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UK: University of Nottingham Full PhD Scholarship Tourism 2008-04-17 01:38:44 Nottingham University
Business School Christel DeHaan Tourism
& Travel Research Institute (TTRI) The Christel DeHaan Tourism and Travel Research Institute (TTRI) is offering one full PhD scholarship (which includes living expenses) for a student wishing to work on a tourism-related research topic. TTRI is part of the Nottingham University Business School which was rated 5, the highest rating, in the last UK RAE and Nottingham is a member of the elite Russell group of Universities, all of which adds up to a mature, supportive and exciting research environment that is unsurpassed for tourism research. The details of the scholarship are as follows: TTRI is offering a full scholarship to full-time doctoral students for the 2008/09 session. The scholarship covers fu Read more:Nottingham
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UK: University of Nottingham Full PhD Scholarships (Seven) 2008-04-17 01:34:50 The NottinghamUniversity
Business School is offering seven full Scholarships
covering full tuition fees as well as tax-free living expenses of £12,940 per year (estimate at ESRC rate). Two of these scholarships are being offered by the International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility (ICCSR) and another is being offered by the Christel DeHaan Travel and Tourism Research Institute (TTRI). All scholarships are available to both Home/EU and overseas students wishing to commence full-time PhD studies in September 2008. Students who want to be considered for the scholarship competition should submit their application by 25 April 2008 at the latest. Please note that applications for Nottingham University Business School Scholarships will be disregarded unless you have indicat Read more:Seven
UK: Oxford Brookes University PhD Research Studentship Structure-function studies on the OATP superfamily of transporters 2008-04-17 01:33:28 Project: MRC CASE Studentship
in collaboration with AstraZeneca, including up to six months in the AstraZeneca laboratories, Maccesfield, CheshireSupervisors: Dr David Meredith, Oxford
Brookes University
; Dr Sarah Kelly, AstraZenecaStart date: 15 September 2008Value p.a. £16,542 & feesClosing Date: 30 April 2008 The organic anion transporting polypeptide superfamily of transporters (e.g. OATP1A2, OATP1B1, OATP1B3 and OATP2B1) are key membrane transporters for which crystal structures are not currently available. They are expressed at the interface of hepatocytes, renal tubular cells, enterocytes, and the choroid plexus, display broad substrate specificity, are highly divergent across species and have been implicated in drug-drug interactions. The relative importance of indiv Read more:function
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Ireland: University College Cork 6 PhD positions Marine Biotechnology/ Biodiscovery 2008-04-17 01:28:32 Funding is available through both the Beaufort Marine
Research Award scheme and through the Irish Higher Education Authority PRTLI- Cycle 4 for six PhD positions
in the following areas: Identification of Marine-derived modulators of Microbe-Host interactomes. Supervisor Prof. Fergal O'Gara UCC.Culture dependent approaches to identify Bioactive compounds from bacteria associated with the marine sponge Haliclona simulans. Supervisor: Prof. Alan Dobson UCC.Development and validation of high-throughput screens to identify novel inhibitors of pathogenic yeast, from marine sponge-associated microbes. Supervisor: Dr John Morrissey UCC.Exploiting the diverse microbial ecology of marine sponges. Supervisor Prof. Alan Dobson UCC.Viral Metagenomics in marine environments. Supervisors Prof. Read more:College
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Ireland: Tyndall National Institute PhD Student Quantum Physics 2008-04-17 01:24:47 (Ref. No. GF - 01) A student with strong interest in solid state/electronic structure theory and with a background in quantum physics is sought. Experience or familiarity with scientific computing is an advantage. The project addresses the quantum effects and many-body physics that determine the electric currents through semiconductor nanowires or related nanomaterials. The successful applicant will work with a team of researchers in developing/applying quantum transport simulations interfaced with atomic scale models and/or first-principle calculations. The goal is to explore the transition from the quantum to semi-classicalphysics and the applications to future technology design at the nanometer scale. Positions are available immediately through funding provided by Scien Read more:Institute
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UK: Heriot-Watt University PhD Studentship BioMEMS and Nanotechnology 2008-04-17 01:20:08 School of Engineering and Physical Sciences Stipend: ~ £8,000 - £13,000 per annumApplications are invited for a full-time PhD studentship in the School of Engineering and Physical Science at Heriot-Watt University
, Edinburgh, UK (www.eps.hw.ac.uk). This studentship is fully funded for three years and the application is open to UK, EU and overseas candidates. The project will explore the new possibilities enabled by BioMEMS and Nanotechnology
and the interfaces with life sciences. Research projects include one of the following areas: a) Optical detection systems for microcantilever sensor arrays.b) Microfluidic cell assay for high-throughput drug screening. c) Nano-sensor devices and systems for rapid disease diagnosis. d) Micro-robotic systems for manipulation of Read more:Studentship
