University of Twente offers in Postdoctoral in Smart XUV Optics, Netherlands

2011 Postdoctoral in the field of physics at University of Twente in Netherlands

Study Subject(s): Smart XUV Optics
Course Level: Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: University of Twente
Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands

Eligibility:The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. in physics or related discipline, with a focus on materials science. Experience with deposition techniques, in particular pulsed laser deposition is essential. Working knowledge of piezoelectric and pyroelectric materials would be a significant advantage. Although not essential, some experience with optics, preferably EUV or X-Ray optics is desirable. The chosen candidate will be an enthusiastic person with good communicative skills, especially in written and spoken English. He or she must be open-minded and flexible in order to thrive in a culturally rich environment and capable of working independently as well as in a team.

Scholarship Description: We offer you a post-doctoral research position for 3 years. Your starting salary will be set by the University of Twente salary scale and commensurate with experience. In addition, the collaborative nature of this project will provide the candidate with ample opportunity to interact with many leading scientists working in a wide variety of fields.The post-doctoral researcher will be involved in the development of new piezoelectric and pyroelectric thin-film spacer materials. In addition, the successful candidate will take on supervisory tasks, instructing Ph.D students in day-to-day research activities. The successful applicant will be embedded in an enthusiastic academic environment with world-class fabrication and testing capabilities. You will work closely with leading industrial and research groups. This position will be based at the University of Twente (NL).

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 8-8-2011

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Research Associate Position in School of Biomedicine at The University of Manchester, UK

Research Associate position in Endocrinology and Diabetes for metabolomic study of hormone pathways altered in obesity and metabolic syndrome at School of Biomedicine, UK

Study Subject(s): Metabolomic study of hormone pathways altered in obesity and metabolic syndrome
Course Level: PhD holders

Scholarship Provider: The University of Manchester
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
Candidates should have a PhD in endocrinology, molecular biology, physiology or a related discipline and it would be beneficial to have a knowledge of hypothalamic regulatory systems involved in energy homeostasis or physiological control of the stress axis.
A research background in peptide/steroid isolation and characterization (preferably mass spectrometry) is essential, as is technical expertise in molecular biology and cell culture. A strong publication record in a related area and good communication skills are desirable.

Scholarship Description: This project will use a metabolomic approach to study hormone pathways altered in obesity and metabolic syndrome. Using rodent models of obesity we aim to investigate the interaction between obesity and the stress axis. In particular we aim to assess how obesity affects diurnal changes in the stress axis and how this impacts on glucocorticoid metabolism in different tissues.The project will develop biomarkers of abnormalities in the stress axis and examine how abnormalities change at different times of day.

How to Apply: By Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 10 June 2011

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Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Marine science at Mote Marine Laboratory, USA

Mote Marine Laboratory (Mote) offers Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Marine science, USA

Study Subject(s):Marine science
Course Level: Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: Mote Marine Laboratory
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:
A letter of interest and availability, including employment status Official academic transcript of doctoral studies and successful award or copy of the Ph.D. or equivalent professional degree Curriculum vitae A three-page essay describing the applicant’s intended research program and mentor. (Click for the mentor list.) Three representative journal publications (in press or published) As appropriate, the name and contact information of major professor and/or postdoctoral supervisor

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Mote Marine Laboratory (Mote), an independent not-for-profit institution established in 1955, has recently adopted a new 2020 Vision & Strategic Plan that includes as one of Mote’s four core priorities, “Ensure the long-term prosperity of the research enterprise through focused staff recruitment and nurturing programs.” In order to address this specific priority, a new Mote Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program is being established with an initial goal of recruiting two such positions in late 2011. New Postdoctoral Fellows are expected to begin between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, 2011. Each full-time position includes: Annual salary of $40,000 Health insurance provided with family options Benefits include an opt-in retirement plan with employer matching, leaves for holidays, illness and vacation and other benefits. Dedicated office/laboratory space Funds for startup, operations and travel. Each Fellowship position will be for a period of two years (assuming appropriate first-year progress). The Mote Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program goal is to have eight concurrent Fellowship positions overlapping each year by 2020.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: June 29 – Aug 1, 2011

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Postdoctoral Research in Earth Sciences at National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, UK

tudy Subject(s):Earth Sciences
Course Level:Postdoctoral Research
Scholarship Provider: National Oceanography Centre
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
You should possess a PhD or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline and be an experienced researcher with strong programming and statistical skills.

