PhD Scholarships in Social Sciences, Brunel University, UK (0)


We are delighted to announce nine funded PhD studentships* in social sciences at Brunel Universityfor UK, EU and international students for a January 2012 start, (or as soon as possible thereafter).
The School of Social Sciences is providing opportunities for promising academic talent to undertake doctoral study. This is a significant opportunity for those who show academic excellence in our areas of expertise.
Successful applicants will be awarded £12,372 per annum over three years, which includes a fee-waiver of £3,732 and a stipend of £9,000. In exceptional cases an additional fee contribution for international students may be available.
In return, students will be required to undertake up to 150 hours of teaching/academic work per year. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable experience for their future academic career.
We are interested in receiving applications across the following disciplines and welcome applications that are inter-disciplinary in nature:
Selection criteria
In addition to applicants having to meet the subject’s normal entry criteria, the School’s Studentship Selection Panel will be reviewing applications to ensure that the research topic proposed is of excellent quality, well developed, coherent and achievable within the three years. The Panel is seeking candidates who have demonstrated significant progress in their academic career so far.
How to apply
Applicants must:
  • apply for a PhD online
  • meet the entry criteria for the PhD programme in their chosen subject area
  • be a new applicant for a PhD (all applications must be received by the deadline) or
  • hold an existing offer of a PhD from Social Sciences at Brunel University.
New applicants must attach a letter to the application stating that they wish to apply for the scholarship. Existing offer holders must submit a letter of application to sss-resadmin@brunel.ac.uk by the deadline.
Closing date: Wednesday 23 November 2011
For further information: sss-resadmin@brunel.ac.uk
*The PhD scholarships only apply to our current full-time PhD courses and are not applicable to the part-time PhD courses or the New Route PhD.
For more information, please visit official website: www.brunel.ac.uk
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China Government Scholarship for Master & PhD, Nanjing University (0)


Chinese Government Scholarship is a scholarship set up by the Chinese government to facilitate students and scholars from all over the world to conduct their study and research in Chinese universities. The scholarship aims to increase the mutual understanding and friendship between people of China and people from the rest of the world and to develop the communication and cooperation between China and the rest of the world in the field of Education, Technology, Culture and Economics.
From the year 2008 under approval of the Ministry of Education of China, Nanjing University will start to offer Chinese Government Scholarships to outstanding master or PhD students. Nanjing University is one of the top universities in China under the direct supervision of Ministry Education of China. Nanjing University was founded in the year 1902 and it is well-known for its strong academic portfolio and outstanding professors.
Nanjing University is located in the heart of a historical city Nanjing. It is surrounded by a beautiful scenery, excellent environment and accessible transportation. The University is currently host to 23 schools and 65 departments offering 162 majors for master degrees and 93 PhD degrees. A master degree takes 3 years while a PhD degree takes 3 to 4 years. Nanjing University uses a credit system, acquiring the total number of credits for the degree and successfully passing the oral defense of the Graduation Paper for a student to graduate.
QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Academic Background: Applicant must have completed a four-year undergraduate degree for master degree pursuer and a master degree or equivalent for PhD degree pursuer.
  2. Chinese Language: Applicant must be willing to learn Chinese language, if applicable, and receive education in Chinese language.
  3. Health: Applicant must be mentally and physically healthy.
Students currently studying in China are not applicable. Students who have been granted for other Chinese scholarship or funding(2012-2013) are not applicable.
TERM OF SCHOLARSHIP 
Scholarship will be tenable for three years and four years from the date of award for masters’ degree and PhD degree, respectively. One-year preparatory education in Chinese language prior to grantees’ study of his major will be provided with full scholarship benefits if deemed necessary.
SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS
  1. Allowance: Grantee will be provided a monthly stipend of RMB 1,700 and RMB 2,000 for masters’ degree student and PhD degree student, respectively.
  2. School Fees: Fees for matriculation and tuition will be paid by the Chinese government.
  3. Health Insurance: A health insurance will be provided to the grantee by CSC for the entire duration of his/her scholarship.
  4. Accommodation: A free accommodation will be provided to a grantee in the International Dormitory of the University for the entire duration of the scholarship.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants must log on the on-line application system to do an on-line registration and application(laihua.csc.edu.cn). After fill in the application form on-line (facility code for Nanjing University is 10284), applicant must click the “submit” button and print out application from the application system. After the on-line application is complete, applicants must submit the following documents to the Scholarship Coordinator (address below) by the required date. The submitted documents will not be returned.
  1. Printed Applicationform with recent photograph
  2. Certified true-copy of Academic transcript and Diploma of highest degree obtained (English Translation is need if transcript and diploma were in language other than Chinese and English)
  3. Two recommendation letter from adviser/professor of the last school attended
  4. Medical certificate
  5. Printed “Code for International Scholarship Students of Nanjing University” with applicant’s signature.
The above documents must be written in English. Any document written in any other language must be attached with an English or Chinese translation.
Applications are accepted from October 15th 2011 to December 15th 2011. Notification of successful applicants will be posted on the official web site of the Institute for International Students Nanjing University in March 2012. School year starts from 1st of September, 2012.
For further inquiries, please contact:
Miss Zhou Chunyue
Scholarship Coordinator
Institute for International Students
Nanjing University, 22 Hankou Rd
Nanjing, P.R.C. 210093
Tel. +86-25-83593586;Fax:+86-25-83316747
Email: zhoucy@nju.edu.cn
For more information, please visit official website: hwxy.nju.edu.cn
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Master & PhD Scholarships in Mathematical Science, National Autonomous University of Mexico (0)


