PhD Research Positions 2012-2013 in Arts at the Scuola Normale Superiore - Italy

Study Subject(s): Classical Languages, Linguistics and History, Modern Languages and Linguistics, Philosophy, History(from Medieval to Contemporary) ,Art , History

Course Level: PhD

Scholarship Provider: Scuola Normale Superiore

Scholarship can be taken at: Italy

Eligibility:

Only citizens from non-European Union nations may apply. Candidates must have been born after 31 October 1982. Additional requirements are:

1. completion of an MA or equivalent degree prior to application deadline

2. not to have completed a research doctorate or equivalent

3. to have never or no more than once before applied for a PhD at the SNS

4. not to have been object of any of the sanctions or legal actions indicated at point a.1 in Attachment A . Candidates must also know at least one of the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and must possess adequate knowledge of Italian to consent academic work and research.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The Scuola Normale Superiore (SNS) is accepting applications for 4 PhD positions for academic year 2012-2013 in the Faculty of Arts, with two application deadlines (Spring and Autumn 2012)

How to Apply: By email (concorso.ammissione-at-sns.it)

Scholarship Application Deadline: Application for admission to the competition must arrive at the SNS:

* by Thursday 29 March 2012 for the spring session

* by Thursday 13 September 2012 for the autumn session

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PhD Research Positions in Sciences at the Scuola Normale Superiore - Italy

Call for applications for admission to PhD programmes – Faculty of Sciences -Scuola Normale Superiore (Italy)

Study Subject(s):Molecular Biophysics, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Neurobiology

Course Level:Research

Scholarship Provider: Scuola Normale Superiore

Scholarship can be taken at: Italy

Eligibility:

The following are application requirements:

* MS, MSc or equivalent. Candidates may apply prior to completing their MS/MSc, but must present their diploma by 31 October 2012

* born after 31 October 1982

* knowledge of English or Italian adequate to consent academic work and research

* never to have applied or not to have applied more than once for a PhD at the SNS

* not to have been object of any of the sanctions or legal actions indicated at point a.1 in Attachment A

* two of the 4 positions in Condensed Matter Physics, earmarked for Early Stage Researchers, are subject to further requirements. Candidates for these positions are advised to refer to Call – Further Information, points 1 and 2.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The Scuola Normale Superiore (SNS) is accepting applications for 32 PhD positions in the Faculty of Sciences. Spring and autumn admission sessions will be held for the 2012/2013 academic year

How to Apply: By email (concorso.ammissione-at-sns.it)

Scholarship Application Deadline: Application for admission to the competition must arrive at the SNS:

* by Thursday 29 March 2012 for the spring session

* by Thursday 13 September 2012 for the autumn session

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INDP International PhD Program in Neuroscience - Champalimaud Foundation - Portugal

Study Subject(s):Neuroscience

Course Level:PhD

Scholarship Provider: Portuguese Science and Technology Foundation (Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, FCT), the Champalimaud Foundation, and the Gulbenkian Foundation

Scholarship can be taken at: Portugal

Eligibility:-Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to tackle difficult intellectual challenges, to learn new skills and ways of thinking and to work passionately as part of a research team.

-Predoctoral training in quantitative disciplines (e.g. physics, mathematics, computer science), biological sciences (e.g. biology, medicine, bioengineering) or related fields is important. Previous research experience is also desirable but not required.

-Applicants should have a master degree and/or a 4+ year undergraduate degree, or will be obtaining their degree by no later than December 31, 2012.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The INDP is associated with the Champalimaud Neuroscience Programme, comprising fourteen research groups with a focus on the neural circuits and systems underlying mind and behaviour. Over 50 students are currently enrolled in the INDP, which will enter its sixth year with the present Call. Before beginning research on a thesis project, admitted students will complete one year of intensive courses led by distinguished local and invited international scientists.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 15, 2012

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CICOPS Scholarship for Developing Countries at the University of Pavia - Italy

CICOPS Scholarship fosters  research collaboration between academics from developing countries and the University of Pavia, Italy

Study Subject(s):Courses offered by University

Course Level:Research

Scholarship Provider: The Technical-Scientific Committee of CICOPS

Scholarship can be taken at: Italy

Eligibility:-The scholarships were designed for both junior and senior members of universities in developing countries or members of major research centres and international organizations with specific interests in the field of development studies.

