Scholarships Positions

Study Subject(s):Engineering
Course Level:Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: Thyne Reid Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:
-This Scholarship is open to students who are Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia and who are from regional or remote areas of Australia.
-Students should be commencing the first year of the Bachelor of Engineering degree program and undertaking study on a full time basis as a Commonwealth Supported student.
- For the purposes of the scholarship, students undertaking 75% of a full course load are considered to be enrolled on a full time basis

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: This Scholarship has been established by the Thyne Reid Foundation which is an organisation established to commemorate the memory of Mr Thyne Reid, an engineer, resident of Sydney, who established the Thyne Reid Trust No1 for educational purposes. The Thyne Reid Foundation will provide four scholarships, each of up to four years’ duration to support students from regional or remote areas of Australia undertaking a Bachelor of Engineering degree program at the University of Adelaide. The Scholarship will provide an annual amount of $5,000 to cover education and living costs.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: Friday 29 July 2011

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Study Subject(s): Developmental research
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: Jacobs Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Fellowships will be located at the institutions in which the students enroll in their PhDs,

Eligibility:hold, or have documents indicating that they will soon hold, qualifications that meet eligibility requirements for entry into a PhD program. This qualification should be in a field relevant to developmental research; b. have identified a doctoral project in developmental research, confirmed that they are eligible to enroll in a PhD at the institution in which they intend to complete the project, and have agreement from a staff member from that institution that they will provide supervision for the project; c. be proficient in spoken and written English.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The ISSBD promotes research on human development throughout the lifespan. Its more than 1000 members come from over 60 different countries. International exchange and collaboration are among its key features. Fellowships The ISSBD and the Jacobs Foundation share an interest in developing the careers of early career scholars from all parts of the world, including currency-restricted countries, and have established a fellowship program for this purpose.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: September 15, 2011

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Study Subject(s): Data Analysis and Modelling of Vector-Borne Disease Dynamics
Course Level: Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: EU ( 7th Framework Program)
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
Eligibility:
At least two-year post-doc experience in fields related to statistical and mathematical eco-epidemiology is required. Knowledge of analysis of variance and covariance, regression techniques, non-linear model fitting and analysis of differential equations including stability analysis and matrix theory are preferred.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The position is open within the FP7 project EuroWestNile carried out by the Animal Ecology group within the Department of Biodiversity and Molecular Ecology (BME) at the Research and Innovation Centre (CRI) of Fondazione Edmund Mach (FEM), which conducts research on wildlife diseases ecology and epidemiology.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 September, 2011

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Study Subject(s): Any field of research (relevant to blood cancer )
Course Level: Research
Scholarship Provider: Leukaemia Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility:
Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents or New Zealand citizens holding a Special Category Visa. Applicants who have applied for, but not yet been granted permanent residency or a Special Category Visa, may apply for the award. Evidence of the appropriate status must be provided before the start of the award. Research funded by the Fellowship must be conducted in an Australian Institution.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: This is the most prestigious of the Leukaemia Foundation’s personal awards and will provide sustained support for an outstanding young researcher preferably between 3 and 10 years Postdoctorate who has established an international reputation for research in the field of leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood cancers and disorders. Candidates in any field of research relevant to blood cancer are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have an established track record in research at the highest level and will be expected to establish an innovative new program of research in these blood cancers.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 July 2011

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Study Subject(s):Any
Course Level:Graduate
Scholarship Provider: Daiwa Anglo Japanese Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: UK and Japan

Eligibility:Candidates for the Daiwa Scholarships must be:
- British citizens
- Aged between 21 and 35 years of age by the time of departure Candidates should be
- Graduates or due to graduate by the time of departure
- Equipped with a strong degree in any subject* OR with a strong record of achievement in their field
- In possession of clear career objectives and a commitment to furthering UK-Japan links
-*Graduates in Japanese language studies are not eligible to apply for Daiwa Scholarships but may wish to apply for support through the Foundation’s grant schemes.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The Daiwa Scholarship is a unique 19-month programme of language study, work placement and homestay in Japan. Daiwa Scholarships offer young and talented UK citizens with strong leadership potential, the opportunity to acquire Japanese language skills, and to access expertise and knowledge relevant to their career goals.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 December 2011

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Study Subject(s):Causes, diagnosis and treatment of cancers
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: Leukaemia Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility:
Candidates must have been awarded their PhD no more than three years prior to the closing date for applications or else their PhD must be awarded by December of the year of application.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The Leukaemia Foundation is the only national not-for-profit foundation dedicated to the care and cure of patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma, and related blood disorders. Through its National Research Program, the Foundation seeks to foster innovative research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of these cancers, and the care of patients and families. The program includes grants for research projects, in addition to scholarships and fellowships to foster the careers of talented young scientists and doctors.

