length of Study: 1 year dency programme who is interested in rheumatology. The candidate Frequency: Annual must be an author or co-author of an abstract submitted to the Country of Study: United States of America upcoming ACR annual meeting. He must be a citizen or non-citizen No. of awards offered: 1 national of the United States of America, or be in lawful possession of Application Procedure: https://www.rheumresearch.org/ a permanent resident card. Individuals on temporary (J1, H1) or preceptorships#DaltroyPrecep. student visas are not eligible. Closing Date: 2 Cycles – November 1st and February 1st Level of Study: Research, Doctorate Funding: Corporation Type: Research award Contributor: Funding for this award is made possible through an Value: $750, plus awardees will be given one year ACR or ARHP endowment by Rheuminations, Inc membership and complimentary registration for the ACR/ARHP No. of awards given last year: 1 Annual Meeting, as well as up to $1,000 for travel expenses (including No. of applicants last year: 3 air fare, hotel and meals) to attend Additional Information: Please check website Length of Study: 1 year www.rheumresearch.org. Frequency: Annual Country of Study: United States of America Marshall J. Schiff, MD, Memorial Fellow Research Award No. of awards offered: 6 Subjects: Rheumatology. Application Procedure: www.rheumresearch.org/annual-meeting- Purpose: The purpose is to recognize outstanding scholarship in the awards#ResidentResearch field of rheumatology and provide fellows-in-training who are authors Closing Date: August 1st or co-authors of abstracts submitted to the ACR/ARHP Annual Funding: Corporation, foundation Scientific Meeting an opportunity to attend the meeting to present their Contributor: Abbott Endowment for Rheumatology abstract. No. of awards given last year: 4 Eligibility: Candidates must be a rheumatology fellows-in-training No. of applicants last year: 5 enrolled in an adult or pediatric rheumatology training program at an Additional Information: Please check website for further information ACGME-accredited institution. Candidates must also be the author co- www.rheumresearch.org author of a submitted abstract of the current year to the abstract submission portal. Paula De Merieux Rheumatology Fellowship Award Level of Study: Doctorate, Research Subjects: Rheumatic diseases. Type: Research award Purpose: The purpose of this award is to provide support to fellows in Value: $1,500, plus awardees will be given one year ACR/ARHP rheumatology to help ensure that a diverse and highly trained membership and complimentary registration for the 2016 ACR/ARHP workforce is available to provide competent care to those affected by Annual Meeting as well as up to $1,000 for travel expenses (including rheumatic diseases. air fare, hotel and meals) to attend Eligibility: Only training directors at ACGME-accredited institutions in Length of Study: 1 year good standing may apply. The trainee must be an underrepresented

616 RHODES COLLEGE minority or a woman, i.e., either Black American, Native American Value: US$50,000 for first year, $75,000 for second year and (American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian), Mexican Amer- $100,000 for third year ican, Puerto Rican or any other minority category. Award applicant Length of Study: Up to 2 years must be a citizen or non-citizen national of the United States of Frequency: Annual America, or be in lawful possession of a permanent resident card. Country of Study: United States of America Individuals on temporary (J1, H1) or student visas are not eligible. No. of awards offered: 12 Level of Study: Doctorate Application Procedure: www.rheumresearch.org/career-develop- Type: Training award ment-research-awards#SDA Value: Recipients will receive $50,000 to support the salary of any Closing Date: July 1st fellow. The award is paid directly to the sponsoring institution in two Funding: Foundation equal installments in July and January Contributor: Rheumatology Research Foundation Length of Study: 1 year No. of awards given last year: 8 Frequency: Annual No. of applicants last year: 36 Country of Study: United States of America Additional Information: www.rheumresearch.org No. of awards offered: 1 Application Procedure: Applications forms are available on website. www.rheumresearch.org/education-and-training-awards#AmgenFTA Student Achievement Award Closing Date: August 1st Subjects: Rheumatology. Funding: Foundation, private Purpose: To recognize outstanding medical and graduate students Contributor: The Dr Paula de Merieux estate for significant work in the field of rheumatology and provide an No. of awards given last year: 1 opportunity to attend the ACR annual scientific meeting. No. of applicants last year: 39 Eligibility: Medical student candidates must be enrolled in an LCME- accredited medical school; graduate student candidates must be enrolled in an accredited institution. In addition, students must submit Pediatric Research Award an abstract to the annual scientific meeting. The student must have Subjects: Rheumatology. made a significant contribution to the work submitted in order to be Purpose: Motivate residents and fellows to pursue subspeciality considered for the award. Award applicant must be a citizen or non- training in pediatric rheumatology. citizen national of the United States of America, or be in lawful Eligibility: Candidates must be trainees enrolled in a recognized possession of a permanent resident card. Individuals on temporary ACGME-accredited pediatric rheumatology programme or a related (J1, H1) or student visas are not eligible. research laboratory. Trainees must be preparing for a career in Level of Study: Graduate, Doctorate, Postgraduate pediatric rheumatology. In addition, candidates must submit an Type: Award abstract to the upcoming ACR Annual Scientific Meeting. He/She Value: US$750 cash award, waiver of registration fees and up to must be a citizen of non-citizen national of the United States of $1,000 to cover hotel and travel expenses for the ACR Annual America, or be in lawful possession of a permanent resident card. Scientific Meeting Individuals on temporary (J1, H1) or student visas are not eligible. Length of Study: 1 year Level of Study: Postdoctorate, Doctorate, Research Frequency: Annual Type: Award No. of awards offered: 13 Value: US$1,000 cash award, waiver of registration fees and $1,000 Application Procedure: Application forms are available at www. to cover travel and hotel expenses for the ACR Annual Scientific rheumresearch.org/annual-meeting-awards#StudentAchievement Meeting Closing Date: August 1st Length of Study: 1 year Funding: Foundation, corporation Frequency: Annual Contributor: Abbott Endowment for Rheumatology Development Country of Study: United States of America No. of awards given last year: 15 No. of awards offered: 3 No. of applicants last year: 24 Application Procedure: Application forms are available online at Additional Information: www.rheumresearch.org www.rheumatology.org Closing Date: August 1st Funding: Corporation, foundation RHODES COLLEGE Contributor: Amgen Inc. No. of awards given last year: 3 2000 North Parkway, Memphis, TN, 38112-1690, No. of applicants last year: 5 United States of America Additional Information: Please check website for further information Tel: (1) 901 843 3000 www.rheumresearch.org Email: [email protected] Website: www.rhodes.edu Rhodes, founded in 1848, seeks to graduate students with a lifelong Scientist Development Award passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the ability to Subjects: Rheumatology. translate academic study and personal concern into effective leader- Purpose: To provide a training programme to rheumatology fellows or ship and action in their communities and the world. rheumatologists in the early stages of their career on aspects of clinical investigations through a structured, formal training programme. Jacob K. Jarits Fellowships Eligibility: Applicant must meet citizenship requirements outlined by Subjects: Humanities, arts and social sciences. the Rheumatology Research Foundations Awards and Grant policies, Purpose: Support for higher students in the areas of humanities, arts be an active member of the ACR or ARHP at the time of submission, and social sciences. have a doctoral level degree, and be affiliated with an accredited Eligibility: Open to candidates who are U.S. citizens, permanent graduate or medical school. Applicant must be able to commit at least residents of the US or citizens of any one of the freely associated 75 per cent full-time professional effort to research, career develop- states. ment and other scholarly activities. Candidates may not spend more Type: Fellowship than 25 per cent effort in clinical and/or teaching activities. Former or Value: US$30,000 per year, and the institutional payment is estimated current principal investigators of research grants (at the K level or to be $13,755 higher, including institutional K) and past awardees of this or Length of Study: Up to 4 years equivalent Foundation grants are NOT eligible to apply. Frequency: Annual Level of Study: Postdoctorate, Research, Doctorate, Professional Study Establishment: Rhodes College development Country of Study: United States of America Type: Award No. of awards offered: 48

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Application Procedure: Submit applications to the Rhodes Faculty Application Procedure: A fellowship form along with a project post graduate scholarship committee 1 month prior to deadline. application proposal and details in not more than 5 pages should be Closing Date: September 15th (Internal deadline) submitted electronically. Funding: Government Closing Date: Early October (Internal deadline) Contributor: The U.S. Department of Education Contributor: Thomas J. Watson Foundation For further information contact: For further information contact: US Department of Education, DPE Teacher and student Development Watson Fellowship Program, 293 South Main Street, Providence, RI Programs Service Jacob K. Jarits Fellowships Program 1990 k street, 02903 NW, 6th floor, Washington, DC 20006-8524 Tel: 401 274 1952 Tel: (202) 502 7542 Fax: 401 274 1954 Fax: (202) 502 7859 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjarits Contact: Thomas J

Luce Scholars Program RHODES UNIVERSITY Subjects: All subjects. PO Box 94, Grahamstown, 6139, South Africa Purpose: To develop better cultural exchange between Asia and Tel: (27) 046 603 8055 the US. Fax: (27) 046 622 8822 Eligibility: Open to U.S. citizens with BA or equivalent degree, under Email: [email protected] 29 years of age with no significant exposure to Asia culture or study. Website: www.ru.ac.za/research Level of Study: Postgraduate Contact: John Gillam, Manager Type: Scholarship Value: The program provides stipends, language training, and Rhodes University is a small university campus in Grahamstown with individualized professional placement in Asia one of the highest research outputs per capita in South Africa. The Length of Study: 1 year University offers excellent undergraduate and postgraduate educa- Frequency: Annual tion, and fosters personal development and leadership as well as Country of Study: Asia team, social and communication skills amongst its diverse student No. of awards offered: 15 body. Application Procedure: Requests for responsive or project grants should be submitted. Allan Gray Senior Scholarship Closing Date: Early October (Internal deadline) Subjects: Commerce (accounting, economics, management and Funding: Foundation information systems). Contributor: Henry Luce Foundation Purpose: To encourage and enable previously disadvantaged South For further information contact: Africans to pursue their studies at Honours and Master’s levels. Eligibility: Open to previously disadvantaged South African students The Henry Luce Foundation 111 West 50th street, New York, 10020 with the appropriate qualifications. Tel: 212 489 7700 Level of Study: Postgraduate Website: www.hluce.org Type: Scholarship Value: South African Rand 60,000 for Honour’s and Rand 70,000 for Master’s Truman Scholarships Length of Study: 1 year, renewable upon reapplication for Master’s Subjects: All subject. Frequency: Annual Purpose: To support college juniors preparing for leadership in public Study Establishment: Rhodes University, Grahamstown service. Country of Study: South Africa Eligibility: Candidates should be U.S. citizens and full-time students No. of awards offered: 16 pursuing a Bachelor’s degree. Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae Value: US$26,000 and a full academic record and a covering letter of invitation indicating Frequency: Annual proposed degree and subject to be studied. Study Establishment: Rhodes College Closing Date: July 1st in the year preceding registration Country of Study: United States of America Funding: Private No. of awards offered: 75–80 from 600 applications Contributor: Donor and investments Application Procedure: Download application from the website. No. of awards given last year: 4 Closing Date: Early December (Internal deadline) No. of applicants last year: Approx. 35 per year Funding: Foundation Additional Information: Postgraduate scholars must assist with Contributor: Truman Scholarship Foundation teaching and/or research duties up to a maximum of 6 hours a week in Additional Information: Please see website for more details. their department of study, without additional remuneration. Awards are for full-time study in attendance at Rhodes University only. For further information contact: 712 Jackson Place NW, Washington, DC 20006 Henderson Postgraduate Scholarships Tel: (202) 395 4831 Subjects: Mathematical, physical, earth, life and pharmaceutical Fax: (202) 395 6995 sciences, accountancy and information systems. Purpose: To encourage and enable students to pursue their studies at the Master’s and doctoral levels, and to enhance recipients’ Watson Fellowship research abilities and produce internationally competitive graduates Subjects: All subjects. with an innovative, analytical, articulate and well-rounded desire to Purpose: To offer college graduates a year of independent study and learn. travel outside the US. Eligibility: Open to South African citizens with appropriate Eligibility: Candidates must be graduating seniors to apply; U.S. qualifications. citizenship NOT required. Level of Study: Doctorate, Postgraduate Type: Fellowship Type: Scholarship Value: US$25,000 Value: South African Rand 60,000 for Honour’s and Rand 70,000 for Length of Study: 1 year Master’s and Rand 90,000 for Doctoral Frequency: Annual Length of Study: 1 year, renewable upon reapplication No. of awards offered: Up to 40 Frequency: Annual

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Study Establishment: Rhodes University, Grahamstown Additional Information: The Fellow will not be expected to undertake Country of Study: South Africa any teaching studies but will be required to present a report upon the No. of awards offered: 14 work undertaken at the conclusion of the term of the Fellowship. Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae and a full academic record and a covering letter indicating proposed Patrick and Margaret Flanagan Scholarship degree and subject to be studied. Subjects: All subjects. Closing Date: July 1st in the year preceding Purpose: To enable South African women graduates to attend a Funding: Private university in the United Kingdom in order to obtain a higher Contributor: Donor and investments postgraduate qualification. No. of awards given last year: 5 Eligibility: Open to women graduates, preferably those who are No. of applicants last year: Approx. 180 English-speaking applicants of South African descent. Selection is Additional Information: Scholars must assist with teaching and/or based initially on academic merit, as well as broader qualities of research duties up to a maximum of 6 hours a week in their intellect and character. department of study, without additional remuneration. Awards are for Level of Study: Postgraduate full-time study in attendance at Rhodes University only. Type: Scholarship Value: South African Rand 450,000 per year Length of Study: 2 years Hugh Kelly Fellowship Frequency: Annual Subjects: All areas of science. Study Establishment: Rhodes University, Grahamstown Purpose: To enable senior scientists to devote themselves to Country of Study: United Kingdom advanced work. No. of awards offered: 3 Eligibility: Open to suitable senior postdoctoral scientists with a very Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae well-established research output record. Preference is given to and full academic record. Candidates shortlisted will be sent an candidates willing to accept appointments for at least 4 months. application form or additional information and referee reports. Applicants must be English speakers. Closing Date: August 1st of the year prior to registration abroad Level of Study: Postdoctorate, Research Funding: Private Type: Fellowship Contributor: Donor and investments Value: Currently under review, but a package of approx. Rand 70,000. No. of awards given last year: 1 If the Fellow accepts an appointment for at least 4 months and is No. of applicants last year: Approx. 120 accompanied by a spouse, the spouse’s air or rail fares will also be paid. University accommodation will be provided free of charge, but the provision of a telephone if available at the place of residence will Rhodes University Postdoctoral Fellowship be for the Fellow’s personal account Subjects: All subjects (Rhodes University Postdoctoral Fellowship). Length of Study: Up to 1 year Purpose: To enable scholars to devote themselves to advanced Frequency: Annual work, that will closely complement existing programmes in the host Study Establishment: Rhodes University, Grahamstown department. Country of Study: South Africa Eligibility: Open to any postdoctoral scholars of standing, with No. of awards offered: 1 research publications to their credit and of exceptional merit. Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application Applicants must be English speakers. form, available from the Research Office website or email: research- Level of Study: Postdoctorate [email protected] Type: Fellowship Closing Date: July 31st of the year preceding the award Value: South African Rand 180,000 per year with an additional Funding: Private allocation of Rand 20,000 for conference attendance Contributor: Donor and investments Length of Study: 1 year, but may be extended by mutual agreement, No. of awards given last year: 1 subject to the availability of funds No. of applicants last year: N/A Frequency: Annual Additional Information: The Fellow will be required to present a Study Establishment: Rhodes University, Grahamstown concise report on the work completed at the conclusion of the term of Country of Study: South Africa the fellowship. No. of awards offered: 20 Application Procedure: Applicants must be nominated. Nominations should be made through heads of departments and directors of Hugh Le May Fellowship research institutes at Rhodes University. Nominations must include a Subjects: Humanities. full curriculum vitae, research proposal and the name of three referees Purpose: To enable senior scholars of standing in the humanities to who may be consulted. Further information may be obtained from the devote themselves to advanced work. Research Office or from the website. Eligibility: Open to scholars from the humanities with a well Closing Date: July 31st of the year preceding the award established research output record. Applicants must be English Funding: Private speaking. Contributor: Donor and investments Level of Study: Postgraduate, Research No. of awards given last year: 20 for Rhodes University Postdoctoral Type: Fellowship Fellowship Value: A return economy class air ticket from the Fellow’s place No. of applicants last year: N/A of residence, furnished University accommodation and a small Additional Information: Fellows are not expected to undertake monthly cash stipend, free use of the University Library and sports teaching duties. facilities Length of Study: 3–4 months, extended by mutual agreement and Rhodes University Postgraduate Scholarship subject to the availability of funds Subjects: Humanities, commerce, education, law, pharmacy, and Frequency: Every 2 years science. Study Establishment: Rhodes University, Grahamstown Purpose: To encourage and enable students to pursue their studies Country of Study: South Africa at the Master’s and doctoral levels and enhance the recipients Application Procedure: Application forms to be completed, available research abilities. from the Research Office or the website. Eligibility: Open to students with the appropriate qualifications. Closing Date: July 31st Academic merit will override eligibility criteria. Funding: Private Level of Study: Postgraduate, Doctorate Contributor: Donor and investments Type: Scholarship No. of awards given last year: 1 Value: 50,000 for Honour’s, 70,000 for Master’s and 90,000 for No. of applicants last year: N/A Doctoral

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Length of Study: 1 year, renewable upon reapplication Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of the US, have made an Frequency: Annual application for first citizenship papers or be permanent resident aliens Study Establishment: Rhodes University, Grahamstown enroled at a recognized educational institution. Country of Study: South Africa Level of Study: Doctorate No. of awards offered: 15 Type: Fellowship Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae Value: Dissertation awards of $2,000 each and dissertation fellowship and a full academic record and a covering letter indicating degree and of $30,000 annually subject to be studied. Length of Study: 1 year, renewals will be considered Closing Date: July 1st in the year preceding registration Frequency: Annual Funding: Private Study Establishment: Recognized and accredited degree-granting Contributor: Donor and investments institutions No. of awards given last year: 12 Country of Study: Any country No. of applicants last year: Approx. 150 No. of awards offered: 5 Additional Information: Scholars must assist with teaching and/or Application Procedure: Applicants must visit the website for guide- research duties up to a maximum of 6 hours per week in their lines, lists of past awards, their topics and application forms. department of study, without additional remuneration. Awards are for Closing Date: Please check with the website full-time study in attendance at Rhodes University only. No. of awards given last year: 3 No. of applicants last year: 7

Ruth First Scholarship Subjects: Humanities, social science students whose fields of study RICS EDUCATION TRUST are politics, sociology, philosophy, anthropology, economics, social policy, democracy studies, development studies, media studies, or Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, RICS, Parliament Square, studies in cog rate disciplines with a strong social and human rights London, SW1P 3AD, England orientation. Tel: (44) 24 7686 8555 Purpose: The scholarship is intended to support candidates whose Fax: (44) 20 7334 3811 research is in the spirit of Ruth First’s life and work, poses difficult Email: [email protected] social questions, and links knowledge and politics and scholarship and Website: www.rics-educationtrust.org action. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is the profes- Eligibility: For Masters or PhD study and black South African or sional institution for the surveying profession. Mozambican women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. Level of Study: Postgraduate, Doctorate Type: Scholarship RICS Education Trust Award Value: South African 120,000 (PhD); Rand 90,000 per year (Master’s) Subjects: The theory and practice of surveying in any of its disciplines Frequency: Annual including general practice, quantity surveying, building surveying, rural Study Establishment: Rhodes University, Grahamsdown practice, planning and development, land surveying or minerals Country of Study: South Africa surveying. No. of awards offered: 2 Eligibility: Open to chartered surveyors and others carrying out Application Procedure: Applicants to submit a letter of motivation research studies in relevant subjects. (2 pages or more) as to why they would be a potentially suitable Level of Study: Unrestricted candidate for this award and how their proposed research will be Type: Research grant within the spirit of Ruth First’s work. In addition, an academic Value: Up to UKd7,500 transcript, academic curriculum vitae and a copy of an identity Country of Study: Any country document is required. Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application Closing Date: August 31st form, available to download online at www.rics-educationtrust.org. Funding: Private Closing Date: September 30th or February 28th Contributor: Donor and Investments Funding: Commercial No. of awards given last year: 1 Contributor: RICS No. of applicants last year: 126 No. of awards given last year: 20 No. of applicants last year: 40 For further information contact: Tel: 046 603 8755 Email: [email protected] RMIT UNIVERSITY Website: www.ru.ac.za/research/postgraduates/funding Info Corner - Office for Prospective Students, GPO Box 2476, Melbourne, VIC 3001, Australia RICHARD III SOCIETY, AMERICAN Tel: (61) 3 9925 2260 Fax: (61) 3 9925 3070 BRANCH Email: [email protected] Website: www.rmit.edu.au 2041 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19146, United States of America RMIT University is one of Australia’s original and leading educational Email: [email protected] institutions producing some of Australia’s most employable graduates. Website: www.r3.org RMIT has an international reputation for excellence in work-relevant Contact: Ms Laura Blanchard, Schallek Fellowships education professional and vocational education, high quality re- search, and engagement with the needs of industry and community. The Richard III Society was founded in 1924 in England as The Fellowship of the White Boar and was renamed the Richard III Society in 1959. The American Branch was founded in 1961. Today, the Engineering Scholarships for Women at RMIT Society has more than 4,000 members worldwide, and American Subjects: Engineering. Branch membership is more than 800. Purpose: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree level at RMIT in Australia. Eligibility: To be eligible for this Scholarship applicants must be William B Schallek Memorial Graduate Fellowship Award female; be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, international Subjects: Medieval history. student or humanitarian visa holder; have achieved an ATAR score (or Purpose: To support graduate study of 15th-century English history Year 12 equivalent) of 95 or above in the current year; be commencing and culture. full-time studies in a Bachelor of Engineering degree in the School of

