10 PhD scholarship in Muslim Curtures and Societies

Application Deadline: 15/12/2010

The Berlin Graduate School Muslim Cultures and Societies funded by the Excellence Initiative of the German Federal and State Governments will admit fifteen PhD students to its doctoral programme to begin October 1, 2011.

Up to ten of these candidates will receive a Graduate School grant; the other candidates will be supported in their quest for funding.

The Graduate School investigates the plurality, changeability, and global connectedness of Muslim cultures and societies. It invites applications from candidates whose dissertation project fits one of the Graduate School’s Research Areas. Successful applicants will have a master’s degree in one of the disciplines represented at the Graduate School, with a ranking, where applicable, of above average. The language of communication is English. Admission is for one year, and, contingent upon a positive evaluation after the first year of study, will be extended for another twelve months. Admission and grant can be extended for a total of three years.

For more information visit our website at http://www.bgsmcs.fu-berlin.de/

The application package needs to include the following documents:

• a completed and signed application form;
• an outline of the dissertation project (up to 6 pages, with a brief summary);
• a signed curriculum vitae;
• two letters of reference;
• certified copies of degrees received;
• evidence of proficiency in the language(s) relevant to the dissertation project;
• and for non-native speakers of English, proof of proficiency in English.

Holders of PhD scholarships that were awarded on the basis of academic references for the same project with which applicants apply to the Graduate School can submit copies of these references.

Applications will be reviewed by the School’s Admissions and Grants Committee.
The complete application package must be submitted by December 15, 2010 to:

Freie Universität Berlin
Berlin Graduate School Muslim Cultures and Societies
Office
Altensteinstr. 48
14195 Berlin
Germany

For further information, please contact the Graduate School’s office at office@bgsmcs.fu-berlin.de

Source: Link

5 Ph.D. Positions, in the profile area Islam and Muslim societies at Leiden University, Netherland

Deadline: 14 June 2010

ISIS (Interuniversitaire Onderzoeksschool voor Islam Studies/Inter-university School for Islamic Studies) 5 PhD positions

Institution

ISIS (Inter-university School for Islamic Studies) is a national research institute for the study of Islam and Muslim societies, in which eight Dutch universities participate. Leiden University is administrative responsible for ISIS.

Job description

5 PhD positions in the profile area Islam and Muslim societies vacancy
number: 10-?113
In the coming six years (2010-2015) ISIS has made available special funds to build an integrated interdisciplinary thematic profile area which focuses on

*lslam and Muslim societies*.
One of the main aims is to integrate and mobilize the knowledge and expertise in the field.

Conditions of employment

The positions are 1,0 fte for 4 years (or 0,8 for 5 years). The Ph.D. candidates will be appointed initially for eighteen months at the in ISIS participating university with which the promotor is affiliated. At satisfactory performance during that period, the appointment will be renewed for another two and a half years.

Remuneration will be € 2,042 gross per calendar month in the first year, increasing to a maximum of €2,612 gross per calendar month in the fourth year is in accordance with current pay scales as indicated in the 'CAO voor Nederlandse Universiteiten'. You will also receive a end-of-year bonus of 8.3% of your yearly income.

Requirements

• Candidates should hold a MA degree or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates with a MA in the Humanities, Social sciences or Theology with a specialisation in the field of Islam and Muslim societies.
• Outstanding research qualities manifest in a high-quality MA thesis or equivalent.
• Excellent command of English
  

Procedure

Applicants, with an MA degree in a relevant field and proficiency in English, are asked to submit a concrete interdisciplinary research plan.

The applications procedure will consist of two rounds. In the first round a selection will be made based on a short research proposal of maximum 1000 words. Those who are selected will be asked to write a full research proposal of maximum 5000 words. The full proposal has be accompanied by two reference letters. An interview may be part of the selection procedure.

Application

First round reactions before 14 June 2010:

• Letter of applications

• Fact sheet

• Short Research Proposal (maximum 1000 words)

Second round reactions before 15 August 2010 (only for those invited):

• Two reference letters

• Full research Proposal (maximum 5000 words)

Letters of application can be sent by post or email (preference) to the address below, and should reach our office no later than *14 June 2010*.

Please quote the vacancy number in your application.

