Advance Africa NewsletterJuly 2007 Part I
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July 03 2007, ISSUE #041.
1. Economics and MSc Money Banking and Finance Scholarships University of Birmingham, UK offers a number of Economics and MSc Money Banking and Finance Scholarships. The Department offers a number of fee-only and half-fee only scholarships to exceptionally qualified candidates.
2. Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for African Students - University of Nottingham Tuition Fee Scholarships are available for new students from Africa registering on Undergraduate or Taught Masters programmes at the University of Nottingham. Applicants must be classified as ‘overseas’ students for fees purposes and be applying to study full time.
3. National Geographic Society Young Explorer Grants The National Geographic Society's Young Explorers Grants offer opportunities to individuals between the ages of 18 and 25 to pursue research, exploration, and conservation related projects.
4. International Youth Photography Competition - Shoot Nations 2007 Shoot Nations 2007 will award young photographers from around the world who submit images on the theme of governance. Submissions that address the theme of governance will be accepted.
5. International Competition of Wildlife & Nature Photography The 11th international Photo Festival of Wildlife and Nature Photography will be held on 16-18 November 2007 in France. The competition is open to any individual amateur or professional photographer whatever their age or nationality.
Electronics Division of Samsung Asia offers scholarship for final year students (undergraduate) majoring in Business Administration, Art and Social Science. This scholarship reserved for final year students in university.
7. Master Scholarships in Financial Engineering from FELab, University of Twente, Netherlands Applications are invited for the Master Scholarships in Financial Engineering from FELab, University of Twente, Netherlands. The scholarships will be awarded to two exceptional candidates for the programme.
8. International Prize - Fyssen Foundation, France Applications are invited for the Master Scholarships in Financial Engineering from FELab, University of Twente, Netherlands. The scholarships will be awarded to two exceptional candidates for the programme.
9. CPN Fellowships to Europe for Young African Scientists The CPN Africa Project is pleased to announce that 8 fellowships are being offered to young African Scientists engaged in proposal writing. Funding is not restricted to citizens of the United States, and foreign nationals are invited to apply.
10. Faculty of Technology International Scholarships for Masters Courses, University of Plymouth, UK The Faculty of Technology at University of Plymouth, UK operates an International Scholarship Scheme for self fee-paying students. The Scholarships are limited to those who would pay tuition fees at the overseas level, i.e. students who are not from the United Kingdom or the European Union.
Macquarie University International Scholarships are available across most courses to cover international tuition fees for study on campus in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree. You are eligible if you have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) for Postgraduate applications and minimum requirement of 90 (out of 100) for Undergraduate applications.
12. Medals for Research on Development Global Development Network invites applications for Medals for Research on Development. Citizens and permanent residents of developing or transition countries or who are temporarily based in a developed country for no more than five years; staff of bilateral/multilateral agencies not eligible.
Global Development Network invites applications for Medals for Research on Development. Citizens and permanent residents of developing or transition countries or who are temporarily based in a developed country for no more than five years; staff of bilateral/multilateral agencies not eligible.
14. Liverpool Law School LLM Bursaries The Liverpool Law School offers four bursaries for students joining its taught LLM programme in autumn 2007. They are offered to encourage the best students, from the UK, Europe and Overseas, to join the School's expanding LLM programme.
15. The Hodgson Law Scholarships, LLM Scholarships, University of Liverpool UK Applications are invited for the Hodgson Law Scholarships. Applicants must have completed or be in the final year of completion of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent degree at Upper Second class.
16. Research Assistantship at Ghent University The department plant systems biology at Ghent University has an opening for an ambitious and energetic Research Assistant in the new research group Plant Systems Modeling. The ideal candidate holds an MSc in applied mathematics, physics or computer science with interest and affinity for biology, or an MSc in Biology or Biotechnology with interest and affinity for numeric mathematics and computer science.
17. Australian National University Tuition Scholarships A number of ANU Tuition Scholarships are funded and awarded by individual Colleges and determined as part of the application process. This scholarship covers international student tuition fees.
18. Grants for Taught Postgraduates in Archaeology, University of Durham, UK The Department of Archaeology, University of Durham, UK is offering a total of ELEVEN 'Fiftieth Anniversary Bursaries' to students joining their Taught Postgraduate Programmes this autumn. The eleven bursaries will comprise one-off payments of Ł2000 made at the commencement of the programme in October, to assist postgraduate students with their fees in 2007-8.
