Fully Funded Romanian Government Scholarship at University Politehnica Bucharest Romania

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) invites applications from Pakistani/AJ&K nationals for the scholarship offer of the University of Politehnica, launched by the Romanian Government for Master's and PhD studies in the fields of Engineering and Information Technology.

Course Level: Masters, PhD

Subjects: Engineering and Information Technology

Grants: Fully funded

Eligibility:

• Applicants with incomplete degrees on the closing date of application are not allowed to apply.
• Applicants for the Master’s program must have a Bachelor’s degree (16 years) and be under the age of 35 at the time of application.
• Applicants for PhD/Doctoral program must have a Master’s degree MS/MPhil (17/18 years) and be under the age of 40 years at the time of application.
• All applicants are required to provide a valid HAT test score. HEC reserves the right to change or modify the nomination criteria.

How to Apply: Apply online at the HEC Scholarship main page after registering and filling out your profile, please select “University of Politehnica Scholarship ".

Submit your online application at the National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest web portal at the official page of University Poltehnica Bucharest

Schwarzman Scholars Program at Tsinghua University Beijing China

Designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders, Schwarzman Scholars is the first scholarship created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st Century. The program will allow the world’s best and brightest students to develop their leadership skills and professional networks through a one-year Master’s Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing – one of China’s most prestigious universities.

Level of Field: Masters

Field of Study: Master’s Degree and Leadership Programme in Global Affairs with concentrations in one of the following disciplines:

• Public Policy
• Economic and Business
• International Studies

Grants: The extraordinary students selected to become Schwarzman Scholars will receive a comprehensive scholarship that will include tuition and fees, room and board, travel to and from Beijing at the beginning and end of the academic year, an in-country study tour, required course books and supplies, health insurance, and a personal stipend.

Eligibility:

• Applicants who are currently enrolled in undergraduate degree programs must be on track to successfully complete all degree requirements before August 1 of their Schwarzman Scholars enrollment year. There are no requirements for a specific field of undergraduate study; all fields are welcome, but it is important for applicants, regardless of undergraduate major, to articulate how participating in Schwarzman Scholars will help develop their leadership potential within their field.
• Age Requirement: candidates must be at least 18 but not yet 29 years of age as of August 1 of their Schwarzman Scholars enrollment year.
• English Language Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate strong English language skills, as all teaching will be conducted in English. If the applicant’s native language is not English, official English proficiency test scores must be submitted with the application. Acceptable test options are:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT). Minimum score 600.
  • Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT). Minimum score 100.
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Minimum score 7.

Apply Opportunity: For more information and details, please visit the link: Schwarzman Scholars Program

Global Masters Scholarship at University of Birmingham, United Kingdom

Birmingham has a proud heritage of removing barriers to education to enable the most academically talented students to fulfil their potential in learning and education. In keeping with this tradition, we are proud to be launching the Global Masters Scholarship to attract and support the most academically talented international students from across the world to our Master's degrees.

Level of Field: Master's (MS) Degree

Field of Study: Eligible one-year taught Masters's degree programmes offered at the University.

Grants: £10,000 towards the cost of tuition fees.

Eligibility: To be eligible, candidates must meet the following requirements. Candidates must:

• Have received, and accepted, an offer of admission for a taught Master’s degree at the University of Birmingham UK Campus.
• Be classed as ‘domiciled’ in one of the eligible countries.
• Be classed by the University as an overseas fee payer for tuition fee purposes.
• Be academically exceptional and able to provide evidence for this in the scholarship application statement.
• Have, or be expecting to achieve, a first-class overall grade (at least 70% in the UK system) in a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Apply Opportunity: For more information/details and to apply for the said opportunity, please visit the link: Global Masters Scholarship at University of Birmingham, Birmingham - United Kingdom

Asian Development Bank (ADB) Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) Scholarships at University of Auckland, New Zealand

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Programme aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to undertake postgraduate studies in Economics, Management, Science and Technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asia-Pacific region. The University of Auckland is one of the participating academic institutions.

Field of Study: The University of Auckland programmes for Masters covered by this scholarship scheme are limited to the following:

• Master of Public Health.
• Master of Science (Environmental Science).
• Master of Arts (Development Studies).
• Master of International Business.
• Master Programmes in Engineering.

Grants: The ADB-JSP provides for the scholar’s tuition fees, airfare to and from Auckland, the basic cost of living, health and medical insurance, and a special grant for thesis preparation (for scholars engaged in research).

Eligibility:

• Be a national of an ADB borrowing member. For a list of current developing member countries visit ADB – Japan Scholarship Programme.
• Have gained admission to an approved master's at an approved academic institution.
• Have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a superior academic record.
• Have at least two years of full-time professional work experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application.
• Be proficient in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies.
• Be under 35 years old at the time of application. In exceptional cases, for programmes that are appropriate for senior officials and managers, the age limit is 45 years
• Be in good health.
• Agree to return to your home country after completing the programme.

