New College Scholarships

Study Subject(s):Bioinformatic
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: DFG
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany

Eligibility: -University degree in bioinformatics or an equivalent university degree in natural science -Excellent knowledge in statistics and programming languages (R, Perl, Java)
-Database administration and handling skills are a plus
-Excellent verbal and written English communication skills are required
-Candidates should be strongly motivated, team-oriented and should have the ability to work

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Our group consists of an interdisciplinary team with expertise in biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics and medicine.Therefore we provide an excellent working environment, comprising many lab-specific datasets for analysis and the possibility to participate in the design of future experiments. We study the molecular mechanism underlying the cardiac developmental process and its aberration in human (congenital heart disease). A particular focus is on the process of gene transcription, its regulation and phenotypic consequence. The heart, cardiac and skeletal muscle cells represent our model systems employing animal models, patient material and cell culture.

How to Apply: by Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: until 31st of August 2011

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Study Subject(s):Life science
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: The August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute
Scholarship can be taken at: Spain

Eligibility: -To qualify for the BIOTRACK Post-Doctoral Programme the applicants must be in possession of a doctoral degree before the deadline of the call in an appropriate life science discipline.
-Experience in a foreign institution and excellent publication record is essential.
-In order to guarantee mobility of researchers among the European Research Area, the call aims to attract experienced researchers with a maximum of 6 years post-doctoral research.
-Researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than 12 months in the last 3 years immediately prior to the date of selection by IDIBAPS and should not be currently resident in Spain.
-In order to guarantee impartiality and fair treatment, people that have been employed on the IDIBAPS campus in the last 5 years will be automatically excluded from the call.
-The successful candidate is expected to be highly motivated and to have a strong theoretical background within the area of expertise he/she has chosen. Excellent command of English is required.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: Description IDIBAPS wants to recruit excellent young researchers that have acquired experience in other countries either during their PhDs or early post doctoral periods, with a good track record in scientific publications. We offer excellent economic conditions in accordance to their experience and qualifications, and a highly motivating and dynamic scientific environment in one of the leading Institutions for Biomedical Research in Spain and Worldwide. Moreover, IDIBAPS offers a wide variety of in-house technical services to support research for use by all researchers for the purpose of improving the performance and profitability of investments and efficiency in the use of available resources. This program also offers subsidised housing in collaboration with the Barcelona City Council, and subsidised canteen. We will also implement a Career Development Plan where training is provided for different aspects of research and related skills (management, intellectual property, team-work

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30/09/2011

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Study Subject(s): Law
Course Level: Doctoral
Scholarship Provider: Finnish Academy of Sciences
Scholarship can be taken at: Finland
Eligibility:
The doctoral students will focus on completing a doctoral thesis in the field of legal studies. Their tasks will include a limited amount teaching and administrative work. The students must register in one of the participating Finnish universities to carry out the doctoral studies.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: In August 2011, a call for applications will be announced for the Law in a Changing World doctoral programme, co-ordinated by the University of Helsinki. Twelve full-time graduate school positions will be announced for the period 1 January 2012-31 December 2015. Law in a Changing World (LCW) includes almost all higher education institutes in Finland conducting legal research and offering legal education.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 8 September 2011

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Study Subject(s): Metallurgy & Materials
Course Level: Research
Scholarship Provider: EPSRC / NDA
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
- First degree in materials science or a related physical science/engineering degree and should have or be close to completing a PhD in a relevant research area or in possession of relevant equivalent qualifications/research experience
- High level analytical capability
- Experience with synchrotron X-ray methods including microtomography, diffraction and spectroscopy
- Experience with electrochemical methods for characterising corrosion processes
- Experience with modelling corrosion systems

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: To carry out research into corrosion issues related to nuclear waste storage using synchrotron X-rays and other characterisation and modelling techniques as part of an EPSRC/NDA-funded programme, and to co-ordinate synchrotron experiments and other interactions between the partner institutions and collaborators.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 July 2011

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Study Subject(s):Energy Research
Course Level:Postgraduate
Scholarship Provider: Todd Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: New Zealand

Eligibility:Applicants must be New Zealand citizens, or hold New Zealand Permanent Residency.
-Applicants must hold an appropriate bachelors degree with first or second class honours, or masters degree, and have already demonstrated a capacity for research.
-Those currently in their final year of study for such a tertiary qualification are eligible to apply for the scholarship, but any award made would be conditional upon the successful completion of that tertiary qualification.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The Todd Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship in Energy Research recognises the work of Sir Bryan Todd. Sir Bryan, who played a major role in the creation of the Todd Foundation, was instrumental in the development of the New Zealand oil and gas industry. The purpose of this scholarship is to support students undertaking doctoral research in the field of Energy, which may have wide relevance including value to New Zealand.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 September 2011, 01 September 2012

