Foreign students shun studies in Sweden due to introduction of tuition and registration fees

News: Foreign students shun studies in Sweden due to introduction of tuition and registration fees

(18th Feb 2011) - Top foreign students are shunning the opportunity to study at Swedish universities and colleges, deterred by the introduction of tuition and registration fees, as well as the lack of scholarships.

University of Pittsburgh Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship

University Of Pittsburgh Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship (AENT)

Course(s) Offered: Nursing
Course Level: Graduate (Trainee)
Employer: University of Pittsburgh
Country to Study in: USA

Postdoctoral Position in Mathematical Physics at University of Cergy-Pontoise, France

Positions for Postdoctoral Fellowship programme for Students in Mathematical Physics

Study Subject: Mathematical Physics
Employer: IAMP
Level: Postdoctoral

Scholarship Description:
The candidate should have a strong background in the study of quantum systems, with tools from spectral theory, nonlinear analysis and PDEs, or numerical analysis. She/he is expected to work in the team of the ERC Starting Grant project MNIQS and to interact with the other members of the project.

In order to announce an available position or a postion wanted you should send an e-mail to the secretary (for contact information, see About the IAMP). In announcing an available position please indicate the date position starts and the deadline for application. Postings of available jobs will be removed after the application deadline.

We reserve the right to remove postings of jobs wanted 6 months after the date posted unless we are given other instructions. We advertize all types of positions, from graduate student openings or postdoctoral opportunities to faculty positions such as tenure track or tenured professorships.

The IAMP is not responsible for the accuracy of the information in these postings.

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 31, 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

The Crawford Fund Fellowship in Australia for Agricultural Scientists from Developing Countries

Crawford Fund Fellowship

Course(s) Offered: Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry
Course Level: Training
Provider: The Crawford Fund
Country to Study in: Australia

Colt Foundation Fellowships in Occupational/Environmental Health 2011, UK

Fellowships for International Applicants  who are qualified in science or medicine who are carrying out research within the area of occupational and environmental health

Study Subject: Occupational/Environmental Health
Employer: Colt Foundation
Level: PhD

Scholarship Description:
The Foundation awards Fellowships each year to persons who are qualified in science or medicine who are carrying out research within the area of occupational and environmental health at a UK university.

The Fellowship is normally for three years and the research is expected to lead to a PhD degree. Prospective students should apply to Mrs Jackie Douglas, address below, and should include an outline of the proposed research which demonstrates the occupational content of their work, a CV, a detailed letter of support from the proposed supervisor and the contact details of two referees.

The application must be submitted by the student personally and not by their supervisor on their behalf, although it is expected that the supervisor will have an input to ensure that the project can lead to a successful PhD.

Fellowships are awarded in competition, and the outline must therefore contain sufficient detail to enable the Selection Panel to determine that the work has been well-designed, the work is worthwhile and can be completed in the three-year period, and to enable the Panel to decide which students should be interviewed.

The stipend rate for the first year is £12,000 (£13,000 inside London), rising with inflation for the following two years. UK fees will be paid as incurred, together with a sum to cover research expenses. The grant does not attraction any taxation.

Scholarship Application Dedaline: 17th October 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Online MSc Scholarship in Clinical Trials for Low Income Countries

MSc Clinical Trials scholarship

Course(s) Offered: Clinical Trials
Course Level: Graduate (Online Masters)
Provider: GlaxoSmithKline
Country to Work in: UK

Cyprus International Institute-Harvard School of Public Health Masters Programs

The Cyprus International Institute for Environmental and Public Health (CII) in Association with the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) offers one year masters programs in Environmental Health and Epidemiology/Biostatistics.

Study Subject: Environmental Health and Epidemiology/Biostatistics
Employer: Cyprus International Initiative for the Environment & Public Health in Association with Harvard School of Public Health
Level: Masters

Scholarship Description:
Given the collaborative nature of these academic programs, Harvard faculty members visit Cyprus regularly for extended periods to teach courses at the institute. Given also the collaborative nature of these programs, certain masters students graduated in the past got admitted to PhD programs at Harvard – along with other top tier prestigious schools. Rest have found their choice of jobs with the industry, government and as well consulting agencies.

