Biological Invasions Bursaries 2011, South Africa

September 3, 2010 by
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Biological Invasions Bursaries 2011, Department of Botany and Zoology, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Positions available: 3 x Hons; 2 x MSc; 1 x PhD; 1 x Post-doc

As part of SANBI’s Early Detection and Rapid Response Programme (funded through the Working for Water Programme of the Department of Water Affairs), several bursaries are available to conduct research on various aspects of managing new invasions.
A range of projects are available including topics on molecular phylogenetics, GIS mapping, taxonomy, population modelling, social science, history, mathematical ecology, and evolutionary biology. Submitted topics in line with EDRR’s goals will also be considered.

Requirements:

Candidates must be pro-active, enthusiastic, and interested in doing excellent research that can make a difference.

Bursary Values (to cover living expenses and university fees)

Honours/4th year undergraduate R 25 000 p.a. for 1 year

• Masters R 60 000 p.a. for 2 years
• Doctoral R 80 000 p.a. for 3 years
• Post-doctoral R150,000 p.a. for 2 years

Project running expenses will be covered separately and will vary depending on the project.

Student bursaries are open to all South African citizens, and post-doctoral research bursaries are open to anyone who has completed their PhD in the last five years.
Applications close on 5 November 2010, for further details please contact:

Dr John Wilson
EDRR Research Co-ordinator South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) / DST-NRF Centre of Excellence for Invasion Biology
Department of Botany and Zoology
Stellenbosch University
021 808 3408; jrwilson@sun.ac.za; www.sun.ac.za/cib/team/academic/jwilson.asp




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12 Comments on Biological Invasions Bursaries 2011, South Africa

  1. FETHU LEMMA on Thu, 16th Sep 2010 12:03

    2. PLEASANT, IF I WILL JOIN WITH YOU !!!!!!!

  2. pretty tshitahala on Thu, 30th Sep 2010 09:02

    3. hi i am asking for a bursary for studying biological inversion.

  3. Mariah on Sun, 3rd Oct 2010 09:58

    4. I want 2 study pharmacy, can i be covered in this bursary?

  4. dorris mnengi on Thu, 7th Oct 2010 12:02

    5. am interested in invasion biology but am struggling to get supervisor in ma institution.

  5. MIRANDA on Mon, 11th Oct 2010 06:52

    6. i want to study geology can i be covered

  6. MIRANDA on Mon, 11th Oct 2010 07:00

    7. i want to study nature conservation, i would like you to help me to pay my fees.

  7. SOUMYA . V V on Sat, 5th Mar 2011 10:21

    8. Hai , I, SOUMYA V V, is a 3rd semester student of M.Sc applied zoology and my specialisation is biodiversity conservation and management , Kannur University.As a part of our curriculum, I am interested in doing a Project for a period of six months, outside kerala.Help me ,because my financial back ground is not enough to support it.

  8. SOUMYA . V V on Sat, 5th Mar 2011 10:27

    9. Hai , I, SOUMYA V V, is a 3rd semester student of M.Sc applied zoology and my specialisation is biodiversity conservation and management , Kannur University.As a part of our curriculum, I am interested in doing a Project for a period of six months, outside kerala.Help me ,because my financial back ground is not enough to support it.sorry , my email adress is soumyavvknr@gmil.com .

  9. SOUMYA . V V on Sat, 5th Mar 2011 10:34

    10. Hai , I, SOUMYA V V, is a 3rd semester student of M.Sc applied zoology and my specialisation is biodiversity conservation and management , Kannur University.As a part of our curriculum, I am interested in doing a Project for a period of six months, outside kerala.Help me ,because my financial back ground is not enough to support it.sorry , my email adress is soumyavvknr@gmail.com .

  10. LOONA .T on Sat, 5th Mar 2011 10:42

    11. Hai , I, LOONA.T, is a 3rd semester student of M.Sc applied zoology and my specialisation is biodiversity conservation and management , Kannur University.As a part of our curriculum, I am interested in doing a Project for a period of six months, outside kerala.Help me ,because my financial back ground is not enough to support it.

  11. ASHKAR ALI .T on Sat, 5th Mar 2011 10:45

    12. , I, ASHKAR ALI .T, is a 3rd semester student of M.Sc applied zoology and my specialisation is biodiversity conservation and management , Kannur University.As a part of our curriculum, I am interested in doing a Project for a period of six months, outside kerala.Help me ,because my financial back ground is not enough to support it.

  12. ANITHA GEORGE. on Sat, 5th Mar 2011 10:47

    13. I, ANITHA GEORGE, is a 3rd semester student of M.Sc applied zoology and my specialisation is biodiversity conservation and management , Kannur University.As a part of our curriculum, I am interested in doing a Project for a period of six months, outside kerala.Help me ,because my financial back ground is not enough to support it.