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Udall Scholarships Position in Environmental Public Policy & Conflict Resolution

The Udall Foundation invites applications for the 2011 Environmental Public Policy & Conflict Resolution Dissertation Fellowship. We hope that you will post or distribute the attached application materials to qualified Ph.D. students. The Udall Foundation awards two one-year fellowships of up to $24,000 to doctoral candidates whose research concerns U.S. environmental public policy and/or U.S. environmental conflict resolution, and who are entering their final year of writing the dissertation. Dissertation Fellowships are intended to cover both academic and living expenses from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. The application deadline is February 24, 2011 The Udall Foundation invites applications for the 2011 Environmental Public Policy & Conflict Resolution Dissertation Fellowship. We hope that you will post or distribute the attached application materials to qualified Ph.D. students. The Udall Foundation awards two one-year fellowships of up to $24,000 to doctoral candidates whose research concerns U.S. environmental public policy and/or U.S. environmental conflict resolution, and who are entering their final year of writing the dissertation. Dissertation Fellowships are intended to cover both academic and living expenses from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. The application deadline is February 24, 2011.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 24 Feb 2011

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PhD Position in Biology, Ecological Botany, University of Uppsala, Sweden

Candidates should have a masters degree in ecology. Proficiency in English is a requirement. The candidate should have a keen interest in plant population and community ecology. Knowledge about peatlands, bryophytes and plant ecophysiology are considered as merits.

The applications should include a letter of motivation for PhD studies and for this topic, as well as a description of previous education, research interests and research experience. It should further include a CV, authorized copies of degrees and transcripts of academic records, and contact information (phone, email) for at least two references. Relevant publications (including MSc thesis) should be enclosed.

The postgraduate training comprises four years of full time studies. The successful candidate will receive a postgraduate fellowship the first year (15500 SEK/month) and a postgraduate position year 2-4 (currently 22000-24500 SEK/month). The position can be combined with up to 20% of teaching assistantship, which will then prolong the position accordingly.

Scholarship Application Deadline:7March 2011

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SAFe Think PhD and Researchers Fellowship Call: human and social sciences

The SAFe Think programme was launched in 2010 with the view of strengthening the connections between South African research institutes and their French counterparts. By assisting research partners in establishing sustainable cooperation, the French government aims at facilitating the integration of South African think tanks into French, European and francophone African scientific networks.

The 2010 edition of the programme has allowed several South African senior researchers to conduct joint projects with research institutes based in France. In view of the interest expressed in the programme by partner institutions, the French government is pleased to open applications for 2011.
The French government is offering five fellowships allowing successful applicants to undertake a joint research project of a duration of up to ten weeks in collaboration with a French research institute. Fellowships include a 2000€ monthly allowance, a roundtrip airflight ticket, visa fees and full medical and social insurance.

Requirement
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree and have experience in programme/project management coupled with a substantial publication record. Applications from researchers with a Master’s qualification, having an extensive publication record and relevant experience, will also be considered.

Given the bilateral nature of the partnership, preference will be given to South African applicants. However, all candidates meeting the requirements are encouraged to apply.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 18 February 2011

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