Apply Opportunity: For more information and details, please visit the link: Asian Development Bank (ADP) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) Scholarships

DAAD Scholarships Germany for Masters and PhD for International Students

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) scholarships offer foreign graduates from developing and newly industrialized countries from all disciplines and with at least two years of professional experience the chance to take a postgraduate or Master’s degree at a state or state-recognized German university, and in exceptional cases to take a doctoral degree and to obtain a university qualification (Master’s/PhD) in Germany.

Field of Study: Masters or PhD courses in the following areas;

• Economic Sciences
• Business Administration
• Political Economics
• Development Cooperation
• Engineering and Related Sciences
• Mathematics
• Regional and Urban Planning
• Agricultural and Forest Sciences
• Natural and Environmental Sciences
• Medicine and Public Health
• Social Sciences
• Education and Law
• Media Studies

Grants: Scholarships include monthly payments of 861 euros for graduates or 1,200 euros for doctoral candidates; payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover; and travel allowance unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding.

Scholarship Duration: The scholarship duration is 12 to 24 months (depending on the particular institution) for Masters and 42 months for PhD.

Eligibility:

• Works either for a public authority or a state or private company in a developing country and, as such, is engaged in the planning and execution of directives and projects with an emphasis on development policies having a bearing on technological, economic or social areas.
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree (normally four years) in a related subject.
• Has completed an academic degree with far above average results (upper third) and ideally at least two years of related professional experience after the first degree (bachelor).
• His/her academic degrees should normally not be more than six years old.
• For study courses in German (scholarship includes a 6-month German language course): Successful passing of the language examination DSH 2 or TestDaF 4 before the start of the study course. Therefore a minimum German language level of B1 at the time of application is a requirement, that needs to be proofed by providing a certificate.
• For courses in English: IELTS (Band 6) certificate or TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 80 internet-based)

Apply Opportunity: For more details and to apply for the opportunity, visit the link: German Academic Exchange Service DAAD Scholarship

European Research Council Starting Grants

European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grants are designed to support excellent Principal Investigators at the career stage at which they are starting their own independent research team or programme. Principal Investigators must demonstrate the ground-breaking nature, ambition and feasibility of their scientific proposal.

Size of ERC Starting Grants: Starting Grants may be awarded up to a maximum of EUR 1,500,000 for 5 years. (This does not apply to ongoing projects). Additional funding up to EUR 1 000 000 can be requested in the proposal to cover the following eligible costs when these are necessary to carry out the proposed work:

• "Start-up" costs for Principal Investigators moving to the EU or an Associated Country from elsewhere as a consequence of receiving the ERC grant and/or
• The purchase of major equipment and/or
• Access to extensive facilities and/or
• Other significant experimental and fieldwork costs, excluding personnel costs.
• All funding requested is assessed during evaluation.

Profile of ERC Starting Grants Principal Investigator:

• The Principal Investigators shall have been awarded their first PhD at least 2 and up to 7 years before the deadline.
• A competitive Starting Grant Principal Investigator must have already shown the potential for research independence and evidence of maturity, for example by having produced at least one important publication as the main author or without the participation of their PhD supervisor.
• Applicant Principal Investigators should also be able to demonstrate a good track record of early achievements appropriate to their research field and career stage, including significant publications (as the main author) in major international peer-reviewed multidisciplinary scientific journals, or in the leading international peer-reviewed journals of their respective field.
• They may also demonstrate a record of invited presentations at well-established international conferences, granted patents, awards, prizes, etc.

Apply Opportunity: For more information and to apply, visit the link European Research Council Starting Grants

Jashore University of Sciences and Technology Scholarships for Undergraduate Students at JUST, Jashore, Bangladesh

Jashore University of Sciences and Technology (JUST) is inviting applications from international students for admission into undergraduate programs. JUST values diversity and strongly encourages international students to apply to undergraduate programs.

Undergraduate Program:

• 4-year Bachelor (Engineering/Honors)
• 5-year Bachelor of Pharmacy (Professional)
• 5-year Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Professional)

Eligibility:

• The applicant must have completed 12 years of education (for example A-Level or equivalent) in recent years.
• S/he must have secured a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a scale of 5.00 or 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 in A-Level, O-Level and equivalent examinations.
• Academic background must match the undergraduate program intended to enrol.
• Applicants from the British education system must have secured a minimum of C grade at both O and A Levels with no D grade in any subject.
• The medium of instruction in all undergraduate programs is English. Thus, students are expected to be proficient enough to take courses conducted in English.

