Research | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 89

Research Studentships in the School of Social Sciences, History and Philosophy, UK

Since the Highlights Foundation Scholarship Program was first established in 1988, more than 311 scholarships have been awarded to applicants who wish to attend the Foundation’s Annual Children’s Writers Workshop at Chautauqua, New York. These scholarships make the experience of Chautauqua possible for many individuals who might otherwise not have the opportunity or the resources to participate.

Individuals with a serious interest in writing for children and who have an established financial need are invited to apply. Scholarship applications are evaluated on an ongoing basis by the Highlights Foundation Scholarship Committee. Scholarships vary in the stipend awarded depending on an applicant’s requirements and the funds available. Funds for scholarships come from two sources: a Foundation Endowment Fund or scholarships that are funded annually by donors.
Scholarship Application Deadline: February 11, 2011
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Postdoctoral Position, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, Kraków

Key responsibilities include:
1. synthesis and evaluation of novel photosensitizers for PDT
2. in vitro and in vivo evaluation of novel photosensitizers for PDT
3. spectroscopic characterization of model pigments and photosynthetic complexes
Profile of candidates:
1. PhD in life sciences or biomedical sciences, obtained not longer than 4 years ago
2. research experience (reflected in the publication record) in:
post 1: design, synthesis and evaluation of photosensitizers for PDT
post 2: spectroscopic investigations of photosensitizers or photosynthetic pigments and complexes
3. good knowledge of English language
4. strong motivation to research and experimental work
Required documents:
1. CV + motivation letter
2. 2 recommendation letters
3. list of publications

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31.03.2011

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Erasmus Mundus Master in Quaternary and Prehistory

The main objective of this course (120 ECTS) is to train young researchers in providing competitive services and researches on Prehistory, Paleo-anthropology, geology and paleontology, on the methods to be applied for prehistoric and archaeological research, on Quaternary’s geology and paleontology and on heritage preservation and revaluation.
The ERASMUS MUNDUS master degree in Quaternary and Prehistory is meant to prepare professionals with the following requirements:
· Valid cultural background on scientific research, methods and knowledge on the ancient history of Man both from a cultural and from a naturalistic-prehistoric perspective;

· Appropriate skills in analyzing natural components (both biotic and biotic) within the relationship and interaction between man and environment during the long omination process with specific reference to Quaternary period;

· Knowledge on scientific aspects of Man’s evolution with special concern to naturalistic contents both from an historical and an evolutionary perspective, and also from the point of view of constant relationship with different ways of life and survival strategies used by our species along time;

· Coordination skills and ability to intervene in an interdisciplinary way both in terms of coordination and development of different kinds of research within the subjects of the master degree;

· Appropriate knowledge and management of filing and analysis of information concerning human evolution and natural environment of prehistoric community with special interest in biological and cultural aspects;

· Appropriate skills in restoration and preservation techniques of materials in prehistoric natural sediments.

· Interdisciplinary knowledge on the state of research within prehistory acquired at the main European Institutions.

Scholasrhip Application Deadline: 17 February 2011

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