Information About Scholarships

Study Subject(s):Metabolomics/functional genomics of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: MRC National Institute for Medical Research
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: -Knowledge and experience of molecular biology, protein chemistry and enzymology are essential.
-The post-holder is expected to be highly creative and motivated, be able to work within a group, and keep detailed records of experiments and must also have good communication skills (written and verbal), must be prepared to present at informal and formal meetings, and to contribute to scientific publications.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: -This is a 3 year MRC funded Career Development Fellowship. CDFs are training and development positions for post-doctoral scientists who have either recently completed their doctoral studies, are moving into a new research discipline, have limited previous experience of key transferable skills, or are clinically qualified with little or no research experience. -They provide opportunities to develop research project skills and develop collaborative links with colleagues within the Institute and elsewhere.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 28 July 2011

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Study Subject(s):Economic, Development of Agriculture, Innovation
Course Level:Professional Fellowship Programme
Scholarship Provider: The Government of Gujarat
Scholarship can be taken at: India

Eligibility:To be eligible for the Chief Minister’s Fellowship Program, prospective fellows must have, as a minimum, a University Degree and significant and relevant work experience.
-Strong academic achievement
-Track record of remarkable professional achievement in the applicant’s career
-Demonstrated commitment to social / public service
-Strength of character, positive attitude and the ability to work with others

Fellows will be working and residing in Gujarat for the period of one year. The Fellowship program is open to all those holding:
Indian citizenship
Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card
Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The Chief Minister’s Fellowship Program is an extraordinary opportunity for the youth to be part of social service for the future development of our country. Fellows are placed with high-profile projects to make an exceptional impact on social development. The Program aims to prepare Fellows with an understanding of the increasing complexity of development processes and how to make effective decisions for positive transformations.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 August 2011

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Study Subject(s):Various
Course Level:Undergraduate , Postgraduate , Technical and Professional courses
Scholarship Provider: Govt. of India
Scholarship can be taken at: India

Eligibility:
i)Financial assistance will be given to pursue degree and/or post graduate level technical and professional courses from a recognized institution. Maintenance allowance will be credited to the student’s account. The course fee will be paid by the State Department directly to the institute concerned.
ii) Students who get admission to a college to pursue technical/professional courses, on the basis of a competitive examination will be eligible for the scholarship.
iii) Students who get admission in technical/professional courses without facing any competitive examination will also be eligible for scholarship. However, such students should have not less than 50% marks at higher secondary/graduation level. Selection of these students will be done strictly on merit basis.
iv) Continuation of the scholarship in subsequent years will depend on successful completion of the course during the preceding year.
v) A scholarship holder under this scheme will not avail any other scholarship/stipend for pursuing the course. he annual income of the beneficiary/parent or guardian of beneficiary should not exceed Rs.2.50 lakh from all sources.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Every year 20000 scholarships will be distributed among the students of minority communities throughout the country. Based on the state-wise population of these communities.The scholarship is dependent on the satisfactory progress and conduct of the scholar. If it is reported by the Head of the Institution at any time that a scholar has by reasons of his/her own act of default failed to make satisfactory progress or has been guilty of misconduct such as resorting to or participating in strikes, irregularity in attendance without the permission of the authorities concerned etc., the authority sanctioning the scholarship may either cancel the scholarship or stop or withhold further payment for such period as it may think fit.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: In case of fresh scholarships for the year 2011-12 students can apply online upto midnight of 10.9.2011 and in case of renewal of scholarships students can apply online upto midnight of 30.12.2011.

