MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR HIGH TECHNOLOGY FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 1429H/2008-2009

The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is pleased to announce the availability of Scholarships under “The IDB Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology.”

Under the Scholarship, selected scholars may pursue 3-year Ph.D study or 6-12 months post doctoral research in any of the approved fields in science and technology at renowned institutions of higher learning in the world. The scholarship covers:

o Tuition/bench fee
o Monthly living allowance
o Monthly family allowance (for Ph.D study only)
o Clothing/books allowance (for Ph.D study only)
o Thesis/scientific papers preparation
o Medical coverage
o Return air tickets

Prospective applications must be from a member country of IDB, attached to a scientific academic and/or research institution in their respective countries and meet the following eligibility criteria:

o Aged within 25-35 years for Ph.D study and 25-40 years for post-doctoral research
o Possess M.Sc (for Ph.D study) or/and Ph.D (for post-doctoral research) in science/technology
o Possess above average academic standing or “Very Good” overall grades
o Having minimum 2 years or 5 years experience in science/technology respectively for Ph.D study or post-doctoral research
o Having proven publications and/or research in science and technology
o Having research proposal in a specific field of study under the Programme directly relevant to country’s national development

Completed Application Form with relevant required documents should be submitted to the respective member country’s Office of the IDB Governor or its designated office (and not directly to the IDB headquarters in Jeddah), by December 31, 2007. Application Form and detailed brochure can be obtained from IDB website at http://www.isdb.org.

Note: When inquiring, please indicate your age and nationality.

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