[Germany] PhD Scholarships 2010 at the International Center for Development and Decent Work (ICDD), Kassel University
20 PhD Scholarship Positions for Students from DAC Countries* at the International Center for Development and Decent Work (ICDD). Starting March 1st, 2010. Deadline for applications: November 15th, 2009
ICDD is an interdisciplinary and international scientific network of excellence with the head office located at the University of Kassel, Germany and partner universities in Latin America, Africa and Asia. ICDD is funded under the programme “ex)/(ceed – Higher Education Excellence in Development Co-operation” launched by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Under its Graduate School of Socio-Ecological Research for Development, ICDD invites applications for 20 PhD scholarship positions for studnets from DAC countries at the following internationally renowned universities:
- 8 at the University of Kassel, Germany in the fields of political and agricultural science,
- 2 at the Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS), India in the field of sociology,
- 2 at the Universidade Estaduale de Campinas (Unicamp), Brazil in the field of economics,
- 2 at the University of Witwatersrand (Wits), South Africa in the field of sociology,
- 2 at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), Pakistan in agricultural science,
- 2 at the Universidad Autónoma de Yucatan (UADY), Mexico in agricultural science, and
- 2 at Egerton University (EGU), Kenya in agricultural science.
Background
ICDD’s objective is to create and transfer knowledge on how to create and improve work and income opportunities in rural and urban regions of developing countries in light of globalization, climate change and urbanization. ICDD encompasses various disciplines such as agricultural science, political science, sociology, economics, and has a network of partner universities in Asia, Africa and Latin America. ICDD closely co-operates with International Labour Organisation and NGOs.
One of ICDD’s core structures for the inter-disciplinary generation of knowledge is the Graduate School of Socio-Ecological Research for Development. PhD projects within this school may be rooted in either the natural or social sciences and should be focused on actor and problem oriented research on sustainable human-environmental relationships and decent livelihoods. ICDD promotes three research clusters as a common framework for the design of prospective PhD projects:
- Sustainable Value Creation for Decent WorkThis cluster focuses on strategies to increase value creation by developing technologies for more efficient and sustainable use of resources and by improving human skills, preferably along agricultural commodity chains. PhD applicants should be interested in analysing spatially and sectorally detailed urban-rural linkages to address the mobility of people, goods, services, money transfers, information, and associated flows of nutrients, energy and water.
- Instruments for Promoting Decent WorkThis cluster focuses on the effectiveness of existing instruments in enforcing minimum standards for labour as formulated by the International Labour Organization (ILO) such as public procurement, supply chain governance, and national minimum wages. PhD applicants should be interested in analysing such instruments and their effective implementation in different state contexts. A special focus should be directed towards their impact on or relevance for informal labour relations and particularly on the working conditions and lives of temporary labour migrants.
- Strategies of Empowerment for Decent WorkThis cluster focuses on the advocacy of good working conditions within economic and political decision-making processes against the background of eroding capacities of workers to engage in collective action due to the growing informal nature of work. Thereby special Attention is directed towards particularly vulnerable groups, such as domestic workers. PhD applicants should be interested in exploring possible sources and forms of organisations to foster empowerment strategies within informal labour relations.
Scholarships
PhD students of the Graduate School will be based either at the University of Kassel or at one of ICDD’s international partner universities (see above), and will be enrolled in the respective university’s PhD training programmes. Please indicate in your application at which university you wish to be located. A joint international workshop programme on subjects of the ICDD, research methods, the linkage between theory and empirical research and for the presentation of the prospective PhD projects will take place every year within the Graduate School.
Scholarships will be awarded for four years under the precondition of a successful extension after one year. The scholarships will cover a country-specific monthly allowance according to DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) standards. All scholarships will include travel expenses for south-north and south-south mobility if necessary and funding for field research and the participation in Graduate School and ICDD activities.
