Germany : Einstein Fellowship Program 2014

Einstein Forum and the Daimler and Benz Foundation are offering fellowship for outstanding young thinkers who wish to pursue a project in different field from that of their previous research. The fellow will receive a stipend of EUR 10,000 and reimbursement of travel expenses. Candidates applying for the fellowship must be under 35 and hold a university degree in the humanities, social sciences or the natural sciences.

Study Subject(s): Fellowships are offered to learn courses offered by Einstein Forum and the Daimler and Benz.
Course Level : The scholarship is available for pursuing research programme.
Scholarship Provider : Einstein Forum and the Daimler and Benz.
Scholarship can be taken at : Germany

Eligibility: A successful application must demonstrate the quality, originality, and feasibility of the proposed project, as well
as the superior intellectual development of the applicant. It is not relevant whether the applicant has begun working
toward, or currently holds, a PhD. Candidates must be under 35 and hold a university degree in the humanities, in the social sciences, or in the natural sciences.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The scholarship is open for German students.

Scholarship Description: The Einstein Forum and the Daimler and Benz Foundation are offering a fellowship for outstanding young thinkers who wish to pursue a project in a different field from that of their previous research. The purpose of the fellowship is to support those who, in addition to producing superb work in their area of specialization, are also open to other, interdisciplinary approaches – following the example set by Albert Einstein.

Note: Please note that no fellowships will be given for dissertation research. The proposed project must be significantly different in content, and preferably field and form, from the applicant’s previous work.

Number of Awards: Not Known

Duration of Awards: Not Known

What does it cover? The fellowship includes living accommodations for five to six months in the garden cottage of Einstein`s own summerhouse in Caputh, Brandenburg, only a short distance away from the universities and academic institutions of Potsdam and Berlin. The fellow will receive a stipend of EUR 10,000 and reimbursement of travel expenses.

How to apply: Applications should be submitted by mail to: Or by email to: fellowship@einsteinforum.de.

Scholarship Application Deadline: All documents must be received by April 15, 2013.

USA : Samuel H. Kress Graduate Art History Fellowships

Although actively engaged in the digitalization of the Medici Granducal Archive at the Archivio di Stato di Firenze, MAP remains a strong advocate of giving scholars direct access to original documents. Thanks to the generous support of Samuel H. Kress Foundation, MAP is offering fellowships for graduate students to join MAP in Florence, Italy, toundertake specialized archival research on-site at the Archivio di Stato, utilizing the collection of the Medici Granducal Archive. The Samuel H. Kress Graduate Art History Fellowships will provide graduate students from diverse disciplines with the opportunity to examine and study original source materials, while receiving scholarly guidance from MAP Staff.

A Summer 2013 Fellowship,covering a period of two-and-a-half months, is for $5,000 (plus $500 for travel expenses). The Summer 2013. Fellowship must take place within the period extending from May 1 to July 15 2013.

A Fall Semester 2013 Fellowship, covering a period of three-and-a-half months, is for $8,500 (plus $500 for travel expenses). The Fall Semester 2013 Fellowship must take place within the period from September 1 to December 15, 2013. 

Qualifications:

Candidates must be enrolled in graduate programs at United States universities, and working on dissertation topics that treat any aspect of Italian Renaissance or Baroque art history; Tuscan art history topics will be given preference.

Details:

If the timing is feasible, Fellows will take part free of charge in our online paleography course 

before arriving in Florence. Further training in reading documents and using archival sources will be available through our archival studies seminar at Santa Maria Novella in June of 2013, as well as through the daily contact with MAP Staff during the course of the Fellows’ tenure. Fellows will be also encouraged to participate in a variety of MAP initiatives, including its upcoming conferences.

To Apply:

Send via email a complete application in English, with all materials collected in a single pdf file, 

to Elena Brizio (ebrizio@medici.org). The deadline for application is 30 March 2013. 

A complete application consists of:  

1) A cover letter stating which Fellowship, either the “Spring” OR “Semester,” is sought and what period the candidate is available to fulfill the relevant Fellowship in Florence.

2) A copy of the candidate’s dissertation proposal (or a final draft of it), and the proposal defense date.

3) A short essay (2 pages max.) on how the candidate’s topic will benefit from archival research.

4) A complete and up-to-date curriculum vitae.

5) The name and email contact details of a scholar in the field, preferably the candidate’s supervisor, who can comment on the applicant’s qualifications and the merits of the research proposal (please do not include letters of recommendation with the application). Please do not include supplementary material (publications, papers, syllabi, etc.). 

For further information, contact Elena Brizio: ebrizio@medici.org

Application Deadline : 30 March 2013

Poland : Neurobiologist/Molecular Research Biologist Position at Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology

Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology Polish Academy of Sciences offers Neurobiologist/molecular biologist Position. Applicants must have doctoral degree with Msc including documented competences as well – good pracical knowledge of molecular biology techniques and neuronal cultures. One position is offered for two years at Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology Polish Academy of Sciences. Complete application should be sent including CV with list of publications and list of skills and techniques, motivation letter, diploma, 2 references in English by email.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is provided in neurobiology and molecular biology.
Course Level : This scholarship is available for pursuing research level.
Scholarship Provider : Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology Polish Academy of Sciences
Scholarship can be taken at : Poland

Eligibility:-Phd degree; candidates with M.Sc with documented competences will be considered as well
- good practical knowledge of molecular biology techniques and neuronal cultures
- experience in neurobiology or epigenetics
- experience in animal work

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of Poland can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: Our research is concentrated on the molecular responses to brain injury and molecular events leading to the development of epilepsy. We are particularly interested in alterations in gene expression that lead to the development of spontaneous seizures in in vivo models of epileptogenesis and epilepsy. We are also interested in developing new strategies to prevent epilepsy development.