A number of fully funded PhD and Masters scholarships are available within the Joint PostgraduateProgram in Mathematical Science of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Campus Morelia, and the Michoacan University of San Nicolas of Hidalgo.
The PhD scholarships are tenable for up to 3 years and have a stipend of 10,768 Mexican Pesos per month (770 US Dollars, equivalent to six Mexican minimum wages). The Masters scholarships are tenable for up to 2 years and have a stipend of 8,076 Mexican Pesos per month (577 US Dollars, equivalent to four and a half Mexican minimum wages). Health coverage will be provided by the Mexican social security system.
Applicants should have or expect to gain a university degree in Mathematics or related discipline with an average of 8 or higher on a 10 point scale. Non- Spanish speakers are expected to become proficient in Spanish within two years.
The preferred starting date is 7th February 2012. Deadline for applications is 3rd November 2011. The entrance exam is scheduled for 5th November 2011. Foreign students are required to arrange for a faculty member to supervise the exam at their home institution.
A complete application includes a cover letter addressed to the Comité Académico del Posgrado en Matemáticas specifying contact details, CV, copies of university degrees, a copy of an identity document (passport, driving licence, etc), and contact details of two academic referees. Applications should be send electronically to admission-pccm@fismat.umich.mx.
For further details visit: http://posgrado.unam.umich.mx (in Spanish).
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Elmar Wagner, email: admission-pccm@fismat.umich.mx.
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Doctoral Scholarships in European Studies, Australian National University (0)


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The Australian National University’s Centre for European Studies invites applications for two PhD Scholarships for 2012 commencement.
The Australian National University has a distinct national mission that differentiates it from other highereducation institutions in the country. It also has unique concentrations of research excellence, which have given it a reputation as the leading university in Australia. Located in Australia’s capital city, Canberra, a central role of the ANU is engagement with government and building a critical mass of research and education excellence in public policy that will act as a resource for the nation and the Asia-Pacific region.
Europe occupies an important place in research and teaching at the ANU. The ANU Centre for European Studies (ANUCES) was established to underscore the University-wide commitment to European studies. The Centre operates as the interface between the European Union, the Australian government and academia. Located at the heart of diplomatic and political life in Canberra, ANUCES is an initiative involving four of the University’s seven Colleges: College of Arts and Social Sciences, College of Law, College of Business and Economics, and College of Asia and the Pacific. ANUCES aims to promote interdisciplinary dialogue, generate collaborative research projects at home and abroad, and contribute to the development of public sector policy and debate. Jointly funded by the ANU and the European Commission, the Centre has an established record of leadership in EU studies within the context of the wider Asia- Pacific.
Potential research areas for the PhD scholarship include but are not limited to:
  • European Integration and Comparative Regionalism
  • History, Culture and Society
  • Climate Change and Energy
  • Defence, Diplomacy and Security
  • Migration and Multiculturalism
  • Institutions, Governance and Citizenship
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelors degree with first-class honours, or a Masters degree from a recognised university.
Scholarship and Benefits
A$23,728 (2012 rate) per annum, tax free paid in fortnightly installments; a funded place in the doctoral degree for domestic (Australian and New Zealand) candidates; travel to Canberra from within Australia; reimbursement of some removal expenses; fieldwork funding; thesis reimbursement allowance.International students will be liable for course fees.
Duration
Three years full-time. The award is not available for part-time study.
How to apply?
Submit an application form, research proposal, and CV electronically by the closing date to europe@anu.edu.au.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 14 NOVEMBER 2011
Further Information
Contact Prof. Jacqueline Lo, ANUCES Director at Jacqueline.Lo@anu.edu.au
For more information, please visit official website: ces.anu.edu.au

