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MD Fellowships for Medical students in Basic Biomedical Research, Germany

To give gifted young medics the opportunity of availing themselves of excellent research conditions.
The fellowship
* MD fellowships are granted for 10–12 months, an extension up to 3 months is possible.
* The monthly grant amounts to 900 euros in countries of the European Monetary System, and to 1,200 euros in Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the USA. Depending on the cost of living, all further countries are grouped into one of these categories. In most countries, fellows are paid an additional 150.- euros per month as flat-rate for research-related costs.
* In addition, MD fellowship holders may receive a travel allowance.
* Please refer to conditions for further details.

Who can apply for an MD fellowship?
Medical students who study in Germany and pursue an experimentally demanding and hypothesis-driven MD project in basic biomedical research.

* Applicants should be no more than 24 years of age and may apply after having gained good marks (2,0 or better) in the intermediate examination (Physikum) and during the subsequent studies.
* Applicants must interrupt their studies, temporarily change the working place (institution and city) and dedicate their entire time to research.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Any Time

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12 PhD Fellowships and 1 Postdoctoral Position, 2011: Computational Systems Biology

Biology has developed into a quantitative, information-driven science. We are seeking fellows in the new Research Training Group Computational Systems Biology (CSB) which focuses on the system-level understanding of biological data using computational methods. CSB is embedded in the thriving Berlin life-science environment and involves high-ranking research institutions such as Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics and Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine Berlin-Buch.
We offer 12 PhD fellowships and 1 postdoctoral position (TV/L E13) in the following areas:

(a) Structural investigation of protein-protein and protein-RNA interactions and their role in molecular networks of the living cell

(b) Detailed models of cellular processes on different levels

(c) Reverse engineering for prediction of genetic networks from new types of data and

(d) Spatio-temporal organization of networks.

We are looking for highly-motivated students with a strong interest in systems biology and mathematical modelling. Successful applicants must hold the equivalent of a master’s level degree in life sciences, mathematics, physics or computer sciences. The PhD fellowship comprises a monthly stipend which is initially granted for 2 years and which can be extended for another 12 months. We offer an excellent training program in computational systems biology, supervision by at least two experienced scientists, and multifarious opportunities for developing local and international collaboration.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 January 2011

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2011 Summer Internship Program, USA: Ocean Science and Technology

With state-of-the-art facilities and equipment that includes research vessels, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to explore the deep ocean, MBARI offers teachers and students unique opportunities to be involved in advanced research and development projects. The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students and educators.
The mission of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute is to serve as a world center for advanced research and education in ocean science and technology. MBARI strives to achieve this mission through the development of better instruments, systems, and methods for scientific research in the deep ocean. MBARI emphasizes peer relationships between engineers and scientists as a basic principle of its operation. Teams at MBARI use cutting-edge technology to develop equipment, software, and research methods to meet the specific needs of deep-sea research.
The focus of the MBARI internship is on the intern’s professional development—learning research techniques and improving communication and collaboration skills. Each intern will have an MBARI mentor who will supervise a specific project. Interns will also  serve as peer-mentors to other interns.

Scholarship Application Deadline: February 9, 2011

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