Number of awards offered: One position is offered.

Duration of award(s): Grant is offered for 2 years.

What does it cover? Not Known

Selection Criteria: Not Known

How to Apply: Application should be sent in English by email: u.dziewulska-at-nencki.gov.pl.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Application deadline is 24.02.2013.

Japan : Setsutaro Kobayashi Memorial Fund 30th Foreign Students Research Grants

Fujixirox Co. Ltd Setsutaro Kobayashi Memorial Fund is offering research grants for foreign students. The maximum amount of grant is 1,200,000 yen per grantee will be awarded for one year. Foreign students or researchers from an Asia-Pacific country/area who are living in Japan are eligible to apply for the grant. Due date of application is February 28, 2013.
Study Subject(s): Grants shall be conferred for individual research (not group research) in the field of Humanities (Cultural Science) or Social Sciences, with special emphasis on themes that help deepen the researcher’s understanding and awareness of Japanese or Asian/Oceanian society and culture and enhance international interchanges among them in the future.
Course Level: The scholarship is available for pursuing research program.
Scholarship Provider: FUJIXEROX CO. Ltd Setsutaro Kobayashi Memorial Fund
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan
Eligibility: -Foreign students or researchers from an Asia-Pacific country/area listed below who are currently staying in Japan. East Asia: (Korea, China, Taiwan, Mongolia), Southeast Asia: (Indonesia, Cambodia, Singapore, Thailand, East Timor, Philippines, Brunei, Vietnam, Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos), South Asia: India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives) and Oceania: (Australia, New Zealand, Island countries in Oceanian region).
-Students or researchers who are presently enrolled in a doctorate program (not in a master program) of Japanese universities. Those who already received or will receive doctorate degrees before the issuance date of the grant are not allowed to apply.
-Students or researchers who are recommended by their supervising professors or mentors.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of East Asia: (Korea, China, Taiwan, Mongolia), Southeast Asia: (Indonesia, Cambodia, Singapore, Thailand, East Timor, Philippines, Brunei, Vietnam, Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos), South Asia: India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives) and Oceania: (Australia, New Zealand, Island countries in Oceanian region) can apply for the scholarship.
Scholarship Description: Development of international understanding and cooperation is all the more important to achieve a peaceful and harmonious global society, which is the long-term goal of humanity in the 21st century. Although Japan has dramatically elevated her position in the world in the decades following World War II, it is also true that Japan has not yet fully lived up to the role expected of her. In particular, Japan does not seem to have the best relations with her Asia-Pacific neighbors in terms of politics, economics and culture despite their geographic proximity and long history of cultural interchanges with Japan. In this respect, further mutual understanding and reliance on continued efforts to foster friendship through interchanges among nations have great significance in today’s world.
Duration of award(s): The duration of the grant shall be for one year from the date of the grant.
What does it cover? Maximum 1,200,000 yen per grantee will be available to approximately 32 grantees. An amount from 280,000 to 1,200,000 yen per grantee was provided to 32 grantees for the 2012 program. (Depending upon the results of the Grantee Screening Committee’s assessment, the actual amount for some grantees could be less than the originally requested amount.).
Selection Criteria: Selection shall focus on evaluation of the following three aspects:
-Originality: While the research theme and method should be based on an applicant’s original concept or unique idea, such method should be attainable.
-Social value: The theme should have strong potential for promotion of mutual understanding among people and nations/regions in Japan and Asia-Pacific.
-The results of the research shall be reflected in the thesis submitted for a doctorate and shall have strong potential for obtaining the doctoral degree in the near future.
Notification: The Grantee Screening Committee shall screen the applicants and nominate candidates, and the Fund Operational Committee shall make a final decision on selection by May 31, 2013.
How to Apply: Further information can be obtained from Dr Karl Ng (Medical Foundation Building K-25, University of Sydney, Sydney 2006), The University of Sydney NSW 2006. Applications should be sent direct to Dr Karl Ng at the above address and should include curriculum vitae, a copy of an academic transcript, and the names and contact details of at least two referees.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Due date of application is Thursday, February 28, 2013.

Australia : International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) at University of Western Sydney

Australian Government funded International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) at University of Western Sydney in Australia. The students of overseas country, except New Zealand can apply for this scholarship. IPRS awards are offered for doctoral level and masters honours (research masters). The IPRS are awarded for the full cost of tuition and overseas student health cover. Applications will close on 16th August 2013.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are offered to undertake research training in one of the university’s areas of research.
Course Level:  This scholarship is available for pursuing higher degree by research. These are offered for doctoral level and masters honours (research masters).
Scholarship Provider:  Australian Government
Scholarship can be taken at:  Australia

Eligibility: Students from any overseas country, except New Zealand, who are commencing a new research degree course and do not already hold an equivalent degree are eligible to apply. Applicants for coursework awards are not eligible to apply, even where there is a research component in the degree. Students who have already commenced their research degree may not be eligible. Current AusAID students are ineligible.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of overseas country, except New Zealand can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) are a tuition fee scholarship for full-time study towards a higher degree by research. These prestigious scholarships are funded by the Australian Government. UWS supports IPRS awardees with a living allowance and overseas student health cover. Competition for scholarships is intense; only applicants with an excellent academic record and capacity to undertake research training in one of the University’s areas of research strength will be offered an award.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): The tenure of both the award and the living allowance is three years for doctoral candidates and two years for Masters Honours (research masters) candidates.

