Cancer Research Program Mentor-Predoctoral Fellow Research Award

The FY09 PRCRP Mentor-Predoctoral Fellow Research Award mechanism is
designed to
promote new ideas that are still in the early stages of development
while training outstanding
candidates in the topic area of noninvasive cancer ablation treatment
research including selective
targeting with nanoparticles. The research should have the potential
to yield highly impactful
data and new avenues of investigation in the PRCRP topic area of
noninvasive cancer ablation
treatment research including selective targeting with nanoparticles.
No other topic areas will be
allowed. Proposals must not address breast, prostate, or ovarian
cancer research. This
mechanism supports conceptually innovative research that could
ultimately lead to critical

Eligibility

Mentor: Investigators at or above the level of an Assistant Professor
(or equivalent) are eligible
to submit applications for the mentor position. The PI must be the
mentor of the designated
Predoctoral Fellow.

Predoctoral Fellow: A predoctoral student currently enrolled full-time
in an accredited doctoral
program (e.g., Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.Sc.) and who has successfully
completed comprehensive
examinations or otherwise met predissertation requirements by the time
of award obligation to
the institute or agency.

Application Submission Deadline: December 9, 2009, 11:59 p.m. ET

http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09prcrpmpfra_pa.pdf

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

Eligibility

Those who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in UGC-funded institutions of Hong Kong, irrespective of their country of origin and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.

The Fellowship

The Fellowship provides a monthly stipend of HK$20,000 (approximately US$2,600) and a conference and research related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year for the awardees for a maximum period of three years. 135 PhD Fellowships will be awarded for the 2010/11 academic year1.

1Academic year in Hong Kong normally starts in September.

Selection Panels

Shortlisted applications, subject to their areas of studies, will be reviewed by one of the two HKPF Selection Panels with experts in the relevant broad areas -- one for science, medicine, engineering and technology and another one for humanities, social science and business studies.

Selection Criteria

While the academic excellence is of prime consideration, the Selection Panels will take into account, but is not limited to, the four yardsticks below for the selection of candidates:

1. Academic excellence;
2. Research ability and potential;
3. Communication, and interpersonal skills; and
4. Leadership abilities.

Application Process

The Scheme will call for applications on 8 September 2009.

Each applicant may choose up to two programmes in one or two institutions for PhD study when applying for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship. Application should be made through the On-line Application System (OAS) which will be available on 8 September 2009. The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship application is also regarded as a formal application for admission to the PhD programme(s) offered by the institution(s) concerned. Applicants are therefore required to fully comply with the admission requirements of their selected institutions and programmes except the application deadline, which should strictly follow the stipulated deadline of the Fellowship scheme. The application deadline of the Scheme is 1 December 2009 (23:59 hrs, Hong Kong time).

Source: http://www.ugc.edu.hk/eng/rgc/hkphd/hkphd.htm

Microsoft Graduate Women's Scholarship Program

Microsoft Graduate Women's Scholarship Program - October 9, 2009

Eligibility Criteria

* Nominees for the Microsoft Research Graduate Women's Scholarship
Program must be nominated by their universities, and their nominations
must be confirmed by the office of the chair of the department. Direct
applications from students are not accepted.
* Student must attend a U.S. or Canadian university and be
enrolled as a full-time graduate student in the Computer Science,
Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics departments (if your department
is within the scope of these areas, but is titled differently, you are
eligible).
* Students must be enrolled in their first year in a graduate
program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics
for academic year 2010. If a student has already completed a two-year
MS/MA degree or equivalent coursework in Computer Science, Electrical
Engineering, or Mathematics, then the student is not eligible for the
Scholarship program.
* A maximum of three applicants per department, per university
will be accepted. (For example, if you have three separate departments
as listed above, you may submit up to three candidates per department
or up to nine applicants from your university.)
* Payment of the scholarship awards, as described above, is made
directly to the university and is not transferable to another academic
institution or department. The recipient must remain enrolled in a
graduate program during the 2010 academic year or forfeit the award.

http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/collaboration/awards/fellows-wome...

The Asian Development Bank - Japan Scholarship Program

The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan. The objective of the program is to provide an opportunity for well qualified citizens of the Bank’s Developing Member Countries (DMCs) to undertake postgraduate studies which will assist the economic and social development of their countries.

Who is eligible?

Citizens of developing member countries of the Bank (see list and selection criteria below) who have a minimum of two years' working experience and who are eligible for admission to the following degree programs at the University of Sydney:

• Master of Economics
• Master of Commerce
• Master of International Business
• Master of Transport Management
• Master of International Public Health
• Master of Engineering

Please note, applicants living or working outside their home country are not eligible for this scholarship. Also, no applicant will be allowed to apply for the ADB-JSP scholarship more than two times.

ADB-JSP Application deadlines

Application closing date for courses starting in March 2010 is 31 May 2009.

Application closing date for courses starting in July 2010 is 30 November 2009.

Benefits

Each scholarship covers full tuition fees, an allowance for books and instructional materials, a monthly living allowance, medical insurance and travel expenses. For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be applied to assist in field work and thesis preparation. In special circumstances, computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.

