PhD Program @ African Union Research Grant Programme for International Applicants- Subject: Agriculture, Energy, Water and Sanitation

Description: The African Union Commission is seeking proposals for research focusing on the following thematic priorities articulated in Africa’s Science and Technology Consolidated Plan of Action (CPA) and its Lighthouse Projects:
(a) Post-harvest and Agriculture,
(b) Renewable and Sustainable Energy, and
(c) Water and Sanitation in Africa.
The programme is financed through the Financing Agreement between the European Commission and the ACP Group of States under the ACP Research for Sustainable Development Program of the 10th EDF Intra-ACP Envelop.
Deadline:30 April 2011
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Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2011@ TWAS-ICIPE ,Kenya- Subject:Natural Sciences

Description: This Fellowship in natural sciences are tenable for a period of up to 3 years at the departments of the International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in Kenya.
Eligible icipe departments: Fellowships are tenable at icipe in the Programmes of Animal Health, Human Health, Plant Health, Environmental Health, in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, in the Department of Behavioural and Chemical Ecology, in the Department of Entomology, and at the field station of Mbita, Lake Victoria, Kenya.
Eligibility
Applicants for these Fellowships must meet the following criteria:
* be a maximum age of 35 years on 31 December of the application year;
* be nationals of a developing country (other than Kenya);
* hold a Master’s degree in a field of the natural sciences;
* provide evidence that s/he will return to their home country on completion of the fellowship;
* be accepted at an icipe department and provide an official acceptance letter from the head of the department (see sample Acceptance Letter) to this effect. Requests for acceptance must be directed to Lillian Igweta (see contact details below);
* provide evidence of proficiency in English.
Deadline: 15 September 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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High School Graduates Scholarship Program@ MEPI Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship Program, USA

Description: Scholarship recipients may pursue an undergraduate degree in an eligible field at one of the three host institutions. Recipients will also be expected to engage in community service activities and participate in internships. The scholarship covers travel, academic fees for four years of university at AUB, AUC, or LAU, a study abroad experience in the U.S., accident and sickness insurance, housing, and a monthly allowance.

Eligibility:The program is open to high school graduates from traditionally underserved communities in the Middle East and North Africa, who are qualified but unable to afford a college education. Students enroll at the undergraduate level in a 4-year or 5-year program, depending upon the course of study elected and if a first year of English language instruction is required. Applicants must be citizens of Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, UAE, or Yemen and cannot hold U.S. citizenship or be a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident.
Applications:*High school senior or applicant who graduated from high school in 2010;
* Strong academic credentials;
*Proficiency in written and spoken English with a minimum Institutional TOEFL (ITP) score of 500 or the equivalent that is less than two years old;
*Maturity, flexibility and leadership potential; and
*Ability to start the program in August/September of 2011.
Note: Students who are from following countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, UAE, or Yemen

Deadline: December 31, 2010
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4 Postdoctoral scientist and PhD students @ Europe at UIm University

Description: The group is dedicated to studying the biology of human macrophages in the context of infection. The aims are to understand which innate immune responses of macrophages are induced by different pathogens and to elucidate the evasion mechanisms these pathogens have evolved to counteract these immune responses. The pathogens studied by the group include viruses (HIV, HCMV), bacteria (Listeria monocytogenes) and eukaryotic parasites (Leishmania major). Positions are available immediately and will be filled as soon as suitable candidates are identified. Remuneration will be according to German public service regulation (TV-L).

Qualifications: Candidates should have a degree in biology or a related field and are expected to have a strong interest in molecular biology, infectious diseases and cell culture techniques. Experiences in immunology are a plus. Superior motivation, willingness and good communication skills in English are prerequisites.
Time Period: 2 years. There is a possibility of an employment extension subsequently.Ulm is committed to increase the share of women in research and teaching positions and therefore explicitly encourage female candidates to apply.

Procedure to Apply: (1) letter of motivation, CV, and copies of degree certificates; (2) short summary of the diploma thesis; (3) 2 references; (4) publication or abstract list (if applicable) and should be sent to the coordinator of the program:

Please indicate “Zeiss Program” in the subject line of your email application, or add number 50 on the envelope of a written application

Contact person: Dr. Ger van Zandbergen
University Clinic Ulm
Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hygiene
Albert-Einstein-Allee 11
89081 Ulm
E-mail: Ger.Zandbergen@uni-ulm.de

Deadline: September 15, 2010..