You should have the ability to analyse large data sets, have well-developed self- and time-management skills and be able to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. You will work within the Marine Physics and Ocean Climate group at the NOC under the guidance of Dr Mark Tamisiea and Dr Svetlana Jevrejeva, and will interact with Dr Glenn Milne (University of Ottawa) and other members of the iGlass consortium.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: We invite applications for a researcher in Earth Sciences to work on a NERC-funded consortium ‘Using Inter-Glacials to Assess Future Sea-Level Scenarios (iGlass)’, consisting of seven institutes, three non-academic partners and four overseas academic partners and advisors. The consortium will study the response of ice volume/sea level to different climate states during the last five inter-glacials, which include periods with significantly higher sea level than the present. As a researcher in the iGlass consortium, you will combine observations of past sea levels and estimates of ice sheet variations with solid earth modelling to develop an integrated understanding of the total sea-level change during these periods and the relative contributions from the Greenland and (West) Antarctic ice sheets. You should possess a PhD or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline and be an experienced researcher with strong programming and statistical skills. You should have the ability to analyse large data sets, have well-developed self- and time-management skills and be able to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. You will work within the Marine Physics and Ocean Climate group at the NOC under the guidance of Dr Mark Tamisiea and Dr Svetlana Jevrejeva, and will interact with Dr Glenn Milne (University of Ottawa) and other members of the iGlass consortium. The post is a three-year, fixed–term position and is available from 1 October 2011. The salary will be in the range of £26,180 to £29,410 per annum.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 3 June 2011

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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Studies of Islam in the Middle East at UiO, Norway

Post doc Research job in the Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages at University of Oslo in Norway

Study Subject(s):studies of Islam in the Middle East
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: University of Oslo
Scholarship can be taken at: Norway

Eligibility:In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the quality of the project description and on the assumed academic and personal ability on the part of the candidates to complete the project within the given time frame. Short-listed applicants may be invited for an interview at the University of Oslo.•A Doctoral Degree in a relevant field. •Doctoral dissertation must have been submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Preference will be given to strongly motivated and competent candidates, with high academic and personal qualifications.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: A post-doctoral research fellowship (SKO/post code 1352) in studies of Islam in the Middle East is available at the Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages, University of Oslo, The successful applicant should in her/his research project work on a contemporary issue related to Islam in the Middle East, focusing on the relationship between religion, politics and ideology. The topic of the project should be relevant to ongoing research at the Department.The main purpose of post-doctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines. The post-doctoral research fellowship period is 3 years, with a 10% duty component devoted to teaching and administration.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 of June 2011

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2011 Postdoctoral Position in Elektron-Dynamics Studied with Ultra-Short Laser Pulses, Sweden

The Department of Physics at Stockholm University announces a postdoctoral position in the field of atomic theory directed towards the study of electron dynamics with ultra-short laser pulses in Sweden-2011

Study Subject(s):Elektron-dynamics studied with ultra-short laser pulses
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: Stockholm University
Scholarship can be taken at: Sweden

Eligibility:
An applicant should have a PhD degree in a relevant area (or a corresponding degree from a foreign country) no later than the deadline of application and maximum three years before the application deadline. The maximum time can be extended in case of special circumstances.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: You will work in an atomic theory group directed towards large scale computations. The group belongs to the Atomic Physics Division, which also includes several experimental activities. We work on a variety of problems in atomic structure and dynamics. A large part of our studies are done in close collaboration with experimental groups in Stockholm and elsewhere.The main focus of the position is research. It is also possible for the post-doctor to be engaged in some teaching, although corresponding to at most twenty percent of full time. The post-doctor is expected to take an active part in the supervision of PhD- and master students.

How to Apply: Online or by Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: no later than June 17, 2011

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Postdoctoral Position within Obesity Research at Umeå University, Sweden

Post doc job in the Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine at Umeå University in Sweden

Study Subject(s):Obesity Research
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: Umeå University
Scholarship can be taken at: Sweden

Eligibility:To qualify for this position, the successful candidate should have a PhD in medicine with an emphasis on thorough knowledge of molecular biology techniques relevant for diet-induced tissue-specific changes in metabolic factors after diet modulations. The degree should not be more than three years old.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine announces a two-year post-doctoral position for studies on the effects of diet modulations on metabolic-endocrine functions.The project aims to analyze alterations in metabolic-endocrine functions after diet modulations in humans and in experimental models. This includes putative tissue-specific alterations in glucocorticoid and lipid metabolism.The application should include a cover letter summarizing your qualifications and motives for applying, a curriculum vitae, a copy of selected publications and two personal references along.

