Karolinska Institutet has a vacancy for A doctoral student with doctoral grant in epidemiology Department Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Description of research group and project Nancy Pedersens research group focuses on risk factors for development of dementia, late-onset depression and cardiovascular disease, with a main focus on genetic risk. Her team has extensive experience with large longitudinal studies on aging, comorbidity and genetics. Duties and responsibilities The candidate will conduct his/her own research within the project “Understanding comorbitities among late-onset disorders: the pleiotropic role of specific genes”. The overarching aim of this program is to study how genes contribute to the associations between depression, dementia, and cardiovascular disease, how the diseases and the associations between them are affected by gene x gene interactions, and the effect of epigenetics. The main supervisor is a professor in genetic epidemiology and expertise in dementia research. The suggested co-supervisors have expertise in cardiovascular epidemiology and geriatrics, respectively. We are looking for a highly motivated person, with an interest in epidemiology and genetics. The successful candidate will be expected to analyze large databases, present results and write scientific papers. Eligibility/Qualifications The candidate should have good knowledge and skills in basic epidemiological methods and experience in SAS and/or STATA programming. Good team-working skills are also required, as well as the ability to work independently. Prior experience in epidemiological analyses, in handling of biological data, and molecular genetic techniques is considered extra meritorious. Knowledge and skills in the fields of epidemiology, psychology, and neuroscience are desirable, as well as knowledge in the fields of dementia, depression and cardiovascular disease. To be eligible, an applicant must 1. hold a Master’s (second-cycle) degree 2. have completed course requirements of at least 240 HECs, of which at least 60 at second-cycle level, or 3. have otherwise acquired essentially equivalent competence in Sweden or abroad. Those who meet the requirements for general eligibility before July 1st, 2007, i.e. had completed a programme of higher education for at least 180 HEC or the equivalent, will continue to do so until the end of July, 2015. Selection is made of qualified applicants on the ground of their ability to benefit from doctoral (third-cycle) education. Karolinska Institutet applies the following assessment criteria: - Documented subject knowledge of significance to the research project - Analytical skills confirmed by a scientific dissertation or the equivalent - Other documented knowledge/experience of potential significance to doctoral (third-cycle) education in the subject An overall assessment of the applicants’ qualifications will be made. The vacancy will be filled on condition that the successful applicant is admitted to doctoral (third-cycle) education. For further information on doctoral (third-cycle) education at Karolinska Institutet, see www.ki.se/doctoral. Form of employment: Doctoral student Notes For further information regarding this position, please contact Professor Nancy Pedersen, E-mail: nancy.pedersen@ki.se Telephone: 08-524 874 18 Union representatives: Ulrika Zagai (SACO), e-mail ulrika.zagai@ki.se Telephone: 08-524 871 84 Ann Almqvist (OFR/ST-AT), e-mail ann.almqvist@ki.se Telephone: 08-524 861 99 Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), e-mail gunnar.stenberg@ki.se Telephone: 08-524 880 Please send your application, marked with reference number 54/2012, to reach us by no later than January 20 2012 to to jobb@meb.ki.se or, to Karolinska Institutet, Åsa Misic, Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Box 281, 171 77 Stockholm. The following documents should be enclosed with your application in English or Swedish: - Personal letter of introduction and CV - Copy of degree certificate and grades - Copy of degree dissertation and any previous publications The Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics presently employ approximately 250 staff with 15 full professors and over 40 graduate students. The department is one of the biggest departments of epidemiology in Europe. Unique resources and prerequisites – such as the Swedish Twin Registry, several large prospective studies, ongoing nation-wide case-control studies, large nation-wide databases including the Cancer Registry and the Patient Registry, record linkage capabilities and access to clinical data as well as biological material – are effectively explored at the department. Further information can be found at: www.ki.se/meb Don't forget to register on the official KU Leuven application website. The Faculty of Science of the KU Leuven and its Alumni Association Science@Leuven are proud to announce The Science@Leuven Scholarship!Motivated and talented international students, interested in participating in an international master programme of the Faculty of Science of the KU Leuven are invited to apply for a scholarship. For the following masters you can apply for the Scholarship :
Most master programmes of the Faculty of Science are 2-year programmes. The scholarship for the second master year will be only be continued for students having had outstanding results the first master year. Admission requirementsApplicants must meet and prove the following requirements:
Applications for the academic year 2011-2012 will open the 1st of December. Selection Procedure for 2012-2013 (changed since 2011-2012)
Only applicants with a complete file will be considered. Graduate Global Leadership Fellowship 14/01/2012
Quick Facts The Graduate Global Leadership Fellowships enable promising leaders from developing countries to pursue doctoral studies at UBC. The fellowships are to support international students showing outstanding leadership in humanitarian and development work in their home country. Graduate Global Leadership Fellowships thus open the way to a world-class graduate education for emerging scholars from countries with developing educational systems. Fellows would be supported to pursue research and study that would enhance and support contributions already made and which would be of particular use when they return home to apply their new gained skills and/or knowledge. Recipients would be individuals with an appropriate academic background and who have an established records of contribution to the development of a civil and sustainable society in their home country through professional, academic or volunteer work. Two new fellowships will be offered each year. Annual Value: $16,000 per year plus tuition for four yearsAward Status: ActiveDeadline: Check with graduate program (likely mid-January 2012) Eligibility Applicants must:
Academic Excellence (30%) - As demonstrated by academic transcripts, awards and distinctions Research Ability / Potential (30%) - Quality of analytical skills, ability to think critically, ability to apply skills and knowledge, judgment, originality, initiative and autonomy, determination, and ability to complete projects within an appropriate period of time—as demonstrated in the description of the degree program and by work experience, research contributions, letters of appraisal Leadership in development of civil and sustainable society in home country (40%) - Established record of leadership in professional, academic or volunteer work – as demonstrated in personal statement; work experience, community involvement and other extracurricular activities; communication skills; and letters of appraisal ProceduresApplication Procedures: Students complete application form and request supporting documents (transcripts, letters of reference - see application form for details). Students submit their application package to their UBC graduate program. Students are advised to verify their graduate program’s deadline well in advance. Nomination Procedures: Of the applications received from its students, each UBC graduate program may submit a maximum of one nomination to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Together with their student’s application materials, graduate programs must submit a letter of support (maximum two pages each) which outlines the program’s nomination process and highlights any other relevant information in support of the nomination. Application packages must be received by the Faculty of Graduate Studies by 4:00pm on Friday, January 27, 2012. Incomplete nominations will not be considered. Adjudication Procedures: Applications will be reviewed and ranked by a sub-committee of faculty members from the Graduate Scholarships Committee. Downloads: The 2012-13 International Scholarship Programme application cycle is now open. Applications can be obtained from AKF offices or Aga Khan Education Services/Boards in your country of current residence Before contacting the AKDN, please read the information below. Addresses and contact information are available under Application Procedures. In case you are looking for information about scholarships for your further studies, this list of scholarship links may be helpful. The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June or July. The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master's level courses but is also willing to consider applications for PhD programmes, when doctoral degrees are necessary for the career objectives of the student. Requests will also be considered for travel and study awards for PhD students doing their research in Third World countries on topics judged to be of interest to the Aga Khan Development Network. Applications for short-term courses are not considered; neither are applications from students who have already started their course of study. Geographic Scope The Foundation accepts applications from countries where it has branches, affiliates or other AKDN agencies which can help with processing applications and interviewing applicants. At present, these are Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Madagascar, France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada. Selection Criteria The main criteria for selecting award winners are: l) excellent academic records, 2) genuine financial need, 3) admission to a reputable institution of higher learning and 4) thoughtful and coherent educational and career plans. Candidates are also evaluated on their extra-curricular interests and achievements, potential to achieve their goals and likelihood to succeed in a foreign academic environment. Applicants are expected to have some years of work experience in their field of interest. Age Limit Preference is given to students under 30 years of age. Financial Assistance The Foundation assists students with tuition fees and living expenses only. The cost of travel is not included in AKF scholarships. Applicants are requested to make every effort to obtain funding from other sources as well, so that the amount requested from the Foundation can be reduced to a minimum. Preference is given to those who have been able to secure some funding from alternative sources. Loan Conditions Half of the scholarship amount is considered as a loan, which must be reimbursed with an annual service charge of 5%. A guarantor is required to co-sign the loan agreement. The payback period is five years, starting six months after the study period funded by the Aga Khan Foundation. Application Procedures The application procedures of AKF's International Scholarship Programme are decentralised. Students may obtain application forms as of January 1st each year from AKF offices or Aga Khan Education Services / Boards in their countries of current residence. Completed applications should be returned to the agency from which the form was obtained, or to the address indicated on the front of the form. They should not be sent to Geneva. The deadline for submission of applications is March 31, although in certain countries internal deadlines may be earlier. Applicants should be prepared to be interviewed by local Scholarship Committees about their financial situation, their academic performance, extra-curricular achievements and career plans. Interview reports are sent with the applications to Geneva for the final selection. The annual Scholarship Selection Meeting takes place in late June or early July and the Aga Khan Foundation notifies all students of the outcome of their application shortly thereafter. source: www.akdn.org/akf_scholarships.asp This scheme provides researchers from low- and middle-income countries - who are at an early stage in the establishment of their research careers - with opportunities for research experience and high-quality research training in public health and tropical medicine. Research projects should be aimed at understanding and controlling diseases (either human or animal) of relevance to local, national or global health. This can include laboratory-based molecular analysis of field or clinical samples, but projects focused solely on studies in vitro or using animal models will not normally be considered under this scheme. This fellowship is part of a series of career awards aimed at building sustainable capacity in areas of research that have the potential for increasing health benefits for people and their livestock in low- and middle-income countries. More info: www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Biomedical-science/Funding-schemes/Fellowships/Public-health-and-tropical-medicine/WTD025882.htm You can download the application form and advert embedded below. 