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Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at RMIT in PhD Scholarship in Memristor Micro-Nano-Devices semester 1. For detailed information, please visit website. Subjects: Scholarship is provided in the school of electrical and Type: Scholarship computer engineering and the focus of the PhD is to study memristor Value: The scholarship pays $5,000 for 1 year (1st year) micro-nano-devices, the fourth circuit element offered by RMIT Country of Study: Australia University in Australia. No. of awards offered: 3 Eligibility: Applicants should have a degree in engineering or science Application Procedure: The mode of applying is by post and in at a Bachelor with Honours equivalent or a Master degree, have person. excellent written and communication skills, be able to commence full- Closing Date: December 13th time in Semester 1, satisfy the university entry requirements into a Contributor: School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing PhD program within the School of Electrical and Computer En- Engineering at RMIT in Australia gineering at RMIT University and should fulfill all visa application obligations in a timely manner (if an international student). Herbert and Inge Littauer Scholarship Level of Study: Doctorate Subjects: Scholarship is provided in the field of Nursing at RMIT in Type: Scholarship Australia. Value: The scholarship will be paid at the rate equivalent to the Purpose: Scholarship is available for pursuing diploma or bachelor Australian Postgraduate Award and is $24,653 and is indexed degree level at RMIT in Australia. annually. Exceptional international applicants will also be offered a full Eligibility: Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent fee-waiver resident, or a Permanent Humanitarian Visa holder, enrolled full time Country of Study: Australia in an RMIT nursing program at diploma or bachelor degree level and Application Procedure: The mode of applying is by email. Applicants must have at least 1 year of full time enrolment left of their program to should submit a cover letter (maximum 1 page)detailing any relevant complete. Applicants should demonstrate educational disadvantage. experience; curriculum vitae (maximum 4 pages) detailing educational Postgraduate students are ineligible to apply. background (with scores/GPAs), research experience, citizenship Type: Scholarship details, and any relevant prizes, awards, and scholarships; copy of Value: The scholarship provides $2,500 as a one-off payment transcripts from relevant educational degrees. Country of Study: Australia Closing Date: September 27th Application Procedure: The mode of applying is by post. Additional Information: Scholarship is offered for 3 years, with a Closing Date: November 15th possible extension by a further 6 months. Domestic and international Additional Information: Preference will be given to students who are students (fulfill all visa application obligations in a timely manner) can current or former refugees (hold/held a Permanent Humanitarian apply for this scholarship. Visa). Previous recipients are encouraged to apply. PhD Scholarships in Computer Science and IT Interior Design-Masters of Arts by Research Subjects: Scholarships are available for PhD research in the following Subjects: Sculpture, film, theatre, journalism, visual arts, interior areas: Web service design for transportation networks, multiobjective design, and architecture. optimization and data mining for journey planning, engineering Purpose: To offer a space within which candidates develop and optimization with Swarm Intelligence techniques, machine learning contribute to the knowledge and possibilities of interior design. and data mining applied to theme park game-play experience, Eligibility: Open to the candidates of any country who have a First answering real-time questions from Arabic Social Media, TRIIBE Degree of RMIT with at least a credit average in the final under- (Tracking indoor information behavior), sub-collection retrieval: graduate year or a deemed equivalent by RMIT to a First Degree of understanding and improving search engines, big data analytics and RMIT with at least a credit average in the final undergraduate year or big data medical analytics. evidence of experience. Eligibility: Applicants must have an honors/master degree in the area Level of Study: Postgraduate of Computer Science or related disciplines, meet RMIT’s PhD entry Length of Study: 2 years full-time (Masters) and 4 years part-time requirements or be studying a PhD in RMIT’s School of Computer (PhD) Science at RMIT in Melbourne. Application Procedure: Check website for further details. Level of Study: Doctorate Closing Date: October 31st Type: Scholarship Funding: Government Value: 9 scholarships available valued at up to $25,000 per year for Contributor: Commonwealth Government 3 years (no extension possible). International candidates may be Additional Information: Please check the website for more details. eligible for a tuition waiver Country of Study: Australia For further information contact: No. of awards offered: 9 Tel: 03 9925 2819 Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application Email: [email protected] consisting of a one page research proposal outlining their interest and Contact: Ms Suzie Attiwill, Research Coordinator suitability for the above projects; detailed curriculum vitae and the names; contact details of two referees. Application should be submitted via email directly to Associate Professor Xiaodong Li Lightweight Vehicle Structures Research Scholarship ([email protected]). Subjects: Scholarships are provided in the field of lightweight vehicle Closing Date: Applications will close when a candidate is selected structures at RMIT University. Contributor: School of Computer Science and IT, RMIT University, Purpose: Scholarships are available for pursuing research pro- Australia gramme at RMIT University. Eligibility: Applicants must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or an international student; have completed 1st RMIT PhD Scholarship in the School of Electrical and class honours (or equivalent); be able to commence full time in Computer Engineering Semester 1; have experience in CAE and Finite Element analysis; Eligibility: To be eligible for this scholarship you must: be enroled in a enrol in a postgraduate research (PhD) degree within the School of higher degree by research (HDR) at the RMIT School of Electrical and Aerospace, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering at RMIT. Computer Engineering; be a top ranking student using the RMIT Level of Study: Research University Scholarships Ranking Model; awarded an APA or RMIT Type: Scholarship PhD Scholarship and/or an RTS place; be aligned to one of the Value: The scholarship is valued at $25,000 per year (tax free) for school’s areas of strategic focus; not previously have held any 3 years plus $10,000 to support an internship in Germany for the 1st year Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) scholarship over the past Country of Study: Australia 3 years (or more); demonstrate excellent academic results and Application Procedure: The mode of applying is electronically. research capability. Closing Date: October 31st Type: Scholarship Additional Information: Scholarship will be offered for 3 years. Value: $12,000

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Frequency: Annual Additional Information: Priority for scholarships will be given to Country of Study: Australia students conducting their research in one of the identified RMIT No. of awards offered: 15 research concentration areas. Scholarships will be offered for the Application Procedure: International applicants are expected to duration of study. apply for the RMIT International PhD Scholarship. If successful, the school may supplement the scholarship stipend. Additional Information: Preference will be given to PhD students but ROB AND BESSIE WELDER WILDLIFE high ranking Masters by Research students may also be eligible for FOUNDATION the top-up scholarship. PO Box 1400, Sinton, TX, 78387, United States of America For further information contact: Tel: (1) 361 364 2643 Tel: +61 3 9925 3174 Fax: (1) 361 364 2650 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Contact: Laurie Clinton, Research Administrator Website: www.welderwildlife.org Contact: Director

School of Computer Science and Information Technology The Rob and Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation is a private non-profit Scholarship foundation whose mission is to conduct research and education in wildlife management and closely related fields. The Welder Founda- Subjects: Scholarship is provided for one of the following programs: tion operates a wildlife refuge on a commercial ranch in the midst of an Bachelor of Computer Science (any stream), Bachelor of Software active oil field. Engineering, Bachelor of Information Technology (any stream), Bachelor of Technology (Computing Studies), Master of Computer Science and Master of Information Technology. Welder Wildlife Foundation Fellowship Purpose: Scholarship is available for pursuing undergraduate or Subjects: Wildlife ecology and management. postgraduate degree level. Purpose: To provide support to individual graduate student research. Eligibility: Applicant must be an international student, not be a Eligibility: Open to citizens of the US or legal aliens registered at a citizen or permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand; be United States of America university for a graduate degree. Priority is enroling at the RMIT School of Computer Science and IT for the first given to students who wish to work at the Welder Foundation Refuge time at their intended level of study (i.e. undergraduate or or in the Coastal Bend Region of Texas. postgraduate) in Semester 1; be planning to study for at least four Level of Study: Doctorate, Graduate semesters (for undergraduate students) and three semesters (for Type: Fellowship postgraduate students); have achieved excellent results in their Value: Stipend for full-time students are $1,400 per month for M.S. previous studies; pass a minimum requirement of a GPA 3.2 or 75 candidates and $1,600 per month for PhD candidates to cover living per cent in previous studies. For detailed information please visit costs, tuition, fees, and books website. Length of Study: The duration of a graduate degree programme Type: Scholarship Frequency: Annual Value: The scholarship pays a one off payment of $5,000 towards Study Establishment: Any legitimate wildlife management or wildlife tuition fees for first fee installment after the payment of deposit and ecological department at any accredited university once the selected candidate have arrived and enroled into the Country of Study: United States of America program No. of awards offered: 10 at any given time, approx. 3 each year Country of Study: Australia Application Procedure: Applicants must write for details. Application Procedure: For detailed information please check the Closing Date: October 1st for fellowships to begin in January website. Funding: Private Closing Date: March 14th Contributor: Private endowment Additional Information: Students who have accepted their offer prior No. of awards given last year: 2–3 to early September cannot apply for this scholarship. Please check the No. of applicants last year: 15–20 website for more details. ROBERT BOSCH FOUNDATION Victorian India Doctoral Scholarships (VIDS) Subjects: Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses CDS International, Inc., 440 Park Avenue South, 2nd Floor, offered by the RMIT University. New York, NY, 10016, United States of America Eligibility: Applicants should be an international student, hold an Tel: (1) 212 497 3500 Australian student visa for the term of the scholarship and comply with Fax: (1) 212 497 3535 the conditions of the visa. Applicants should have achieved excellent Email: [email protected] academic results and should have been offered a place in a higher Website: www.cdsintl.org degree research program at an Australian RMIT campus commencing Contact: Susana Lee, Assistant Program Officer in the current year. They should have been offered a place that is not The Robert Bosch Foundation is one of the largest German industry conditional on meeting English language requirements or provide foundations. Many of the foundation’s international exchange pro- evidence of English language proficiency and meet the English grammes are aimed at providing young people with opportunities to language requirement of the HDR program. Applicants should not improve their knowledge of other countries and cultures and to build already hold a research qualification equivalent to an Australian up networks among future leaders in Europe and the US. research doctorate or research masters (if applicable) and should be willing to be an ambassador for the Research Scholarships. They should be studying in one of RMIT’s areas of research strengths and Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowships provide details of any external funding for tuition or living expenses Subjects: Business administration, economics, public affairs, public that they have received or applied for. policy, political science, law, journalism and mass communication. Level of Study: Doctorate Purpose: To promote the advancement of American and German- Type: Scholarship European relations, and to broaden the participants’ professional Country of Study: Australia competence and cultural horizons. Application Procedure: Candidates applying for RMIT PhD Scho- Eligibility: Open to citizens of the US between the ages of 23 and larship, may be nominated for the Victoria India Doctoral Scholarship. 34 years with a graduate or professional degree or equivalent work To be eligible for the scholarship applicants must have received an experience in the above subject areas. Candidates must provide offer letter to study a PhD program at RMIT before making an online evidence of outstanding professional or academic achievement and a scholarship application. For detailed information please visit website. strong knowledge of the German language. For those candidates who Closing Date: November 30th are outstanding in other areas but lack sufficient knowledge of

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German, the Foundation will provide language training prior to Level of Study: Postdoctorate programme participation. Type: Postdoctoral fellowship Level of Study: Professional development, Postgraduate Value: $89,000 per year Type: Fellowship No. of awards offered: 12 Value: h2,000 per month stipend. Extra funding is available for family, Application Procedure: For information on applying to the German language tutoring, health insurance and all program-related travel program, please visit the National Program Office’s site at Length of Study: 9 months (September to May) www.healthpolicyscholars.org/sub-apply/how_to_apply.html. Frequency: Annual Additional Information: Scholars need not have any prior experi- Country of Study: Germany ence in this field and they come from the disciplines of economics, No. of awards offered: 20 political science, and sociology. Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application form and attend a personal interview. Please visit the website www.cdsintl.org/bosch for more details. ROBERTO LONGHI FOUNDATION Closing Date: Mid-October Funding: Private Fondazione Roberto Longhi Via Benedetto Fortini 30, Contributor: Robert Bosch Foundation I-50125 Florence, Italy No. of awards given last year: 20 Tel: (39) 55 658 0794 No. of applicants last year: Varies each year Fax: (39) 55 658 0794 Additional Information: Programme participants receive internships Email: [email protected] in German institutions such as the Federal Parliament, private Website: www.fondazionelonghi.it corporation headquarters, mass media and other elements within the Contact: Procuratore framework of government or commerce. Internships will be at a high level, closely related to senior officials. The programme will follow the The aim of the Roberto Longhi Foundation is to advance art historical following schedule: an intensive course on German language, studies. Applications are accepted annually from prospective Fellows political, economic and cultural affairs, work experience, a visit to who hold an advanced degree in art history. Fellows pursue individual Berlin and the former East Germany, a visit to the European Economic and group research projects using the library and photo archive, Community (EEC) and NATO headquarters in Brussels, a group visit participate in seminars and lectures by distinguished scholars at the to France for an overview of the political, economic and cultural Foundation and visit galleries, restorations and exhibitions. perspective of another European country and a final programme evaluation in Stuttgart. All activities are conducted in German. Fondazione Roberto Longhi Subjects: History of art. THE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON Purpose: To aid those who want to seriously dedicate themselves to FOUNDATION research in the history of art. Eligibility: Open to citizens of Italy who possess a degree from an Route 1 and College Road East, PO Box 2316, Princeton, NJ, Italian university with a thesis in the history of art and to non-Italian 08543 2316, United States of America citizens who have fulfilled the preliminary requirements for a doctoral Tel: (1) 877 843 7953 degree in the history of art at an accredited university or an institution Email: [email protected] of equal standing. Students who have reached their 32nd birthday Website: www.rwjf.org before the application deadline are not eligible. Level of Study: Doctorate, Postgraduate Established in 1972 in memory of Robert Wood Johnson, who Type: Fellowship founded Johnson & Johnson. The mission of the Robert Wood Value: h600 per month Johnson Foundations to improve the health and healthcare of all Length of Study: 9 months Americans. Our goal is clear: to help Americans lead healthier lives Frequency: Annual and get the care they need. Study Establishment: The Foundation Country of Study: Italy The Robert Wood Johnson Health & Society Scholars No. of awards offered: Up to 10 or 12 Program Application Procedure: Applicants must submit an application Subjects: A broad range of factors affecting the nation’s health. containing their biographical data including place and date of birth, Purpose: To build the nation’s capacity for research, leadership and action. domicile, citizenship, transcript of undergraduate and graduate Eligibility: For eligibility information, please visit our website records, a copy of the degree thesis and of other original works, a www.healthandsocietyscholars.org. curriculum vitae including knowledge of foreign languages both Level of Study: Postdoctorate spoken and written, letters of reference from at least two persons of Type: Scholarship academic standing who are acquainted with the applicant’s work, the Value: Stipend of US$80,000 annually, plus health insurance from subject of the research proposed and two passport size photographs. their university site Closing Date: May 15th Length of Study: 2 years Funding: Private Frequency: Annual Contributor: Private funds and capital endowment Study Establishment: One of six universities No. of awards given last year: 9 Country of Study: United States of America No. of applicants last year: 16 No. of awards offered: Up to 12 Additional Information: Successful candidates must give an assur- Application Procedure: The application for the Robert Wood ance that they will dedicate their full time to the research for which the Johnson Health and Society Scholars program is done through fellowship is assigned. They may not enter into any connection with an online application system available on our website other institutions, they must live in Florence for the duration of the www.healthandsocietyscholars.org. fellowship, excepting for travel required for their research. They may Closing Date: Please check with the website not exceed the periods of vacations fixed by the Institute and are Funding: Private required to attend seminars, lectures and other activities arranged by No. of awards given last year: 18 the Institute. The Fellows must, in addition, submit a written report at the end of their stay in Florence relating the findings of their individual research undertaken at the Longhi Foundation. Once approved by the RWJF Scholars in Health Policy Research Program in scientific committee the Fellows research must be published only in USA the Foundations annual journal Proporzioni. Non-compliance with the Subjects: Economics, political science, and sociology. above conditions will be considered sufficient grounds for the Purpose: To foster the development of a new generation of creative cancellation of a fellowship. Further information is available on thinkers in health policy research. request.

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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE No. of awards offered: Varies CHARITIES Application Procedure: Applicants must see the website: www. roslarts.org.uk. One Kroc Drive, Oak Brook, IL, 60523, United States of America Closing Date: January 15th Tel: (1) 630 623 7048 Funding: Private, commercial, individuals, trusts Fax: (1) 630 623 7488 No. of awards given last year: 19 Email: [email protected] No. of applicants last year: 500 Website: www.rmhc.org The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is to ROTARY INTERNATIONAL create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and wellbeing of children. Guiding us in our mission are our core values: One Rotary Center. 1560 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL, focusing on the critical needs of children; celebrating the diversity of 60201-3698, United States of America the programs we offer and the staff, volunteers and donors who make Tel: (1) 847 866 3000 them possible; staying true to our heritage of responsible stewardship Fax: (1) 847 328 8554 and operating with accountability and transparency. Email: [email protected] Website: www.rotary.org Contact: Administrative Assistant RMHC U.S. Scholarships Purpose: Scholarships are for students in the US living in areas Rotary unites leaders from all continents, cultures, and occupations to where there are participating local RMHC Chapters. Four types of exchange ideas and take action in communities around the world. scholarships are available including RMHC/Scholars, RMHC/Asia, There are 1,200,000 Rotarians in 34,000 clubs doing good all over the RMHC/African-American Future Achievers and RMHC/HACER. world. Eligibility: To apply for an RMHC scholarship, a student must be a high school senior; be younger than 21 years old; be eligible to attend Global Grant Scholarships a 2- or 4-year college, university or technical school with a full course Subjects: Peace and conflict prevention/resolution, disease preven- of study; be a legal US resident; live in a participating RMHC tion and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, Chapter’s geographic area; meet any additional eligibility require- basic education and literacy, and economic and community ments outlined by each scholarship program. Applicants must submit development. a complete application and all required documentation by the deadline Purpose: Provide scholarships to support graduate-level study for of the application and provide verification of enrollment each year at 1–4 years in one of Rotary’s areas of focus, mentioned in the subject respective accredited post-secondary institution. category. Type: Scholarship Eligibility: Please visit www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/take-action/apply- Country of Study: United States of America grants/global-grants for more information. Application Procedure: The mode of application is online. For Type: Scholarship detailed information, please contact: International Scholarship and Value: $30,000 minimum Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS) via email at [email protected] Length of Study: 1–4 years (Subject Line: RMHC) or toll free 855 670 4787. No. of awards offered: Varies Closing Date: January 21st Application Procedure: Contact local Rotary club for more Additional Information: Graduating high school seniors may only information. apply for one of the four scholarships. Applicants will be notified of Additional Information: All Rotary countries are eligible. scholarship award status by June 30th. All mailed back-up documents must be postmarked by the deadline. Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar Program Subjects: All subjects. ROSL (ROYAL OVER-SEAS LEAGUE) Purpose: To develop a sense of purpose as ambassadors of goodwill ARTS and to further international understanding and world peace. Eligibility: Open to applicants who are citizens of a country in which Over-Seas House, Park Place, St James’s Street, London, there are Rotary clubs. Initial application must be made through a SW1A 1LR, England Rotary club in the applicant’s legal or permanent residence or place of Tel: (44) 020 7408 0214 ext. 219 full-time study or employment. Applicant must be proficient in the Fax: (44) 020 7499 6738 language of the proposed host country. Email: [email protected] Level of Study: Postgraduate Website: www.rosl.org.uk Type: Scholarships Contact: Mandy Murphy, Administrative Assistant Value: Up to US$27,000. Covers round-trip transportation, 1 month of intensive language training, room and boarding and some educational The principal aim of the ROSL (Royal Over-Seas League) ARTS is to supplies provide performance and exhibition opportunities for prize-winning Length of Study: 1 academic year of full-time graduate study artists and musicians early in their careers, bringing their work to the Frequency: Annual attention of the professional arts community, the media and the Country of Study: Any country in which there is a Rotary Club general public. Application Procedure: Applications for the scholarship programme must be made through a Rotary Club. Every Club is eligible to submit ROSL Annual Music Competition Ambassadorial Scholar applications to the District. Subjects: Musical performance, in four solo classes such as strings Closing Date: As early as March 1st or as late as August 15th (including the harp and guitar), wind and percussion, keyboard, Additional Information: The scholarships are not appropriate for singers and to ensemble classes. students seeking to continue studies already begun at a foreign Purpose: To support and promote young Commonwealth musicians. institution. Eligibility: Open to the citizens of the UK and Commonwealth, including former Commonwealth countries, for instrumentalists and Rotary Peace Fellowship singers up to and including the age of 30 as at the date of the final Purpose: Rotary Peace Fellowships enable individuals to pursue a concert. graduate degree in international relations, peace, conflict resolution, Level of Study: Professional development and related subjects, or a professional development certificate in Type: Competition peace and conflict studies at one of the six Rotary Peace Centers. Value: Over UKd60,000 in prizes, including a UKd10,000 gold medal Eligibility: A candidate should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and first prize and UKd10,000 for ensembles for a master’s degree program, a strong academic background for a Frequency: Annual professional certificate program; work or service experience in Country of Study: Any country relevant fields; English proficiency for both programs, and knowledge

624 THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING of a second language for master’s degree; a demonstrated commit- Eligibility: Open to UK citizens who are qualified at the degree level in ment to peace and international understanding. engineering or a related discipline. HND, HNC, OND, ONC or City and Level of Study: Graduate Guilds Full Technological Certificate qualifications are acceptable as a Type: Fellowship minimum. Applicants must be members, at any grade, of an Value: Varies. Fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, engineering institution, working at the professional level in engineering round-trip transportation, and all internship/field study expenses in the UK and have several years of experience working at this level. Length of Study: Varies Preference is given to those undertaking part-time modular Master’s Frequency: Annual courses. The intended course of study must be relevant to the No. of awards offered: Approx. 100 applicant’s current or future career plans. Application Procedure: Visit www.rotary.org/peace-fellowships for Level of Study: Professional development application information. Type: Award Additional Information: Two types of peace fellowships are Value: d8,000 available: Master’s Degree and Professional Development Certificate. Length of Study: The duration of the course Frequency: Dependent on funds available Country of Study: United Kingdom THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF No. of awards offered: Varies ENGINEERING Application Procedure: Applicants must write to the main address for application instructions, the application form and guidelines for 3 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5DG, England employers and course co-ordinators. Tel: (44) 020 7766 0600 Closing Date: July 25th Fax: (44) 020 7930 1549 Funding: Private Email: [email protected] Additional Information: Employers are expected to support an Website: www.raeng.org.uk application in writing. The Trustees hope that the employer, once Contact: Dr Mark Bambury, Scheme Manager approached, might pay the full fees for the course. However, if this is not possible, a contribution from the employer is desirable. Applications The Royal Academy of Engineering’s objectives may be summarized must be supported by the course director or co-ordinator and confirm as the pursuit, encouragement and maintenance of excellence in the that the applicant is suitable for the course. Applications for grants of whole field of engineering in order to promote the advancement of the less than UKd1,000 should be submitted at least 4 weeks before the science, art and the practice of engineering for the benefit of the start of the course. Applications for larger grants should be submitted at public. least 6 weeks before the start of the course. Please see the website for further details www.panasonictrust.net/fellowships/default.aspx. ExxonMobil Excellence in Teaching Awards Subjects: Chemical, petroleum and mechanical engineering, geology. Royal Academy Engineering Professional Development Purpose: To encourage able young engineering and Earth science Subjects: Engineering. lecturers to remain in the education sector in their early years. Purpose: To ensure that the stills and knowledge of employees reflect Eligibility: Open to well-qualified graduates, preferably with industrial the very latest in technological advances. experience and full-time lecturing posts at Institutes of Higher Eligibility: Open to UK citizens with a degree or HND/HNC in Education in the UK. Applicants should have been in their current engineering or a closely allied subject. OND/ONC or City and Guilds posts for at least 1 year. The post must include the teaching of Full Technological Certificate or NVQ level III qualifications are chemical, petroleum or mechanical engineering to undergraduates acceptable provided the individual has substantial industrial through courses that are accredited for registration with professional experience. bodies for qualifications such as chartered engineer. For applicants Level of Study: Professional development whose career path has been graduation at the age of 22, followed by Type: Grant academic or industrial posts, the age limit is generally 32 years (at the Value: d10,000 and d5,000 and prospective applicants should closing date). Older candidates who have taken time out, e.g. for indicate for which level of award they are applying industrial experience, parenthood or voluntary service, will also be Length of Study: 1 year considered. Applicants should preferably be chartered engineers, or of Frequency: Annual equivalent professional status, or should be making progress towards Country of Study: United Kingdom this qualification. Application Procedure: For further information please contact the Level of Study: Postdoctorate scheme manager lan Bowbrick at the Academy. Type: Fellowship Closing Date: October 24th Value: A range of benefits in addition to the d10,000 prize Additional Information: Please see the website for further details. Length of Study: 12 months Frequency: Annual For further information contact: Study Establishment: The applicant’s current university in the UK Email: [email protected] Country of Study: United Kingdom Website: www.raeng.org.uk/education/professional/profdev/default. No. of awards offered: Up to 6 htm Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application form. Closing Date: October 31st Royal Academy Executive Engineering Programme Funding: Commercial Subjects: Engineering. Contributor: Exxon Mobile Purpose: To ensure that top engineering graduates continue to Additional Information: A brochure is available on request. En- develop as professional engineers in order to provide UK industry with quiries about Exxon mobile university contacts should be sent via the high caliber technical and commercial managers required by world email and please see the website for further details. class enterprises. Eligibility: Open to permanent members of UK Institutes of Higher For further information contact: Education with an approved engineering qualification. Level of Study: Postgraduate Email: [email protected] Type: Scholarship Value: All training programme fees Panasonic Trust Awards Length of Study: 1 year Subjects: Engineering, particularly new engineering developments Frequency: Annual and new technologies. Study Establishment: An industrial or commercial company Purpose: To encourage the technical updating and continuous Country of Study: United Kingdom professional development of qualified engineers through courses Application Procedure: Visit the programme website. provided by UK Institutes of Higher Education at the Master’s level. Closing Date: Offered all year round (check the website)

