12. Ashoka Fellows

Contents 1. AAUW International Fellowship for Women ...... 6 2. Abe Fellowship in Social Science Research ...... 7 3.ACFJ MA Journalism Fellowships ...... 8 4. Acumen Fund Fellows Program ...... 9 5. Adopt a Negotiator COP-20 Fellowships ...... 10 6. Alan R. and Barbara D. Finberg Fellowship ...... 11 7. Aleksanteri Institute Visiting Scholars Programme ...... 12 8. Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships...... 13 9. Alliance for Historical Dialogue Fellowship Program ...... 14 10. Amelia Earhart Fellowships ...... 15 11. Applications open for the Knight-Mozilla Fellowships...... 16 12. Ashoka Fellows ...... 17 13. Asia Foundation Development Fellows ...... 18 14. Asia Leadership Fellowship ...... 19 15. Asia Pacific Leadership Program Fellowship ...... 20 16. Atlas Corps Fellows ...... 21 17. Azim Premji Foundation Fellowship Programme...... 22 18. Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellowship ...... 23 19. Brown University’s International Advanced Research Institutes (BIARI) ...... 24 20. Campbell Fellowship for Women Scholar-Practitioners from Developing Nations ...... 25 21. Chevening Gurukul Fellowships for Leadership and Excellence ...... 26 22. CIMO Doctoral Fellowships in Finland ...... 27 23. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India ...... 28 24. The Diplomat Fellowship...... 29 25. Do School Education for Impact Fellowship Program...... 30 26. Early Career Fellowships at the University of Gottingen ...... 31 27. Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program ...... 32 28. Environmental Fellowship Program ...... 33 29. Fellowship in Global Journalism ...... 34 30. Fellowship in Human Resources Development for Health Research...... 35 31. Fellowship in the Centre for Trophoblast Research at University of Cambridge ...... 36

32. Fellowships at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem ...... 37 33. Fellowships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine ...... 38 34. Ford Motor Company International Fellowship ...... 39 35. Ford-Mozilla Open Web Fellows Program ...... 40 36. Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowship ...... 41 37. Future India Fellowship Programme ...... 42 38. German Chancellor Fellowships for prospective leaders ...... 43 39. Global Fellows Program ...... 44 40. Global Health Corps fellowship ...... 45 41. Google Policy Fellowship ...... 46 42. Government of India’s Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for the Disabled Students ...... 47 43. Government of India and UNDP Media Fellowships on Decentralized Planning ...... 48 44. Grameen Foundation Fellowships ...... 49 45. Harvard’s The Sustainability Science Fellowships ...... 50 46. ICats Program ...... 52 47. IC4HD’s Human Development Fellowships for Young Professionals ...... 53 48. ICMR International Fellowships ...... 54 49. Ideo Global Fellowship ...... 55 50. IDEX Fellowship ...... 56 51. IDRC International Fellowships ...... 57 52. IGIDR-IDRC Scholarships and Fellowships: Asian Regional Initiative ...... 58 53. IIPS and the Kusuma Foundation Fellowships ...... 59 54. iLeap International Fellowship ...... 60 55. India Fellow Program ...... 61 56. Indian Council of Social Science Research‘s Doctoral Fellowships ...... 62 57. Insight Data Science Fellows Program ...... 63 59. International Climate Protection Fellowships...... 65 60. International Development Fellows Programme (IDFP) ...... 66 61. International Institute for Population Sciences Post-Doctoral Fellowships ...... 67 62. International Institute of Asian Studies, Netherlands Fellowship ...... 68 63. IRRAD Doctoral/Post-Doctoral Fellowships ...... 69 64. Japanese Association of University Women Fellowship ...... 70 65. Jean Monnet Postdoctoral Fellowships ...... 71 66. John Dillon Fellowship in agriculture research ...... 72 67. JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme ...... 73 68. Kinship Conservation Fellows ...... 74

69. Kiva Fellows ...... 75 70. LAMP Fellowships ...... 76 71. LEAD Cohort Fellowship for MidCareer professionals ...... 77 72. Legatum Fellowship Program ...... 78 73. Leland International Hunger Fellows ...... 79 74. Leo Baeck Fellowship Programme ...... 80 75. Lien Environmental Fellowship ...... 81 76. LSE Asia Research Centre Fellowships in Social Science (Sir Ratan Tata Fellowship) ...... 82 77. LSE Asia Research Centre Fellowships in Social Science (Subir Chowdhury Fellowship) ...... 83 78. Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowships (IIF) for Developing Countries...... 84 79. Microsoft Research India PhD Fellowships ...... 85 80. Ms Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship ...... 86 81. My Agro Fellowship...... 87 82. Nippon Foundation Fellowship for Asian Public Intellectuals ...... 88 83. Omidyar Fellows ...... 90 84. Opportunity Labs Fellows ...... 91 85. OSCE International Affairs Fellowships in Copenhagen or Vienna ...... 92 86. Peace Revolution International fellowship in Thailand ...... 93 87. Ph.D. Fellowship at the Bremen University, Germany...... 94 88. PhD Fellowships for Developing Countries at University of Groningen ...... 95 89. Piramal Fellowship ...... 97 90. Post-doctoral fellowships, Oriental Institute, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic ...... 98 91. Post-Doctoral Fellowship under the Knowledge Network Project ...... 99 92. Post-Doctoral Fellowship with the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research ...... 100 93. Postdoctoral Fellow, South Asian Studies with a Focus on Religion ...... 101 94. Postgraduate Fellowships for Women Scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries ...... 102 95. Prime Minister’s Fellowship Scheme for Doctoral Research ...... 103 96. Prime Minister's Rural Development Fellows Scheme ...... 104 97. Public Health Research Initiative (PHRI) Fellowship` ...... 105 98. Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship ...... 106 99. Research Training Fellowship for Developing Country Scientists (RTF-DCS) ...... 107 100. Road Safety Journalism Fellowship ...... 108 101. Rotary Peace Fellowships Program for Young Professionals ...... 109 102. SBI Youth for India fellowship programme ...... 109 103. Scheme for the award of fellowships to outstanding persons in the field of culture ...... 110

104. Schlumberger Faculty for the Future Program ...... 111 105. Senior fellowship with Indian Council of Social Science and Research ...... 112 106. Social Entrepreneurship Opportunity: 40 Chances Fellows ...... 113 107. Synergos Senior Fellows ...... 114 108. Tata Innovation Fellowship ...... 115 109. TechChange Summer Fellowship for Graduates and seniors ...... 116 110. Ted Fellows Program ...... 117 111. The Davis Projects for Peace program Student Funding for Projects anywhere in the World . 118 112. The Emerging Markets Development Advisers Program ...... 119 113. The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Programme ...... 120 114. The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships Programme ...... 121 115. The International Women’s Media Foundation’s Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship ...... 122 116. The Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellowship ...... 123 117. The Prabha Dutt Fellowship in Journalism for Young Women ...... 123 118. The United Nations University-IAS Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme ...... 124 119. TUBITAK Research Fellowship for International Researchers ...... 125 120. TWAS-icipe Postgraduate Fellowship Programme ...... 126 121. UN International Law Fellowship Programme ...... 127 122. UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowships Programme ...... 128 124. UNESCO/People’s Republic of China (The Great Wall) Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 130 125. UNESCO Fellowships for Priority Development Programmes ...... 131 126. University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships ...... 132 127. UNU Fellowship in International Organizations MBA Programme for Developing Countries.... 133 128. Villgrow Fellow ...... 134 129. Visiting Fellowships by Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies in UK ...... 135 130. Wadsworth International Fellowships ...... 136 131. WasserCluster Lunz Postdoctoral Fellowship Program ...... 138 132. William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India ...... 138 133. Wilson Centre International Fellowship Program ...... 139 134. Woodrow Wilson Centre Fellowships ...... 140 135. World Bank Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program ...... 141 136. World Press Institute Fellowship Program for International Journalists ...... 142 137. World Vision International Fellowship...... 143 138. Yale Fox International Fellowship ...... 144 139. Yale World Fellows Program ...... 145

1. AAUW International Fellowship for Women Level: Masters and above Duration: 1 Year

The American Association of University doctorate classified as a research degree Women (AAUW) advancing equality for (e.g., Ph.D., Ed. D, DBA and MD) or an MFA women and girls through advocacy, by December 1, 2014; and indicate where education, philanthropy, and research is they will conduct their research. accepting international fellowship applications. · Applicants must have intention to devote full-time to the proposed academic plan About the Fellowship during the fellowship year and be committed to return her home country after The International Fellowship program has completion of the course. been in existence since 1917. The program provides support for one year of graduate · Applicants must be proficient in English or postgraduate study in the United States language. to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. This year again the · Previous recipients of any AAUW national program invites applications from fellowship or grant (not including branch or international women/girl students who are local awards or Community Action Grants) committed to the advancement of women are not eligible to apply. Also, AAUW and girls through civic, community, or boards, committees, panels, task forces, professional work are given preference. staff and current interns are ineligible to apply for fellowship and grant awards. Eligibility Criteria Fellowship Highlights · Applicants must be the citizen of country other than the United States. Applicants Award will be made for master’s/first with dual citizenship are not considered for professional degree, doctoral and the fellowship. If the applicant is residing in postdoctoral level study. Grant amounts for the USA, s/he must possess a non- the same are $18,000, $20,000 and $30,000 immigrant visa. respectively to cover educational expenses, living expenses, dependent child care, and · Applicants must have completed an up to 10% towards travel to professional academic degree equivalent to a US meetings, conferences or seminars. bachelor’s degree by 30 September 2014.

· Master’s/First Professional Degree and Doctoral applicants must have applied by Duration December 1, 2014, to an accredited 1 Year institution of study for the period of the fellowship year and must indicate the name For further details visit link: http://aauw- of the institution in the International international.scholarsapply.org/default.asp Fellowship application. x

· Postdoctoral applicants must provide proof of their doctorate degree; hold a

2. Abe Fellowship in Social Science Research Level: PhD and Above Duration: 2 Years

The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) > Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or the is a U.S.-based independent non-profit terminal degree in their field, or have organization dedicated to advancing attained an equivalent level of professional research in the social sciences and related experience at the time of application. disciplines. Established in Manhattan in 1923, today it maintains a headquarters in > Previous language training is not a Brooklyn Heights with a staff of prerequisite for this Fellowship. However, if approximately 70, and small regional offices the research project requires language in other parts of the world on an as-needed ability, the applicant should provide basis. evidence of adequate proficiency to complete the project. About the Fellowship > Applications from researchers in The Abe Fellowship is designed to professions other than academia are encourage international multidisciplinary encouraged with the expectation that the research on topics of pressing global product of the fellowship will contribute to concern. The program seeks to foster the the wider body of knowledge on the topic development of a new generation of specified. researchers who are interested in policy- relevant topics of long-range importance > Projects proposing to address key policy and who are willing to become key issues or seeking to develop a concrete members of a bilateral and global research policy proposal must reflect nonpartisan network built around such topics. positions.

Applications are welcome from scholars and Fellowship Highlight non-academic research professionals. The Approximately 13 awards are made in a objectives of the program are to foster high given year. quality research in the social sciences and related disciplines, to build new The amount of the Abe Fellowship is not collaborative networks of researchers fixed. It varies widely, depending on the around the three thematic foci of the details of the research plan and on whether program, to bring new data and new data the award includes salary replacement. resources to the attention of those researchers, and to obtain from them a Duration commitment to a comparative or 2 Years transnational line of inquiry. For further details visit link: Eligibility Criteria http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/abe- > This competition is open to citizens of the fellowship/ United States and Japan as well as to nationals of other countries who can demonstrate strong and serious long-term affiliations with research communities in Japan or the United States.

3. ACFJ MA Journalism Fellowships Level: Graduation and Above Duration: 2 Years

ACFJ, is an Asian hub for journalism The international faculty includes education which provides journalists experienced journalists and academics from training in the leading edge competencies Australia, Canada, US, UK, Germany, the and also provides theoretical and ethical Philippines, India and Malaysia. foundations of journalism relevant to the Eligibility Criteria culture and aspirations of Asian societies. > Candidates should be full time Asian Asian journalists pursuing ACFJ programs Journalists with excellent professional and may obtain financial support through the academic record. ACFJ Fellowships and the financial assistance program. Fifteen fellowship > Candidates should have a commitment to grants are awarded annually to students in good journalism and leadership qualities. MA Journalism while a varying number of Fellowship Highlights fellowships and scholarships are awarded in the other programs. > The fellowships are awarded to full-time Asian journalists who have excellent About the Fellowship professional and academic record, a commitment to good journalism and

leadership qualities. The fellowship is designed for working journalists. MA Journalism program is a >A grant covers tuition and other expenses hybrid distance learning program. Online for the two-year MA Journalism degree class sessions will take place via the program offered by the Communication learning management system Blackboard, Department of the Ateneo de Manila and classroom sessions are held at the University. Ateneo de Manila University’s Loyola campus in Quezon City, Philippines. > Since 2003, more than 100 journalists from 15 Asian countries including Vietnam, The curriculum is made up of 12 courses China, Indonesia, Cambodia, and India have including courses in ethics and specialized received the grant. reporting and writing courses such as International Reporting, Investigative Duration Journalism and Reporting about Religions. 2 years The program’s design allows working journalists and other media professionals to For further details visit link: study at their own pace and time, and in http://acfj.ateneo.edu/call-for-applications- their own homes or workplaces. for-2014-acfj-ma-journ-fellowships/

4. Acumen Fund Fellows Program Level: Graduation+ Duration: 12 Months

Acumen was incorporated on April 1, 2001, experiences and lessons learned with the with seed capital from the Rockefeller Acumen staff and community. Fellows Foundation, Cisco Systems Foundation and receive career development support to three individual philanthropists. Their assist with their post-Fellowship career desire was to transform the world of plans. After the Fellowship, Alumni remain philanthropy by looking at all human beings connected through bi-annual gatherings, not as distant strangers, but as members of newsletters, participation in future a single, global community where everyone selection processes, and other had the opportunity to build a life of dignity. opportunities.

About the Fellowship Eligibility Criteria  Applications for the Global Established in 2006, the Global Fellows Fellowship are highly competitive. Program is a 12-month fellowship for While our Fellows have diverse individuals dedicated to serving the poor backgrounds and each brings a and who have the business and operational unique skill set to the Fellowship, expertise, and moral imagination needed to we have identified some key traits: effect long-term social change. The  Strong business experience: finance, fellowship begins with an eight-week operations, sales, marketing, and/or training program in the Acumen New York consulting office, where Fellows learn about business  Demonstrated passion and models for the poor, hone their leadership commitment to creating positive skills, and learn more about Acumen. social change The Global Fellowship begins with two  Proven track record of leadership months of intensive training at the Acumen and management responsibilities offices in New York. The training  Experience living and working in curriculum is based on the three core emerging markets principles of moral imagination, financial  Grit, courage, and perseverance expertise, and operational expertise.  A minimum of 3 years work Acumen partners with some of the foremost experience organizations to deliver this leadership curriculum. Duration

Fellowship Highlights 12 months For nine months, Fellows work at one of Acumen’s portfolio companies as key staff For more information visit the link: members. Fellows work directly with entrepreneurs; interact with customers, and http://acumen.org/leaders/global-fellows/ grapple, first-hand, with the complex issues of addressing the needs of the poor.Fellows return to New York to share their

5. Adopt a Negotiator COP-20 Fellowships

Level: Graduate Duration: 1 Year

GCCA, the Global Call for Climate Action, Furthermore, they’ll join a team of represents an unprecedented network of passionate, dedicated and talented activists more than 450 non-profit organizations. from around the world; participating in Their shared goal is to harness the moments that will shape if and how the respective strengths of faith, development, governments respond adequately to the science, environment, youth, labour, and climate challenge. Their efforts will build on other civil society organizations to achieve a a proud legacy of past ‘Negotiator Trackers,’ world safe from runaway climate change. who have helped shape, the UN climate negotiations ever since 2009. The GCCA works to connect and facilitate the efforts of organizations from across the Eligibility Criteria globe; to communicate the urgency of climate change; and to mobilize the public > Applicants must be 18 to 30 years of age; in support of strong, equitable government Able to actively contribute to the Adopt a action at the national and international Negotiator project as a writer from June this levels. year through to May of 2015.

About the Fellowship > Available to attend the UN Climate Change Conference in Lima (December 1-12) and Adopt a negotiator is looking to build one of strategy development meetings in the days the most dynamic, diverse and innovative leading up to the Conference. media teams that has ever covered the climate negotiations. The UNFCCC is racing Fellowship highlight towards a global treaty in 2015, and this If selected, you may also have the year is as critical as ever. It requires the opportunity to travel to Lima in December best bloggers, writers, social media gurus this year as a fully funded member of the and activists with a passion for climate Adopt a Negotiator change to come together – using their skills to inspire our leaders to take significant Duration action to protect us all from the impacts of climate change in order to make this year’s 1 year UN climate negotiations the most successful For further details visit link: ever. http://adoptanegotiator.org/cop20- The selected Fellows will combine their fellowship-application/#about passion and skills with an amazing opportunity to help shape their government’s role in solving climate change.

6. Alan R. and Barbara D. Finberg Fellowship Level: Masters and Above Duration: 1 Year

Alan R. and Barbara D. Finberg, early Russia; youth in solitary confinement in US supporters of Human Rights Watch prisons; hazardous child labour in artisanal (“HRW”), which is an international non- gold mining in Tanzania; police abuse of gay governmental organization that conducts men in Kyrgyzstan. research and advocacy on human rights. Eligibility Criteria Human Rights Watch is known for its in- > Graduates (at the Master’s level) in law, depth investigations, its incisive and timely journalism, international relations, or other reporting, its innovative and high-profile relevant studies who will demonstrate a advocacy campaigns, and its success in strong background in international human changing the human rights-related policies rights and practices of influential >Applicants must demonstrate a strong governments and international institutions. background in international human rights and be committed to building a career in About the Fellowship human rights.

Established in memory of Alan R. and Barbara >Research experience, including experience D. Finberg this fellowship is open to recent conducting interviews, ideally in the context of human rights research, is required. graduates (at the Master's level) in the fields of law, journalism, international >Field experience in human rights work is relations, or other relevant studies. strongly desirable. Applicants must have Graduates with LL.B. degrees or advanced exceptional analytic skills and excellent oral degrees in other relevant disciplines may and written communications skills in English. also be considered. >Proficiency in one language in addition to Fellows typically work full-time in Human English is strongly desired as is familiarity Rights Watch’s New York or Washington, with countries or regions where serious D.C. office or in some instances in another human rights violations occur. location, monitoring human rights developments in various countries, conduct Fellowship Highlights on-site investigations, draft reports on human rights conditions, and engage in > Fellows receive $55,000 plus excellent advocacy and media outreach aimed at employer-paid benefits. publicizing and curtailing human rights > An opportunity to work with the Human violations. Rights Watch at their New York or Past fellows have conducted research and Washington, D.C. office. advocacy on numerous different issues in Duration countries all over the world. Recent examples include projects on: police 1 year corruption and access to justice in Liberia; accessibility for people with disabilities in For further details visit link: http://www.hrw.org/about/fellowships

7. Aleksanteri Institute Visiting Scholars Programme Level: PhD and Above Duration: 1 – 3 Months

The Aleksanteri Institute Finnish Centre for Eligibility Criteria Russian and Eastern European Studies is an independent institute of the University of > The visiting fellowship is open to scholars Helsinki. It functions as a national centre of who hold a PhD degree (granted no later research, study and expertise pertaining to than 20 February 2015), in a field relevant Russia and Eastern Europe, particularly in to the Aleksanteri Institute’s research the social sciences and humanities. agenda and whose place of residence is outside of Finland. Applicants at different The Institute actively promotes cooperation stages of their academic career, from junior and interaction between the academic researchers to established scholars, are world, public administration, business life welcome to apply. and civil society, both in Finland and abroad. >Visiting fellows are expected to work on themes related to the Aleksanteri Institute’s About the Fellowship research agenda and are encouraged to participate actively in the academic life of The Aleksanteri Institute is a national the Aleksanteri Institute. centre for Russian and Eastern European studies and coordinator of the Finnish Fellowship Highlight Centre of Excellence in Russian studies. > The fellowship carries a monthly grant of The programme provides an opportunity €3,000 to cover all expenses related to the for highly qualified scholars to conduct stay in Helsinki (e.g. accommodation, travel, research and interact with other insurance, visas). researchers at the Aleksanteri Institute and with the wider academic community at the Duration University of Helsinki and in Finland. 1 – 3 months

Each Visiting Fellow has a research host For further details visit link: working on a related theme and helping to http://www.helsinki.fi/aleksanteri/english establish contacts with the research /fellowship/how_to_apply.html community in Finland.

8. Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships Level: Graduate+ Duration: 6 Months

Alfred Friendly Press Partners aims to build Working and living in another country is a strong newsrooms that make possible an challenge that fellows not only overcome informed citizenry. We work to strengthen but embrace. The benefits are personal as skills and values by placing talented well as professional. international journalists in U.S. newsrooms and by establishing long-term training  Improve skills in gathering information, partnerships with news organizations that interviewing and writing. share our goal of fostering professional  Add social perspective to business and excellence. political reporting.  Write more balanced news articles, About the Fellowship more polished feature stories and more in-depth analytical pieces. The Alfred Friendly Press  Improve written and spoken English. Fellowships are six month professional  Become more vigorous and confident fellowships offered once a year to journalists. professional journalists from developing  Gain insight into American countries and emerging markets. culture, business and politics. Friendly Fellows work full time at U.S. host Participation in the Friendly Fellowship news organizations while developing their enhances career development at home— journalism skills. future fellowships, promotions, new jobs, etc. Our fellows have gone on to become journalism leaders in their newsrooms and Eligibility Criteria around the world. During their time here, our fellows meet a The fellowship is a full-time training wide range of journalists and newsmakers. experience, and fellows are expected to Press Partners staff, Alfred and Jean conduct themselves in a professional and Friendly Foundation Board members and responsible manner. Fellows work between the Friendly family are integral to the 35 and 50 hours per week for their U.S. host Friendly Fellowship experience. These news organizations. Outside the newsroom, personal ties last a lifetime. fellows are expected to give at least two talks in the community – at local schools, Duration press clubs, community groups, etc. Press Partners also requires fellows to maintain a 6 Months fellowship blog, detailing both their personal and professional experiences. For more information visit the link: http://www.presspartners.org/fellows/bei ng-a-fellow/ Fellowship Highlights

9. Alliance for Historical Dialogue Fellowship Program Level: Graduation and Above Duration: 4 months

Historical dialogue and accountability rights, commitment to the human rights (AHDA) is a growing field of advocacy and field, and demonstrated leadership or scholarship that encompasses the efforts of emerging leadership abilities. conflict, post-conflict, and post-dictatorial societies to come to terms with their pasts. > Students enrolled in Full-Time programs As such, historical dialogue is a valuable are not eligible to apply. tool in achieving the long –term goals of > Doctoral or post-doctoral students may conflict resolution, reconciliation, apply, but be advised that this is an applied peacebuilding, and democracy promotion. research program, and it is not About the Fellowship recommended for individuals focused on academic research. The AHDA fellowship program gives participants the opportunity to engage in > Fluency in English is necessary. training, networking, project work, and > Fellows must provide proof of academic study in historical dialogue and institutional endorsement from their related fields at Columbia University in New organizations for their participation in the York City. Program and must commit to returning to Seminars are supplemented by capacity that organization upon completion of the building trainings in skills important to the Program. work of historical dialogue, and important Fellowship Highlights to implementing a successful project. These workshops include sessions on fundraising, The comprehensive program provides advocacy tools, new media, and project Fellows with the opportunity to hone development. The goal of these workshops practical skills in fundraising, advocacy and is to build capacity in a wide range of skills leadership, to develop a deeper required for historical dialogue, from understanding of dealing with the past, and facilitation to fundraising. to foster mutually beneficial relationships with their peers and with international and Eligibility Criteria non-profit organizations in New York City >The Program is designed for NGO and Washington, DC. practitioners, journalists, lawyers, teachers, Duration social workers, community organizers, and other activists working on issues including 4 months (but not limited to) transitional justice, truth and reconciliation, historical conflict, For further details visit link: indigenous and minority rights, social http://humanrightscolumbia.org/ahda/fell accountability, memory studies, oral owship/ history, sites of memory and related areas where historical dialogue is a central component.

> Participants are selected on the basis of their previous work experience in human

10. Amelia Earhart Fellowships Level: PhD and Above Duration: 1 Year

Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a > Women of any nationality pursuing a global organization of executives and Ph.D./doctoral degree who demonstrate a professionals working together to advance superior academic record in the field of the status of women worldwide through aerospace-related sciences or aerospace- service and advocacy. With more than related engineering are eligible. 30,000 members belonging to more than 1,200 Zonta Clubs in 67 countries and > Applicants must be registered in a full- geographic areas, Zontians all over the time Ph.D./doctoral program when funds world volunteer their time, talents and are received. support to local and international service > Please note that post-doctoral research projects, as well as scholarship programs programs are not eligible for the aimed at fulfilling Zonta's mission and Fellowship. objects. > Current fellows may apply to renew the Zonta International organisation works to Fellowship for a second year and will improve the legal, political, economic, undergo the same application and educational, health and professional status evaluation procedures as first-time of women at the global and local level applicants. through service and advocacy. Fellowship Highlight It also works in the area of advancing the > The Fellowship of US$10,000, awarded to understanding, goodwill and peace through 35 Fellows around the globe each year, may a world fellowship of members. be used at any university or college offering Furthermore, it takes an initiative to accredited post-graduate courses and promote justice and universal respect for degrees in these fields. human rights and fundamental freedoms. Duration

About the Fellowship 1 year

Established in 1938 in honour of famed For further details visit link: pilot and Zontian, Amelia Earhart, the http://www.zonta.org/WhatWeDo/Interna Amelia Earhart Fellowship is awarded tionalPrograms/AmeliaEarhartFellowship.a annually to women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral spx degrees in aerospace-related sciences or aerospace-related engineering. The Fellowship of US$10,000, awarded to 35

Fellows around the globe each year, may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees in these fields.

Eligibility Criteria

11. Applications open for the Knight-Mozilla Fellowships Level: Graduation and Above Duration: 10 Months

Mozilla is a free software community best  The news partners review this shorter list known for producing the Firefox web and submit a list of the five people they are browser. The Mozilla community uses, most interested in learning more about.  These semi-finalists are contacted for develops, spreads and supports Mozilla interviews. Applicants who are not moving products, thereby promoting exclusively forward in the selection process are free software and open standards, with only notified. minor exceptions. The community is supported institutionally by the Mozilla Foundation and its tax-paying subsidiary, the Mozilla Corporation. Fellowship Highlights

About the Fellowship > $60,000 Stipend for the period of the fellowship. Each year, Mozilla select a group of developers, technologists, civic hackers, and > Allowances for relocation in case of data crunchers to spend 10 months working dependents as Knight-Mozilla Fellows embedded in our > Opportunity to work in newsrooms across partner newsrooms. Fellowships are paid the world positions, and emphasize open-source development that strengthens specific Duration newsrooms and the larger journalism-code community. 10 months

The Knight-Mozilla fellowships present a For further details visit link: unique opportunity for people who like to http://opennews.org/fellowships/faq.html code and who want to influence the future

of journalism on the web.

Eligibility Criteria

> Intermediate knowledge of programming in any language.

> Data, Statistics, Hard Math skills would be an added bonus.

Applications are submitted through a Screendoor form and are visible at the time they are submitted, but formal review does not begin until after the application deadline closes on August 16.

Initial review

 OpenNews staff review all of the applications and cull the batch to a manageable number for the news partners to review.

12. Ashoka Fellows Level: Graduate+ Duration:

Ashoka is the largest network of social a new idea—a new solution or approach to entrepreneurs worldwide, with nearly a social problem—that will change the 3,000 Ashoka Fellows in 70 countries pattern in a field, be it human rights, the putting their system changing ideas into environment, or any other. We evaluate the practice on a global scale. Founded by Bill idea historically and against its Drayton in 1980, Ashoka has provided contemporaries in the field, looking for start-up financing, professional innovation and real change potential. supportservices, and connections to a global network across the business and social Creativity sectors, and a platform for people dedicated Successful social entrepreneurs must be to changing the world. creative both as goal-setting visionaries and as problem solvers capable of engineering About the Fellowship their visions into reality.

Ashoka Fellows are leading social Entrepreneurial Quality entrepreneurs who are recognized to have Perhaps our most important criterion, innovative solutions to social problems and entrepreneurial quality is the defining the potential to change patterns across characteristic of first class entrepreneurs. It society. They demonstrate unrivalled defines leaders who see opportunities for commitment to bold new ideas and prove change and innovation and devote that compassion, creativity, and themselves entirely to making that change collaboration are tremendous forces for happen. change. Ashoka Fellows work in over 70 countries around the globe in every area of Social Impact of the Idea human need. This criterion focuses on the candidate's idea, not the candidate. Ashoka is only Ashoka categorizes its Fellows broadly into interested in ideas that it believes will one of six fields of work: change the field significantly and that will 1. Civic Engagement, trigger nationwide impact or, for smaller 2. Economic Development, countries, broader regional change. 3. Environment, 4. Health, Ethical Fiber 5. Human Rights, and Social entrepreneurs introducing major 6. Learning/Education structural changes to society have to ask a lot of people to change how they do things. Eligibility Criteria If the entrepreneur is not trusted, the likelihood of success is significantly reduced. Ashoka asks every participant in Ashoka's selection process is anchored by the selection process to evaluate candidates its five criteria against which all Fellow for these qualities rigorously. candidates are evaluated: Duration The Knockout Test: A New Idea Ashoka cannot elect someone to the For more information visit the link: Fellowship unless he or she is possessed by https://www.ashoka.org/fellows

13. Asia Foundation Development Fellows Level: Graduate+ Duration: 1 Year

The Asia Foundation is a non-profit expertise – governance and law, international development organization economic development, women's committed to improving lives across a empowerment, environment, and dynamic and developing Asia. Informed by regional cooperation; six decades of experience and deep local  Have outstanding personal character expertise, our programs address critical and integrity; issues affecting Asia in the 21st century—  Be thoughtful, committed, respected governance and law, economic and inspirational leaders within their development, women's empowerment, professional fields and within their environment, and regional cooperation. In larger community; addition, our Books for Asia and  Be under 40 years of age by the time of professional exchange programs are among selection the ways we encourage Asia's continued  Be conversant in English (TOEFL exam development as a peaceful, just, and results are not required); thriving region of the world.  Be resident nationals or citizens of the following countries where The Asia About the Fellowship Foundation has programs: Afghanistan; Bangladesh; Cambodia; China; India; The Asia Foundation Development Fellows Indonesia; Japan, Korea; Laos; Malaysia; program provides highly qualified, young Mongolia; Myanmar; Nepal; Pakistan; professionals from Asia with an Philippines; Singapore; Sri Lanka; unparalleled opportunity to strengthen Thailand; Timor-Leste; and Vietnam. their leadership skills and gain in-depth knowledge of Asia's critical development Fellowship Highlights challenges. The year-long career advancement program draws on The Asia All program expenses are covered, Foundation's extensive 18-country network including costs for coursework and and deep expertise working with innovative programming, airfares and local leaders and communities across the region. transportation, lodging and meals, visa fees, and health and accident insurance. Fellows Eligibility are also provided a per diem during program activities. Providing proof of Asia Foundation Development Fellows financial means is not necessary. must:  Have a demonstrable record of high Duration achievement, and must show evidence of outstanding potential for professional 1 Year advancement and significant impact in their chosen field; For more information visit the link:  Have a demonstrable record of http://asiafoundation.org/program/asia- experience and accomplishment related development-fellows/apply.php to The Asia Foundation's fields of

14. Asia Leadership Fellowship Level: Graduation and Above Duration: 2 Months

The Japan Foundation was established in have access to a wide audience in their 1972 by an Act of the Japanese Diet as a country or region through publications, special legal entity to undertake teaching, media, performance, etc. to international dissemination of Japanese disseminate their thoughts and findings. culture, and became an independent administrative institution under the > There is no prescribed set of professions jurisdiction of the Foreign Ministry of Japan for an ALFP fellow; the professions of past on 1 October 2003 under the "Independent fellows include, but are not limited to, Administrative Institution Japan academia, journalism, business, national Foundation Law". and local politics, education, administration, the arts, publications, and NGO and non- About the Fellowship profit activities.

