Smith Fellows 2010

Smith Fellows 2010 Call for Proposals Announced

The Society for Conservation Biology is pleased to solicit applications for
the David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship Program. These two year
post-doctoral fellowships enable outstanding early-career scientists to
improve and expand their research skills while directing their efforts
towards problems of pressing conservation concern for the United States.

Each Fellow is mentored by both an academic sponsor who encourages the
Fellow’s continued development as a conservation scientist, and a
conservation practitioner who helps to connect the Fellow and her/his
research to practical conservation challenges.

Fellows will spend up to four weeks per year during their fellowship
attending orientation and training events. These offerings provide
opportunities to cultivate professional networks and to gain better
understanding of applied research needs. Fellows will participate as a group
in three or more of these Program-sponsored meetings, conferences, or
professional development events each year.

The Program especially encourages individuals who want to better link
conservation science and theory with pressing policy and management
applications to apply. We envision that the cadre of scientists supported by
the Smith Fellows Program eventually will assume leadership positions across
the field of conservation science. Fellows are selected on the basis of
innovation, potential for leadership and strength of proposal.

The deadline for receipt of application materials is 18 September 2009. The
Program expects to select four Fellows in January 2010 for appointments to
start between March and September 2010. Fellowship awards include an annual
salary of $50,000, benefits, and generous travel and research budgets. For
detailed proposal guidelines, please visit
http://www.conbio.org/smithfellows/apply/. Questions may be directed to
Shonda Foster, Program Coordinator, by emailing sfoster-at-conbio.org.


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PhD for immunology and cancer research

PhD studentships available for immunology and cancer research

Description : The Inflammation & Cancer Laboratory at the Department of Physiology & NUS Immunology Program at the National University of Singapore is seeking applications for Ph.D students. Candidates will work on research projects focused on Inflammation and Cancer or Immune regulation and development. Qualified candidates should possess a recent B.Sc. or Masters in Immunology or Biochemistry or related field. Experimental background in molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, and/or pharmacology is strongly recommended. Importantly, foreign applicants should have taken the GRE and obtained a minimum of 1300/4.5 to be eligible. Please do not enquire or apply if you have not taken your GRE. There are 2 different types of scholarships available. The NGS scholarship is very prestigious and fully funded. The NUS scholarship is on stipend and also fully funded. More information about the scholarships can be found at 1. http://www.nus.edu.sg/ngs/NGSS.shtml 2. http://medicine.nus.edu.sg/postgrad/vision.jsp . “Singapore is considered the new Biomedical Research Hub of Asia with a vibrant research culture and community. National University of Singapore was ranked top in Asia for Life Sciences & Biomedicine, taking the 12th spot in the world ranking for this discipline in the Times Higher Education Supplement-Quacquarelli Symonds (THES-QS) University Rankings 2007.”

Homepage : NGS scholarship
Category : PhD
Contact address : Dr Lina Lim Dept of Physiology & NUS Immunology Program National University of Singapore linalab@gmail.com
Keywords : Immunology, Cancer
Name : Lina Lim
Email : linalab@gmail.com


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STAR Scholarship Program- Singapore

STAR Scholarship Program- Singapore

The NSS(BS) funds undergraduate studies at top overseas universities in Biomedical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Engineering disciplines. Candidates who do well will be further supported for a PhD scholarship by A*STAR. The scholarship provides you with opportunities to work in some of the world’s best research instituties and learn from the best scientific talent in a stimulating and nuturing environment. Be a NSS(BS) scholar and enjoy a meaningful career, contributing to cutting-edge research and be Singapore’s future scientific talent.

Please click here to apply. The application form, together with supporting documents, are also to be submitted by post to:

A*STAR Graduate Academy
Agency for Science, Technology and Research
20 Biopolis Way, #07-01 Centros
Singapore 138668



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Postdoctoral in nanomaterials at NTU

Postdoctoral positions available in nanomaterials at Nanyang Technological University at Singapore

Description : We are looking for strongly motivated postdoctoral research fellows to carry out a multi-million dollar project (funded by Singapore National Research Foundation and Nanyang Technological University), which is on the cutting-edge research in semiconductor nanomaterials, nanoelectronics and nanoelectronic-bio interface for single molecule biosensing. Due to the highly interdisciplinary nature of the project, candidates with a Ph.D. degree in experimental condensed matter physics, electronic engineering, chemistry (physical or polymer), biochemistry and biophysics are all encouraged to apply. Starting date is flexible and multiple positions are available.
Homepage :
Category : postdoctoral position
Contact address : Physics and Applied Physics, SPMS Nanyang Technological University Singapore
Keywords : nanomaterials, nanoelectronics
Name : Qihua Xiong
Email : qxiong@cml.harvard.edu



