Archive for the ‘Switzerland Fellowship’ Category

In the Department for Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Geneva, Switzerland

Study Subject(s): Chemistry
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship Provider: University of Geneva
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland

Prerequisites are masters or diploma in chemistry, physics, or chemical engineering. Experience in AFM and/or knowledge in computer programming represents an advantage. Enthusiasm for top-quality research and teaching is as important as good oral and written communication skills.

In the Department for Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Geneva, Switzerland, we have an opening for to work on a project focusing on direct force measurements between colloidal particles. Read the rest of this entry »

Postdoctoral position in Computational Neuroscience at Department of Physiology, University of Bern, Switzerland

Study Subject(s): Computational Neuroscience
Course Level: Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: University of Bern, Switzerland
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland

Ideal candidates have a theoretical PhD related to Computational Neuroscience, in Theoretical Physics, Mathematics or Engineering with a strong background in Mathematics.

The computational neuroscience group at the Department of Physiology studies mathematical models of neurons and synapses in the context of cortical information processing and learning. We are particularly interested in biologically plausible models for learning and memory which explain animal and human behaviour. Read the rest of this entry »

International Summer Research Program in Life-science for Undergraduate Studies, EPFL

Study Subject(s): Life Sciences
Course Level: Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: EPFL
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland

To be considered for the program, applicants must…

* Must be enrolled in a degree program in biology, physics, chemistry, bio-engineering, or computational sciences and plan on pursuing a career in the life sciences. Basic Life Sciences backgound is essential. Previous lab experience is a plus.

* Must be in good standing with a GPA equivalent to a 3.75/4.0 grade or higher and should have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate coursework by the summer of 2012. (If your university does not use a 4 point scale, then include an explanation of the your grading scale with your motivation letter.)

* Usually participants come from the top 10% of their class and have some research experience. Their essays show passion and motivation! Read the rest of this entry »

IAS-NIDA Fellowship on HIV and Drug Use Research
Science jobs from International AIDS Society:

Job description
With the support of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the International AIDS Society (IAS) has established a research fellowship programme focusing on HIV and drug use, with the goal of contributing to advances in the scientific understanding of drug use and HIV, while fostering international collaborative research on HIV and drug use.

The fellowship programme is awarded as a stipend of US$75,000 in two categories: to a junior scientist for 18-month post-doctoral training, or to a well-established HIV researcher for an eight-month-long professional development training at leading host institutes excelling in HIV-related drug use research. In 2012, up to four fellowships will be awarded. Successful applicants will be invited to the XIX International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012), in Washington D.C. 22-27 July 2012, where the awards ceremony will be held.

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Doctoral, Postdoctoral and Masters Bursaries to South African students at Swiss Universities, Switzerland 2011-2012

Study Subject(s): Various
Course Level: Doctoral, Postdoctoral, Masters
Scholarship Provider: Swiss Universities and Federal Institutes of Technology
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland

If the candidate has passed her/his exams, but not yet received the diploma, an original document officially stamped by the University of graduation, stating that the candidate has been successful and informing of the date when the diploma will be received, must be enclosed.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes (South Africans)

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The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) announce WIPO Indigenous Intellectual Property Law Fellowship in Switzerland

Study Subject(s): Intellectual Property Law
Course Level: Research
Scholarship Provider: The World Intellectual Property Organization
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland

Eligibility:
-A recognized and active member of an indigenous community;
-An established track record in advising on and researching legal issues relating to indigenous peoples and the law and practice of intellectual property;
-Legal qualifications, or equivalent in practical expertise and community work, preferably with specific components relating to intellectual property law or closely related areas of law;
-Ability to work effectively in English, and to work fluently in and prepare documents suitable for publication in at least one of the six UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish);
-A record of publications (general awareness raising, formal legal analysis, or scholarly publications) and/or participation in community consultations and outreach would be an advantage;
-The Fellow will also be selected on the basis of demonstrated capacity to contribute directly to the approved program outputs established in the WIPO Program and Budget. Read the rest of this entry »

Fellowship Programme for outstanding young professors from universities from developing and emerging countries at The Graduate Institute, Switzerland 2012 (Fall Semester)

Study Subject(s): International and development studies (anthropology, history, law, politics and political science, and economics)
Course Level: Fellowship
Scholarship Provider: The Graduate Institute
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland

Eligibility:

-Candidates must hold a PhD and have a full time tenure-track or tenured position in an academic institution in Africa, Asia, or Latin America.
-Candidates should demonstrate how their research stay will contribute to their academic career and their home institution.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Developing countries

This fellowship is open to outstanding young professors from universities from developing and emerging countries pursuing advanced research in areas bridging the fields of international and development studies, broadly defined, and working in disciplines such as anthropology, history, law, politics and political science, and economics. Read the rest of this entry »