education | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 42

PhD Studentship in Computer Science with Specialisation in Computing Education Research, Sweden

The position is located within the Uppsala Computing Education Research Group (UpCERG) at the Department of Information Technology. UpCERG conducts research in Computing and Engineering Education, with a focus on student understanding and support for innovative curriculum development. The research is driven by a desire to contribute to the body of Scholarship of Learning and Teaching that informs educational practice in computing. The aim is to explore and develop undergraduate and graduate education in computing, and related fields, through the use of rigorous research methods. Research foci are chosen with a view to their potential impact on computing and engineering education.
pplications should include a description of research interests and past experience, a CV, copies of degrees and/or diplomas and transcript of results, a copy of Master/Honours thesis (or a draft thereof), relevant publications, and other relevant documents. Candidates are encouraged to provide contact information to reference persons. A good grasp of written and spoken English is required. Applications may be submitted by candidates that have not fully completed the Master of Science degree (or equivalent), however all applicants should state their expected graduation date.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 24 January, 2011

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2011 Anneliese Maier Research Award for Outstanding Researchers from Abroad, Germany: Humanities and Social Science

Every year the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation grants up to five Anneliese Maier Research Awards funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research to outstanding researchers from abroad to promote research collaboration with specialist colleagues in Germany, contributing towards the further internationalisation of the humanities and social sciences in Germany.
The award amount is generally EUR 250,000 and is made available over a period of five years to finance research collaboration with specialist colleagues in Germany.
In addition to researchers who already number among the established leaders in their subject, the award is also aimed at researchers who are not yet so advanced in their scientific careers but who are already internationally established researchers from whom a sustainable shaping of the humanities and social sciences in Germany can be expected through the prospects of long-term collaboration. Particular importance is attached to the nomination of qualified female researchers.

Scholarship Application Deadline: by 31 May 2011

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Bisk Foundation Teacher Education Scholarship in Education Programs, USA

The Bisk Foundation Teacher Education Scholarship program will award four (4) scholarships each session for one year (four sessions in the 12-month year) commencing with Special Fall 2010 Part B, then again in Special Spring 2011 Part B, Special Summer 2011 Part A, and Special Summer 2011 Part B. Each scholarship is valued at $330.00 per course which represents 25% off the current tuition price and will be applied to every course through to graduation. The amount is based on the 2010-11 tuition rate of $1,320 for a 3-credit graduate level course. The minimum amount awarded will be $3,960 for the Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction and $4,290 for Master of Science in Educational Administration. The dollar value will adjust with any tuition changes, with the percent value remaining at 25%. The scholarship is in effect as long as the recipient continues to be an active degree seeking student.

Scholarship Application Deadline:Special Spring 2011 Part B
February 20, 2011 (By 11:59 PM EST)
Special Summer 2011 Part A
April 17, 2011 (By 11:59 PM EST)
Special Summer 2011 Part B
June 12, 2011 (By 11:59 PM EST)

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