education | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 32

JRF Positions in Chemistry at Indian Institute of Petroleum, India

Director, Indian Institute of Petroleum invites interested and eligible Indian nationals for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF), who have been declared qualified as NET-JRF (Chemistry) or NET-LS (Chemistry) jointly conducted by UGCCSIR and interested to work with Emeritus Scientist in the project “ Studies on Chemical Recycling of Waste Plastics to Produce Waxes, Olefin & Lobs”. The terms and conditions of appointment as JRF will be governed by Emeritus Scientist Scheme of CSIR. The tenure of the selected candidate is co-terminus with the project for NETLS category candidate. The project is for three years which may be extended for another two years. The fellowship will be paid as applicable in CSIR under the scheme. The upper age limit is 28 years as on 21/02/2011. The upper age limit is
relaxable upto 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Woman/PWD. Candidate must have passed M.Sc (Chemistry) with minimum 55% marks. Candidate should bring the duly filled in application form supported by one set of attested copies of certificates of educational qualification, age, category (in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates), one latest passport size photograph etc. Original certificates are required for verification, which would be returned immediately on the same day after verification. Candidates have option to reply in Hindi in interview. No travelling allowance is admissible for attending interview.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 21 Feb 2011

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2011 Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Program for International Students, China

To encourage international students (excluding Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao SAR students) to undertake Mandarin language (Huayu) courses in the Republic of China (Taiwan), in order to provide them with opportunities to increase their understanding of Taiwanese culture and society, and to promote mutual understanding and interactions between Taiwan and the international community.

Eligibility
International applicants above the age of 18, who possess a high school diploma or higher, excellent academic performance, and are of good moral character may apply. Candidates with one of the following qualifications may not apply.
a. Overseas Chinese students or a national of the R.O.C.
b. Students currently registered at a Mandarin Language Center or in a degree program at any university or college in Taiwan.
c. Individuals who have already received a HES or a Taiwan scholarship in the past.
d. Exchange students to Taiwan during the scholarship period.
e. Individuals currently receiving financial benefits from the Taiwan government or other educational institutions

Scholarship Application Deadline:March 31st, 2011

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PhD Scholarship at FASoS Graduate School, Maastricht University, Netherlands

Our PhD Programme focuses primarily on offering you education, training and supervision to enable you to become an excellent researcher. The emphasis is on the acquisition of research skills, intensive supervision and collaboration with other PhD candidates and senior staff inside and outside the Faculty. There will be room for other activities, such as teaching or organising a conference. You will have the opportunity to develop a broad range of academic skills.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 23 March 2011

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