Archive for October, 2011

Doctoral student in Water and Environmental Studies at the Department of Thematic Studies in Linköpings University, Sweden 2011

Study Subject(s): Water and Environmental Studies
Course Level: Doctoral
Scholarship Provider: Linköpings University
Scholarship can be taken at: Sweden

To be qualified for doctoral studies at Water and Environmental Studies applicants should have a Master of Science degree or equivalent in an area relevant to the research project such as environmental science, chemistry, biology, and earth sciences. Excellent use of the English language is required.

PhD project is a part of a larger project with the aim to study landscape scale greenhouse gas (GHG) balances accounting for all landscape compartments. An important question is to what extent GHG emissions from aquatic environments can counteract the net carbon dioxide uptake by the surrounding terrestrial environment. This particular PhD project will be a key component in the larger project by focusing specifically on the transport of carbon and GHGs to and from lakes and running Read the rest of this entry »

Research Grants in the field of Social sciences and humanities for the US citizens at Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, USA

Study Subject(s): Social sciences and humanities
Course Level: Research
Scholarship Provider: Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility

:-EES research scholarships are available to American citizens in the early stages of their academic careers (generally before tenure but after Ph.D.) or to scholars whose careers have been interrupted or delayed.
-For non-academics, an equivalent degree of professional achievement is expected.
-Research scholarships will be awarded for 2-4 months of research in Washington, DC. Office space at the Wilson Center and a research assistant will be provided whenever possible.
-This is a residential program requiring visiting scholars to remain in the Washington, DC area and to forego other academic and professional obligations for the duration of the grant.

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Graduate Scholarship for USA citizens in the field of Foreign Service in USA 2012

Study Subject(s): Foreign Service
Course Level: Graduate
Scholarship Provider: Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:
-Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
-Applicants must be in the senior year of their undergraduate study or have completed their undergraduate degree by June 2012 and must be seeking admission to enter graduate school in the fall of 2012 for a two-year program at a U.S. university.
-Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the time of application.

Rangel Graduate Fellowship is a program that aims to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers in the Foreign Service in which they can help formulate, represent and implement U.S. foreign policy. Each year, the Rangel Program selects 20 outstanding Rangel Fellows in a highly competitive nationwide process and helps support them through two years of graduate study, internships and professional development activities, Read the rest of this entry »

International Predoctoral Fellowships in Philosophy and Science for the students at the College or University Level, USA 2012

Study Subject(s): Philosophy, Science
Course Level: Predoctoral fellowships
Scholarship Provider: Ford Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:
• All citizens or nationals of the United States regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation (must have become a U.S. citizen by November 14, 2011),
• Individuals with evidence of superior academic achievement (such as grade point average, class rank, honors or other designations),
• Individuals committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level,
• Individuals enrolled in or planning to enroll in an eligible research-based program leading to a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree at a U.S. educational institution,
• Individuals who require a minimum of three years study to complete their Ph.D./Sc.D. degree as of the 2012 fall semester, and
• Individuals who have not earned a doctoral degree at any time, in any field.

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Research Position in Geophysics (Bedrock Excavations and applied Geophysics) funded by NGU in Norway 2011

Study Subject(s): Geological Survey
Course Level: Research
Scholarship Provider: NGU
Scholarship can be taken at: Norway

Researchers are expected to participate in the international scientific arena through publication of scientific articles and attend conferences. The applicant should demonstrate the ability to work independently, as well as integrated within a multidisciplinary team and be motivated to exchange ideas and results with colleagues. Experience with modern processing and modelling software is important. A good knowledge and understanding of English is required. Since this is a position with much field work, the candidate should like to work outside in all kind of weather conditions.

NGU seeks a candidate with Master’s or PhD degree or equivalent in geophysics, who has experience in data acquisition, processing and interpretation. The position is within the team Read the rest of this entry »

Master’s and Doctoral Scholarship for Canadian and International citizen at University of Waterloo, Canada 2012-2013

Study Subject(s): Courses offered by the University
Course Level: Master’s and Doctoral
Scholarship Provider: CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC
Scholarship can be taken at: Canada

Eligibility:
• Plan to be enrolled full-time in a graduate program at an Ontario university
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person’s or an international student studying on a study permit
• A- (80%) average over the last two years of study if less than two years of graduate work OR the cumulative graduate average, if more than two years
• Students can receive up to 2 OGS awards at the master’s level (the scholarship can be awarded for one or both of the first two academic years, but not after the second year) and up to 4 awards at the doctoral level (the scholarship can be awarded in any of the first five academic years but not after the fifth year)
• one cannot hold a scholarship from NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR or an OGSST at the same time as OGS
• Have not exceeded the lifetime maximum of four years of government-funded awards including OGS, and awards from CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC. Read the rest of this entry »

Undergraduate Scholarship in Social Work at Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada 2011

Study Subject(s): Social Work
Course Level: Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: Wilfrid Laurier University
Scholarship can be taken at: Canada

Eligibility:
-Full-time graduate students entering Year 2 of the Master of Social Work program;
- good academic and field placement standing after Year 1;
-significant volunteer or community service; proven financial need

Endowed award; established by the late Stewart Z McMillan in memory of his wife Margaret; Read the rest of this entry »