The Singapore National Research Foundation (NRF) invites brilliant, young researchers who are ready for their first independent research appointments to apply for the prestigious NRF Research Fellowship Awards. Are you among the best in your research field? Are you ready to lead your first independent research team? Join the ranks of the elite NRF Research Fellows! Apply now if you have a PhD degree from a reputable university and work at the forefront of research in your field. A prior post-doctoral stint at a renowned university or research organisation would be a great advantage. The NRF Research Fellowship provides: * Complete freedom and independence to pursue your research direction in Singapore * A 3-year research grant of up to US$1.5 million, with a possible extension for another 3 years * A competitive salary * The opportunity for joint appointment at the host university or research institution * Freedom to select the host institution in Singapore The NRF

Japan International Scholarships 2009 for International Students: Honjo International Scholarship Foundation Requirements for foreign students applying for scholarships in 2009 Eligibility This scholarship is open to foreign students who will attend a graduate school at a Japanese university after April 1, 2009. Number of Scholarships Available 10 to 14 students. Requirements (To be considered for the scholarship, the student must satisfy ALL of the requirement criteria below.) 1. The student is registered to attend a graduate school in Japan and does not possess Japanese citizenship. His or her academic achievement as well as moral character is exemplary. He or she must be considered to be in need of financial aid due to extenuating financial circumstances. 2. The student must be registered to attend or have been accepted to attend a graduate school after April 1, 2009. He or she must be able to provide any of the following documentation: a certificate of enrollment, letter of admissi

The Swire Hong Kong PhD Scholarship in Marine Biology: Applications are invited for The Swire Hong Kong PhD Scholarship in Marine Biology. This scholarship is open to outstanding higher degree candidates wishing to conduct research for a Ph.D. degree at The Swire Institute of Marine Science, The University of Hong Kong. Potential candidates should have a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours degree and have a proven interest in marine biology. The candidate will undertake research on any aspect of marine biology in Hong Kong and South East Asia under the supervision of a member of staff at The Swire Institute of Marine Science (see http://www.hku.hk/swims/ ). The successful candidate will also take up occupancy in the SWIMS Residence. The Scholarship shall be tenable for either 3 or 4 years, depending on the candidates’ qualifications. The successful candidate will receive a monthly stipend of HK$13,100, plus an associated research grant of HK$25,000 per annum. Candidates wishing t

NRF-MOH HEALTHCARE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP (PhD) Singapore Local PhD Programme The NUS PhD scholarship is open to trainees who are Singapore citizens or foreigners who are committed to take up Singapore citizenship. Award includes: * Salary and tuition fees for the full-time academic study of up to 4 years, up to a cap of S$500,000 * Funding of post-doctoral research, up to a cap of S$30,000 * 8 hours of protected time per week for research during the clinical training years Overseas PhD Programme The overseas PhD scholarship is open to Singapore citizens only. Award includes: * Salary, tuition fees, maintenance allowance, return air tickets and health insurance for the full-time academic study of up to 4 years, with a cap of S$800,000 (the allowance and insurance will be funded according to prevailing civil service rates and policies) * Funding of post-doctoral research, up to a cap of S$30,000 * 8 hours of protected time per week for research during the clinical