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ASC Leiden University Visiting Research Fellowships 2018 for Africanists (Fully Funded to the Netherlands)

by OFA
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Application Deadline: July 1st 2017

The ASC Leiden hosts visiting research fellows in the framework of the Leiden African Studies Assembly (Leiden ASA), a network for cooperation between Leiden based Africanists. Visiting research fellows use their time in Leiden for data analysis and/or writing, often on a joint project with one or more ASCL staff members and with Africanists at other institutes or faculties of Leiden University. A visiting research fellowship is for a maximum of 90 days.

Requirements for a 90-day visiting research fellowship

  • At the time of applying, the applicant must hold a PhD with a focus on Africa.
  • The applicant has to be fluent in English and/or French.
  • The applicant must have an active academic career.
  • The applicant must have recently published books and/or articles that meet international standards (at least three published articles in the past five years).
  • The research fellowship must contribute to interfaculty collaboration at Leiden University.
  • Preference is given to candidates employed by an African research institute with which Leiden University already has an MoU or aspires to have an MoU in the framework of the Leiden African Studies Assembly.
  • In accordance with visa regulations, applicants must be able to return to their country of origin after their fellowship.

Benefits:

A research fellowship includes:

  • A return ticket (economy class).
  • A daily stipend to cover living expenses.
  • Accommodation in Leiden: a fellow is provided with his/her own bed/sitting room (suitable for one person only). Kitchen and bathroom are to be shared with a maximum of two other fellows (male/female). If the offered accommodation is unaccaptable for the fellow he/she is requested to look for alternative accommodation him/herself. Alternative accommodation will not be paid for by the fellowship.
  • A medical/liability insurance (please note that this insurance does not cover the cost of treatment of a pre-existing medical condition).
  • The use of (shared) office facilities and of library facilities.

Research fellows are divided over three periods of three months each: January-February-March, April-May-June, September-October-November.

Self financed visitors

Self financed visitors can request to spend some time at the ASCL for research purposes. They will be offered a desk and computer (depending on availability) and they can make full use of the ASCL’s library facilities. The ASCL cannot offer these guests assistance in travel arrangements, visa application and/or finding accommodation.
Deadline

The deadline for sending in an application for the period January-February-March 2018 is 1 July 2017.

How to apply

You can apply for a 90 day visiting fellowship by completing the application form at the bottom of this webpage and returning it, with the requested attachments, to: [email protected]

For More information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ASC Leiden Visiting Research Fellowships 2018

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2015/2016 Mandela Scholarship Fund for South Africans to study in Netherland

by lanredahunsi
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Application Deadline: 1 October 2015 for programs starting in February 2016

Leiden University is inviting applications for the Mandela Scholarship Fund. These are available for exchange and study abroad students from South Africa who would like to come to Leiden University to pursue their studies for one semester.

  • For Whom

For Exchange and Study Abroad students from South Africa who would like to study at Leiden University for one semester. The scholarship will be awarded for a maximum of five months.

Requirements

Applicants must be:

  • Permanent residents of South Africa;
  • Enrolled in at South African University;
  • Accepted for a semester programme at Leiden University as an Exchange student or Study Abroad student;
  • Motivated to upgrade or extend their knowledge in order to make a contribution towards the development of South Africa;
  • Committed to return to South Africa after their study period at Leiden University.

Scholarship Amount

The scholarship amount differs for Exchange students and Study Abroad students:

Exchange students

  • International travel costs: € 1000
  • Living allowance: € 800 per month (for a maximum of five months)
  • Insurance: will be sponsored by AON Student Insurance and arranged by the Scholarships Department of Leiden University.

Study Abroad Students

  • Tuition fee: the actual fee
  • International travel costs: € 1000
  • Living allowance: € 800 per month (for a maximum of five months)
  • Insurance: will be sponsored by AON Student Insurance and arranged by the Scholarships Department of Leiden University.

Application Procedure

The required application documents are:

  • Application form (in Word-Format) (including a letter of motivation);
  • Admission letter for a Study Abroad or Exchange programme at Leiden University;
  • Two original letters of recommendation (one of which should be from an academic staff member);
  • A transcript of academic records;
  • An up-to-date Curriculum vitae;
  • Photocopy of a valid passport and any other passports, if you have dual nationality;
  • Copy of the outcome of other scholarship/grant applications;
  • Proof that you can support yourself financially, since the Mandela Scholarship Fund is not sufficient to cover all expenses.
  • Proof can be:
  • 1) a letter that states that you receive a student grant and the exact amount and duration of this grant
  • 2) a recent bank statement in your own name that shows that you have sufficient financial means to cover your expenses in The Netherlands
  • 3) a notary statement declaring that your parents have sufficient financial means to support your study in The Netherlands.

e-mail to: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Mandela Scholarship Fund for South Africans to study in Netherland

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2014/2015 Mandela Scholarship Fund at the Leiden University, Netherland (Fully Funded).

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Deadline

  • 1 October 2014 for programs starting in February 2015
  • 1 April 2015 for programs starting in September 2015

For Whom

For Exchange and  Study Abroad students from South Africa who would like to come to Leiden University to pursue their studies for 1 semester. The scholarship will be awarded for a maximum of 5 months.

Requirements

Applicants must be:

  • Permanent residents of South Africa
  • Enrolled at a South African University
  • Accepted for a semester program at Leiden University as an exchange or Study Abroad student
  • Willing to upgrade or extend their knowledge in order to make a contribution towards the development of South Africa
  • Committed to returning to their country after their study period at Leiden University

Scholarship Amount

Exchange students

  • International travel costs: €1000
  • Living allowance : €800 per month (max. 5 months)
  • Insurance: will be sponsored by AON Student Insurance and arranged by Student and Educational Affairs

Study Abroad Students

  • Tuition fee: actual fee
  • International travel costs: €1000
  • Living allowance: €800 per month (max. 5 months)
  • Insurance: will be sponsored by AON Student Insurance and arranged by Student and Educational Affairs

Application Procedure

The required application documents are:

  • Application form (in Word-Format) (including a letter of Motivation)
  • Admission letter for a Study Abroad or exchange programme at Leiden University
  • 2 original letters of recommendation (of which one should be from an academic staff member)
  • Transcript of academic records
  • Up-to-date Curriculum vitae
  • Photocopy of your valid passport and any other passports, if you have dual nationality
  • Copy of results of other scholarship/grant applications
  • Proof that you can support yourself financially if the Mandela Scholarship is not sufficient to cover all expenses. Proof can be: a letter stating that you receive a student grant mentioning the exact amount you receive; or a recent bank statement in your own name showing that you have sufficient funds to cover your expenses in The Netherlands; or a notary statement declaring that your parents have sufficient funds to support you.

Selection Process

The Student and Educational Affairs selection committee will review all applications. Students are selected on the basis of academic merit, motivation and prospects for future contribution towards the development of South Africa.

More information

end an e-mail to: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the University of Leiden Mandela Scholarship Fund

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