Address:

Faculteit der Geesteswetenschappen
Afdeling Personeel en Organisatie
Postbus 9515
2300 RA Leiden
Email: vacature@hum.leidenuniv.nl

For further information please contact Dr. P. de Bruijn
p.de.bruijn@hum.leidenuniv.nl or 0031 071 5272592



Source: http://www.hum.leiden.edu/areastudies/news/10-113-5-ph-d-positions.html

19 PhD Scholarships at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen

Closing date for applications: 17 August 2010 at 12 noon (Central European time)

2010-05-06

The Graduate School of the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Copenhagen is inviting applications for 19 PhD scholarships starting 1 February 2011 for a period of up to three years.

It is possible to apply for scholarships within subject areas and themes related to one or more of the following PhD programmes:

• PhD Programme in Archaelogy, Ethnology, Greek & Latin, and History (SAXO/CPH)
• PhD Programme in Cross Cultural and Regional Studies
• PhD Programme in Cultural Studies, Literature and the Arts
• PhD Programme in Education (FUKU)
• PhD Programme in Language and Linguistics
• PhD Programme in Media and Communication
• PhD Programme in Philosophy
• PhD Programme in Transnational and Migration Studies (TRAMS)

A short description of the PhD programmes and their research areas is available at:
http://www.humanities.ku.dk/research/PhD/PhDprogrammes/. Contact information for the heads of the PhD programmes is also to be found at the homepage.

Please contact the heads of the PhD programmes for further information about the subject areas and themes of the specific programmes: http://www.humanities.ku.dk/research/PhD/PhDprogrammes/

Application procedure

Applicants need to hold a two-year Master's degree (120 ECTS) or the equivalent, or expect to receive such by 31 January 2011. Applicants shall have submitted their thesis at the time of application, to the extent the thesis forms part of their Master's programme.

Applicants with a non-Danish Master's degree will have their degree assessed by The Danish Agency for International Education to establish, if the Master's degree is equivalent to a Danish Master's degree. More information about The Danish Agency for International Education is available at: http://www.studyindenmark.dk/

Employment as a PhD student occurs pursuant to the applicable rules of the Faculty of Humanities, as well as between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). Under this agreement, the PhD student is obliged - without further remuneration - to carry out allotted work to an extent corresponding to a total of 840 working hours in the case of a three-year contract.

The PhD student will be working at the same department of the faculty as the supervisor. Daily presence at the department is expected.

Enrolment as a PhD student at the Faculty of Humanities' Graduate School is a precondition for employment as a PhD student. A description of the PhD study programme is available at: http://www.humanities.ku.dk/research/phd/

Applications shall be submitted via the electronic application system efond: http://www.efond.dk/ku-hum/.

Do not submit any publications.

Application form and application guidelines on research proposal and required enclosures are available at the homepage: http://www.humanities.ku.dk/research/PhD/Announcements/

A certified copy of the applicant's Master's Degree diploma needs to be submitted as one of the enclosures to the application. Certification shall be by a public authority such as the institution having issued the diploma or a public bureau specializing in diploma certification. The applicant may be asked to submit the originally certified copy of the Master's Degree diploma after the application deadline.

If the MA diploma and/or examination records are in another language than English, Danish, Norwegian or Swedish, please include a translation into either of these languages in your application.

The translation of diplomas/certificates and transcripts must be made by or approved by either:

a Danish state-authorised translator and interpreter or

the embassy or consulate of the country where the original document was issued or where the translation was made or

a Danish consulate/embassy.

Closing date for applications: 17 August 2010 at 12 noon (Central European time). No supplementary documents will be considered after this deadline.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Faculty of Humanities invites applications from all interested candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin or religion.

For any further questions, please contact the PhD Centre (phdcenter@hum.ku.dk) tel. +45 3532 9223.

Source: http://www.humanities.ku.dk/research/PhD/Announcements/19facultyscholarshipsaug2010/

Manchester University Equity and Merit Scholarships for Bangladeshi Students

The deadline is 25 March 2010.

Introduction

The University had 33 Bangladeshi students enrolled on courses in 2008-09; 20 undergraduates and 13 postgraduates. Subject areas included business and management, engineering, life sciences and development related.

Scholarship information

The University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships 2010/2011

The University of Manchester is pleased to invite applications for a total of four scholarships for postgraduate taught masters programmes starting in September 2010. The scholarships are intended to support students from Bangladesh, who would not otherwise be able to study in the UK.

The selection process is managed on behalf of the University by the British Council in Dhaka. The scholarships cover full tuition fees, return international airfares and living expenses.

Awards are available in a range of subjects, including science and engineering, textiles, medical and life sciences, education and urban planning.

• Download the course list as a pdf (29KB)

You will need a PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat (downloadable from Adobe) to view PDF files. PDF files open in a new window.

