Scholarship @ The Corliss Knapp Engle in Horticulture – 2011 – 2012 @ The Garden Club Of America – USA

Description: This Scholarship is established to encourage the development of research, documentation, and teaching skills in the field of horticulture. It was established in 2010.Funds one or more scholarships annually at $2000 to support study at an accredited college, university, or major botanic garden or arboretum. Projects may include but are not restricted to plant propagation, photographic documentation of studies and research projects, the acquisition of skills for working with horticulture collections, and research in horticulture in the broadest sense.

Requirements : Open to college undergraduates and graduate students, advanced degree candidates, or non-degree-seeking applicants above the high school level.

Contact:Connie Yates, Garden Club of America, 14 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022. Phone: 212-753-8287, fax: 212-753-0134, email: cyates@gcamerica.org

Links: http://www2.gcamerica.org/images/FCKUploads/file/corliss_knapp_engle_app.pdf

 http://www2.gcamerica.org/outreach-scholarships-details.cfm?ScholarshipID=27

Deadline: February 10 proceeding the period of study.

The GCA Interchange Fellowship and RHS McLaren Horticultural Scholarship @ The Garden Field Of America – USA – 2011 – 2012 – Horticulture and Related Fields

Description: The GCA Interchange Fellowship & Martin McLaren Scholarship name was changed in 2009 to the GCA Interchange Fellowship/RHS McLaren Horticultural Scholarship.For one American scholar (McLaren Scholar) annually, 8500 British pounds for ten months of enrichment study under the auspices of the Royal Horticultural Society. The McLaren Trust and the RHS cover the cost of transportation, tuition, housing, board, and an allowance for personal needs during the American student’s academic year in Great Britain. The GCA makes travel arrangements to the U.K. Any additional funds for personal expenses exceeding the allowance are supplied by the candidate.For one British scholar (Interchange Fellow) annually, up to $30,000 USD. The GCA covers the cost of tuition, university or equivalent housing, meal plan, and university health plan, as well as $750 per semester for books and study materials, and $300 per month for personal incidentals and travel expenses to selected GCA meetings.
Requirements: The Students who have earned a BA or BS degree, and are for a single unaccompanied person. Applicants must be 26 or younger because of the age limit on student travel vouchers in Great Britain and Europe. Selected finalists must attend a required interview at their own expense and will be notified of the time and place.
Contact: Connie Yates, Garden Club of America, 14 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022. Phone: 212-753-8287, fax: 212-753-0134, email: cyates@gcamerica.org.
Links: http://www2.gcamerica.org/images/FCKUploads/file/mcLaren_app%281%29.pdf
http://www.rhs.org.uk/Courses/Bursaries/McClaren
http://www2.gcamerica.org/images/FCKUploads/file/mcLaren_app%281%29.pdf
http://www2.gcamerica.org/outreach-scholarships-details.cfm?ScholarshipID=18

Deadline: The last date to apply is October 31 of the preceding year of study

PhD scholarship @ DTU, Denmark in development of functionally graded materials for thermoelectric devices

Description: The Fuel Cells and Solid State Chemistry Division at Risø DTU is seeking a Ph.D. student to develop graded thermoelectric materials with optimized properties over a broad temperature range for use in conversion of heat into electricity.This will take place at the international front line in collaboration between Risø DTU and four leading laboratories in Denmark, Japan and the US, while industry participation ensures strong links to both technology providers and end-users.A major challenge in thermoelectric materials development is to combine a number of materials belonging to different families of materials together in order to improve the conversion efficiency and to expand the working temperature range of the thermoelectric device. The project is focussed on the construction and optimization of p- and n-type segments over a broad temperature range by graded materials. This will be done in order to improve the so-called compatibility factor between the materials in each leg. The materials are chosen among the best of state-of-the-art materials and the novel developed thermoelectric oxides.
Requirements: Candidates should have -Master’s degree in chemistry, physics, materials science or similar

• Knowledge in synthesis of inorganic materials preferably oxides
• Prior knowledge in the area of thermoelectricity is beneficial
• Experience with experimental methods for materials characterization
• Ability to work independently, to plan and carry out complicated tasks, and to be a part of a large, dynamical group
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken

Application Please apply online on www.dtu.dk/vacancy and open the link “apply for this job online”, fill in the application form and attach the following documents;
a) A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
b) Curriculum vitae
c) Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
d) Conversion of grade averages to Danish grades (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet for the conversion here).
Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master’s degree, but cannot begin before having received it.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, inability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Further information
Please contact Nini Pryds +45 46 77 57 52 +45 46 77 57 52       or Ngo Van Nong, +45 51 42 30 23 +45 51 42 30 23       for further information.
Links: For more details click here .Additional information about Risø DTU and the Fuel Cells and Solid State Chemistry Division can be found on risoe.dtu.dk.
Deadline: 15 February 2011