How to Apply: Online or by Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: June 8, 2011 at the latest

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PhD Studentship in Modeling of Biological Systems at German Cancer Research Center, Germany

German Cancer Research Center call for applications PhD Studentship in Modeling of Biological Systems.

Study Subject(s):Modeling of Biological Systems
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship Provider: German Cancer Research Center
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany

Eligibility:We look for scientists with strong quantitative background (e.g., physics, biophysics, applied mathematics, computer science, theoretical chemistry) and interest in modern biology. An open mindset and good communication skills are essential. Prior knowledge of biology is not required

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The Research Group Modeling of Biological Systems has openings for PhD students to develop mathematical models of signal-transduction and gene-regulatory networks in cells in close interaction with experimentalists. We analyse the regulation of cell proliferation and differentiation in the immune system and in carcinogenesis

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: June 8, 2011

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Postdoctoral Position in Thermodynamic Modelling of Portland Cements, Aarhus University, Denmark

Post doc job  in the Faculty of Science and Technology at Aarhus University in Denmark

Study Subject(s):Thermodynamic modelling of Portland cements
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: Aarhus University
Scholarship can be taken at: Denmark

Eligibility:The successful candidate should have a PhD or equivalent degree in inorganic chemistry, materials science, or geology and a solid background in cement chemistry or silicate mineralogy. Moreover, it is a prerequisite that the candidate has a documented expertise in thermodynamics and modelling approaches in this field.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral position at the Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center, the Faculty of Science and Technology, Aarhus University, focusing on thermodynamic modelling of Portland cement blends including new supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). The position is available from the Summer/fall 2011 for a period one-year with the opportunity for an extension for another year, depending on the progress in the project. The project is a part of SCM – Manufacturing of highly reactive supplementary cementitious materials for low-CO2 cement which is a joint collaboration between FLSmidth A/S, Aalborg Portland A/S, Interdisiplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO) Aarhus University and the Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, partly funded by the Danish National Advanced Technology Foundation. The overall vision of the project is to develop new hydraulic active (pozzolanic) materials (SCM’s) based on naturally occurring minerals that can partly replace Portland clinkers in blends, thereby contributing to a low embodied energy consumption and a substantial reduction in CO2 emission associated with cement and concrete. The Post doctoral project will focus on the theoretical part in predicting pozzolanic activity of SCMs and modelling the hydrate phase assemblages for mixtures of Portland cement, SCM, water, and admixtures. The principal approach in this part of the project is thermodynamic modelling and it will be performed in collaboration with the partners of the project that have expertises in this field and with two PhD students associated to SCM project.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 01/08/2011

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Postdoctoral Research in the Department of Chemistry at University of Liverpool, UK

Research job at University of Liverpool on Layer-by-Layer PLD Growth,Characterisation of Thin Film Oxide Materials

Study Subject(s):Layer-by-Layer PLD Growth,Characterisation of Thin Film Oxide Materials
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: European Research Council
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
-Epitaxial deposition of oxide thin films Structural, electronic and magnetic characterisation of thin films -PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science or Physics -Maintenance of vacuum systems Operation of vacuum deposition systems

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: You will join a project funded by a European Research Council Advanced Investigator grant to Professor M J Rosseinsky in Pulsed Laser Deposition and characterisation of artificially structured thin film oxide materials. The project involves layer-by-layer assembly of individual unit-cell-scale structural components using in-situ RHEED monitoring to form new functional oxide materials, and investigation of their magnetic, electronic and structural properties. Expertise in epitaxial oxide film growth using pulsed laser deposition, RHEED and layer-by-layer growth and the application of diffraction methods to the characterisation of thin films is essential. A PhD in physics, chemistry or materials science and an excellent publication record is essential. Experience of electrical and magnetic measurements on thin films is desirable. The post is available for 2 years.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 7 June 2011

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UNESCO L’Oreal Scholarship program for female candidates

UNESCO L’OreaUNESCO L’Oreal offers research grants to  female scientist/researchers around the world  in the field of Life sciences.
Study Subject(s):Biochemistry ,Biotechnology, Agriculture, Medical, Pharmacy,Physiology
Course Level: Hodling a PhD

Scholarship Provider: L’Oreal-UNESCO   

Scholarship can be taken at: Your home Country

Eligibility:You are welcome to enter into a global competition, for the female researchers’ in the field of Life Sciences, provided you: You are holding a doctoral (PhD) degree in any field of Life Sciences. Are recognized for your outstanding personal scientific excellence. Are (currently) actively involved in scientific research. Focused area of research is in any field of the Life Sciences. Are nominated by your employing institution (academic or R&D organization Posses an impressive record of international recognized research publications (single authored or as first author) May posses research work which is patented in your name.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: UNESCO L’Oreal acknowledges the efforts of female scientist/researchers, possessing proven track record of Research and Academic Excellence, for which they have announced a prestigious award.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 June 2011

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The Copernicus Award for Researchers Working at a Polish or German Academic Institutions

The Foundation for Polish Science and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft are pleased to announce an opening call for the fourth edition of The Copernicus Award.

