Physical Science | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 113

JRF, SRF and RA Positions at Translational Health Science And Technology Institute, India

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Translational Health Science And Technology Institute (THSTI) is an autonomous Institute of the Department of Biotechnology under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. THSTI has been developed as a part of the interdisciplinary Health biotech Science cluster to be located at Faridabad which is a part of the National Capital Region. The Institute is being mentored by globally recognized National Institute of Immunology (NII) and the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Science and Technology (HMHST). THSTI is designed to be a dynamic and interactive organization with a mission to conduct innovative translational research and develop research collaborations across disciplines and professions to accelerate the development of concepts into tangible products to improve human health. The other members of the cluster include The Regional Centre of Biotechnology (RCB) under the aegis of UNESCO and the NII with which the THSTI will have a seamless collaboration to achieve the interdisciplinary expertise. The cluster will have access to the state of the art experimental animal facility and the platform technology center for the sophisticated instrumentation. The permanent laboratories of the centre will come up in Faridabad within 3 years. The interim laboratories of the centre are functioning from Gurgaon in the South of Delhi area with adequate housing, transportation and schooling facilities. Campus housing may be available when the centre moves to Faridabad.Vaccine and Infectious Disease Research Center (VIDRC) has been set up as a mission center of the THSTI to study infectious disease and pathogens with the aim to generate translational knowledge for developing prophylactic and therapeutic measures against diseases prevalent in India.
Eligibility: RA : Doctorate (PhD/MD) or an equivalent degree or 3 years of research experience after MVSc / MPharm.
SRF: Post Graduate Degree in Life Sciences with 2 years research experience or MBBS.
JRF: Post Graduate Degree in Life Sciences.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 26 April 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Filed Under: Doctorate Degree, Engineering, Information Technology, Masters Degree, Medical Science, Physical Science Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

2011 UTF Mary Christian Scholarship, USA

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The United Teachers of Flint Mary Christian Scholarship was created to provide financial aid to outstanding Flint Community Schools high school seniors.  The UTF urges all graduating seniors to download this application and submit it before the April 15th, 2011 deadline.  Hard copies of the application will also be available in your counselor’s office. Academic Achievement (3.0 or higher through the first semester of senior year),  Courses completed in relationship to plans for college,  Attendance and citizenship,  School/community service,  Extra-curricular activities,  Financial Need,  Personal resume describing involvement in school and community,  Personal statement describing something/someone important in your life,  Strength of recommendations
Eligibility: 2011 graduate of a Genesee County High School, All required documentation completed, enclosed and postmarked by April 15, 2011.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 April 2011

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Filed Under: Arts & Administration, Bachelors Degree, Finance & Accounting, Information Technology, Managerial Science, Physical Science, Social Science Tags: , ,

2011 Postdoctoral Training Fellowships for MB/PhD Graduates, UK: Medical, veterinary or dental

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This scheme provides a unique opportunity for the most promising newly qualified MB/PhD graduates, or those who have achieved a high-quality PhD during or before starting their medical degree. It will enable successful candidates to make an early start in developing their independent research careers, by undertaking a period of postdoctoral training in the best laboratories in the UK and overseas, and can be tailored to allow them to continue their postgraduate clinical training.Fellowships are for up to four years (see ‘Eligibility’) and, depending on the duration of the fellowship, would not be expected to exceed £350 000. Fellowships provide:

a salary set by the host institution, according to age and experience
research expenses (e.g. materials and consumables, animals, small items of equipment)
travel and overseas subsistence
support to attend scientific meetings.
No funding is provided for course fees or examination fees.

Support funds for research staff or substantial equipment are not normally provided. It is expected that an appropriate laboratory(ies) will be selected and that the majority of the necessary equipment and facilities required for the proposed research be available to the candidate.Fellowships may be taken up on a part-time employment basis, where appropriate. Applicants are advised to consult their training authority when designing the clinical component of their application.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 April 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Filed Under: Doctorate Degree, Grants and Fellowships, Masters Degree, Medical Science, Physical Science, Post Doctoral Tags: , , , , , , ,
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