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Master Scholarships in Lifelong Learning (MALLL), Erasmus Mundus, Europe (0)

Taken from : http://www.scholarshipsgrantsloan.com/master-scholarships-in-lifelong-learning-malll-erasmus-mundus-europe/

The European Masters in Lifelong Learning: Policy and Management (MALLL) is a multi-site two-year programme, which was established in 2006 under the Erasmus Mundus Scheme. Since then this truly international programme has recruited students and scholars from over 40 countries around the world.
The programme aims at training professionals to develop and implement educational policies concerned with lifelong learning. Graduates of MALLL will be able to promote and manage innovative lifelong learning systems that are suited to the social and organsiational contexts in which they are undertaken.
The Erasmus Mundus Masters Course is provided by three European universities and an Australian university:
Admission and scholarships
The European Masters in Lifelong Learning: Policy and Management (MALLL) programme welcomes applications from students arround the world. You can apply as a self-funded student or you can apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship. Please look at the navigation menu on the left to see more details.
For all categories, your application must include the following documents:
  • Application form
  • Certified copies of academic transcripts (translated into English)
  • EUROPASS CV
  • English language proficiency test certificate
  • An academic qualification essay based on research literature on any aspect of lifelong learning
  • One passport-size photograph
  • Two recommendation letters from former/current supervisors of which one must be academic referee.
Category A Scholarships (for third-country students)
The European Commission offers a limited number of Erasmus Mundus Category A scholarships for 3rd country (non-EU) students. A Category A scholarship is €48,000 which covers two-year tuition fee of Euro 16,000 and living allowances to study the MALLL programme.
Category A scholarships can be awarded to students from all countries other than the 27 EU member states and EEA/EFTA states: Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway. Furthermore, you must comply with the 12 months rule: You must not be a resident nor have carried out main your activity (studies, work, leisure time etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of these countries.
Category B Scholarships (for European students)
The European Commission offers a limited number of Erasmus Mundus Category B scholarships for European students.
Category B scholarships can be awarded to any student who do not fullfil the criteria for a Category A scholarship i.e nationality requirement and 12 months rule.
A category B scholarship covers tuition fee and living allowance of € 500 per month for two years. Additional € 3000 is availbale for the mobility period in Melbourne.
Deadline
The deadline for Erasmus Mundus scholarship applications for the academic year 2012-2013 is: 16 January 2012
Application results
  • The applicants, who are not selected for the scholarships, receive notification by email in March.
  • The scholarship applicants on the main list and reserve list receive the final results of their applications in late April /early May after the Consortium has received the final approval on selection from the European Commission.
  • When a main list student withdraws, he/she is replaced by the first eligible candidate on the reserve list. In this particular case, the eligibility criterion concerns the nationality of the reserve list candidate and the rule concerning the presence of a maximum of two nationals from the same country among the scholarship holders for a given category. If there are already two other students with the same nationality on the main list, the consortium will have to take the next eligible candidate respecting its own ranking list (European Commission’s regulations).
For more information, please visit official website: www.lifelonglearningmasters.org
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there is relief (0)