CII doors are open to all the bright students from all over the world, who have broad interests in environmental and public health areas. CII also offers scholarships and financial aid that are very generous compared to several other equivalent programs in Europe/North America. Currently they are accepting applications, and the following web link provides more information: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/cyprus/gradpostgrad.html. Students with environmental/agricultural/chemical/biological/statistical sciences background would be a good fit in these programs.

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 31, 2011 by 2:00 p.m. and March 31, 2011 by 2:00 p.m. (Cyprus time).

Further Scholarship Information and Application

International PhD Positions at Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics in Germany

International PhD Positions

Course(s) Offered: Biology, Bioengineering
Course Level: Graduate (PhD research)
Provider: MPI-CBG
Country to Study in: Germany

South Australian SARDI Science Bursary for Graduate Women

SARDI science bursary for women

Course(s) Offered: Agric, fisheries, forestry, resource mgt
Course Level: Postgraduate
Provider: SARDI
Country to Study in: Australia

DigiPen Institute of Technology Scholarship for International and US Female Students

Scholarship program for women

Course(s) Offered: Digital interactive entertainment fields
Course Level: Undergraduate, Graduate (masters)
Provider: DigiPen Institute Of Technology
Country to Study in: USA

University of Johannesburg Special Honours Merit Bursaries for Africans (Study In South Africa)

The University of Johannesburg Merit bursary

Course(s) Offered: Health sciences, Humanities, Sciences
Course Level: Undergraduate (Honours)
Provider: The University of Johannesburg
Country to Study in: South Africa

African Origins Platform Open Call for Funding for 2011

African Origins Platform:
Open Call for Funding

Course(s) Offered: Archaeology
Course Level: Honours, Masters, PhD, Postdoctoral
Provider: South African DST
Country to Study in: South Africa

AW Howard Memorial Trust Fellowship, Australia

2011- Postgraduate Fellowship for ten students to undertake studies in  Agricultural science, natural resource management, agricultural economics and social science in Australia

Study Subject: Agricultural science, natural resource management, agricultural economics and social science
Employer: SARDI
Level: Post-graduate tertiary studies (Masters or Doctorate degrees)

Scholarship Description:
The A W Howard Memorial Trust Incorporated seeks applications from suitably qualified students in agricultural science, natural resource management, agricultural economics and social science who are intending to commence or have started approved post-graduate tertiary studies (Masters or Doctorate degrees) that relate to the development, management and use of pastures.

The A W Howard Memorial Fellowship will be awarded on a competitive basis and will provide an annual $5000 “top up” postgraduate stipend to the successful applicant tenable for a period of up to 3 years. The successful student will be recognised as the “A W Howard Fellow”.

The Fellowship is open to Australian post-graduate students enrolled or intending to enrol at any tertiary institution located in Australia, or students who have been continuously resident in Australia for 3 years immediately preceding the closing date of applications.

At the conclusion of the tenure of the award, the Fellow shall present to the Trust a report summarising his or her study, to be published in “Agricultural Science”, the Journal of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology. The Fellow will also be asked to give an A W Howard Memorial Trust seminar on the work.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 25 March 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Application for Social Entrepreneurs in Rural Innovation and Farming in East Africa

Ashoka Fellowship:
Call for nominations

Course(s) Offered: Agriculture, Rural devpt
Course Level: Support fellowships
Provider: Ashoka
Country to Study in: Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda)

King’s-ESRC Doctoral Studentships in Social Science, UK

Postgraduate Studentships for the Applicants of EU and UK at King’s College London 2011-12 in UK

Study Subject: Social Science
Employer: King’s College London
Level: PhD

Scholarship Description:
ESRC studentships are available from the KISS-DTC for UK and EU students who meet residency requirements set out by the ESRC. Please consult the ESRC Postgraduate Funding Guide for full details on residential eligibility requirements.

Applicants for ESRC studentship funding must have applied for or already been accepted for admission to MPhil/PhD study in the social sciences at King’s, starting in 2011/12. While interdisciplinarity is a hallmark of research at King’s and we are keen to support social science research at the interfaces with the humanities, with the medical sciences, and with the natural and mathematical sciences, ESRC studentship funding is only available for projects that fall substantially (>66%) within the broad social and behavioural science remit of the ESRC.

