URC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2011, SouthAfrica

Postdoctoral Research Scholarship, University of Cape Town

Applications are invited for a limited number of Postdoctoral Research Fellowships to be taken up at the University during 2011. The value of the Fellowship is R175 000 per annum.

Eligibility:
All South African and foreign candidates are eligible, but preference will be given to applicants who graduated from Universities other than UCT. However, applicants who graduated from UCT at Both undergraduate and postgraduate levels are ineligible.

Only applicants who attained the PhD degree no longer than 5 years ago, and are not yet in academic or research posts and who have not previously held postdoctoral appointments are eligible. There is no restriction on any particular discipline or field of research, but applications from other African countries and from women and black researchers will be given preference. It is crucial that applicants’ research interests and faculty needs are in line with those of the host department.

Applicants who have not yet graduated with the PhD degree must provide proof that the PhD thesis has been submitted by no later than 15 September 2010. Such proof must be accompanied by a statement by the supervisor that the degree is likely to be achieved.

The Fellowships are based on academic merit and the number and quality of the applicant’s peer-reviewed publications will be taken into account. The Fellowships are in place to provide support to candidates who will undertake academic training and are tenable for a maximum of 12 months. Applications for renewal for one further year will be considered, but only in competition with new applications. Renewals are not Guaranteed. The Fellowship value is fixed at R175 000 for the full academic year and includes any relocation expenses. The Fellowship carries no benefits and a directive for tax exemption will be applied for by UCT on behalf of the successful candidate. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake the agreed research as well as optional but limited teaching duties as part of professional development. Successful candidates will not be expected to perform any service to the Department of the University of Cape Town in return for the Fellowship.

Please complete the PDOC01 Application Form. This is available from the Postgraduate Centre and Funding Office.

Applications must include the following:
- The completed PDOC01 Application Form including all required information and attachments.
- The applicant’s full curriculum vitae and a full list of publications. Reports from three referees, which must be submitted in sealed envelopes.
- Certified copies of all academic transcripts. Please do not include copies of certificates.

Although fully completed applications must be submitted directly to the Postgraduate Funding Office, applicants are urged to contact the appropriate Head of Department in the first instance if at all possible. Information on faculty structure and academic departments may be found on the UCT website at http://www.uct.ac.za

All applicants are subject to the policies, procedures and rules surrounding the postdoctoral sector at the University of Cape Town.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 31 July 2010. Please note that late and/or incomplete applications will be disqualified. Where applicable, proof of submission of the PhD thesis is due by no later than 15 September 2010.

The University of Cape Town reserves the right to make no awards at all; to cancel the award if the conditions are not met, and to effect changes to the conditions of award.

Further information is obtainable from: Ms Stacey Moses, Postgraduate Funding Office, University of Cape Town. Private Bag, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa. Email Stacey.moses@uct.ac.za Telephone number 021 – 650 5065, Fax number 021 – 650 4352

Further Scholarship Information

TIP: Use the 'Study & Scholarships search' box above and below on this page to search

CFUW International Fellowships and Awards for Women

Each year, CFUW provides a range of post-graduate awards and fellowships to women through its Charitable Trust Fund.

The CFUW Fellowships and Awards Program is an affirmative action program as provided for in the Constitution of Canada and eligibility is restricted to women.

CFUW’s Fellowship and Award winners have produced work in a variety of academic areas, including international humanitarian efforts, feminist and gender analysis, advanced science, medicine, social justice and human rights for women and girls.

CFUW FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2011-2012

CFUW Fellowships and Awards Program is an affirmative action program as provided for in the Constitution of Canada.

Eligibility for these fellowships and awards is restricted to women.

The CFUW Fellowships and Awards Competition for Academic Year 2011-2012 is now open.

The deadline for mailing completed applications is postmark date NOVEMBER 1, 2010.

Resource:  More information and application - pdf

More Scholarship Information and Application

Udayan Shalini Fellowships Programme in India for Young Girls and Women

Udayan Shalini Fellowships-USF

Course(s) Offered: Any field
Course Level: Undergraduate
Provider: Udayan Care
Country to Study in: India

Oncology Nursing Society Advanced Practice Nurse Conference Scholarships for Practising Nurses

Conference Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Nursing
Course Level: Conference events
Provider: Oncology Nursing Society
Country to Study in: UK

10 Major Causes of Admission Failure into Nigeria Universities

Major Causes of University Admission Failure

In recent years, admissions into universities in Nigeria appear to have become more competitive and objective. Statistics show that only about five per cent applicants are actually admitted into universities. The reason is because each university must adhere to the quota given to it by NUC (Nigeria Universities Commission).

