International Max Planck Research School for Molecular and Cellular Biology is looking for students from all over the world showing strong talent and motivation with a deep passion for science interested in Cell biology, Epigenetics and Immunobiology We offer you: * Exciting scientific projects addressing o function and development of the immune system, o regulation of protein and gene expression and its role in disease development * Intensive mentoring in an excellent environment * PhD program organized by the Max-Planck Institute of Immunobiology and the University of Freiburg * Full material support and first-class facilities for your project including intensive individualized mentoring * International research community – official language is English It is our goal to help you to accomplish a first author publication from your PhD and help you develop your future career. During your PhD you will have the chance to join 3 labs for a month each a...

The Centre of Policy Research & International Studies (CenPris), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia seeks applications for a postdoctoral position in the following fields of economics: (1) International Economics (2) Labor Economics Candidates are expected to have completed, or be close to completing, a PhD in economics, demonstrate excellent skills in the field of empirical economic research and strong interest in economic policy. Salary is disbursed in the form of an honorarium of RM74081.64 per annum. Other benefits include: Return passage, paid annual leave of 25 days, free medical benefits for fellows in accordance with University Medical Scheme. Selected candidates will be appointed on contract for one year initially and is renewable for further periods subject to satisfactory service and mutual consent. Please send your application (including CV, course transcript, research proposal and two letters of reference) to the director of CenPris: Associate Professor Mohd. ...

Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences (SIBS, www.sibs.ac.cn ), is an exciting hub of several outstanding institutes, centers and laboratories working on different disciplines. Key Laboratory of Systems Biology is one of the leading research institutes for the area of systems biology, computational biology and bioinformatics (www.sysbio.ac.cn) in China. Shanghai is also a beautiful city to live, having many attractions and diverse culture. The successful candidates for full professors, associate professors, assistant professors, postdoctoral fellows will work with other scientists in Key Lab of Systems Biology. RESPONSIBILITIES: Key lab of Systems Biology will have at least three faculty openings at Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor levels. There are also two postdoctoral fellow (PF) positions in systems biology, bioinformatics, and computational biology. A faculty or PF in this position will collaborate with the researchers in studies conducted using ...

The MASDAR Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi is pleased to announce full scholarships to highly qualified graduate students from around the world for its Fall 2010 intake. The MASDAR Institute is the centerpiece of the MASDAR Initiative, a landmark program by the government of Abu Dhabi to establish an entirely new economic sector dedicated to alternative and sustainable energy. The MASDAR Institute is a private, not-for-profit, independent, research-driven institute developed with the support and cooperation of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). MIT provides assistance in recruitment of faculty members and senior administrative staff and the provision of course curriculum, amongst other matters. The Institute is located inside the world’s first carbon neutral, zero waste Masdar City which will be powered solely by alternative energy, mainly solar energy. The Institute offers Masters and (in 2011) PhD programs in science and engineering disciplines, with...

To award full scholarships to non-final year undergraduate students for studying approved courses/programs at specified overseas universities in 2010/2011 academic year (Lists of the approved disciplines and overseas universities in Attachment A). To enable students to have more exposure in their fields of study, applicants will have the flexibility to major in a different discipline, other than the one the applicant is currently studying, while aboard. The majoring discipline, however, will have to be listed in the approved disciplines list by HSBC as below: All disciplines under architecture, business and economics, communication, computer science/information systems, construction and land use, dentistry, design, education, engineering, health care, hotel and tourism, law, medicine, science (basic and applied), social sciences, textiles, and arts subjects (linguistics and languages, translation, history, geography, fine arts and applied arts) and environment. Value of Awards : Full...

This exciting scholarship opportunity is open to Canadian, Chinese, Indian and US nationals . Awards worth £2000 each are available towards the cost of tuition fees for full time Masters Programmes in a wide range of subject areas. These scholarships are supported and funded by the Scottish Government in partnership with University of Aberdeen. Eligibility To be considered for the scholarship you will need to have applied to the University of Aberdeen for a place starting in September 2010 and have firmly accepted an offer, either conditional or unconditional by 11 June 2010. The scholarship can only be held by a student of the University commencing study in September 2010 – it cannot be transferred to another institution. Criteria The scholarship will be awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit. Timetable The closing date for applications is 11 June 2010. Notification of Awards A Selection Committee will meet in late June 2010. Successful applicants will be informed by 30 Jul...

The two-year Master in Public Policy (MPP) programme provides a strong foundation in conceptual and analytical skills for future public service leaders and individuals with an interest in understanding and influencing how public policy choices are made. Areas of Concentration In particular, MPP students deepen their understanding of a specific field by focusing on one of five areas of concentration: Development Studies Economic Policy and Analysis International Relations and Security Studies Social and Environmental Policy Public Management and Governance Practical Experience To obtain direct practical experience, students also undertake a public policy or management study, called the Policy Analysis Exercise, for a client in the public, private, or non-profit sector. Internships Most students also take internships with organisations that are relevant to their studies, such as the United Nations Environment Programme (Bangkok); National Economic Development Authority (Philippines...

The prestigious HSP Huygens Programme is open to excellent students from all countries. It is aimed at talented students who want to come to the Netherlands in the final phase of their bachelor’s studies or during their master’s studies. Application Deadline: 1 February 2010. PhD applications can only be accepted from excellent students with the Chinese, Croatian or Turkish nationality. Furthermore, the minister has allocated part of the total budget for excellent students following programmes in Dutch language and literature, or Neerlandistiek. Excellence The Dutch Minister of Education, Culture and Science has allocated seven million euros for excellent students coming to the Netherlands under the HSP Huygens Programme. There is no fixed number of available scholarships. The actual number is determined by the total cost of the variable components of the scholarships. New application round The HSP Huygens application round for the 2010-2011 academic year will start on 1 November...

2010 ASSE Foundation Scholarship Award Program – Graduate Awards Graduate awards are for full-time students (enrolled in 9 hours or more per semester) pursuing a graduate degree in occupational safety & health or a closely related field. US citizenship is not required unless specified. Special restrictions are listed under each award. James P. Kohn Memorial Scholarship One award @ $1,000 Thompson Scholarship for Women in Safety One award @ $1,000 Priority will be given to female students. ASSE student membership not required. In addition, these awards can be awarded to graduate or undergraduate students. See award descriptions under the undergraduate category for more information. ASSE Diversity Committee Scholarship BCSP – John E. Russell Scholarship CCHEST Scholarship Central Indiana ASSE Jim Kriner Memorial Scholarship C N A Foundation Scholarship George Gustafson HSE Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the Texas Safety Foundation Gold Country Section & Region II Schola...