Asia Leadership Fellowship Program aims Fellowship Highlights for collaborative and individual research/exchange activities. The ALFP is > Round-trip airfare between Tokyo and the open to citizens of Northeast, Southeast and city where the fellow is based. South-Asian countries and regions, aged 35 > A daily allowance (to cover to 59, inclusive. During the program in accommodations, meals and other Japan, the Fellows from diverse incidentals) backgrounds reside in the centre of Tokyo and actively engage in group discussions > Medical insurance during the Program in and dialogue with counterparts in Japan Japan from different fields and sectors. > Other costs related to group activities set Eligibility Criteria by the Program

> The ALFP is open to citizens of Northeast-, Duration Southeast- and South-Asian countries and regions, aged 35 to 59, inclusive. 2 months

> Applicants must have a good command of For further details visit link: English to engage in deep and substantial http://alfpnetwork.net/en/ discussions in English.

> Applicants need to have a solid background in their own professions and

15. Asia Pacific Leadership Program Fellowship Level: Graduation and Above Duration: 9 Months

The East-West Centre promotes better Desirable Qualification relations and understanding among the people and nations of the United States, > Professional work experience and Asia, and the Pacific through cooperative achievement study, research, and dialogue. Established > Leadership track record in professional, by the U.S. Congress in 1960, the Centre public, and/or personal realms serves as a resource for information and analysis on critical issues of common > International experience and aptitude, concern, bringing people together to including overseas residence, language exchange views, build expertise, and skills, intercultural and diversity exposure develop policy options. The Centre is an independent, public, non-profit > Asia Pacific engagement: evidence of organization with funding from the U.S. interest in and knowledge of the region, as government, and additional support well as commitment to its future prosperity. provided by private agencies, individuals, This might include employment in the foundations, corporations, and region, classes taken at University, governments in the region. languages spoken, memberships and fellowships, specific projects, field studies, About the Fellowship and areas of research interest

The APLP seeks outstanding individuals > Experience of cohort learning, working from all walks of life (government, business, collaboratively in small teams or in large NGOs, health sciences, media, monastic groups. orders, and education) to participate in an innovative leadership development Fellowship Highlights program at the East-West Centre in > 5 Months of Leadership Development Honolulu, Hawai’i. workshops and seminars From August – December 2014, 35 Fellows > 4 Months of Field work including from around the globe will join regional independent projects and internships. specialists and leadership educators in a dynamic learning community. From January > Participants will receive a fellowship – April 2015, Fellows have the option to valued at $15,000 participate in extended fieldwork in Southeast Asia, internships, self-designed Duration projects and employment experience. 9 months Eligibility Criteria For further details visit link: > Bachelor's degree - applicants must have http://www.eastwestcenter.org/scholarshi at least a 3-year bachelor's degree or its ps-fellowships/asia-pacific-leadership- equivalent from an accredited U.S. College program-fellowship or University or from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad. Equivalency is determined by the University of Hawai'i.

16. Atlas Corps Fellows Level: Graduate+ Duration: 6 – 18 Months

Atlas Corps is an international network of Program-related international travel (U.S. non-profit leaders and organizations that Fellows only)Program-related domestic promotes innovation, cooperation, and travel solutions to address the world's 21st century challenges. Its mission is to address Basic health insurance critical social issues by developing leaders, strengthening organizations, and promoting Monthly stipend for basic living expenses innovation through an overseas fellowship (housing, food, transportation) of skilled non-profit professionals. Documentation that enables the Fellow to About the Fellowship obtain a J-1 visa.

The Atlas Corps offers a fellowship for 6 to Placement at a Host Organization 18 month which is a professional Participation in the Atlas Corps Global fellowship. Fellows serve full-time at Host Leadership Lab (non-profit management Organizations located either in the United training series) States or Latin America working on issues that complement their expertise. Fellows Living stipend will cover the basic expenses develop their leadership skills while sharing of housing, food, and transportation. best practices and supplement daily Fellows will likely need to bring a little knowledge with theoretical topics extra spending cash for personal items, such as clothing, or for personal travel and presented in the Atlas Corps Global entertainment. They recommend Fellows Leadership Lab. have a little money saved for emergencies. There may be personal expenses Fellows Eligibility Criteria may incur depending on their spending habits. Additional personal expenses may include entertainment, personal travel, o 2 or more years of relevant experience in emergencies, and other miscellaneous the non-profit/NGO/social sector expenses. Personal expenses will not be o Bachelor's degree or equivalent reimbursed. Monthly budgets vary from city o English proficiency (oral, writing, reading) to city, but the monthly living budget for o Spanish proficiency (for the Latin American aFellow in Washington, DC, is as follows: Fellowship only)  Rent & Utilities: $789 o Age 35 or younger when the Fellowship  Transportation: $200 begins  Food and other small necessities: $376.88 o Applying to volunteer in a country other  Total $1,365.88/month than where you are from (Americans cannot apply to our U.S. Fellowship, Colombians

cannot apply to our Colombia Fellowship) Duration o Commitment to return to your home 6 to 18 months country after the 6-18 month fellowship. For more information visit the link: Fellowship Highlights http://www.atlascorps.org/apply.php

17. Azim Premji Foundation Fellowship Programme Level: Post Graduation and Above Duration: 2 Years

The Azim Premji Foundation is a non-profit > Working on a live project that has the organisation, with a vision to significantly significant purpose of improving the quality contribute to achieving quality universal at practice level. education that facilitates a just, equitable, humane and sustainable society. Eligibility Criteria

The Foundation works in the area of > The candidate should have 2 to 6 years of elementary education to pilot and develop work experience, with a post-graduate or a 'proofs of concept' that have a potential for professional degree in any discipline. systemic change in India's 1.3 million People from a variety of backgrounds are government-run schools. A specific focus is welcomed. The candidate should have the on working in rural areas where the willingness to explore the social sector and majority of these schools exist. This choice the desire to contribute. to work with elementary education (Class I Fellowship Highlights to VIII) in rural government-run is a response to evidence of educational > The Fellowship carries a monthly stipend attainment in India. of Rs. 26,000.

About the Fellowship > During the period of Fellowship you will be based in some of the most The Fellowship is an opportunity for underdeveloped districts of India. The candidates to explore various dimensions of districts to which you will be assigned education and to discover whether it is their include: calling. It is a 2 year full time program, where candidates will get the opportunity Rajasthan – Sirohi, Barmer, and Tonk to understand and experience the realities of rural Government Schools. Chhattisgarh – Dhamtari

This rigorous 2 year program comprises of: Uttarakhand – Uttarkashi, Kumaon Districts and Udham Singh Nagar > 5 weeks classroom module to strengthen conceptual understanding of education and Karnataka – North East Karnataka and development issues Mandya

> 22 months of intense field engagement at Duration the grass roots level in the District 2 years Institutes of the Foundation. For further details visit link: http://azimpremjifoundation.org/fellowshi p

18. Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellowship Level: Graduation and Above Duration: 1 Week

The Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation > The BHSI Fellows are hosted in Chicago Fellowship at Chicago Ideas Week for Chicago Ideas Week in October each recognizes a group of young socially- year, all expenses paid. conscious leaders who have developed sustainable ventures addressing civic needs > Fellows gain exposure for their and provides them with exposure to organizations, establish a community of nationally recognized business and support and receive a $10,000 financial community leaders, funding to support contribution for their venture. their causes and a platform for growth. > Participate in hands-on working sessions About the Fellowship with top not-for-profit leaders. Past speakers include Pencils of Promise The Fellowship was created by Founder & CEO Adam Braun, Livestrong philanthropist and entrepreneurs Leslie CEO Doug Ulman and charity: water Bluhm and David Helfand to help advance Founder & CEO Scott Harrison. the next generation of social innovators, entrepreneurs and change agents. In 2013, > One-on-one meetings with potential the fellowship received over 200 funders, partners and mentors relevant to applications. their ventures. Previous mentors include United Airline’s Managing Director of The BHSI Fellows are hosted in Chicago for Corporate and Community Affairs Sonya Chicago Ideas Week in October each year, Jackson, Ariel Investments President all expenses paid. Fellows gain exposure for Mellody Hobson, entrepreneur and their organizations, establish a community philanthropist J.B. Pritzker, GrubHub of support and receive a $10,000 financial Founder Matthew Maloney and contribution for their venture. philanthropist and civic leader Helen Zell.

Eligibility Criteria > Access to Chicago Ideas Week speakers. Past speakers include President Bill Clinton, > All applicants must be 35 years of age or General Colin Powell, Justice Sandra Day younger (born on or after October 13, O’Connor, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, 1979). Malcolm Gladwell, Deepak Chopra, Edward > Applicants may be from anywhere in the Norton, Judith Rodin, Robert Kennedy, Jr., world. Tom Brokaw, Ellen Gustafson, Wes Craven, Kevin Bacon and Dean Kamen. > Ventures may be for-profit or not-for- profit entities. Duration

> All ventures must demonstrate that they 1 week are innovative and addressing compelling For further details visit link: social need(s). https://www.chicagoideas.com/special_pro > All ventures must demonstrate a grams/bhsi sustainable model with proven results. Fellowship highlights

19. Brown University’s International Advanced Research Institutes (BIARI) Level: PhD and Above Duration: 2 Weeks

Brown University’s International Advanced > Governance and Development in the Age Research Institutes (BIARI) convenes of Globalization participants from around the world to address pressing global issues through > Population and Development: New collaboration across academic, professional, Approaches to Enduring Global Problems and geographic boundaries. Eligibility Criteria

Applications are invited from early-career > The Program is aimed at applicants who scholars and practitioners, especially those are early in their professional careers. based at institutions in Africa, Asia, Latin Practitioners normally have four to ten America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, years’ experience in their professional field. and Eastern Europe, to participate in Participants from an academic background intensive, residential two-week institutes at are usually within seven years of having Brown University’s Watson Institute for finished their PhD or professional terminal International Studies. degree.

About the Fellowship Fellowship Highlight

Based at Brown University’s Watson > BIARI covers the full cost of tuition, meals, Institute for International Studies, BIARI and university housing for the duration of offers rigorous, innovative, interdisciplinary the program, and air travel in cases of need. programs that further Watson’s mission: to promote a just and peaceful world through Duration research, teaching, and public engagement. 2 weeks The four institutes are convened by Brown University professors, and feature lectures, For further details visit link: seminars, and workshops led by http://watson.brown.edu/biari/about distinguished international guest faculty:

> Humanitarian Response and Post-Conflict

Reconstruction

> Ethnicity, Conflict, and Inequality in Global Perspective

20. Campbell Fellowship for Women Scholar-Practitioners from Developing Nations Level: Masters and Above Duration: 6/9 Months

One six or nine-month fellowship is social work, or sociology, or in an available for a female postdoctoral social interdisciplinary field that incorporates two scientist from a developing nation whose or more of these disciplines. work addresses women’s economic and social well-being in her nation. The goal of > Research Topic: Projects must have the program is threefold: to advance the applications for promoting well-being scholarly careers of women social scientists amongst women and their communities. from the developing world; to support Sample topics include education and research that identifies causes of gender socialization of girls; globalization and the inequity in the developing world; and to economic status of women; policies and support research that promotes women’s practices governing women and girls, economic and social well-being. reproduction and women’s health; impacts of international and civil conflict on women; About the Fellowship women’s roles in resolving conflicts or sustaining civil society; media Applicants should provide compelling representations of women and the evidence of originality of thought, an ability formation of ideologies of gender; the to engage real-world problems, and skill at practice and process of gender-based communicating ideas effectively to development; and women in science and professional audiences and the general technology. SAR will select fellows on the public. SAR particularly welcomes and strength of their research projects and a encourages applications from scholars in clearly developed plan to apply this developing countries. All data collection research in betterment of their should be completed prior to the start of the communities and countries of origin. fellowship and applicants must demonstrate fluency in English. > English Fluency: To facilitate full engagement in the SAR intellectual All data collection should be completed community, applicants must demonstrate prior to the start of the fellowship. While at their fluency in English, such as through SAR, it is expected that the Campbell fellow their record of professional interaction in will advance her academic career and written and spoken English. promote women’s economic and social well- being in her country through application of Fellowship Highlights her research. > $4,500/month stipend Eligibility Criteria > Housing and Office Space on the SAR > Citizenship: Applicants must be nationals campus of developing countries that are currently eligible to borrow from the World Bank. Duration

> Academic Discipline: Applicants should be 6/9 months pursuing research in one of the social For further details visit link: sciences: anthropology, economics, http://sarweb.org/index.php?resident_scho education, geography, history, law, lar_campbell_fellowship linguistics, political science, psychology,

21. Chevening Gurukul Fellowships for Leadership and Excellence Level: Graduate+ Duration: 12 Weeks

The Chevening Gurukul Programme is the Fellowship Highlights UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s flagship fellowship scheme for India and it Intensive, twelve-week residential course at is aimed at mid-career and high-flying King’s College London young professionals from diverse backgrounds with a strong and The fellowship will provide: demonstrable leadership potential.  All KCL study fees About the Fellowship  Accommodation for fellows

 A subsistence allowance Every year twelve selected Gurukul Fellows  Return airfare from India to UK are offered an intensive, twelve-week  Travel to and from London and local residential course at King’s College London travel in London in a stellar programme which familiarises Reimbursement of UK Visa India’s future leaders with best practice Travel and accommodation on study visits case-studies of leadership in the fields of government, innovation, health, and Duration industry in the UK through a variety of standard and heterodox methods, ranging 12 weeks from seminars, role-playing scenarios, shadowing, and site visits. For further information visit the link:

http://www.chevening.org/india/fellowshi Eligibility Criteria ps/gurukul/

Applicant should be a mid-career professional with strong leadership skills, having at least 10 years' professional experience.

22. CIMO Doctoral Fellowships in Finland Level: PhD and Above Duration: 3 – 12 Months

CIMO is an expert organization in > The prerequisite for applying is that the international mobility and co-operation. We visiting researcher must have established provide reliable information on contacts with a Finnish host university internationalisation as a phenomenon and the many concrete possibilities that it > If a Finnish university is willing to host offers. the applicant, then the Finnish university department wishing to host can apply to About the Fellowship CIMO for the grant on your behalf. In other words, only the hosting Finnish university The CIMO Fellowships programme is open can act as an “applicant” in the CIMO to young Doctoral level students and Fellowship programme. researchers from all countries and from all academic fields. Master's level studies or Fellowship Highlights post-doctoral studies/research are not supported in the programme. > The monthly allowance is 1,500 euros. The primary target group in the CIMO The scholarship is intended to cover living Fellowship programme are such Doctoral expenses in Finland for a single person. No level students who will be doing their additional allowance for housing is paid. Doctorate (or Double Doctorate) at a Finnish university. Visiting Doctoral-level > Expenses due to international travel to students and researchers who are doing and from Finland are not covered by CIMO. their Doctorate degree at some foreign university can also be considered eligible, > The fellowship is intended for all provided that the motivation letter of the international students but emphasis is given hosting Finnish university department to applicants from Russia, China, India, presents exceptionally good grounds for Chile, Brazil and North America. such an application.

The programme is open for applicants from Duration all countries. However, when decisions on scholarship are made, emphasis is given to 3 – 12 months applicants from Russia, China, India, Chile, For further details visit link: Brazil and North America. http://www.studyinfinland.fi/tuition_and_s cholarships/cimo_scholarships/cimo_fellow Eligibility Criteria ships

23. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India Level: Graduate+ Duration: 10 Months

The American India Foundation is a non- · Applicant should be citizen/permanent profit American organization that is resident of either the United States or of devoted to working towards social and India. economic change in India. The AIF has partnered with 227 of India’s NGOs to build · Applicant should be between the age of 21 a trusted network for implementation, and 34 as of September 1, 2014 scale, and sustainability. It is one of the · Applicant must have completed an largest secular, non-partisan American undergraduate degree before the start of organizations supporting development the Fellowship work in India. Fellowship Highlights About the Fellowship Each Fellow receives up to two weeks of The AIF Clinton Fellowship is helping to vacation time during the ten-month shape the next generation of leaders Fellowship, pending approval from the host committed to impactful change while also organization. Fellows placed at host strengthening civil society to be more organizations with a Saturday workday efficient and effective. receive 20 days’ vacation time. The costs of The Fellowship pairs a select number of vacation and personal travel will be borne highly skilled young professionals with by the Fellow. leading NGOs and social enterprises in India The Fellowship is fully funded and provides in order to accelerate impact and create a living stipend and covers all costs effective projects that are replicable, associated with travel to the placement. scalable, and sustainable. Through ten months of service and fieldwork, Fellows Duration gain knowledge of development on the ground in the fields of education, 10 months starting from January. livelihoods, public health, and social For further details visit link: enterprise, honing and harnessing their http://aif.org/investment-area/leadership/ growing skills as change agents capable of effecting lasting change.

Eligibility Criteria

24. The Diplomat Fellowship Level: Graduate+ Duration: 3 Months

Diplomat is a nationally recognized Eligibility Criteria specialty pharmacy, and here, they offer a special kind of care. Diplomat blends clinical · A candidate must be a graduate student, an excellence with a personal touch, providing undergraduate student or a recent college medications and support to people with graduate (within six months of beginning serious long-term diseases, including the Fellowship). cancer, multiple sclerosis, HIV and . Students who apply for the Fellowship rheumatoid arthritis. Through their must have a specific social impact area of partnerships, they offer specialty care in interest they are passionate about retail pharmacies across the U.S. and grant commencing. specialty-care coverage to millions of people nationwide.

About the Fellowship Fellowship Highlight

During the three-month program, Diplomat · Apartment-style housing in downtown Fellows are fully immersed in the Flint Flint, MI community, where they will share their expertise and ideas with one another. All . This fellowship also creates an Fellows are provided apartment-style Entrepreneurial Impact housing, free of charge, in downtown Flint. Duration The traditional community experience has 3 months proven to help trigger ideas and increase collaboration. Such residencies provide For further information visit the link: dedicated time and space for creative and http://www.diplomat.is/diplomat- interdisciplinary work in a home-away- fellowship-for-social-impact/ from-home environment. Fellows will spend the summer working and interacting with a diverse team of collaborators, who will provide real-time support and feedback to help you improve your most groundbreaking ideas for social innovation.

25. Do School Education for Impact Fellowship Program Level: Graduate+ Duration: 10 Months

The DO School is an educational institution Eligibility Criteria with a campus in Hamburg, Germany and New York City, United States. The School > Candidates should be highly motivated provides one-year educational training and talented social entrepreneurs between programs for young social entrepreneurs the ages of 21-31. from around the world. It holds programs > Candidates should apply regardless of centred on a wide variety of themes their educational/social/economic including environmental sustainability and background. peace-building. The DO School was founded by Florian Hoffmann, who is also the co- > Candidates should be outstanding young founder of the Dekeyser & Friends people who are looking for tools, skills and Foundation. The DO School grew out of a mentoring to kick-start their start-up social previous fellowship program, the D&F enterprises! Academy. > Candidates should have good working About the Fellowship knowledge of the English language.

Do school offers a fantastic fellowship for Fellowship Highlight talented social entrepreneurs to solve the PACKAGING CHALLENGE set by H&M to > The studentship provides for a create an innovative packaging system for consumables allowance. one of their product lines. Over a 10 week Duration intensive program in Hamburg, Fellows work together to create a concrete service, 10 months product or campaign as a Challenge solution, and use skills learnt to develop For further details visit link: their own related social start-up ventures http://thedoschool.org/challenges/packagi into viable business plans ready for ng-challenge/ implementation. Fellows then spend 10 months in their home countries starting up their venture, supported by the DO School online course to create real social impact.

26. Early Career Fellowships at the University of Gottingen Level: PhD and Above Duration: 22 Months

The University of Göttingen, known - Primate Cognition: Philosophical, informally as Georgia Augusta, is a Public Linguistic, and Historical Perspectives. comprehensive research university in the city of Göttingen, Germany. Founded in Eligibility Criteria 1734 by George II, King of Great Britain and > All Fellowships are open to candidates Elector of Hanover and starting classes in who have received a doctorate within the 1737, the university is the oldest in the state last 6 years. of Lower Saxony, and also the biggest in student enrolment, which stands at around > The University of Göttingen as an equal 26,000. The university is highly renowned opportunities employer, places particular and respected both in Germany and in the emphasis on fostering career opportunities world and has shaped Göttingen into a for women. Qualified women are therefore university city with a high student and strongly encouraged to apply as they are faculty population. underrepresented in this field. Disabled persons with equivalent aptitude will be About the Fellowship favoured.

The Lichtenberg-Kolleg, the Göttingen > Candidates of all nationalities are eligible Institute for Advanced Study in the to apply for this fellowship. Humanities and Social Sciences, invites applications for up to 12 Early Career Fellowship Highlights Fellowships. The Fellowships are awarded for 22 months. The scholarship, being tax-free, consists of:

Opening its doors in 1737 Göttingen quickly > A basic grant of between 1.365 - and established itself as one of Europe’s leading 1.518 - Euro per month (according to the Enlightenment universities. Named after University of Göttingen Guidelines for one of the most important and versatile Research Fellowships); representatives of the Göttingen > 203 - Euro as a research and publication Enlightenment, the Lichtenberg-Kolleg is an allowance per month; interdisciplinary research institute with a strong focus not only on the > 600 - Euro per month as allowance for Enlightenment(s), but also on “bridges” accommodation. between the human and natural sciences and on the study of religion. > Where applicable, family allowances will be added to the basic grant. Early career scholars are invited to join one of the research groups for the study of Duration either: 22 months - Globalising the Enlightenment: For further details visit link: Knowledge, Culture, Travel, Exchange and http://www.uni- Collections, or; goettingen.de/en/418190.html - Human Rights, Constitutional Politics and Religious Diversity, or;

27. Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program Level: Graduate Duration: 5 Months

The Emerson National Hunger Fellows  Willingness to learn from experts in Program is a social justice program that the field, and commitment to trains, inspires, and sustains leaders. the search for new models in anti- Fellows gain field experience fighting hunger and anti-poverty work hunger and poverty through placements in  Enthusiasm for peer learning in a community based organizations across the tight-knit community of Fellows country, andpolicy experience through placements in Washington, D.C. The Fellowship Highlights program bridges community-based efforts  $16,000 annual living allowance and national public policy, and fellows  Health insurance  Travel expenses develop as effective leaders in the  Housing during field placement movement to end hunger and poverty.  $3,500 end of service award  $4,000 housing subsidy in DC About the Fellowship  Relocation subsidies  Connection to an The Emerson Program supports a diversity extensive community of Hunger of local and national approaches Fellows and network of alumni, toeliminate hunger, poverty and social partners, and experts inequality, particularly racism. We seek to  Experience with community and craft successful and between Fellows and policy leaders  Training / mentoring / leadership partner organizations mutually beneficial development partnerships while developing a new  Experience in project management generation of hunger and poverty leaders. Fellows support partner organizations with Duration program development, research, evaluation, 5 months outreach, organizing, and advocacy projects. For more information visit the link: Eligibility Criteria http://www.hungercenter.org/fellowships/  Commitment to social justice emerson/apply/requirements/  Demonstrated leadership qualities and skills  Commitment to anti-racism

 Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience  Flexibility and ability to adjust to new situations  Creativity and initiative in problem solving

28. Environmental Fellowship Program Level: PhD and Above Duration: 2 Years

The Harvard University Centre for the · Harvard is an affirmative action, equal Environment (HUCE) encourages research opportunity employer. The Centre strongly and education about the environment and encourages women and minorities to apply. its many interactions with human society. · Candidates may have received their About the Fellowship degrees at any university in the world. Foreign nationals are eligible for The Harvard University Centre for the fellowships, though study at Harvard Environment is awarding approximately six generally requires proficiency in English. fellowships for the 2015 cohort. The Environmental Fellows Environmental- · Candidates who received terminal degrees Fellowship-Program-at-Harvard-University from Harvard, and post-docs currently will work for two years with Harvard working at Harvard are eligible for the faculty members in any school or fellowship provided their research and host department to create new knowledge while arrangements take them in new directions also strengthening connections across the and forge new connections within the University’s academic disciplines. University. Harvard candidates should not propose to continue to work with the same Fellowships are available in Environmental professors or lab groups with whom they program to enable recent doctorate are currently associated. No candidate recipients to use and expand Harvard’s should propose to work extensively with his extraordinary resources to tackle complex or her thesis advisor. environmental problems. · Successful candidates should be prepared Eligibility Criteria to commit to work at Harvard for the full · Candidates for 2015 Environmental two years of the fellowship. This fellowship Fellowships should have received their requires residency in the Cambridge area terminal degree between May 2011 and and any fieldwork trip must be scheduled August 2015. (Fellows must have filed their for the summer or January recess. dissertation before starting their Fellowship Highlight appointment in September 2015.) The fellowship will provide an annual · Candidates with a doctorate or equivalent stipend of $60,000, eligibility for health in any field are eligible, and they may insurance, a $2,500 annual allowance for propose research projects in any discipline. travel and professional expenses, and other Applicants without a Ph.D. may apply if they employee benefits. have studied in fields where the Ph.D. is not the typical terminal degree. All successful Duration candidates will be able to demonstrate experience performing scholarly research. 2 Years

· Each candidate must secure a commitment For further details visit link: from one or more Harvard faculty members http://environment.harvard.edu/applicatio to serve as a mentor and to provide office or n lab space for the two-year fellowship.

29. Fellowship in Global Journalism Level: Graduate+ Duration: 8 Months

The University of Toronto is a public > Candidates must be hungry to cover their research university located in Toronto, disciplines as journalists for media around Ontario, Canada. It was founded by royal the world, in all platforms including print, charter in 1827 and is the first institution of on-line, broadcast and radio, full-time or higher learning in the colony of Upper part-time. Canada. Fellowship Highlights About the Fellowship As a Fellow in this eight-month program, Each year the Munk School of Global Affairs Candidates will get a head start in awards 20 Fellowships in Global Journalism journalism by: to qualified candidates. Over the course of eight months, Fellows report on their own > Learning how to identify and pitch stories, discipline for major media outlets, study at investigate them, and report them in the University of Toronto, attend lectures written, video and audio form – for the from leading journalists around the world, widest range of media platforms. and receive direct mentorship from a > Learning how to compete as a global “bureau chief” – an experienced journalist freelancer, from some of the world’s most whose job it is to hone skills and help successful freelancers. launch careers. > Sharing coverage ideas with the Munk When the program is completed, Fellows School’s scholars in global affairs and with can return to their profession able to cover University of Toronto’s scholars in your their discipline as a global journalist and own field. use their outstanding knowledge of media to add value to their professional work. > Receiving direct mentorship from your Fellows can go on to become “super- own “bureau chief”, an experienced freelancers” with the skills and journalist whose job is to hone your skills relationships to sustain a career for a and help launch your career. portfolio of media organizations around the world. They can also compete for staff jobs > Attending a series of lectures from leading with media companies that want the unique journalists around the world. mix of specialization, reporting experience, > After joining for a six-week bootcamp, global understanding and business ability fellows can complete the program from that are gained through participation in this anywhere in the world, while still working program. in their field. Eligibility Criteria Duration > Candidates must have a graduate degree, 8 months or professional degree, or a few years’ work experience in their discipline. For further details visit link: http://munkschool.utoronto.ca/journalism > Candidates must have strong /application.php communications instincts.

30. Fellowship in Human Resources Development for Health Research Level: Master and Above Duration: 1 – 12 Months

The Department of Health Research comes Eligibility Criteria under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in the Government of India. · Applications are invited in the from Indian Nationals working as permanent Faculty in It's primarily works towards promotion and Indian Medical / Health Research co-ordination of basic, applied and clinical institutions /Universities/ Other Research research including clinical trials and Institutions operational research in areas related to medical, health, biomedical and medical · The fellowship is also open for Scientists/ profession and education through Health Researchers/Professionals in regular development of infrastructure, manpower employment in the universities, medical and skills in cutting edge areas and colleges, postgraduate institutions, management of related information. recognized research and development laboratories and Non-Government About the Fellowship Organizations who fulfil the eligibility criteria and have a concept research The fellowship aims to execute the vision of proposal in the identified area to carryout the Department of Health Research research at present institute / organization. (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare)to bring modern health technology to the Fellowship Highlight people through innovations related to diagnostic, treatment methods and vaccines The fellowship also provides funding of for prevention and to coordinate the upto $10,000 for selected projects. research activities in the different areas of Duration Health Research in the country. · Long term Fellowship in Indian Institutes: The country has attained considerable 6-12 Months progress in biomedical research and patient care and management over the years but · Short term Fellowship in Indian Institutes: new emerging infections, resistance of the 1-3 Months causative agents to existing common drugs coupled with emergence of non- · Long term Fellowship in Foreign communicable diseases like cancer, Institutes: 6-12 Months diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, mental For further information visit the link: and neurological disorders, poses a new http://www.davisprojectsforpeace.org/qa challenge to the medical and scientific fraternity.

31. Fellowship in the Centre for Trophoblast Research at University of Cambridge Level: Graduate+ Duration: 3 Years

The Centre for Trophoblast Research aims and the obstacles to international to promote the study of placental biology, cooperation. with special reference to the trophoblast. > Fellows are required to work together on About the Fellowship Action Projects building enduring connections through hands-on activities, The Centre for Trophoblast Research offers vigorous discussions, web-based a fellowship programme wherein the interaction, and joint follow-up action candidates are expected to select from the projects. list of projects advertised, and they are welcome to discuss projects or other ideas > Meetings with government officials and with Principal Investigators within the independent experts will prompt serious Centre. Graduate students will receive explorations of the world’s most pressing instruction and guidance principally from foreign policy issues. their supervisor in a supportive and stimulating environment, but will also Seminars and small working groups will be attend formal training courses in generic held, along with informal discussions and skills provided by the Graduate School. entrepreneurship workshops, the participants will build leadership, The Centre also organises regular seminars negotiation, and mediation skills while and journal clubs that students are required delving deeply into complex policy matters to attend. Graduate students are expected to and processes. contribute fully to other activities of the Centre and their host department. > Social events with other young leaders’ organizations and alumni of past exchanges Eligibility Criteria following the cultural visits and activities to provide participants with an intimate > Applicants should hold, or expect to glimpse of life in the Middle East. With this, obtain, a first class honours degree in a Fellows will develop an international cohort relevant biological subject. They are of young leaders, dedicated to pursuing accepting applications from candidates cooperative, innovative solutions to the holding Masters Degrees. For overseas world’s most pressing challenges. students the minimum undergraduate GPA for entrance into the University is 3.5 (on a Duration 4.0 scale). 3 years Fellowship Highlights For further details visit link: > Fellows will meet the renowned figures in http://www.trophoblast.cam.ac.uk/info/stude politics, business, art, law and media to ntships.shtml discuss the challenges facing their societies

32. Fellowships at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Level: PhD and Above Duration: 9 Months

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is > Applicants may be of all nationalities. Israel's second oldest University boasting of many notable alumni, including Nobel Prize Fellowship Highlight and Fields Medal winners. > Successful applicants will be granted a About the Fellowship monthly stipend of 5,500 NIS (1,175 euros). Furthermore, international applicants will The Franz Rosen Zweig Minerva Research be entitled to health insurance coverage. Centre at The Hebrew University of Fellows from abroad will also be allotted a Jerusalem awards doctoral and postdoctoral round-trip flight (up to $800 or €600). research fellowships to conduct research for a period of 9 months. During this period Duration the fellows are expected to conduct their 9 months research in Israel and to participate in the workshops, colloquia and all activities of the For further details visit link: Rosen Zweig Minerva Research Centre. https://scholarships.ekmd.huji.ac.il/Pages/ default.aspx Eligibility Criteria

> Applicants must have fair knowledge of the German language, i.e. the ability to read texts in German and to follow lectures given in the German language;

> Applicants interested in a postdoctoral fellowship must have been awarded their

Ph.D. no earlier than 4 years before the deadline.

