February, 2011 | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 153

Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship Positions in University Of Nottingham, UK

Do You Want To Make A Difference To The Development Of Your Home Country? 105 Scholarships – 30 Full Tuition Fee And 75 Of 50% Towards Tuition Fee You Can Apply For This Scholarship If You
Are A National Of (Or Permanently Domiciled In) Africa, India Or One Of The Countries Of The Commonwealth Listed Below* And
Are Classed As An Overseas Student For Fee Purposes And
Already Hold An Offer To Start A Full-Time Masters Degree Programme (Including Mres) At Nottingham In 2011 – Faculty Of Engineering, Faculty Of Medicine & Health Sciences And Faculty Of Science, Plus Some Courses In The School Of Geography, Institute For Science & Society, Institute Of Work, Health & Organisations, And Courses Allied To Operations Management In The Business Schoo

Scholarship Application Deadline: 6 April 2011

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Small Business Innovation Research Initiative (SBIRI), India

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) invites proposals from Indian Companies under the SBIRI Scheme for support of early stage, pre proof-of-concept research & development of research leads towards commercialization in all fields of biotechnology.
Unique Features of  SBIRI
? Assists small and medium business units including new enterprises with not more than 500 employees in R&D.
? Offers Phase I funding for early stage, pre proof-of-concept innovative research.
? Provides Phase II funding towards commercialization of research leads.

Who can apply?
Pharma, Biotech companies and any other enterprises focusing on scientific innovations

Eligibility
Can be submitted solely by an Indian Company/ies or jointly with public partner (Universities or National Institutes).
More than 51% of the shares of the Company are to be held by Indian Citizens.
Industry should have DSIR* recognized in-house R&D unit or have IP related to the proposed activity.
Joint ventures and limited partnerships would be eligible for SBIRI support where the entity created meets the above requirements.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 28th February, 2011

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Siemens / DAAD Post Graduate Program Research Grants 2011 for Graduates from India: Engineering Sciences,Natural Sciences (Physics, Biology

Grants for PhD-students can be awarded for up to a maximum of 36 months. The grant includes:
· home country dependent lump-rate travel allowance,
· monthly grant payment of 1.300,- EUR,
· annually study and research subsidy of 460,- EUR,
· costs of insurance for health, accident and personal liability in Germany,
· a two-month German language course.
Where applicable, family-dependent allowances or benefits may also be paid.Host institutions will obtain a research cost allowance of 2.400,- EUR per year.
Application
Applications are open to Indian graduates who hold a Master’s or equivalent academicdegree and have very good English language skills. No more than two years should have passed since graduating with this degree.

Scholarship Application Deadline:March 31, 2011

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