Netherlands: PhD student for project on brain-computer interface 2008-04-18 01:24:28 Radboud University Nijmegen Faculty of Social Sciences Nijmegen, (Gelderland), 40 hours per weekRadboud University NijmegenJob description This PhD project is intended to develop a closed-loop brain-computer interface for studying temporal lobe epilepsy in rats, also with a view to a possible spin-off for application in humans. The quick detection/early prognosis of seizure activity will be followed by deep brain stimulation in order to interrupt or prevent an ongoing seizure. The candidate should develop the epilepsy model, record EEGs using a newly designed EEG recording system, detect seizure activity, design and evaluate Deep Brain Stimulation Protocols, and test this system in vivo. This four-year PhD project will take place at the Department of Biological Psychol Read more:Netherlands
Netherlands: PhD Molecular biology, cell biology or genetics 2008-04-18 01:23:07 ICIN - KNAW At the ICIN there's a vacancy open for a PhD Molecularbiology
, cell biology or genetics L. de Windt(Utrecht), 38 hours per weekICIN - KNAWJob description Function title: PhDThe successful applicant will explore the biological and pathophysiolgical role of selected microRNAs in genetically engineered mice and in vitor model systems.Requirements Required education/skills:We seek a PhD trainee who has received training in the field of molecular biology, cell biology or genetics for this project.Job type: Research / AdvisingWorkfield(s):- Teaching & Research(Scientific discipline: Health)Organization ICIN - KNAWThe Interuniversity Cardiology Institute (ICIN) is a leading institute in research into cardiovascular diseases. ICIN is an institute of the Royal D Read more:Netherlands
UK: The University of Manchester Postgraduate Funding Opportunities 2008-9 2008-04-18 00:55:55 PhD Studentships and PhD Fee Bursaries School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures The School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures has one of the UK's largest and most diverse postgraduate communities in the UK, enjoying state-of-the-art facilities and excellent support within a high-quality research environment.. In step with our continuing expansion, we are enhancing our support for students registering for a research degree (PhD) in 2008-9. As part of this the School is pleased to announce it will be offering a number of PhD Studentships (fees and maintenance) and PhD Fee bursaries to new PhD applicants. PhD Studentship (fees and maintenance)The PhD Studentship competition is open to full-time and part-time students applying for a PhD programme within the S Read more:Funding
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Ireland: University College Cork PhD Positions in Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience 2008-04-20 20:54:58 Two PhD student positions are available in the Molecular
Neuroscience Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, UniversityCollege
Cork, Ireland
. Synaptic defects are implicated in numerous neurological and neurodegenerative disorders. Our research is focused on understanding synaptic connectivity and plasticity in the nervous system at the cellular and molecular level. Project 1) Investigation of activity-dependent modulation of neural circuits at the level of single neurons in vivo using a novel transgenic technique. [Young et al. Nature Neurosci (2008) in press] Project 2) Functional characterization of a family of E3 ubiquitin ligases in the nervous system. [Mol Cell Neurosci. 30 (2):238-48. (2005)] The projects will employ a range of methods including immunohistochemistry,
UK: Postgraduate Scholarships in Medieval Studies, University of Leeds 2008-04-20 20:46:27 Bibliography Scholarships
is currently offered by the Institute of Medieval Studies
(IMS) for international postgraduate students who are beginning either the MA programme or the PhD in the Institute. The scholarship is worth £1500 (paid in instalments over the academic year). The successful candidates will work in the team producing the International Medieval Bibliography. They will receive training in the principles and practice of bibliographical abstracting and indexing in the different disciplines relevant to Medieval Studies, with particular emphasis on historical geography, manuscript referencing and different linguistic equivalents of index terms. They will undertake practical work experience in the production of an electronic serial bibliography under the supervision o Read more:Leeds
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UK: MBA International Scholarships in Business Studies, University of Leeds 2008-04-20 20:42:05 A various number of awards contributing £6,000 towards academic fees are available to international candidates undertaking MBA study within the LeedsUniversityBusiness
School. Candidates are expected to have a good first degree or equivalent qualification. International
candidates whose first language is not english must also meet the University’s English language requirements. Generally the university require TOEFL score of at least 580 with 4.5 on the test of written English or computer-based test score of at least 240 with 4.5 on essay rating or an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in all components. Candidates must have at least three years relevant work experience. Candidates must have secured an unconditional offer of a place on the Leeds MBA full-time programme. A Read more:Scholarships