Study Subject(s):all fields of science.
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: The Foundation for Polish Science and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany


Eligibility:
Eligible candidates are academics who have at least a doctoral degree, are aged under 65, work at a Polish or German academic institutions, and at the time of the making of the award are engaged in a Polish-German scientific project.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: We are pleased to announce an open invitation to members of the Polish and German academic community to participate in the nomination process for the fourth edition of Polish-German scientific prize – The Copernicus Award. Only researchers who have at least a doctoral degree and are currently working at universities and/or research institutions in Germany and/or Poland are eligible to nominate candidates

How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31st of July 2011

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UNIGE Scholarship of Excellence at University of Geneva, Switzerland

Postdoctoral Scholarship for the women applicants at University of Geneva in Switzerland

Study Subject(s):Clinical Research

Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: University of Geneva
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland

Eligibility:
The application will allow the organisers to judge the candidate’s potential in terms of: Personal and scientific ability to plan and successfully complete a project over three years;

Potential for a high-level university career; Quality of her scientific research; Scientific independence; Mobility; Good scientific and personal integration in the unit in which she will work.

Scholarship Open for Internatioanl Students : No

Scholarship Description: This programe focusses on women at post-doctoral level who have great scientific potential. In concrete terms, the chosen candidates will benefit from a position as “maître assistante” for a period of three years, attached directly to faculties’ deans offices in order to ensure the independence of the researchers. Whilst they are in principle full-time, these posts entail at most 20 % teaching or clinical work. During the programme the grantholders should be capable of satisfying, for example, the conditions for obtaining a grant for a professorship from the Swiss National Science Foundation.

How to Apply: Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31st July, 2011

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Postdoctoral Fellowships:Bioinformatics of high-throughput DNA Sequencing, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Postdoctoral Fellowships in the field of Bioinformatics of high-throughput DNA sequencing at University of Copenhagen in Denmark

Study Subject(s):Bioinformatics of high-throughput DNA sequencing
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: University of Copenhagen
Scholarship can be taken at: Denmark
Eligibility:
Have a PhD in bioinformatics, statistics or a similar field Have demonstrated experience in the analysis of Next Generation DNA Sequencing data Be experienced with programming in perl, Python,
or similar and be familiar with linux/unix Have published in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals Experience in statistics (including R) and probabilistic models/machine learning Experience with small RNAs, ancient DNA, gene expression analysis and/or metagenomics Ability to program in C or C++
Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The positions are in the group of Professor Anders Krogh. The group is working in computational analysis of post-transcriptional regulation (focus on small RNAs), ancient genomics, and metagenomics. Common to all projects is the analysis of high-throughput sequencing data, mostly from Illumina sequencers. We are doing both software development and analysis of experimental data. We are collaborating closely with local experimental groups for instance in miRNA research, and is deeply involved in ancient DNA research at the Centre for Geogenetics. Qualifications: The postdocs will be expected to participate both in the development of computational tools and in the experimental collaborations and data analysis. As a postdoc you are expected to be able to work fairly independently and to be able to co-supervise Ph.D. and Master´s students.The successful applicant will be hired as a postdoctoral fellow for an initial 2 year period. The possibility exists for extension of this initial period.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: May 30th, 2011.

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2011 Tanjong Scholarship Awards for Malaysian Students

Tanjong Group of Companies, as part of its commitment to being a good corporate citizen, offers educational scholarships to deserving Malaysian students to pursue their tertiary education at Malaysian universities.

Tanjong Scholarship Awards

The Tanjong Scholarship Awards (TSA) are open to financially needy and academically deserving Malaysian students to pursue full-time degree programmes in any discipline at public universities in Malaysia.

Funded by Pan Malaysian Pools Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tanjong, the TSA 2011 are open to Malaysian citizens who have obtained 4 principals with a minimum of 3As in their STPM 2010 examination, or completed Matriculation Programme for the 2010/2011 session with a minimum CGPA of 3.5. Applicants who are active in sports and/or co-curricular activities would have an added advantage.