Who is eligible to apply?

The scholarships are aimed at applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds. Applicants should:

• Be a resident citizen of Bangladesh and have not previously studied or worked abroad;
• Be aged below 35 years at the time of application;
• Have a masters degree from a public university with a minimum overall score of 70% for science and engineering subjects and 55% for arts and social sciences (candidates who have studied for either an undergraduate of postgraduate degree at a private university are not eligible to apply);
• Have an overall IELTS score of 6.5;
• Be committed to returning home, and able to demonstrate the potential to make a positive impact on the future of Bangladesh;
• Have a clear idea how studying in the UK would benefit both his/her career and Bangladesh in general.

How to apply

• Download the application form as a pdf (54KB)

You will need a PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat (downloadable from Adobe ) to view PDF files. PDF files open in a new window.

Application forms can also be obtained from:

The British Council
5 Fuller Road
Dhaka 1000
Email: education@bd.britishcouncil.org

You must indicate clearly on the form which course(s) you would like to study. You may apply for up to three different courses.

Applications should be sent by post or email to:

The British Council
(University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships)
5 Fuller Road
Dhaka 1000
Email: enquiries@bd.britishcouncil.org

The deadline is 25 March 2010. Applications received after this date will not be processed.

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DAAD Fellowship in Conflict Studies and Management

Conflict Studies and Management Programme at the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy in Erfurt - Research Fellowships and Scholarships for Doctoral and Master’s Students

The ‘Conflict Studies and Management Programme’ (CSMP) is a new programme implemented by the ‘Willy Brandt School of Public Policy’ in Erfurt (Brandt School) and the ‘German Academic Exchange Service’ (DAAD). It is addressed to Master’s students, doctoral students and senior researchers with an interest in conflict management in research and practise.

The Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt is one of the leading public policy schools in Germany. Since 2002 the School’s Master’s programme is committed to training talented students for management and leadership positions mainly in the public sector.
In 2010 the Brandt School launches a new research programme in conflict studies and conflict management focusing on (policy) issues relevant to regions of conflict. In winter semester 2010 fellows will start their research projects at the Brandt School and participate in developing the programme. Also in winter semester 2010 the first Master and doctoral students will enrol. The CSMP aims at preparing students who want to pursue a career in relevant organisations and seeks to produce applicable knowledge in the area of conflict studies.

This special programme is intended for highly-qualified foreign Master’s and doctoral students as well as senior scientists. The CSMP fellowships offer outstanding scientists and researchers the opportunity to conduct research with a focus on application at the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy in Erfurt, Germany. The fellows will have a teaching commitment at the Brandt School of generally 2 hours per week. Furthermore, the CSMP scholarships offer excellent students the opportunity to obtain a Master’s degree or a doctorate within a specialised structured research and teaching programme.

CSMP Fellowships and scholarships are defined and awarded on a yearly basis. Each year, the fellowship announcement will indicate the specific qualification requirements and regional focus. The current offers are published under ‘CSMP Fellowships - Current Offers’ :

Fellowship and Scholarship Types and Duration
Type Target Group Goal Funding Duration
A Master Students Master’s Degree in Germany 24 months (+6)
B Doctoral Students Doctorate in Germany 36 months (+6)
C Senior Scientists Research in Germany 6 to 24 months

Fellowships (Type C) are awarded for the length of the research stay in Germany agreed between Willy Brandt School as the host, DAAD as the fund-giver and the fellowship candidate.
Scholarships (Type A+B) are awarded for the normal duration of Master’s and PhD studies with an additional German language course of generally 6 months before the begin of studies.
All fellowships (A+B+C) will initially be awarded for a maximum of 12 months and can be extended upon application.

Fellowship and Scholarship Value
Type Monthly

Type A 750 EUR +

Type B 1.000 EUR

Type C 1.840 or 1.990 EUR, in exceptions 2.240 EUR

For all: flat-rate travel allowance, health insurance, family allowances

Application Requirements
At the time of their application, applicants for CSMP Fellowships or scholarships must
be able to prove their outstanding study or research achievements,

Type A: have completed their studies with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Type B: have completed their studies or research with a Master’s degree or equivalent

Type C: hold a doctorate/Ph.D., have proven research experience of at least 2 years in a relevant field and institution and be currently working in institutions of higher education or at a research institute; positions are open to outstandingly-qualified academics and scientists.
have an excellent knowledge of English; please provide evidence of this through the submission of appropriate language certificates (e.g. TOEFL: 550/213/80); knowledge of German is advantageous, but not required. in general have completed their Bachelor’s or Masters’ s degree in the last six years (Type A and B).
Applicants cannot be considered if they have been in Germany for more than one year at the time of application.

