Fellowships: Higher Education Leadership Programme (HELP), Postdoctoral Fellowships, CODESRIA
Within the framework of its strategy to contribute towards stronger leadership and more effective management in African universities, and making the institutions more committed to excellence in research and teaching, the Council for the Development of Social Research in Africa (CODESRIA) has launched a research programme on Higher Education Leadership in Africa.
The programme is conducting studies that will lead to a better and deeper understanding of the issues surrounding higher education leadership in Africa. The aim is to identify patterns, models that work, and styles of leadership, as well as best practices and policy options. In the first phase of the Higher Education Leadership Programme (HELP), CODESRIA is facilitating the creation of national working groups and comparative research networks in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and South Africa.
As part of this programme, CODESRIA is hereby inviting applications from African academics and researchers, particularly those based in these countries, for post-doctoral fellowships which will be awarded for one academic semester on a competitive basis. Fellows funded under this programme will be expected to spend at least four months either at the CODESRIA headquarters in Dakar or in an African higher education institution outside their countries of residence. CODESRIA will provide successful applicants with a modest stipend to cover fieldwork, travel and subsistence within the duration of the fellowship. Further information on HELP can be found at www.codesria.org.
Eligibility
Interested academics and researchers based in universities located in any of the countries listed above are requested to send in their research proposals, focusing on specific issues within the broad area of higher education leadership and management in Africa. Proposals from senior academics occupying positions of leadership in African universities (e.g. as deans, heads of department, provosts, holders of research chairs, Deputy Vice Chancellors, Vice Chancellors, academic staff association leaders, student leaders, etc. past or present), who would like to reflect on, and write about their experiences in higher education leadership and management, are highly encouraged.
Application Requirements
a) Research Proposal: Each proposal should be between 10 and 15 pages, clearly highlighting the issue(s) to be pursued. It should include: an introduction, problem statement, literature review, objectives of the study, research methodology and the results anticipated from the study.
b) Work Outline: A detailed outline and time frame should be provided for each of the proposed activities, bearing in mind that the duration of the fellowship is 12 months from the date the grant is awarded.
c) Budget: Applicants are required to provide a detailed budget – up to a maximum of USD $10,000 – which includes the fieldwork, travel and subsistence costs they expect to incur throughout the duration of the fellowship. The budget should reflect the travel and living costs the applicants expect to incur in the four months that they will be spending in the institutions outside their countries of residence.
d) Reference Letter: Each application should be accompanied by a reference letter from the dean of the candidate’s faculty, confirming his/her institutional affiliation.
e) Curriculum Vitae: Each proposal should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, showing clearly the candidate’s publications and research undertakings.
f) Doctoral Certificate: Applicants should each include a copy of their doctoral degree certificates as part of their application documents. CODESRIA will cross-check the actual date on which candidates completed their studies in order to determine their eligibility for the fellowship.
g) Commitment Letter: A one-page letter is expected from each applicant, affirming his/her readiness to submit a monograph-length scientific report of between 70,000 and 80,000 words on the outcome of the research carried out under the fellowship. The letter should also show the applicant’s commitment to carrying out all revisions arising from the peer review of his/her report in a timely manner, and an affirmation of his/her understanding that the final version of the report will be published in the CODESRIA Monograph Series.
Successful applicants will be contacted by 15 December 2012.
Applications should be addressed to:
Higher Education Leadership Programme
CODESRIA
BP 3304 Dakar, CP 18524, Senegal
Tel +221 33 825 98 22/23
Fax. +221 33 824 12 89
E-Mail help@codesria.sn
DEADLINE: November 15, 2012
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The CUD (Cutting-edge International Trainings and Courses for Development) Scholarships Program for the year 2013-2014 is available for applicants from developing countries. Courses include Masters in Public Health; European Microfinance Program; Masters in Development, Environment and Society; Master of Science and Supplementary Environmental Management in Developing Countries; Management Systems in Health Services; Methodology in Support of Innovation in Family Agriculture, etc.
Within the 2013-2014 programme for international courses and training programmes, CIUF grants 150 scholarships for participation into the courses and 70 for participation into the training programmes.