19. Research Fellow to study Molecular Simulation at University of Strathclyde, UK The Department of Chemical and Process Engineering at University of Strathclyde, UK invites applications for a postdoctoral position in molecular simulation. Candidates are sought who have, or are about to obtain, a PhD in the field of theoretical physical chemistry/chemical physics, preferably with experience of molecular simulation or soft-matter theory.
20. Research Fellow at University of Strathclyde, UK The Department of Chemical and Process Engineering at University of Strathclyde, UK invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellow to study polymer-clay nanocomposite materials via scattering experiments.
21. Munby Fellowship at Cambridge University, UK The Syndics of Cambridge University Library invites applications for the Munby Fellowship in Bibliography. The Fellowship is open to graduates in any discipline of any university and nationality.
22. Graduate Research Assistantship in Ecosystem change in the Arctic USDA Forest Service International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF) and the University of Puerto Rico - Ro Piedras Department of Biology invites applications for Graduate Research Assistantship in Ecosystem change in the Arctic. The graduate assistantship is available for a 2-year period and will include an annual stipend, health insurance, and a tuition waiver.
23. PhD Studentship in Individual and Collective Reasoning, University of Luxembourg The Individual and Collective Reasoning group at the University of Luxembourg is inviting applications for a Ph.D. studentship in Computer Science. A highly engaged researcher with a MSc degree in computer science or related areas is being sought.
24. PhD Scholarship in Genetic Research On Asthma, The University of Groningen, The Netherlands The University of Groningen, The Netherlands invites applications for PhD Scholarship in Genetic Research On Asthma. A highly motivated candidate with a master in medical sciences, biology, or other relevant scientific disciplines is being sought.
25. Funded PhD Studentships in Neural Computing Research Group, Aston University - UK The NCRG, Aston University - UK, as part of the Information Engineering group is looking for highly motivated individuals to fill two PhD studentships in research areas covered by the group. Students should have a first or upper second class degree in physics, mathematics, computer science, or other relevant subject.
Applications are invited for a PhD Studentship in Mathematical Modelling and Artificial Intelligence at University of the West of England, UK. The three and a half-year studentship covers tuition fees and provides a maintenance stipend of Ł14,600 per year.
27. PhD Scholarship in Civil Engineering, the University of Auckland - New Zealand A PhD scholarship is available at University of Auckland for conducting research on the retrofitting of steel structures. The scholarship is available for a period of three years, and is valued at $25,000 per annum tax exempt.
28. PhD Studentship in Business Modelling/Simulation, University of Nottingham - UK A fully funded three-year PhD studentship is available in the Operations Management Division at Nottingham University Business School. A good undergraduate degree is required and a relevant Masters degree is desirable.
Applications are invited for the Hodgson Law Scholarships. Applicants must have completed or be in the final year of completion of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent degree at Upper Second class.
30. PhD Studentships in Mathematics and Statisitics, University of Kent - UK Applications are invited for PhD Studentships in Mathematics and Statisitics at University of Kent, UK for the academic year 2007/08. Applicants must have a good Honours degree (either first or upper second class) or a Masters degree, in a relevant subject.
31. PhD Studentship in Color Imaging, The Norwegian Color Research Laboratory Applications are invited from Gjřvik University College for PhD Studentship in Color Imaging. The position can be awarded for a period of up to four years, and will include 25% teaching/administrative duties.
32. PhD Opportunity in Social Sciences at LATTS, Paris - France The LATTS research centre of the Paris-based Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées offers a 3-year PhD Grant in Social Sciences. Applicants will have achieved (or be about to achieve) a social sciences Master’s degree in an area such as planning, geography, economics/finance or sociology.
A candidate with a master’s degree or equivalent in (applied) statistics or econometrics with strong results, is being sought by University of Cologne, Germany for this Phd opportuniy. You should have an interest in applying state-of-the-art methodologies to relevant empirical management problems.
34. PhD or Postdoc Position in Meteorological Modelling, University of Trier, Germany A scientist is currently being sought by University of Trier, Germany for a PhD or Postdoc Position in Meteorological Modelling. Of advantage is also knowledge in mesoscale meteorology, cloud physics and flow dynamics.
35. PhD Student Positions in Analysis, University of Oulu, Finland The department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Oulu, Finland invites applications for Graduate Student positions in Analysis, starting September 1st, 2007 or thereafter, upon agreement. The applicant should have a Master’s degree or equivalent in Mathematics or related field.