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Australia: PhD Scholarships in European Studies, Macquarie University 2008-04-20 20:40:40 MQRES European
Union PhD Scholarships
are available within the IUEU centre at Macquarie University
. The scholarships are for PhD research projects focused on the European Union, the integration process in general, or related areas of research. Applicants may be based in Politics, International Relations, History, Law, Economics, Commerce, EU Languages and Cultural Studies
, or another discipline appropriate to the particular proposal. The scholarships are open to Australia
n or International applicants. Applicants should have completed an Australian Bachelor degree with high First Class Honours or demonstrate equivalent research qualifications and meet the University’ general admission requirements including English proficiency. The maximum tenure of award is 3.5 years, subject to satisfac
France: ESSEC Business School Scholarship Program 2008-04-21 02:44:09 ESSEC, one of the best BusinessSchool
s in Europe, will provide scholarships for at least 10 outstanding International ESSEC MBA candidates. On average, Excellence Scholarship
s will amount to €12 000 and will result in a fee-waiver for that amount. To be considered for the Excellence Scholarship Program
, applicants need to: Be non-European Union Nationals (double nationalities with one European cannot be considered), Meet the regular standards for admission onto the ESSEC MBA Program Submit a personal essay of one page describing their outstanding qualities and achievements, Have a GMAT score over 680, or a Tage Mage score over 380. In order to apply for the ESSEC Business School Scholarship Program, you should send your completed application for the ESSEC MBA Program with your personal Read more:France
USA: EREF Scholarship Award 2008-04-21 02:42:37 DESCRIPTION Scholarship
s are awarded by EREF to recognize excellence in master's, doctoral or post-doctoral waste management research and education. Award
s are given in memory of Francois Fiessinger, P.E., Ph.D., a graduate of Rutgers University, who was a founding director of the foundation; by the Environmental Research and Education Foundation; and by Robert P. Stearns, P.E., DEE/SCS Engineers, former Chairman of EREF. REQUIREMENTS Applications will be considered from those who: Will be this year or are now a full-time master's student, doctoral student or post-doctoral researcher; andHave a clearly demonstrated interest in waste management research. Scholarships recognize graduate students pursuing excellence in waste management research and education. Recipients are chosen based on cr
Ireland: Research Assistant Positions in Cardiovasculer Sciences, NUI Galway 2008-04-23 09:35:27 The Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) at National University of Ireland
, Galway
, invites applications for a ResearchAssistant
positions. Specifically, REMEDI is interested in someone with previous experience in tissue culture and molecular biology. Successful applicant will carry out research within the REMEDI research programmes in the development of cardiovascular therapies conducted in partnership with industry sponsors. The duration of the post will be until November this year in the first instance, and the successful applicant will be invited to take up the positions as soon as possible. The research project is supported by a Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) grant and industry funding. Salary for this position would be about € 25,000-30,000 p.a. REMEDI explores the synergie Read more:Research Assistant
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Norway: PhD Fellow University of Oslo Norway 2008-04-23 05:37:40 POSITION AS DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW (PhD stipendiat) in FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS available at the Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis (CEES),Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences,University
of Oslo. The position is available for a period of 4 years with 25% compulsory work. A position as doctoral research fellow to work on the functional genomicsand sequencing of the cod genome is now available. The position isaffiliated to EMBIO, the steering board for Molecular Life Sciences at theUniversity of Oslo. The successful PhD candidate is expected to workclosely with a postdoc/researcher who is financed by the NorwegianResearch Council through the FUGE program and is part of the GenoFiskmarine platform where we are aiming at sequencing the full genome ofsev Read more:Norway
German: PhD in Impacts of Climate Change on Pollen Season and Distribution in the Alpine Region 2008-04-23 05:36:04 Ph.D. position at the Technical University Munich, German
y: Impacts of ClimateChange
on Pollen Season
and Distribution in the Alpine
Region DescriptionRecent climate change has been influencing the timing, duration and intensity of the pollen season in the northern hemisphere, which is one major observed climate change impact on human health. Together with the ZAUM - Center for Allergy and Environment (Group: Environmental Dermatology and Allergology, TUM / HelmholtzZentrum Munich), the Chair of Ecoclimatology will study at the Environmental Research Station Schnee¬fernerhaus the influence of high altitude climate on allergenic diseases. Our project component covers the meteorological / biological part concerning pollen season and pollen distribution.The objectives of the PhD project ar