Application form

You can complete the Application Form by following the instructions on the form.

Please download the ADB-JSP application form (191kb PDF).

You must have a copy of Acrobat Reader to access this form. If you do not have one, you can download a free copy from Adobe.

For further information please contact:

International Office
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006 AUSTRALIA
Phone - +61 2 8627 8302
Fax - +61 2 8627 8387
Email - adbscholarships@io.usyd.edu.au

website: http://www.usyd.edu.au/future_students/international_postgraduate_coursework/costs_scholarships/scholarships/japan_scholarship_program.shtml

MVS Scholarship

Source: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm

applications for the Elks National Foundation's 2010 Most Valuable Student contest will be available beginning September 1, 2009, at your local Elks Lodge, online or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Foundation.

2010 Most Valuable Student Scholarship applications must be submitted to the Lodge nearest the applicant’s permanent address by November 2, 2009.

To locate an Elks Lodge near you, try your phone book or http://www.elks.org/enf/FindALodge.cfm.

The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2010 competition.

• Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply.
• Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks.
• College students are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; resident alien status does not qualify.
• Male and female students compete separately.

Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.

All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.

Applications must advance through local, district and state competition to reach the national competition. National finalists will be notified by email on February 1, 2010. To be eligible for an award, national finalists will be required to submit a secondary application online, which will include an essay, aid received to date, college plans and a parental financial statement. The national finalists will be required to mail their official transcript, standardized test scores and Student Aid Report to the ENF. These applications are due March 1, 2010.

The Chicago office of the Elks National Foundation will announce the 500 national winners, and notify them in writing, on April 1, 2010. (Many local Lodges, districts and state Elks associations award their own scholarships through this program. These scholarships are not to be confused with the 500 Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarships.)

To locate an Elks Lodge near you, try your phone book or http://www.elks.org/enf/FindALodge.cfm.

Ranging from $1,000 per year to $15,000 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university.

Requests for additional information should be addressed to the scholarship chairman of the local Lodge or of the Elks association of the state in which the applicant is a resident.

2010 Most Valuable Student Award Offers 500 Four-Year Awards for the 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-2014 Academic Years
	Four-Year Total Award	No. of Awards	Total
First Place	$60,000	2	$120,000
Second Place	$40,000	2	$80,000
Third Place	$20,000	2	$40,000
Fourth Place	$16,000	2	$32,000
Fifth Place	$12,000	2	$24,000
Sixth Place	$10,000	4	$40,000
Seventh Place	$8,000	4	$32,000
Runners Up	$4,000	482	$1,928,000
:			Tota$2,296,000

Gates Millennium Scholars

Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS scholarship if they:

• Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian and
Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American;
• Are a citizen/legal permanent resident or nationals of the United
States;
• Have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (un-weighted);
• Will be enrolling for the first-time at a U.S. accredited* college
or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in
the fall of 2010; or GED
• Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in
community service, extracurricular or other activities;
• Meet the Federal Pell Grant* eligibility criteria; and
• Have all three forms (Nominee Personal Information Form completed by
the student, Nominator Form completed by an educator familiar with the
student’s academic record and a Recommender Form completed by a person
familiar with the student’s leadership and community service)
submitted by the deadline.

http://www.gmsp.org/

Epidemic Intelligence Service

Online application for EIS — details at http://www.cdc.gov/eis/ApplyNow.html

The Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) is a 2-year, postgraduate
program of service and on-the-job training for health professionals
interested in the practice of epidemiology. Each year, EIS provides
approximately 90 persons, who have been selected from around the
world, opportunities to gain hands-on experience in epidemiology at
CDC or state or local health departments. EIS Officers, often called
CDC's "disease detectives," have gone on to occupy leadership
positions at CDC and other public health agencies nationally and
internationally. However, the experience also is useful for health
professionals who want to gain a population health perspective.

Persons with a strong interest in applied epidemiology who meet at
least one of the following qualifications may apply to EIS:

· physicians with >1 year of clinical training;

· persons with a PhD, DrPH, or other doctoral degree in
epidemiology, biostatistics, the social or behavioral sciences,
natural sciences, or the nutrition sciences;

· dentists, physician assistants, and nurses with an MPH or
equivalent degree; or

· veterinarians with an MPH or equivalent degree or relevant
public health experience.

Applications are now being accepted for the July 2010 – June 2012
EIS Program. Information about the online application and EIS Program
details are available at http://www.cdc.gov/eis/ApplyNow.html ; by
telephone (404-498-6110); or by e-mail (E...@cdc.gov ).

Environmental Public Health Leadership Institute Accepting Applications

From August 15 through October 31, 2009, CDC’s Environmental Public
Health Leadership Institute (EPHLI) will accept applications for the
class of 2010–2011.

Each year, approximately 30 practicing environmental public health
professionals are admitted to the program. EPHLI strengthens the
country’s environmental public health system by enhancing the
leadership capabilities of state, local, and tribal environmental
public health professionals.

