Postgraduate Fellowship Programme for Young Scientists from Developing Countries @ TWAS-ICCBS, Pakistan- Subject: Chemical and biological sciences

Description: The International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) — comprising the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry and the Dr. Panjwani Centre for Molecular and Drug Research, Karachi, Pakistan — and TWAS offer fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue research towards a PhD in chemical and biological sciences.Applicants should be aware that they can apply for only one fellowship per year. With the exception of the fellowships “for research collaboration”, all other fellowship programmes offered by TWAS and TWOWS that are mutually exclusive.

TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowships are tenable at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) – comprising the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry and the Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular and Drug Research, www.iccs.edu – for a period of up to four years for studies leading to a PhD degree in the following fields: organic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular medicine, pharmacology or physical chemistry.

Applicants may be registered for a PhD degree in their home country (SANDWICH option), or may enrol in a PhD course at ICCBS (FULL-TIME option). In both cases, the programme entails only one journey to the host country.

Applicants for these fellowships must meet the following criteria:

* be a maximum age of 35 years on 31 December of the year of application;
* hold a Master’s degree in a field of natural sciences;
* be nationals of a developing country (other than Pakistan);
* provide a certificate of good health from a qualified medical doctor;
* provide an official Acceptance Letter from the supervisor or head of department at ICCBS (see sample Acceptance Letter included in the application form).

Deadline: 30 June 2011

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Postdoctoral Fellowship @ TWAS-CEMB, Pakistan- Subject: Molecular biology and Molecular genetics

Description: TWAS-CEMB Postdoctoral Fellowships are tenable at departments of the National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB) for a minimum period of six months to a maximum period of twelve months in the following fields: molecular biology, molecular genetics, plant molecular biology or medical molecular biology.
* CEMB will provide a monthly stipend which should be used to cover living costs such as food, accommodation and health insurance. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency.
* The language of instruction is English.

Requirements:
Candidate  must* Be a maximum age of 45 years on 31 December of the application year;
* Be nationals of a developing country (other than Pakistan);
* Be regularly employed in a developing country (other than Pakistan) and hold a research assignment there;
* Hold a PhD degree in a field of natural sciences;
* Provide an official letter of acceptance from CEMB (see sample of acceptance letter included in the application form).
* Provide evidence of proficiency in English.

Deadline: 30 June 2011

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Undergraduate LUMS National Outreach Programme for Matric and FA/FSc Students, Pakistan- Subject: Any

Description: LUMS aims to provide equal academic opportunities to people of all social walks across Pakistan.. A new initiative – the “National Outreach Programme” was launched in 2001, with the objective of providing educational opportunities to bright and talented students from smaller cities, villages and inner city areas of large urban centres, who are unable to meet the programme’s regular fee requirement. Deserving students with exceptional Matric and FA/FSc results (80% & above) are encouraged to apply through the National Outreach Programme for a four year Undergraduate Programme.

Deadline: 3 February 2011

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Undergraduate, Master, Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships@ Erasmus Mundus EMASIAREGIONAL for Asia- Subject: Any

Description: Welcome to the Erasmus Mundus Action 2 LOT 11 with Afghanistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Maldives, Philippines, Thailand and North Korea. This programme foresees mobility for undergraduate, master, doctoral and post-doctoral students and academic staff, from Asian universities to European institutions.

Deadline: 31 January 2011

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Postgraduate (PHD)Fellowship Programme for Young Scientists from Developing Countries, @TWAS-ICCBS Pakistan- Subject: Chemical and biological sciences

Description: TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowships are tenable at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) – comprising the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry and the Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular and Drug Research, www.iccs.edu – for a period of up to four years for studies leading to a PhD degree in the following fields: organic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular medicine, pharmacology or physical chemistry.
Requirements: Applicants may be registered for a PhD degree in their home country (SANDWICH option), or may enrol in a PhD course at ICCBS (FULL-TIME option). In both cases, the programme entails only one journey to the host country.
If awarded, applicants must sit a compulsory entrance examination in either April or October prior to starting their Fellowship. For the entrance examination, candidates can enter Pakistan on a visitor’s visa. Upon successful completion of the entrance examination, candidates will immediately begin their research programme and the necessary requirements for a study visa will be implemented while at the host institution. Local hospitality for candidates travelling to Pakistan for the entrance examination will be provided by ICCBS.
Eligibility: Candidates Should-* be a maximum age of 35 years on 31 December of the year of application;
* hold a Master’s degree in a field of natural sciences;
* be nationals of a developing country (other than Pakistan);
* provide a certificate of good health from a qualified medical doctor;
* provide an official Acceptance Letter from the supervisor or head of department at ICCBS (see sample Acceptance Letter included in the application form).

Deadline:30 June 2011
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Bachelor’s Scholarship for Pakistani students in Social Science, Mathematics, Science etc.@ The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP), USA

Language:  English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
* Social Studies/Civics/History,
* Mathematics, and
* Science

Eligibility: Public school teachers of grades 8 to 10
* Minimum of five years classroom teaching experience in English as a Foreign Language, Social Studies/Civics/History, Mathematics, and/or Science
* Pakistani citizens and resident in Pakistan
* Proficient in written and spoken English
* Plan to continue teaching for at least five years after completion of the program
* Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree
Students who are not eligible: Applicants with a dual U.S./Pakistani nationality
* Those who have a parent spouse, fiancé or child over 18 years of age, who is a United States citizen or permanent United States resident
* Employees of the Fulbright Organization or the U.S. Department of State Alumni of other USEFP programs
* People who have applied for immigration to another country Deadline: January 13, 2011
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