IT | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 16

JRF Positions in North Eastern Space Applications Centre, India: Geology, Ecology, Forestry, Agriculture, Civil, Comp. Sc., Remote Sensing &Geographic Information System, Botany, Geography, Environmental Science, Agricultural Statistics

North Eastern Space Applications Centre, Umiam a Research & Development Organization functioning under the Department of Space, invites applications for 09 Nos. of Fellowship (`16,000 + HRA) in the areas of Geology, Ecology, Forestry, Agriculture, Civil, Comp. Sc., Remote Sensing &Geographic Information System, Botany, Geography, Environmental Science, Agricultural Statistics, etc.
Spectacular development of space technology and its applications is no longer remaining a vision out of reach for the common people. Satellite based communication network has linked the entire nation cutting across the geography, language and the society. Ever since the birth of Department of Space (DOS) in 1972, Indian space programme has achieved unique distinction of crossing several milestones while developing indigenous technology and providing technological support for socioeconomic benefit for millions of people of the country.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 March 2011

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Research Position at the Pediatric Biology Centre, THSTI, India

The project involves the use of cellular, biochemical and molecular approaches to evaluate immune function as well as to estimate micronutrient levels in human umbilical cord blood.

Qualifications:
Required: The candidate should have a postgraduate degree in the medicine or a PhD in biological sciences, and should have a good academic record.
Desired:
Experience in one/more areas listed below is desirable:
Flow cytometry
Human pathology or nutritional biochemistry

Scholarship Application Deadline: 29 March 2011( interview date)

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The Stuart Young Foundation Award, UK: Accountancy, Communications and Business, and Voluntary Social Services.

The Stuart Young Awards commemorate the life and achievements of an outstanding member of the Anglo-Jewish community, who made significant contributions in the fields of accountancy, communications and business, and also in voluntary social services.

Head Teachers are invited to nominate candidates for an Award of £1,500 per annum each, to a student in Year 13 going up to University. Candidates with deferred places are not normally eligible but should apply in the year of entry to University. The Award will begin upon the student taking up his or her place, and may continue for three years.
Head Teachers in both Independent and Maintained schools are asked to nominate only those students whose families are likely to incur serious financial strain in supporting their children through the years in Higher Education. The continuation of the Award each year is dependent upon satisfactory reports from the University.

Scholarship Application Deadline:30 April 2011

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