Friday, August 3, 2012

PhD Studentship in Engineering Science at Engineering Science, 2012 Luxembourg

University of Luxembourg offers Doctorate Studentship in engineering science, 2012 Luxembourg
Study Subject(s):Engineering Science
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: University of Luxembourg
Scholarship can be taken at: Luxembourg
Eligibility:
Diploma or Master degree in Civil Structural Engineering or an equivalent degree in engineering willingness to inscribe as PhD-student at UL Basic competence in laboratory and analytical work is necessary. Knowledge of FE Analysis is an advantage. Language: English and German or French.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: The position is limited to 3 years with an extension of further 1 year, 40 h per week The PhD-student will work under the guidance of a professor on a research theme and will also contribute to education in a certain extent. She/he should finish the work with a doctoral degree in engineering science.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 15th September 2012
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2012 SFIAR Award in Agricultural Research from Developing Countries, Switzerland

The Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research (SFIAR) offers award for Young researcher, PhD or Postdoctoral projects in the field of Agricultural Research for development (ARD) from developing Countries, Switzerland 2012
Study Subject(s):Agricultural research for development (ARD)
Course Level: PhD or Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: The Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research (SFIAR)
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland
Eligibility:
-Scientists working (or having worked) for a Swiss institution and with appropriate linkages in developing countries can apply for the SFIAR Award. The research submitted for the Award should have been completed preferably no longer than two years ago
-The SFIAR Award 2012 is restricted to young researcher, PhD or Post Doc projects.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Developing Countries
Scholarship Description: The Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research (SFIAR) is an informal multi-stakeholder group of Swiss institutions and private individuals interested in agricultural research for development (ARD). Members come from research institutions, NGOs, the private sector, farmers’ organisations and public agencies. The SFIAR intends to award new, innovative and result oriented research. Recent achievements or milestones can be awarded, however no future plans or project proposals. The thematic scope of the award is broad. Any research that falls within the following definition of ARD given by the European Initiative for Agricultural Research for Development (EIARD) can be submitted.The prize sum of the SFIAR Award is CHF 5’000 for a young researcher, PhD or Post Doc project and CHF 10’000 for a team project. The Award is offered annually. Based on a recommendation by the Selection Committee the SFIAR may decide that the award for a particular year will be restricted to one category only, i.e. young researcher/PhD/Post Doc or team, and that further restrictions may also be applied. The SFIAR Award 2012 is restricted to young researcher, PhD or Post Doc projects.
How to Apply: By Post and Electronically
Scholarship Application Deadline: 6 August 2012
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2012 Mäler Scholarship in Environmental Economics at Beijer Institute of Ecological Economics, Sweden

Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency funded Mäler Scholarship in Environmental Economics at the Beijer Institute of Ecological Economics, Sweden 2012
Study Subject(s):Environmental Economics
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency
Scholarship can be taken at: Sweden
Eligibility:The institute is now accepting applications from researchers affiliated with four environmental economics networks—CEEPA, EEPSEA, LACEEP, and SANDEE—who are interested in spending time at the institute during 2012-2013.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: The Mäler Scholarship, launched with support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, Sida, is intended for researchers from the Regional Networks in Environmental Economics, CEEPA, EEPSEA, LACEEP, SANDEE. With this scholarship The Beijer Institute wishes to support the Networks in creating increased capacity in their respective regions in using economics for analyzing resource problems and essential environmental issues. It allows researchers to spend up to six months at the Beijer Institute preparing manuscripts from their existing research and developing new projects in collaboration with Beijer Institute researchers.
How to Apply: By Electronically
Scholarship Application Deadline: August 15, 2012
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2012-2013 UCLA Extension Laurel Hummel Scholarships for International Students, USA

UCLA Extension offers Laurel Hummel Scholarships for International Students for certificate programs in the fields of arts, business and management, entertainment studies, information systems, and liberal arts, USA 2012-2013
Study Subject(s):Arts, Business and management, Entertainment studies, Information systems, and Liberal arts.
Course Level:Certificate programs
Scholarship Provider: UCLA Extension
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:
-Applicants must be citizens of a foreign country or holders of dual citizenship outside the United States studying on F-1 student visas at UCLA Extension
-At the time of application for this scholarship, students must satisfy all of these three conditions: be in full-time F-1 student status at UCLA Extension; have completed at least 12 units with grades of C or better in a UCLA Extension certificate program; have a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 in that certificate program. Your grades must appear on your transcripts
-Applicants must be in good standing at the time of application having followed all regulations for F-1 students as well as all policies of UCLA Extension.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The Laurel Hummel Scholarships for International Students were established at UCLA Extension in 2005 by the Hummel family as a tribute to Laurel Hummel who created the first International Student Office and a certificate program designed especially for foreign students at UCLA Extension in the 1970s. The purpose of the Laurel Hummel Scholarships is to foster multicultural perspectives in the classroom that reflect today’s global society. With these scholarships, Extension will acknowledge those students who have demonstrated academic achievement, interpersonal communication skills, or unique abilities that advance multicultural perspectives in the classroom through their coursework in an approved certificate program at UCLA Extension. Recipients will receive a US$1,350 scholarship award toward their course fees at UCLA Extension. Three recipients will be selected each academic quarter and will have two years from their notification date to utilize the scholarship. The scholarship award amount is not transferable to another person.
How to Apply: By Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: Summer 2012 May 7, 2012 to June 1, 2012:Fall 2012 July 23, 2012 to August 10, 2012:Winter 2013 October 15, 2012 to November 9, 2012:Spring 2013 January 28, 2013 to February 15, 2013.
Further Scholarship Information and Application

