Organization for Women in Science for the
Developing World (OWSD) is offering fellowships for
women scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed
Countries (LDC). The fellowships are offered to pursue postgraduate
studies leading to doctorate degree in all branches of the natural
sciences at a centre of excellence (renowned research
institutions/universities) in the South (developing
countries) outside applicant’s home country. Each fellowship will be
offered for up to three years. Deadline for submission of applications is
31 July 2013.
Developing World (OWSD) is offering fellowships for
women scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed
Countries (LDC). The fellowships are offered to pursue postgraduate
studies leading to doctorate degree in all branches of the natural
sciences at a centre of excellence (renowned research
institutions/universities) in the South (developing
countries) outside applicant’s home country. Each fellowship will be
offered for up to three years. Deadline for submission of applications is
31 July 2013.
Study Subject(s): Applications are accepted from female scientists in all branches of the
natural sciences.
Course Level: The fellowships are available for pursuing
postgraduate studies leading to doctorate degree at a centre of excellence
(renowned research institutions/universities) in the South (developing
countries) outside applicant’s home country.
Scholarship Provider: With funds generously provided by the Swedish
International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), OWSD has instituted this
fellowship programme.
Scholarship can be taken at: South (developing countries)
natural sciences.
Course Level: The fellowships are available for pursuing
postgraduate studies leading to doctorate degree at a centre of excellence
(renowned research institutions/universities) in the South (developing
countries) outside applicant’s home country.
Scholarship Provider: With funds generously provided by the Swedish
International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), OWSD has instituted this
fellowship programme.
Scholarship can be taken at: South (developing countries)
Eligibility:
-The fellowships are open to qualified young women
science graduates (generally below 40 years of age) from countries in
Sub-Saharan Africa and/or LDCs.
-The minimum qualification of applicants is an MSc degree (or equivalent), or
an outstanding BSc honours degree, in the natural sciences, engineering or
information technology disciplines.
-Applicants already on site in the host country will not be considered
eligible.
-The host institute where the applicant wishes to pursue her doctorate degree
must be in a developing country other than her own.
-The applicant must be willing to return to her own country after completion of
the fellowship.
-The fellowships are open to qualified young women
science graduates (generally below 40 years of age) from countries in
Sub-Saharan Africa and/or LDCs.
-The minimum qualification of applicants is an MSc degree (or equivalent), or
an outstanding BSc honours degree, in the natural sciences, engineering or
information technology disciplines.
-Applicants already on site in the host country will not be considered
eligible.
-The host institute where the applicant wishes to pursue her doctorate degree
must be in a developing country other than her own.
-The applicant must be willing to return to her own country after completion of
the fellowship.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Fellowship is awarded to women scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa
(Angola, Belize, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde,
Central African Republic, Chad, , Congo, Dem. Rep., Congo, Rep., Côte d’Ivoire,
Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau,
Guinea, , Kenya, , Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali,
Mozambique, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tome and Principe, Senegal,
Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, , Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe)
and Least Developed Countries (Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan,
Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros
Islands, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea,
Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Lao People’s
Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali,
Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and
Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sudan, Timor-Leste, Togo,
Tuvalu, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Vanuatu, Yemen and Zambia).
(Angola, Belize, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde,
Central African Republic, Chad, , Congo, Dem. Rep., Congo, Rep., Côte d’Ivoire,
Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau,
Guinea, , Kenya, , Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali,
Mozambique, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tome and Principe, Senegal,
Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, , Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe)
and Least Developed Countries (Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan,
Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros
Islands, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea,
Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Lao People’s
Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali,
Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and
Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sudan, Timor-Leste, Togo,
Tuvalu, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Vanuatu, Yemen and Zambia).
Scholarship Description: With funds generously provided by the Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida), OWSD has instituted a fellowship programme for female
students from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries (LDCs), who wish
to pursue postgraduate training leading to a PhD, at centres of excellence in
the South (developing countries), outside their own country. The general
purpose of the scheme is to contribute to the emergence of a new generation of
women leaders in science and technology, and to promote their effective
participation in the scientific and technological development of their
countries.
Cooperation Agency (Sida), OWSD has instituted a fellowship programme for female
students from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries (LDCs), who wish
to pursue postgraduate training leading to a PhD, at centres of excellence in
the South (developing countries), outside their own country. The general
purpose of the scheme is to contribute to the emergence of a new generation of
women leaders in science and technology, and to promote their effective
participation in the scientific and technological development of their
countries.
Duration of award(s): Each fellowship will be offered for up to three years. An
applicant who has already registered or who wishes to register as a PhD
student at her home institute can choose
a sandwich option whereby part of the research programme is
undertaken at a host institute in another developing country. In this case the
fellowship is offered for six months.
applicant who has already registered or who wishes to register as a PhD
student at her home institute can choose
a sandwich option whereby part of the research programme is
undertaken at a host institute in another developing country. In this case the
fellowship is offered for six months.
