Fellowships | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 27

Orion Center Research Grant for PhD and Postdoctoral Research 2011, Israel: Dead Sea Scrolls and associated literature

The Orion Center invites applications for its research grants (up to $2000). Preference is given to junior scholars (Ph.D. students and post doctoral students).
The grants are for research on the Dead Sea Scrolls and associated literature in all relevant disciplines. Preference is given to integrative studies involving the Scrolls and other aspects of Second Temple studies. Research connected with the grant must be carried out in Israel; grant recipients will be associated with the Orion Center and participate in Center programs.
The name of the applicant must appear on each page. Please include:Topic of research and a short description in English.A detailed description of the proposed research, outlining the method, goals and potential publications connected with the project,Curriculum vitae. Two references from instructors familiar with your work, along with contact information for each referee.

Scholarship Application Deadline: May 1, 2011

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CCAPS Pre-Doctoral Fellowship 2011-2012, Austin

The Climate Change and African Political Stability (CCAPS) program will offer up to three pre-doctoral fellowships for the 2011-2012 academic year. The CCAPS pre-doctoral fellowship program aims to stimulate the development of the next generation of researchers and thought leaders on the topic of climate change and political stability in Africa. Pre-doctoral fellows are encouraged to present their research within and outside the Center, collaborate on papers or projects with other fellows and faculty, participate in the research activities of CCAPS, attend and take an active role in CCAPS and Strauss Center seminars and conferences, and immerse themselves in the greater University community during their appointment. Pre-doctoral fellowships are available to advanced PhD students from all disciplines, including both the social and natural sciences, as they pertain to relevant topics to the CCAPS program

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 March 2011

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2011 AFR PhD Grants 2011: Research in Any field

Applicants must be holders of a University degree allowing them to enter into doctoral training. The AFR programme has no thematic limitations and is open to all researchers, regardless of their nationality, desirous to engage into research training in Luxembourg or abroad. In the selection process, the interest of the project in the context of Luxembourg R&D will nevertheless be evaluated.
The project proposals will be assessed according to the following key criteria :

  • Scientific quality of the research project
  • Profile of the applicant
  • Quality of the host institution
  • Interest of the research project in the Luxembourg R&D setting.

AFR contracts and AFR fellowships cannot be cumulated.

Scholarship Application Deadline:22 March 2011

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