Fellowship information in all branches of Science

Travel Award Announcement: International Marine Conservation Congress

2008-08-04T09:31:00.001-07:00

The Marine Section of the Society for Conservation Biology will be accepting applications for travel reimbursements to cover the cost of attending the International Marine Conservation Congress (www.conbio.org/IMCC). To encourage international and student participation, priority will be given to participants from developing countries and students. Information can be found at http://

Research Fellowships at University of Cambridge

2008-07-25T06:08:00.001-07:00

Gonville and Caius CollegeGonville and Caius College gives notice of its intention to elect in 2009 to a number of Research Fellowships open to both men and women to be held in any subject. Candidates should be graduates of, or research students in, a University in the British Isles and should not have been engaged in full-time post-graduate research for longer than four years, or the equivalent

George Eastman Visiting Professorship at University of Oxford

2008-06-09T19:18:00.000-07:00

The university invites expressions of interest in the George Eastman Visiting Professorship in the academic year 2011-12 from citizens of the United States, in a branch of university study within the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences or in the Social Sciences. Like previous holders of this distinguished chair, the new visiting professor will be eminent in teaching and/or research.

Student Travel Awards to ESA Meeting

2008-05-28T06:52:00.001-07:00

This is a reminder to students interested in travel grants to attend the ESA annual meeting in Milwaukee this summer. The Applied Ecology Section is offering 2-3 $500 dollar awards to students working in fields of applied ecology. Applications for these awards are due by the end of May. Also, ESA is offering 10 SERDP student travel awards of $500. Applications for these awards are due in

Travel fellowships: Call for applications!

2008-04-17T02:38:00.000-07:00

Dear colleagues, We would like to invite you to apply for travel fellowships available for participants in the 4th ISCB Student Council Symposium at ISMB 2008 in Toronto (Canada). We are able to provide 7 travel fellowships worth 1000 USD each. http://symposium.iscbsc.org/content/travel-fellowships The deadline for applications is May 26th. This is also the abstract submission closing

Marie Curie fellowships: PhD/Postdoc Fellowships

2008-04-14T19:37:00.001-07:00

Marie Curie fellowships (PhD and Post-doc) are available at an exciting multi-disciplinary research program focused on polysaccharides as a source for materials in diverse applications. It brings together two aspects of polysaccharide research and technology – cellulose for textile and other technical applications, and polysaccharides for food and personal care applications. For more details on

Scholarships for scholars from developing countries to attend workshops and courses

2008-03-16T22:50:00.000-07:00

Society of Systematic Biologists is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for scholars from developing countries to attend workshops and courses in systematics, or to visit a lab engaged in systematic research for training. The emphasis of this program is the transfer of knowledge to the scholar's home country. Therefore, applicants should currently be in their home country or

Microsoft Research Fellowships

2007-12-12T17:45:00.001-08:00

The Governing Body of Peterhouse, in partnership with Microsoft Research, intends to elect a Research Fellow in the area of Computational Sciences as applied to computational evolution. The Research Fellow, either man or woman, will enter upon their tenure on 1st January 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter.Candidates must, by 1st January 2008, have had at least one year and no more than

2009 Career Awards at the Scientific Interface

2007-11-29T02:49:00.000-08:00

Burroughs Wellcome Fund Research Triangle Park, US North Carolina The Burroughs Wellcome Fund is an independent private foundation dedicated to advancing the biomedical sciences by supporting research and other scientific and educational activities.2009 Career Awards at the Scientific InterfaceDeadline: April

PhD Studentship- Agricultural Economics: UK

2007-11-29T02:32:00.000-08:00

University of Kent | Kent Business SchoolAgricultural Production, Risk and Climate Change AdaptationKent Business SchoolStarting Date: 3/2008 (3 years)A studentship exists for a PhD student, EU national (due to funding reasons), within the University of Kent, Kent Business School, Wye Campus, Applied Economics and Business Management Group.The successful applicant will work in the area of

Five Paid Botany Fellowships

2007-11-24T00:51:00.000-08:00

Conservation and Land Management Mentoring Program Compensation is $750 per two week pay period. The fellowships are 5 months in length. California Desert BLM District Office, Moreno Valley Job Description: 1. Species familiarity: Knowledge of plant families, genera, and species is most important for these positions. Introduction to desert plant species will be provided by the

CLM Fellowship Positions

2007-11-24T00:46:00.000-08:00

The Conservation and Land Management Fellowship Program is a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Bureau of Land Management, National Parks Service and the USDA Forest Service. Positions are available in the western United States beginning January and June, 2008. Duties may include: plant and wildlife monitoring and mapping; endangered species reintroduction; invasive

