Masters Degree | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 197

PhD Student Positions at HiLASE, Czech Republic: Laser Physics

HiLASE (High-average power pulsed lasers) is a brand new national project aimed at development of novel type of diode-pumped solid-state lasers (DPSSL) intended for industrial and scientific applications. The project realization team from the Institute of Physics AS CR, v.v.i. is seeking a candidate for the position of: PhD Student:

Key Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for realization of the specific assigned tasks/problems within the HiLASE project.
2. Participating in the experimental work and inventing applications of the HiLASE lasers systems.
3. Publishing, participating in the conference, trainings and preparing tender documentation.
4. Fulfilling duties related to PhD studies

Key Requirements:
1. University studies in optoelectronics, laser physics, or physical electronics finished with M.Sc. degree.
2. Fluency in English (written and spoken), other language would be an advantage.
3. Good knowledge of PC.
4. High motivation for experimental work and open mindedness.
5. Organizational skills and ability to work in a team.
6. Flexibility, willingness to travel

Scholarship Application Deadline: 01/02/2011
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Paul Speijer Fund for African Students, Wageningen University, Netherlands: Plant Sciences

This scholarship is being offered to candidates from Africa, who have completed a BSc in Plant Sciences or Agronomy with outstanding results, who are currently working as a professional in a local research institute and who will use this postgraduate education to become leader in their field. Candidates must be committed to returning home after finishing the MSc study with the aim of contributing to the improvement and further development of the agricultural production of food crops in the home country.

Further requirements for the Paul Speijer scholarship are:
– a GPA of at least 80% of the maximum grade.
– Admission to the Wageningen University MSc programme in Plant Sciences or Plant Biotechnology.

If you have been admitted to Wageningen University or are in the middle of the admission procedure and are interested in applying for a scholarship through the Paul Speijer Fund, please send by e-mail:
– the Wageningen University admission letter or your file number
– an updated CV specifying your research activities,
– a motivation letter in which you address the specific criteria for this scholarship mentioned
– a letter of recommendation of your professor or employer

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 March 2011.

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Master/Ph.D. Studentships in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Canada

Up to 4 graduate student positions in theoretical and computational chemistry will become available in my group by May 2011, September 2011 or January 2012. The successful applicants will be involved with the development of new computational methods or applications of state-of-the-art methodology to problems of chemical interest. .The applicant should have a solid background in Physical Chemistry, and a strong interest in Theoretical/Computational Chemistry as well as an average GPA corresponding to 3.5/4.0 (80 %) or more in the North American system. All foreign students will be covered by an inexpensive medical insurance. Students will be fully supported by teaching assistance ships and scholarships for a total of $ 22,000 to $24,000 CDN. The tuition fee is covered by additional research grants . Foreign students with English as a second language must pass the TOEFL test with a score of 580.

Scholarship Application Deadline: January 1 2011, May 1 2011, and September 2011

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