-Applicants must have either two years of either teaching experience or activity in international organisations and institution.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Developing countries

Scholarship Description: The scholarships were designed for both junior and senior members of universities in developing countries or members of major research centres and international organizations with specific interests in the field of development studies. Since 1998, the University of Pavia and the Institute for University Studies (EDiSU) have offered about ten scholarships yearly for a four to ten week stay in Pavia, during which time the scholars carry out joint research with professors in the department that hosts them and often hold seminars. Academics and other researchers from developing countries who wish to carry out research in collaboration with a professor at the University of Pavia are welcome to apply. Applicants must have the support of a collaborator at the University of Pavia.

How to Apply: E-Mail and Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: June 30, 2012.

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Call for Proposal: Strategic Japanese-Thailand Cooperative Research Program in Biotechnology 2012

Research proposal  in the field of Biotechnology for the applicants of Japan and Thailand at Japanese and Thai institutions, 2012

Study Subject(s):Biotechnology

Course Level:Research

Scholarship Provider: JST and NSTDA

Scholarship can be taken at: Japan and Thailand

Eligibility:-JST and BIOTEC shall invite Japanese and Thai researchers to submit proposals for cooperative research projects in the research areas described above.

-All applicants must fulfill national eligibility rules for research grant application.

-An important criterion of the proposed collaboration is that it should build on and reinforce already on-going research activities in each research group and contribute significant added value to these.

-Researchers from the industry may participate in the joint collaboration.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Japan and Thailand

Scholarship Description: The aim of the program is to strengthen the collaboration between Japan and Thailand within the field of Biotechnology to achieve world-class scientific results, leading towards new innovative technologies. In the current call for proposals, the National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), one of NSTDA’s centers, will implement this scheme on behalf of NSTDA. Priority would be given to the following research areas within Biotechnology:

How to Apply: By electronically

Scholarship Application Deadline: By April18th, 2012

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Master’s and PhD degree scholarships in Agriculture by SEARCA

The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) for nationals of Southeast Asian countries for Master’s and PhD degree scholarships in Agriculture and related sciences for the school year 2013-2014.

Study Subject(s): Agriculture and related sciences

Course Level: Master’s and PhD

Scholarship Provider: SEARCA

Scholarship can be taken at: Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia

Eligibility:

Th e SEARCA Graduate Scholarship is open to nationals of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Th ailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam who are regular employees of academic, research or government institutions and not more than 35 years old at the time of application.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: SEARCA scholars may study at any of the following universities: • Institut Pertanian Bogor, Indonesia • Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia • Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia • Kasetsart University, Th ailand • University of the Philippines (UP) Los Baños, Philippines Other reputable universities outside the University Consortium but within the Southeast Asian region may also serve as study posts of scholars under special arrangements and project agreements.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 July 2012

Further Scholarship Information and Application

The Bayer Foundation Hermann Strenger Scholarships to Study in Germany

Training Scholarships in the field of Technical, Science-related careers, Health sector, Business careers at Germany and Abroad, 2012

Study Subject(s)::Technical, Science-related careers, Health sector, Business careers

Course Level:Project, internship, training course or simply on-the-job work

Scholarship Provider: The Bayer foundation

Scholarship can be taken at: Germany and abroad

Eligibility:

Applications are welcome from individuals from Germany with a suitable project looking to go abroad and from those from outside Germany planning a comparable stay in Germany.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The program is aimed at committed young people in the final stages of their training or those who have successfully completed their training within the last two years and who are looking to go abroad for a maximum of one year to gain initial international experience as part of a project, internship, training course or simply “on-the-job” work.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: July 15, 2012

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China/AUN Scholarship for ASEAN Citizens - China

China/AUN Scholarship  for Master’s  and PhD Students  from ASEAN member countries to study in China

Study Subject(s):Courses offered by University

Course Level:Postgraduate , PhD

Scholarship Provider: Ministry of Education P.R.China.

Scholarship can be taken at: China

Eligibility:

a)Applicants must be citizens of ASEAN member countries

b)Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens

c)Applicants must be under age of 35 for Master’s degree application and under age of 40 for Doctoral degree application.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: ASEAN member countries

Scholarship Description: China/AUN Scholarship is a full scholarship program provided for ASEAN member countries by the Ministry of Education of P. R. China (hereinafter referred to as MOE). MOE entrusts China Scholarship Council (hereinafter referred to as CSC) to manage the recruitment and carry out the routine management of this scholarship program.