ESRC studentship funding is highly competitive. In view of the limited number of awards and the very high standard of applications received, successful applicants are likely to have a very good first degree (BA or BSc Honours or equivalent), at first class standard (or upper second class with clear evidence of first class work), and typically also an appropriate Masters degree (at distinction or at least high merit level) and/or another appropriate qualification, such as prior professional or work-related expertise, relevant to your proposed area of study.

All admissions applications require two references to be submitted in support.

Please ensure that your chosen referees are aware of the funding deadline, as we will be using these to help us evaluate your ESRC studentship application.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 21 March 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

“Research Associate” and “Junior Research Fellow” Positions for Indians at National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences

“Research Associate” and “Junior Research Fellow” Positions

Course(s) Offered: Computer Science, Neuropsychology
Course Level: Graduate (masters)
Provider: NIMHANS
Country to Study in: India

WHO-GOI Fellowships for Medical and Health Applicants from India (2010-2011)

WHO Fellowship Programme

Course(s) Offered: Medicine, Health (public health, nursing, etc)
Course Level: Training (Doctors, Health Professionals)
Provider: WHO
Country to Study in: India, Thailand, Australia, etc

Financial Management Institute Ontario Chapter Scholarship 2011, Canada

Scholarship programme for the Students pursuing Accounting, Finance, or Business Program in Canada – 2011

Study Subject: Accounting, Finance, or Business Program
Employer: FMI
Level: Graduate

Scholarship Description:
Program: Applicants must currently be enrolled in an accounting, finance, or business program at a recognized Ontario college or university.

Applicants should show an interest in working in financial management within the public sector upon graduation. Holding a co-op position or internship in such a position would be a plus.

References: Up to two references may be submitted as part of an application. One may be from an academic referee, and one may be from a professional referee (ie. FMI member, CA/CGA/CMA, public servant, etc).

Essay: Applicants must submit a 500 word essay on a topic chosen by the FMI Ontario Scholarship Committee each year. The topic will be selected by December 31st each year, and will be communicated along with the application information.

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 31st, 2011.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Shell SPDC Secondary School Scholarship Scheme for Nigerian Students

Shell SPDC Secondary School Scholarship Scheme

Course(s) Offered: All fields
Course Level: Post-primary, Secondary School
Provider: Shell SPDC
Country to Study in: Nigeria

2011 PhD Scholarships for International Students, Italy

2011- PhD programme for the students pursuing Economics, Engineering, Humanities, Law, Medicine, Sciences in University of Rome Tor Vergata in Italy

Study Subject: Economics, Engineering, Humanities, Law, Medicine, Sciences
Employer: University of Rome Tor Vergata
Level: PhD

Scholarship Description:
Pre-selection is in progress for foreign students applying for a position in a PhD Program for the Academic Year 2011/12. The number of positions funded by the University will be established by the Graduate School after 10 June 2011.

Foreign students wishing to apply for admission to a PhD Program for the Academic Year 2011/12 must submit an application no later than 25 April 2011.Some doctoral courses have specific conditions of admission. Those will be advertised on the following web page: (These conditions may include the primary language of the program and its educational activities — e.g., English or Italian).

Foreign students will be evaluated by submitting an online application by 25 April 2011. At the conclusion of the online application process, applicants must attach in electronic format a “pdf” file with a maximum size of 15 MB containing:

1. A Curriculum Vitae with details of achieved degree(s), relevant examination results and/or results of degree requirements with assessment and/or grade (i.e., transcript details), and the date of degree achievement.
2. A research proposal (maximum size of one (1) page on A4 paper)
3. A List of Publications

Foreign students are required to provide two recommendation forms & corresponding letters from two university professors either in Italy or abroad.

Eligible candidates whose application has passed preliminary screening will be invited to take part in a Skype interview with the Coordinator (or their delegate) of the applicant’s desired program of study.

The Doctoral School will publish the list of candidates granted a Skype interview and the timetable of those interviews.

