Doctoral | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 12

Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of South Dakota , USA: Biology

/ January 19, 2011 Leave a Comment

The Sanford Project has Postdoctoral Positions immediately available to study beta cell regeneration in mouse model of human type 1 diabetes at Sanford Health/University of South Dakota. A Ph.D. or M.D. degree with background in cellular and molecular biology is required. Experience in tissue culture, gene expression analysis such as real-time PCR and gene microarray, protein assay such as western blotting, and confocal microscopy are be highly desirable. Additional information and position details can be requested by contacting Dr. Zhiguang Guo (Zhiguang.Guo-at-sanfordhealth.org).
The Sanford Project, an emerging translational research center focused on treating type 1 diabetes is funded by Sanford Health, a $400 million gift to Sanford Health by Denny Sanford, a $10 million donation from the Todd & Linda Broin family, and by extramural funding. The positions are located at the new Sanford Research Center (300,000 sq ft) in Sioux Falls, SD. An established collaboration with the Sanford-Burnham Institute for Medical Research in La Jolla, CA, provides for an integrated, world class, academic research environment.

Fellowship Application Deadline: Contact Employer

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Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physical Activity(APA)

/ January 18, 2011 Leave a Comment

The objective of the Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physical Activity program is to combine the competencies of a number of European and non -European universities in order to offer the students a comprehensive training and adequate knowledge in the many aspects of Adapted Physical Activity ( APA ).

1. To educate competent and critical professionals, who are able to design and evaluate adapted physical activity programs using an evidence-based approach. The course will provide the competencies to work in 3 professional areas: education (special needs schools), rehabilitation (late stage), and sports settings (competitive and recreational). It caters for working with individuals with a variety of disabilities both physical and mental across the life-span.
2. To educate people to participate in research to advance the field of APA . The course offers basic scientific skills which will enable graduates to pursue an academic career or undertake further research or doctoral study.
3. To educate people in identifying APA needs in different countries and seek out multicultural collaboration to enhance the opportunities for people with a disability.

The scholarship offered for European students is 23 000 Euro for two academic years
For students coming outside Europe : 46 000 Euro for 2 academic years .

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 January 2011

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Research Fellowship 2011, Norway: Education

/ January 18, 2011 Leave a Comment

Research activity at the Faculty of Education is organised in research groups. Applicants for this position will be member of the research group Teacher Professionalism and Educational Change (TEPEC). Applicants are also advised to contact the leader of the research group (Professor Trond Eiliv Hauge (t.e.hauge@ils.uio.no) prior to sending in their application.

The applicant must prepare his/her project proposal so it is relevant for the research area. In the application the applicant must:

a) identify the research area within which the application is being made, and the relevance for the research group

b) indicate the branch of study within the doctoral programme they are applying for.

The doctoral dissertation should preferably be written as a collection of articles. As a general rule, the dissertation should be written in English. The submitted project proposal may be written in English or Norwegian.
Fellowship Application Deadline: 20.1.2011
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