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Top 10 Fully Funded Exchange Programs 2020/2021
The Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) Scheme
The Royal Society calls application for Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) Scheme. It aims to increase the knowledge and awareness in UK universities of cutting edge industrial science, research, and innovation.
Basically, the scheme provides opportunities for enthusiastic, highly experienced industrial scientists and entrepreneurs to spend one day a week at a university developing a bespoke project to:
- Expose university staff and students to state-of-the-art industrial research and development, and the scientific challenges faced by the industry.
- Also, provide support and expert advice aimed at promoting innovation and the translation of research by universities.
- Grow confidence in and understanding of business and entrepreneurship among staff and students.
- Furthermore, provide career recognition to the award holders, and support their professional development.
Royal Society International Exchange Program 2020 in London
Applications call for Royal Society International Exchange Program 2020 in London
The Royal Society provides International Exchange Schemes offers a flexible platform for UK based scientists to interact with the best scientists around the world. Funds for a contribution towards travel, subsistence and research expenses can be requested for either a one-off short visit to explore opportunities for building lasting networks or for bilateral visits to strengthen emerging collaborations.
This scheme does not support continued research activities between a UK applicant and a co-applicant who was a former colleague or Ph.D. student or to support other existing or recent collaborations between the applicant and co-applicant. Rather, the scheme intends to stimulate new collaborations between scientists in the UK and overseas.
Fully Funded Schwarzman Scholars Program for Future Leaders
Applications call for Schwarzman Scholars Program. The Schwarzman Scholar Program is an opportunity for future leaders to study in China. Schwarzman Scholars will represent the world’s next generation of leaders; high-caliber individuals with open minds and limitless potential network of leaders who will serve as bridges between China and the rest of the world.
Benefits
The Schwarzman Scholars will receive the following benefits
- Tuition FeesRoom and board
- Travel to and from Beijing at the beginning and end of the academic year
- An in-country study tour
- Necessary course books and supplies
- Health insurance
- A stipend of $4,000 for personal expenses
Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange Program in USA – Fully Funded
The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program is meant to foster a worldwide community of shared interests and values developed through better mutual affection via first-hand participation of highschool students from countries with significant Muslim populations within the school year or semester exchanges to the US. The program seeks to pick students with leadership potential, to develop their leadership skills while within the U.S., and to support them in alumni activities after they return home.
Annually, World Learning places approximately 8-10 of the 1,000 high school students, who have the chance to measure within USA with American host families and attend high school during the tutorial year.
Femme Politics Incubator Program 2020
Apply to the Femme Politics Incubator Program 2020 – Cohort 1. The Femme Politics Incubator Program is a collaborative program designed to help young African women leaders succeed. Together with their partners, Femme Politics accelerates the growth and development of young African women leaders by funding and supporting the activities of African women breaking new grounds in business, the non-profit sector and/or politics.
Objectives
Training and Mentorship: To help young African women leaders develop world class solutions, organisations and policies.
Social Impact: To contribute to the growth of young women leaders on the continent.
Gender Equality: To promote gender equality on the continent.
United Nations Youth Volunteers Program- Fully Funded
Applications are open for the fully funded United Nations Youth Volunteers Programme. The application deadline for the program is 13th September 2020.
Each year, the Swiss Government finances up to 30 United Nations Youth Volunteer (UNYV) positions. UNYV assignments, which last one year, are a unique opportunity to learn, discover the multilateral system and kick-start your career in the area of international cooperation. This program is reserved for Swiss nationals only, therefore the number of applicants is relatively low.
To ensure one can fully immerse in these assignments, all travel, relocation, life and health insurance costs are covered by the programme and a monthly living allowance is paid.
Why Swiss UN Youth Volunteer positions
- To work with UN organisations in developing countries
- To obtain on-the-job training
- To increase knowledge and competencies in your work area of interest, while living in dynamic and multifaceted settings
- To join the work force of young Swiss professionals in the area of international cooperation
ANU Asia Pacific Week 2020 in Australia
Australian National University calls application for ANU Asia Pacific Week 2020.
ANU Asia Pacific Week (APW) is an interdisciplinary, student-run conference aimed at high-achieving students and young professionals from all around the world with an interest in Asia and the Pacific. Due to the nature of these unprecedented times, Asia Pacific Week 2020 will be taking place virtually, with details to be released closer to the date of the conference. Please answer both the short and long answer questions, keeping within the specified word limits.
Summary
ANU Asia Pacific Week is a virtual webinar to hear from peak experts and engage in thought-provoking panels, debates, simulations, and workshops. In addition to that, there will be a small fee incurred for delegates to attend. We encourage applications from all around the world.
United Nations Young Professionals Program 2020
The application period for the 2020 United Nations Young Professionals Program exams is now open. Applications will be accepted through 31 October 2020. The job openings can be found on the UN Careers Portal and in Inspira.
The Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is a recruitment initiative for talented, highly qualified professionals to start a career as an international civil servant with the United Nations Secretariat. It consists of an entrance examination and professional development programmes once successful candidates start their career with the UN.
Who can apply?
The United Nations Young Professional Program examination is held once a year and is open to nationals of countries participating in the annual recruitment exercise. The list of participating countries is published annually and varies from year to year.
Global Young Academy Membership Call for 2021
The Global Young Academy calls membership application for 2021.
The Global Young Academy is a global organisation that places a high value on its diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. All applicants receive consideration and will not be discriminated against with regard to race, colour, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disabilities, or other factors. We especially encourage women and applicants from different minority groups, and from diverse disciplines including the natural, physical and social sciences as well as the arts and humanities and people working in government, industry, and non-governmental sectors to apply.
Westpac Asian Exchange Scholars Program
Applications call for Westpac Asian Exchange Scholars Program
Are you curious about what Asia has to offer? Aside from its economic potential, it remains one of the most exciting regions in the world. Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarships Program will immerse you in everything this region– ultimately forging long-lasting and meaningful relationships between the next generation of young Australian and Asian leaders.
Exchange students will spend up to two semesters in China, Japan or Singapore It is one experience of a lifetime and unlike most scholarships, this one is designed to give you the leadership skills that can help shape your future. Basically, it’s a genuine cultural experience to open your mind, develop your thinking, and offer you networking opportunities with some of the best Australia-Asia thought leaders and support networks.
Specifications
| Type of Opportunity | Scholarships and Fellowships |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Ongoing |
| Open to | All Nationalities |