Medical Science | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 98

IGBMC International PhD Programme, France: Biomedical research

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IGBMC’s PhD Programme is based on a three year – intensive training which comprises dedicated research investigations and active participation in diverse lectures and practicals. Close collaborations with other research institutions in the “Parc d’Innovation” such as the adjacent MCI (Mouse Clinical Institute), the trinational biotechnology school ESBS (Ecole Supérieure de Biotechnologie Strasbourg ), the Faculty of Pharmacy as well as ISIS (Institut de Science et d’Ingénierie Supramoléculaires ) and the University of Strasbourg at large, contribute to synergistic and collegial interactions within and beyond IGBMC. Concomitantly with the highly cosmopolitan and dynamic nature of Strasbourg, our 280 students and post-doctoral fellows from over 30 distinct countries represent a key driving force of IGBMC international visibility.

The selection committee is composed of Group Leaders of the IGBMC. Students spend 3-4 years in one of the laboratories of the IGBMC, and attend lectures, seminars and courses to complete their training. During the course of their PhD, students will acquire all the skills they need to pursue successful careers in biology. They will be able to attend numerous first-class seminars given by internationally renowned scientists and discuss with them. They will experience the everyday excitement of working in a lab in an intellectually stimulating and dynamic environment.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30th April 2011

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Mwalimu Nyerere Programme for University Staff, Masters and PhD Students, Africa: Agriculture sciences, Management and education, Engineering, Medicine, Science and technology

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The Mwalimu Nyerere Programme is the Africa component of the new Intra-ACP Academic Mobility Scheme that supports the development of high level human resources in Africa, as well as the Caribbean and Pacific regions. It provides funding on a competitive basis to consortia of higher education institutions (HEIs) to arrange mobility for masters and doctoral students and university staff to other HEIs in the respective regions, and to provide scholarships to selected students and staff. At least 3 HEIs are required to partner in the proposal (maximum of 12 partners).

The objective of the programme is to promote sustainable development and poverty alleviation by increasing the availability of trained and qualified high-level professional manpower in African, Caribbean and Pacific countries. The programme aims to strengthen cooperation between HEIs in the African, Caribbean and Pacific region in view of increasing access to quality education that will encourage and enable African, Caribbean and Pacific students to undertake postgraduate studies, and to promote student retention in the region along with mobility of staff (academic and administrative) while increasing competitiveness and attractiveness of the institutions themselves.

More specifically the programme aims to:
a. provide access to higher education for students including those from disadvantaged groups;
b. facilitate cooperation on recognition of studies and qualifications;
c. contribute to the improvement of the quality of higher education through the promotion of internationalisation, and harmonisation of programmes and curricula within participating institutions;
d. enhance the international cooperation capacity of HEIs in African, Caribbean and Pacific countries;
e. promote cooperation between sending and host institutions;
f. enable students, academics and staff to benefit linguistically, culturally and professionally from the experience gained in the context of mobility to another country;
g. enhance, in the medium-term, the political, cultural, educational and economical links between the participating countries.
Lot 1 is the African component of the scheme – which aims to support and fully expand the Mwalimu Nyerere Scholarship Scheme of the African Union Commission (AUC) in the context of which academic mobility will take place within Africa. South Africa is an eligible country for inclusion in this lot.

Scholarship Application Deadline:6 May 2011

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Environmental Fellowship in Advocate for Environmental Policies, USA

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From the BP disaster in the Gulf to the climate crisis facing our planet, the need to confront big environmental challenges has never been clearer. If you are looking for the opportunity, training and experience to make a powerful and long-lasting impact on the policies that will shape our energy future, the quality of the air we breathe and the water we drink, and the fate of the places we love, check out Environment America’s Fellowship Program. Through the Fellowship Program, you will develop relationships with lawmakers and community leaders, earn media coverage for important environmental issues, raise funds, build a membership, recruit and manage staff and volunteers, and run grassroots campaigns to promote clean energy, clean up our air and water, and preserve some of our nation’s most beloved spaces. Bottom line: You’ll make a real difference. After just two years of hard work, you’ll have the skills and experience that will set you apart from most recent college graduates, and you’ll be prepared to take on even more leadership here at Environment America or elsewhere in the environmental community.

We’re looking for people who have just finished or are about to finish their Bachelor’s (undergraduate) degree. And while we’re happy to consider applications from candidates in other countries.we do not sponsor visas.

Fellowship candidates are hired nationwide and placed in Environment America offices across the country. During the interview process you can express your interest in one location, some locations, or all of our locations. In making placement decisions we will consider how best to match your location preference, experience, strengths and abilities with the campaigns we’re running and the experienced staff in a particular office, city or state.

Salary and benefits

As a recent graduate, you’ll earn $23,750 in your first year and $24,250 in your second year of the Fellowship. You’re eligible to opt into our group health plan. You accrue two weeks of paid vacation over the course of your first year, and an additional three weeks in your second year. You’re eligible to apply for college loan assistance after your third month, and to participate in our 401 (k) plan at the end of your first year. Salary and benefits vary in California and New York.

Fellowship Application Deadline: 10 March 2011

Further Fellowship Information and Application

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