Lincoln College Overseas Graduate Entrance Scholarship for non-UK, non-EU Students

Overseas Graduate Entrance Scholarship

Course(s) Offered: Any field
Course Level: Graduate (masters)
Provider: Lincoln College
Country to Study in: UK

The UCT/CSIR Scholarship Programme for South African Students, South Africa

Applications are invited for a limited number of scholarships for South African students who will register in 2011 at the University of Cape Town for the Honours, Master’s and Doctoral degrees, within the following disciplines, or in closely related disciplines:

• Information and Communication Technologies
• Environmental Technologies
• Engineering
• Materials Science and Manufacturing
• Mathematics
• Natural & Physical Sciences
• Biosciences
• Modelling and Digital Science
• Information and Communications Technology

Eligibility
Only students who register as full-time students and who are proceeding into the FIRST year of the degree are eligible. Students who will register in 2011 for a 2nd year of Masters or 2nd or 3rd year of PhD are INELIGIBLE. Only students who will register for study in one (or more) of the areas of study shown above are eligible.

Value of Awards
Honours – R60,000; Masters – R70,000; Doctoral – R80,000 per annum

Tenure
Honour’s – strictly 1 year; Master’s – 2 Years – Second year renewable on proof of satisfactory progress, and Doctoral – 3 Years – Second and third years renewable on proof of satisfactory progress.
Please Note: Renewals are NOT guaranteed and will depend on the availability of funds and academic progress.

Criteria

1. Academic Merit. The Scholarships will be granted on the basis of academic merit.
   Applicants must have achieved at least 60% for their final undergraduate majors or the Honour’s degree)
2. Area of study, Only students who will register for study in one (or more) of the areas of study shown above
   Particular consideration will be given to equity

Application Procedure

1. A letter of application addressed to the Director of the PGC&FO, UCT and a completed Application Form available from the Postgraduate Funding Office or from URL: http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/funding/postgraduate/applications/
2. A one A-4 page CV giving the future intentions of the applicant.
3. 2 letters of reference from academics who have taught/supervised the applicants in the past three years
4. All original or certified copies of university transcripts (do not include certificates), including those of the applicant’s undergraduate degree(s).
5. Proof of acceptance of the student into the proposed academic department, in the form of a brief letter/statement from the Faculty Manager.
6. Master’s and Doctoral applicants – A copy of the applicant’s abstract of the proposed study (no longer than ONE A-4 page) and an indication that a Supervisor has been secured and that the research proposal has been accepted by the Department.
7. Applicants must be prepared to enter into a contract with the CSIR in which the student undertakes to enter into employment with the CSIR for at least the tenure of the scholarship held, provided that suitable vacancies exist within the CSIR
8. Short-listed Applicants must be prepared to undergo interviews with officials from the CSIR

Applications must be sent to:
The Director – Postgraduate Centre & Funding Office,
University of Cape Town

by no later than 31st august 2010
Late, inappropriate and/or incomplete applications will be disqualified
Enquiries: pgfunding@uct.ac.za or Telephone – 021-650-2211

More Scholarship Information

TIP: Use the 'Study & Scholarships search' box above and below on this page to search

FRF Mathematics Education Chair Post-Doctoral Fellowships for Researchers

FRF Mathematics Education Chair Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Course(s) Offered: Mathematics Education
Course Level: Graduate (postdoctoral)
Provider: Rhodes University
Country to Study in: South Africa

Research Fellowships in Health, The South African Medical Research Council, South Africa

The South African Medical Research Council (MRC) invites applications for six (6) Research Fellowships in Health Research. This Career Development Programme is a partnership between the MRC and the Tertiary Education sector.

The purpose of the Research Fellowship is to build research capacity and scientific leadership by creating new positions for senior Post-Doctoral scientists that have demonstrated a potential to become established researchers. Preference will be given to proposals that address Public Health and Environmental Health research priorities in the country.

The six Research Fellows will be appointed for a period of 2 years commencing in Jan 2011, with the option to extend for a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funds.

Application Process

• Interested individuals must submit a full application to the MRC no later than 15 July 2010.
• Applications must include a full research proposal, 3 referee’s reports, and written commitment from the employing institution to provide the infrastructure, top-up salary and matching contribution towards the running expenses for the research project.
• Where the Fellow is to be appointed in an MRC in-house programme, the written commitment must be provided by the Unit or Group Director.
• Applications will be sent out for peer-review and the applicants will be informed of the outcome of the application by September /October 2010, for uptake of the Grant in Jan 2011.
• Applicants may be subjected to an interview before a final decision is made.

