Postdoctoral Position in Border Region Studies at University of Southern Denmark

Scholarship Administration At the Department of Border Region Studies (IFG), University of Southern Denmark, Sonderborg campus, applications are invited for the position as a post doc with a degree in political science or related areas in priority areas: People and Society in the border region. are expected from 1 September 2011 with duration of 24 months.

Scholarship Administration Department of Border Region Studies (IFG) is rooted in the unique history of the border region of Southern Denmark. At the same time, the department has strong links with the business community and local cultural institutions. http://www.callforpapersinfo.com
http://thescholarshipprogramme.com Comparative aspects, including other (border) regions in Europe is particularly strong in regional studies and in the border areas of study.

How to Apply: Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: No later than July 1, 2011

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CBC Spouses Cheerios Brand Health Initiative Scholarships

Scholarship Administration Candidates who wish to make this scholarship must be prepared to pursue a degree full-time or be a current full-time undergraduate, graduate or doctoral student in good academic performance at an accredited college or university. Participants must plan to pursue a degree in medicine, engineering, technology. Have the ability to at least 2.5 GPA, demonstrate leadership, and participate in the activities of community nutrition services or other health-related studies.Scholarship Administration Preference will be given to constituents CBC Member. http://www.callforpapersinfo.com

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Bachelor, Graduate Scholarship Application Deadline: June 1, 2011

CBC Scholarship Couple Next Cheerios Brand Health Initiative Scholarship, USA Information and application details click here

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Doctoral Scholarships in the Department Political and Cultural Change at University of Bonn

Scholarship Administration Participants will be expected to participate in interdisciplinary courses and discipline of the ZEF Doctoral Studies Program from October 1, 2011-February 2012. He will develop individual research proposals until February 2012. For data collection, 10-12 months of field research in West Africa will be required. During the period of writing-up the dissertation, candidates will be based at ZEF in Bonn.

Three years since August 2011 under a conditional acceptance of the confirmation by the funding agency. A Scholarship Administration awarded will include live, study, and travel expenses. Excellent degree (Diploma, Masters or Masters) in social anthropology, social geography, political science or sociology of development
• excellent writing skills in English needed for the dissertation
• an excellent knowledge of French is required to study in a francophone
state
• good knowledge of research methods required field
• experience in research is to gain
• work experience in West Africa is an advantage
African candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. http://www.callforpapersinfo.com

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College Scholarships PhD Application Deadline: June 20, 2011

Furthermore Doctoral Scholarships in the Department of Political and Cultural Change at the University of Bonn, Germany Scholarship Information and application details click here

PhD Fellowship Programme Scholarship Administration at IMPRS

Scholarship Administration a Diploma or Master of Science Degree in Physics with excellent results, Diploma Thesis written or Master of Science thesis documenting at least about 6 months of research, excellent skills in English.

Open Scholarship for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Administration Description: Your application must contain your CV in pdf format, your certificate (such as the Diploma or Master of Science Degree and other documents that show your value) as pdf files (one pdf file that contains a combination of all certificates / documents are preferred), abstract and lists the contents of the Master of Science thesis (or thesis complete) in English or German (Note: If working on the thesis is still ongoing, a preliminary version of the abstract and table of contents will be good too). http://www.callforpapersinfo.com
http://thescholarshipprogramme.com two letters of recommendation.Scholarship Administration Note that we are NOT going to approach your reference. You should ask your referees to send us these letters directly via email (To: imprs-office (AT) mppmu.mpg.de) (option) or by mail so they arrive before the deadline.

How to Apply: Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: June 20, 2011

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Doctoral Training Scholarship Administration in Insect Sciences

ARPPIS Scholarship Administration program offers doctoral research scholarships 3 years, aims to prepare young scholars from Africa for regional leadership role, as well as internationally competitive research careers, in arthropod-related sciences.

