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This is a list for potentialsupplementing their research,complement the informationwhich list grants and scholarshipsLondon and the UK government.

This list is meant to be a summawebsites are given it is recThe SOAS Careers office scholarships which includesoftware available on theirdocument is a list of links whi

As you search for sourcesinform the Research Studentthe information available to

THE AFRICA EDUCATIONALhttp://www.africaed.org/conta

Full-time and part-time scholarin Europe and Africa. Candidatesprogrammes at any time duringnumber of small grants eaThe availability, criteria andcosts, fees and books. Thecriteria set by external donorsSmall emergency grantspossession of a student's A small grant of up to a mathe course. Students have

AGA KHAN FOUNDATIONhttp://www.akdn.org/akfisp/HTML/inde

The Aga Khan Foundationpostgraduate studies to outother means of financing their50% loan basis through a The Foundation gives priorityconsider applications for PhDthe career objectives of theand study awards for PhDtopics judged to be of intereApplications for short-termstudents who have already

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OAS, University of London 2008

nding from external sources

potential and current SOAS PhD students for eitherresearch, including fieldwork. The list is meant

information given on the PhD Student Portal fundingscholarships administered by SOAS, the Universiovernment.

summary of available grants, in alphabetical orcommended that you visit them for up-to-date has a selection of handbooks of research gra

de tips on applying for funding, as well as the FunderFineir computers for use by SOAS students. At the

which provide further resources for finding fun

es of funding other opportunities may come to light.dents' Society ([email protected]) so thto all PhD students.

ONAL TRUST ontact.html

holarships are made to students of African deCandidates can contact the trust for information c

during the year. The trust is also usually able toeach year with funds received from donors andand restrictions for these vary. Scholarships covThe conditions vary from year to year and usuallydonors and the availability of funds.

ts programme: Applicants must be studying in visa. They should be in the final few months

maximum of £800 can be given to enable theme to be of African descent.

ON INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS PROGp/HTML/index.html#select

on provides a limited number of scholarships eaoutstanding students from developing countriestheir studies. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive application process once a year

iority to requests for Master's level courses butPhD programmes, when doctoral degrees are

the student. Requests will also be considered forPhD students doing their research in Third World

erest to the Aga Khan Development Network. m courses are not considered; neither are appli

already started their course of study.

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either funding or meant to funding pages, University of

order. Where date information.

ants and FunderFinder

the end of this funding.

light. Please they can make

descent studying concerning its to provide a

and individuals. ver transport

ually depend on

in the UK and in of their course.

them to complete

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ach year for ountries who have no

50% grant : in June or July.

but is also willing to e necessary for for travel

World countries on

applications from



Selection Criteria: The mainacademic records, 2) genuineof higher learning and 4) thoughtfulCandidates are also evaluatedpotential to achieve their goalsenvironment. Applicants arefield of interest. Preference

Financial Assistance: The expenses only. The cost ofrequested to make every effortthe amount requested fromis given to those who havesources.

Loan Conditions: Half of thebe reimbursed with an annualsign the loan agreement. Thethe study period funded by

The Foundation accepts applior other AKDN agencies whiinterviewing applicants. AtAfghanistan, Tajikistan, SyFrance, Portugal, UK, USA

AL CHARITABLE TRUSThttp://www.scholarshipnet.info/po

Small Grants Applications are invited forproject; travel, interviewing,twenty-six year old foundationgiven to work in gender studiesSociology. A limited numberof the Trust this year is projealcoholism and binge drinklatest priorities). All proposform. Please apply in writingsupplied) to the Trustees giCV. Set out the objectivesbe awarded to you on not referee to provide a referena second referee in case thegiven for course fees or conferenof doctoral candidates in UKAdministrator, DepartmentColchester, CO4 3SQ. NB

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main criteria for selecting award winners are: l) enuine financial need, 3) admission to a reputabthoughtful and coherent educational and career

aluated on their extra-curricular interests and acgoals and likelihood to succeed in a foreign acare expected to have some years of work experiene is given to students under 30 years of age.

Foundation assists students with tuition feesof travel is not included in AKF scholarships. Aeffort to obtain funding from other sources as

om the Foundation can be reduced to a minimue been able to secure some funding from alternati

the scholarship amount is considered as a loan,annual service charge of 5%. A guarantor is requi

The payback period is five years, starting six by the Aga Khan Foundation.

applications from countries where it has brancwhich can help with processing applications a

At present, these are Bangladesh, India, Pakistyria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique,

USA and Canada, but check the website for upda

ST et.info/postgraduate/the-al-charitable-trust-for-

for small grants to enable research or the pursiewing, making a video; paying writing up costs. The

dation with broad educational aims. Preferencetudies in the social and cultural sciences – esp

number of small grants of up to £1,000 are available.projects that examine high risk health behaviours

king either in Britain or elsewhere (contact thesals must have a gender dimension. There is

writing (scripts to be wordprocessed, 3 copies of giving your name, address, e-mail, telephone

es of your work and concisely make the case for more than four sides of A4 in 12 point font. A

reference in a sealed envelope and supply the namethe Trustees should seek to pursue it. Grantsonferences and the Trust is geared to supportiUK universities. Send applications to: Jane Brown,nt of Sociology, University of Essex, Wivenhoe

NB email applications will not be accepted.

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excellent reputable institution

areer plans. chievements, cademic

perience in their

fees and living Applicants are well, so that um. Preference

from alternative

loan, which must required to co-

months after

ches, affiliates and tan,

ambique, Madagascar, updates.

-phd-project/

suit of a PhD The Trust is a e has been pecially

ailable. The priority iours such as the trust for their

no application all materials

telephone number and a for the grant to Ask one relevant

name of Grants will not be upporting the work

Brown, AL Trust enhoe Park,



ALL SAINTS EDUCATIONALhttp://www.aset.org.uk/

The All Saints Educationalteachers and students in ReligiousCorporate awards are madeChurch's contribution to higherFor further details, see the

AMERICAN ASSOCIATIONFOUNDATION http://aauw.org/education/fga/fellow

Fellowships awarded to womenof a US degree by 1 Septemberand professional degree sfrom AAUW Educational Foundation,[email protected]).

ANGLO-DANISH SOCIETYThe Anglo-Danish Scholarshipshttp://www.anglo-danishso

The Anglo-Danish Societynationality for scholarshipsCandidates’ first degree shouldfor scholarships tenable atapproved institution in Denma

In all cases preference willpostgraduate research leadingassured of being able to doapplication. The scholarshipsincome, will run for a periodacademic year, or such other£1,500 per grant. All applicperiod. Academic and residentialSuccessful applicants are work undertaken during theAdministrator of the Anglodanishsociety.org.uk.

ANGLO-ISRAEL ASSOCIATWyndham Deedes Memorialhttp://www.angloisraelasso

The Anglo-Israel Associationawards is to enable graduatesqualifications or interests who

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ONAL TRUST

al Trust makes personal grant awards to teacheReligious Studies, Home Economics and rela

ade for imaginative new projects which will enhhigher and further education. he website.

ION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN EDUCATIONAL

n/fga/fellowships_grants/international.cfm

women of non-American nationality who hold theptember 2007. Stipends valued at USD 18,000

study, USD 20,000 for doctoral study. ApplicatiFoundation, Iowa City, IA 252243-4030, USA

ETY Scholarships

ociety.org.uk/artman/publish/scholarships.sht

ety invites applications from postgraduates of eihips at universities or other approved institution in

hould be from a Danish University; or (b) Britiat Copenhagen, Aarhus or Odense universities

Denmark.

will be given to applicants who have either embareading to a higher degree, normally a PhD, or wdo so in the academic year following the submihips are intended only to be a supplement to s

period of up to six months from the beginning of theother date as might be approved. The minimum

cants are requested to submit a budget for theidential arrangements are the responsibility of requested to submit a short report to the Soc

the period of study. Applications forms are availAnglo-Danish Society on scholarships@anglo-

OCIATION morial Trust Fund

ocation.com

ation awards travel scholarships to Israel. The ouates of British Universities and others with spewho are normally resident in the UK to make

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hers, intending related areas. enhance the

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the equivalent for master’s

ations available (email:

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either: (a) Danish in the UK.

British nationality ities or other

embarked on who are

ubmission of their students’ own the next

minimum value is their study of the student. ciety on the ailable from the

object of the pecial an intensive



study of some aspect (socthe study to be in an area and that would be of directScholars must be of Britishgraduated from a British Unifrom mature students are alresident in the UK. Applicantswithin twelve months of thereport on their project withinis worth up to £2000. This and from Israel and residenapplications a statement ofand outlining their projectedIsrael willing to give advicetogether with a relevant letterdepartment, by 31 March Deedes Memorial Trust Fund,1284). Further details and email:info@angloisraelass

THE ARAB-BRITISH CHAhttp://www.britishcouncil.org/egcharitable-foundation.htm

Restricted to Arab nationalsState of the Arab League, purpose of undertaking relereturning home on completionstudy and research programmesto the student's home countrystudent from their own countrystudies in Britain. Further detailsT C Hallawell, Secretary toHerts SG10 6BY Tel: 01279106256.2534@compuserv

THE ARKELTON TRUSThttp://www.enstoneuk.demon.

