The PhD programme funded by the German Research Foundation is administered by the Technical University Munich and Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich in close cooperation with Moscow State University. The main scientific goal is to combine computational and experimental approaches to achieve a qualitatively new level of understanding of cellular regulatory systems and their evolution, with a spezial emphasis on signaling networks. Specific areas of investigation include comparative genomics of metabolic and regulatory systems, network-based interpretation of transcriptome and proteome data, and posttranscriptional regulation mechanisms. 

Students in the 3-year program will receive a monthly stipend of €1,365 plus family and child care allowances, if applicable. Special career development awards are available for outstanding female applicants. 

We seek outstanding, highly-motivated candidates of any nationality with a strong background in biology, computer science, or bioinformatics. Excellent communication skills and fluency in English are required. TUM and LMU are equal opportunity employers and strive to increase the percentage of female employees.

How to apply
In order to apply for the program, you have to register first. You will instantly receive a confirmation email with an activation link. You will then be able to enter your application details. Applications are continuously accepted. In order to validate your application, you have to press the button "submit application"! After submission, you will not be able to make any further changes, but you can see your application throughout the whole process. Applications which are not submitted will not be considered.

Letters of reference
To complete your application, two letters of reference are required.  Templates are available for download. The letters should be sentby email or normal mail to the program office by the referees and not by the applicant! Your application will not be considered before both reference letters have arrived.

Program office
Dipl. Biol. Claudia R. Luksch
Koordination Graduiertenkolleg 1563
Lehrstuhl für Genomorientierte Bioinformatik
Technische Universität München

Am Forum 1
D - 85350 Freising

Email: c.luksch@wzw.tum.de

Within the Spanish CICyT research project: "Genomic tools and GxE interaction modeling applied to selection schemes in Churra sheep breed (AGL2009-07000)", being the PI Juan Jose Arranz, it has been granted a PhD student scholarship.

The objectives of this Project are the following:

1. Characterization (in terms of LD) of Churra sheep genome, by using SNP chips.
2. QTL search, making use of LD, for production traits.
3. Genetic parameters estimation for fertility and longevity.
4. Quantification of GxE interactions for functional and production traits.
   

PhD will be devoted mainly to the two lasts, however given the importance that currently the SNP chip technology is gaining within the field, different aspects of this technology will be consider in the candidate's thesis project.

For more information see the site of the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation.

Dead line for submitting applications is February the 22nd.

After reading the information below, please use the following link for Application Procedure
www.eumi-school.org/edu/eumi/how_to_apply.xml

Scholarships NON-EU students
For the academic year 2010/11-2011/12, up to 6 scholarships will be offered to students who are citizens of countries outside the European Union, the European Economic Area / European Free Trade Association (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway). The amount of each scholarship will be up to € 15.000 per year (15.000 - 6.500 = 8.500 € net). In addition up to 3 scholarships will be offered as Tuition-Waivers only. The exact number of scholarships and scholarship amount will be communicated at the completion of the selection procedure (end of March).

• 6 scholarships will cover
  Tuition fees (€ 6.500)
  Financial contribution to the student’s costs of € 8.500 per each year
  Standard medical insurance in both visited countries
• 3 scholarships will cover
  Tuition waiver (€ 6.500)
  Standard medical insurance in both visited countries

These scholarships are directly funded by the EuMI School.

Additional scholarships and tuition waivers may become available depending on the financial resources available at the time of the selection.

IMPORTANT NOTE: BY SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION YOU ARE ALSO AUTOMATICALLY APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIP (there is no need to fill a separate scholarship application form).

Scholarships EU students
For the academic year 2010/11-2011/12, up to 6 scholarships will be offered to students who are citizens of European Union countries. The amount of each scholarship will be up to € 7.500 per year (7.500 - 4.000 = 3.500 € net). In addition up to 3 scholarships will be offered as Tuition-Waivers only. The exact number of scholarships and scholarship amount will be communicated at the completion of the selection procedure.

• 6 scholarships will cover
  Tuition fees (€ 4.000)
  Financial contribution to the student’s costs of € 3.500 per each year
• 3 scholarships will cover
  Tuition waiver (€ 4.000)

These scholarships are directly funded by the EuMI School.

Additional scholarships and tuition waivers may become available depending on the financial resources available at the time of the selection.

IMPORTANT NOTE: BY SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION YOU ARE ALSO AUTOMATICALLY APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIP (there is no need to fill a separate scholarship application form).

EU Member States official list: Austria; Belgium; Bulgaria; Cyprus; Czech Republic; Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France; Germany; Greece; Hungary; Ireland; Italy; Latvia; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Malta; Netherlands; Poland; Portugal; Romania; Slovakia; Slovenia; Spain; Sweden; United Kingdom.