> Applications for a doctoral fellowship can only be accepted if the applicant has been a Ph.D. student for no more than five years;

33. Fellowships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine Level: Graduate+ Duration: 30 Months

The Welcome Trust is a biomedical research > A Fellowship normally provides up to 30 charity based in London, United Kingdom. It months' support. A period of 12 months was established in 1936 with legacies from should normally be dedicated to the pharmaceutical magnate Sir Henry undertaking a taught Master's course at a Welcome to fund research to improve recognised centre of excellence, combined human and animal health. The aim of the with up to 18 months to undertake a Trust is to "achieve extraordinary research project. improvements in health by supporting the brightest minds", and in addition to funding >a stipend. Stipends are cost based on the biomedical research it supports the public Trust’s Masters students scales, determined understanding of science. It has an by the location of the course (Inside endowment of around £16.6 billion. London* - £17 000 per year; UK Outside London - £15 000 per year; Outside the UK About the Fellowship – applicants are advised to check with the prospective training institution regarding Welcome Trust is offering research living costs; Other – for individual cases fellowships in Public Health and Tropical where additional funding may be required, Medicine. Research should be aimed at e.g. dependants accompanying the awardee, understanding and improving public health please contact the Trust for advice). and tropical medicine of local, national and global relevance. Public health and tropical *Inside London covers institutions within medicine cover a wide range of health Greater London, for example London problems, including communicable and Universities. non-communicable diseases. > Travel costs (e.g. outward and return Eligibility Criteria airfares)

> Candidate must be a national or legal > Support for approved tuition fees. resident of a low- and middle-income Master’s course fees will be paid according country; to the rate charged by the training institution. > Candidate must hold a first degree in subject relevant to tropical medicine or Duration public health (clinical or non-clinical); 30 months > Candidate must be at an early stage in their career, with limited research For further details visit link: experience, but have a demonstrated http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Biom interest in or aptitude for research. edical-science/Funding- schemes/Fellowships/Public-health-and- > In general, Fellowships may be held in tropical-medicine/WTD025881.htm not-for-profit institutions that are able to sign up to the Grant Conditions.

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34. Ford Motor Company International Fellowship Level: Graduate+ Duration: 3 Weeks

The Ford Motor Company (colloquially regular access to a computer and the referred to as Ford) is an American Internet. They may not be current multinational automaker headquartered in recipients of other fellowships. Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. It was founded by Henry Ford and Fellowship Highlights incorporated on June 16, 1903. The > The academic curriculum is company sells automobiles and commercial complemented by visits to model non- vehicles under the Ford brand and most profits throughout New York City and luxury cars under the Lincoln brand. meetings with academic, business, and About the Fellowship government leaders. The experience is enhanced by the Fellows’ residency at 92nd Each year, a group of 20-24 emerging Street Y, an institution founded in 1874 that leaders from different regions of the world has grown to serve over 300,000 people are selected to become Ford Fellows of annually. At once a school, a lecture hall, a 92nd Street Y. The program includes a performance space, and a community three-week residency in New York City and organization, 92nd Street Y is a non-profit on-going communication before and after organization unique in the world and vital the residency via telephone and email. to the cultural life of New York City. Fellows have the opportunity to meet with 92nd Fellows are expected to complete reading, Street Y staff experts, board members, and writing and group assignments prior to community partners. their residency to maximize the value of their fellowship experience and after their > Specialized tours of New York City and an residency to evaluate its impact and array of diverse ethnic, cultural, and success. community offerings enrich the Fellows’ American experience. A tour of Ford Motor Eligibility Criteria Company world headquarters in Dearborn, > Applicants must be 21 years of age or Michigan enables the Fellows to meet with older, with several years of leadership key Ford executives and gain insight into experience. Candidates from a variety of the unique intersection of corporate and backgrounds are sought with the aim of non-profit interests. creating a group of Fellows who will work Duration well together and offer a diversity of views and experiences. Candidates should be 3 weeks emerging leaders addressing issues whose resolution can have a significant positive For further details visit link: impact on their communities, on their http://www.92y.org/Uptown/International countries, and—collectively—on the world. -Relations/Ford-Motor-Company- International-Fellowship/2012- Application-and-Brochure.aspx

> Applicants must demonstrate fluency in English, have valid passports, and have

35. Ford-Mozilla Open Web Fellows Program Level: Graduate+ Duration: 10 Months

The Ford Foundation is a New York with Mozilla and our host organizations on headquartered, globally oriented private specific initiatives to advance and protect foundation with the mission of advancing the free and open Web. We are an inclusive human welfare. Created in 1936 by Edsel program and seek Fellows that reflect the Ford and Henry Ford, it was originally diversity of the communities we serve. funded by a US$25,000 gift from Edsel Ford. Women and other under-represented participants in technology are strongly Mozilla is a free software community best encouraged to apply for a Ford-Mozilla known for producing the Firefox web Open Web Fellowship. browser. The Mozilla community uses, develops, spreads and supports Mozilla Fellowship Highlights products, thereby promoting exclusively free software and open standards, with only The Ford-Mozilla Open Web Fellowship is minor exceptions. designed to allow flexibility for both Fellows and Partner organizations. The About the Fellowship standard Fellowship offers a stipend of $60,000 paid in 10 monthly instalments. The Ford Foundation and Mozilla are Fellows are responsible for remitting all joining together to create the Ford-Mozilla applicable taxes and other government Open Web Fellows program. This program payments as required. is designed to find emerging technical leaders who have a passion for Internet Mozilla may, in consultation with Fellows policy and advocacy. Each year, we will and Host organizations, elect to vary the select a group of developers, technologists, amount and duration to accommodate the hackers and data crunchers to spend 10 needs and availability of individual fellows months working as a Ford-Mozilla Open and organizations. Web Fellow embedded in our host organizations. Fellowships are paid To help offset cost of living in the Host positions, and emphasize open-source Organization location cities, the Fellowship development that strengthens specific also provides supplements for housing, organizations and the larger policy and childcare, health insurance, moving advocacy community. Applications for the expenses, and helps pay for 2015 Fellows are open now, and the research/equipment and books. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, December Fellowship also covers the costs of required 31, 2014. travel for Fellowship activities.

Eligibility Criteria Duration

They are looking for people with a track 10 Months record of making and contributing to For further details visit link: projects – through a variety of skill sets, https://advocacy.mozilla.org/open-web- including technology, organizing, and fellows/ education — and an interest in working

36. Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowship Level: Graduate+ Duration: 2 Years

The United States-India Educational work experience relevant to your proposed Foundation (USIEF) (formerly known as the field of study; United States Educational Foundation in India) is an international foundation > Candidate should have demonstrated dedicated to higher education in India and experience in leadership and community the United States. Its primary focal points service; include administering the Fulbright > Candidate should not have another degree Program to Indian and American students, from a US university or be enrolled in a US faculty and professionals; encouraging degree program; and international engagement of Fulbright scholars; advising students in India of > If Candidate is employed, please follow higher education opportunities in the the instructions carefully regarding United States; and linking higher education employer’s endorsement. If applicable, institutions in the USA and India. please obtain the endorsement from the appropriate administrative authority on the About the Fellowship FNMasters Employer’s Endorsement Form. The Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships The employer must indicate that leave will are designed for outstanding Indians be granted for the fellowship period. residing in India to pursue a master’s Fellowship Highlights degree program at selected U.S. colleges and universities in the areas of Arts and Culture > J-1 visa support; Management including Heritage Conservation and Museum Studies; > Round-trip economy class air travel from Environmental Science/Studies; Higher fellow’s home city to the host institution in Education Administration; Public Health; the US; Urban and Regional Planning; and Women’s > Funding for tuition and fees,* living and Studies/Gender Studies. related costs; and Eligibility Criteria > Accident and Sickness Program for > Candidate should have completed an Exchanges per US Government guidelines. equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree from a Duration recognized Indian university with at least 55% marks. Applicants should either 2 years possess a four-year bachelor’s degree or a completed master’s degree, if the bachelor’s For further details visit link: degree is of less than four years’ duration; http://www.usief.org.in/Fellowships/Fulbr ight-Nehru-Fellowships.aspx > Candidate must have at least three years’ full-time (paid or voluntary) professional

37. Future India Fellowship Programme Level: Graduate+ Duration: 9 Months

As a part of Future Group-Future Ideas > Students who have finished their post- works as an Ideas consultancy with graduation can also apply. business and societal organizations to build fresh insights, translate them into strategies > The fellowship is open students of all and develop prototypes. It works closely backgrounds and disciplines, as long as the with consumers at large and has the proven applicants are able to strike a critical expertise to identify, understand, translate balance between analytical and creative and execute ideas that deliver winning thinking. consumer solutions. > Please note: Due to several requests, the About the Fellowship fellowship will be accepting applications from interested candidates of age up to 35 The Future India Fellowship Program is an years. exceptional and rare opportunity for aspiring leaders who wish and dream for Fellowship Highlights India. This fellowship is for the few who see > A stipend of Rs. 20,000 per month will be the seamlessness and the connections offered along with accommodation in between the world of business, society, Mumbai,India. governance and policy. The program encourages participants to channelize their > Through the nine months of the skills with some of our spearheads and also fellowship, the fellows will be engaging with get an off -hand experience of working with thought leaders from the world of business, Future Ideas. academia, culture, society and media.

The program also works as an Incubation > They will also go through various cell for the fellows. The dream is to help the Learning and Development training youth realize their idea and deliberate its modules in areas such as Personal impact on the India of tomorrow. Here the effectiveness, Leadership, Team idea will be shaped, nurtured and management, Operational effectiveness, questioned such that the fellows take with Project Management to name a few and a 14 them not just a dream but the responsibility day Bharat Darshan into India’s cities, that comes with the execution of the idea. towns and communities wherein the fellows will get a first-hand chance to explore the This Program is designed to make the different facets of evolving India and the fellows realize the power behind the concerns thereby. potential role of youth as nation builders, through the interposition of business, Duration society and policy. 9 months Eligibility Criteria For further details visit link: > To be eligible for the fellowship program, http://www.futureideas.in/fellowship/abo the prospective fellows should atleast have utus.html an undergraduate degree. (Students who have finished their final exams can also apply)

38. German Chancellor Fellowships for prospective leaders Level: Graduate+ Duration: 1 Year

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s • Previous career and leadership potential German Chancellor Fellowship Programme • Significance of fellowship for further is targeted at university graduates from the career development United States, the Russian Federation, and • Potential to build bridges between home the People’s Republic of China, Brazil and country and Germany India who have an international outlook • International outlook and future role as an and initial leadership experience. It international leader addresses prospective decision-makers, • Existing knowledge to help complete the multipliers and thought leaders from a project successfully broad range of professional fields such as • Relevance of the project for the dialogue politics, public administration and business of modern societies as well as society and culture. Fellowship Highlights About the Fellowship  a monthly fellowship of 2,150 EUR, 2,450 EUR or 2,750 EUR, depending on The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation your qualifications offers a fellowship which give fellows the  individual mentoring during your stay opportunity to spend a year in Germany in Germany networking with other prospective leaders  additional financial support for items from abroad, who are also sponsored by the such as family members accompanying you, travel expenses or a German Humboldt Foundation, and to explore new language course solutions to the global issues of our times.  a study tour of Germany and a number With this programme Germany once again of events during which you can make presents itself as a destination of choice for contact with other fellows and intercultural dialogue and as a meeting representatives of German companies place for the international leaders of and institutions tomorrow. This fellowship programme is  extensive alumni sponsorship, under the patronage of the Chancellor of the particularly to help you sustain contact Federal Republic of Germany and is with collaborative partners in Germany financed by the Federal Foreign Office. The during your entire professional career Alexander von Humboldt Foundation grants up to 50 German Chancellor Fellowships Duration every year – up to ten of which go to 1 year prospective leaders from each of the five countries named above. For more information visit the link: http://www.humboldt- foundation.de/web/german-chancellor- Eligibility Criteria fellowship.html Applicants are selected according to the following criteria:

39. Global Fellows Program Level: Graduate+ Duration: 12 Months

Acumen (formerly known as Acumen Fund) > Strong business experience – such as is a non-profit global venture fund that uses finance, operations, or consulting entrepreneurial approaches to solve the problems of poverty. Its aim is to help build > Proven track record of leadership and financially sustainable organizations that management responsibilities deliver affordable goods and services that > Experience living and working in improve the lives of the poor. emerging markets

About the Fellowship > Unrelenting perseverance, moral fibre, Established in 2006, the Global Fellows and critical thinking skills Program is a 12-month fellowship for > A minimum of 3-5 years of work individuals dedicated to serving the poor experience and who have the business and operational expertise, and moral imagination needed to Fellowship Highlights effect long-term social change. The fellowship begins with an eight-week > The Global Fellowship begins with two training program in the Acumen New York months of intensive training at the Acumen office, where Fellows learn about business offices in New York. The training models for the poor, hone their leadership curriculum is based on the three core skills, and learn more about Acumen. principles of moral imagination, financial expertise, and operational expertise. After training, each Fellow works for the Acumen partners with some of the foremost CEO or senior management of an Acumen organizations to deliver this leadership investee on a critical business issue facing curriculum. the organization. Fellows have worked on projects ranging from leading operations of > For the next ten months, Fellows work at a new business unit at a cotton ginnery in one of Acumen’s portfolio companies as key Uganda, to expanding the clinic network of a staff members. Fellows work directly with pharmacy company in India, to developing entrepreneurs; interact with customers, and branding strategies for a microfinance grapple, first-hand, with the complex issues institution in Pakistan. of addressing the needs of the poor.

Eligibility Criteria Duration

> Demonstrated passion and commitment 12 months to creating positive social change For further details visit link: http://acumen.org/leaders/global-fellows/

40. Global Health Corps fellowship Level: Graduate+ Duration: 1 Year

Global Health Corpsprovides opportunities for (C) Inspire and mobilize others: GHC young professionals from diverse backgrounds leaders can envision a just society and paint to work on the frontlines of the fight for global a compelling picture for others. health equity. Fellows are currently working (D) Adapt and innovate: Fellows can in Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Malawi, weather adversity and remain committed to Zambia and the United States. their goals. They see challenges and uncertainty as opportunities to create new About the Fellowship solutions to old problems. They think All Global Health Corps fellows are outside the box. motivated, intelligent, and believe health is (E) Are self-aware and committed to a human right. They come from diverse learning: Fellows understand that their backgrounds, and vary in educational development as leaders, practitioners and experience, professional expertise, and humans is a life-long process that requires personal story. Whether they have a humility, continual reflection and work. background in management, education, (F) Get results: GHC leaders get things done! research, technology or another field, each Actively working against a “business as fellow brings a unique perspective to their usual” attitude, they improve the wellbeing Placement Organization and the GHC of the world’s poor and vulnerable by community. Fellows have meaningful empowering communities, organizations impact on their Placement Organization and governments to bring about positive during the fellowship year, while change. developing leadership skills and relationships within a supportive Fellowship Highlight community that will prepare them for GHC is committed to ensuring that young deepened impact on global health over the people from all economic backgrounds can course of their careers. take advantage of the fellowship opportunity. GHC fellows are provided with Eligibility Criteria living stipends, housing, health insurance, work expenses, and all travel required for Have graduate degree including MPH, MA, fellowship participation. Fellows are also Architecture, MPA, MSW and ED. M eligible to receive up to $600 in professional Global Health Corps fellows are agents of development funds. In addition to covering change who: these expenses, all fellows receive a completion award of $1500 at the end of the (A) Are committed to social justice: GHC fellowship. (Note: The completion award leaders believe that all human beings and professional development fund may be deserve to be treated with dignity, and that disbursed in USD or local currency.) healthcare is a human right. Duration (B) Collaborate: GHC leaders appreciate the 1 Year interconnected roots of global health inequities, and seek opportunities to For more information visit the Link collaborate across disciplines and http://ghcorps.org/fellows/whats-a- backgrounds in pursuit of social change. fellow/

41. Google Policy Fellowship Level: Masters+ Duration: 10 – 12 Weeks

The Google Policy Fellowship program was inspired by Google’s Summer of Code with a public policy twist. The Google Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate, Google will provide a stipend of $7,500 USD graduate, and law students interested in for each Fellow for the summer. Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend the summer  Accepted students in good standing contributing to the public dialogue on these with their host organization will issues, and exploring future academic and receive a $3,500 USD stipend payable professional interests. shortly after they begin the Fellowship. About the Fellowship  Students who receive passing mid- Fellows will have the opportunity to work term evaluations by their host at public interest organizations at the organization will receive a $2,000 forefront of debates on broadband and USD stipend shortly after the mid- access policy, content regulation, copyright term evaluation. and creativity, consumer privacy, open  Students who receive passing final government, government surveillance, data evaluations by their host security, data innovation, free expression organization and who have submitted and more. More information about the host their final program evaluations will organizations and the areas of focus for the receive a $2,000 USD stipend shortly fellows is outlined here. after final evaluations.  Please note: Payments will be made Eligibility Criteria by electronic bank transfer, and are contingent upon satisfactory  Excellent academic record, evaluations by host organization, professional/extracurricular/volunte completion of all required enrolment er activities, subject matter expertise and other forms. In some countries,  First-rate analytical, communications, the host organization will be research, and writing skills responsible for coordinating stipend  Ability to manage multiple projects payments. Fellows are responsible simultaneously and efficiently, and to for payment of any local, state, or work smartly and resourcefully in a federal taxes associated with their fast-paced environment receipt of the Fellowship stipend. Fellows will receive a stipend of USD 7,500 for 10-12 weeks. Exact dates of the Duration fellowship will be worked out by the fellow and host organization and will be subject to 10 to 12 weeks the academic schedules in different For more information visit the link: countries. http://www.google.com/policyfellowship/i

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42. Government of India’s Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for the Disabled Students Level: M.Phil./PhD Duration: 1 Year

Government of India has launched a Central Eligibility Criteria Sector scheme namely, Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) during the · Any student with disabilities who has been financial year 2012-13 to increase admitted to M.Phil./PhD degree in a opportunities to students with disabilities University or academic institution by for pursuing higher education leading to completing the required formalities for degrees such as M. Phil. and Ph.D. admission in that University or academic institution is eligible for the award of About the Fellowship Fellowship, subject to provision of the scheme as per the advertisement of UGC. Government of India’s Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for the Disabled · The candidate must get himself/herself Students is inviting applications from registered for M.Phil./PhD at the first students with disabilities for pursuing available opportunity but not later than higher education leading to degrees such as within a period of two years from the M.Phil. Or PhD. receipt of award letter.

The scheme caters total number of 200 Fellowship Highlight Fellowship [Junior Research Fellows (JRF)] per year to students with disabilities. The scheme caters the requirements of the students with disabilities for pursuing The scheme covers all research degree in universities, research universities/institutions recognized by the institutions and scientific institutions. This University Grants Commission (UGC) will not only enable them to be eligible for employment to the posts of Lecturers lying Fellowship being awarded to research vacant in various colleges and universities students pursuing M.Phil. And PhD but will equip them to effectively take These fellowships will be available to advantage of the growing opportunities at students with disabilities who are covered the national and international level in the under The Persons with Disabilities (Equal context of the new economic order. Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Duration Participation) Act, 1995. 1 Year Thus, a person with disability who wishes to avail the benefit under the Act has to For further details visit link: obtain a disability certificate from the http://www.ugc.ac.in/rgnfd/ medical authority notified for the purpose.

43. Government of India and UNDP Media Fellowships on Decentralized Planning Level: Graduate+ Duration: 6 Months

The Planning Commission was an (Rupees One lakh and Fifty institution in the Government of India, Thousand Only) subject to tax which formulated India's Five-Year Plans, deductions at source. among other functions. It was established in  In addition, each fellow will be accordance with article 39 of the reimbursed Rs. 40,000 (Rs Forty constitution which is a part of directive thousand) for travel and principles of state policy. The United accommodation and another Rs. Nations Development Programme (UNDP) 10,000 (Rs Ten thousand) for books is the United Nations' global development and periodicals needed for research network. (reimbursement will be made after receipt of an invoice for these Headquartered in New York City, UNDP expenses). advocates for change and connects  The travel allowance should cover countries to knowledge, experience and at least two legs of travel, which in resources to help people build a better life. effect means at least two field trips. It provides expert advice, training, and  The stipend will be paid out in three grant support to developing countries, with instalments: increasing emphasis on assistance to the 1. 20 percent at the end of the least developed countries. first month/commencement of OneWorld Foundation India works in the the fellowship. field of Information and Communication 2. 30 per cent at the end of Technologies (ICTs) for sustainable four months, subject to development. submission of the stipulated About the Fellowship number of articles within the four-month period. The fellowship aims to strengthen public 3. 50 per cent upon successful awareness and engagement on issues of completion of the decentralized planning. fellowship and submission of the deliverables. Eligibility Criteria 4. Travel expenses will be · The fellowship is open to mainstream reimbursed on actuals as media journalists (including freelance) from and when the fellows print, electronic and radio media (including submit invoices. Duration of the Fellowship community radio) and news agencies/wires. Journalists working for 6 Months online news media websites may also apply For further information visit the link: Fellowship Highlights http://www.in.undp.org/content/india/en/ home/presscenter/articles/2014/12/10/F  To support their research study and ellowships-DP-2015/ writing through the six-month period, the fellows will each receive a total stipend of Rs. 1,50,000

44. Grameen Foundation Fellowships Level: Graduate+ Duration: 1 Year

Grameen Foundation recognizes that the applicants will have strong writing, multidimensional and complex nature of great presentation skills and marketing challenges facing the poor requires a global experience. movement of organizations working  Financial Analysis: Responsibilities together to eradicate global poverty. In this may include increasing deal flow by spirit, Grameen Foundation offers an array leading transactions within the of products and services—originally respective regions or support financial designed for its own use—to help other operations of social enterprises, organizations with similar missions be particularly via the financial modeling more effective. Grameen Foundation and investor outreach. Highly qualified believes these tools will help organizations applicants will have an MBA or Master’s strengthen their programs, deepen their degree in Economics, Finance, or similar impact on poverty, and create lasting field, with at least five years of relevant change. work experience, or at least three years of experience in the financial sector. About the Fellowship  Specialty Placements: Teams and The Grameen Foundation Fellowship client organizations may require leverages the Bankers without Borders specialized skills and expertise outside model to provide unique 12-month of the above categories. placement opportunities for talented business and technology professionals Fellowship Highlights seeking in-depth, hands-on field experience in the social sector. All fellows receive Placement with Grameen Foundation teams monthly stipends, group orientation, and and partner organization on-going professional development Pre-departure training training. Local living and supplemental health Eligibility Criteria insurance stipend included

 Business Development and Financial and logistical support during Strategy: Responsibilities may include relocation developing and implementing a new Diverse skills sets recruited, including strategy or testing and building product business development, consulting, financial demand in new markets. Highly analysis, product development and qualified applicants will have experience marketing. in business, consulting and/or project management. Duration  Thought Leadership, Marketing, and Outreach: Responsibilities may include 1 Year supporting marketing efforts by creating collateral, organizing events, and For more information visit the link: increasing thought leadership http://www.bankerswithoutborders.com/c engagements. Highly qualified ontent/grameen-foundation-fellowships

45. Harvard’s The Sustainability Science Fellowships Level: Master+ Duration: 10 Months – 2 Years

Harvard University is a private Ivy League > Applicants whose doctoral programs do research university in Cambridge, not require qualifying exams must have Massachusetts, established 1636. Its completed all the required coursework for history, influence and wealth have made it the Ph.D., since fellows will not be doing one of the most prestigious universities in course work while at Harvard. the world > Applications are solicited from individuals About the Fellowship working in the natural and social sciences as well as relevant professions. The Sustainability Science Fellowships are open to advanced doctoral and post- Fellowship Highlights doctoral students, and to mid-career professionals engaged in research or The Sustainability Science Fellowship is practice that advances the goals of the based on a 12-month stipend of $55,000 for program. Prospective fellows should have a post-doctoral fellows, $28,000 for doctoral focused personal research or writing fellows, and a negotiated amount for mid- objective that is consistent with those goals. career fellows depending on their In addition, applicants should be interested citizenship, current salary, current in spending some of their time as fellows in employment location, seniority, and other collaborations with other fellows and sources of support ($35,000 maximum). faculty in the program in ways that will Fellows may also obtain funding from their advance the interdisciplinary, problem- own academic institutions, outside driven agenda of sustainability science foundations, and personal resources. more broadly. In the case of successful mid-career Eligibility Criteria applicants with support for sabbatical or professional leave, packages can be > Applications for the mid-career negotiated in which Program funds fellowships are invited from individuals in complement such support and stipends can governmental, non-governmental, private be paid to the fellow's home institution. organizations, or academia with at least five Recipients are expected to spend a years of professional experience doing work minimum of one semester at the University. involved in linking science and practice for sustainable development. Stipends will be proportionately reduced for fellows spending less time in residence > Applications for the post-doctoral with the Program which can range from 3- fellowships are welcome from recent 12 months. Fellows will have the option of recipients of the Ph.D. or equivalent degree. purchasing Harvard employee medical and (Applicants must have completed their dental benefits. Ph.D. between 2010 and 2014.) Office space and supplies, personal > Applicants for a doctoral fellowship must computers, telecommunications, and access currently be enrolled in a doctoral program to Harvard University libraries and other and have passed their qualifying exams facilities will be provided. (completed coursework and passed oral and/or written exams) by July 2014

Expenses associated with project workshops are covered for fellowship holders by the Program.

Limited support for field research expenses is provided on a competitive basis as budgets allow. Since the Program's funds are limited, prospective fellows are strongly urged to pursue additional sources of stipendiary and research support.

Applications from those with their own resources are also welcome.

Duration

10 Months, 12 Month, 2 Years

For further details visit link: http://www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/mrcb g/programs/sustsci/grants- fellowships/fellows/fellowships-in- sustainability-science

46. ICats Program Level: Graduate and above Duration: 11 – 14 Months

The ICats Program was founded by LGT Hilti Foundation, who offer interesting Venture Philanthropy in 2007 to provide vacancies via the ICats Platform. Read more. additional professional know-how to its portfolio organizations, alongside financial Eligibility Criteria and social capital. ICats are passionate professionals from all over the world, who want to use their skills About the Fellowship in a meaningful way. Candidates are The ICats Program matches experienced required to have a strong professional professionals with temporary positions at background (undergraduate degree, social ventures. international exposure and a minimum of 2 ICats work with the management teams to years of relevant work experience) as well build organizational capacity, systems, and as outstanding personal skills. ICats usually processes and train local staff. Thus, they have a background in Finance, Business support the critical expansion and Consulting, Marketing and Communications, contribute significantly to scaling-up the Operations Management, Project organizations’ impact. All participating Management, IT, HR, Product Development, organizations are part of the LGT Venture Process and Quality Management or Law. Philanthropy portfolio or the Accelerator Program. Hence, ICats are a vital part of LGT . have a positive attitude, be sensitive to Venture Philanthropy's support to its other cultures and be strongly cause portfolio. driven to make a difference Ultimately, ICats provide a professional . be able to work unsupervised and take capacity building service that supports responsibility for own actions and for organizations to maximize their impact. those reporting to them Depending on your availability and depth of . be prepared to make financial and engagement, there are different options to personal sacrifices to serve the vision participate in the ICats Program: . constantly adapt to a changing . LGT VP Impact Fellowship: 11 months, environment full-time, in-the-field engagements to transfer professional know-how in order Fellowship Highlights to support LGT VP portfolio organizations The ICats Program offers exceptional to scale their impact personal/professional skills development . LGT VP Accelerator Fellowship: 14 by exposing its participants to complex and months, full-time, in-the-field unknownenvironments at social enterprises engagements to provide hands-on in primarily emerging countries. Joining this business consulting to outstanding, early- program provides a great opportunity to stage social ventures with a high potential transition or advance a careerin the social for scaling-up and positive impact sector. . Impact Mentorship: Taking on mentor roles within social organizations to Duration transfer know-how whilst continuing the 11 to 14 months day-to-day job For more information visit the link: In addition, we are partnering with leading http://www.lgtvp.com/ICats- organizations in the sector like Pearson or Program/Fellowship-and-Mentorship.aspx

47. IC4HD’s Human Development Fellowships for Young Professionals Level: Masters+ Duration: 3 Months

The International Centre for Human  Identify actionable goals that could Development supports countries of the be prioritized in development Global South to help them incorporate initiatives in countries in the South human development concerns as an integral based on the existing evidence and part of planning processes and policy analysis making. India’s experience in using human  Promote South-South learning and development parameters as inputs in sharing of expertise and developing policy provides excellent experiences examples from which other developing countries can learn. The International Eligibility criteria Centre for Human Development offers high quality training and research opportunities > Be citizen of an eligible country (list to government officials, policy makers, and available in the brochure) academicians and other development practitioners and aims to encourage south- > Preferably have a Master degree in a south dialogue and understanding on key relevant discipline human development issues > Be between 25 and 35 years of age (at the About the Fellowship time of the closing date of the applications)

Fellowships are open to young > Have 3-5 years of relevant working professionals including academics, civil experience servants and civil society practitioners. The > Not be a UN staff member or an Indian selected fellows will receive INR 50,000 per Institute of Advanced Study staff/Fellow month, and will be hosted by the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies in Shimla, Fellowship Highlights India, for three months. As the Indian Institute of Advanced Study organizes > Selected Fellows will receive INR 50,000 several national-level seminars every year, per month on themes of pressing contemporary Duration relevance as well as of fundamental theoretical significance, the fellowship 3 months provides the opportunity to interact with several scholars. For further details visit link: http://www.in.undp.org/content/india/en/ The objectives of the IC4HD HD home/presscenter/articles/2014/05/20/IC Fellowships are to: 4HD-HD-Fellowships-2014.html  Support innovative analytical work on a particular theme, which is selected every year, from the

human development perspective

48. ICMR International Fellowships Level: M.D/PhD Duration: 3 – 6 Months

The Indian Council of Medical Research To achieve the objective of building up of a (ICMR), New Delhi, the apex body in India highly skilled pool of biomedical for the formulation, coordination and researchers in all aspects of biomedical promotion of biomedical research, is one of research including basic, applied, the oldest medical research bodies in the epidemiological and clinical sciences, the world. ICMR has embarked upon an International fellowship programme for capacity About the Fellowship strengthening of scientists of our country.

The Indian Council of Medical Research Eligibility Criteria (ICMR) is the premier national agency for the formulation, promotion and conduct of > M.D/PhD degree with at least three years biomedical research in India. The mandate teaching/research experience for young and policies of the ICMR coincide with scientists and at least fifteen years for national health policies. The Council not senior scientists only plans and promotes medical research in the current and emerging health > Regular position in a recognized problems of the country but also is expected biomedical/research/health institution in to build a strong national cadre of skilled India. biomedical scientists. One of the major > Below 45 years of age for young and 57 mandates of the Council is to augment years for senior scientists capacity strengthening of institutions involved in both basic and clinical sciences. Fellowship Highlights

The world is now witnessing a rapid change > US$ 3000 per month, contingency grant of in the way biomedical research is Rs. 20,000/- and return economy class air conducted. The developing countries are in ticket (excursion airfare) for young the grip of formidable challenges posed by scientists the existing communicable diseases coupled with new emerging infections. On the > US$ 200 per day (including US$ 75 as per positive side, rapid advances in science and diem and US$ 125 is for accommodation technology have brought in new expenses), contingency grant of Rs. technologies to understand the disease 20,000/- and return economy class air process and find strategies for prevention ticket (excursion airfare) for senior and cure. There are areas at the cutting scientists. edge of science such as molecular medicine, Duration genomics, immunology, which have revolutionized knowledge for finding rapid Young Scientists: 3-6 Months diagnostics, vaccines, new drug targets and other therapeutic measures. There is an Senior Scientists: 10-15 Days urgent need that researchers working in the For further details visit link: core health sectors like diagnostics, http://icmr.nic.in/ifc_announce.htm epidemiology, surveillance and cure are exposed to the latest advancements in knowledge and interact with International scientists in their respective field of work.

49. Ideo Global Fellowship Level: Master+ Duration: 1 Year

IDEO is an international design and business, public policy, international consulting firm founded in Palo Alto, development, economics, finance, or a California, in 1991. The company has related field, plus 3 years of work locations in Palo Alto, San Francisco, experience. Chicago, New York City, Boston, London, Munich, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo. > English fluency. The company uses the design thinking Fellowship Highlights methodology to design products, services, environments, and digital experiences. > Tackle poverty-related challenges and see Additionally, the company has become real impact from your work. increasingly involved in management consulting and organizational design. > Gain expertise in human-cantered design and work with world-class designers. About the Fellowship > Travel the world while connecting and The IDEO.org Fellowship Program enables designing with individuals and communities future global leaders from the business and firsthand. social sectors to spend a year working full- time with experienced designers on social Duration impact challenges in the United States and 1 year around the world. Fellows will create solutions for non-profits, social enterprises, For further details visit link: and foundations on an array of topics, like https://www.ideo.org/fellows agriculture, water and sanitation, health, financial inclusion, unemployment, and more. Collaborating in small multidisciplinary teams, Fellows learn, grow, and innovate to make the world a better place.