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Postdoctoral Fellow, National University of Singapore

Postdoctoral Fellow, National University of Singapore

Description : A Postdoctoral fellow position is immediately available in Optical Bioimaging Lab at the Department of Bioengineering, National University of Singapore. The project is involved in Raman spectroscopy and imaging for early cancer diagnosis and detection at endoscopy. The candidates should have a PhD degree in one of the following disciplines: Biomedical Optics, Applied Physics, Biophysics, Optical Engineering/optoelectronics and instrumentation, Electrical & Electronics and computer engineering, or equivalent. Hands-on experience in optical biospectroscopy and imaging (particularly in clinic), multivariate statistical technique, Monte Carlo simulations, and fiber optics, are highly desirable. Proficiency in Labview, C and C++ are advantageous.

Homepage : Huang
Category : Postdoctoral fellow
Contact address : Dr Zhiwei Huang National University of Singapore Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117576
Keywords : Raman spectroscopy, multivariate statistical technique, Monte Carlo simulations,fluorescence endoscopy imaging
Name : Zhiwei Huang
Email : biehzw@nus.edu.sg

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Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships

Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships - Singapore

The Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships (“Scholarships”) were established from donations received from the Lee Foundation and are the University’s most prestigious scholarship awards for graduate students.

The selection of candidates will take place once a year, in time for the start of the academic year in August. Up to 5 new Scholarships will be given each year. Not all Scholarships will be awarded unless there are candidates of sufficient merit.
Eligibility

The Scholarships are open to students of all nationalities who gain admission to any Ph.D. programme at the University. In keeping with the donor’s wishes, the Scholarships will be awarded to well-rounded individuals showing exceptional promise who have an appropriate balance of intellect and character. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and a commitment to service.


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Saw Centre MBA Finance Scholarship Singapore 2009

Saw Centre MBA Finance Scholarship

To recognize the academic excellence of students who are pursuing full time Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme at the NUS Business School, the Saw Centre for Financial Studies will award the Saw Centre MBA Finance Scholarship to outstanding students twice a year; in Semester 1 and Semester 2, beginning in Academic Year 2009/2010.

If you are a Singapore Citizen, and full time MBA student at NUS Business School, and meet the following criteria.

a)Good academic results based on award of first degree
For applicants approaching their final one or two semesters, the additional criterion of good academic results achieved in their previous semesters will be considered.)

b) Keen interest in finance
c)Relevant work experience in finance
d)Strong referral letteres
e)Family’s financial background

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Master Scholarships in Public Policy in Germany

Master Scholarships in Public Policy in Germany - for Africa, Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia and Middle East


DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service

Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG)
Deadline: The complete set of application papers must be submitted by 31 August 2009.

What are the objectives of the programme?

This programme is designed to academically qualify future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration according to the principles of Good Governance and to prepare them in a praxis-oriented course for their professional life. The programme offers very good graduates with a first university degree the chance to obtain a Master’s degree
in disciplines that are of special relevance for the social, political and economic development of their home country. With the knowledge and experience acquired in Germany the scholarship holders should later contribute to the establishment of democratically oriented economic and social systems aimed at overcoming social tensions. In
addition, the training at German institutions of higher education should especially qualify the scholarship holders as partners in political and economic cooperation with Germany. With this programme, DAAD intends to contribute to the support of Good Governance and civil society structures in selected partner countries and regions.

Who can apply?

The scholarship scheme is open to candidates from Africa, Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia as well as from countries in the Middle East. Target group Very well qualified graduates with a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) who in the future want to actively contribute to the social and economic development of their home countries. The scholarships are offered both for young graduates without professional experience and for mid-career professionals.

Contact and advice

Further information can be obtained from DAAD Section 444 (public-policy@daad.de).

List of Master courses in the PPGG programme

The following Master courses are funded in the PPGG programme:

University of Duisburg-Essen, MA Development and Governance
Contact person: Ms. Verena Heuking (verena.heuking@uni-due.de)
Erfurt School of Public Policy (ESPP): Master of Public Policy,
Erfurt University
http://www.espp.de/master.html
Contact person: Mr. Kai Ahlborn, M.A. (publicpolicy-at-uni-erfurt.de)


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SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship for SEAMEO Countries

SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship for 11 SEAMEO Countries


Eligibility for the Grant

PhD Research Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 September

About the Scholarship

Launched in November 2005, the SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship provides financial support to a limited number of qualified PhD students whose researches are relevant to the priority thrusts of SEARCA.