Application Requirements
- Cover Sheet (cf. attachment)
- above average MA/MSc degree in a disciplines related to the above topics / fields
- proof of English language proficiency
- academic or vocational experience in one of the disciplines related to the thematic field of development and decent work
- letter of recommendation from a professor of the ICDD network
- summary of master thesis (1500 words), if applicable
- preliminary PhD project proposal including topic, research question, short overview of the relevant literature, theoretical approach, research design and methodology (2.000 words)
Please submit your detailed curriculum vitae and scanned copies of the following documents with your application:
- certificate and transcript of records of your recognised bachelor and master degrees in the original language, listing all subjects and grades (If you have not yet completed a Masters program, please include a letter from the person responsible for the program testifying the likelihood of successful completion of the program);
- certificates / proof of English language proficiency;
- university entrance examination certificate listing all subjects and grades (in the original language);
- certificates of additional studies and completion of studies listing all subjects and grades (in the original language);
- translations of all of the above-mentioned documents, if the language of the mentioned certificates is not German, English, French, Spanish or Portuguese.
- certificates of previous professional/vocational experience (if applicable).
Applications with all necessary documents must be submitted electronically as a single pdf** no later than the 15th of November 2009 to: <strong>gradschool@icdd.uni-kassel.de
Officially authenticated photocopies of all documents and translations will have to be presented, if selected for admission.
or contact: Mrs. Simone Buckel, phone + 49(0)5618047395, <strong>buckel@icdd.uni-kassel.de
* Countries eligible for Official Development Assistance of the OECD as approved by the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) in August 2009.
** Please assemble all items for your application in one single pdf document with the completed cover sheet as the front page and preferably with a list of contents as the second page. Applications consisting of multiple files will not be accepted.
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I am Tena, an Ethiopiam male, 34 years old. I have Msc in Botanical science. I want to persue my PhD study in the same or related fields, if I get the opportunity. thank yuo a head.
Do you have admisions for phd in Oct 2010.
I wish to apply for Phd Crop sciences and a possibible scholarship to undertake the same.
I have a master degree in seed science and technology
I am Dereje Asfaw from Ethiopia. I have M.sc degree in industrial engineering from Addis Ababa university, since then I am working as instructor in Ethiopia Defence Engineering college. Now I am very interested to continue my PHD degeree if you give me a chance. Please help me.
Thank you.
I am an Indian and have done my Post graduation in Management.I am working in a Senior Secondary School teaching XI-XII students. I want to do a Phd in the related subject.I am also M.A (Economics),and an MBA.Kindly help me out.
I am indian and I am post graduate from mechanical engineering and I am intrested to do PhD in germany related to mechanical feild specially CAD/CAM and Robotics. So please send me all related to information.
Dear sir/madam,
Myself Hamid from Aligarh Muslim University,Aligarh (India).I have just completed my M.Phil in Political Science on Sri Lankan ethnic conflict.I am quite interested for Ph.D in Peace and Conflict Resolution from any German university which offers doctoral degree on this subject. Is there any scholarship for this because as a student from developing country it is not possible to bear huge expenses, so kindly assist me that how I shall procede to getting a scholarship.
Thankyou
Hamid Iqbal
(India)
Email: leohamid@gmail.com
kindly reply to me using my email address
Hi. am margaret matengu from Namibia a holder of an MSc in agric education and extension, BSc in horticulture and natinal diploma in agriculture. currently working with thw ministry of agriculture in namibia. am looking forward to pursue a phD in agriculture extension please assist me on how to go about getting a scholarship.
I am a Tanzanian by Nationality.I am about to finish my MA in Rural Development at Sokoine University of Agriculture. Please can you give more details on how to join for the PHD programme in Sociology especially in Witwatersrand South Africa.
Thanks
iam teaching assesstant in university of khartoum faculty of public and environmental health- sudan country . i have an Msc in environmental health I need to continue my PhD in environmental health in your university.or related fields in 2010
Ihope hearing from you
best regard
Email: mohammed7777024@yahoo.com
Dear sir/madam, my name is sisay birhan from Ethiopia and I have a masters degree in development studies from the poiner university of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa University and I want to continue PhD program in development studies. By now I am an instructor in Bahir Dar University in the deparment of Disaster Risk Managment and Sustainable Development. I am really commited to learn, so please fulfill my dream and deep interest of continuing education.