Scholarship:

• International students with a minimum of 5.5 IELTS or 65 TOEFL score and outstanding academic achievement at A-Level and/or O-Level or, equivalent examinations are eligible to apply for a full or partial tuition fee waiver.
• Registered international JUST students with outstanding achievement at the semester final examination can apply to the International Service Center (ISC) for awards and scholarships.

Apply Opportunity: For more details and to apply for this opportunity, visit the link JASHORE University of Sciences and Technology Scholarships

Australia Awards Scholarships - Australian Development Scholarships for Bachelors, Masters, and PhD

Australia Awards Scholarships for international students are open for Australian Awards Approved Countries. The scholarship allows Master's level programmes in the field of all subjects taught at Australian Universities. Australia Awards Scholarships, formerly known as Australian Development Scholarships (ADS), provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.

Level of Field:

• Bachelors
• Master’s
• PhD

Field of Study:

• All subjects, except;
• Australia Awards are not available for training in areas related to flying aircraft, nuclear technology or military training.

Grants Benefits:

• Full tuition fees.
• Return air travel.
• Establishment allowance.
• Contribution to living expenses (CLE).
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
• Introductory Academic Program (IAP).
• Pre-course English (PCE) fees.

Eligibility: To be eligible to receive a Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age on 1 February of the year commencing the scholarship.
• Be a citizen of a participating country (Asia, Pacific, and the Middle East) and be residing in and applying for the scholarship from their country of citizenship.
• Asia - Participating Countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.
• Pacific - Participating Countries: Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
• Middle East - Participating Countries: Palestinian Territories.
• Not being a citizen of Australia, holding permanent residency in Australia, or applying for a visa to permanently live in Australia.
• Not be married to, engaged to, or a de facto of a person who holds, or is eligible to have, Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency, at any time during the application, selection or mobilization phases (note: residents of Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau with New Zealand citizenship are eligible but must apply for a Student visa [subclass 500]).
• Not be current-serving military personnel.

Apply Opportunity: For more information and to apply for this opportunity, visit the link Online Australia Scholarships Information System

Women's Fund Asia Grants offering Strengthening Feminist Movements Grants

Women’s Fund Asia (WFA) is pleased to announce a call for proposals for Strengthening Feminist Movements (SFM) to support women, girls, trans, and intersex rights activists, groups, and networks working on the local, subnational, and national levels. The common threads that run through the grants under this programme are:

• Promoting feminist principles and a rights-based perspective in women, girls, trans, and intersex rights work in the region, the key components of which are decision-making, agency, and voice.
• Strengthening the leadership of women, girls (ages 18-24), trans, and intersex people, especially second-line leadership.
• Networking and collaborations among groups and activists working at local, subnational, and national levels.

Grant Priorities: WFA will prioritize supporting applications submitted by:

• Those working towards strengthening movements to realise and sustain their rights.
• Those working in difficult contexts and/or have limited access to resources.
• Those using feminist, right-based, and intersectional approaches in their work.
• Those groups are self-led; i.e., the leadership of the group is representative of the constituency with which the group is working.

Grant Information:

• Organizational grants will range from USD 5,000 – USD 10,000.
• For applicants who have not been supported by WFA previously, the maximum amount for an organizational grant is USD 7,000.
• Individual grants will be up to USD 5,000.

Grant Duration: Individuals and organizations can apply for a grant for either 6 months or 12 months.

Eligibility: The call is open to women, girls (ages 18-24), trans, and intersex rights activists, groups, and networks working at the local, subnational, and national levels in the 17 Asian countries where they work:

• South Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
• East and Southeast Asia: Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao DR, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.
• Individuals and organizations are both eligible to apply for this grant.

Apply Opportunity: To apply for this opportunity, visit the link Women's Fund Asia Grants 

CoSiNC offering Postdoctoral Researcher Fellowships in CoSiNC Research Lab at Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey

Communications, Signal Processing, and Networking Center (CoSiNC) group at Istanbul Medipol University have several great projects towards 6G wireless research. The group was formed to build a strong partnership with local and global industry and government research labs by supporting research projects and establishing a state-of-the-art 5G and beyond wireless laboratory at Istanbul Medipol University. CoSINC also serves as a talent development program and educates the future stars of the wireless communication landscape. CoSiNC is seeking two talented individuals to assume the post-doctoral researcher position in the CoSINC lab.

Job Description: The post-doctoral researchers will work with the CoSINC group coordinators and actively participate in the organization and management of teaching and/or research projects, demos and events. Act as contact person/ambassador to promote the lab, the industry and government partners and related university activities to the community. Participate in or facilitate research projects related to the lab. Also,  expected to participate heavily in research activities, and collaborate with and mentor graduate students.

