March, 2011 | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 69

Internships in Energy and Climate Change Research, University of Cape Town, South Africa: economics, environmental and geographical science, applied mathematics, policy studies or international relations, climate change mitigation

The Energy Research Centre at UCT undertakes multi-disciplinary work on energy policy andclimate change for a range of clients, from the of Cape Town, to national government, to the United Nations. We are currently doing ground-breaking research on ways in which the South African energy system can be made more climate-friendly. We are looking for one or two interns to assist us with these projects.

Candidates should be numerate, familiar with Excel, be able to write clearly and precisely (in English), be familiar with energy issues and technology, and be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
We are especially looking to attract black South African students, but all interested candidatesare strongly encouraged to apply.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 25 March 2011

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2011 Pfizer Australia Research Fellowships in Australia: Biomedical

Pfizer Australia Research Fellowships awards Fellowships each year to outstanding biomedical scientists wishing to establish a research career in Australia. Each Fellowship allows the successful applicant to continue their program of research at an Australian university or research institution, by providing a 5-year grant covering salary, travel and other establishment costs. Each Fellowship is valued at up to AUD$1million.

As an indicative guide, the grant offers support to the individual at the level of Senior Lecturer, or occasionally, Reader salary range, with remaining funds used for other research related costs.The Fellowships are designed to support a specific research program to be conducted by the applicant, primarily within an Australian research centre.To be eligible to apply for a Fellowship, applicants should have a research-based doctoral degree in a scientific or medically related discipline, together with recognized post-doctoral achievements. A commitment to the establishment of a research career in Australia should be demonstrated by appropriate acknowledgment and support from a University or recognized local research institute. Ideally the applicant should have less then 10 year’s post doctoral experience.

Scholarship Application Deadline:17th June 2011

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Newcastle University ASEAN Scholarship – Vietnam , UK: Humanities Arts and Social Sciences (HASS), Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE), and Medical Sciences

Newcastle University is delighted to announce a number of scholarship awards for Vietnam for students commencing postgraduate studies in September 2011.  These partial tuition fee scholarships have a value of £4,000. The Newcastle University ASEAN Scholarship merit-based awards for Vietnamese nationals who intend to register for postgraduate studies (one year master’s programmes) at Newcastle University, commencing in September 2011. Successful applicants will be awarded a partial tuition fee scholarship of £4,000 in their chosen postgraduate programme and the value of the scholarships will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account to reduce the overall cost of tuition fees.  The University awards the ASEAN scholarships on the basis of academic merit and other information on the Postgraduate ASEAN Scholarship Application Form.
Eligibility: To be considered for this award, applicants must: Be a national of (or permanently domiciled) Vietnam. Have applied and been offered a place for academic year 2011/12 on a postgraduate (master’s) programme by Friday 29 April 2011, Have been assessed as international (overseas) for fees purposes. Not be in receipt of any other fully-funded or partially-funded scholarship or sponsorship Complete a scholarship application form

Scholarship Application Deadline: 29th April 2011

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