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Funding: Foundation Royal Academy Sir Angus Paton Bursary Contributor: Gatsby Charitable Foundation Subjects: Engineering for development and water and environmental Additional Information: Please see the website for further details management. www.raeng.org.uk/events/list-of-events/2014/september/executive- Purpose: To study water and environmental management. engineers-programme. Eligibility: The bursary supports a suitably qualified engineer study a full-time Masters’ degree course specifically related to water re- For further information contact: sources engineering or some other environmental technology. Contact: Sandra Palmer Level of Study: Postgraduate Type: Bursary Value: UKd8,000 Royal Academy of Engineering Industrial Secondment Length of Study: 1 year Scheme Frequency: Annual Subjects: All fields of engineering. Country of Study: United Kingdom Purpose: To provide financial support for the secondment of No. of awards offered: 1 academic engineering staff to industrial companies within the UK. Application Procedure: For further information please contact the Eligibility: Open to permanent members of UK Institutes of Higher scheme manager Ian Bowbrick at the Academy. Education with an approved engineering qualification, teaching some Closing Date: Offered all year round (check with website) aspects of engineering. Preference may be given to junior staff without Funding: Private previous industrial experience or to more senior members whose Contributor: Sir Angus Paton industrial experience may have taken place some years earlier. Level of Study: Unrestricted For further information contact: Type: Grant Value: A maximum of d30,000 towards the salary costs (excluding Email: [email protected] overheads) Website: www.raeng.org.uk/education/professional/paton/default.htm Length of Study: 6 months (full-time) or 12 months (part time) Contact: Ian Bowbrick Frequency: Dependent on funds available Study Establishment: An industrial or commercial company Royal Academy Visiting Professors Scheme Country of Study: United Kingdom Subjects: Principles of engineering design, engineering design for No. of awards offered: Varies sustainable development, integrated system design. Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a completed Purpose: To help universities to teach engineering design to application form with a curriculum vitae, personal statement outlining undergraduates in a way that relates to real professional practice. the nature and objectives of the proposed secondment, letter of Level of Study: Postdoctorate, Doctorate, Research support from the applicant’s head of department, statement from the Type: Fellowship applicant’s employer detailing the financial aspects of the application, Value: d10,000 per year statement from the host company confirming the agreed work Length of Study: 3 years programme and defining the benefits of the secondment to the Frequency: Annual company and detailing any contribution costs that the company may Country of Study: United Kingdom wish to make. Application forms are available from the main address. No. of awards offered: 3 Closing Date: Check the website www.raeng.org.uk/grants-and- Application Procedure: Further information is available from the prizes/support-for-education-and-study/industrial-secondment-scheme scheme manager Ian Bowbrick at the Academy. Funding: Government Closing Date: Check the website No. of awards given last year: 18 Additional Information: Please see the website for further details No. of applicants last year: 26 www.raeng.org.uk/education/vps/systemdesign/background.htm. Additional Information: The main objective is to obtain up-to-date industrial experience, to improve teaching capabilities and generally to foster academic industrial links. Contact Dr Imren Markes for further Sainsbury Management Fellowships information. Please see the website for further details www.raeng.org. Subjects: Engineering. uk/research/univ/secondment/default.htm. Purpose: To enable young chartered engineers of the highest career potential to undertake MBA courses at European business Royal Academy of Engineering MacRobert Award schools. Subjects: The successful development of innovation in engineering or Eligibility: Open to UK citizens, who hold a First or Upper Second the other physical sciences. Class (Honours) Degree in engineering or a closely allied subject, Purpose: To recognize and reward outstanding contributions relating have chartered engineer status or are making substantial progress to innovation in engineering. towards it, have the potential and ambition to achieve senior Eligibility: Open to individuals, independent teams and teams management responsibility at an early age and be aged 26–34 years working for a firm, organization or laboratory. There should be no at the commencement of the proposed MBA course. more than five members in a team. Level of Study: MBA, Postgraduate, Professional development Level of Study: Unrestricted Type: Fellowship Type: Award Value: Up to d30,000 d Value: UK 50,000 and a gold medal Length of Study: 1 year Frequency: Annual Frequency: Annual Country of Study: United Kingdom Study Establishment: Awards are normally tenable at the following No. of awards offered: 1 business schools: North America–Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Wharton, Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a 200–500 word Columbia, Kellogg, University of Chicago; Europe–INSEAD (France), summary of the engineering achievement, supported by 15 copies of IMD (Switzerland), Erasmus (The Netherlands), IESE (Spain), SDA relevant technical documentation. Further details and rules and Bocconi (Italy) conditions are available from the Royal Academy of Engineering. Country of Study: Any country Closing Date: January 31st No. of awards offered: 10 Funding: Private Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application No. of awards given last year: 1 form, please contact the office for details. Additional Information: Please see the website for further details Closing Date: Applications are accepted at any time www.raeng.org.uk/prizes/macrobert/default.htm. Funding: Private For further information contact: Contributor: The Gatsby Charitable Foundation No. of awards given last year: 10 Tel: 20 7766 0648 No. of applicants last year: 46 Contact: Sylvia Hampartumian Additional Information: Please see the website for further details.

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For further information contact: aerospace industry including research, manufacture, operations and maintenance. Society membership unlocks a host of benefits Tel: 20 7766 0600 for both the individual and organizations. Membership is open to Website: www.raeng.org.uk/education/professional/sainsbury/ anyone with an association or interest in aerospace. default.htm Contact: Ian Bowbrick Royal Aeronautical Society Centennial Scholarship Sainsbury Management Fellowships in the Life Sciences Award Subjects: Life science. Subjects: Aeronautics and aerospace-related subjects such as Purpose: To support young scientists of high career potential to aerospace engineering, safety, human factors, air transport undertake activities related to their Personal Development Plans. management. Eligibility: Open to UK citizens with a PhD in a bio-related subject, Purpose: To encourage the next generation of aerospace pioneers in following a career compatible with the scheme’s objectives in the UK. the study of aeronautics and aerospace-related subjects and support The applicants should be aged between 25 and 38 years. of relevant projects to encourage young people into the field. Level of Study: Postgraduate Eligibility: Open to students studying aerospace-related (e.g. Type: Fellowship aviation, aeronautical engineering, aeronautic-related) studies, and Value: The award covers the cost of activities related to an individuals key organizations and research groups whose projects meet the aims personal development plan, subject to approval and objectives of the fund. Frequency: Annual Level of Study: Research, Doctorate, Graduate, Postdoctorate, Country of Study: Any country Postgraduate, Relevant projects of national reach that meet the aims Application Procedure: For further information please contact the and objectives of the fund scheme manager lan Bowbrick at the Academy. Type: Scholarship Closing Date: Offered all year round (check with website) Value: As a guide, UKd500–5,000 Funding: Private Length of Study: Most have already completed 1–2 years of relevant Contributor: Gatsby Charitable Foundation study Additional Information: Please contact [email protected] Study Establishment: Not specified for further details. Country of Study: Any country No. of awards offered: Varies Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC form, available on request and provide all documentation specified in the form and accompanying guidelines. Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5HT, England Closing Date: May 31st Tel: (44) 020 7873 7373 Funding: Commercial, individuals Fax: (44) 020 7873 7394 Contributor: A number of corporate, private and individual donors Email: [email protected] No. of awards given last year: 32 Website: www.ram.ac.uk No. of applicants last year: Approx. 55 Contact: Philip White, Awards & Project Manager For further information contact: The Royal Academy of Music is a music college offering courses in Tel: 020 7670 4325 music at postgraduate level. The Academy is part of the University of Email: [email protected] London. Website: http://aerosociety.com/Careers-Education/centennial Contact: Rosalind Azouzi, Careers and Education Manager Royal Academy of Music General Bursary Awards Subjects: All relevant branches of music education and training. Purpose: To help defray tuition fees and general living expenses for ROYAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY study at the Royal Academy of Music. Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK, Eligibility: Open to any student offered a place at the Academy. GL7 6JS, United Kingdom Level of Study: Postgraduate Tel: (44) (0) 1285 652531 Type: Scholarship/Bursary Fax: (44) (0) 1285 650219 Value: According to need and availability of funds Website: https://www.rau.ac.uk/ Length of Study: Normally for a complete academic year. Individual requirements may be imposed The Royal Agricultural University has always been at the forefront of Frequency: Annual agricultural education since 1845. Study Establishment: The Royal Academy of Music Country of Study: United Kingdom No. of awards offered: Varies Africa’s Land and Food Master’s Fellowship Programme Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application Subjects: This funding is provided for leadership training; the form, which is sent automatically to all postgraduate students who are development of professional networks and supporting industrial offered places. experience, together with study opportunities on Master’s pro- Closing Date: January 31st grammes in agriculture, agri-business, food and rural development at Funding: Commercial, individuals, private, trusts the Royal Agricultural University. No. of awards given last year: 74 Eligibility: Fellowships are open to Africans from Sub-Saharan Africa No. of applicants last year: 493 who have experience in agriculture, agri-business, food or natural resource management; an interest in land reform; and a desire to make a strategic and sustainable contribution to Africa’s development. ROYAL AERONAUTICAL SOCIETY Level of Study: Postgraduate Type: Fellowship d 4 Hamilton Place, London, W1J 7BQ, England Value: Since the Fellowship was launched in 2005, over 1,800,000 Tel: (44) 020 7670 4300 has been generously provided by the private sector, foundations and Fax: (44) 020 7670 4309 charities in support of the programme Email: [email protected] Country of Study: United Kingdom Website: www.aerosociety.com No. of awards offered: Ten African fellows each year will be awarded Contact: Careers Centre Manager Application Procedure: Nationals from sub-Saharan Africa are invited to apply for a Fellowship. The Royal Aeronautical Society was founded in 1866 and is Closing Date: October 31st the only professional institution that covers all aspects of the Funding: International Office

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ROYAL ANTHROPOLOGICAL Application Procedure: Applicants must send a stamped addressed INSTITUTE envelope to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) to obtain details and an application form. 50 Fitzroy Street, London, W1T 5BT, England Closing Date: May 1st Tel: (44) 020 7387 0455 Funding: Government Fax: (44) 020 7388 8817 Contributor: Department of Health Email: [email protected] No. of awards given last year: 1 Website: www.therai.org.uk No. of applicants last year: 3 Contact: Amanda Vinson, Office Manager Additional Information: Please see the website for further details. The Royal Anthropological Institute is a non-profit registered charity. It For further information contact: is entirely independent, with a Director and a small staff accountable Bukola Samuel, Room 452C, Skipton House, Department of Health, to the Council, elected annually from the Fellowship. Council and 80 London Road, London, SE1 6LH, England Committee members and the editorial team of the Institute’s principal Contact: Award Officer, Mary Seacole Award journal, the Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute (incorpor- ating MAN), give their services without remuneration. RCM Annual Midwifery Awards Subjects: There are nine categories of awards which celebrate the Emslie Horniman Anthropological Scholarship Fund range of work and achievement of midwives midwifery education, Subjects: Anthropology. midwifery management or leadership, innovations in midwifery, Purpose: To provide predoctoral grants for fieldwork in anthropology Members’ Champion award, promotion of normal birth, outstanding with a preference for research outside the UK. contribution to care of newborns, award for turning vision into reality, Eligibility: Open to citizens of the UK, Commonwealth, or Irish midwifery impact on child development, promoting effective midwifery Republic who are university graduates or who can satisfy the trustees in community settings and Student Vision award. of their suitability for the study proposed. Preference is given to Purpose: To recognize and celebrate innovation in midwifery applicants whose proposals include fieldwork outside the UK. practice, education and research. Graduates who already hold a doctorate in anthropology are not Eligibility: Applicants may be individuals or small groups but should eligible. Open to individuals only, as no grants are given to expeditions meet the criteria of 1 of the 10 categories. Check the website for or teams. complete details: www.rcm.org.uk/college/annual-midwifery-awards/ Level of Study: Postgraduate, Predoctorate Level of Study: Research, Postgraduate, Professional development Type: Scholarship Type: Award Value: UKd500–d7,000 Value: Varies (up to UKd20,000 in total) Frequency: Annual Frequency: Annual Country of Study: Any country Country of Study: Projects Based in UK – though some requiring No. of awards offered: Approx. 10 travel may involve external activity Application Procedure: Applicants must request an application form. No. of awards offered: 13 Closing Date: March 31st Application Procedure: Applicants must apply in writing or email to Funding: Private the address given below. The application must be accompanied by a No. of awards given last year: 3 500-word description of the project. Short-listed candidates will be No. of applicants last year: 20 asked to attend an interview. Additional Information: No grants are available for library research, Closing Date: November 1st (check with website) university fees or subsistence in the UK. Funding: Commercial Contributor: Several No. of awards given last year: 12 awards in 12 categories plus a ROYAL COLLEGE OF MIDWIVES midwife award No. of applicants last year: 82 15 Mansfield Street, London, W1G 9NH, England Tel: (44) 020 7312 3643 For further information contact: Fax: (44) 020 7312 3536 Gothic House, 3 The Green, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 1PL, England Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.rcm.org.uk Website: www.rcmawards.com Contact: S E MacDonald, Education and Research Manager Contact: Chamberlain Dunn Associates The Royal College of Midwives is the major professional organization for midwives in the UK, and aims to contribute to the art and science of Ruth Davies Research Bursary midwifery knowledge and practice. The RCM awards and scholarships Subjects: Midwifery. provide opportunities for the development of good practice ultimately Purpose: To promote and develop midwifery research and practice. improving the care provided to women, their babies and families. Eligibility: Open to practicing midwives who are RCM members, who have basic knowledge, skills and understanding of the research process, have access to research support in their trust or Institutes of Mary Seacole Nursing Development and Leadership Higher Education and who have been in practice for 2 years or more. Award Level of Study: Doctorate, Graduate, Postdoctorate, Postgraduate, Subjects: Midwifery, nursing, health visiting, health service needs of Predoctorate, Professional development, Research ethnic minority communities. Type: Bursary Purpose: To provide an opportunity for the development of profes- Value: UKd5,000 per bursary sional practice, service development and leadership potential of black Length of Study: 1 year and ethnic minority midwives, nurses and health visitors. Frequency: Annual Eligibility: Applicants must be a nurse and, midwife or health visitor. Country of Study: United Kingdom Application should reflect the example set by Mary Seacole. No. of awards offered: 3 Level of Study: Doctorate, Graduate, Professional development, Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a succinct curricu- Research lum vitae covering the previous 5 years, a research proposal of no Type: Leadership awards more than 2,500 words and letters of support from both employers and Value: UKd12,500, Development award UKd6,250 academics who are familiar with the applicant’s work. Length of Study: 1 year Closing Date: July 30th (check the website) Frequency: Annual Funding: Commercial Country of Study: United Kingdom Contributor: Bounty No. of awards offered: 4 No. of awards given last year: 3

628 ROYAL COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNAECOLOGISTS (RCOG)

No. of applicants last year: 4 shortlisted Value: UKd1,200 Frequency: Annual For further information contact: Country of Study: United Kingdom or United States of America Tel: 020 7312 3463 No. of awards offered: 1 Email: [email protected] Application Procedure: Applicants must contact the Awards Contact: Mrs Marlyn Gennace, Ruth Davies Research Bursary Secretary for details or see website. Administrator Closing Date: May 23rd, Please see website No. of awards given last year: 1 No. of applicants last year: 3 ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC Additional Information: Please see the website for further details www.rcog.org.uk/our-profession/careers/award/american- Prince Consort Road, London, SW7 2BS, United Kingdom gynecological-clubgynaecological-visiting-society-fellowship-0. Tel: (44) 020 7591 4300 Fax: (44) 020 7589 7740 The Calcutta Eden Hospital Annual Prize Email: [email protected] Purpose: To provide knowledge from a specific centre offering new Website: www.rcm.ac.uk techniques of clinical management within O&G. Contact: Miss Nicola Peacock, International and Admissions Eligibility: The prize will be awarded to 1st year medical students and Manager junior doctors working in Foundation Year 1 in the UK and the The Royal College of Music, London, provides specialized musical Republic of Ireland. education and professional training at the highest international level Level of Study: Foundation programme, final year medical students for performers and composers. This enables talented students to Type: Prize develop the musical skills, knowledge, understanding and resource- Value: UKd300 book tokens fulness that will equip them to contribute significantly to musical life in Frequency: Annual the UK and internationally. Application Procedure: Applications can be obtained from awards administrator or downloaded from website. Closing Date: May 23rd Please see website Royal College of Music Scholarships Funding: Individuals Subjects: Music performance, composition, conducting and research. No. of awards given last year: 1 Purpose: To recognize merit in music performance, composition or No. of applicants last year: 5 conducting. Additional Information: Please see the website for further details Eligibility: All those auditioning in person for a place at the Royal www.rcog.org.uk/our-profession/careers/award/calcutta-eden- College of Music are considered for a scholarship at the time of their hospital-annual-prize-0. audition. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and potential. Level of Study: Doctorate, Graduate, Postgraduate Type: Scholarship Eden Travelling Fellowship Value: Up to UKd27,500 (full fees-intensive masters) Subjects: Obstetrics and gynaecology. Length of Study: 1–4 years Purpose: To enable the recipient to gain additional knowledge and Frequency: Annual experience in the pursuit of a specific research project in which he or Study Establishment: Royal College of Music she is currently engaged. Country of Study: United Kingdom Eligibility: Open to medical graduates of not less than 2 years No. of awards offered: Approx. 150–200 new awards standing from any approved university in the UK or Commonwealth. Application Procedure: Prospective students should apply to the Level of Study: Postgraduate RCM online at www.ucas.com/conservatoires. No separate applica- Type: Fellowship tion for scholarship is required. Value: Up to UKd5,000, according to the project undertaken Closing Date: October 1st Frequency: Annual Funding: Private, trusts Study Establishment: Another department of obstetrics and gynae- No. of awards given last year: Approx. 160 cology or of closely related disciplines No. of applicants last year: 1,800 Country of Study: Any country Additional Information: Please see the website for further details No. of awards offered: 1 www.ram.ac.uk/scholarships. Application Procedure: Applicants must include information on qualifications, areas of interest and/or publications in a specified area, centres to be visited with confirmation of arrangements from the head ROYAL COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS of that centre, estimated costs and the names of two referees. AND GYNAECOLOGISTS (RCOG) Closing Date: May 24th No. of awards given last year: 1 27 Sussex Place, Regent’s Park, London, NW1 4RG, United Kingdom No. of applicants last year: 9 Tel: (44) 020 7772 6200 Additional Information: Please see the website for further details Fax: (44) 020 7723 0575 www.rcog.org.uk/our-profession/careers/award/eden-travelling- Email: [email protected] fellowship-obstetrics-and-gynaecology-0. Website: www.rcog.org.uk Contact: M Goonewardene, Awards Administrator Endometriosis Millennium Fund Award The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) is Subjects: Endometriosis. dedicated to the encouragement of the study, and the advancement of Purpose: To stimulate and encourage research, clinical or laboratory science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. based, or to encourage clinicians to acquire extra clinical skills to manage patients. Eligibility: Open to members of the College or members of the RCOG American Gynecological Club/Gynaecological Visiting trainees register who are residents and working within the UK. Society Fellowship Level of Study: Postgraduate Subjects: Obstetrics and gynaecology. Value: Up to UKd5,000 Purpose: To enable the recipient to visit, make contact with and gain Frequency: Annual knowledge from a specific centre offering new techniques or methods Country of Study: United Kingdom of clinical management within the speciality. No. of awards offered: More than 1 Eligibility: Open to specialist registrars in the UK, and to junior Application Procedure: Applicants must submit an application in the Fellows or those in residency programmes in the US. requisite form, which can be downloaded from the website or can be Level of Study: Professional development obtained from the Awards Secretary at the RCOG. Application forms Type: Fellowship must be accompanied by two references from supervisors or senior

629 ROYAL COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNAECOLOGISTS (RCOG) colleagues and written confirmation of availability of laboratory space No. of applicants last year: 20 or access to surgical training in the host institution must be provided Additional Information: Please contact at mgoonewardene@rcog. with the application. An undertaking that a structured typewritten org.uk for further details. report will be provided at the end of the grant period and that the source of grant will be acknowledged in any related publications must John Lawson Prize also be submitted. Purpose: The prize will be awarded to a candidate who, in the opinion Closing Date: May 23rd please see website of the assessors, undertakes the best article on a topic of obstetrics or Contributor: The Endometriosis Millennium Fund gynaecology derived from work carried out in Africa between the No. of awards given last year: 1 tropics of Capricorn and Cancer. No. of applicants last year: 6 Eligibility: Candidature is not restricted to fellows and members of the Additional Information: The award may only be used for the purpose college. approved by the Assessment Committee. Please see the website Value: UKd150 for further details www.rcog.org.uk/our-profession/careers/award/ Frequency: Annual endometriosis-millennium-fund-0. Application Procedure: The record of the work can be submitted by way of an original manuscript, adequately referenced and written in a Ethicon Travel Awards format comparable to that used for submission to a learned journal, or Subjects: Obstetrics and gynaecology. by means of a reprint of a published article. Purpose: To promote international goodwill in the speciality. Closing Date: May 23rd please see website Eligibility: Open to RCOG members who have passed both Part I No. of awards given last year: 1 and II of the membership exams. Members from the UK must be No. of applicants last year: 8 trainees and overseas members must not be in independent practice. Additional Information: If joint authorship is involved then the Level of Study: Postgraduate candidate must identify his/her involvement in the publication. Type: Travel grant Value: Up to UKd2,000 For further information contact: No. of awards offered: Up to 15 Email: [email protected] Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application Website: www.rcog.org.uk/our-profession/careers/award/john- form, available from the Awards Secretary or from the website. lawson-prize-0 Closing Date: May 24th please see website No. of awards given last year: 6 No. of applicants last year: 10 Malcolm Black Travel Fellowship Additional Information: Travel must take place within 6 months of Subjects: Obstetrics and gynaecology. the award being made. Purpose: To enable a College Member or Fellow of up to 5 years standing at the time of application, to travel either to the British Isles or For further information contact: from the British Isles abroad, for a period of time to extend postgraduate training courses or to visit centres of research or of Email: [email protected] particular expertise within the speciality of obstetrics and gynaecology. Website: www.rcog.org.uk/our-profession/careers/award/ethicon- Type: Travelling fellowship travel-award Value: Travel and subsistence costs will be paid up to a maximum of UKd1,000 Green-Armytage and Spackman Travelling Scholarship Frequency: Every 2 years Subjects: Obstetrics and gynaecology. Closing Date: May 23rd Purpose: To allow applicants to visit centres where work similar to No. of awards given last year: 1 their own is being carried out. No. of applicants last year: 5 Eligibility: Open to Fellows and members of the College. Applicants Additional Information: Please see the website for further details. should have shown a special interest in some particular aspect of obstetrical or gynaecological practice. Level of Study: Postgraduate Overseas Fund Type: Scholarship Subjects: Obstetrics and gynaecology. Value: d5,000–10,000 Purpose: To allow individuals to travel to the UK for further training. Frequency: Annual Eligibility: Open to RCOG members or the equivalent, working Country of Study: Any country overseas. No. of awards offered: 1 Level of Study: Professional development Application Procedure: Applicants must include information on Type: Travel grant d qualifications, areas of interest and/or publications in a specified area, Value: Up to UK 2,500 centres to be visited with confirmation from the head of that centre, Frequency: Annual estimated costs and the names of two referees. No. of awards offered: Up to 8 Closing Date: May 24th (check the website) Application Procedure: Applicants must see the website. No. of awards given last year: 1 Closing Date: May 24th No. of applicants last year: 6 No. of awards given last year: 1 No. of applicants last year: 3 Herbert Erik Reiss Memorial Case History Prize For further information contact: Purpose: The prizes will be awarded to candidates who, in the opinion of the assessors, undertake the best presentation of a clinical Email: [email protected] case, including critical assessment and literature research, in a topic Website: www.rcog.org.uk/our-profession/careers/award/ of obstetrics and gynaecology. overseas-fund-0 Eligibility: Open to FY1 and FY2 doctors or Specialist Training Years 1 and 2 in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Peter Huntingford Memorial Prize Value: First prize is UKd400 and second prize is UKd200 Subjects: Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Frequency: Annual Purpose: The prize is for presenting the best case history, clinical No. of awards offered: 2 audit or a report of a research project in any aspect of fertility control in Application Procedure: A maximum of 1,500 words with maximum which the applicant is directly involved. of 10 references should be submitted. Please include a statement of Eligibility: Open to doctors working in their foundation year or contribution to the project and indicate the name and address of the specialist training years 1 and/or 2 in the UK and the Republic of supervisor. Only one submission per candidate is permitted. Ireland. Closing Date: May 23rd please see website Value: First prize is UKd150 and second prize is UKd75 No. of awards given last year: 3 Frequency: Annual

