Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarships for Developing Countries (JJ/WBGSP) 2011, @ Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Japan-any subject

Description: This scholarship is offered jointly by the World Bank and the government of Japan. Criteria: Major Field of Study: The applicant must apply for one of APU’s International Cooperation Policy (ICP) Programs, however, the IMAT Program does not qualify for this scholarship.
Nationality and Residence: Applicants must be nationals of countries eligible to borrow from the World Bank. (Click here to see the World Bank’s Home Page for a list) Applicants who have been currently residing in an industrialized country for a period longer than one year will not be considered.
Allowance:  Monthly subsistence allowance of 170,000 yen (*amount subject to change for 2010) to cover living expenses, including housing and books (*see (2) in “Notes”)
#Medical insurance
#Economy class air travel between the home country and the host university at the start of the study program and one return journey following the end of the overall scholarship period. In addition to the ticket, scholars receive a US $500 travel allowance for each trip. (The allowance for the first trip will be included with the payment of the first subsistence allowance.)
Age: Applicants must be under 40 years of age as of the 1st of April 2011.
Experience: At least two years of work experience related to the applicant¡Çs chosen field of study (aquired after a university degree). Priority is given to applicants currently working in the public sector.
Deadline: 31 March 2011
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Phd, Postdoctoral Fellowship @ Kurita Water and Enviornment Foundation Research Grant Program for Overseas Research

Subject: Water resources
Description:The KWEF is nonprofit organization founded in March 1997 by Kurita Water Industries Ltd. and its affiliates. The KWEF contributes to the betterment of society by developing new technologies of water conservation and environmental protection.
 Procedure to apply: 1) The applicant must be a citizen of the country in which he or she resides.
2) The applicant must conduct research at a national or public university, college, or associated institute.
3) The applicant is preferably under 40.
4) The applicant must have a Japanese advisor who resides either in Japan or the applicant’s country.
2.Areas of Research Supported


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Deadline: 1st of April to the 20th of May2011