2011 Eurasia Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at SSRC, USA

June 27, 2011

2011  Postdoctoral Pre-dissertation , Dissertation Development Fellowships in the field of Social sciences and humanities for the applicants of USA citizens in Social Science Research Council,USA -2011

Study Subject(s):Social sciences and related humanities
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: Department of State, Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Office of Outreach Title VIII Program for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and Eurasia (Independent States of the Former Soviet Union).
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:-Pre-Dissertation Awards target graduate students in the first three years of study in a Ph.D. program. Awards require evidence of ethics training and University IRB approval.
-Funds are to be used before applicants defend their dissertation proposals.
-Dissertation Development Awards seek applicants who have obtained ABD status (must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. degree except for the dissertation)by the application submission deadline. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to complete their dissertation by the end of the fellowship support period (August 2013), and demonstrate evidence of University cost-sharing.
-Post-Doctoral Research Awards applicants should be within five years of the completion of their Ph.D., and gainfully employed in teaching and or research.Only individual applicants are considered.
-Proposals and research must pertain to one or more of the regions and countries currently supported by the program (please see FAQ for further information).
-We will consider comparative projects if one or more of the countries/regions under consideration are supported by the program, and if our Selection and Oversight Committee determines that the project contributes to the field of Eurasian Studies
Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Eurasia Program Fellowships are intended for applicants who have completed their dissertation field research and/or data collection, who have made significant progress in outlining emergent, innovative contributions to scholarship, and who are willing to reach beyond the academic community to make their work known and accessible to a variety of publics. The Eurasia Program offers three types of fellowship support in 2011, providing financial and academic support to graduate students in the early stages of dissertation development, Ph.D. candidates near completion of their doctoral programs in the social sciences and related humanities, and young scholars within three years of the completion of their Ph.D. The funding for this fellowship program is provided by the Department of State, Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Office of Outreach Title VIII Program for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and Eurasia (Independent States of the Former Soviet Union). One of the goals of the Title VIII program is to support and sustain American expertise on the countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia. This program also works to support outreach; build relationships between the policy community and the academic community; help build national capability by engaging diverse experts in the exploration of new ideas and perspectives; and create new knowledge and research.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: November 15, 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

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6 PhD Fellowship in Agrobiodiversity at Sant’Anna School for Advanced Studies, Italy

June 27, 2011

Sant’Anna School for Advanced Studies  announced PhD Programme for research in Agrobiodiversity at Italy -2011/2012.
Study Subject(s): Plant genetic resources, Functional biodiversity in agroecosystems
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship Provider: Sant’Anna School for Advanced Studies
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
Eligibility:
- possession of a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree or equivalent title in Experimental Sciences, at an Italian or foreign university and ssession of a Degree awarded after, at least, a four-year course in Experimental Sciences;
- to be younger than 35 years (date of birth after 10 October 1976), older than 35 may be exceptionally admitted by the Admission Committee.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The PhD Programme in Agrobiodiversity is aimed at the enhancement of human resource capacities in the use and management of genetic variation in agricultural and natural systems, in order to improve the sustainability of agricultural systems and the conservation of genetic resources for the well-being of present and future generations.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: October 10, 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

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2011 Five PhD Student Positions in Chemistry at Umea University , Sweden

June 27, 2011

Doctorate positions in the department of Chemistry at Umea University in Sweden-2011
Study Subject(s):Chemistry
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: Umea University
Scholarship can be taken at: Sweden
Eligibility:-Prerequisites include either  240 ECTS credits of higher education studies of which 60 should be on an advanced level (Master level) with focus on chemistry or ii) 120 Swedish (old) credits corresponding to 180 ECTS credits) of higher education studies if they were taken before July 1, 2007 or equivalent competence.
-The successful applicant should be prepared to work independently and must put the project at the absolute highest priority. Good English skills (both orally and written) are required since we work in an international environment. -Documented skills in protein overexpression, purification and biophysical analysis are required.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Today the Department of Chemistry at Umeå University has approximately 200 members offering a stimulating environment with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. The department offers degrees at B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. levels, and our graduate- and postgraduate students are attractive for employment in academic institutions and industry. The five positions are related to different research programmes at the department. See the link for further description of the content and direction of those programmes.
How to Apply: Online or by Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: August 8, 2011 at the latest.
Further Scholarship Information and Application

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2011 Brunei Darussalam Scholarship at Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University of Brunei Darussalam, Pakistan