IGERT PhD Traineeships for NAU students

2007-11-23T23:16:00.000-08:00

NAU IGERT Program in Integrative Bioscience: Genes to Environment NAU invites applications for six PhD student traineeships at Northern Arizona University for students admitted for the 2008/9 academic year. The purpose of this program is to provide students with instruction and research training focused on linkages between molecular genetics and ecosystem phenomena, with emphasis on

2008 Appleton Graduate Fellowship announcement

2007-11-20T23:42:00.000-08:00

ARIEL APPLETON RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS FOR 2008Sponsored by The Research Ranch FoundationPurpose: To support non-destructive research in conservation ecology focused on species, communities, ecosystems, or human ecology in desert, grassland, savanna, and riparian areas of the Sonoran and Chihuahuan ecoregions.Amount: $2000 per fellowship, which is considered to cover costs of the study,

Paid undergraduate summer research opportunities at University of Notre Dame field stations

2007-11-20T23:40:00.000-08:00

We are taking applications for UNDERC-East summer 2008 and the potential to participate in UNDERC-West that continues the following summer 2009. (Additionally, applications directly for UNDERC West 2008 will be accepted from students of Junior or Senior standing that have had prior research experience) In each summer, you receive six credits. From the 32 students participating in the summer

IGERT Traineeships available at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County

2007-11-17T02:42:00.000-08:00

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) seeks applicants for our NSF Integrative Graduate Education and Research Training (IGERT) program, "Water in the Urban Environment." Solutions to complex problems associated with the effect of urbanization on the water cycle require integrated ecological, economic and engineering approaches, as well as innovations in policy-making. This program

George Gaylord Simpson Postdoctoral Fellowships in Vertebrate Systematics and Evolution, University of Arizona

2007-11-17T02:22:00.000-08:00

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology announces three postdoctoral fellowship positions for Fall 2008, named in honor of G. G. Simpson's long tenure at the University of Arizona. Simpson Fellows are expected to conduct an active research program that is facilitated and complemented by the

Call for Post-Doc Grant Applications- Short Visit (< 15 days) and Exchange Grants (15 days - 3 months)

2007-11-17T01:48:00.000-08:00

In 2006 we launched a new ESF Programme on "Thermal adaptation in ectotherms: Linking life history, physiology, behaviour and genetics" (ThermAdapt); see http://www.esf.org/thermadapt The Objective of this ESF Programme is to foster a multidisciplinary European network of scientists working on thermal adaptation. We particularly aim to integrate research at multiple levels of investigation,

Graduate Fellowships (13 nos.) at San Francisco State University- $17,000 per year

2007-11-17T00:14:00.000-08:00

The Ecology and Evolution Group at San Francisco State University is offering 13 fellowships for Masters students (M.S.) starting Fall of 2008, funded by the S-STEM program of the National Science Foundation and the Department of Biology at SFSU. Each fellowship recipient will receive $17,000 per year for up to two years.The Masters degree program in Biology at

Graduate Fellowships: Ecological Genomics at Kansas State University

2007-11-16T23:21:00.000-08:00

Multiple Graduate Fellowships AVAILABLE for admission in Fall 2008 to join the Ecological Genomics Institute (EGI) at Kansas State University. Research in the EGI works to link responses of living systems to environmental change at the genetic level. The overarching goal of this research initiative is to identify the genes that are involved in organismal responses to the environment.This

IGERT Traineeship at University of Minnesota

2007-11-16T22:41:00.000-08:00

Ph.D. Traineeships, NSF IGERT for Interdisciplinary Study in Engineering, Computer Science, Earth Science, and Ecology, University of MinnesotaThe University of Minnesota and the National Center for Earth-Surface Dynamics (NCED) are offering 5 Ph.D. traineeships to study the interplay between landscape

PhD Fellowships available for Fall 2008

2007-11-09T02:36:00.000-08:00

Doctoral Fellowships and other assistantships available for entering Ph.D. students in Environmental and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Louisiana. We will be awarding four fellowships: two University of Louisiana Fellowships and two Board of Regents Fellowships) to Ph.D. students entering Fall

AMS-UCAR Congressional Science Fellowship

2007-11-09T02:21:00.000-08:00

The American Meteorological Society (AMS) and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) seek candidates with backgrounds in the Earth sciences for the 2007-2008 AMS-UCAR Congressional Science Fellowship. Fellows participate in the legislative process by joining a Congressional office of their choosing in the United States Senate or House of Representatives. Typical duties

SWS Minority Undergraduate Travel/Mentoring Awards

2007-11-09T02:15:00.000-08:00

The Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS) announces the availability of minority undergraduate student awards for travel to attend the annual SWS meeting May 26-30, 2008 in Washington, DC. This has been a rewarding and enriching experience for many students the past four years. The SWS is committed to increasing diversity in its membership and is offering full travel awards and mentoring at