Application Papers
Applicants are expected to submit the complete ‘Application for Research Grants and Study Scholarships’ (Type A+B) (*.pdf) or Research Stays and Study Visits for University Academics and Scientists (Type C) (*.pdf). Accompanying documents are listed in the DAAD Application Forms (see below) and the "Current Offers”.

Applications are to be submitted to the DAAD application address in the home country (usually the DAAD representation or the German diplomatic representation). The DAAD cannot consider incomplete applications.

The application deadline is mentioned in ‘Current Offers’. The deadline for Master and PhD studies in 2010 was 6 November 2009. Applications for the research fellowships (Type C) can be submitted at any time, but they should be received at the DAAD application address in the home country at least 6 months before the agreed day of commencement. Fellowship applications for the winter term 2010 will be accepted until 1 April 2010.

Current offers

Current offers (*.pdf)
Application Forms for download
For Type A+ B (*.pdf)
For Type C (*.pdf)

Source: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/ausschreibungen/11790.en.html

New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships

Deadline: 15th July, 2010

New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS) are open to all international students who meet the eligibility criteria.

NZIDRS scholarships include:

• full tuition fees for three years of full-time doctoral study
• NZ$20,500 per annum living allowance (NZ$1708.33 per month).
• up to NZ$600 annual health insurance allowance
• NZ$2000 (across 3 year tenure) travel allowance. This is intended to be used for conference attendance and field research
• NZ$800 (across 3 year tenure) book and thesis allowance
• NZ$500 one-off establishment allowance. Only to be paid to those students who are travelling to NZ specifically to take up the NZIDRS. No student already located in NZ is eligible to receive this amount.
• Additional funds are not available to support accompanying dependants.

Evidence of available supervision
You need to show evidence that academic supervision is available when you apply for this scholarship. Applicants should contact the relevant university departments to confirm the availability of appropriate supervision before submitting their applications. Please see the terms and conditions for more information.

NZIDRS application close date
The NZIDRS closes to applications on the 15th of July each year. Applications will be accepted from early May until 5pm (NZ time) on Thursday the 15th of July 2010. Please note that NZIDRS applications received after the closing date and/or incomplete applications will not be considered by the selection panel under any circumstances. This is non-negotiable.

Find out more
If you have questions about the NZIDR scholarships, please contact the Education New Zealand Scholarships Manager - scholarships@educationnz.org.nz
NZIDRS terms and conditions (PDF)

NZIDRS application form (Word doc)

NZIDRS guidelines & frequently asked questions (PDF)

Source: http://www.newzealandeducated.com/int/en/institutions_courses/scholarships/incoming/international_doctoral_research_scholarships

PhD scholarships and fellowships at Aarhus University

Aarhus University offers attractive four-year PhD scholarships and three-year PhD fellowships. The PhD scholarships are intended for students who have yet to complete a Master’s degree, but who have the ability and ambition to complete a PhD degree within four years. The three-year PhD fellowships are intended for students who have already passed a course of education corresponding to a Master’s degree, and who are thus ready to begin PhD studies.
The university hopes that highly qualified, top-motivated students from all over the world will regard these scholarships as an opportunity for completing an internationally recognised PhD degree programme that will qualify them to play a distinct role in the knowledge society of the future.

Application procedure
All matters regarding admission to the PhD programmes are dealt with at the individual graduate schools. You can find detailed information about application announcements and deadlines as well as application procedures and guidelines on the individual graduate school websites. You can find a list of contact persons at the eight Graduate Schools at Aarhus University here.
Read the PhD Admissions Guide (pdf)
International Help Desk
After you have been accepted as a PhD student at Aarhus University, the International Help Desk offers assistance with non-academic issues related to working and living in Denmark and studying and working at Aarhus University.
Further information
Two types of PhD scholarships There are two main types of scholarships at Aarhus University: four-year scholarships and three-year fellowships.
Facts about Aarhus University Here is a brief outline of Aarhus University, along with links to information about Denmark and conditions for foreign researchers working in this country.
Housing The International Help Desk offers you assistance in finding a place to stay in Aarhus.

