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University of Florida Water Institute PhD Fellowship, USA: Nutrient dynamics, Management and policy in water sheds

The University of Florida Water Institute seeks applicants for up to 6 Ph.D. Fellows to join an interdisciplinary team working on complex, emerging issues related to nutrient dynamics, management and policy in watersheds. The 4-year fellowships include a $25,000 stipend, tuition waiver and health insurance.
Fellows will explore interdisciplinary research issues affecting watershed management in the face of EPA’s new nutrient criteria for
Florida waters. We seek students who have: 1) an interest in integrative, cross-disciplinary research, 2) a passion for understanding interactions between human and natural systems, and 3) an eagerness to develop research in one facet of the program, i.e.nutrient best management practices, hydrologic processes, riverine nutrient processing, ecological consequences of nutrient enrichment,
paleolimnology, environmental policy and governance, and systems modeling.

Fellows will be supported by an internal research grants program andN will benefit from international field experiences and integrative
activities that enhance interdisciplinary skills. Applicants must have a Masters degree in natural sciences, social sciences or engineering
with strong demonstrated interest in water issues.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 2/11/2011

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University of Florida Scholarships for USF International Students, USA

Undergraduate Admissions offers competitive, merit-based scholarships to new international students each year. International students are eligible for non-need based scholarships. International students must provide appropriate visa/immigration documentation to the International Services Office prior to receiving funds.

Some of these international freshman (in-state freshman) and transfer scholarships may be combined with other university scholarships as well as scholarships you may receive from outside sources.

If you are from an eligible Caribbean or Latin American nation or U.S. territory (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), you may be considered for in-state freshman and transfer scholarships. If you are selected for a scholarship, you will be temporarily reclassified as Florida residents for tuition purposes as long as you retain the scholarship.

# Apply for admission by your priority scholarship deadline. You do not need to submit a separate scholarship application. Refer to the admissions checklist to complete your application.
# Send updated credentials, including semester transcripts and SAT/ACT test scores.
# Check the mail! If selected, you will be notified by international airmail as part of the admission acceptance letter or a separate scholarship offer letter.
# To accept your scholarship(s), log onto OASIS and follow the links to the Financial Aid ‘Awards by Term’.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 2 January 2011, 1 March 2011, 1 October 2011
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