The fellowships offered under this scheme are of short term duration, from one to six months for completion between September 1 2006 and December 31 2007, and are intended for specialised training at the post-graduate level. Candidates should be promising and qualified specialists who seek to undertake advanced research or to upgrade their skills and knowledge of state-of-the-art developments in their field of study or work.

Principal priority areas are:

• Education - basic education for all, with special attention being given to literacy, HIV/AIDS prevention and education and teacher training in sub-Saharan Africa
• Sciences - water and associated ecosystems
• Social and Human Sciences - ethics of science and technology, with emphasis on bioethics
• Culture - promoting cultural diversity, with special emphasis on the tangible and intangible heritage
• Communication and Information - empowering people through access to information and knowledge with special emphasis on freedom of expression

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Applications will be accepted from graduate and post-graduate candidates for study abroad wishing to pursue training, undertake advanced research, ugrade skills, or attend specialised or refresher courses. Priority attention will be given to women, and those from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Candidates must have a university degree, be not more than 45 years of age, and have demonstrated that they possess outstanding potential that would enable them to make a significant contribution to their country upon their return. The maximum cost should not exceed USD $15,000 to cover, either partially or fully, expenses related to the study programme. Should the proposed study programme need additional funds, other sources must be sought.

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A completed application form should be sent to the Fellowships Section prior to the deadline of April 30 2006. Incomplete applications, as well as candidatures that do not fulfil the requirements will be disqualified. The National Commission of the candidate's country submits the application(s). Applications from individuals will not be accepted.

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