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Scholarships - Research and Professional Development Programmes
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The Wilfred R. Chan Award of Excellence for Research in Natural Products Chemistry (The W.R. Chan Award of Excellence)	1. PURPOSE & DESCRIPTION OF SCHOLARSHIP The Wilfred R. Chan Award of Excellence for Research in Natural Products Chemistry (The W.R. Chan Award of Excellence) is established to stimulate interest in the field of Natural Products and to facilitate career development of the awardees in this area of Chemistry. 2 .ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS The applicant must be/have: Full-time graduate student researchers in the field of Natural Products Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at The UWI, Mona Campus Satisfactorily completed at least one year of their natural products research programme. Demonstrated creative personal contribution to assigned research projects, resulting in notable development of the project. natural products researchers that are involved in interdisciplinary collaboration; Sustained good citizenship/ meet all other requirements of the University pertinent to student behaviour, discipline and performance. A.Final Report Each recipient of The W.R. Chan Award of Excellence is required to submit a report within one month after receipt of the Award. The report should list the project's activities and accomplishments to that project period leading up to the Award. A copy of the report will be sent to the Chan family. B.Intellectual Property All intellectual property emanating from the efforts leading to The W. R. Chan Award of Excellence will be held by The University of the West Indies, according to the University's Intellectual Property Policy, unless otherwise negotiated. C.Acknowledgement and Publicity All recipients of The W.R. Chan Award of Excellence are required to acknowledge receipt of support from The W .R. Chan Award of Excellence in all publications supported by the Award. D.Inactive The W.R. Chan Award of Excellence An Award will be regarded as inactive if work has been suspended on the project for over a period of six months from the award date. In the event that the Award remains in a state of inactivity the Research Awards Committee will terminate the grant E.Termination/Withdrawal of Award The W.R. Chan Research Award of Excellence may be withdrawn if recipient’s fail to continue their research work for six months after receiving the Award 3. VALUE OF AWARD Each successful recipient will obtain a maximum of US$2,500 in funding to be distributed in two tranches of US$1,250 each at six-month intervals over a year. An awardee can receive The W.R. Chan Award of Excellence *only once. 4. DURATION OF AWARD:* 1 year 5. AWARD APPLICATION REQUIREMENT All applications shall be accompanied by the following documents: Transcript from The UWI covering at least Year 1 of your programme in the field of Natural Products Chemistry A one-page essay on the Applicant providing a summary of their first year’s research in the field of natural products, and also highlighting your involvement in interdisciplinary collaboration 2 character reference letters 6. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION & SELECTION PROCESS Criteria for Selection In the selection process, priority will be given to: Applications, submitted in writing to the Head, Department of Chemistry, by graduate students of the Department at Mona, in the field of Natural Products Chemistry. Applications from such researchers who have satisfactorily completed at least one year of their natural products research programme. Applications that have demonstrated creative personal contribution to assigned research projects, resulting in notable development of the project. Applications from natural products researchers that are involved in interdisciplinary collaboration; Selection Process Applications are considered by the Research Awards Committee. Having been vetted by the Head of Chemistry to ensure compliance with the selection criteria, applications are reviewed, evaluated and assessed by the Research Awards Committee; The Research Awards Committee will consist of members of the Department of Chemistry. The Chan Family reserves the right to designate an external member to the Research Awards Committee. In a year in which there are no worthy student researchers in natural products chemistry, no award will be made for that year. The Research Awards Committee will make an announcement to that effect. HOW TO APPLY Submit the completed application form with all the other relevant documents to the School for Graduate Studies and Research, Regional Headquarters via email at gsr@uwi.edu, on/before June 30, 2025 under the captioned subject The W.R. Chan Award of Excellence 2025.	30 Jun 2025	Application Form Referee Report
The Wilfred R. Chan International Conference Travel Award	1. PURPOSE & DESCRIPTION OF SCHOLARSHIP The Wilfred R. Chan International Conference Travel Award is established to foster international identity with, and collaboration in, the field of Natural Products Chemistry and to facilitate career development, support in the form of a grant will be awarded to graduate student in the Department of Chemistry towards travel and conference expenses to attend relevant overseas conference/meeting in order to make an oral presentation of their research in Natural Products. 2. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Graduate student researchers in the field of Natural Products Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at The UWI, Mona Campus are eligible to apply. A.Final Report Every recipient of the Wilfred R. Chan International Conference Travel Award is required to submit a copy of the actual oral presentation made at the international conference, as well as a brief report (100-600 words) of the benefits realised by attending the conference and making the oral presentation. The report should be submitted within one month after making the presentation. A copy of the report will be sent to the Chan family. B.Intellectual Property All intellectual property emanating from the efforts leading to The W. R. Chan Award of Excellence will be held by The University of the West Indies, according to the University's Intellectual Property Policy, unless otherwise negotiated. C. Acknowledgment and Publicity All recipients of The Wilfred R. Chan International Conference Travel Award are required to acknowledge receipt of support from Wilfred R. Chan International Conference Travel Award. D. Inactive The Wilfred R. Chan International Conference Travel Award An Award will be regarded as inactive if for some reason, attendance to the international conference has been postponed for more than three months. In the event that the Award remains in a state of inactivity for more than six months the Research Awards Committee will terminate the grant E. Termination/Withdrawal of Award The Wilfred R. Chan International Conference Travel Award may be terminated or withdrawn if recipient’s fail to make the presentation of their research work to the designated international conference for six months after receiving the award. 3. VALUE OF AWARD Each successful recipient will obtain a maximum of US$1,000 towards the costs for registration, airfare, and accommodation associated with the conference. NUMBER OF AWARDS: 1 DURATION OF AWARD: Annually AWARD APPLICATION REQUIREMENT All applications shall be accompanied by the following documents: Transcript from The UWI covering at least Year 1 of your programme in the field of Natural Products Chemistry Candidate should show support documentation that they have been accepted to attend a relevant international conference with an approved oral presentation in a relevant international conference. Applicants should also show documentation that they have made the oral presentation to a Research Awards Committee in a seminar setting, before the award is made. 7. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION & SELECTION PROCESS Criteria for Selection In the selection process, priority will be given to: Applications, submitted by any graduate students of the Department of Chemistry at Mona, in the field of Natural Products Chemistry. Applications from such researchers who have satisfactorily completed at least one year of their natural products research programme. Applications from natural products researchers who wish to make an approved oral presentation in a relevant international conference. Applications from natural products researchers who have made the oral presentation to a Research Awards Committee in a seminar setting, before the award is made. Selection Process Applications, submitted in writing to the Head, Department of Chemistry, by graduate students of the Department at Mona, in the field of Natural Products Chemistry Applications are considered by the Research Awards Committee. Having been vetted by the Research Awards Committee to ensure compliance with the selection criteria, applications are reviewed, evaluated and assessed by the Research Awards Committee; The Research Awards Committee will consist of members of the Department of Chemistry. The Chan Family reserves the right to designate an external member to the Research Awards Committee. In a year in which there are no worthy oral presentations by graduate researchers in natural products chemistry, no award will be made for that year. The Research Awards Committee will make an announcement to that effect. HOW TO APPLY Submit the completed application form with all the other relevant documents to the School for Graduate Studies and Research, Regional Headquarters via email at gsr@uwi.edu, on/before June 30, 2025, under the captioned subject The Wilfred R. Chan International Conference Travel Award 2025.	30 Jun 2025	Application Form Referee Report