Scholarship Application Deadline:25 April 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Chilean Bicentennial Fund Scholarships for Chilean Graduate Students

Chilean Bicentennial Fund Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Any research program
Course Level: Graduate (PhD, masters)
Provider: University of Adelaide
Country to Study in: Australia

King’s Africa Masters Scholarships, King’s College London 2011 in UK

2011 – Full-time Postgraduate Masters Programme or MPhilStud Programme for the applicants of Africa in King’s College London in UK

Study Subject: All subject areas
Employer: King’s College London
Level: Postgraduate Masters Programme or M PhilStud programme

Scholarship Description:
Applicants must:

• Be due to commence a full-time postgraduate masters programme or MPhilStud programme at King’s College London during the 2011/12 academic year; 
• Be liable to pay tuition fees at the full international/overseas rate.

Please note that: Existing postgraduate masters/MPhilStud degree students are not eligible to apply. These studentships cannot be held on a part-time basis; students must be currently living within their home country in order to be eligible. Students who have previously studied outside of their home country are not eligible.

Applicable subjects:- All subject areas.

The Graduate School at King’s College London is offering 3 scholarships to students of African nationality who wish to pursue a full-time postgraduate masters or MPhilStud degree programme in any discipline at King’s College London commencing in the 2011/12 academic year.

Value of award: £5,000

Specified use: These scholarships can be used to contribute towards tuition fees or living costs. Subject to satisfactory progress, this award is valid for the full duration of the postgraduate programme.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15-Apr-2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Fulbright Scholar-In-Residence (SIR) Program for Egyptian Nationals

Fulbright Egyptian Scholar Program

Course(s) Offered: Teaching, consulting
Course Level: Postdoctoral
Provider: Fulbright
Country to Study in: USA

Brain & Behaviour Initiative – BBI Research Fellowship, South Africa

Medical Research fellowship at the University of Cape Town, South Africa

Study Subject: Cognitive and affective neurosciences
Employer: University of Cape Town
Level: Masters

Scholarship Description:
The Brain and Behaviour initiative (BBI) is a cross-faculty, multi-disciplinary collaborative initiative aimed at promoting research in the cognitive and affective neurosciences. The BBI is one of UC.T’s “Signature Themes”, and seeks to bring together expertise on phenotyping, genotyping, cognotyping, imaging, and molecular signatures in achieving this goal. These methods will be applied to areas of particular relevance to the developing world and South Africa.

Applications from suitably qualitied candidates are invited for Medical Research Fellowships. Successful candidates will be required to register at the University of Cape Town for a Master’s degree (Mlvled).

Academic Criteria:
Applicants must have completed a MB ChB degree, and may be specialist psychiatrists who wish to sub-specialize (e.g neuropsychiatry, addiction psychiatry). The intended research focus of applicants should be related to interests of the EBI and cut across disciplinary boundaries.

Applicants should be able to’ conduct the research in a collaborative fashion as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Prior publications using different methods to explore psychobiological mechanisms will be a strong recommendation.

Conditions:
(i) Fellowships are only available to individuals who have achieved an MEl GhEl degree, and who will register for the MMed degree at l.lCT_
(ii) No benehts or travel allowances are included in the fellowship.
(iii) The successful incumbent will be required to com ply with the l.lniversity‘s approved policies, procedures and practises forthe postgraduate sector.

Value & Tenure of Fellowship:
The value of the Medical Research Fellowship is R324 000 per annum, The Fellowships are tenable for 1 year, with renewal for one further year, subject to available funds and satisfactory academic progress.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 March 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

The University of Cape Town Research Associateships for Masters and PhD Study in South Africa

UCT Postgraduate Research Associateships

Course(s) Offered: Several disciplines
Course Level: Graduate (Masters, PhD)
Provider: The University of Cape Town
Country to Study in: South Africa

2011 ETS TOEIC Bridge™ Scholarship Program for China

TOEIC Bridge scholarship 2011 program for vocational college students in China

Study Subject: Vocational studies
Employer: ETS
Level: Vocational College student

Scholarship Description:
The TOEIC Bridge™ test is used by organizations around the globe as an ideal starting point on the path to workplace English-language success. ETS has developed a TOEIC Bridge scholarship program to recognize outstanding academic achievement in China (Mainland), which is a brand new scholarship initiative launching in 2011 in the region.

This new scholarship program will offer eligible vocational college students the opportunity to be rewarded for their outstanding academic achievements, contributions to their community or school and their ability to communicate in English as evidenced by a valid TOEIC Bridge score.

