IDB International Scholarships for PhD programme in the University of Birmingham

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The Islamic Development Bank launched its Merit Scholarship Programme (MSP) to contribute to the development of human resources and institutions in its member countries, in science and hi-technology fields, where such expertise is lacking but considered crucial for their sustainable development. The IDB is composed of 56 member countries across Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America.

Eligibility:
The scholars are expected to contribute to the development priorities of their respective IDB member country, pursuing research in areas such Health, Agriculture, Water Resource Management, Alternative Energies, Infrastructure Development, Nanotechnology and Engineering ICT.

The applicant must:
•   Be a citizen of an IDB member country and must be a permanent employee of an academic institution or a research centre of his/her country
•   Secure admission at the University of Birmingham, using the UoB standard entry procedures
•   Be 35 years of age or younger

Link: member country

Academic Eligibility

The applicant must:
•   Be nominated and sponsored by their institutions and considered suitable and appropriate by the Offices of the IDB Governors of their countries in terms of the developmental and scientific needs of their countries.
•   Have an academic background in an area of research related to science/technology, as listed on the ISD scholarship programme web-site
•   Have a proposed research area that is directly relevant to the development priorities of his/her country, demonstrated by a research proposal endorsed by the University of Birmingham
•   Have above average ("Very Good") in academic standing
•   Have work and/or research experience of not less than two years, with a strong history of developing publications and research in a relevant research area.

How to Apply:
The application must reach the relevant IDB Governor's Office (or its designated office) by December 31 each year, for entry to the University of Birmingham in September the following year.

Application Form:
Please read the full information in relation to eligibility and how to apply.
Link: Application Form

Contact Information
Scholarship Division
Islamic Development Bank
P.O. Box 5925, Jeddah 21432, Saudi Arabia
Tel: (966-2) 646-6833 / 636-1400; Fax: 646-6887 / 636-6871
E-mail: scholar@isdb.org.

Source:
   Islamic Development Bank - International PhD Scholarship Programme

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