The International Federation of University Women offers international fellowships and grants to women graduates for postgraduate research, study and training. Duration: 2 - 12 months. Benefits summary: Fellowships: 8,000 - 10,000, Grants: 3,000 - 6,000 Swiss francs
In some parts of the world, a university education is still beyond the reach of most women. The numbers of women begin to dwindle in advanced degree courses and women are still significantly under-represented in scientific and technological fields. IFUW and its national affiliates help to build the future by offering fellowships and grants to enable women and girls to achieve their educational goals. The International Federation of University Women offers a limited number of international fellowships and grants to women graduates for postgraduate research, study and training.
Eligibility
• 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.
Duration
Fellowships are for 8 to 12 months of work. They are intended to enhance the original research or scholarship on which a postgraduate applicant is already engaged. First year doctoral students and applicants just beginning their research are not eligible. Grants for a minimum of 2 months of work. awarded for specialized training, independent research, or to assist in the completion of a postgraduate degree. IFUW Recognition Awards are for a minimum of 2 months of work.
Benefits
• Fellowships are the equivalent of 8,000 to 10,000 Swiss francs.
• Grants are from 3,000 to 6,000 Swiss francs.
• IFUW Recognition Awards are 1,000 Swiss francs.
Applications deadline
Application deadline: Deadline varies by country
• 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.
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