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EUI Doctoral Programme 2011, Italy: Economics, law, History and Cvilization

The doctoral programme prepares researchers for developing and defending a thesis. Every year, 160 research grants are awarded by the EU Member States and other European national authorities to successful candidates. The 1st year of the programme is devoted to acquiring a solid background for the doctoral work and to the design of the proposed research. The second and third years are dedicated to research, field work, data collection and writing of the thesis under close supervision. The fourth year is dedicated to finishing and defending the thesis, and part of the year may be used for professional or university traineeship, and teaching opportunities. A Ph.D. from the European University Institute is an internationally recognised qualification.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 January 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

TWAS-BIOTEC Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2011, Thailand: Biotechnology

TWAS-BIOTEC Postdoctoral Fellowships are tenable in BIOTEC and its affiliated research units for a period of twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) months and are awarded to young scientists from developing countries (other than Thailand) to enable them to pursue advanced research in the biotechnology.
* BIOTEC will provide a standard monthly allowance which should be used to cover living costs, such as accommodation and food.
* The language of instruction is English.

Eligibility
Applicants for these fellowships must meet the following criteria:
* Be nationals of a developing country (other than Thailand).
* Hold a PhD degree in any of the following fields: molecular biology, molecular genetics, microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology and bioinformatics and related disciplines.
* Apply for the fellowship within five years of having obtained a PhD degree in the fields indicated above.
* Be regularly employed at a research and/or teaching institution in their home country where they must hold a research assignment.
* Provide an official Acceptance Letter from BIOTEC. Requests for acceptance must be directed to BIOTEC Research Unit Coordination Division (e-mail rucd [at] biotec.or.th) who will facilitate assignment of a host supervisor.
* Provide evidence of proficiency in English.

Fellowship Application Deadline: 15 September 2011

Further Fellowship Information and Application

TWAS-CEMB Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme, Pakistan: Molecular Biology and Molecular genetics

TWAS-CEMB Postdoctoral Fellowships are tenable at departments of the National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB) for a minimum period of six months to a maximum period of twelve months in the following fields: molecular biology, molecular genetics, plant molecular biology or medical molecular biology.
* CEMB will provide a monthly stipend which should be used to cover living costs such as food, accommodation and health insurance. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency.
* The language of instruction is English.

Eligibility
Applicants for these fellowships must meet the following criteria:
* Be a maximum age of 45 years on 31 December of the application year;
* Be nationals of a developing country (other than Pakistan);
* Be regularly employed in a developing country (other than Pakistan) and hold a research assignment there;
* Hold a PhD degree in a field of natural sciences;
* Provide an official letter of acceptance from CEMB (see sample of acceptance letter included in the application form).
* Provide evidence of proficiency in English.

Fellowship Application Deadline: 30 June 2011

Further Fellowship Information and Application