The Arkleton Trust was foundedrural development and edumakers, academics, practitifunds. The David Moore ayoung person engaged in Europe and / or the Third World.encourage the disseminationdevelopment practice. Prioritylinks between Europe andfrom the Third World. For [email protected]

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ciological, scientific, cultural, economic etc) of in which the applicant is specially qualified ort interest to those working in that field in this ch nationality, normally under 35 years of age,

University or Institute of Higher Education, butalso welcomed. Applicants should normally intendants must be free to spend at least six weeks

the date of the award. Scholars must undertakeithin the twelve months of their return. Each scho

is intended to contribute towards the cost of dence in that country. Applicants should includeof about 300 words detailing their particular interted study and giving names of individuals and e and assistance. Applications should be submitted

letter of recommendation, for example from their annually to the Anglo-Israel Association, Wyndham

Fund, P O Box 47819, London, NW11 7WD (tel application forms are available from the web

ssocation.com/.

HAMBER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION org/egypt-education-scholarships-arab-british

nationals under 40 years of age having citizenship of who come to Britain as an overseas student

elevant postgraduate studies and who are commletion of study. Partial funding for grants for porammes at British universities in subjects of prac

ountry in the Arab world. Applications can be madeountry or from the UK before or after the comme

details are obtainable from the below correspondent:to the Trustees, Weathervane Cottage, Much

01279-842797, Fax: 01279-843033, E-mail: ve.com

ST mon.co.uk/arkleton

founded in 1977, with the aims "to study new aeducation" and to "improve understanding between

itioners and rural people". They administer a award, an award of up to £800 is made biennially the study of rural development and social chaWorld. The Bernard Conyers Fund was esta

ation of information, findings or new ideas relatedriority is given to material relating to the Third W

and the Third World or the lessons which Europefurther information please see their website or

mon.ac.uk.

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of life in Israel, or interested

country. age, who have but applications

intend to be s in Israel e to submit a holarship direct travel to e in their

interest in Israel institutions in

ubmitted their university

ndham (tel 020 8458

website, or

h-chamber-

of a member for the sole

ommitted to postgraduate

actical benefit made by the

ommencement of pondent: Hadham,

pproaches to between rural policy

number of biennially to a

hange in ablished to

related to rural World, the

Europe can learn or email:



ASSOCIATION OF COMMhttp://www.csfp-online.org/ho

General Scholarships Subject: unrestricted. Eligibilitpersons who have completedpermanently resident in Copostgraduate study or researequivalent. Value: Universapparatus, approved studymust be made in the first incountry in which the applicScholarships are availabledetails can be obtained fromHouse, 20-24 Tavistock Square,can also be found on the CSFP

THE BEIT TRUST http://www.beittrust.org.uk

Postgraduate fellowships forZimbabwe (four fellowshipfellowships). The fellowshipsbeneficiary's choice in the of the Scholarships is normallyApplicants must be 30 yearsqualified doctors. The fellowthree countries, normally inBefore the fellowships areeach country, in the capitalallowance and travel.

Contact: Brigadier C L G HenSurrey GU21 5JB, Tel: [email protected]

THE NATIONAL BRITISHAWARDS http://www.bfwg.org.uk/2/

The National BFWG awardsyear of formal study towardsassumes the application isawards will range from £2,500be offered more than one named scholarships, mostspecifically for medical scienbiological, geological, meteorologilikely to be awarded in eacaward you would like to apply

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MONWEALTH UNIVERSITIES g/hostcountries/uk/

gibility: Commonwealth citizens and British protpleted a first degree or master’s degree, and whoCommonwealth countries other than UK. Primari

earch. Candidates should hold good honourssity fees, scholar’s return travel, allowances fo

tudy travel, personal maintenance. Application: ainstance to the Commonwealth Scholarship Agcant has his/her permanent home. Further info

ble on the ACU website see link: www.acu.ac.ufrom Association of Commonwealth UniversitieSquare, London, WC1H 9HF. Tel: 020 7380 670CSFP website.

k/Scholarships.htm

for any discipline are awarded annually to natps), Zambia (four fellowships) and Malawi (three hips are for postgraduate study at a university

UK, the Republic of Ireland or South Africa. Tormally for up to three years at the discretion ofears old in the year of application, or 35 years oldllowships are advertised in the national press ofin May or June, with details of the application

re awarded a final shortlist of 12 applicants areapital city. The award covers university fees, subs

Henshaw, Secretary, Beit House, Grove Road,01483-772575, Fax: 01483-725833, E-mail:

SH FEDERATION OF WOMEN GRADUATES

ards are awarded to women research students towards a doctoral higher degree (PhD, DPhil, DMu

is made during the period of the competition. T£2,500 to £6,000 although a successful candidate

BFWG award in the same year. Although theret awards are open to any field of study. A fewiences, geography, architecture or engineering,

eteorological or radiological science. Not all of ch round of awards. You can choose to specify

apply for, but you can also leave that section of

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protected who are

Primarily for honours degree or

or books, applications Agency in the

information and .uk. Further

ities, Woburn 6700. Details

nationals of (three

of the The duration

of Trustees. old for of each of the procedure.

are interviewed in sistence

Road, Woking,

(BFWG)

for their final DMus, etc). This

Typically, andidate would not

there are various few are set aside

engineering, and these are ify which

of the



Application Form blank forany nationality studying in with a closing date in March/April

THE BRITISH SCHOOLSwww.marshallscholarship.org/appli

The BSUF has entered intowhereby one or more BritiBSUF’s Thomas E. Ward,funds. The arrangement, whirelieves the foundation of athat all funds available for the British Marshall/Ward &

THE CHARLES WALLACEhttp://www.britishcouncil.org/india

The Charles Wallace IndiaIndia opportunities to visit professional experience. TheThere is an upper age limit.and full information can [email protected]

THE BARRY AMIEL & NOhttp://www.amielandmelburn.org.u

The Trust was founded in fellow Marxist, the lawyer Barryadvance public education,(a) the philosophy of Marxthe history of socialism, andthe working class movement.

The Trust as well as initiatingto applications for funding.individuals for projects whiobjective.

Previously funded projectsseminars and workshops; and the maintenance of librariesand application procedure

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for the AAC to allocate. The competition for stud Great Britain runs from the end of November

March/April the following year (but check website

S & UNIVERSITIES FOUNDATION (BSUF) p.org/applicationbsuf.html

nto an agreement with the British Marshall Commish Marshall scholarships will be underwritten

Ward, SR. and Richard E. & Kathleen May scholarswhich replaces BSUF's previous scholarship pa growing burden of administrative work and the program are received by scholars. Further& May scholarship awards may be found on t

ACE INDIA TRUST org/india-scholarships-awarding-bodies.htm

ia Trust offers Indian nationals who are normally Britain for postgraduate study, for research andThe Trust concentrates mainly on the Arts and

mit. Awards are managed through the British Counbe found on the Council’s website at or by emailing

NORMAN MELBURN TRUST mielandmelburn.org.uk/home_index.htm

1980 by Norman Melburn and named for his Barry Amiel. The general objectives of the Tru

n, learning and knowledge in all aspects of xism (b)

and (c) ement.

iating activity or research in pursuit of these objg. The Trust will give financial assistance to bod

which the Trust considers fall within the scope of

ts have included: the organisation of lectures, the carrying out of research, written work and

libraries and archive material. See website for es.

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tudents of mber every year

ite for updates).

Commission derwritten annually by

ship program, expense, so

Further details of the following

normally resident in and for

and Humanities. Council in India

emailing

friend and Trust are to

jects, is open bodies or of the Trust's

discussions, and publications;

further details



THE BIOSOCIAL SOCIETYhttp://www.biosocsoc.org/

The BioSocial Society is ancloser collaboration betweenexploring human biological£1000 to cover travel expenstudents are presenting andapply send a proposal (guidelinesBiosocial Society, Rachel for forthcoming deadlines.

BRITISH CHAMBER OF Cwww.scholarships.ed.ac.u

The British Chamber of Coscholarships to allow BritisGermany or the UK, respefinancial support, not to defrayresearch. Citizens of UK areGermany, and German citiApplicants should be undertadegrees, diplomas or equiDeadline: Applications willcheck website for forthcomingFoundation, British ChamberCologne, Germany.

BRITISH COUNCIL SCHOLhttp://www.scholarship-searwww.britishcouncil.org/learning

1. Online scholarships searchYou can search for a Britisscholarships that are appropriateinstitutions where you are http://www.scholarship-sear

2. The British Council Commonhttp://www.csfp-online.org/inde

This scholarship plan aimsCommonwealth. Historicallpostgraduate study - both exceptions to this. Some cFellowships designed to prowith an opportunity to update

The selection of candidatescountry decides to offer awardbe eligible. It is then for tho

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ETY g/.

an international academic society which aims between those biological and social sciences engag

al and social diversity. They offer small grantspenses and accommodation for conferences inand fieldwork costs for thesis/dissertation resea

guidelines available on website) to the secretary Casiday ([email protected]). Check.