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Study Subject(s):Metabolomics/functional genomics of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: MRC National Institute for Medical Research
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: -Knowledge and experience of molecular biology, protein chemistry and enzymology are essential.
-The post-holder is expected to be highly creative and motivated, be able to work within a group, and keep detailed records of experiments and must also have good communication skills (written and verbal), must be prepared to present at informal and formal meetings, and to contribute to scientific publications.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: -This is a 3 year MRC funded Career Development Fellowship. CDFs are training and development positions for post-doctoral scientists who have either recently completed their doctoral studies, are moving into a new research discipline, have limited previous experience of key transferable skills, or are clinically qualified with little or no research experience. -They provide opportunities to develop research project skills and develop collaborative links with colleagues within the Institute and elsewhere.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 28 July 2011

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Study Subject(s):Information technology
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: Ghent University, Belgium
Scholarship can be taken at: Belgium

Eligibility:
You have a PhD in Electronic/Photonic/Bio-/Medical Engineering or in Physics and have worked closely in at least one of the following areas: photonics; medical devices; tissue engineering; signal processing. You are a dynamic and enthusiastic team player with experience in project management and with excellent communication skills. Knowledge of English should be perfect, knowledge of Dutch is preferred but not strictly necessary.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Senior researcher for the coordination of a major research project on implantable glucose sensors. UGent is hiring a senior researcher to be coordinator of a major ongoing research project on continuous glucose monitoring on the basis of silicon photonics. This research is part of a Flemish IWT supported project SBO-Glucosens. GlucoSens aims at the development of enabling technologies for continuous glucose monitoring using implantable single-chip optical sensors. The lifetime of commercially available, implantable electro-chemical glucose sensors is limited to a few days mainly due to bio-fouling and fibrous encapsulation. An optical approach can solve this issue. Within Glucosens, we develop the technology to use a silicon photonics chip packaged in a biocompatible material, an optical approach which might enable the extended lifetime.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 2011-08-31

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Study Subject(s):Sustainable synthesis and bio-evaluation of hetero-polycyclic compounds as topoisomerase II inhibitors
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: NIPER
Scholarship can be taken at: India

Eligibility:
(A) Any of following degrees, M.S.(Pharm.)/M. Pharm. in Medicinal Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Natural Products; M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry; M.Tech. in Pharmaceutical Technology (Bulk Drugs)
B) Minimum CGPA of 6.75 (or 60% marks) for General, 6.25 (or 55% marks) for SC/ST, 5.75 (or 50% marks) for physically handicapped (PH) candidates on a 10 point scale in the qualifying examination.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Applications are invited for a post of Junior Research Fellow (Professional)/Senior Research Fellow under a DST project entitled “Sustainable synthesis and bio-evaluation of hetero-polycyclic compounds as topoisomerase II inhibitors” under Dr Sankar K. Guchhait (PI), Assistant Professor, Department of Medicinal Chemistry.

How to Apply: By post , Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 2 August 2011

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Study Subject(s):Neuroscience
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: National Health and Medical Research
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:
First class Honours degree, or a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or a related field of study.
• Being highly motivated, team oriented, and able to work in an interdisciplinary team in an international context.
• Excellent writing skills in English.
• This is a full-time position and the applicant should also have successfully obtained an APA scholarship in order to qualify for the $5,000 per annum top-up.
• Successful candidates should be available to commence from January 2012.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: We invite applications for two PhD projects at the Melbourne Neuropsychiatry Centre (MNC), University of Melbourne. These projects are being conducted as part of a National Health and Medical Research (NHMRC) funded research program investigating executive control processes and brain function in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and problem gambling (Principle Investigator: A/Prof Murat Yücel).

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: October 30th, 2011

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Study Subject(s): Maritime issues related to China and Chinese seafare
Course Level: MPhil, PhD
Scholarship Provider: Zhonghui Maritime Education and Research Programme
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
- 1st Class or Upper 2nd class Honours Bachelors Degree or Masters degree (UK or UK equivalent) in a relevant discipline,
- For those whose first language is not English, normally a language proficiency score of at least IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 600 (computerised equivalent 250)
- Fluency in Chinese language

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: Two scholarships are provided by the Zhonghui Maritime Education and Research Programme for promising postgraduate students who wish to pursue research leading to an MPhil/PhD degree. The chosen thesis subject, to be agreed between the student and their lead supervisor, will concern maritime issues related to China and Chinese seafarers.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 10 August, 2011