This scholarship program aims to:

1. Provide PhD students the opportunity to use the resources and facilities available at SEARCA and its network of universities for their research;
2. Produce quality research papers for publication; and
3. Enable them to work with SEARCA’s R&D personnel on mutually identified areas of concerns/interests in agriculture and rural development.

Any graduate student who is a citizen of any of the 11 SEAMEO member countries (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam) and pursuing a PhD in agriculture or related sciences from any university in the world is eligible to apply for the scholarship.

The applicant must have already completed his/her course work with an approved dissertation proposal and is ready to conduct the dissertation research.

The applicant’s research must focus on any of SEARCA’s priority thrusts under the broad themes of natural resource management and promotion of agricultural competitiveness.

Application Requirements

The application requirements are:

1. Filled out Application Form (see below);
2. Letter of application for the research scholarship;
3. Recommendation letter from the Dean of Graduate School of the university where the student is pursuing his/her degree program;
4. Dissertation research outline/proposal approved by the Advisory Committee and Dean of Graduate School;
5. Budgetary requirement for the entire research duly attested and recommended by the major adviser and Dean of Graduate School;
6. Certified transcript of academic records for all courses taken at the PhD level;
7. Curriculum vitae;
8. Letter from the student certifying that he/she is not receiving any other research grant from any other institution. If partial funding has been obtained from other sources, a certification from the funding agency indicating the amount of grant and the items in the research that are covered by the grant; and
9. Research timetable indicating the activities involved in the research, the expected date of defense and expected date of seminar paper presentation.

Application deadlines are 1 April and 1 September.

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Japan scholarship

Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JCCI) Singapore Foundation Scholarships 2010-11: The Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JCCI) Singapore Foundation, in cooperation with Waseda University in Japan, set up a one-year scholarship program for university undergraduates to study culture, history, society, politics, economics, geography, arts, literature and so forth of Japan and other parts of Asia. The scholarship program was established in 1995 to commemorate Singapore’s 30th Year of National Independence and the 5th Anniversary of JCCI Singapore Foundation.

The Foundation hopes to provide young Singaporeans an opportunity to study in Japan through this program. Also, it wishes to promote further exchanges and cooperation between Singapore and Japan. The successful candidate is thus expected to play the role of a diplomat with the task of strengthening the bilateral relations.

CONDITIONS & CRITERIA
• All applicants must be Singapore citizens, below the age of 28 (as at 1st January 2010).
• Applicant must be a university undergraduate or graduate from an Arts and Social Sciences, Business or Law background.
• Applicants with some knowledge of basic Japanese language will be preferred.
• Applicant must have genuine interest in Japan.
• He/ She must be physically healthy.

All Applications must be submitted by the closing date: 11 September 2009

Postdoc in Health Services

Postdoc in Health SErvices

The Signature Health Services Research Program at Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, Singapore, announces a postdoctoral individual fellowship in health services research. This postdoctoral research fellowship provides an opportunity for one or more years of training in applying modelling (including decision modelling, system dynamics, and event simulation) to the study of chronic and infectious disease in Singapore and the region. The Duke-HSR program supports and conducts research that bridges theory and practice in a way that both advances the state of the scientific theory and is sufficiently pragmatic to actually improve health care practice. The Duke-NUS HSR mission is to: (1) pursue a comprehensive HSR portfolio, (2) apply innovative analytical approaches, and (3) influence clinical and public health policy. The postdoctoral program is aimed at producing independent researchers who are competent in translating methods and interventions to the Asian context. Given the unique position of Singapore geographically and culturally, the program provides excellent training in comparative health systems research and cross cultural studies of health care systems.

Applicants must have received, by the activation date of the Duke-NUS HSR postdoctoral fellowship, a Ph.D. in one of the following domains: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics, or Systems modelling. The applicant should be a highly motivated individual, able to work independently in a multidisciplinary setting, and interested in developing a research career. Applicants who have published articles in peer-reviewed journals will be given preference.

Applicants should send the following documents: (1) Curriculum Vitae, (ii) two referee reports, and (iii) a writing sample or examples of any published works, to:

Professor David B. Matchar

Director

Signature Program in Health Service Research

Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School

8 College Road

Singapore 169857

Singapore.

Electronic copies of can also be submitted to gal.selvilee-at-duke-nus.edu.sg (Secretary to Professor Matchar). Referee reports should be sent directly by referees.

Submission deadline: 15 August 2009