COMMERCE IN GERMANY FOUNDATION .uk/studyabroad/bccg.htm.

Commerce in Germany Foundation invites applish and German students to study or conduct

pectively. The award is intended to provide supplementary defray the full cost of the proposed course of stare eligible to apply for awards for study or resitizens for awards for study or research in the

dertaking full-time courses of study at universitequivalent qualifications. Research students are elwill be accepted between 1 May and 30 June inoming deadlines). For further information conta

Chamber of Commerce in Germany, Brückenstraße

HOLARSHIPS earch.org.uk/

earning-funding-links.htm.

search sh Council scholarship online. You can find any

propriate to your country of origin, level of stud interested in studying. To try the search visit

earch.org.uk/

Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowshipg/index.html

ms to provide a network of study opportunities thally, the majority of awards have been offered doctorates and taught courses. There are, howecountries - most notably the United Kingdom -provide established university staff in developing

update their skills.

tes is a partnership between home and host coawards, this is notified to those countries whosthose countries to advertise the awards, and to

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to foster engaged in

grants of up to in which earch. To

retary of the k the website

applications for its research in

upplementary tudy or search in UK.

ities leading to eligible. n any year (but

ontact: Stiftung e 2, 50667

any y, subject, and

it

ship Plan (CSFP)

throughout the for

however, - offer

eloping countries

ountry. When a se citizens will

to make the



required number of nominationselect the final rebricipientscompetition between the nominations

The participation of each cAgencies are responsible making nominations to hosagency in their own countryhttp://www.csfp-online.org/appointed by - governmentthe functions are filled by otherrepresentative bodies. Furtherannounced.

BRITISH FEDERATION OFhttp://www.bfwg.org

The British Federation of Womenonly to women research studentscompetition for students ofof November every year withcheck website for forthcomingBFWG at 4 Mandeville Courtreceipt of a stamped addreoffered annually by memberWomen (America, Australialater entry in this document).(http:www.ifuw.org) is open

BRITISH INSTITUTE AT ANKStudy, Travel, Fieldworkwww.biaa.ac.uk/funding.html

The British Institute at Ankfocused on Turkey and thearts, humanities and socialAnkara focused on archaeologyschemes offered by the InLondon office: 10 Carlton Houfax: 020 7969 5401, or email:

THE BRITISH INSTITUTEhttp://www.bips.ac.uk

Applications for grants to aPersian Studies are invited.include anthropology, archaeologreligion and cognate subje

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nominations. These will then be sent to the host coents from nominations received. Often this will inv

nominations of different countries.

country is organised by a national nominating for advertising awards applicable to their ownst countries. Applicants should apply to the nominating

ntry in the first instance (see list of countries on g/countries.html). In most cases, the agency is

ent agencies. In the case of some award categorieother bodies, such as individual universities or

Further details will appear on individual country

OF WOMEN GRADUATES

Women Graduates offers awards for academictudents in their final year of study towards a PhD.

of any nationality studying in Great Britain runswith a closing date in early April the following

oming deadlines). Full details may be obtained Courtyard, 142 Battersea Park Road, London, SW11

addressed envelope (C5 size), or their website. Awardsmber affiliations of the International Federation ofalia and Japan etc) and tri-annually by the IFUWent). Membership to both the BFWG and the IFUW

open to graduates.

ANKARA k and Conference Grants

.html

kara supports, promotes and publishes Britishthe Black Sea littoral in all academic disciplines

al sciences, whilst maintaining a centre of excaeology and related subjects in Turkey. DetailsInstitute are listed on their website at . Address

House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AH. Tel: 020mail: [email protected].

E OF PERSIAN STUDIES

assist scholars wishing to pursue research in ted. These are at postgraduate and postdoctor

haeology, art, history, linguistics, literature, phijects.

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untry, who will nvolve

nominating agency. own country and

nominating on is part of - or

ategories, however, or their pages as

ademic excellence PhD. The

runs from the end following year (but

from the SW11 4NB, on

Awards are also of University

IFUW itself (see IFUW

h research lines within the

cellence in Details of funding

s of the BIAA 020 7969 5204,

all fields of toral level and philosophy,



A small part of BIPS’ researindividual students and scholarsthose wishing to study materialwishing to study similar materialinstitutions outside Iran. Grantsstages of a major piece ofGrants are awarded mainlyavailable for course work, required to satisfy the selethe website for application

THE BRITISH SCHOOL AThttp://www.bsr.ac.uk

The mission of the BSR isaspects of the art, history andCommonwealth, and to fosoffer a number of awards, to: The British School at Rome,London, SW1Y 5AH. Tel: 020

C-SAP: CENTRE FOR LEARNSociology, Anthropologyhttp://www.csap

Funding for projects dedicstudents in UK universitiescould explore one of the following:widening participation; emplorace, gender, disability andthe C-SAP website. bham.aC-SAP, Nuffield Building, The2TT. Tel: 0121-414-7919 Fa

CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIhttp://www.chevening.com/home/in

The British Chevening ScholarOffice and administered byoverseas students to study150 countries and enable familiar with the UK and gainprogramme currently providespostgraduate studies or reChevening programme willpartner - see their websitemost subjects, however insubjects that are especially

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earch budget is set aside to support the researholars rather than programmes. Preference will

aterial in Iran, but grants may also be availablematerial in universities, museums and other leaGrants may also be awarded to applicants in the

of research, such as a doctorate. nly to cover travel and research within Iran. Fu

nor will college or university fees be paid. Candidatesectors that their proposals are realistic in this re

on details and to download an application form.

AT ROME

is to promote knowledge of and deep engagementand culture of Italy by scholars from Britain andster international and interdisciplinary exchang fellowships and scholarships. For further info

Rome, at the British Academy, 10 Carlton Hou020 79695202. Email: [email protected].

LEARNING & TEACHING y and Politics Postgraduate Project Funding

cated to learning and teaching initiatives, for pos. Postgraduates can bid for a maximum of £2500

following: international experience; sustainabilmployability and working with the community; a

and diversity in teaching. To receive further infoam.ac.uk/. Enquiries can be made directly to the

The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, BiFax: 0121-414-7920. Email: enquiries@c- sap.bham.a

RSHIPS om/home/index.html

holarships, funded by the UK Foreign and Commoby the British Council, are prestigious awards

udy in the United Kingdom. Scholarships are off talented graduates and young professionals to

gain skills which will benefit their countries. Theides around 2,300 new scholarships each year

research at UK Institutions of Higher Education.will only consider PhDs and MPhils when thereite for details. Chevening scholarships can be uin different countries they may target a narrower

ially relevant to that country. Please refer to the

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earch of will be given to

ailable to those arned the final

Funds are not Candidates are

respect. See form.

engagement with all and the

hange. The BSR information write

House Terrace,

Funding

postgraduate £2500. Projects lity; e-learning; assessment;

information, visit the C-sap office, Birmingham, B15 ap.bham.ac.uk.

Commonwealth awards which enable

offered in over to become

The Chevening ear for

ation. The is a co- funding

used to study narrower range of

country



page of the country you willsubjects.

You can consult their websscholarship programme. Ifcontact the British Embasswhich you are a citizen. Assingle timetable for applicationsoffice when the deadline fordeadlines may change fromsame. Each country will adscholarships and will state

COUNCIL FOR BRITISH CBRL Visiting Researchhttp://www.cbrl.org.uk/funding_oppo

These Fellowships are offeredhumanities and social scienJordan, Lebanon, Palestineindividuals to spend a periodis to include a minimum ofthe Kenyon Institute in Jeruthe United Kingdom, the Istime doctoral degree in a UK

Travel Grants are also avto fund the basic costs of indiFurther details of the grantsthe council at 10 Carlton Hou

Conference and Outreachfurther information. Deadline:committee at the quarterlyhave been received.

DAIWA ANGLO-JAPANESEDaiwa Scholarships http://www.dajf.org.uk/scholarhttp://www.dajf.org.uk/grant

The Daiwa Scholarships areplacement and homestay inleadership potential the opportunityaccess expertise and knowledgeexperience of Japan or Japaneawarded each year. Pleasand the grants website for

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will be applying to for further definitive advice on

site for detailed information and guidelines aboIf you want to apply for a scholarship, you will ssy/High Commission or The British Council inAs the programme is so diverse and far-reaching

ations and so it is important that you check withfor applications in your country is. Although the

from country to country the application process advertise when they are inviting applications fore their deadline for applications.