Eligibility
Applicants must

• Be South African Citizens or in possession of Permanent Residency
• Have a research doctorate and post-doctoral research experience
• Apply within at least 5 years of obtaining a research doctorate.

Applicants will be considered on the strength of proven research experience equivalent to a senior post-doctoral research scientist. Preference will be given to applicants from the historically disadvantaged groups and Institutions. Applicants from Universities of Technology are encouraged to apply.

Value of the Award

• Research Fellows will be appointed at the level of a Lecturer at a University or Senior Scientist at the MRC.
• The MRC will contribute, R180 000 towards the Fellow’s salary and R50 000 for running expenses for the research project.
• The university will top-up the MRC salary contribution to that of a Lecturer at the employing institution.
• Where the Research Fellow is appointed in an MRC in-house programme, the programme will be expected to top-up the MRC salary contribution to that of a Senior Scientist.

Conditions

• Where a Fellow is appointed at a University, the University must give a written commitment to provide the necessary infrastructure, salary contribution and a minimum of R50 000.00 for running expenses for the research project.
• Where a Fellow is appointed in an MRC in-house programme, the Unit or Group Director must provide written commitment to provide the necessary infrastructure, salary contribution and a minimum of R50 000.00 for running expenses for the research project.
• The Research Fellow must spend a minimum of 80% of his or her time undertaking full-time research on the approved project. Successful applicants will be required to sign a contractual agreement with the MRC and the university.

Application forms are attached.
Kindly forward your responses to Research Capacity Development Administrator at Philistia.Joshua@mrc.ac.za and copy Dr Thabi Maitin: e-mail: thabi.maitin@mrc..ac..za

Application Closing Date: 15 July 2010

Further Scholarship Information

TIP: Use the 'Study & Scholarships search' box above and below on this page to search

Doctoral Scholarship, University of Cape Town, SouthAfrica

The Energy Research Centre is inviting applications for TWO doctoral scholarships, available for students who will register for full-time study for a PhDdegree at the ERC.

Eligibility:
Suitable candidates must have demonstrated a passion for the study of energy and climate change. There is no restriction on nationality, race or gender. Candidates with research experience in their current or previous degrees or other research capacity on the themes of climate change and governance are particularly encouraged to apply.

Value and Tenure:
The Value of the scholarship is R110 000 per year, which must be used towards tuition, academic materials, housing and research project costs. The tenure of the award is ONE YEAR. It is expected that this would be renewed for one further year, if applicable to the degree and subject to satisfactory academic progress. The maximum tenure is therefore two years.

Conditions of Award
The successful candidate will be required to:

• Provide a mid-year progress report, reflecting progress on the doctoral proposal and / or thesis;
• At the end of ninth month of each year in which the scholarship is held, a letter from the PhD supervisor indicating academic progress;
• Provide a full report on the year’s work towards the PhD;
• Provide an account of expenditure of the scholarship;
• Present the proposal and interim findings to the ERC;
• Repay all or part of the scholarship to the ERC should she/he withdraw fromdoctoral studies, deregister, or fail to achieve the degree in the agreed timeframe; and
• Undertake to comply with the University’s approved policies, procedures and practices on postgraduate funding.

Application Procedure
Applicants are required to:

• Write a letter of application, attaching a PhD proposal or draft thereof;
• Indicate the name and contact details of their PhD supervisor;
• Submit a CV of no longer than three A4 pages, including detail of previous research in energy
• Attach a certified copy of their Masters degree or academic transcript or a letter from their supervisor indicating that they are expected to complete their Masters degree by the end of 2010;
• Attach a certified copy of SA identity document or Passport/Study-permit.
• Provide the names, e-mail and day-time telephone number for two academic referees;
• Applications must be submitted to Ann Steiner (Ann.Steiner@uct.ac.za).

Closing date for applications: 2 July 2010
 Late and  Incomplete Applications Will be Disqualified

ERC reserves the right to cancel, withdraw and recover any funds paid to the award-holder if she/he does not comply with the Conditions of Award.

More Information and Application

TIP: Use the 'Study & Scholarships search' box above and below on this page to search

Ohio State University PhD Fellowships in Veterinary Medicine for East Africans

PhD Fellowship

Course(s) Offered: Veterinary medicine
Course Level: Postgraduate (PhD)
Provider: Ohio State University
Country to Study in: USA