The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) funded Research Fellowship in Forests and Adaptation to Climate Change at CIFOR, Indonesia
Study Subject(s):Forests and Adaptation to Climate Change
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
Scholarship can be taken at: Indonesia
Eligibility:
-Masters of Science in a relevant field (e.g. natural resource management, forestry, environmental sciences, agricultural or forest economics, rural development)
-At least two years of relevant work experience, including research in multidisciplinary teams
-Good qualitative and quantitative research skills
-Good knowledge of ecosystem-based adaptation and related publications in international peer-reviewed journals
-Good knowledge of the synergies between adaptation and mitigation
Good knowledge of methods for assessing social returns on investment from integrating adaptation into mitigation projects
-Integration into networks of research collaborators
Excellent written and spoken English. Good skills in one of the following languages: Spanish, French or Indonesian.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The Center for International Forestry Research advances human wellbeing, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to inform policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. We are one of 15 centres within the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, and we have offices in Asia, Africa and South America. CIFOR is seeking a Research Fellow, Forests and Adaptation to Climate Change. The Research Fellow will undertake research on forests, adaptation to climate change, and the synergies between adaptation and mitigation (national- and local-level research, cross-regional comparative studies). The position also involves outreach and dissemination activities, research coordination, and contributions to fundraising activities.
The Research Fellow will work in the context of CGIAR Research Programme 6, Component 4 (forests and climate change), theme 2 (adaptation to climate change) and theme 3 (synergies between adaptation and mitigation). He or she will be supervised by the leader of the research on adaptation to climate change at CIFOR.
How to Apply: Electronically
Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 June 2012
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The Konstanz Research School Chemical Biology, University of Konstanz offers doctorate Studentship in the field of Synthetic Chemistry, Cellular Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biomedicine, and Computational Life Science, 2012 Germany

Study Subject(s):Synthetic Chemistry, Cellular Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biomedicine, and Computational Life Science.
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: KoRS-CB
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility:The University of Konstanz is an equal opportunity employer and tries to increase the number of women in research and teaching.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: The Konstanz Research School Chemical Biology (KoRS-CB) is an interdisciplinary initiative of the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Computer & Information Science at the University of Konstanz and is supported by the German Excellence Initiative.
How to Apply: Electronically
Scholarship Application Deadline: By 1 August 2012
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Structural Transformation to Achieve Gender Equality in Sciences – STAGES” – European FP7 funded PhD Scholarships in Sociology at Graduate School in Social and Political Sciences, University of Milan, Italy
Study Subject(s):Sociology
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: Structural Transformation to Achieve Gender Equality in Sciences – STAGES” – European FP7
Scholarship can be taken at:Italy
Eligibility:
-For Italian students a Laurea Quadriennale or Laurea Magistrale is required. These Italian titles are M.A. equivalents. B.A. equivalents will not constitute minimum requirements for admission.
-Foreign students must hold an academic qualification that has been declared to be equivalent to an Italian Laurea Quadriennale or Laurea Magistrale (i.e. an M.A. equivalent; B.A. degrees do not constitute minimum requirements for admission). In case their degree has not yet been declared equivalent to an Italian Laurea Quadriennale or Laurea Magistrale, candidates may apply to the Faculty committee of the Ph.D. program of interest for a declaration of equivalent value. Applicants who expect to graduate within the date of the first meeting of the Examining Commitees (the meeting is finalized to the evaluation of qualifications) are eligible to apply for admission to the Graduate School. A good command of English is required.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The scholarships and their amount are specifically assigned every year: for specific information about the number of scholarships available and about their amount, please download the file related to the specific Call of the Year. Admission test to Ph.D. Programs is divided in two stages: in the first stage the Examining Committee evaluates the qualifications for compliance with the criteria established by the Ph.D. Faculty Committee; in the second stage the candidates are interviewed by the Ph.D. Faculty Committee, in order to ascertain their preparation, skills and aptitude for scientific research and personal motivation. The interview also aims at verifying the applicant’s knowledge of the educational and academic areas specified for the Ph.D. and includes the applicant’s formal presentation of the research project(s) he/she proposes to conduct. (*For those foreign students who are not able to reach Milan for the interview, special on-line interviews will be set, by request).
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 July, 2012
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PhD Programme in Labour Studies, Political Studies, Sociology at GSSPS, Italy 2012/13

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Graduate School of the University of Milan offers Doctoral position in the field of Labour Studies, Political Studies, Sociology for the foreign and Italian Students, 2012 Italy
Study Subject(s):Labour Studies, Political Studies, Sociology
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: Structural Transformation to Achieve Gender Equality in Sciences – STAGES” – European FP7
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
Eligibility:
Foreign students must hold a good honours degree and in addition a Masters degree. Italian students must hold a Laurea Magistrale or Quadriennale.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The first year is devoted to intensive course work. In the following years students are expected to start and develop their research activity in Milan and in foreign universities and research institutions. After the completion of the dissertation, students have to defend their thesis in order to be awarded the PhD.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31st July 2012
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21 PhD Fellowships Position at FEM, Italy

The FEM International Research School-Trentino, FIRS>T, of the Fondazione Edumund Mach in San Michele all’Adige offers 21 PhD fellowships in the fields of Environment Agriculture Food Computational and Systems Biology at FEM, Italy

Study Subject(s):Environment, Agriculture, Food, Computational and Systems Biology
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: FEM
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy

Eligibility:
Well-motivated and highly-qualified students who have, or are expecting to obtain a Master or equivalent degree in a field relevant to the research undertaken within the FIRS>T Programme, are invited to submit their application on-line. Strong interest in the field and flexibility in the research project are also prerequisites for application.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: Fellowships include a salary of 20.000 Euro per year (before taxes), which is provided for 3 years with the possibility to extend it for 1 more year. Other financial supports are granted for periods abroad, travelling, University fees and conference and courses attendance. Each project is developed as collaboration between the Fondazione Edmund Mach and a partner institution. The main location will be FEM and at least one year of the PhD fellowship will be spent at the partner institute.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: July 20th, 2012

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PhD Studentship in Information Systems/Business Process Management at Eindhoven University of Technology, 2012 Netherlands

Doctoral Studentship in the field of Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Science or a similar field at Eindhoven University of Technology, 2012 Netherlands
Study Subject(s):Information Systems/Business Process Management
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: Eindhoven University of Technology
Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands
Eligibility:
You, as a successful applicant, have a Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Science or a similar field of study. You have a strong affinity with interdisciplinary research that involves both Computer Science and Business Science, as well as collaboration with industry. You are able to work on a challenging topic that has both basic and applied research aspects. Your communication skills are excellent as is your proficiency in English and your ability to collaborate in an international setting.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: You, as a successful applicant, will perform the research project outlined below and will collaborate with researchers from the international community. You will report research findings at international conferences and workshops and in research journals. The European project that forms the context for this position also involves intensive collaboration with an international group of large companies on the topic of information systems for green logistics planning and control.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 20/07/2012
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2012 Teaching Fellowship in Philosophy at University of Bristol, UK

Teaching Fellowship in Philosophy for the students of UK/Non EU at the Department of Philosophy, University of Bristol, UK 2012
Study Subject(s):Philosophy
Course Level:Teaching Fellowship
Scholarship Provider: Department of Philosophy
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
-Teaching experience at undergraduate level.
-Ability to teach moral and political philosophy.
-Good organisatihttp://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6729614236861092769#editor/target=page;pageID=4245843944337416024onal and administrative skills.
-Excellence in presentation and leading small-group discussions, and in one to one tutoring.
-Accessibility and sensitivity to student needs
-Ability to work independently and to interact effectively with colleagues in the Department and beyond
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: UK/Non EU
Scholarship Description: The Department of Philosophy wishes to appoint three full-time teaching fellows on fixed-term contracts, two for a period of ten months, the third for six months. The start date for all three appointments is 1 October 2012. The department welcomes applications from all areas of analytic philosophy, and may favour candidates with teaching expertise in the following areas: philosophy of biology, philosophy of medicine, philosophy of mind, metaphysics, personal identity, and value theory broadly conceived. Teaching will be across the full range of undergraduate study and will include the delivery of introductory seminars in metaphysics and epistemology and the supervision of final-year dissertations. Supervision of Masters-level essays may also be required.
How to Apply: Email
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 Jul 2012
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International Graduate Research Fellowship (IGRF) at University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia 2012/2013

University Putra Malaysia offers International Graduate Research Fellowship for Master and PhD Students, Malaysia 2012/2013
Study Subject(s):Courses offered by the university
Course Level:Master and PhD
Scholarship Provider: University Putra Malaysia
Scholarship can be taken at: Malaysia
Eligibility:
-Candidate must be registered as a UPM student with current status of study “Good standing”.
-A student with “Probation” status or who has deferred his/her study is not eligible to apply.
-Candidate must be at the end of the second semester of their Master’s/PhD programme.
-Candidate is not enrolled on the split postgraduate programme at UPM.
-Candidate must have at least one cited journal article published or accepted (for Masters students) / two cited journal articles published or accepted (for PhD students). TOEFL – Paper test minimum score 550; Computer Test minimum score 213. Passed the Tertiary English Programme (TEP)
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: UPM student with current status of study “Good standing” can apply for this fellowship.A monthly stipend amounting to RM1,700.00 for PhD students and RM1,500.00 for Master’s students
How to Apply: By post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 July 2012
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PhD Scholarships in Physics and Engineering at IMPRS-PL, Germany
Doctorate Scholarships in the field of physics and engineering at The International Max Planck Research School Physics of Light (IMPRS-PL), Germany
Study Subject(s):Physics and Engineering
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, the Friedrich-Schiller University Jena, the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, and the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility:
To start in IMPRS-PL, an excellent degree, equivalent to a diploma or master, in physics, engineering or computer science is required.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: The programme is jointly organised by the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, the Friedrich-Schiller University Jena, the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, and the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF. The doctoral degree will be awarded by one of the faculties of natural sciences or engineering.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: January, 31st and July, 31st
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The NSK-EJC Fellowship Programme, 2012 Japan

The NSK-EJC Fellowship Programme, 2012 Japan

Fellowship Programme in the field of Journalism for the applicants of EU at NSK, 2012 JapanStudy Subject(s):Journalism
Course Level:Fellowship
Scholarship Provider: EJC/NSK
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan
Eligibility:Applicants must be EU citizens, no more than 40 years old, have at least five years experience as a full-time professional journalist working for an EU media outlet as well as a comprehensive level of spoken and written English; the lingua franca for the trip.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes (EU)

Scholarship Description: The NSK-EJC Fellowship Programme, one of many programmes carried out by NSK for the purpose of advancing the above objective, is designed for European journalists.It is desirable for the NSK as well as for the Fellows that they are able to adjust to
Japanese social practices and customs, as the programme lasts almost two weeks.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 29th July, 2012
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