March, 2011 | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 83

CCS Summer Research Internship 2011, India

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The Research Internship Program Researching Reality provides a greatly valued and needed learning experience in real-life application of social and economic principles and in teaching college students the skills of research, analysis, writing, and above all critical thinking.

Research Areas

Interns research and write papers on the impact of critical public policies in areas such as livelihood, education, governance and environment.
* How does one become a street vendor or start a school or a community radio?
* How much does your state government spend on primary education?
* How do slum dwellers get water and electricity?
* What is the impact of special economic zones and rent control laws?
* Can public services be provided privately?
* How can we make RTI more effective?

The Benefits
* Training in skills of research, analysis & writing through hands-on projects
* Publication of select papers in newspapers, magazines, and CCS publications such as The Economic Times, Business World,

How to Participate?
* Period of Internship: Summer (May-July).
* Internship is also offered post July
* Eligibility: College students or recent graduates in any discipline can apply from all over world.
* Place of Internship: Choice of any location in India
* Application procedure: Download and fill in the application form
* Selected applicants will be called for an interview for final selection
* Please send the completed application:

Scholarship Application Deadline: 2 April 2011

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PhD in Seismology, Uppsala University, Sweden

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We are seeking a motivated candidate where a strong background in physics, engineering or geophysics with interest in better understanding “how the Earth works” as well as the interaction between natural hazards and society. Fieldwork may be necessary. Experience of programming is a merit.

The PhD position is for 4 years where financing for the first year may be by a study grant (utbildningsbidrag) and the following 3 years as an employee of the university as a PhD student. If funds are available, it is possible to extend the PhD study period to maximum 5 years by working as a teaching/research assistant (max 20%). Uppsala University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women to apply for this position.

Scholarship Application Deadline:April 15, 2011

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PhD in Petrology at the Department of Earth Sciences, Uppsala University, Sweden

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Katla is one of the most active and hazardous volcanoes in Iceland and the whole of northern Europe. In order to assess the volcanic hazard of a potential eruption of Katla Volcano for Scandinavia, the evolution and structure of the magma plumbing system beneath the volcano needs to be characterised. For this purpose, petrological and geochemical analyses of samples of the recent and historic eruptive activity will be carried out. These will include in-situ measurements of mineral chemistry as a base for thermobarometric modelling to resolve depths of magma storage. Additionally, isotope geochemistry will be used to ascertain the role of magmatic processes such as differentiation, mixing and magma-crust interaction. The two approaches will be combined to investigate the evolution and architecture of the magmatic plumbing system.

Requirements. We seek a highly motivated candidate with an MSc or equivalent degree in Earth Sciences and interest in interdisciplinary collaboration. Special attention will be given to candidates who have a background in igneous petrology, in-situ mineral analysis, thermobarometry and/or isotope geochemistry. Candidates are expected to be able to communicate easily in oral and written English.

Scholarship Application Deadline:15 April, 2011

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