فإن مع العسر يسرا...
So, verily, with every difficulty, there is relief:... [94:5] Labels:

TOEFL test (before) (0)

Tangan ini tidak menyentuh tombol-tombol hitam, cukup hampir satu abad terkurung dalam kebiasaan sombong tidak mau berbagi. Dan sekarang saatnya kembali berbagi, melihat blog teman yang tiap hari hidup, serasa membakar diri ini untuk kembali menulis. Salam hangat dan semoga engkau kelak menjadi penulis kawan, Anugerah, Dini, Monalisa, dan semua kawan penulis yang telah aku baca tulisan nya.  Mudah-mudahan ini menjadi awal semangat untuk menulis kembali.

Bisa jadi ini semacam cerita;
Besok adalah hari pertarungan yang akan menjadi awal ukiran kesuksesan, akan kembali bergulat dengan soal-soal TOEFL ITP untuk persyaratan aplikasi beasiswa yang selama ini terdaftar dalam deretan panjang peta kehidupan.  Memang tidak ada yang berbeda jika akan menghadapi test semacam itu, hanya saja persiapan adalah hal yang paling utama. Apa yang harus disiapkan sebelum test TOEFL? Tentu saja banyak dan pasti berbeda-beda, ini adalah persiapan saya menuju test TOEFL besok, semoga bermanfaat;
1. Niat yang lurus; memamang tidak ada keterkaitan yang pasti antara niat dengan kesuksesan dalam menghadapi soal yang ada. Tapi sejauh ini saya merasakan bahwa niat yang lurus untuk mendapatkan kebaikan dari test TOEFL menjadi sebuah pompa yang membuat saya siap untuk menghadapi test. Mari kita luruskan niat kembali, mudah-mudahan kita mendapatkan kemudahan dan kebaikan dalam mengerjakan test yang ada, aaaamiiin...
2. Latihan soal TOEFL;  setelah niat yang lurus, saatnya berlatih soal TOEFL bisa secara online ataupun dari buku. TOEFL sendiri banyak jenis nya, pilihlah soal dan jenis TOEFL yang disyaratkan. Latihan ini adalah kunci dari suksesnya test kita, meski semuanya akan kembali pada kehendak-Nya, mudah-mudahan kita selalu diberikan kebaikan selalu, aaaaamiiiin...
3. Berdoa, mohon Doa Orang Tua, keluarga, guru-guru dan teman-teman; persiapan latihan sudah maksimal, maka saatnya kita berdoa kepada yang Maha Kuasa atas segala sesuatu. Semoga Allah yang Maha Memudahkan segala sesuatu memberikan kemudahan bagi kita selalu, dan TOEFL kita sukses, aaamiiiin... Selain itu, jangan lupa untuk meminta doa dari orang tua, keluarga, guru-guru dan teman-teman, mudah-mudahan kita diberi kebaikan dalam menyelesaikan test yang akan dihadapi, aaaamiiin...
4. Persiapakan fisik, mental dan peralatan test; setelah tiga tahapan awal yang tadi terlaksana, sangat baik jika kita mempersiapkan fisik dan mental untuk bertempur. Maka dari itu mari kita akhiri seksi cerita kali ini dengan doa, semoga apapun yang kita harapkan dapat terwujud dengan kemudahan dan kebaikan dari-Nya, aaaamiiiin...

Mohon doa dari semuanya, semoga besok saya dapat menyelesaikan test TOEFL dengan mudah dan maksimal, aaaamiiin. Insya Allah, nanti saya coba berbagi kembali dengan tips seputar test TOEFL... :)

Keep on the track,


Sandi Juandi
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Faith, in the mutual teaching of Truth, Patience and Constancy (0)

إلا الذين آمنوا وعملوا الصالحات وتواصوا بالحق وتواصوا بالصبر

...Except such as have Faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in the mutual teaching of Truth, and of Patience and Constancy... [103:3]

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Life is just a road, straight and narrow path, I will for the future... Labels:

Masters Scholarships, Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED), Canada (0)