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Study Subject(s):Biomedical image processing
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: University of Antwerp, Belgium
Scholarship can be taken at: Belgium

Eligibility:
The candidate should have a university degree (at the diploma of master of science level) in one of the following disciplines: engineer, physics, computer science, mathematics. The candidate should have experience in applied mathematics, image processing, statistics, excellent programming skills (i.e. C++, Matlab). Background in professional programming is appreciated. Fluent English (scientific writing/speaking skills) is required. Good communication skills are essential.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: no

Scholarship Description: The Vision Lab, a research group of the physics department at the University of Antwerp, is seeking for a PhD position in the field of medical image reconstruction. Its main focus is on biomedical image processing and reconstruction with focus on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray computed tomography (CT), positron emission computed tomography (PET) and single photon computed tomography (SPECT).The current position involves the development of novel, model based iterative reconstruction algorithms for SPECT and/or PET.

How to Apply: Online and by Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 August 2011

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Study Subject(s):Pensions, Aging and Retirements
Course Level:Research (Master 2nd year)
Scholarship Provider: Netspar
Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands

Eligibility:
-The thesis work focuses on a topic that is clearly related to Netspar’s research agenda
-The candidate agrees to participate in the Netspar Junior Pension Day in June, where he/she is supposed to present the results of the thesis research
-The candidate acknowledges the receipt of the scholarship in his/her thesis

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Netspar offers Research Master Scholarships of €3,000 to selected students entering the second year of a Research Master program in September 2011. Applications are welcome after the start of the second year in the Research Master.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: October 16, 2011

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Study Subject(s): Developmental research
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: Jacobs Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Fellowships will be located at the institutions in which the students enroll in their PhDs,

Eligibility:hold, or have documents indicating that they will soon hold, qualifications that meet eligibility requirements for entry into a PhD program. This qualification should be in a field relevant to developmental research; b. have identified a doctoral project in developmental research, confirmed that they are eligible to enroll in a PhD at the institution in which they intend to complete the project, and have agreement from a staff member from that institution that they will provide supervision for the project; c. be proficient in spoken and written English.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The ISSBD promotes research on human development throughout the lifespan. Its more than 1000 members come from over 60 different countries. International exchange and collaboration are among its key features. Fellowships The ISSBD and the Jacobs Foundation share an interest in developing the careers of early career scholars from all parts of the world, including currency-restricted countries, and have established a fellowship program for this purpose.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: September 15, 2011

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Study Subject(s): (bio)medical, anesthesia , gynaecology/fertility or oncology
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship Provider: Limburg Sterk Merk
Scholarship can be taken at: Belgium
Eligibility:
- Candidates should hold one of the following degrees: Licentiate/Master in life sciences (e.g. biomedical sciences, pharmacy, bio-engineering, medicine, veterinary medicine, rehabilitation sciences) or an equivalent academic college degree.
- Successful candidates have excellent communication skills and sufficient knowledge of English.
- Candidates should be very motivated to finish a PhD and have good research skills.
- Knowledge of the field and experience in the domain are advantageous.
- Please specify preference for a specific domain when applying.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: Candidates will perform research in order to prepare a PhD thesis in (bio)medical research, specifically in one of the following domains: anesthesia (with a focus on brain diseases), gynaecology/fertility or oncology. Candidates will collaborate in a research project that aims at better understanding disease processes in order to develop new concepts that can be translated into clinical practice. Candidates will work closely together with the medical services of the hospitals ‘Jessa’ and ‘ZOL’.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 August 2011.

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Study Subject(s):Any
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: DAAD
Scholarship can be taken at: India, Germany

Eligibility:
A first class Master’s degree .
The PhD registration with a university in India should not be older than 3 years at the application deadline (1st October)
Candidates must have a recent dated acceptance letter jointly signed by the Indian and the German supervisors confirming academic supervision from a German Professor on the uni-versity’s letterhead with a clear reference to the candidate’s research project.
A detailed and comprehensive research proposal accompanied by a precise work – and time schedule jointly agreed upon by the Indian and the German supervisors Candidates must be residing in India at the time of application

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: India

Scholarship Description: Registered PhD students at an Indian university / institute carry out research for their PhD thesis in India and in Germany under the joint supervision of an Indian as well as a German professor. PhD degree to be awarded by Indian University / Institution

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 october 2011

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Study Subject(s):Synergies and tensions in innovation in the life sciences
Course Level:Postdoctoral Research
Scholarship Provider: University of Oslo, Norway
Scholarship can be taken at: Norway

