A. INTRODUCTION
Within the framework of UNESCO’s Co-Sponsored Fellowships Scheme, a joint programme is being launched with Israel’s Planning and Budgeting Committee of the Council for Higher Education, and, the Israel National Commission for UNESCO, with a view to promoting post-doctoral study and research in sciences and technology and water. Ten (10) fellowships will be awarded to post-doctoral candidates from developing countries interested in undertaking research in state-of-the art universities/institutions in Israel. Candidates should be young scientist originating from UNESCO’s developing Member States who, through their enthusiasm and innovative research are making valuable contributions to further the development of science and technology.
The UNESCO/Israel Co-Sponsored Fellowship Programme focuses on UNESCO’s premise that people are the world’s greatest resource and that innovation and excellence, especially in the young, deserve to be encouraged through the concerted efforts of the international community. The award of the fellowships constitutes a key strategy through which impetus is being given to the enhancement of the role of young women and men scientist, in devising scientific solutions to problems confronting humankind today and tomorrow.
B. TARGET GROUP
The programme is designed to identify and reward 10 deserving, committed and talented young women and men scientists, from the developing world, active in research in science and technology and water.
Candidates must be engaged in pursuing research at the post-doctoral level in one or allied fields of science and technology or water studies.
Special attention will be given to candidatures on behalf of women and from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
C. ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet the following general criteria:
1. Be from a developing country listed in Annex IV.
2. Candidates must have received – within two years of the beginning of the research period a PhD degree in the science and technology fields (including water and related studies).
3. Only candidates with the necessary qualifications, who demonstrate outstanding intellectual promise and personal qualities, shall be considered under this programme.
4. Candidates must be able to integrate an on-going research programme being conducted at one of the universities/institutes listed (Annex II).
5. Candidates must be able to communicate in English.
6. Applicants must be in good health , both physically and mentally.
D. CONDITIONS FOR APPLICATION:
1. Domains of study: Science and Technology and Water Research
2. Duration of Proposed
Study/Research:
1 Academic Year
(Where warranted the fellowship may be extended for up to an additional year)
3. Closing Date fro Receipt of Applications: 30 November 2006
4. Starting Date of Research: Anytime between 1 February – September 2007
5. Place of Study: Israel (In one of the universities/institutes listed in Annex II)
(It should be understood that upon termination of fellowship, the beneficiary must return to the country of residence so that the knowledge acquired is put to beneficial use in national/local research and training programmes).
6. Modality of Study:
Research must be carried out under the direction of a member of the senior academic faculty of one of the 7 host universities/institutions mentioned in Annex II.
7 Application Procedures:
All applications must be submitted with the required documentation on the prescribed application form herewith attached in Annex III. Each interested candidate is invited to contact directly the university/institute in Israel where he/she desires to work. The application(s) should be sent to the Vice President for Research of the chosen university/institute in Israel as soon as possible and preferably prior to 30 November 2006. A copy must be sent by fax to the number (see Annex II) of the chosen university/institute. Each participating university/institute
is Israel has been given 2 post-doctoral fellowships for a given academic year. Potential candidates are invited to visit the internet website of the various universities/institutes shown in Annex II where they will find pertinent information on Research and Development facilities and centres, research activities, and on senior academic staff, etc.
IMPORTANT: Each host university/institute in Israel must submit its list of candidates under this programme by 30 November 2006 to the Planning and Budgeting Committee of the Council of Higher Education. Potential candidates are encouraged therefore, to submit their applications directly and as soon as possible, as each participating university/institute may reach its quota and close the enrolment for this programme before this date.
The application must have the following attachments:
i) The completed post-doctoral fellowship application form (Annex III).
ii) Curriculum vitae.
iii) Certified copies of degrees or diplomas (including transcript of grades), including proof of having obtained PhD degree (or its equivalent).
iv) Two letters of recommendation fro leading personalities in the candidate’s field of study/research (at least one not from candidate’s own university) or from someone familiar with the candidate’s work.
v) Title and summary of the Ph.D. dissertation/thesis written by the candidate including official record of studies towards graduate degree.
vi) Name, title and remarks of the principal advisor on candidate’s doctoral dissertation/thesis.
vii) A short description of one page of the research work the candidate would like to pursue during the post-doctoral training period.
viii) Duly completed UNESCO medical examination form.
Additional Information:
Additional information and assistance can be obtained by contacting directly either the university/institute in Israel where placement is desired, or, the Embassy (or the representatives) of Israel in the candidate’s country. Only the listed universities/institutes in Israel can provide ample information on study/research being currently conducted by them. The name of the Vice President for Research in the participating universities/institutes is included with a view to facilitating communication between interested candidates and the host
institute.
UNESCO and Israel attach the greatest importance to originality and quality. Consideration will be given only to well-planned projects where the necessary contacts with the host university/institute in Israel have been made and that demonstrate innovation, imagination and relevance, and, which promise to contribute to knowledge in science and technology and water studies.
Files which are incomplete or which are received after the deadline for application, as well as candidatures that do not fulfill the requirements mentioned above, will not be taken into consideration.
E. FACILITIES OFFERED BY ISRAEL
The fellowship, generously financed by the Planning and Budgeting Committee of the Council for Higher Education of Israel and the Israel national Commission for UNESCO, shall consist of the following:
An all inclusive lump-sum contribution equivalent in local currency to US$15,000 per year for each selected beneficiary to support her/him during study/research in Israel. The amount offered should cover the international travel costs for the approved itinerary, accommodation, meals, books, local transportation, telephone expenses, medical insurance, and, incidentals, etc.
Note: No provision to finance or lodge family members is made. Facilities will not be available to provide appropriate living conditions, and, the amount of the fellowship is adequate only for the living expenses of the fellow himself/herself.
F. SELECTION OF BENEFICIARIES:
Each of the seven participating universities/institutes in Israel will make their final selection of the most deserving candidates and will transmit the names of those selected to UNESCO.
UNESCO will issue the letter of award to selected candidates.
Candidates not informed of their selection by 31 January 2007 should consider that their application has not been accepted.
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UNESCO/ISRAEL Co-Sponsored Fellowships for Post-Doctoral Studies in Science and Technology (Including Water Research) 2006 Cycle
Data limită:
30 noiembrie 2006
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