PhD scholarship @ DTU-Denmark in development and processing of n-type oxide thermoelectric materials

Description: The DTU is seeking a PhD student to develop and process new types of oxide thermoelectric materials for use in conversion of heat into electricity.You will be part of a large project which aim to develop and demonstrate high-temperature efficient thermoelectric oxide modules integrated in a converter system.This will take place at the international front line in collaboration between Risø DTU and four leading laboratories in Denmark, Japan and the US, while industry participation ensures strong links to both technology providers and end-users.
Requirements: Candidates should have

• Master’s degree in chemistry, physics, materials science or similar
• Knowledge in synthesis of inorganic materials preferably oxides
• Prior knowledge in the area of thermoelectricity is beneficial
• Experience with experimental methods for materials processing and characterization
• Ability to work independently, to plan and carry out complicated tasks, and to be a part of a large, dynamical group
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken

We offer
We offer an exciting and challenging job in an international environment.
Good possibilities for professional and personal growth.
A family friendly organisation with flexible working hours.
Application: Please apply online on www.dtu.dk/vacancy and open the link “apply for this job online”, fill in the application form and attach the following documents;
a) A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
b) Curriculum vitae
c) Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
d) Conversion of grade averages to Danish grades (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet for the conversion here).
Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master’s degree, but cannot begin before having received it.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, inability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Contact:
Please contact Nini Pryds,  +45 46 77 57 52 +45 46 77 57 52       Ngo Van Nong, +45 51 42 30 23 +45 51 42 30 23     
Link: For more details click here. Additional information about Risø DTU and the Fuel Cells and Solid State Chemistry Division can be found on risoe.dtu.dk.
Deadline: 15 february 2011

Saltire Scholarships @ Scotland

Description: Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships (SSS) is a substantial programme of scholarships, offered on a matched funding basis between the Government and Scottish Higher Education Institutions. The scheme offers up to 200 awards, each worth £2000, towards the tuition fees of a one year Masters course at any of Scotland’s higher education institutions.The scholarships are designed to support the promotion of Scotland as a learning nation and a science nation and are therefore targeted at the priority sectors of creative industries, life sciences, technology, financial services and renewable and clean energy (find out what study options are available). These are available across key priority countries:

• Canada
• China
• India
• United States of America

The scholarships are available to students as part of a wider strategy to promote Scotland as a study destination and showcase Scotland’s higher education offering in international markets.
This is the third year of the programme which was launched in January 2009, nearly 400 scholarships have been awarded to date.
Deadline: The closing date for 2011/12 awards is 17 June 2011.
Link: For more details click here

PhD scholarship@ University of Copenhagen, Denmark- within Interaction Techniques for Wall-Sized Displays

Description: The Human Centered-Computing Group at the Department of Computer Science (DIKU), University of Copenhagen, Denmark invites applications for a PhD scholarship within Interaction Techniques for Wall-Sized Displays.The position is financed by the Programme Committee on Growth Technologies under the Danish Strategic Research Council. The WallViz project is a collaboration between the Departments of Computer Science at University of Copenhagen (DIKU) and Aarhus University, and three partner organizations: the Danish Ministry of Interior & Health, Microsoft and Autodesk. The project will aim to better decision making in these organizations by improving database techniques to provide fast responses to ad-hoc user queries and by using highly interactive wall-sized visualizations that allow fast-paced interactive and collaborative exploration of massive data collections.
Requirements: The candidate is expected to hold an MSc in computer science or similar. The successful candidate will document (a) good programming/technical skills, (b) experience with advanced interaction techniques, and (c) potential to work closely with the prospective users of the interaction technologies (in particular, the two Danish partner organizations).
Contact Person
Professor Kasper Hornbæk, PhD
Department of Computer Science
University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
e-mail: kash@diku.dk
phone: +45 35321425 +45 35321425    
Link: For more details click here
Deadline: 31 January 2011 at 12.00 noon CET.