Application instructions and program information are posted at
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/ehs/EPHLI/application.htm. For more
information about EPHLI, please contact Maggie Byrne at MBy...@cdc.gov
or John Sarisky at JSari...@cdc.gov.

Fulbright ANU College of Business and Economics Postgraduate Scholarship

The Australian National University (ANU) College of Business and Economics and the Australian-American Fulbright Commission have teamed up to establish a new Scholarship for American Scholars studying in the area of business or economics. The first Scholarship will be awarded in 2010.

The Scholarship is valued up to A $40,000 in 2010 and will give a talented scholar the opportunity for study and research in Australia with the ANU College of Business and Economics for 8-12 months.

This Scholarship is for U.S. citizens wishing to carry out research towards their U.S. postgraduate degree, or undertake an Australian postgraduate degree by research, working with the ANU College of Business and Economics. Applications are invited from graduates in the field of business and economics to work in the College.

The Scholar will receive (tax free in Australia):

• a travel entitlement of US $4,017
• a stipend of A $2,163 per month for a maximum period of 12 months
• an establishment allowance of A $1,545
• an excess baggage allowance of A $144
• Medicare health care coverage while in Australia
• travel and accommodation to attend the Enrichment Seminar and other events
• support with visas (fees waived) and administrative arrangements.

The Scholarship period may be extended but without funding from the Fulbright Commission.

The ANU College of Business and Economics seeks to advance knowledge through high quality teaching and research in the closely related areas of accounting, actuarial studies, business administration, business information systems, economics, econometrics, finance, international business, management, marketing and applied statistics

Applications for the 2010 Scholarship are now open and will close in October 2009. Applicants will be assessed by their academic and professional merit; clearly defined and achievable projects; and the potential for their projects to add value and build collaborations between Australia and the U.S.

Applications for this scholarship are through the normal U.S. Postgraduate application process via your U.S. university, or direct to the Institute for International Education (IIE) at http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html

Source: http://www.fulbright.com.au/scholarships/FulbrightANUCollegeofBusinessandEconomicsScholarship.html

Fulbright Fellowships for Foreign Students

A mainstay of America’s public-diplomacy efforts, the Fulbright Foreign Student Program brings citizens of other countries to the United States for Master’s degree or Ph.D. study at U.S. universities or other appropriate institutions. The program has brought some of the world’s finest minds to U.S. campuses and offers program participants insight into U.S. society and values.

Many foreign Fulbright grantees are early-career professionals who will return to take leadership positions in their home countries, often working at universities or in government service.

More than 1,800 new Foreign Fulbright Fellows enter U.S. academic programs each year. Foreign students apply for Fulbright Fellowships through the Fulbright Commission/Foundation or U.S. Embassy in their home countries. The Institute of International Education (IIE) arranges academic placement for most Fulbright nominees and supervises participants during their stay in the United States.

Click here for application information for each participating country.

Source: http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/

Fulbright Fellowships for U.S. Students

Fulbright Fellowships for U.S. Students - October 19, 2009

The 2010-2011 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition is open.
Complete program and application information is now available on the website.
The application deadline is October 19, 2009.

The Fulbright Program offers fellowships to U.S. students for study,
research, and/or teaching assistantships abroad.
http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html

Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowships

Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowships for Achieving Excellence in College and University Teaching

The 2010 Application Deadline is November 9, 2009

The dissertation fellowships provide one year of support for
individuals working to complete a dissertation leading to a Doctor of
Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) degree.

http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/PGA_047959

Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships

Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships for Achieving Excellence in College and University Teaching

The 2010 Application Deadline is November 2, 2009.

Predoctoral fellowships will be awarded in a national competition
administered by the National Research Council (NRC) on behalf of the
Ford Foundation. The awards will be made to individuals who, in the
judgment of the review panels, have demonstrated superior academic
achievement, are committed to a career in teaching and research at the
college or university level, show promise of future achievement as
scholars and teachers, and are well prepared to use diversity as a
resource for enriching the education of all students.

http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/PGA_047958

HUMAN SCIENCES Scholarships

HUMAN SCIENCES: Department of Linguistics HEARing CRC Scholarships (LING/HEARing)

Closing Date: 30 September 2009

Three full time domestic PhD scholarships are available in the Department of Linguistics, Macquarie University, in conjunction with the HEARing Co-operative Research Centre. The PhD projects are listed below.

Project 1: Human Brain Mapping of Tinnitus and its Remediation (LING/HEARing#1)

This project aims to assess the subjective changes in tinnitus throughout a tinnitus remediation program and correlate this with changes in cortical auditory activity measured objectively. It also aims to identify whether objective measurement can be used to tailor remediation programs to individuals. Suitable applicants would have a background in the measurement of evoked potentials.

Project 2: Research the barriers and facilitators to successful hearing rehabilitation for older adults (LING/HEARing#2)

The project will comprehensively examine the barriers and facilitators to successful hearing rehabilitation for adults with hearing impairment. Both quantitative and qualitative methodologies will be needed to address the project objectives. The outcomes of this project have major significance for improving rehabilitation services to adults with hearing impairment in Australia. This scholarship would be suitable to applicants from a range of academic backgrounds (e.g., audiology, speech pathology, psychology, linguistics, education) who have completed study that allows entry to a PhD (i.e., masters, honours qualifications). The specific project to be undertaken will be developed in collaboration with the research team.

