Ann Stroud Memorial Scholarship for Postgraduate Students

The Ann Stroud Memorial Scholarship was established to support young African researchers in stepping beyond disciplinary boundaries or professional standards that limit the ability of research to serve rural African communities.

This scholarship is for postgraduate students wishing to conduct their thesis research in collaboration with World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) scientists. The scholarship is tenable at any university in Eastern Africa (countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Ethiopia, and Rwanda). The upper limit for the support is USD 5,000 to cover field research and thesis production.

Eligibility

• Be a national of Eastern Africa involved in agroforestry research, education or development.
• Candidates must be 35 years of age or less.
• Be registered for a postgraduate degree at a recognized university (evidence required).
• Have completed or be close to completing coursework for the graduate degree for which s/he is registered.

Conditions

• It is assumed that candidates will have other grants to meet their tuition and other expenses related to the studies.
• The grant will be used to cover expenses arising from field research (including travel), laboratory analysis and thesis production.
• The thesis research will be jointly supervised by the university where the applicant is registered and ICRAF . Each institution will appoint a suitable senior scientist as supervisor.
• Supervisors will receive a travel grant (where justified) to meet once. The travel grant shall not exceed USD 1,500. This shall be additional to the USD 5,000 given to the student.
• Applicants will strictly abide by World Agroforestry Centre Policy Guidelines on Research Ethics.

Selection process

All applications should be sent to the address below. The selection process involves announcements, proposal review, and selection of grantees by a small panel of World Agroforestry Centre senior staff.

Requirements

1. Filled in an application form.
2. A letter of recommendation from employer/ institution.
3. A three-page concept note (relevant to the proposal guidelines criteria identified below).
4. Certified copies of certificates
5. Up-to-date CV
6. Two recent passport size photographs
7. Evidence of registration for a Masters Degree course

Proposal guidelines criteria

• Research derives from the expressed needs of poor farmers and resource users and in turn empowers them to make the decisions that matter to them.
• It should aim to achieve "triple wins" to livelihoods, equity, and the environment.
• Projects seek to enhance synergies between two or more disciplines (preferably linking the social and biophysical sciences), levels of analysis and intervention (from community level upwards), or strategies (technological, policy, social and/or market innovations).
• Work challenges the status quo in thinking, policy and/or practice.
• Projects incorporate action research and/or seek to address problems in innovative ways.

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CONFLICT STUDIES: The New Generation of Ideas Ninth Biennial Graduate Student Conference

It is organized by the UMass Boston Graduate Programs in Conflict Resolution, Conflict Studies: The New Generation of Ideas /span brings together graduate students from a variety of fields to present their work and share ideas. Since 1996, graduate students and recent graduates from universities across the United States, Canada, and numerous other countries have gathered in Boston for this biennial event.

In addition to showcasing graduate student papers, the conference will feature keynote addresses by leaders in the field, skill building workshops, and opportunities to network with practitioners, scholars and fellow students.

We are seeking papers on any and all aspects of conflict analysis, resolution, and management. Topics may include, but are not limited to International & Political Conflict, Negotiation & Mediation Practice, Culture and Identity, Media and Conflict, Religion, Education and Youth, Health Care Conflict, Gender and Violence, Conflict Prevention &Transformation, Theory as an Analytical Tool, Conflict Intervention Strategies, Restorative Justice, Organizational Conflict, Human Security and Human Rights, and Democracy, Decentralization, and Divided Societies.
We encourage proposals for papers and panels from as many disciplines as possible.All submissions must be made via the web site here.

We encourage current students and recent graduates [within the last 2 years] of doctoral, masters, law or graduate certificate programs to submit proposals.
Submissions must include:
* a detailed outline or description of your paper, not to exceed 500 words (for review by the Conference Program Committee)
* a summary, not to exceed 75 words (for Conference Brochure)
* biographical information, not to exceed 75 words.
You will be notified (electronically) of acceptance of your proposal by June 9, 2012.
Final papers (not to exceed 1250 words) are required to be submitted by August 15, 2012
Graduate Programs in Conflict Resolution
Department of Conflict Resolution, Human Security, and Global Governance
McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies, University of Massachusetts Boston
617-287-7489

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Scholarships for International Students @ Oregon State University , USA

Oregon State University offers scholarships for international students to selected continuing fully‐admitted both graduate and undergraduate. International Student Advising and Services (ISAS) administers this program in cooperation with the Financial Aid Office at Oregon State University and the OSU Foundation.

Scholarship Provider :
Oregon State University and the OSU Foundation

The scholarship is open to international students who are to commence their
Undergraduate and graduate degree in Oregon State University, USA.

Eligibity :
Fully‐admitted F‐1 and J‐1 visa holders, students with economic need, students who have studied a minimum of 3 terms at OSU, undergraduate students with min. GPA 2.5 , graduate students with min. GPA 3.0.

The Value of Scholarship :
Awards average $1,000 – 3,000 per term. These scholarships are not awarded for summer terms.

Application Deadline :
Applications are due April 9, 2012 in Heckart Lodge, 2900 SW Jefferson Way

How to Apply :
Fill the form here and send by post

Official Website : Visit here

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