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Study Subject(s):Supply Chain Management
Course Level:Masters
Scholarship Provider: UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School,Schneider Electric IT Logistics Ireland
Scholarship can be taken at: Ireland

Eligibility:The Schneider Electric Intern Scholarship is open to anyone who is applying for the MSc in Supply Chain Management especially those with an analytical or engineering background. Successful applicants will be enrolled in the part-time MSc in Supply Chain Management.
-If the successful candidate is enrolled in the full-time MSc they can convert to a part-time MSc in Supply Chain Management.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: Schneider Electric IT Logistics Ireland is pleased to partner with UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School to offer a scholarship to the value of €42,000 (€21,000 p.a.). Fees of €13,000 (€6500 p.a.) will be deducted and the remaining stipend will be paid monthly. The award recipient must be enrolled in the MSc in Supply Chain Management (Part-time) at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, and the recipient will complete a 2-year internship with Schneider Electric within their Global Supply Chain Office in Galway. Schneider Electric will pay a stipend for two years to a student on the MSc in Supply Chain management (part-time) with a total value of €42,000. It offers the student the ability to gain experience of real world supply chain issues and also assist Schneider Electric to apply the latest academic thinking in supply chain management. The MSc in Supply Chain Management will give you the most up-to-date knowledge, cutting edge theory, and practical guidance in supply chain management. The programme offers a range of modules to suit your career and work aspirations. You will also become part of a community of supply chain scholars through our alumni network that will give you opportunities and insights from across the globe.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 5 August 2011

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Study Subject(s):Observational Cosmology and Experimental Gamma-Ray Astrophysics
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: Stockholm University
Scholarship can be taken at: Sweden

Eligibility: -An applicant should have a PhD degree in a relevant area (or a corresponding degree from a foreign country) no later than the deadline of application and maximum three years before the application deadline. -The maximum time can be extended in case of special circumstances.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The Cosmology, Particle Astrophysics and String Theory group at the Department of Physics, associated with Oskar Klein Centre is very active in both theoretical and experimental/observational research in the areas of Dark Matter and Dark Energy. 1–2 Post-doctoral positions are now available for: – Experimental Gamma-Ray Astrophysics focused on the Air Cherenkov Telescopes H.E.S.S. and the planned Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA), with the possibility to participate in Fermi-LAT data analysis or – Observations and data analysis of Type Ia supernovae at low and high redshifts for cosmological applications.

How to Apply: Online or by Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: August 15, 2011

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Study Subject(s):Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice
Course Level:Masters, Bachelors
Scholarship Provider: Griffith University
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:
-have recently completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
- be enrolled in or eligible for admission into either: o a Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice with Honours, or o a Masters of Criminology and Criminal Justice with Honours in 2011
- be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status
- submit in writing an outline of their Honours project, maximum 250 words. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of Grade Point Average (GPA)

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Up to four Honours Scholarships are being offered annually as part of the Strategic Investment in Criminology. The Area Strategic Investment Honours Scholarship is available to highly motivated students who have recently completed their undergraduate degree in Criminology, Psychology or Sociology and have an interest in pursuing a research career in Criminology. Students will need to be enrolled in or eligible for admission into either of the following Honours programs for 2012: ? Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice with Honours ? Masters of Criminology and Criminal Justice with Honours Students will be expected to meet the enrolment requirements for Honours in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice and have identified a principal supervisor from within the School. Each Scholarship is valued at $6000, cash payment to be made in two instalments of $3000 per semester.

How to Apply: Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 20 January 2012

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Study Subject(s):Neuroscience
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: National Health and Medical Research
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:
First class Honours degree, or a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or a related field of study.
• Being highly motivated, team oriented, and able to work in an interdisciplinary team in an international context.
• Excellent writing skills in English.
• This is a full-time position and the applicant should also have successfully obtained an APA scholarship in order to qualify for the $5,000 per annum top-up.
• Successful candidates should be available to commence from January 2012.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: We invite applications for two PhD projects at the Melbourne Neuropsychiatry Centre (MNC), University of Melbourne. These projects are being conducted as part of a National Health and Medical Research (NHMRC) funded research program investigating executive control processes and brain function in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and problem gambling (Principle Investigator: A/Prof Murat Yücel).

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: October 30th, 2011

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