10 PhD/MRes Studentships 2010 at Open University Business School, UK

closing date : 30/04/2010

Ten PhD/MRes studentships are available from October 2010. The studentships cover tuition fees, research training support grant and a starting stipend of £14,200 per year. The MRes provides advanced level research methods training and is relevant to those wishing to go on to study for a PhD. Together, our MRes and PhD programmes have been awarded 1+3 recognition by the Economic and Social Research Council.
We are looking for highly motivated candidates who have a good honours degree in a related subject. PhD applicants should be able to demonstrate research training equivalent to that of an MRes in a related subject. We welcome exciting projects in any area of expertise within the school:

- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources Management, Organization Studies and Organizational Behaviour
- Managing Knowledge and Innovation
- Marketing
- Social Marketing
- Strategic Management
- Public Leadership and Social Enterprise

PhD applicants are expected to give 15-minute PowerPoint presentation about their proposal, followed by a question session.

We must receive a completed application form, previous degree certificates and transcripts, TOEFL/IELTS test result (if applicable) and a 1000-word research proposal before we can consider your application.

Closing date for receipt of complete applications is 30 April 2010.

Provisional arrangements for the interview :
Interviews will form part of the selection process and are to be held 1 -4 June 2010 via web conference or by face to face interview.

Source: http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment/job-details.asp?id=5000&ref=ext

PhD Studentships in Political Science at Trinity College, Ireland

Application Deadline: 1st March, 2010

PhD programme in Political Sciene

University of Dublin, Trinity College - Department of Political Science

Fully-funded studentships are available for study in the PhD programme in Political Science at Trinity College Dublin, paying tuition plus financial support of up to €15,000 per year. Application for this financial support is automatically considered as part of the normal admissions process. The Department of Political Science normally admits six students per year, and typically provides financial support in the form of tuition grants, stipends, teaching and research assistantships, and support for postgraduate conference and research travel.

Our four-year doctoral programme is designed to give students the highest level of training to become scholars at the forefront of the discipline. Most of our Ph.D. graduates have gone on to careers in research and teaching at established universities, while others have gone on to careers in government and business.

The Department of Political Science at Trinity ranks among the best political science departments in the world according to independent evaluations of its research and teaching (e.g. in the global ranking of political science departments conducted by Professor Simon Hix at the London School of Economics). Ph.D. researchers also benefit from the Department’s strong links with Institute for International Integration Studies at Trinity College Dublin. This Institute brings together researchers from different disciplines to study international integration. In addition, the Department is involved in the Dublin School of Social Sciences, which provides graduate training in collaboration with University College Dublin.

The doctoral programme is designed to impart substantive knowledge about politics, and to train students in the techniques, including quantitative methods, necessary to recognize, design and implement cutting-edge research. The writing of a dissertation of original research follows a rigorous training in how to design and conduct research.

We seek outstanding and motivated graduates for entry to our doctoral programme in September 2010. Applicants are particularly welcome from students who wish to conduct research in areas in which the Department has particular research strengths: comparative European politics, European Union politics and policies, European law, American politics (especially legislative and judicial politics), Irish politics, political economy, political institutions, public policies, electoral systems, political parties, legislative politics, public opinion and electoral behaviour, international law, international organisation, conflict in developing countries, political geography, and political theory. The Department also invites applications from students whose research develops innovative quantitative methods, such as the quantitative analysis of political texts, as this is another strong area of research among staff.

Prospective students are encouraged to consult the webpages of members of staff and to email individual staff members who could be potential supervisors for their Ph.D. dissertations with brief outlines of their research proposal. General enquiries may be directed to the Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. William Phelan (phelanw@tcd.ie). Further details of the Ph.D. programme can be found at http://www.tcd.ie/Political_Science/postgraduate/phdindex.php and Frequently Asked Questions are answered here: http://www.tcd.ie/Political_Science/postgraduate/FAQ.php

The deadline for applications to the doctoral programme for entry in September 2010 is March 1st 2010. Students who require an early decision on their entry to the doctoral programme are encouraged to contact the Director of Graduate Studies.

20 MPhil/ PhD Studentships in Humanities and Social Sciences at University of Exeter, UK

Application deadline: 13.00 GMT on Friday 12th March 2010

Studentships

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences is delighted to offer up to 20 full studentships for MPhil and PhD students. These awards are available to students studying for programmes in one of our departments in 2010/11. This includes the Politics Department, which also takes in International Relations and Middle East Politics.

These prestigious awards are worth over £49,500 for home/EU students and £70,000 for international students over three years. The awards cover:

• Direct payment of tuition fees (at either the standard UK/EU rate or International rate)

• Research council equivalent maintenance allowance for accommodation and living expenses. In 2009/10 this was £13,290 p.a; the 2010/11 allowance will be announced later in the year.