Reach Oxford Scholarship 06/01/2012
A number of Reach Oxford scholarships (formerly Oxford Student Scholarships) are offered to students from low income countries who, for political or financial reasons, or because suitable educational facilities do not exist, cannot study for a degree in their own countries. For details, click: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate_courses/student_funding/reach_oxford.html Deadline: Friday 24 February 2012 Swedish Institute Study Scholarships 06/01/2012
Category 1: Candidates with citizenship from the following countries: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. Within this category around 60 scholarships will be awarded. Category 2: Candidates with citizenship from countries on the DAC list of ODA recipients, with the following exceptions: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine. Citizens from Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine can apply within the Visby Program. Citizens from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo and Serbia can apply within the program SI Scholarships for East Europe. Citizens from Turkey can apply within the Swedish-Turkish Scholarship Program. Within this category around 60 scholarships will be awarded. LevelScholarships are intended for studies in Sweden starting in the fall semester 2012 (August) and focus mainly on master’s level. A few scholarships will be awarded for studies at bachelor’s level. Who is eligible?The scholarships are intended for students from the above-mentioned target group for full time studies in Sweden. There is no age limit for scholarship holders. Scholarships cannot be granted for students who:
About 600 different study programs at Swedish universities are eligible for a scholarship. The programs have been selected by the Swedish universities and cover a wide variety of study areas. The list of eligible study programs can be found here. As soon as the results of Swedish university admission have been published at www.universityadmissions.se, the online service for the Swedish Institute Study Scholarships will open. Please note that only admitted students can apply for a scholarship. The scholarship application period will be March 14-25, 2012. A list of successful candidates will be published at www.studyinsweden.se and www.si.sein mid-April. More information about the application procedure can be found here. Scholarship benefits and periodThe scholarship covers both the tuition fee (which is paid directly to the Swedish university/university college by the Swedish Institute) and living expenses to the amount of SEK 8,000 per month. The scholarship is only awarded for programs starting in the fall semester 2012 (August) and is granted for of one academic year, i.e. for two semesters at a time. It will be extended for programs longer than two semesters provided that the study results are satisfactory. The scholarship is designed to cover living costs and study expenses for the scholarship holder. There are no grants for family members. The granted scholarship period cannot be altered or extended beyond the study program period nor can the scholarship be transferred to another study program at a Swedish university. SI Network for Future Global LeadersAll Swedish Institute scholarship holders are invited to become members of the SI Network for Future Global Leaders – a network that offers unique opportunities during and after the stay in Sweden. Together with other talented people from all around the world, the scholarship holder is able to take part in a variety of events, exchange ideas and create networks that benefit both to career and personal development. Travel grantsScholarship holders will receive a travel grant in connection with the scholarship. The travel grant is a one-time payment of SEK 10.000. InsuranceScholarship holders are insured by the Swedish State Group Insurance against illness and accident during the scholarship period. source: http://www.studyinsweden.se/Scholarships/SI-scholarships/The-Swedish-Institute-Study-Scholarships/ WELCOME TO APPLY FOR 2012-2013 CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP The Chinese Government Scholarship 2012-2013 is now available for overseas students to pursue master’s degree or doctor’s degree at Chongqing University. We warmly welcome overseas students to come to Chongqing University to fulfill your dream in study and research and to Chongqing—a mountain city to experience the unique and beautiful sceneries and start a brand-new life. Note: 1) Applicants shall only apply for full-time degree program at Chongqing University. 2) HSK level 4 or above certificate is required for Chinese-instructed degree program applicants. Students may apply for a one-year Chinese foundation program and must pass HSK test before starting their major courses. 3) For English-instructed degree program applicants, applicants are supposed to submit IELTS 6.0 or equivalent language proficiency certificate. Students who are accepted and do not obtain language proficiency certificates may take TOEFL ITP in the first semester at Chongqing University. Eligibility 1. Applicants must be non-Chinese nationals in good health. 2. Education background and age limit: - Applicants for master degree studies must have a bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35. - Applicants for Doctoral degree studies must have a master’s degree and be under the age of 40. Details of Full Scholarship - Exempt from registration fee, tuition fee, fee for basic learning materials and on-campus accommodation; - Living allowance and a one-off settlement subsidy for new overseas students; - Fee for outpatient medical service, Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China; - Fee for a one-off inter-city travel by train; Note: 1) Costs of the laboratory experiment or internship beyond the university’s arrangements should be paid by the student him/herself. 2) Fee for basic learning materials covers the necessary learning materials prescribed by the host institution, and other materials shall be paid by the student him/herself. 