Học bổng nghiên cứu Keizo Obuchi/ UNESCO dành cho các nhà nghiên cứu trẻ từ các quốc gia đang phát triển niên khóa 2012 đang được khởi động. Hạn nhận hồ sơ đến ngày 13.01.2012. Thông tin chi tiết như sau:
UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi Research Fellowships Programme for young researchers from developing countries- 2012
Study Subject(s): Environment (with particular emphasis on Water Sciences), intercultural dialogue, information and communication technologies, and peaceful conflict resolution.
Course Level: Research
Scholarship Provider: Japanese Funds-in-Trust
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan
Eligibility:
Applicants, a maximum of TWO from each applying National Commission, must meet the following general criteria:
1. Candidates under this Programme must be post-graduate researchers, already holding either an M.A. or M.Sc. degree (or equivalent) and wishing to pursue research work abroad (preferably in their own region) with a view to enhancing knowledge in one of the four specific fields mentioned in paragraph D.1 below. Thus, those who are in the process of completing their Master’s degree must have completed it PRIOR to taking up their Fellowship.
2. Candidates must be persons of high intellectual promise who may be expected to make significant contributions to their country on return.
3. Candidates must be no more than 40 years of age. Thus, applicants born before 1 January 1972 will not be considered under the Programme.
4. The selected Fellow must carry out the research under the auspices of an academic supervisor in a host institution. Confirmation of acceptance from the academic supervisor is imperative.
5. Priority attention will be given to:
– Women candidatures
– Candidates from least developed countries (LDCs)
– Palestinian researchers
6. Candidates must be proficient in reading and writing the language of instruction in the proposed country of study/research.
7. Applicants must be in good health (both physically and mentally).
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi Research Fellowships Programme (UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship Programme) funded under the Japanese Funds-in-Trust for the capacity-building of Human Resources will aim, in particular, to impact on capacity-building and research activities in the following areas: Environment (with particular attention to Water Sciences); Intercultural Dialogue; Information and Communication Technologies; and Peaceful conflict resolution. No other research topics will be considered.
How to Apply: by Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 13 January 2012