Eligibility Details:

1. special qualifications listed under the research topics listed above. All applicants must have a BSc and MSc degree with a minimum award level 2 or equivalent class
2. Must be nationals of African countries
3. Maximum age 36 years at the time of application
4. Eligible for enrollment in one of the university ARPPIS members (please visit the University of Participate for a complete list of members of the university ARPPIS)
5. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.http://www.callforpapersinfo.com
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Application Deadline:
Scholarship Administration Deadline for application is June 10, 2011

Further details:
For more information about these scholarships please visit the link below.

http://arppis.icipe.org/call-for-applications-for-3-year-doctoral-training.html

Change Fellowship Awards Scholarship Administration

This Scholarship Administration award was made possible by major funding from the Jacobs Foundation, with additional support from the National Research Foundation in South Africa and IUPsyS. Seven awards amounting to € 25 000 each are available. This number can be used for expenses related research, including research equipment, data collection, and travel to, the registration and accommodation during the ICP 2012. A proposed budget must be included as an attachment to the research proposal.

This Scholarship Administration award is open to early career psychologists who have completed a PhD (or equivalent full) within the previous 10 years ICP 2012. Consideration also may be given where for a long time has passed since the official left and / or alleviate the condition beyond
applicant's control.

Applicant Details:

Scholarship Administration Applicants must be permanent residents of the countries of sub-Saharan Africa. They also must be located in a recognized university or research institution known for, or received as a guest researcher at the institute.

Application Deadline:
Application Deadline 17May 2011

Further details:
For more information about these scholarships please visit the link below.

http://www.icp2012.com/user_data/Change%20Fellowship%20Awards%202012%20-%20Announcement%20and%20Call%20for%20Applications.pdf

UCT International & Refugee Students Scholarships Administration

Scholarships Administration Applications are invited for the International and Refugee Students’ Scholarships from full time Honours, Masters and Doctoral Students.A limited number of scholarships are available to graduates who are not South African. These are awarded on a competitive basis and preference is given to senior candidates.
All UCT International and Refugee Students’ Scholarships Administration are supplementary. Students who apply must have the means to fund their studies.
The Scholarships Administration are renewable for the duration of the course of study, if satisfactory progress is maintained, for one year at honours level, two at master’s level and three at doctoral level.
Scholarships Administration Applicants must apply for full-time admission through the UCT Admissions Office or the Faculty Office. Late applications are not accepted.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 July 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Postdoctoral Position Scholarship Administration in Vascular Biology

The Scholarship Administration main goal of the laboratory is to characterize the functional properties of perivascular mural cells in development, normal physiology, inflammation, diabetic retinopathy and cancer. We study the regulation of selective transport of molecules between blood and tissue in physiology and disease.

The Scholarship Administration work includes the isolation and study of embryonic stem (ES) and genetic manipulation of such cells. In addition, a number of transgenic organisms by ex vivo and in vivo imaging of the vascular system will be analyzed.

Qualification

To qualify, candidates must hold a doctorate or a foreign degree as equivalent to a doctorate in the field of molecular biology, biotechnology / engineering or similar.

Previous successful experience in molecular cloning (BAC), tissue culture, work and advanced microscopy in vivo is an advantage. Laboratory experience outside of Sweden is considered a strong performance.

The Scholarship Administration candidate should be self-motivated, have good communication skills and ability to interact effectively and work productively in a team. Fluency in English is a requirement.

Scholarship Administration Applicants who have completed their degree no more than three years before the last date for applications should be given priority. Candidates who have completed their degree earlier than this should receive equal priority if special grounds exist.

Postgraduates who have yet to graduate may apply if their public defense is scheduled to take place within three months after the application deadline, in which case verification from the Dissertation Committee or equivalent body must be submitted with the application.

Application

The application, marked with reference number 01988/2011, should be sent to rekrytering@mbb.ki.se or to
Jenny Dahlqvist
Karolinska Institutet
The Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics
171 77 Stockholm
Sweden

The following documents should be enclosed with your application:

• Your full CV;
• A cover letter with a brief description of research interests and expertise;
• The name and contact details of two-three references.

If you want to know more about The Institute of Karolinska, please go to http://mbb.ki.se.

Call for Applications: 2011/2012 HRC Internal Fellowships

Fellowship at The Humanities Research Centre

Study Subject: Any subject
Employer: Australian National University
Level: PhD
Fellowship Description: The Humanities Research Centre at RSHA is inviting applications for two fellowships of $15000 each.

* These will be offered to teaching staff in any of the humanities disciplines in CASS. The grant is to be used as teaching relief for a semester – either Semester 2 in 2011 or Semester 1 in 2012 – in order to complete a manuscript or to develop an ARC application.