The purpose of the Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) scholarship is to support outstanding students pursuing advanced studies in sustainable energy development and to encourage meaningful contributions to the collective body of knowledge about this subject.
The Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership considers an outstanding student to be one who:
  • graduates with excellent grades in the top 20% of her/his class
  • is determined to advance her/his knowledge and understanding
  • has a history of community involvement
  • is committed to sustainable energy
  • is committed to return and contribute to her/his home country
Who is eligible?
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, students must
  • plan to undertake studies at the Masters level in areas directly related to sustainable energy development
  • be citizens of the developing countries and territories identified for OECD official development aid in the DAC List of ODA Recipients
What are the levels of financial assistance and the duration of the scholarships?
Scholarships of US$ 23,000 per year for up to two years are offered for Masters level students. Up to ten Masters scholarships will be awarded annually.
How can I apply?
Information and the application form can be obtained online by clicking on this link to the Application Forms page.
How can I submit my application package? 
Applications should be submitted either by :
  • Using our Online ESED Scholarship Application Submission and uploading the requested documents
  • Sending all the requested files by mail
As the volume of incoming applications is extremely heavy around the deadline, we strongly urge you to submit your file as early as possible. To facilitate processing, please label your attachments as follows:
1_Application_Last_name
2_CV_Last_name
3_Motivation_Last_name
4_Transcripts_Last_name
5_Admission_Last_name
6_Porgramme_outline_Last_name
7_Academic_ref_Last_name
8_Personal_ref_Last_name
9_Citizenship_Last_name
Please note that:
  • Applications sent by e-mail will no longer be accepted.
  • Mail packages that arrive after the deadline will not be considered.
What will I need for my application?
All applicants must provide:
1) Application form fully completed;
2) Curriculum vitae;
3) Applicant statement
Masters Applicants
Please attach the form “Applicant’s Statement form – Masters Degree” provided for this purpose. The form may be downloaded from www.globalelectricity.org scholarship section.
4) Copies of transcripts for degrees and final grades
  • Bachelors transcripts – They don’t need to be the original copies. Please note if you are selected you will be requested to provide original copies of all documents.
5) Letter of acceptance from an approved academic institution to undertake studies in sustainable energy development;
  • if your admission is pending, please include evidence that you have applied for admission;
  • if your admission has been deferred, please included the university deferral confirmation;
  • if this application is for the second year of a two-year programme, please include a certificate of enrolment and your results for the first year.
6) Programme outline
  • Please attach the outline of your Masters Programme of the University of your first choice. Please make sure that your programme has a high content related to Sustainable Energy.
  • Please note that programmes that have no or small relation with Sustainable Energy will be discarded
7) Academic reference
Masters Applicants
Please attach the form ”Masters Academic Reference” provided for this purpose. The form may be downloaded from www.globalelectricity.org scholarship section.
8) Personal reference, in letter form, must be dated and come from a person (not family member) who can discuss other personal qualities or interest that make you specially qualified to receive the scholarship.
9) Proof of citizenship. Refer to the eligibility section above for country eligibility
Key Dates
The ESED Masters Scholarship deadline is March 9, 2012. All documents must arrive at the Partnership’s General Secretariat by the deadline. All documents arriving after the deadline will not be considered.
How are applications judged?
An Academic Panel consisting of accomplished representatives from Europe, North America and Japanwill review the applications. All selections are final and all applicants will be notified.
How will I receive the funds?
Awards will be directly deposited (in US$) into the accounts of the Institution where you are enrolled and provided to you on a regular basis as long as you are making satisfactory progress toward achieving your academic or research requirements.
What are my obligations to the Partnership if I am selected?
You are expected to complete your degree or your research, update the organization about your progress and publish your results. You are required to acknowledge the Partnership’s support when publishing or making presentations on your research and results. We may ask you to present your results at a Partnership function, in which case your out of pocket expenses incurred to make the presentation will be covered by the organization.
For more information, please visit official website: www.globalelectricity.org
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Research Fellowship Programme for Foreign Citizens, Turkey (0)


