March, 2011 | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 102

10 PhD Fellowships in Aging-Associated Diseases, Cologne University, Germany

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The CECAD Graduate School is calling for applications for its comprehensive PhD program in the interdisciplinary and future-oriented field of aging research. The three-year program includes excellent research conditions with intensive guidance and state-of-the-art facilities in an international work environment.

Requirements
The requirements for applying to the CECAD Graduate School is a Master of Science or an equivalent degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or another relevant subject. Alternatively, we also accept applicants with a degree in medicine if they can prove that they have sufficient research experience in a field which is relevant to CECAD’s work. In order to be admitted to the selection procedure, all applicants must prove that they have adequate knowledge of English.

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 20, 2011.

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2011-2012 White Rose Research Studentship at University of Leeds, UK

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The Economic & Social Research Council is the main provider of postgraduate awards in the areas of economic and social sciences. The University of Leeds has been allocated a number of studentships as part of the White Rose Doctoral Training Centre (WR DTC), a major new collaboration between the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York with a total of 48 ESRC studentships per year over 5 years.  The WR DTC is one of the largest consortia in the country and offers a wealth of supervisory expertise across the social sciences as well as numerous training opportunities, particularly focused upon maximising the social and economic benefits of research.  These studentships are held in certain clusters/pathways and may be available on either a 1+3 or +3 basis (or a 2+2 or 2+5 basis in a more limited number of cases), depending on the chosen pathway.
Eligibility: Applicants MUST first submit a research degree study application form and be in receipt of a University BANNER ID Number to be eligible for a White Rose Research Studentship.  Applications without a valid University ID Number will be rejected.  To apply for a place on a research degree programme,  Applicants must hold a First Degree at undergraduate level equivalent to at least a UK Upper Second Class Honours degree.  Applicants should either have graduated with the appropriate First Degree or be in their final year of study; Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the University’s English Language requirements.  Some Schools require a standard of English higher than the University minimum;

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 March 2011

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Predoctoral Researcher in Innovation Studies at K.U.Leuven, Netherlands

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The Humanities and Social Sciences Group; Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE); Department of Managerial Economics, Strategy and Innovation (MSI) are looking for Our offer. We offer an employment as full-time research assistant starting on 2011, August/September 1st for 1 year. (with extension possible for 3 more years) Interested: The research centre for R&D monitoring (ECOOM), financed by the Flemish government is a dynamic research unit within the Department of Managerial Economics, Strategy and Innovation (MSI) of the Faculty of Business and Economics. ECOOM consists of three research groups. The Bibliometrics group conducts research on scientific output, the Technometrics group studies patent output, while the Innovation research group studies R&D and innovation activities in firms.

The candidate will engage in academic research within the domain described in the project, will pursue doctoral studies and is expected to obtain a doctoral degree within 4 years. Research will be part of a research project, financed by ECOOM and will be conducted at the Innovation research group. It includes the implementation of innovation surveys and related research activities such as data collection and econometric data analysis. Candidates preferably have a background in Economics, Applied Economics, Commercial Engineering, or Business studies. They have a strong interest in academic research, possess excellent analytical skills, have affinity with empirical studies and quantitative methods, and can show excellent (honors-level) results in prior studies. Candidates are fluent in spoken and written English. Candidates should submit, in addition to their CV, information on the results of prior studies, and a motivation letter.

Scholarship Application Deadline:24-4-2011

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