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Phyllis Irene Grey Fellowships in Veterinary Science – Postgraduate, New Zealand

These Fellowships are established under the terms of the Will of the late Phyllis Irene Grey.

1. There shall be Fellowships to be called the Phyllis Irene Grey Fellowships in Veterinary Science.

2. The Fellowships shall be open to female Veterinary Science students with a particular interest in animal health research.

3. The Fellowships shall be used –

(a) to pursue a course of study in research into animal health for the Bachelor of Philosophy into animal health;

(b) to pursue a course of study towards a postgraduate degree or diploma in research into animal health;

(c) to assist in the payment of education towards the Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree.

4. The Fellowships shall be awarded annually and shall have a maximum value of $1,000 per annum for an undergraduate and $3,000 per annum for a graduate. A lesser or greater amount may apply depending on the available income, or proportion which may also be used to support the research of the recipient, this to be nominated at the time of the award.

5 If, for any reason, there are no applicants, or applicants are deemed unsuitable, the income shall be accumulated and according to the judgment of the University, either more Fellowships or a Fellowship of greater value shall be offered later.

6. The Fellowships shall be awarded on the recommendation of the Executive of the Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences.

7. Application forms are available from the Research and Postgraduate Studies Office, IVABS, and should be submitted to the Graduate Research School by 1 December for the year preceding that in which the award is made. However, in special circumstances and when finance permits consideration may be given to applications received other than by the normal closing date.

8. Applicants should include in their application, their curriculum vitae, academic record and any material establishing financial need.

Application Deadline 01/12/2010

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PhD Position:Novel Antifouling Coatings Based on Enzymes, Denmark

Joint Ph.D. project between The Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (www.kt.dtu.dk) and Hempel A/S (www.Hempel.com).

Background and aim:
Growth of marine organisms on the hull of ships (fouling) is a major problem resulting in increased fuel consumption, reduced speed and increased docking times and maintenance cost. The fouling is usually controlled by painting the underwater parts of ships with antifouling coatings. The best performing solution for antifouling paint is based on TriButylTin, but has effectively been banned and replaced by other solutions. Most of the present, tin-free and solvent-based coating systems rely on the action of Cu2O and organic biocides. Although this is considered friendlier to the environment there is a need to develop better solutions. In this project we will attempt to develop new types of antifouling coatings based on enzymes.

Project contents
The project will consist of:

  • Literature survey on antifouling coatings and enzymatic possibilities.
  • Laboratory testing of enzymatic solutions.
  • Design and formulation of novel antifouling coatings.
  • Test and evaluation of novel solutions.
  • Explaining the underlying physical and chemical mechanisms of the new systems.
  • Full-scale testing.

During the project there will be close co-operation with coating producer Hempel A/S, in particular the Spanish R&D center.

Qualifications:
Applicants must have a M.Sc. degree in chemical engineering and top grades.

Salary and appointment terms:
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.

Application:
If you are interested and qualified please open the link “apply for this job online” and fill in the application form and attach a concise application including CV and university certificates with grades, and a statement of motivation for applying.

Deadline for submission is October 1, 2010.

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Reagan-Fascell Democracy International Fellowship Program, USA

The opportunity  is to spend five months at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), in Washington DC, in order to un-dertake independent research on democracy in a particular country or region. While in residence, fellows reflect on their experiences; engage with counterparts; conduct research and writing; con-sider best practices and lessons learned; and develop professional relationships within a global network of democracy advocates.
Support: Located within NED’s International Forum for Democratic Studies, the program provides a rich intellectual setting for educational exchange and professional development. The Forum also publishes the Journal of Democracy, holds conferences, and provides access to NED’s library. The program offers the support of a research associate and facilitates fellows’ outreach to Washington’s advocacy, media, academic, and policy communities. All fellowships include a monthly stipend, health insurance, and roundtrip travel reimbursement. The program does not provide financial assis-tance for accompanying family or other dependents.
Participation: The program runs two five-month fellowship sessions per year, during which fellows work full time on their projects. Practitioners focus on strategies and best practices for developing de-mocracy in their country of interest; scholars conduct original research for publication. Projects may address the economic, political, social, legal, or cultural aspects of democratic development and include a range of methodologies and approaches. The program hosts an active calendar of events for fellows, including an introduction to NED and its partner institutions, seminars, roundtables, and other activi-ties. Fellows are expected to present their work and prepare a written product during their stay.
Eligibility: While the program is intended primarily for individuals from developing and aspir-ing democracies, distinguished scholars from the United States and other established democra-cies are eligible to apply. Practitioners and journalists are expected to have substantial work ex-perience in their fields, while scholars are expected to have a Ph.D., or academic equivalent, at the time of application. The program does not fund professional training, fieldwork, or students working toward a degree. A working knowledge of English is required.
Dates: Fall Session: October 2011–February 2012; Spring Session: March–July 2012.

Application: The application deadline is Monday, November 1, 2010. Applicants will be notified of the outcome in April 2011.

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