At nonprofit ETS, our experience, research and commitment to excellence in creating educational assessments ensures both test takers and score users alike that our tests are fair, valid and reliable. This is why ETS has been in operation for more than 60 years and develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually.

40 Scholarships Available
ETS will award 40 scholarships, each in the amount of 4,000 RMB. Scholarship funds will be dispersed in local currency.

Eligibility Requirements
Qualified applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Be of Chinese nationality
• Attend a vocational college in China
• Be a vocational college student with a grade point average of 80 or higher on a 100-point scale
• Demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by a valid TOEIC Bridge test score of 120 or higher
• Follow the Applicant Guidelines
• Complete the Official TOEIC Bridge Scholarship Application and provide all of the necessary documentation, including one letter of recommendation provided by an English teacher/English professor who is familiar with the applicant’s academic work

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 march 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Postdoctoral Research Associate & Career Development Fellowship in Public Health Research

Postdoctoral Research Associate / Career Development Fellowship

Course(s) Offered: Public Health
Course Level: Postdoctoral research
Provider: University of Cambridge
Country to Study in: UK

Freeman Indonesia Nonprofit Internships for Undergraduate USA and Indonesia Students

Freeman Indonesia Nonprofit Internship Program

Course(s) Offered: Any field
Course Level: Undergraduate (Internships)
Provider: Freeman Foundation
Country to Study in: Indonesia

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Electron Microscopy at University of Cambridge

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Electron Microscopy

Course(s) Offered: Electron Microscopy
Course Level: Postdoctoral
Provider: University of Cambridge
Country to Study in: UK

The College of Europe Scholarships for History Graduates, Belgium

The College of Europe Scholarships to History Graduates to study at its Natolin (Warsaw) Campus

Study Subject: History
Employer: College of Europe
Level: Master’s

Scholarship Description:
The College of Europe can offer up to ten scholarships to graduates in history wishing to follow the postgraduate programme in European interdisciplinary studies at its Natolin (Warsaw) campus during the academic year 2011-2012.

These scholarships are created in honour of the late Professor Bronisaw Geremek and will bear his name.

The beneficiaries of Professor Bronisaw Geremek scholarships will be required to write their master thesis on a topic relating to recent European history or to European civilisation.

Interested history graduates are invited to apply online and to send their completed application form together with the required documents to the Admissions Office of the College of Europe in Bruges. It is not necessary to send a copy of the dossier to the national selection committee.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 March 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

IMPERIAL Logistics Bursary and Educational Assistance Scheme for Africans

IMPERIAL Logistics Scholarship

Course(s) Offered: Any discipline
Course Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
Provider: Imperial Logistics
Country to Study in: South Africa

Frank Martin Scholarships in UK for Management Studies at the University of Manchester

Frank Martin Scholarships Positions

Course(s) Offered: Management Studies
Course Level: Graduate (MBA Master’s)
Provider: Manchester Business School
Country to Study in: UK

University of Copenhagen PhD Fellowship in Drug Research (Denmark)

PhD fellowship in drug research

Course(s) Offered: Sciences, Pharmacy
Course Level: Graduate (PhD fellowhip)
Provider: University of Copenhagen
Country to Study in: Denmark

University of Cambridge Mellon/Newton Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (Work In the UK)

Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

Course(s) Offered: Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences
Course Level: Postdoctoral
Provider: CRASSH
Country to Study in: UK

Anile Prize in Mathematics for Doctoral Students Worldwide

Anile Prize

Course Offered: Mathematics
Course Level: Graduate (PhD)
Provider: Angelo Marcello Anile Association
Country to Study in: Italy

University of Surrey Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Physics for International Researchers

Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

Course(s) Offered: Physics
Course Level: Postdoctoral
Provider: University of Surrey
Country to Study in: UK

10 Doctoral Scholarships, The Research Training Group “Transnational Social Support”, Germany

PhD Scholarships Progrrame in University of Hildesheim Foundation and Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz in Germany

Study Subject: Social Work, Education,Social Sciences
Employer: University of Hildesheim Foundation,Johannes Gutenberg University
Level: PhD

Scholarship Description:
The Research Training Group (RTG) is located at the University of Hildesheim Foundation (Faculty of Education and Social Sciences) and the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz (Institute of Social Work and Education), both Germany. It pursues the theoretical and empirical study of transnational structures and processes of social support, which is analyzed in the field of transmigration and in the context of transnational organizations within three research areas.

