New College Scholarships

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):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):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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Study Subject(s):Humanities and Related Social Sciences
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:
-A collaborative project is constituted of at least two scholars who are each seeking salary-replacement stipends for six to twelve continuous months of supported research leave to pursue full-time collaborative research during the fellowship tenure.
-The Project Coordinator must have an appointment at a U.S.-based institution of higher education; other project members may be at institutions outside the United States or may be independent scholars.
-All project collaborators must hold a Ph.D. degree or its equivalent in publications and professional experience at the time of application.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: ACLS invites applications for the fourth annual competition for the ACLS Collaborative Research Fellowships for collaborative research in the humanities and related social sciences. The program is supported by a generous grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Objectives The aim of this fellowship program is to offer small teams of two or more scholars the opportunity to collaborate intensively on a single, substantive project. The fellowship supports projects that aim to produce a tangible research product (such as joint print or web publications) for which two or more collaborators will take credit. The fellowships are for a total period of up to 24 months, to be initiated between July 1, 2012 and September 1, 2014, and provide salary replacement for each collaborator (based on academic rank: up to $35,000 for Assistant Professor; up to $40,000 for Associate Professor; and up to $60,000 for full Professor) as well as up to $20,000 in collaboration funds (which may be used for such purposes as travel, materials, or research assistance). The amount of the ACLS fellowship for any collaborative project will vary depending on the number of collaborators, their academic rank, and the duration of the research leave, but will not exceed $140,000 for any one project. Collaborations need not be interdisciplinary or inter-institutional. Applicants at the same institution, however, must demonstrate why local funding is insufficient to support the project. Collaborations that involve the participation of assistant and associate faculty members are particularly encouraged. Up to seven awards will be made in the 2011-12 competition.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: September 28, 2011

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Study Subject(s):Biomolecular Sciences , Comparative Anatomy and Cytology , Biochemistry , Molecular Biology , Clinical Biochemistry and Clinical Molecular Biology , Applied Biology , Genetics , Microbiology , Organic Chemistry , Informatics
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: The Microsoft Research, University of Trento, Bruno Kessler Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
Eligibility:
-Applications for the doctoral positions are accepted from candidates, regardless of gender, age and nationality, who have an Italian “laurea specialistica” or “laurea magistrale” in compliance with Ministerial Decree no. 509 of 3.11.1999 as amended, a university degree of the previously enforced Italian regulations, or an equivalent academic degree obtained abroad.
-The degree in scientific areas will be a preferential title.
-Applicants who have a foreign degree which has not been officially recognized as equivalent to an Italian degree must submit a request for equivalence in the application.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The University of Trento announces the 27th cycle of the PhD School in Biomolecular Sciences. The selection for 12 doctoral positions is announced. 9 positions will be assigned scholarships.

How to Apply: Online or by Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 4 October, 2011

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Study Subject(s):Health Sciences
Course Level:Postgraduate Research
Scholarship Provider: Kidney Health Australia
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:
Preference will be given to Australian applicants enrolled in Australian universities. Applicants should have graduated, or be proposing to graduate in the current academic year.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Kidney Health Australia provides scholarships for individuals wishing to study full time for the research degrees of PhD, MD, or Masters by research, by undertaking research into the causes, prevention and treatment of disorders of the kidney. The funding is awarded annually for the duration of the Award (2 years or 3 years depending on study) but funding in 2nd and 3rd year is contingent on Kidney Health Australia receiving evidence that an applicant has also applied to other granting bodies (e.g. NHMRC) for support of those years.

How to Apply: Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 August 2011

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Study Subject(s): Electron Microbeam Laboratory
Course Level: Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: University of Bristol, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
You will have a PhD or equivalent in a related subject. You will oversee operation of the equipment and supervise users from a variety of backgrounds.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol has an opening for a postdoctoral Research Assistant working in the electron microbeam laboratories. There is funding available for 12 months for a part-time (80%) appointment.
We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate with substantial experience working with both SEM and EPMA equipment. You will have a PhD or equivalent in a related subject. You will oversee operation of the equipment and supervise users from a variety of backgrounds. You will undertake two pilot research projects in preparation of grant applications. The role will also involve analysis of data collected over the past several years, and working the data into a manuscript(s) for publication.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 July 2011

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Study Subject(s):Education Sciences
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: National Center for Education Research
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:-Applicants who intend to revise and resubmit a proposal that was submitted to one of the Institute’s previous competitions but that was not funded must indicate on the application form that their FY 2012 proposal is a revised proposal and include the application number of the previous application (an 11 character alphanumeric identifier beginning “R305” or “R324”). The prior reviews will be sent to this year’s reviewers along with the resubmitted proposal.
-Applicants should indicate the revisions that were made to the proposal on the basis of the prior reviews using no more than 3 pages of Appendix A. Applicants who revise and resubmit a proposal should be aware that the FY 2012 application will be reviewed according to the FY 2012 Request for Applications.
-Applicants who have submitted a somewhat similar proposal in the past but are submitting the current proposal as a new proposal must indicate on the application form that their FY 2012 proposal is a new proposal.
-Applicants should provide a rationale explaining why the current proposal should be considered to be a “new” proposal rather than a “revised” proposal at the beginning of Appendix A using no more than 3 pages. Without such an explanation, if the Institute determines that the current proposal is similar to a previously unfunded proposal, the Institute may send the reviews of the prior unfunded proposal to this year’s reviewers along with the current proposal.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The Institute has established the Postdoctoral Research Training Program in the Education Sciences (Postdoctoral) to increase the supply of scientists and researchers in education who are prepared to conduct rigorous and relevant education research addressing issues that are important to education leaders and practitioners and so contribute to the advancement of knowledge and theory in education. The specific intent of this program is to prepare researchers to be able to conduct the type of research that the Institute funds including the preparation of competitive proposals that address relevant education topics and meet the methodological requirements specified for the Institute’s research grant competitions.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: September 22, 2011

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