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COMMONWEALTH ACADEMIC STAFF FELLOWSHIP
Deadline:
December of each year.
Eligibility:

Candidates should normally be Commonwealth citizens or British
protected persons and must be permanently resident in a developing
country of the Commonwealth.

Candidates must hold a doctorate (or other postgraduate qualifications
accepted as sufficient for the career he/she is following.

Candidates must have been awarded their doctorate no less than five
years from the date of taking up the Fellowship.

Candidates should have at least two years’ experience as a staff
member of a university or similar institution in their home country.

Candidates must not be over the age of 50 on 1 October of the year of
application.
Form:
Available from the Research Office (Details below).
How often?
Once a year.
Web site:
http://www.acu.ac.uk/scholarships/commonwealth.html
Purpose:
The aim of the Fellowships is to enable universities in the developing
countries of the Commonwealth to enhance the experience and build up the
numbers of their locally born academic staff. The Fellowships are intended
for men and women of high intellectual standing who may be expected to
make a significant contribution to their institutions on their return home.
Requirements:

The Fellowships are tenable in any academic subject (including medicine
and dentistry) and are primarily intended for younger established
teachers (not for senior members of departments) who require an in
depth programme of study to enhance their teaching and/or research
experience.

The Fellow's study programme will be closely related to the academic
work s(he) will return to take up on completion of the award.

Candidates should normally be Commonwealth citizens or British
protected persons and must be permanently resident in a developing
country of the Commonwealth.

Commonwealth Fellowships are NOT available for study towards a
higher degree.

Commonwealth Fellowships are tenable for six months. Awards will be
expected to commence in October of the next year. A later start date
can
only
be
considered
in
special
circumstances.
The
employing/nominating authority is required to ensure that the
candidates will be given the appropriate leave for the duration of the
proposed course of studies.

Commission needs 3 confidential references (rather than
testimonials) specifically relating to the candidate’s suitability for the
planned studies.
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In recent years, placement of successful candidates has sometimes been
delayed by the process of gaining admission to their host university. For this
reason, candidates are strongly encouraged to make independent approaches
to their preferred institutions prior to, or at the time of, their nomination,
without waiting for the result of the selection process by the Commission.
Candidates are expected to state their preferred institutions on the application
form, but the final decision on host institution will be made by the
Commission.
Conditions:
Contact:

The holder of an award will be expected to reside in the United Kingdom
during the tenure and the Commission must be informed in advance of
any proposed absence.

The award holder may not, during the tenure of the award, serve on the
staff of his or her country's official representative in the United Kingdom
or, without the prior written consent of the Commission, undertake paid
employment.

All award holders sign an undertaking to return to their own countries at
the end of their awards with a view to resuming or taking up the
university appointment in connection with which they are nominated.

A Commonwealth Fellowship may not normally be held concurrently
with any other award.

A Fellow will be expected to take up the award from the date stated by
the Commission. If a Fellow cannot take up an award during the UK
academic year for which it is offered, the fellowship offer will lapse.
Ms SS Kom-Mahlulo
Research Office
Department of Research and Innovation
Tel:
650 2892
Fax:
650 5768
E-mail: koms@bremner.uct.ac.za
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ERNEST OPPENHEIMER MEMORIAL TRUST – OVERSEAS
SABBATICAL SUPPORT
Deadline:
Ad hoc (apply well in advance of proposed sabbatical support).
Eligibility:
Full-time academics undertaking medium to longer-term overseas research
and sabbatical visits.
Purpose:
The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust awards a limited number of grants each
year for full time academics undertaking medium to longer-term overseas
research and sabbatical visits. Preference is given to candidates with a
proven record of academic and teaching excellence coupled with financial
need.
How often?
Ad hoc.
Requirements: Applicants should submit a detailed motivation for support to the Manager of
the Trust and include the following information: Personal Information and
Academic and Teaching Record; Intended Research; Financial Position;
Motivation.
Conditions:
The Trust only provides part contribution towards the overall costs.
Contact:
The Manager
The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust
Tel:
011 377 7312
Fax:
011 834 3682
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ERNEST OPPENHEIMER MEMORIAL TRUST – OVERSEAS
STUDY GRANTS
Deadline:
Ad hoc (apply well in advance of proposed study period).
Eligibility:
The grant does not provide assistance for undergraduate and honours
studies nor does it consider application for study towards professional
qualifications such as MBAs. Preference is given to candidates with a proven
track record of academic excellence coupled with financial need.
Purpose:
The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust awards a limited number of grants each
year at post-graduate level towards the costs of overseas study where the
specialisation cannot be pursued locally.
How often?
Ad hoc.
Requirements: Applicants should submit a detailed motivation for support to the Manager of
the Trust and include the following information: Personal Information;
Current Qualifications; Intended Study; Financial Position; Motivation. If
certain documents cannot be produced or information is lacking from the
application, reasons for their omission should be provided. Failure to comply
with these requirements leads to protracted evaluations of appeals and could
result in the candidate being disqualified form consideration. Kindly note that
the Trust expects applicants to submit the proposals themselves, third party
applications or those made by parents on behalf of their children are not
encouraged.
Conditions:
The Trust only provides part contribution towards the overall costs.
Contact:
The Manager
The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust
Tel:
011 377 7312
Fax:
011 834 3682
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ERNEST OPPENHEIMER MEMORIAL TRUST – LOCAL STUDY
GRANTS
Deadline:
Ad hoc (apply well in advance).
Eligibility:
The Trust does not provide assistance to undergraduate, honours and
masters study nor does it consider applications towards professional
qualifications such as MBAs. Preference is given to doctoral candidates with
a proven records of academic excellence coupled with financial need.
Purpose:
The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust awards a limited number of grants each
year at the doctoral level for local study for individuals who are teaching at
academic institutions and intend to pursue an academic career but do not
have sufficient funding to successfully complete their studies.
How often?
Ad hoc.
Requirements: Applicants should submit a detailed motivation for support to the Manager
of the Trust and include the following information: Personal Information;
Current Qualifications and Job Description; Intended Study; Financial
Position; Motivation. If certain documents cannot be produced or
information is lacking from the application, reasons for their omission
should be provided. Failure to comply with these requirements leads to
protracted evaluations of appeals and could result in the candidate being
disqualified form consideration. Kindly note that the Trust expects
applicants to submit the proposals themselves.
Conditions:
Where support is agreed, applicants would be expected to contribute
something towards the costs of their studies, based on their financial
situation.
Contact:
The Manager
The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust
Tel:
011 377 7312
Fax:
011 834 3682
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FULBRIGHT: NEW CENTURY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME
Deadline:
October.
Eligibility:

Scholars and professionals in any area of the social sciences or
humanities concerned with the study of women or gender are welcome
to apply to the New Century Scholars Programme (NCS). Please note
that participation in this programme is not limited to women; both men
and women are encouraged to apply.

Candidates should be active in the academic, public or private sector,
demonstrate outstanding qualifications and a distinguished record of
experience, research and accomplishment in an area clearly related to
the New Century Scholars Programme theme.

Applicants must be conducting current research relevant to the programme’s
theme and objectives, and be open to exploring and incorporating
comparative, interdisciplinary approaches in their investigations.

For academic applicants, a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a
relevant field.

Selected New Century Scholars from South Africa will be expected to:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
Have South African citizenship
Reside in South Africa
Conduct research in the USA for two to six months
Participate in the Orientation Programme
Participate in the Mid-term meeting
Attend in its entirety final plenary seminar in Washington, D.C.
Form:
Available from the Research Office (Details below).
Purpose:
Build on the strengths of the Fulbright Scholar Programme by extending its
mission and outreach.
How often?
Annually.
Web site:
http://www.fulbright.org.za
Conditions:
All NCS Scholars are expected to make a visit of two – six months’ duration
during the course of the programme year. Fellows may plan their visits to
begin in August and should complete them be April. All applicants are
responsible for prearranging and confirming their own affiliations, as well as
making any housing and other arrangements related to carrying out their
research activities in the US and at the US host institution.
Contact:
Mrs Jacky Sylvester
Research Office
Department of Research and Innovation
Tel:
650 2689/2892
Fax:
650 5768
E-mail: joliver@bremner.uct.ac.za
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FULBRIGHT: SOUTH AFRICAN RESEARCHER PROGRAMME
Deadline:
November.
Eligibility:

Doctoral degree or equivalent professional training or experience.

Five years post-doctoral university or technikon teaching experience in
South Africa.

A solid publishing track record.

Candidates must be South African citizens.

Candidates must not have held a Fulbright grant for study, teaching or
research in the US within the last three years.

Candidates should be in possession of a doctoral degree, followed by at
least five years university or technikon teaching experience in South Africa.

Project proposals should relate directly to their ongoing lecturing and/or
research responsibilities.

Preference is given to those without recent experience in the United States.

The proposal must be carried out in a US University or research centre
approved by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

Proposals involving doctoral dissertation research, postdoctoral research
immediately following the completion of a doctoral degree, attendance of
conferences or general professional travel are not acceptable.

Candidates should be in good health in order to be able to carry out their
projects. Successful candidates will be asked to submit a Medical History
and Examination Form.

Candidates must be thoroughly comfortable using English as their principal
language of research, and possible lecturing.

Candidates should have adequate financial support while in the United States.

Persons desiring or holding permanent residence in the United States are
not eligible to apply for Fulbright grants to the United States. Persons who
are citizens of both South Africa and the United Sates are also ineligible.
Form:
Available from the Research Office (Details below).
Purpose:
Grants to conduct independent postdoctoral research at a US academic or
research institution.
How often?
Annually.
Web site:
http://www.fulbright.org.za
Contact:
Ms SS Kom-Mahlulo
Research Office
Department of Research and Innovation
Tel:
650 2892
Fax:
650 5768
E-mail: koms@bremner.uct.ac.za
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