Doctoral | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 6

2011 PhD Studentship in Theoretical Chemistry, University of Lund, Sweden

PhD studies in theoretical chemistry directed at calculations of photoinduced chemical reactions. The work is aimed at development and use of quantum chemistry software for the understanding of the photochemistry of melanin and other pigments. The theoretical work is conducted in close collaboration with experimentalists using ultrafast laser spectroscopy.Basic entry requirements for PhD studies are: a degree at advanced level, courses to an extent of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 at advanced level, or corresponding proficiencies.Special requirements for this position: MSc in chemistry or physics or corresponding education. Knowledge of theoretical chemistry, chemical physics and scientific programming is meritorious.

Regulations for employment as a postgraduate student can be found in the Swedish Statute Book (SFS 1998:80). Only those admitted to postgraduate studies can be appointed to such a position. When appointing applicants to such a position, first and foremost their ability to benefit from postgraduate studies must be taken into consideration. In addition to pursuing postgraduate studies, the doctoral student may also perform other duties, including research, teaching and administration, according to the specific regulations.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 2011-02-22

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2011 Korean Government Scholarship Program for Masters and Doctoral Studies, Korea

The Korean Government Scholarship Program is designed to provide higher education in Korea for international students, with the aim of promoting international exchange in education, as well as mutual friendship amongst the participating countries. The Total number of grants are 330.
Duration of Scholarship:
Master’s (01.09.2011 ~ 31.08.2014) : 1 yr. of Korean language + 2 yrs of Master’s
Doctoral (01.09.2011 ~ 31.08.2015) : 1 yr. of Korean language + 3 yrs of Doctoral

Scholarship Application Deadline: 28 February, 2011

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Carnegie Corporation Research Scholarships for Doctoral Students, South Africa: Molecular and Cell Biology

The scholarships are funded by the Carnegie Corporation and form part of a grant established to recruit and support Doctoral students who have an intention to remain in academia. The intention is to develop a cohort of trainee academics and thereby contribute to growing the next generation of academics and to strengthen higher education in Africa.

Applications are invited from candidates who are suitably qualified and who are registered in the 1S‘, 2″”, 3” or 4“‘ year of Doctoral study, or who intend to register for full-time study at the University of Cape Town for the Doctoral degree in Department of l\/lolecular and Cell Biology, on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of human infectious diseases.
Preference will be given to B/ack Africans and previously disadvantaged South Africans. Conditions of Award and Eligibility: Successful candidates may undertake part-time employment that is related to the research being undertaken. Such employment may only be undertaken with the permission of the Supervisor and Project Director and must be limited to no more than 15 hours per week.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 9 February 2011

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