Project 3: Central Auditory Disabilities in Children with Language Impairment (LING/HEARing#3)

The project aims to investigate and identify auditory processing abilities in children with language impairment (LI) that may be contributing to problems with language and learning. Suitable applicants would have a background in audiology, speech pathology, psychology or a related area.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Dr Catherine McMahon at Catherine.McMahon@ling.mq.edu.au or call 02 9850 8775.

These scholarships are available to domestic students. Applicants should have equivalent research qualifications to an Australian undergraduate degree with first class honours (such as a Masters degree with a substantial thesis component) in a relevant discipline (such as Cognitive Psychology, Behavioural Neuroscience). Candidates who have experience working with patient groups and/or neuroimaging are particularly encouraged to apply.

The scholarship pays a living allowance, currently $20,427 per annum, tax exempt (2009 rate), and the tenure is a maximum 3 years full time, subject to satisfactory progress. Additional support for projects and for national and international travel will also be available from the Centre/Faculty. Scholarship top-up funding may be available from the Department.

Application forms (see below) and MQRES award conditions are available from the Higher Degree Research Office: telephone +61-2- 9850 7987, e-mail: hdrschol@vc.mq.edu.au. Applicants for these scholarships should mark the project number(s) on the front of the application form, for example LING/HEARing#1.

Applications should be forwarded to:

The Scholarship Officer
The Research Hub
Level 3, C5C East
Macquarie University NSW 2109
AUSTRALIA

Source: http://research.mq.edu.au/students/scholarships/pages/hsci_linghearing_crc

TONY FITZGERALD POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP

The Tony Fitzgerald Postgraduate Research Scholarship Scheme was launched in 2008 in conjunction with the inaugural Tony Fitzgerald Lecture to be held in 2009 commemorating the 20th anniversary of the release of the Fitzgerald Report. Applicants must include a covering letter addressed to the Director, Key Centre for Ethics, Law, Justice and Governance which includes a statement of reasons for applying for the TFLPRS.

Reference Number:	4389
Study Subject:	Criminology, Journalism, Law, Political Science, Public Administration
Provided By:	Griffith University
To be undertaken at:	Griffith University.
Level:	Post Graduate (Research)

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications until October 31, 2009.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD30000 (maximum per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for any field of research.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent. Only citizens of Australia or NZ living in Aust over 1 yearpermanent residents can apply.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the university. You can download the application form here and more information about the scholarship here. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact Prof Paul Mazerolle (Director KEL) Griffith University Phone: 07 3735 6988 Email: p.mazerolle@griffith.edu.au

Main Contact RHD Scholarships (Postgraduate Scholarships Office) Griffith University Phone: (07) 3735 6596 Fax: (07) 3735 3885 Email: rhd-scholarship@griffith.edu.au Web Site: http://www.griffith.edu.au/rhd/scholarships Address: Nathan Campus GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY QLD, Australia 4111 Source: http://www.jason.edu.au/scholarship/4389/

PhD by Research in Applied Mathematics and Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

Research carried out by the Physical Oceanography group at Swinburne is focused on deep-water and finite-depth wave dynamics, spectral modelling of wind-generated waves, wave breaking and dissipation, air-sea interaction, wave-bottom interaction and Langmuir circulation. This project is concerned with the development of a theory to describe extreme or rouge waves. The work will involve a combination of analysis and large scale computing. Applications should have a strong background in the Physical or Mathematical Sciences. Qualifications: 1) Honours degree in Physical or Mathematical Sciences (essential)(2) Strong analytical and mathematical skills (essential) (3) A good working knowledge of programming (desirable)

Reference Number:	4393
Study Subject:	Applied Mathematics and Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Web Address:	http://www.swinburne.edu.au/feis/mathematics/staff/wphillips.html
Provided By:	Faculty of Engineering & Industrial Sciences
To be undertaken at:	Swinburne University of Technology, The University of Western Australia.
Level:	Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications until December 31, 2009.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD20000 (per annum). This award is to be used for research, living expenses and fees. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must apply direct to faculty. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact Professor W R C Phillips (Professor of Mathematics) Swinburne University Phone: 61 3 9214 8264 Email: wphillips@swin.edu.au Web Site: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/feis/mathematics/staff/wphillips.html Address: Faculty of Eng & Industrial Sciences Swinburne University of Technology P O Box 218 Hawthorn Vic, Australia 3122 Source: http://www.jason.edu.au/scholarship/4393/

Dissertation fellowships Stanford University

About the Fellowships
The Humanities Center selects approximately eight advanced Stanford graduate students each year as Geballe Dissertation Prize Fellows. Geballe fellows have offices at the Center, and participate in seminars, workshops, and daily lunches.