How to Apply: Online followed by post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 12th April 2012

Further Scholarship Information and Application

ASEAN Scholarships for Cambodian Students in Singapore

ASEAN Scholarships offered to Cambodian Students for studying in selected Singapore schools 

Study Subject(s):Courses offered by the university

Course Level: Secondary Three Level

Scholarship Provider: ASEAN

Scholarship can be taken at: Singapore

Eligibility:

a) Nationals of Cambodia

b) Born between 1996 to 1998

c) Have completed at least Grade 10 of Senior High School / Upper Secondary

d) Performed consistently well in their examinations, in particular Mathematics and the Sciences

e)Offered English as a subject in Grade 10 Proficiency in English and a good record of participation in co-curricular activities would be an advantage

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Cambodia

Scholarship Description: The ASEAN Scholarships for Cambodia is tenable for 4 years leading to the award of the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A-Level) (or equivalent) certificate.The Scholarship is for studies in selected Singapore schools from Secondary Three to Pre-University Two and is renewed annually, subject to the satisfactory performance of the scholar.

How to Apply: Online or by Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 23 April to 18 June 2012

Further Scholarship Information and Application 

Journalism Fellowship Program at the Southeast Asian Press Alliance - Thailand

Fellowship in the field of Journalism for mid career journalists working in print, online or the broadcast media at the 

Southeast Asian Press Alliance, 2012 Thailand

Study Subject(s):Journalism

Course Level:Journalists

Scholarship Provider: The Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA)

Scholarship can be taken at: Thailand

Eligibility:

The fellowship is open to mid career journalists working in print, online or the broadcast media with at least five-year experience in journalism. Freelancers are also welcome to apply for the fellowship.Applicants must demonstrate experience writing in-depth stories on social, political or economic issues in their countries.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes( Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines,Singapore, Thailand, Timor Lorosae,Vietnam)

Scholarship Description: The fellowship theme for the year, titled “Documenting threats to the rivers of Southeast Asia: Looking through the journalist’s lens”, is to focus on the management of rivers and the impact of climate change and development on water resources as well as the communities living along the rivers. SEAPA’s executive director Gayathry Venkiteswaran said the theme was chosen because it is relevant to the prevailing situation in the region, which has been hit by bouts of natural disasters in 2011. A report from the UN ESCAP estimated that more than 1,000 people had died and millions more lost their homes and livelihood due to the devastating floods that hit Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and the Philippines.

How to Apply: By electronically

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 March 2012

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Ajinomoto Scholarship for ASEAN International Students 2013 - Japan

Master Scholarship in the field of Sciences for the applicants of ASEAN countries enrolling at University of Tokyo, Japan 2013

Study Subject(s):Sciences (except medicine and veterinary medicine

Course Level:Master

Scholarship Provider: The Ajinomoto Scholarship Foundation

Scholarship can be taken at: Japan

Eligibility:

Applicants who wish to enroll in a master’s course and major in one of the sciences (except medicine and veterinary medicine) at the University of Tokyo and who fulfill the following requirements and qualifications. 1. Applicants must be citizens of Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, or Vietnam. 2. Applicants must have graduated or be expected to graduate with an excellent academic record (with 16 years of education completed or expected to be completed) and must receive the recommendation of their university president or academic advisor or be otherwise qualified to enroll in the University of Tokyo.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: ASEAN countries (Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam)

Scholarship Description: This program enables students from five ASEAN countries (Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam) wishing to enroll in a master’s course (major in one of the sciences) at the University of Tokyo, to secure scholarships before their arrival in Japan. It aims to cultivate individuals capable of leading Asia in the twenty-first century and to contribute to the development of Asia and the world as well as to mutual understanding between these countries and Japan

How to Apply: By post and by electronically

Scholarship Application Deadline: Early March, 2012

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Norwegian government scholarship for developing countries

Quota Scheme

The Norwegian government provides students from developing countries in the South and countries in the Western Balkans, Eastern Europe and in Central Asia with financial support to study for a degree in Norway under the Quota Scheme.

The main objective of the Quota Scheme is to contribute to capacity building through education that will benefit the home country of the students when they return. The Quota Scheme is also intended to strengthen relations between Norway and the selected countries and thus contribute to internationalisation at Norwegian institutions of higher education.