India: Lakshmi Achi Overseas Loan Scholarship 2008-04-23 05:32:01 A.M.M. Arunachalam – Lakshmi
Achi Overseas Loan Scholarship
Applications are invited for the above-mentioned Interest Free Loan Scholarship for pursuing Post Graduate / Doctoral overseas studies in Engineering,Technology, Science, Humanities, Medicine & Business Management. Eligibility: a) Applicants shall be India
n Nationals with First Class Degree or equivalent Diploma from a recognized Indian University b) Must have secured / applied for admission in reputable Foreign university for course / Research work commencing in the Financial Year 2008-2009, in the above fields Application Procedure: a) Application forms may be obtained in person or by sending a letter along with a self-addressed Rs.5/- stamped envelope of size 25 cm × cm or dowmload from our website : www.ammfoundation.or
Japan: Fellowships for American graduate students in Japan 2008-04-23 05:31:12 Deadline 6/12/2008 Description Fellowships for American
graduate students to pursue research or study at universities in Japan
for up to 2 years. Award Amount Provides travel allowance, monthly stipend of 160,00-170,000 yen, and tuition expenses. Disciplines Open to all fields. Academic Level Prospective/Current Graduate Student. Citizenship Open only to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Requirements BA degree. Must be willing to study Japanese language and receive instruction in it. An essential prerequisite is that applicants be in good physical and mental health. Must contact a Japanese professor and obtain a letter of acceptance from a Japanese university. Under 35 years of age. Award Type Fellowship/Grant Contact Mon
Denmark: PhD Studentships in Particle Physics, University of Copenhagen 2008-04-23 04:06:51 Applications for a 3 years PhD research studentships are invited by The Experimental High Energy ParticlePhysics
(HEP) group,Niels Bohr Institute. The PhD research studentships is open to applicants who are qualified to take up a Ph.D. position at University
of Copenhagen
during summer this year. To qualify for a Ph.D. position a student must have completed a relevant Danish master or equivalent international degree. The successful applicant will be enrolled as a Ph.D. student at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, for the 3-year duration of the Ph.D. program. The Ph.D. program includes teaching duties (6 months), course work (6 months) and a stay abroad (6 months), preferably at CERN. PhD students receive an annual pensionable and taxable salary of approx. 250.000 DKK. Re Read more:Denmark
USA: 2008-2009 Scholarships in Physics & Astronomy Minnesota State University 2008-05-01 02:15:58 There are many scholarships available for physics and astronomy at MinnesotaStateUniversity
. Departement of Physics
and Astonomy offers some scholarships program: 1. College of Science, Engineering and Technology ScholarshipAt least ten awards ranging from $500 to $1000 will be given. To qualify, a student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above, have completed at least two full semesters at Minnesota State, Mankato, and be declared a major in the college or in a pre-professional major with the college. Recipients are selected by the Dean’s Scholarship Review Committee. 2. Dean and Maxine Turner ScholarshipOne award of $1000 will be given. To qualify, a student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and be enrolled in any major in the college or in a pre-professional major asso Read more:Astronomy
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Australia: Worldnomad's Travel Photography Scholarship 2008 2008-05-01 02:14:42 World Nomads & National Geographic Channel are giving one exceptional student the chance to go on assignment with renowned wildlife photographer Jason Edwards ()! The brief is to photograph the Arid Lands Festival ( saustralia.org/) and The Great Hughenden Endurance Camel Race - a 160 km camel endurance race run in the stunningly beautiful area of Porcupine Gorge in Outback Queensland, Australia
. Porcupine Gorge Queensland, image coutesy of Tourism Queensland. As part of this assignment, you will work alongside and receive mentorship from Jason Edwards, gaining valuable hands-on experience in everything from shot set up, technique and composition through to insights into his many years of diverse experience as an award winning photographer. To help you take professional photos, the sch Read more:Scholarship
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Malaysia: Postgraduate Studies Scholarships 2008-05-01 01:50:14 Malaysian International Scholarship for postgraduate study provides opportunities for students from countries with diplomatic relations and bilateral cooperation with Malaysia to pursue higher education in Malaysia. The purpose of this award is to promote bilateral arrangement with the partner countries on the basis of government-to-government, and to encourage students from other countries to study in Malaysia with a view to facilitating future collaboration and exchange of researchers in the strengthening educational cooperation between Malaysia and partner countries. Malaysian International Scholarship for graduate studies are available for postgraduate studies at the master’s and doctoral defensible in Malaysian universities. The duration of the award 36 months for a doctorate, and b Read more:Malaysia
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