How to Apply: Online and by Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 29 July 2011

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Study Subject(s):Law, Politics, Economics, Society, Culture, Technology
Course Level:Graduate
Scholarship Provider: KDDI Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan

Eligibility:1) Self-supporting international students pursuing research in/related to information communication either in Law, Politics, Economics, Society, Culture, or Technology disciplines.
(2) Enrolled in the regular course of graduate school, 35 years of age or under as of April 1, 2012
(3) With a “college student” visa.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: KDDI Foundation Grant for International Students 2011.Scholarship amount per month: 120,000 Yen Scholarship granted for a period: 6 or 12 months from April 2012

How to Apply: By Post, Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 July 2011

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Study Subject(s):Offshore Wind Turbine Foundation Design
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: DTU
Scholarship can be taken at: Denmark

Eligibility:
Candidates should have a master’s degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master’s degree. Experience with wind energy or offshore engineering, as well as good communication skills are considered advantageous for obtaining the position.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: No

Scholarship Description: The Wind Energy Division at Risø DTU has a vacancy for a highly motivated PhD student in the “Wind Turbine Structures” research programme (VIM). VIM has 14 employees working with structural design of wind turbine components, loads and safety, blade design and composites. The research aims at implementation in the industry in both short and long term, and is performed in collaboration with the industry, as well as other Danish and foreign research institutions.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 14 August 2011

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Study Subject(s): Any ( except in experimental and clinical medicine)
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: Swiss National Science Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: International
Eligibility:
-doctorate
-research experience: at least one year of research activity at post-doc level (at the time of submission deadline)
-start of the fellowship: at the latest 5 years after obtaining the doctorate (the date of the thesis defense and the doctoral examination respectively is decisive); exceptions possible in duly justified cases
-Swiss nationality, residence or settlement permit, cross-border commuter permit
-relation with Swiss research

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: These fellowships for overseas visits in any discipline are supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), except in experimental and clinical medicine (see below). Funding includes personal maintenance, a fixed sum for travel expenses and may include a contribution towards research and conference expenses. The amount of the fellowship is based on personal details, family obligations and cost of living in the host country and runs for a period of 12 to 36 months.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 August 2011

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Study Subject(s):all fields of research pertinent to epilepsy
Course Level:Pre-Doctoral Research
Scholarship Provider: Epilepsy Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: America

Eligibility:
1.Be matriculating in a full-time doctoral (Ph.D.) program with an academic career focus. Areas of interest considered include, but are not limited to neuroscience, physiology, pharmacology, psychology, biochemistry, genetics, nursing, or pharmacy;
2.Have a defined dissertation research project;
3.Have a qualified preceptor with expertise to supervise and provide guidance on the aspects of the research related to epilepsy;
4.Have access to institutional resources to conduct the proposed research project.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The Epilepsy Foundation awards grants and fellowships for cutting-edge research into the causes of epilepsy. Program goals include understanding basic mechanisms, developing new therapeutic approaches, understanding the behavioral and psychosocial aspects of having epilepsy, and encouraging the professional development of scientists and healthcare professionals. The purpose of the Pre-doctoral Research Training Fellowship is to support pre-doctoral students with dissertation research related to epilepsy. Applications from all fields of research pertinent to epilepsy will be considered. This fellowship provides one year of support for qualified individuals who are pursuing dissertation research with an epilepsy relevant theme, and who are working under the guidance of a preceptor with expertise to supervise in the area of epilepsy investigation. The fellowship carries a stipend of up to $20,000 ($19,000 for stipend and $1,000 to support travel to attend the annual meeting of the American Epilepsy Society). The number of awards granted each year is contingent on available funds.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: August 31, 2011

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Study Subject(s): Politics and International Studies , Business and management , Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics , Material Sciences and Metallurgy , Chemistry , Zoology
Course Level: Holding PhD or Master’s
Scholarship Provider: The Dr.D.C.Pavate Foundation , Karnatak University , Sidney Sussex College
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
Candidate should have a Ph.D., or a first class Masters Degree or its equivalent are eligible to apply

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The Dr.D.C.Pavate Foundation in collaboration with Karnatak University, Dharwad and Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge offer three visiting fellowships annually for a period of four months to be held at the Centre of International Studies / Department of Politics and International Studies, Judge Business School and the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics / Department of Material Sciences and Metallurgy / Department of Chemistry / Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge.

