Overview The astrophysics group at DAMTP at the University of Cambridge currently is expecting to have a number of PhD studentships available. The group is ideally seeking candidates to join this internationally recognised group in October 2010. It is intended that the successful candidates will work either in the astrophysical fluid dynamics group or the atomic astrophysics group to be decided according to group needs and suitability. Details of the work undertaken by these groups can be found at: – http://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/research/astro/ and http://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/user/astro/ Eligibility Requirements Applicants should have an honours degree (at least II.I or equivalent) in mathematics, theoretical Physics, or other relevant discipline. The studentship offers tuition fees and a maintenance grant in accordance with Research Council eligibility criteria, which means that the studentship is not available to citizens of non-EU countries. Further information Enquires about this position can be made to Ms Miranda Canty (mlc59@damtp.cam.ac.uk). To apply please send a copy of your CV, publications list and names of 2 professional referees to Ms Miranda Canty, DAMTP, Cambridge, Wilberforce Road, CB3 0WA. Quote Reference: LE06399, Closing Date: 30 April 2010 Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity

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UK: PhD Studentships at University of Cambridge – Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics

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Overview Research at the Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED, Hasselt University) focuses on disease and repair mechanisms in neurological diseases and the development of new therapeutics for these disorders. While stem cell therapy is successful in hematology, it is far from clear whether it can be considered a realistic option for neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS). In this PhD project, we will evaluate the effect of (neurally induced) easily accessible stem cell populations in animal models of MS (EAE). The major focus will be on neuroregenerative effects in combination with immune modulatory aspects. In addition, genetic engineering strategies will be evaluated to enhance therapeutical value of exogenously applied stem cells. This project is performed in close collaboration with stem cell experts of the Universities of Antwerp and Leuven. The successful candidate will use a wide variety of neuroimmunological techniques such as cell cultures, experimental animal models, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry and molecular biology. Eligibility Requirements The applicant should hold a master degree in life sciences e.g. medical sciences, biomedical sciences, bioengineering, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology or equivalent. Laboratory research experience with experimental animal model systems and/or cell culture technology is a definite plus (e.g. during the Master’s dissertation). Applicants should have excellent communication skills and sufficient knowledge of Dutch and/or English. The candidate is highly motivated to work in a multidisciplinary team. Also last year Masters students are encouraged to apply. Application deadline: 2010-April-02 Details and how to apply Further information: Prof. dr. Niels Hellings, +32-11-269268 +32-11-269268, niels.hellings@uhasselt.be Applications only through: http://www2.uhasselt.be/actueel/vacatures/vac320672e.asp Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity

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Belgium: PhD Student Position on Stem Cell Research at Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED) of Hasselt University

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Overview This new partnership has been set up in collaboration with Rolls-Royce plc and the Universities of Swansea and Birmingham to develop advanced materials technologies to reduce the environmental impact of gas turbines in aerospace and power generation. • Up to 9 fully funded places to study for a PhD available in the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge • Degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry or Engineering required for admission (depending on topic) • Four years’ funding • Stipend of £13,290 plus up to £5,000 pa additional funding available • Fully funded for UK residents – Fees for EU residents • Excellent track record of recruitment into Rolls-Royce plc • Integrated training courses taught at all three Universities PhD projects available for Oct 2010 are listed at http://www.msm.cam.ac.uk/UTC/wikitest/pmwiki.php?n=PmWiki.Vacancies. Eligibility Applicants for these studentships should as a minimum have (or expect to be awarded) an upper second class UK Master’s level degree (MSci, MPhys, MChem, MEng, MSc etc., or overseas equivalents) in a relevant subject. Informal queries on the projects available should be directed to Mrs Judy Boothroyd via email at jdb51@cam.ac.uk. Requirements Students must meet the EPSRC residency criteria to be eligible for these studentships. How to apply Application forms and the Graduate Studies Prospectus are available from the Board of Graduate Studies web site and copies of these documents are available via http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/gsprospectus/applying/. Further information on the application process is available from Dr Rosie Ward (remw2@cam.ac.uk). Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity

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UK: Doctoral Training Partnership In High Performance Structural Metallics at University of Cambridge

