Deadline:
* February 14, 2012, 4pm GMT (email)
* February 10, 2012 (postpark)
The scholarships aim to provide opportunities for independent postgraduate study in the United Kingdom for female Afghan students who have demonstrated both academic excellence and the potential to become leaders, decision-makers and opinion formers in their own country. Upon completion of their studies in the UK, scholars are expected to return to their home country to pursue academic career at Kabul University. Subject to satisfactory progress, the scholarships lead to the award of a PhD degree.
Applications are welcome in the field of law and related social sciences subjects (including but not limited to human rights, international relations, conflict resolution, human geography), political sciences and psychology.
Each scholarship provides three years’ tuition fees at the Durham University and a stipend to cover living costs (for one person only) for four years (the fourth year being a write-up period subject to satisfactory progress), as well as return air travel from the scholar’s home country.
Eligibility
The scholarships are open to female applicants from Afghanistan.
Applicants must:
* Be female nationals of, and normally resident in Afghanistan. Applicants who are in the process of completing their MA studies in 2011-12 at the Durham University are eligible to apply;
* Be a graduate of or working at Kabul University and intend to pursue academic work at Kabul University on completing their studies;
* Be graduates who have satisfied the entry requirements for the Durham University, including English language and academic requirements (to Masters level);
* Demonstrate exceptional academic potential, language competency, familiarity with the chosen field of study, and clear commitment to open society goals as evidenced by previous work or academic experience;
* Gain admission into one of the eligible PhD courses at the Durham University;
* Be selected jointly by the representatives of OSF-London and Durham University for this scholarship.
* Successful applicants are expected to return to their home countries at the end of their course of study.
Please note that if you have applied, or are applying, for other grants, fellowships or scholarships with the Open Society Foundations you should alert us to this in your application. While you may apply for more than one program simultaneously, you can be awarded only one Open Society Foundations scholarship or grant for a given period.
Contact
If you have any queries about these guidance notes or any academic questions, then you should contact either:
Kate Sharples
Fax or e-mail only:
Fax: +44 (0)191 334 6134
E-mail: k.e.sharples@durham.ac.uk
Or:
Emese Kovacs
Fax or e-mail only:
Fax: +44 (0)207 031 0201
E-mail: emese.kovacs@osf-eu.org
Electronic applications should be sent to Kate Sharples at: osf.scholarships@durham.ac.uk
Hard copy applications should be mailed to:
Kate Sharples
Durham University
University Office
Old Elvet Durham
DH1 3HP
United Kingdom