The research area “Transnational Family Care” focuses on analyzing the transnationalisation of family relationships with respect to assistance, nursing, and care. The research area Transnational Networks addresses forms and processes of social support developed by transnational communities and migrant transnational organization. The research area Transnational Professional Support focuses on transnational challenges faced by local social services and will study professional concepts of social support in the context of transnational organization.

Applicants for a doctoral scholarship need to have a university degree (MA) in Social Work, Education, Social Sciences, Law or Psychology and to have an exceptional track record of academic accomplishment. Applicants need to be familiar with the subject matter of the RTG, possess relevant knowledge of empirical social research, and have foreign language skills. International experience is desirable.

The University of Hildesheim and the University of Mainz recognise a need for an increased proportion of women in research and teaching. In the case of equally qualified candidates, women will be given preference over men. In the case of equally qualified candidates, those with a disability will be given preference.

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 10, 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Spinal Cord Injuries and SpinalCure Australia Scholarship for International students

Full-Time Postgraduate Scholarships in Health Sciences

Course(s) Offered: Health Sciences
Course Level: Graduate (research)
Provider: University of Sydney
Country to Study in: Australia

MC Early Stage Researcher Position at University of Cambridge for non-UK Citizens

MC Early Stage Researcher Position

Course(s) Offered: Sciences
Course Level: Research
Provider: Cambridge University
Country to Study in: UK

AXA Doctoral Fellowships for Students of All Nationalities

AXA Doctorate Programme

Course(s) Offered: Science, Technology, Social sciences
Course Level: Graduate (PhD)
Provider: AXA Research Fund
Country to Study in: UK, other EU countries

RHS and GCA Interchange Fellowship for American and UK Students

The Garden Club of America and the Royal Horticultural Society Interchange Fellowships
(The RHS and GCA Interchange Fellowship)

Course(s) Offered: Horticulture and related
Course Level: Masters, Internship
Employer: RHS, GCA
Country to Study in: UK

Armenise-Harvard Italian Science Writer Fellowships, Italy

Fellowship Program for Italian Science Writers in Italy – 2011

Study Subject: Science Writers
Employer: Giovanni Armenise-Harvard Foundation
Level: Young Italian science writers

Scholarship Description:
The Giovanni Armenise-Harvard Foundation, in conjunction with the Italian Science Writers Association (UGIS), has launched a Science Writers Fellowship Program for young Italian science writers working in Italy.

Each year two Italian science writers at the beginning or mid-career are selected to spend a week in June or July at Harvard Medical School. Science Writer Fellows have the opportunity to interview top HMS researchers from diverse fields, tour laboratories, attend Armenise-Harvard and/or HMS symposia and conferences, meet science writers from the HMS community, and work with editors at HMS.

Eligibility and Grant Application Process:

Candidates must:

• Be Italian science writers in the earlier stages of their career, who are currently working in Italy.
• Have a good command of English and previous experience writing about science for the general public.

Award recipients will be expected to provide a full report, in English and in Italian, to both the Armenise-Harvard Foundation and to UGIS at the end of the fellowship. Science Writer Fellows are also asked to send UGIS and the Foundation copies of any articles published as a result of the Fellowship within one year of the termination of the Fellowship

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 15, 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Postdoctoral Research in Bacteriology at Moredun Research Institute (Study in UK)

Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Course(s) Offered: Bacteriology
Course Level: Postdoctoral research
Provider: Moredun Foundation
Country to Study in: UK

SAFe Think PhD and Researchers Fellowship Call

SAFe Think – South African-French programme for Think-tanks for PhD students and Researchers

Study Subject: human and social sciences
Employer: French Governemnt
Level: PhD, Researchers

Scholarship Description:
The SAFe Think programme was launched in 2010 with the view of strengthening the connections between South African research institutes and their French counterparts. By assisting research partners in establishing sustainable cooperation, the French government aims at facilitating the integration of South African think tanks into French, European and francophone African scientific networks.

The 2010 edition of the programme has allowed several South African senior researchers to conduct joint projects with research institutes based in France. In view of the interest expressed in the programme by partner institutions, the French government is pleased to open applications for 2011.