I don’t want any scholarship. Please do not include my name in the list
I am Ph.D.scholar from Kathmandu University,Nepal.My research is under the study of flood ;causes and impacts,flood hazard minimization,flood modeling and hazard map preparation.Please help me for short fellowship training in the related topics,i am hopefull for your co-operation andwishing you a happy new year 2011.
I am a last term master student and I am searching for a scholarship in urban and regional planning in 2010.
I am ketemaw melkamu from Ethiopia. I have an Msc in Rural Development and Agricultura Extension. I need to continue my PhD in development studies in your university.
thanks
i want detail procedure for joining for Phd in your country in pharnmaceutical science.
IAM A KENYAN CITIZEN AGED 45 YEARS.I HAVE COMPLETED MY MASTERS DEGREE IN PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI.I HUMBLY REQUEST TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A SCHOLARSHIP TO ENABLE ME PURSUE A PHD COURSE AT ANY OF YOUR UNIVERSITY IN RESEARCH IN PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT; OR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN RURAL AREAS OR ANY OTHER RELATED AREA.THANKS IN ADVANCE. PLEASE DO REPLY.
i m student of BBA hons and will complete it in august. i am passionate about MS managment sciences and want to do it from germany, if there is any let me know. i would be thankful for this.
regards.
I have Bsc in Applied Mathematics and I will complete Msc in the same course in this year. I would be greatful if you consider me in your University for a Phd. Thank you
Dear Sir/Madam,
I have completed MSc in Agronomy in Ethiopia. I have keen interest to pursue my PhD in Crop science. I hope you would respond me if I am eligible. I am eagerly waiting for your kind reply. I thank you inadvance.
Dear/Sir/Madam
This is Bereketab Andemicael from Eritrea, East Africa. I have Msc in agronomy from university of Asmara, Eritrea in 2006 and now I am looking Phd scholarship in your university in crop sciences or related fields in 2010/2011 accadamic years.
I hope hearing from you
Best regards
Bereketab
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I am Guesh Zeru from Ethiopia. I have the great honor and pleasure to write to you for the first time.Please let me introduce myself. I am Guesh Zeru from Ethiopia. I am 32 years old. I had a B.Sc degree in applied geology from Mekelle University. I am a graduate of Master degree in hydrogeology from Mekelle University, (Ethiopia) in 2007 on the Title of Groundwater Modeling both transient and steady groundwater flow with thesies result, very good and course CGPA 3.84. Till 11/09/2009 I was working in Tigray water resource, mines and Energy Bureau, department of water resource study, design & supervision. By now I am working In DEBREMARKOS UNIVERSITY (ETHIOPIA) as full time lecturer and I give the cource of hydrology, geology. Now I am looking for a Phd degree in the field of the same program (Groundwater MODELING, or geohydrological modeling and other related fields) which is very important spices in Ethiopia. So, please help me in finical support from donors, charity and other organizations i.e free scholarship. even if you help me in informing the universities that give scholars for phd it is good for me.
Would you please inform me any related scholarship notices
with best regard
Thank you very much.
e-mail: guesh2008@yahoo.com
Myself Nirmal from india. I did my masters in Pharmaceutical chemistry. Now working as a lecturer in Balaji institute of pharmacy.I am very much interested to do PhD in abroad with scholarship. Am interested in the field of pharmacy. how I can apply for the program. Anticipating you earlier reply.
Dear sir,madam,
I am educated from Shahid Beheshti of Tehran in Iran. I have master degree in Paleontlogy. I am very keen of continuing my major in master or phd degree . I wish get a scholarship. Please allow me to join the program.
