Doctorate Degree | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 211

2011 PhD Programme at University of Copenhagen in Theology, Denmark

On the occasion of the celebration of the 200 year anniversary of Søren Kierkegaard, one PhD scholarship is available from 1 September 2011 at The Søren Kierkegaard Research Centre, Faculty of Theology, including enrollment at the University as a PhD student, and 1 “free place”. Subject to the necessary funding, The Søren Kierkegaard Research Centre at the Faculty of Theology hereby gives notice of one PhD scholarship available at the University of Copenhagen. The scholarship is for a period of three years and due to start 1 September 2011 ending 31 August 2014. In addition a “free place”, which includes enrolment and the expenses involved in studying for a PhD, but does not include a salary, is available.

Applications are invited for research in all fields and subjects of Søren Kierkegaard studies. The grant of a scholarship carries with it enrollment as a PhD student in the research school at the Faculty of Theology. Søren Kierkegaard Research Centre is an interdisciplinary institution and therefore welcomes applications from all Faculties. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or similar qualification. The Centre will give priority to applicants who have demonstrated special aptitude for scholarly work, usually in a thesis, an award-winning dissertation or publications.Applications will be reviewed by a panel of experts. Applicants will be informed of the composition of the panel. Applications will be judged on the basis of both the quality and relevance of the project, and the applicant’s documented qualifications and ability to complete the PhD program within the time prescribed. Each applicant will receive the part of the evaluation that concerns him or her.

Four copies of the application and all supplementary documents are required, though only one copy of the thesis is necessary. The Faculty of Theology reserves the right to disregard incomplete applications.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 5 May 2011

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Berman Foundation Dissertation Fellowships, USA

The Association for Jewish Studies is pleased to announce the Berman Foundation Dissertation Fellowships in Support of Research in the Social Scientific Study of the Contemporary American Jewish Community. The Berman Fellowships – two awards of $16,000 for the 2011-12 academic year – aim to support the development and expansion of the field of the social scientific study of Jewish Americans and the contemporary Jewish-American experience; enhance funding opportunities for up-and-coming scholars in the midst of institutional cutbacks in higher education; and encourage graduate students in sociology, social psychology, social anthropology, demography, contemporary history, social work, political science, geography and education to expand their research to include the study of North American Jewry. Fellowships will be awarded for one academic year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Preference will be given to applicants seeking support for doctoral research, but requests for funding to support the writing phase of the dissertation will also be considered. Support for this project is generously provided by the Mandell L. and Madeleine H. Berman Foundation.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 7 April 2011

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2011 PhD Studentship in Theoretical Chemistry, University of Lund, Sweden

PhD studies in theoretical chemistry directed at calculations of photoinduced chemical reactions. The work is aimed at development and use of quantum chemistry software for the understanding of the photochemistry of melanin and other pigments. The theoretical work is conducted in close collaboration with experimentalists using ultrafast laser spectroscopy.Basic entry requirements for PhD studies are: a degree at advanced level, courses to an extent of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 at advanced level, or corresponding proficiencies.Special requirements for this position: MSc in chemistry or physics or corresponding education. Knowledge of theoretical chemistry, chemical physics and scientific programming is meritorious.

Regulations for employment as a postgraduate student can be found in the Swedish Statute Book (SFS 1998:80). Only those admitted to postgraduate studies can be appointed to such a position. When appointing applicants to such a position, first and foremost their ability to benefit from postgraduate studies must be taken into consideration. In addition to pursuing postgraduate studies, the doctoral student may also perform other duties, including research, teaching and administration, according to the specific regulations.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 2011-02-22

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