Please note: Recipients of all internal awards are expected to contribute up to 80 hours per year to teaching, research/clerical support or as International Ambassador in return for their award.

Bursaries

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences will also be offering up to 15 bursaries for MPhil and PhD students. Again, these awards are available to students studying for programmes in one of our departments in 2010/11, including the Politics Department. These awards are worth £21,000 over three years. Each student will receive a £7000/year grant towards the costs of a PhD for a maximum of three years. Fees are still payable at the Home/EU or International rate as appropriate.

Please note: Recipients of all internal awards are expected to contribute up to 80 hours per year to teaching, research/clerical support or as International Ambassador in return for their award.

Who is eligible for the awards?

Studentships and bursaries are open to full-time and part-time students from the UK/EU and overseas who are studying for programmes in one of the departments listed above in 2010/11. These awards are open to students studying at both the Streatham and Tremough campuses. For part-time students the payments will be on a pro-rata basis.

The awards will only be made to those applicants who go on to enrol within one of the Departments listed above in October 2010. Awards are payable in instalments on enrolment and continuation is subject to satisfactory annual progression.

How do I apply?

The application process for both the studentships and the bursaries is the same process:

1. You need to complete the Application Form for Humanities & Social Sciences Scholarships & Bursaries and submit it to Elizabeth Hull at (huss-pgadmissions@exeter.ac.uk) by 13.00 GMT on Friday 12th March 2010.

Important note: If you have applied for an AHRC Doctoral Competition award in the School of Humanities & Social Sciences or the Politics ESRC Quota award - advertised separately on this website - you will automatically be considered for this competition and you do not need to complete the separate form above.

1. As for all of our awards, you must have also applied to the university via the normal university application form. Please make sure your application includes two academic references. You must have applied to the University and have submitted all your supporting documents by Friday 12th March 2010 to be eligible, so please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Further Information

Please visit the Scholarships and Bursaries web pages for full information, and direct any queries to the School of Humanities & Social Sciences Graduate School: huss-pgadmissions@exeter.ac.uk / Tel. + 44 (0)1392 724490.

Universiti Brunei Darussalam Doctoral Scholarships Programme 2009/2010

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) is once again offering its prestigious Doctoral Scholarships Programme (UBD DSP) to enhance UBD’s ability to attract academically outstanding international PhD scholars, as part of its efforts to make the university a regional and international centre of excellence in research and higher education.

The UBD Doctoral Scholarships Programme is designed to attract world‑class doctoral students who are able to show a very high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the natural sciences, health sciences, social sciences, business and economics, Malay/Brunei studies, language skills and communication, and education, by offering students financial assistance during their doctoral studies.

The UBD Doctoral Scholarships Programme is part of UBD’s ongoing international recruitment strategy and aims to position UBD as a regional and international leader in leading‑edge higher education research.
Terms and conditions
The UBD Doctoral Scholarships Programme is open to all international candidates, regardless of nationality, applying for admission to a full time PhD programme at Universiti Brunei Darussalarn (UBD) at any time in 2009 or 2010.
The scholarships do not carry a bond.
Each scholarship covers tuition fees (and bench fees where applicable), one outward and return economy travel fare to Brunei Darussalam, research expenses up to a maximum of Brunei Dollars $8,000, a yearly book allowance of Brunei Dollars $300, on-campus accommodation in the university’s Residential Halls, plus a monthly personal allowance of Brunei Dollars $500.
Each scholarship is tenable for the minimum period of candidature for the respective PhD programme at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD).
The scholarship does not include any other costs not specified in Condition 3 (above) and it does not guarantee employment or residence in Brunei Darussalam to the scholar upon graduation.
The scholar may not take up paid employment outside the Universityor serve on the staff of their country’s Diplomatic Mission in Brunei Darussalam during the award. However, the scholar may apply for paid employment within the University such as that of Research Assistant or Part‑Time Tutor/Lecturer only with agreement from the student’s supervisor and if such posts are available in the University.
The scholar may be required to assist his/her respective Faculty in undergraduate teaching, or other work assigned by the Department Head, for up to 6 hours per week. This Teaching Assistantship is a condition of the scholarship and the scholar will not receive any pay for the teaching assistance provided.

For More Information on the UBD PhD Scholarships: http://www.ubd.edu.bn/students/notice/phdScholarship0910/index.html