Technology | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 52

Vaccine Research Innovation (VRI) Awards, India

Applications are invited for the VRI Awards from young scientists to work at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Research Centre (VIDRC), a program centre of the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) under the mentorship of its faculty. An ideal candidate would hold a recent PhD in any area of modern biology with preference given to those with interest and expertise in infectious diseases/vaccine research. Those likely to complete their PhD programme in the next three months are eligible to apply.
The Award shall normally be for the duration of three years which may be extended by two more years, subject to satisfactory progress, based on a review by the committee of experts and their recommendation. The Award carries a consolidated stipend of Rs. 40,000/- per month. The awardee shall not be entitled to draw any other fellowship or salary.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15th Feb, 2011

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Fellowship for Training of Young Scientists (Ftys) 2011, India: Science & Technology

The aim of the scheme is to encourage young scientists of the State to take up research studies in emerging and frontier areas of Science & Technology related to their field. The training is expected to provide the candidates with an opportunity to work with the latest equipments and facilities under the well-known experts. It is believed that such an exposure will equip the FTYS trainees to initiate independently advanced research programmes in their respective institutions.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application may be submitted any time during the year but atleast two months before proposed start of the training/study.

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MSc in Multimedia and Entertainment Technology Scholarship 2011/2012, Hong Kong

One full tuition-fee scholarship worth totally HK$111,600 is donated from School of Design to encourage outstanding non-local full-time student(s) for the study of the MSc in Multimedia and Entertainment Technology programme on 2011/12.
Eligibility
Non-local full-time student(s) in MSc in Multimedia and Entertainment Technology programme in 2011/12.
Selection Criteria
Consideration will be given to non-local studenti(s) who is given an offer for entry into the full-time stream of the MSc program in 2011/12 and has attained the following during
admission:
-A relevant undergraduate degree;
-An accumulated GPA of not lower than 3.75 (or the equivalent);
-Class rank will also be considered if available. Applicant must be within the top 5% of his/her graduating class;
-The applicant’s university/department international ranking may also be considered;
-TOEFL scores for non-English speaking applicants must be 550 or above for the paper-based test, or 213 or above for the computer-based test, or 79 or above for the internet-based test, OR, an overall Band Score of at least 6 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). OR, Chinese mainland’s College EnglishTest (CET) Band 6. Individuals will also be considered on their own merit by the
Scholarship Committee;
-Outstanding awards in a relevant field of study will be considered;
-Other awards relating to community and environmental concerns will be considered;
-Applicant’s portfolio will be considered;
-All applicants must produce a Personal Statement in the English language;
-Applicants must provide 2 letters of recommendation from their tutors;
-Applicants must maintain a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.5 each semester in order to continue payments;
-This scholarship will be apportioned over 3 installments.
Selection
Shortlisted candidate(s) will be invited to attend a selection interview with the panel thatformed by the Programme Leader and at least one faculty member of the programme.The panel will nominate finalist(s) based on the criteria and recommend to Director of School of Design for final approval.

Scholarship application Deadline:15 July 2011

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