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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
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COP15 Climate Conference: Denmark skips gifts and educates youth in stead

The Danish Government has decided to establish a 'COP15 Climate
Scholarship' for money saved pursuant to its policy of not giving
gifts to participants at the Climate Conference in Copenhagen later
this year.

At similar international conferences, participants usually receive
gifts and so-called conference-kits with various items from the host
country. At the COP15 in Copenhagen the number of participants is
expected to reach 15.000. As part of its efforts to reduce the
environmental and climate impact of the conference, the government has
decided to discontinue the practice of giving gifts. The DKK 4 million
(app. USD 700.000) hereby saved will instead be spent on climate
scholarships allowing 10-12 candidates from all over the world to
carry out 2-year climate related master's programs at Danish
universities.

"Our 0-gift policy and the COP15 Climate Scholarship are good signals
to send at a conference which requires innovation in terms of the way
we use our resources. Although there is no doubt as to the good
intentions behind giving gifts, we have often experienced how
conference kits end up in garbage bins at conference venues and
hotels. We want break that habit in Copenhagen and spend the money in
a constructive way", says Minister for Development Cooperation, Ulla
Tørnæs.

"The COP15 Climate Scholarship puts a spotlight on Denmark's strong
position in climate related research and the good possibilities for
qualifying yourself at Danish universities. Besides, the scholarship
is in line with the Government's goal to increase the exchange of
students across borders. With this scholarship, we hope to welcome a
group of clever young people from all over the world who will become
highly motivated to make a difference, and furthermore will get an
exhaustive knowledge about Danish technology and research", says
Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Helge Sander.


For more information on the COP15 Climate Scholarship:
www.studyindenmark.dk/climate

For further inquiries please contact
Chief Advisor Nis Gellert (Ministry for Foreign Affairs), tel. 33 92 02 77 or
International Advisor Christiane Mißlbeck-Winberg (CIRIUS), tel. 33 95 70 66
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and CIRIUS, 4 February 2009

Joint Japan/World
Bank Graduate Scholarship Program



Application 2009-2010



The government of Japan and the World
Bank invite applications
from mid-career professionals in
developing countries for The
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP).
The application deadline for the program is March 31st, 2009.



The Program supports studies at the
master's degree level in fields related to development at universities
in World Bank member countries.

In 2009, the Program collaborates
with 41 higher education institutions worldwide and candidates are encouraged
to apply to one of these institutions. Applications to other higher education
institutions will also be considered.



The Program covers full tuition, the
cost of basic medical and accident insurance, a monthly subsistence allowance
and economy air travel.



Application forms, information about
eligibility and the application procedure are available on the World Bank
Scholarships Program Web site atwww.worldbank.org/ scholarships.
Completed application packages must be received by March 31st, 2009.
The awards will be announced in June 2009.



Correspondence and information requests
may be sent to:




The World Bank

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship
Program

MSN J2-204

1818 H St. NW

Washington DC, 20433, USA




email: jjwbgsp@worldbank.org

fax: (202) 522-4036

Dear friends,

Are you interested in learning more about Islam? Have you been searching for a golden opportunity to do so? Well, I'd like to inform you of the following...

The Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies (QFIS) is offering full-scholarships for the following programs:

1. Master of Arts in Islamic Studies with a specialization in Contemporary Fiqh
2. Master of Arts in Islamic Studies with a specialization in Religions and Contemporary thought
3. Master of Arts in Public Policy in Islam
4. Master of Science in Islamic Finance
5. Diploma in Islamic Finance
6. Diploma in Islamic Studies

Note: only the first two programs require a bachelors of religious studies as a pre-requisite

Scholarships include tuition, housing etc. for international students

Deadline for applying: 31 March, 09
Deadline for submitting language results (TOEFL & Arabic test): 13 August, 09

Please visit the website for the admissions and scholarship forms and for further details.

Contact Information:

Admissions Office
Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies
P.O Box 34110
Doha, Qatar
Phone: +974 4546560 / +974 4546559
email: nalmerikhi@qfis. edu.qa
website: http://www.qfis. edu.qa

The Australian and Pacific Science Foundation- Research Grants

Introduction: The Australian and Pacific Science Foundation funds a
variety of projects aimed at the promotion, advancement and study of
biological science in all its branches within the south west Pacific,
managed by Australian institutions or other entities within those
countries. In seeking to achieve its aims, The Australia & Pacific
Science Foundation provides support, on a competitive basis, for the
following activities:

Ø The top priority is to encourage high quality research by
scientists in Australian national or state institutions, and similar
institutions in other countries of the South West Pacific.

Ø Occasional support may also be given to such activities as
training, publications or conferences.

Amount Awarded: $15,000 per year for up to three years.

Indirect Cost Recovery: This scheme is exempt from University of
Sydney indirect costs.

For more information see:
http://fmweb01.ucc.usyd.edu.au/research/search_research.html

Use the New Search Engine, Show me: Research Grants In optional
keywords type: Pacific

Research Office Contact: Luda Kuchieva on 8627 8106 or email

Email: luda.kuchieva@usyd.edu.au

Internet Link: http://apscience.org.au/guidelines.html

Closing Date: 13th March 2009

EU-funded scholarships available for regional Asia nationals
The Erasmus Mundus External Window programme for Regional Asia, called
'EMMA', provides funding opportunities for students, researchers and
academic staff to take part in 'mobilities' between the target group
countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India,
Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar/Burma, Nepal, North Korea,
Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand) and the EU.
In general, the programme offers study scholarships for
above-mentioned nationals to attend courses, at Bachelor and Master
level, pursue PhDs, Post Doctoral research and to facilitate academic
staff exchange.
The project consortium comprises a set of partners in Regional Asia
and within the European Union -- of which the International Institute
for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC, The
Netherlands) is one. The official consortium website is:
http://math.unice.fr/EMMA
If you are interested in a scholarship, please visit the ITC EMMA
website at http://www.itc.nl/external/emma/default.aspx.
The official application deadline for an EMMA scholarship is 28th February 2009.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan. It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region. The ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the Region.

Department of Economics, National University of Singapore is one of institution participating in this ADB-JSP scholarship program.

Below is program offered:

* Master in Social Sciences (Economics)

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION

The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years.

* full tuition fees
* a monthly subsistence and housing allowance
* an allowance for books and instructional materials
* medical insurance
* travel expenses

The scholarship is for one year with an extension to the second year of study, as appropriate, which shall be conditional on the scholar maintaining a satisfactory level of performance as determined by the institute. The maximum duration of scholarship award is two years for masters and doctorate programs.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

* A national of an ADB borrowing member country (applicants from countries that are no longer borrowing from ADB are not eligible for the ADB-JSP Scholarship).
* Gained admission to an approved post graduate course in any of the participating academic institutions. (Department of Economics, National University of Singapore)
* A bachelor's degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.
* At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience
* Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies.
* Not more than 35 years old at the time of application.
* In good health.
* Should agree to return to his/her home county after completion of studies under the Program.
* Staff of participating academic institutions are not eligible for the Scholarship.
* Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for the Scholarship.
* Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of the other international organizations are not eligible for the Scholarship.
* Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for the Scholarship.

Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.
MORE INFORMATION

ADB-JSP Coordinators

Department of Economics
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
AS2 Level 6, 1 Arts Link, Singapore 117570
Email: ecssec@nus.edu.sg, ecsbox2@nus.edu.sg

Or you can also visit ADB- Japan Scholarship Program's website at www.adb.org/jsp for more detail information about this program