Postdoctoral Research Position(1) & PhD Scholarships position(3)@ University of Copenhagen . Denmark-within Human-Centered Computing at Department of Computer Science

Description: The Human Centered-Computing Group at the Department of Computer Science (DIKU), University of Copenhagen, Denmark, seeks a postdoctoral researcher for the project “WallViz – Improving decision making from massive data collections using wall-sized, highly interactive visualizations”.
The position is financed by the Programme Committee on Growth Technologies under the Danish Strategic Research Council. The WallViz project is a collaboration between the Departments of Computer Science at University of Copenhagen (DIKU) and Aarhus University, the Danish Ministry of Interior & Health, Microsoft and Autodesk. The project will aim to better decision making in these organizations by improving database techniques to provide fast responses to ad-hoc user queries and by using highly interactive wall-sized visualizations that allow fast-paced interactive and collaborative exploration of massive data collections.
Requirements: The candidate should be from computer science or similar, with a solid background in human-computer interaction or visualization. The successful applicant has (a) documented expertise in visualization, visual analytics, information visualization, or a similar field, and (b) documented expertise in user-centred design and evaluation, or similar activities. Previous experience with large displays, for instance interaction techniques for large displays, is an advantage, but not required.
The application must be in the form of a single PDF file and contain:

• Curriculum Vitae incl. list of publications
• Up to three of the candidate´s scientific publications for evaluation
• An initial project proposal outlining what the applicant would like to achieve during the period as a post doc (maximum two pages)
• PhD assessment committee´s provisional or final evaluation
• A copy of the PhD diploma

Contact: The application must be submitted by e-mail to camillaj@diku.dk
Contact Person
Professor Kasper Hornbæk, PhD
Department of Computer Science
University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
e-mail: kash@diku.dk
phone: +45 35321425 +45 35321425    
Link: For more details click here
Deadline: 31 January 2011 at 12.00 noon CET.

Full-fee Scholarships@Loughborough University -Graduate School Development Trust Africa Scholarships:

Description: Loughborough University is delighted to announce full-fee scholarships for international full-time taught postgraduate students who are currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa.. The scholarships will cover 100% of the course fees for your chosen postgraduate taught course for one year (replacing any Departmental or Loughborough University scholarships or bursaries you may already have been awarded).

Students will be expected to fund their travel and maintenance costs through other sources.

Requirements: Open competition. Students may only apply for the scholarship after an offer for a place has been made. Students who are in possession of an offer (conditional or unconditional) of a place on a postgraduate taught course can apply for the scholarship using the application form which can be downloaded with the given link.Applications will be initially shortlisted and the final decision on the awards will be made by a selection panel of senior staff of the University. The selection panel will use the following eligibility criteria when assessing applications:

·         Currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa

·         Evidence of exceptional academic achievement (normally a 1st Class Honours Degree)

·         Commitment to return to their home country on completion of postgraduate programme

·         Evidence of the ability and commitment to making a significant contribution to their home country on their return

·         Full understanding of the costs involved in coming to study and live in the UK

·         Evidence of strong motivation and initiative to secure funds to cover the remainder of the costs involved

Applicants are advised to spend considerable effort ensuring that this application reaches the selectors in a form that is clear, well presented and which reflects your abilities and motivation.

Send application to: International Office
Academic Registry
Loughborough University
Leicestershire LE11 3TU
UK
Fax: +44 (0)1509 223971
Email: international-office@lboro.ac.uk

Link: For more details click here

Deadline:  30th April, 2011

Wal-Mart Higher Reach Scholarship

Description:  This award is for employees of Wal-Mart Stores, who have been out of high school at least one year. Award is based on financial need and
community involvement. Up to $2000 for 2-year institutions, up to $3000 for 4-year institutions, dependent on the number of credit hours enrolled, for tuition, books fees, and on-campus room and board at an accredited two- or four-year U.S. institution

Contact: Melodie Gunter, Project Manager, 800-530-9925.

Wal-Mart Foundation
702 Southwest 8th St.
Bentonville, AR 72716-9002
Ph: 800-530-9925
Fax: (501)273-6850
URL: For more details click here

Deadline: 31, March 2001

Various Phd Position @ Lund University, Sweden

Top of Form

• PhD Scholarship in Theoretical Physics, computational biology  (NPA 2011/13)
• PhD Scholarship in Aquatic ecology  (NPA 2011/9)
• PhD in Gender Studies  (SPA 2011/2)
• PhD in Gender Studies  (SPA 2011/1)
• PhD Scholarship in Theoretical Physics, computational biology  (NPA 2010/493)
• Utbildningsbidrag in Laboratory medicine  (MPA 2010/543)
• PhD position in Mathematical Statistics  (NPA 2010/490)
• PhD position in Biophysical chemistry  (LTHPA 2010/825)
• PhD position in Biophysical chemistry  (LTHPA 2010/822)
• PhD scholarship in Limnology  (NPA 2010/480)
•   (LTHPA 2010/817)
• PhD scholarship in zoological cell biology  (NPA 2010/470)
• PhD position in in molecular genetics  (NPA 2010/446)

Link: for more details click on the positions.