RESEARCH IN THE LEVANT Research Fellowships

nding_opportunities.shtm

offered for doctoral and postdoctoral research iniences to be undertaken in the Levant (Cyprusine and Syria). Fellowships are available to ena

eriod of between three and nine months in the Lof one month residence at the British Institute inerusalem. Applicants must be British or normally

sle of Man or the Channel Islands or registereUK university. Check website for latest deadlin

vailable (intended, but not exclusively, for juniindividual travel (up to £800). Check website

nts schemes are available from the website, orHouse Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AH. Tel: 0207

ch Funding is also offered. Please consult theDeadline: these proposals are considered by the CB

quarterly meeting, to take place eight weeks or more after

NESE FOUNDATION, UK

holarships/ ants/

are 19 month programme of language study, work in Japan. They enable young UK citizens with

opportunity to acquire Japanese language skillsowledge relevant to their career goals. No prevapanese is necessary. Up to ten Daiwa scholase see the website for further info and an appli

or information on smaller grants.

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on priority

bout the have to

in the country of hing there isn't a with the local the timetable for

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deadlines.

junior researchers) for deadlines.

or by contacting 0207 9695296.

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Danish Research CouncilScience Research Councilhttp://fist.dk/site/english/councouncils/the-danish-researhttp://fi.dk/site/english/councouncils/the-danish-social

The Danish Research CounResearch Council (DSRC)own initiatives and providesareas of expertise. The CounResearch and issue calls forscientific areas of expertiscontaining guidelines for applicitizens who maintain certain

DEUTSCHER AKADEMISCHhttp://www.daad.de/

Jahres- und Kurzstipendienshort-term grants for Germanprogramme abroad). ContaDeutscher Akademischer Au20 04 04, 53134 Bonn, Germa

THE LADY DAVIS FELLOWSHIPhttp://ldft.huji.ac.il/

The Lady Davis Fellowshippostdoctoral researchers andJerusalem and at the Technion,between three months andregion have the opportunitydetails or contact the Hebrew972 2 651 2306; fax 972 2

EGYPTIAN COMMUNITYhttp://postgraduatestudent

One-off and recurrent grantsEgyptian origin who are livContact: H Elsheriff, GeneralTel: 020-7244 8925.

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Council for the Humanities (DRCH) and Danish SocialCouncil

ouncils-commissions-committees/scientific-rearch-council-for-the-humanities and

ouncils-commissions-committees/scientific-resal-science-research-council

Council for the Humanities (DRCH) and Danish So(DSRC) fund specific research activities based on re

ides research-based advice within the CouncilsCouncils are part of the Danish Council for Inde

for applications for research funding within these. Once a year, the Council issues calls for aapplicants. These include PhD projects abroadrtain links to Danish research institutions.

ISCHER AUSLANDSDIENST (DAAD)

en für Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden (YearGerman doctorates, ONLY EXCEPTIONALLY for Contact details: Geschäftsstelle Bonn-Bad Godes

Austauschdienst, Kennedyallee 50, 53175 Bonn,Germany, E-Mail: [email protected]

LOWSHIP TRUST

hip Trust offers fellowships to visiting professorand doctoral students at the Hebrew Universityhnion, Israel Institute of Technology at Haifa.

and one year. Scholars of any age, in any field, opportunity to participate. Please consult the website fo

Hebrew University, Givat Ram, Jerusalem 91904,2 566 3848; email [email protected].

Y ASSOCIATION IN THE UNITED KINGDOMntships.co.uk/node/706

grants are made to people in need who are Egyptianving in or visiting the UK, towards course fees

General Secretary, 100 Redcliffe Gardens, London

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research-

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Social Science researchers' s’ scientific ependent

the Councils’ applications

abroad from Danish

(Year-long and complete PhD sberg,

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FRENCH CULTURAL DEPEntente Cordiale Scholarshipshttp://www.britishcouncil.org/fran

The Entente Cordiale Scholarthat funds French postgraduatestudents who want to studythe scheme provides fundingBritish students wishing tofurther information.

Scholarships for French studentsthe information which followscovers university fees up tocosts. The total value of eaof the course or institutiondiscipline, in any British uniapplicant must be under 35

The scholarship can fund Maor one year of a PhD programme.renewable. Consult the web

FORD FOUNDATION http://www.fordfound.org/about/gu

The International Fellowshipsformal graduate level studyfrom groups or communitiesare selected from countriesRussia. Applicants must beApplications are submittedapplicant’s country or region.a grants database.

FULBRIGHT POSTGRADhttp://www.fulbright.co.uk/award

The Fulbright Postgraduatein any subject and provideUS-UK Fulbright Commissfund the first year of a maseducational institution withinstipend and accident and sbeginning in mid-late SeptemberContact details: The FulbrightLondon WC1N 2JZ, Email:6880, Telefax: +44 20 7404

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DEPARTMENT Scholarships

org/france-education-scholarships-entente-cord

holarship Scheme is a prestigious bi-lateral awardsaduate students who want to study in the UK, and

udy in France. Funded by the private sector in bfunding for around 25 French and British students

o apply should contact the French Embassy in

tudents are managed by the British Council inows applies to French students only. Each scto a maximum of £6000, plus a contribution towards

each scholarship normally amounts to £10 000 chosen. Scholarships are offered for study of

university, provided it is for a postgraduate cou35 years of age and have good English language

Master's courses, running over a period of tweprogramme. The scholarship is for one year only

website for application details and deadlines.

ordfound.org/about/guideline.cfm

hips Program provides support for up to threeudy leading to a masters or doctoral degree, forties that lack systematic access to higher educ

ountries in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin Ameribe resident nationals or residents of an eligible

ubmitted to the IFP International Partner organizationregion. The website has plenty of useful information,

ADUATE STUDENT AWARDS /awards/us/postgrad/index.html

tgraduate awards are aimed at students wishing to stide tuition and maintenance for the first year of sssion provides approximately 10 awards to US

ster's or doctorate degree or to pursue researwithin the UK. The awards cover tuition fees, a maintenan

sickness insurance for one academic year, usSeptember (typically 9 months).

bright Commission, Fulbright House, 62 Doughtyail: [email protected] , Telephone: +44

7404 6834

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awards scheme and British both countries

tudents each year. in London for

in France and scholarship owards living 0, regardless of any

ourse. The language skills.

twelve months, and is not

three years of for individuals

cation. Fellows America, and

eligible IFP country. ation in the

information, including

tudy in the UK study. The

US citizens to earch at an

maintenance sually

Doughty Street, +44 20 7404



GERMAN ACADEMIC EXChttp://london.daad.de

The German Academic Exfor postgraduate students,group study visits, and generalContact email: [email protected] 8QB. Tel: 020 7235

GOTTLIEB DAIMLER- UNDFORSCHUNGSSTIPENDIENhttp://www.daimler-benz-s

Research grants for GermanContact details: Gottlieb Daimler68526 Ladenburg, TelefonE-Mail: info@daimler-benz

HARRY FRANK GUGGENHEhttp://www.hfg.org/

The Foundation sponsors dominance. The foundationDissertation Fellowshipsyear.Ten or more dissertatindividuals who will completeThese fellowships of $15,000doctoral candidate to enableand it is only appropriate toApplicants may be citizensany country. Applications afrom the website. ApplicationsFebruary 1 for a decision in

THE HOCKERILL EDUCATIhttp://www.chiuni.ac.uk/moneione2008.pdf

Grants are available for peoplerelated to the practice of ReligiousApplication is done by fillingdetails: Colin Broomfield, SeTel: 01992-303053, Fax: 01992

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EXCHANGE SERVICE (DAAD)

xchange Service gives information about one, research grants for PhD students and junior

eneral information on study and research in Germanad.org.uk, Postal address: 34 Belgrave Square,35 1736, Fax: 020 7235 9602.

UND KARL BENZ-STIFTUNG: NDIEN

stiftung.de

German doctorate students abroad (2 years grant Daimler- und Karl Benz-Stiftung, Dr.-Carl-Benzon (0 62 03) 10 92-0, Telefax (0 62 03) 10 92-5,

z-stiftung.de

ENHEIM FOUNDATION

scholarly research on problems of violence, andation provides both research grants to established

hips to graduate students during the dissertationertation fellowships are awarded each year to mplete the writing of the dissertation within the award

5,000 each are designed to contribute to the suable him or her to complete the thesis in a timelyto apply for support for the final year of Ph.D.

ens of any country and studying at colleges or uavailable from the Foundation or they can be

ations for dissertation fellowships must be recein June (but check the website for forthcoming

CATIONAL FOUNDATION moneyadvice/documents/FormandGuidanceHo

people from the UK only for those undertaking Religious Education in schools or further educing in a form available from the correspondent,Secretary, 16 Hagsdell Road, Hertford, Herts01992-425950.