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Overview Applications are invited for the post of J.R.F.(Project) for the following time-bound sponsored project as per the details given below Name of the project Molecular dissection of aging and innate immunity using caenorhabditis elegans as a model system (Ramalingaswamy fellowship grant) Job description Candidates should be interested in the area of molecular genetics. Background in molecular biology, bio chemistry & genetics will be an added advantage. Hands on experience in any one or more areas is desirable. Qualifications M Sc. with relevant experience (Please note that the candidates who have appeared for Final year M Sc and are awaiting their results are not eligible. Only those candidates whose results have been declared at the time of submission of application may apply). Emoluments The selected candidates will draw consolidated emoluments as per Institute Rules. J.R.F. (PROJECT) – -Rs 12000 consolidated p.m. plus 30% HRA General Terms and Conditions 1. The posts exist in sponsored projects and are purely temporary. There shall be no claim for regularisation against any core posts of the Institute. 2. For Project Associate, Ph.D and who have qualified National qualifying examination NET/GATE/CSIR/ICMR will be given preference. 3. The candidates selected for the above posts will be on contract for one year or duration of the project whichever is shorter, at a time. The contract wherever applicable can be renewed on year to year basis within the project duration, subject to a maximum period of 7 years accumulation in one/several project. 4. The Project Associate will be paid consolidated emoluments in any of the three slabs indicated above depending on the qualifications, experience, and suitability subject to the recommendations of the Selection Committee. Project Assistant will be paid emoluments indicated above. No allowances, perks are payable over and above the consolidated emoluments. Rules and regulations governing the terms of appointment will be as applicable to the project staff. 5. No hostel/ housing facility will be provided. However allotment of shared dormitory accommodation can be considered depending on availability. No HRA will be payable if such accommodation is availed of. 6. Number of posts may vary and shall be need based. Advertisement is no commitment. 7. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification. 8. The Institute reserves the right to alter the designation of the posts any time at its discretion. These posts can also be filled in a lower grade at the discretion of the Institute, in case suitable candidates with requisite qualification and experience are not forthcoming. 9. Applicants may clearly mention the category they belong to i.e SC/ST/OBC /PH and attach documentary proof of the same. 10. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview if called for. How to apply Interested candidates may apply directly, strictly in the prescribed format given below, through e-mail, to the Investigator of the project, clearly indicating the name of the project along with their complete C.V., e-mail id, fax numbers, telephone numbers. Short listed candidates will be required to submit attested copies of all their certificates and a Demand Draft of Rs 50/- drawn on Canara Bank or Indian Bank payable at Delhi / New Delhi in favour of the Director, NII (SC / ST and PH candidates are exempted subject to submission of documentary proof), at the time of interview. Application Deadline: 19.03.2010 Further information, please contact Dr. Arnab Mukhopadhyay arnab@nii.res.in Website: http://202.54.226.233/announcement/AnnounceIndex_64.html Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity

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India: Junior Research Fellow at National Institute of Immunology

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Overview Commemorating the establishment of the Museum in 1854, the 1854 Student Scholarships aim to: • Increase awareness of Museum Victoria’s research in the university community; • Train students in fields relevant to Museum Victoria; • Provide opportunities for developing partnerships between Museum Victoria and universities; and • Enhance Museum Victoria’s collections. Eligibility Applicants must be undertaking an Honours, Masters or PhD research project related to Museum Victoria’s collections, or in association with a Museum researcher. Information about the Museum’s collections can be found at www.museumvictoria.com.au/Collections-Research/. Award Scholarships of between $500 and $1,500 will be awarded in the fields of Natural Sciences, Australian History & Technology, and Indigenous Cultures. Applications Applications should be no more than two A4 pages in length (12 point font), detailing the project, its relevance to Museum Victoria’s research activities and collections, intended outcomes and budget requested. The budget should clearly identify the costs as they relate to the project, such as airfares and accommodation for fieldwork, equipment purchases and research consumables. The 1854 scholarships will not fund budget items such as parking, thesis binding/printing or other costs that aren’t directly relevant to the proposed research project. In addition to the project proposal, a summary academic record and recommendations from supervisors should be provided. It is recommended that applicants discuss their project with a relevant Museum Victoria curator prior to completing the application. The application should be submitted by email to nhudson@museum.vic.gov.au by the due date. Criteria for selection are the applicant’s record of achievement, relevance of the project to the Museum’s research program, and the quality and achievability of the project. Conditions of the Scholarship 1.A brief final report must be forwarded to the Director, Collections, Research and Exhibitions by 30 June 2011. 2.Any publications arising from work supported by the scholarship should include an acknowledgment to that effect within the publication. A copy of any such publication should be forwarded to the Director, Collections, Research and Exhibitions. 3.Recipients will be encouraged to give a seminar at the Museum on their research program. Applications close at 5.00pm on 31 March 2010. Late applications will not be accepted. Queries and applications should be directed to: Neroli Hudson, Business and Grants Manager E: nhudson@museum.vic.gov.au Ph: (03) 8341 7583 (03) 8341 7583 Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship

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Australia: Museum Victoria 1854 Student Scholarships

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Overview The Crucible Centre is a place where researchers and academics from across the whole of UCL can come together to meet the challenges of lifelong health and wellbeing against the backdrop of today’s vastly extended life expectancy. Supported by over £3million of funding from 4 Research Councils (BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC and MRC), CRUCIBLE provides researchers from across the whole of UCL with ways of meeting, collaborating and developing interdisciplinary research projects. Outside the university gates, CRUCIBLE seeks to ensure its remit covers training medical, social services and other professionals to cope with these questions over the next 50 years. It is vital that students learn today how they can gain from understanding that solutions to these questions are to be found interlinked across many disciplines. CRUCIBLE has a PHD programme that emphasises this and provides future leaders and problem solvers with the tools to transfer this knowledge into the wider society and thus will strengthen their future careers. Value of this studentship The studentship advertised here is based in at least two departments are highly multidisciplinary. The studentship advertised here is based in different departments but is part of the Crucible Centre The 2010 stipend has not yet been set by MRC; as a guide, the 2009 stipend for London is £15,500. Fees are funded at the UK/EU rate. This is a four year studentship. The Centre for International Health and Development at the Institute of Child Health carries out research into the effectiveness of community-level interventions in developing countries, including Nepal, Malawi and rural India. Often the research is carried out by means of ‘cluster randomized trials’ where, for example, a number of villages or regions receive an intervention, while others are treated as controls and do not gain the benefit of the programme if it turns out to be efficacious (at least during the trial period), but are also saved any risks associated with it. Furthermore in some cases the programme offers what could be called a ‘second-best solution’, below a standard or recommended package of care, in view of resource constraints in the area under study. This work, and similar work by other research groups, raises a host of ethical questions, especially concerning the circumstances in which using a cluster randomized trial is legitimate, and when it is acceptable to offer a second best solution. The successful candidate will be expected to write a PhD thesis on one or more the ethical questions that arise in the context of such work. Eligibiliy Requirements Applicants should have a background in philosophy at undergraduate or masters level, and be able to demonstrate an interest in health issues in the developing world. The first year of the project will include taking a number of Masters level courses in international health and development and research methods in health to provide the necessary grounding for the research project as a whole. How to apply Interested applicants should contact Prof. Jonathan Wolff, Department of Philosophy (j.wolff@ucl.ac.uk) Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity

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UK: PhD in the Ethics of Community Effectiveness Research in Developing Countries, University College London

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Overview The Business School at Loughborough University invites applications for research scholarships for new PhD students starting in October 2010. • Up to six PhD Studentships are available, each worth up to £18,000 per year for three years, including fees. Why choose Loughborough? A Leading University • The Sunday Times ‘University of the Year’ 2008-2009 • Winner of The Times Higher ‘Best Student Experience’ poll for four years running: 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009 International Esteem • One of only 5% of business schools in the world to be EQUIS accredited by The European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) • ESRC recognised Doctoral Programme World Class Research Reputation • 60% of the Business School’s research output was rated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ by the 2008 RAE • Loughborough is a member of the 1994 Group of internationally recognised, research-intensive universities • Winner of 6 Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education from 1994 to 2007, a feat only surpassed by Oxford A Collegiate Place to Study • Join a lively community of research students and staff, where doctoral students are given great academic and administrative support and are an integral part of the School’s research culture Our Research Groups Your application would need to sit within one of the five broad areas of expertise that research at the Business School is organised into: Accounting, Finance and Banking Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour International Business and Strategy Management Science and Information Systems Marketing and Retailing What you need to apply • An Honours degree equivalent of British 2:1 minimum, with a preference for Masters degree or first class honours equivalent • A satisfactory English language qualification , for example a TOEFL score of 600 or 6.5 IELTS score • A satisfactory research proposal that fits with research interests of staff in the department • Two satisfactory academic references If you are looking to pursue a research degree leading to the award of PhD, and if you have a good degree in Business and Management OR another academic field such as Economics, Accounting, Psychology, Sociology, History, Mathematics, Information Systems, Loughborough may be for you. Visit our website at www.lboro.ac.uk/phdinbusiness to find out if you would make a good fit within one of our five Research Groups. How to apply For enquiries and details on how to apply please contact: Tracey Preston, 01509 228276 01509 228276, T.H.Preston@lboro.ac.uk Please quote BSFUND10 on your application Studentship application deadline: 29th March 2010 Please quote Scholarization.blogspot.com as your reference when applying for this scholarship

