Research | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 4

Scientific Prizes Callataÿ and Wouters 2011, Belgium: monetary economics, financial mathematics, financial institutions and markets, economic growth and technological change, mathematical and quantitative economic methods

Since 2011, the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) and le Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique (FNRS) award the annual Callataÿ & Wouters Award in recognition of an original and/or profound contribution to knowledge in monetary economics, financial mathematics, financial institutions and markets, economic growth and technological change, mathematical and quantitative economic methods, under the condition that research in the above-mentioned field is/will be executed on a macro-economical scale.Young promising researchers from a Flemish university or the Royal Military School.
A scientific prize of 10.000 EUR for an original contribution to knowledge about
The prize rewards: a)a completed work concerning the theme described above. In this case, the laureate receives 50% of the Award and 50% is donated to its research.
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b) a research project, that according to the jury, offers very promising future prognoses in this area. Only in this case, a research project which was not awarded can be resubmitted the following year. The project will then be evaluated based on its progress.

Scholarship Application Deadline:15th of May 2011

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2011 MRC-Funded PhD Studentship in Genetics, UK

The studentship for research leading to a PhD is funded through a three year MRC Doctoral Training Award. The award will commence in October 2011. Students from EU countries who do not meet the UK residence requirements of the MRC are eligible for a fees-only award.

Full details of the available projects can be found at http://www.gen.cam.ac.uk/events/news.html

Scholarship Application Deadline: 3 May 2011

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PhD Scholarship in Investigating Bowel Cancer, Australia

Australian Rotary Health invites applications from recent graduates looking to build a career in research relevant to Bowel Cancer. Australian Rotary Health is a multi-district project for Rotary in Australia, with over 1,150 Rotary Clubs and 38,000 Rotarians supporting it. Australian Rotary Health has channelled more than $24 million in Australian research projects over its 29-year history. Australian Rotary Health’s emphasis has been on community health. Australian Rotary Health has previously invested in research projects looking at Cot Death, Adolescent Health, Family Health as well as the Ross River Virus, Malaria, Bowel Cancer screening, First Aid and  Emergency Care Research. Australian Rotary Health’s Funding Partners Program has invested in over $1 million in the best and brightest minds in fields as diverse as Bowel Cancer, Child Wellbeing, Suicide, Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Bowel Cancer, Alzheimer’s and most of the Cancers. To provide financial support for research projects conducted in Australia which have the potential to enhance the health of the community. To stimulate research activities within Australia by facilitating communication between participants in specified fields. To support specific research fields for a minimum of three years.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen of have Permanent Resident Status and not be under bond to any foreign government. Applicants are to provide where appropriate, evidence of residential status.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 July 2011

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