What does it cover? The IPRS award provides for the full cost of tuition and overseas student health cover. The award may not provide for other fees charged by the University from time to time. UWS also provides a living allowance - A$24,653 per annum in 2013 - indexed annually and paid fortnightly.

Other Benefits: Not Known

Selection criteria: Eligible applicants will: -have an academic record at least equivalent to an Australian 1st Class Bachelor Honours degree. This is a four year degree with a major research project in the final year, with a score of at least 80 per cent.
-be supervised in one of UWS’s areas of research concentration

Notification: Scholarships are awarded in October and successful applicants should commence their course and scholarship in the Autumn session of the following year -March.

How to Apply: Step 1: Contact an academic advisor: Application must include evidence that a suitable supervisor is available to supervise the applicant’s proposed project in a UWS Research Centre or Research Groups. An academic advisor is available in each Research Centre or Group to discuss student’s admission and assist him/her to identify a suitable supervisor.
Step 2: Submit an application form: The Application Form will be available at a later date.
All applicants are required to submit a research proposal and certified copies of their transcripts and certificates of completion. Applicants who have already applied for admission must still submit the IPRS application form.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications will close on 16th August 2013.

Spain : MIT-Zaragoza African Supply Chain Professional Scholarship

The MIT-Zaragoza Program and Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) are awarding tuition scholarship foroutstanding African candidates to undertake the Master of Engineering in Logistics and Supply ChainManagement (ZLOG) program.

While the ZLOG Program attracts people from around the world to learn and interact at the ZLC and MIT, the Foundation through this scholarship hopes to attract outstanding future leaders from Africa who want to pursue a career in logistics. ZLC thereby provides a unique opportunity for African citizens to develop the skills related to the logistics sector.

Eligibility
Candidates will be expected to show extraordinary potential for leadership and professional success, bringing new vision and commitment to the area of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Furthermore, candidates must comply with the following criteria:
• Granted admission to the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program.
• Fluency in English, competitive TOEFL score. Exceptions may be granted to individuals who have demonstrated evidence of advanced verbal and written proficiency in the English language. Furthermore, the ability to speak French is a plus.
• Completion of a four year undergraduate program equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Competitive GMAT score. Exceptions may be granted to individuals who have demonstrated strong academic achievement in completing a college degree - including some quantitative training.
• Professional excellence with a background or experience in supply chain anagement/logistics, or exceptional academic achievement Coverage

The scholarship covers full tuition for the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program, which amounts to €21,500 for the academic year 2013-2014.

Application deadline March 31st 2013!

Application Deadline : 31 March 2013

Switzerland : Doctoral position in Economics

WE OFFER: Supervision of a doctoral thesis in applied theory related to the economics of risk and insurance; Development of an international research record; Opportunity to be part of a vivid research group; Top-ranked economics department (5th in German speaking areas, Handelsblatt Ranking 2011); Flexible choice of PhD level courses at ETH as well as other top universities; Competitive salary.

WE EXPECT: Background in economics or related fields (Masters level, completed or nearly completed); Solid background in economic theory or mathematics; Desire to conduct doctoral research in the economics of risk and insurance, possibly with applications in: economic demography / health economics / public economics / environmental economics; Motivation to support chair activities; Fluent in English.

Applications should include a cover letter, a CV, a transcript of grades and a 1-2 page statement of motivation including your research interests (a thorough research proposal is not expected at this stage). Please have two letters of recommendation sent to us directly.

The application deadline is April 1st, 2013. Applications should be sent, electronically or by postal mail, to: ETH Zürich Chair of Integrative Risk Management and Economics Prof. A. Bommier (Attn. Sabine Keller) Zürichbergstrasse 18, 8032 Zürich Switzerland Email: sabinekeller@ethz.ch

Application Deadline : 1 April 2013

Indonesia : Research Assistant Position at Center for International Forestry

Center for International Forestry Research offers Research Assistant in forestry research in Indonesia. The students of developing countries can apply for this scholarship. Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in the field of economics, forestry or natural resources management, etc. Master’s degree is an advantage. Students must have analytical skills, climate change and REDD issues. Student must be proficient in English, computer skills and analytical software. CIFOR offers competitive remuneration for a period of one year (including six months probation) with a possibility of extension. Applicants must be submit their complete application electronically.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is provided to study forestry research.
Course Level : This scholarship is for pursuing research level.
Scholarship Provider : The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
Scholarship can be taken at : Indonesia

Eligibility: -Education, experience and technical skills Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such in economics, forestry or natural resources management, etc. Master’s degree is an advantage. -Demonstrated analytical skills.
-Knowledge of climate change and REDD issues is an advantage.
-Good written and spoken English.
-Strong computer skills in database, word processing and other relevant office applications.
-Knowledge of analytical software is an advantage.
-Personal attributes and competencies Competent in personal organisation and priority setting with the ability to work effectively under time pressures and manage multiple priorities.
-Have initiative and is capable of working independently as well as an effective team player.
-Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with people in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of developing countries can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The Research Assistant will be a part of the REDD+ Benefits Sharing Project. The main task of the Research Assistant is to support the research of Work Package (WP) 1. Other tasks will include support to project management and coordination, and to research the activities of the other WPs as needed and directed.

