USAID PRB Policy Communication Fellowships for Developing Countries in USA

Scholarship Description:

USAID PRB Policy Communication Fellowships for Developing Countries in USA is open for . The scholarship allows level program(s) in the field of taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is .

The Population Reference Bureau (PRB) is inviting applications for Policy  Communication Fellowship Program of the academic year 2013/2014. These  fellowships are funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).  These fellowships are available for the students of developing countries currently enrolled in reputable academic  institutions, pursuing a PhD or enrolled in doctoral programs, and between their 3rd and 5th year of  studies. During the period of fellowships, participants  will also attend workshop in Washington. The fellowships will cover travel  expenses and awards stipends of $2,000 to cover research expenses.

Study Subject(s): Developing-country applicants may be in  any field of study but their research focus should be related to one or more of  the following: -Family planning and/or reproductive health (FP/RH). -Maternal and child health (MCH), specifically family planning/MCH  integration. -Contraceptive use/behavior. -Population growth. -Adolescent reproductive health. -Poverty, health equity, and connections  with reproductive health. -Gender issues, specifically gender-based violence  (GBV), early marriage, and male engagement in family planning. -Population,  health, and environment interrelations. Course Level: This  scholarship is available to pursue doctoral degree. Scholarship  Provider: U.S. Agency for International Development  (USAID) Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility: The participants selected will be  from developing countries that are supported by USAID. In addition,  participants must be currently enrolled in reputable academic institutions,  pursuing a Ph.D. or enrolled in doctoral programs, and between their 3rd and 5th  year of studies. PRB gives priority to applicants who are in an early stage of  their research career.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: It is  open to individuals from developing countries(Afghanistan, Albanian, Angola,  Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh,Benin, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, DR Congo, Egypt,  Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Haiti, India, Jordan, Kenya,  Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nepal, Niger,  Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania,  Timor-Leste, Togo, Uganda, Ukraine, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe).

Scholarship Description: The Population Reference Bureau  (PRB) is now accepting applications for its 2013-2014 Policy Communication  Fellows Program. The program is funded by the U.S. Agency for International  Development (USAID).  The goals of the Policy Fellows program are: -To understand the process by which research informs the policy environment. -To learn various ways to communicate findings to policy audiences. The  Policy Fellows program, initiated in the 1980s, has close to 400 alumni. The  program aims to bridge the gap between research findings and the policy  development process. While research often has profound policy implications, it  must be communicated effectively to a variety of nontechnical audiences in order  to have an impact. The program has three parts: -Washington Workshop:  Participants will attend a two-week workshop at PRB in Washington, D.C.,  scheduled for Aug. 5-16, 2013. During the workshop the participants interact  with PRB staff and outside experts active in policy research and  communications. -Practicum: During the 2013-2014 academic year, Fellows will  apply the lessons learned at the Washington workshop to prepare three written  assignments and an oral presentation for policy audiences, based on their  dissertations or related research topics. During the year, Fellows receive  feedback from PRB staff on their work. -PAA Workshop: The Fellows formally  present their research findings at a workshop that will be held prior to the  2014 Population Association of America (PAA) Annual Meeting. During the  workshop, Fellows make 12-minute policy presentations to the other Fellows and  to PRB and guest discussants.

What does it cover? PRB covers travel, lodging, and per  diem expenses for each Fellow to attend the Washington workshop and the PAA  Annual Meeting. PRB pays for the PAA registration for each Fellow and awards  stipends of $2,000 to cover Fellows’ research expenses.

Notification: The fellowship awards will be announced  in March 2013.

How to Apply: Completed applications should be sent via  e-mail.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applying  is Feb. 6, 2013.

Further  Scholarship Information and Application

Degree Level:

USAID PRB Policy Communication Fellowships for Developing Countries in USA is available to undertake level programs at .

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.