The French government is offering five fellowships allowing successful applicants to undertake a joint research project of a duration of up to ten weeks in collaboration with a French research institute. Fellowships include a 2000€ monthly allowance, a roundtrip airflight ticket, visa fees and full medical and social insurance.

Requirement

• Applicants must hold a doctoral degree and have experience in programme/project management coupled with a substantial publication record. 
• Applications from researchers with a Master’s qualification, having an extensive publication record and relevant experience, will also be considered.

Given the bilateral nature of the partnership, preference will be given to South African applicants. However, all candidates meeting the requirements are encouraged to apply.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 18 February 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

SAFe Think Masters Scholarship Call: South African-French Programme for Think-Tanks

A French Government Bursary Programme in Partnership with South African Think Tanks for Masters Studies in the field of Human and Social Sciences.

Study Subject: Human and social sciences
Employer: French Government
Level: Masters

Scholarship Description:
The SAFe Think programme seeks to fund exceptional students wishing to undertake a Master’s degree at a French University. It was launched in 2010 with the view of strengthening the connections between South African research institutes and their French counterparts. By assisting academic partners in establishing sustainable cooperation, the French government aims at facilitating the integration of South African research and policy-oriented institutions into French, European and francophone African scientific networks.

The 2010 edition of the programme has allowed students from South African universities to study in France and obtain an internationally-recognized Master’s degree. In view of the interest expressed in the programme by partner institutions, the French government is pleased to open applications for SAFe Think 2011/12.
The French government is offering bursaries allowing successful applicants to prepare a Master’s degree in a French institution. The bursaries cover tuition fees, living costs, a roundtrip air flight ticket, visa fees and full medical and social insurance.

Bursaries are allocated for the duration of a French academic year, i.e. from September 2011 to May 2012, either for the first (M1) or for the second (M2) year of a Master’s programme. In the event of a student being awarded a grant for the first year, he/she may be considered for a bursary extension covering the second year, based on the results obtained and on a full report on his/her first year in France.

Requirement
Applicants must have obtained their most recent degree after 2008 in a discipline pertinent to the Master programme which they are applying for. A Bachelor’s degree is required to apply to the first year of a Master’s programme, while an Honours degree is required to apply to the second year. The Master programme targeted by applicants may be taught in French or English.

Given the bilateral nature of the partnership, preference will be given to South African applicants. However, all candidates meeting the requirements are encouraged to apply.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 March 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

University of Pretoria Commonwealth Postdoctoral Scholarships for International Study in South Africa

UP Commonwealth Postdoctoral Fellowships

Course(s) Offered: Any discipline(s)
Course Level: Graduate (postdoc fellowship)
Provider: University of Pretoria
Country to Study in: South Africa

Research Assistantship-Economics/Agro-Economics in Dar es Salaam Republic of Tanzania

Graduate Assistantship in Economics/Agro-Economics, Africa Rice Center, Dar es Salaam Republic of Tanzania

Study Subject: Economics/Agro-Economics
Employer: Africa Rice Center
Level: Holding a Masters Degree

Scholarship Description:
Under the general supervision of the Head of Program 4 and the direct supervision of the Agricultural Economist in Dar es Salaam, the Research Assistant will have the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities:
The Research Assistant will be a part of a multi-disciplinary research team with a common goal of and responsible for working to sustain and improve the productivity of and competitivity of rice-based production systems in Africa consistent with Africa Rice Center’s mission and mandate. He/she will assist the program leader in conducting research within the team with the specific tasks that include, but not limited to:

• Assist to generate profiles of rice-based production systems in key ecologies along the upland-lowland continuum in Africa.
• Assist in identifying opportunities and constraints to improving performance of the rice based systems.
• Assist in developing crop budgets and farm models to assess and identify optimal production and resource allocation decisions in rice-based systems along the upland -lowland continuum.
• Assist in socio-economic assessment of improved and appropriate technologies for rice-based production systems along& the upland – lowland continuum.
• Assisting in the preparation of supports for scientific presentations;
• Assisting in the development of documents for meetings and other events;
• Assisting in the preparation of training programs;
• Participating in training workshops for National Research System partners on survey design, implementation and impact assessment tools and methods.
• Assisting in the drafting of scientific publications;
• Any other duty assigned by the supervisors.