The School of Humanities and Sciences and the Humanities Center in collaboration also select approximately twenty graduate students to receive Whiting, Mellon, and Lieberman Dissertation Fellowships.

The Geballe, Mellon, and Whiting Dissertation Fellowships are awarded to advanced graduate students, based on accomplished work of the highest distinction, and on the promise of further outstanding achievements in the humanities.

The Lieberman Fellowship also requires a distinguished record of university teaching.

Preference in selection is given to graduate students who have completed their coursework, teaching, and degree requirements, including their PhD Orals examination (except in departments where this examination is a dissertation defense).

Individuals who are members of traditionally under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

Fellowship Descriptions »

Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Please note that application materials, eligiblity and selection criteria are different for each fellowship; these are also subject to change each academic year.

About the Application Process

Online Application System: applications may be submitted entirely online via our web-based application system. Access to the online application system will open on our website in August. Applications must be received at the Center by January 11, 2010.

Application Content & Format: Applications for Dissertation Fellowships include the following parts:

1) Information about the applicant
*Contact information (e.g. name, address, email)
* Education / Degree Milestones (e.g. degree dates; dissertation title; dates of oral exam, dissertation committee, proposal approval date)
* Names of Referees (limit of two; one must be the dissertation advisor)

2) A curriculum vitae (C.V.)

3) Current (i.e. January 2010) unofficial transcript (AXESS upload or printout)

4) Timetable for your completion of the degree

5) A statement of significance. Please provide a concise statement on the significance of your research topic (100-word maximum).

6) A brief description (not more than 1,000 words) of a research project.

7) Reference letters (two)

8) Evidence of Teaching (For Lieberman applicants only)
*Title and course numbers of courses taught
*Year and quarter courses were taught
*Number of students enrolled in the courses
*Course evaluation summary sheet for each class taught
*Teaching statement (1-2 pages)

Reference Letters: letters must be received at the Center by the application deadline. Consideration of letters received after that date cannot be guaranteeed.

Referees may send reference letters by mail directly to the Center, by email to shc-fellowships@stanford.edu, or electronically through our online application system. Applicants whose referees submit letters through the online system will be automatically notified when the letters are submitted, should they wish this. Referees designated by applicants as preferring online submission will be automatically sent guidelines for submitting their reference letters.

Please direct people who wish to submit their letter of reference via email or on paper to the Dissertation Fellowships Reference Form, which may be download and printed from our website.

Paper Applications
Although we encourage online applications for our fellowships, applicants for the Stanford Humanities Dissertation Fellowship competition may instead download and complete a paper application, and send three copies to be received by the application deadline. Please contact the Fellowship Administrator for further details.

Notification
Applicants will be notified when their applications have been received, and will be notified of the fellowship competition outcome in April.

For More Information
For further information, contact the Fellowship Administrator.

Source: http://shc.stanford.edu/fellowships/dissertation.htm

Southeast Asia Fellowship Program Fall 2009

East-West Center in Washington

The East-West Center (EWC) is accepting applications from scholars and analysts who wish to undertake policy-relevant research and writing in one of the following areas: 1. International relations of Southeast Asia; 2. Political change in Southeast Asia; and 3. ASEAN integration and community-building efforts.

Funded by a grant from The Henry Luce Foundation, the fellowship finances a three-month residence at the East-West Center in Washington, D.C. While in residence in Washington the fellows will complete an article or monograph to be considered for publication in a peer-reviewed publication, such as the East-West Center’s Asia Pacific Bulletin series or Asia Pacific Issues series. The first full draft of the manuscript should be completed before the end of the residency period. Fellows will also give a public presentation on their topic. Up to three fellowships will be awarded.

Fellowships will include a monthly stipend of US$2,500 to $4,500 (dependent upon experience) while in residence at EWC in Washington and round trip airfare to Washington, D.C. Residency at the Center will start in September 2010. Additionally, at the discretion of the Director, a small grant to cover field research, in Asia only, may be available. Fieldwork in the region will be completed prior to residence at the East-West Center in Washington.

Applicants with or without a Ph.D. will be considered. Applicants without a Ph.D. will be considered based on their relevant professional experience. Applicants must be nationals of a country within the scope of their Fellowship or the United States and eligible to receive a fellowship stipend. Successful applications will include a completed fellowship application form, cover letter, a full CV, two letters of reference, and a policy-relevant research proposal of ten pages (double spaced). The proposal should discuss the policy problem or issue to be examined, tentative hypothesis and arguments, a review and short bibliography of the relevant literature, plans for fieldwork (if any), and project time frame. If field research funds are sought, please briefly explain why and how they are to be used. All materials must be received by October 15, 2009, at:

Southeast Asia Fellowship Program
East-West Center in Washington
1819 L St., N.W., 2nd Floor
Washington, D.C. 20036-3866

Applicants will be notified of selection decisions on or before December 20, 2009.

Download the application form to apply. Application materials, including reference letters, can be sent to washington@eastwestcenter.org. Reference letters can be sent via email or post, by the writer or applicant. To send large files, or if you have trouble emailing files, use this link: upload files.