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-year grants junior researchers,

Germany. Square, London,

+ 1 year loan) z-Platz 2, 5,

aggression and hed scholars and n- writing

award year. upport of the

timely manner, work. universities in downloaded

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THE INLAKS FOUNDATIONhttp://www.inlaksfoundation.org

Scholarships may be awardedalready studying in the UK,opportunity to young peopleabroad and improve their skvehicle of change in their encourses and specific program

1. University Courses Scholarships for up to 2 yearsdegrees in all kind of subjePlanning, Business StudieCandidates must have admi2. Specific Programs ProposedScholarships for research,abroad either independentlexpected to provide full detailstravelling plans, a full breainstitutions if required.

Eligibility: Scholarships are opendegree from a recogniapplication. It is essential to haveFoundation will not cadmission. The instituCandidates must be application. Preferenabroad. Candidates abroad are not eligiblThe award of other grantsources for the propopositive factor. The Foundationpeople currently emplo

For further details and appli

INTERNATIONAL FEDERAThttp://ifuw.org

The International Federationto women graduates for adlearning. A limited amountcompetitions are normally open only to women graduatesThe awards are available forwhose work will be carriedones in which they received

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TION tion.org

warded to Indian citizens who are resident in IndUK, USA or Europe. Inlaks Scholarships provide

people with exceptional talent in any field to broadenskills to operate in society, thus making themenvironment. The scholarships are of two type

grams.

ears at top American, European and UK institujects, except Engineering, Computer Science,

dies, Medicine, Public Health, Indian Studies anddmission to their proposed course of studies be

Proposed by the Candidate h, training or professional improvement to be cntly, or attached to a leading institution. Candidates

details of their proposed programs, including timeakdown of costs, and evidence of agreement w

open to all Indian citizens of either sex who holdognised university and are resident in India at the

e prior admission to the institution and courseconsider candidates without admission or pending titutions concerned must only be top rank. below 30 years of age on the first of July in the

Preference will be given to candidates who have not y who are already studying or have started their

eligible. grants, teaching assistantships and support from

proposed programme will be regarded by the FoundationFoundation also encourages applications from

employed.

pplication procedures, please consult the webs

ERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN

tion of University Women offers a limited numberadvanced research, study and training, in any nt of awards will be given for work at the Master

held every two years. IFUW fellowships and duates who are members of the International Fe

for use in any country; preference is given to d out in a country other than their home countriesed their previous education.

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India and not ide the

broaden their vision them a future

pes: university

titutions, for e, Urban and History. before applying.

carried out Candidates are

me and with such

hold a good the time of

e chosen. The pending

the year of yet studied

their program

from other Foundation as a from young

site.

number of grants branch of ters' level. The grants are

Federation. women

ountries or the



All applicants must have obtainedapplying for funding. Appliheadquarters and will takefurther information.

INDIAN NATIONAL TRUSThttp://icomos-uk.org/intach_u

INTACH UK exists to fosterthe UK and India. INTACHresearch and further studyto apply. Awards rarely exmedical insurance, and in payment of fees to approvyear on the 31 May and theweb at: http://icomos-uk.org/intaalso be provided.

Postal address: INTACH (UK)EC1M 6EJ. Tel: 020 7566

JAPAN SOCIETY FOR THEhttp://www.jsps.org

The Japan Society for the agency and covers all fieldshas nine JSPS offices bascollaboration with Japan. Thefor researchers to receive and to pursue research underuniversities and research insummer (from mid June througha maintenance allowance,forms and details: email: scRecruitment: January.

KENNEDY MEMORIAL TRUSTwww.kennedytrust.org.uk

The Kennedy ScholarshipsJohn F. Kennedy. Ten to twelpost-graduate students to Institute of Technology. Thestudy offered by Harvard andVisiting Fellow status. Scholarsmust be British citizens whograduates of a UK universspent 2 of the last 5 yearsavailable on the Kennedy

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obtained admission to the proposed place of sApplication must be made through member's respe

e place at the national level. Visit the IFUW web

UST FOR ART AND CULTURAL HERITAGE h_uk/application/.

ter closer ties in the field of art and cultural heritINTACH UK offers travel grants or grants to support tra

dy in India. Only applicants who are UK citizensxceed £2,000. Awards may cover air passage some cases subsistence allowance, internal

oved institutions. Applications for grants are invthe 30 November. Application forms can be fouorg/intach_uk/application/. Two appropriate refer

(UK) Trust, c/o ICOMOS-UK, 70 Cowcross Street, 0031. Email: [email protected].

THE PROMOTION OF SCIENCE

Promotion of Science (JSPS) is a Japan's lelds of science including social sciences and humanitiesed worldwide promoting international researcThe JSPS Summer Programme provides an an orientation on Japanese culture and researnder the guidance of host researchers at Japaninstitutions over a period of two months during

through to late August). Fellowships covers: returne, and domestic research travel allowance. [email protected] or visit the webs

TRUST

ships form part of the British National Memorialtwelve scholarships are to be awarded annually enable them to study at Harvard and the Mass

The scholarships can be used to fund any graduateand MIT, including Special Student (non-degree)holars receive a stipend equivalent to $20,000

who normally live in the UK and must either be rsity or be studying for a first or higher degree and

ears at a UK university. Application forms and information Trust website. They can also be obtained by

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study prior to pective national

website for

heritage between training,

ens are eligible age to India,

travel, and vited twice a

found on the references must

Street, London,

leading funding humanities. It ch

an opportunity earch systems

apanese during the

return air ticket, For application

site.

Memorial to President annually to British

ssachusetts graduate course of degree) and

$20,000. Applicants recent and have

information are sending a



stamped addressed envelopeLondon, SW1H 9JJ, tel 020the Head of their University

KESWICK FOUNDATIONhttp://www.keswickfoundation.org.h

Grants can be made to resstudy in the UK. Applicationsattached Funding ApplicationTaikoo Place, 979 Kings Road,9600). For further details,

KING FAISAL FOUNDATIONhttp://www.kff.com/

An important aspect of theprogramme allowing outstandinggraduate studies at univer

THE KULIKA CHARITABLEhttp://kulika.org/scholarship

Educational scholarships tostudy in Uganda, with a smallSecretary, The Kulika CharitableUK Contact: Andrew Jone563567, Fax: 01483-562505,

THE LEVERHULME TRUSThttp://www.leverhulme.ac.u

The Trust, established at theLeverhulme, makes awardsemphasizes individuals andspecial weight on: the originalityproposed work; the ability removal of barriers between

Study Abroad StudentshipsThe Trust invites applicationseducation institution for thefour months at any centre Applications will be consideredwishing to improve their knowledgestudentships are offered annuall

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elope to the Trust office at 3 Birdcage Walk, W20 7222 1151. Candidates must submit applicity College.

ON LTD ation.org.hk/

sidents of Hong Kong for educational purposeations should be made by social welfare organis

ation Form duly completed and sent to: 23/F DeRoad, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong (Tel: 00852-2856 please consult the website.

ATION

he Foundation's work is the funding of a scholatanding Muslim students the opportunity to underta

ersities of their choice.

BLE TRUST hips.html

to students resident in Uganda. Most scholarsmall percentage for study in the UK. Contact:

haritable Trust (Uganda), PO Box 11330 Kampones, 4 The Mount, Guildford, Surrey GU2 5HN,

562505, E-mail: [email protected]

RUST .uk/

the wish of William Hesketh Lever, the first Viawards for the support of research and education.

and encompasses all subject areas. The Trusteginality of the projects put to them; the signific to judge and take appropriate risk in the proje

between traditional disciplines.

Studentships tions from holders of a first degree from a UK hihe Study Abroad Studentships, tenable for twel of learning in the world, except the UK and U

idered in all subject areas but are not intendednowledge of modern languages. Approximate

annually.

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Westminster, cations through

es, including for sations with an

Devon House, 2856-

holarship undertake post-

ships are for The Executive

pala, Uganda. N, Tel: 01483-

Viscount The Trust

tees place cance of the

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higher twelve or twenty

USA. intended for those

imately twenty



THE LIPMAN-MILIBAND http://www.lipman-miliband.org.u

The Trust was founded throughbusinessman, and later addedLipman. The Trust supportsget funding from establishedprojects in the following field

Popular writing, acsciences, humanitiesorganisation of socProjects in collectivCultural activities srelating to social issDebates, meetingsActivities for peace

Maximum grant: £1000. See

MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIhttp://www.marshallscholar

Marshall Scholarships finanthe United Kingdom. Up tograduate or occasionally undergraduateThe scheme allows the Scdecision-makers in their ownBritish values and the Britithe peoples of Britain and The total value of a Marshall£20,000 a year. The deadlineOctober 2008. Application

MATSUSHITA INTERNATIOhttp://matsushita-kokusai-

The objective of the Matsudevelopment of world cultureJapan and other countriesunderstanding. As well as projects such as seminarsResearch Grants: The fundsinternational research whicof humanities and social scdoctoral courses and the scabout the next round of applifound on the website:. ContaFoundation, 1006 Kadoma,[email protected]

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TRUST miliband.org.uk/applications.html

hrough the benefaction of Mr Michael Lipman, added to through a bequest by his widow, Mrs rts projects in Britain and elsewhere which findhed sources. They encourage a broad variety fields:

cademic research and journalism, mainly in themanities and science relating, in the broadest term

ciety and human emancipation. ve democratic participation. such as theatre, film making and visual arts onssues. s, group activities, international exchanges ande and international cooperation

See website for application procedure and deadl

RSHIPS olarship.org

nance young Americans of high ability to studyto forty Scholars are selected each year to studyundergraduate level at an UK institution in anycholars, who are the potential leaders, opinion

own country, to gain an understanding and appreBritish way of life. It also establishes long lasting

the United States. Each scholarship is held forhall Scholarship varies but tends on average to

deadline for the 2009 Scholarship will in the first wn forms for scholarship to be submitted online.

