January, 2011 | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 114

PhD Student Positions at HiLASE, Czech Republic: Laser Physics

HiLASE (High-average power pulsed lasers) is a brand new national project aimed at development of novel type of diode-pumped solid-state lasers (DPSSL) intended for industrial and scientific applications. The project realization team from the Institute of Physics AS CR, v.v.i. is seeking a candidate for the position of: PhD Student:

Key Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for realization of the specific assigned tasks/problems within the HiLASE project.
2. Participating in the experimental work and inventing applications of the HiLASE lasers systems.
3. Publishing, participating in the conference, trainings and preparing tender documentation.
4. Fulfilling duties related to PhD studies

Key Requirements:
1. University studies in optoelectronics, laser physics, or physical electronics finished with M.Sc. degree.
2. Fluency in English (written and spoken), other language would be an advantage.
3. Good knowledge of PC.
4. High motivation for experimental work and open mindedness.
5. Organizational skills and ability to work in a team.
6. Flexibility, willingness to travel

Scholarship Application Deadline: 01/02/2011
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University Prize Scholarships, UK

Each year the University offers a number of Prize Scholarships to the very best PhD applicants.
University Prize Scholarships cover the cost of the tuition fees and provide an annual, tax-free maintenance stipend of £16,000. The recipient will also receive a Research Training Support Grant of £2,000 to claim back expenses related to their research, such as travel, conferences, books, consumables, equipment, and other miscellaneous items.
Applications will be reviewed by a panel chaired by the Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation and comprising the Directors of Research & Innovation from the five faculties. The strongest candidates will be submitted by the faculties into a University-wide competition, from which the Prize Scholarships will be awarded.
Awards are tenable for a maximum of three years full-time and six years part-time subject to satisfactory progress.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 28 January 2011

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Paul Speijer Fund for African Students, Wageningen University, Netherlands: Plant Sciences

This scholarship is being offered to candidates from Africa, who have completed a BSc in Plant Sciences or Agronomy with outstanding results, who are currently working as a professional in a local research institute and who will use this postgraduate education to become leader in their field. Candidates must be committed to returning home after finishing the MSc study with the aim of contributing to the improvement and further development of the agricultural production of food crops in the home country.

Further requirements for the Paul Speijer scholarship are:
– a GPA of at least 80% of the maximum grade.
– Admission to the Wageningen University MSc programme in Plant Sciences or Plant Biotechnology.

If you have been admitted to Wageningen University or are in the middle of the admission procedure and are interested in applying for a scholarship through the Paul Speijer Fund, please send by e-mail:
– the Wageningen University admission letter or your file number
– an updated CV specifying your research activities,
– a motivation letter in which you address the specific criteria for this scholarship mentioned
– a letter of recommendation of your professor or employer

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 March 2011.

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