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No. of awards offered: 2 applications for each. Applications that do not comply with the Application Procedure: A submission of no more than 1,500 words stipulations will not be accepted. outlining the research with reference to publications (if any) is Closing Date: May 23rd required. Please include a statement of the contribution to the project Funding: Private and indicate the name and address of the supervisor. Only one Contributor: Bart’s and the London School of Medicine submission per candidate is permitted. No. of awards given last year: 4 Closing Date: May 23rd (Please see website) No. of applicants last year: 57 Contributor: British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) Additional Information: Please see the website for further details No. of awards given last year: 1 www.rcog.org.uk/our-profession/careers/award/tim-chard-case- No. of applicants last year: 2 history-prize. For further information contact: William Blair-Bell Memorial Lectureships in Obstetrics Email: [email protected] Website: www.rcog.org.uk/our-profession/careers/award/peter- and Gynaecology Subjects: huntingford-memorial-prize-0 Obstetrics and gynaecology. Purpose: To allow an individual to give a lecture. Eligibility: Open to Fellows or members of not more than 2 years RCOG Bernhard Baron Travelling Scholarships standing. Subjects: Obstetrics and gynaecology. Value: Honorarium of UKd200 Purpose: To expand the recipient’s knowledge in areas in which he or Frequency: Annual she already has some experience. Application Procedure: Applicants must contact the Awards Eligibility: Open to Fellows and members of the College. Secretary. Level of Study: Postgraduate Closing Date: May 25th Type: Scholarship No. of awards given last year: 1 Value: Up to UKd6,000 No. of applicants last year: 5 Frequency: Annual Country of Study: Any country No. of awards offered: 2 Women’s Visiting Gynaecological Club Prize Application Procedure: Applicants must contact the Awards Subjects: Gynaecology. Secretary for details. Purpose: RCOG is able to offer prize amount towards an overseas Closing Date: May 24th elective in obstetrics and gynaecology to a medical student in the UK No. of awards given last year: 2 or Republic of Ireland. No. of applicants last year: 8 Eligibility: The winner of this prize will be a medical student who presents an application that best articulates their reasoning and For further information contact: objectives for wanting to complete an overseas elective in a certain region. Contact: Marion Goonewardene, Awards Administrator Level of Study: Foundation programme Type: Prize Richard Johanson Research Prize Value: UKd500 Subjects: Obstetrics and gynaecology. Frequency: Annual Purpose: To recognize the best research projects in any aspect of Closing Date: Applications will open in March obstetrics and gynaecology. No. of awards given last year: 1 Level of Study: Graduate No. of applicants last year: 23 Value: First prize UKd250, second prize UKd100 Additional Information: Please check at www.rcog.org.uk/ Frequency: Annual en/careers-training/awards-grants-prizes/womens-visiting- Country of Study: United Kingdom, Northern Ireland and Republic of gynaecological-club-prize/ for further information. Ireland Application Procedure: Applicants should submit research outline no more than 1,500 words, with reference to publications (if any). The THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF research must have been carried out during the applicant’s under- OPHTHALMOLOGISTS graduate course and in a relevant department. Closing Date: September 30th 18 Stephenson Way, London, Euston, NW1 2HD, England Funding: Private Tel: (44) 020 7935 0702 No. of awards given last year: 2 Fax: (44) 020 7935 9838 No. of applicants last year: 34 Email: [email protected] Additional Information: Submissions may be sent by email or post Website: www.rcophth.ac.uk (four copies of the typewritten submission on A4-size paper). Contact: Vanda Fadda, Deputy Head of Education and Training Applicants must state clearly which award they are applying for and include their supervisor’s name and address. The college is responsible for promoting high standards of profes- sional practice, setting curricula and conducting examinations and providing professional support and advice for ophthalmologists. Tim Chard Case History Prize The college runs an annual scientific congress and seminars for Subjects: Obstetrics and gynaecology. ophthalmologists and publishes a range of clinical guidelines. Purpose: To reward students showing the greatest understanding of a clinical problem in obstetrics and gynaecology. Level of Study: Graduate Dorey Bequest Travel Award Value: 1st prize UKd500, 2nd prize UKd250, 3rd prize UKd150 Subjects: Ophthalmology. Frequency: Annual Purpose: To provide personal travel expenses to Ophthalmologists in Study Establishment: An accredited medical school training who are travelling abroad for research or training. Country of Study: United Kingdom, Northern Ireland and Republic of Eligibility: Ophthalmologists in training and Members and Fellows of Ireland the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Application Procedure: Applicants should submit one case history Level of Study: Postgraduate with discussion no longer than 1,500 words with 10 biographical Type: Travel award references that includes the name and address of the applicant’s Value: Generally UKd300–600 per award supervisor. Submissions may be sent by email or post (four copies of Frequency: Annual the typewritten submission on A4-size paper). Applicants must state Country of Study: United Kingdom clearly which award they are applying for, and make separate No. of awards offered: Varies

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Application Procedure: An application form must be completed and Eligibility: Applicants may be trainees seeking support for a fellow- copied 4 times and submitted with five copies of the candidate’s ship or senior researchers seeking a grant for a project. Departments curriculum vitae. and/or individuals based in the UK or Eire only, but the research Closing Date: September studies may be carried out elsewhere. Funding: Private Level of Study: Postgraduate No. of awards given last year: 2 Type: Research award No. of applicants last year: 3 Value: Maximum annual award of UKd90,000 Additional Information: Please see the website for further details. Frequency: Annual No. of awards offered: Varies Application Procedure: Please email an electronic version of your Ethicon Foundation Fund Travel Award completed application form and embedded curriculum vitae. In Subjects: Ophthalmology. addition to this, please post 6 hard copies of your application form with Purpose: To prove financial assistance to members and Fellows of embedded curriculum vitae to Ms Vanna Fadda, Education and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists who are travelling abroad for Training Coordinator. research or training purposes. Closing Date: January Eligibility: Applicants must be members or Fellows of the Royal Funding: Foundation College of Ophthalmologists and affiliate members of Royal College of Contributor: International Glaucoma Association Ophthalmologists. No. of awards given last year: 1 Level of Study: Postgraduate No. of applicants last year: 2 Type: Travel award Additional Information: Please note that the application process is d Value: UK 300–1,000 per award administered by The Royal College of Ophthalmologists. The Frequency: Annual conditions of the grants will be an agreement between the IGA Country of Study: United Kingdom and the successful applicant. Please see the website for No. of awards offered: Varies further details www.rcophth.ac.uk/professional-resources/awards- Application Procedure: An application form must be completed and and-prizes/. copied 4 times and submitted with five copies of the candidates curriculum vitae. Closing Date: October Funding: Commercial The Keeler Scholarship Contributor: Ethicon Ltd Subjects: Ophthalmology. No. of awards given last year: 3 Purpose: To enable the scholar to study, research or acquire special No. of applicants last year: 3 skills, knowledge or experience at a suitable location in the UK or Additional Information: The Committee favours applications which elsewhere for a minimum period of 6 months. demonstrate that applicants are using their initiative to obtain clinical Eligibility: Fellows, members and affiliate members of the college are experience above and beyond that which they would derive from a eligible to apply for the scholarship. The trustees will give special routine exchange or secondment to an overseas centre. It is consideration to candidates intending to make a career in ophthal- envisaged that the award will support more senior trainees towards mology in the UK. the end of their training who have already gained some relevant Level of Study: Postgraduate experience in this country. This should not, however, discourage junior Type: Scholarship trainees with an outstanding project from applying. Please see the Value: Up to UKd30,000 website for further details www.rcpsg.ac.uk/Membership/Supporting- Frequency: Every 2 years Your-Career/Awards-and-Scholarship/Travelling-Awards/Ethicon- Country of Study: United Kingdom or elsewhere Foundation-Fund-Travelling-Fellowship?cookieCheck=true. No. of awards offered: 1 Application Procedure: Five copies each of the application form duly completed and the candidate’s curriculum vitae should be The Fight For Sight Award submitted. Subjects: Ophthalmology. Closing Date: February Purpose: The award will be made in recognition of a significant piece Funding: Commercial of research (completed within 18 months prior to the closing date) in Contributor: Keeler Ltd an area that falls within the remit of the charity. It is intended that the No. of awards given last year: 0 award will be used to further the education of the award winner by No. of applicants last year: 10 being sent on research-related activities including attendance at Additional Information: Please see the website for further conferences and seminars on ophthalmology. details. Eligibility: Applicants must be under 40 years of age. College membership is not required. Level of Study: Postgraduate Value: UKd5,000 Sir William Lister Travel Award Frequency: Annual Subjects: Ophthalmology. Country of Study: United Kingdom Purpose: To provide personal travel expenses to ophthalmologists in No. of awards offered: 1 training who are travelling abroad for research or training. Application Procedure: Five copies each of the completed applica- Eligibility: Ophthalmologists in training and members or Fellows of tion form and the curriculum vitae, along with a supporting paper the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. (published or otherwise) detailing a significant piece of research must Level of Study: Postgraduate be submitted. Type: Travel award d Closing Date: February Value: Generally UK 400–600 per award Funding: Commercial Frequency: Annual Contributor: Fight for Sight Country of Study: Any country No. of awards given last year: 1 No. of awards offered: Varies No. of applicants last year: 22 Application Procedure: An application form must be completed and Additional Information: Please see the website for further details. copied 4 times and submitted with 4 copies of the candidate’s curriculum vitae. Closing Date: September International Glaucoma Association Research Award Funding: Private Subjects: Ophthalmology. No. of awards given last year: 0 Purpose: Postgraduate research award to facilitate patient-oriented No. of applicants last year: 1 research and research directly concerned with the improvement of the Additional Information: Please see the website for further management of glaucoma. details.

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ROYAL COLLEGE OF ORGANISTS (RCO) Douglas Hubble Travel Bursary Subjects: Paediatrics and child health. PO Box 56357, London, SE16 7XL, United Kingdom Purpose: To provide financial support for young pediatricians, or Tel: (44) 5600 767208 paediatric research workers, who contribute to the British paediatric Email: [email protected], [email protected] practice. Website: www.rco.org.uk Eligibility: Open to all young paediatricians or paediatric research Contact: Andrew McCrea, Director of Academic Development workers below consultant status. The Royal College of Organists (RCO) is membership based. It Level of Study: Postgraduate promotes the art of organ playing as choral directing, and provides an Type: Travel award organization with a library, events and examinations to further that Frequency: Every 2 years object. Closing Date: November 20th (check with website for updated details) Funding: Foundation RCO Various Open Award Bequests Contributor: University of Birmingham and the Royal College of Subjects: Art and design. paediatrics and Child Health Purpose: To assist students who are training to become organists. Eligibility: School and students in undergraduate and postgraduate For further information contact: education who are members of the college. Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, 50 Hallam Street, Level of Study: Postgraduate, Professional development, School and London, W1W 6DE undergraduate Contact: Mrs Aaron Barham Type: Award Value: Between UKd100 and UKd400 each Dr Michael Blacow Memorial Prize Frequency: Annual Subjects: Paediatrics. Study Establishment: Various Purpose: To award the best plenary paper presented at the spring No. of awards offered: Various meeting. Application Procedure: Write for an application form. Eligibility: Open to all trainee paediatricians but not given to same Closing Date: April 18th (check with website for updated details) trainee paediatrician twice. Funding: Private Level of Study: Postgraduate For further information contact: Type: Award Value: UKd200 Email: [email protected] Frequency: Annual Contact: The Registrar Closing Date: Check with website for updated details Funding: Foundation, trusts Contributor: The British Paediatric Association ROYAL COLLEGE OF PAEDIATRICS AND Additional Information: Please contact to [email protected]. CHILD HEALTH (RCPCH) Heinz Visiting and Travelling Fellowships Subjects: Paediatrics. 5-11 Theobalds Road, London, WC1X 8SH, England Purpose: To enable paediatricians from any part of the Common- Tel: (44) 020 7092 6000 wealth to visit the UK and to attend the Spring meeting of the College, Fax: (44) 020 7092 6001 or to enable British paediatricians to spend time in a developing Email: [email protected] country. Website: www.rcpch.ac.uk Eligibility: Open to young paediatricians from any commonwealth Contact: Mr Aaron Barham, Conference Organizer country. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health works to advance Level of Study: Professional development the art and science of paediatrics, to raise the standard of medical Type: Fellowship care provided to children, to educate and examine those concerned Value: Air fares and living expenses with health of children, and to advance the education of the public and, Length of Study: Up to 12 weeks for Visiting Fellowships and up to in particular, medical practitioners in child health. 3 months for Travelling Fellowships Frequency: Annual Country of Study: United Kingdom for the visiting fellowship and up Ashok Nathwani Visiting Fellowship to three months for travelling fellowship Subjects: Paediatrics. No. of awards offered: Varies Purpose: To enable young paediatricians from abroad to visit the UK. Application Procedure: Application form can be downloaded from Eligibility: Open to all Paediatricians. the website. Level of Study: Postdoctorate Closing Date: August 26th Type: Fellowship Funding: Corporation, private Value: A travel, accommodation and subsistence costs Contributor: H J Heinz Company Frequency: Annual No. of awards given last year: 3 Country of Study: United Kingdom Additional Information: Please contact by email and see the website Application Procedure: To apply for the Ashok Nathwani Fellowship, for further details. complete and return the application form by post (return address in application form). For further information contact: Closing Date: Please contact the organization for updated deadline Email: [email protected]

Babes in Arms Fellowships RCPCH/VSO Fellowship Subjects: Paediatrics. Subjects: Medicine and surgery. Purpose: To support paediatricians researching into sudden infant Purpose: To offer Specialist Trainees 1-year placements working to death syndrome or associated problems. improve child health in developing countries. Eligibility: Open to paediatricians in higher specialist praising. Eligibility: Open to specialist registrars undertaking type 1 training. Level of Study: Postdoctorate Level of Study: Postgraduate Type: Fellowship Type: Fellowship Frequency: Annual Value: Comprehensive training, living allowance, accommodation and Closing Date: August 24th health insurance. An in-country team of VSO staff and volunteers Additional Information: Please refer to the website for details. provide support while selected candidates are overseas

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Length of Study: 1 year 1851 Industrial Fellowships Frequency: Annual Subjects: PhD whilst working in Industry. Application Procedure: Contact VSO enquiries team for further Purpose: To allow able graduates working in industry to carry out information. research and development leading to a PhD. Closing Date: Check with website for updated details Eligibility: Open to resident in UK with a good degree in science or Additional Information: Contact Jennie Snook for more information. engineering who are working in or for a British-based company. Level of Study: Postgraduate, Doctorate For further information contact: Type: Fellowship Tel: 020 8780 7235 Value: See website for full details www.royalcommission1851.org.uk Email: [email protected] Length of Study: 3 years Contact: Jennie Snook Frequency: Annual Study Establishment: Any approved university/British company Country of Study: United Kingdom SPARKS – Young Investigator of the Year No. of awards offered: Around 9 Subjects: Paediatrics. Application Procedure: Online application via website. Purpose: To award young medically qualified research worker for Closing Date: See 1851 website excellence in research. Funding: Private Eligibility: Open to all young, medically qualified research workers. Contributor: The profits from the Great Exhibition Level of Study: Postgraduate Additional Information: Please see the website for further details Type: Award www.royalcommission1851.org.uk/?page_id=16&award=industrial Value: a trophy, d500 for the winner, d500 to the winner’s department to buy equipment and cover other expenses Frequency: Annual 1851 Research Fellowship in Science and Engineering No. of awards offered: 1 Subjects: Pure and applied sciences including mathematics and any Application Procedure: All nominations are from the Head of branch of engineering. Department. Direct applications are not accepted. Purpose: To give postdoctorate scientists or engineers of exceptional Closing Date: January 31st promise the opportunity to conduct research of their own instigation. Funding: Foundation Eligibility: Fellowship will normally be held in a UK institution except Contributor: Sport Aiding Medical Research for Kids (SPARKS) in exceptional circumstances. See General Regulation for full eligibility Additional Information: Please check at www.rcpch.ac.uk/ criteria available from www.royalcommission1851.org.uk. what-we-do/fellowships-and-prizes/sparks-young-investigator-year/ Level of Study: Postdoctorate sparks-young-investigator-year for more information. For more Type: Fellowship information, please contact our Research Projects team on Value: See website for full details www.royalcommission1851.org.uk [email protected]. Length of Study: 3 years Frequency: Annual Study Establishment: Any approved university ROYAL COMMISSION FOR THE Country of Study: Any country No. of awards offered: Around 8 EXHIBITION OF 1851 Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application form online, available from the commission’s website. Applications 453, Sherfield Building, Imperial College, London, SW7 2AZ, England must be supported by professors of United Kingdom universities. Tel: (44) 020 7594 8790 Closing Date: See 1851 Website Fax: (44) 020 7594 8794 Funding: Private Email: [email protected] Contributor: The profits from the Great Exhibition Website: www.royalcommission1851.org.uk Additional Information: Please see the website for further details Contact: Nigel Williams CEng, Secretary www.royalcommission1851.org/awards/ The Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 is an educational trust supporting innovation and creativity in science, technology and the arts, at postgraduate level. Apart from the competitive schemes ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY listed, assistance is sometimes given to suitable charities or (WITH THE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH individuals. GEOGRAPHERS)

1851 Industrial Design Studentship 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR, England Tel: (44) 020 7591 3000 Subjects: Industrial Design Engineering. Fax: (44) 020 7591 3001 Purpose: To fund engineering and science graduates for a post- Email: [email protected] graduate industrial design course. Website: www.rgs.org/grants Eligibility: Open to residents of the UK with a first degree in Contact: Juliette Scull, Grants Officer engineering, resident in UK; intending to make a career in British industry. The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Level of Study: Postgraduate Geographers) is the UK’s learned society for geography and Type: Studentship geographers and a professional body. It supports and promotes many Value: See website for full details. www.royalcommission1851.org.uk aspects of geography including geographical research, education and Length of Study: 1–2 years teaching, field training and small expeditions, the public understanding Frequency: Annual and popularization of geography and the provision of geographical Study Establishment: Universities information. Country of Study: Any country No. of awards offered: Around 9 Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application ‘From the Field’ Goldsmiths’ Awards form and submit this with the required enclosures. Forms available Purpose: To support secondary level geography teachers develop from the commission or its website. educational resources that will give pupils an insight into the research Closing Date: See 1851 Website being carried out by geographers on some of the key global Funding: Private geographical issues – from climate change, to the loss of species, Contributor: The profits from the Great Exhibition population growth or migration. The aim of the bursary is to develop Additional Information: Please see the website for further details educational resources that can be readily adopted by the school www.royalcommission1851.org/awards/?award=industrialdesign geography teaching community.

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Eligibility: All applicants must be teaching secondary-age pupils in No. of awards offered: 1 the UK. Application Procedure: Applications should be submitted by email in Type: Award word format to the Grants Officer at the society. Deadlines will be Value: Up to d500 strictly enforced. Application Procedure: Applications should be submitted by email to Closing Date: February 22nd the Grants Officer at the Society ([email protected]). Applications must No. of awards given last year: 1 be submitted electronically in word format. Deadlines will be strictly No. of applicants last year: 16 enforced. Additional Information: Applicants may only have one Society grant Closing Date: January 14th, April 23rd, and September 13th application pending at any one time. For more information, please Additional Information: Please check at www.rgs.org/grants for read our frequently asked questions at www.rgs.org/OurWork/Grants/ details. Postgraduate+grants/Frederick+Soddy+Award.htm.