For more information please email: washington@eastwestcenter.org

Source: http://www.eastwestcenter.org/scholarships-fellowships/southeast-asia-fellowship-program-washington/

PhD Positions at Innsbruck Medical University (Austria)

PhD Positions at Innsbruck Medical University (Austria)
Innsbruck Medical University (Austria) has as international PhD Program in
“Signal Processing in Neurons (SPIN).” It offers interdisciplinary research and
training in Clinical Neurobiology, Genomics and RNomics, Molecular and
Cellular Pharmacology, Neuroanatomy, Neurobiochemistry, Immunology/Neuro -
immunology, Molecular Neurobiology, Pharmacy and Physiology.

We offer three-year positions in the following areas: (1) Nogo proteins and
their receptors in the healthy and diseased nervous system (C. Bandtlow);
(2) Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology/Stem Cells (G. Dechant); (3) Impact
of Brain Functions on Muscular Performance and Endurance (A. Hüttenhofer);
(4) Experimental Pain Research (M. Kress); (5) Immunopathogenesis of Multiple
Sclerosis (M. Reindl).

We are seeking talented and committed students to join the program in October
2009. You will have a diploma (master level) in the subjects mentioned above.
Applications including a letter of intent, full CV, two letters of recommendation
and copies of graduation certificates should be sent by e-mail before August 31,
2009, to the coordinator of the program:

Martina Antretter,
Innsbruck Medical University,
Institute for Neuroscience,
MZA, Anichstrasse 35, A-6020 Innsbruck,
e-mail: martina.antretter@i-med.ac.at,

website: http://www.neurospin.at/.

SIGNAL PROCESSING IN NEURONS - INTERNATIONAL PHD PROGRAM IN NEUROSCIENCE

Postdoctoral and Doctoral Student in Hematology and Internal Oncology

Postdoctoral and Doctoral Student in Hematology and Internal Oncology at Regensburg, Germany

In the Department of Hematology and Internal Oncology are at 1 September 2009 or later following full time positions to fill:

1 Post Doctoral Student / Postdoctoral
1 PhD / Doctoral Student
2 MTA / BTA

The funding is part of several of the DFG and the BMBF funded projects dealing with immunoregulatory. Operations after allogeneic bone marrow transplantation and Others employ and animal work. Knowledge in the areas Flow cytometry, immunohistology and molecular biology are Advantage, but not a requirement. The candidate / s should be special
Engagement, curiosity and interest above of experimental research work brought along.
Salary is according to TV-L. Handicapped persons with equal qualifications suitability and preference set.

Detailed applications (in writing or by e-mail) will be sent to:
Prof. Dr. Matthias Edinger
AG Immune Regulation
Universitätsklinikum Regensburg
Department of Hematology and Internal Oncology
Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11
93053 Regensburg
e-mail: matthias.edinger @ klinik.uni-regensburg.de

he Paul & Daisy Soros Graduate Fellowships for New Americans

The purpose of The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is
to provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and
accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen
fields. The Program is established in recognition of the contributions
New Americans have made to American life and in gratitude for the
opportunities the United States has afforded the donors and their
family.

Application material for the Class of 2010 is now available. Next application deadline is November 1, 2009.

Spencer Foundation Dissertation Fellowships

These $25,000 fellowships support individuals whose dissertations show
potential for bringing fresh and constructive perspectives to the
history, theory, or practice of formal or informal education anywhere
in the world. Although the dissertation topic must concern education,
graduate study may be in any academic discipline or professional
field. In the past, fellowships have been awarded to candidates in
anthropology, architecture, art history, economics, education,
history, linguistics, literature, philosophy, political science,
psychology, public health, religion, and sociology, but eligibility is
not restricted to these academic areas.
http://www.spencer.org/content.cfm/dissertation-fellowship-program

Jacob K. Javits Fellowships

Competitions are held annually.
applications: October 3, 2009.
Eligibility is limited to individuals who at the time of application--

(1) will be entering a doctoral program in academic year 2009-2010 and/
or who, at the time of application, have not yet completed their first
full year of study in the doctoral program for which they are seeking
support;

(2) will be entering a Master of Fine Arts program in academic year
2009-2010 where the master’s is the terminal highest degree awarded in
the selected field of study.

Twenty percent of the fellowships shall be awarded in the

social sciences, twenty percent in the

arts, and sixty percent in the

humanities.

http://www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/index.html

Global Changemakers, the British Council

Global Changemakers will create and support a large global network of future young activists and social entrepreneurs aged between 16 and 25 and develop them into Changemakers. It builds on the existingRoad to Davos and Learning from the Future projects. The British Council is currently working with the World Economic Forum (WEF) and, based on the success of this collaboration, will work with other international forums such as the UN to ensure that the youth voice is heard and the participants' skills are shaped by the experience.

The aim is to create a powerful global network for action that provides opportunities to share experiences and help young people make practical and visible differences in their communities, countries and regions.

From 1-21 August we are accepting applications for the Fourth Annual Global Youth Summit, which will take place in the UK from 15-21 November.

