PhD Student Position@ Umeå University, Sweden in Theoretical Chemistry

Description: The department offers degrees at B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. levels, and our graduate- and postgraduate students are attractive for employment in academic institutions and industry.. This project is a further development of the energy migration theory which we developed about 10 years ago and is currently used to determine intra-molecular distances in proteins and bio- macromolecular systems.The PhD project is oriented towards the new description of the energy transfer process. The approach is also combined with time-resolved fluorescence experiments.

The project comprises:

- a fundamental knowledge in quantum mechanics
- the development of existing Fortran programs which are used in solving the stochastic Liouville equation in the frequency domain.
- the testing of a new theoretical description against experimental data.

Deadline:  31 January, 2011
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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

Postdoc Position@ International Livestock Research Institute in Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia, Nairobi

Description:The (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and East Asia (China).

Requirements Candidates must have a PhD degree obtained no more than 5 years ago in the field of microbiology, immunology or molecular biology
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to perform in multidisciplinary and multicultural research environment.
* Willingness and ability to travel to partners in Namibia and Europe.

Deadline:31 January 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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Doctoral Scholarships -Level: PhD -for International Students@ Max Planck Institute (MPI), Germany for Social Anthropology

Description:  Research at the Max Planck Institute in Halle/Saale should fall within the fields of legal anthropology and conflict studies in the broadest sense of these terms. These doctoral positions are granted in the context of the interdisciplinary programme of the new ‘Max Planck Research School on Retaliation, Mediation, Punishment (IMPRS-REMEP)’. The research program aims to attract researchers educated in social anthropology (in particular, legal anthropology and conflict studies).The focus of analysis should be conflict and conflict settlement procedures (retaliation, mediation, punishment) in plural legal contexts and should also include strategies for inclusion and exclusion in conflict situations. Of special interest are configurations of various juridical repertoires, such as local or customary law, state law, religious law, or transnational norms for conflict management, including actors’ abilities to manoeuvre within or among these repertoires (e.g. forum shopping). Of equal importance are issues pertaining to the social construction of conflict parties and their identity patterns. This research programme encompasses dispute management within or between various groups or institutions at various levels of social organisation: in semi-autonomous social fields such as kinship groups and local groups; within or between ethnic or religious communities, both within or across national borders; between states; or in transnational settings. Potential research topics range from conflict resolution in acephalous societies to conflict management procedures in (post) conflict societies (retaliation, punishment, compensation, reconciliation), for example, in the form of transitional or restorative justice or reconciliation processes. The interaction of global, local and translocal processes may thus acquire special analytical importance. Applicants are expected to develop their research questions independently, and to specify those in their proposal. Proposals with a comparative perspective and/or an inter-disciplinary approach will be considered with priority. It is expected that anthropological projects include a field research of approximately one year.

Requirements
1. Completion of a university degree in social anthropology at a German university or completion at an equivalent university abroad.
2. Alternatively to (1), completion of regular university studies in a social sciences’ discipline as major subject, a second major subject, or two additional minor subjects, with an overall duration of at least 4 years at a German university, or completion of an equivalent programme at an equivalent university abroad. Master degree or equivalent degree from abroad. In exceptional cases with a background in sociology of law and interest in social anthropology empirical research, completion of a law degree at a German university or completion at an equivalent university abroad. First or Second German State Law Exam with a minimum overall grade of “vollbefriedigend” (according to the examination regulations “JAPrO” of the State of Baden-Württemberg), or an equivalent degree with an equiva¬lent grade (“with distinction”) from abroad.
3. Submission of a substantive proposal for a dissertation topic linked to the research agenda of the IMPRS-REMEP.
4. Solid proficiency in the English language. In addition, students should have at least some basic knowledge of German language and demonstrate willingness to improve it.

Deadline: 31 January 2011

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Postdoctoral -South Africa and Egypt Joint Science and Technology Research Programme @ The Republic of South Africa and the Arab Republic of Egypt

Description: Research fellowship for researchers from Egypt and South Africa in the field of Nanotechnology,Remote sensing and space science,ICT,Biotechnology (food production, agriculture and health), Laser technology.The Republic of South Africa and the Arab Republic of Egypt signed an Agreement forcooperation in science and technology on 28 October 1998. As part of enhancing scientific and technological cooperation, the two countries have decided to jointly support researchers from public universities and public research institutes on an equal
and mutually beneficial basis.
Stipend: Successful projects in South Africa will be funded up to a maximum amount of R300000 over two years. Egyptian projects will receive the equivalent in the national currency.Researchers should therefore note that two separate budgets would be required from each side. Researchers should take note that they will be responsible for their own
international travel, subsistence and accommodation.

