environments | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 4

Taiwan International Graduate Program, Taiwan: Chemical Biology and Molecular Biophysics

The Taiwan International Graduate Program is a Ph.D. program, started in 2002, established by Academia Sinica, the foremost research institution of Taiwan. In cooperation with top universities in Taiwan, Academia Sinica offers advanced, inter-disciplinary Ph.D. Programs in nine fields that span the natural and physical sciences, as well as computational linguistics. TIGP students will learn in all-English teaching and research environments, and enjoy access to world-class faculty and state-of-the-art research facilities at Academia Sinica and partner universities. All applicants who are admitted to TIGP will receive a fellowship from Academia Sinica. Fellowship will be granted for applicants who receive admission. The stipend levels are about US$ 11,000 per year. Additionally, the support will be extended to two more years for those students who perform well academically.

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 31, 2011

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Peace Revolution Fellowship, Thailand

Peace Revolution is pleased to announce a new fellowship program for educators worldwide, to be held between July 11 and July 25, 2011. If you are an educator to college students or to high school seniors, you are cordially invited to apply.

Because the future lies in the hands of today’s younger generations, teaching is the most important profession in shaping the course of the world. Good teachers can help students develop academically and professionally, but only great teachers can inspire them to effect positive changes in the world. Good teachers can guide their students in building great technological advances, but only great teachers can ensure that such advances are being used for good. Students’ development of practical knowledge must go hand-in-hand with their development of ethical standards.

Eligibility

Educators of college students or of high school seniors.
Individuals with good working knowledge of both written and spoken English.
Individuals who are open to new cultures and can easily adapt themselves to new environments.

It’s time to revolutionize yourself and make positive transformation for others and the society especially through the use of media. The World is changing and the Revolution is now.

Application Process

1. Candidates should upload their resumes/curriculum vitae and recent photos (a frontal view) by 31 January 2011.
2. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be notified by the mid of February. Online application form should be submitted by 11 March 2011.
3. The selection committee will make an appointment for a phone or skype video interview if necessary.
4. Candidates have to finish at least 14 days of online self-development program to be fully eligible to receive the fellowship as agreed.
Fellowship Application Deadline: 31 January 2011
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Research Fellow in Sustainable Urban Planning, UK

The Centre for Sustainable Planning and Environments is an established research Centre in the Department of Planning and Architecture. The Centre is seeking a Research Fellow to participate in the Centre’s research and consultancy activities and to undertake some teaching. The post-holder will undertake research and consultancy projects and prepare bids. He or she will also support the Centre in the preparation of publicity material, networking activities, and research dissemination. They will undertake some teaching and student supervision. We are seeking a Research Fellow with expertise in urban planning and an interest in sustainable development.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 13 January 2011

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