Doctorate Degree | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 364

Erasmus Mundus MSc Scholarships in Science for International Students

: EM Food of Life is a cross-disciplinary Masters Course.
In a unique way, the course combines animal science and food science and technology.
EM Food of Life is offered by:
* University of Copenhagen
* Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
* Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
* University of Helsinki

Non-EU and EU Students
The EM Food of Life Masters Course is open to non-EU and EU students.

Every year approx. 17-20 EU scholarships are available.
* Category A Scholarships for Third-Country nationals: Total € 48.000 EUR
* Category B Scholarships for European nationals and others complying with the 12 months rule: Total € 20.000

Category A scholarships can be awarded to masters students from all countries other than the 27 EU member states and the EEA-EFTA states: Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway. Furthermore, you must comply with the 12 months rule: you must not be a resident nor have carried out your main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of these countries.

Category B scholarships can be awarded to any masters students who do not fulfil the category A criteria defined above, i.e. nationality requirement and 12 months rule.

For both categories please note:
1. You must study in two of the consortium partner countries.
2. The two countries must be different from the country in which you obtained your last university degree.

It is possible to be admitted to the Course, even though you are not awarded a scholarship. You will then have to cover EM Food of Life participatory costs. If you finance your study yourself, you are allowed to study in the country of your last university degree.

Non-EU Scholars
Every year, the EM Food of Life Masters Course awards a limited number of scholarships to third-country scholars/guest lecturers, who wish to spend time at one of the four European partner institutions giving lectures, supervising projects, doing research etc.

* Scholarship: 1.200 EUR / week

Deadline for Applications (Admission in Autumn 2011)

* 1 December 2010 – NON-EU Students
* 2 May 2011 – EU students for a scholarship

The application form incl. all obligatory enclosures must be received by the Secretariat by these dates.

International PhD Programme in Biomolecular Technology of Proteins (BioToP), Austria

BioToP offers a research-based doctoral education at the interface of basic and applied science in the field of protein biotechnology. Supported by a thriving scientific environment and state-of-the-art facilities, BioToP aims at a comprehensive and interdisciplinary training in the fields of: -structure-function analysis, engineering and design of proteins. -protein synthesis, targeting and post-translational modifications. -expression systems and cell factories. -bioinformatics and molecular modelling. The BioToP-specific educational programme comprises lectures, seminars and instructional courses that complement the research work in the participating groups. Highly qualified and motivated students of any nationality are invited to apply. Each position is funded for a minimum of three years according to the salary scheme of the Austrian Science Fund. Additional financial support is available for research stays abroad and the attendance of international conferences. Application deadline: September 30th, 2010 Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/international-phd-programme-in-biomolecular-technology-of-proteins-biotop-austria/2010/08/06/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ScholarshipPositions+%28International+Scholarships+and+Financial+Aid+Positions%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail#ixzz0xQ1qpfhT

PhD Scholarships in Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology, Denmark Technical University

The scholarships are supported by several research grants (MIRESOWA, DW Biofilter, Ecodesign MBR) with the objective to develop and optimize biotechnological solutions for drinking water and wastewater handling.

The drinking water projects have a specific emphasis on analyzing and optimizing biological rapid sand filtration technologies for both bulk and trace pollutant removal. The wastewater project has a specific emphasis on analyzing and optimizing autotrophic N removal in membrane-bioreactors. In both projects, candidates are sought with training and interest in one or more of the following: molecular microbial ecology, bioprocess engineering, and process modeling.

The successful candidates will be employed at DTU Environment within the framework of the Urban Water Technology graduate school (www.urbanwatertech.dk), and work under the supervision of the PIs and post-doctoral associates. DTU Environment offers state-of-the art chemical, microbial, and biomolecular analytical facilities, process laboratories, and equipment to execute this project. These project benefits from several interactions (and possible research exchanges) with other leading research groups in DK, EU, and USA and interactions with leading-edge technology providers.

This research is supported by the projects MIRESOWA, DW Biofilter, and EcoDesign MBR, funded by the Danish Council for Strategic Research (DSF).

The 6 PhD scholarships
PhD1: Molecular mapping of the diversity of ammonia and iron/manganese oxidizing bacteria at full-scale biological rapid sand filters.

PhD 2 & 3: Analysis and optimization of conditions that drive biological ammonia or iron/manganese removal in bench-scale rapid sand filters.

PhD 4: Model-based Analysis and Optimization of biological rapid sand filters at pilot and full-scale.

PhD 5: Trace pollutant removal via bioreactive barriers in groundwater extraction wells: Characterization and enhancement of microbial processes

PhD 6: Molecular and microscopic analysis of spatial and metabolic interactions in nitritation/annamox bioaggregates

Qualifications
The successful candidates will have a high motivation for research and solid written and oral communication skills. The applicants will enjoy working in and contributing to an international and cross-disciplinary research team. English is the operational language of the department.

At the date of appointment, candidates must have obtained a M. Sc. in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Microbial Ecology or related discipline, evidence of research experience, and significant exposure to one or more of the following fields: basic molecular microbiology; microbial ecology; mathematical modeling and computational analysis applied to environmental/microbial systems; bioreactor technology.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students.
The positions are available for a three-year period with start from 1 September 2010 or as soon as possible.


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