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): 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): 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):Human Evolutionary Genetics
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: ERC, University of Cambridge, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
Applicants should have a Masters degree and/or the equivalent of at least a high 2:1 UK honours degree in one of the following areas: Population Genetics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or similar field. Programming skills, experience with computer simulations and familiarity with analysis tools designed for genome-wide genotype and second generation sequencing data will be an advantage.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The Department of Archaeology and Anthropology is pleased to announce a PhD studentship in Human Evolutionary Genetics to start in October 2011. The three-year studentship is available as part of an ERC funded project entitled, An inter-disciplinary approach for identifying evolutionary active regions in the human genome. The project involves research on the variation of human genome in populations from various climate zones. It will combine evidence from Humanities and Natural Sciences to build realistic demographic models of population differentiation and dispersals over the past 100 thousand years and using high-throughput genotyping and second generation sequencing methods will attempt to reveal regions in the genome that have been affected by natural selection due to environment and life style differences.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 5th August 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):Land Economy
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: EPSRC, University of Cambridge, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
Candidates must have a 1st or 2:1 (or equivalent) degree in a relevant discipline, together with either a Masters level qualification or relevant experience. The studentship is for 3 years from January 2012. An earlier start date may be possible. For UK students and those EU students who have been resident in the UK for the previous 3 years remuneration will be at the EPSRC studentship rate and all fees will be paid.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Applications are invited to pursue PhD research in close colloboration with a major research programme on the Long Term Dynamics of Interdependent Infrastructure Systems being undertaken by the UK Infrastructure Transitions research Consortium (IRTC) funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The aim of the ITRC is to develop and demonstrate a new generation of system simulation models and tools to inform analysis, planning and design of national infrastructure. The programme has high level backing from a range of stakeholders in government and industry. The focus of the PhD Studentship is to use new economic concepts derived from evolutionary economics to understand more about the inter-relationships between different levels of infrastructure provision and the longer term development of local economies. In particular, the research will focus on how the long-run evolution of infrastructure then shapes and reshapes the geography of economic development. The work will be supervised by Professor Peter Tyler (Department of Land Economy, University of Cambridge) and Professor Ron Martin (Department of Geography, University of Cambridge).

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 August 2011

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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):Apoptosis, necrosis, and autophagy
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: Ghent University
Scholarship can be taken at: Belgium

Eligibility:
Diploma of Medical Doctor, Master in Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Master in Bioengineering Sciences, Master in Biomedicine, or related disciplines.
-The candidate should be eligible for receiving a doctoral grant from FWO.
-Experience in molecular biology and/or immunology is a plus.
-The candidate should be fluent in English

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: We are looking for a highly motivated student to start a PhD research project focusing on the interactions of apoptotic, necrotic and autophagic cells with the innate and adaptive immune systems. This project seeks to identify new immunomodulatory Damage-Associated Molecular Patterns (DAMPs) that are either exposed on the cell surface or released into the extracellular environment. Identification of immunostimulatory substances might lead to the development of anti-cancer vaccines in the future. You will be working in a subgroup together with one other PhD student, one technician, and one senior postdoc in the Molecular Signalling and Cell Death Unit . The work will involve making use of cutting edge methods, including recombinant DNA technology, cell culture, transfection of cells, analysis of gene and protein expression, anti-tumor vaccination, use of transgenic and knockout mice, flow cytometry, in vitro phagocytosis assay, and chemotaxis assays. The research unit consists of more than 30 enthusiastic people working in the field of cell death and inflammation.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 2011-08-15

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Study Subject(s): Delivering Low Carbon Buildings with Welsh Timber
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship Provider: KESS, Universities in Wales, European Social Fund
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
A strong Bachelors or Masters degree in either disciple in mandatory. The student should be able to understand and produce formal models of interactions and cognitive models of human behaviour. The ability to design and build effective intefaces and evaluate these by controlled user studies is central to the post.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: KESS is a collaborative project involving nine Universities in Wales, supported by European Social Fund Convergence programme funding (2009-14). KESS supports doctoral awards at Cardiff which are jointly sponsored by employers based in Convergence areas of Wales.
The key objectives of KESS to:
-Increase the research capacity of SMEs by linking with a PhD / Masters project.
-Encourage SMEs to undertake research and recruit researchers.
-Prepare and train individuals to contribute to research as professionals
-Support the development of key technologies in the Convergence area

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 09 Sept 2011

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Study Subject(s):Bioinformatics
Course Level:Masters and PhD
Scholarship Provider: University of Wuerzburg
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany

Eligibility:Applicants should have a bachelor/master/diploma degree, and a strong background in bioinformatics/computational biology and gene expression analysis.
-Additional knowledge in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or/and infection biology would be beneficial.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Applications are invited for a master student or PhD student position on the analysis of high- throughput sequencing data. Our groups (AG Vogel, AG Sharma) are interested in using Solexa and SOLiD technology for gene expression profiling (RNA-seq) and the identification of small RNAs and microRNA, and post-transcriptional regulons in pathogenic bacteria and eukaryotic hosts (see our recent publications in Nature. successful applicant will work in the dynamic environment of the Institute for Molecular Infection Biology.Applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community regardless of race, gender or disability are welcome.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: July 15th 2011

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Study Subject(s): Delivering Low Carbon Buildings with Welsh Timber
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship Provider: KESS, Universities in Wales, European Social Fund
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
A strong Bachelors or Masters degree in either disciple in mandatory. The student should be able to understand and produce formal models of interactions and cognitive models of human behaviour. The ability to design and build effective intefaces and evaluate these by controlled user studies is central to the post.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: KESS is a collaborative project involving nine Universities in Wales, supported by European Social Fund Convergence programme funding (2009-14). KESS supports doctoral awards at Cardiff which are jointly sponsored by employers based in Convergence areas of Wales.
The key objectives of KESS to:
-Increase the research capacity of SMEs by linking with a PhD / Masters project.
-Encourage SMEs to undertake research and recruit researchers.
-Prepare and train individuals to contribute to research as professionals
-Support the development of key technologies in the Convergence area

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 09 Sept 2011

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