ATIONAL FOUNDATION -z.or.jp/e.htm

ushita International Foundation is to contributelture and peace by promoting mutual understands and by developing personnel capable of promoting research grants the foundation offer funding

rs designed to promote international friendship.funds are provided to assist original and challe

ch meets social as well as academic demandsciences. The foundation takes applications frscreening committee reviews them once a ye

applications will be announced in March 2008. DetailsContact address: Matsushita International

Kadoma, Osaka, 571-8501, Japan. Tel: +81 (06) 690com.

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deadlines.

for a degree in tudy either at

any field of study. opinion-formers and

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for two years. to be about week of

online.

ontribute to the tanding between

promoting this for events and

hip. nging

ds in the fields from students of ear. Information

2008. Details can be

08-4488. Email:



MENZIES CENTRE FOR Australian Bicentennial Scholarshipshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/school

The Australian BicentennialLondon invites applicationsregistered as postgraduatesuch registration at an Auscandidates who wish to furtherbut do not want to take a furtherno formal age limit, althoughfields for at least ten yearsinformation contact: MenzCentre, Corner Strand & MelbourneEmail menzies.centre@kc

MOHAMEDALI KARIMJEEhttp://www.advance-africa.

Grants to African studentscontact: Mrs E Gray, AssisLondon EC4Y 8JJ, Tel. + 44Write to the correspondentenvelope.

THE NORA HENRY TRUST

Grants are made to studentsfor students from developingwhen the student returns to£200 can be given towardson a form available from theenvelope. Applications shouldby an academic referee. They

Educational Grants AdvisoryRoad, Dalston, London E8

Norman Hepburn Bayneshttp://www.london.ac.uk/78.html

Administered by the Univerestablished from a Bequeswho was Professor of Byzthe title of Emeritus Profess1951. The Bequest was tohistory, including art, religionperiod from 400 B.C. to A.D.Will of Professor Baynes: "...open

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AUSTRALIAN STUDIES, UK Scholarships & Fellowships (UK & Austral

ools/humanities/menzies/scholar/

nial Scholarships and Fellowships Trust of the ns for its bicentennial scholarships. Applicants

ate students at British tertiary institutions or be stralian tertiary institution. Fellowships are op

further their education or professional experienfurther degree. Younger scholars are preferred

ugh candidates must be likely to make a contribus. Awards are to a maximum of £4,000.For further ies Centre, King's College London, 4th Floor,

Melbourne Place, London WC2B 4LG, Tel 020kcl.ac.uk

JEE TRUST a.com/Mohamedali-Karimjee-Trust.html

ts to study in the UK. For further information, andstant, Karimjee Jivanjee & Co, 21 Whitefriars 44 20 7583 3768.

nt at the above address enclosing a stamped addre

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tudents and mature students from any country withping countries who are studying subjects whicto that country. One-off grants normally betwe

towards books, fees, living expenses, travel and chithe correspondent upon receipt of a stamped addrehould be submitted directly by the individual andThey are considered all year round.

ory Service, Family Welfare Association, 501-E8 4AU, Tel: 020-7254 6251.

es Prize /78.html

ersity of London, the Norman Hepburn Baynesst made to the University in 1961 by Professor

zantine History at UCL from 1931 until 1942. Hssor in 1943 and a Doctor of Literature honoris

to establish a biennial Prize for an essay on somegion and thought of the Mediterranean lands wiA.D. 1453. The award, valued at £3,000, is acc

"...open to all persons who have taken a degr

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perience preferred but there is

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University of London and/orLondon in preparation for ahave elapsed since their firthan six years since their fir

In view of the above stipulationi.e. those obtained and/or registered for the MPhil/PhDdegree at the University ofregistration for the MPhil/PhD

The Essay may take the formthesis. If a candidate decidesshould ensure that the essmaterial in order to make itthe Bequest that further studyA candidate who is registeredthesis together with the entrnot exceed 15,000 words.not include work that has already

Contact Details: SecretaryLondon, Senate House, RoomTel: +44 (0)20 7862 8041,Email: [email protected]

OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTEhttp://www.soros.org/grants

The Open Society Instituteaims to shape public policyeconomic, legal, and socialinitiatives to support the ruleAt the same time, OSI worissues such as combating

The OSI awards grants, scthe year. Applicants can determineapplication guidelines on the

THE RESEARCH COUNCILhttp://www.forskningsradet.no/

The Norwegian Research degrees at foreign universand implementing Norwayindependent research programminstitutes, and Norwegian main deadline for applicatioin the humanities and socialthe latest funding rounds and

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/or those who are pursuing a course in the Unia higher degree provided that not more than

first registration for a first degree of the Univerfirst registration for a higher degree of the Uni

tipulation candidates should provide evidence of for which they are registered. For those candi

MPhil/PhD degree who have previously completed a of London, the six years will commence with the

MPhil/PhD degree.

form of one or more completed chapters of anides to submit a chapter or chapters of his/her

ssay has appropriate additional prefatory and cit accessible to non-expert readers. It is not atudy or research shall be attached to the awardered for a higher degree should submit the title

entry. It is recommended that the submitted mate. It should be in English and typewritten. Submialready been published.

ry of the Academic Trust Funds Committee, UnRoom 272, North Block, Malet Street, London 1, Fax: +44 (0)20 7862 8032,

[email protected]

UTE (OSI) & SOROS FOUNDATIONS NETWnts

te (OSI), a private operating and grantmaking y to promote democratic governance, human

ial reform. On a local level, OSI implements a rule of law, education, public health, and indeporks to build alliances across borders and conting corruption and rights abuses.

scholarships, and fellowships on a regular basdetermine their eligibility and view relevant initiatthe website.

NCIL OF NORWAY det.no/

Council funds Norwegian students to undertasities. The Research Council plays a vital roley’s national research strategy. It acts as a fund

programmes and projects, strategic programmes participation in international research programm

ations for PhD and Post Doctoral funding ial sciences is normally mid June, but check tand calls for proposals.

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University of eight years

ersity or more University..."

their degrees, andidates

Master’s the date of

an intended /her thesis he/she

concluding a condition of

award of the Prize. title of his/her material should

Submissions may

niversity of WC1E 7HU

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foundation, human rights, and

range of independent media.

ontinents on

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Norwegian research studentsPhD research projects evenalthough they need to showinstitution.

Contact details: ForskningTelephone: (+47) 22 03 [email protected]

NEHRU TRUST FOR THEMUSEUM http://www.nticva.org/award

The Nehru Trust for the Indianconstituted in India in conjunat the Victoria and Albert Mupursuance of its objectivesMuseum more generally apreservation of India's art annually to assist individualresearch and training, or toTrust, in collaboration withFund, offers a number of different

PALESTINE EXPLORATIONhttp://www.pef.org.uk

Each year the Fund offerswhich it was founded: to promoteand customs and culture, topographthe southern portion of whiapplicants for Fund grantsdeadline for applications isdeadlines). An applicationthe Secretary, Palestine EW1U 2AA. Tel. 020-7935-

PARKES FOUNDATION,http://www.parkesfoundation.org.u

Small Grants Fund The Parkes Foundation Smallintegrated study of biologicbiosocial projects. Grants students meet their field workhowever, are not supported.The form, on which applicationswebsite and sent to secretarare accepted.

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dents are eligible to apply for funding for their inden if the research institution is a non-Norwegian

how evidence of collaboration with a Norwegian

ngsrådet, P.B. 2700 St. Hanshaugen, 0131 Oslo,70 00, Telefax: (+47) 22 03 70 01, E-mail (general

THE INDIAN COLLECTIONS AT THE VICTORI

a.org/awards.html

Indian Collection at the Victoria and Albert Musnjunction with the setting up of the Nehru GalleryMuseum, London, England in November 1990.

es - to make the collections at the Victoria andaccessible and to encourage the display, studyand cultural heritage - the trust makes a number

dual scholars and museum professionals to extendto participate in collaborative ventures in these

with the Charles Wallace India trust and the V & different awards. See the website for further detail

ATION FUND

ers grants for research into topics connected wipromote research into the archaeology and hitopography, geology and natural sciences of

which was conventionally named Palestine. Eliggrants should be or become subscribers to the Fun

is 31 January of each year (but check websiteon form is available from their website. Details a

Exploration Fund, 2 Hinde Mews, Marylebone-5379 FAX 020-7486-7438.

UK tion.org.uk/Grants1.html

Small Grant Fund helps to promote research intocal and social projects with the emphasis on h are directed particularly towards helping grad

work costs, but others may apply. Undergraduateted. Grants are small, usually not exceeding £6

ations must be submitted, can be [email protected] . Only e-mail appli

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individual Norwegian institution,

Norwegian research

lo, NORWAY (general inquiries):

IA & ALBERT

seum was Gallery of Indian Art

990. In and Albert tudy and

number of awards tend their study, e fields. The A Jain Art details.

with the aims for history, manners the Levant,

Eligibility: all Fund. The

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Parkes Foundation PhD The aim of this grant is to fieldwork as part of their higherdemography or fertility. Onlyform, on which applicationsfoundation website and sentapplications are accepted.

Applications will be consideredMarch/April (check websiteacknowledge all applications

THE ROYAL ANTHROPOLhttp://www.therai.org.uk/pri

The Royal Anthropologicalof ethnographic film. Thesthe Institute’s bi-monthly journal,Radcliffe-Brown fund and outlined below. Contact: RoLondon W1P 5BT. Tel: 020The Curl Essay Prize (Annual,the best essay (up to 10,000the results or analysis of anthropolonationalities. Publication isunpublished and availablereach the Institute IN TRIPLICATE,[email protected]

J.B. Donne Essay Prize onfor deadlines). Awarded forincluding the visual and performingfootnotes and references. by the Institute. Submit IN given above. Prize £700.

Arthur Maurice Hocart Pri(excluding footnotes and referendetails contact the RAI). Reeducation. The prize is primarilydegree, but undergrad studentson behalf of doctoral studentInstitute IN TRIPLICATE toavailable for publication [email protected]

The Amaury Talbot Prize(approximately £500 net) willvaluable work of African anthropolocalendar year prior to the sto any region of Africa are

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Fieldwork Grant Fund allow a registered PhD student to undertake

higher degree in the fields of either human reproduOnly one grant will be offered up to £3,000. The

ns must be submitted, can be downloaded froment to [email protected] . Onlyd.

idered by the Trustees and awards will be madeite for deadlines and further details). The secretions received and will then contact the applican

POLOGICAL INSTITUTE (RAI) prizes/prizes.html

al Institute awards nine prizes, four of which arese are advertised regularly in ANTHROPOLOjournal, and outlined below. The Institute also Emslie Horniman Anthropological Scholarship,

Royal Anthropological Institute, 50 Fitzroy Street,020 7387 0455, Fax: 020-7388 8817. Annual, check RAI website for deadlines) is

10,000 words, excluding footnotes and referenceanthropological work. Open to competition amongis at the discretion of the Council. Essays mus

ailable for publication. Amount of prize: £1,100. EntriesTRIPLICATE, as both hard copy and email attach

on the Anthropology of Art (Biennial: checkfor an essay on some aspect of the anthropoloperforming arts. Word-limit 10,000 words, excluding

Essay must be unpublished and available for DUPLICATE to the Office Manager, RAI, at the

Prize: Awarded for an essay not exceeding 10,references) words on an anthropological subjeRestricted to students at British or Irish institutirimarily intended for those working for a postgrtudents will also be considered. Entries must bedents, through the Head of Department and muto the Office Manager, RAI. Essay must be unpubli

by the Institute. Check RAI website for deadline

e for African Anthropology (Annual): The prwill be awarded to the author or authors of the

anthropology submitted. Only works publishedsubmission date are eligible for the award. Wor eligible, but preference will be given in the fir

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substantive reproduction or The application from the Only e-mail

made in retary will ants' referees.

are in the field GY TODAY, provides The

hip, both also Street,

awarded for es) relating to

among all st be

Entries must hments. Email:

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luding for publication

the address

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itutions of higher tgraduate be submitted

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prize the most

hed in the Works relating first place to



Nigeria, and in the secondgeneral. All applications, togetherquestion, to be received bybook by the Amaury Talbot

The RAI also runs a numberBlackwell Professional Studentoutstanding video in the ethnographfide educational institution.budget constraints, technicstudents, as well as each film's

EMSLIE HORNIMAN ANTHhttp://www.therai.org.uk/grant

Aims to encourage recent careers as anthropologistsGrants are normally madeMPhil/PhD degree. Thoseapply. Each year the Trusteesexceptional cases it may beenable work to be written up.Commonwealth citizens. Thereorigin. Closing date: 31 Marchsupporting references – butdetails). Application forms Manager, RAI.

RADCLIFFE-BROWN ANDRESEARCH http://www.therai.org.uk/grant

The aim of the awards, whiAnthropologists (ASA) andscholars in social anthropologytowards the completion of students associated with Britiapplicants who have nearlyof up to £700 from the Fundclosing dates for applicationswebsite for updates). AppliManager at the RAI; http//www.therato the Radcliffe-Brown Fundestablished Firth Centenaprocedure as for the RadcTrustees to be of outstanding

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nd place to any other part of West Africa or to Wtogether with three copies of the book, articleby 31st March of the year following publication

Talbot Prize Co-ordinator, RAI. Entries will not be

mber of film prizes, which includes: Student Video Prize: This prize is given to theethnographic tradition made by a student enroll

on. In addressing the films, the judges will conscal resources, and professional input availablefilm's anthropological relevance.

NTHROPOLOGICAL SCHOLARSHIP grants/research_funds.html

graduates to pursue fieldwork and so to developts and make significant contributions to the dise for research that will contribute to the award already in possession of a doctorate are nottees will make awards in the range of £500-£7,000be possible for additional funds to be made avup. Open to nationals of the UK, Irish RepublicThere are no restrictions on age, sex, religion

March (six copies of application must be submittedbut check website for latest deadlines and appl

and guidance notes are available on-line or f

AND FIRTH TRUST FUNDS ANTHROPOLOGI

grants/research_funds.html

which are jointly funded by the Association of Sand the Royal Anthropological Institute, is to help

pology who are handicapped by lack of funds to research upon which they have already embBritish or Commonwealth universities are elig

nearly completed their theses are likely to be succFund are made at Trustees' meetings twice a year.

tions are 30 April and 30 November each year Application forms are obtainable on-line, or from the

http//www.therai.org.uk/grants/research_funds.html.Fund grants, a special award will be made from nary Fund. Applications should be made throughcliffe-Brown Awards. A candidate considered b

nding merit will be named as recipient of the Firth

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West Africa in le or work in

publication of the returned.

the most enrolled in a bona

sider the ailable to the

elop their scipline.

award of an not eligible to

£7,000, and in vailable to

Republic or religion or ethnic

ubmitted with application

from the Office

ICAL

Social help young

to work embarked. Only

gible, and only ccessful. Grants ear. The (but check the Office

.html. In addition the newly

through the same by the

Firth Award.



S.H.A. ZIAUDDIN TRUST

Applications from anyone engineering, medicine, agritheir skills for the benefit ofPakistan, Bangladesh andSuccessful applicants will note, this trust receives farshould write for an applicationthemselves, their course andand explanatory letter will details. Contact details: R B Viccajee,

SINO-BRITISH FELLOWSHIPhttp://www.britac.ac.uk/funding/gui

The British Academy recei(SBFT), established by theco-operative research projeChina, or in both countriesaward: Up to £7,500. Closwebsite for updates). Methodform. Successful applicationsnoted that the Academy mayconfirm funding. Please note:that will help to achieve suenvironmental issues and

THE SOCIETY FOR SOUTHhttp://www.britac.ac.uk/ins

The Society for South AsianGrants. A small number ofThe grants are intended tonot available for work or studyUK are ineligible. For furtherStephenson Way, London,forms and further information

SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARhttp://www.ssrc.org

Fellowship and grant programmeswith other organizations. Thefellowships, postdoctoral fellowsocial and natural sciencesbe initiated well before deadline

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studying, or wishing to study, on courses in sgriculture or environmental protection, and willingof the peoples of the Indian sub-continent (i.e.

nd Sri Lanka) will be considered at all times of t generally be sent an award of about £500 ea

ar more applications than it is able to support. ation form to the correspondent, giving brief deand their future plans. If appropriate, an applic be sent to them in response to which they can

ajee, Secretary, PO Box 777, Guildford GU2 7

WSHIP TRUST unding/guide/intl/sbft.html

eives a generous grant from the Sino-British Fthe late Dr Elizabeth Frankland Moore, to supportrojects. Research may be conducted either in Britain

s, and must involve person-to-person contactssing dates: 15 October, 15 January, 15 April (but

Method of application: on the Small Research Grantons will be forwarded to the SBFT for approval.

may be unable to offer support should the SBFTote: The SBFT now wishes to give preferenceustainable development in the problems arising from pollution (but check their website for the lates

UTH ASIAN STUDIES, UK stitutes/SSAS/

ian Studies invites applications for Language of language training grants for graduates and to fund periods of language training in South Atudy in Europe & US. Students who are not re

rther information, contact the Assistant SecretarLondon, NW1 2HD. Email: [email protected]. Appliinformation available from the website.

EARCH COUNCIL (US) - MACARTHUR FOU

programmes sponsored by the SSRC either indepeThese programs provide pre-dissertation and fellowships, and advanced research grants in es and humanities. Correspondence on applic

deadline dates. For further information on all Fe

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science, willing to use (i.e. India,

the year. each. Please

Applicants details about cation form an give further

7GW, UK.

Fellowship Trust upport individual or

Britain or in s. Level of

(but chehck Grant application

al. It should be SBFT decline to

e to applications ing from st guidelines).

Training postgraduates.

Asia. They are resident in the

retary, SSAS, 14 Application

OUNDATION

independently or dissertation both the

cations should Fellowships,



grants, programs and appli810 Seventh Avenue, New(212) 377-2727. Website: http://www.ssrc.org

THE SPALDING TRUST http://www.spaldingtrust.org.u

Mr. and Mrs. Spalding foundedof great religions was neithercontinues to make grants foris allocated as the Ellen Rebewhich changes its focus fromfund – often up to £1,500 forIn practice, many grants werereligion at academic institutionstudy a religion in the countrybooks for libraries. Pleaseprocedure.

STUDIENSTIFTUNG DESScholarships for graduatedhttp://www.parlament-berlin.de

This foundation was establidevelop contact with Francstates of the former Sovietscholars from the above countrieconcerned with Berlin, Germaalso welcomes projects thattarget group includes the humanitiesaccording to academic achie20 twelve-month grants perdoctoral students and up toaddition the foundation assthe International Study Centre

UPEACE-IDRC Doctoral Research Awardshttp://www.upeace.org/ and

The UPEACE Africa ProgrammeInternational Developmentallocated to African studentsthose who are in the final ssupport PhD candidates ineligible student. Deadline toand latest deadlines).

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plication materials contact: Social Science Resew York, New York 10019, USA. Tel. (212 377

http://www.macfound.org/programs/index.htm

org.uk/

unded this trust in the early twentieth century whenther well-established nor fashionable. Today, thefor the study of the great religions. A small part

Rebe Memorial Fund (check website for detailsrom year to year). The Trustees make grants for any one grant – to further the main object

were to enable graduate students to study comparatiitutions. Others were for travel either to conferenuntry where it is practiced. A few grants have beene check the website for further details and for the

ES ABGEORDNETENHAUSES VON BERLIN graduated students and young scholars

berlin.de

blished by the Parliament of Berlin in 1994 to sce, Great Britain, the US, Russia and other su

et Union. The scholarship program aims at proountries. The applicants should be working on

Germany, or German-international issues. The fhat require access to research facilities in Berlin.humanities and the social sciences. Grants awarded hievements. Presently the Study Foundation

per year. The stipend is usually up to 770 EURto 1,300 EUR for post-doctoral scholars per month.

ssumes travel costs as well as rental costs forCentre in Berlin. For further information consult

Awards nd http://www.africa.upeace.org/

Programme has secured funding from the Canadian nt Research Centre (IDRC). This funding will beents studying at African institutions and, in parti

stage of their PhD studies. The awards are intin their field research. Maximum award is US$10,000to apply: September 12, 2008 (check website

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search Council, -2700. Fax

.htm or search at

when the study the Trust

part of the Trust details of this fund,

from the main of the Trust.

omparative onferences or to

been to buy the application

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sustain and uccessor

promoting young on projects foundation

Berlin. The main awarded awards about

EUR for pre- month. In

for housing at the website.

Canadian be strictly

particular for intended to

US$10,000 per ite for updates



THE UNIVERSITY OF LEIDEN

The University of Leiden Afriresearch fellowships. Thesanalysis and writing. Email

WENNER-GREN FOUNDATIhttp://www.wennergren.org/

The Wenner-Gren Foundationinnovative anthropologicaldevelopment and variationresearch scholars in anthropologenrolled in doctoral programsdissertation research. Therecountries where anthropologyresources for educational Dissertation Fieldwork Grantsin a doctoral program to supportresearch that contributes toor country of residence mayhttp://www.wennergren.org/prograThere are two deadlines eaWadsworth InternationalPhD or equivalent doctoralup to $17,500 per year withfunding. Applicants must beand where there are limitedWadsworth Short-Term Fellodoctoral students or postdo

For further information confor Anthropological ResearUSA. Email: [email protected].

THE WEST AFRICAN RESE

The West African Researcstudents to travel to attend

WINGATE SCHOLARSHIPhttp://www.wingatescholar

The Scholarships are awardedcreative endeavour in a largeof great potential or knowncomplete work of particularcosts of a specific project whiabout £6,500 and the max

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EIDEN AFRICAN STUDIES CENTRE

African Studies Centre invites applications for se allow scholars to spend up to 3 month at A

ail [email protected]

DATION FOR ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEAwennergren.org/

Foundation has two major goals – to support significal research into humanity's biological and cultur

ariation and to foster the creation of an internationalhropology. The Foundation offers grants to suprams leading to a PhD (or equivalent), includinhere are also fellowship programs for doctoral s

anthropology is underrepresented and where there are training. Grants for up to $25,000 are awarded to indivupport dissertation research. Applicants mustto anthropological knowledge. Applicants of any

may apply. Please visit the website for applicationwennergren.org/programs/

each year, 1 May and 1 November. International Fellowships provide funds to support study

toral degree in anthropology. Fellowships are madewith the possibility of renewal for a total of four y

be from countries where anthropology is underreprelimited resources to send students overseas for training.

Fellowships are available for up to three monthstdoctoral scholars.

onsult the website or contact The Wenner-Grenarch, 470 Park Ave. South, 8th Floor, New Yor

wennergren.org.

ESEARCH CENTER: WEST AFRICAN TRAV

ch Center invites West African scholars and grattend conferences, visit libraries etc. Email warc_c

SHIP larships.org.uk/overview.php

warded for study or research or in connection wilarge area of fields. The Committee are lookingwn excellence who are in need of funds to undertaular benefit or importance. They are designed to help

which may last up to 3 years. The average totalximum in any one year is £10,000. There

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icant and ultural origins,

ernational community of upport students ng grants for students from

are limited

viduals enrolled t be engaged in

any nationality ation information:

tudy leading to a made for amounts

years of underrepresented

training. Also, months to support

Gren Foundation York, NY 10016,

VEL GRANTS

graduate [email protected].

with specific ing for candidates

to undertake or to help with the

erage total award is



is no upper age limit and themature candidates and thoattempts to provide fundingcomfortably into any of the24 years or over on 1 Septemberor other Commonwealth countrthey have been resident infrom the website or from theLondon, SW1H 9JY (enclo

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the Scholarship Committee welcomes applicahose from non-traditional backgrounds. Wingate

funding for cross-disciplinary projects that might notthe conventional funding categories. Applicantseptember in the year of application, and be citiz

ountry, Israel or Ireland, or of another EU countryin the UK for at least 3 years. Details and applithe Administrator, Wingate Scholarships, 28 Brlose a stamped, self-addressed A4 envelope).

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ations from Wingate Scholarships

not fall s must be zens of the UK,

ountry provided application form

Broadway, elope).



Useful websites:

The SOAS scholarships page:http://www.soas.ac.uk/regi

The website http://www.poof news about PhD scholar

ACF (Association of Charitabletrusts and foundations in thehttp://www.acf.org.uk

The American Anthropologischolarships and researchhttp://www.aaanet.org/

The British Council’s websother funding sources andhttp://www.britishcouncil.org/

EGAS: Online database ofhttp://www.egas-online.org.u

FunderFinder: A UK charitySOAS Careers Office has students can access via theirhttp://www.funderfinder.org

Funders Online: A search http://www.fundersonline.org

International Financial Aidhttp://www.iefa.org

The National Science Foundationstudents: http://www.nsf.gov

Prospects – The UK’s offichttp://www.prospects.ac.uk

The Royal Anthropologicalfellowships and grants andhttp://www.therai.org.uk/

Scholarship Search: A comprehenfinances, including a scholarhttp://www.scholarship-sear

UK Council for Internationalhttp://www.ukcosa.org.uk

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page: gistry/scholarships/

postgraduatestudentships.co.uk/ is a UK web pholarships

Charitable Foundations): the leading membership the UK, with guidelines for those seeking fundi

Anthropological Association website also provides informationh grants:

site has details of its own funding programs andnd scholarships

org/

of educational trust funds rg.uk/fwa/trustsearch.htm

harity producing resources mainly for grant-seeke a licence for the corresponding software whi

their computers. org

engine for Europe’s online philanthropic community e.org

d and College Scholarship Search

undation has details of scholarships available

cial graduate career website uk

al Institute web site provides information aboutnd those offered by other bodies:

omprehensive guide to planning and organisingolarship search engine. earch.org.uk

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