Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC) International PhD Scholarships for Developing Countries at Cardiff University, UK

The Seafarers International Research Centre at Cardiff University, with support from The Nippon Foundation, would like to invite applications for a number 4 year scholarships offering exciting opportunities to study for PhD qualifications in maritime-related social science. Based in the UK, these unique fellowships are available to graduates of maritime or social science-related disciplines who have a strong desire to undertake academic research on seafarers and the human related aspects of the maritime sector.

Cardiff University School of Social Sciences is one of the leading centres of social science research in the UK and the Seafarers International Research Centre is internationally recognised for its work on seafarers and seafarer-related issues. Successful candidates will study on a 1-year (ESRC recognised) Social Science Research Methods programme before proceeding to their dissertation. They will have their course fees paid and will receive a generous living/travel allowance.

Applications are welcomed from residents of any country but are particularly encouraged from those living in developing regions, as well as in Asia and Japan. Applicants are expected to hold a good honours degree (usually a 1st or 2.1) in a social science or maritime-related discipline. In addition, all applicants for whom English is a second language will be required to possess a certificate from IELTS with a minimum score of 7 or a TOEFL certificate with a minimum score of 600. Tests of English as a foreign language must have been awarded no more than 2 years prior to the requested entry point to be deemed valid and all tests will be verified by the Academic Registry.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 14 January 2011

Source: http://www.maldivesscholarship.com/2010/12/seafarers-international-research-centre.html

Scholarships for MSc in International Planning and Development at Cardiff University

The MSc International Planning and Development, Cardiff University, is offering one award for a Commonwealth Shared Scholarship, starting in September 2009. Candidates must be nationals of a Commonwealth developing country, should have a first class or high upper second degree, and professional experience of at least one year. A standard in English language of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent will be required from students whose first language is not English. Preference will be given to candidates from lower income countries.

More details are available from Commonwealth Scholarship Commission Shared Scholarships Scheme.

In addition to the normal application requirements,

- Candidates must certify in writing that:

a. they are nationals of a Commonwealth developing country, and not at present living or studying in a developed country;

b. have not undertaken studies lasting one year or more in a developed country;

c. are not at present employed by a national Government department or parastatal organisation;

d. are themselves, or through their families, unable to pay to study in the United Kingdom;

e. will return to their home country as soon as their awards ends.

- Candidates will asked to provide a statement supported either by their Head of Department (if in academic study) or Employer (if in employment) to say that they would not otherwise be able to afford to study in the UK.

Deadline for applications - 30th April 2009