Important dates
February 28, 2010 Deadline for on-line application
March 15, 2010 Deadline for fax and surface mail application
March 31, 2010 Notification of admission and of scholarship and beginning of visa procedures
September 2010 Start of Master courses

Apply now at: www.eumi-school.org/edu/eumi/how_to_apply.xml

The EACS 1 year Fellowship Programme enables doctors to benefit from an intensive 1 year exchange in one of EACS European centres. The European AIDS Clinical Society will finance half of the scholarship (9750 euros), the other half will be covered by either the receiving centre or an alternative source. Applicants recommended by a centre will be asked to submit evidence that the centre will contribute to half of the scholarship. The applicants will be selected upon their field of interest, HIV experience, language fluency and their CV.

Recruitment for the One-year Fellowship Programme is now open. Please contact: sylvie.chatelin@europeanaidsclinicalsociety.org and ask for an application file.

The deadline for application is February 15, 2010

EACS Clinical Centres: Barcelona, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dublin, Edinburgh, Frankfurt, London - Royal Free , London - Chelsea & Westminster, Manchester, Milan, Nantes, Paris - Pitie-Salpetriere, Paris - Saint Antoine, Paris - Saint Louis and Warsaw

Permalink for this advert is http://www.europeanaidsclinicalsociety.org/fellowship.asp

The SAHC Consortium is available to host outstanding third-country scholars (academics and/or professionals) who are interested in contributing to the Master Course programme and in strengthening academic partnerships with the SAHC Consortium. Interested third-country scholars may receive scholarships for teaching and research activities for a period ranging from two weeks to three months in the Consortium's institutions. Unfortunately, no grants or financial assistance are available for European applicants.

Each scholar will receive a grant of 1200 Euro per week. The scholarships, sponsored by European Commission under the scope of Eramus Mundus Programme, are available to outstanding scholars that have applied in due time, have an outstanding academic and/or professional experience and that are third-country citizens and residents. Further details on Erasmus Mundus scholarships can be obtained from the  European Commission's website.

Interested scholars in a scholarship for the 2010/2011 academic year are invited to send an e-mail to the SAHC Secretariat (secretariat@msc-sahc.org)enclosing a copy of their Curriculum Vitae together with a letter of intent describing the aims of the exchange, the research/teaching plan during the stay and preferred stay duration and location(s) among the four partner institutions, no later than January 31, 2010.

Dr. Anita Borg (1949-2003) devoted her adult life to revolutionising the way we think about technology and dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields. Her combination of technical expertise and fearless vision continues to inspire and motivate countless women to become active participants and leaders in creating technology.

As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to furthering Anita’s vision, we are pleased to announce The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Through the scholarship, we aim to encourage women to excel in computing and technology, and become active role models and leaders.

Multiple scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic performance, leadership experience and demonstrated passion for computer science. A group of female Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. The scholarship recipients will each receive a €7,000 (or equivalent) scholarship.

In June 2010, all scholarship recipients and finalists will be invited to visit Google’s Engineering Centre in Zurich for a networking retreat. It will include workshops with a series of speakers, panels, breakout sessions and social activities, and will provide an opportunity for all finalists to meet and share their experiences.

Eligibility requirements Candidates must:

• Be a female student entering her final year of a Bachelor’s degree, or enrolled in a Master’s or PhD programme (or equivalent), in 2010/2011.
• Be enrolled at a University in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa. Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply.
• Be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a closely related technical field.
• Maintain an excellent academic record (e.g. a First Class Honours degree).

How to apply Please complete the online application and submit all requested documents by 1st February 2010. All application documents must be in English.

All applications will be acknowledged by email. Finalists will be notified in April 2010. Scholarship recipients will be selected from the finalists.

You will be required to submit the following:

• Full name
• Email address
• Address, country, and phone number
• Degrees held, universities attended, and expected graduation date
• Up-to-date copy of your CV
• Answers to the following short essay questions (suggested word count is 400-600 words per question):
  1. Describe a significant technical project you have worked on. If you have worked on a major independent research project (such as research for a Master’s or PhD programme), please describe that work here. Give an overview of the problem and your approaches to the key technical challenges. If this was a group effort, be sure to specify your individual role and contributions.
  2. Give one or two examples of your leadership abilities. Explain how you were influential and what you were trying to achieve. These need not be demonstrated through formal or traditional leadership roles. Feel free to think broadly and examine the many ways you impact members of your technical community.
  3. Suppose someone gave you the funding and resources for a 3- to 12-month project to investigate a technical topic of your choice. Write a short version of a proposal, including a description of the project, your planned methodology, and your expected results. Please pick something other than the project you described for the first question.
• Transcripts
  • Bachelor’s: A copy of your current academic record.
  • Master’s and PhD: A copy of your previous and current academic records.
  (Note: You must include documentation explaining the grading criteria at your University.)
  
• Enrollment confirmation for 2010/2011 or confirmation of graduation date Please include with your application an official enrollment confirmation or a confirmation of your graduation date issued by an official authority of the university e.g. your departmental administrator or a professor.
  
• Recommendation letters Two strong referral letters from individuals who are qualified to evaluate your academic and leadership accomplishments.
  

For specific questions not answered on this page or in the FAQ section, please e-mail anitaborgscholars-emea@google.com. The subject field of your email must include “Anita Borg Question”.