IFUW SCHOLARSHIP 2011 – SWITZERLAND
International Federation of University Women International Fellowships and Grants 2011/2012 – Switzerland
About IFUW:
IFUW is an international network linking women graduates from all cultures, all fields of study, all professions and all generations. Our 75 national affiliates and members are present in more than 120 countries. We were founded in 1919 after World War I by women graduates who believed in the importance of working together for peace, international understanding and friendship.
Detail:
The International Federation of University Women offers a limited number of international fellowships and grants to women graduates for postgraduate research, study and training.
Eligibility:
# IFUW fellowships and grants are open only to women graduates who are members of IFUW’s national federations and associations and to IFUW Independent Members.
# Students in any branch of learning may apply.
# Fellowships are offered for the second and subsequent years of a doctoral programme and for post-doctoral studies. First year doctoral students do not qualify.
# Grants are offered for any postgraduate programme.
# The awards may be used in any country other than the one in which the applicant was educated and other then the one in which the applicant habitually resides.
Selection criteria:
* Motivation for research, study or training
* Originality and feasibility of proposed plan of research,study or training
* Extent to which the specialized knowledge and skills to be acquired will benefit women and girls
* Extent to which the specialized knowledge and skills to be acquired will further the applicant’s career
* Planned work or activity after completion of the research, study or training
Amount:
# The awards offered vary. Normally 16 to 25 fellowships and grants are offered in each competition.
# Fellowships are the equivalent of 8,000 to 10,000 Swiss francs.
# Grants are from 3,000 to 6,000 Swiss francs.
# IFUW Recognition Awards are 1,000 Swiss francs.
Restrictions:
* Fellowships are for 8 to 12 months of work. They are intended to enhance the original research or scholarship on which a postgraduate applicant is already engaged. First year doctoral students and applicants just beginning their research are not eligible.
* Grants are for a minimum of 2 months of work. They are awarded for specialized training, independent research, or to assist in the completion of a postgraduate degree.
* IFUW Recognition Awards are for a minimum of 2 months of work.
* Certain awards carry additional restrictions. The British Federation Crosby Hall Fellowship is reserved for women whose study or research will take place in Great Britain. The Dorothy Leet Grants are reserved for women graduates from countries with a comparatively low per capita income and for those who either wish to work as experts in these countries or whose research is of value to such countries.
* All candidates must have obtained admission to the proposed place of study or research prior to applying to IFUW’s competition.
* No assistance is given for attending conferences or for direct family support.
* The awards are not renewable.
Application deadline:
* Members of IFUW’s national federations and associations must apply through their national headquarters. The deadline varies by country, but normally falls beween August and mid-September 2010. Please ask your national headquarters for the exact deadline.
* IFUW Independent Members must apply through IFUW Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The deadline is 1 October 2010.
Information:
# Download Instructions (PDF): http://www.ifuw.org/fellowships/2011_instructions.pdf
Instructions for NFAs:
* Applicants may be of any nationality, but must be members of your NFA.
* NFAs may propose a maximum of three candidates.
* If more than three candidates from an NFA wish to apply, the NFA will organize a pre-selection process.
* NFAs wishing to propose candidates, should carefully read the Instructions for National Federations and Associations
Note:
# Please read the instructions carefully. Applicants who do not follow the steps outlined in this material will be disqualified.
# Do NOT include letters of reference with your application. IFUW will contact your referees after your application has been received.
Contact:
IFUW Headquarters
10 rue du Lac
CH-1207 Geneva
Switzerland
Office Opening Hours
Mon-Thurs: 8.00 – 17.00
Fri: Closed
Source: http://www.ifuw.org/index.shtml