Eligibility Criteria

> Minimum five years of professional full time work experience; or an advanced academic or professional degree related to

50. IDEX Fellowship Level: Graduate+ Duration: 7 – 8 Months

About the Fellowship individuals from a wide range of geographies, professional and academic Through the intensive Global Fellowship backgrounds and ethnicities. In the curriculum, IDEX 20/20, Fellows will put selection process, we are seeking to into practice IDEX’s accelerated skills understand your passion and the value you development formula: 6=2. Rigorously researched and developed, the IDEX 20/20 Bring to IDEX and the larger social Curriculum is designed to provide Fellow's enterprise sector. with two years’ worth of experience in six months. This is accomplished through a Fellowship Highlights proprietary and accelerated approach to the  All educational modules including development of the skills, competencies, leadership programs, development plans, experiences, and networks necessary for academic mentoring, and professional Fellows to emerge as competitive and development. socially aware talent.  Pre-departure Virtual Training

 Lodging for the fellow training and Eligibility orientation, in addition to all meals

and transportation from field training  Bachelor or Masters/Graduate Degree location to the fellow's permanent (BS/BA/BBA must be obtained prior to start of program); placement city.  Ability to perform in a high pressure  Monthly capacity building workshops environment;  IDEX 20/20 Curriculum and supporting  English fluency (written and spoken); materials  Ability to legally work in India for six  IDEX Field Support months (IDEX will provide more  Post-fellowship support and Alumni information on the business visa network opportunities application process).  Minimum of 1-3 years of professional Duration work experience;  Excellent listening and communication 7 to 8 months skills (written and verbal). IDEX values diversity and passion. We For more information visit the link: believe the unique perspectives and http://www.idexaccelerator.com/#!fellows experiences of each fellow lead to hip-structure/czxw greater impact in the field.

Candidates are chosen from a diverse yet

competitive pool of talented, passionate

51. IDRC International Fellowships Level: Graduate+ Duration: 0 – 4 Years

The International Development Research seeks to build the capacity of these Centre (IDRC) is a Canadian federal Crown institutions to manage competitive grant corporation that supports research in processes and to foster their sustainability. developing countries to promote growth and development. The aim of IDRC is to Fellowships are currently offered in sub- create innovative, lasting local solutions Saharan Africa, Asia, and Latin America and that build "healthier, more equitable, and the Caribbean. Research areas complement more prosperous societies." IDRC’s thematic priorities.

IDRC was established by the Parliament of Eligibility Criteria Canada in 1970 under The International > Individual Institution Eligibility Development Research Centre Act, which Requirements directs IDRC “to initiate, encourage, support and conduct research into the problems of Fellowship Highlights the developing regions of the world and into the means for applying and adapting Grants cover the costs for doctoral field scientific, technical, and other knowledge to research, full study master’s and PhDs, post- the economic and social advancement of doctoral research, internships and visiting those regions.” fellowships. Students participate in training workshops to enhance their research, About the Fellowship writing, and communication skills. The program also provides support for Solving local development issues requires mentorship, encourages researchers to local solutions. But developing countries publish in peer-reviewed journals, and it face a number of challenges (insufficient provides funding to support the timely resources, inadequate research review and examination of dissertations. In environments) in their efforts to build a a few cases, funding is provided for body of homegrown experts to address semesters abroad and visiting fellowships pressing social, economic and other in Canada. problems. Duration IDRC’s International Fellowships Program seeks to address these challenges by 0 – 4 years funding awards programs managed by developing country institutions that For further details visit link: support the research training of graduate http://www.idrc.ca/EN/Funding/WhoCanA and post-graduate students and researchers pply/Pages/IDRC-International- within local institutions. The program also Fellowships-Program.aspx

52. IGIDR-IDRC Scholarships and Fellowships: Asian Regional Initiative Level: PhD and Above Duration: 1 – 2 Years

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Eligibility Criteria Research (IGIDR) is an autonomous research body located in Mumbai, India and Visiting Doctoral Students founded in 1987 by the Reserve Bank of > Eligibility criteria for applicants include India to commemorate its golden jubilee. In having a Master’s degree in any field and be its role as Deemed University (since 1995) registered for full time Ph.D. on a topic with the highest rating of the accreditation broadly involving Labour Markets and body of India (since 2002), it offers Masters Industrial Policy. in Economics and integrated M.Phil./Ph.D. programs in Development Studies. Post-Doctoral Program

The International Development Research > Scholars from the target countries should Centre (IDRC) was established by an Act of either be newly graduated PhD. Candidates Canada’s Parliament in 1970 to help (within two years of successful submission developing countries find solutions to their of their dissertations) or junior faculty who challenges. The Centre supports emerging have submitted their PhD dissertations or researchers to develop skills and generate obtained PhD degrees with an outstanding knowledge and innovation for positive academic training and record in the broad change. areas of Economics, and particularly, inclusive development with special About the Fellowship emphasis on labour markets and industrial Indira Gandhi Institute of Development policy. Research has offered a program which aims Fellowship Highlights to encourage Doctoral students who have already registered for their Ph.Ds. in For Visiting Doctoral Students, maximum of academic programs from select Asian 3 Fellowships will be available per year countries, viz., Afghanistan, Bangladesh, with a stipend of Rs. 26,000 per month. Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Sri For Post-Doctoral Program, a maximum of 2 Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam, to visit IGIDR Fellowships will be available per year with a for a period of up to a maximum of 12 stipend of Rs. 50,000 per month. months to undertake part of their thesis Duration research or fortify their knowledge through additional course work or add a new Visiting Doctoral Students: 1 Year dimension to their research, from the point of view of Labour Market and Industrial Post-Doctoral Program: 1 Year (extendable Policy. to 2 Years)

The final dissertations would be submitted For further details visit link: to their parent universities subject to the http://www.igidr.ac.in/newspdf/IDRC%20I respective national laws and regulations. GIDR%20Visiting%20Ph.D.%20Student%2 0Announcement%202015_24.11.14.pdf

53. IIPS and the Kusuma Foundation Fellowships Level: Master’s Duration: 1 Year

The International Institute for Population will also guide Fellows in writing the papers Sciences (IIPS) situated at Deonar, Mumbai, and help them to publish their research in was established in 1956 by the United peer-reviewed journals. Nations and Government of India as a demographic training centre for Asia and Eligibility Criteria the Pacific Region. In 1985 the UGC > Candidates working in colleges or the accorded the Deemed University status to Development Sector are welcome to apply. the Institute. > Candidates should preferably be below 40 The Kusuma Foundation (India) is a years of age. registered non-profit company based in Delhi and part of the Kusuma Trust (UK), an > Candidates should have a Master's Degree independent, charitable grant making in Education, Social Sciences, Statistics, organization, with a mission to facilitate and Mathematics, Demography and any other increase access to education and other life relevant discipline. opportunities. The Foundation has recently signed a partnership agreement with IIPS to > Candidates should have prior experience initiate a three-year Research Fellowship in Research. programme to promote research in > Preference maybe given to candidates education in India. who are currently teaching or working in About the Fellowship colleges/development sectors and possessing higher degrees such as M.Phil. The main objective of the fellowship is to and/or currently enrolled in PhD train and impart research skills to young programme. professionals and faculty working in NGOs and colleges who have the potential but not Fellowship Highlight the opportunity, to conduct research on > A fellowship amount of Rs. 150,000 education issues of national importance and (Rupees one lakh fifty thousand only) each relevance to Kusuma’s strategic priorities. for a period of one year will be awarded to The research fellowship will provide five successful candidates. selected candidates with high-level research > The fellowship will consist of four training skills including knowledge of statistics, modules on research methodology, each qualitative research and data analysis. with one week duration (five working days) Fellows will be trained in identifying, at IIPS. defining and justifying research problems Duration and carrying out studies of national importance. The Fellowship will enable 1 year participants to carry out independent studies and publish in national and For further details visit link: international peer reviewed journals. http://www.iipsindia.org/pdf/Advert_RESE ARCH_FELLOWSHIP_IIPS-KF_Aug13.pdf

Experienced mentors from IIPS will support fellows to carry out their research. Mentors

54. iLeap International Fellowship Level: Graduate+ Duration: 8 Weeks

ILeap is an international non-profit > Dedicated to serving the community(ies) organization with a mission to inspire and or the population with whom they are renew social leaders and global citizens working; through integrated leadership programs that ignite hope and transformation in the > Currently working with an organization world. They conduct programs in Seattle, and holds at least five years of relevant Washington and collaborate with social experience as a community leader; leaders throughout Asia, Africa, and Latin > Creative, skilled and capable of working America to build regional networks of with different organizations, cultures, change leaders who are connected through situations and settings; a values-based approach to leadership and committed to building strong global > Demonstrably adaptive and open to new partnerships for social change. and challenging experiences;

About the Fellowship > Able to articulate why the Fellowship program is right at this time of their lives; The iLEAP International Fellowship (IF) is a long-term investment in community-based > Conversant in the English language. leadership in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Each year, iLEAP selects up to 15 Fellowship Highlights grass-roots leaders from around the world ILEAP Fellows explore the program themes from a highly competitive pool of hundreds of Collaboration, Global Partnerships, to join this unique, cross-cultural and global Leadership, and Digital Media and leadership training in Seattle. Communication through four modes of The program is highly integrated, with a learning: skills-based seminar trainings, balance between personal reflection and peer learning and site visits, personal retreat, group learning and dialogue, and inquiry, and teaching out and partnership professional training in partnership, building. communication, and effective leadership. Duration iLEAP Fellows return home to lead their communities with a renewed clarity and 8 weeks commitment to who they are, what they do, and how together we can change the world. For further details visit link: http://ileap.org/programs/if Eligibility Criteria

> Between the ages of 25 and 45;

> Living and working in one of the regions that iLEAP is currently connected to: Southeast Asia, South Asia, East Asia,

Central America, and South America. And/or Sub-Saharan Africa.*

55. India Fellow Program Level: Graduate+ Duration: 13 Months

India Fellow in collaboration with The organization supports the fellow with a iVolunteer which is a social enterprise that monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000 for living promotes volunteering brings volunteers expenses. and organisations together to share time, skills and passion to promote India's social The fellows will also get the following development. benefits:

About the Fellowship Interactions with experts from various sectors India Fellow along with the collaboration – Workshops on design thinking, with iVolunteer is offering an experiential communication, development theories and leadership program for young Indians that leadership skills include working full time for a year with a – Sessions on crux of management topics field partner organization (FPO) on a and their practical applications like – specific project or issue together with operations, finance, developing new ideas, training, mentoring and reflection. This project and team management etc. experience will empower India Fellows to – Travel workshop and rural immersions find their own leadership potential, shape for hands on understanding their futures and make a difference. – Peer learning through sharing

Eligibility Criteria Duration

· Applicant must be between 20 and 28 13 Months years of age. For further details visit link: · You are already a graduate (in any http://indiafellow.org/ discipline) or will be by July 2015 before fellowship begins.

· You are an Indian citizen or a person of Indian origin.

· You are ready for a 13 month full time commitment to the fellowship.

Fellowship Highlight

56. Indian Council of Social Science Research‘s Doctoral Fellowships Level: Master’s+ Duration: 2 years (up to 3 Years)

Indian Council of Social Science Research their Ph.D. registration and not in receipt of (ICSSR) was established in the year of 1969 any assistance from any other source or in by the Government of India to promote receipt of a small fellowship from other research in social sciences in the country. It agencies are eligible to apply. supports a network of 27 ICSSR research institutes. > For contingency grant for completing PhD, doctoral scholars in social sciences, not in About the Fellowship receipt of any assistance, are eligible to apply to meet the expenses relating to ICSSR is inviting applicants for the fieldwork, computer analysis, printing of fellowships which is aimed to assist young questionnaires, cartographic work and scholars who have the potential and purchase of books and journals, etc. for competence for research to work full time submission of the thesis. on their approved research themes and to support doctoral students to pursue and > No candidate will be considered for award complete their research work of grant under this scheme prior to the laps of at least 3 years after completing/ availing Eligibility Criteria of previous grant under this scheme.

> Candidates who hold a Master’s degree of > Defaulters of any previous grant of ICSSR a recognized university in any social science under any scheme will not be eligible for subject with a minimum of second class consideration until obtaining the clearance with 55% marks. of the relevant administrative division of > Relaxation of 5% marks/ corresponding the ICSSR. grades will be made for SC/ST candidates. Fellowship Highlight

> Candidates should preferably not be more For short term doctoral fellowship, the than 35 years (relax able by 5 years in case fellowship amount will be Rs.16000/- per of SC/ST) as on the last date for the receipt month and contingency grant (Research of the completed applications in the Council. Expenses) will be Rs. 15,000/-per annum

> For teachers and professional staff of Duration research institutes holding regular posts, the upper age limit would be 45 years 2 years extendable up to1 more year

> For award of doctoral fellowship, For further details visit link: preference will be given to those already http://www.icssr.org/fello_doctoral.htm registered for PhD. Candidates who cleared NET will also be considered on priority.

> For short-term doctoral fellowship, scholars having completed two years of

57. Insight Data Science Fellows Program Level: PhD and Above Duration: 7 Weeks

Silicon Valley technology companies are  Desk space at the Insight offices in hiring data scientists to help them glean Silicon Valley or New York City insights from the terabytes of data that they during the program. collect everyday. The Insight Data Science  Tips and help from our staff to help Fellows Program is an intensive seven-week with your living arrangements for post-doctoral training fellowship bridging the duration of the program. the gap between academia and data science.  Guidance and mentorship from industry professionals at every

stage of the program and as you About the Fellowship prepare for interviews.  Mentorship from alumni Insight The Insight Data Science Fellows Program is Fellows whose experience, at a full-time, 7 week postdoctoral fellowship Insight and at their current data based in the San Francisco Bay Area and science roles, make them an New York City that helps scientists unparalleled resource to provide transition from academia to a career in data guidance and feedback. science. As an Insight Fellow you will  Personalized company matching. receive a full tuition scholarship, making the We help you figure out which program completely tuition free. Office companies you are best off space is also included for the duration of the interviewing with and help you program and we help international students arrange the interviews during the handle any necessary visa arrangements. final week of the program. Finally, need-based living expense  Help navigating the negotiation of scholarships are available. final employment terms once companies have made their Eligibility Criteria employment offers to you. > Candidates should have completed or  50 Insight Fellow alumni are now should be approaching the completion of data scientists at companies like their PhDs. LinkedIn, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Twitter, Square and other Fellowship Highlights top tech companies.

 6 week, full-time, postdoctoral data Duration science training fellowship in Mountain View, CA 7 weeks  Full tuition scholarship, dedicated For further details visit link: office space, self-directed, project- http://insightdatascience.com/application_ based learning under the guidance FAQ.html of top industry data scientists.

58. Institute of Current World Affairs (ICWA) fellowship program

Level: Graduate+ Duration: 2 Years

The Institute of Current World Affairs is a > Necessary language skills with respect to Washington, D.C-based institution which the country where the project will be provides fellowships, allowing Americans undertaken by the candidate under age 36 to live in a foreign country for two years. Their observations and research > Candidates must be under 36 years of age. are published in monthly newsletters that > Fellows are required to write monthly are distributed to members newsletters

About the Fellowship U.S. citizenship is not a requirement, but The ICWA fellowship program aims to candidates must show strong and credible nurture deep expertise in foreign countries ties to U.S. society. A proposed fellowship and cultures by supporting a Fellow who must hold the promise of enriching public carries out a program of self-designed, life in the United States by enhancing the independent study abroad for a minimum of understanding of foreign countries, two years. We do not support degree cultures, and trends. Public service in the programs at universities. Candidates are United States is our ultimate purpose, out of encouraged to browse the ICWA archives on a belief that the United States needs the this website to see the kind of projects that knowledge and wisdom that our Fellows the Institute had previously supported. acquire.

The fellowships amount to a generous Applicants must have a good command of investment in the future of the Fellow. A written and spoken English and must have primary selection criterion is whether a completed the current phase of their formal candidate is ready for the rapid personal education. We do not accept applications growth that the fellowship makes possible. from currently enrolled undergraduate We look for candidates who are sufficiently students. prepared to take advantage of the Fellowship Highlight opportunity we offer, but extensive professional experience in the proposed The Institute provides full financial support for its fellows and their immediate area is not always an advantage. families. “Full financial support” does not Fellowships are aimed at developing mean unlimited financial support, and knowledge and professional skills, not fellows are expected to live and spend awarding research or reporting modestly. The Institute provides fellows opportunities to those who already have with sufficient funding to allow them and them. their families to live in good health and reasonable comfort and to fulfil the Eligibility Criteria purposes of the fellowship.

Duration For further details visit link: http://www.icwa.org/FellowshipProgram.htm 2 years

59. International Climate Protection Fellowships Level: Graduate+ Duration: 1 Year

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is · Professional experience in a leadership a foundation established by the government role in the field of climate protection (at of the Federal Republic of Germany and least 48 months at the time of application), funded by the Federal Foreign Office, the or a further academic or professional Federal Ministry of Education and Research, qualification the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development as well as · Very good knowledge of English and/or other national and international partners; it German promotes international academic Fellowship Highlights cooperation between excellent scientists and scholars from Germany and from · Fellowship amount according to abroad. qualifications between 2,150 EUR and 2,750 EUR per month About the Fellowship · Two-month intensive language course in The fellowship allows future leaders to Germany spend a year in Germany working on a research-based project of their own choice Lump sum for travel expenses in the field of climate protection and climate-related resource conservation. · Allowances for visits by family members Fellows are free to choose their own hosts. lasting at least three months Submit an application if you come from a · Allowance of 800 EUR per month for the non-European transition or developing host in Germany for projects in the natural country and are active in any of the and engineering sciences, and 500 EUR per following areas: scientific, engineering- month for projects in the humanities and based, legal, economic, health-related or social sciences social aspects of climate change. Duration Eligibility Criteria 1 Year · University degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) completed with outstanding For further information visit link: results less than 12 years prior to the start http://www.humboldt- of the fellowship foundation.de/web/icf.html

· Clearly visible leadership potential demonstrated by experience in a leadership position, or appropriate references

60. International Development Fellows Programme (IDFP) Level: Graduate+ Duration: 8 – 12 Months

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the > At least 12 months overseas work or international humanitarian agency of the volunteer experience in a developing Catholic community in the United States. country. Founded in 1943 by the United States Council of Catholic Bishops, the agency > Strong cross-cultural skills with the ability provides assistance to 130 million people in to adapt to the local culture. more than 90 countries and territories in > Ability to operate effectively in a stressful, Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East fast changing environment where security and Eastern Europe. A member of Caritas could change unexpectedly. International, the worldwide network of Catholic humanitarian agencies, CRS > Fluency in English with strong oral and provides relief in emergency situations and written communication skills and strong helps people in the developing world break analytical skills. the cycle of poverty through community- based, sustainable development initiatives > Interest in a career in development or as well as Peacebuilding. emergency relief with Catholic Relief Services About the Fellowship > Commitment to CRS Principles The Catholic Relief Services’ International Development Fellows Program (IDFP) gives > Desire to work for a faith-based people who are interested in a career in organization. international relief and development an Fellowship Highlights opportunity to increase their overseas experience and gain exposure to their CRS provides the IDFP participants with the programs. Each year, CRS places following benefits: approximately 20-25 Fellows with their country programs overseas. Assignments > Stipend of $23,500 annually are for 8-12 months, starting in early > Cost of living adjustment September. Specific job responsibilities vary greatly from one country to another > Furnished housing depending on the country program’s focus (Agriculture, Health, Peacebuilding, > Transportation to and from the country of Education, Microfinance, or a combination assignment of these). > Medical Evacuation Coverage Eligibility Criteria > Vacation > Graduate degree in a field relevant to > Medical, Life, Travel, Accident, and international development. Personal/Household Effects Insurance. > Professional proficiency in French, Duration Spanish, Arabic, or Portuguese. French preferred. 8 – 12 months

> Must be legally authorized to work in the For further details visit link: United States http://crs.org/about/careers/fellowships/

61. International Institute for Population Sciences Post- Doctoral Fellowships Level: Graduate+ Duration: 1 Year (extendable)

In 1956, the United Nations, the > Candidates having Ph.D. degree in Government of India and the Sir Dorabji Population Studies of a recognised Tata Trust, jointly established the Institute university. to serve as a regional centre for teaching, training and conducting research in the area > Desirable: Good publication in peer of population studies in the ESCAP region. reviewed journal, publication of books and research reports. The International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) serves as a regional Institute > The upper age limit is 40 years as on for Training and Research in Population 30.6.2014. Studies for the ESCAP region. It was Fellowship Highlights established in Mumbai in July 1956. > Eligible candidates will be awarded About the Fellowship Government of India fellowships amounting The international institute for population to Rs. 50,000 per month. sciences offers a fellowship programme in Duration which the selected Indian candidates will be awarded a Government of India fellowship 1 year (extendable) initially for one year only and is extendable for one more year on genuine case. For further details visit link: http://www.iipsindia.org/pdf/APPLICATIO Each eligible candidate will be awarded the N_FORM.pdf Government of India fellowship @ 50,000/- per month. Eligible foreign candidates may also apply for the Government of India Post-

Doctoral Fellowship.

Eligibility Criteria

62. International Institute of Asian Studies, Netherlands Fellowship Level: PhD and Above Duration: 1 Year

The International Institute for Asian Studies deadline. A letter from your (IIAS) is a research and exchange platform university will be required to based in Leiden, the Netherlands. It confirm your graduation before encourages the multidisciplinary and your proposed starting date. comparative study of Asia, and actively promotes national and international co- 2. If you are applying for a grant from operation. IIAS acts as a global mediator, IIAS to cover your research period bringing together academic and non- in the Netherlands, the fellowship academic institutes in Asia and other parts will be tenable for a maximum of the world, including cultural, social and period of 10 months. policy organisations. Without excluding 3. Support for research (office other possibly interesting research areas in facilities, library access, networks, Asian studies, our focus is on urbanisation, etc.) will be provided. heritage and globalisation. 4. Affiliated fellows are expected to International Institute of Asian Studies, participate in IIAS events, including Netherlands, invites applications for the fellow seminars, monthly lunch fellowships in the field of Social Sciences lectures, and drinks. and Humanities. Fellowship Highlights About the Fellowship

The position of affiliated fellow is intended If IIAS decides to sponsor your research by for outstanding researchers from around awarding a grant, you will receive: the world, to work on an important piece of - A monthly grant of €2000 to cover the Asian studies research in the social sciences costs of housing, visa and health insurance; and humanities. Interdisciplinary interests - Office facilities and access to the Leiden are encouraged. University Libraries; - A one-time grant of (max) €1000 towards Also welcomed are researchers who would the costs of (international) travel. like to work on a collaborative grant proposal or develop their PhD thesis into book publication.

Eligibility Criteria Duration 1 Year 1. Applicants must have fulfilled all requirements of the PhD. If you are For further information visit link: http://www.iias.nl/page/iias-fellowship- a PhD candidate at the time of application#apply application, you may also apply, provided that you graduate within 6 months after the application

63. IRRAD Doctoral/Post-Doctoral Fellowships Level: PhD Duration: 6 Months (up to 1 Year)

IRRAD is an initiative of the S.M. Sehgal > Relevance of integrating indigenous foundation. It's mission is to implement communication tools with technological integrated village development in select innovations to effect wider dissemination of village clusters, build capacity in rural development discourses development, undertake rural research, improve village governance, and serve as a > Facilitators and impediments in capturing premier knowledge institution for rural gender disaggregated data for water, development and poverty reduction in sanitation and hygiene in India India. Eligibility Criteria

About the Fellowship > Candidates must be full-time researchers The Institute of Rural Research and or PhD students. Development (IRRAD) invites applications Fellowship Highlights from doctoral/post-doctoral candidates for its research fellowship programme to work Fellowship will include a total grant of Rs. 1, on rural development projects in the 80,000/-. The duration of the fellowship is selected districts of India including Mewat six months, can be held for a single district of Haryana and Alwar district of continuous period between January 2014 Rajasthan. Interested candidates must and June 2014, and may be extended to submit a research proposal on any of the December 2014. A stand-alone report and following research themes: final research paper published (or considered for publication) in a peer- > Influence of changing agronomy on reviewed journal is mandatory, which is to economics of crops such as wheat and be submitted at the end of the term by the mustard in semi-arid regions of India selected applicant. In case the study > Comparative research study of the includes primary data collection in performance of water-management intervention areas of IRRAD, additional institutions in the semi-arid villages of India facilities such as residential accommodation and local transportation shall be provided. > Enhancing community participation through capacity building Duration

> Comparative research study of Panchayati 6 Months (Extendable upto 1 year) Raj Institutions (PRIs) policies in Rajasthan For further details visit link: and Haryana http://www.smsfoundation.org/Announce > Understanding changing gender roles ments.html through various interfaces of rural development

64. Japanese Association of University Women Fellowship Level: Master+ Duration: 5 – 6 Months

According to its Constitution, the purposes > The candidate has received a Master’s of Japanese Association of University degree or its equivalent, and presently work Women (JAUW) are outside academia, or candidate is a student/researcher higher than MA /its 1. To promote higher education for women. equivalent level (typically of pre-doctoral or 2. To improve the status of women and dissertation level). Postdoctoral researchers girls. may apply but they may be placed lower in priority; 3. To promote understanding and friendship among the university women of > Candidates have to find a host university the world, irrespective of their race, or institution in Japan by their self, and have nationality, religion or political opinions. to submit, at the time of application, a letter of Acceptance from that host or from 4. To promote peace. candidate’s prospective supervisor thereof. JAUW will not extend any help regarding to About the Fellowship this matter;

JAUW offers a programmewhich is to offer > Candidates have to explain in their core funding to financially help the fellows proposal why they have to come to stay in come and stay in Japan when they have Japan to pursue your on-going study or found that it is preferable or very important research; for them to stay in Japan to further pursue their on-going study/research. > Candidates have to state clearly in their proposals how and in what aspect they will If selected, they must: contribute to their home country through their study/research in Japan. > engage in the proposed study/research for which the grant is awarded; Fellowship Highlight

> submit a written summary report of 500 > The amount of grant will range from to 700 words by the end of the funding ¥700,000 to ¥1,000,000 per grantee. The period; duration of the fellow's stay in Japan and various other factors will be taken into > make an oral presentation based on the above report toward the end ofthe funding consideration in deciding the total amount of grant. period at a meeting to be held by JAUW. Duration Eligibility Criteria 5 – 6 months > The candidate has to be a woman of any nationality but other than Japanese, living For further details visit link: outside Japan at the time of application; http://www.jauw.org/english/e_2015inter nationalfellowship.html

65. Jean Monnet Postdoctoral Fellowships Level: PhD and Above Duration: ½ Years

The Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced > Candidates of all nationalities are eligible Studies is an inter-disciplinary research for the Jean Monnet Fellowships. centre at the heart of the European University Institute with an objective to Fellowship Highlights contribute to understanding patterns of > The fellowships are for the duration of continuity, change and transformation one or two years (12 or 24 months from within the Union, its members, the September to August). Candidates should neighbourhood, and the global level. indicate the preferred duration of the About the Fellowship fellowship in the application form. Fellows must live in Florence for the duration of The Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced their Fellowship so that they can take an Studies (RSCAS) offers one-year Jean active part in the academic activities of the Monnet Fellowships (renewable for one Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced more year) to scholars who have obtained Studies. their doctorate more than 5 years prior to the start of the fellowship, i.e. 1 September > The basic grant is € 2,000 per month. If 2015 for the academic year 2015/16. The the duration of the fellowship is less than 12 Fellowship programme is open to post-docs, months, no grant will be paid for the month tenure track academics and those wishing of August. Successful applicants benefiting to spend their sabbatical at the Robert from other grants or salaries must disclose Schuman Centre. We invite you to become this to the EUI, as the amount of the part of a lively and creative academic fellowship will be fixed at a lower rate community. (minimum € 1,250 per month) depending on the additional income. If applicable, Eligibility Criteria family allowances will be added to the basic grant. > The fellowships are open to candidates who will have successfully defended their > Fellows (but not their families) receive Ph.D. by 31 July preceding the start of the reimbursement for one return trip from fellowship on 1 September; their home town to Florence. The maximum amount for travel reimbursement is €1,200 > Candidates are eligible during the 7-year for return travel. period following the successful completion of their Ph.D. (For example, to apply for Duration 2014/15, the Ph.D. should be completed between 31/7/2007 and 31/7/2014); 1/2years

> Candidates who have received their Ph.D. For further details visit link: from the EUI can only apply for JMF after http://www.eui.eu/ServicesAndAdmin/Aca they have been away from the Institute in a demicService/Fellowships/JeanMonnetFell full-time occupation or with another owships/Index.aspx fellowship for at least one year after defending the Ph.D.

66. John Dillon Fellowship in agriculture research Level: Graduate+ Duration: 5 – 6 Weeks

The Australian Centre for International Eligibility Criteria Agricultural Research (ACIAR) is an Australian Government statutory authority > Applicants must be associated with ACIAR that operates within the portfolio of the bilateral projects that are either active or Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. completed in the last 24 months. The Centre was established under the > The Fellow can be associated with either a Australian Centre for International National Agricultural Research System or a Agricultural Research Act 1982 (Cth), to CGIAR centre (if the applicant is involved in assist and encourage Australian agricultural an ACIAR bilateral project), but must be a scientists to use their skills to identify and citizen of an ACIAR partner country. find solutions to agricultural problems of developing countries. Fellowship Highlights

About the Fellowship > Fellowships normally involve a 5-6 week period in Australia. The ACIAR offers a Fellowship which aims to develop leadership skills in the areas of > Fellows are hosted by 1-2 Australian agricultural research management, organisations (such as a Federal agricultural policy and/or extension Government Department, a University, a technologies. This is achieved by providing Cooperative Research Centre or State exposure to Australian agriculture across a Department of Agriculture) where they range of best-practice organisations spend at least 50 % of their Fellowship involved in research, extension and/or period. policy making. > Fellows participate in a formal research The visit programs are tailored by management training course in Australia. negotiation between ACIAR and the selected Fellow to meet the needs of individual > Fellows undertake a structured program Fellows and their employing organisation. of visits to various institutes, including the Arrangements for the Fellowships will be presentation of relevant lectures. flexible, and the following points are Duration intended to indicate features of the program: 5 – 6 weeks

Fellows participate in a formal research For further details visit link: management training course in Australia. http://aciar.gov.au/training/JDF

Fellows undertake a structured program of visits to various institutes, including the presentationof relevant lectures.

Applicants must be associated with ACIAR bilateral projects that are either active or completed in the last 24 months.

67. JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme Level: PhD and Above Duration: 2 Years

The Japan Society for the Promotion of 2 April 2008), when the fellowship begins Science (JSPS) is an independent or be scheduled to receive a doctoral degree administrative institution in Japan, before the fellowship begins. established for the purpose of contributing to the advancement of science in all fields of > Applicants with at least 10 months the natural and social sciences and the research and/or professional experience humanities. are especially encouraged to apply.

The United Nations University (UNU), > Those who have previously been awarded established in 1973, is the academic and a fellowship under the “JSPS Postdoctoral research arm of the United Nations. It is Fellowship Program for Foreign headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with Researchers” (excluding Postdoctoral diplomatic status as a UN institution. Since Fellowship Program (Short-term) for North 2010, UNU has been authorized by the UN American and European Researchers and General Assembly to grant degrees. It also Summer Program) are not eligible. provides a bridge between the UN and the Fellowship Highlights international academic, policy-making and private sector communities. > A round-trip air ticket (based on JSPS regulations) About the Fellowship > A monthly maintenance allowance of The JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship JPY362,000 Programme was launched in 2002 and is jointly organized by UNU and the Japan > A settling-in allowance of JPY 200,000, Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). overseas travel accident and sickness insurance coverage, etc. It is designed to provide promising, highly qualified, young researchers with the > A research grant, “Grant-in-Aid for opportunity to conduct advanced research Scientific Research”, of up to JPY1, 500,000 relevant to the main thematic focus areas of per year (total of JPY 3,000,000 for two UNU-IAS (Institute for the Advanced Study years with the amount varying depending of Sustainability) and UNU-CPR (Centre for on the areas/disciplines of research.) is Policy Research), and in co-operation with available to cover cooperative research- their host researchers at Japanese related expenses. Application for these universities and research institutions. UNU grants is made by the host researcher acts as the nominating authority for the through his/her institution. JSPS-UNU Programme, and UNU-IAS administer the programme on behalf of Duration UNU in the nominating process. 2 years Eligibility Criteria For further details visit link: > Applicants must be citizens of countries http://webserv.ias.unu.edu/onlineform/ap that have diplomatic relations with Japan. p/anonymous/menu.php Japanese nationals are not eligible.

> Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (which must have been received on or after

68. Kinship Conservation Fellows Level: Graduate+ Duration: 1 Month

The Kinship Conservation Fellows is a Eligibility Criteria leadership program that aims to explore innovative market-based approaches to > Possess a minimum of a four-year college environmental issues. It provides practical, degree (or its overseas equivalent) hands-on instruction in market-based > Have a minimum of five years relevant approaches and business principles to work experience after your degree select groups of high potential individuals who seek to hone their leadership abilities. > Be proficient in spoken and written English About the Fellowship > Be a conservation practitioner (rather The kinship conservation expects the than an academic or researcher) candidates should be conservation leaders with five years of experience, who are Fellowship Highlight deeply committed to conservation, involved with the implementation of market-based > A month of cutting-edge intensive training approaches to solve environmental and a $6000 stipend. problems, and ready to be part of an Duration expanding community of global leaders. 1 month Kinship Fellows are entrepreneurial and results-oriented. A proposed project For further information visit link: describing an environmental issue related http://kinshipfellows.org/go.php?id=121 to your work and your plans for developing a solution using market approaches will be a key part of your application.

Successful applicants will be familiar with business and economic principles and be in a work environment where these principles can be integrated with conservation work.

69. Kiva Fellows Level: Graduate+ Duration: 16 Weeks

Since 2007, the Kiva Fellows Program has  Experience working in cross-cultural offered over 500 individuals a rare environments opportunity to put their skills to work in  Ability and commitment to fund the support of global microfinance. Applicants entire fellowship chosen for the program serve as Kiva’s eyes  Excellent judgment and ears on the ground, working directly  Sincere interest in microfinance and with microfinance institutions (MFIs) and serving Kiva’s mission other field partners in over 70 countries  Ability to commit to Kiva for 4+ around the globe, and with new initiatives months such as Kiva Zip in Kenya and the U.S.  Fluency or advanced communication About the Fellowship ability in French, Spanish, Russian, Fellows serve many vital roles for Kiva. Arabic, or other languages from They expand Kiva’s impact by building key a country where Kiva has a presence relationships and transferring critical  Background in economics, finance, knowledge to their host Field Partner or business or consulting Partners, help Kiva develop sustainable  Background in media, journalism, or practices by utilizing their individual skill communications sets to improve current Field Partners  5+ years of work experience processes. Kiva Fellows working with Kiva Zip act as a direct connection to Fellowship Highlights communities, where they promote Kiva Zip, identify Trustees and borrowers, and play a Kiva Fellows have received funding from leading role in data analysis and evaluation their universities, Rotary Clubs, grants, to optimize and increase the scale of the family, friends, networks, and company initiative. sponsorships. Some Kiva Fellows have applied directly to airlines for assistance Eligibility Criteria and received free flights, or asked for  Experience traveling or living abroad mileage donations from friends or family. (preferably in developing countries, The Kiva Fellows Program also has for applicants interested in serving apartnership with Indigoan online overseas) fundraising platform that can help you  High degree of flexibility, self- leverage your network to solicit motivation and problem solving contributions. Get creative--fundraising for  Ability to take initiative and work this opportunity is absolutely doable! independently Duration  Fluency in English  Strong writing skills 16 weeks  Familiarity and comfort with technology and web-based For more information visit the link: applications http://kfpappsite.wordpress.com/qualificat  Dedication to working in the field ions-requirements/

70. LAMP Fellowships Level: Graduate+ Duration: 11 Months

PRS was founded in 2005 as an independent constituency related matters. In the first research initiative. The initiative was cohort of the LAMP Fellowship, 12 young incubated in the Centre for Policy Research individuals were selected and trained to (CPR), New Delhi, which is a leading Indian work with MPs from both Houses of think tank. With the intellectual and Parliament, across different political institutional support of CPR, PRS has been parties. In the following two years, the able to build and deepen its engagement programme was expanded to have over 40 with legislators, media and citizen groups to Fellows each year. strengthen the legislative process. Recently, the initiative has been institutionalised as a Eligibility Criteria not-for-profit Section 25 Company, the > Candidate must be at most 26 years of Institute for Policy Research Studies. age, i.e. born on or after January 1, 1987.

About the Fellowship > Candidate must have at least a Bachelor’s The Legislative Assistants to Members of degree in any academic discipline. Parliament (LAMP) Fellowship places one > Only Indian citizens are eligible for the legislative assistant to work with one MP LAMP Fellowship. for a period of 11 months. The Fellowship exposes LAMP Fellows to the working of Fellowship Highlights Parliament and the legislative process. The Fellowship encourages the best and the > LAMP Fellows are expected to brief the brightest young individuals to get involved MP on a regular basis, based on the in public service. research they conduct. Fellows are expected to meet the MP regularly to understand his The primary role of a LAMP Fellow is to research needs for work in Parliament. provide customised research support to the assigned MP they work with for the entire > LAMP Fellows rarely have a “typical” duration of the Fellowship. This would work day. Requests for research may have entail providing research inputs to help varying deadlines – ranging from thirty them fulfil their parliamentary duties such minutes to a couple of days, depending on as asking questions, raising matters of the specifications of the MP. When public importance, participating in debates, Parliament is in session, the workload is writing speeches, drafting private member likely to be heavier than the period between Bills, among others sessions.

Typically, LAMP Fellows could find > LAMP Fellows research topics as diverse themselves researching topics as diverse as as defence, food security, environment, defence, food security, environment, economics and foreign affairs. economics and foreign affairs. The primary Duration role of a LAMP Fellow is to support an MP’s Parliamentary work. In addition, when 11 months working with an MP, LAMP Fellows also have an opportunity to get exposed to For further details visit link: http://lamp.prsindia.org/thefellowship

71. LEAD Cohort Fellowship for MidCareer professionals Level: Graduate+ Duration: 1 Year

Leadership for Environment and Eligibility Criteria Development (LEAD) is a network organization working with the vision of · Applicant must be a dynamic mid-career building leadership for change. The LEAD professional under the age of 45 years Network has a number of professionals who · Applicant should have a minimum of 7 are highly successful leaders working on years of work experience. complex local, regional and global, environmental and development issues. · Should be eager to explore cross-cultural and cross-sectorial environments. At the global level we are currently 2500 Fellows, spread over 90 countries with our direct presence in 14 countries. LEAD India as an independent organization is the Fellowship Highlights Indian chapter of LEAD and has 170 fellows  Cross-industry learning across the country.  Value addition to your human About the Fellowship capital  Leadership skills based on LEAD offers an intensive Leadership and internationally tested modules Sustainable Development program which  Opens new doors to global expertise transforms managers into leaders by honing for partnerships and joint ventures their skill sets and helping you to explore  Enhance intellectual, human & hidden leadership qualities and has been social capital of the organization doing so for past 21 years. Popularly  Models adopted by companies, referred to as the ‘Lead Cohort’ program, government and communities this is an international leadership development program that runs parallel in Duration 14 countries and is designed to offer a mix 1 Year of classroom and field experiences. The program runs over a one year period and For further details visit link: offers 4 national training sessions (NTS). http://www.leadindia.org/flipping/brochur Each NTS is residential and runs for seven es/LEAD%20India%20Cohort%2016%20B days. rochure.pdf

72. Legatum Fellowship Program Level: Graduate+ Duration: 1 Year

The Legatum Centre for Development and incoming and current MIT students, across Entrepreneurship catalyses all academic and professional disciplines. entrepreneurship for broad-based Students currently enrolled as sophomores prosperity in low-income countries. The or juniors at MIT may apply to become a Centre was founded on the belief that Legatum Fellow for the upcoming class. economic progress and good governance in Fellowships are awarded to the applicants low-income countries emerge from, and who are committed to pursuing a startup in support, entrepreneurship and innovations a low-income country after graduating from that empower ordinary citizens. MIT. Funds awarded have ranged from $5,000 to $50,000 for the length of the The Legatum Centre for Development and Fellowship. Entrepreneurship was founded at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Eligibility Criteria 2007 through a multi-million dollar gift from Legatum Group, a global investment > An applicant for a graduate degree firm. program at MIT or a student currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or The Centre administers programs and graduate student at MIT convenes events that promote and shape discourse on bottom-up development. The > Enrolled as an MIT student for the Centre administers a competitive fellowship duration of the Fellowship program for incoming and current MIT > Committed to pursuing a startup in a low- students, from across all academic and income country after graduating from MIT professional disciplines, who have demonstrated the potential and Fellowship Highlights commitment to create innovative and inclusive enterprises in low-income > Fellowships are awarded to the applicants countries. In addition, the Centre convenes who are committed to pursuing a startup in an annual conference, hosts lectures, and a low-income country after graduating from supports teams of enterprising men and MIT. Funds awarded have ranged from women at MIT who are passionate about $5,000 to $50,000 for the length of the starting viable businesses in the developing Fellowship. world. Duration About the Fellowship 1 year The Legatum Centre for Development and For further details visit link: Entrepreneurship is inviting applications http://legatum.mit.edu/our- for Legatum fellowship available for programs/fellowships

73. Leland International Hunger Fellows Level: Graduate Duration: 2 Years

The Congressional Hunger Centre (CHC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to make Fellows are recruited based on their issues of domestic and demonstrated leadership qualities, international hunger a priority to experience, maturity, flexibility, and policymakers in the U.S. government, and commitment to fighting hunger. Eligible to raise a new generation of leaders to candidates have spent at least one year fight against hunger and poverty. working or volunteering in a developingcountry on issues related to About the Fellowship hunger and poverty alleviation and possess The Mickey Leland International Hunger a relevant graduate degree or equivalent Fellows Program trains emerging leaders in experience. the fight to end hunger worldwide. It is a unique two-year program that combines Fellowship Highlights field and policy work.  Monthly stipend Leland Fellows develop new skills while  Comprehensive health insurance actively working to alleviate hunger and  Housing and relocation allowances poverty in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.  Professional development funds and During the first year, fellows work directly activities to build food security in the field. In the  Training and advising second year, fellows apply their field  Travel to and from placement locations experience to the design of sound  Vacation and sick leave development policy at the organizational,  Connection to a dynamic fellowship national, and international level. community and alumni network

In addition to their field and policy work, Duration fellows take part in annual CHC-sponsored 2 Years training sessions and a range of professional development activities For more information visit the link: aimed at further adding to their skills and http://www.hungercenter.org/fellowships/ expertise. leland/apply/

Eligibility Criteria

74. Leo Baeck Fellowship Programme Level: PhD and Above Duration: 1 Year

The Leo Baeck Institute is a research > Formal qualification for doctoral studies institute with centres in New York, London and Jerusalem devoted to the study of the > Doctoral research project focussing on the history and culture of German-speaking history and culture of German-speaking Jewry. The New York centre also has a Jewry branch housed in the Jewish Museum Fellowship Highlight Berlin. Founded in 1955, the Institute is named in honour of Leo Baeck, the Rabbi > Fellows receive a stipend of 1,150 EUR who was the last leader of the Jewish per month, generally supplemented by a Community under the Nazis monthly research allowance of 100 EUR. For research trips and conference About the Fellowship participation monthly supplements and Fellowships of the international Leo Baeck travel allowances are available on Fellowship Programme are awarded to application. Tuition fees are not covered. doctoral students who pursue their Duration research in the field of history and culture of German-speaking Jewry. Besides financial 1 year support for one year, the programme offers regular workshops, jointly organised by the For further detail visit link: Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes and http://www.studienstiftung.de/en/leo- the Leo Baeck Institute London. baeck.html?view[detail]=1&cHash=a061f57 4049e9751f758e01442761ee9 The programme particularly aims at doctoral students who wish to carry out research in more than one country; it is open to students of any nationality at any institution of higher education.

Eligibility Criteria

> University degree(s) with excellent marks

> Date of latest degree not before February 2012

75. Lien Environmental Fellowship Level: PhD Duration: 6 Months

Nan yang Environment & Water Research the Lien Environmental Fellowship (LEF) Institute Community Development Programme award. The LEF Programme (NEWRIComm) NEWRIComm is a member aims to enable successful candidates to of the Nanyang Environment & Water develop and improve water, sanitation, and Research Institute (NEWRI) renewable energy (waste-to-energy) for (www.ntu.edu.sg/newri), which is ranked developing communities in Central Asia, among the world’s top 9 notable water Southeast Asia, and South Asia. research organisations. Since its inception in 2008, NEWRI has translated its Eligibility Criteria interdisciplinary research outcomes into · Academics and researchers from industry and community development universities and research interests in relevance. Central Asia, South-East Asia and South Asia The Lien Foundation is a Singapore may apply. philanthropic house noted for its model of · Applicants must possess a PhD degree. radical philanthropy. It invests in innovative Applicants with Master’s degree may be solutions, convenes strategic partnerships considered if they have substantial relevant and catalyses action on social and work experience. environmental challenges. The Foundation drives institutional capacity building to Fellowship Highlights address crucial community needs, and empowers individuals to reach their full · Up to two return economy airfares from potential. It seeks to enhance educational the recipient’s country to Singapore; opportunities for the disadvantaged, · A monthly allowance of S$2,500 for the excellence in eldercare and environmental duration of the recipient’s stay at NEWRI. sustainability in water and sanitation. The Whenever the fellowship phase is carried Foundation's Life before Death initiative out at Fellow’s home institution, the seeks to get people thinking and talking allowance to be discussed shall be pro- about a universally taboo subject -- death & rated. dying -- and to highlight the urgent need for improved care for the dying. · Accommodation shall be provided (on campus whenever possible); Nanyang Technological University is a young, research-intensive university in · Laboratory and prototyping costs. Singapore. It is one of the largest public universities in Singapore. Duration

About the Fellowship 6 Months

The Nanyang Environment & Water For further information visit link: Research Institute Community http://newri.ntu.edu.sg/NEWRIcomm/Prog Development (NEWRIComm) is inviting ram%20Information/Pages/Call%20for%2 applicants from universities, research 0Proposal.aspx organisations and government agencies for

76. LSE Asia Research Centre Fellowships in Social Science (Sir Ratan Tata Fellowship) Level: PhD Duration: 8 Months

LSE Asia Research Centre (ARC), will be expected to engage in social science established in 1997, builds on LSE's long research on a topic under the following engagement with Asia, China and India in themes: Growth and Inclusion; Climate particular. The Centre is multi-disciplinary; Change and Environmental Sustainability; its primary purpose is to conduct and Social and Human Security; Population and support research on issues concerning Asia Development; Governance and Democracy. both in-house as well as across teaching and Preference will be given to topics that focus research units of the School. Its research on contemporary social, political and activities, topics and method of research economic concerns of South Asia. reflect LSE's social science orientation. Complementing its research activities, the Eligibility Criteria Centre works closely with educational and > Fellowship is open to candidates from research institutions in Asia and hosts post- South Asia, that is, the SAARC region which doctoral and research fellows. It also includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, organises public lectures on topical issues Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. related to countries in Asia. > Applicants should be scholars in the social The Sir Ratan Tata Foundation and the sciences with experience of research on London School of Economics & Political South Asia. Science (LSE) invites applications for the Sir Ratan Tata Post-doctoral Fellowship, > They should hold a PhD – the fellowship is now in its nineteenth year. Applicants not intended for students registered for a should be early career researchers working degree or diploma, nor is it intended for on social science research focusing on South senior academics. Asia. Fellowship Highlights Sir Ratan Tata Trust was established by Sir Ratan Tata to contribute towards activities > Monthly subsistence allowance of upto and research of social significance. £1,500 a month.

About the Fellowship Duration

LSE Asia Research Centre offers a 8 months Fellowship for a period of up to eight For further details visit link: months in the academic year 2014-15. http://www.lse.ac.uk/asiaResearchCentre/f Applicants should have experience of social ellowships/sirRatanTata.aspx science research on South Asia. The Fellow

77. LSE Asia Research Centre Fellowships in Social Science (Subir Chowdhury Fellowship) Level: PhD Duration: 3 Months

LSE Asia Research Centre (ARC), > Applicants for the Fellowships should established in 1997, builds on LSE's long have completed a PhD – the Fellowships are engagement with Asia, China and India in not intended for students registered for a particular. The Centre is multi-disciplinary; degree or diploma, nor are they intended its primary purpose is to conduct and for senior academics. support research on issues concerning Asia both in-house as well as across teaching and Fellowship Highlights research units of the School. Its research > All Fellowships are based at the Asia activities, topics and method of research Research Centre, LSE. Fellows receive a reflect LSE's social science orientation. monthly subsistence allowance, the exact Complementing its research activities, the amount depending on qualifications. Centre works closely with educational and research institutions in Asia and hosts post- > Shared work space is provided together doctoral and research fellows. It also with access to research facilities at the organises public lectures on topical issues School. related to countries in Asia. > All Fellows will be expected to finish a About the Fellowship piece of research of publishable quality during their stay and make a presentation LSE Asia Research Centre invites applicants at a seminar or lecture arranged by the Asia for fellowship. The applicants should have Research Centre. experience of social science research on India and/or Bangladesh. The Fellow will be Duration expected to engage in research examining the impact of people quality and behaviour 3 months on the economies of Asian nations, For further details visit link: prioritising but not restricted to, India and http://www.britishcouncil.in/lse-india- Bangladesh. observatory-and-asia-research-centre- This Fellowship allows for any scholar to fellowships participate in the programme regardless of ethnicity or national origin. The Fellowship is supported by the Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation.

Eligibility Criteria

78. Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowships (IIF) for Developing Countries Level: PhD Duration: 1 Year (up to 2 Years)

The European Commission is the executive candidate in Europe. Host organisations can body of the European Union responsible for be universities, research centres or proposing legislation, implementing companies. decisions, upholding the EU treaties and managing the day-to-day business of the EU. Fellowship Highlights Commissioners swear an oath at the IIF funding is provided for a research European Court of Justice in Luxembourg, project which will transfer knowledge into pledging to respect the treaties and to be the candidate's host organisation and completely independent in carrying out building or enhancing collaborations their duties during their mandate. between Europe and the rest of the world. About the Fellowship The research project will also allow the candidate to advance your career. Financial Top-class researchers from Third Countries support is provided for 12-24 months (full- are welcome to work on projects in Europe. time equivalent). This helps to develop research cooperation between Europe and other parts of the Funding allows the candidate to: world – to everybody’s benefit. Marie Curie > join a European research team that International Incoming Fellowships are doesn’t have the candidate's experience specially designed to encourage these moves. > establish collaboration through a research project with the candidate's lab or the All areas of scientific and technological candidate's country research that are of interest to the EU may be eligible for IIF funding. But there is one >gain knowledge in a European lab. exception: research areas covered by the EURATOM Treaty cannot be funded. IIF may also cover a return phase of one year. This will be spent back in the Eligibility Criteria candidate’s country of origin, applying the experience that has been gained. To qualify > Researchers from Third Countries are for a return phase, the candidate must be eligible for an IIF. That means neither from one of the International Cooperation countries that are neither EU Member Partner Countries. If the candidate wants a States nor Associated Countries. return phase, they must include details of it > Must have either a doctoral degree or at in their initial application. And the must least 4 years’ full-time equivalent research specify the potential return host experience, after obtaining a degree organization in their country of origin. permitting the candidate to embark on a Duration doctorate. But that is the minimum. The more experience the candidate has, the 1 Year (Extendable upto 2 Years) better will be the chances of being accepted for this action. For further details visit link: http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieac > The application for an IIF should be made tions/about-mca/actions/iif/index_en.htm in liaison with the organisation or institution that would be willing to host the

79. Microsoft Research India PhD Fellowships Level: PhD Duration: 4 Years

Microsoft Research is the research division Fellowship Highlight of Microsoft. Created in 1991, Microsoft Research employs computer scientists, > The award comprises a monthly stipend physicists, engineers, and mathematicians of INR 25,000 (Rupees Twenty Five to collaborate with academic, government, Thousand Only) that will be disbursed to and industry researchers to advance the the awardee over a maximum period of four state of the art of computing, and solve years. This monthly sum can be used for difficult world problems through tuition, books, stipends, and/or any other technological innovation. These 1,000 expenses. scientists and engineers include Turing > The Microsoft Research India PhD Fellow Award winners, Fields Medal winners, will also be eligible a separate sum of INR MacArthur Fellows, and Dijkstra Prize 2,00,000 (Rupees Two Lakh only) which winners. will be included in the Fellowship grant About the Fellowship amount, for purchase of a Windows 8 laptop, travel to conferences and seminars Microsoft Research India PhD Fellowships during the term of the Fellowship, plus support PhD students at Indian universities miscellaneous expenses. while they pursue doctoral education in computer science and related areas. The > The Microsoft Research India Fellow will Fellowships are awarded after a rigorous be invited to events conducted by Microsoft selection process that includes application, Research and will have the opportunity to letters of reference, and selection by a panel interact with researchers at Microsoft of leading researchers. Research India.

Eligibility Criteria Duration

> Students must be enrolled in a PhD 4 years (maximum) program at an Indian university. For further details visit link: > Students must be in the first, second, or https://cmt2.research.microsoft.com/MSRI third year of their PhD studies. ndiaPhdFellowship/Default.aspx

> Students who are studying computer science, electrical engineering, electrical/electronics, communication engineering, mathematics, and other fields closely related to computer science are eligible to apply.

80. Ms Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship Level: PhD Duration: 1 Year (extendable)

St Antony's College is one of the constituent one year in the first instance, which can be colleges of the University of Oxford in extended by one year more on the basis of England. Founded in 1950 as the result of performance of the candidate. the gift of French merchant Sir Antonin Besse of Aden, St Antony's is one of the Eligibility Criteria most cosmopolitan of the University of > Candidates should have uniformly Oxford's colleges and is considered to be a brilliant academic record with 60% (at centre of excellence for study and research least) in post-graduation and with a Ph.D. in the fields of international relations, degree in the subject-field chosen or economics, politics, and area studies. The published works of equivalent merit, which college's areas of specialist study include have received outstanding recognition. Europe, Russia and the former Soviet states, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, > The candidate must have completed Japan, China, and South and South East Asia. tertiary education in English medium only.

About the Fellowship Fellowship Highlights

St Antony's College offers a Fellowship > Fellowship carries an amount of which is meant for scholars who have £29,347/- per annum. specialized in Modern Indian Studies in the subject fields of History, Economics and Duration Political Science. Candidates should have 1 year (extendable) uniformly brilliant academic record with 60% (at least) in Post-graduation and with For further details visit link: a Ph.D. degree in the subject-field chosen or http://mhrd.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhr published works of equivalent merit, which d/files/Agatha2014_15Ext.pdf have received outstanding recognition

Applications are invited from Indian Nationals for the award of Ms Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship (only one fellowship) which the Government of the India Instituted at St. Antony’s College, Oxford (U.K.). The Fellowship is tenable for

81. My Agro Fellowship Level: Graduate+ Duration: 4 Months

MyAgro envisions moving a million small-  Excellent writing skills and powerful scale farmers beyond subsistence farming communications skills, particularly in and out of poverty by 2022 by creating a model in West Africa that other distribution presenting ideas networks around the world can integrate  Entrepreneurial and a determined and into their own program offerings. professional ability to move past roadblocks quickly and effectively About the Fellowship  Previous travel or work experience MyAgro’s Fellowship Program is an abroad – this is not for the uninitiated. amazing opportunity for dedicated early- You should have at least completed a career professionals to get meaningful short study abroad or volunteer or international development experience by travel experience abroad and ideally in working on specific, important projects within our innovations and design team. a developing country. myAgro Fellows play a key role in Fellowship highlights accelerating myAgro’s operations and growth and successful innovation projects will be scaled throughout the organization. The fellowship program is designed to myAgro Fellows are paid a modest stipend, cover most reasonable costs – we pay for round-trip air-fare and travel and round-trip airfare, provide a $500/month emergency medical insurance. stipend, housing and utilities including Wi- Fi. For Fellows based in Tambacounda, we’ll Eligibility Criteria cover two public-transport trips a month to Dakar and provide weekend-housing in  English fluency required for all projects; Dakar as well. For all Fellows, we also French fluency required for most provide emergency medical and travel  For someone with very specific insurance through Frontier Medex for the entire duration of your fellowship. All skills and significant experience in fellows are provided with 4 weeks of web or software engineering, vacation. For those with student loans, we mechanical engineering or logistics may be able to increase the stipend slightly. we may bend the French language After successful completion of the 12 month rule occasionally. fellowship, fellows will receive a $1000 stipend to support their transition back  Minimum of 3 years of professional home. work experience, with significant work responsibility. Duration  Proven leadership experience in a professional setting or outside of work 4 months  Sharp analytical skills and a data-driven For more information visit the link: focus http://www.myagro.org/get- involved/fellows/

82. Nippon Foundation Fellowship for Asian Public Intellectuals Level: Master+ Duration: 4 – 12 Months

The Nippon Foundation of Tokyo, Japan, is a Eligibility Criteria private, non-profit grant-making organization. It was established in 1962 by > Anyone involved in the production and Ryoichi Sasakawa, the late statesman and exchange of knowledge or ideas in line with businessman. The foundation's mission is to the goals of API Fellowships Program. This direct Japanese motorboat racing revenue includes academics, researchers, media into philanthropic activities, and it uses professionals, artists, writers, NGO workers, these monies to pursue global maritime social workers, public servants and others development and assistance for who work for the betterment of society. humanitarian work, both at home and > Applicants must hold the nationality or abroad. In the humanitarian field, it focuses proper resident status in one of the five (5) on such fields as social welfare, public Participating Countries and reside in the health, and education. country at the time of application;

About the Fellowship > Applicants must have a basic knowledge The Nippon Foundation Fellowships for of English or a language(s) spoken in the Asian Public Intellectuals (API Fellowships country (ies) where the proposed research Program) is designed to stimulate the and/or activities are conducted; and creation of a pool of such intellectuals in the > Applicants must be based in the region. They aim to promote mutual region/country and will continue to be so in learning among Asian public intellectuals the future. and to contribute to the growth of public spaces in which effective responses to > Applicants must be 40 years of age or regional needs can be generated. The goals more as of the application deadline of the fellowship are: (exceptions may be made);

The project may take several forms: > Have the ability and experience to research paper; film; series of journalistic conduct research projects and/or articles; data gathering; building networks; professional activities in the Participating work of art, etc., but must fulfil three Countries other than the applicant’s native conditions: it must NOT be part of your country or country of residence; regular employment; it must contribute to the goals of the API Fellowships Program, > Undertake the proposed research projects and fit with the API themes; and it must and/or professional activities in up to four have tangible output (research paper, film, (4) of the Participating Countries, but in a photo essay, etc.). country (ies) other than the applicant’s native country or country of residence; The API Fellowships Program offers two (2) categories of Fellowships: API Senior > Undertake the proposed research projects Fellowships and API Fellowships. The and/or professional activities for a categorization is based essentially on the continuous period of between one (1) and age of the applicant. twelve (12) months (Note: The fellowship period must be continuous.); and

> Have the ability, influence, and means to disseminate the results of their research projects and/or professional activities.

Fellowship Highlights

>A stipend and housing allowance for the time spent overseas on the project, the amount varies by country;

>International transportation costs, for one round trip only;

>Domestic transportation allowance;

>Research allowance to cover computer costs, field expenses, books, translation fees, etc.; and

>Travel insurance during the fellowship period.

Duration

4 – 12 months

For further details visit link: http://www.api- fellowships.org/body/api_fellowships.php

83. Omidyar Fellows Level: Graduate+ Duration: 15 Months

The Omidyar Fellows program is a extraordinary leadership for Hawaii in the commitment that spans much more than decades ahead. Individually, an Omidyar the initial 15 months and much deeper than Fellow is someone who has: a simple leadership development program.  Demonstrated, as a leader, the courage, At the end of the first 15 months and after commitment, passion, and capability to get commencement, there is an expected things done continuing engagement with one another as  Solved complex problems within an members of the cohort move into the Forum organization or community of Fellows.  Developed a working style that incorporates problem solving, original About the Fellowship thinking, collaboration, and innovation  Earned leadership responsibilities beyond The curriculum includes a full-day session his/her years of employment based on track once a month (with the exception of a two- record of accelerated achievement month window during which individual  Demonstrated engagement in the learning excursions will take place). One- community beyond professional on-one coaching will occur between responsibilities sessions, as scheduled by Fellows and their  Arrived at an understanding of Hawaii’s Coaches. Participants will be expected to cultural, social, and political contexts complete reading, writing, and other study/exercises, as well. The total time Fellowship Highlights commitment will be approximately 15 hours per month: There is no cost for the Fellow or  Pre-reading or other materials review, sponsoring organization. The program writing, etc. (4-6 hrs.) covers all costs for each participant;  Full-day session (8 hrs.) including airfare, ground transportation,  Evening session: Conversation with a and lodging for neighbour island Fellows. Leader (2 hrs.)  Coaching session (1 hr.) Duration

Eligibility Criteria 15 months

Candidates with at least ten years of For more information visit the link: professional experience in the for-profit, http://www.omidyarfellows.org/candidacy nonprofit, or government sectors must be -criteria#content able to demonstrate how their achievements hold the promise of

84. Opportunity Labs Fellows Level: Graduate+ Duration: 3 – 12 Months

Imagine a world where a large Tomcat, Free switch, and ActiveMQ. You conglomerate like General Electric (GE) must have programming proficiency in focuses 100% of its profits on improving object oriented design in C, C++, C#, Go, Java the lives of the poor around the world, or Python, and experience in working with instead of its biggest shareholders. They cloud stacks. think it’s time to reimagine our existing economic models and tweak them slightly Fellowship Highlights to tackle today’s biggest global issues. Invaluable work & life experience in an About the Fellowship entrepreneurial organization working on innovative business models to tackle global Opportunity Labs is looking for talented poverty alleviation people who are passionate and ready to Work with and learn from a distinguished step up to make change in our world – to team help us tackle global poverty at scale by Learn deeply about building software building new businesses around the world. platforms at scale for a global audience Learn about mobile phone technology, This position offers the unique opportunity especially voice and SMS telephony to learn about and build social businesses Learn about social entrepreneurship and while working with a distinguished and social enterprises in developing countries diverse team with experience in both Learn about the technology and star-tup private and public sectors at organizations ecosystems in Southeast Asia such as GE, Grameen Foundation, IBM, International work and living experience Lexmark, Microsoft, Motorola, NEC, Tripit, Teaching experience Yahoo, and other successful start-ups (CEO A chance to make a significant impact founded companies that today employ over through transfer of knowledge and skills to 2,500 people with US$1.5 Billion market our talented local exam valuation.) Duration Available Fellowships 3 to 12 months We’re looking for Software & Technology Fellows to help build our innovative cloud For more information visit the link: platform by working on the engageSPARK http://opplabs.org/jd-fellows-tech.pdf platform and, teaching and training young Filipino software developers on the latest cloud technologies: Python, Django, Java, PostgreSQL, CouchDB, Nginx, Apache

85. OSCE International Affairs Fellowships in Copenhagen or Vienna Level: Graduate Duration: 6 Months

The Organization for Security and Co- with strong research and writing abilities operation in Europe (OSCE) is the world's and a solid academic background. largest security-oriented intergovernmental organization. Its mandate includes issues > Specific interests in the politics of the such as arms control and the promotion of OSCE region, and particularly the former human rights, freedom of the press and fair Soviet Union, are desirable. elections. It has 550 staff at its headquarters > Excellent written and spoken English is in Vienna, Austria, and 2,300 field staff. It required as this is the working language, has its origins in the 1975 Conference on and one other official OSCE language Security and Co-operation in Europe (CSCE) (French, German, Italian, Russian or held in Helsinki, Finland. Spanish) is desirable.

About the Fellowship > Computer skills for word-processing and The Organization for Security and Co- research are also necessary. All Fellowships operation in Europe (OSCE) Parliamentary demand a six month time commitment. Assembly International Secretariat Fellowship Highlight regularly engages eight or nine graduate students of political science, law and > Housing is provided free of charge and all international relations from universities in Research Fellows receive a small stipend of OSCE countries as Research Fellows. 564 euros per month, which covers Fellowship positions are granted for six minimum living expenses in Copenhagen or month periods and are situated in Vienna. Copenhagen or Vienna. Duration Students join the International Secretariat in order to gain practical experience in the 6 months field of international affairs, and the For further details visit link: Assembly, in turn, benefits from increased http://www.oscepa.org/about-osce- language capacity as well as a strong pa/international- research capacity. secretariat/staff/research-fellowship Eligibility Criteria

> The Secretariat mainly recruits graduate students between the ages of 21 and 26

86. Peace Revolution International fellowship in Thailand Level: Graduate+ Duration: 14 Days

Peace Revolution strives to bring peace to · Candidates must have completed 42 days the world by supporting individuals to find of the online self-development program. inner peace and sharing that peace with Note that in order to submit the application their families, friends and communities. The form, candidates do not need to have unique approach that distinguishes Peace completed the online self-development Revolution from other peace initiatives is program. the inclusion of three components that support personal development of our · Candidates must have completed at least 1 members aka Peace Rebels. OFFLINE (with 5 or more participants) and 1 ONLINE (with 10 or more participants) About the Fellowship Special Ops.