The objective of the Summit will be to initiate 60 new Global Changemakers (aged 16-19) into the community, build their knowledge of key global issues, build their skills in project management, fundraising, media, research and monitoring and evaluation, and launch community action projects.

At the end of the week, six Global Changemakers will be chosen to represent the group at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos in January 2010.

In order to apply for this event, you need to:

• Complete the online application form
• Send us an application video on YouTube (or a different filesharing service - see the instructions)

You can check out the questions on the application form here.

As a reminder, to be selected for the 4th Annual Global Youth Summit, individuals should:
Be committed to bringing about positive change in their communities

• Have a significant track record of community activism, social entrepreneurship or volunteer work
• Be between 16 and 19 years old in November 2009
• Have a reasonably good command of English (the event will be held in English so participants will need to be able to fluidly communicate with each other)
• Be free to attend the Global Youth Summit in the UK from 15-21 November, as well as the WEF Annual Meeting in Switzerland from 27-31 January 2010, if selected.

PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION WITHOUT AN APPLICATION VIDEO!!

Source: http://www.global-changemakers.net/

Chevening scholarships 2010/11

pplications for 2010/11 Chevening Scholarships will open 1 August 2009 and close on 18 October 2009.

Interviews

All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by mid-December. At this time short-listed candidates will be invited to be interviewed by phone, at the end of January/beginning of February 2010. The interview dates and times are organised by the British High Commission.

About the scholarship

The Chevening Scholarships programme is funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in the United Kingdom and administered by the British Council. The programme offers outstanding graduates and young professionals the opportunity to study at UK universities.

The awards are made for one year's formal study for a postgraduate qualification or for a shorter period of not less than three months to pursue private study or research at a university or similar institution in the UK.

Chevening scholarships are not available to anyone who has benefited in the last three years from other awards funded by the British Government. In the 2009/10 academic year six were offered (the number of scholarships offered varies each year).

What does the scholarship include?

The scholarship includes:

• •a return economy airfare to the UK from any Australian city
• •all compulsory academic fees
• •monthly stipend
• •book allowance
• •thesis allowance

Criteria and eligibility

Candidates should have a strong undergraduate degree (emphasis is placed on applications with First or Second Class Honours)

Intend to study a one-year taught Masters or between three and twelve months research towards an Australian PhD in the UK.

Be citizens or permanent residents of Australia.

Chevening scholarships are targeted towards a broad range of fields and disciplines. Priority is given to the following areas:

•Science and innovation

•New and renewable energy resources and energy security

•Global environmental issues

•Science policy

•Sustainable development

•Human rights

•Political science

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) makes the final decision on applications for Chevening scholarships. Candidates are assessed on academic merit; achievements to date both in and outside of the academic and workplace areas; referees' letters; proposed area of study and future career in line with FCO priority areas; leadership potential and potential to further strengthen the UK-Australia bilateral relationship.

You must indicate which courses and institutions you would like to attend on your application form. You are strongly advised to apply to those institutions before receiving an award, as places on popular courses fill early.

All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by mid-December. At this time short-listed candidates will be invited to be interviewed in January or February 2010. The interview dates and times are organised by the British High Commission.

Application

Important information for all applicants

• •Applications for Chevening Scholarships for study in the 2010/11 academic year open on Saturday 1 August. The application deadline is midnight Sunday 18 October.
• •Applications will ONLY be accepted via the new online application system. For further details on how to submit your application, and to complete the online application procedure, please go to https://www.chevening.fco.gov.uk/CheveningApplications/ca_start.aspx
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• •No late applications will be accepted.
• •In your application you will be asked to list contact details for two referees. Note, referees should be professional and/or academic.
• •A Medical Form is only required once an award has been made.

source: http://www.britishcouncil.org/au-educationuk-scholarships-postgraduate-chevening_scholarships.htm#Application

Radboud Scholarship Programme: Master’s degree

Radboud Scholarship Programme

The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers a selected number of talented prospective non-EEA students the opportunity to receive a scholarship to pursue an English-taught Master’s degree programme at Radboud University Nijmegen.

The Radboud Scholarship Programme is very selective and is only intended for talented students who have obtained outstanding study results and are highly motivated to pursue a Master’s degree programme at RadboudUniversity.

Radboud Scholarship
Each year 20 Radboud Scholarships are awarded to selected talented non-EEA students for the duration of a Master’s degree programme. This means that the duration of the scholarship can vary: a one-year scholarship for a one-year programme and a two-year scholarship for a two-year programme. Selected scholarship receivers will not receive a grant as such: they will have to pay the regular tuition fee for EEA students: in 2009-2010 a tuition fee of €1,620 instead of €6,125, €8,165 or €12,245 depending on the Master’s programme they are applying for. The Radboud Scholarship also covers additional costs for non-EEA students such as costs for visa, residence permit and health and liability insurance.

