Canada : PhD scholarship in nanomaterials synthesis and applications

The successful candidate will be offered a PhD scholarship to work on the synthesis and characterization of various nanostructures, and their possible applications in the fields of photovoltaics and catalysis. Potential candidates are expected to have experience in nanoparticles synthesis using a wet-chemical approach and in their characterization, and /or knowledge on photovoltaics and catalysis.  The candidate should have a M. Sc. degree in CHEMISTRY or related fields. Only candidates who satisfy ALL these requirements should send their CV to Dongling Ma (ma@emt.inrs.ca) for consideration. More research information available at http://www.inrs.ca/dongling-ma?f=publications

Application Deadline : 15 March 2013 

Canada : Canada-Chile Leadership Exchange Scholarship for Chilean Students

Government of Canada is offering Canada-Chile leadership exchange scholarship for Chilean students. Exchange Scholarships provide students from Chile with short-term exchange opportunities for study or research at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels. The scholarship value varies depending on the duration and level of study. Students or researchers remain registered as full time students in their home institution during this exchange.

Study Subject(s): Courses offered by the university.
Course Level:  This scholarship is available for study or research at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels.
Scholarship Provider:  Government of Canada
Scholarship can be taken at:  Canada

Eligibility: Students: -must be citizens of Chile;
-who have obtained Canadian citizenship or who have applied for permanent residency in Canada are not eligible;
-already participating in an exchange program in Canada are not eligible;
-already enrolled in a degree or diploma program at a Canadian university or college are not eligible;
-must be enrolled full-time at a post-secondary institution in Chile and paying any tuition fees regulated by that institution for the full duration of the exchange; and
-must be proficient in the language of instruction at the Canadian institution (English or French).

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Chile can apply for the scholarship.

Scholarship Description: Canada-Chile Leadership Exchange Scholarships provide students from Chile with short-term exchange opportunities for study or research at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels.

What does it cover? The scholarship value varies depending on the duration and level of study. The scholarship value for students is:
-$7,200 CAN for college and undergraduate students for a period of four months or one academic term of study or research;
-$7,200 CAN for graduate students for a period of four months or one academic term of study or research; or
-$9,700 CAN for graduate students for a period of five or six months of study or research.
Canadian institutions will disburse funds to the student or researcher to cover costs including:
-visa and/or study/work permit expenses;
-funding for the most economical round trip economy class ticket;
-funding for health insurance;
-monthly living allowance; and
-required books, supplies, and equipment, not including computers.
The Canadian institution receives $300 CAN per student or researcher to cover administration fees once the scholarship recipient arrives in Canada.

Selection Criteria: Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
-academic merit of the proposed research or study that the student will undertake in Canada;
-benefit to the home institution, supervisor and peers;
-benefit to the Canadian institution, supervisor and peers; and
-strength of the linkages to be created through the proposed exchange.

How to Apply: Applicants must complete the online application form with all supporting documents submitted with this form prior to the deadline.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for students will vary with each Canadian institution. Interested students are encouraged to check with both their home institution and the Canadian institution for their respective internal deadlines. The deadline for Canadian institutions to submit online applications on behalf of students is April 8, 2013.

Canada : Connaught International Scholarships for Doctoral Students

University of Toronto, School of Graduate Studies is offering Connaught International Scholarships for PhD students. Approximately 20 Connaught International Scholarships for Doctoral Students will be awarded for the 2013-2014 academic year. Applicants must be new international applicants who have or will be offered admission to full-time doctoral or doctoral-stream programs within the funded-cohort. The application deadline is February 13, 2013.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the courses offered by the university.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing PhD degree level.
Scholarship Provider: University of Toronto
Scholarship can be taken at:  Canada

Eligibility: Nominees must be new international applicants who have or will be offered admission to full-time doctoral or doctoral-stream programs within the funded-cohort.
-Nominees must begin their program in the 2013-2014 academic years (no later than fall 2013).
-Nominees must not have been previously registered at UofT.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The Connaught International Scholarships for Doctoral Students provides financial support to outstanding international doctoral students and assists Graduate Units in recruiting and supporting top international graduate students.