Deadline: Check Website

Scholarship @Nettie Hanselman Jaynes

Description: One-time award for elementary and secondary education majors entering their senior or fifth year. Graduate students in their fifth year for elementary or secondary certificate also may apply.

Deadline : 1 March, 2011

Contact: Director of Grant Programs, 800-452-8807 ext. 7395, awardinfo@mercury.osac.state.or.us.

Oregon Student Assistance Commission
1500 Valley River Dr., Ste. 100
Eugene, OR 97401-7020
Ph: 800-452-8807
E-mail: awardinfo@mercury.osac.state.or.us

Link: : For more details click here

(Undergraduate/Scholarship)Scholarship for graduating high school seniors

Description: : Scholarship for graduating high school seniors who reside in Crook, Deschutes, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, or Umatilla County, Oregon, or WallaWalla County, Washington. Must have 3.0 GPA and major in engineering or electronics. The focus of this scholarship is on Engineering/Technology; Electrical Engineering/Electronics

Contact: Director of Grant Programs, 800-452-8807 ext. 7395, awardinfo@mercury.osac.state.or.us.

Oregon Student Assistance Commission
1500 Valley River Dr., Ste. 100
Eugene, OR 97401-7020
Ph: 800-452-8807
E-mail: awardinfo@mercury.osac.state.or.us
Link: For more details click here

Deadline: 1 March, 2011

PhD Scholarship@ Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden at the Department of Signals and Systems in Intelligent Transport Systems- Subject: mechanical, electrical, control or transportation engineering resp. engineering physics

Description: The position aims at finding novel safe and optimal methods to nowadays most urgent claims against ITS by developing fault tolerant and energy efficient solutions. The applicant should have an interest in both academic and applied research to be successful. We invite candidates interested in ground transport and traffic applications to submit their application.

Applicants should hold an M.Sc. degree (civilingenjörsexamen) in, preferably, mechanical, electrical, control or transportation engineering resp. engineering physics or related fields.

Good analytical and communication (both oral and written) skills and ability to work independently as well as become an active team member. Excellent command of English language is needed.

Knowledge of software like MATLAB, VISSIM, C++ is an advantage. As PhD positions also involve taking part in the undergraduate education, and teaching activities in the B.Sc. programs are conducted in Swedish (English in M.Sc. programs), Swedish language is also an advantage.

Deadline: 1 march, 2011
Link: For more details click here

PhD Scholarship @ Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden at Department of Signals and Systems in Robust Wireless Localization

Description: The research environment is international and candidates of any nationality are welcome to apply. This research is focused on methods and algorithms for digital communication systems. We study systems such as the next generation wireless cellular communication systems, vehicular communication to enable certain important vehicular traffic safety applications, fibre-optic communication systems, and hardware-constrained communications. Our research is diverse in nature and includes fundamental and application-driven as well as disciplinary and multidisciplinary projects. We are heavily involved in the master program Communication Engineering. The Division employs about 25 persons, a number that will increase in the near future, as we have been successful in attracting research grants. Chalmers University of Technology is located in Gothenburg on the scenic west coast of Sweden. It is among the top research schools in Europe..

Requirements: Candidates mush have *: 1). Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Applied Math, or similar, and high grades in the core courses. 2). you should have an interest in digital communications and wireless systems.

3). A strong background in mathematics is required; knowledge of positioning and tracking is an advantage. Furthermore, an interest in interdisciplinary work with researchers and engineers from other fields is essential, as are skills in simulation techniques.

4). You should be fluent in English, have good collaboration skills, and be able to communicate your results in writing and in presentations.

Deadline: 31 January, 2011 Link: For more details click here

MA and PhD Scholarships@ Central European University , Hungary in Nationalism Studies -Subject: Any degree

Description: This program addresses issues of nationalism, self-determination, state formation, ethnic conflict, minority protection, language and citizenship rights, and constitutional design in modern and contemporary societies.The Nationalism Studies Program at Central European University is pleased to announce its Call for Applications for Academic Year 2011/2012.