Scholarship Information

REGIONAL & LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) Postgraduate Scholarships

For 2024, CCRIF will provide scholarships for students pursuing a Master's Degree in several pre-identified areas related to disaster risk management for study at The University of the West Indies and other institutions. Scholarship recipients must be citizens of CARICOM member or associate member countries and/or CCRIF member countries in the Caribbean.

Cultural Studies Postgraduate Scholarships

The Cultural Studies Scholarship is intended to support a graduate student in the Institute of Caribbean Studies, The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus who demonstrates outstanding academic potential in advancing Cultural Studies as a field of inquiry; and Financial need.

Dorothy Pine McLarty Postgraduate Scholarships

The Dorothy Pine McLarty Postgraduate Scholarship is intended to support a graduate student in the Faculty of Social Sciences or the Faculty of Humanities and Education, The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus. The triennial scholarship award is for research degrees related to Elections and Governance in Jamaica. The scholarship award is for three years, with eligibility for renewal each year contingent on satisfactory academic performance.

Dr. Pauline O. Lawrence and Dr. Carlton G. Davis Postgraduate Scholarships

This Scholarship is established to support students pursuing the Master of Science in the following programmes: (i) Agricultural Entrepreneurship, (ii) Plant Production and Protection and (iii) Biotechnology at the Mona Campus of The University of the West Indies.

Lisa Seifart Gore Postgraduate Scholarships

The Lisa Gore Seifart Scholarships, established in 2020, grants scholarships every year to talented and financially challenged students for the pursuit of Master’s Degrees in Psychology leading to a university degree.

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) provide grants for all stages of researchers' careers - be they doctoral candidates or highly experienced researchers - and encourage transnational, intersectoral, and interdisciplinary mobility. The MSCA enables research-focused organisations (universities, research centres, and companies) to host talented foreign researchers and to create strategic partnerships with leading institutions worldwide.

OAS Scholarships

The OAS Academic Scholarship Program (Regular Program), established in 1958, grants scholarships every year for the pursuit of Master’s Degrees, Doctoral Degrees and Graduate Research leading to a university degree. The OAS Special Caribbean Scholarships Program (SPECAF), established in 1983, grants scholarships for the last two years of undergraduate studies to citizens and residents of the English-speaking Caribbean OAS Member States, and Suriname.

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship (CS) is an international programme under which Commonwealth governments offer scholarships and fellowships to citizens of other Commonwealth countries.

The Rhodes Scholarship

The Rhodes Scholarship are postgraduate awards supporting exceptional all-round students at the University of Oxford. Established in the will of Cecil Rhodes in 1902, the Rhodes is the oldest and perhaps the most prestigious international scholarship program in the world. The Rhodes Scholarship candidates from Jamaica and the Commonwealth Caribbean may apply for one of two Rhodes Scholarship as follows:

The Jamaica Rhodes Scholarship, available to candidates from Jamaica only;
The Commonwealth Caribbean Rhodes Scholarship, available to candidates from the Caribbean generally, excluding Jamaicans (but subject to the Selection Committee’s discretion).