Peace Revolutionoffers a fellowship which · Candidates need to submit a PIPO Proposal is 14 days intensive training program (included in the application form). providing participants with deeper insight in the relationship between inner peace and · Candidates have good proficiency in sustainable world peace and enhancing written and spoken English language. their ability to create peace within their · Candidates should be optimistic, be open- family, professional and social environment. minded, show leadership potential, and In addition to the intense meditation have a genuine interest in peace. practice, participants will gain knowledge of · Candidates must finish all the above various theoretical approaches that include: requirements (the self-development . Conflict resolution and the role of the basic program as well as the online Special Ops) human self-disciplines before the eligibility deadline of a fellowship. . The role of our habits in our daily life and how to improve; the 5 Rooms of life Fellowship Highlights

. The factors that determine our perception The Thailand fellowship includes: to think, act and speak; relation between body and mind  Partial sponsoring of airfare  Free accommodation . Leadership: Eight pillars for a stable  Free catering peaceful society  Free local transportation . Thai-Buddhist Studies  Free meditation retreat fee.

. Candidates will have an opportunity to Duration walk on the path of spiritual enlightenment. 14 Days Eligibility Criteria For further details visit link: · Candidates should be 18-30 years old at https://peacerevolution.net/docs/en/peac the time of submitting the application in e-revolution-fellowship-for-youth order to receive the airfare support.

87. Ph.D. Fellowship at the Bremen University, Germany Level: Master+ Duration: 3 Years

Bremen International Graduate School of “Magister”) in a discipline pertinent to at Social Sciences (BIGSSS) is an inter- least one of BIGSSS’ three Thematic fields, university institute of the University of i.e. in Political Science, Sociology, Bremen (UB) and Jacobs University Bremen. Psychology, or related social science BIGSSS was founded in 2008, but relies on disciplines e.g. Law, Economics or Mass the prior experience of UB's Graduate Communication. The degree must be School of Social Sciences (GSSS) and of completed by the end of July of the year of graduate education at Jacobs University. application, which means you may apply After the initial period starting in 2007, before having finished your MA degree; BIGSSS was again successful in the German Excellence Initiative in 2012 and is > English proficiency. supported by its generous funding. Fellowship Highlight

About the Fellowship > BIGSSS offers 15 Ph.D. stipends of 1,300 Bremen International Graduate School of Euros/month for 36 months, contingent on Social Sciences (BIGSSS) invites applications successful completion of each year. to its Ph.D. program. Successful applicants Duration for the Ph.D. fellowships will pursue a topic in one of BIGSSS’ three Thematic Fields: 3 years

> Field A: Global Governance and Regional For further details visit link: Integration; http://www.bigsss- bremen.de/admissions/phd/overview.html > Field B: Welfare State, Inequality and Quality of Life;

> Field C: Changing Lives in Changing Socio- Cultural Contexts.

Eligibility Criteria

> An excellent MA degree (or national equivalents like the German “Diploma” or

88. PhD Fellowships for Developing Countries at University of Groningen Level: PhD Duration: 3 – 6 Months

The University of Groningen, located in the >Research should relate to issues relevant city of Groningen, was founded in 1614. It is to developing countries or Eastern one of the oldest universities in the European countries and should be Netherlands as well as one of its largest. conducted in the home country. Since its inception more than 200,000 students have graduated. It is a member of Eligible Countries: the distinguished international Coimbra Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Group of European universities. Azerbaijan, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and About the Fellowship Barbuda, Argentina, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Bolivia, The programme enables junior researchers Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Belize, to do part of their PhD research at the Botswana, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Central University of Groningen for periods of a African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, maximum of six months each year within a Cameroon, Ivory Coast, China, Colombia, four year period. During this period, the Chile, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, researcher remains in the employ of their Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Dominica, home institution in the country of origin. Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, There are also grants available for a brief Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, stay in Groningen (max. three months). Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, These are intended for junior researchers Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, who wish to formulate a research proposal Jordan, Kiribati, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, or academic staff who want to spend a Kazakhstan, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, sabbatical leave at the University of Lebanon, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Groningen . Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, The University of Groningen is able to Myanmar, Moldova, Mongolia, Macedonia, provide a thesis supervisor who will be Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Morocco, responsible for the scientific supervision of Malaysia, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, the research. Montserrat, Nepal, Niger, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Namibia, North Korea, Niue, Nauru, Eligibility Criteria Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Palau, >Applicant is an inhabitant of one of the Autonomous Palestinian Territories, eligible countries. Panama, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and >Applicant meets the academic Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sudan, Sri Lanka, requirements for PhD research (has an MSc Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Saudi Arabia, degree of equivalent) and is a junior Seychelles, South Africa, Saint Helena, Saint researcher. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent >Applicant is employed by a research and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, institute or university in country of origin Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, and should receive an income from the Tajikistan, Thailand, Tokelau, Tonga, home institution. The application should be Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Tanzania, East supported by this organization Timor, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uzbekistan,

Ukraine, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Venezuela, Wallis and Futuna, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Korea

Fellowship Highlights

> Grants will cover expenses incurred in traveling to and from the Netherlands (max. of four times) and the living costs during the stay. A moderate research budget can be granted, if judged necessary by the academic supervisor.

Duration

3 – 6 months

For further details visit link: http://www.rug.nl/internationalrelations/s cholarships/phdFellowship

89. Piramal Fellowship Level: Graduate Duration: 2 Years

The Piramal Fellowship is a unique organization. This stipend should cover opportunity for aspiring business and modest room and board expenses. Travel community leaders to engage where and work related expenses will also be business and social impact intersect. covered by your partner organization Fellows are placed in leadership roles with through reimbursement. The Piramal for-profit businesses designed for social and Foundation will cover your costs of travel to environmental change. The program and from orientation and workshops as well encourages participants to channel their as room and board during these periods. business experience towards solutions with However, you are responsible for paying some of India's most cutting-edge social your own way to and from Hyderabad, India entrepreneurs. at beginning and end of the Fellowship.

About the Fellowship Duration

The Fellowship builds on-the-job 2 years managerial and entrepreneurial skills. Participants emerge with a strong For more information visit the link: understanding of what it takes to http://www.piramalfellowship.org/fellows successfully design and build triple-bottom hip/overview/ line business. The Piramal Foundation hopes to significantly contribute to a culture of values-driven leaders who understand the power of business to do social good.

The Program is designed to prepare fellows for a future in social-impact business, through assistance in pursuing further education at top business schools, support for business planning, and expanding networks to enable impact leadership.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the fellowship program, prospective fellows must have at minimum a university degree and two years of work experience. You must also be eligible to work in India.

Fellowship Highlights

Each participant will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 25,000 from their partner

90. Post-doctoral fellowships, Oriental Institute, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic Level: PhD Duration: 10 Months

The Oriental Institute of the Academy of – Contemporary China (history, society, Sciences of the Czech Republic is a research politics) institution founded in 1922, specialising in the field of Asian|Oriental studies. Oriental – Contemporary India (history, society, Institute is one of the oldest institutions politics) dedicated to the study of Oriental cultures – Contemporary Indonesia (history, society, in Central and Eastern Europe. politics)

Since 1992, it falls administratively under Possible topics might include: secularism, the auspices of the Academy of Sciences of ideology, fundamentalism, the Czech Republic, an umbrella research (re)interpretation of national institution similar in function to its history/memory; legitimation of power; counterparts in continental Europe, such as religious thought; textual criticism the CNRS in France. Eligibility Criteria The Institute collaborates with Czech universities providing teaching of relevant > This position is open to recent PhDs (as a subjects, training junior researchers and post-doctoral position). taking part in post-graduate doctoral programmes. > Working knowledge of at least one Asian language and two European languages. About the Fellowship Fellowship Highlights The Oriental Institute is offering one- or two-year fellowships to outstanding > The salary for the 10 month fellowship scholars (with a preference on non-Czech will be 12000 Euros. residents) of history and cultures of the > Office space, computer, proofreading countries of Asia for the 2014-2015 (2014- service, library services (including small 2016) academic year. amount for books purchase), and funding The preference this year will be given to the for conference or research trips abroad will following areas: be provided.

– Modern Turkey/Ottoman Empire of 19th Duration and early 20th century (history, society, 10 months politics) For further details visit link: – Modern societies of the Arab states of the http://www.orient.cas.cz/sd/novinky/hlav Levant (history, politics, religion) ni-stranka/news_0040.html

– Contemporary Israel (society, politics, cultural and linguistic identity)

91. Post-Doctoral Fellowship under the Knowledge Network Project Level: PhD Duration: 7 Months

The School of Health Systems Studies ONE Post-Doctoral fellow in utilizing and prepares students for managerial roles in analysing available data sets (including the the fields of health and hospital Avahan data sets) through technical administration and carries out high quality guidance in advanced data analysis, social and policy research on a range of scientific paper writing, and academic health issues with a view to support publishing. evidence-based national health policy and programme planning. The School is also Eligibility Criteria involved in designing need-based, health- > Ph. D. from a recognized University and related interventions and building degree not older than 7 years 2. capacities of health and allied professionals to promote and support research, action, > At least one article published in a peer advocacy and policy relevant work on reviewed journal on topics broadly related health. to HIV/AIDS.

About the Fellowship Fellowship Highlights

The “Knowledge Network project to > Fellowship Amounts to Rs. 50,000/- per document programmatic learning from month Avahan, the India AIDS Initiative: A Documentation Grant” is led by the Duration Population Council, which is a grantee of the 7 months Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The project is a consortium of six institutions For further details visit link: with research expertise and work in https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j& partnership with several state level NGOs q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&ua implementing Avahan program in the high ct=8&ved=0CCEQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F% HIV prevalence states of India. A vast 2Fdownload.tiss.edu%2Frecruitments%2F amount of valuable data are available with POST- the Avahan Program implementing partners DOcAdvrt.pdf&ei=T5uzVNH5Ns_kuQSuvICY on access, reach and utilization of services CA&usg=AFQjCNFca9waHjtIGYa258PMEoT as well as on community mobilization gmHJAaw&sig2=-SKY4jsF7q7v- activities and transition of the program to EhwaWNvxQ&bvm=bv.83339334,d.c2E communities. These data sets have been minimally utilized for peer reviewed publications. This project aims to support

92. Post-Doctoral Fellowship with the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Level: PhD Duration: 2 Years (up to 3 Years)

Indian Institute of Science Education and performance. The Fellowship does not Research, Thiruvananthapuram (IISER- imply any commitment regarding any other TVM) is dedicated to scientific research and position at IISER-TVM. science education of international standards. Traditionally, teaching has been Eligibility Criteria segregated from research in undergraduate > Candidates who have a Ph.D. degree in science curricula in India. IISERs were Biological, Chemical, Mathematical and established by the Ministry of Human Physical Sciences/Engineering/Technology Resource Development, Government of and related areas as applicable are eligible India, to bridge this dichotomy. IISER-TVM to apply. Those who are in the final stages of started functioning in August 2008. their Ph.D. thesis submission are also The institute aims to provide high quality eligible to apply. education in modern science, integrating it (If selected, the candidate must have with outstanding research at the submitted the thesis at the time of joining undergraduate level itself, and develop a IPF.) spirit of research cutting across disciplines. > IPF may not be held concurrently with any The faculty are engaged in research in the other national or international fellowships. frontier areas of basic sciences, with a high It is also not transferable to any other degree of autonomy and creativity. fellowship.

About the Fellowship Fellowship Highlights

The Indian Institute of Science Education > The Fellowship carries remuneration of and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER- INR 40,000/- per month for the first two TVM) offers Post-Doctoral Fellowships for years and INR 45,000/- per month in the highly qualified young scientists holding third year, with no other allowances. There Ph.D. in the areas of Biological, Chemical, will be a contingency grant of INR 75,000/- Mathematical and Physical per year that may be used for consumables Sciences/Engineering/Technology for the and attending conferences/workshops. Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships commencing on 1st August 2014. Duration

The Institute Post-doctoral Fellowship (IPF) 2 Years (Extendable upto 3 Years) is a full-time, contractual, postdoctoral position for highly qualified young For further details visit link: scientists to carry out research at IISER- http://www.iisertvm.ac.in/academics/post- TVM. The duration is for 2 years, extendable doctoral-programme by up to one more year on the basis of

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93. Postdoctoral Fellow, South Asian Studies with a Focus on Religion (University of Goettingen, Germany) Level: PhD Duration: 2 Years

The University of Göttingen, known expected; German is not required, but informally as Georgia Augusta, is a Public would be welcome. comprehensive research university in the city of Göttingen, Germany. Founded in Eligibility Criteria 1734 by George II, King of Great Britain and > Applications are welcome from scholars Elector of Hanover and starting classes in across the social sciences and humanities 1737, the university is the oldest in the state whose work represents an innovative of Lower Saxony, and also the biggest in approach to thinking about questions of student enrolment, which stands at around religion in India. 26,000. The university is highly renowned and respected both in Germany and in the > Preference will be given to candidates world and has shaped Göttingen into a whose research and writing addresses one university city with a high student and or more of the following topics: minority faculty population. religions, conversion, gender, caste and social inequality, religion and empire, About the fellowship religion and democratic theory and practice, The Centre for Modern Indian Studies at the and religion and violence. Georg-August-Universitt Gttingen seeks to > Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant fill the position of Postdoctoral Fellow in field, such as Religious Studies, History, South Asian Studies, with a Focus on Anthropology, Sociology, South Asian Religion Studies, or Political Science.

Remuneration will be according to the > Applicants must be proficient in English. German public sector pay scale level E13 TV-L. Fellowship Highlight

In addition to pursuing a postdoctoral The University of Göttingen is an equal research project, the fellow will design and opportunity employer and places particular organize conferences and workshops in emphasis on fostering career opportunities consultation with colleagues at the Centre, for women. Qualified women are therefore and will teach courses on themes linked to strongly encouraged to apply as they are their research at the Centre for Modern underrepresented in this field. Disabled Indian Studies. persons withequivalent aptitude will be favoured. The scholar will be based at the University of Goettingen in Germany, but may spend a Duration portion of the fellowship period conducting field research, in consultation with the 2 years (extendable) Indian Religions research group leader. For more details visit link: Applicants from all countries are encouraged to apply. English proficiency is https://www.h- net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=48472

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94. Postgraduate Fellowships for Women Scientists from Sub- Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries Level: M.Sc. Duration:3 Years

The Third World Organization for Women > The minimum qualification of applicants in Science (TWOWS) is an independent, is an M.Sc. degree (or equivalent), or an non-profit, non-governmental body based at outstanding B.Sc. honours degree, in the the headquarters of the Third world natural sciences. Academy of Sciences (TWAS) in Trieste, Italy. TWAS and the Canadian International >Following recent discussions with donors, Development Agency (CIDA) convened the earlier restrictions that limited eligible Conference on the Role of Women in the research projects to those in the basic Development of Science and Technology in sciences have been dropped. Therefore, the Third World in 1988 which applications can now be accepted from recommended that a study group explore female scientists in all branches of the the possibility of creating an organisation natural sciences. for women in science. > Applicants already on site in the host About the Fellowship country will not be considered eligible.

The Third World Organization for Women >The host institute where the applicant in Science fellowship programme is for wishes to pursue her doctorate degree must female students from Sub-Saharan Africa or be in a developing country other than her Least Developed Countries (LDCs) who own. wish to pursue postgraduate >The applicant must be willing to return to training/studies leading to a doctorate her own country after completion of the degree at a Centre of excellence in a fellowship. developing country outside their own country. Fellowship Highlight

An applicant who wishes to register as a > Each fellowship will be offered for three PhD student at her home institute can years and will cover travel expenses, a choose a sandwich option, whereby part of modest monthly living allowance, the the research programme is undertaken at a amount of which will be determined in host institute in another developing consultation with the host institution. country. Alternatively, an applicant can enrol as a full-time research student at an Duration institution outside her country. 3 years Eligibility Criteria For further details visit link: >The fellowships are open to qualified http://www.twows.org/activities/postgrad young women science graduates (generally uate-training-fellowships-for-women- below 40 years of age) from countries in scientists-in-sub-saharan-africa-and-least- Sub-Saharan Africa and/or LDCs. developed-countries-ldc-at-centres-of- excellence-in-the-south

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95. Prime Minister’s Fellowship Scheme for Doctoral Research Level: PhD Duration: 4 Years

Science and Engineering Research Board · The candidate and the proposed research (SERB) aims to build up best management topic should qualify on criteria of excellence systems which would match the best global and relevance and be of technical and practices in the area of promotion and scientific merit the selected doctoral fellow funding of basic research. Promoting basic should be willing to work with / in industry research in Science and Engineering and to as and when required by the industry provide financial assistance to persons partner during the project period engaged in such research, academic institutions, research and development · The research duration should not be more laboratories, industrial concerns and other than four years leading to award of PhD agencies for such research and for matters degree to the doctoral fellowSelection connected therewith or incidental thereto Process & Broad Criteria for Selection are the primary and distinctive mandate of · The project should be innovative and of the Board. high scientific merit; with discrete R&D as About the Fellowship opposed to exploratory investigation

Science and Engineering Research Board · The proposed research should have a high has taken the initiative for supporting potential to translate into a business aspiring PhD scholars with double opportunity and commercialization scholarship (up to Rs. 6 lakh per annum), · High credibility, capacity of doctoral fellow 50% of which will be provided by and the institution government and balance 50% by a sponsoring industry, for doing research for Fellowship Highlights four years and the research fellow will receive PhD degree by doing this industrial Fellowships for up to 100 research projects research. are supported in every financial year 2 Fellowship amount of up to Rs. 6,00,000/- Eligibility Criteria per annum per candidate (To be increased soon) 50% contribution is by SERB [being · Fellow Doctoral fellow should have equivalent to the prevailing Government enrolled / admitted for PhD in last 14 norms for JRF / SRF (inclusive of HRA)]. months from the date of submission of This amount is subject to revision as per the applications in any recognized Indian JRF / SRF norms from time to time. Rest University / Institute / Research Laboratory 50% (matching equivalent of SERB · Doctoral fellow should obtain “No component) comes from the partner Objection” from his/her Institution before company. applying Duration

· Areas of research should be in Science, 4 Years Technology, Engineering, Agriculture or Medicine For further details visit link: http://www.primeministerfellowshipsche · The topic of research should have practical me.com/ relevance and industrial application

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96. Prime Minister's Rural Development Fellows Scheme Level: Graduate+ Duration: 3 Years

The Ministry of Rural Development, a > At the minimum a graduate from a branch of the Government of India, is recognized university/institute with a four- entrusted with the task of accelerating the year degree course, including those like socio-economic development of rural India. Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Its focus is on health, education, drinking Engineering, Law, Medicine etc., or a post- water, housing and roads. graduate from a recognized University/ Institute (in case of a graduate holding The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) degree of a course duration of three years is a social sciences institute based in or less). Those with degree from Deonar, Mumbai in India. It has earned universities outside India that are repute and recognition from various recognised by Association of Indian ministries of the Government of India as Universities can also apply. Only those well as international agencies like the candidates who have completed all United Nations for making significant requirements and received degree are contributions to policy, planning, action eligible to apply. strategies and human resource development. > At least 50% marks in the aggregate or equivalent grade at the graduate or Post- About the Fellowship graduate level, whichever is qualifying.

PMRD Fellows Scheme is an initiative of > Physical fitness, certified by Government Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Medical Hospital due to the arduous nature Government of India (GoI) in collaboration of work involved. with State Governments. The Fellowship has the twin objective of engaging young Fellowship Highlights professionals to work with District Collectors in improving the development > Fellows will undergo training and field programmes as well as to build them as a immersion sessions. cadre of development facilitators, who will > Fellows can graduate with a Master’s be available as a ready resource for rural degree in Rural Development Practice from development activities over a long term. the Tata Institute of Social Sciences.

Eligibility Criteria Duration

> Age between 22-27 years at the time of 3 years application. For candidates belonging to SC/ST category, the maximum age limit will For further details visit link: be 32 years. http://pmrdfs.tiss.edu/application- details.php

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97. Public Health Research Initiative (PHRI) Fellowship` Level: Master’s Duration: 3 Years

Public Health Research Initiative (PHRI) collaboratively evolved through Fellowship: -Public Health foundation of consultations with multiple constituencies India PHFI_newLogo colours(PHFI) in including Indian and international collaboration with Science and Engineering academia, state and central governments, Research Board (SERB, A Statutory Body multi & bi-lateral agencies and civil society under Department of Science and groups. PHFI is a response to redress the Technology (DST)) aims to set up an limited institutional capacity in India for extramural fund to provide the Indian strengthening training, research and policy researchers focused on public health from development in the area of Public Health. institutions of repute, as per an established process. Eligibility Criteria

Science and Engineering Research Board is The applicant must possess a Post-Graduate an autonomous body under the Department degree from an accredited institution in any of Science and Technology, Government of domain related to public health, including India, established by an Act of the medical and non-medical sciences, Parliament of India in 2009. The Board is nutrition, physiotherapy, dentistry, chaired by the Secretary to the Government pharmacy, nursing, social sciences, law and of India in the Department of Science and humanities. Technology and shall have other senior It would be desirable if the applicant has a government officials and eminent scientists doctoral degree. (Applicants related to as members. The Board was set up for Biomedical, Biophysics and biochemistry promoting basic research in science and are excluded from PHRI fellowships) engineering and to provide financial assistance to scientists, Fellowship Highlight academicinstitutions, R&D laboratories, industrial concerns and other agencies for > Research grant of upto 30 Lakh per such research. fellowship.

About the Fellowship Duration

PHRI enable young Indian researchers to 3 Years maximum carry out clearly defined research project at For further information visit link: a place of their choice up to a period of 36 http://www.phfi.org/index.php?option=co months. The individual availing this m_content&view=article&id=1354&Itemid= research grant would be called as a PHRI 53 Research fellow.

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98. Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship Level: PhD and Above Duration: 5 Months

The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows within a global network of democracy Program is an international exchange advocates. program that offers practitioners, scholars, and journalists from around the world the Eligibility Criteria opportunity to spend five months at the The fellowship is intended primarily for National Endowment for Democracy (NED), individuals from developing and aspiring in Washington DC, in order to undertake democracies. Distinguished scholars from independent research on democratic the United States and other established challenges worldwide. While in residence, democracies are eligible to apply. fellows reflect on their experiences; conduct research and writing; consider best Practitioners and journalists should have practices and lessons learned; and develop substantial work experience in their fields, professional relationships within a global while scholars are expected to have a Ph.D., network of democracy advocates. or academic equivalent, at the time of application. The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a U.S. non-profit soft power The program does not support professional organization that was founded in 1983 to training, fieldwork, or students working promote democracy. It is funded primarily toward a degree, nor does it provide through an annual allocation from the U.S. funding to implement projects in the field. Congress, within the budget of USAID, the U.S. agency for development assistance, A working knowledge of English is required which is part of the U.S. State Department. for participation in the program.

About the Fellowship Fellowship Highlights

The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program is a federally funded, international Program awards fellowships to individual exchange program that offers practitioners, practitioners, journalists, and scholars, scholars, and journalists from around the while the grantmaking sections of the world the opportunity to spend five months National Endowment for Democracy and its in residence at the National Endowment for core institutes give grants to institutions. Democracy (NED), in Washington, D.C., in Working for an organization that receives order to undertake independent research funding from the NED or one of the core on democracy in a particular country or institutes does not disqualify you from region. Located within NED’s International applying for a fellowship. Forum for Democratic Studies, the program Duration provides a rich intellectual setting for educational exchange and professional 5 Months development. While in residence, fellows reflect on their experiences; engage with For further details visit link: counterparts; conduct research and writing; http://www.ned.org/fellowships/reagan- consider best practices and lessons learned; fascell-democracy-fellows- and develop professional relationships program/applying-for-a-fellowship

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99. Research Training Fellowship for Developing Country Scientists (RTF-DCS) Level: Master’s+ Duration: 6 Months

The Centre for Science and Technology of confirming that if selected, he/she will be the Non-Aligned and Other Developing sanctioned leave for the Fellowship period Countries is an inter-governmental and will join his/her duties back in the organisation with a membership of 47 institution on completion of the Fellowship developing countries spread over Asia, in India. Africa, Middle East and Latin America. The Centre was set up in 1989 in New Delhi, > The upper age limit for the applicant is 40 India in pursuance of the recommendations years on the last date for submission of of various NAM Summit meetings for the application. promotion of South-South cooperation in > Researchers of Indian Nationality are not science and technology. eligible for the Fellowship.

About the Fellowship Fellowship Highlights

As an instrument for the promotion of The Fellows may also have opportunity to South-South Cooperation in Science and get co-supervisors from India for their Technology, the Centre for Science and research projects for Ph.D. or M. Tech. Technology of the Non-Aligned and Other degree on their return to their home Developing Countries (NAM S&T Centre) countries. had initiated a Fellowship scheme titled ‘Research Training Fellowship for > Full financial assistance will be provided Developing Country Scientists (RTF-DCS)’ in to the selected Fellows which will include 2012, which is sponsored by the the following:- Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India. The Fellowship aims a. Round trip international airfare by at capacity building of young researchers of excursion/economy class and by shortest the developing countries in science and route from the international airport in the technology by giving them opportunities to home country to the international airport affiliate themselves with premier academic nearest to the host institution. and research institutions in India with full b. A consolidated Fellowship amount of financial support including their Indian Rupees (INR) 35,000 [about US$585 international travel, and local hospitality, at the current exchange rate] per month etc. (non-taxable) for accommodation, meals Eligibility Criteria and other miscellaneous expenses.

> Applicant should possess at least a c. One-time grant of INR 15,000 [about Master’s Degree in any Natural Science US$250 at the current exchange rate] for subject or an equivalent degree in domestic travel for airport transfers and Engineering or Medicine and allied visiting research institutions, attending disciplines. scientific /events and field-trips within India. > Applicant should be working in a National R&D or Academic Institution in his/her Duration home country. The application should be 6 months endorsed by the Head of his/her institution 107

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100. Road Safety Journalism Fellowship Level: Graduate+ Duration: 4 Months

The WHO Country Office for India invites > Independent/freelance journalists on applications for the WHO Road Safety contract with an established, mainstream Journalism Fellowship 2014, from media outlet in India journalists based in New Delhi, Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, from Hindi, English > Only journalists from New Delhi, and Telugu print and broadcast media. Hyderabad and Vishakhapatnam should apply The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations Fellowship Highlights (UN) that is concerned with international > Two workshops (Delhi and Hyderabad), public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, headquartered in Geneva, > 2 field visits (national), with a possibility Switzerland. WHO is a member of the of one of them being an international visit, United Nations Development Group. > Access to experts and support material on About the Fellowship road safety,

The objective of the fellowship programme > Mentoring for undertaking a research for is to strengthen journalists’ capacities to producing an in-depth paper (optional), and provide the much-needed boost to legislation, policies, programmes, systems, > A stipend up to Rs 1 lakh, aimed at enforcements and awareness through supporting research activities informed reporting, thereby, effectively Duration contributing to bringing down the number of deaths and injuries on Indian roads. 4 Months

Eligibility Criteria For further detail visit link: http://www.cmsindia.org/?q=WHO_ROAD_ > Journalists working for print and SAFETY_JOURNALISM_FELLOWSHIP_2014 broadcast media.

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101. Rotary Peace Fellowships Program for Young Professionals Level: Master’s+ Duration: 3 – 24 Months

Rotary International is an international through professional and academic service organization whose stated purpose achievements and personal or community is to bring together business and service professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian services, encourage high · Excellent leadership skills ethical standards in all vocations, and help · Master's degree applicants: minimum build goodwill and peace in the world. It is a three years of related full-time work or secular organization open to all persons volunteer experience, bachelor's degree regardless of race, colour, creed, religion, gender, or political preference. There are · Certificate applicants: minimum five years 34,282 clubs and over 1.2 million members of related full-time work or volunteer worldwide. experience, strong academic background

About the Fellowship Fellowship Highlights

Each year, Rotary funds some of the world's · Each year, Rotary selects up to 100 most dedicated and brightest professionals individuals from around the world to to study at Rotary Peace Centres. Through receive fully funded academic fellowships at training, study, and practice, Rotary Peace one of our peace centres. These fellowships Fellows become leaders and catalysts for cover tuition and fees, room and board, peace and conflict resolution; many go on to round-trip transportation, and all careers in national governments, NGOs, the internship and field-study expenses. military, law enforcement, and international organizations like the United Nations and Duration World Bank. Two types of Fellowships are Master's Degree Fellowship: 15-24 Months available: The Master's degree fellowship and The Professional Development Professional Development Certificate: 3 Certificate. Months

Eligibility Criteria For further information visit the link:

· Proficiency in English; proficiency in a https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/get- second language is strongly recommended involved/exchange-ideas/peace- fellowships · Strong commitment to international understanding and peace as demonstrated

102. SBI Youth for India fellowship programme Level: Graduate+ Duration: 1 Year

State Bank of India is an Indian government-owned corporation with its multinational, Public Sector banking and headquarters in Mumbai, Maharashtra. As financial services company. It is a of December 2013, it had assets of US$388

109 billion and 17,000 branches, including 190 Eligibility Criteria foreign offices, making it the largest banking and financial services company in India by > You should be a highly motivated, assets outstanding young professional or fresh graduate between the ages of 21-32 as on About the Fellowship 1st September 2014.

SBI Youth for India is a fellowship > You must be an Indian citizen. programme initiated, funded and managed by the State Bank of India in partnership > You should have demonstrated initiative with reputed NGOs. It provides a and leadership in the past, to be able to framework for India’s best young minds to foster change at the grass root level. join hands with rural communities, > You should be people-oriented and have empathise with their struggles and connect concern for people as you will have to with their aspirations. The Programme constantly interact with rural communities. seeks to help India secure an equitable and sustainable growth path by: Fellowship highlights

> Providing educated Indian youth with an > Fellowship support: SBI will provide INR opportunity to touch lives and create 14000/month during the fellowship period. positive change at the grass root level in rural India. Duration

> Providing NGOs working on development 1 year projects in rural India with educated For further details visit link: manpower whose skill sets can be used to http://www.youthforindia.org/programme. catalyse rural development. php > Promoting a forum for the Programme alumni to share ideas and contribute to rural development throughout their professional life.

103. Scheme for the award of fellowships to outstanding persons in the field of culture Level: Graduate+ Duration: 2 Years

A review of Government efforts in the fields in the fields of creative arts or for revival of of creative arts revealed that while some of our traditional forms of art. academicians, scientists had scope for independent work both in an institutional About the fellowship frame-work through fellowships instituted The government has initiated this by the University Grants Commission, fellowship for undertaking research Council of Scientific and Industrial oriented projects. The applicant should Research, there was no scheme which provide evidence of his/her capabilities in provides similar facilities and opportunities undertaking the project.

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The Fellowships are not intended for Fellowship Highlight providing training, conducting workshops, seminars or documenting memoirs/or In addition, there could be a one-time grant writing autobiographies, fiction, etc. up to maximum of Rs. 20,000/- or 50% of the cost of the publication, whichever is Eligibility criteria less, for publication of selected Project documents.This will be restricted to 20% of · Applicant for senior Fellowship should not the awardees. be the recipient of pension from Ministry of Culture under the scheme for grant of Duration financial assistance to artistes in indigent circumstances.

· An applicant should not have availed of the 2 Years same fellowship earlier. However an For further details visit link: applicant who had been awarded a Junior http://www.indiaculture.nic.in/seniorjunio Fellowship can apply for a Senior r-fellowship Fellowship, provided 5 years have elapsed after the closure of the earlier project.

· Graduation is the minimum educational qualification for applicants in the fields/areas listed in Para II (b) of the Scheme.

104. Schlumberger Faculty for the Future Program Level: Master’s+ Duration: 1 year

The Schlumberger Foundation is an Eligibility Criteria independent non-profit entity that supports science, technology, engineering, and > are a female and are a citizen of a mathematics (STEM) education. developing country or emerging economy*. Recognizing the link between science, You are not eligible to apply if you hold dual technology, and socio-economic citizenship of which one is citizenship of a development, as well as the key role of developed country. (N.B. If you have been education in realizing individual potential, awarded a Faculty for the Future grant and the Schlumberger Foundation flagship after the award you obtain citizenship of a program is Faculty for the Future. developed country, the grant will be discontinued as of the date of such About the Fellowship additional citizenship);

The Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for > are preparing for a PhD degree or post- the Future Fellowships are awarded to doctoral research in the physical sciences, women from developing and emerging engineering, technology and related economies who are preparing for PhD or disciplines. Awards in biological sciences post-doctoral study in the physical sciences, are limited to interdisciplinary research engineering, technology, or related between physical and biological sciences. disciplines to pursue advanced graduate The Faculty for the Future program does study at top universities in their disciplines not fund Master level studies; abroad.