Number of award(s): Approximately 20 Connaught International Scholarships for Doctoral Students will be awarded for the 2013-2014 academic year.

Value and Duration: The effective value of the Connaught Scholarship is $35,000 total (including tuition and incidental fees), and the scholarship is renewable in the same form throughout for the duration of the funding package.
-The graduate unit will cover the cost of tuition at the domestic student rate as well as the normal minimum funding in the graduate unit of $15,000 or higher (using a combination of Research and Teaching Assistantships, UofT Fellowships, etc.).
-Under the Connaught Scholarship Program, the Graduate Awards Office exempts the student from international-tuition-fees (bringing the tuition-fee down to the domestic rate)
-The Connaught Program will provide “top-up” funding to bring the total funding amount to $35,000.00 from the normal minimum in the graduate unit.
-Scholarships will continue in the same form throughout the normal period in the funded
cohort (i.e. 4 or 5 years, according to individual units).

Selection criteria: Nominees will be ranked by the SGS Awards Committee.
-Recognizing the importance of timeliness in the recruitment process, Graduate Units will be informed of the results shortly after the committee meeting on March 6, 2013.
-SGS will prepare and provide the Graduate Unit with the award offer letter addressed to the successful candidate, signed by the Dean of Graduate Studies, Vice-Provost, Graduate Education, as well as the terms and conditions of the scholarship.
-To accept the scholarship, successful candidates must provide written acceptance of both the Units’ offer of admission and the Connaught Scholarship to the Graduate Unit within two weeks of the award offer letter.
-The Graduate Unit must notify SGS of both accepted and declined award offers.
-Scholarships are awarded to meritorious candidates as ranked by the SGS committee,
-If an award is declined by a successful candidate, SGS will offer the award to the next highest ranked candidate on the Connaught reversion list until all scholarships have been awarded (i.e. Graduate Units may not reallocate a declined offer within their own
department).

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: Please enter all nominee information into the attached Connaught Nomination Spreadsheet and provide a complete nomination package for each candidate which includes the documents listed below.
-Each nomination package should be scanned and saved as a single PDF file into your Unit’s “SGSDrive” folder. Nomination packages should include:
-A brief cover letter (one paragraph) from the nominating Graduate Unit highlighting the strengths of the nominee
-Copies (both sides) of all academic transcripts (originals not required)
-Two letters of reference (letters may be used from the candidates admission file)
-Nominee’s C.V. (no page restriction)
-Other relevant documents (optional)

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is February 13, 2013.

Canada : ASF MacQuarie KFOC Alport Syndrome Research Grant

The Alport Syndrome Foundation, Inc. (ASF) and the Kidney Foundation of Canada (KFOC) are offering grants in the field of basic science and clinical research on the natural history, biochemical basis, and treatment of Alport Syndrome. It funds two research projects totaling $100,000 each over a one- to two-year time frame. The grants are available for Canadian students. The deadline for submission of completed research funding applications is March 1, 2013.

Study Subject(s): Research funding is available for basic science and clinical research on the natural history, biochemical basis, and treatment of Alport Syndrome.
Course Level:  The grant is available for pursuing research program.
Scholarship Provider:  The Alport Syndrome Foundation, Inc. (ASF) and the Kidney Foundation of Canada (KFOC)
Scholarship can be taken at : Canada

Eligibility: ASF and KFOC are interested in providing funding to young investigators as well as attracting experienced investigators to the field of Alport Syndrome basic science or clinical research. There are no geographical limitations of this funding.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Canada can apply for the grant.

Scholarship Description: The Alport Syndrome Foundation, Inc. (ASF) and the Kidney Foundation of Canada (KFOC) are pleased to announce the availability of funding for basic science and clinical research on the natural history, biochemical basis, and treatment of Alport Syndrome. There are no geographical limitations of this funding. The objective of this research funding program is to advance the knowledge of, develop effective treatment protocols for and discover a cure for Alport Syndrome Foundation.

Number of award(s): Based on the input from the review committee and outside reviewers, two research applications will be funded.

What does it cover? ASF and KFOC anticipate funding two research projects totaling $100,000 each over a one- to two-year timeframe.

