The IDB Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology (MSP)
Study Subjects: Several fields (in Applied science and technology)
Scholarship Level: Postgraduate (advanced studies, research)
Scholarship Provider: IDB
Scholarship can be taken at: Any country
Scholarship Description
The Programme was launched in 1413H (1992), named ‘The IDB Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology' (MSP).
The objective of the programme is to develop technically qualified human resources in the IDB member countries by providing scholarships to promising and outstanding scholars and researchers to undertake advanced studies and research in the fields of applied science and technology needed for the development of the member countries.
The concept is to assist the needs of the IDB member countries and their institutions in developing high quality and hi-tech human resources in science and technology areas that they are lacking but crucial for their development.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarship, the applicant must meet the following basic criteria:
Age not over (a) 35 years for Ph.D. study, and (b) 40 years for Post-Doctoral research;
Attached to a research/academic/development institution in science and technology in their respective country;
Must possess the required academic background in the related field of their proposed study/research and have some professional/research experience in the respective field;
Demonstrate that the research proposal has scientific and technological relevance with the objective of meeting the priority development needs of the country;
Have good command of the language of the institution of study and the ability to conduct scientific work in it.
Eligible groups
Nationals and institutions of IDB Member Countries
Participating Institutions
The selected candidates are to pursue their research and study at the top most reputable academic and research institutions worldwide.
Fields of study
Fields of studies under the programme are determined by the priority needs of the country’s development in science and technology sectors and to supplement the IDB vision 1440H. Current focus is thus on the following fields of studies: Health/medicine, Agriculture/Food production, Water Resources/ Desertification, Energy/Infrastructure Development, Nanotechnology, Development-focused ICT, and pure Science subjects.
Number of awards
Not specified by provider
Sponsorship duration
The Programme offers scholarships for study and research at two levels: (i) 3-year Ph.D. study/ research, and (ii) 6-12 months of Post-Doctoral research.
Scholarship benefits
The scholarship covers the following benefits and entitlements:
All academic expenses
Living allowances
Health Insurance
Round trip air-tickets to and from place of study
Conference Participation allowance
Scientific Paper preparation allowance
Computer allowance (for Ph.D. only)
Family allowance (for Ph.D. only)
Community Development Support:
To help scholars prepare themselves for their future leading role in the socio-economic and technological development of their societies and countries, the IDB also provides them with extra-curricular activities under a special programme called Community Development Programme (CDP) comprising the following two components:
Post Study Activities (PSA): Since the graduates are the keys to the delivery of IDB objectives of socio-economic and technological development of their societies and countries, IDB supports them with a range of activities including formation of IDB Graduates’ Associations and monitoring their contribution to their society, institution and country. The Scholars are facilitated to enlist their names as consultants/experts for various capacity building and knowledge transfer programmes in IDB member countries under the IDB Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP).
Capacity Building Activities (CBA): The graduates are eligible to participate in regional Community Development Workshops that are held in different countries as part of the Capacity Building Activities for partners of the IDB Special Assistance and Scholarship Programmes.
Method of Application
Download the application form for 3-Year Ph.D Study or application form for Post-Doctoral Research.
The applications must be submitted through the nominating institutions to the Office of the IDB Governor for the country. It is the Office of the IDB Governor that will forward the applications to the IDB and not the individual applicants or the nominating institutions. As for Egypt, applications should be forwarded through the Ministry of Higher Education, Egypt instead of Office of the IDB Governor. Applications sent directly to the IDB will not be considered.
Selection procedure:
All the applications submitted to the IDB Governor's Office are to go through the following process:
Screening by the IDB Governor's Office to forward to IDB the most eligible applications;
In-house review at the IDB;
Scientific and technical evaluation of eligible applications by a panel of external reviewers composed of scientists and experts in their fields.
Final selection by the IDB.
Annual time-table:
The Programme is announced through the IDB Governors' Offices in the countries concerned by the following annual time-table:
September - Announcement of the Programme
December 31 - Deadline for submission of applications to IDB Governor's Office
Contact
The day-to-day implementation of the Programme is undertaken by the IDB Scholarship Division under the guidance and supervision of the IDB Management.
See the List of IDB Governor Offices.
Scholarship Application Deadline: December 31 each year
Scholarship Open to International students: Yes
For more information, please visit the official website
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