The value of each award is between RM8,000 and RM9,000 per academic year for the minimum period required to complete the course of study.

There is no bond attached to the Scholarship. However, as part of the Group's efforts to develop its human capital, scholars will be given preference in respect of employment opportunities within the Group upon their graduation.

Tanjong scholars are also provided with personal development training in the areas of leadership, communication, teamwork and creativity as well as working attachments in various departments within the Group during their study breaks in the first year.

Application for the TSA 2011 is now open. Details of the scholarship awards are available from the advertisement published in major newspapers in Malaysia between 19 May and 22 May 2011.

Closing date for submission of application form is Friday, 10 June 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.

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ICFOnest International Postdoctoral Program in Spain

Postdoctoral Fellowship in the field of Photonics at ICFOnest International for international  applicants in Spain.

Study Subject(s):Photonics and Optics
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: Marie Curie Co-funding of Regional, National and International Programme
Scholarship can be taken at: Spain

Eligibility:In terms of eligibility a candidate must comply with the following requirements: 1. Have not spent more than 12 months of the prior 24 months in Spain, and not be Spanish citizens/residents.
Spanish citizens may apply however if they spent at least 3 years immediately prior the application deadline in a country other than Spain. 2. Be in possession of a PhD degree at the time of the application cut-off-point. 3. Have not been awarded the PhD degree more than 5 years prior to the application deadline. Exceptions are made for documented periods of parental leave. Women may claim up to 12 months for child, for a maximum of 3 years. 4. Be first author in at least one publication (either submitted, accepted, in print or published). Copies may be requested. 5. Provide complete documentation requested for application. Exceptions to the PhD degree requirements will be made for women with children and other documented career breaks. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. No restrictions of citizenship apply to ICFOnest Post-doctoral Fellowships. The ICFOnest Post-doctoral Fellows will be hired by ICFO on a standard employment contract of 24-month duration to perform his/her duties within an existing ICFO research group.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: International

Scholarship Description: ICFO – The Institute of Photonic Sciences, a centre based in Castelldefels (Barcelona, Spain), devoted to research and education of the optical and photonic sciences at the highest international level. The ICFOnest International Post-doctoral Program (http://nestpostdocs.icfo.es), partially supported by the Marie Curie Co-funding of Regional, National and International Programme (COFUND) action of the European Commission, aims at providing high-level training and support for outstanding international researchers in the early stages of their careers, working in the field of Photonics. ICFO will provide cutting edge facilities as well as a stimulating, international and interdisciplinary environment to help Fellows become successful independent researchers.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: on a rolling basis until June 30, 2012

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2011 Australian Govt Scholarships for Developing Countries

The Australian Leadership Award Scholarships (ALA Scholarships) are long term development awards aimed at enhancing leadership and building partnerships and linkages within developing countries, while addressing priority development areas. 

Up to 200 Australian Leadership Award Scholarships will be available on an annual basis for high achievers wishing to undertake postgraduate study at an Australian higher education institution.  

Participating Australian higher education institutions  

ALA Scholarships target those whose chosen field of study equips them to play a significant role in addressing, researching or combating development challenges in their country and/or region. Awardees will be provided with opportunities to enhance their leadership capacity and extend their networks.

Selection for an ALA Scholarship is highly competitive. It is based on the applicant’s professional and personal qualities, academic competence and, most importantly, their commitment to and potential impact on development outcomes for their country and region. Scholars are required to return to their home country for at least two years after completing their studies in Australia.

ALA Scholarship recipients will join an Australia Awards alumni network with strong and enduring links to Australia, the region and further afield. The network will facilitate the exchange of knowledge and information among scholarship recipients.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 May 2011

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2012 Call for Applications for The Einstein Fellowship, Germany

Awarded by the Einstein Forum and the Daimler and Benz Foundation

The Einstein Forum and the Daimler and Benz Foundation are offering a fellowship for outstanding young thinkers who wish to pursue a project in a different field from that of their previous research. The purpose of the fellowship is to support those who, in addition to producing extraordinary work in their area of specialization, are also open to other, interdisciplinary approaches – following the example set by Albert Einstein.
The fellowship includes living accommodations for five to six months in the gardener`s cottage of Einstein`s own summerhouse in Caputh, Brandenburg, only a short distance away from the universities and academic institutions of Potsdam and Berlin. The fellow will receive a stipend of EUR 10,000 and reimbursement of travel expenses.