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UK: Research Scholarships for PhD Program at Loughborough University Business School

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Overview Applications are sought for a doctoral studentship in the field of educational change. The successful candidate will join a team of senior researchers working on an innovative research and development initiative in partnership with the Manchester Academy situated in the heart of Mosside, Manchester. Working under the supervision of Dr Chris Chapman and closely with the Academy Principal and United Learning Trust (ULT) Deputy Chief Executive, Kathy August, the successful candidate will contribute to the initiative as a whole and will define a strand of research on which to base a doctoral thesis. Value of this studentship The studentship is to the value of £17,883 (including fees) for each of three years, beginning no later than September 2010. The Manchester Academy The Academies Programme (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/academies/) is a central government attempt to tackle the entrenched problems of education in the most challenging circumstances. Academies are publicly-funded independent schools, often located in areas of disadvantage and replacing schools with a prolonged history of low attainment and or performance. They are all-ability schools established by sponsors from business, faith or other groups working in highly innovative partnerships with central Government and local education partners. The Manchester Academy (http://www.manchester-academy.org.uk) opened in September 2006 replacing an existing secondary school with a prolonged history of low attainment and under-performance. The Successful Candidate The successful candidate will be a full member of the doctoral programme and will be expected to satisfy the usual criteria for admission and progression. In particular s/he will be expected to have completed a master’s degree in educational or social science research methods, or to have undertaken some research training which can be ‘topped up’ in the first year of doctoral studies. Experience of working in schools, local authorities or other education settings, especially in England, will be an advantage, but is not essential. Applications must include the following: • A full CV • A piece of published or unpublished academic writing (preferably single authored) • Two academic references Further details of the studentship are available at: http://www.education.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/news/ Applicants are strongly advised to discuss their application with Dr Chris Chapman in advance of submission. Chris Chapman’s contact details are: Mobile +44 (0)7595 023131 +44 (0)7595 023131 Email chris.chapman@manchester.ac.uk Applications should be sent to Georgia Irving either by email georgia.irving@manchester.ac.uk or by post to School of Education, Ellen Wilkinson Building, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester. Deadline for receipt of applications is 5:00pm 1st May, 2010. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on 14th June, 2010 Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship

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UK: PhD Studentship in Educational Change at The University of Manchester – in partnership with Manchester Academy

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Overview The overall objective of the Research Fellow Partnership Programme for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources (RFPP) is to enhance the human resource base for research in the fields of agriculture, forestry and natural resource management in international development. RFPP aims at generating development relevant knowledge, training young scientists and establishing research partnerships. These objectives shall be achieved by supporting doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships as well as by promoting internships. RFPP projects shall be embedded in research partnerships between a CGIAR centre (or equivalent) and a Swiss research institution. RFPP is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation ( SDC ) and managed by the North-South Centre of the ETH Zurich. Call for project proposals Calls are launched twice a year with deadlines on 31st of March and 30th of September respectively. The next deadline for proposals is 31 March 2010. Eligibility The RFPP is a grant scheme providing doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships. Doctoral fellowships are funded for three years, post-doctoral fellowships for two years. The following criteria must be fulfilled to apply for a fellowship: The research: ■ deals with agriculture, forestry or natural resourcemanagement for develoment; ■ is embedded in an international research partnership (see below); ■is in accordance with the thematic and geographic priorities of SDC; ■ is professionally supervised and backstopped bythe involved institutions. The fellow: ■ is a doctoral or a post-doctoral candidate; ■ is a Swiss resident under the age of 36, or a citizen from a developing country or country in transition up to the age of 40; ■ has proven experience in the selected research area; ■ is interested in development cooperation and open to different cultures; ■ the RFPP strives for gender balance, therefore, female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. The partnership: ■ involves a professorship at ETH Zurich and an international research institution, e.g. a CGIAR centre or a comparable international or regional centre; ■ is part of an existing or emerging collaborative research programme between the involved institutions; ■ includes a substantial in-kind or cash commitment of the partners; ■ the project has to be integrated into the activities of the involved institutions. For questions regarding the application procedure please first read the information on this website. For any further information please contact the RFPP coordinator Emma Lindberg at elindberg@ethz.ch. Please quote Scholarization.blogspot.com as your reference when applying for this scholarship