Eligibility:
Relevant candidates should have a Ph.D. in relevant areas of social science, as well as familiarity with innovation studies as documented through academic degrees or course work, research and publishing.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The position will be affiliated with a new research project called “Synergies and tensions in innovation in the life sciences” (STILS). The project is a Scandinavian comparative study funded by the FORFI programme at the Research Council of Norway. The aim of the project is to understand and improve the basis for policy making directed at innovation in the life sciences, looking in particular at the interplay between universities, firms, hospitals and intermediary organisations within cancer and neuroscience. The main empirical focus of the candidate’s work will be interviews within such organisations in Oslo, Gothenburg and Copenhagen, possibly complemented by other methods e.g. studies of patents and publications. The project has partners from the University of Gothenburg and Copenhagen Business School, but the post-doctoral fellow will be the only full-time worker in the project. Professor Magnus Gulbrandsen, TIK will lead the project, which aims both to produce scientific publications and useful policy advice.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 September 201

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Study Subject(s):Polymer chemistry for biosensor and bioanalytical
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: Hasselt University
Scholarship can be taken at: Belgium

Eligibility: -The candidate is expected to perform research in the area of polymer chemistry for biosensor and bio-analytical applications.
-Demonstrated experience in the synthesis of organic molecules and/or polymers
-Willingness to collaborate in an interdisciplinary setting.
-A good command of the English language Master in Chemistry (or equivalent).
- Final year students are (likewise) encouraged to apply.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The topic of the PhD research is situated in the area of polymeric materials for application in biosensors and bio-analytical separations, with an emphasis on a number of synthetic organic chemical aspects of the research into molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs). In addition to synthesis, there will be attention paid to both a complete characterization of the obtained materials with a variety of analytical techniques as well as the final application of these materials in sensors and separations. In the framework of this project, there will be active collaborations with a multidisciplinary team of research groups both within and outside Hasselt University. Besides research, also a limited contribution in the didactic tasks of the department is expected from the candidate ( assistance in (laboratory) exercises or guidance of internships).

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: no later than 28 July 2011

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Study Subject(s):Targeting endoplasmic reticulum stress in mesothelioma
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: University of Cambridge, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
Students should hold, or expect to obtain a relevant first or upper second-class honours degree.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: A 3 year British Lung Foundation PhD studentship is available to work with Dr Stefan Marciniak in the Cambridge Institute for Medical Research October 2011. Malignant mesothelioma is an incurable cancer caused by asbestos exposure. We have observed elevated endoplasmic reticulum stress in human malignant mesothelioma tissue. We hypothesize that this affects tumour growth and survival and thus represents a potential drug target. The aim of this PhD project is to determine the effect of endoplasmic reticulum stress on malignant mesothelioma growth in vitro in order to identify potential therapeutic targets. The student will be trained in a variety of cell biological and biochemical techniques with wide applicability to life sciences research.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 August 2011

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Study Subject(s):Molecular and physico-chemical characterization of selected ginger species from North Eastern Region
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: Jawaharlal Nehru University, India
Scholarship can be taken at: India

Eligibility:
-M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Soil Science/ Environmental Sciences with good academic records (1st division).
-Strong desire to work on chemical analysis of plant and soil system with good knowledge of routine analytical techniques such as HPLC, UV-Spectrophotometer, AAS, GC-MS, CHNS, ICP-AES, XRF etc. Should have good knowledge in statistical data analysis.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Applications are invited for the following post in the DBT twinning project entitled “Molecular and physico-chemical characterization of selected ginger species from North Eastern Region”. The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the above mentioned DBT project. The initial appointment will be for six months which can be extended further on the basis of the performance of the candidate.

How to Apply: By Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 09th August, 2011

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Study Subject(s):Humanities and Related Social Sciences
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities
Scholarship can be taken at: China

Eligibility:
-An applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States who has lived in the United States continuously for at least three years as of the application deadline date.
-An applicant must hold a Ph.D. degree conferred prior to the application deadline.
-However, an established scholar who can demonstrate the equivalent of the Ph.D. in publications and professional experience may also qualify.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Fellowship tenure is from four months to one year of continuous research in China. The fellowship period must fall between July 1, 2012 and December 31, 2013. However, awardees planning to begin using fellowships as early as July 2012 must be prepared to delay entry into China if it is not possible to secure placement before September. The program is funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Stipends are calculated based upon the length the awardee’s stay in China, and include allowances for travel, living expenses, and research/affiliation fees. Stipends for four to five months of research cannot exceed $25,200. The maximum award is $50,400. The award may be reduced if the candidate also receives full or partial salary during the fellowship period. There is no financial support for dependents.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: September 28, 2011

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