doctoral students | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 14

Doctoral Studentship in Combustion Engines, University of Lund, Sweden: Energy Sciences

The Division of Combustion Engines works with next generation engines with less environmental impact. To actively do something about the global emissions of CO2 and other green house gases we need to find a more fuel efficient engine for our vehicles but at the same time we cannot allow local emissions to increase. Div. of Combustion Engines are world leading in the fields of HCCI and the subsequent PPC engine technology. To this highly dynamic research group we are currently looking for three Ph.D. students.

Eligibility/Entry Requirements
The general eligibility requirement for doctoral studies is a university degree of at least 240 ECTS credits, including at least 60 credits at an advanced level

Scholarship Application Deadline: 2011-02-22

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Doctoral Studentship in the School of Arts, Histories and Cultures, University of Manchester, UK

Except where indicated, all the awards use the same application process.The application process is in two parts: You need to submit a standard online application form (including references) by 15 February 2011 at the latest. You can do this here. Your referees will also need to submit references directly to the School by this date.You also need to submit a SAHC/AHRC Funding Application Form, along with a Research Proposal to the School PG office (contact details on the form) by 5pm on 1 March 2011.

For UK and EU students, the main funding body is the AHRC. Manchester has been awarded among the highest number of studentships under the AHRC’s Block Grant Partnership (BGP) scheme of any UK university. AHRC awards are highly competitive and provide payment of tuition fees and a maintenance stipend for UK students, and tuition fees (and in some cases a maintenance stipend, subject to eligibility criteria) for EU students. The selection of candidates is made by the School, with final confirmation of awards by the AHRC. (Please note: it is possible to apply for an AHRC BGP studentship at more than one institution, but only one nomination per student is permitted; applicants offered a studentship at more than one institution must choose which one to accept before nominations are submitted to the AHRC.)The School has the following AHRC studentships available for UK and EU students starting their programme of study from September 2011.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 March 2011

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Riga Graduate School of Law Co-sponsored doctoral studentships positions at the Department of Law

The Riga Graduate School of Law announces Scholarships for an LL.M degree in Public International Law and Human Rights funded by the Open Society Institute (OSI). Eligible students currently are invited to apply for the Riga Graduate School of Law (RGSL) Public International Law and Human Rights Programme. The programme provides expertise in Public International Law and Human Rights and also offers courses in European Law. The programme is competitive and very prestigious. The Programme is based at the RGSL located in Riga, Latvia. It is available to individuals with bachelor’s or master’s degree in law or related fields (or will be awarded a degree prior to admission to the programme), obtained in at least four years long studies, if basic knowledge in law and corresponding work experience is acquired; second level professional higher education, professional bachelor’s or master’s degree in law or other related fields, if basic knowledge in law and corresponding work experience is acquired. The 2011/2012 Programme starts in September 2011. The purpose of these scholarships is to support students who have demonstrated academic excellence in law or a comparable field of study and have a demonstrated commitment to work in the field of public law, human rights, or public service.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 March 2011

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