Number of awards offered: Not Known

Duration of award(s): The appointment will be for a period of one year (including six months probation) with a possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources. What does it cover? CIFOR offers competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: We will acknowledge all applications, but we will contact only short-listed candidates.

How to Apply: Please send your letter of interest and CV, including contact information for three referees, to:
Human Resources Department, CIFOR cifor-hr-jobs-at-cgiar.org. 
Please indicate the position title and its reference number in the email subject line.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 22 February 2013.

Europe : Marie Curie Doctoral Fellowships

13 Doctoral Fellowships in 6 European Institutions collaborating in a new FP7-PEOPLE Marie Curie Initial Training Network (ITN): TECAS (Tissue Engineering Solution for Cardiovascular Surgery) www.mh-hannover.de/tecas-itn.html.

The TECAS-ITN integrates the major European investigators and experts in the field of cardiovascular tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, with a view to establishing a European Doctoral Academy, which facilitates the cross-disciplinary and inter-sectorial training, and career development of Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) in the field.

TECAS-ITN is looking to recruit 13 ESR Fellows, with backgrounds ranging from physical sciences and engineering to life sciences and medicine, who will follow a cross-disciplinary and inter-sectorial research training programme in the field of cardiovascular tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Each ESR Fellow will perform an individual research project that is placed along the inter-sectorial innovation pipeline of a number of tissue engineering products and technologies, addressing the clinical needs of cardiac valve repair and replacement, myocardium reconstruction and patch graft angioplasty of the great blood vessels. The research training is supervised by a consortium of 5 academic/clinical, 2 industrial and 1 regulatory agency Partners with wide expertise in basic science, clinical research, translation and standardisation of tissue engineering technologies. Full descriptions of the research projects available can be found at www.mh-hannover.de/tecas-itn.html.

Each Doctoral Fellowship covers a 3-year research position in the frame of a PhD degree. The training of the ESR Fellows will be complemented through project-specific Exchange secondments to other TECAS-ITN Partners collaborating on a specific Fellowship, Clinical secondments to tissue/organ banks of the clinical Partners, Industrial secondments to industrial Partners and Laboratory secondments to academic institutions outside the TECAS-ITN, as well as through an extensive curriculum of academic and transferable skills courses. The Fellowships are open to outstanding international candidates and provide a generous gross salary of €38,000 per annum plus research expenses, mobility and career development allowances, and full tuition fees.

Requirements: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Physical Sciences, Engineering, Life Sciences or Medicine.

Application deadlines: March 31, 2013 (first round) and June 30, 2013 (second round)

Expected starting dates: May 2013 (first cohort) and October 2013 (second cohort)

Further information on eligibility and the application process can be found in our website at www.mh-hannover.de/tecas-itn.html.

Application Deadline : 31 March 2013

Austria : Open Post Doc Position in the area of Multidisciplinary Design

The Multidisciplinary Design Group at the Faculty of Informatics at Vienna University of Technology is looking for a post doc position with a keen interest in at least one the the following areas

   - Internet Technologies
   - Mobile Devices
   - Ambient Assisted Living / Health Care
   - User-Centred Design / Human Computation / Human Computer Interaction
   - Qualitative Design Methods

to work on a new European AAL research project "TOPIC: The Online Platform for Informal Caregivers". TOPIC aims to support informal carers in their daily needs with a CarePortfolio. It is an integrated set of shared spaces and services to support the physical and mental care ability of informal carers by enabling learning and orientation about care, by offering a platform for cooperation with formal carers, by improving, integrating, and making (mobile) multimodal communication easier and accessible for informal carers to connect with other informal carers, friends, or family members.

We offer:

   - a research position for 40 hours/week
   - a work environment that is well equipped with the newest
     hardware and software technology
   - a salary according to the standard university regulations
   - motivated colleagues [1] who are passionate about research
   - support for your personal development and career planning
   - an attractive work environment both within the research group
     and beyond (Vienna is repeatedly voted the city with the highest
     standard of living in the world)

Besides the inter/-national cooperation in the project with several partners from Austria, France, and Germany, you will be collaborating in a research team consisting of the Multidisciplinary Design Group [2] headed by Assoc. Prof. Hilda Tellioglu [3], which is part of the Intitute of the Design and Assessment of Technology at the Faculty of Informatics [4] of the Vienna University of Technology [5]. The group is active in International and Austrian National research projects and we are looking for candidates to help us continue these efforts.

You have:

   - PhD in informatics, computer science, information
     systems or an equivalent area
   - expertise in design of multimedia systems, HCI, prototyping
   - good programming skills in at least one language
   - an interest in applying computer science research to real-world
     problems
   - German and/or English language skills

If you are interested:

Send your application *** as soon as possible *** (including letter of interest/intent, CV, certificates, list of publications (if available) and thesis copy as a PDF or ZIP archive containing PDFs (if available), references (if available)) via e-mail to:

 Assoc. Prof. Hilda Tellioglu
 Vienna University of Technology
 Faculty of Informatics
 Institute of Design and Assessment of Technology
 Head of the Multidisciplinary Design Group
 E-mail: hilda "dot" tellioglu "at" tuwien "dot" ac "dot" at

The Vienna University of Technology is committed to enhancing the number of women in scientific positions and, therefore, particularly invites women to apply. Women who are as qualified for the position in question as male applicants will be given priority.