 Deadline: 31 January 2011

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PhD , Masters- Felix Scholarships for Indian Students 2011,UK @ University of Oxford / University of Reading / School of Oriental and African Studies

Study Subject: Archaeology, Anthropology, Applied Statistics, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemistry, Computation, Development Economics, Development Studies, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Ethnology and Museum Ethnography, European Literature, Forestry, Geography, History, Human Biology, Law, Management Studies, Mathematics, Materials, Medicine, Microbiology, Oriental Studies, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Physics, Physiological Sciences, Plant Sciences, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Social Policy and Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Zoology, Arts.

 Description: Up to six Felix Scholarships will be offered at University of Oxford / University of Reading / School of Oriental and African Studies for Indian graduates..Felix Scholarships will be offered at each of the three institutions above for Indian graduates taking up places in September/October 2011 for:
(i) Taught postgraduate Master’s courses (MSc, MAgrSc, MA, LLM, etc.) = 1 or 2 academic years or
(ii) Master’s degrees by research (MPhil) = 2 academic years or
(iii) Doctoral degrees by research (PhD/DPhil) = 3 academic years
Please note that not all of the above programmes are available at each institution.
Felix Scholarships are intended for scholars who would be unable, without financial assistance, to take up their place and who have not studied outside their home country. You should ensure that you apply for the correct course, as applications for an extension of a course or other additional funding will not be considered. Candidates must not, once installed at the relevant university, apply for any scholarship that would interfere with the tenure of the Felix Scholarship.
2. Application for a Felix Scholarship can be made through only one of the three academic institutions. Candidates must already have submitted a formal application for admission through one of the institutions before applying for a Felix Scholarship.
3. Commencing the academic year 2007/08 the Felix Scholarship will permit Felix Master’s alumni who have obtained a Distinction to apply for a PhD/DPhil Felix scholarship. Exactly the same criteria and application process will apply to Felix Master’s alumni as apply to any other candidate applying for a PhD/DPhil scholarship. Only one such scholarship will be granted to each university per year. Candidates should take into account the fact that because the results of Master’s examinations are notified after the commencement of an academic year, there will be a one-year gap between finishing a Master’s course and commencing a PhD/DPhil course.
4. Candidates must apply direct to Oxford/Reading/SOAS for admission to the course they wish to study. Detailed advice on such matters as course application forms, arrangements for fieldwork, etc., will be available on request from any of the three institutions (but about their own courses only). Applications for admission to courses should be submitted as early as possible.
5. The Felix Scholarships will cover full fees, living costs, a return air fare, and provide additional allowances for books, equipment, warm clothing etc. Spouses’ costs will not be met. Candidates must be Indian citizens and not currently be living or studying outside of India and must have not previously studied for one year or more outside India. Candidates must be under 30 years of age on 31 January 2011. Candidates must have at least a first class Bachelor’s degree from an Indian university or comparable institution. Exceptionally those with an upper second-class degree at the Bachelor’s level may be considered if they hold a first class degree at the Master’s level. Those who already hold degrees from universities outside India are not eligible to apply. Those who have already taken up a scholarship to pursue PhD studies at an Indian university are also not eligible for a Felix Scholarship.

Deadline:
Reading: 18 February 2011
SOAS: 31 January 2011
Oxford: Candidates applying to the University of Oxford do not need to complete the Felix application form but must have applied for their course of study (using the University’s Application Form for Graduate Study) by the appropriate January
07 January 2011 for Medical Sciences and Philosophy
21 January 2011 for all other subjects

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Chancellor’s Scholarships for International PhD Students @Warwick University, UK- Subject: Any subject

Description:Students and applicants who wish to apply for an AHRC doctoral award should apply to the WPRS competition and will automatically be considered for both competitions. More details on applying for an AHRC doctoral award are available here.

This competition, unlike most postgraduate funding, is open to Home, EU, and Overseas students from all disciplines at Warwick, and offers an equal award to all.