Candidates must be under 35 and hold a university degree in the humanities, in the social sciences, or in the natural sciences.

Applications for 2012 should include a CV, a two-page project proposal, and two letters of recommendation. All documents must be received by May 20, 2011. Please send applications to:

Prof. Dr. Susan Neiman
Einstein Forum
Am Neuen Markt 7
14467 Potsdam

Or email to: einsteinforum(at)einsteinforum.de
phone: +49-(0)331-271780
fax: +49-(0)331-2717827

At the end of the fellowship period, the fellow will be expected to present his or her project in a public lecture at the Einstein Forum and at the Daimler and Benz Foundation. The Einstein Fellowship is not intended for applicants who wish to complete an academic study they have already started work on.
A successful application must demonstrate the quality, originality, and feasibility of the proposed project, as well as the superior intellectual development of the applicant. It is not relevant whether the applicant has begun working toward, or currently holds, a PhD.

The Albert Einstein Fellowship

supports creative, interdisciplinary thought by giving young scholars the chance to pursue research outside their previous area of work. The fellowship, previously awarded by the Einstein Forum and the ZEIT-Stiftung Ebelin und Gerd Bucerius was received by:

Mischa Gabowitsch (D/RUS): Exportschlager Vergangenheitsbewältigung. Russland und der deutsche Umgang mit der NS-Vergangenheit, 2007

Amber Carpenter (SA/UK): Metaphysics as Ethics in the Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, 2008

Péter Zilahy (HUN):  Architectural Essays on Berlin, 2009

Source: http://www.einsteinforum.de/index.php?id=35&L=1 

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education Scholarships 2011, Brunei Darussalam

The Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education, Universiti Brunei Darussalam is seeking a suitable PhD candidate for the Research Project "Promoting Understanding of Science Concepts through Professional Development of Science Teachers" (PUSC-PDST).

The research will utilise a model of professional development to develop abilities to improve teaching and learning practices which promote better understanding of science concepts and principles in Brunei.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 

Candidates must hold the following qualifications and experience:

• good undergraduate Honours degree (preferably First or Second Upper in a Science subject or Science Education)
• Master of Education degree (preferably in Science Education)
• taught in a relevant Science subject for a minimum of 3 years.
• English Language proficiency – at least pass in IELTS score of 6.0 OR TOEFL test 550(PBT) or 80(iBT) OR grade 6 in English language at GCE 'O' Level OR a grade 'C' in IGCSE (as a second Language)

First choice will be given to Brunei citizens or Permanent Residents. Overseas students may be considered as well.

FUNDING: 

Scholarship funded by the Science & Technology Research Grant will be awarded on a competitive basis. ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED. The Scholarship will cover tuition fees plus a maintenance grant.

The project is planned to start as soon as possible for full-time study. The Scholarship will be offered for one year in the first instance, and is renewable for a maximum of three years subject to satisfactory academic performance.

APPLICATION PROCESS: 

Candidates must make a formal application to the Universiti Brunei Darussalam Faculty of Research, Postgraduate Studies and Development. The deadline for receipt of applications is 16:00h on Tuesday 31 May 2011.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your completed application letter and full Curriculum Vitae to the:
Graduate Studies and Research Office,
Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Level 2, ILIA Building, Jalan Tungku Link,Gadong BE1410
Brunei Darussalam
Email: office.psr@ubd.edu.bn
Tel: 673 246 3001 Ext. Ext 2311, 2323, 2308
Fax: 673 246 1002, 673 246 0590




Source: http://www.ubd.edu.bn/admin/dept/gsr/phdadvert.html

Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) 2011/2012 for African Students

Welcome to the Australia Awards website for Africa, an initiative of the Australian Government.

The Australia Awards initiative was announced by the Australian Prime Minister in 2009 and aims to maximise the benefit of the Australian Government’s extensive scholarship programs, and to support enduring ties between Australia and our neighbours.

The Australia Awards initiative brings the Australian Government’s scholarship programs together under the one Australia Awards brand.

In 2010-11, the Australia Awards program in Africa will provide both long awards (Australian Development Scholarships) and short-term awards to nationals from 25 countries across Africa.

This website is designed to be a useful tool for you to find out more information about eligibility criteria, country specific details, the institutions at which awards (scholarships) can be undertaken, information about Australia and the regions where the institutions are located, as well as details on the forum (chat room) and alumni to connect with past and present awardees.

Should you require further information on the Australia Awards program in Africa we would encourage you to contact us directly. 

Source: http://www.adsafrica.com.au/