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FSC Short-term Scholarship (South-North) for PhD students at University of Hohenheim 2024

Awarded by Food Security Center (FSC)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

PhD

Funding Type

Partial Funding · EUR 1,000 monthly and other benefits

Eligible Courses

Select subjects offered by the university

Eligible Nationalities

Developing countries of the OECD DAC list

Can Be Taken At

University of Hohenheim

Provider

Food Security Center (FSC)

Last Verified On

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Overview

Food Security Council grants scholarships to top candidates from developing countries. The successful candidates can research the selected topics offered by the university of Hohenheim. The scholarship is offered to PhD students.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • The applicant must demonstrate outstanding study performance in agricultural, nutritional, natural, social, economic, or political sciences, or related disciplines with specifications on food security-related issues with a minimum MSc grade of 2.5.
  • The applicant must be currently enrolled in a doctoral program.
  • The applicant must be a passport holder of a developing country according to the OECD DAC list.
  • The applicant must intend to return to his/her home country or country of residence and institute.
  • Latest academic degree completed no more than 6 years prior to start of scholarship.
  • The applicant must demonstrate excellent proficiency in oral and written English.
  • The applicant must have excellent interpersonal skills and team spirit.
  • The applicant must be available for the entire period of the research stay of 3 months

Application Process:

  • Interested candidates must apply for the scholarship online.
  • Documents required:
    • Scanned copy of the transcripts of all education till the most recent degree.
    • Scanned copy of the English proficiency certificate.
    • List of publications.
    • PhD research proposal.
    • Signed recommendation letter.
    • Signed cover letter.
    • Most recent CV.
  • Successful applicants should :
    • Participate in teaching and training activities, if possible.
    • Present their research proposal, state of research, and preliminary results in FSC's interdisciplinary seminars and at relevant department's PhD seminars.
    • Establish an active, long-lasting collaboration with the supported researchers and their home institutes as well as FSC through an interactive alumni-network.

Value of the Scholarship:

The successful candidates are awarded the following benefits:

  • Accommodation grant.
  • Monthly grant of EUR 1,000.
  • Travel costs to and from the university.
  • A refund of EUR 100 for health and liability insurance.
Source : Food Security Center (FSC)
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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Food Security Center (FSC). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of FSC Short-term Scholarship (South-North) for PhD students at University of Hohenheim 2024 is Expired.
  • FSC Short-term Scholarship (South-North) for PhD students at University of Hohenheim 2024 is offered to PhD degree.
  • FSC Short-term Scholarship (South-North) for PhD students at University of Hohenheim 2024 is offered for Select subjects offered by the university.
  • FSC Short-term Scholarship (South-North) for PhD students at University of Hohenheim 2024 is open for: Developing countries of the OECD DAC list.
  • FSC Short-term Scholarship (South-North) for PhD students at University of Hohenheim 2024 is offered by Food Security Center (FSC).
  • FSC Short-term Scholarship (South-North) for PhD students at University of Hohenheim 2024 covers Partial Funding, EUR 1,000 monthly and other benefits.