30th International Geographical Congress Award Geographical Club Award Subjects: Geography. Subjects: Geography. Purpose: To assist with the cost of attending an international Purpose: To support a postgraduate student (Masters or PhD) geographical conference. undertaking geographical fieldwork. Eligibility: Applicants must be UK/EU nationals and must currently be Eligibility: Applicants must be UK/EU nationals and must currently be employed by a UK Institute of Higher Education. Preference will be registered for a Masters or PhD at a UK Institute of Higher Education. given to applicants within 6 years of completion of PhD. Attendance at Students who receive full funding from a Research Council or AAG, CAG, or the RGS-IBG Annual Conference is not eligible for comparable levels of support from other sources with support for support from this award. fieldwork/data collection are not eligible to apply. Level of Study: Research Level of Study: Doctorate, Postgraduate Type: Award Type: Award d Value: Up to 750 Value: d1,000 Length of Study: Unspecified Frequency: Annual Frequency: Annual Country of Study: United Kingdom or elsewhere No. of awards offered: 5 No. of awards offered: 2 Application Procedure: Applicants must download the guidelines Application Procedure: Applicants must download the application and application form from the website www.rgs.org/grants or contact guidelines from the website www.rgs.org/grants or contact the grants the grants officer. officer. There is no application form. Closing Date: September 30th Closing Date: November 23rd No. of awards given last year: 5 No. of awards given last year: 2 No. of applicants last year: 12 No. of applicants last year: 20

Dudley Stamp Memorial Award Purpose: To support PhD students or postdoctoral researchers in the Geographical Fieldwork Grants early stages of their careers and to assist them in research or study Subjects: Geographical field work. travel leading to the advancement of geography and to international Purpose: To support UK-led research teams carrying out geogra- cooperation in the study of geography. phical field research and exploration overseas. Eligibility: Applicants must be registered (full time or part time) Eligibility: Open to multidisciplinary teams, rather than individuals, for a PhD at a UK Higher Education institution OR employed by a the majority of which must be British and over 19 years of age. UK Higher Education institution within 6 years of completion of a Level of Study: Postgraduate, Unrestricted, Undergraduate doctoral degree. Applicants of any nationality are welcome to apply. Type: Grant d Applicants registered on MPhil or other master courses are NOT Value: Up to 3,000 eligible. These awards cannot provide funding solely for conference Length of Study: Must be over 4 weeks attendance. Country of Study: Outside the United Kingdom Type: Award No. of awards offered: Varies (up to approx. 50) Value: Up to d500 Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application Frequency: Annual form. These can be obtained from the Society’s website or by writing No. of awards offered: Varies to the Grants officer. Application Procedure: Completed application forms should be Closing Date: January 31st submitted by email to the Society’s Grants Officer at [email protected]. No. of awards given last year: 30 Application forms can be downloaded from www.rgs.org/dudleystamp. No. of applicants last year: 50 Closing Date: February 22nd Additional Information: Two referee statements are required. If the applicant is currently a PhD student, one reference must be from the Gilchrist Fieldwork Award applicant’s PhD supervisor. Please check website for detailed Subjects: Geography. information. Purpose: To support original and challenging overseas fieldwork carried out by small teams of university academics and researchers. Eligibility: The majority of team members must be British and hold Frederick Soddy Postgraduate Award established posts at University departments or equivalent research Eligibility: The awards support fieldwork/research in the UK or establishments. Team members may come from multiple establish- overseas. Applicants must be UK/EU nationals; must currently be ments and teams must comprise up to 10 members. At least six registered for a PhD. Applicants registered on MPhil or other Masters weeks. courses are not eligible; reapplication for the same project is not Level of Study: Research permitted; grants are available to individuals or small groups working Type: Grant together; re-application for the same project is not permitted; awards Value: d15,000 cannot be made retrospectively and costs that cannot be covered by Length of Study: At least 6 weeks the grant include travel, equipment, field assistance, expenses in the Frequency: Every 2 years field. No. of awards offered: 1 Level of Study: Postgraduate Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a written proposal. Type: Award Guidelines are available on the website. Value: Up to d6,000 each year Closing Date: February 21st Length of Study: 3 years No. of awards given last year: 1 Frequency: Annual No. of applicants last year: 12

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Henrietta Hutton Research Grant Monica Cole Research Grant Subjects: Geographical field research. Subjects: Physical geography. Eligibility: Undergraduate/postgraduate geography students who are Level of Study: Postgraduate, Undergraduate registered at a UK higher education institution. Type: Grant Level of Study: Postgraduate, Undergraduate Value: UKd1,000 Type: Grant Frequency: Annual Value: UKd500 Country of Study: Outside the United Kingdom Length of Study: Above 4 weeks No. of awards offered: 1 Frequency: Annual Application Procedure: Applicants must download guidelines from No. of awards offered: 2 the website or contact the Grants officer. There is no application form. Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a written proposal. Closing Date: January 18th Guidelines are available from the website www.rgs.org/grants. Funding: Private Closing Date: January 18th No. of awards given last year: 1 No. of awards given last year: 2 No. of applicants last year: 5 No. of applicants last year: 21 Additional Information: Two referee statements are required. Additional Information: Applicants who are members of other RGS-IBG supported teams may additionally apply for this award. Neville Shulman Challenge Award Subjects: The geographical sciences and exploration. Hong Kong Research Grant Purpose: To further the understanding and exploration of the planet, Subjects: Field research in The Greater China region, Taiwan, while promoting personal development through the intellectual or Macau, SAR and Hong Kong SAR, People’s Republic of China. physical challenges involved. Purpose: To support postgraduate research in greater China. Level of Study: Unrestricted Eligibility: Open to candidates undertaking a PhD course. Field Type: Grant research in Greater China region. Value: UKd10,000 Level of Study: Doctorate, Postgraduate Length of Study: Unrestricted Type: Grant Frequency: Annual Value: UKd2,500 Country of Study: Any country Length of Study: Above 4 weeks No. of awards offered: 1 Frequency: Annual Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a proposal, following Country of Study: Greater China the guidelines, to the Grants officer by the closing date. There is no No. of awards offered: 1 application form. Details are available from the website. Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a typed proposal. Closing Date: November 30th Guidelines are available from www.rgs.org/grants. Funding: Private Closing Date: November 23rd (extended to January 5th) No. of awards given last year: 1 Contributor: Royal Geographical Society Hong Kong No. of applicants last year: 7 No. of awards given last year: 1 Additional Information: Project can be desk or field based and can No. of applicants last year: 20 be carried out in the UK or overseas.

Innovative Geography Teaching Grants Ralph Brown Expedition Award Subjects: Secondary level geography students. Materials based upon Subjects: Marine or aquatic environments. theme chosen annually by the Society. Purpose: To support and encourage objectives that involve the study Purpose: To support the creation of innovative and creative teaching of rivers, inland or coastal wetlands or shallow marine environments. materials based upon a chosen theme. Eligibility: Applicant must be fellow or member of society. Eligibility: Applicants must be in a team of two comprising one school Level of Study: Research level teacher and one higher education researcher. Type: Grant Type: Grant Value: UKd18,500 Value: d1,000 Frequency: Annual Frequency: Annual Country of Study: Any country No. of awards offered: 2 No. of awards offered: 1 Application Procedure: All applications should be sent directly to the Application Procedure: Applicants must contact the Grants Co- Grants Officer via email [email protected]. Further information can be ordinator or refer to the website for detailed guidelines. found at www.rgs.org/grants. Closing Date: November 23rd Closing Date: February 15th Funding: Private No. of awards given last year: 1 No. of applicants last year: 5 Journey of a Lifetime Award Additional Information: The grant is awarded for the study of Subjects: Travel and geography. shallow marine environments, rivers, coral reefs and inland or coastal Purpose: To support an inspiring journey and encourage new radio wetlands. broadcast talent. Eligibility: Unrestricted. Candidates must be able to attend interviews in person. RGS-IBG Field Centre Grants Level of Study: Unrestricted Purpose: To support field research on an important geographical Type: Travelling bursary topic at international field centres, preferably in some of the world’s Value: UKd4,000 poorest countries. Length of Study: January to July Eligibility: Lead applicants must be UK nationals with a proven Frequency: Annual research record. Preference is given to research at field centres in Country of Study: Any country some of the world’s poorer countries. No. of awards offered: 1 Type: Grant Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a written proposal. Value: d5,000 Closing Date: September 21st Frequency: Annual Funding: Private Application Procedure: Applications should be submitted by email in No. of awards given last year: 1 word format to the Grants Officer at the Society. Deadlines will be No. of applicants last year: 150 strictly enforced. Please check further information at www.rgs.org/ Additional Information: The winner is trained by the BBC and grants. records their journey for a BBC Radio 4 documentary. Closing Date: November 30th

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Additional Information: Applicants may only have one Society Small Research Grants grant application pending at any one time. For more information, Subjects: Geography. please read our frequently asked questions at www.rgs.org/ Purpose: To provide grants for desk- or field-based research. grantfaqs. Eligibility: Applicants must be a fellow or member of the society. Preference to individual researchers within 10 years of the start of their PhD. RGS-IBG Land Rover Bursary Level of Study: Postdoctorate, Research Subjects: Geography. Type: Grant Purpose: To promote a wider understanding and enjoyment of Value: Up to UKd3,000 geography and to take the recipient beyond his or her normal limits Length of Study: Unspecified and boundaries. Frequency: Annual Eligibility: Must start and end in the UK. Teams of 2–4. Applicants Country of Study: Unrestricted must hold a clean UK driving licence and have 3 or more years of No. of awards offered: Varies (4–10) driving experience. Application Procedure: An application form is available from the Level of Study: Unrestricted society’s website or Grants officer. Type: Grant Closing Date: January 18th Value: Up to 30,000 No. of awards given last year: 10 Length of Study: Between May and October No. of applicants last year: 30 Frequency: Annual Country of Study: United Kingdom or elsewhere Thesiger-Oman Research Fellowship No. of awards offered: 1 Subjects: Research in arid lands: physical environment and human Application Procedure: Guidelines available on website. No environment. application form. Purpose: To support research in arid environments. Closing Date: November 30th Eligibility: Applicants must be affiliated to a higher education Funding: Corporation institution anywhere in the world and have held a PhD for at least No. of awards given last year: 1 3 years. Equipment should not exceed 10 per cent of budget. No. of applicants last year: 30 Level of Study: Postdoctorate, Research Type: Grant Value: UKd8,000 RGS-IBG Postgraduate Research Awards Frequency: Annual Subjects: Physical environment, conservation, sustainability, society, No. of awards offered: 1 economy. Application Procedure: Guidelines can be downloaded from the Purpose: For PhD students undertaking fieldwork/data collection. website. No application form. These awards are offered to individuals and aim to help students Closing Date: November 23rd establish themselves in their particular field. Contributor: His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Alsaid, Sultan of Oman Eligibility: Currently registered for a PhD at a UK Higher Education No. of awards given last year: 1 Institution. No. of applicants last year: 10 Level of Study: Postgraduate, PhD students Additional Information: One award is given to a project focused on Type: Grant the physical aspects of arid and semi-arid environments. Another d Value: 2,000 award is given to a project focused on the human dimension of arid Frequency: Annual and semi-arid environments. Country of Study: Any country No. of awards offered: 6 (2 in each of the above subject area) Application Procedure: Guidelines available on website. No ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY application form. Closing Date: November 23rd University College London, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT, No. of awards given last year: 6 England No. of applicants last year: 30 Tel: (44) 020 7387 7532 Email: [email protected] Website: www.royalhistoricalsociety.org Slawson Awards Contact: Susan Carr, The Executive Secretary Subjects: Geographical fieldwork involving key development issues The Royal Historical Society has limited funds to assist postgraduate with high social value, including projects in geography-related students (and some others) with expenses incurred in the pursuit of disciplines such as anthropology and economics. advanced historical research. These funds are intended principally for Purpose: To assist students intending to carry out geographical field postgraduate students registered for a research degree at UK research in developing countries to increase knowledge, awareness Institutions of Higher Education, both full-time and part-time. and understanding of the world in which we live. Eligibility: Applicants must normally be UK citizens, currently be registered for a PhD at a UK Institute of Higher Education and are Royal Historical Society Postgraduate Research Support encouraged to become Fellows of the Society. Grant Level of Study: Doctorate, Postgraduate Subjects: History. Type: Grant Purpose: To assist postgraduate students with expenses incurred in Value: Normally up to UKd1,000–3,000 the pursuit of advanced historical research. Frequency: Annual Eligibility: Applicants must be postgraduate students registered for a Country of Study: Outside the United Kingdom, preferably in research degree at a UK Institution of Higher Education, either full- developing countries time or part-time, or individuals who have completed doctoral No. of awards offered: 2–3 dissertations within the last 2 years and who are not in full-time Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a proposal, following employment. the guidelines, to the Grants officer by the closing date. There is no Level of Study: Doctorate, Postgraduate application form and more details are available from the website. Type: Grant Closing Date: February 22nd Value: d50–500 Funding: Private Frequency: Annual No. of awards given last year: 2–3 Study Establishment: UK Institutions of Higher Education No. of applicants last year: 18 Country of Study: United Kingdom Additional Information: Fieldwork must be outside UK and pre- Application Procedure: Applicants must download application form ferably in developing countries. from website. Applications should include a well-costed budget, a

637 ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY proposal that indicates the scholarly value of the proposed project and Value: Funds are limited. High-cost projects are expected to receive letters of reference. Completed forms should be submitted by post. supplementary finance from other sources, including personal Closing Date: January 14th, February 18th, May 6th, June 18th, contributions September 9th and November 12th Frequency: Annual Funding: Private Country of Study: United Kingdom Additional Information: Preference will be given to members of the No. of awards offered: Unlimited Royal Historical Society. Please see the website for further details. Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application Please call if you experience any problems downloading any of the form, available on request. Application forms can be downloaded from Society’s application forms. the RHS website www.rhs.org.uk/Courses/Bursaries/Coke-Trust- Awards. For further information contact: Closing Date: December 15th, March 31st, June 30th or September Contact: The Administrative Secretary 30th (check with website) Funding: Private No. of awards given last year: 53 ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY No. of applicants last year: 69 (RHS) Additional Information: Recipients must submit a brief factual report within 3 months of completion, along with an outline of achievements 80 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PE, England or difficulties, including any unusual problems, e.g. medical or political, Tel: (44) 0845 260 5000 and an account of expenses. Fax: (44) 1483 212 382 For further information contact: Email: [email protected] Website: www.rhs.org.uk/courses/bursaries RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB Contact: Secretary of RHS Bursaries Committee The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is a membership charity holding The Dawn Jolliffe Botanical Art Bursary Fund a Royal Charter for horticulture. The Society promotes the science, art Subjects: Horticulture. and practice of horticulture in all its branches through a wide range of Purpose: To assist a botanical artist with the cost of exhibiting at one educational, research and advisory activities. It also maintains some of the RHS shows or to travel in order to paint plants in their habitats. major gardens, shows and the internationally renowned Lindley Eligibility: Preference is given to botanical artists who are not yet Library. established. Please note that submission of an application is dependent on notification from the RHS Picture Committee that an Blaxall Valentine Bursary Fund applicant’s botanical artwork is of a sufficient standard. For full details Subjects: Agricultural sciences, planning and surveying. please contact the secretary of the picture committee, Tel No. 0207 Purpose: To help finance worldwide plant collecting in natural 821 3051. habitats and study expeditions that will provide real benefits to Level of Study: Unrestricted horticulture. Type: Bursary d Eligibility: Open to applicants worldwide, but preference is given to Value: Restricted to 1,000 annually, to be divided between two or UK and Commonwealth citizens. Applicants should satisfy the Society more botanical artists that their health enables them to undertake the project proposed. Frequency: Annual Financial sponsorship will be available to both professional and Country of Study: United Kingdom or elsewhere amateur horticulturists and consideration for an award is not restricted No. of awards offered: 1–2 to RHS members. Proposals may be made by individuals or group of Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application individuals. form available on request. Application forms can be downloaded from Level of Study: Unrestricted the RHS website www.rhs.org.uk/Courses/Bursaries/The-Dawn- Type: Bursary Jolliffe-Botanical-Art-Bursary. Value: Funds are limited. High-cost projects are expected to receive Closing Date: June 30th (check with website) supplementary finance from other sources, including personal Funding: Private contributions No. of awards given last year: 3 Frequency: Annual No. of applicants last year: 5 Country of Study: Any country Additional Information: The award was set up by the RHS on behalf Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application of Mr Brian Jolliffe, who established the award in memory of his wife form available on request. Application forms can be downloaded from Dawn Jolliffe, a keen botanical artist. the RHS website www.rhs.org.uk/Courses/Bursaries/The-Blaxall- For further information contact: Valentine-Award. Closing Date: December 15th, March 31st, June 30th, or September RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB 30th (check the website for updated details) Funding: Private EA Bowles Memorial Bursary Fund No. of awards given last year: 17 Subjects: Horticulture. Additional Information: Please contact at [email protected] for Purpose: To aid a project regarding the horticultural work of EA applying and deadline. Bowles, his garden at Myddelton House, Essex, or one of his particular horticultural interests, e.g., bulbs or alpines. Coke Trust Bursary Fund Eligibility: The award is open to students and trainees in horticulture Subjects: Horticulture. and relevant related topics, e.g. garden history and design. There are Purpose: To broaden professional gardeners’ and student gardeners’ no age restrictions. knowledge, skills and experience, and to finance horticultural projects Level of Study: Unrestricted that demonstrate a distinct educational or historic value, as submitted Type: Bursary by institutions, charities or gardens. Value: UKd500 Eligibility: Submissions are welcomed from applicants worldwide, but Frequency: Every 2 years preference is given to UK and Commonwealth citizens. Applicants Country of Study: United Kingdom should preferably be within the age bracket of 20–35 years and satisfy No. of awards offered: Unlimited the Society that their health enables them to undertake the project Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application proposed. Financial sponsorship will be available to both professional form available on request. Application forms can be downloaded from and amateur horticulturists and consideration for an award is not the RHS website www.rhs.org.uk/Courses/Bursaries/The-E-A- restricted to RHS members. Bowles-Memorial-Bursary. Level of Study: Unrestricted Closing Date: December 15th, March 31st, June 30th, and Type: Bursary September 30th (check with website)

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Funding: Private or difficulties, including any unusual problems, e.g. medical or political, No. of awards given last year: None and an account of expenses. Applicants to visit Australia or New Additional Information: The award was set up by the EA Bowles of Zealand are particularly encouraged. Additional support may be Myddleton House Society in memory of EA Bowles VMH, one of the offered to gardeners spending time in either of these countries. most eminent plantsmen of the first-half of the 20th century. Recipients must submit a brief factual report within 3 months of For further information contact: completion, along with an outline of achievements or difficulties, RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB including any unusual problems, e.g. medical or political and an account of expenses. Osaka Travel Bursary Fund For further information contact: Subjects: Horticultural-related study or work experience will be considered. RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB Purpose: To allow young people from the UK and Japan to study in each other’s country and benefit from a cross-cultural exchange of Gurney Wilson Bursary Fund ideas. Subjects: Horticulture. Eligibility: Open to British and Japanese citizens with a horticultural Purpose: To help finance horticulture-related projects and to further background. Applicants should preferably be within the age bracket of the interests of horticultural education as the RHS council deems fit. 20 and 35 years. Financial sponsorship will be available to both Eligibility: Open to the candidates of any age who are UK nationals professional and amateur horticulturists and consideration for an and foreign nationals residing in the UK, subject to the general award is not restricted to RHS members. The awards are made to conditions of application and who should be able to satisfy the Society individuals, not to groups or expeditions. that their health enables them to take a project proposed. Financial Level of Study: Unrestricted sponsorship is available to both professional and amateur horticul- Type: Bursary turists and consideration for an award is not restricted to RHS Value: Funds are limited. High-cost projects are expected to receive members. Proposals may be made by individuals or groups. supplementary finance from other sources, including personal Level of Study: Unrestricted contributions Type: Bursary Frequency: Annual Value: Limited funds. High-cost projects are expected to receive No. of awards offered: 1–2 supplementary finance from other sources, including personal Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application contributions form, available on request. Application forms can be downloaded from Frequency: Annual the RHS website www.rhs.org.uk/Courses/Bursaries/The-Osaka- Country of Study: Any country Travel-Award. No. of awards offered: Unlimited Closing Date: December 15th, March 31st, June 30th and Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application September 30th (check with website) form, available on request. Application forms can be downloaded from Funding: Private the RHS website www.rhs.org.uk/Courses/Bursaries/Gurney-Wilson- No. of awards given last year: 2 Awards. Additional Information: Recipients must submit a brief factual report Closing Date: December 15th, March 31st, June 30th and within 3 months of completion, along with an outline of achievements September 30th (check with website) or difficulties and an account of expenses. Funding: Private No. of awards given last year: 4 For further information contact: Additional Information: Recipients must submit a factual report RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB within 3 months of completion, along with an outline of achievements or difficulties, including any unusual problems encountered, e.g., medical or political, and an account of expenses. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Bursary Subjects: Horticulture. For further information contact: Purpose: To help finance related projects, e.g. study tours, horticultural-related expeditions, minor research projects possibly RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB working with an acknowledged expert on short-term research, taxonomic studies, specialized courses and programmes of study Jimmy Smart Memorial Bursary Fund such as specific subject symposia. The award is reserved for Subjects: Horticulture. proposals of particular excellence. Purpose: To provide financial support to a working (employed) Eligibility: Submissions are welcomed from applicants worldwide but gardener for travel and/or accommodation during visits overseas with preference is given to UK and Commonwealth citizens. Applicants the prime intention of seeing or studying plants and/or trees growing in should preferably be within the age bracket of 20 and 35 years and their natural habitats. Applications to visit Australia or New Zealand satisfy the Society that their health enables them to undertake the are particularly encouraged, but other gardening-related travel may project proposed. Financial sponsorship will be available to both also be funded. professional and amateur horticulturists and consideration for an Eligibility: The award is open to experienced working gardeners in award is not restricted to RHS members. The awards are made to the British Isles, particularly those whose work includes responsi- individuals, not to groups or expeditions. bilities in relation to National Collections. There is no age restriction. Level of Study: Unrestricted Level of Study: Unrestricted Type: Bursary Type: Bursary Value: Up to d3,000 Value: UKd1,000 maximum Country of Study: Any country Frequency: Annual No. of awards offered: 1–3 Country of Study: Any country Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application No. of awards offered: Unlimited form, available on request. Application forms can be downloaded from Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application the RHS website www.rhs.org.uk/courses/bursaries. form available on request. Application forms can be downloaded from Closing Date: December 15th, March 31st, June 30th or the RHS website www.rhs.org.uk/Courses/Bursaries/The-Jimmy- September 30th Smart-Memorial-Bursary. Funding: Private Closing Date: December 15th, March 31st, June 30th and Additional Information: Recipients must submit a brief factual report September 30th (check with website) within 3 months of completion, along with an outline of achievements Funding: Private or difficulties, including any unusual problems, e.g. medical or political, No. of awards given last year: 1 and an account of expenses. Recipients must also be prepared to give Additional Information: Recipients must submit a brief factual report a lecture on their project at the Society’s headquarters at Vincent within 3 months of completion, along with an outline of achievements Square in London, within 18 months of completing the project.