Best regards,
I am guesh from Ethiopia. I have my master in Hydrogeology on the title of groundwater modeling both steady and transient flow. Now I am working at DEBREMARKOS UNIVERSITY as lecturer position, in the department of Natural resource managment, and I give the cource hydrology and geology. I am very intersted to have a PhD. I wish get a scholarship. Please allow me to join the program.
Best regards
I am guesh from Ethiopia. I have my master in Hydrogeology on the title of groundwater modeling both steady and transient flow. I am very intersted to have a PhD. I wish get a scholarship. Please allow me to join the program.
Best regards
I am ABDURAHIAMN HAJI from Ethiopia who graduated Bsc in agr Economics having a CGPA OF 3.14 OUT OF 4.00.
If possible I need to continue my MSc in any field of Economics or Business, or Agriculture.contact me as far as possible.
With best regard
I am a Uganda with an MSc (Crop Science), BSc (Agriculture – First Class), and completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management. Currently working on a community development project as a livelihoods officer. I am very much interested in applying for a scholarship for PhD agricultural economics.
My request – I need more guidance on application requirements No2 i.e. proof of English language proficiency; and No.5 i.e. letter of recommendation from a professor of the ICDD network. Thanks.
Dear Sir/ Madam,
• I am from Sri Lanka.
• First Class Honors Degree in Biological Science – University of Colombo.
• Submitted the research report for MBA on “Community Livelihood Developmentâ€.
• Working as an Assistant Secretary to H.E. the President since November 1st, 2003.
• Counts over 10 years of experience in Sri Lanka Administrative Service – (SLAS).
• Advice/ direct me on my eligibility to enroll for Doctoral Studies Scholarship Program to be started in 2010.
• My Contacts: email – deepa@presidentsoffice.lk, Mobile – + 94 714 397 050.
Thank you.
I would like to request scholarship of master program in your institution to persue master degree of development studies
I am a Tanzanian pursued my two degrees at Sokoine University of Agriculture – SUA-Morogoro-Tanzania, 1) Masters of Art in Rural Development, and 2)BSc. in Home economics and human nutrition.currently i’m working at District council as a District Agriculture Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and Deputy Coordinator of the project known as Kilombero Valley Flood Plain Ramsar Site. I would like a PhD position in Development Studies OR Sustainable environment/natural resources.
I had M.SC(Mathematics) and M.sc(Statistics), currently an academic staff of Federal University of Technology, Minna Nigeria. I intend to study PhD (Statistics) with application in Agricultural Experimentation or Environmental Health epidemiology (Air Pollution in Niger Delta)
Hi,
I am a Kenyan citizen hoding an MBA degree qualification and six years post qualification experince. Am glad to learn about this program. I am searching for a scholarship to financ emy PhD program. Am interested in the field of Organizational studies. I believe you can provide more information on how I can apply for the program. Looking forward to hear from you.
Thank you.
KIMANI RACHEL
I am Bezawork ketema from Ethiopia who draduates with Bsc in Economics and currently study My MA in manegment.
If possible I need to continue my PHD in any field of Economics or Business, or Agriculture.contact me as far as possible.
With best regared Bezawork ketema
I have MSC in ecectrical engineering from Addis Ababa university,Ethiopia. I am interested to join in your university.
with best regards
i would like a PhD position in sustainable environmental/natural resources yield as it affects natural resources depletion in an emerging economy. I am a Nigerian by birth and a holder of Msc degree in urban and regional planning. I teach at the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. I should be grateful if an offer is given .
Thanks
Dear sir,
I am educated from Morocco. I have my master in Hydrogeology. I am very intersted to have a sedond degree (PhD). I wish get a scholarship. Please allow me to join the program.
Best regards.
PLEASE WOULD U MIND TO HELP ME ON MY POSTGRADUATE
ON PUBLIC HEALTH MY NAME IS DERARA GUYO
PUBLIC HEALTH FIRST DEGREE
FROM ETHIOPIA
MY e mail address darefreelife@yahoo.com
I WANT TO CONTINUE MY MASTERS LEVEL STUDY IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES IN YOUR INSTITUTION AT 2010G.C