Social Science | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 133

2011 Newcastle University Business School Enterprise and Innovation Scholarship, UK: Humanities Arts and Social Sciences (HASS), Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE), and Medical Sciences

This funding may be available to students who are taking part on the following course(s):

  • Arts, Business and Creativity MA
  • Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship MSc

Newcastle University is delighted to announce a new Newcastle University Business School Enterprise and Innovation Scholarship intended to foster an interest and build skills in innovation, enterprise and entrepreneurship. This scholarship is available to one postgraduate UK/EU student each year and we are now accepting applications from students planning to start their studies in September 2010. The scholarship will have a value of £1,500, payable towards tuition fees in the first instance.
Eligibility: You could be eligible to apply for the Enterprise and Innovation Scholarship if:  you have been offered a place on the MSc in Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship or the MA in Arts, Business and Creativity. You have been assessed as UK/EU for fees purposes, and are wholly or partially self-financing. You intend to register to start your studies during the 2010-11 academic year.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 21st May each year

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JRF Positions at Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, India: Remote Sensing and geoinformatics for natural resources management

Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, under the aegis of National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Department of Space, Government of India is a premier Institute in the country with a mandate of imparting training and education in the field of
remote sensing and geoinformatics for natural resources management. The Institute has emerged as a major centre for training, education and research on Indian subcontinent.
The Institute has highly qualified and experienced faculty, who are also involved in research and development. It has state of art, modern infrastructure and working environment to carry out research activities. Those who wish to learn and use modern techniques for higher pursuits in their life; this is one of the most suitable Institutes.
The Institute invites applications for the post of Junior Research Fellow(s) for a period of three years.

Scholarship Application Deadline:31 March 2011

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2011 George P.Shultz Fellowship in Canadian Studies, Stanford University, USA

The Canadian Studies Committee is pleased to announce the availability of funds, in honor of George P. Shultz, to support research-related activities of graduate and undergraduate students specializing in Canadian Studies. The program is intended to fill in the gaps between the availability of university and external funding for student research of Canada and the Canada-U.S. relationship in all facets, at all educational levels, and in all disciplines.Some topics that can be considered highly relevant to the Canada-U.S. relations include smart and secure borders; North American economic competitiveness; regulatory cooperation; Canada-U.S. trade and investment partnership; energy security and sustainability; environmental sustainability; emergency planning and management; Canada-U.S. security and defense cooperation; global health policy; and changing demographics in North America. The program also encourages projects that include collaboration with researchers at Canadian institutions.

Awards will be made on a competitive basis primarily to students who are in one of the following categories:
* preparing dissertation or thesis proposals;
* undertaking field research and requiring supplemental assistance;
* writing up the results of research work.
Research-related expenses that can be funded include tuition, travel, and/or reasonable living expenses. No funds are available to cover travel or maintenance costs for dependents and spouses.

Scholarship Application Deadline:April 1, 2011.

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