Eligibility
- Only applicants originating in developing countries, qualify for selection. To be eligible, candidates must reside and work in their country at the time of the introduction of the file.
- Only the nationals of the following countries are authorized to postulate with the scholarships: South Africa, Algeria, Bangladesh, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Guinea, Haïti, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Niger, Uganda, Peru, Philippines, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, El Salvador, Senegal, Suriname, Tanzania, Palestinian territories, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
- At the beginning of the programme, candidates must be less than 40 years old for courses, and less than 45 years old for training programmes.
- Candidates must be holders of a degree that is comparable to a Belgian University graduate degree (“licence”). However, for certain programmes different rules of admissibility may be defined, and these are specified hereafter, where appropriate.
- Candidates must show professional experience of at least two years upon termination of their studies. Where candidates are holders of a postgraduate degree delivered by an university of an industrial country, they must show professional experience of at least three years upon termination of their studies.
- Candidates must have a good knowledge of written and spoken French; for programmes organised in another language, good knowledge, in writing and speaking, of this language, is required. Moreover, the candidate will be asked to commit himself to study French in order to be able to participate in daily life in Belgium.
- Candidates are not allowed to apply FOR MORE THAN ONE PROGRAMME.
Applicants must not first obtain admission to one of the French-speaking universities of Belgium in order to apply for grants from the CUD.
Application
- The application form (in PDF, in Word) can be downloaded from the website.
- It should be carefully completed and returned, ONLY by POST MAIL or EXPRESS MAIL, to CUD, that must be in their possession at the latest by FEBRUARY 13, 2013.
- No acknowledgement of receipt will be provided
- Only applications presented on the appropriate file, and in the language of the programme, will be submitted to the selection committee.
- All elements of the file must be transmitted simultaneously.
- The candidates selected and of reserve will receive an e-mail at the end of the selections (end of May 2013). The not selected candidates will receive an e-mail in the current of june 2013.
- No treatment will be given to files that do not respect one of the rules of selection clearly mentioned on the web site (certified diploma, age, professional experience,…).
Completed forms along with the required documents can be submitted only by post or express mail to:
The Secretariat of the Commission Universitaire pour le Développement
72-74, rue de Namur
B-1000 Bruxelles
Belgium
Telephone: + 32 2 289 65 60
DEADLINE: The documents must arrive by 13 FEBRUARY 2013.
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Fellowship: International Fellowships, American Association of University Women
International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported. Applicants must have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree by September 30, 2012 and must have applied to their proposed institutions of study by the time of the application. Up to five fellowships are renewable for a second year.
Fellowship year: July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014
Master’s/First Professional Degree Fellowship: $18,000
Doctoral Fellowship: $20,000
Postdoctoral Fellowship: $30,000
Questions about applications must be directed to the Iowa City office. Please do not contact the AAUW office in Washington, D.C., or local branches for application information. Please call 319/337-1716 ext. 60, e-mail aauw@act.org, or write to the customer service center at
AAUW Fellowships and Grants
C/O ACT, Inc.
P.O. Box 4030
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030
DEADLINE: December 1, 2012
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Job Opportunity: Advisor, Advocacy and Communications, Saferworld, Somalia/Somaliland
Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent and reduce violent conflict and promote co-operative approaches to security. We work with governments, international organisations and civil society to encourage and support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development and through supporting the actions of others.
We are seeking an Advocacy and Communications Adviser with experience of working on advocacy and/or communications with governments or NGOs.
The primary purpose of this role is to support Saferworld’s Somalia/land programme by developing evidence-based advocacy and communications strategies and materials and to support Saferworld partners, particularly three Somali non-state actor platforms in this regard,
The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience. S/he will have excellent writing skills and a proven track record of influencing donors and other international actors. The post-holder will have experience of working in complex and politically sensitive contexts and the ability to work in a non-partisan manner.
The salary range for this post is KS 3,547,800 – 4,506,388 gross per annum. To apply please send full CV and covering letter to Marie Aziz at recruitment@saferworld.org.uk (using Ref SCAA in subject heading).
