Scholarships Positions

Study Subject(s):Bioinformatic
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: DFG
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany

Eligibility: -University degree in bioinformatics or an equivalent university degree in natural science -Excellent knowledge in statistics and programming languages (R, Perl, Java)
-Database administration and handling skills are a plus
-Excellent verbal and written English communication skills are required
-Candidates should be strongly motivated, team-oriented and should have the ability to work

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Our group consists of an interdisciplinary team with expertise in biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics and medicine.Therefore we provide an excellent working environment, comprising many lab-specific datasets for analysis and the possibility to participate in the design of future experiments. We study the molecular mechanism underlying the cardiac developmental process and its aberration in human (congenital heart disease). A particular focus is on the process of gene transcription, its regulation and phenotypic consequence. The heart, cardiac and skeletal muscle cells represent our model systems employing animal models, patient material and cell culture.

How to Apply: by Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: until 31st of August 2011

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Study Subject(s):Clinical Operational and Health Services (focused on HIV/TB prevention and care)
Course Level: Research
Scholarship Provider: Forgarty International Centre, National Institutes of Health, USA
Scholarship can be taken at: Uganda

Eligibility:
Commitment to undertake a research project in HIV/TB prevention, care or treatment as part of their dissertation and to apply acquired knowledge to HIV/TB control
- Potential to handle the rigorous academic requirements of the programs applied for and abide by COHRE sponsorship terms of reference
-Conform to rules and regulations of the training institutions and maintain in good standing with the institution
- Committed to develop and maintain a productive career devoted to HIV or TB research, care and prevention
- Enhance research and public health activities with COHRE Training Program collaborating institutions The only Ugandan candidates eligible to apply are those with letters of admission to Makerere University or Mbarara University of Science and Technology for the academic year 2011/2012

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The Uganda HIV/TB Clinical Operational and Health Services (COHRE) Training Program is based at Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) and works through a collaboration of institutions which include: Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), Gulu University, National TB and Leprosy Program (NTLP), Kampala City Council (KCC), Case Western Reserve University USA and University of Georgia USA. It seeks to strengthen capacity in Uganda to conduct integrated clinical operational and health services research focused on HIV/TB prevention and care. One aspect of this training program is to provide advanced training to qualified candidates in health services and operational research

How to Apply: Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 st August 2011

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Study Subject(s):Bio-medical Sciences
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: The MRC, Royal Colleges and other partners
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
-It is awarded at the clinical pre-doctoral or entry level, although medically qualified applicants who obtained their PhD some time ago may also exceptionally be considered.
-Medical and dental graduate applicants should be at specialty registrar (StR) grade or below, or be at the equivalent level in general practice. Applicants are required to have completed MRCP (or equivalent) exams before taking up the award;
-If you have started a PhD, you may apply for a fellowship only if, at the proposed start date, you have not been registered for more than 12 months full-time.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The MRC clinical research training fellowship provides up to three years’ support for clinically qualified, active professionals to undertake specialised or further research training in the bio-medical sciences within the UK. A further year’s funding is available for patient orientated clinical research training fellowships. The scheme is designed to accommodate the dual clinical-research training career path by allowing fellows to spend up to 20 per cent of their time on NHS sessions. Fellows are required to register for a research degree, normally a PhD, based on research undertaken during the fellowship.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 September 2011

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Study Subject(s): Clinical Research
Course Level: Research
Scholarship Provider: University of Edinburgh, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
-Registered to practice medicine in the UK.
-Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing.
-Any experience in laboratory-based studies would be an advantage, but is not essential as full training will be given.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Funded for 3 years by the MRC, this post provides PhD training in an internationally renowned research environment in the Centre for Reproductive Health (CRH). The project will investigate the interactive role of fetal androgens and glucocorticoids in programming of adult disorders of the reproductive and metabolic systems, especially male-selective effects. It will involve clinical and laboratory-based studies in the Queens Medical Research Institute, home to 600 leading clinical and non-clinical medical researchers at the Royal Infirmary campus. Research experience is not essential, but you must be eligible to practice medicine in the UK. The starting date is negotiable.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 2 August 2011

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TRIP Fellowship in the field  of Clinical Practice in in Australia -2011

Study Subject:Clinical Practice
Employer: NHMRC
Level:Medical Practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals and
paramedics
Scholarship Description:The two-year half-time TRIP Fellowships are available to early career clinical
leaders who have completed professional training in a health discipline, including medical practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals and paramedics. The successful candidates will undertake an implementation research project and will have access to training, mentoring and support to become a leader in evidence uptake.

TRIP Partnership Awards are also being offered through the TRIP Fellowships scheme. Partners include beyondblue, Cancer Australia, the National Centre for Gynaecological Cancers, Heart Foundation, Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, Organ and Tissue Authority, and Western Australian Department of Health.

Scholarship Application Deadline:24 March 2011

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TRIP Fellowship in the field  of Clinical Practice in in Australia -2011

Study Subject:Clinical Practice
Employer: NHMRC
Level:Medical Practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals and
paramedics
Scholarship Description:The two-year half-time TRIP Fellowships are available to early career clinical
leaders who have completed professional training in a health discipline, including medical practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals and paramedics. The successful candidates will undertake an implementation research project and will have access to training, mentoring and support to become a leader in evidence uptake.

TRIP Partnership Awards are also being offered through the TRIP Fellowships scheme. Partners include beyondblue, Cancer Australia, the National Centre for Gynaecological Cancers, Heart Foundation, Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, Organ and Tissue Authority, and Western Australian Department of Health.

Scholarship Application Deadline:24 March 2011

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