April, 2011 | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 24

2011 National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania Scholarship, USA

Each year the National Federation of the Blind offers thirty scholarships for deserving college students, ranging in monetary value from $3,000 to $12,000. Along with the scholarship, winners will receive an all expenses paid trip to the National Convention in July, where there will be over 2,500 people in attendance. At this convention one will have the opportunityto meet and interact with successful blind people who are leaders in the organization and in their communities.  In addition NFB of Pennsylvania offers two scholarships of $1,000, and enables the winners to attend our State Convention in November. Any blind or visually impaired person who will be a full time college student during the 2011-2012 school years is encouraged to apply for both scholarships.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 August 2011

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2 Postdoctoral Research Positions: Atmospheric Chemistry-Climate Interactions, UK

Applications are invited for two post-doctoral researchers to undertake numerical modelling studies of the interaction between atmospheric chemistry processes and the climate system. One position will be based in the Department of Chemistry with Professor John Pyle and will focus on aspects of modelling the chemistry of the troposphere and stratosphere. The second will be based in the Department of Applied Mathematics with Professor Peter Haynes and will focus on dynamical interactions, including stratosphere-troposphere coupling. Both post-holders will be expected to interact strongly with the existing chemistry-climate modelling group in the Department of Chemistry.

Applicants should have (or be about to receive) a PhD in atmospheric science, physical chemistry, applied mathematics, or a related subject, and should have experience with numerical modelling in a research context.

Scholarship Application Deadline:15 April 2011

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2011 Crafoord Prize by Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Sweden: Astronomy and mathematics, biosciences, geosciences or polyarthritis research

The Crafoord Prize in astronomy and mathematics, biosciences, geosciences or polyarthritis research is awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences annually according to a rotating scheme. The prize sum of SEK 4 million (approx. $590,000 CAN) makes the Crafoord one of the world´s largest scientific prizes.

Laureates are appointed by the Academy of Sciences in accordance with the same principles as in the choice of Nobel and the prize may be shared by more than one individual. The subject areas have also been selected such that they complement the Nobel Prize. The Prize is designed to honour work in fields ineligible for Nobel Prizes; it is awarded to scientists in different fields on a rotating basis every year. Field for Crafoord Prize in 2011: Biosciences.

Scholarship Application Deadline:
Apr 15, 2011

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