Links:

[1] http://igw.tuwien.ac.at/
[2] http://media.tuwien.ac.at/index.php?id=1
[3] http://hildatellioglu.com
[4] http://www.informatik.tuwien.ac.at/english
[5] http://www.tuwien.ac.at/en/tuwien_home/

Application Deadline : 1 March 2013

Germany : English Doctoral student position with a doctoral grant in tumor cell and molecular biology

The main objectives of the Department of Oncology-Pathology are basic, translational and clinical research and educational activities related to cancer. Approximately 300 people from over 40 nations are currently working at the department. 37 research groups with various cancer research profiles are involved and we have around 120 PhD students. The Department of Oncology-Pathology is responsible for undergraduate courses in Pathology, Oncology and Forensic Medicine for medical students, as well as for Tumor biology courses for biomedicine students and Pathology courses for opticians.

Description of research group and projectDepartment of Oncology-Pathology is looking for a student who wants to work with Prof. Dan Grandér, docent Katja Pokrovskaja Tamm and co-workers to study the role of autophagy in anti-cancer therapy. The exact mechanism by which chemo-therapeutic drugs kill cancer cells is still not fully understood. Many drugs induce autophagy, a cellular response to starvation and stress, and its role in drug-induced cell death is controversial.  The goal is in a high throughput manner to determine how autophagy is involved in response to cancer treatment and cancer cell survival. In addition, we want to characterize and validate novel compounds that inhibit autophagy and reveal the molecular mechanisms of drug-induced autophagy. The overall aim of our research is to improve performance of anti-cancer drugs and create novel treatments for personalized and targeted cancer therapy. 
Duties and responsibilitiesThe PhD student will be responsible for the planning, experimental work, data analysis and presentation in a close collaboration with both the group members and with our external collaborators such as the Chemical Biology Consortium at KI (LCBKI) and the Biotech Company Sprint Bioscience. The project will include advanced cell and molecular biology, high throughput screening, autophagy studies, gene delivery, flow cytometry and high-throughput microscopy.
Entry requirements
To meet the general entry requirements for doctoral studies, an applicant must have
1. taken a Master's degree
2. completed course requirements for at least 240 higher education credits, including at least 60 second-cycle higher education credits, or
3. otherwise acquired essentially the same knowledge in or outside Sweden.

An applicant who met the general entry requirements for third-cycle studies before 1 July 2007 is regarded as having met the current requirements, though no longer than until the end of June 2015.
Applications are welcome from talented students, preferably with experience in cytotoxic drug screening/assays, molecular biology of cancer and programmed cell death. Candidates should have at least 6 months of experience in practical laboratory work. Excellent ability to express themselves in speech and writing in English is a requirement. We are seeking a highly motivated and creative person. The candidate should have good communication skills and the ability to interact effectively and work productively in a team. Emphasis will be placed on personal skills, knowledge and abilities, and on previous experience in experimental work. A decision concerning the doctoral student position will be made after the initial trial period and after a successful admission seminar (see below).
A selection will be made among qualified applicants on the basis of the ability to benefit from doctoral studies. Karolinska Institutet uses the following bases of assessment:

- Documented subject knowledge of relevance to the area of research
- Analytical skills
- Other documented knowledge or experience that may be relevant to doctoral studies in the subject

The qualifications of the applicants will be evaluated on an overall basis.

The vacancy (PhD position) will be filled on condition that the successful applicant is admitted to doctoral education. An overall assessment of the applicants’ qualifications will be made. . For additional information about doctoral studies at Karolinska Institutet, see http://www.ki.se/doctoral
NotesFor the first two years the student is awarded doctoral student allowance (not employment) that after half-time review will be transformed into a paid position as a PhD student employment.
The PhD studies at full time are maximum 4 years. Requirements for graduate students are contained in the Higher Education Chapter 5,§1-7.
Application process
An application must contain the following documents in Swedish or English:

• A personal letter and curriculum vitae
• A copy of a degree certificate and associated certificates
• A copy of a degree project and any previous publications

The selected candidates will be contacted and called for an interview upon receiving their applications.
The application is to be submitted on the NetRecruiter system.

Karolinska Institutet is one of the world´s leading medical
universities. Its mission is to contribute to the improvement of human health through research and education. Karolinska Institutet accounts for over 40 per cent of the medical academic research conducted in Sweden and offers the country´s broadest range of education in medicine and health sciences. Since 1901 the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet has selected the Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine.Pursuant to the regulations of the Swedish National Archives, applications are kept on file for two years after the appointment has gained legal force. The regulations do not apply to attachments that have been printed or otherwise published.
Karolinska Institutet strives to provide a workplace that has approximately the same number of women and men, is free of discrimination and offers equal opportunity to everyone.For temp agencies and recruiters, and to salespersons: We politely, yet firmly, decline direct contact with temp agencies and recruiters, as well as those selling additional job announcements.

Application Deadline : 11 March 2013 

 

Germany : Doctoral position (KID) in Hematopoietic Development and Bioinformatics

The Department of Laboratory Medicine consists of 11 divisions and it is representative for the laboratory medicine in the full sence of the word. The department is involved in advanced basic scientific, clinical and epidemiological research. The department is one of the largest departments of education at Karolinska Institutet.