3) Monthly living allowance is paid to the students by the host institution at the following rates (CNY Yuan per month): - Master degree students, general scholars: CNY 1,700 Yuan - Doctoral degree students, senior scholars: CNY 2,000 Yuan 4) A one-off settlement subsidy after registration - CNY 1,500 Yuan for new overseas students who will study in China over one academic year or more 5) Fee for outpatient medical service refers to the outpatient expense incurred in the CQU hospital or the hospitals appointed by CQU. The students should pay a certain percentage of expense in accordance with the institution’s relevant regulations. 6) Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China is insured by Ministry of Education of China for the scholarship students in China against diseases and accidents. The institution is entitled to ask for compensation on the payment receipts from the insurance company for the expenses generated from hospitalizing for serious diseases or from accidental injury according to the stipulated insurance articles. 7) A one-off inter-city travel ticket (each for coming-in and leaving China) Scholarship students are supposed to choose the nearest port to their admitting institutions for inter-city travel and a hard-seat train ticket (hard-berth train ticket for overnight trip) will be provided to freshmen transferring from the port of entry to the city where the admitting institution is located and students finishing study in China transferring from the city where the institution is located to the nearest port for departure. Expenses for food during the trip and excess of baggage should be self-afforded. 8) International travel expenses shall be self-afforded. Application Materials Applicants are required to submit application on the website of China Scholarship Council and have the application printed and send it together with other documents required to the International Students Office, Chongqing University. The applicants must fill in the application form and provide the following materials truly and correctly (one original and three copies). 1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (printed by CSC), in Chinese or in English. Applicants are required to submit application on the website of China Scholarship Council and have the application printed. Online Application website: (http://laihua.csc.edu.cn/inscholarship/jsp/student/StudentLogin.jsp) 2. Highest diploma (notarized photocopy). If applicants are university students or already employed, they should also provide documents of being university students or on-post employees. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translations in Chinese or English. 3. Applicants for master’s degree shall provide notarized transcripts for bachelor’s degree. Applicants for doctor’s degree shall provide notarized transcripts for master’s degree. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translations in Chinese or English. 4. A study or research plan in Chinese or in English (no less than 800 words). 5. Applicants shall submit two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English by professors or associate professors. 6. Applicants for music are requested to submit one cassette recording of the applicants’ own work. Applicants for fine arts must submit six color photographs of personal works (two sketches, two color paintings and two other works). 7. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (printed by Chinese quarantine authority) filled in English. The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. The medical examination results will be valid for 6 months. Students who win the scholarship will be required to retake physical examination when they arrive in China in September, 2012. All applicants are kindly requested to take this factor into consideration while determining the time to take the medical examination. 8. English or Chinese language proficiency certificate. (IELTS, TOEFL or HSK) Application materials will not be returned regardless of the result of application. Approval and Notification 1. Applicants are required to fill the application form online and submit application materials by post to Chongqing University International Student Office before March 20th, 2012. The office will submit qualified application materials to China Scholarship Council for approval. The application will be seen as invalid and will not be processed if the applicants are not qualified or the application materials are inconsistent with the enrollment regulations or are incomplete. 2. Chongqing University International Student Office will inform the scholarship applicants of final results and send Admission Notice and Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW201) to Scholarship applicants accepted by July 30th 2012. 3. Students are not permitted, in principle, to change their specialties, institutions, or the duration of study specified in the Admission Notice after registration. Contact Admission Officer +86-23-65111066 +86-23-65102964 admissions@cqu.edu.cn Address International Student Office, Office of International Cooperation & Exchanges Campus A, Chongqing University No.174, Shazhengjie, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400030, P.R.China Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships 29/12/2011
The University of Sheffield has been given a substantial grant to enhance postgraduate research, thanks to the Wolfson Foundation, a charity that awards grants to support and promote excellence in the fields of science and medicine, health, education, and the arts and humanities. Sheffield is one of only nine universities across the UK selected to take part in a pilot funding programme of postgraduate scholarships. Sheffield has been selected due to its track record in research excellence and proven success in attracting promising postgraduate students. The Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships will be available in the broad subject areas of history, literature and languages. The scholarships will be awarded to outstanding students who demonstrate the potential to make an impact on one of these fields and to be future academic leaders. They will be awarded solely on merit to students aspiring to an academic career. The Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships pay:
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Closing date: 3 February 2012. Further InformationShould you have any questions please email pgr-scholarships@sheffield.ac.uk source: www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/scholarships/wolfson | CategoriesAll | ||||||
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