How to Apply: Online or by Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 July 2011

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Study Subject(s): Any ( Except Medicine and Pharmacy)
Course Level: Foundation, Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: UCSI University Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Malaysia
Eligibility:
Tan Sri Ahmad Razali Merit Scholarship Award- The TSAR Merit Scholarship Award is only opened to Malaysian students who enrolled in any of the degree or foundation programmes leading to a degree at UCSI University EXCEPT for Medicine and Pharmacy.

UCSI University Foundation Scholarship Award and UCSI University Foundation Sports Bursary- The UCSI University Foundation Scholarship Award is opened to Malaysian and International students enrolled in any of the degree or foundation programmes leading to a degree at UCSI University,EXCEPT for Medicine and Pharmacy.

UCSI University Foundation A-Level Scholarship Award- This offers to Malaysian and International students students pursuing the London Examinations Modular GCE A-Level programme at the UCSI University. It is opened to those who obtained at least 7A+/As in the SPM or O-Levels Examination in the year of application.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: Scholarships and a Sports Bursary are awarded to deserving students irrespective of race, religion and creed to pursue their higher education at UCSI University. Scholarships are offered to students at Foundation, A-Levels, and Undergraduate levels.

How to Apply: Online or by Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: For Malaysian Students -15 August 2011
For International Students- 29 July 2011

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Study Subject(s):Science and engineering
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: Science Foundation Ireland
Scholarship can be taken at: Ireland

Eligibility:-Have at least three years, but not more than eight years of relevant research experience beyond the PhD, MD, or equivalent (an equivalent qualification and/or demonstrated research accomplishments may be accepted in exceptional circumstances and must be approved in advance by SFI).
-Allowances will be made for documented leave, including maternity leave, paternity leave, parental leave, military service, sick/disability leave, and carer’s leave.
-The applicant must demonstrate a proven record of internationally recognised independent research accomplishments.
-The applicant must be senior author (first, last or corresponding) on at least 3 articles in international peer-reviewed publications AND be a named author on an average of at least 1 international peer-reviewed publication per year since the award of the PhD (or equivalent).
-The applicant must not hold or have held a significant, independent research award of greater than one-year duration. In addition, this previous award must not have had a total value in excess of €100,000 (or equivalent) direct costs. Personal awards, including student and postdoctoral fellowships, travel awards, and bursaries of greater than one-year duration are permissible.
-The applicant must not hold a faculty position at the time of application or at the start of the award.
-The SI must have an identified mentor, who has agreed to allow the SI and postgraduate student to carry out research within their laboratory space for the duration of the award.
-The Research Body must confirm that the SI applicant meets the above criteria and must also provide assurance that the space and infrastructure to carry out the proposed research are available for the duration of the award.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The SFI Starting Investigator Research Grant (SIRG) Programme provides an opportunity for excellent early-career-stage investigators to carry out independent research in the fields of science and engineering that underpin biotechnology, information and communications technology, and sustainable energy and energy-efficient technologies. The award also provides funding for a postgraduate student, who will be primarily supervised by the Starting Investigator (SI). The SI will work with an associated mentor, who will provide the necessary support and infrastructure for the project to take place. SIRG awards are of €400,000 direct costs for a period of four years; 18 awards are expected to be funded through this Call, which is partly funded through the Marie Curie COFUND Programme. Transnational mobility is a new objective of the SIRG programme. Consequently, a significant number of awards in this Call will be offered to “transnational applicants”.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 17 August 2011

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Hong Leong Foundation is now accepting applications for tertiary education scholarship.

Study Subject:Any
Employer:Hong Leong Foundation
Level:Undergraduate, Diploma
Scholarship Description:The scholarship is awarded to qualified Malaysian students for pursuing full-time Undergraduate Studies (1st degree course) and Diploma Courses tenable at recognised public and private universities and colleges in Malaysia.

Those pursuing Foundation, Pre-U and Matriculation courses will not be considered.

Eligibility
Aged 17 to 25 years old
Displays outstanding leadership qualities matched by notable participation in extra-curricular activities like societies and clubs, sports, etc.
Should not be currently or expecting to be receiving any form of financial aid (including scholarship and loan) or is bonded by any educational institution or organisation
Has obtained or awaiting an offer from any of the recognised educational institutions
Proficient in the English language (both oral and written)
SPM of at least 6As and 2 passes for a minimum of 8 subjects
STPM of at least 3As and a pass in the General Paper
UEC of at least 5As
CGPA of at least 3.5 for Diploma, Matriculation, Foundation or Pre-U. Please convert your scoring to CGPA when applying

Scholarship Application Deadline:29 April 2011

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