Applications :* Applicants for a full-time doctoral course at the University of Warwick, expecting to begin in Autumn 2011.
* Students currently enrolled on a three-year full-time PhD or MPhil/PhD (in the case of the Faculties of Arts, Medicine and Social Science), at the University of Warwick may apply in the first year of their registration only.
* University of Warwick students currently registered on a “1+3″ course at a Doctoral Training Centre, who are in their Master’s year and expecting to start doctoral study in 2011-12. These students will be eligible for a three-year WPRS or (if paying overseas fees) a Chancellor’s International Scholarship.
* University of Warwick students currently registered on the “2+2” MPhil > PhD course in the Department of Philosophy may apply for a postgraduate research scholarship in either (or both) the first and second years of their MPhil. Students applying in the first year will be eligible for a three year WPRS or (if an overseas fees-payer) a Chancellor’s International Scholarship. Students applying in their second year will be eligible for a two year WPRS, or (if a UK or EU student) a two year AHRC doctoral award, or (if an overseas fees-payer) a Chancellor’s International Scholarship. No student will be permitted to apply for a WPRS/Chancellor’s International Scholarship on more than two occasions. UK or EU Students will be eligible to apply (via a separate process) for an AHRC Master’s award to fund their two-year MPhil.

Deadline: 31 January 2011
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Masters Scholarship@ Erasmsu Mundus in Global Innovation Management for International Applicants

Description: This Programme (MSC) is a unique 2-year programme offered jointly by the University of Strathclyde (Scotland), Aalborg University (Denmark), Hamburg University of Technology (Germany) and, Swinburne University of Technology (Australia) which enables graduates of first degrees in engineering, science and technology to successfully manage the innovation process across international boundaries.
Students have the opportunity to study at two European Universities, with a third option to study in Australia in year 2, and the programme’s delivery over two years provides a greater depth of learning, more industrial engagement and a rich cultural experience.

Starting Date: The programme starts in September of each year with a number of ERASMUS MUNDUS scholarships available for both Non-EU (Catagory A) and EU based (Catagory B) Students.

Deadline:31st January 2011
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Master’s Scholarship Program @ Erasmus Mundus MSc in EuroAquae-HydroInformatics and Water Management- Subject:EuroAquae-HydroInformatics and Water Managment

Description: Master’s Scholarship Program for Applicants from European and Non-European Counties .The Joint Master Course is developped by the EuroAquae consortium coordinated by the University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis and associated to 11 leading international universities:Technical University of Catalonia (ES), Budapest University of Technology and Economics (HU), Brandenburg University of Technology at Cottbus (DE), Newcastle University (UK), Universidad Nacional del Littoral (AR), Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (CH), Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (CH), Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IND), National University of Technology (SIN), University of Incheon (KR).

Deadline: Before 31st of January 2011
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3 year positions (Pre-Doc or Post-Doc levels) opened for Computer Graphics Scientists in Switzerland (Geneva & Bern): Modelling variation & complexity in animal colour traits

Description: The successful candidates will develop and deploy advanced tools for comprehensive acquisition, modelling, and mathematical analysis of high-resolution colour textures and 3D geometries from a large number of animal individuals in the laboratory as well as in the field.

Contacts: Matthias Zwicker (zwicker [at] iam [dot] unibe [dot] ch), Institute of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, University of Bern, Switzerland & Michel Milinkovitch (Michel.Milinkovitch [at] unige [dot] ch), Laboratory of Artificial & Natural Evolution, University of Geneva, Switzerland

Application details available HERE: http://www.lanevol.org/LANE/positions_opened_files/Computer_Scientist_RD_eng_1.pdf

Further information : guide for applicants
Application form 2011 .

Deadline: January 31 2011

( PHD) Research Scientist Position @ International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture, Dubai- Subject:Land Data Assimilation System

Description:. This research will generate data and scientific insight on regional surface- and ground-water resources.The position is full-time fixed term .The position is based at the ICBA campus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Requirement:* Expertise in analysing GRACE, and if possible MODIS and TRMM data as well.
* Experience in working with numerical models (hydrology, hydrogeology, SVAT or climate).
* proven ability to handle/analyze spatio-temporal data sets relating to environmental monitoring and models as well as to remote sensing.
* Expertise in scientific programming (ideally FORTRAN, Unix or PERL).
* Experience with ENVI and ArcGIS.
Masters-degree level education and advanced skills in Remote Sensing, Hydrological Science, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
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Deadline: 31 January 2011
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Fellowship @ World Press Institute, USA -Subject: Any subject