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> are enrolled, admitted or have applied to a The long-term goal of the Faculty for the host university/research institute abroad Future program is to generate conditions (applications are no longer accepted where that result in more women pursuing a candidate has not yet applied to a scientific disciplines. Grant recipients are university). If you are applying for a therefore selected as much for their sandwich course the final degree must be leadership capabilities as for their scientific awarded by the Host University abroad (i.e., talents, and they are expected to return to not from the home country university); their home countries to continue their academic careers and inspire other young > have a proven track record of teaching women. experience or can demonstrate commitment to teaching Faculty for the Future Community - Over the past few years, Faculty for the Future > can demonstrate active participation in has extended its mission to community faculty life and outreach programs to building. An on-line forum (restricted encourage young women into the sciences access) provides a popular venue for daily > are willing to contribute to the socio- interaction among the 257 Fellows. economic development of your home Duration country and region by strengthening the faculties in your home university, pursuing 1 year relevant research, or using your specific expertise to address public policy matters. For further details visit link: http://www.facultyforthefuture.net/conten Fellowship Highlights t/grant-application-process

105. Senior fellowship with Indian Council of Social Science and Research Level: Graduate+ Duration: 2 years

Senior Fellowships are awarded to > The selected fellows are expected to do established social science scholars for full time research in India. They could conducting research on specific themes and however undertake field trip outside India, issues proposed by the applicants. These if the Expert Committee finds it to be studies are expected to have the potential to necessary for their research. contribute to theoretical and conceptual advancement in different disciplines, > Proposals from only those NGOs and generate field-work based empirical work private institutions shall be entertained and and new data, and are policy relevant. The considered which have a declared mandate studies could be both, macro or micro in and established track record of engagement nature. with Social Science Research, further subject to their fulfilling other eligibility Eligibility Criteria criteria as lay down by the Council from time to time. > Senior Fellowships are awarded to social scientists with outstanding research > While accepting any fellowships from the publications. Social workers, journalists and Council, a fellow should not accept civil servants, known for their academic fellowship from any other organization interests with a record of publications may also be considered. There is no age bar for > Defaulters of any previous grant of ICSSR this category of fellowship. under any scheme will not be eligible for

112 consideration until the applicant has Salary protection may be availed in the case obtained the clearance of the relevant of scholars employed in the publically administrative division of the ICSSR. funded institution. A fellow is entitled to salary and allowances admissible at the > There shall be a reservation of 3% for parent institution. Also, the leave salary and differently abled applicants who may be pension contribution/ employer’s share of provided additional resources as per their CPF contribution will be borne by the special requirements. Council. The allowances and salary > Separate allocation under this scheme protected would not be more than the shall be made for the SC/ST candidates as equivalent Central Govt./State Govt. and per allocations made in the ICSSR plan UGC scales / allowances. under SCP/TSP Grant. In addition, a contingency grant of Rs. > Besides, a conscious effort shall be made 40,000/- p.a. is admissible during the entire to favourably consider while sanctioning period of fellowship to a fellow, irrespective grants to women, minorities and persons of whether a Fellow is employed or not. belonging to educationally backward districts as declared by Gov. of India. Duration

Fellowship Highlights 2 Years For further details visit link: The amount of Fellowship is Rs.40,000/- http://www.icssr.org/fello_senior%20New. p.m. for those not currently employed and htm for superannuated scholars. Pension, if any, shall not be deducted from the fellowship.

106. Social Entrepreneurship Opportunity: 40 Chances Fellows Level: Graduate+ Duration: 1 year

The Africa Governance Initiative is a Non- THE WORLD FOOD PRIZE is the foremost Profit organization set up in 2010 by Tony international award recognizing -- without Blair. It primarily draws on Mr Blair’s regard to race, religion, nationality, or political experience to dispense advice to political beliefs -- the achievements of African leaders and also works towards individuals who have advanced human putting the infrastructure required for development by improving the quality, change in place. quantity or availability of food in the world.

The Howard G. Buffett Foundation (HGBF), The Prize recognizes contributions in any Established in 1999 is a private family field involved in the world food supply -- foundation working to improve the food and agriculture science and standard of living and quality of life for the technology, manufacturing, marketing, world’s most impoverished and nutrition, economics, poverty alleviation, marginalized populations. We look for political leadership and the social sciences. opportunities where our funding is the catalytic capital that seeds sustainable, About the Fellowship transformational change.

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Young entrepreneurs interested in > Applicants must be between 18 and 39 establishing new programs to address years of age as per the application deadline. hunger, conflict or poverty in Africa are sought for the new 40 Chances Fellows Fellowship Highlight program. > Each of four fellows will receive $80,000 The program, a joint initiative by Tony in start-up funds and $70,000 for living and Blair’s Africa Governance Initiative, the transportation expenses (a total of Howard G. Buffett Foundation, and The $150,000) for one year. World Food Prize Foundation, will fund four Duration fellows with the most innovative social enterprise plans that use strategies built on 1 year the principles of 40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World. These social enterprises For further details visit link: may be proposed for one of four countries: http://www.40chances.com/fellows/ Rwanda, Liberia, Sierra Leone, or Malawi.

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107. Synergos Senior Fellows Level: Graduate+ Duration: 3 Years

Launched in 1999, the Senior Fellows including philanthropists and foundations, program links extraordinary civil society non-governmental organizations, leaders in a worldwide learning, service and businesses, governments, global institutions action network. The network aims to and academics. strengthen the capacity and opportunities for these leaders to be catalysts and play a major role in partnerships that address the Eligibility Criteria systemic causes of poverty and promote  Have experience and/or intend to sustainable social change. play a leading role in multi- stakeholder partnership processes About the Fellowship to address complex development challenges; Through the three-year fellowship, Fellows  Have a demonstrable commitment have the opportunity to enhance their skills, to addressing the systemic causes of knowledge, and experience through peer- poverty and inequity and present a to-peer learning, annual and regional compelling vision for change in their meetings, learning journeys, workshops, area of work; and contact with eminent persons. They  Have a record of distinguished exchange innovative ideas, models, and accomplishment as a leader tools in the development field, which addressing issues of poverty, Synergos distributes to a wider audience. inequity and/or social injustice; The Fellows also have opportunities to  Currently are in a full-time connect and collaborate with other executive position of a civil society distinguished change makers in the organization that focuses on poverty development field aligned with Synergos,

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alleviation, social justice or participating in a field consultancy or peer community development; exchange will receive a nominal  Be committed to developing and enhancing leadership qualities that honorarium for their time committed. successfully create and sustain effective working relationships The Synergos Institute is not a grant- among key partners and making organization. It is funded by private stakeholders across society’s foundations, corporate foundations, sectors; individuals, and government agencies.  Be proficient in written and spoken English. Duration Fellowship Highlights 3 Years Synergos will cover Fellows' expenses For more information visit the link: directly related to fellowship activities, such http://www.synergos.org/fellows/applicati as travel and accommodations, if Fellows on.htm themselves or their institutions are not in a position to do so. Stipends or other financial disbursement are not provided. Fellows

108. Tata Innovation Fellowship Level: PhD Duration: 3 Years (up to 5 Years)

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) is The scheme is aimed at rewarding an Indian government department, under interdisciplinary work where major the Ministry of Science and Technology emphasis is on innovation and translational responsible for administrating development research with a potential towards and commercialization in the field of commercialization. modern biology and biotechnology in India. It was set up in 1986. Eligibility Criteria

About the Fellowship > The fellowship is open to Indian Nationals residing in India, who are below the age of Applications are invited for “Tata 55 years. Innovation Fellowship”, a highly competitive scheme instituted by the > The applicant should possess a Ph.D. Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of degree in Life Sciences, Agriculture, Science & Technology, Govt. of India to Veterinary Science or a Master’s degree in recognize and reward scientists with Medical Sciences, Engineering or an outstanding track record in biological equivalent degree in Biotechnology / sciences and a deep commitment to find related areas. The applicant must have put innovative solutions to major problems in in several years of work in the specific area. health care, agriculture and other areas > The candidate must have a regular related to life sciences and biotechnology. position in a University/Institute/Organization and

115 should be engaged in research and contingent expenditure to be incurred in development. If he/she is availing any other connection with the implementation of on- fellowship, he/she will have to opt for only going research project under the fellowship. one of the fellowships. > Through extramural and other research > The applicant should have spent at least 5 schemes of various S&T agencies of the years in India before applying for the Government of India. HOST INSTITUTION: fellowship. > The candidate will continue to work at the Fellowship Highlights place of his/her employment.

> The amount of the fellowship is Rs. > The Institution where the candidate is 25,000/- per month in addition to regular working would provide the necessary salary from the host institute. If an awardee infrastructure and administrative support is receiving salary from international for pursuing the research under this organization, he will be entitled for research fellowship. grant i.e. contingency only. Duration > In addition, each Fellow will receive a contingency grant of Rs. 6.00 lakh per 3 Years (Extendable upto 5 Years) annum for meeting the expenses on For further details visit link: consumables, equipment, international and http://dbtindia.nic.in/docs/TATA%20Advt domestic travel, manpower and other %20&%20proforma%202014.pdf

109. TechChange Summer Fellowship for Graduates and seniors Level: Graduate Duration 3 Months

TechChange is a US social enterprise which project related to education, technology, provides courses on the use of technology in and social good. TechChange staff will addressing social and global challenges. It is provide training, mentorship, and a series of a registered benefit corporation based in events to support you in your process. Washington, DC and was founded in the summer of 2010. Eligibility Criteria

About the Fellowship • Be a current junior, senior, or a recent graduate The TechChange offers a fellowship which provides practical training in web • Have at least one year of experience in development as well as a unique exposure computer science or web development to a range of applications and organizations • Possess an interest in international using technology to tackle a variety of relations, international development, global challenges — from creating humanitarian work, and social good prosthetic limbs with a 3D printer to combating malaria with mobile devices. Fellowship Highlights

A fellow will spend three months designing and implementing a web development

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Training in JavaScript (Node.js), PHP,  A round-trip plane ticket to DC from Python, Django, Backbone.js, database management, and more a location within the US

 Support with job placement at the  One-on-one mentorship with conclusion of the fellowship TechChange staff

 Field trips to organizations working Duration in technology and social change 3 months

 An event series on a range of topics For further information visit the link: related to technology and social http://techchange.org/fellowship/ change

 A $2,000 monthly stipend for 3 months

110. Ted Fellows Program Level: Graduate and Above Duration: 2 Years

TED (Technology, Entertainment, and makers, unique skills-building workshops Design) is a global set of conferences run by and the mentorship of world-renowned the private non-profit Sapling Foundation, experts. TED Fellows also present their very under the slogan "Ideas worth Spreading". own TED Talks at the conferences - an TED was founded in 1984 as a one-off unprecedented opportunity to spread their event; the annual conference series began in great ideas. After the conference, TED 1990. TED's early emphasis was technology Fellows remain connected to the myriad and design, consistent with its Silicon Valley resources of the TED community. origins, but it has since broadened its focus to include talks on many scientific, cultural Once the TED Fellowship year has passed, and academic topics. 10 Fellows are chosen from the pool of existing Fellows for the two-year TED Every year, the TED Fellows program Senior Fellows program, bringing them to nurtures the vision and passion of 40 four additional conferences (for a total of 5). thought leaders and trailblazers, giving momentum to their ideas. With a global Eligibility Criteria network of over 300 Fellows strong, the > Candidates can be doers, makers, TED Fellows program is a hub for cross- inventors, advocates, filmmakers and disciplinary collaboration, connection and photographers, musicians and artists, innovation. scientists, entrepreneurs, NGO heads, and Fellowship Description human rights activists.

The TED Fellowship offers access to an > In addition to impressive exclusive private network of change- accomplishment, fine character and a good

117 heart are two very important traits that experience increased clarity of mission, every potential TED Fellow should possess improved self-esteem and renewed senses of personal sustainability. Most > Candidates should be innovators aged 21 significantly, Fellows have developed major to 40. Candidates over 18 years of age are collaborations with each other and remain a also encourages applying. part of the close-knit TED Fellows Fellowship Highlights community.

> 40 Candidates are selected from around Duration the world to be Ted Fellows, based on the 2 Years strength of their achievements, their potential for impact, and their character. For further details visit link: https://www.ted.com/about/programs- > As a result of the program, TED Fellows initiatives/ted-fellows-program have received millions of dollars in funding. Many have been awarded prestigious prizes and have signed with speaking agents and garnered book contracts. TED Fellows

111. The Davis Projects for Peace program Student Funding (for US Students) for Projects anywhere in the World Level: Graduate Duration: 3 Months

The Davis UWC Scholars Program is funding to design grassroots projects committed to building cross-cultural anywhere in the world. understanding across campuses. Inspired by the late philanthropist Kathryn Projects for Peace were created in 2007 W. Davis, the fellowship program aims to through the generosity of Kathryn W. Davis, support the initiative, innovation and a lifelong internationalist and entrepreneurship of young leaders. philanthropist who died in 2013 at 106 Applicants are encouraged to use their years of age. She is the mother of Shelby creativity to design projects focused on M.C. Davis who funds the Davis United conflict resolution, reconciliation, building World College Scholars Program currently understanding and finding solutions for involving over 90 American colleges and maintaining peace. universities. Mrs Davis’ legacy will live on through the continuation of Projects for To be considered, a student (or group of Peace in order to spark initiatives for students) must prepare a written statement building prospects for peace in the world. that describes the project, including expected outcomes and prospects for future About the Fellowship impact, and a budget.

The Davis Projects for Peace program is a Eligibility Criteria unique summer fellowship that provides undergraduates at American colleges and · Undergraduate students at any of the universities in the Davis United World Davis UWC Scholar schools (including College Scholars Program $10,000 in seniors who would complete their projects after graduation) are eligible – so long as

118 the president of their institution has signed proposal for funding and one alternate and returned the grant agreement form proposal that might be funded as well. Final decisions on all grants are made by the · Applicants from International House, Davis UWC Scholars Program office. Future Generations, Graduate Institute Geneva, Monterey Institute of International Duration Studies, and the University of Maine can also submit their proposals. 3 months

Fellowship Highlight For further details visit link: http://www.brandeis.edu/programs/peace The intention is to fund 100 projects, with /awards/davis.html at least one at each of the Davis UWC Scholar schools. Therefore, all involved schools are invited to select and submit one

112. The Emerging Markets Development Advisers Program Level: Masters Duration: 11 Months

The Emerging Markets Development Eligibility Advisers Program (EMDAP) is a fellowship and cooperative activity between the U.S. Applicants are required to possess: Agency for International Development  U.S. citizenship (USAID) and the Institute of International  Note: Non-US citizens are eligible Education (IIE). Through EMDAP, U.S. applicants only if EMDAP has a position graduate students and recent graduates in their country of nationality. with non-profit, business, private sector,  Worked a minimum of two - three years public policy, and international relations in such areas as: project management, related backgrounds provide technical marketing, social services, finance, Peace assistance and support to local Corps, NGO or private sector experience, organizations in USAID-assisted consulting, etc. countries. EMDAP targeted assistance supports USAID's strategy of building local  Be recent graduates (within 5 years) of a capacity through innovative and sustainable graduate studies program (MA, MBA, assistance by transferring knowledge to MPP, MIA, JD, etc.) local organizations and individuals. OR current students who will have completed their first year of graduate About the Fellowship coursework. Graduates and students from both foreign and U.S. universities The Emerging Markets Development are eligible granted it is from an Advisers Program is a fellowship sponsored accredited university program in by the U.S. Agency for International international management/ Development (USAID). EMDAP is managed finance/development, international by the Institute of International Education affairs/studies or related subjects. (IIE), the largest private, not-for-profit  If not yet graduated, obtain approval for educational and cultural exchange agency in leave between the first and second year the United States. of the graduate program and this institution’s endorsement of their

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candidacy if the student will still be  Round-trip airfare from the US to the enrolled in their academic institution at host country the time of the assignment.  Option to the use of a laptop computer for the duration of their assignment Fellowship Highlights  Other allowances that vary from country to country EMDAP Advisers are awarded a grant that includes the following: Duration  Monthly living allowance  Monthly housing allowance 11 months

 Monthly transportation allowance For more information visit the link:  Language training where necessary http://www.iie.org/Programs/EMDAP  Health insurance

113. The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Programme Level: Graduate Duration: 10 Months

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural 3. Limited or no prior experience in the Affairs (ECA) of the United States United States Department of State fosters mutual understanding between the people of the 4. Demonstrated leadership qualities United States and the people of other 5. A record of public service in the countries around the world. It is community responsible for the United States Cultural Exchange Programs. 6. English language ability

About the Fellowship Fellowship Highlights

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship > Payment of tuition and fees at the Program, which is a Fulbright program, assigned host university; brings accomplished young and mid-career professionals from developing countries to > Pre-academic English language training, if the United States for ten months of non- required; degree graduate study and related practical > A maintenance (living) allowance, professional experiences. The Humphrey including a one-time settling-in allowance; program was initiated in 1978 to honour the memory and accomplishments of the > Accident and sickness coverage; late Senator and Vice-President of the United States, Hubert H. Humphrey. > A book allowance;

Eligibility Criteria > A one-time computer subsidy;

1. An undergraduate (first university or > Air travel (international travel to and Bachelor's) degree from the U.S. for the Program and domestic travel to required program events); 2. A minimum of five years of full-time, professional experience

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> A Professional Development allowance for 10 months professional activities, such as field trips, professional visits and conferences. For further details visit link: https://www.humphreyfellowship.org/ Duration

114. The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships Programme Level: Master’s Duration: 1 Year

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation was > Applicant can be young professional, mid- established in 2006 with a focus on the career and new executive. critical importance of leadership and governance in Africa. By providing tools to Fellowship Highlights support progress in leadership and The Ibrahim Leadership Fellow will take governance, the Foundation aims to leadership guidance from the President, the promote meaningful change on the Chief Operating Officer and/or a designated continent. Representative. Administratively, the The Foundation, which is a non-grant Fellow will be assigned to the Office of the making organisation, focuses on defining, President of the Bank. With this guidance, assessing and enhancing governance and the Fellow will contribute to the design and leadership in Africa implementation of strategic assignments About the Fellowship that will increase and enhance their professional and leadership capacity, with The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships form a the intention of contributing to the selective programme designed to mentor governance and development of their future African leaders. The Fellows receive countries. The Fellow will be also mentoring from the current leaders of key responsible to: multilateral institutions. > Advise on and develop strategic initiatives From 2011 – 2013 Fellows were hosted at to advance the Bank’s mission and AfDB, UNECA and WTO. From 2014 objectives; onwards the WTO was replaced by a Fellowship at the ITC. > Plan, develop, and implement strategies for generating resources; Eligibility Criteria > Conceive, develop and promote > Applicant must have 7-10 years of innovations in Bank development policies; relevant work experience. > Review activity reports and financial > Applicant must hold a Master’s Degree statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and > Age bar for applicant is under the age of 40; or 45 for women with children.

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Revise objectives and plans in accordance 1 year with current conditions;. For further details visit link: > Undertake other duties as assigned. http://www.moibrahimfoundation.org/fell owships/ Duration

115. The International Women’s Media Foundation’s Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship Level: Graduate+ Duration: 7 Months

Founded in 1990 by a group of prominent > Candidates should have a minimum of U.S. women journalists, the International three years of experience in journalism. Women’s Media Foundation is a Washington-based organization that is > Competitive candidates must have dedicated to strengthening the role of excellent English skills. women journalists worldwide. The IWMF Fellowship Highlights believes the news media worldwide are not truly free and representative without the > The fellow will be based at the Centre for equal voice of women. The IWMF celebrates International Studies at the Massachusetts the courage of women journalists who Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, overcome threats and oppression to speak Massachusetts as a research associate out on global issues. during the research component of the fellowship, allowing the fellow to pursue The Massachusetts Institute of Technology academic research (MIT) is a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. > The candidate can improve her ability to cover topics such as human rights and About the Fellowship social justice while working for the Boston The fellowship is designed for a woman Globe, The New York Times and other journalist from anywhere in the world media outlets during the journalism portion whose work in print, broadcast, or digital of her fellowship. media has focused on human rights and Duration social justice reporting. This seven month- long program will take her to Boston and 7 months New York to study at MIT’s Centre for International Studies and work for U.S. For further details visit link: media outlets including The Boston http://www.iwmf.org/our- Globe and The New York Times. impact/training/elizabeth-neuffer- fellowship/apply/ Eligibility Criteria

> The IWMF is accepting applications from women journalists worldwide whose work focuses on human rights.

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116. The Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellowship Level: Graduate Duration: 2 Years

Congressional Hunger Centre (CHC) is a · Graduate degree or equivalent experience leader in the movement to ensure access to in a relevant discipline food as a basic human right for all people and works to develop the passion, skill, · One year of combined work or volunteer and political will to end hunger in the U.S. experience in a developing country and around the globe. CHC is invested in · Demonstrated leadership qualities and developing a movement of anti-hunger abilities leaders and believes these anti-hunger leaders are creating the political will · Ability to communicate and work across necessary to end hunger. cultural contexts

About the Fellowship · Critical thinking skills and a high degree of self-motivation The Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program is a unique two-year · Ability to work independently as well as international fellowship administered by on a team the Congressional Hunger Centre (CHC). Their mission is to develop leaders · Leland Fellows must be authorized to committed to finding lasting solutions to work in the United States for the full hunger and poverty worldwide through duration of the program. The procurement both direct programming and good policies. or extension of this authorization is the Leland Fellows are given the opportunity to responsibility of the applicant. develop new skills while actively working to Fellowship Highlights alleviate hunger and poverty. · A stipend of $80,000 for individuals (or During each two-year fellowship cycle, 12- $90,000 for two-person partnerships) paid 15 Leland Fellows are placed with in four equal instalments over two years international development organizations that include international and local NGOs, · A health insurance stipend U.S. government agencies and multilateral organizations. Fellows work on a variety of · A yearly professional development stipend food security issues, such as agricultural Duration development, nutrition, natural resource management, agribusiness development 2 Years and women’s empowerment. For further information visit the link: Eligibility Criteria http://www.lelandapplication.org/info

117. The Prabha Dutt Fellowship in Journalism for Young Women Level: Graduate+ Duration: 10 Months

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The purpose of Sanskriti Foundation is to Eligibility Criteria cultivate an environment for the preservation and development of the The Fellowship is only open to women who artistic and cultural expressions of India but are Indian Nationals in the age group of 25 of the world as a whole. to 40. It is exclusively for print journalists. The Fellows will be required to publish a Established in 1978, Sanskriti Foundation is stipulated number of articles in established a registered Public Charitable Trust based publications. The Fellow may work on a in New Delhi, India. Sanskriti perceives its book or monograph for subsequent role as that of a catalyst, in revitalizing publication within the given time frame. cultural sensitivity in contemporary times.

About the Fellowship Fellowship Highlight The Prabha Dutt Fellowship in Journalism encourages young women who wish to > Fellowship Grant of Rs. 1, 00,000 investigate and research on any topic of including travel expenses contemporary relevance. This fellowship The duration of the Fellowship will be Ten will be given every year. The Fellow may months. A grant of Rs. 1, 00,000 will be work on a book or monograph for given in two phases; the first instalment at subsequent publication within the given the commencement of the award and the time frame. The work can be executed in second after submission of the completed Hindi, English or any Regional Language. project.

The purpose of the Fellowship is to A progress report will be required after the encourage young mid-career women first four months. journalists to develop their potential by pursuing meaningful projects without Duration having to work under the pressures of short deadlines. The Fellowship carries a grant of 10 months Rs 1, 00,000 including travel expenses. The For further details visit link: work can be executed in Hindi, English or http://www.sanskritifoundation.org/prabh any Regional Language. a-dutt-fellowship.htm

118. The United Nations University-IAS Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme Level: PhD Duration: 1 Year (up to 2 Years)

The United Nations University Institute for and environmental dimensions. UNU-IAS the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU- serves the international community, making IAS) is a leading research and teaching valuable and innovative contributions to institute based in Tokyo, Japan. Its mission high-level policymaking and debates within is to advance efforts towards a more the UN system. sustainable future, through policy-oriented research and capacity development focused About the Fellowship on sustainability and its social, economic

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Since October 2000, UNU-IAS has been > Eligibility for a second 12-month offering Postdoctoral Fellowships to recent appointment may be considered based on PhD graduates to provide them with the the Fellow’s performance. opportunity to put the knowledge and expertise acquired during their doctoral Fellowship Highlights research to practical policy-relevant use. So The fellowship provides a monthly stipend far, over 40 Fellows from some 20 countries of JPY300,000- 360,000 (depending on have passed through the Postdoctoral experience). A one-time-only settle-in- Fellowship Programme. Out of those who allowance of JPY 80,000 will be granted to have completed the programme about one each Fellow at the beginning of the third has been women, and developing programme for relocation, adjustment country participants have outnumbered expenses, ground transportation and developed country participants. incidental costs. UNU-IAS provides Fellows Eligibility Criteria with a return air ticket between his/her country of residence and Narita Airport. > Applicants must have obtained a PhD (or Settle-in-allowance and air tickets are, at least successfully defended their doctoral however, not provided for Fellows already dissertation), in an area broadly associated residing in Japan before the commencement with the UNU-IAS thematic focus, prior to of the fellowship. the application deadline. Language proficiency in English is essential. Duration Applicants from developing countries and 1 Year (Extendable upto 2 Years) women are particularly encouraged to apply. For further details visit link: http://webserv.ias.unu.edu/onlineform/ap p/anonymous/menu.php

119. TUBITAK Research Fellowship for International Researchers Level: PhD Duration: 1 Year

The Scientific and Technological Research The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey is the leading agency for Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) is inviting developing science, technology and international highly qualified PhD students innovation (STI) policies,supporting and and young post-doctoral researchers for conducting research and development Research Fellowship Program. activities; and playing a leading role in the creation of a science and technology culture The major purpose of the program is to in Turkey since 1963. TÜBİTAK is an offer an opportunity to the researchers to autonomous public institution, governed by pursue their research in Turkey in the fields a Science Board. of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technological Sciences, Medical Sciences, About the Fellowship Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities. This is an initiative to promote Turkey’s scientific and technological

125 collaboration with countries of the Fellowship Highlight prospective researchers. > A monthly stipend of 2.250 Turkish Liras. Eligibility Criteria > The researchers are offered travel cost > Applicants should be non-Turkish (up toUSD$1,000 for round trip), health citizens. Applicants who hold dual insurance (up to USD 1,200) citizenship with Turkey are not eligible to apply. > Research grant up to 5.000 Turkish Liars for consumable expenses in the proposed > Applicants should have an invitation from research (only if approved necessary). the universities or research institutes in Turkey. Duration

> Applicants should certify that they have 1 year sufficient command of language to perform For further details visit link: their research. http://www.tubitak.gov.tr/en/funds/acade my/international-researchers-fellowship- programmes/content-2216-research- > Applicants must be 35 years old or fellowship-programme-for-international- younger for post-doctoral researchers. researchers

> Applicants should be enrolled in a program in abroad for PhD students.

> Applicants who hold a PhD degree in Turkey should have a GPA minimum of 3.50/4.00 in PhD program.

120. TWAS-icipe Postgraduate Fellowship Programme Level: Master’s+ Duration: 0 – 3 Years

The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) is a Applicants for the full-time postgraduate merit-based science academy uniting 1,000 fellowships must: scientists in some 70 countries. Its principal aim is to promote scientific capacity and > Be permanent residents in a developing excellence for sustainable development in country (other than Kenya); the Developing Countries. Its headquarters > Be a maximum of between 35 and 40 are located on the premises of the Abdus years of age by 31 December in the year of Salam International Centre for Theoretical application; Physics (ICTP) in Trieste, Italy. > Hold a university degree (minimum About the Fellowship qualification is a Master’s degree);

The International Centre of Insect > Provide evidence that s/he will return to Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in Nairobi, their home country/country on completion Kenya, and TWAS offer three fellowships of the fellowship; per year to young scientists from developing countries (other than Kenya) > Not take up other assignments during the who wish to undertake their PhD studies in period of his/her fellowship; Kenya.

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> Have official acceptance at an eligible acceptance letter at an eligible department, department, institution or laboratory at institution or laboratory of the icipe. Both icipe. the > Home and the host supervisors are obligated to collaborate, in order to Applicants for sandwich postgraduate accompany the development of the fellowships must: awardee’s research; there is no age limit for > Be permanent residents in a developing these positions. country (other than Kenya); Fellowship Highlight

> Hold a university degree (minimum Icipe will provide a monthly stipend to qualification is a Master’s degree); cover living costs, food and health > Be registered PhD students in a insurance. The monthly stipend will not be developing country and provide a convertible into foreign currency. In ‘Registration and No Objection Certificate’ addition, Fellowship awardees are entitled from their home university; to subsidized accommodation.

> Provide evidence that s/he will return to Duration their home country on completion of the Sandwich Fellowship: 6-12 Months fellowship; Full-Time Fellowship: 3 Years > Not take up other assignments during the period of his/her fellowship; For further details visit link: http://www.twas.org/opportunity/twas- > Be financially responsible for any icipe-postgraduate-fellowship-programme accompanying family member;

> Have a letter of agreement of his/her supervisor in his/her home country and an

121. UN International Law Fellowship Programme Level: Graduate+ Duration: 6 Weeks

The United Nations (UN) is an international law from developing countries intergovernmental organization established and countries with emerging economies, to 24 October 1945, to promote international deepen their knowledge of international co-operation. law and of the legal work of the United Nations and its associated bodies. This year, About the Fellowship the Fellowship Programme will The United Nations is inviting applications accommodate up to 30 participants. for the 2015 International Law Fellowship The Fellowship Programme consists of an Programme is currently being accepted. The annual six-week summer course at the Fellowship Programme provides high- Peace Palace in The Hague, the Netherlands quality training by leading scholars and that will be held from 22 June to 31 July practitioners on a broad range of subjects of 2015. The participants attend lectures and international law. seminars in international law organized by The Fellowship Programme intends to the Codification Division as well as the enable qualified professionals, in particular public international law session at The government officials and teachers of Hague Academy of International Law.

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Eligibility Criteria Law. In accordance with the policies and procedures governing the administration of · Be between 24 and 45 years of age at the United Nations fellowships, participants will beginning of the Fellowship Programme; also receive a stipend to cover other living · Have a legal background with professional expenses. experience in the field of international law; Qualified candidates may also apply for self- · Submit a medical certificate of good health funded positions. Self-funded participants and to certify that they are able to attend bear all costs associated with their the entire course period; participation (travel, accommodation, living expenses and registration fee for The Hague · Be fluent in spoken and written English. Academy of International Law). Training materials are provided to all self-funded Fellowship Highlights participants free of charge.