36. PhD Studentship in Mathematical Modelling of Terahertz Scattering, University of Reading, UK University of Reading, UK invites applications for PhD Studentship in Mathematical Modelling of Terahertz Scattering. Applicants should possess a first degree in Mathematics (or related subject) at grade 2:1 (or equivalent).
37. PhD Positions and Technical Assistant in Molecular Biology, University of Gottingen, Germany Candidates for PhD student positions and Technical assistant are invited to apply to join the Research Group of Dr. Susana Andrade at the Department of Molecular Structural Biology in Göttingen, Germany. Applicants for Research Technician should have an appropriate degree or technical school training in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a related area.
38. PhD Scholarship in Civil Engineering, the University of Auckland - New Zealand A PhD scholarship is available at University of Auckland for conducting research on the retrofitting of steel structures. The scholarship is available for a period of three years, and is valued at $25,000 per annum tax exempt.
39. PhD Studentship in Business Modelling/Simulation, University of Nottingham - UK A fully funded three-year PhD studentship is available in the Operations Management Division at Nottingham University Business School. The research requires skills in data analysis, simulation and modelling.
40. PhD Studentship in Business Modelling/Simulation, University of Nottingham - UK A fully funded three-year PhD studentship is available in the Operations Management Division at Nottingham University Business School. The research requires skills in data analysis, simulation and modelling.
41. Predoctoral Researcher in Molecular Genetics, The University of Antwerp, UK This doctoral study programme in Molecular Genetics is an opportunities that is offered by the University of Antwerp to its PhD students all over the world. he candidate should be holder of a university degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bio-engineering (Cell and Gene Technology), Biology or Biomedical Sciences.
42. Post-doctoral positions at Duke University Medical Center NIH-funded postdoctoral positions are available at Duke University Medical Center (Durham, NC) to study quantitative (complex) traits in S. cerevisiae. Applicants should have 0 to (at most) 2 years of post-doctoral experience and a strong background in at least one of three areas - yeast genetics, quantitative/population genetics and/or genomics/informatics - and a desire to expand into the other listed areas.
43. Post-doctoral positions at Duke University Medical Center NIH-funded postdoctoral positions are available at Duke University Medical Center (Durham, NC) to study quantitative (complex) traits in S. cerevisiae. Applicants should have 0 to (at most) 2 years of post-doctoral experience and a strong background in at least one of three areas - yeast genetics, quantitative/population genetics and/or genomics/informatics - and a desire to expand into the other listed areas.
44. Postdoc Scholarship in Immunology/Innate Immunity, University Hospital - Germany Research postdoc fellowship scholarship is immediately available at University Hospital, Medical School of Essen, Germany for a highly motivated candidate with strong interests in molecular cell biology and mucosal immunology. Women scientists and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
B. Upcoming deadlines C. Jobs/Internships
1. Information Management Officer, OCHA - DRC
2. Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, UNICEF - Malawi
3. Executive Officer to Country Director, UNDP - Kenya
5. Program Manager, International Rescue Committee - Sudan
6. Chief Technician at University of KwaZulu-Natal, Zambia
7. Protection & Rule of Law Coordinator, International Rescue Committee - Sudan
8. Deputy Regional Director, The Micronutrient Initiative - Kenya
9. Regional Adviser, UNICEF - Senegal
10. Country Accountant, Concern Worldwide - Rwanda
11. Livelihoods Programme Manager, Concern Worldwide - Democratic Republic of Congo
12. Capacity Building Manager, The Irish Red Cross Society - Niger
13. Health Advisor, Concern Worldwide - Burundi
14. Country Accountant, Concern Worldwide - Burundi
15. Procurement Associate, UNDP - Kenya
16. Assets Management Associate, UNDP - Kenya
17. Manager, Supply Management, KickStart - Kenya
18. Health Specialist, UNICEF - Kenya
20. Humanitarian Affairs Officer, OCHA - Sudan
21. Programme Management Specialist, UNDP - Kenya
22. Coordinator, WAT-SAN, Comité d'Aide Médicale - Angola
23. Program Manager, Shelters Project, GOAL - Zimbabwe
24. Head of Mission, Comité d'Aide Médicale - Congo
25. HR and Administration Manager, GOAL - Sudan
26. Area Health Manager, GOAL - Sudan
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