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.

Victoria PhD Submission Scholarships Administration

The full-time or half-time enrolled, Victoria PhD candidates who fully concentration upon their studies, to bring their research to a successful completion can apply for this scholarship.The amount of scholarship will be $5,000 living stipend per three-month period of tenure, and an enrolment fee contribution of $1,000.
All Victoria PhD candidates, full-time or half-time, who are not currently recipients of a Victoria PhD Scholarship, a Jacob Joseph Scholarship, or any other award paying a living stipend are eligible to apply.
Half-time candidates must change their enrolment to full-time and commit themselves exclusively to their research.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 28 May 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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
http://www.helsinki.fi/geography/luoto/Miska_Luoto.html

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