Candidate Profile:

• PhD degree specialising in wireless communications.
• Good publication record.
• Proficiency in the English language.

Apply Opportunity:

• To apply for this opportunity, send your resume to the email address cosinc.6g@gmail.com
• For more information, contact CoSiNC through email address 6g@medipol.edu.tr or WhatsApp number +90 533 130 9778

CoSiNC offering Coordinator and Researcher Posts for PhD and Postdoctoral Students in CoSiNC Research Lab at Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey

The communications, Signal Processing, and Networking Center (CoSiNC) Research Lab at Istanbul Medipol University has five research positions and a coordinator available for several newly accepted research projects. Our state-of-the-art 5G, 6G and beyond labs, strong researchers and impeccable track record promote and maintain a strong partnership with local/global industry and government research labs. CoSiNC aims to impact the development of future cellular technologies and nurture growing talents in wireless communication and sensing. CoSiNC is looking for PhD students and post-docs with the following criteria:

• A bachelor's degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Background and interests in Wireless Communication.

Job Description for Coordinator:

• Preparing any project-related materials.
• Coordinating and helping CoSiNC operation.
• Continue his/her own research studies.

Job Description for Researcher:

• Conducting his/her research on a project.
• Documenting research outputs for a project.
• Helping CoSiNC operation when necessary.

Experience in any of the following areas, while not necessary, is preferred:

• Waveform and multiple accessing techniques.
• Joint sensing/radar and communication.
• Wireless communication technologies for IoT.
• Mm-Wave communication.
• mMIMO and beamforming.
• Interference cancellation and CoMP.
• Radio Environment Map/Mapping.
• PHY and REM Security.
• AI applications in wireless communication systems.

Ongoing Projects:

• Merging the World of Wireless Communications and Radio Environment Sensing as a Future of Radio Access.
• Machine Learning Applications in 5G and Beyond Cellular Communications Systems.
• Future Radio Access Technologies for Smart Homes and Environments (with VESTEL).
• Ensuring Ubiquitous Connectivity for URLLC in 5G NR (with TURKCELL).

Benefits:

• Through our university and research activities, we provide an environment for you to develop your skills, making you a sought-after researcher in wireless communication technologies, and opportunities to showcase your skills to leading firms.
• Comparable wages and opportunities for bonuses.
• Living arrangements (for bachelors).
• Health insurance.

Application: Please forward your CV with Bachelor's and Masters's (if present) GPA, results of an English proficiency exam, publications (if any), the transcript for Bachelor's and Masters's (if present), and a motivation letter indicating your experience and future goals within our research group to the given contact information.

Apply Opportunity:

• To apply for this opportunity, send your resume to the email address cosinc.6g@gmail.com
• For more information, contact CoSiNC through email address 6g@medipol.edu.tr or WhatsApp number +90 533 130 9778

FULBRIGHT Scholarships in USA for Pakistani Students

Fulbright is the flagship scholarship program of the United States - Department of State. Fulbright-Higher Education Commission (HEC) PhD scholarship is funded by the Government of Pakistan and managed by the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) under the Fulbright policies and regulations. So, apply now for graduate study in the United States Fulbright Scholarship.

The Fulbright scholarship funds graduate study in the United States for a Master's or PhD degree, including tuition, required textbooks, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance. USEFP also assists with the visa process. Pakistani Fulbrighters are studying at universities all over the United States.

Application Process: For more information and eligibility and to download an application form, visit USEFP Complete the application with all the required documents that must be submitted online. Paper applications will not be considered.

Women, people with disabilities, and individuals from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Gilgit-Baltistan, Baluchistan, Northern Sindh and Southern Punjab are highly encouraged to apply.

Eligibility:

• Pakistani citizens with solid academic histories, residing in Pakistan and committed to returning and serving Pakistan are welcome to apply.
• All disciplines are eligible except Clinical Medicine, People in the Field of Energy, Water, Agriculture, Public Health, Education, Social Sciences, Journalism and Mass Communication, Arts and Culture Management including Heritage Conservation and Museum Studies, Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Science or Environmental Studies, Security Studies or Peace Studies, and Data Science are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Eligible Master's applicants will have a four-year Bachelor's degree or a Bachelor's or Master's combination (16 years of formal education) and PhD applicants will have a Master's. M.Phil., or a comparable degree (18 years of formal education) from an accredited university.
• The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for all applicants.
• Applicants should be prepared to complete grants without accompanying dependents if need be.

Note:

• The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) will be required from all the selected candidates.
• Plagiarism and misrepresentation in an application will lead to disqualification at any program stage.

Apply Opportunity: To apply for this opportunity, visit the link United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan