Engineering | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 193

International Phd Position: Corrosion and Electrochemical Behaviour of Ufg/Ns and Glassy Ti Biomaterials, Germany

The appointment will be on a temporary basis for a maximum period of 3 years (PhD student, regular employment contract).
The remuneration will be in line with the EC rules for Marie Curie grant holders (Early-Stage Researchers, ITN).
Requirements:
The candidate must be fluent in spoken and written English.
The candidate should hold a Masters degree in Materials Science and Engineering or Chemistry and should have experience with experimental research.
Eligibility:
The candidate must have no PhD and less than 4 years’ research experience.
The applicant must not have spent more than 12 months in the country (Germany) of the host/recruiting institution in the 3 years prior to selection.

Scholarship Application Deadline: July 30, 2011

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International PhD Position in Glass-Forming Biocompatible Ti-Based Materials, Spain

The appointment will be on a temporary basis for a maximum period of 3 years (PhD student, regular employment contract).
The remuneration will be in line with the EC rules for Marie Curie grant holders (Early-Stage Researchers, ITN).
Requirements:
Degree- University Master degree in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering or Materials Sciences with high grades.
Knowledge and experience in materials science (sample preparation, x-ray diffraction, thermal and microstructural characterisation, etc,), Programming skills, Advanced computer knowledge (Microsoft office, Databases, Image Editors).
Fluent in English. Good Spanish knowledge will be an added-value. Team work ability.
Eligibility:
The candidate must have no PhD and less than 4 years’ research experience.
The applicant must not have spent more than 12 months in the country (Spain) of the host/recruiting institution in the 3 years prior to selection.

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 15, 2011

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A*STAR Undergraduate Scholarship, Singapore: Science or engineering

AUS supports bright individuals with a keen interest in research for a Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering at the National University of Singapore, the Nanyang Technological University and the Singapore University of Technology and Design. Upon graduation, scholars have the flexibility to pursue their PhD studies locally or abroad on A*STAR or other university scholarships. Scholars can look forward to research attachments at A*STAR’s Research Institutes with state-of-the-art facilities and be part of A*STAR’s community of diverse and renowned scientists and researchers.
Eligibility
(i) Entry point with ‘A’ Levels/ IB/ NUSHS Diploma:

For candidates on GCE ‘A’ Level syllabus
* Candidates must offer 11 units or more
* Attained As in three H2 Science or Mathematics subjects
* Preferably a merit in one H3 Science or Mathematics subject

For candidates on International Baccalaureate (IB) syllabus
* Obtained at least 39 points including 6,7,7 in higher level for Science and Mathematics subjects(exception will be made if candidate took Further Mathematics)
* Attained at least 1 bonus point for Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge

For candidates from NUS High School of Mathematics and Science
* Attained subject CAP of 3.60 and above, majoring in at least 3 of the following subjects:
o Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology (one of which must be with Honours)
* Graded at least merit for their final year research project.

(ii) Entry point at Year 2, 3, 4 at NUS/NTU
* Incumbent students at NUS/NTU will apply for AUS through their respective universities.
* Candidates should obtain a minimum CAP score/ cum GPA of 4.5 for the academic year in which they apply.

Scholarship Application Deadline:15 Apr 2011

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