* Preference will be given to those who have a book contract from a publisher or at least written evidence of interest from a publisher; or those who have a project proposal in an advanced stage and ready to be submitted as an ARC application.

* Special consideration will be given to early career researchers (7 to 8 years since completion of PhD).

* Staff on OSP or current ARC grants are not eligible.

* Fellows will be based at HRC/RSHA for the duration of their fellowship. Time away cannot exceed two weeks during the entire fellowship.

* Applicants need to submit their CVs and a two page proposal of the work they’ll undertake during the semester.

Fellowship Application Deadline: 28 February, 2011
Further Fellowship Information and Application

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER SCHOLARSHIP

The research performed at the Department of Chemistry is of highest international level and the current areas of specialization are green chemistry, material and nanochemistry, computational and theoretical chemistry, synthesis and chemical analysis

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Helsinki is searching :
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER for a three-year position starting 1.1.2011

We are lookingfor a talented and highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher, for a three-year position (2011-2013), based within the Department of Geosciences and Geography at the University of Helsinki. The appointee will participate full-time in a project “Impacts of climate change on Arctic vegetation and biodiversity” funded by the Academy of Finland.

This project will :
1) investigate dynamics and the main drivers of recent changes in the Arctic vegetation;
2) threats caused by climate change to Arctic plant diversity, and
3) develop projections of the changes in the Arctic plant biomass patterns under future climates.

The project will focus on subarctic and alpine ecosystems of the northernmost Europe and Eurasia. The project has defined key goals, but there is substantial room for independent and collaborative exploration of related topics in biogeography, macroecology, remote sensing and spatial modeling. The project will require the appointee to carry out field work in the summer months.

The starting salary will be 3 200 € per month.

The candidate is requested to:
1) have a Ph.D. with research experience in either physical geography, ecology or comparable fields
2) have profound understanding in multivariate data analysis and spatial modelling
3) show excellent writing and speaking skills in English
4) have knowledge on the Arctic/Alpine vegetation, remote sensing and global change impact modelling
5) be motivated to carry out field studies in high-latitude environment for several days.

Please send a CV, a brief statement of research interests, letter of motivation, and the names and contact information of three references to Professor Miska Luoto, geo-office@helsinki.fi. We would like the appointee to start the position on January-March, 2011.

Deadline for applications is 29.10.2010 at 3.45pm.

Contact details and further information:
Miska Luoto, Professor in physical geography
Department of Geosciences and Geography
P.O. Box 64
FI-00014 University of Helsinki
Tel +358-9-19150768
Fax +358-9-19150760
Email: miska.luoto@helsinki.fi
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CNIO International PhD Programme in Cancer Research, Madrid

The “la Caixa”/CNIO International PhD Programme offers cross-disciplinary training in state-of-the-art basic and applied cancer research within an international and very dynamic scientific environment. Ten four-year fellowships will be available during 2011.

Highly motivated individuals are encouraged to apply for the following of CNIO’s research programmes: Molecular Oncology, Cancer Cell Biology, Structural Biology and Biocomputing, Molecular Pathology, Human Cancer Genetics and Clinical Research. For details on research at the CNIO: www.cnio.es

Characteristics:
-The programme has 4 year duration
-During the first two years, students will receive a total annual stipend of 17,165 euros plus a one time annual payment of 1,500 euros. During the third and fourth year, the graduate students will receive an employment contract with a gross annual salary of 25,430 euros plus a one time annual payment of 1,700 euros

Applicants:
-This call is open to applicants from all nationalities holding a university degree in biomedical sciences, or who expect to be awarded with such qualification during the first half of 2011
-The upper age limit for eligibility is 30 years
-Applicants must have an excellent academic record and previous research experience during their undergraduate period
-Co-authorship of publication in indexed journals will be positively considered
-Candidates must have a solid working knowledge of English

Call closes on March 15th, 2011

For further information and to apply: www.cnio.es/phd

PhD Scholarships at Victoria University of Wellington

History or background of award

For the purpose of encouraging postgraduate research, one objective being to build up strong research schools at the University, Victoria offers PhD scholarships to those about to commence their doctoral studies. These scholarships are awarded on academic merit and are open to New Zealand and international students in any discipline. Purpose of award

These Scholarships are intended to encourage doctoral study at Victoria University of Wellington.

