Armenise-Harvard Italian Science Writer Fellowships, Italy

Fellowship Program for Italian Science Writers in Italy – 2011

Study Subject: Science Writers
Employer: Giovanni Armenise-Harvard Foundation
Level: Young Italian science writers

Scholarship Description:
The Giovanni Armenise-Harvard Foundation, in conjunction with the Italian Science Writers Association (UGIS), has launched a Science Writers Fellowship Program for young Italian science writers working in Italy.

Each year two Italian science writers at the beginning or mid-career are selected to spend a week in June or July at Harvard Medical School. Science Writer Fellows have the opportunity to interview top HMS researchers from diverse fields, tour laboratories, attend Armenise-Harvard and/or HMS symposia and conferences, meet science writers from the HMS community, and work with editors at HMS.

Eligibility and Grant Application Process:

Candidates must:

• Be Italian science writers in the earlier stages of their career, who are currently working in Italy.
• Have a good command of English and previous experience writing about science for the general public.

Award recipients will be expected to provide a full report, in English and in Italian, to both the Armenise-Harvard Foundation and to UGIS at the end of the fellowship. Science Writer Fellows are also asked to send UGIS and the Foundation copies of any articles published as a result of the Fellowship within one year of the termination of the Fellowship

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 15, 2011

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Postdoctoral Research in Bacteriology at Moredun Research Institute (Study in UK)

Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Course(s) Offered: Bacteriology
Course Level: Postdoctoral research
Provider: Moredun Foundation
Country to Study in: UK

SAFe Think PhD and Researchers Fellowship Call

SAFe Think – South African-French programme for Think-tanks for PhD students and Researchers

Study Subject: human and social sciences
Employer: French Governemnt
Level: PhD, Researchers

Scholarship Description:
The SAFe Think programme was launched in 2010 with the view of strengthening the connections between South African research institutes and their French counterparts. By assisting research partners in establishing sustainable cooperation, the French government aims at facilitating the integration of South African think tanks into French, European and francophone African scientific networks.

The 2010 edition of the programme has allowed several South African senior researchers to conduct joint projects with research institutes based in France. In view of the interest expressed in the programme by partner institutions, the French government is pleased to open applications for 2011.

The French government is offering five fellowships allowing successful applicants to undertake a joint research project of a duration of up to ten weeks in collaboration with a French research institute. Fellowships include a 2000€ monthly allowance, a roundtrip airflight ticket, visa fees and full medical and social insurance.

Requirement

• Applicants must hold a doctoral degree and have experience in programme/project management coupled with a substantial publication record. 
• Applications from researchers with a Master’s qualification, having an extensive publication record and relevant experience, will also be considered.

Given the bilateral nature of the partnership, preference will be given to South African applicants. However, all candidates meeting the requirements are encouraged to apply.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 18 February 2011

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SAFe Think Masters Scholarship Call: South African-French Programme for Think-Tanks

A French Government Bursary Programme in Partnership with South African Think Tanks for Masters Studies in the field of Human and Social Sciences.

Study Subject: Human and social sciences
Employer: French Government
Level: Masters

Scholarship Description:
The SAFe Think programme seeks to fund exceptional students wishing to undertake a Master’s degree at a French University. It was launched in 2010 with the view of strengthening the connections between South African research institutes and their French counterparts. By assisting academic partners in establishing sustainable cooperation, the French government aims at facilitating the integration of South African research and policy-oriented institutions into French, European and francophone African scientific networks.

The 2010 edition of the programme has allowed students from South African universities to study in France and obtain an internationally-recognized Master’s degree. In view of the interest expressed in the programme by partner institutions, the French government is pleased to open applications for SAFe Think 2011/12.
The French government is offering bursaries allowing successful applicants to prepare a Master’s degree in a French institution. The bursaries cover tuition fees, living costs, a roundtrip air flight ticket, visa fees and full medical and social insurance.

Bursaries are allocated for the duration of a French academic year, i.e. from September 2011 to May 2012, either for the first (M1) or for the second (M2) year of a Master’s programme. In the event of a student being awarded a grant for the first year, he/she may be considered for a bursary extension covering the second year, based on the results obtained and on a full report on his/her first year in France.

Requirement
Applicants must have obtained their most recent degree after 2008 in a discipline pertinent to the Master programme which they are applying for. A Bachelor’s degree is required to apply to the first year of a Master’s programme, while an Honours degree is required to apply to the second year. The Master programme targeted by applicants may be taught in French or English.

Given the bilateral nature of the partnership, preference will be given to South African applicants. However, all candidates meeting the requirements are encouraged to apply.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 March 2011

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University of Pretoria Commonwealth Postdoctoral Scholarships for International Study in South Africa

UP Commonwealth Postdoctoral Fellowships

Course(s) Offered: Any discipline(s)
Course Level: Graduate (postdoc fellowship)
Provider: University of Pretoria
Country to Study in: South Africa

Research Assistantship-Economics/Agro-Economics in Dar es Salaam Republic of Tanzania

Graduate Assistantship in Economics/Agro-Economics, Africa Rice Center, Dar es Salaam Republic of Tanzania

Study Subject: Economics/Agro-Economics
Employer: Africa Rice Center
Level: Holding a Masters Degree