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For further information contact: Purpose: To provide a reciprocal exchange of British and American graduate students, aged 27 or under, in horticulture, landscape RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB architecture, botany or environmental studies. The intent of the program is to foster cultural understanding, promote horticultural The RHS Environmental Bursary studies and exchange information in this field. Subjects: Awarded for an application of outstanding horticultural merit Eligibility: US and UK graduates specializing in horticulture, botany, that concentrates on environmental issues such as water-wise landscape architecture or environmental studies. gardening, research into drought-resistant plants, sustainability and Level of Study: Postgraduate other climate change issues that have a direct relevance to Type: Fellowships horticulture. Value: US$30,000 for the UK student whilst undergoing study in the Purpose: Established in 2008 with the principal aim of encouraging an USA. For the US student undergoing horticultural practical work environmentally focused horticultural project. placements in the UK for the 10-month scholarship period, the award Eligibility: Application is open to UK nationals and to foreign nationals currently pays a monthly allowance of d900. In addition to this, other resident in the UK, subject to the general conditions of application. contingency expenses will be covered if appropriate There are no age restrictions. Applicants should be able to satisfy the Length of Study: 12 months Society that their health enables them to undertake the proposed Frequency: Annual project. Financial scholarship is available to both professional and Country of Study: United Kingdom or United States of America amateur horticulturists and consideration for an award is not restricted No. of awards offered: 1 to RHS members. Proposals may be made by individual or groups. Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application Level of Study: Restricted to horticultural environmental issues form, available on request. Application forms can be downloaded from Type: Bursary the RHS website www.rhs.org.uk/courses/bursaries. Value: Funds are limited. High-cost projects are expected to receive Closing Date: October 31st supplementary finance from other sources, including personal Funding: Private contributions No. of awards given last year: 1 Country of Study: Any country No. of applicants last year: 5 No. of awards offered: Unlimited Additional Information: Please see the website for further details Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application www.rhs.org.uk/education-learning/bursaries-grants/rhs-and-gca- form, available on request. Application forms can be downloaded from interchange-fellowship. the RHS website www.rhs.org.uk/courses/bursaries. Closing Date: December 15th, March 31st, June 30th or The Susan Pearson Bursary Fund September 30th Subjects: The practical application of theoretical horticultural princi- Funding: Private ples to present day practices and the highest standards of profes- No. of applicants last year: 1 sional practice. Additional Information: Recipients must submit a factual report Purpose: To sponsor horticultural trainees undertaking up to 1 year of within 3 months of completion. practical work experience in a recognized garden open to public. For further information contact: Eligibility: The proposed trainee must be either a British and/or Irish Citizen. See the website for details. RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB, United Kingdom Level of Study: Unrestricted Type: Bursary RHS General Bursary Value: Up to d10,000 Subjects: Horticulture. Frequency: Annual Purpose: To provide financial support for travel and/or accommoda- Study Establishment: At host garden tion to aid a project related to the study of herbs. Country of Study: United Kingdom Eligibility: Open to UK nationals and to foreign nationals resident in No. of awards offered: Unlimited the UK of any age, subject to the general conditions of application. Application Procedure: Applications are to be submitted by a Financial sponsorship is open to students and trainees in horticulture. proposed host garden open to the public (e.g. such as those within the Proposals may be made by individuals or groups. RHS Recommended Garden Scheme and be accompanied by an Level of Study: Unrestricted outline programme of the work the trainee will undertake and, where Type: Bursary appropriate, details of any intended CPD/training courses. Application Value: Limited funds. High-cost projects are expected to receive forms can be downloaded from the RHS website www.rhs.org.uk/ supplementary finance from other sources, including personal courses/bursaries. contributions Closing Date: March 31st (check with website) Frequency: Annual Funding: Private Country of Study: Any country Additional Information: Recipients must submit a factual report No. of awards offered: Unlimited within 3 months of completion of the placement. Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application For further information contact: form, available on request. Application forms can be downloaded from the RHS website www.rhs.org.uk/Courses/Bursaries/The-RHS- RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey, Woking, GU23 6QB General-Bursary. Website: www.rhs.org.uk/Courses/Bursaries/The-Susan-Pearson- Closing Date: December 15th, March 31st, June 30th and Bursary September 30th (check with website) Funding: Private Additional Information: The Bullen, Mrs F Head and Lensbury The William Rayner Bursary Fund (3 small bursary funds) were merged in 2010. Subjects: Horticulture. Purpose: To contribute significantly to horticultural career For further information contact: development. Eligibility: Open to students and trainees in horticulture, along with RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB working gardeners of any age who are UK nationals and foreign nationals residing in the UK, subject to the general conditions of The RHS/GCA Interchange Fellowships application. Applicants should be able to satisfy the Society that their Subjects: The program enables a British graduate to attend the 1st health enables them to take a project proposed. year of a Master’s degree course at an American university at the Level of Study: Unrestricted Garden Club of America’s ‘Interchange Fellow’. The Martin McLaren Type: Bursary Horticultural Interchange Scholarship provides a non-credit work Value: Maximum d1,000 per year experience/study program in Great Britain for an American exchange Frequency: Annual student, selected by the GCA Scholarship Committee. Country of Study: Any country

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No. of awards offered: Unlimited ROYAL IRISH ACADEMY Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application form, available on request. Application forms can be downloaded from 19 Dawson Street, Dublin, 2, Ireland the RHS website www.rhs.org.uk/courses/bursaries. Tel: (353) 1 676 2570 Closing Date: December 24th, March 31st, June 31st and Fax: (353) 1 676 2346 September 31st Email: [email protected] Funding: Private Website: www.ria.ie No. of awards given last year: 1 Contact: Ms Laura Mahoney, Assistant Executive Secretary Additional Information: Recipients must submit a factual report The Royal Irish Academy is the senior institution in Ireland for both the within 3 months of completion, along with an outline of achievements sciences and humanities. It publishes a number of journals and or difficulties, including any unusual problems encountered, e.g. monographs. It is Ireland’s national representative in a large number medical or political, and an account of expenses. of international unions, and through its national committees runs For further information contact: conferences, lectures and workshops. It also manages a number of long-term research projects. The Academy participates in the Royal RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB Society European Science Exchange Programmes in pure and Website: www.rhs.org.uk/Courses/Bursaries/The-William-Rayner-Bursary applied science, in the British Academy European Exchange Programmes in the humanities, and in the Austrian, Hungarian, or Polish academy exchange schemes in science and the humanities. THE ROYAL INSTITUTUE OF Small grants for work in all disciplines are available annually from the PHILOSOPHY Academy’s own funds.

The Royal Institute of Philosophy, 14 Gordon Square, London, Royal Irish Academy Charlemont Grants WC1H 0AR, United Kingdom Subjects: Humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. Tel: (44) 0207 387 4130 Purpose: To provide small grants for short visits to any country Email: [email protected] supporting their primary research. Website: www.royalinstitutephilosophy.org Level of Study: Postdoctorate, Professional development Contact: Dr James Garvey Type: Fellowship Value: Up to h2,500 Jacobsen Studentships Length of Study: 1–6 weeks Subjects: Parts of philosophy: speculative metaphysics, critical Frequency: Annual metaphysics, the philosophy of mind, epistemology, philosophical Country of Study: Other logic, philosophy of life, determinism, the nature of life, evolution, Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application moral philosophy, political and social philosophy. form, available from the Academy. Purpose: The Royal Institute of Philosophy, in accord with its own Closing Date: November remit, seeks candidates whose work, while rigorous, avoids needless Funding: Government technicality and is in the tradition of philosophy as a humane Additional Information: For further information, please contact discipline. [email protected]. Eligibility: Applicants must have already completed at least 1 year of work for a higher degree in philosophy in a U.K. university by the start of the academic year. Preference may well be given to applicants Royal Irish Academy Gold Medals nearing the end of a course of study leading to a doctorate. Subjects: Physical and mathematical sciences, engineering science, Level of Study: Postgraduate life sciences, environment and geosciences, humanities, and social Type: Studentship sciences in a rotation basis for a 4-year cycle. Value: d8,000 each Purpose: To an individual who has made a distinguished scholarly Length of Study: 1 year contribution to their subject. Frequency: Annual Eligibility: Open to people who are resident in either Northern Ireland No. of awards offered: 8 or the Republic of Ireland and have made an internationally Application Procedure: To apply, candidates must arrange for two recognized, substantial and distinguished contribution to their subject academic referees, at least one from the institution at which they are whilst working in Ireland. currently studying, to write on their behalf direct to The Royal Institute Level of Study: Postdoctorate of Philosophy. Candidates must also submit an application form. Value: A gold medal Application forms can be found at website. Frequency: Annual Closing Date: Usually mid-May Country of Study: Ireland Additional Information: Please check the website for further details No. of awards offered: 2 www.royalinstitutephilosophy.org/page/42. Application Procedure: Applicant must be nominated independently by two scientists who are familiar with his/her work. At least one of whom must be a member of the Academy, and/or a member of one of Royal Institute of Philosophy Bursaries the Academy committees, and/or the Head of an Irish Higher Subjects: Philosophy. Education Institution. Eligibility: Applicants must have already completed at least 1 year of Closing Date: May (each year) work for a higher degree in philosophy in a U.K. university by the start Funding: Government of the academic year. Preference may well be given to applicants No. of awards given last year: 2 nearing the end of a course of study leading to a doctorate. Additional Information: Two awards are awarded each year. Awards Type: Bursary for humanities and social sciences are awarded biennially. Please see d Value: 2,500 each the website for further details www.ria.ie/About/Our-Work/Grants— Length of Study: 1 year Awards/Gold-Medals.aspx. Frequency: Annual No. of awards offered: 8 Application Procedure: Candidates must arrange for two academic ROYAL PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY (RPS) referees, at least one from the institution at which they are currently studying, to write on their behalf direct to The Royal Institute of 10 Stratford Place, London, W1C 1BA, England Philosophy. Candidates must also submit an application form. Tel: (44) 020 7491 8110 Application forms can be found at website. Fax: (44) 020 7493 7463 Closing Date: Usually mid-May Email: [email protected] Additional Information: Please check at www.royalinstitutephiloso- Website: www.royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk phy.org/page/42 for more information. Contact: General Administrator

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The Royal Philharmonic Society (RPS) offers support for young Eligibility: Open to all final year and postgraduate students from the musicians and composers, sponsorship of new music events, debate four main colleges of art in Scotland. and discussion about the future of music and has an active Level of Study: Postgraduate commissioning policy. It recognizes achievement through the presti- Type: Scholarship gious annual RPS Music Awards and with the Society’s Gold Medal. Value: UKd2,000 Full information is available on the RPS website. Length of Study: 6–12 weeks Frequency: Annual RPS Composition Prize Country of Study: Italy Subjects: Musical composition. No. of awards offered: 13 Purpose: To encourage young composers. Application Procedure: Digital submissions accepted only. Please Eligibility: Open to past and present registered students of any complete the accompanying application form. The application form conservatoire or university within the United Kingdom, of any must be submitted electronically so a typed or electronic signature is nationality, under the age of 29. Former winners are not eligible. acceptable. Level of Study: Graduate, Postgraduate Closing Date: March 29th Type: Prize Funding: Private Value: Either d3,000 or d1,000 pounds plus a professional performance, Contributor: The Kinross Scholarship Fund, which is administered by as well as opportunities to participate in workshops and seminars the RSA Frequency: Annual No. of awards given last year: 15 No. of awards offered: 4 No. of applicants last year: 80 Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application form. There is a UKd20 entry fee but this is free to RPS members. For further information contact: Closing Date: March 31st Email: [email protected] Funding: Private Website: www.royalscottishacademy.org/pages/scholarships_detail. No. of awards given last year: 3 asp?id=37 No. of applicants last year: 70 Additional Information: Please see the website for further details http://royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/index.php/young_musicians/ The RSA William Littlejohn Award for Excellence and composition_prize Innovation in Water-Based Media Subjects: Painting, sculpture, architecture and printmaking. THE ROYAL SCOTTISH ACADEMY (RSA) Purpose: To provide young professional artists who are Scottish or have studied in Scotland, with a period for personal development and The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL, Scotland the exploration of new directions. Tel: (44) 131 225 6671 Eligibility: Entrants must be working in water-based media (any Fax: (44) 131 220 6016 pigment mixed with water), entrants must be born or have been Email: [email protected] resident in Scotland for at least 3 years, in the case of students Website: www.royalscottishacademy.org applying, entrants must either be graduating in current year or Contact: Secretary studying at postgraduate level at one of the following art schools in Scotland (Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Moray). Founded in 1826, the RSA, Scotland’s foremost body of artists, has Level of Study: Postgraduate promoted the works of leading contemporary painters, sculptors, Type: Residency printmakers and architects. It also gives practical and financial help to Value: UKd2,000 young artists through scholarships as well as the annual Student’s Frequency: Annual Exhibition. Study Establishment: Hospitalfield House, Arbroath Country of Study: Scotland The Barns-Graham Travel Award Application Procedure: Applicants must contact the RSA. Subjects: Painting in any medium. Closing Date: June 12th Purpose: To provide a travel and research opportunity for graduating Funding: Private and postgraduate students. Contributor: The Bequest Fund administered by the RSA Eligibility: Entrants must be painters, printmakers or sculptors, entrants must either be graduating in the current academic year or currently For further information contact: studying at postgraduate level at one of the following art schools in Scotland – Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Moray. Email: [email protected] Level of Study: Postgraduate Website: www.royalscottishacademy.org/pages/scholarships_detail. Type: Scholarship asp?id=31 Value: d2,000 Length of Study: 3–6 months ROYAL SOCIETY Frequency: Annual Study Establishment: Any of the main art colleges 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG, United Kingdom Country of Study: Scotland Tel: (44) 020 7451 2500 No. of awards offered: 1 Website: http://royalsociety.org/JSPS-postdoctoral-fellowship- Application Procedure: Applications forms and regulations will be program/ available to download at the end of February. Contact: The Grants Team Closing Date: June 12th Funding: Private Contributor: The Alastair Salvesen Trust JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program No. of awards given last year: 1 Purpose: To provide the opportunity for highly qualified young Additional Information: Please see the website for further details. researchers to conduct cooperative research with leading research groups in universities and other Japanese institutions. The Royal For further information contact: Society is provided with a quota for this scheme by the Japan Society Email: [email protected] for the Promotion of Science. Website: www.royalscottishacademy.org/pages/scholarships_detail. Eligibility: The research undertaken must be on a subject within the asp?id=27 natural sciences, including: physics, chemistry, mathematics, com- puter science, engineering science, agricultural and medical research The RSA John Kinross Scholarships to Florence (non-clinical only). Applications for research in the social sciences Subjects: Painting, sculpture, architecture and printmaking. should apply through The British Academy. The applicant must: have Purpose: To allow young artists from the established training centres a PhD, or be likely to have a PhD by the time the funding starts; not in Scotland to spend time in Italy. have received their PhD more than 6 years prior to their application;

642 THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY be a citizen of the UK or European Union; and have a research Application Procedure: Applicants must apply by application forms proposal agreed with a Japanese host scientist. or be nominated. Type: Fellowships Closing Date: January 15th Value: Up to f1,500,000 per year No. of awards given last year: 1 Length of Study: 12–24 months Additional Information: Please see the website for further details Frequency: Annual www.rsc.org/ScienceAndTechnology/Awards/HickinbottomAward/ Application Procedure: Applications are initially reviewed by Index.asp. members of the our panel with the most appropriate scientific expertise. Following this a shortlist is drawn up which is sent to Japan J W T Jones Travelling Fellowship Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) for a final decision. Subjects: Chemistry. Applicants will be notified of the result by JSPS. Purpose: To promote international co-operation, to enable chemists Closing Date: March 14th to carry out short-term studies in well established scientific centres Additional Information: Please note that this scheme is offered by abroad and to learn and use techniques not accessible to them in their JSPS and is subject to their terms and conditions. Applicants should own country. read through all the information offered on the JSPS website before Eligibility: Open to members of the Royal Society of Chemistry who applying to ensure they fully understand the terms of the award. hold at least a Master’s or PhD degree in chemistry or a related Please check at http://royalsociety.org/grants/schemes/jsps- subject and are already actively engaged in research. Candidates postdoctoral/ for more information. must produce evidence that the theoretical and practical knowledge or training to be acquired in the foreign laboratory will be beneficial to THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY their scientific development and must also return to their country of origin upon termination of the fellowship. Burlington House Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BA, England Level of Study: Professional development Tel: (44) 0 20 7437 8656 Type: Fellowship d Fax: (44) 0 20 7437 8883 Value: The maximum grant will be 5,000 Email: [email protected] Length of Study: Normally 1–3 months Website: www.rsc.org Country of Study: Any country Contact: Mr S S Langer No. of awards offered: Approx. 6–8 Application Procedure: Applicants must apply for application forms, The Royal Society of Chemistry is the learned society for chemistry together with full details, from the International Affairs Officer. and the professional body for chemists in the UK with 46,000 Closing Date: January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st members worldwide. The Society is a major publisher of chemical No. of awards given last year: 7 information, supports the teaching of chemistry at all levels, organizes No. of applicants last year: 12 hundreds of chemical meetings a year and is a leader in commu- Additional Information: Fellowships will not be awarded to attend nicating science to the public. It is now the UK National Adhering scientific meetings. Applications will be considered by a Fellowship Organization (NAO) to the International Union of Pure and Applied Committee and the holder will be required to submit a formal report on Chemistry (IUPAC). the work accomplished. Please see the website for further details www.rsc.org/ScienceAndTechnology/Funding/TravelGrants/ Corday-Morgan Memorial Fund JWTJonesFellowship.asp. Subjects: Chemistry. Purpose: To allow members of any established chemical society or Royal Society of Chemistry Journals Grants for institute in the Commonwealth to visit chemical establishments in International Authors another Commonwealth country. Subjects: Chemistry. Eligibility: Members of any established Chemical Society/Institute in Purpose: To allow international authors to visit other countries in the Commonwealth who wish to visit chemical establishments in the order to collaborate in research, exchange research ideas and results, UK or another Commonwealth country. and to give or receive special expertise and training. Level of Study: Professional development Eligibility: Open to anyone with a recent publication in any of the Type: Grant Society’s journals. Those from the UK or Republic of Ireland are Value: Up to a maximum of d500 excluded. Country of Study: Any country Level of Study: Professional development No. of awards offered: Up to 3 Type: Grant Application Procedure: Applicants must submit applications on the Value: Up to d2,500 cover travel and subsistence (but not research official form and will normally be considered within 1 month of receipt. related costs) and are available Closing Date: January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st Length of Study: Normally 1–3 months No. of awards given last year: 4 Country of Study: Any country No. of applicants last year: 6 No. of awards offered: 100 Additional Information: Applicants must be travelling to another Application Procedure: Candidates must apply for application forms, country (not necessarily in the Commonwealth) and would normally together with full details, from the International Affairs Officer. stop en route to visit a third country that must be in the Closing Date: January 1st, April 1st, July 1st or October 1st Commonwealth. Please see the website for details www.rsc.org/ No. of awards given last year: 83 ScienceAndTechnology/Awards/CordayMorganPrizes/Index.asp. No. of applicants last year: 107 Additional Information: Please see the website for further Hickinbottom/Briggs Fellowship details www.rsc.org/ScienceAndTechnology/Funding/TravelGrants/ Subjects: Organic chemistry. InternationalAuthors.asp. Purpose: To assist research. Eligibility: Open to applicants domiciled in the UK or Republic of Royal Society of Chemistry Research Fund Ireland. Candidates must already hold a PhD or equivalent in Subjects: Chemistry and chemical education. chemistry and be not more than 35 years of age on October 31st. Purpose: To provide financial support to those working in less affluent Level of Study: Postdoctorate institutions. Type: Fellowship Eligibility: Open to members of the Society. Value: d2,000, a medal and a certificate Level of Study: Professional development Length of Study: 3 years Type: Grant Frequency: Dependent on funds available Value: Up to UKd2,000 for the purchase of chemicals, equipment or Study Establishment: A British or Irish university or college for running expenses of research Country of Study: Other Length of Study: 1 year No. of awards offered: 1 Frequency: Annual

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Country of Study: Any country Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application No. of awards offered: 20–30 form, available from the Research Awards Manager or from the RSE Closing Date: October 31st website www.royalsoced.org.uk. No. of awards given last year: 30 Closing Date: August 30th No. of applicants last year: 50 Funding: Private Additional Information: Funds are limited, so preference will be Contributor: The Auber Bequest given to those working less well-endowed institutions. The Selection No. of awards given last year: 1 Committee is especially anxious to see inventive applications of a No. of applicants last year: 2 ‘pump priming’ nature. Members in developing countries should note Additional Information: Please see the website for further details particularly that additional funds have been made available by the www.rse.org.uk/671_AuberBequest.html. Society’s International Committee to provide grants for successful applicants from such countries. Preference will be given to those Cormack Postgraduate Prize able to cite collaborative research projects with UK institutions. Subjects: Astronomy and astrophysics. Please see the website for further details www.rsc.org/ Purpose: To recognize and reward the most outstanding postgrad- ScienceAndTechnology/Funding/research-fund/index.asp. uate student contribution to astronomical research in Scotland. Level of Study: Postgraduate Type: Prize Royal Society of Chemistry Visits to Developing Value: d400 Countries Frequency: Annual Subjects: Chemistry. Study Establishment: University of Scotland Purpose: To promote international co-operation, specifically, to Country of Study: Scotland enable chemists to carry out short-term studies in well established Closing Date: April 7th scientific centres abroad and to learn and use techniques not Funding: Trusts accessible to them in their own country. No. of awards given last year: 1 Eligibility: Open to members of the Society. No. of applicants last year: 2 Level of Study: Professional development Additional Information: Only one paper may be nominated for any Type: Grant one student, though there is no limit on the number of students Value: Up to UKd500. The grants will complement, where appro- nominated per institution. No student may be awarded the Prize on priate, those for visits to Commonwealth countries, and funding would more than one occasion. Please see the website for further details cover the additional travel costs involved, together with appropriate www.rse.org.uk/585_PrizesMedals.html. subsistence. Applicants should also see the Corday-Morgan Memorial Fund Cormack Small Astronomy Outreach Grant Country of Study: Any country Subjects: Astronomy and astrophysics. No. of awards offered: Approx. 4 Purpose: To develop public understanding of science activities. Application Procedure: Applicants must submit applications on the Eligibility: Applicants must be based in Scotland. official form and will normally be considered within 1 month of receipt. Level of Study: Professional development Closing Date: January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st Type: Grant No. of awards given last year: 2 Value: Approx. d250 No. of applicants last year: 2 Frequency: Annual Additional Information: Applicants must be travelling to another Study Establishment: Scottish University or Organization country and would normally stop en route to visit a third country. This Country of Study: Scotland must be a developing country. Please see the website for further Application Procedure: Application form must be completed and details www.rsc.org/ScienceAndTechnology/Funding/TravelGrants/ submitted to the RSE by the closing date. Stop-oversDeveloping.asp. Closing Date: October 1st Funding: Trusts No. of awards given last year: 1 THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH No. of applicants last year: 3 Additional Information: Please see the website for further details 22-26 George Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2PQ, United Kingdom www.royalsoced.org.uk/810_CormackAstronomyOutreachGrants. Tel: (44) 131 240 5000 html. Fax: (44) 131 240 5024 Email: [email protected] Website: www.royalsoced.org.uk CRF European Visiting Research Fellowships Contact: Anne Fraser, Research Awards Manager Subjects: Archaeology, art and architecture, economics and eco- nomic history, geography, history, jurisprudence, linguistics, literature The Royal Society of Edinburgh is Scotland’s national academy of and philology, philosophy and religious studies and social sciences. science and letters. It offers research and enterprise awards to Purpose: To create a two-way flow of visiting scholars in arts and candidates based in Scotland. letters and social sciences between Scotland and continental Europe. Eligibility: Open to members of the academic staff of a Scottish Institute of Higher Education or equivalent continental European Auber Bequest institution. Applicants from continental Europe must be nominated by Subjects: All subjects. members of staff from a Scottish Institute of Higher Education. For Purpose: To provide assistance for the furtherance of academic both schemes, applicants must have more than 5 years postdoctoral research. experience at the closing date. Eligibility: Open to naturalized British citizens or individuals wishing Level of Study: Research, Professional development to acquire British nationality who are over 60 years of age, resident in Type: Fellowship Scotland or England and are bona fide scholars engaged in academic, Value: Up to UKd6,000 for visits of 6 months, which is reduced pro- but not industrial, research. Applicants should not have been British rata for shorter visits, to cover actual costs of travel, subsistence and nationals at birth, nor held dual British nationality, and must have since relevant study costs acquired British nationality. Length of Study: 2–6 months Level of Study: Research Frequency: Annual Value: Varies, not normally exceeding UKd3,000 Study Establishment: A Scottish Institute of Higher Education or a Length of Study: Up to 2 years recognized Institute of Higher Education in a continental European Frequency: Every 2 years country Country of Study: Other Country of Study: Other No. of awards offered: Varies No. of awards offered: 8–10

