Schlumberger Foundation Scholarship for Women

Provider:

Schlumberger

Handler:

Schlumberger Foundation

Study Level:

Doctorate

Deadline:

September 10^th to November 9^th 2012

Summary:

Faculty for the Future fellowships are awarded to women from developing and emerging economies who are preparing for PhD or post-doctoral study in the physical sciences and related disciplines at top universities for their disciplines abroad.

Launched by the Schlumberger Foundation in 2004, the Faculty for the Future community now stands at 257 women from 62 countries, and grows steadily each year.

The long-term goal of the Faculty for the Future program is to generate conditions that result in more women pursuing scientific disciplines. Grant recipients are therefore selected as much for their leadership capabilities as for their scientific talents, and they are expected to return to their home countries to continue their academic careers and inspire other young women.

Field of Study:

Engineering, Physical Sciences, etc

Nations Covered:

Developing countries

Type of Scholarship:

Full scholarship

Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for this fellowship applicants must meet the following criteria:

 You:

- are a female and are a citizen of a developing country or emerging economy. You are not eligible to apply if you hold dual citizenship of which one is citizenship of a developed country*;

- are preparing for a PhD, or postdoctoral study in the physical sciences, engineering and related disciplines; 

- are enrolled, admitted or have applied to a host university/research institute abroad (applications are no longer accepted where an individual has not yet applied to a university). If you are applying for a sandwich course the final degree must be awarded by the University abroad (not from the home country university);

- have a proven track record of teaching experience; 

- hold an excellent academic record;

- can demonstrate active participation in faculty life and outreach programs to encourage young women into the sciences ;

- are willing to contribute to the socio-economic development of your home country and region by strengthening the faculties in your home universities, pursuing relevant research, or using your specific expertise to address public policy matters.

Website:

How to apply:
Applications are only accepted through the on-line system www.fftf.slb.com

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100 Postgraduate Scholarships for Science Grads

100 Postgraduate Scholarships for Science Grads

(Master’s, Doctorate & Post-doctorate)

Provider:

Government of South Africa

Handler:

The Agricultural Research Council (ARC)

Study Level:

Masters, Doctorate and PostDoc Degree

Deadline:

The closing date for applications is 7 September 2012.

Summary:

The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a Research and Development Institution of excellence in South Africa, which operates within the National System of Innovation. With its Professional Development Programme, the ARC intends to develop capacity within candidates through exposure to research, development methodologies and research management in an agricultural research environment.

Young, dynamic science graduates are invited to apply for a significant number of bursary opportunities with the ARC. If successful, you will be based for the duration of your studies at one of the ARC Institutes, depending on your discipline and mentor. You will work under mentorship on projects prescribed by the ARC, and will be registered for Master’s, Doctorate or Post-doctorate studies. If applicable, you may be expected to attend some courses at the university concerned. This call is for studies that will commence in January 2013.

Field of Study:

The five thematic areas includes

Plant Science - Agronomy/Crop Science, Plant Physiology, Weed Science, Conventional Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Post-Harvest, Plant Pathology and Biochemistry, Food Science, Viticulture, Entomology, Nematology, Biosystematics, Crop Protection, Biocontrol, Integrated Pest and Disease Management.

Soil Sciences and Engineering - GIS, Earth Observation, Soil and Water, Soil Surveying, Agrometeorology.

Animal Science - Sero-diagnosis of Bacterial Disease, Food Safety, Reproductive Physiology/Animal Science, Animal Breeding and Genetics, Meat Science, Animal Nutrition, Rangeland or Pasture Science, Bacteriology, Bioinformatics and Immunology, Molecular and Classical Virology, Classical Parasitology and Entomology.

Biotechnology - Statistical Genomics in Plants and Animals, Metagenomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics, Bioinformatics, Genome Engineering and Novel Crop Development in Plants, Molecular Breeding in Plants, Molecular Pathology in Plants and Animals, Biofuels and Renewable Energy

Technology Transfer - Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Economics, Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Biometry.

Nations Covered:

All Africa

Type of Scholarship:

Full Scholarship

Eligibility:

To be considered for a bursary, you should:

Have a BTech/BSc Honours, Masters or Doctorate in a discipline suitable for the areas of research indicated in the table below•

Have evidence of significant academic achievement in previous studies•

Seek a long-term career in agricultural research•

Be able to appreciate diversity and facilitate change•

Have excellent interpersonal skills and good professional conduct•

Be proactively involved in your own career development•

Be completely dedicated to the mentorship process•

Be able to cope with pressure and to interact effectively in sensitive situations•

Applications should include a detailed statement of interest and a detailed CV (including certified copies of certificates, academic records, supporting documents, nationality and the details of 3 contactable academic referees). The relevant documents should be forwarded to Ms Lorraine Molope at the ARC-Central Office, PO Box 8783, Pretoria 0001, or hand delivered at the reception at the ARC Building at 1134 Park Street, Hatfield or faxed to (012) 430-5814. Applications can also be submitted electronically to Nebreska@arc.agric.za

Website:

Website: http://www.arc.agric.za/home.asp?pid=5152

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