Call for SCOR Visiting Scholarships Program in Developing Countries

SCOR
offers Visiting Scholars Program for Ocean Scientists of SCOR Community
from Both Developed Countries and Developing Countries to Teach Short Term
Courses in Developing Countries 2013
Study Subject(s):
Courses
offered by the institution
Course Level:
This
scholarship is available to pursue short courses.
Scholarship Provider:
SCOR
Scholarship can be taken at:
Developing
countries
Eligibility:
This
program is open to any scientists who have time available to spend teaching and
mentoring in a developing country. The scholarships are not intended to conduct
joint research, although such research may develop as an outcome of a visit.
 Scholarship Open for Students of
Following Countries:
Ocean
scientists from the SCOR community, from both developed countries and
developing countries can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description:
SCOR
began a program in 2009 to enlist the services of ocean scientists from the
SCOR community, from both developed countries and developing countries, to
teach short courses and to provide more extended on-site education and
mentorship at developing country institutions. This program is open to any
scientists who have time available to spend teaching and mentoring in a
developing country. The scholarships are not intended to conduct joint
research, although such research may develop as an outcome of a visit. Hosting
visiting scientists can have many benefits to host institutions also, such as
inspiring, motivating, and informing students and faculty, and leading to
future collaborations between the visiting scientist and the host institution.
What does it cover?
SCOR
will provide airfares and funds for meals for the Visiting Scholars and for
insurance costs for those that do not have insurance.
Selection Criteria:
Criteria
for selection will include the following:
-Quality and relevance of the proposal
-Experience of the candidate and fit with the program (language skills,
teaching experience, subject areas requested by the institution)
-Needs of the host institution
-Plans by the host institution to build on the training received.
Scholarship Application Deadline:
Do
submit your application till 31 December 2012.
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