Advanced Research Fellowships Bya The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA), Africa

Description
The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa is pleased to announce the 2012 session of its Advanced Research Fellowship Programme in the framework of the Higher Education Leadership Programme (HELP), and to invite interested scholars based in African universities and research centres to submit applications for consideration.

The purpose of this scholarship to The HELP Advanced Research Fellowship programme is designed to contribute to the reinforcement and promotion of a culture of concentrated and extended reflection among African scholars on issues revolving around higher education leadership and governance in Africa. The programme particularly targets the younger generation of post-doctoral African scholars interested in carrying out advanced research on aspects related to higher education leadership in Africa.

The fellowship scholarship will be awarded to candidates from any study program of humanity and social science. in higher education institutions situated within the countries that are covered in the current phase of the programme. The countries are Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and South Africa.

Eligibility
The interested candidates are expected to be holders of a doctoral degree in any of the social sciences and humanities. All applicants are required to be affiliated to an African university or research institution within the countries covered under this programme.

Application Procedure
Please provide the the supporting document below:

• Research Proposal A research proposal of between 10 and 15 pages
• Work Programme The duration of each fellowship is one year, effective from the date of award.
• Budget Applicants are required to provide a detailed budget – up to a maximum of USD8, 000 – which includes the research and dissemination costs they expect to incur throughout the duration of their fellowship.
• Reference Letters Applications should be accompanied by three reference letters
• Curriculum Vitae Each candidate should submit a detailed curriculum vitae showing clearly the candidate’s research publications and participation in research network/activities.
• Copy of Doctoral Certificate Applicants should include a copy of their doctoral degree certificate as part of their application documents.
• Candidate’s 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 as the outcome of the research carried out under the grant.

The above documents must be sent to:
The HELP Advanced Research Fellowship
CODESRIA
BP 3304, CP 18524
Dakar, Senegal
Tel: +221- 33 825 98 22/23
Fax: +221-33 824 12 89
E-Mail: helpadvanced.fellowship(at)codesria.sn

Submission Deadline
15th September, 2012

Website Link
http://codesria.org/spip.php?article1657

Tropical Biology Associatiaon Masters scholarship, Africa

Description
Funded through a consortium of TBA funders, The TBA Postgraduate Scholarships are annually offered by the Tropical Biology Association to its African alumni. They are intended to help African alumni undertake postgraduate studies after they have attended TBA courses, as part of the TBA alumni follow up support programme designed to promote human resource development and strengthen professional expertise among African biologists in biodiversity conservation and research.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be nationals from Africa who have attended a TBA course.
• Priority will be given to those who attended courses since 2001.

Application Procedure
You can download the postgraduate application form as a Word or PDF file

Applications must be in English and include the following:

1. TBA Postgraduate Scholarship application forms duly filled.
2. Cover letter (no more than two pages) indicating how the applicant will benefit from the course, apply education to enhance biodiversity conservation in country, region, district and community.
3. A copy of acceptance letter to a university programme, or submit documentation indicating that they have applied for Masters study or its equivalent.
4. Letter from employer (if applicable) confirming current status of applicant and that you will be allowed time off during the duration of study.
5. Two letters of reference written by someone who has supervised you during your academic studies or professional employment. Note that it will be your responsibility to ensure that the referees send the reference letter in good time.

Completed application forms together with supporting documents should be returned to:
The TBA Postgraduate Scholarship
c/o Nature Kenya
P O Box 44486
00100-Nairobi
Kenya
tel: + 254 20 3749957/3746090
fax: + 254 20 3741049

email: tba-africa@tropical-biology.org

Submission Deadline
30th April each year

Website Link
http://www.tropical-biology.org/information/MSc_scholarships.htm