What does it cover? Each fellowship will cover the following:
– Travel expenses to and from the host institute;
– A monthly allowance to cover accommodation and meals while in the host
country, the amount of which will be determined in consultation with the host
institution;
– Refund of visa costs;
– A contribution for medical insurance.
The fellowship will also support one or more of the following NEW funding
opportunities aimed at:
– Attending one international conference during the period of the fellowship;
– On a competitive basis, attending of scientific communication and proposal
writing workshop; and
– On a competitive basis, attending the Fifth OWSD General Assembly and
International Conference scheduled for 2014.
An applicant who has already registered or who wishes to register as a PhD
student at her home institute can choose a sandwich option, whereby part of the
research programme is undertaken at a host institute in another developing
country. In this case the fellowship provides support (travel, accommodation
and living expenses) only while at the host institution. The minimum period
abroad is six months. The fellowship does not provide support while the
applicant is at the home institute. Alternatively, an applicant can enroll as a
full-time research student at an institution outside her country, in this case
the fellowship will provide support (travel, accommodation and living expenses)
for 3 years. The host institution will be expected to provide the necessary
facilities such as tuition, training, supervision, laboratory supplies etc.
– Travel expenses to and from the host institute;
– A monthly allowance to cover accommodation and meals while in the host
country, the amount of which will be determined in consultation with the host
institution;
– Refund of visa costs;
– A contribution for medical insurance.
The fellowship will also support one or more of the following NEW funding
opportunities aimed at:
– Attending one international conference during the period of the fellowship;
– On a competitive basis, attending of scientific communication and proposal
writing workshop; and
– On a competitive basis, attending the Fifth OWSD General Assembly and
International Conference scheduled for 2014.
An applicant who has already registered or who wishes to register as a PhD
student at her home institute can choose a sandwich option, whereby part of the
research programme is undertaken at a host institute in another developing
country. In this case the fellowship provides support (travel, accommodation
and living expenses) only while at the host institution. The minimum period
abroad is six months. The fellowship does not provide support while the
applicant is at the home institute. Alternatively, an applicant can enroll as a
full-time research student at an institution outside her country, in this case
the fellowship will provide support (travel, accommodation and living expenses)
for 3 years. The host institution will be expected to provide the necessary
facilities such as tuition, training, supervision, laboratory supplies etc.
Selection Criteria: The fellowships are highly competitive, and the selection will be
based on scientific competence and merit.
based on scientific competence and merit.
How to Apply:
-Applicants should complete all parts of the
application form, and enclose copies of all university degree certificates, and
the university-issued transcripts, which should include grades, courses taken,
etc.
-If the applicant has already gained admission at an institution of excellence
in the South (i.e., in a developing country), a copy of the letter of
acceptance from the institution must be enclosed.
-If the applicant is registered for a doctorate degree at an institution in her
home country, and wishes to pursue part of her research at another institution
under a “sandwich programme”, a letter of recommendation from the home
institute supervisor must be enclosed.
-Applicants must also submit a research outline for their proposed PhD
programme (see sample below). In the case of sandwich option applicants, the
outline must make it clear which parts of the work will be carried out at the
host institution.
-Two reference letters from senior scientists familiar with the applicant’s
studies must be enclosed with the application in sealed envelopes OR must be
sent by email to info-at-owsdw.org. The subject line of the email must contain:
OWSD/PG/candidate’s surname. Only signed reference letters can be accepted.
-Applications must be clearly typewritten in English and completed in all
parts; OWSD will not process incomplete and/or illegible applications. OWSD
will inform the applicant as soon as the application is processed.
-Applicants should complete all parts of the
application form, and enclose copies of all university degree certificates, and
the university-issued transcripts, which should include grades, courses taken,
etc.
-If the applicant has already gained admission at an institution of excellence
in the South (i.e., in a developing country), a copy of the letter of
acceptance from the institution must be enclosed.
-If the applicant is registered for a doctorate degree at an institution in her
home country, and wishes to pursue part of her research at another institution
under a “sandwich programme”, a letter of recommendation from the home
institute supervisor must be enclosed.
-Applicants must also submit a research outline for their proposed PhD
programme (see sample below). In the case of sandwich option applicants, the
outline must make it clear which parts of the work will be carried out at the
host institution.
-Two reference letters from senior scientists familiar with the applicant’s
studies must be enclosed with the application in sealed envelopes OR must be
sent by email to info-at-owsdw.org. The subject line of the email must contain:
OWSD/PG/candidate’s surname. Only signed reference letters can be accepted.
-Applications must be clearly typewritten in English and completed in all
parts; OWSD will not process incomplete and/or illegible applications. OWSD
will inform the applicant as soon as the application is processed.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Deadline for submission of applications is 31 July 2013.