Center for Hematology and Regenerative Medicine (HERM)Assistant Professor Robert Mansson’s research group is offering one PhD position in the field of hematopoietic development and bioinformatics. The project is aimed at understanding the developmental progression from stem and progenitor cells into mature blood cells and the transcriptional networks that drive this process. This will be studied through a combination of advanced cell sorting (to acquire primary cells), molecular biology and whole-genome sequencing approaches. Analysis of high-throughput sequencing data will be a substantial part of the project. In a broader perspective, understand the hematopoietic differentiation process will help us understand of diseases that originate from developmental defects such as cancer and immunodeficiencies.
The PhD position is for four years and is supported by the KID program at the Karolinska Institutet and by Assistant Professor Robert Mansson’s external grants.
Position to start as soon as possible and will remain open until filled.

ResponsibilitiesThe applicant is expected to be a talented and enthusiastic researcher with strong drive to perform basic research. He or she is expected to play a strong role in the elaboration of scientific hypothesis, experimental design, experimentation, data analysis (including bioinformatical analysis of high-throughput sequencing data) and presentation/publication of results. The candidate must be able to work within a team environment but retain enough independence to explore his/her results from a conceptual standpoint.
Entry requirementsTo meet the general entry requirements for third-cycle studies, an applicant must have:
1. taken a second-cycle qualification
2. completed course requirements for at least 240 higher education credits, including at least 60 second cycle higher education credits, or
3. otherwise acquired essentially the same knowledge in or outside Sweden.
4. a master degree in one of the following fields: biotechnology, chemical engineering, genetics, immunology, molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics or related. People with a combined education covering biology, math and programming are very much encouraged to apply.
An applicant who met the general entry requirements for third-cycle studies before 1 July 2007 is regarded as having met the current requirements, though no longer than until the end of June 2015.
A selection will be made among qualified applicants on the basis of the ability to benefit from third-cycle studies. Karolinska Institutet uses the following bases of assessment:
- Analytical skill
- Ability to express oneself both orally and in writing (English)
- Documented laboratory skill
- Other documented knowledge or experience that may be relevant to third-cycle studies in the subject
The qualifications of the applicants will be evaluated on an overall basis.
A decision concerning the doctoral student position will be made after admission to third-cycle studies.
For additional information about third-cycle studies at Karolinska Institutet, see http://www.ki.se/doctoral
Application processAn application must contain the following documents in English:
1. A complete curriculum vitae, including higher education degrees, previous academic positions/
experience, current position, academic distinctions, and other skills relevant for the application.
2. Motivation for research training (no more than one page).
3. Certificate(s) of higher education degree(s).
4. Recommendation letters.
Applications should be done through Karolinska Institutets recruitment system NetRecruiter.

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Pursuant to the regulations of the Swedish National Archives, applications are kept on file for two years after the appointment has gained legal force. The regulations do not apply to attachments that have been printed or otherwise published.
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Application Deadline : 11 March 2013

UK : President's Doctoral Scholar (PDS) Competition

The University of Manchester has launched a multi-million pound investment in PhD training with the creation of the President's Doctoral Scholar (PDS) Awards. These awards are open to all nationalities and research areas.

Benefits to be enjoyed by PDS award-holders will include opportunities to:

• Be invited to attend a series of exclusive events where you will have the opportunity to meet the University’s President and Vice Chancellor, interact closely with our academic community and network with other PDS students.
• Become a PDS ambassador for the University
• Receive a President’s Doctoral Scholar medal at graduation

For further information, please see the links below:

• Further Information on the PDS Competition
• PDS Application Form
• Guidance on how to write a research proposal

All PDS applications must be received by the School by Friday 1 March 2013. Please note that you must submit your online application for a place on your chosen PhD programme by Friday 1 February 2013. This will ensure that you are in receipt of an offer of a place on a PhD programme in advance of the Friday 1 March 2013 deadline.

Application Deadline : 1 March 2013

Germany : Doctoral Programmes in the Life Sciences

The Doctoral Programmes consist of a three-year interdisciplinary graduate course curriculum combined with an experimental project leading to a dissertation. Each doctoral researcher will be supervised by two professors from different faculties and will benefit from our Doctoral Development Programme. Seminars and courses are conducted entirely in English; German language courses are offered for international students. Depending on the project selected and own qualifications students may receive a stipend and may be eligible to register for one of the doctoral degrees offered at the Justus-Liebig-University Giessen (Dr. med., Dr. med. dent., Dr. biol. hom., Dr. med. vet., Dr. biol. anim., Dr. rer. nat., Dr. agr. and Dr. oec. troph).

Names of prospective supervisors and research projects as well as other information necessary for application can be found at:
http://www.uni-giessen.de/ggl/overview/application

Please submit your application using our online application system before March 11, 2013. Please direct any enquiries to office@ggl.uni-giessen.de.

Application Deadline : 11 March 2013

South Korea : Graduate Research Assistantship at the Department of Computer Engineering, Hallym University, Gangwon-do, Korea

The Embedded System on Chip Lab of the Hallym University seeks to recruit promising PhD and MSc research students.  The selected students will conduct research in the [Parallel Software Design on CPU/GPU] or [Manycore Processor Architecture] research space.

Interested applicants should contact Prof. Lee, Jeong-Gun by Friday, March  22, 2013 Korean time (GMT + 9).  His contact details are as follows:

E-mail: jeonggun.lee@gmail.com
URL: http://www.onchip.net

Promising candidates will be recommended for the Korean Government Scholarship Program   (KGSP) for Foreign Students. To qualify for this highly competitive scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

·       Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as of September 1, 2013

o   For Master’s program (or Integrated Master’s & Doctoral program): students should hold a Bachelor’s degree or a diploma that is equivalent to or higher than Bachelor’s degree

o   For Doctoral program: students should hold a Master’s degree or a diploma that is equivalent to or higher than Master’s degree.

