Physical Science | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 416

The Erasmus Mundus Master Course (EMCC) in Ecohydrology

The  Erasmus Mundus Master Course (EMCC) in Ecohydrology  is a unique international master course focusing on a new vision for aquatic ecosystems restoration and long-term sustainability. The Ecohydrology approach was developed and have been refined within the International Hydrologic Program (IHP) of UNESCO. Actually its importance is recognized by the 193 counties composing the UNESCO General Conference, being “Ecohydrology for Sustainability” one of the five major themes of the Phase VII of the IHP-UNESCO.

The Ecohydrology EMMSc is supported by a consortium build on highly experienced Higher Education Institution (HEI) in this field, as the UNESCO Institute for Water Education (Delft, Netherlands), the University of Lodz (Poland), the University of Algarve (Portugal), the Christian Albrecht University of Kiel (Germany) and the National University of La Plata (Argentina). Several institutions, as Research and UNESCO Centers, from Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia are associating to this course, contributing with advanced study courses and promoting students exchange.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 January 2011

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Josephine De Kármán Fellowship 2011: Technology

The Josephine De Kármán Fellowship Trust was established in 1954 by the late Dr. Theodore von Kármán, world renowned aeronautics expert and teacher and first director of the Guggenheim Aeronautical Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology, in memory of his sister, Josephine, who passed away in 1951.  The purpose of this Fellowship program is to recognize and assist students whose scholastic achievements reflect Professor von Kármán’s high standards.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 January 2011

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PhD Positions in Supramolecular Organic Electronics, ISIS-UdS, Strasbourg: Chemistry and Material Science

Two Marie-Curie Early Stage Researcher (ESR; PhD) positions in “Graphene based Supramolecular Organic Electronics” are available at ISIS, University of Strasbourg (France) within the frame work of “GENIUS” Marie Curie Initial Training Network funded by the EU . We are looking for highly motivated graduate students with a strong background in one or more of the following fields: chemistry and materials science, surface science, solid state physics, supramolecular chemistry. A Master Degree in Chemistry or Materials Science and excellent command of English is required. Appointees can be nationals of any country other than the country of the premises of the host organization where they will carry out their project. However they must not have resided or carried out their main activity in the country of the host for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment. Please send your CV including at least two references and a motivation letter to Paolo Samorì, “samori-at-isis-ulp.org”. Complete applications will be reviewed as received.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Contact Employer

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