Degrees Offered

* Master of Arts in Nationalism Studies (one year)

* Master of Arts in Nationalism Studies (two years)

* Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative History of Central, Southeastern and Eastern Europe

Deadline: 24 January 2011; 14 March 2011
Link: For more details click here

International Research Scholarships@ UNSW(The University of New South Wales), Australia- Subject: Engineering, Business, Science or Humanities and Social Sciences

Description: The University of New South Wales offers the following prestigious scholarships to international students of exceptional research potential to undertake a higher degree by research at the University of New South Wales in 2011
International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) Scholarships available for PhD and Masters by Research in all disciplines
University International Postgraduate Award (UIPA)Scholarships available for PhD and Masters by Research in all disciplines 
Tuition Fee Scholarship plus a Faculty Research StipendScholarships available for PhD, Masters by Research and for Masters of Philosophy (in selected disciplines depending on Faculty research areas)
Tuition Fee ScholarshipScholarships available for PhD, Masters by Research and Masters of Philosophy (in selected disciplines depending on Faculty research areas). This scholarship is only available to students who are sponsored by their home country with a living allowance/stipend with a minimum value of $10,000 per annum.

Deadline: Applications will start in late January

Link: For more details click here

Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students @ University of Queensland, Australia- Subject: Any Subject

Description: .The scholarships are available for international students who have completed senior high school overseas equivalent to Queensland Year 12 (eg. A Levels, International Baccalaureate, etc). The scholarship is not available to students who have already commenced a postsecondary qualification or who are already studying in Australia. The successful applicants must be classed as an international student in Australia (Australian permanent residents and Australian citizens are not eligible).

The scholarship is a one-off reduction in your commencing tuition fees to the value of AUD$6000

Requirements: Candiadate must have a score that equates to a Queensland Tertiary Education rank of 96.  Must not be recipients of another scholarship
 Must be applying for the full program – not an articulation or requesting credit (other than the IB credit)
Must have a full unconditional offer
 The application must be complete including a personal statement
 Excludes quota programs
Deadline: 31 October the prior year for a Semester 1 commencement
30 April the same year for a Semester 2 commencement
Link: For more details click here

Please visit http://www.uq.edu.au/study/scholarships/international/undergraduate for International equivalencies

PhD Studentships (20) for International Students@ Birkbeck University of London, UK- Subject: English and Humanities,Iberian and Latin American Studies,History of Art and Screen Media etc.

Description: Birkbeck is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all candidates irrespective of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, religious belief and sexual preference.

Applications are invited for up to 20 PhD studentships in the form of fee waivers at Home/EU and International rate for all subject areas in the School of Arts. Up to five maintenance bursaries, of £1,000 (per annum, full-time), will also be awarded with these studentships.

The studentships are open to full-time and part-time students, and home/EU and international students. Suitable candidates may also be put forward for AHRC awards.

Deadline: 4th February 2011
Link: For more details click here

PhD Scholarship@ Denmark Technical University, Denmark in Rational Evolution of Enzymes

Description: This new, international research project involves the study of the copper-containing enzymes known as laccases: Why did they evolve to their particular current structures, and how are these structures evolutionary optimized for stability and function under extreme environmental conditions, in particular high temperature?

The research area of computational protein evolution is of growing importance, because of the need to process increasingly complex information in the search for new industrial enzymes, both within academic research and within the private sector.

Requirements: Candidates must have-* a master’s degree in engineering or science or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master’s degree. Both theoretical and experimental skills need to be proven. Relevant theoretical skills: Computational biology/chemistry, mathematical modeling, biophysics, quantum chemistry, computers/programming. Relevant experimental skills: General Lab experience, protein chemistry, protein expression, mutagenesis, and/or screening.

Deadline: 15 February 2011
Link: For more details click here

PhD Scholarship@ The University of Sydney, Australia in Coral Reef Sedimentology and Stratigraphy- Subject: Sciences and Engineering

Description: This scholarship is funded by an ARC Discovery Project grant and will provide support for 3 years on a full-time basis for a research project leading to a PhD. The objective of the research project is to investigate the biologic and geologic response of the Great Barrier Reef to sea level and climate changes over the last 30 ka by generating and linking new observational data with numerical modelling. The project will investigate a unique suite of sediment cores and other data collected on the recent Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) Expedition (325) http://www.eso.ecord.org/expeditions/325/325.php and the site survey cruise (http://www.marine.csiro.au/nationalfacility/voyagedocs/2007/summarySS07-2007.pdf).

Requirements:Candidates should have : * an Honours 1 or 2A degree (or equivalent) in earth and/or environmental science. Experience/background in carbonate sedimentology, coral reef biology and geology and/or numerical modelling of earth systems would be an advantage.

Stipend:  $26,669 in 2010 (tax exempt).
Deadline: 15 January 2011
Link: For more details click here