Masters Scholarships: The University of Nottingham in partnership with Africa, India and the Developing Countries of the Commonwealth

Masters Scholarships
The University of Nottingham in partnership with Africa, India and the Developing Countries of the Commonwealth

Developing Solutions Scholarship Scheme
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme

The Developing Solutions Scholarship Fund and the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme will reach out to those students who have the potential to make a real difference to the development and prosperity of their home countries.

Developing Solutions Scholarship Scheme

Partial Tuition Fee Scholarships are available for new students from Africa, India and the developing countries of the Commonwealth (listed countries below) registering on Masters programmes (including MRes and Masters by Research programmes) at The University of Nottingham in September 2009 in the areas related to Environment,
Food, Health and Technology.

(All courses in the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences and Faculty of Science, plus some courses in the School of The Built Environment, School of Geography, Institute for Science & Society, Institute of Work, Health & Organisations, plus Operations Management in the Business School).

• 60 Tuition Fee Scholarships of 75% each are available for new students from Africa
• 60 Tuition Fee Scholarships of 25% each are available for new students from India
• 60 Tuition Fee Scholarships of 25% each are available for new students from the

developing countries of the Commonwealth (outside Africa and India)

Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Kiribati, Malaysia, Maldives, Montserrat, Nauru, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tristan da Cunha, Turks and Caicos,
Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Western Samoa

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme

The University of Nottingham will also offer 8 Scholarships for new students registering on Masters programmes at The University of Nottingham in September 2009 in the areas related to Environment, Food, Health and Technology – please see next page re eligible countries for this scholarship, conditions for applying, and how to apply.

In order to apply for one of these scholarships you must

• be holding a conditional or unconditional offer of a place on a full time Masters degree programme at The University of Nottingham from September 2009
• be classified as an ‘overseas’ student for fee purposes
• complete our online application form at

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/international/_online_forms/scholarships/application_page.php

• submit your application by 1 May 2009

Further Scholarship Information and Application Details (PDF)

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VESKI Innovation Fellowships (Non-Australian)

VESKI offers VESKI Innovation Fellowships (Non-Australian) to outstanding individuals who are not Australian citizens, but who may wish to undertake research in Victoria. They must demonstrate that they will bring outstanding skills and specialised expertise to the Victorian community.

Successful individuals can receive up to AUD$50,000 per annum for a maximum of five years. These funds must be matched with financial funding and in-kind contributions from a host organisation such as an academic/research institution or company.

Evaluation and Application requirements
The VESKI Innovation Fellowships (Non Australian) are open to individuals who meet the following criteria in fields of science, technology and design specifically relating to innovative technology, biotechnology, design, advanced manufacturing, environmental technologies, or the enabling sciences and technologies.
In addition to the above named fields; the 2009/10 Call for Applications encourages submissions in the areas of:

Clinical Research focusing on Health Outcomes; &
Renewable Energy Generation & Demand Management.

Eligibility criteria for VESKI Victorian Innovation Fellowship (Non Australian):
1.1 Have worked overseas for the past 12 months;
1.2 Matched funding organised (or able to organise) from a host organization;
1.3 Outstanding achievement and capabilities in the fields of science, technology or design; and
1.4 The Fellowship must be taken up within one year of the award.

Assessment Criteria and Selection
Applications will be screened for eligibility at the time of application. All eligible applications for the VESKI Fellowships will be considered by the Selection Panel.
The Selection Panel will be drawn from the VESKI Board or Sub-Committee of the Board which includes leading members of Victoria’s science, technology and design sectors. The Selection Panel may also seek assistance from appropriate specialists in the field of the application.

The Selection Panel will assess applications against the following key criteria:
• Outstanding achievement in their field;
• International recognition and standing in their peer group;
• Potential to contribute to fostering an innovative culture in Victoria;
• Potential development of an industry sector;
• Potential for public benefit; and
• Capacity to disseminate the skills and knowledge throughout Victoria.

These criteria could be met, for example, by:
• Demonstrating linkages to Victoria’s knowledge base or technological strengths;
• Plans for commercialization of the planned research.
The Selection Panel makes recommendation for the VESKI Innovation Fellowship (Non Australian) to the VESKI Board for final approval. All recommendations and decisions by the Selection Panel and VESKI Board are final and challenges will not be considered.
VESKI reserves the right not to make awards in any year.

Successful applicants should note that in the event of an award of a VESKI Fellowship, a description of their research project will be publicised.

Obligations of Winners
VESKI’s aim to build Victoria’s intellectual capital in science, knowledge and innovation is achieved through shared knowledge and experience.

As a VESKI Innovation Fellowship recipient, you will be called upon to support achieving this objective. It is expected that the VESKI Fellow will take advantage of any opportunities that may present through their public role or through the media to acknowledge VESKI's support and role in the Victorian community.

Fellowship Process
Applications are NOW OPEN for the VESKI Innovation Fellowships (Non-Australian) for 2009/10.
Download a VESKI VIF non Aus 2009/10 Application Guide & VESKI VIF non Aus 2009/10 Application Form here.

Applications
Applications should fully address requirements (1 – 13) in the Application Form. The Selection Panel will only consider information provided in the application and supporting documentation.
For advice or further information regarding applications, please contact Ms Julia Page, CEO, on telephone +61 3 9635 5700 or by email julia.page@veski.org.au.

Closing Date
Submission for the 2009/10 VESKI Innovation Fellowships (Non-Australian) must be lodged by 5.00pm on 22 May 2009.

Notification
It is anticipated that applicants will be notified of the status of their application no later than 15 September 2009.

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International Women’s Media Foundation Fellowships 2009-2010

The International Women’s Media Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2009-10 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship, named for the 1998 IWMF Courage in Journalism Award winner and Boston Globe correspondent who was killed in Iraq in May 2003. This program, created with Neuffer’s family and friends, aims to perpetuate her memory and advance her life mission of promoting international understanding of human rights and social justice while creating an opportunity for women journalists to build their skills.

One woman journalist will be selected to spend an academic year in a tailored program with access to Boston-area universities as well as the Boston Globe and New York Times. The flexible structure of the program will provide the fellow with opportunities to pursue academic research and hone her reporting skills covering topics related to human rights. The fellow may also participate in the Elizabeth Neuffer Forum on Human Rights and Journalism.

The Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship is open to women journalists whose focus is human rights and social justice. A successful applicant will be dedicated to a career in journalism in print, broadcast or online media and will show a strong commitment to sharing knowledge and skills with colleagues upon the completion of the fellowship. Excellent written and spoken English skills are required. A stipend will be provided, and expenses, including airfare and housing, will be covered.

Applications will be accepted until April 15, 2009, and the fellowship will run from September 2009 – May 2010.

For further information, visit www.iwmf.org/neuffer or e-mail neuffer@iwmf.org. Applications are available at https://www.iwmf.org/neufferapplication.aspx.

Founded in 1990, the International Women’s Media Foundation is a vibrant global network dedicated to strengthening the role of women in the news media worldwide as a means to further freedom of the press. The IWMF network includes women and men in the media in more than 130 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.iwmf.org.

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