biomedicine | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 3

South Africa – Switzerland Research Collaboration in Science and Technology:Call for Project Proposals 2011: Public Health and Biomedicine, Bio- and Nanotechnologies

Public Health and Biomedicine, Bio- and Nanotechnologies are ground-breaking disciplines, ideally situated for replying to worldwide health needs and for the development of forward-looking industry applications. Through the use of novel research techniques they offer potential solutions for many of today’s global challenges in industry and society.

Who may apply?
In South AfricaApplicants must reside in South Africa and be employed researchers at a recognised highereducation or research institution such as a university, university of technology, national facility, museum or science council. Applications must designate the primary Swiss counterpart in collaboration with who joint research or networking is to be undertaken. The Principal Investigators will bear responsibility for the project, including its technical and administrative coordination as well as scientific and financial reporting. Applicants should be in possession of at least a Masters degree (preferably PhD) in order to apply under this programme. The application should not be submitted through an industry/business partner. All applications must be directed through the research office or the NRF Designated Authority. Only one application per applicant will be accommodated. Any incomplete application will be automatically disqualified. The industry
partner under this programme for the SA applicant must be affiliated to a registered South African company. Relevant business, registration or financials of the industry partner may be requested at any time.

In Switzerland
Applications should reflect ambitious research outlines, designed to create synergies across disciplinary borders and between the private and public sectors. Eligible proposers are Swiss citizens or permanent residents of Switzerland holding a PhD degree or more.
Applicants who may choose to involve industry in their project are requested to describe how matching funds or services from South African and Swiss partners will be generated through public or private sources during the project duration. Application submission does not guarantee funding since funding will depend on evaluation and availability of funds.

Scholarship Application Deadline:30 April 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Postdoctoral Research Scientists, Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine, Germany

The Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine in Münster (Germany) is a leading research center with a focus on stem cell biology, cell programming, vascular biology, angiogenesis, inflammation, regeneration and neurodegeneration. We offer an outstanding research environment with state of the art equipment and core facilities Tight links to the University of Münster and the University Hospital Münster (UKM) facilitate scientific exchange and translational research. The Institute is very international and knowledge of the German language is not essential.

Requirements
We invite applications by enthusiastic, committed and talented candidates.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Contact Employer

Further Scholarship Information and Application

University of East Anglia Science Foundation Scholarships 2010-11 for International Undergraduate Students, UK.

The University of East Anglia Faculty of Science and INTO University of East Anglia invites applications for the University of East Anglia, Faculty of Science Foundation Scholarships valued at £10,500 each.

Four Science Scholarships are available to students applying to the following INTO

University of East Anglia Foundation pathways:

INTO Foundation pathway in General Science
INTO Foundation pathway in Pharmacy, Biomedicine and Health
INTO Foundation pathway in Physical Sciences and Mathematics
INTO International Foundation pathway in Computing Sciences
INTO International Foundation pathway in Mathematics and Actuarial Sciences

The INTO Foundation programmes commence on 27 September 2010 and 10 January 2011. Successful completion of the appropriate Foundation programme (subject to meeting specified grades for entry) guarantees students progression on a wide range of undergraduate degree courses within the Faculty of Science at the University of East Anglia from September 2011.

The current  application deadline is Friday 13th August 2010.