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Switzerland: Research Fellow Partnership Programme for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources (RFPP), ETH Zurich

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Overview The primary goal of the CANADA-HOPE Scholarship Program is to further develop international collaborative efforts between researchers. The short term goal is to enable promising individuals to be mentored by prominent Canadian researchers. The long term objective of the Program is to enable promising scientists and clinicians from Low and Middle Income Countries (LMIC), as identified by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and the United Nations (UN), to be exposed to some of the best science, laboratories and training environments in Canada. The next two rounds of this program will focus on sub continental South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Funds Available CIHR’s contribution to the amount available for this initiative is subject to availability of funds voted annually to CIHR by parliamentary appropriations. Should CIHR funding levels be decreased by Parliament, CIHR reserves the right to defer or suspend payments to awards received as a result of this funding opportunity. The maximum amount awarded for a single award is 174,000 for up to four years: Scholar Stipends The annual stipend level for those with a PhD degree (or equivalent) is $40,000 per annum . The following stipend levels apply to health professionals who hold licensure in Canada or hold an educational license at the time of taking up the award. The stipend level is dependent upon the number of years of research or clinical training completed since obtaining the health professional degree. • If the awardee has less than two years of research and clinical training experience, the stipend level is $40,000. Upon completion of two years of postgraduate research training during the tenure of the award, the awardee may be eligible to receive a stipend increase to a higher level of $50,000. • The stipend for health professionals who do not hold licensure in Canada is $40,000 per annum. Relevant Research Areas: Eligible research areas include clinical epidemiology, population health, clinical trials, the health sciences, global health and areas which can have an impact on the health of people in LMIC. Eligibility Eligibility criteria for all CIHR research funding programs apply. The business office of the institution of an eligible Nominated Principal Applicant generally administers CIHR funds. Please refer to the Individual Eligibility Requirements regarding the eligibility requirements for individuals and institutions Eligibility to Apply: In order for your application to be eligible: The Nominated Principal Applicant must be a Trainee At least one project participant must be a Supervisor Specific to CIHR training awards, please refer to the General Guidelines for Training Programs . Specific Eligibility Requirements In order to be eligible for this award, the scholar must have a mentor in a related field at an eligible Canadian institution and the sponsorship of an eligible institution in sub-continental South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan) or in Sub-Saharan Africa. The scholarships are intended for men and women of high intellectual promise who may be expected to make a significant contribution to their own countries following their return from study in Canada. Anyone who has obtained Canadian citizenship or who has applied for permanent residency in Canada shall not be eligible for the award. The mentor, scholar and sponsoring institution(s) must meet the following requirements: a) Mentor • must be employed by a Canadian institution eligible to received funds from CIHR; b) Scholar • must hold a PhD in a relevant field; or have a health professional degree in medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine; or hold a professional degree in a regulated health profession such as optometry, chiropractic, nursing or rehabilitative science along with a graduate degree in a relevant field of study. Contact CIHR staff to determine if a particular health profession is eligible; • must have received academic training in clinical medicine, population health, health research and other health related areas which can have an impact on the health of people in LMIC; • must be in the early stage of their research career and have no more than ten years of research training experience; • must be a citizen of one the following countries: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan or a country in Sub-Saharan Africa; • must be employed by a sponsoring institution and is eligible for a study leave for two years; Further information about this fellowship and how to apply, please visit http://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?prog=915&&view=currentOpps&org=CIHR&type=AND&resultCount=25&sort=program&all=1&masterList=true Deadline: 31/3/2010 Contact Information For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process contact: André Fortin Team Lead, Targeted Initiatives Branch Canadian Institutes of Health Research Telephone: 613-941-0651 613-941-0651 Fax: 613-954-1800 Email: Andre.Fortin@cihr-irsc.gc.ca Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship

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CANADA-HOPE Scholarship Program Funded by Canadian Institutes of Health Research

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