Scholarship Application Deadline: February 25, 2011 or until the position is filled.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Biomedical Informatics Fellowships Position in University of New Mexico -2011

Subject: Biomedical Informatics Training Program
Employer: University of New Mexico
Level: fellowships, research

Scholarship Description:
The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center (UNM HSLIC) announces the availability of funding for a 2011-2014 full-time fellowship position in the HSLIC Biomedical Informatics Training Program.

Funding includes a stipend, benefits including health insurance, and limited support for research expenses and travel to national conferences. Fellows complete a rigorous curriculum and perform a mentored research project in the biomedical informatics domain.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 25 April 2011

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Southern Denmark University PhD Position in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Vacant PhD Position (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)

Course(s) offered: Sciences
Course Level: Graduate (PhD)
Provider: Southern Denmark University
Country to work in: Odense (Denmark)

Carnegie Corporation Postgraduate Scholarships in Economics for African Candidates

Doctoral Scholarships in Economics

Course(s) Offered: Economics
Course Level: Graduate (PhD)
Provider: Carnegie Corporation
Country to Study in: South Africa

IFAR’S Professional Development Program 2011

IFAR’s Professional Development Program in 2011 will consist of the annual IFAR Small Grants Program, including the Ravi Tadvalkar Memorial Scholarship, and the Wilfried Thalwitz Scholarship.

Study Subject: Agriculture and related subjects
Employer: IFAR
Level: Hold a Graduate Degree

Scholarship Description:
In support of its mission, IFAR annually provides small grants to professionals from national agricultural research systems in developing countries (NARS). The award made to the youngest woman grantee each year will be designated the Ravi Tadvalkar Memorial Scholarship, in recognition of the many contributions to the organization by IFAR’s first Treasurer and Secretary, his commitment to capacity building in developing countries, and his concern about diversity and gender issues.

IFAR also manages the IFAR Wilfried Thalwitz Scholarship established in his memory by the family and friends of the late CGIAR Chair for research linked with CGIAR Centers. The objectives of IFAR’s grants are to:

(a) Enhance the professional development of promising professionals from developing countries, who are at the early to middle stages of their careers, and undertaking research in partnership with CGIAR Centers to support sustainable development of agriculture in developing countries;
(b) Promote values gained from a “System Perspective” involving linkages between CGIAR Centers and NARS, and collaboration among CGIAR Centers;
(c) Encourage cooperation among national institutions through linkages with CGIAR Centers.

Eligibility:
(a) all applicants are expected to hold a graduate degree;
(b) grants are not intended to finance regular undergraduate or graduate academic programs, in whole or in part.

Number of IFAR grants: In 2011,
(a) Up to 12 grants will be awarded under the IFAR Small Grants Program.
(b) One additional scholarship will be granted to the applicant selected for the Thalwitz Scholarship.
(c) Each grant awarded will be for up to a maximum of $11,000. Of this amount, $1,000 will be sent through the sponsoring Center to each award winner for his/her use on purchases of appropriate books, journals, or equipment. The remainder will be disbursed by the sponsoring Center to meet expenditures in support of the Awardee’s work program. CGIAR Centers and partner institutions in developing countries are expected to support the work program in cash or in kind.

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 15, 2011

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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Remote Sensing and GIS, Cotonou

Fellowship for International Postdoctoral applicants at Africa Rice Center in Cotonou, Benin

Study Subject: Remote Sensing and GIS
Employer: Africa Rice Center
Level: Postdoctoral

Scholarship Description:
The Post?Doctoral Fellow will be based at the temporary headquarters of Africa Rice in Cotonou, Benin and will work under the supervision of the Program 2 Leader. She or he will be responsible for:

- Evaluating and applying methodologies for mapping the distribution of rice in different
ecosystems in Africa using remote sensing, GIS and national statistics;
- The development, validation and application of innovative approaches to map abiotic and biotic stress distribution in rice production systems in Africa;
- Performing spatial analysis in a GIS environment to identify suitable areas for adoption of stress?tolerant varieties by combining remote sensing obtained maps and survey data;
-Prepare presentations and publish research results in peer?reviewed journals.
- Developing research proposals, and
- Undertaking any other duties as requested by the Program 2 Leader.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 February 2011 or until the position is filled.

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