Travel and research grants in the fields of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technological Sciences, Medical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities will be awarded to highly qualified PhD students and young post-doctoral researchers to perform part of their research in Turkey.
ELIGIBILITY
  1. Be a non-Turkish citizen (people who have dual citizenship are not eligible)
  2. Be accepted by one of the universities or research institutes in Turkey
  3. Certify that he/she has sufficient command of language in which the research will be pursued
  4. For PhD students: be enrolled in a PhD programme abroad
  5. For post-doctoral researchers: be at the age of 35 or under the age of 35
  6. PhD degree with GPA minimum 3.50/4.00 for post-doctoral researchers who got their PhD degrees from Turkish universities
DURATION OF AWARD
Maximum duration of this fellowship is 12 months.
VALUE OF AWARD
Maximum living allowance for this fellowship is 2.250 TL/month. If it is approved by TÜBITAK – Department of Science Fellowships and Grant Programmes (BIDEB) Evaluation and Support Commission, travel costs and health insurance may be partially covered.
DOCUMENTS
  1. Photocopy of birth certificate or personal information part of passport
  2. Curriculum vitae and list of publications (if any)
  3. Curriculum vitae and list of publications of the host scientists
  4. BSc, MSc and PhD transcripts
  5. A letter of acceptance from a Turkish university or a research institute
  6. A letter confirming that the applicant has got a leave of absence from his/her home institution
  7. Language adequacy certificate
  8. Two recommendation letters
  9. A detailed research plan explaining the aim, experience and background of the candidate on the proposed research
  10. A brief report prepared by the host scientist in Turkey on the proposed research project(signed)
  11. For PhD students: a document certifying that the applicant is registered as a PhD student abroad
  12. For post-doctoral researchers: a copy of PhD certificate
APPLICATION
Online applications must be made at: http://ebideb.tubitak.gov.tr. Online applications must be made until 6 p.m. on the application deadline since the system will be automatically closed at 6 p.m.
After the online application form is filled and the documents above are uploaded, the applicant must sign the printout of the form and send it to TUBITAK-BIDEB along with the documents above.
Applications not fulfilling cited conditions, lacking any of the required documents or those arriving after the deadline will not be processed.
DEADLINES: 14 October 2011
THE START OF FELLOWSHIPS AND THEIR CONTINUATION
  • Fellowships must be started within 1 year after the allocation. Otherwise, the fellowship will be cancelled.
  • The fellows are monitored through study reports signed by the fellow and the coordinating scientist.
OBLIGATIONS
  • Depending on the total duration of the grant, fellows should send a “development report” about their research every 4 months. Also, fellows must submit a “final report” at the end of the scholarship period. All reports must be signed by both the co-working scientist(s) and the fellow.
  • If the development reports are delayed, the fellowship payments will be halted. If the fellow does not send development reports within 3 months from the date the payments are halted, fellowship may be cancelled by BIDEB’s Evaluation and Support Commission.
  • The support received from TÜBITAK must be clearly acknowledged in all publications concerning the study realised during the fellowship period. Copies of the publications (if any) concerning the work should also be sent to BIDEB.
  • The fellow is obliged to notify BIDEB about any other financial support he/she gets from an institution other than TUBITAK within 15 days from the beginning of the support. If the fellow is supported financially by another institution, the amount of future payments is decided by BIDEB’s Evaluation and Support Commission and the fellow may have to pay back to BIDEB.
  • If the fellow decides to leave before the end of the scholarship period, the fellow or his/her supervisor has to notify BIDEB 15 days prior to the departure. No payments will be made after the departure date. If any payments are made after the departure date, payback is required.
  • Fellows have to pursue their studies full-time during the fellowship period. If the Fellow leaves Turkey during the fellowship period, he/she is obliged to inform TUBITAK about the dates and duration of his/her visits abroad. If the visit does not exceed two weeks in each six months of the fellowship period, full stipend is continued. Otherwise, stipend is halted during the period of absence.
Address
Programme Officer: Duran MESE
TÜBITAK-BIDEB 2216
Research Fellowship Programme for Foreign Citizens
Tunus Caddesi No: 80, 06100
Kavaklidere/ANKARA
e-mail : bideb2216@tubitak.gov.tr
For more information, please visit official website: www.tubitak.gov.tr
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