Deadline: October 1, 2010
The International Federation of University Women (IFUW) offers a limited number of international fellowships and grants to women graduates for postgraduate research, study and training. IFUW's 2011/2012 competition is now open. The fellowships and grants offered are for research, study and training to be carried out between 1 April 2011 to 31 December 2012.
Who can apply?
- IFUW fellowships and grants are open only to women graduates who are members of IFUW's national federations and associations and to IFUW Independent Members.
- Students in any branch of learning may apply.
- Fellowships are offered for the second and subsequent years of a doctoral programme and for post-doctoral studies. First year doctoral students do not qualify.
- Grants are offered for any postgraduate programme.
- The awards may be used in any country other than the one in which the applicant was educated or habitually resides.
Deadline
- Members of IFUW's national federations and associations must apply through their national headquarters. The deadline varies by country, but normally falls beween August and mid-September 2010. Please ask your national headquarters for the exact deadline.
- IFUW Independent Members must apply through IFUW Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The deadline is 1 October 2010.
Selection Criteria
- Motivation for research, study or training
- Originality and feasibility of proposed plan of research,study or training
- Extent to which the specialized knowledge and skills to be acquired will benefit women and girls
- Extent to which the specialized knowledge and skills to be acquired will further the applicant’s career
- Planned work or activity after completion of the research, study or training
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