Deadline for applications: November 5, 2012
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Internship: Next Generation Programme, West Africa Civil Society Institute, Ghana
WACSI is currently accepting applications from graduates and young and middle level professionals within civil society who want to hone their professional skills through the Institute’s Next Generation Internship Programme. This is a six to 12 months programmes which gives beneficiaries an opportunity to work within a professional and multicultural environment.
Since its inception in 2008, WACSI has graduated 17 interns who are currently serving exceptionally well in different positions in different CSOs in the region.
West Africa Civil Society Institute
The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) based in Accra, Ghana established by the Open Society Initiative for West Africa to enhance the capacity of civil society organizations in the Region in the areas of institutional building, organizational governance, training, and policy dialogue has introduced a six – twelve (6-12) months internship programme which commenced in January 2008. The internship programme is aimed at developing the next generation of African scholars and practitioners.
The internship programme primarily targets young West Africans at the start of their professional careers seeking work experience in WACSI’s core areas of work. Where relevant, applicants from other regions of Africa will be considered.
The programme is aimed at building interns’ capacity in the following areas: leadership skills, proposal and report writing, training and facilitation skills. Interns will also be exposed to research on HIV/AIDS, governance and human rights, peace and security, Africa’s current development initiatives (NEPAD, APRM), regional trends (ECOWAS), and Gender issues.
The successful intern will be assigned to WACSI’s Programmes Unit and will assist with capacity building, research and policy and advocacy projects. Other responsibilities may include: Conduct desktop research on topical issues; Assist in gathering of information and writing meeting reports; Assist in seminar and workshop preparations; Assist in the development of training tools; Any other duties that may be assigned.
Relevant Skills: Strong interest in civil society; Strong communication skills, both verbal and written (French and English); Excellent interpersonal skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong internet research skills; Willingness to learn with positive altitude and take initiative when appropriate; Ability to work effectively independently, with supervision, and in a multi-cultural environment; The ability to work as part of a team is necessary.
Interested applicants should send the following document in English and French: Application letter, Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, two references (one should be an academic reference); and a letter of motivation expressing career goals, and how the internship will contribute to achieving those goals.
Please send application to Administrative Officer at kadarkwa(at)wacsi.org
Please Note:
Priority will be given to BILINGUAL applicants.
Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum of a first degree with background in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Law, Arts and Humanities and must be ready to work in a multi-cultural environment.
The period of internship is from January to June, 2013.
Successful applicant will spend a substantial part of his/her internship working at the WACSI secretariat in Accra, Ghana.
Only successful applicants will be contacted for phone interview.
DEADLINE: November 14, 2012
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Fellowship: Maternal Health Young Champions Program, Open to Individuals from Ethiopia and Nigeria
Maternal mortality is a major threat to women’s lives in developing countries. While maternal health outcomes have improved in some countries over the past few decades, rates of maternal death remain alarmingly high. Every minute, a woman dies in pregnancy or childbirth and over 300 million women in poor countries suffer from maternal morbidity. In many very poor countries the majority of mothers do not receive even the most basic health care, and quality care during childbirth – when both the mother and child are most at risk – is often unavailable.
Program Overview
To reduce maternal mortality and morbidity over the long-term, emerging public health leaders need to be equipped with the skills, commitment, and vision to respond fully to multiple causes and consequences of this threat. Maternal Health Young Champions are students or young graduates in public health or a related field who are committed to improving maternal mortality and morbidity through either research or innovative field work in their home country.
Maternal Health Young Champions Program, a partnership between the Institute of International Education and Harvard School of Public Health, offers a unique fellowship to 10 young people who are passionate about improving maternal health in their home country. The Young Champions who are selected will be matched with in-country mentors from selected organizations for a nine-month research or field project internship focusing on a particular area of maternal health. The fellowship includes leadership training and participation in the Global Maternal Health Conference 2013 in Arusha, Tanzania. Eligibility Requirements Applications are currently being accepted from candidates from Ethiopia, India, and Nigeria who meet the following minimum criteria:
• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree
• 20-35 years of age
• Clearly articulated plans for continued technical experience, research, or study
• Demonstrated career commitment to improvement of maternal health, especially in developing countries
• Interest in academic research or technical service provision in the field (excluding policy advocacy)
• Articulated work/study project goals
DEADLINE: November 10, 2012