2012 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Quantitative Plant Breeding for Developing Countries Students, Philippines

IRRI offers Postdoctoral Fellowship in Quantitative Plant Breeding for the Students from Developing Countries, Philippines 2012
Study Subject(s):Quantitative Plant Breeding
Course Level:Postdoctoral Fellowship
Scholarship Provider: IRRI
Scholarship can be taken at: Philippines
Eligibility:
• Plant / Animal Breeding and Genetics or related disciplines with strong statistical/biometrical background.
• PhD in Plant/Animal Breeding and Genetics or related disciplines with strong statistical/biometrical background.
• Experience in scientific programming using Fortran, C++, Java, or C#
• A thorough knowledge of plant or animal breeding theory Knowledge of QTL mapping, association mapping and marker-assisted selection
• Experience in the use of statistical software (e.g. R, ASREML, etc.).
• Fluent in written and oral English
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Developing Countries
Scholarship Description: The Postdoctoral Fellow, Quantitative Plant Breeding, will implement existing statistical methods and develop new methods for rice breeding genetic studies. Provide quantitative genetics support to breeders and geneticists, assist in the development of optimal breeding strategies and promote the application of advanced quantitative genetics approaches in breeding through the development of analytical packages/pipelines, training.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 20 Aug-2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application


2012 Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan Scholarship for Indian Students, India

Scholarship for Indian Students in Sanskrit at any Recognized Traditional Pathshalas/Modern Institutions / Secondary / Senior Secondary Schools, India 2012
Study Subject(s):Sanskrit
Course Level:Secondary / Senior Secondary/Graduation / Post Graduation
Scholarship Provider: Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan
Scholarship can be taken at: India
Eligibility:
Must have passed the previous examination of the respective class with a minimum of 60% marks and also 60% in the concerned subject i.e. in Sanskrit / Pali / Prakrit Minimum percentage of marks for the candidates belonging to the categories mentioned below under eligibility criteria shall be as under: – SC / ST – 50 %, OBC – 55%, Physically Handicapped – 50%
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University) set up by the Government of India for propagation and promotion of Sanskrit language invites applications in the prescribed form for award of merit Scholarship.Number of Scholarships to be awarded each year depends on the availability of funds.
How to Apply: By Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 13 August 2012
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2012 IEC Xstrata Energy Leader Scholarships for Masters Students, Australia

International Energy Centre offers Masters Scholarship for International Students in Energy Studies, Australia 2012
Study Subject(s):Energy Studies
Course Level:Masters
Scholarship Provider: International Energy Centre
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility:
-The scholarships are available to eligible applicants to study the IEC Master of Energy Studies program which commences in February 2013 (Semester 1).
-An undergraduate degree from an internationally-recognised institution
-Three to five years practical experience in a related field is required
-Englisch language skills as demonstrated by an officially recognised test of English language proficiency.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: Typically, successful scholarship candidates will possess an excellent academic record and several years of relevant professional experience. The IEC selection panel will use the following selection criteria when assessing scholarship applications: Academic record: an excellent academic record and a likelihood of success in further study Professional record: relevant employment experience, achievements, membership of professional bodies and professional references Commitment to integrated and interdisciplinary approaches to energy studies Leadership qualities including collaboration and team work, flexibility, initiative, communication skills, integrity and vision through professional, educational, community and other achievement
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 August 2012
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Scholarships for International Students, University of Adelaide, Australia

Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI)- Scholarships for International Students from Any Country to Study in University of Adelaide

University: University of Adelaide
Available for: International Students from Any Country
Study Level: Postgraduate Research
Important: All eligible applicants for admission in the university will be automatically considered for scholarship.
Brief Description
The University of Adelaide offers a scholarships scheme for international students undertaking postgraduate research study. Its purpose is to attract high quality overseas postgraduate students to areas of research strength in the University of Adelaide to support its research effort. The selection for scholarships is extremely competitive.
A number of ASI scholarships may be available in the mid year round of scholarships for 2013 to outstanding international students from any country undertaking postgraduate research in any academic discipline.