Notification: Successful applicants will be notified in May 2013 in accordance with the ASF Macquarie KFOC Research Funding Program.

How to Apply: Applications should be of 10–15 pages in length and must follow the instructions of the ASF Macquarie KFOC Research Funding Program. In general terms, detailed information about the specific aims, significance, research design and methods, personnel, facilities, and budget will be required, along with evidence of application to the relevant Institutional Review Board for any work involving human subjects or to the Animal Use and Protection Committee for any work involving animal subjects.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for submission of completed research funding applications is March 1, 2013.

Canada : Postdoctoral Fellowships in Analytics and High Performance Computing

Applications are invited for Postdoctoral Fellowships (renewable) in Analytics and High Performance Computing (HPC) under the supervision of Dr. Andrew Rau-Chaplin in the Risk Analytics Lab, Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University.

Candidates with a strong HPC background and an interest in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply:
-    Catastrophe Modeling and Risk,
-    Mathematical Modeling, Simulation, and Optimization,
-    Text Mining and Natural Language Processing

The Risk Analytics Lab (www.risk-analytics-lab.ca) is housed in the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie and is focussed on research questions at the intersection of analytics, risk management, and high performance computing. Our research projects address challenges in catastrophe modeling, portfolio risk management, and dynamic financial analysis, by drawing on a diverse set of technologies including stochastic simulation, high performance computing, optimization, text mining, and data warehousing. The lab has strong links to industry and
frequent interactions with industrial research partners. Project involve a range of computing platforms including multicore CPUs, distributed memory clusters, GPUs, & cloud based infrastructure.

Successful candidates will hold a recent Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering. They will have experience working on HPC oriented projects and have developed algorithm design, implementation, and evaluation skills. We are seeking individuals who can bring strong technical skills and enthusiasm to an area of research ripe for innovation and who will be able to integrate well into a larger team.

Applicants should send a full Curriculum Vitae, letters from two referees and a cover letter highlighting their prior achievements and a brief summary of their statement of their interest and experience in this area.
Electronic submissions are encouraged. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Dr. Rau-Chaplin as early as possible to express interest and to ask any questions. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women.

Applications for postdoctoral positions are accepted subject to funding.

Application Deadline : 1 March 2013 

Canada : Global Scholarships for International Students at York University

Brief description:

The University of York offers Global Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships. United World College Scholarships, and International Entrance Scholarships for international students who would like to take a full-time undergraduate degree at University of York.

Host Institution(s):

York University in Ontario, Canada

Field of study:

Any undergraduate program in one of the following Faculties:  Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Glendon, Health, Science & Engineering, Schulich School of Business.

Number of Awards:

Only one candidate per school will be considered for this award.

Target group:

The scholarships are open to international students from around the world.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Global Leader of Tomorrow Award: $60,000 ($15,000 x 4 years)

United World College Scholarship $100,000 ($25,000 x 4 years)

International Entrance Scholarships: $100,000 ($25,000 x 4 years)

To renew the scholarship, one must maintain a high academic standing (7.80 on a 9-point York scale) in each academic year at York.

Eligibility:

•  You MUST be applying for September entry.
• You MUST be an international student who is required to have a Study Permit to study in Canada.
•  You must be nominated by your high school.
• You must be applying to the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree program in one of the following Faculties: Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Glendon, Health, Science & Engineering, Schulich School of Business.
• You must possess an excellent academic record (“A” average or equivalent) and have other accomplishments such as community service or excellence in the arts, sports or other areas of individual achievement. (Exception: York University Entrance Award)
• Demonstrates leadership skills

Important Note: Please take note of the specific eligibility criteria of each scholarship.

Application instructions:

The deadline for applications is on 15 March 2013. You are required to fill up the scholarship application form and submit supporting documentation (listed in the form).

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://futurestudents.yorku.ca/financialsupport/international_apply

Deadline: 15 March 2013 (annual)

Course starts September 2013

Canada : UMGF Scholarships in Canada for International Students

Brief description:

The University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships (UMGF) are merit-based awards that are open to students including international students who will be registered as full-time graduate students (Masters or Ph.D.) at the University of Manitoba regardless of nationality or discipline.