June 29, 2011

Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University, Brunei Darussalam Scholarships For Bachelors, Masters And PhD Programmes In Al-Qura’an and Al-Qiraat funded by Higher Education Commission Pakistan
Study Subject(s):History, Civilization, Law, Science, Philosophy , Finance, Banking
Course Level:Graduate, Postgraduate & PhD
Scholarship Provider: Higher Education Commission Pakistan, Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University
Scholarship can be taken at: Pakistan
Eligibility:a) Application for admission to the First Degree of the University must be made online through the Ministry of Education Higher Education Centralised Admission Systems (HECAS).
b) Applications for admission to the Master and PhD Degree programmes of the University must be made on the prescribed Application Forms available from the Office of the Admissions Office, UNISSA or The closing date for submission of application forms for Master Degree Programmes by Coursework and Master Degree Programmes by Coursework and Dissertation is 31st March 2011. .
c) The University will only consider application with qualifications obtained from a University / Institution / Examination Board recognised by the University Senate.
d) Applicants must pass the security screening and medical check.
e) Art or English as a Second Language in the Brunei-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level is not considered as a subject for entry to the first degree programmes.
f) Only short listed / successful candidates will be contacted.
g) The University reserves the right to reject applications which are incomplete, received after the closing date or containing false information.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University of Brunei Darussalam (UNISSA) is offering scholarships for the studies of al-Quran and al-Qiraat at the Bachelor, Masters and PhD levels for the Academic Year 2011/2012. To provide valuable benefits to the students at international levels through learning and teaching of the Qur’an, which will enhance the eminence of Islam and a step forward in the educational uplift of the Qur’an and the sciences related to it.
How to Apply: By Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 20 July 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

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Teaching Fellowship in Ethics at University of Edinburgh, UK

June 29, 2011

University of Edinburgh funded Teaching Fellowship in Ethics at the Department of Philosophy, UK
Study Subject(s):Ethics
Course Level:Teaching
Scholarship Provider: University of Edinburgh, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
Applicants are expected to have, or be near completion of, a relevant doctoral degree or show equivalent research capability, and to have demonstrable achievements in teaching and research commensurate with the stage of their career.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: We are seeking an outstanding candidate for a Teaching Fellowship in Ethics to cover teaching duties within Philosophy in the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. The Fellow’s duties will primarily consist of teaching 3 courses during Semester 1 of Academic Year 2011-2012, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; assessment at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, including the provision of detailed feedback to students, and sharing in the administrative responsibilities of the subject area. The appointee will be expected to play a full part in the collegiate life of the Philosophy subject area and the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 08-Jul-2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Ethics, Fellowship, Teaching, UK, University

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2011 Merit Scholarship Programme for Foriegn Students at Quebec University, Canada

June 28, 2011

PhD/Postdoctoral fellowship/Short-term research or professional development scholarships for the applicants of Mexico and Brazil, Belgium , China and India at Quebec University in Canada-2012/13
Study Subject(s):health, humanities and social sciences, arts and letters, natural sciences, and engineering
Course Level:Postdoctoral/Phd/Short-term research or professional development
Scholarship Provider: Quebec University
Scholarship can be taken at: Canada
Eligibility:
-Must meet all eligibility conditions as at the date of the closing of the competition, Must have been preselected by a university or the Trans-Tech network (for CCTTs), TERI University, the Mexican DER or CONACYT.
-To the Québec-China program must be preselected by the China Scolarship Council as at January 15, 2012.
-Cannot have already received a merit scholarship for foreign students from Québec Education Department, Fonds Nature et Technologies or Fonds Société et Culture.
-Cannot be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. Cannot have applied for permanent resident status under Canadian immigration law.
-Québec-Wallonie scholarship applicants must have studied in a French-language university institution in Belgium at the time they are granted their scholarship.
-Have a Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ) issued by the ministère de l’Immigration et des Communautés culturelles du Québec (MICC) and a student visa issued by the Canadian Consulate valid for the entire duration of their scholarship.
-Have a work visa issued by the Canadian Consulate for the entire duration of their fellowship or scholarship.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Mexico and Brazil, Belgium , China and India
Scholarship Description: The objective of the Merit scholarship program for foreign students is to support the internationalization of research activities in Québec’s institutions of higher learning, to attract the best foreign researchers and students, and to promote Québec universities and Centres collégiaux de transfert de technologie (CCTTs), or college technology transfer centres, abroad. 3. The program covers higher education as a whole by giving Centres collégiaux de transfert de technologie (CCTTs) researchers and administrators the opportunity to be part of the program. The list of the CCTTs. 4. In a more generic way, the attribution of a Merit scholarship for foreign students aims at creating a cultural link and at allowing the setting up of possible common scientific research projects.
How to Apply: Online or by Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: November 1, 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

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Scholarship for African Students to Pursue an MBA at Amla Graduate School, Italy

June 28, 2011

Masters Scholarship in the field of Management Provided by Amla Graduate School in Italy
Study Subject(s):Management
Course Level:Masters
Scholarship Provider: Amla Graduate School
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
Eligibility:be citizens of an African Country (evidence required)
-satisfy all the MBA admission requirements
-be registered to the admissions process (Alma Graduate School is available to support candidates who need help to register in the admission process)
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes( Africa)
Scholarship Description: Alma Graduate School (Diversity di Bologna), in cooperation with the Foundation for World Wide Cooperation, is pleased to announce the Africa Scholarship Program for the Academic Year 2011-­-2012. This Program aims to facilitate the participation of 10 young bright talents from Africa wishing to pursue an MBA
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 July 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

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