The fellowships cover the fellowship Duration recipient’s travel costs in economy class, accommodation, medical insurance, 6 Weeks participation in the Fellowship Programme, the training material and the registration For further details visit link: fee for The Hague Academy of International http://www.un.org/law/ilfp/

122. UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowships Programme Level: Master’s+ Duration: 3 – 9 Months

The United Nations Educational, Scientific under the auspices of an academic and Cultural Organization is a specialized supervisor in a host institution. agency of the United Nations (UN). Its purpose is to contribute to peace and Candidates must be no more than 40 years security by promoting international of age and must be persons of high collaboration through education, science, intellectual promise who may be expected and culture in order to further universal to make significant contributions to their respect for justice, the rule of law, and country on return. Priority attention will be human rights along with fundamental given to women candidatures, candidates freedom proclaimed in the United Nations from least developed countries (LDCs) and Charter. African researchers. Selected beneficiaries will be required to submit an interim and a About the Fellowship final report describing the results of the research undertaken. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization invites Eligibility Criteria applications for up to 20 available UNESCO Fellowships to undertake postgraduate Applicants, a maximum of TWO from each research in one of the four areas of applying National Commission, must meet development of particular interest to the following general criteria: UNESCO. Research must be carried out

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Candidates under this Programme must be A maximum amount between US$6,000 to post-graduate researchers, already holding US$10,000 will be awarded to selected either an M.A. or M.Sc. degree (or candidates. The amount, to be paid in two equivalent) and wishing to pursue research or three instalments, is intended to cover work abroad (preferably in their own research costs only, and will not be region) with a view to enhancing negotiable. knowledge in one of the four specific fields mentioned in paragraph D.1 below. Thus, • No other costs will be considered and those who are in the process of completing grants will be neither extended nor their Master’s degree must have completed renewed. it PRIOR to taking up their Fellowship. Selected candidates will receive a Letter of Candidates must be no more than 40 years Award. of age. Thus, applicants born before 1 January 1975 will not be considered under Duration the Programme. 3 - 9 Months The selected Fellow must carry out the research under the auspices of an academic For further information visit link: supervisor in a host institution. http://www.unesco.org/new/en/fellowshi Confirmation of acceptance from the ps/programmes/unescokeizo-obuchi- academic supervisor is imperative. japan-young-researchers-fellowships- programme-unescokeizo-obuchi-research- Fellowship Highlights fellowships-programme/ 123. UNESCO/ISEDC Co-Sponsored one month Fellowships Programme

Level: Graduate+ Duration: 1 Month

The United Nations Educational, Scientific countries and countries in transition. The and Cultural Organization is a specialized training activities in the framework of these agency of the United Nations (UN). Its fellowships are tenable in specialized purpose is to contribute to peace and institutions in the Russian Federation. The security by promoting international medium of instruction will be English. collaboration through education, science, UNESCO will solicit applications from the and culture in order to further universal developing countries and countries in respect for justice, the rule of law, and transition. human rights along with fundamental freedom proclaimed in the United Nations Eligibility Criteria Charter. > Holder of at least a BSc degree or BA in About the Fellowship Economics;

The United Nations Educational, Scientific > Proficient in the Russian language; and Cultural Organization offers a > Not more than 25 years of age. fellowships programme which is to enhance the capacity-building and human resources Fellowship Highlights development in the area of sustainable and renewable energy sources in developing

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> Beneficiaries will be exempt of paying > UNESCO will cover the cost of the round- tuition fees for the entire duration of trip international travel at the most studies/training; economical rate and the most direct flight.

> Fellows will undertake studies/training > UNESCO will pay a one-time travel under the supervision of an advisor or allowance amounting to US$100 (one study director that will be provided by the hundred US dollars) prior to the fellows’ host institution; departure for the Russian Federation.

> The donor Government will pay stipends > Health insurance. To avail of this to beneficiaries on a monthly basis, in local entitlement, beneficiaries should be currency. The stipend amounting to eight declared medically fit by the UNESCO hundred (800) US dollars is intended to Medical Service that examines the complete cover living expenses such as medical dossiers. accommodation, meals, pocket expenses, and incidentals. The donor will determine Duration the amount of the stipend to be granted to 1 month beneficiaries; For further details visit link: > ISEDC will assist in obtaining modest http://www.unesco.org/new/en/fellowships/ housing for the fellows. programmes/unescoisedc-co-sponsored- fellowships-programme-2014/

124. UNESCO/People’s Republic of China (The Great Wall) Co- Sponsored Fellowships Programme

Level: Master’s +

among peoples of the world, the Government of the People’s Republic of The United Nations Educational, Scientific China has placed at the disposal of UNESCO and Cultural Organization is a specialized for the academic year 2014-2015, under the agency of the United Nations (UN). Its co-sponsorship of UNESCO, twenty five (25) purpose is to contribute to peace and fellowships for advanced studies at security by promoting international undergraduate and postgraduate levels. collaboration through education, science, These fellowships are for the benefit of and culture in order to further universal developing Member States in Africa, Asia - respect for justice, the rule of law, and Pacific and certain countries in the Arab human rights along with fundamental States. freedom proclaimed in the United Nations Charter. Eligibility Criteria

About the Fellowship > Hold at least the equivalent of the Master’s Degree/above or the Bachelor’s With a view to promoting international Degree; exchanges in the field of education, culture, Fellowshipcommunication, science and > English proficiency is required; technology, and to enhancing friendship > Be not more than 45 years of age; and

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> Be in good health Scheme for International Students in China against Duration: 1 Year hospitalizing for serious diseases and accidental

injuries**; and Fellowship Highlights (vii.) A one-time inter-city travel ticket (each for coming in and Facilities offered by the Government of the leaving China). People's Republic of China Facilities offered by UNESCO (i.) A monthly living allowance of CNY 1,700 Yuan for general (i.) International travel to and from China; scholars or CNY 2.000 Yuan for and senior scholars will be granted (ii.) Monthly allowance of US $150 to be covering meals and pocket paid in local currency (Chinese RMB) during expenses; their stay in China, in addition to the living (ii.) A one-time settlement subsidy allowance granted by the Government of of CNY 1,000 Yuan will be the People’s Republic of China. granted to those who will study Duration in China less than one academic year, and CNY 1,500 Yuan to 1 year those who will study in China for one academic year and For further details visit link: above, upon their arrival in http://www.unesco.org/new/en/fellowshi China ps/programmes/unescopeoples-republic- (iii.) Registration and tuition fees, fee of-china-the-great-wall-co-sponsored- for laboratory experiment, fee fellowships-programme/ for internship, fee for

basic/necessary learning materials*;

(iv.) Accommodation facilities (one dormitory room for two

students); (v.) Fee for outpatient medical service for expenses generated in the institution’s hospital;

(vi.) Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Protection

125. UNESCO Fellowships for Priority Development Programmes Level: Graduate Duration: 6 Months

The United Nations Educational, Scientific agency of the United Nations (UN). Its and Cultural Organization are a specialized purpose is to contribute to peace and

131 security by promoting international social, cultural and economic development collaboration through education, science, of their country. Candidates must be and culture in order to further universal proficient in reading and writing the respect for justice, the rule of law, and language of instruction in the proposed human rights along with fundamental country of study. freedom proclaimed in the United Nations Charter. > Priority will be given to well-planned programmes, particularly those for which About the Fellowship the necessary contacts have been made in advance with the host institution. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has initiated a Fellowship Highlights fellowships for a short term duration (6 months maximum) and is intended for > The maximum cost should not exceed US specialized training at the postgraduate $15,000 to cover either partially or fully level. Priority targets are promising and expenses related to the study programme. qualified specialists who seek to undertake Should the proposed study programme advanced research or to upgrade their skills need additional funds, other sources must and knowledge of state-of-the-art be sought by the candidate to ensure developments in their field of study or completion of studies. Written confirmation work. issued by other funding sources will be required. The fellowships target Graduate and Postgraduate candidates for study abroad Entitlements of fellows, including health wishing to pursue training, undertake and accident insurance, are standardized, in advanced research, upgrade skills, or attend accordance with the rules and regulations specialized or refresher courses. governing Fellowships Programmes.

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> Applicants should have a University 6 months degree, i.e. at least a B.A. or B.Sc. and should For further details visit link: not be more than 45 years of age. http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php- > Applicants must have exceptional merit, URL_ID=17616&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_ and have demonstrated that they possess SECTION=201.html outstanding potential to contribute to the

126. University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships Level: Graduate+ Duration: 1 Year (extendable)

The Faculty of science of the University of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Physics. It has Geneva is an internationally top-ranked a strong focus on research and hosts three scientific institution covering a broad range National Centres of Competence in Research of scientific disciplines: Astronomy, Biology, of the highly competitive Swiss National Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth Science Foundation (Frontiers in Genetics; Sciences, Environmental Sciences, MaNEP; Chemical Biology) and many Computer Sciences, Mathematics, European collaborative research projects.

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About the Fellowship (belonging to the best 10% of their bachelor's program) and who have The Faculty of Science, in collaboration with completed the Bachelor degree or expect to several sponsors, has established an complete it within 6 months. Excellence Fellowship Program to support outstanding and highly motivated Fellowship Highlights candidates who intend to pursue a Master of Science in any of the disciplines covered The Excellence Fellowship consists of a by the Faculty. Admission criteria can be grant amounting to CHF 10'000 to CHF consulted on the relevant Master Web 15’000/year (no teaching duties); it is pages. French proficiency is not a formal awarded for one year and extended for the requirement for the Masters of the Faculty regular duration of the chosen Master's of science. programme (three or four semesters) provided the applicant is academically Application for an Excellence Fellowship successful at the end of his/her first is open to students from any university semester of studies. with very good performance in their studies (belonging to the best 10% Duration of their bachelor's program) and who 1 Year (extendable) have completed the Bachelor degree or expect to complete it within 6 months. For further information visit the link: Selection of the applicants will be based on http://www.unige.ch/sciences/Enseigneme excellence. Evaluation will be made on the nts/Formations/Masters/ExcellenceMaster basis of the documentation sent by the Fellowships_en.html applicants.

Eligibility Criteria

· Application for an Excellence Fellowship is open to students from any university with very good performance in their studies

127. UNU Fellowship in International Organizations MBA Programme for Developing Countries Level: Graduate+ Duration: 2 Years

The United Nations University, (UNU), established in 1973, is the academic and research arm of the United Nations. It is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with diplomatic status as a UN institution. Since 2010, UNU has been authorized by the UN General Assembly to grant degrees. It also provides a bridge between the UN and the international academic, policy-making and private sector communities.

About the Fellowship

The University of Geneva and UNU share a strong commitment to capacity development, especially aiming to enhance the capacity of individuals and institutions in developing countries. Therefore, in line with UNU’s capacity-development focus, the University of Geneva will offer a

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UNU fellowship to a qualified candidate pursuing the International Organizations MBA Programme.

Eligibility Criteria

> UNU fellows will be mid-career professionals from developing countries (minimum 3 years relevant work experience in developing countries), who would be expected to apply and disseminate their newly acquired knowledge and skills in promoting the socio-economic development of their own and other developing countries.

Fellowship Highlight

> The fellowship will cover the full tuition fees of the MBA programme at the University of Geneva.

Duration

2 years

For further details visit link: http://iomba.ch/financial-aid-scholarships/

128. Villgrow Fellow Level: Graduate+ Duration: 1 Year

The Villgro Fellowship gives you a unique expose you to business models that serve opportunity to get started. They are looking the poor. Our curriculum engages you with for skilled professionals to work closely thought leaders who will push you to think with social entrepreneurs who are building creatively and build on your strengths and businesses for the poor. The Fellowship expertise so you can effect social change. allows you to immerse yourself in a social Your year as a Villgro Fellow will be an enterprise and go through a leadership immersion through adventure, learning and training program that exposes you to networks. We are proud to say that many of thought leaders, entrepreneurs and our Fellows have gone on to become social academics in the field to support your entrepreneurs and work with social professional and personal growth. enterprises.

About the Fellowship Eligibility Criteria The selection process for the Villgro The Villgro Fellowship is your pathway to Fellowship is highly competitive. Our explore the fascinating world of social Fellows come from diverse backgrounds but enterprise and experience the journey of an share a passion to apply their expertise to entrepreneur. As a Fellow, you will apply create social change. your skills, energy and passion to gain an in-  Work experience of at least three depth understanding of the complex years in one or more of these problems of the poor and contribute functional areas: operations, finance, towards solving these, using innovation and sales, marketing, human resources, enterprise. design, IT, strategic planning. You will be part of a transformative  Passion and commitment to apply leadership development programme that skills and knowledge to create social will hone your skills and personality and impact.

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 Curiosity to explore social enterprise. provided with housing. Stipend amounts  Experience with leadership and are designed to cover the basic costs management functions associated with safe yet frugal living.

Fellowship Highlights Duration Villgro provides Fellows with a stipend that 1 Year covers reasonable monthly living costs for the duration of the year- long program. The For more information visit the link: stipend is designed to cover only the costs http://www.villgro.org/criteria-a-process typically associated with, and incurred during, the program. During the induction program in Chennai, Fellows will be

129. Visiting Fellowships by Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies in UK Level: Graduate+ Duration: 9 Months

The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) is a Recognised Independent Centre of the University of Oxford, England. It was established in 1985 with the aim of encouraging the academic study of Islam and the Muslim world. The centre's Patron is Prince Charles.

About the Fellowship

The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies invites applications for the visiting fellowships from individuals who are intended to encourage interaction among academics from different traditions of learning. The university promotes excellence in the study of Islam and Muslim societies.

Eligibility Criteria

> Student applying for the fellowship must be an Indian citizen.

> Candidate must be studying arts, humanities and social sciences.

> Preference will be given to those studying classical Islamic sciences particularly anthropology, economics, geography, history, international relations, law, literature, philosophy, politics, religion, and sociology.

Fellowship Highlight

> The Zuckerman Fellowship provides one year of tuition and health insurance fees, plus a living stipend of $16,500.

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9 months

For further details visit link: http://www.centerforpublicleadership.org/ZuckermanFellowship/index.php?option=com_cont ent&view=article&id=628&Itemid=1

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130. Wadsworth International Fellowships Level: Graduate+ Duration: 1 Year (up to 3 Years)

The Wenner-Gren Foundation seeks to training in anthropology. It may be located further the discipline of anthropology anywhere worldwide but applicants through its different grant making enrolled in programs at top-ranked programs and other activities. Programs are universities will be prioritized. designed to support basic, innovative research in all branches of anthropology 5. At the time they submit their application, worldwide and to further the candidates must have an application for communication of research ideas and doctoral admission pending at their chosen results internationally through our Host Institution. conferences, publications, and other 6. The applicant must be in residence at the activities. Host Institution during the study/training About the Fellowship component of their fellowship.

The Wadsworth International Fellowships 7. If the applicant has not already earned a are intended to provide support for relevant Master’s degree, the Host Sponsor students undertaking study leading to a should address in their confidential letter of Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree at reference whether he or she expects the universities where they can receive applicant to be able to successfully international-level training in anthropology. complete the doctoral program and advance to candidacy, or otherwise be prepared to The Wadsworth program's main goal is to begin their doctoral fieldwork, within the expand and strengthen international ties three years of Wadsworth funding. and enhance anthropological infrastructure in these countries. 8. A Host Sponsor cannot sponsor more than one application per funding season. Eligibility Criteria 9. Priority is given to applicants who have 1. Applicants must be from countries where not already earned a prior degree anthropology is underrepresented and (including undergraduate) from an where there are limited resources to send institution outside of their home country. students overseas for training. Normally, applicants will be under 35 years of age at 10. Priority is given to applicants who have the time they begin their fellowship. NOT already begun their graduate (either masters or doctoral) training outside of 2. Applicants wishing to study anthropology their home country, who are likely to return at universities in their home country are not to an academic position in their home eligible to apply. country upon completion of their degree.

3. Applicants must be prepared to 11. Students who have advanced beyond demonstrate the unavailability of their first year of doctoral studies/training appropriate anthropological training in are not eligible to apply. their home country and their reasons for choosing their Host Institution (the 12. Applicants who hold a relevant Master’s institution where they plan to study). degree and/or who have already begun their doctoral program at their Host 4. The Host Institution must be of suitable Institution are only eligible to apply if they calibre to provide international-level are currently in the first year of their

136 doctoral studies AND if they will not be in not maintained a strong academic the position to begin their fieldwork until connection to their home country, a faculty the third year of their studies. These member at the institution where they applicants must demonstrate why their received their degree can serve as a Home funding circumstances have changed and Sponsor. why they no longer have sufficient funding to complete their degree. 18. Applicants may submit only one application per funding season. They may 13. Applicants who do not already hold a not apply through two or more Host relevant Master’s degree must demonstrate Institutions at the same time. that they will be able to successfully complete their training (both the Master’s 19. If the Foundation receives more than degree and/or any other requirements of one application from a department, the the doctoral program) and advance to Foundation will contact that department to candidacy, or otherwise be prepared to have them prioritize their applicants for begin their doctoral fieldwork, within the potential funding. three years of Wadsworth funding 20. Applicants must be able to demonstrate 14. Applicants who have already earned a that they have sufficient funds in addition to doctoral degree in anthropology or another the Wadsworth International Fellowship to discipline (including medicine) are not complete their training at the Host eligible to apply. Institution.

15. Applicants exclusively seeking support 21. If a Wadsworth International Fellowship for fieldwork expenses and/or dissertation is awarded, the applicant must agree to write-up are not eligible. Applicants should comply with the Requirements and apply to the Dissertation Fieldwork Grant Conditions of the Wadsworth International program for fieldwork expenses. The Fellowship. Foundation only funds dissertation write- Fellowship Highlights up for Wadsworth International Fellows who have received funding for training > The annual fellowship is $17,500 and can purposes from the Wenner-Gren be used towards travel, living expenses, Foundation prior to undertaking their tuition, income taxes, student fees, fieldwork. insurance, books, research expenses and any other relevant categories of 16. Applicants who have been residing expenditure while studying at the Host outside of their home country during the Institution. The fellowship is renewable for period immediately prior to the date they up to two additional years upon successful anticipate beginning their training and who completion of each preceding year's have not been enrolled in full-time higher study/training. A separate application can education are not usually eligible to apply. be made for an additional year of funding to 17. The applicant must have a Home support dissertation write-up. Sponsor who is a member of the institution Duration with which he/she is (or has been) affiliated in the home country. The Home Sponsor 1 Year (Extendable upto 3 Years) must be prepared to supply a letter of reference for the applicant. If an applicant For further details visit link: has received a MA degree abroad and has http://www.wennergren.org/programs/wa dsworth-international-fellowships

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131. WasserCluster Lunz Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Level: PhD and Above Duration: 2 years

WasserCluster Lunz combines freshwater Eligibility Criteria expertise with know-how in related disciplines of the three partner universities > Quality and novelty of the research (University Vienna, BOKU Vienna, Danube proposal and links to existing research University Krems) and pursues basic as well groups at WCL; as applied aquatic ecosystem research. > Potential to advance cooperation and About the Fellowship expertise at WCL;

WasserCluster Lunz invites excellent young > Candidate’s scientific record and potential scientists to apply for the new international to conduct the proposed research project at PostDoc Fellowship Program. The duration WCL; of the fellowship is two years. The PostDoc > Potential to establish new international Fellowship Program supports high scientific cooperation at WCL. quality and productivity with strong cooperation of the incoming PostDoc Fellowship Highlight candidate with the working groups at WCL. Successful candidates need to link their > The salary is based according to the research to core topics of at least two Austrian Science Fund standards. WCL may research areas established at WCL. provide budget for travelling and WasserCluster Lunz performs research in consumables. In addition to the salary, aquatic ecology and biogeochemistry since successful candidates will be entitled to 2006. WCL is committed to provide apply for travel and consumables (up to innovative research on structure and 10.000 EUR for the duration of the function of freshwater ecosystems, and to fellowship). safeguard the sustainable use of their Duration resources. Ranging from microbial ecology to biogeochemistry, from restoration 2 years ecology to aquatic ecosystem management, and from ecotoxicology to aquatic food web For further details visit link: and biodiversity research, WCL has http://www.wcl.ac.at/ established links with the partner universities to address topical research questions for freshwater ecosystems and their sustainable use.

132. William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India Level: Graduate Duration: 10 Months

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Meeting India’s goals for sustainable • Ability to demonstrate a humble development requires not only hard work appreciation of other cultures and and dedication, but also leaders with the circumstances, and a willingness to first-hand experience and real-world skills acclimate to these differences to deliver practical, local solutions. The • Thoughtful consideration for the role the William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in Fellowship experience will play in their life India is helping to shape the next • Ability and willingness to independently generation of leaders committed to and creatively find ways to be helpful at impactful change while also strengthening their host organization civil society to be more efficient and • Flexibility and adaptability to challenging effective. living and working conditions Indian language skills are not required, but About the Fellowship considered a highly valuable asset The Fellowship pairs a select number of highly skilled young professionals with Fellowship Highlights leading NGOs and social enterprises in India Each Fellow receives up to two weeks of in order to accelerate impact and create vacation time during the ten-month effective projects that are replicable, Fellowship, pending approval from the host scalable, and sustainable. Through ten organization. Fellows placed at host months of service and fieldwork, Fellows organizations with a Saturday workday gain knowledge of development on the receive 20 days’ vacation time. The costs of ground in the fields of education, vacation and personal travel will be borne livelihoods, public health, and social by the Fellow. enterprise, honing and harnessing their growing skills as change agents capable of AIF Fellows are covered under a health effecting lasting change. Together, Fellows insurance policy for emergencies that and development sector leaders form involve hospitalization. As health and safety dynamic partnerships to exchange issues are very region-specific, each Fellow knowledge and skills while sharing their will complete an orientation upon arrival at passion and commitment to open new ways their host organization, which includes of looking at the world – ultimately information on local health facilities. The transforming both the individual and host organization will be responsible for organization. helping Fellows arrange for proper care in

case of ill health. If a serious health Eligibility Criteria condition arises, AIF will ensure that the

• Be a citizen / permanent resident of the Fellow has full support. United States or citizen of India Duration • be between the ages of 21 and 34 • Complete an undergraduate degree 10 Months The selection criteria for a successful Fellow include the following attributes: For more information visit the link: • General knowledge of the development http://aif.org/investment-area/leadership/ field and development issues in India

133. Wilson Centre International Fellowship Program Level: PhD Duration: 9 Months

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The Woodrow Wilson International Centre > Academic candidates demonstrating for Scholars (or Wilson Centre), located in scholarly achievement by publications Washington, D.C., is a United States beyond their doctoral dissertations; and Presidential Memorial that was established practitioners or policymakers with an as part of the Smithsonian Institution by an equivalent level of professional act of Congress in 1968. It is also a highly achievement are also eligible. recognised think tank, ranked among the top ten in the world > Applicants must be proficient in English.

About the Fellowship > Applicants do not need an institutional affiliation to apply. The Wilson Centre invites scholars, practitioners, journalists and public > Scholars and practitioners who previously intellectuals to take part in its flagship held research awards or fellowships at the International Fellowship Program and to Wilson Centre can also apply. take advantage of the opportunity to engage Fellowship Highlights actively in the Centre’s national mission. The Centre awards approximately 15-20 The Centre tries to ensure that the residential fellowships each year. Fellows fellowship award, when combined with will be affiliated with one or more of the the recipient’s other sources of income Wilson Centre programs/projects/offices (e.g. other grants and sabbatical and are encouraged to interact with policy allowances), approximates an makers in Washington, D.C. as well as with individual’s current level of income. Wilson Centre staff and other scholars who are working on similar research and topics. Awards will also include round trip travel for fellows. If spouses and/or Eligibility Criteria dependent children will reside with the > Citizens or permanent residents from any fellow for the entire fellowship period, country are eligible to apply. Applicants money for their travel will also be from countries outside the United States included. In addition to stipends and must hold a valid passport and be able to travel allowances, the Centre provides obtain a J-1 visa even if they are currently in 75 percent of health insurance the United States. premiums for fellows who elect Centre coverage and for their accompanying > Men and women with outstanding family members. capabilities and experience from a wide variety of backgrounds including academia, Duration business, government, journalism, and 9 months other professions are eligible for the fellowship. For further details visit link: http://wilsoncenter.org/fellowship- > Applicants can be academic candidates application-guidelines#application holding a PhD. The PhD must be received by the application deadline.

134. Woodrow Wilson Centre Fellowships Level: PhD Duration: 9 Months

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The Woodrow Wilson International Center  Academic candidates holding a Ph.D. for Scholars aims to unite the world of ideas (Ph.D. must be received by the to the world of policy by supporting pre- application deadline of October 1) eminent scholarship and linking that  Academic candidates demonstrating scholarship to issues of concern to officials scholarly achievement by publications in Washington. beyond their doctoral dissertations  Practitioners or policymakers with an About the Fellowship equivalent level of professional achievement The Wilson Center invites scholars,  English proficiency as the Center is practitioners, journalists and public designed to encourage the exchange of intellectuals to take part in its flagship ideas among its fellows International Fellowship Program and to take advantage of the opportunity to engage Fellowship Highlights actively in the Center’s national mission. The Center awards approximately 15-20 Each fellow is assigned a furnished office residential fellowships each year. Fellows available to him or her every day around will be affiliated with one or more of the the clock. The Centre is located in the heart Wilson Center programs/projects/offices of Washington, D.C., and includes and are encouraged to interact with policy conference rooms, a reference library, and a makers in Washington, D.C. as well as with dining room. Wilson Center staff and other scholars who Awards will also include round trip travel are working on similar research and topics. for fellows. If spouses and/or dependent children will reside with the fellow for the Eligibility Criteria entire fellowship period, money for their travel will also be included. In addition to  Citizens or permanent residents from stipends andtravel allowances, the Centre any country (applicants from countries provides 75 per cent of health insurance outside the United States must hold a premiums for fellows who elect Centre valid passport and be able to obtain a J- coverage and for their accompanying family 1 visa even if they are currently in the members. United States)  Men and women with outstanding Duration capabilities and experience from a wide variety of backgrounds (including 9 months academia, business, government, For more information visit the link: journalism, and other professions) http://www.wilsoncenter.org/fellowship- application-guidelines

135. World Bank Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program Level: Master’s + Duration: 5 – 10 Months

The World Bank is a United Nations component of the World Bank Group, and a international financial institution that member of the United Nations Development provides loans to developing countries for Group. capital programs. The World Bank is a

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About the Fellowship university or research centre in a World Bank member country other than The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Applicant's home country. Program was established in 1982 to honour the former President of the World Bank, by · Applicant's research proposal is endorsed contributions from the World Bank and the by his/her PhD thesis supervisor and host governments of Bangladesh, China, India, institution. Kuwait, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, and former Yugoslavia. · Applicant is able to complete the proposed fellowship research in 6 to 10 months. Eligibility Criteria · Applicant is not an Executive Director, · Applicant's home country is a World Bank his/her alternate, staff, or consultant of the member developing country. World Bank Group (the World Bank, · Applicant is not a dual citizen of a International Finance Corporation, developed country. International Development Association, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, · Applicant is currently enrolled in a PhD and International Centre for Settlement of program in a World Bank member country. Investment Disputes), and does not have any relatives or in-laws who are employed · Applicant must have completed all by the World Bank Group in any capacity, coursework and exam requirements for including consulting. their PhD at the time of application. Fellowship Highlights · Applicant must have a master’s degree. The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships · Applicant is 35 years or younger as of Program will provide Grants of upto February 11th, 2015. $25,000 and research under the supervision · Applicant must meet one of the following of a research advisor at a host institution conditions: abroad.

a) Applicant is enrolled in a PhD program Duration in his/her home country, and not currently 5 to 10 Months employed. For further information visit the following b) Applicant is enrolled in a PhD program link - in his/her home country or another World http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTER Bank member country and is working in an NAL/WBI/EXTWBISFP/EXTRSMFP/0,,cont academic or research institution in their entMDK:21588557~menuPK:563061~page home country. PK:64168445~piPK:64168309~theSitePK: · Applicant is accepted as a visiting scholar 551843,00.html for a period of six to ten months by a

136. World Press Institute Fellowship Program for International Journalists Level: Graduate+ Duration: 2 Months

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The World Press Institute was founded in D.C., for briefings, interviews and visits. 1961 and, since then, over 500 international They will returned to Minnesota for the journalists have participated in its final week of the program. fellowship program. Eligibility Criteria A private, non-profit organization supported by a wide range of foundations, The program is open to journalists and local and national media, multinational U.S. photojournalists from newspapers, news corporations, and individuals from all over magazines, wire services, radio, television the world, the World Press Institute is and online news organizations. Every located in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. candidate must possess:

About the Fellowship > At least five (5) years full-time employment in print, broadcast, or online The WPI fellowship is offered to 10 journalism; journalists from countries around the world. It provides immersion into the > Must be currently employed as a non U.S. governance, politics, business, media, journalist working outside of the United journalistic ethics and culture of the United States; States for experienced international > Fluency in both written and spoken journalists, through a demanding schedule English; of study, travel and interviews throughout the country. > Potential for leadership.

Journalism — in particular, the role and Fellowship Highlight responsibilities of a free press in a democracy— is the primary focus of the > WPI pays all program costs, including WPI fellowship program. First-hand transportation to the U.S. and back, all knowledge of the complexity and diversity transportation within the U.S. related to the of life in the U.S. is an equally important WPI program, and all lodging costs. In goal. Access is the key. Over the term of the addition, a modest daily per diem for food is fellowship, WPI fellows gain access to a provided. Personal expenses, such as broad range of individuals and institutions cameras, film, postage and clothing, are the ranging from the world renowned to the responsibility of the fellows. ordinary. Duration The program usually begins in mid-August 2 months and end in mid-October. The fellows will spend three weeks in Minneapolis-St. Paul, For further details visit link: Minnesota, and then travel to several U.S. http://worldpressinstitute.org/fellowship cities, including New York and Washington,

137. World Vision International Fellowship Level: Graduate and Above Duration: 2 Years

The vision of the Professional Development Programmes (PDP) is toattract, strengthen About the Fellowship and retain junior/entry-level talent within World Vision International.

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The WVI Fellowship Programme is a Ability or interest in working at the Global starting point for passionate, talented and Centre - Los Angeles and the required field driven professionals interested in an rotation, potentially stationed in a international NGO career with World Vision. developing country (preferred) During the two year programme, WVI 1-2+ years of international humanitarian Fellows will participate in significant work experience projects and initiatives designed to gain and 1-2+ years of volunteer/extra-curricular deepen professional leadership activities competencies while adding value to World Conversational/fluent in a second language Vision. Fellowship Highlight The Programme intends to develop and retain entry/junior-level professional Fellows will be based in Los Angeles, individuals with the desire to grow and California develop within the organization

Duration Eligibility Criteria 2 years Bachelor's or Master's degree or 5-7 years of professional work experience in related For more information visit the link: fields http://www.wvi.org/fellowships A maximum of 5 years working experience in a post-graduate professional role Eligible to work in the United States Strong biblical understanding and ability to apply Christian values to World Vision's mission

138. Yale Fox International Fellowship Level: Graduate+ Duration: 10 Months

Yale University is a private Ivy League that are policy significant, historically research university in New Haven, informed, and socially meaningful. Such Connecticut. work is increasingly conditioned by the interdisciplinary and transnational About the Fellowship character of knowledge and practice in the The Fox International organises a twenty-first century. fellowship for graduate student exchange Fellows’ research projects and academic program between Yale and thirteen world- interests reflect the areas toward which renowned partner universities. many of the world’s major decision-makers Fox International Fellows are selected for have gravitated, as well as those that have their potential to become leaders in fields the potential to open new channels of debate.

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Eligibility Criteria > Health insurance will be provided to fellows. >Graduate level students pursuing Doctoral or Masters level degrees and graduating > All fellows are also able to apply for grants master’s level students are eligible. from a research travel fund up to U.S.D Graduating bachelors’ level students of $2000. unusual merit and distinction may be considered but advanced, graduate level Duration students are preferred. The Fox Fellowship 10 months is NOT open to postdoctoral applicants and international student proposing projects in For further details visit link: their home country are NOT eligible. http://foxfellowship.yale.edu/apply/excha nge-partners Fellowship Highlights

> Round-Trip Travel, accommodation in rental housing provided by the Fox Fellowship and a generous living stipend to cover expenses not already provided for by existing funds that candidates may have at their disposal.

139. Yale World Fellows Program Level: Master’s and Above Duration: 4 Months

Yale World Fellows brings rising stars from  BE IN THE MID-CAREER across disciplines and borders for an STAGE Fellows are at least five, and intense and unpredictable mash-up of ideas, typically not more than twenty, world views and experiences. We’re Yale years into their careers, with University’s signature leadership demonstrated work development program; unparalleled accomplishments, and a clear amongst peer institutions. indication of future contributions and excellence. The average age of a About the Fellowship World Fellow is 39, though there is Each year, Yale offers a fellowship which is no minimum or maximum age limit. an on-campus residency program exposes  BE FLUENT IN ENGLISH An 16 emerging global leaders to new ideas excellent command of the English and ways of doing and thinking. They’re language is essential. given access to all that Yale has to offer:  BE A CITIZEN OF A COUNTRY courses, research, institutions, and OTHER THAN THE UNITED professors. Fellows are given time and STATES While dual citizens are freedom to let their minds explore. Bankers eligible, preference is given to deconstruct modern art, engineers read the candidates whose work is focused classics, activists demystify markets, and outside the US. diplomats test game theory. Brilliant minds are refreshed, challenged and expanded. Fellowship Highlights

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The fellowship programme does not 4 months offer any type of financial aid or scholarships to students wishing to For more information visit the link: enrol in a degree granting program http://worldfellows.yale.edu/apply at Yale. Questions regarding /information-applicants financial aid should be directed to the school at Yale to which you are applying for admission.

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Note: This booklet is a compilation of information available with the parent websites and host organizations of the fellowship programs. The criteria for a fellowship program may change.

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