Pakistan 50th Anniversary Fund for Master’s Students in UK, 2014

University of Strathclyde is offering 50th Anniversary scholarship for Pakistani students in 2014. Scholarship is available for pursuing master degree in the fields of engineering, computing and business management or any other subject. Scholarship covers tuition fees/living costs/return travel/other expenses. The awards are made for one year only and are not renewable. The application deadline is 1 February 2014.

Read more:
http://www.strath.ac.uk/rio/postgraduatescholarships/award_27642_en.html

Is the Growth Effect of Financial Development Conditional on Technological Innovation?

By: Arshad Ali Bhatti, M. Emranul Haque, Denise R. Osborn

This paper argues that excessive financial development in combination with high levels of technological innovation or R&D activities may lead to the former being ineffective in generating economic growth. This hypothesis is examined through a dynamic panel analysis using two measures of financial development, in conjunction with R&D expenditure, for 36 OECD and non-OECD countries. Using a range of panel data estimators, our results show that the relationship between financial development and economic growth is not straightforward; rather, it is conditional upon the level of R&D. Further, we find that a high level of R&D is associated with a weak or negative effect of financial development on economic growth.

Find full paper at:
http://www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/subjects/economics/our-research/cgbcr/discussion-papers/2013/

2013 ANU University Research Scholarships for International and Domestic Students in Australia

Australian National University is offering number of scholarships for Doctor of Philosophy or Professional Doctorate by research in all fields of study. Australian and New Zealand citizen, permanent residents of Australia and international students are eligible for these scholarships. Total offer is of A$23,728 (2013 rate) per annum tax free, in fortnightly payments.International students should submit the application till 31st August and Domestic Students till 31st October.

Read more: http://students.anu.edu.au/scholarships/gr/off/int/anu-urs.php

International Financial Institutions Agree to Share Data

Recognizing the power of information to shape better policies, guide development programs, and increase accountability, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon along with leaders of six multilateral financial institutions announced today that they would strengthen inter-agency sharing and collaboration on issues related to data and statistical capacity building.

This will provide the global community with better statistical tools to measure progress toward the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and post-2015 development agenda and improve the lives of people in the developing world. Read complete story at

http://www.adb.org/news/international-financial-institutions-agree-share-data? utm_source=news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=alerts

2013 International Postgraduate Research Scholarships at University of Melbourne, Australia

There is an excellent opportunity of availing IPRS Scholarships at University of Melbourne, Australia. Closing date is August 31, 2013. For details, see the following link:

http://services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/research/international/available/iprs

Islamic Banking?

Is it a nice play of money makers with Shariah and Law? Perhaps, Bani-Israel are left behind!

PhD/ MSc leading to PhD Scholarships for Pakistani Students at The University of Cambridge, UK

There is an opportunity of scholarships (PhD/ MSc leading to PhD studies) at The University of Cambridge, UK. The last date for application is 15th of April, 2013. You may contact me in case of any guidance. The official link is given as: http://www.hec.gov.pk/INSIDEHEC/DIVISIONS/HRD/SCHOLARSHIPS/FOREIGNSCHOLARSHIPS/OSSPHASE2BATCH3/SUC/Pages/IntroductionObjectives.aspx