Scholarship Description:
Under the general supervision of the Head of Program 4 and the direct supervision of the Agricultural Economist in Dar es Salaam, the Research Assistant will have the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities:
The Research Assistant will be a part of a multi-disciplinary research team with a common goal of and responsible for working to sustain and improve the productivity of and competitivity of rice-based production systems in Africa consistent with Africa Rice Center’s mission and mandate. He/she will assist the program leader in conducting research within the team with the specific tasks that include, but not limited to:

• Assist to generate profiles of rice-based production systems in key ecologies along the upland-lowland continuum in Africa.
• Assist in identifying opportunities and constraints to improving performance of the rice based systems.
• Assist in developing crop budgets and farm models to assess and identify optimal production and resource allocation decisions in rice-based systems along the upland -lowland continuum.
• Assist in socio-economic assessment of improved and appropriate technologies for rice-based production systems along& the upland – lowland continuum.
• Assisting in the preparation of supports for scientific presentations;
• Assisting in the development of documents for meetings and other events;
• Assisting in the preparation of training programs;
• Participating in training workshops for National Research System partners on survey design, implementation and impact assessment tools and methods.
• Assisting in the drafting of scientific publications;
• Any other duty assigned by the supervisors.

Scholarship Application Deadline: February 25, 2011 or until the position is filled.

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Biomedical Informatics Fellowships Position in University of New Mexico -2011

Subject: Biomedical Informatics Training Program
Employer: University of New Mexico
Level: fellowships, research

Scholarship Description:
The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center (UNM HSLIC) announces the availability of funding for a 2011-2014 full-time fellowship position in the HSLIC Biomedical Informatics Training Program.

Funding includes a stipend, benefits including health insurance, and limited support for research expenses and travel to national conferences. Fellows complete a rigorous curriculum and perform a mentored research project in the biomedical informatics domain.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 25 April 2011

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Southern Denmark University PhD Position in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Vacant PhD Position (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)

Course(s) offered: Sciences
Course Level: Graduate (PhD)
Provider: Southern Denmark University
Country to work in: Odense (Denmark)

Carnegie Corporation Postgraduate Scholarships in Economics for African Candidates

Doctoral Scholarships in Economics

Course(s) Offered: Economics
Course Level: Graduate (PhD)
Provider: Carnegie Corporation
Country to Study in: South Africa

IFAR’S Professional Development Program 2011

IFAR’s Professional Development Program in 2011 will consist of the annual IFAR Small Grants Program, including the Ravi Tadvalkar Memorial Scholarship, and the Wilfried Thalwitz Scholarship.

Study Subject: Agriculture and related subjects
Employer: IFAR
Level: Hold a Graduate Degree

Scholarship Description:
In support of its mission, IFAR annually provides small grants to professionals from national agricultural research systems in developing countries (NARS). The award made to the youngest woman grantee each year will be designated the Ravi Tadvalkar Memorial Scholarship, in recognition of the many contributions to the organization by IFAR’s first Treasurer and Secretary, his commitment to capacity building in developing countries, and his concern about diversity and gender issues.

IFAR also manages the IFAR Wilfried Thalwitz Scholarship established in his memory by the family and friends of the late CGIAR Chair for research linked with CGIAR Centers. The objectives of IFAR’s grants are to:

(a) Enhance the professional development of promising professionals from developing countries, who are at the early to middle stages of their careers, and undertaking research in partnership with CGIAR Centers to support sustainable development of agriculture in developing countries;
(b) Promote values gained from a “System Perspective” involving linkages between CGIAR Centers and NARS, and collaboration among CGIAR Centers;
(c) Encourage cooperation among national institutions through linkages with CGIAR Centers.

Eligibility:
(a) all applicants are expected to hold a graduate degree;
(b) grants are not intended to finance regular undergraduate or graduate academic programs, in whole or in part.

Number of IFAR grants: In 2011,
(a) Up to 12 grants will be awarded under the IFAR Small Grants Program.
(b) One additional scholarship will be granted to the applicant selected for the Thalwitz Scholarship.
(c) Each grant awarded will be for up to a maximum of $11,000. Of this amount, $1,000 will be sent through the sponsoring Center to each award winner for his/her use on purchases of appropriate books, journals, or equipment. The remainder will be disbursed by the sponsoring Center to meet expenditures in support of the Awardee’s work program. CGIAR Centers and partner institutions in developing countries are expected to support the work program in cash or in kind.

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 15, 2011

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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Remote Sensing and GIS, Cotonou

Fellowship for International Postdoctoral applicants at Africa Rice Center in Cotonou, Benin

Study Subject: Remote Sensing and GIS
Employer: Africa Rice Center
Level: Postdoctoral

Scholarship Description:
The Post?Doctoral Fellow will be based at the temporary headquarters of Africa Rice in Cotonou, Benin and will work under the supervision of the Program 2 Leader. She or he will be responsible for:

- Evaluating and applying methodologies for mapping the distribution of rice in different
ecosystems in Africa using remote sensing, GIS and national statistics;
- The development, validation and application of innovative approaches to map abiotic and biotic stress distribution in rice production systems in Africa;
- Performing spatial analysis in a GIS environment to identify suitable areas for adoption of stress?tolerant varieties by combining remote sensing obtained maps and survey data;
-Prepare presentations and publish research results in peer?reviewed journals.
- Developing research proposals, and
- Undertaking any other duties as requested by the Program 2 Leader.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 February 2011 or until the position is filled.

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