Scholarship | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 7

International PhD Scholarship in Theoretical Physics, Computational Biology, Sweden

The student will work in the area of dynamical modelling of biological networks, in particular in relation to network evolution. Primary biological topics to be addressed are the evolutionary origins and design principles of circadian clocks, but the computational tools and programs to be developed may also be applied to stem cell regulation and other biological systems. There will also be opportunity to do detailed, data-driven modelling of circadian clocks in plants.

The position is open to students of all nationalities who, at the time of starting the scholarship, have completed courses equivalent to at least 240 credits, of which 60 must be at advanced (MSc) level in physics, bioinformatics or computational biology, or who in other ways obtained the equivalent qualifications. In case of uncertainty concerning the applicant’s eligibility, it is advisable to contact the department for clarification.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 14-02-2011

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Chancellor’s Scholarship for Diversity and Leadership 2011, USA

The Chancellor’s Scholarship for Diversity and Leadership Program will provide renewable scholarships of up to $22,000 to entering freshmen for the 2011-2012 academic year. The primary purpose of the scholarship program is to attract highly qualified historically underrepresented students who demonstrate the potential for leadership and intellectual development and are committed to becoming engaged citizens of the university and the broader community. Scholarship funds will be disbursed on a semester basis and are renewable annually for three additional years provided the student maintains the conditions of the award.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 March 2011

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Indo-Bulgarian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Call for Proposals–2011: Information Technology, Metal Sciences and New Materials

Faculty, Scientists and Academicians belonging to Universities, Deemed Universities and ResearchInstitutes
Scholarship Description: With a view to intensify interaction and the scientific cooperation between Indian and Bulgarian Scientists/Institutions, Department of Science and Technology (DST) for the Government of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Science (MEYS) for the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria, extend support for joint research projects involving exchange of visits, workshops/conferences.

Faculty, Scientists and Academicians belonging to Universities, Deemed Universities and ResearchInstitutes having permanent positions can apply as Principal Investigator (PI). In order to qualify for suchfunding, investigators are required to have a concrete and sound research proposal on any of the following areas metioned above.

Funding:
Grants offered within this call is strictly limited to participants mobility (travel costs and daily subsistence allowances) within the framework of well-defined and approved Indo-Bulgarian research projects normally of two to three year duration. The sending side shall cover the expenses on international travel (including overseas medical insurance) up to the capital city/city of arrival in the host side both ways. The receiving side shall arrange the in-country travel of the visiting scientists from the capital city/city of arrival to the place of the institute to be visited by appropriate means and living expenses. The local hospitality terms for visiting scientists in each others’ host country are as follows:
For Indian scientists: paid accommodation and a daily allowance an allowance up to Leva 900 per month or Leva 36 per day (if the stay is for less than 21 days).
For Bulgarian scientists: paid accommodation and a daily allowance of Rs.1,000/- per day in case of short term visit (up to 21 days) and Rs. 25,000/- per month in case of long term visit (more than 21 days) towards food and out of pocket allowances.

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 15, 2011

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