Science | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 20

10 PhD Fellowships in Aging-Associated Diseases, Cologne University, Germany

The CECAD Graduate School is calling for applications for its comprehensive PhD program in the interdisciplinary and future-oriented field of aging research. The three-year program includes excellent research conditions with intensive guidance and state-of-the-art facilities in an international work environment.

Requirements
The requirements for applying to the CECAD Graduate School is a Master of Science or an equivalent degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or another relevant subject. Alternatively, we also accept applicants with a degree in medicine if they can prove that they have sufficient research experience in a field which is relevant to CECAD’s work. In order to be admitted to the selection procedure, all applicants must prove that they have adequate knowledge of English.

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 20, 2011.

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JRF Positions in Developing Tailored Portable Lead Sensor Based On Stripping Voltammetry at CSMCRI, India

Selected candidates have to work on a DST sponsored project entitled “Developing tailored portable lead sensor based on stripping voltammetry”- this project offers opportunity for Ph.D. degree.
Interested candidates are requested to appear before the Selection Committee for written test & interview on 18th March, 2011 at 10.00 A.M. in this Institute. You are requested to bring with you attested/self attested copies of certificates/ testimonials. You are also requested to bring with you the following documents:
1.  Original Certificates(s), Marksheet(s) (Degree/Diploma, etc.) of the educational qualifications, certificate in support of the date of birth etc. 2.  Original Experience Certificates, Testimonials etc. 3.  In case you are employed in a Government/Semi-Government or Autonomous Organization, you should bring with you a No Objection Certificate from your present employer. Otherwise, you will have to give a declaration that at present you are un-employed.
You can send application by post to Dr. Divesh N. Srivastava, Analytical Science Discipline, Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute, G. B. Marg, Bhavnagar 364 021, These posts are purely temporary for duration of sponsored project only. It would, therefore, not confer any right/claim implicit or explicit for any candidates for claiming extension or absorption in CSMCRI/CSIR. No traveling or any other allowances is admissible for attending the interview. M. Sc. with 55% marks in Chemistry. CSIR-JRF/NET-LS qualified candidates will be preferred. JRF/Project Assistant Level-II: 1, depending on the requirement the number may increase to two at the time of interview.  As per DST guideline. CSIR JRF qualified candidates “JRF” – Rs. 16000/- pm; “SRF” – Rs.18000/- pm (fixed). Whereas for CSIR NET-LS qualified candidates “project JRF” – Rs.12000/ pm; “Project SRF” – Rs. 14000/- per month (fixed). HRA is payable as per rule.Candidates should not be more than 28 years as on 18th March, 2011. However, upper age limit may be relaxed as per CSIR rules.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 28 March 2011

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Westfield Fellowship in Sustainable Development, USA

The Association is pleased to announce a Westfield Fellowship for up to US$30,000 a year. The Westfield Fellowship will support Australian researchers who wish to conduct leading research in sustainable development at a top US educational or research institution.The Westfield Group is the largest retail property group in the world by equity market capitalisation and one of the largest entities listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Operating on a global platform, the Westfield Group is an internally managed, vertically integrated shopping centre group, undertaking ownership, development, design, construction, funds and asset management, property management, leasing and marketing.
The American Australian Association awards Fellowships at the graduate (Masters, PhD or post-doctoral) level. Fellowships are available for Australians who will benefit from doing advanced research or study in the fields of business, science, technology, medicine, engineering and sustainable development in the United States. In return, Fellows are expected to contribute to Australia’s intellectual capital as well as the country’s overall social and economic well-being upon their return.
Scholarship Application Deadline:
April 15, 2011

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