Most universities and university colleges in Norway participate in the Quota scheme. The institutions involved are allocated a certain number of students under the programme each year. The scheme normally includes courses at Master’s and Ph.D. level in addition to certain professional/Bachelor’s degrees. Most of the Norwegian institutions offer courses and educational programmes in English.

For students

Please note that SIU is not responsible for the admission of students. The institutions of higher education that are part of the Quota Scheme handle all applications from prospective students.Information about the application procedure for the Quota Scheme should be available at the participating universities’ and university colleges’ websites.

You will further information about recruitment regulations, general admission requirements and links to the participating universities/ university colleges here.

About the programme

The Quota Scheme currently provides funding for a total of 1,100 students, 800 of them from developing countries in the South and 300 from countries in the Western Balkans, Eastern Europe and in Central Asia.

The Scheme is quite popular both with the Norwegian institutions involved and among eligible students, most of whom are highly qualified in their field of study. Every year the number of applicants far exceeds the number of students admitted under the scheme.

Scholarships for students

The Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund is responsible for managing the financial support provided for the Quota students. Each student receives the same amount of money as a Norwegian student would do in an equivalent educational programme. 40 per cent of the amount is given as a grant and 60 per cent as a loan. However, the loan portion may be waived when the student returns to his/her home country after completing the course of study. Students who stay in Norway after finishing their studies or take up residence in another country than their home country must repay the loan.

Normally, the financial support given will not exceed a time span of four years for one definite study plan or a combination of two programmes. Part-time studies are not supported.

Additional financing

Travelling expenses for entry into Norway may be reimbursed (fixed price). Students can apply for one annual home visit if the educational programme lasts longer than one year and for financial support for travelling expenses for field work during the course of study. When the student returns home within 3 months after finishing his/her studies, the cost of travelling home is covered by the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund.

Administration

SIU has managed the Quota Scheme since 1 January 2005 on behalf of the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research. The guidelines (Rundskriv F- 10-07- only in Norwegian) for the administration and implementation of the Quota Scheme for the academic years 2008–2009, 2009–2010, 2010–2011 were developed in 2007 by the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research in cooperation with SIU. The Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund is responsible for the financial support provided to students through the Quota Scheme.

Please note that the Ministry of Education and Research launched new guidelines for the Quota Scheme for the academic years 2011–2012, 2012–2013 and 2013–2014 in June 2010. Compared to the guidelines for 2008–2011 only a few adjustments have been made. You should be aware that the list of countries included in the Quota Scheme has been updated. Students from Jamaica, Surinam, Fiji, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia will not be eligible for admission to the Quota Scheme from the academic year 2011–2012. Kosovo is the only new country added to the list. See the complete list of countries included in the Quota Scheme here.

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OFID scholarship for developing countries for Master's in a relevant field of Development or Energy Studies

OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) is pleased to announce that qualified applicants who have obtained or are on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree and who wish to study for a Master's degree are welcome to apply for the OFID Scholarship 2012. The OFID Scholarship will be awarded to support two students or candidates for Master’s degree studies. The applicant may be from any developing country, and he/she must first obtain admission to pursue a Master's (graduate) degree in any recognized university/college in the world. The Scholarship is open to those students who wish to pursue studies in a relevant field of Development or Energy Studies.

Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly-driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of graduate studies. The winner of the OFID Scholarship Award will receive a full tuition scholarship of up to US$50,000. The funds will be spread over a maximum of one year, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year 2012.

Eligibility

 Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
 Must have obtained or be on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree with a Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university, or its equivalent.
 Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.
 Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting August/September 2012, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Master's Degree.
 Must be a national of a developing country
 Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.

PLEASE NOTE: Kindly read ALL of the directions below before proceeding with the application process:

Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications will be evaluated based on the information provided. Therefore, all questions should be answered as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Once an application has been submitted, no changes will be allowed on it.

OFID will not consider applications received through a third party.

Please do not call or email OFID to ask if your application has been received, or to inquire about your status.

Please note that only the winner will be notified.

All materials submitted become the property of OFID and will not be returned to the applicant.

Applicants must complete the on-line application.

Within the on-line application, applicants must upload the required documents as listed below in Section III. All materials including the on-line application, recommendations, and other required information must be received no later than May 28, 2012.

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