What it Covers:

  1. Course tuition fees for two years for a Masters degree by Research and three years for a Doctoral research degree (an extension is possible for doctoral programs only);
  2. An annual living allowance of approximately $23,728 (2012 value) for the normal duration of the program; and
  3. If the award holder holds a subclass 574 visa the award covers the cost of compulsory standard Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Worldcare policy for the student and their spouse and dependents (if any) for the period of the scholarship. If the award holder does not hold a subclass 574 visa then he/she is responsible for the cost of health insurance.
The scholarship does NOT cover visa application fees.
Eligibility:
Applicants should hold at least the equivalent of an Australian First Class Honours degree. This is a four year degree with a major research project in the final year. Other criteria that will be taken into consideration is undergraduate performance, bachelor and honours awards and scholarships, other postgraduate degrees, publications in internationally refereed journals, the presentation of conference papers and relevant industry experience.
Conditions
  • ASI Scholarship will be awarded strictly on academic merit. Extra-curricular achievements will not be considered.
  • Citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia, and citizens of New Zealand are ineligible.
  • Those undertaking research via remote candidature are ineligible.
  • International applicants are not eligible for an ASI if they have already commenced the degree for which they are seeking an award, unless they can establish that they were unable to apply for an ASI in the last round.
  • International applicants who have not provided satisfactory evidence of their meeting the University’s minimum English language proficiency requirements for direct entry by the closing date are not eligible for an ASI.
  • International applicants must not hold a research qualification regarded by the University of Adelaide to be equivalent to an Australian Research Doctorate degree or, if undertaking a Research Masters degree, not hold a research qualification regarded by the University of Adelaide to be equivalent to or higher than an Australian Research Masters degree.
  • Candidates are required to enrol in the University of Adelaide as ‘international students’ and must maintain ‘international student’ status for the duration of their enrolment in the University.
  • Scholarships holders must commence study at The University of Adelaide in 2013. No ASI may be commenced after 31 August 2013.
  • Scholarship winners will not be permitted to defer commencement until 2014.
  • Applicants who applied in previous international major scholarship rounds are not eligible to apply again.
  • The offer of an ASI scholarship is contingent upon a student not being offered another award by the Commonwealth of Australia, The University of Adelaide, or an overseas sponsor. The University reserves the right to withdraw an offer of a scholarship at any time prior to enrolment if it is advised that a awardee has been offered a scholarship equal to or in excess of the financial value of the award offered by the University
Closing Date: 31 August 2012. We strongly recommend that all applicants submit their application and all required documents well before the closing date. Incomplete applications at the scholarship application deadline will not be considered for a scholarship.
Applicants will be notified by the end of November 2012 regarding the outcome of their scholarship application.
Application Form
Further Scholarship Information and Application


Thursday, July 19, 2012

Mathilde Krim Fellowships in Basic Biomedical Research, 2012 USA

Research Fellowships in the field of Basic Biomedical Research at any US or international research institution, 2012 USA
Study Subject(s):Basic Biomedical Research
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:-Krim Fellowship applicants must have a research or clinical doctorate and no more than four years of postdoctoral training at the time of LOI submission, and are expected to secure an independent research position by no later than six months following the end of the two year fellowship period of performance (i.e., within 2.5 years following the start of fellowship funding).
-Applicant investigators and fellows need not be US citizens, and there are no restrictions as to age, color, creed, gender, medical condition, handicap, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The goal of amfAR’s Mathilde Krim Fellows in Basic Biomedical Research program is to provide funding for exceptional researchers who are new to the HIV/AIDS field. Krim Fellowship funding will support the successful applicant’s ongoing HIV research and facilitate the transition to a productive and independent long-term career in the HIV/AIDS biomedical research field. The Krim Fellowship provides support for two years of postdoctoral research, with the possibility of one additional year of research support during the first year of an independent research position.
How to Apply: Email
Scholarship Application Deadline: August 2, 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Social Sciences at GIGA, Germany 2012

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the field of Social Sciences at GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies / Leibniz-Institute for Global and Regional Studies, Germany 2012
Study Subject(s):Social Sciences
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility:Doctorate in Development Economics or Development Studies or Political Science – Strong background in empirical Development Economics / Development Studies / Political Economy / Political Sociology with research experience in developing countries – Advanced knowledge of empirical methods in social sciences (in particular quantitative methods, survey data analysis, poverty and inequality analysis, econometrics)
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: The reconciliation of work and family life is of great importance to the institute. The GIGA promotes gender equality and actively encourages applications from women. Among equally qualified applicants, women will receive preferential consideration in those areas in which they are underrepresented.
How to Apply: Electronically
Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 August 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application