Host Institution(s):

University of Manitoba, Canada

Field(s) of study:

Students in all fields of study of graduate studies offered by the University are eligible to apply.

Target group:

All students regardless of citizenship are eligible to apply.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The value of these fellowships is $16,000 (Ph.D.) and is $12,000 (Master’s).

Students are eligible to receive the UMGF for the first 24 months of their Master’s program and the first 48 months of their PhD program. Total maximum UMGF support for any individual graduate student is 48 months.

Eligibility:

Students with a minimum GPA of 3.75 (above B+) at a recognized university based on a Bachelor, Masters, Graduate Diploma or a Doctoral degree. Please use admissions criteria in calculating GPA, i.e., last 60 credit hours or equivalent.  All students regardless of citizenship are eligible to apply.

It is important to know the specific eligibility criteria set by the Department you will be under.

Application instructions:

Application forms for this competition became available at the end of November, and completed applications with official transcripts attached must normally be received by the Department you are applying to by 15 January of the following year.

If you wish to apply for this fellowships, please write the department you are applying to and request that they forward an application form. Check the program details and contact information of each department here.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/index.html

Deadline: 15 Jan 2013 (Annual)

Course starts Aug-Sept 2013

Post-Graduate Training Opportunities in Geography & Planning in Saskatchewan, Canada

The Department of Geography & Planning at the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada is seeking to fill a number of funded opportunities for graduate students. The Department offers programmes leading to MA, MSc, and PhD degrees. Successful applicants will join a vigorous, research-oriented department with strong collaborative links to both social and natural science departments on campus, to graduate schools (Public Policy, and Environment and Sustainability) , to research institutes of the Government of Saskatchewan and Environment Canada, as well as other institutions both nationally and internationally. For further information about the university, please go to: http://www.usask. ca. Information about the department and its faculty can be found at:http://www.artsands cience.usask. ca/geography/
Our graduate studies and research activities are focused in areas of:

Environmental Studies, Policy, Management, and Assessment
Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing
Hydrological Processes and Modeling
Landscape Analysis and Environmental Change
Regional and Urban Planning
Aboriginal and Health Studies

Faculty use a range of research methods including quantitative and modeling techniques as well as qualitative research techniques. Field work spans the country with well instrumented field sites in the Canadian North and the Rockies as well as selected urban and rural places across the country. The Department hosts a Canada Research Chair in Environmental Change and Water Resources and is equipped with graduate student offices, laboratories, and research space for both the social and natural sciences with recent investments provided by the Canadian Foundation for Innovation, University and Province of Saskatchewan. The department also shares the university commitment to develop partnerships between communities and the university and to engage in research projects that improve conditions for people living in the province.
LOCATION
The University of Saskatchewan is a major research intensive institution of about 19,000 students located on one of the most pleasant university campuses in Canada.
TO APPLY
Application deadline for funding: February 15, 2013
Applications can be completed on-line at http://www.usask. ca/cgsr/index. php.
Applicants must complete the following:

application form: completed online
letters from 3 referees: this form is completed online. Your referees will receive an email with a link to the form once you submit your application
A statement of research interest or letter of intent: this is a personal statement of about 2 pages outlining your research interests and indicating how your research intersects with the research interests of members of the department
official transcripts from all institutions where you have studied: these must be sent directly by the university or in a sealed envelope
If English is NOT the language of instruction, students must complete a TOEFL or IELTS exam: requirements for this are set out in the website of the College of Graduate Studies and Research
$75 CDN application fee: paid by cash, money order, Visa, Mastercard, cheque on a Canadian bank

Please have materials below sent to
Dr. Xulin Guo, Chair, Graduate Program
c/o Ms Phyllis Baynes 
Department of Geography & Planning
University of Saskatchewan
117 Science Place
Saskatoon, SK Canada
S7N 5C8
The department is not able to accept applications by email.
To find out more about the necessary forms or other administrative details, please contact:
Ms Phyllis Baynes
Secretary responsible for graduate students,
Department of Geography and Planning
phyllis.baynes@ usask.ca
Application deadline : February 15, 2013