IWC Water Leader Scholarships for International Students at University of Queensland

American Foundation Scholarship Completion of the equivalent Australian bachelor's degree in related field of study from an internationally recognized institution. Demonstrate ability in English Two years practical experience in related field preferred but not required.


Open Scholarship for International Students: Yes

American Foundation Scholarship Description: International WaterCentre (IWC) Water Leader Scholarships are now open for the 2012 round of scholarships. closed on August 1, 2011 Applications. Each year, the International WaterCentre (IWC) awards scholarships to a small number of superior candidates accepted into the Master of Integrated Water Management IWC (MIWM). Scholarships are awarded to applicants who clearly demonstrate the potential to become future leaders in water. http://www.callforpapersinfo.com
http://thescholarshipprogramme.com About the Master of Integrated Water Management Master Program is custom-designed by leading practitioners and academics from various disciplines from four leading universities in Australia. This American Foundation Scholarship program takes a whole-water-cycle approach and equips students with the integration, leadership and managerial skills to be part of an elite group of leaders of the water with a sustainable and holistic solutions to global water and climate change challenges. The American Foundation Scholarship program started in February (Semester 1) at The University of Queensland, Brisbane.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: August 1, 2011

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PhD American Foundation Scholarship in NanoChemistry

American Foundation Scholarship Salary and appointment terms are consistent with the rule as a PhD student. Working period of 3 years.

Open Scholarship for International Students: Yes

Open Scholarships to Students from the following countries: International

American Foundation Scholarship Description: One PhD position is open in the group at DTU Chemical NanoChemistry. This project aims at the synthesis of metallic nanostructures using green methods, followed by a systematic characterization and applications. http://www.callforpapersinfo.com
http://thescholarshipprogramme.com A master's degree in experimental chemistry with a strong background in synthetic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, materials chemistry, physical chemistry and a strong mathematical background in construction model for data analysis.American Foundation Scholarship Candidates with experience of running such advanced microscope transmission electron microscope (TEM) and experience concerning the chemical synthesis of metal nanostructures will be preferred.

How to Apply: Fill Online Application Form

Scholarship Application Deadline: July 20, 2011

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Postdoctoral Position American Foundation Scholarship

The American Foundation Scholarship successful candidate will design and conduct postdoctoral research experiments and as part of the incumbent's professional development, supervision of students and routine laboratory tasks will be required. The submission of progress reports on a regular basis is a condition of award.

Requirements Details:

Qualification required is a PhD.
Experience in routine molecular biology techniques.
Computer literacy.
Experience in the expression of foreign genes using plant-based or baculovirus-based expression system would be an advantage.
Experience in protein purification will benefit.http://www.callforpapersinfo.com
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The American Foundation Scholarship successful candidate will be required to meet the approved University procedures, policies and practices for postdoctoral sector.

Application Deadline:
Deadline for application is June 13, 2011

Further details:
For more information about these scholarships please visit the link below.

http://www.uct.ac.za/usr/pgfo/postdocs/notices/subunit_postdoc.pdf

Postdoctoral Position American Foundation Scholarship in Tropical marine coastal zone ecology

American Foundation Scholarship postdoctor is expected to conduct research in connection with any of the above projects and will work with the group in the department of marine Ecotoxicology. Administration, supervision of M.Sc. students and teaching can be inserted up to 20% of the time.

Qualification Requirements
American Foundation Scholarship With postdoctor we are used primarily to conduct research and who have a PhD or equivalent. They must receive their PhD in three years before the application deadline, unless there are special circumstances which must be taken into account. Maybe this is sick, leave, trade union or similar tasks.

Grounds for assessment
American Foundation Scholarship Applications will be judged particularly on the grounds of scientific rigorousness, practical experience of working in tropical developing countries and how well the applicant can be integrated in ongoing projects. Teaching experience will also be judged.

Terms of employment
This American Foundation Scholarship is a full time position for a maximum of one year, with the possibility for extension if there are special circumstances. The start date is July 1, 2011, if not agreed otherwise.

Stockholm University strives to be a work place that is free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Further information on the position can be obtained from Nils Kautsky, telephone +46-(0)8-16 4251, e-mail nils@ecology.su.se.

Union representatives are Bo Ekengren (SACO), Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST), telephone +46-(0)8-16 2000 (switch board), and Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), telephone +46-(0)70-316 43 41.

Application
The application shall be written in Swedish or English and include:
– CV list of achievements,
– copy of the PhD certificate,
– an application letter that describes the candidates qualifications, relevant experience and interest in the position,
– a short proposal of research to be carried out and
– contact information for references.

Please send your application, marked with the reference number SU 619-1159-11, by June 6, 2011, at the latest to:
Stockholm University
Registrar/PÄ
SE-106 91 STOCKHOLM
SWEDEN

or by e-mail to: registrator@su.se.

Documents sent electronically should be in Word or PDF format. NOTE: Enter the reference number SU 619-1159-11 in the subject line.

Further Information

Application Deadline : 6 June 2011

PhD Position American Foundation Scholarship in Human-Computer Interaction

The American Foundation Scholarship candidate is supposed to participate in the department’s ongoing research in the field of human-computer interaction (HCI). More specifically, we seek a PhD candidate oriented towards research on post-representational HCI/interaction design, open innovation, and new and emerging digital practices. We seek a PhD American Foundation Scholarship candidate interested in doing empirical, theoretical and design-oriented research contributing to the area of HCI. We are also interested in a PhD candidate who seeks to combine areas such as architecture, cultural- and historical studies and design for the purpose of advancing the field of human-computer interaction.

American Foundation Scholarship Qualifications: master’s degree (candidates with any suited disciplinary and interdisciplinary background are welcome to apply), excellent command of written and spoken English.

Scholarship Application Deadline:1 June, 2011

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Mexico Study Abroad American Foundation Scholarships

A American Foundation Scholarships provides tuition and registration fees for one semester (Fall semester only).

Information on eligibility:

American Foundation Scholarships ou must be an undergraduate student from Tec de Monterrey - Campus Ciudad de Mexico, at least one year, completed their first degree.

Deadline:
Registration deadline is 1 May 2011

Other details:
For more information visit this scholarship link below.

http://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships/other/mexico-study-abroad-scholarships-tec-de-monterrey

Research assistant American Foundation Scholarship

Research American Foundation Scholarship lies within the scope of a European Commission project on "European Citizens attitudes and behaviours concerning personal identity data management".

The research assistant's American Foundation Scholarship work will include:

Literature reviews
Summaries and reports
Statistical analyses

Qualifications

A Good masters degree (or PhD.) in statistics, economy, management, social sciences, psychology, information and communication technologies or related subject.

Necessary qualities

- Scientific rigor and motivation for research
- Work efficiency and capacity to understand theoretical developments

- English native speaker

- Ability to produce written material of publishable standard

Research environment

- University of Angers, France

- GRANEM Research laboratory (http://ead.univ-angers.fr/~granem08/?lang=fr)

Recruitment procedure

Please send applications (CV, accompanying letter and reference letter or the name, job position, phone number, and email address of one or two referees) to:
gemma.davies@univ-angers.fr and caroline.miltgen@univ-angers.fr