Description: The WPI fellowship is offered to 10 journalists from countries around the world. The 2011 program will begin in mid August and end in mid-October. The fellows will spend a month in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, and then travel to several U.S. cities, including New York and Washington, D.C., for briefings, interviews and visits. They will returned to Minnesota for the final week of the program. See the 2010 Schedule for information on the 2010 fellowship and example of WPI events.
Eligibility:At least five (5) years full-time employment in print, broadcast, or online journalism.
Journalists can work for news or editorial departments of newspapers, wire services, radio, television, web sites, online publications or magazines of general public interest.
Photojournalists, editorial cartoonists, columnists and broadcast producers are also eligible.
Those who supervise journalists are eligible providing that they also have at least five years as a working journalist.
Any journalism-related work completed as a university student does not count toward experience. People who work in public relations or at organizations whose primary business is not the media are not eligible.
• Must be currently employed as a non U.S. journalist working outside of the United States.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Potential for leadership

Deadline: 31 January 2011
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(PhD)Research Scientist Position @ International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture, Dubai- Subject:Land Data Assimilation System

Description: The position is full-time fixed term (initially six months with the possibility of extension) with a competitive international package. The position is based at the ICBA campus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.This research will generate data and scientific insight on regional surface- and ground-water resources.
Requirements:* Expertise in analysing GRACE, and if possible MODIS and TRMM data as well.
* Experience in working with numerical models (hydrology, hydrogeology, SVAT or climate).
* proven ability to handle/analyze spatio-temporal data sets relating to environmental monitoring and models as well as to remote sensing.
* Expertise in scientific programming (ideally FORTRAN, Unix or PERL).
* Experience with ENVI and ArcGIS.
Qualifications:Masters-degree level education and advanced skills in Remote Sensing, Hydrological Science, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
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Deadline: 31 January 2011
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NRF Call for Nominations: Improving Academic Qualifications of Academic Staff and Researchers, South Africa-Level-Phd

Description:The National Research Foundation (NRF) is pleased to announce the availability of additional funds for the 2010/11 fiscal year. The Minister of Science and Technology has approved the reprioritisation of the Departmental 2010/11 budget to support the increased research productivity and production of high level skills needed to support the National Research and Development Strategy. Additional funds have been allocated to the NRF for improving the qualifications of academic staff and researchers at public-funded higher educational institutions and science councils.
Requirements: To qualify for this grant, applicants must be in the process of completing the research for their doctoral studies and preparing a dissertation for examination. The award will be conditional on the grant recipient submitting the doctoral dissertation for examination and producing at least one scientific publication in an accredited journal within one year following the completion of the sponsored leave period. The successful nominees will be expected to relinquish their teaching and administrative duties for the duration of the award.
 Deadline: 31 January 2011
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(Phd) Research Scientist Position@ International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture, Dubai- Subject:Land Data Assimilation System

Description This research will generate data and scientific insight on regional surface- and ground-water resources.The position is full-time fixed term (initially six months with the possibility of extension) with a competitive international package. The position is based at the ICBA campus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Requirement: * Expertise in analysing GRACE, and if possible MODIS and TRMM data as well.
* Experience in working with numerical models (hydrology, hydrogeology, SVAT or climate).
* proven ability to handle/analyze spatio-temporal data sets relating to environmental monitoring and models as well as to remote sensing.
* Expertise in scientific programming (ideally FORTRAN, Unix or PERL).
* Experience with ENVI and ArcGIS.
Qualifications:: Masters-degree level education and advanced skills in Remote Sensing, Hydrological Science, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
Collaboration with the other members of the MENA-LDAS team will be essential to the post, offering ample opportunities to broaden the successful applicant’s expertise.
Deadline: 31 January 2011
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Undergraduate, Graduate, Distance learning- Military Spouse Scholarship for Military ID-Carrying Uniformed Services’ Spouses @ National Military Family Association

Description: National Military Family Association scholarship funds are awarded only to military ID-carrying Uniformed Services’ spouses (active duty, retiree, Reserve, National Guard, and/or survivor); If notified you have been selected for a scholarship, you must provide a copy of current military dependent ID within one week, or your scholarship funds will be awarded to another card-carrying applicant. If at any point you are no longer considered to be a spouse of a service member, you must notify us immediately.
Deadline: 31 January 2011
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Postdoctora Position@Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics, Germany-in-subject- Cell Biology and Molecular Immunology

Description: The lab is seeking highly motivated and experienced postdoctoral fellows to study the function of transcription factor networks and higher-order chromatin structure in B lymphocytes (http://www.immunbio.mpg.de/home/research/
cellmolimmun/grosschedl/). Approaches used include molecular and cellular techniques, FACS analysis, in vitro cell differentiation assays and chromatin profiling.
Requirement:Candidates should have a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree with at least 3 years of proven research experience in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or Imaging. Candidates should have a good publication record. Ability to work in
a team, communication skills and experience in the supervision of graduate students are an asset.
The MPI in Freiburg is an international research institute at the cross-road of Southern Germany, Switzerland and France. The working language is English.
Stipend: Salary will be according to postdoctoral fellowships of the Max-Planck-Society or TVöD and will commensurate with experience. A childcare facility is directly attached to the Institute. Women are especially encouraged to apply;handicapped applicants with equal qualifications will be given preferential treatment.
Application: Candidates should send their curriculum vitae with a short statement of research interests and the names of three referees and to Ms. Stallone at stallone-at-immunbio.mpg.de Informal inquiries can be directed to grosschedl at-immunbio.mpg.de.
Deadline: January 31, 2011
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Undergraduate, Master, Doctoral and Postdoctoral @Erasmus Mundus EMASIAREGIONAL Scholarships for Asia

 Subject: Any
 Description:. 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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Guest Scholarship Program @ Sweden for PhD and post-doctoral studies

 

The program is open to candidates from two different categories of countries that determine certain aspects of the program. Therefore you must first find out which category that could be relevant for you.

1. Category one:

Candidates coming from countries on the Development Assistance Committee list of recipients of Official Development Assistance, the so-called ODA recipients.

The program is not open to candidates from Ukraine and Belarus, in spite of them being on the DAC list of ODA recipients. These citizens should instead apply for scholarship through the Visby Program.

In category one the Swedish Institute has the opportunity to offer approximately 50 scholarships. The final number of scholarships depend on how many candidates in the final selection that have applied for PhD studies or Postdoctoral research, and on how long these candidates plan to stay in Sweden (6 , 12 or 18 months).

2. Category two:

Candidates coming from the following countries:  Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, Netherlands, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Spain and the United States.

In category two we have the opportunity to offer approximately 5-10 scholarships. The final number of scholarships depend on how many candidates in the final selection that have applied for PhD studies or Postdoctoral research, and on how long these candidates plan to stay in Sweden (6, 12 or 18 months).

Target groups: As a Guest Scholarship Program candidate you can choose to apply for a study/research visit to Sweden according to the following models:

1. Post-doctoral research: a long-term postdoctoral research visit of 12 or 18 months.
2. PhD studies: a long-term PhD research visit of 6 or 12 months.

Scholarship benefits

The scholarship amounts to SEK 12,000 per month for PhD students and SEK 15,000 for postdoctoral researchers.

Eligibility

The scholarships are intended for guest students or researchers belonging to any of the above mentioned countries and target groups, applying for full-time temporary studies/research in Sweden. There is no age limit for the scholarship holders.

Please note that to be eligible for a scholarship at PhD level you must be enrolled in ongoing PhD studies at your home university.

Please also note that to be eligible for a scholarship at Postdoctoral level you must be holder of a PhD degree, preferably from 2006 or later.

However, you are not eligible for this scholarship if any of the following is true:

• You have already lived in Sweden for two years of more when the scholarship period is due to begin.
• You have a Swedish permanent residence permit.
• You have a Swedish work permit and you are not an EU citizen.
• You are applying for a scholarship at Postdoctoral level, but you do not hold any PhD degree.

Applicants previously awarded a scholarship from the SI for study or research at a Swedish university will not be given priority.

Travel grants

Scholarship holders from ODA countries will receive travel support in connection with the scholarship. The travel grant is a lump sum given only once.

Candidates from the following countries will receive a lump-sum of SEK 5,000: Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia.

Candidates from remaining ODA recipient countries receive a lump-sum of SEK 10,000.

Homepage: http://www.studyinsweden.se/

Deadline: 24:00 CET, Monday, January 31, 2011