Eligibility requirements
Candidates who want to become eligible for a scholarship under the Radboud Scholarship Programme must meet the requirements for eligibility. This means that applicants should:
1. hold a non-EU/EEA passport and should not be eligible for the lower tuition fee.
2. have been fully admitted to the English-taught Master’s degree programme.
3. be able to comply with the conditions for obtaining a visa for the Netherlands.
4. have been enrolled at RadboudUniversity as a full-time student for the academic year and Master’s degree programme for which the scholarship will be awarded.

Selection criteria
Candidates who want to take part in the Radboud Scholarship Programme must meet the following criteria:
1. Candidates are talented students: this means that they have outstanding study results in their present field of study;
2. Candidates are expected to be promising students in their desired field of study at RadboudUniversity;
3. Candidates can prove their academic quality and results of their prior education for example through grades, test scores, publications and two letters of recommendation;
4. Candidates have written a motivation letter.

Application procedure
Candidates who think they meet the selection criteria for the Radboud Scholarship Programme should send their scholarship request form together with:

• a letter of motivation for the Master’s degree programme and Radboud Scholarship;
• two letters of recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae
• legally certified translations in English of your diplomas and transcripts by an officially recognised translator.

The RSP-scholarship request form for the academic year 2010-2011 will be available on this website from mid August 2009.

Please note: other relevant information such as copies of your diplomas and relevant grade lists should also be submitted in connection with the regular application procedure for the Master’s degree programme.

Send your RSP-scholarship request form including all documents to:
Radboud University Nijmegen
International Office
Attn. Ms U. Erb
PO Box 9102
6500 HC Nijmegen
The Netherlands
E. rsp@io.ru.nl

The deadline for submitting your RSP-application, including all the required documents, is 1 March 2010. IMPORTANT: Your application for admittance as a Master student at Radboud University NIjmegen should also be submitted before 1 March 2010. If the information is incomplete, we will reject the application.The RSP-Selection Committee will inform you of their final decision with respect to your application for a Radboud Scholarship before 1 June 2010.

For more information: rsp@io.ru.nl

source: http://www.ru.nl/students/masters_student/financial_matters/scholarships_and/read_more/radboud_scholarship/

The United Nations - The Nippon Foundation of Japan Fellowship Programme

The United Nations - The Nippon Foundation of Japan Fellowship Programme
~ Human Resources Development and Advancement of the Legal Order of the World's Oceans ~

Fellowship Background and Overview

On 22 April 2004, the United Nations and The Nippon Foundation of Japan concluded a trust fund project agreement to provide capacity-building and human resource development to developing coastal States Parties and non-Parties to UNCLOS through a new Fellowship Programme. The Programme is jointly executed by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS) of the Office of Legal Affairs and the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). DOALOS serves as the focal point in charge of all substantive elements of the Project. DESA, in its capacity as implementing agency for the Project, is responsible for providing certain administrative services to the Project on behalf of DOALOS.

The main objective of the fellowship is to provide opportunities for advanced education and training in the field of ocean affairs and the law of the sea, and related disciplines including marine science, to Government officials and other mid-level professionals from developing coastal States, so that they may obtain the necessary knowledge to assist their countries to formulate comprehensive ocean policy and to implement the legal regime set out in UNCLOS and related instruments.


Upon completion of the fellowship, fellows should have an advanced awareness and understanding of key issues and best international practices in ocean affairs and are expected to return to their home-countries to contribute their experience to assist with the effective implementation of UNCLOS and related instruments and programmes. Fellows should be able to design, implement and/or evaluate specific improvement projects in their home countries related to ocean affairs and the law of the sea, develop a core leadership capacity and have an in-depth understanding of legal frameworks, methodologies and tools to further improve implementation of instruments and programmes and to provide for their effective enforcement in conformity with international law.
Fellowship Programme Structure

The 9-month Fellowship Programme is composed of two consecutive phases which provide Fellows with advanced and customized research and training opportunities in their chose fields:

- Phase One: 6-month Advanced Academic Research and Study - undertaken at one of the prestigious participating Host Institutions and under the guidance of subject matter expert(s) who have recognized in-depth expertise in the Fellows' chosen field of study.

- Phase Two: 3-month Research and Training - normally undertaken at DOALOS at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

Accepting 2010-2011 Applications - Deadline is 15 August 2009

source: http://www.un.org/depts/los/nippon/

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports
active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the
areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. REU
projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research
programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU
program. This solicitation features two mechanisms for support of
student research:

(1) REU Sites are based on independent proposals to initiate and
conduct projects that engage a number of students in research. REU
Sites may be based in a single discipline or academic department, or
on interdisciplinary or multi-department research opportunities with a
coherent intellectual theme. Proposals with an international dimension
are welcome. A partnership with the Department of Defense supports REU
Sites in DoD-relevant research areas.

(2) REU Supplements may be requested for ongoing NSF-funded research
projects or may be included as a component of proposals for new or
renewal NSF grants or cooperative agreements.

Undergraduate student participants in either Sites or Supplements must
be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its
possessions.

The fall deadline (which is October 22 in 2009

Students may not apply to NSF to participate in REU activities.
Students apply directly to REU Sites and should consult the directory
of active REU Sites on the Web at http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm.