A monthly allowance to cover basic living expenses such as accommodation and meals while in the host country
A special allowance to attend international conferences during the period of the fellowship
A return ticket from the home country to the host institute for the agreed research period
Visa expenses
Annual medical insurance contribution
The opportunity to attend regional science communications workshops, on a competitive basis
Study fees (including tuition and registration fees) in agreement with the chosen host institute which is also expected to contribute
Eligibilities
Eligible Candidates
Candidates must confirm that they intend to return to their home country as soon as possible after completion of the fellowship.
The list of eligible countries can be found OWSD’s on the official website.
Eligible scientific fields: Agricultural Sciences; Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences; Biological Systems and Organisms; Chemical Sciences; Computing and Information Technology; Engineering Sciences; Mathematical Sciences; Medical and Health Sciences; Neurosciences; Physics; Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
Eligible academic qualification: The minimum qualification is an MSc degree in one of the above-listed study fields.
Eligible host institutes
Host institutes must be located in a developing country in the South (not the candidate’s home country)
A list of recommended institutes can be found on their official website
Other institutes will also be considered if they demonstrate appropriate resources and expertise.
Candidates should identify a host institute outside their home country. They can identify a further two host institutes if desired.
Candidates who are already on site in the host country will not usually be considered eligible.
Eligible Regions: Multiple Region (Please refer to the official website for details.)
Application Process
OWSD strongly encourage eligible applicants to start gathering all requested documentation as soon as possible; sometimes it takes weeks to receive all relevant letters.
Ph.D. research proposal outline
Candidates must submit a Ph.D. research proposal outline (max 2.000 words) which should be a summarized description of the Ph.D. research proposal.
Guidelines for writing a good research proposal outline are available on their official website.
Candidates are invited to study carefully these guidelines and ensure that their proposal is well structured and clear. The project proposal is given particular attention at the selection.
Degree certificates and transcripts
Candidates must submit copies of:
all university degree certificates; and
all university-issued transcripts, indicating all courses and grades.
Curriculum Vitae
Candidates must submit their complete CV (including a list of publications, if available).
Preliminary acceptance letter
Candidates must submit a preliminary acceptance letter from at least one host institute.
The letter must be signed by the head of the department or by the postgraduate studies coordinator.
The study starting date on the preliminary acceptance letter must be the year following the application (e.g. if candidates apply for a fellowship in 2018 the acceptance letter should indicate the starting date as 2019).
The sample is available on their official website and must be used for the preparation of this document.
Letter of commitment
Candidates must submit a letter of commitment from the prospective host supervisor confirming that the host institute has the resources (e.g. bench fees, laboratory equipment) required to undertake the project.
The letter should also describe why the host institute is appropriate for the subject of study and confirm the supervisor’s interest in working with the candidate.
Guidelines for letter drafting are available on their official website.
Reference letters
Candidates must submit two reference letters from senior scientists familiar with their work.
Guidelines for reference letter drafting are available on their official website.
For SANDWICH candidates only: please note that the home Ph.D. supervisor cannot be one of the two referees.
Passport
Candidates must submit a scanned copy of the passport page, which contains personal details (photo, document number etc.).
Candidates applying for a SANDWICH study scheme must, in addition, submit also the following documents
Registration and No objection certificate
Sandwich candidates must submit the Registration and No objection certificate prepared by the home institute confirming that the candidate is a Ph.D. registered student and that there is no objection to her studying at the chosen host institute abroad.
The certificate template can be downloaded from their official website and must be completed and signed by the head/director of the home institute.
Supporting statement from home supervisor
Sandwich candidates must submit a supporting statement, prepared and signed by the home supervisor on letter-headed paper. The supervisor should:
state that he/she is willing to support the candidate undertaking part of her studies at the host institute abroad; and
describe how the research visit abroad will impact/benefit the candidate’s research project.
Application Deadline: May 30, 2019 (66 Days Remaining)