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Study Subject(s):Sustainability Science
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: University of Maine
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility: -A PhD with specialization in biological or earth sciences, communication, engineering, mathematics, natural resource management, public policy, social sciences or a closely related technical or scientific discipline is required by the time of appointment.
-Preference will be given to candidates with experience working on interdisciplinary research teams.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: We seek postdoctoral fellows who can align themselves with one or more ongoing research teams and are willing to assume broad research responsibilities. The postdoctoral fellows will be expected to participate in ongoing team projects and SSI-wide research activities; core research responsibilities will include planning and completion of research tasks, preparation of manuscripts for publication in collaboration with SSI researchers, and presentation of research findings at public and professional meetings. Fellows will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of SSI curricula and mentoring programs for graduate and undergraduate students.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: August 31, 2011

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Study Subject(s):1. Study of Chemistry Curriculum at Higher Secondary Stage 2. Study of Mathematics Curriculum at Higher Secondary Stage
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: National Council of Educational Research and Training, India
Scholarship can be taken at: India

Eligibility:
At least IInd Class Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Chemistry and Mathematics with minimum 55% marks.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The Department of Education in Science and Mathematics, NCERT will hold a walk-ininterview to recruit two Junior Project Fellows on purely temporary basis. The interview will be held on 1st August 2011 at 10.30 A.M. in the Room No. 2, 1st Floor, Science Block, NCERT, New Delhi. The terms and conditions of the fellowship are as follows:

How to Apply: By post , Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 August 201 1

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Study Subject(s): Science, Engineering , Business Management
Course Level: Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: Australian Uranium Association,Indigenous Communities
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:Applicant must:
-be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
-have one referee report
-be enrolled or intending to enrol full-time in an undergraduate course leading to a degree in Science, Engineering or Business Management Nationality.
-Australian citizen
-Australian permanent resident

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Members of the Australian Uranium Association support local indigenous communities and wish to help build the skills and capabilities of indigenous people in the regions where they do business. As part of their commitment, the Australian Uranium Association is delighted to offer three scholarships to undergraduate students commencing studies in 2012 in the disciplines of Science, Engineering or Business Management. The scholarship is tenable for the duration of the undergraduate course for which it is awarded.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 September 2011

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Study Subject(s):Science, Technology, Environment
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: The Rutherford Foundation and Cambridge Commonwealth Trust (CCT)
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:Applicants must be New Zealand citizens, or have permanent residency and must be residing in New Zealand at the time of applying.
-Australians who reside in New Zealand and have completed (or are about to complete) their undergraduate degree at a New Zealand university are also eligible.
-The fields of study at Cambridge University must be in pure or applied science.
-Successful applicants will receive an annual living allowance (set by the CCT), annual return airfares between New Zealand and UK, and will have their course and college fees paid.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The Rutherford Foundation will provide three years’ support for New Zealanders demonstrating a passion for science and technology and the potential to excel in a research environment, to undertake a PhD at the University of Cambridge. Two PhD scholarships are jointly funded by the Rutherford Foundation and the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust (CCT). The scholarships are intended to provide full support to enable completion of a PhD.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 August 2011

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Study Subject(s): Domain of Computational Science
Course Level: Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: University of Antwerp, Belgium
Scholarship can be taken at: Belgium

Eligibility:
-Candidates need to have finished their PhD in Mathematics or Computer Science on a topic in the area of Computational Science or Scientific Calculations before the start of their employment.
- A good understanding of biological processes or experience in research in the computational science is an advantage.
- You are motivated to perform your research in a multidisciplinary team. You are communicative and collaborate easily and have a very good level of written and spoken English. Command of the Dutch language is an advantage.
-Your teaching and research qualities are in line with the requirements of the University of Antwerp.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The research aims to build a mechanistic understanding of the regulation of leaf growth in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana. In the experimental groups the work focuses on the growth regulator auxin and its interaction with the growth processes cell division and expansion. This work is supported by the development of computer simulation models in the mathematical groups, in which experimental treatments are simulated to make predictions that can be verified experimentally. The combination of experimental and computational expertise will lead to a greater depth of our understanding of the regulation of growth regulation in plants.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: Before August 15th 2011

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Study Subject(s):Science
Course Level:Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: NCR Waterloo
Scholarship can be taken at: Canada

Eligibility:
-Full-time undergraduate students in Year 3 or Year 4 of an honours science program;
-minimum GPA of 9.5; preference will be given to students who have displayed leadership qualities and teamwork skills through community involvement, athletics and extra-curricular activities;
-Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident (landed immigrant) or Protected Person; long-term resident of Ontario;
-proven financial need