Selection criteriaThe

Scholarships are open to graduates of any university within or outside of New Zealand who intend to enrol either for PhD. In exceptional cases, applications may be considered from students seeking scholarship support for a PhD degree for which they are already enrolled at VUW. In such cases applicants are required to provide detailed evidence of their exceptional circumstances which must be accompanied by clear support from their supervisor.

Number of awards offered

Approx 35 for PhD study Value

Doctoral degree: $20,000 each year

Domestic tuition fees

$500 thesis allowance

Tenure of award

Scholarships will normally be tenable for three years. For a student who has already been enrolled for a PhD at VUW for more than 6 months at the time when the offer of a Scholarship is made to him/her, the maximum length of tenure of the Scholarship will be reduced at the discretion of the Academic Board.

How do students apply?

The application form can be downloaded from the link above. It is important that you submit ONLY the documentation requested on the application form, additional information will not be circulated to selection panels. Application forms and supporting documents should be sent to: Scholarships Office Research Office, 10 Kelburn Parade Victoria University of Wellington, PO Box 600 Wellington, New Zealand

• Applicants should include with their application a brief outline of their proposed programme of research and should also ask referees to send, direct to the Scholarships Office, a confidential report on the suitability of the proposed programme and the ability of the applicant to carry out this particular programme and/or a programme of advanced research in general.
• Applicants should also contact the relevant VUW department/school as soon as possible to confirm the suitability of the proposed programme of research and the availability of adequate supervision.
• Applicants, other than those who have completed all their study at VUW, must include a certified copy of those academic records from other institutions with this application. The academic record of the year of application will be obtained, where applicable, by VUW.

Decision makers: The University Scholarships Committee, a sub-committee of the University Research Council

How and when do students learn of the decision?

First offers of Victoria Phd Scholarships will be made in August and late December of the year of application. Because some applicants may in the event decline the offer of a Scholarship with the result that further offers have to be made, it is possible that some applicants will not be finally notified of the success or otherwise of their applications until as late as the end of February of the following year. If you are unsuccessful you will be notified by email only. Please provide a clearly written email address if available.

What conditions are attached to acceptance of this award?

Scholarship recipients shall be required to devote themselves full-time to their programme of research during the tenure of the scholarship and may not hold a position of emolument without the approval of the University Scholarships Committee. Approval may be given for scholarship recipients to undertake paid employment (usually tutoring) for up to a maximum of 600 hours in any one calendar year. All requests to undertake part-time employment must be supported in writing by the supervisor. Once the period of tenure of a scholarship has commenced, the University Scholarships Committee may, at its sole discretion, grant a scholarship recipient a deferment of their scholarship for a period not exceeding one year. In most cases such a deferment will coincide with a formal suspension from their PhD enrolment. A scholarship shall be terminated if a scholarship recipient ceases to resume the aforesaid programme of research within one month of the last day of the period of the deferment.

Additional information

Applicants who are permanent residents of New Zealand, Australia, France or Germany will, in addition to the scholarship emolument, be provided with the full cost of their tuition fees. Overseas doctoral students, from January 2006, will also be eligible for domestic tuition fees. Applicants, other than those who have completed all of their study at Victoria, must include a certified copy of their academic record from other institutions with this application. Applicants whose degree has been conferred at any university other than a New Zealand University will be considered in two categories: Category 1 - applicants from the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Germany or Australia must supply an original or certified copy of their university transcript. Category 2 - applicants from any other country must have their transcript verified and assessed with a course by course evaluation by one of the below educational evaluators: Educational Credential Evaluators or National Recognition Information Centre [UK]

Who else has information about this award? The University Scholarships Office.
For guidelines, application forms and more information about this award contact: The Scholarships Officer, Victoria University of WellingtonPO Box 600Wellington New Zealand
Phone: (04) 463 5113 Fax: E-mail: scholarships-office@vuw.ac.nz

Application form available here. Full regulations can be downloaded here.

Moreinfo: http://www.fis.org.nz/BreakOut/vuw/schols.phtml?detail+100008