health science | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 3

2011 Postgraduate Scholarships for Applicants from Developing Countries, University of Nottingham, UK

Launched in 2001, Developing Solutions is The University of Nottingham’s flagship scholarship programme.It is targeted at students from developing countries and uses a variety of internal and external sources to offer one of the most attractive scholarship packages in the country.The scholarships are aimed at Masters level courses in the broad areas of environment, food, health, science and technology – those most likely to enhance progress in developing countries.

To qualify for this scholarship you must:
be classed as an overseas student for fees purposes, and
hold an offer to start a full-time Masters degree programme (including MRes) in 2010 for an eligible course.

Eligible countries: All courses in the Department of Engineering, the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences and the Faculty of Science. Additionally some courses in the School of Geography, the Institute for Science & Society, the Institute of Work, Health & Organisations and courses allied to Operations Management in the Business School.One full tuition fee scholarship is also available for a student from Africa for the MSc in Crop Improvement in the School of Biosciences.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 6 April 2011

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Biomedical Informatics Fellowships Position in University of New Mexico -2011

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center (UNM HSLIC) announces the availability of funding for a 2011-2014 full-time fellowship position in the HSLIC Biomedical Informatics Training Program. Funding includes a stipend, benefits including health insurance, and limited support for research expenses and travel to national conferences. Fellows complete a rigorous curriculum and perform a mentored research project in the biomedical informatics domain.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 25 April 2011

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Vaccine Research Innovation (VRI) Awards, India: Vaccine Research

Applications are invited for the VRI Awards from young scientists to work at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Research Centre (VIDRC), a program centre of the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) under the mentorship of its faculty. An ideal candidate would hold a recent PhD in any area of modern biology with preference given to those with interest and expertise in infectious diseases/vaccine research. Those likely to complete their PhD programme in the next three months are eligible to apply.
The Award shall normally be for the duration of three years which may be extended by two more years, subject to satisfactory progress, based on a review by the committee of experts and their recommendation. The Award carries a consolidated stipend of Rs. 40,000/- per month. The awardee shall not be entitled to draw any other fellowship or salary.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15th Feb, 2011

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