Study Subject(s): The position is available for a research project on Immunevasion of the human pathogenic yeast Candida albicans.
Course Level: This position is available for pursuing PhD degree.
Scholarship Provider: International Leibniz Research School (ILRS Jena)
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany

Eligibility:
-a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Natural or Life Sciences. Research at ILRS is centred around “Microbial and Biomolecular Interactions”. Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply.
– high motivation and interest to join one of the research areas of ILRS
– an integrative and cooperative personality
– very good communication skills in English.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Germany can apply for this position.

Scholarship Description: The Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology – Hans Knöll Institute – in cooperation with the Friedrich Schiller University and the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology are offering an international graduate training program. The International Leibniz Research School (ILRS Jena) gives doctoral researchers the possibility to prepare for their PhD exam in an ambitious program providing excellent research conditions. They invite applications for a PhD Student Position (Ref.No. ILRS_07/2013) on Immunevasion of the human pathogenic yeast Candida albicans.

Duration of award(s): The three-year PhD position is available starting from August 2013.

What does it cover?
– a top-level research environment
– efficient supervision by a team of advisors
– a comprehensive mentoring program (cf. Program of Study)
– courses in state-of-the-art technologies and soft skills
– strong communication and interaction between the involved institutions
– Jena – City of Science: innovative business activities, successful scientific centres and a vibrant cultural scene around the famous Friedrich Schiller University.

How to Apply:  The application process is handled exclusively online, via the website of the Graduate School of Excellence ‘Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC)’. For the first step please acquaint yourself with the scientific projects offered on this website.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application will close on May 1st, 2013.

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Study Subject(s): The scholarship is provided to study in high energy particle physics, astroparticle physics, and cosmology in Germany.
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing PhD degree level.
Scholarship Provider: International Max Planck Research School on Elementary Particle Physics.
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany

Eligibility: -Successful applicants with a Master of Science degree or an equivalent one (such as a Diploma) can receive a fellowships for a maximum period of three years if required.
-The IMPRS PhD students have to register at one of the two universities in Munich.
-Students from all countries are welcome to apply for a PhD IMPRS Fellowship of the Max Planck Institute for Physics.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The International students can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The International Max Planck Research School “Elementary Particle Physics – Theoretical, Experimental and Cosmological Frontiers” is a joint initiative of the Max Planck Institute of Physics (Werner Heisenberg Institute) and the particle and astroparticle physics groups of the Ludwig Maximilian University Munich (LMU) and the Technical University Munich (TUM) . Since April 2005 the School has been offering excellent research opportunities to highly qualified doctoral students. Research fields covered by the School from both an experimental and a theoretical perspective include high energy particle physics, astroparticle physics, and cosmology. The physics of strong interactions, quantum chromodynamics, symmetries and mechanisms for symmetry breaking, neutrino physics and neutrino astrophysics, supersymmetry, string theory, physics and technology of particle detectors, dark matter, cosmic rays, and weak interaction physics are just a few examples of the range of topics under investigation. The students’ own research is supplemented by an accompanying lecture program. Regular seminars, workshops, and other joint events serve to broaden the intellectual horizon, stimulate interaction between IMPRS members, and provide valuable background knowledge on topics beyond the students’ own research project.

Number of awards offered: Not Known

Duration of award(s): The duration of International PhD fellowships for a maximum period of three years.Seminar Visit the seminar regularly and give a presentation about your research work about once a year. The seminar takes place once a month. Students are expected to visit the seminar during their whole time as PhD Student. Lectures and Block Courses During the semester several lectures related to the research performed in the IMPRS are offered at the two universities. In addition special IMPRS block courses are held during the semester breaks with dedicated research topics. IMPRS students have to visit three lectures or block courses (together) during their time as a PhD student.

What does it cover? Not Known

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: First decision about the admission will be made in Jun 2013. Selected candidates will be invited for a presentation and an interview to the MPI. The next round of presentations/interviews will take place on Jul 8th, 2013. Based on this, the final decision will be made and the applicants will be notified thereafter.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is May 31th, 2013.

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Museveni Scholarship: The Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE), Department of Economics at the University of Oxford invites applications for a President Museveni scholarship of £10,000 to support Africans wishing to pursue economic research at the University for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil).

Candidates will be drawn from students accepted for D Phil research by the University of Oxford.

The thesis topic should be of relevance to African economies. Museveni Scholars will be attached to the CSAE and will normally be supervised by members of the research team.

Scholarship applications, which should include a copy of your research proposal together with your c.v. should be sent to; The Administrator, CSAE, Department of Economics, Manor Road Building, Oxford OX1 3UQ, Email; rose.page[at]economics.ox.ac.uk.

For more information and to apply, please contact: Museveni scholarship

Apply for Museveni Scholarship in Oxford University

Museveni Scholarship: The Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE), Department of Economics at the University of Oxford invites applications for a President Museveni scholarship of £10,000 to support Africans wishing to pursue economic research at the University for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil).

Candidates will be drawn from students accepted for D Phil research by the University of Oxford.

The thesis topic should be of relevance to African economies. Museveni Scholars will be attached to the CSAE and will normally be supervised by members of the research team.

Scholarship applications, which should include a copy of your research proposal together with your c.v. should be sent to; The Administrator, CSAE, Department of Economics, Manor Road Building, Oxford OX1 3UQ, Email; rose.page[at]economics.ox.ac.uk.

For more information and to apply, please contact: Museveni scholarship

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