1. European Master of Science International Health Degree Programme
The European Master of Science Programme in International Health is a
one year, full-time study programme taught in English excepted in Mexico
(in spanish). The main objective of the programme is to raise awareness
of current global health concerns. Students become qualified to identify
and critically analyse key factors shaping the health and well-being of
populations in low- and middle-income countries and to formulate
effective and appropriate responses to complex health-related issues.
Application deadline; December 15th.
For more details and application, visit;European Master of Science
International Health Degree Programme website -
http://erasmusmundus.troped.
2. Master Degree Scholarships in Netherlands
An NFP fellowship, which is granted for the duration of the programme,
is intended to provide a contribution towards the costs of living, to
cover the costs of tuition fees, and the cost of visas, travel,
insurance, thesis research, etc.
Mid-career professionals who are already in employment and who are
nationals of and working in one of the selected countries can apply for
the master's fellowship.
The duration of the programmes varies between 9 and 24 months.
Eligible countries in Africa include: Ivory Coast, Kenya, Mali,
Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania,
Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
For more details and application, visit;
http://www.nuffic.nl/
3. The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Europe, the Middle East
and Africa
As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to furthering Anita’s vision,
Google are pleased to announce The Google Anita Borg Memorial
Scholarship: Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Through the scholarship, Google Anita Borg 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.
Deadline: 1st February 2010
For more details and application, visit;
http://www.google.com/
4. Four YEAR PhD RESEARCH STUDENTSHIPS
University of Oxford, The Oxford Stem Cell Institute
The Oxford Stem Cell Institute (OSCI) invites applications for four 4
year PhD research studentships commencing in October 2010 and funded
through the MRC Capacity Building Studentship scheme. Projects are being
offered in the following areas:
Prof Colin Goding, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
Epigenetic inheritance in cancer stem cells and their normal
counterparts
Dr Marella de Bruijn, and Prof Sten-Eirik Jacobsen, MRC Molecular
Haematology Unit
Generation and differentiation of adult blood stem cells in ontogeny
Prof Xin Lu, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
The role of the ASPP proteins in stem cell fate decisions
Prof Roger Patient, Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine
The evolutionary origins of adult cardiac stem cells
Dr Francis Szele, Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics
iPSVZ cells: induced pluripotency in subventricular zone cells for
therapy
Dr Lee Carpenter and Prof Suzanne Watt, Nuffield Department of Clinical
Laboratory Sciences
Expansion of cardiac progenitors from safely induced pluripotent stem
cells
Dr Matthew Wood, Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics
MicroRNA-directed neuronal differentiation of ES and iPS cells
Prof Liz Robertson and Prof Liz Bikoff, Sir William Dunn School of
Pathology
Identification of Blimp1 tThe immunobiology of stem cell transplantation
Prof ZhanFeng Cui and Dr Cathy Ye, Institute of Biomedical Engineering
Enabling technologies for stem cell therapy
Prof Len Seymour, Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Prof Udo
Oppermann, Botnar Research Institute
Approaches for formation of high quality induced pluripotent stem (iPS)
cells
Dr Angela Russell, Department of Chemistry
Small Molecules to direct neuronal cell fate
For further information including eligibility and details of how to
apply online, please follow the link from the OSCI website
(http://www.stemcells.ox.ac.uk
8th January 2010. Interviews will take place on 25-26th January 2010.
Please send enquiries to amelia.molloy@path.ox.ac.uk.
5. PhD Position
Helmholtz International Graduate School for Infection Research
Braunschweig Germany
Deadline for Application - January 31th, 2010
http://www.nature.com/
6. MOSAIC Data Analyst
Imperial College London
Centre for Infection Prevention and Management & Centre for Respiratory
Infections
Faculty of Medicine
Closing Date: 1 December 2009 (Midnight GMT)
For more details and application, visit:
http://www.nature.com/
7. Postdoctoral Position in Genetics or Cancer Genetics
Karolinska Institute
Stockholm, Sweden
The deadline for applications is Dec 10th 2009
For more details and application, visit:
http://www.nature.com/
8. Postdoctoral Position
Max-Planck-Institute (MPI) of Immunobiology
Freiburg Germany
Deadline for applications is December 31st, 2009
For more details and application, visit:
http://www.nature.com/
Friday, November 20, 2009
Post-Doctorate, Fellowships and Scholarships for Scientists