·       Important Requirements:

o   Good background in the cognate area(s) of research

o   Good programming skills

o   Good English language skills- written and oral

o   Good ability to cooperate with others in a multicultural environment

o   Good ability for highly motivated independent research

Listed below are some features of this research assistantship and the expected benefits of the program for successful applicants:

o   Tuition fees for study period

o   A round-trip economy class ticket to and from Korea

o   Monthly Allowance of 900,000 won(KRW)

o   Basic Medical Insurance

o   Extra allowances based on research performance

Duration: Direct MSc- 3years, PhD- 4years, Integrated MSc & PhD- 5years (these include Korean language training for cultural exchange and to assist students properly integrate while in Korea. However, lectures and research activity will be in English language)

Expected commencement date: Sep 2013

Application Procedure
Interested applicants should send the following to Prof Jeong-Gun Lee by Friday, March 22, 2013  Korean time (GMT + 9):

1) Study plan (clearly stating the research topics you are interested in. We would like to know your research interests and their relation to the given research areas)
2) Academic transcripts
3) Brief summary of most recent thesis and the status (eg accepted, in progress, submitted, etc)
4) CV (to include names, date of birth, nationality, sex, contact details, education, work experience, publications)

Only electronic applications are accepted. Items (1) , (2) and (3) should be merged as one pdf file with the name Familyname_Firstname_Hallym_App2013.pdf. Item (4) should be saved as a pdf with the name Familyname_Firstname_CV.pdf. Both pdf files must be sent by the stated date and should have “2013 Application for Research Assistantship at Hallym University” as the e-mail subject.

For any further questions about the positions, please contact: Prof Lee, Jeong-Gun at the stated email.

Successful applicants will be notified by March 30, 2013.

Application Deadline : 30 March 2013

New Zealand : Kauri Museum Mervyn Sterling Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington

Study Subject(s): Study subjects are environmental conservation, ecology, natural heritage and northland history
Course Level:   Scholarships will be available for students pursuing undergraduate study and applied research
Scholarship Provider:  Otamatea Kauri and Pioneer Museum Trust Board.
Scholarship can be taken at:  New Zealand

Eligibility: Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or hold Permanent Residence status. Applicants also must be able to prove that they have strong affiliations with the old Otamatea County Area (subject to approval by the Selection Committee.)

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Students of New Zealand can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The Kauri Museum Mervyn Sterling Memorial Scholarships are offered by the Otamatea Kauri and Pioneer Museum Trust Board. To encourage undergraduate study and applied research in New Zealand in the fields of environmental conservation, ecology, natural heritage and Northland history (especially Otamatea County).

Number of awards offered: A Number of scholarships are awarded.

Duration of Award: A number of scholarships may be awarded in any one year.

What does it cover? Normally $2,000 may be awarded annually

Notifications: Students will be notified by letter in February/March.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The closing date for applications for these scholarships 01 December

New Zealand : AUEA Braithewaite-Thompson Graduate Research Awards

Thompson Graduate Research Awards funded by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Thompson offers 2 Scholarships of up to $5,000 for International students. The awards will be made to a student who has paid the fees or arranged to pay the fees for full-time enrollment in a masters of engineering, a masters of operations research or a PhD degree in the faculty of engineering. The basis of selection will be academic potential, quality and relevance of the proposed research and financial need. The application form must be returned to the school prior to 31 March 2013.

Study Subject(s): Scholarship are available to commence study in engineering field .
Course Level: This scholarship is available for full-time enrollment in a Masters of Engineering, a Masters of Operations Research or a PhD degree in the Faculty of Engineering.
Scholarship Provider:   University of Auckland.The Awards are funded by Mr and Mrs Ray Thompson.Mr. and Mrs. Ray Thompson.
Scholarship can be taken at:  New Zealand

Eligibility: The main purpose of the Awards is to support innovative postgraduate research in the Faculty of Engineering at The University of Auckland. The awards are tenable by international students, i.e. students who are neither citizens nor permanent residents of New Zealand.

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

Scholarship Description: The Awards were established in 2007 and are funded by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Thompson. The main purpose of the Awards is to support innovative postgraduate research in the Faculty of Engineering at The University of Auckland. The awards are tenable by international students, i.e. students who are neither citizens nor permanent residents of New Zealand. The Awards will be made to a student who has paid the fees, or arranged to pay the fees, for full-time enrollment in a Masters of Engineering, a Masters of Operations Research or a PhD degree in the Faculty of Engineering the basis of selection will be academic potential, research area and financial need.

Number of awards offered: Up to two Scholarships are offered.

Duration of award: Scholarship is offered for one year.

What does it cover? Total offer is of up to $5,000.

Selection criteria: The basis of selection will be academic potential, quality and relevance of the proposed research and financial need.

Notification: Approximately six weeks after closing date by letter.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post.Applications by way of a form and curriculum vitae close with the scholarships office on 31 of March in the year of the award.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your applications till 31 March 2013.

USA : Pakistan Scholar Program at Woodrow Wilson International Center

Applications are inviting for Wilson Center’s Pakistan Scholar Program of 2013-14.Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the Fellowship Fund for Pakistan will offer an opportunity for a Pakistani Scholar to carry out 9 months advanced, policy-oriented research and writing  in residence at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington D.C. Applicants should be from academia, business, journalism, government, law, and related professions.The fluency in written and spoken English is required. Successful candidate have a residency of 9 months at the Woodrow Wilson Center. The application is submitted via electronically and mail by March 15, 2013.