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Endowed award This is the application for competitive scholarships and awards for undergraduate students. This completed application is required for all award opportunities which state that an application is required, with the exception of opportunities which specifically indicate that a “distinct” application is required.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 17 October 2011

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Study Subject(s):Science and Engineering
Course Level:Postdoctoral Research
Scholarship Provider: Marshall Sherfield Fellowship Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
-Be citizens of the United States of America normally resident in the USA
-Hold a doctorate in a science or engineering subject by the time they take up their Fellowship

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission will be offering one post-doctoral Marshall Sherfield Fellowship in 2012. The first such Fellowships were awarded in 1998 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Marshall Plan. The Fellowships, which are funded by the Marshall Sherfield Fellowship Foundation, and administered by the Marshall Commission, enable American scientists or engineers to undertake post-doctoral research for a period of one to two academic years at a British university or research institute. The Fellowships are named after Sir Roger Makins FRS, later Lord Sherfield (1904-1996), British Ambassador to the United States from 1953 to 1956 and the architect of the Marshall Scholarships programme. He went on to be the Chairman of the Marshall Commission, and of the UK Atomic Energy Authority, and from 1970-1992 was Chancellor of the University of Reading.

How to Apply: By Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 7 October  2011

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Study Subject(s):Dating and Palaeoenvironmental Studies (ESR13)
Course Level:Masters
Scholarship Provider:FP7 ‘People’ program of the European Union and coordinated by the University of Cyprus.
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:Eligible applicants for this ESR fellowship must possess a Masters degree in Material Science or in Geology or in Geography or in Chemistry, preferably related to Quaternary absolute dating techniques or to palaeoenvironmental studies. -Previous experience in geological field work and/or field data management, particularly acquired from Mediterranean environments is desirable.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: An opportunity has arisen for an Early Stage Researcher (ESR) to carry out PhD research focusing on palaeoenvironmental and geoarchaeological studies at selected sites of S. Peloponnesus (Greece). The research will form part of the Institute of Material Science commitment to the ‘New Archaeological Research Network for Integrating Approaches’ to ancient material studies (NARNIA). This is a Marie Curie Initial Training Network, financed under the FP7 ‘People’ program of the European Union and coordinated by the University of Cyprus.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 10 July 2011

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Study Subject(s):Computational Science
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: University of Antwerp
Scholarship can be taken at: Belgium

Eligibility:-Candidates need to have finished their PhD in Mathematics or Computer Science on a topic in the area of Computational Science or Scientific Calculations before the start of their employment.
-A good understanding of biological processes or experience in research in the computational science is an advantage. -You are motivated to perform your research in a multidisciplinary team.
-You are communicative and collaborate easily and have a very good level of written and spoken English. Command of the Dutch language is an advantage.
-Your teaching and research qualities are in line with the requirements of the University of Antwerp.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The research aims to build a mechanistic understanding of the regulation of leaf growth in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana. In the experimental groups the work focuses on the growth regulator auxin and its interaction with the growth processes cell division and expansion. This work is supported by the development of computer simulation models in the mathematical groups, in which experimental treatments are simulated to make predictions that can be verified experimentally. The combination of experimental and computational expertise will lead to a greater depth of our understanding of the regulation of growth regulation in plants.You develop and implement simulation models of the growth of Arabidopsis leaves. Your research will involve the use of parallel and distributed calculations in the simulator, the applied mathematical techniques in the models and the validation and verification of the simulation.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15th of August2011

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Study Subject(s): Any ( except in experimental and clinical medicine)
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: Swiss National Science Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: International
Eligibility:
-doctorate
-research experience: at least one year of research activity at post-doc level (at the time of submission deadline)
-start of the fellowship: at the latest 5 years after obtaining the doctorate (the date of the thesis defense and the doctoral examination respectively is decisive); exceptions possible in duly justified cases
-Swiss nationality, residence or settlement permit, cross-border commuter permit
-relation with Swiss research

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: These fellowships for overseas visits in any discipline are supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), except in experimental and clinical medicine (see below). Funding includes personal maintenance, a fixed sum for travel expenses and may include a contribution towards research and conference expenses. The amount of the fellowship is based on personal details, family obligations and cost of living in the host country and runs for a period of 12 to 36 months.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 August 2011

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Study Subject(s):any
Course Level: secondary
Scholarship Provider: Minister of Education, Singapore
Scholarship can be taken at: Singapore

