Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2011, South Africa

The position is likely to involve empirical research in African countries; the willingness and ability to travel are therefore assumed

Study Subject: Economics, Social Science
Employer: Center for Chinese Studies
Level: Postdoctoral

Fellowship Description:
The Centre for Chinese Studies (CCS) is devoted to the study of China in Sub-Saharan Africa. As Africa’s political economic interaction with China increases, the need for greater analysis of underlying economic dynamics in China and of the Chinese trade and investment in Africa grows. Chinese policies and activities in Africa require a methodologically sound empirical research in African states, a clear understanding of inner-Chinese dynamics, and a comparative perspective to other role-players’ engagement. The CCS covers these three areas of research.

We are seeking to strengthen our team with a postdoctoral research fellow with expertise in Chinese economic relations with Africa, particularly in the areas of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) or trade policies. The research aims at identifying drivers in Chinese economic engagement in specific African economies and sectors, and will particularly look into the distribution of gains in interactions between Chinese and African role-players.

Requirements

A PhD in Economics or related Social Science discipline (such as Political Science, International Relations or Development Studies) obtained in the past five years, and with a clear focus on China and/or Chinese economic activities in Africa. Working knowledge of Mandarin will be a particularly strong asset for the position. The position is likely to involve empirical research in African countries; the willingness and ability to travel are therefore assumed.

Fellowship Application Deadline: 31 December, 2010

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University of Münster Scholarships for Master Positions in Geoinformatics (Study in Germany)

Scholarships for Masters program in Geo informatics

Course(s) Offered: Geoinformatics
Course Level: Graduate (masters)
Provider: University of Münster
Country to Study in: Germany

Equity Development Programme (EDP) Scholarship, South Africa

The University of Cape Town- Molecular Biology Scholarships

Study Subject: Molecular and Cell Biology
Employer: University of Cape Town
Level: Masters, PhD, Postdoctoral

Scholarship Description:
Applications are sought from excellent Honour’s and Master’s graduand intending to initiate a studies for the Master’s or Doctoral degrees, and from Doctoral degree graduates wishing to proceed with Post-Doctoral study, in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Cape Town. Information on the research interests of the Department can be found on the departmental .Alternatively, contact the Head of Equity Development Program in the Department.

Values/Tenure:
Master’s Degree -tenable for TWO years, subject to satisfactory progress
Value of Bursary - R42,000
Running expenses- R35 000
Maximum level of additional Bursary allowed: R28 000.00
Doctoral Degree -tenable for THREE years, subject to satisfactory progress
Valueof Bursary -R63,000
Running expenses- R35 000
Maximum level of additional Bursary allowed: R27 000.00
Post-Doctoral RF- tenable for TWO years, subject to satisfactory progress
Value of Fellowship- R130,000
Running expenses - R35 000
Maximum level of additional Bursary allowed: R20 000.00

Application by letter, including a full CV, academic records, a statement of research interests and additional funding attracted and/or applied for; the names and addresses of two referees, one of which should be an academic should be submitted. The name of the Academic within the Department who will supervise the work must be indicated.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 17 December 2010

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Postgraduate Assistants, College of Human Science, South Africa

Scholarship at the department of information science

Study Subject: Information Technology
Employer: University of South Africa
Level: Postgraduate

Scholarship Description:
Postgraduate Assistants will be required to register for a Doctoral or Master’s degree at Unisa in the Department of Information Science. Applicants are required to indicate in detail on their CVs the extent to which their qualifications and experience meet the requirements of the post as set out below.
The Degree programme may focus on any one of the following:
  • Archives and records management
  • Information and communication technologies
  • Knowledge Management
  • Information organisation and retrieval
Requirements:

(i) For the doctoral student:
  • A relevant master’s degree in Library/Information Science from any Institution recognised by UNISA Senate and with an overall average of 60%,
  • Applicants must be South African citizens.
(ii) For the master’s student:
  • An Honours degree (or equivalent) in Library/Information Science from any Institution recognised by UNISA Senate and with an overall average of 60%
  • Applicants must be South African citizens.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 29 November 2010

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Webber Wentzel Scholarship for Undergraduate South African Law Students

Webber Wentzel Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Law
Course Level: Undergraduate
Provider: Webber Wentzel
Country to Study in: South Africa

University of Cape Town Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Energy Efficiency and Bioenergy Production

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

Course(s) Offered: Chemical Engineering
Course Level: Graduate (postdoctoral)
Provider: University of Cape Town
Country to Study in: South Africa

IFAS Research Scholarships in Humanities and Social Sciences for South African and European Scholars

Call for Funding Applications by Institut Francais South Africa (IFAS)

Course(s) Offered: Humanities, Social Sciences
Course Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate (masters, phd, etc)
Provider: IFAS-Research
Country to Study in: South Africa, France

Chosun University Graduate Research Scholarships for International Students

Graduate Research Scholarship Positions

Course(s) Offered: Engineering (wireless sensor networks or related fields)
Course Level: Graduate (PhD, masters)
Provider: Chosun University
Country to Study in: South Korea

Doctoral Student Positions in Law at Uppsala University for International Students

Doctoral student positions

Course(s) Offered: Law
Course Level: Graduate (doctoral)
Provider: Uppsala University
Country to Study in: Sweden

Vienna University of Technology PhD Scholarship for International Students

PhD Scholarship

Course(s) Offered: Sciences (biology, ecology)
Course Level: Graduate (phd, research)
Provider: Vienna University of Technology
Country to Study in: Austria

IIMT India Scholarship Program for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students

IIMT Scholarship Program

Course(s) Offered: Hospitality, IT, Business
Course Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Provider: IIMT (aka Vedatya)
Country to Study in: India

Guest Master’s Scholarship Program in Sweden

Guest Master’s Scholarship Program in Sweden

Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Master’s
Provider: Swedish Government
Country to Study in: Sweden

The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation Fellowship for Doctoral Students

Haynes Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship

Course(s) Offered: Social Sciences
Course Level: Graduate (PhD, research, fellowship)
Provider: The Haynes Foundation
Country to Study in: USA