February, 2011 | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 19

PhD Studentship in Glaciology, Uppsala University, Sweden

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The position is announced as a part of the project “Stability and Variations of Arctic Land Ice” (SVALI) under the Top-level Research Initiative which is a major Nordic collaborative venture for studies of climate, energy and the environment. SVALI is a Nordic Centre of Excellence within the TRI sub-programme “Interaction between Climate Change and the Cryosphere” (ICCC) which aims to improve our understanding of stability, variations and dynamics of the cryosphere.

The position is a 4-year appointment but can be extended by including departmental duties at a level of at most 20% (typically teaching). The candidates should be able to start during the spring semester of 2011, ideally in April.

Applications must include a brief description in English (or Swedish) of research interests and past experience that are relevant to the position, a CV, a copy/abstract of the Master/Diploma thesis (or the current draft thereof, if it is unfinished), other relevant documents, as well as the earliest feasible starting date of employment. Candidates must provide contact information to at least two referees.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 25 February, 2011

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Research Position “Economics or Social Sciences”, IWMI, Nepal

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You Must Have-
• A Ph.D. in economics, anthropology, sociology, geography, or a related discipline.
And you must have experience in:
• conducting multi-level policy and institutional analysis in water resources development, with a focus on agricultural water management and rural development.
• participatory research methods such as semi-structure interviews, key informant analysis, problem tree assessment, focus group discussions, and direct observation.
• writing multi-disciplinary research proposals for IWMI’s work in the region.
• liaising with both donors and national government agencies to ensure IWMI’s research impact and uptake in the region.

You must possess:
• a minimum of five years research experience on water/land or natural resources management in developing countries.
• proven familiarity with economics and social science issues and methods as related to agricultural water use in developing countries.
• competence in the application of statistical methods.
• a proven track record of publications in international peer-reviewed journals.
It would be useful if you had:
• a knowledge of existing bureaucratic structures, legal regulations, and inter-sectoral relationships of relevant ministries/government
agencies in the Himalayan region.
• working experience in developing countries, especially South Asia.

This is an internationally recruited position with a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a housing allowance, transport, education, shipping assistance, annual home leave, retirement and health insurance package.

Scholarship Application Deadline:31-3-2011

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Undergraduate Professional Scholarship Scheme 2011-12, Nepal: Engineering , Pharmacy , Agriculture, Dairy Technology and Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry

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Embassy of India, Kathmandu invites applications on prescribed data-sheet from Nepalese nationals desirous of seeking admission to undergraduate courses in Medicine (MBBS under Self financing Scheme), Engineering (BE), Pharmacy (B.Pharma), Agriculture (B.Sc.Ag), Dairy Technology (B.Sc) and Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & AH) for the academic year 2011-12. A qualifying examination to select candidates for these courses will be held in Kathmandu and Birgunj on May 07, 2011 under the aegis of the Embassy. Nepalese Army medical candidates are also required to apply for this test through proper channel (i.e through NA Headquarters).

Eligibility Criteria: A candidate must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in 10+2 or equivalent examination (Class XI marks not to be included) in addition to the eligibility specified against each of the below mentioned courses:

i)MBBS/B.Sc (Ag)/ BVSc & AH and B. Pharmacy: At least 60% each or more in Physics(P), Chemistry(C) and Biology(B) in 10+2 or equivalent examination for MBBS, B.Sc.(Ag) and BVSc & AH. For B. Pharmacy the candidate should have studied Mathematics at 10+2 level (Class XI marks not to be included).

ii)BE and B.Sc (Dairy Technology): At least 60% each or more in Physics (P), Chemistry(C) and Mathematics (M) in 10+2 or equivalent examination (Class XI marks not to be included).

iii) Candidates appearing in Plus 2 Examination during the year 2011 may also apply in anticipation of their results. Their selection will, however, depend on fulfilling the above criteria of eligibility. Results of the qualifying examination should be made available to the Embassy latest by June 30, 2011 or one week after publication of Class XII results, whichever is earlier, failing which the candidature is likely to be cancelled.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 4 March 2011

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Filed Under: Bachelors Degree, Engineering, Information Technology, Medical Science, Physical Science Tags: , , , , , , ,
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