Study Subject(s):
Courses offered by the institution
Course Level:
This scholarship is available to pursue short courses.
Scholarship Provider:
SCOR
Scholarship can be taken at:
Developing countries
Eligibility:
This program is open to any scientists who have time available to spend teaching and mentoring in a developing country. The scholarships are not intended to conduct joint research, although such research may develop as an outcome of a visit.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries:
Ocean scientists from the SCOR community, from both developed countries and developing countries can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description:
SCOR began a program in 2009 to enlist the services of ocean scientists from the SCOR community, from both developed countries and developing countries, to teach short courses and to provide more extended on-site education and mentorship at developing country institutions. This program is open to any scientists who have time available to spend teaching and mentoring in a developing country. The scholarships are not intended to conduct joint research, although such research may develop as an outcome of a visit. Hosting visiting scientists can have many benefits to host institutions also, such as inspiring, motivating, and informing students and faculty, and leading to future collaborations between the visiting scientist and the host institution.
What does it cover?
SCOR will provide airfares and funds for meals for the Visiting Scholars and for insurance costs for those that do not have insurance.
Selection Criteria:
Criteria for selection will include the following:
-Quality and relevance of the proposal
-Experience of the candidate and fit with the program (language skills, teaching experience, subject areas requested by the institution)
-Needs of the host institution
-Plans by the host institution to build on the training received.
How to Apply:
The mode of applying is electronically.
Scholarship Application Deadline:
Do submit your application till 31 December 2012.