Eligibility:Interested candidates who meet the following criteria are invited to apply for the scholarship:
-Nationals of India
-Born between 1995 and 1997
-Completed Standard 8 in the Year 2011
- Possess outstanding academic track record (at least an average of 80% / minimum ‘A’ with English as first language in the Standards 7 and 8 school final examinations
-Possess a high level of oral and written competency in English

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The A*STAR India Youth Scholarship is tenable for 4 years leading to the award of the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education ‘Advanced’ (GCE ‘A’) Level (or equivalent) certificate.The Scholarship is for studies in selected Singapore schools from Secondary Three to Pre-University Two and is renewed annually, subject to the satisfactory performance of the scholar.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 July 2011

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Study Subject(s): Arts, Science
Course Level:Postgraduate
Scholarship Provider: University of Sheffield
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:To be eligible for the Malaysia Merit Postgraduate Scholarship 2011, applicants must be a Malaysian national or permanently domiciled in Malaysia, apply for a study place by 24 June 2011 and hold an offer of a study place for entry in September 2011.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes ( Malaysia )

Scholarship Description: There is one Malaysia Merit Postgraduate Scholarship 2011, available for a Malaysian student starting their postgraduate taught masters degree studies in September 2011. The scholarship is worth £6,500 of your postgraduate taught masters degree tuition fee for one year of study.

How to Apply: Online, By Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 July 2011

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Study Subject(s):Science and engineering
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: Science Foundation Ireland
Scholarship can be taken at: Ireland

Eligibility:-Have at least three years, but not more than eight years of relevant research experience beyond the PhD, MD, or equivalent (an equivalent qualification and/or demonstrated research accomplishments may be accepted in exceptional circumstances and must be approved in advance by SFI).
-Allowances will be made for documented leave, including maternity leave, paternity leave, parental leave, military service, sick/disability leave, and carer’s leave.
-The applicant must demonstrate a proven record of internationally recognised independent research accomplishments.
-The applicant must be senior author (first, last or corresponding) on at least 3 articles in international peer-reviewed publications AND be a named author on an average of at least 1 international peer-reviewed publication per year since the award of the PhD (or equivalent).
-The applicant must not hold or have held a significant, independent research award of greater than one-year duration. In addition, this previous award must not have had a total value in excess of €100,000 (or equivalent) direct costs. Personal awards, including student and postdoctoral fellowships, travel awards, and bursaries of greater than one-year duration are permissible.
-The applicant must not hold a faculty position at the time of application or at the start of the award.
-The SI must have an identified mentor, who has agreed to allow the SI and postgraduate student to carry out research within their laboratory space for the duration of the award.
-The Research Body must confirm that the SI applicant meets the above criteria and must also provide assurance that the space and infrastructure to carry out the proposed research are available for the duration of the award.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The SFI Starting Investigator Research Grant (SIRG) Programme provides an opportunity for excellent early-career-stage investigators to carry out independent research in the fields of science and engineering that underpin biotechnology, information and communications technology, and sustainable energy and energy-efficient technologies. The award also provides funding for a postgraduate student, who will be primarily supervised by the Starting Investigator (SI). The SI will work with an associated mentor, who will provide the necessary support and infrastructure for the project to take place. SIRG awards are of €400,000 direct costs for a period of four years; 18 awards are expected to be funded through this Call, which is partly funded through the Marie Curie COFUND Programme. Transnational mobility is a new objective of the SIRG programme. Consequently, a significant number of awards in this Call will be offered to “transnational applicants”.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 17 August 2011

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Study Subject(s):Nursing
Course Level:Graduate
Scholarship Provider: Salt Lake Community College
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:
•Be accepted into the Nursing Program at SLCC.
• Must have an established 2.5 cumulative GPA at SLCC.
• To be considered a continuing student, you must have completed a minimum of 9 credit hours here at SLCC or another college. If you have completed 9 credit hours at another institution, please attach transcripts to this application.
• You must submit this application form, along with the two attached recommendation forms from someone qualified to judge your work in the Nursing program. Please attach your letters to this form; do not send them separately.
• Be a Utah resident. Students attending on a student visa are not eligible.
• Enroll and complete at least nine credit hours during Fall 2011 & Spring 2012 Terms.
• Be a matriculated student.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The Salt Lake Community College Nursing Program offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing, which enables graduates to apply for the NCLEX exam for registered nursing. Also offered is the Advanced Placement Program for practical nurses returning for an AAS degree.

How to Apply: Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: August 1, 2011

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