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Dennis William Moore Scholarship at University of Canterbury, New Zealand

scholarshipnigeria / May 9, 2011 Leave a Comment

The Dennis William Moore Scholarship was established in 1999 as a result of a capital donation to the University of Canterbury from the Estate of Dennis William
Eligibility:For a thesis student in Astronomy who has been or will be undertaking observational work at Mt John as part of his/her thesis work.
Please note that application forms are only available from approximately 8 weeks ahead of the closing date.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 01 Nov 2011

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2011 Crafoord Prize by Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Sweden: Astronomy and mathematics, biosciences, geosciences or polyarthritis research

scholarshipnigeria / April 14, 2011 Leave a Comment

The Crafoord Prize in astronomy and mathematics, biosciences, geosciences or polyarthritis research is awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences annually according to a rotating scheme. The prize sum of SEK 4 million (approx. $590,000 CAN) makes the Crafoord one of the world´s largest scientific prizes.

Laureates are appointed by the Academy of Sciences in accordance with the same principles as in the choice of Nobel and the prize may be shared by more than one individual. The subject areas have also been selected such that they complement the Nobel Prize. The Prize is designed to honour work in fields ineligible for Nobel Prizes; it is awarded to scientists in different fields on a rotating basis every year. Field for Crafoord Prize in 2011: Biosciences.

Scholarship Application Deadline:Apr 15, 2011

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