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Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application Study Establishment: Scottish university – to visit university or form, available from the Research Awards Co-ordinator or the RSE industry overseas. Scotland plus sister academy country overseas website. Application Procedure: Application docs are available on website Closing Date: November 3rd www.royalsoced.org.uk/802_InternationalExchangeProgramme- Funding: Private, trusts Bilateral.html. Contributor: The Caledonian Research Fund Closing Date: November 28th No. of awards given last year: 10 Funding: Government No. of applicants last year: 17 Contributor: Scottish Government Additional Information: Successful applicants will be required No. of awards given last year: 60–70 to submit a report within 2 months of the end of the visit. Please No. of applicants last year: Varies at each round (11 at August see the website for further details www.royalsoced.org.uk/ round) 732_CRFEuropeanVisitingResearchFellowships.html. John Moyes Lessells Travel Scholarships Enterprise Fellowships funded by BBSRC Subjects: All forms of engineering. Subjects: Must be related to BBSRC funded project previously. For Purpose: To enable well-qualified engineering graduates of Scottish the commercialization of BBSRC research. Institutes of Higher Education to study some aspect of their profession Purpose: (As for Scottish Enterprise Fellowships) but throughout UK. overseas. Eligibility: Academic and research staff and postgraduates with Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates with an Honours or higher relevant experience are eligible to apply if employed by a UK Higher degree in engineering from a Scottish Institute of Higher Education or Education Institution (HEI), or Institutes of BBSRC. who are currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in engineering at a Level of Study: Postgraduate Scottish university. Type: Fellowships Level of Study: Graduate, Postdoctorate, Postgraduate, Predocto- Value: A year’s salary to provide time to develop a full business plan rate, Professional development and seek investment. Access to mentors, business experts and Type: Scholarship d professional advisors. Business training to help develop the required Value: 1,250 per month skills Length of Study: Initially for 1 year but shorter periods or extension Length of Study: 1 year for a 2nd year may be considered. Acceptance of a scholarship Study Establishment: University or BBSRC funded Research implies a willingness to spend at least 2 years in the UK following the Institute in UK period of tenure Country of Study: United Kingdom Frequency: Annual No. of awards offered: Up to 4 Country of Study: Other Application Procedure: Docs are available on RSE website. No. of awards offered: Varies Closing Date: May 15th Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application Funding: Government form, available from the Research Awards Manager or the RSE Contributor: BBSRC website. No. of awards given last year: 2 Closing Date: Check the website No. of applicants last year: 5 Funding: Trusts, private Additional Information: Please see website for further details: www. No. of awards given last year: 7 royalsoced.org.uk/638_BBSRCEnterpriseFellowships.html. No. of applicants last year: 16 Additional Information: Please see the website for further details www.royalsoced.org.uk/973_JohnMoyesLessellsScholarships.html. Enterprise Fellowships funded by STFC Subjects: Must be related to research projects previously funded by Research Networks in the Arts and Humanities STFC. For the commercialization of STFC research. Subjects: Arts and Humanities. Purpose: As for RSE plus BBSRC fellowships. Purpose: To create and/or to consolidate collaborative partnerships Eligibility: Applicant must be connected to previously funded over a 2-year period. research project by STFC. Eligibility: Academic members or staff of Scottish universities Type: Fellowship or employees of Scottish cultural institutions working in research. Value: As for RSE plus BBSRC fellowships Level of Study: Postdoctorate, Professional development Length of Study: 1 year Type: Research grant Frequency: Annual Value: d20,000 Study Establishment: UK University or STFC funded Research Length of Study: 2 years Institute in UK Frequency: Dependent on funds available Country of Study: United Kingdom Study Establishment: University or cultural institution of Scotland No. of awards offered: 4 per year Country of Study: Scotland Application Procedure: Docs are available on RSE website. Application Procedure: Application form and regulations on RSE Closing Date: Spring website. Funding: Government Closing Date: Late September/Early October Contributor: STFC Funding: Government No. of awards given last year: 3 Contributor: The Scottish Government No. of applicants last year: 5 No. of awards given last year: 8 Additional Information: Please see website for further details https:// No. of applicants last year: 30 www.stfc.ac.uk/1905.aspx. Additional Information: Website: www.royalsoced.org.uk/872_ ResearchNetworksinArtsandHumanities.html. International Exchange Programme – Bilateral Subjects: All subjects. Research Workshops in Arts and Humanities Purpose: To enable individual short research visits of up to 4 weeks. Subjects: Arts and humanities. Eligibility: The Exchange programmes are open to Fellows and non- Purpose: To encourage collaborative investigation into a research Fellows. Researchers travelling should have at least a PhD or proposition that is at an early stage of its development. A Workshop equivalent at the time of travel. See the website for details. is regarded by the RSE as ‘the coming together of scholars at the Level of Study: Postdoctorate early stage of planning and developing a collaborative research Type: Small project grant initiative’. Value: Up to d3,000 Eligibility: Academic members or staff of Scottish universities or Length of Study: 4 weeks employees of Scottish cultural institutions working in research. Frequency: Dependent on funds available Level of Study: Professional development

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Type: Research Senior and Early Career Prizes Value: Up to d10,000 Subjects: 4 categories – Life sciences, physical sciences, art Length of Study: 1 year and humanities plus social sciences, business, education or public Frequency: Dependent on funds available service. Study Establishment: University or Cultural Institutional of Purpose: To recognize outstanding achievement at different career Scotland stages. Country of Study: Scotland Level of Study: Postdoctorate Application Procedure: Application form and regulations on RSE Type: Prize website. Must be completed or submitted by the deadline. Value: A medal is presented plus senior prize Closing Date: Early to mid-October Frequency: Annual Funding: Government No. of awards offered: 8 (2 in each of 4 areas above) Contributor: Scottish Government Application Procedure: Only fellows of the RSE can make No. of awards given last year: 7 nominations for the RSE prizes. No. of applicants last year: 20 Closing Date: November 30th Additional Information: Please see the website for further details Funding: Private www.royalsoced.org.uk/650_ScottishGovernmentArtsandHumanities. Contributor: RSE Prizes fund html. These awards are to enable and encourage collaborative Additional Information: Please see the website for further details research between HEIs and cultural institutions. www.royalsoced.org.uk/847_SeniorandEarlyCareerPrizes.html. Only fellows of the RSE can make nominations for these prizes. RSE Personal Research Fellowships Subjects: All science and social science subjects. Small Research Grants in Arts and Humanities Purpose: To provide outstanding researchers, who have the potential Subjects: Arts and humanities. to become leaders in their chosen field, with the opportunity to build an Purpose: To enable individual research work over 1 year in any arts independent research career. and humanities subject. Eligibility: Open to persons of all nationalities who have 2 to 6 years Eligibility: As for workshops. postdoctoral experience. They must also show that they have the Level of Study: Professional development capacity for innovative research and the potential to become leaders Type: Research grant in their field. Value: d500–7,500 Level of Study: Doctorate Length of Study: 1 year Value: Salary and research support costs for 5 years Frequency: Dependent on funds available Length of Study: 5 years Country of Study: Scotland Frequency: Annual Application Procedure: As for workshops. Study Establishment: Any Higher Education Institution in Scotland Closing Date: Early to mid-October Country of Study: Scotland Funding: Government Application Procedure: Applicants must complete an application Contributor: Scottish Government form, available on the RSE website. Applicants should negotiate No. of awards given last year: 15 directly with their host institution. No. of applicants last year: 26 Closing Date: February 16th Additional Information: Please check website for more information Contributor: Scottish Government, BP and Caledonian Research Fund www.royalsoced.org.uk/650_ScottishGovernmentArtsandHumanities. No. of awards given last year: 3 html. No. of applicants last year: 53 Additional Information: Successful applicants will be allocated a funding provider (BP, CRF or Scottish Government) according to their THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF subject area. BP funding is available every 2nd year and is for MEDICINE (RSM) candidates working in areas of interest to BP. CRF funding is for candidates in the biomedical sciences. Fellows are expected to devote 1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 0AE, England their full time to research and are not allowed to hold any other paid Tel: (44) 20 7290 3846 appointments without the express permission of Council. Website: Fax: (44) 20 7290 2989 www.royalsoced.org.uk/649_RSEPersonalResearchFellowships. Email: [email protected] html. Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/awards Contact: Awards Manager, Alademic Department Scottish Enterprise Fellowships The Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) provides academic services and Subjects: Science and technology. club facilities for its members as well as publishing a monthly journal Purpose: To commercialize academic research in science and and an annual bulletin, and providing over 400 educational confer- technology areas. ences and meetings per year. The RSM offers around 60 awards and Eligibility: Postgraduate level upwards. prizes each year. The majority for medical doctors in training covering Level of Study: Postgraduate the majority of specialities in medicine and surgery. Type: Fellowships Value: Salary plus NI plus USS, business development fund of d10,000 and business training provided Adrian Tanner Prize Length of Study: 1 year Subjects: Clinical case reports should be submitted to reflect the Study Establishment: Scottish University or Research Institute multidisciplinary nature of the care for surgical patients. Country of Study: Scotland Purpose: To encourage surgical trainees submit the best clinical case No. of awards offered: 5 reports. Application Procedure: Application docs are available on RSE Eligibility: Open to all surgeons in training. website. Closing dates in spring and autumn each year. Value: UKd250 Closing Date: There is an autumn and spring deadline each year. Frequency: Annual Please check website Study Establishment: Royal Society of Medicine–Surgery section Funding: Government Country of Study: United Kingdom Contributor: Scottish Enterprise No. of awards offered: 1 No. of awards given last year: 5 Application Procedure: Applicants should download an application No. of applicants last year: 19 form from www.rsm.ac.uk/awards. Additional Information: Please see the website for further details Closing Date: March 28th www.royalsoced.org.uk/636_ScottishEnterprise.html. Applicants must No. of awards given last year: 1 intend to form a spin-out company based in Scotland. No. of applicants last year: 50

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For further information contact: Clinical Forensic and Legal Medicine Section Poster Competition Email: [email protected] Subjects: Clinical studies. Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/ Purpose: To present a case or a poster in clinical studies. Eligibility: Undergraduate students who have been working as part of Alan Emery Prize courses leading to primary qualifications such as Legal Medicine Subjects: Genetics. Special Study Modules and electives for MBBS. Purpose: To reward the best published research article in Medical Level of Study: Trainee and students Genetics in the past 2 years. Value: d250 Eligibility: Open to candidates in an accredited training or research Frequency: Annual post in the UK. No. of awards offered: Varies Type: Prize Application Procedure: Please visit the website www.rsm.ac.uk/ Value: d500 or d300 or 1 year membership of Royal Society of academ/awards/index for application form details. Medicine Closing Date: December 15th Frequency: Annual Application Procedure: Candidates must submit full copy of the For further information contact: article, curriculum vitae or covering letter explaining the significance of Email: [email protected] the publication. Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/ Closing Date: March 5th (check with website) No. of awards given last year: 1 No. of applicants last year: 7 Clinical Immunology & Allergy President’s Prize Subjects: Immunology or allergy. For further information contact: Eligibility: Open to training grade doctors and young scientists (not Email: [email protected] above Specialist Registrar, Grade B Clinical Scientist or equivalent Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/ grade) with an immunological or allergy component of their clinical research. Level of Study: Research, training graduate doctors and young Cardiology Section Presidents Prize scientists Subjects: Cardiology. Type: Prize Purpose: To reward original work for specialist registrar in cardiology. Value: d300 (First prize); two prizes of d100 (Second prize) Eligibility: Open to cardiology trainees who have received all or part Frequency: Annual of their training at recognized centres of excellence in the UK. The Country of Study: United Kingdom subject of the presentation should represent original work. No. of awards offered: 3 Level of Study: Research Application Procedure: Check website for further details. Type: Prize Closing Date: Check the website Value: Commemoration medal and d1,000 (First prize); d500 (Second No. of awards given last year: 3 prize) No. of applicants last year: 10 Frequency: Annual Study Establishment: Recognized centres of excellence in UK For further information contact: Country of Study: United Kingdom Email: [email protected] No. of awards offered: 2 Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/awards Application Procedure: Candidates should submit an abstract of no more than 200 words. Closing Date: May 8th Clinical Neurosciences Gordon Holmes Prize Contributor: Cardiology Section Funds Subjects: Clinical neurosciences. No. of awards given last year: 2 Purpose: To award a research prize in clinical neurosciences. For further information contact: Eligibility: Trainees in neurosciences, including neurology, neuro- surgery, neurophysiology, neuropathology or neuroradiology. Cardiology Section, Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street, Level of Study: Neuro trainee London, WIG 0AE, United Kingdom Type: Prize Email: [email protected] Value: d300 Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/ Frequency: Every 2 years No. of awards offered: Varies Application Procedure: Please check the website https://www.rsm. Catastrophes & Conflict Forum Medical Student Essay ac.uk/prizes-awards/trainees.aspx. Prize Closing Date: Check the website Subjects: Medicine and surgery. Eligibility: Open to candidates who are enroled full-time at a UK For further information contact: medical school. Email: [email protected] Level of Study: Postgraduate Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/ Type: Prize Value: d250 plus encouragement and advice on submitting the essay for publication in the JRSM Clinical Neurosciences President’s Prize Frequency: Annual Subjects: Neurology. Study Establishment: Royal Society of Medicine Purpose: To encourage clinical case presentation. Country of Study: United Kingdom Eligibility: Open to trainees in neurosciences, including neurology, No. of awards offered: 1 neurosurgery, neurophysiology, neuropathology, or neuroradiology. Application Procedure: Candidates should submit an essay no Level of Study: Trainee longer than 1,500 words, emailed in Word format. Type: Prize Closing Date: March 1st Length of Study: d300 No. of awards given last year: 2 Frequency: Every 2 years No. of applicants last year: 9 No. of awards offered: Varies For further information contact: Application Procedure: Applicants must submit one A4 page (up to 500 words) summary of research carried out. Those considered to be Email: [email protected] the best will be asked to give a 15 minute presentation. Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/ Closing Date: Check with website

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For further information contact: Eligibility: Open to candidates currently working in primary health- care in the UK excluding members of the RSM section of GP Council. Email: [email protected] Level of Study: Unrestricted Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/ Type: Prize Value: d300 Coloproctology John of Arderne Medal Frequency: Annual Subjects: Coloproctology. Country of Study: United Kingdom Purpose: To award the presenter of the best paper presented at the No. of awards offered: 1 short papers meeting of the section of coloproctology. Applicants have Application Procedure: Application form must be completed in all to submit an abstract for presentation at the meeting. respects. Eligibility: Open to applicants of any nationality. Closing Date: March 27th Level of Study: Professional development Funding: Private Type: Award Contributor: John Fry Value: Approx. UKd600 No. of awards given last year: 1 Frequency: Annual No. of applicants last year: 4 Study Establishment: Varies Country of Study: Any country For further information contact: No. of awards offered: 1 Application Procedure: Further details are available from the RSM RSM, 1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G QAE administrator. Email: [email protected] Closing Date: September and November (check with website) Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/ Funding: Private Contact: Gemma Lamb No. of awards given last year: 1 No. of applicants last year: 14–20 Laryngology & Rhinology Travel and Equipment Grants For further information contact: Subjects: Laryngology and rhinology. Email: [email protected] Purpose: To assist with the cost of travel to overseas centres. Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/ Eligibility: Open to senior registrars or consultants of not more than 2 years standing, who must be members of the section of laryngology and rhinology of the RSM. Dermatology Clinicopathological Meetings Level of Study: Postdoctorate Subjects: Clinicopathology. Type: Scholarship Eligibility: Trainee Dermatologists. Value: UKd1,000 Type: Prize d Frequency: Annual Value: 150 Country of Study: Any country Frequency: Annual No. of awards offered: 1 Country of Study: United Kingdom Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a paper to the RSM No. of awards offered: 1 section of laryngology and rhinology. Further details are available from Closing Date: Check the website the RSM administrator. Contributor: Royal Society of Medicine Closing Date: April 15th No. of awards given last year: 1 Funding: Commercial No. of applicants last year: 32 Contributor: Karl Storz Endoscopy Limited Additional Information: For more details, please refer the website: No. of awards given last year: 1 www.dermpath.com/news-events/calendar/practical-symposium- No. of applicants last year: 25 sharpen-your-dermatology-clinicopathologic-and-business. Additional Information: The recipient will be required to submit a For further information contact: brief report on the visit within 3 months of his or her return. Email: [email protected] For further information contact: Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/ Email: [email protected] Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/ Epidemiology & Public Health Young Epidemiologists Prize Subjects: Epidemiology and public health. Military Medicine Colt Foundation Research Prize Purpose: To reward outstanding papers. Purpose: To recognize the best abstract by a serving military medical Eligibility: Any medical/non-medical epidemiologist or public health officer. practitioner under the age of 40 years. Eligibility: Open to serving military officers in a training grade in Level of Study: Unrestricted general practice, a hospital or other speciality and are fellows of the Type: Award RSM. Value: d250 Level of Study: Postgraduate, serving military medical officers Frequency: Annual Type: Prize Country of Study: United Kingdom Value: d200 (1st prize) and d100 each (2nd prize) No. of awards offered: 1 Frequency: Annual Application Procedure: Download the application form from website. Study Establishment: Royal Society of Medicine Closing Date: November 27th (check with website) Country of Study: United Kingdom No. of awards given last year: 1 No. of awards offered: 1 (1st prize) and 5 (2nd prizes) No. of applicants last year: 9 Application Procedure: Candidates should email the abstracts. The For further information contact: abstracts will be shortlisted by the panel and judged. Closing Date: November 6th Email: [email protected] Funding: Trusts Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/ Contributor: Colt Foundation No. of awards given last year: 1 General Practice with Primary Healthcare John Fry Prize No. of applicants last year: 15 Subjects: Primary healthcare. For further information contact: Purpose: To award best examples of practice-based research involving members of the primary health and social community, Email: [email protected] demonstrating and promoting effective team work. Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/

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Nephrology Section Rosemarie Baillod Clinical Award Frequency: Every 2 years Eligibility: All doctors in training in nephrology and renal medicine at Study Establishment: Varies any grade. Country of Study: Any country Type: Research award No. of awards offered: Varies Value: d200 Application Procedure: Applicants must apply to the academic Frequency: Annual administrator at RSM. Country of Study: United Kingdom Closing Date: May 1st No. of awards offered: 1 No. of awards given last year: 4 Application Procedure: Please visit website for further details. No. of applicants last year: 6 Closing Date: Check the website For further information contact: For further information contact: Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/ Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/ Ophthalmology Trainees Prize Occupational Medicine Section Malcolm Harrington Prize Subjects: Ophthalmology. Subjects: Occupational medicine. Purpose: To encourage trainee ophthalmologists present research Purpose: To award the work that is most likely to advance the study work and case reports to a knowledgeable and critical audience. of occupational medicine in its broadest sense. Eligibility: Open to all ophthalmologists in training. Eligibility: Open to occupational physician in training or within an year Level of Study: Postgraduate, Research of achieving specialist accreditation. Type: Prize Type: Prize Value: Best Poster: d150, Best Paper: d150 plus the Dermot Pierse Value: d250 prize of 1 year’s subscription to the British Journal of Ophthalmology Frequency: Annual to the overall winner Application Procedure: Candidates should submit an abstract of Frequency: Annual their own work (no longer than 200 words). Study Establishment: Royal Society of Medicine Closing Date: March 9th (check the website) Country of Study: United Kingdom Funding: Private No. of awards offered: 1 (best poster) and 1 (best talk) Contributor: Professor Harrington Application Procedure: Applicants should download an application No. of awards given last year: 1 form from www.rsm.ac.uk/prizes-awards/trainees.aspx and email No. of applicants last year: 9 application to [email protected]. Closing Date: April 21st For further information contact: No. of awards given last year: 2 Email: [email protected] No. of applicants last year: 35 Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/ Additional Information: Email applications to [email protected]. Oncology Section Sylvia Lawler Prize Subjects: Oncology. Orthopaedics Section President’s Prize Papers Purpose: To encourage scientists and clinicians in training to present Purpose: To encourage research in the area of Orthopaedics. the best scientific paper and best clinical paper on oncology. Eligibility: Open to all orthopaedic trainees. Eligibility: All scientists and clinicians in training. Level of Study: Postgraduate Level of Study: Postgraduate Type: Prize Type: Grant Value: Clinical paper prize – 1st prize of d300 and 2nd prize of d200 Value: Two prizes of d500 to oral presenters and one prize of d50 Frequency: Annual voucher to poster presenter Study Establishment: Royal Society of Medicine Frequency: Annual Country of Study: United Kingdom Study Establishment: Royal Society of Medicine No. of awards offered: 1 Country of Study: United Kingdom Application Procedure: Candidates should submit abstracts no No. of awards offered: 2 longer than 200 words. The abstracts will be judged by a panel of Application Procedure: Applicants should download an application experts, shortlisted and asked to be presented at a meeting. form from the website www.rsm.ac.uk/prizes-awards/trainees.aspx, Closing Date: April 5th and submit the same via email to [email protected]. No. of awards given last year: 1 Closing Date: April 19th No. of applicants last year: 10 No. of awards given last year: 1 For further information contact: No. of applicants last year: 50 Email: [email protected] For further information contact: Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/ Email: [email protected] Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/ Otology Section Norman Gamble Grant Subjects: Otology. Ophthalmology Section Travelling Fellowships Purpose: To support specific research projects. Subjects: Ophthalmology. Eligibility: British citizens, both lay and medical. Purpose: To enable British ophthalmologists to travel abroad with the Level of Study: Unrestricted intention of furthering the study or advancement of ophthalmology, or Type: Prize to enable foreign ophthalmologists to visit the UK for the same Value: UKd100 purpose. Frequency: Annual Eligibility: Open to ophthalmologists in the British Isles of any Country of Study: Any country nationality who have not attained an official consultant appointment, No. of awards offered: 1 nor undertaken professional clinical work or equivalent responsibility Application Procedure: Further details are available from the RSM for any substantial period before or during the execution of original administrator. work. Closing Date: December 9th (check the website) Level of Study: Professional development Funding: Private Type: Fellowship No. of awards given last year: 1 Value: UKd500–1,000 No. of applicants last year: 4

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For further information contact: Value: First prize of d250.00 and a 1 year RSM membership; Second prize of a 1 year RSM membership Email: [email protected] Length of Study: 10 years Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/ Frequency: Annual No. of awards offered: Varies Paediatrics & Child Health Section Trainees Tim David Application Procedure: Abstracts should be set out on A4 paper, Prize double spaced and not more than 200 words in length. Only two Subjects: Paediatrics. abstracts are permitted per applicant and each applicant may only Purpose: To encourage research in the area of Paediatrics & Child present one poster or one oral. Please visit the website https://www. Health. rsm.ac.uk/prizes-awards/trainees.aspx. Eligibility: Open to paediatric trainees. Closing Date: March 25th Level of Study: Foundation programme, Postgraduate Type: Prize Surgery Section Norman Tanner Prize and Glaxo Value: First prize d150, 1 year’s subscription to the RSM (worth up to Travelling Fellowship d200) and membership of the Council of the Section of Paediatrics Subjects: Oncology. and Child Health for 1 year. There will also be a second prize of d100 Purpose: To encourage clinical registrars submit the best clinical Frequency: Annual paper. No. of awards offered: 2 Eligibility: Open to all trainee oncologists. Application Procedure: Candidates should submit abstracts. Value: d250 plus the Norman Tanner Medal. Runner up – d250 Glaxo Closing Date: April 1st Travelling Fellowship Contributor: Paediatrics & Child Health Section, RSM Frequency: Annual No. of awards given last year: 2 Study Establishment: Royal Society of Medicine No. of applicants last year: 12 Country of Study: United Kingdom No. of awards offered: 1 For further information contact: Application Procedure: Applicants are requested to contact the Email: [email protected] Section Coordinator at [email protected]. Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/ Closing Date: September 1st No. of awards given last year: 12 No. of applicants last year: 30 Palliative Care Section MSc/MA research prize Eligibility: All students either currently studying, or within 18 months For further information contact: of completion, of MSc or MA in Palliative Medicine or an allied Email: [email protected] discipline, are eligible to apply. Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/ Level of Study: Foundation programme, Postgraduate Type: Prize Value: 1st prize of d250, 2nd prize of d100, and 3rd prize of d50 Trainees’ Committee John Glyn Trainees’ Prize Frequency: Annual Purpose: The prize was established to promote best practise through No. of awards offered: 2 high quality audit. Closing Date: March Eligibility: Trainees from any hospital or primary care specialty. Contributor: Palliative Care Section Level of Study: Foundation programme, Graduate, Postgraduate, Research For further information contact: Type: Prize Value: d300 Email: [email protected] Frequency: Annual Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/ No. of awards offered: 1 Closing Date: April 12th (check with website) Psychiatry Section Mental Health Foundation Research Contributor: Royal Society of Medicine Prize No. of awards given last year: 1 Subjects: Psychiatry. No. of applicants last year: 40 Purpose: To award an outstanding published paper. For further information contact: Eligibility: Open to candidates practising medicine in the UK or the Republic of Ireland who are in training at any grade from senior house Email: [email protected] officer to senior registrar or equivalent. Applicants need not be Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/ members of RSM. Level of Study: SHO or SpR Urology Malcolm Coptcoat Spring short papers prize Type: Prize Subjects: Urology. d d Value: UK 750 (1st prize); UK 100 (2nd prize) Purpose: To award the best short paper. Frequency: Annual Eligibility: Open to urological trainees. Abstracts should be the Country of Study: United Kingdom applicant’s own work, and must not be longer than 200 words in No. of awards offered: 2 length. All subjects will be considered. This award is sponsored by the Application Procedure: Full copy of the published article, curriculum Malcolm Coptcoat Memorial Trust. vitae and covering letter explaining in their own words the significance Type: Prize of the publication to be submitted to the section of psychiatry. Value: The best paper wins up to d1,500 RSM travelling fellowship to Closing Date: Early January (check the website) the Urology Section’s overseas winter scientific meeting in the next Funding: Private academic session. Runner up prizes of a bursary towards the RSM No. of applicants last year: 1 overseas winter scientific meeting in the next academic session For further information contact: Frequency: Annual Closing Date: January 14th Email: [email protected] Additional Information: Please email at [email protected] for more Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/ information.

