July, 2010 | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 11

Australian Defence Forces

The scholarships are intended for research and are generally tenable for two years either within Australia or overseas. The value of the award is $4,000 per annum over two years.

Eligibility: Members of the Australian Defence Forces (as defined by the Trust), and lineal descendants of members of the Australian Defence Forces who saw active service in World War II, are eligible to apply. Special consideration given to lineal descendants of a member of the forces who died as a result of any occurrence which happened during his or her period of enlistment. Applicants should be graduates of Australian universities or other persons who have completed a course of tertiary education at a recognised institution in Australia.

The value of the scholarship is $4,000 per annum. Scholarships are awarded for a period of two years.

Contact for further information

The Secretary
Tel: 02 9960 3458
Email: berties2@bigpond.com

Postal address:
The Gowrie Scholarship Trust Fund
3/32 Beaconsfield Rd
Mosman NSW 2088 Australia

Closing date: 31 October

The following PDF files contains further information about this scholarship and application process:

Scholarship Information

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Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art

Sponsor: Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art

Awards: Three $6000.00 Scholarships for the Full-Time Program

Eligibility: Artists who are applying to our Full Time Program, are invited to apply for this Scholarship. Submissions are limited to original artwork only, completed within one year of the entry date. No copies or digital work allowed, however we will accept class work as long as an instructor has not modified it.

We are looking for work that displays a clear understanding of form, design, construction, and composition. We don’t require any specific theme. Additional documents are required upon submission.

Fees: Free
Contact Person: Kirstie Rothauge, Director of Admissions

Email : scholarships@laafa.org
Phone: 818 708-9232

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Hevesy Laboratory at Risø DTU

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and talented individuals for a PhD scholarship in radiochemistry at the Hevesy Laboratory at Risø DTU.

The Hevesy Laboratory is a radiochemical and radiopharmaceutical facility at Risø DTU. The laboratory has a 16.5 MeV cyclotron equipped with a beam line for in-house production of isotopes, including 18F for PET scanning. The research laboratories and clean rooms feature state of the art equipment for radioactive and stable isotope chemistry.

At present, we are 20 people in a multidisciplinary team, working with both research and production. Among the research activities currently conducted are 18F chemistry, tritium chemistry and Auger emitting nuclides for therapy.

Research:
Drawing on recent advances in organic-, organometallic- and radiochemistry the successful candidate will explore new methods of 18F-C bond formation using 18F fluoride. The research will also include the development of new methodologies for extraction of 18F-fluoride from target water and converting it into an efficient fluorination source.

Qualifications:
Candidates should have (or be about to obtain) a master’s degree in engineering, radiochemistry, organic- or organometallic chemistry or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master’s degree in engineering. The candidate should also demonstrate a strong commitment to research.

Salary and appointment terms:
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.

Further information :
You are welcome to contact Senior Researcher Fedor Zhuravlev, +45 4677 5337 or Head of Hevesy Laboratory Palle Rasmussen, +45 7677 5332.

Application:
The application deadline is 1 September 2010. Please open the link “apply for this job online” and fill in the application form and attach the following documents: 1) a Cover Letter, 2) a CV, including list of publications, 3) a copy of your academic transcripts.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

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