Study Subject(s): Pakistan Scholars will be expected to carry out a full schedule of rigorous research and writing based on the topic outlined in the research proposal submitted at the time of application.
Course Level : This scholarship is available for pursuing research programme.
Scholarship Provider : The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the Fellowship Fund for Pakistan.
Scholarship can be taken at : USA

Eligibility:-This competition is open to men and women who are from, and based in, Pakistan.
-Applications will be accepted from individuals in academia, business, journalism, government, law, and related professions.
-Candidates must be currently pursuing research on key public policy issues facing Pakistan, research designed to bridge the gap between the academic and the policymaking worlds.
-Applicants must have at least eight years of professional or research experience.
-Preference will be given to applicants who have published scholarly books or substantial articles in academic or policy-related journals or newspapers.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of Pakistan can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the Fellowship Fund for Pakistan are pleased to announce the 2013-14 competition for the Wilson Center’s Pakistan Scholar Program. One Pakistan Scholar, who must be from, and based in, Pakistan, will be selected each year. Successful applicants will spend 9 months in residence at the Woodrow Wilson Center, in the heart of Washington, D.C., where they will carry out advanced, policy-oriented research and writing.

Number of awards offered: One Pakistan Scholar, who must be from, and based in, Pakistan, will be selected each year.

Duration of award(s): Successful applicants will spend 9 months in residence at the Woodrow Wilson Center for the U.S. academic year i.e. September 2013 – May 2014.

What does it cover? The stipend provided to Pakistan Scholars is $5,000 per month. In addition, the Wilson Center will also pay a portion of health insurance premiums for the scholar, and provide assistance for travel from Pakistan. The scholars will be provided with suitable work space, a Windows-based computer, and where feasible, a part-time research assistant.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post and electronically.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your applications till March 15, 2013.

USA : Indo-US Research Fellowship for Indian Researchers

Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) of Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and Indo-US Science & Technology Forum (IUSSTF) announces Indo-US Research Fellowship Program for Indian Researchers. These awards will provide an excellent opportunity to young Indian scientists and technologists of all disciplines. Applicants applying for the research programme should have PhD in Science, Engineering, Technology or Medicine. The fellowship can be taken at the US scientific/technological institutions.

Study Subject(s): The fellowship is offered in the areas of Atmospheric and Earth Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, Mathematical and Computational Sciences and Physical Sciences (Promising applications in areas other than the above areas may also be considered).
Course Level : This scholarship is available for pursuing research programme .
Scholarship Provider : Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) of Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and Indo-US Science & Technology Forum (IUSSTF).
Scholarship can be taken at : USA

Eligibility: PhD in Science, Engineering, Technology or Medicine.
Applicants must provide proof of independent research work in internationally recognized academic journals.
Age: Upto 40 years as on 31 December 2012.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of India can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) of Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and Indo-US Science & Technology Forum (IUSSTF) committed to the common goal of promoting science and technology through devised programs and to nurture contacts between scientists and technologists at an early career stage jointly launch the Indo-US Research Fellowship Program for Indian Researchers. The objective of the Indo-US Research Fellowship Program for Indian Researchers is to introduce scientists and engineers in the early stages of their careers to international collaborative research opportunities, thereby furthering their research capacity and global perspective and forging long-term relationships with scientists, technologists and engineers in USA.These awards will provide an excellent opportunity to young Indian scientists and technologists of all disciplines, under the age of 40 years to interact with the American scientific community and get first hand information of the developments taking place at the international level and acquaint themselves with new scientific research methods and to collaborate in a larger research project. It will enable young Indian researchers to carry out a clearly defined research project at a place of their choice in USA upto a period of 12 months. The individual availing this fellowship would be called as an IUSSTF Research Fellow.

Number of awards offered: Not known

Duration of award(s): It will enable young Indian researchers to carry out a clearly defined research project at a place of their choice in USA up to a period of 12 months.

What does it cover? “The IUSSTF Fellow will be entitled to fellowship amount of US $ 3000 per month.”

“IUSSTF Fellow will also be entitled to a personal contingency grant of upto a maximum of Rs. 50,000 to cover for visa, airport transfer, medical insurance etc. Medical insurance expenses, visa fee, airport transfer charges will be met by the fellow from out of this personal contingency grant.”

IUSSTF Fellow will also be permitted to travel within USA to attend conferences or visit other institutes of interest with the approval of the advisor at the host institute. The Fellow will be entitled to avail one of the following grants for this purpose.
i) Grant of $ 600 for fellowship period upto 6 months
ii) Grant of $ 1200 for fellowship period beyond 6 months
Air-tickets for all the selected IUSSTF Fellow would be provided directly by the IUSSTF travel desk by economy class and shortest route from their place of work in India to the place of the American host institute and back. As a rule, reimbursements will not be provided for air tickets purchased directly.

How to Apply: 1. the application should be submitted in the prescribed format i.e. Application Summary and Detailed Application Form
2.  Application should not be more than 20 pages maximum including CVs
3.  Application should be forwarded through the head of organization/ department where the candidate is employed
4.  Scanned copy of acceptance letter from host institution in USA
Complete Application should be submitted electronically to:
Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF)
Email: fellowship@indousstf.org and fellowshipindous@gmail.com

Scholarship Application Deadline: 8 March 2013