Sexual Health Trainee Prize Urology Professor Geoffrey D Chisholm CBE Subjects: Medicine and surgery. Communication Prize Eligibility: Open to trainees within 10 years of qualification. Subjects: Urology. Type: Prize Purpose: To reward the best abstract at the Short Papers Prize Meeting.

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Eligibility: Open to members of the Urology section. ROYAL TOWN PLANNING INSTITUTE Level of Study: Trainee doctors (RTPI) Type: Travel award Value: Fully funded RSM travelling fellowship to the Urology Section’s 41 Botolph Lane, London, EC3R 8DL, England overseas winter scientific meeting in the next academic session Tel: (44) 020 7929 9494 No. of awards offered: 3 Fax: (44) 020 7929 9490 Closing Date: March 8th Email: [email protected] No. of awards given last year: 3 Website: www.rtpi.org.uk/ No. of applicants last year: 30 The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) was founded in 1914 and is For further information contact: a registered charity. Its aim is to advance the science and art of town planning in all its aspects, including local, regional and national Email: [email protected] planning for the benefit of the public. The Institute is primarily Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/ concerned with maintaining high standards of competence and conduct within the profession, promoting the role of planning within the Urology Section Professor John Blandy Essay Prize for country’s social, economic and political structures, and presenting the profession’s views on current planning issues. Medical Students Subjects: Urology. Purpose: To enable the holder to enhance his or her knowledge and George Pepler International Award experience by visiting an overseas unit. Subjects: Town and country planning or some particular aspect of Eligibility: Medical students. planning theory and practice. Level of Study: Trainees Purpose: To enable young people of any nationality to visit another Type: Fellowship country for a short period to study. Value: A bursary of d1,000 and an RSM award certificate Eligibility: Open to persons under 30 years of age of any nationality. Frequency: Annual Level of Study: Research, Professional development No. of awards offered: 1 Type: Fees to performers d Closing Date: March 8th Value: Up to UK 1,500 Additional Information: Candidates must be available on the Length of Study: Short-term travel outside the United Kingdom for May 16th for presentation of their short paper to be eligible for this United Kingdom residents or for visits to the United Kingdom for prize. applicants from abroad Frequency: Every 2 years For further information contact: Country of Study: Any country No. of awards offered: 1 Email: [email protected] Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a statement showing Website: www.rsm.ac.uk the nature of the study visit proposed, together with an itinerary. Application forms are available on request from the RTPI. Urology Section Winter short papers prize (Clinical Closing Date: March 31st Funding: Private Uro-Radiological meeting) Contributor: Trust fund Subjects: Urology. No. of awards given last year: 1 Purpose: To reward the best clinicopathological short paper. No. of applicants last year: 20 Eligibility: Urological and radiological trainees. Additional Information: At the conclusion of the visit the recipient Type: Prize must submit a report. Please see the website for further details www. Value: Fully funded RSM travelling fellowship to the Urology Section’s rtpi.org.uk/events/awards/george-pepler-international-award/. overseas winter scientific meeting in the next academic session. Runner up prizes of a bursary towards the RSM overseas winter scientific meeting in the next academic session Frequency: Annual RSM ERASMUS UNIVERSITY No. of awards offered: 3 MBA Programmes, Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, 3062 PA Rotterdam, Closing Date: Check the website PO Box 1738, Rotterdam, 3000 DR, Netherlands For further information contact: Tel: (31) 10 408 2222 Fax: (31) 10 452 9509 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/ Website: www.rsm.nl Contact: Denise Chasney van Dijk, Financial Aid Manager Venous Forum Spring Meeting Prizes As one of the world’s top business schools, RSM is a centre of Purpose: To recognize the best original paper by a non-consultant. excellence and innovation for management education and research. Eligibility: Open to non-consultants. Our goal is to empower individuals to succeed amid the complexities Level of Study: Postgraduate of modern international commerce and become the business leaders Type: Prize of tomorrow. Value: d250 (1st prize); d200 (2nd prize); d150 (3rd prize); and d200 (Poster prize) NFP Netherlands Fellowship Programme Frequency: Annual Subjects: Business Management. Study Establishment: Royal Society of Medicine Purpose: To assist full-time MBA students financing MBA. Country of Study: United Kingdom Eligibility: Open to residents of 57 countries as listed on the NUFFIC No. of awards offered: 1 website with a preference for female candidates from sub-Saharan Application Procedure: Candidates should email abstracts. Short- Africa. listed candidates will be invited to present their papers. Level of Study: MBA Closing Date: March 13th Type: Fellowship No. of awards given last year: 1 Value: Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the budget for No. of applicants last year: 20 development cooperation For further information contact: Length of Study: 12 months Frequency: Annual Email: [email protected] Study Establishment: Erasmus University Website: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/awards/ Country of Study: Netherlands

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No. of awards offered: 1 Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Application Procedure: Refer the website for further details. Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Closing Date: May 1st Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vietnam, Funding: Government Yemen. Contributor: NUFFIC/Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs Level of Study: MBA No. of awards given last year: 1 Type: Scholarship No. of applicants last year: 4 Value: 20 per cent tuition fee waiver Additional Information: Please refer to the website for more details: Length of Study: 12 months www.studyinholland.nl/scholarships/highlighted-scholarships/ Frequency: Annual netherlands-fellowship-programmes. Study Establishment: Erasmus University Country of Study: Netherlands RSM MBA Africa & Middle East Regional Scholarship No. of awards offered: 1 Subjects: Business Management. Application Procedure: Complete application form to be considered. Purpose: To assist candidates from the Africa & Middle East Region Closing Date: September 30th in financing their MBA study in the Netherlands. Funding: Private Eligibility: The scholarship is open to high potential candidates who Contributor: RSM Erasmus University are a citizen or hold permanent residence status in one of the following No. of awards given last year: 1 listed countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bahrain, Benin, No. of applicants last year: 36 Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central Additional Information: Eligible to nationals of Asia and Australasia. African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (Kinshasa), Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial RSM MBA Central & Eastern Europe Regional Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea- Scholarship Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lesotho, Subjects: Business Management. Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozam- Purpose: To assist candidates from the Central & Eastern Europe bique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Rwanda, region in financing their MBA study in the Netherlands. Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Eligibility: The scholarship is open to high potential candidates who Africa, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Turkmeni- are a citizen or hold permanent residence status in one of the following stan, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Zambia, and listed countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Zimbabwe. Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Level of Study: MBA Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Mace- Type: Scholarship donia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Value: 20 per cent tuition fee waiver Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, and Ukraine. Length of Study: 12 months Level of Study: MBA Frequency: Annual Type: Scholarship Study Establishment: RSM Erasmus University Value: 20 per cent tuition fee waiver Country of Study: Netherlands Length of Study: 12 months No. of awards offered: 1 Frequency: Annual Application Procedure: Candidates Application Form to be Study Establishment: Erasmus University considered. Country of Study: Netherlands Closing Date: Check the website No. of awards offered: 1 Funding: Private Application Procedure: Candidates complete application form. Contributor: RSM Erasmus University Closing Date: October 30th No. of awards given last year: 1 Funding: Private Contributor: RSM Erasmus University RSM MBA Alumni Lifelong Learning Scholarship No. of awards given last year: 1 Subjects: Business Management. No. of applicants last year: 7 Purpose: To assist candidates in financing their MBA study in the Additional Information: Eligible to nationals of Central and Eastern Netherlands. Europe. Eligibility: At Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) we believe in and foster life-long learning. In recognition of this ideal, we are offering RSM MBA Dean’s Assistance Award graduates from the RSM and EUR Bachelor and/or Master degrees a Subjects: Business Management. 20 per cent MBA Lifelong Learning Scholarship awarded as a tuition Purpose: To assist candidates from in financing their MBA study in fee waiver. the Netherlands. Level of Study: MBA Eligibility: Any candidate who has submitted an MBA programme Type: Scholarship application by November 3rd. Value: h3,240 Level of Study: MBA Length of Study: 12 months Type: Scholarship Frequency: Annual Value: The Award is offered as a MBA tuition fee waiver Study Establishment: Erasmus University Length of Study: 12 months Country of Study: Netherlands Frequency: Annual No. of awards offered: 1 Study Establishment: Erasmus University Application Procedure: Complete Application Form. Country of Study: Netherlands Closing Date: Application deadline for applying to the MBA No. of awards offered: 1 Programme Application Procedure: Submit letter of motivation outlining financial Funding: Private challenges and a financial statement and financing planning overview. Contributor: RSM Erasmus University Closing Date: April 4th, July 18th, September 12th, November 14th Funding: Private RSM MBA Asia & Australia Regional Scholarship Contributor: RSM Erasmus University Subjects: Business Management. Additional Information: For further details, please refer to the Purpose: To assist candidates from the Asia & Australasia Region in website: www.rsm.nl/mba/international-full-time-mba/apply/financing- financing their MBA study in the Netherlands. your-mba/aid/569/ Eligibility: The scholarship is open to high potential candidates who are a citizen or hold permanent residence status in one of the following RSM MBA Dean’s Merit Award listed countries: Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Burma, Subjects: Business Management. Cambodia, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Purpose: To assist high potential candidates finance their study.

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Eligibility: Any candidate who has submitted an MBA programme management education at a leading international business school in application by November 3rd. Europe, and can demonstrate their interest in sustainability. Level of Study: MBA Level of Study: MBA Type: Scholarship Type: Scholarship Value: Up to 40 per cent tuition fee waiver Value: 5,000 Length of Study: 12 months Length of Study: 12 months Frequency: Annual Frequency: Annual Study Establishment: Erasmus University Study Establishment: Erasmus University Country of Study: Netherlands Country of Study: Netherlands No. of awards offered: 1 No. of awards offered: 1 Application Procedure: No application required. Application Procedure: Complete Application Form and write essay Closing Date: Up to end November not exceeding 500 words by answering the questions available via the Funding: Private website (www.rsm.nl/financialaid). Contributor: RSM Erasmus University Closing Date: November 1st No. of awards given last year: 4 Funding: Private Contributor: RSM Erasmus University RSM MBA Latin America & Caribbean Regional No. of awards given last year: 1 Scholarship Subjects: Business Management. RSM MBA Western Europe Regional Scholarship Purpose: To assist candidates from the Latin America & Caribbean Subjects: Business Management. region in financing their MBA study in the Netherlands. Purpose: To assist candidates from the Western Europe region in Eligibility: The scholarship is open to high potential candidates who financing their MBA study in the Netherlands. are a citizen or hold permanent residence status in one of the following Eligibility: The scholarship is open to high potential candidates who listed countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Bahamas, are a citizen or hold permanent residence status in one of the following Barbados, Belize, Bermudas, Bolivia, Bonaire, Brazil, Chile, Colom- listed countries: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, bia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Salvador, Ecuador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saba, Saint Marino, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Sint Eustatius, Sint Level of Study: MBA Maarten, Suriname, Trinidad, and Venezuela. Type: Scholarship Level of Study: MBA Value: 20 per cent tuition fee waiver Type: Scholarship Length of Study: 12 months Value: 20 per cent tuition fee waiver Frequency: Annual Length of Study: 12 months Study Establishment: Erasmus University Frequency: Annual Country of Study: Netherlands Study Establishment: Erasmus University No. of awards offered: 1 Country of Study: Netherlands Application Procedure: Complete application form is required. No. of awards offered: 1 Closing Date: October 1st Application Procedure: Complete application form to be considered Funding: Private for this scholarship. Contributor: RSM Erasmus University Closing Date: September 30th No. of awards given last year: 1 Funding: Private Contributor: RSM Erasmus University No. of awards given last year: 1 RSM MBA Women in Business Scholarship Additional Information: Eligible to nationals of Latin America & Subjects: Business Management. Caribbean. Purpose: To assist candidates from in financing their MBA study in the Netherlands. RSM MBA North America Regional Scholarship Eligibility: Committed to increasing the gender diversity, a female Subjects: Business Management. International Full-time MBA applicant who has been accepted onto the Purpose: To assist candidates from North America region in financing Programme commencing January is invited to apply. their MBA study in the Netherlands. Level of Study: MBA Eligibility: Open to high potential candidates who are citizens or hold Type: Scholarship permanent residence status in one of the following listed countries: Value: 10,000 Canada and US. Length of Study: 12 months Level of Study: MBA Frequency: Annual Type: Scholarship Study Establishment: Erasmus University Value: 20 per cent tuition fee waiver Country of Study: Netherlands Length of Study: 12 months No. of awards offered: 1 Frequency: Annual Application Procedure: Complete Application Form and write blog Study Establishment: Erasmus University not exceeding 500 words by answering the questions available via the Country of Study: Netherlands website (www.rsm.nl/financialaid). No. of awards offered: 1 Closing Date: September Application Procedure: Complete application form is required. Funding: Private Closing Date: October 30th Contributor: RSM Erasmus University Funding: Private No. of awards given last year: 1 Contributor: RSM Erasmus University No. of awards given last year: 1 RSM Non-EEA Scholarship of Excellence Subjects: Bachelor of Science in International Business Administra- tion (IBA) programme. RSM MBA Sustainability Scholarship Purpose: It is for students from non-EEA countries who are not Subjects: Business Management. entitled to pay the EEA tuition fee, provided their grades are Purpose: To assist candidates from in financing their MBA study in considered ‘excellent’. The scholarship will be provided in the form of a the Netherlands. waiver from the non-EEA tuition fee. Eligibility: The merit-based scholarship is open to high potential Eligibility: It is open for prospective IBA students starting their studies candidates who are interested in pursuing a world-class graduate in the current academic year from all non-EEA countries, provided

653 RSM ERASMUS UNIVERSITY they would be charged the non-EEA tuition fee. Only students who are RSPCA Australia Alan White Scholarship for Animal not recipients of any other scholarships exceeding the amount of Welfare Research h5,000 in total in that same academic year can apply for the Subjects: General animal welfare issues and animal welfare. scholarship. Purpose: To encourage students to take an active interest in animal Value: The value of the partial scholarship is 8.500 euros (half of the welfare issues, to support animal welfare research that might not regular tuition fee). The scholarship takes the form of a waiver being otherwise attract funding, and to promote the objectives of the RSPCA the amount of money that will be subtracted from the full non-EEA within the research community. tuition fee (h17,000) Eligibility: Open to applicants who are enroled in any accredited Length of Study: 1st year of the IBA programme course at an Australian university. Applicants must also demonstrate a Country of Study: Netherlands major commitment towards the involvement of animal welfare issues. Application Procedure: Mode of application is online application. Level of Study: Postgraduate Closing Date: Applicants for MSc: October 15th and March 1st and Type: Scholarship Applicants for the MSc International Management-CEMS: October Value: Australian $8,200 15th and January 31st Frequency: Annual Additional Information: Students from all non-EEA countries are Country of Study: Australia welcome. The school may give preference to students with Brazilian, Application Procedure: Application forms can be downloaded from Russian, Indian, Chinese, Taiwanese/Korean/Filipino, Indonesian/ the website. Vietnamese/Thai, Iranian/Iraqi, Azerbaijani/Georgian, Turkish, African Closing Date: August 27th (all countries) and Mexican nationalities. Funding: Foundation Contributor: RSPCA RSM OneMBA Women in Business Scholarship Additional Information: For further information, please contact Chief Subjects: Business Management. Scientist. Purpose: To assist OneMBA women students finance their study. Level of Study: MBA Type: Scholarship RSPCA Australia Scholarship for Humane Animal Value: h5,000 Production Research Length of Study: 21 months Subjects: Animal welfare issues in animal production. Frequency: Annual Purpose: To encourage students to take an active interest in animal Study Establishment: Erasmus University welfare issues, to support animal welfare research that might not Country of Study: Netherlands otherwise attract funding, and to promote the objectives of the RSPCA No. of awards offered: 2 within the research community. Application Procedure: Refer to the website for further details. Eligibility: Open to applicants who are enroled in any accredited Closing Date: November course at an Australian university. Applicants must also demonstrate a Funding: Private major commitment towards the involvement of animal welfare issues. Contributor: RSM Erasmus University Type: Scholarship No. of awards given last year: 2 Value: Australian $8,200 No. of applicants last year: 3 Frequency: Annual Additional Information: Committed to increasing the diversity of the Country of Study: Australia OneMBA class, the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus Application Procedure: Application forms can be downloaded from University, offers the Women in Business scholarship to two women the website. demonstrating exceptional business leadership potential. Closing Date: August 27th Funding: Foundation RSM-NESO MBA in Taiwan Scholarship Contributor: RSPCA Subjects: Business Management. Additional Information: For further information, please contact Chief Purpose: To assist Taiwanese nationals in financing their MBA study Scientist. in the Netherlands. Eligibility: Open to candidates from Taiwan only. Level of Study: MBA RUSSELL SAGE FOUNDATION Type: Scholarship Value: h10,000 per award 112 East 64th Street, New York, NY, 10065, Length of Study: 12 months United States of America Frequency: Annual Tel: (1) 212 750 6000 Study Establishment: Erasmus University Fax: (1) 212 371 4761 Country of Study: The Netherlands Email: [email protected] No. of awards offered: 2 Website: www.russellsage.org Application Procedure: Please check website for further details. Contact: Christopher Brogna, CFO Closing Date: October Funding: Government The Russell Sage Foundation is the principal American foundation Contributor: Netherlands Education Support Office devoted exclusively to research in the social sciences. Located in New No. of awards given last year: 2 York City, the Foundation is a research centre, a funding source for No. of applicants last year: 5 studies by scholars at other academic and research institutions and an active member of the nation’s social science community.

RSPCA AUSTRALIA INC. Russell Sage Foundation Visiting Scholars Program PO Box 265, Deakin West, ACT 2600, Australia Subjects: Social sciences. Tel: (61) 02 6282 8300 Purpose: To pursue writing and research. Fax: (61) 02 6282 8311 Eligibility: Open to scholars in the social sciences. The Foundation Email: [email protected] particularly welcomes groups of visiting scholars who wish to Website: www.rspca.org.au collaborate on a specific project during their residence at the foundation. In order to develop these projects fully, support is The mission of RSPCA is to prevent cruelty to animals by actively sometimes provided for working groups prior to their arrival at the promoting their care and protection and to be the leading authority in foundation. Awards are not made for the support of graduate degree animal care and protection. The RSPCA shelters are one of the most work, nor for institutional support. visible parts of the Society’s operations. RSPCA shelters receive more Level of Study: Postdoctorate, Doctorate than 138,000 animals per year. Type: Fellowship

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Value: Scholars are provided with an office at the Foundation, RYERSON UNIVERSITY research assistance, computer and library facilities, and supplemental salary support of up to 50 per cent of their academic 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON, M5B-2K3, year salary when unavailable from other sources (up to a maximum Canada of $110,000) Tel: (1) 416 979 5000 Length of Study: 1 academic year Fax: (1) 416 979 5292 Frequency: Annual Email: [email protected] Study Establishment: The Foundation Website: www.ryerson.ca Country of Study: Any country Contact: Dr Judith Sandys, International Relations No. of awards offered: Varies Ryerson University was founded in 1948 as Ryerson Institute of Application Procedure: Applicants should consult the website or Technology, established primarily as a training ground for the growing contact the organization for details. workforce of a booming post war economy. The Institute was a novel Closing Date: April 15th–June 30th alternative to the traditional apprenticeship system of technical Funding: Foundation learning. No. of awards given last year: 21 No. of applicants last year: 110 Additional Information: Awardees are expected to offer the Foundation the right to publish any book-length manuscripts resulting Ryerson Graduate Scholarships (RGS) from Foundation support. Please see the website for further details Subjects: All subjects. www.russellsage.org/about/contact-us#scholars. Purpose: To attract and retain excellent graduate students and support them financially. Eligibility: Open to Master’s candidates with a minimum grade point RUTH ESTRIN GOLDBERG MEMORIAL average of at least 3.67. Renewal will require a minimum 1st year FOR CANCER RESEARCH grade point average of 3.67, with no grade below 2.67. For a Doctoral candidate a minimum grade point average of at least 3.67 in their PO Box 194, Springfield, Union, NJ, 07081, Master’s programme is required. United States of America Level of Study: Postgraduate, Doctorate Tel: (1) 908 686 5508 Type: Scholarship Email: [email protected] Value: Canadian $7,000 Website: www.regm-cancer-research.us Length of Study: 2–3 years Contact: Mrs Rhoda Goodman, Chairman Study Establishment: Ryerson University Country of Study: Canada The Ruth Estrin Goldberg Memorial for Cancer Research is a Closing Date: Check the website foundation supporting cancer research. It gives grants to doctors Funding: Individuals, private undertaking research. Awarded to research being done in hospitals in Additional Information: Students who did not receive an entry NY, NJ, CT, PA. scholarship, but who perform at the level required for scholarship renewal will be eligible to be considered for an RGS after their 1st year Ruth Estrin Goldberg Memorial for Cancer Research in a Ryerson graduate programme. Please see the website for further details www.ryerson.ca/graduate/funding/. Subjects: Cancer research. Purpose: To help fund cancer research in institutions. Eligibility: Open to candidates from the eastern US, only New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Connecticut. Ryerson University International Student Merit Level of Study: Unrestricted Scholarships in Canada Type: Quarterly payments Purpose: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate Value: US$10,000 degree to learn any of the courses offered by the Ryerson Length of Study: 1 year University. Country of Study: United States of America Eligibility: International applicants entering year one of a full-time, No. of awards offered: 1 4-year undergraduate degree program at Ryerson. Applicants must Application Procedure: Applicants must write for an application form achieve first-class standing in the country-specific equivalent of the and guidelines. Ontario Grade 12U program. For detailed information, please visit Closing Date: April 28th website. Funding: Private Type: Scholarship Contributor: Members and friends Value: 7 International Secondary School Student Merit Scholarships, No. of awards given last year: 1 valued at $5,000 each, will be awarded across all programs on a No. of applicants last year: 10 grades-competitive basis (final admission average of 85 per cent A or Additional Information: The Ruth Estrin Goldberg Memorial for equivalent is required for consideration) Cancer Research is a volunteer organization. Length of Study: Scholarships are offered for 4 years For further information contact: Country of Study: Canada No. of awards offered: 7 653 Colonial Arms Road, Union, NJ, 07083, United States of America Application Procedure: The mode of applying is by post and fax. Contact: Mrs Rhoda Goodman, Chairman Closing Date: March 1st

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