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2011 European Latsis Prize by European Science Foundation, France: Demography

The European Science Foundation (ESF) invites nominations for the European Latsis Prize 2011. The Prize, of a value of 100 000 Swiss Francs, is presented each year by the Latsis Foundation at the ESF Annual Assembly to a scientist or research group in recognition of outstanding and innovative contributions in a selected field of research. The research field for the 2011 Prize.

The criteria used in the selection procedure will be scientific excellence, the enhancement of knowledge, societal impact and contribution to the understanding and solution of European problems. Nominations may be received for individual scholars or for research groups, but no self nominations will be accepted. All nomination forms should include the detailed nomination statement (maximum 2 pages) setting out clear reasons for the submission, Curriculum Vitae and full list of publications of the nominee. Please also ensure all contact details are complete (names and full addresses of nominator and nominee, as well as telephone numbers and email addresses).The nominations will be evaluated by a high-level committee of experts in the field.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 June 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Methodist Health System Nursing Scholarship 2011-2012, USA

Scholarships are available for all levels of nursing education. Applicants should note that awards are made annually by the scholarship committee based on the availability of funds and that this funding will impact the applicant’s tuition reimbursement from MHS. Applicants are required to disclose all funding sources and funds may only be applied to tuition, fees and books.

Payment will be made directly to the scholarship recipient. Although the period covered is for both the Fall and Spring semesters, payments will be made for each semester separately. The applicant must report grades at the end of each semester.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 June 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

ACU Titular Fellowships – 2011: agriculture, forestry and food sciences, biotechnology, development strategies, earth and marine sciences, engineering, health and related social sciences, information technology, management for change

The ACU Titular Fellowships provide opportunities for staff from member universities and employees working in industry, commerce or public service in a Commonwealth country to spend periods of time in other member universities or relevant institutions outside their own country.

Applications must be approved by the executive head (vice-chancellor, president or rector) of a university in ACU membership, or the head of the candidate’s firm/company. The ACU will also consider applications approved by the chief executive officer of a Commonwealth inter-university organisation.

Applications must include all relevant signatures and be converted to (and submitted in) PDF format. We will accept scanned copies of the relevant signature pages.

Scholarship Application Deadline:1July 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application