Bachelors Degree | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 193

PhD in Design of Stable Probiotic Bacteria Cultures for New Functional Foods, Denmark

With reference to the project manager, the work of the Ph.D. fellow will consist mainly of duties in connection with research and development within chemical and physical processes related to stability and vitality of freeze dried probiotic bacteria formulation. Instability of dry lactic acid bacteria formulations effectively limits the types and use of ingredient and foods. The project will comprise 3 subprojects: i) Manipulation of the chemical compo­sition and properties of bacteria with emphasis on the phospholipid membrane. ii) Development of oxidation sensitive microscopy methods pertinent to dry and wet bacteria systems. iii) Investigation of the causes of cell death.

The appointee should have documented qualifications and interest in the following areas:

  • Chemistry and physics of food and biomaterials
  • Analytical Techniques
  • Microbiology
  • Bio-imaging

Qualification requirements:

In connection with the appointment to the post special importance will be attached to the applicant having the professional and personal qualifications stated below:

  • Passed Master´s degree in relation to the above subject area(s)

The Ph.D. fellow is also required to have research potential, to be enterprising and to possess good interpersonal skills.

The application, marked 625/05123-261 should be sent to The Faculty of Life Sciences, Department of Food Science, Rolighedsvej 30 , 1958 Frederiksberg C, where it must be received no later than 12th August 2010 at 12.00 noon.

National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) Graduate Research Fellowships, USA

The NERRS Graduate Research Fellowship Program is one of the largest graduate programs supported by NOAA. Fellows conduct their research within a National Estuarine Research Reserve and gain hands-on experience by engaging with reserve staff and participating in their host reserve’s research, education, stewardship and training programs.
Fellows use reserves as living laboratories to address NERRS natural and social science priority issues based on the reserves’ local coastal management needs.

  • Fellows receive a stipend of $20,000 per year.
  • Funds are available on a competitive basis.
  • Fellowships may be funded for up to three years.
  • The application deadline is November 1st each year.
  • Fellows have the opportunity to network with and learn from local and visiting investigators.
  • Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS), Australia

    The Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) is awarded to international students wishing to undertake graduate research degree studies at the University of Melbourne, Australia. MIRSs are funded by the University with each faculty having a limited number to award.

    Number of Scholarships:

    Each year the University offers about 220 new Melbourne Research Scholarships (MRSs), of which about 100 are normally awarded to international students as MIRSs.

    Eligibility criteria:

    To be considered for a MIRS, applicants need to have an unconditional offer of a place in a graduate research degree course (eg. masters by research, PhD or other research doctorate) at the University of Melbourne. Please click on the following link for further information concerning the eligibility criteria.

    For application process:

    Closing date and timelines :

    MIRS applicants should submit their Application for Admission: International Graduate Student form (PDF) or online application by 31 October 2010. Applications received after this date will only be considered for any MIRSs that remain at the time the application is assessed for scholarship.
    In order to be considered for the greatest range and number of scholarships, it is highly recommended that you submit your application by the IPRS closing date of 31 August 2010.