World Wildlife Fund's Fuller Fellowship

2007-11-07T08:36:00.001-08:00

Fellowships will be awarded for a two year period to early-career, post-doctoral candidates with outstanding research proposals that are of fundamental and immediate importance to global biodiversity conservation. Fuller Fellows can be based at any institution, including at World Wildlife Fund, and will co-advised by one academic and one WWF mentor. For more information, application guidelines

INSA Visiting Scientist Programme

2007-10-26T18:51:00.000-07:00

To conduct advanced research for undergoing specialised training in Indian research institutes/laboratories other than one's own institution, Academy has instituted this Visiting Scientists Programme since 1991. Name of the Programme: The programme shall be called 'INSA-Visiting Scientist Programme' and the awardee shall be designated: 'INSA Visiting Scientist'. Objective: Aquiring

INSA-JRD TATA FELLOWSHIP

2007-10-26T18:48:00.001-07:00

Background The Indian National science Academy a premier scientific organisation in India represents all branches in science and technology is pleased to announce the (INSA-JRD TATA FELLOWSHIP in the honour of the Late J R D Tata, visionary and a leading industrialist. The purpose of this fellowship is to extend facilities of the advance scientific infrastructure and expertise of India to

Apply for a research grant: International Foundation for Science (IFS)

2007-10-25T23:39:00.001-07:00

General call for applications Applications for IFS Research Grants are welcome from young scientists in developing countries to do research on the sustainable management, use or conservation of biological or water resources. This broad statement covers natural science and social science research on agriculture, soils, animal production, food science,

Sir Ratan Tata Trust - Individual Grants - Education

2007-10-25T23:36:00.001-07:00

The Trust provides grants for education, which is divided in two components. Scholarships: For students pursuing professional studies in India. Travel Grant: For students / professionals proceeding abroad for higher studies / mid career courses. Scholarships: The Trust's awards merit scholarship to students pursuing undergraduate and post-graduate studies in India. The programme

UNESCO Fellowships

2007-10-25T22:53:00.000-07:00

The UNESCO Fellowships Programme, through the award and administration of fellowships, study and travel grants, aims to:Contribute to the enhancement of human resources and national capacity-building in areas that are closely aligned to UNESCO’s expected strategic objectives and programme priorities; and,Increase fellowships co-sponsorship arrangements with interested donors and extrabudgetary

Bioversity International Vavilov-Frankel Fellowships for 2008

2007-10-25T22:50:00.000-07:00

Bioversity International is now pleased to announce its Vavilov-Frankel Fellowship opportunities for 2008. Two Fellowship opportunities will be available for 2008 to carry out research on topics such as new conservation technologies and strategies, socioeconomic and human aspects of conservation and use including community based conservation, the role of traditional knowledge in management and

Commonwealth scholarships

2007-02-02T18:25:00.001-08:00

Commonwealth Scholarship & Fellowship Plan (CSFP)Since its inception in 1959, the Plan has grown to be one of the most prestigious schemes for international study and professional development in the world. Over 25,000 Commonwealth citizens have held awards - many going on to reach the very highest levels of their profession.

Beit Fellowships

2007-01-05T11:06:00.000-08:00

The Beit Trust offers annually a small number of Fellowships for postgraduate studies or research to graduates who are domiciled in Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe (the beneficial area). The duration of the Fellowships is normally for up to three years at the discretion of Trustees. Fellowships are taken up at a University in the United Kingdom, Ireland or South Africa, for

THE ROYAL SOCIETY Fellowships

2007-01-05T11:03:00.000-08:00

THE ROYAL SOCIETYOverseas Study Visits and FellowshipsField of Study: Natural Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, NonClinical medical research, Agriculture,Archaeology, Geography, Psychology and the History of Science.Duration:For Study visits: Generally 14 days to six months.For fellowships: Generally six months to one year.Eligibility: These study visits and fellowships exist through bilateral

DBT fellowships in India

2007-01-05T10:57:00.000-08:00

1. Main thrust of activities The major objective of the HRD programme is to generate adequate and trained human resource in the multi disciplinary and knowledge intensive field of biotechnology for meeting the requirement of research and industrial activities in the country. This programme aims at creating trained/skilled human resource in the different subject areas of biotechnology. The HRD

BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL (BBSRC)

2007-01-05T10:54:00.000-08:00

Field of Study: ScienceLevel: Research levelDuration: Three months to one year.Eligibility: Overseas scientists who visits UK to assist the BBSRC supported research.Value: Travel and subsistence only.General Information: Applications should be submitted on the appropriate form by the host organisation, through the research director, or the holder of a BBSRC research grant and should include full

ICMR fellowships in India

2007-01-05T10:46:00.000-08:00

ICMR JRF Examination is the first step in the process of admission to the Ph.D/ Research Programme through council's support. Test for ICMR JRF fellowship are conducted at the five centres viz. Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai once a year. The award of JRF is made on merit basis by holding an entrance examination after issuing a countrywide admission notice. The admission

Fulbright Program

2007-01-05T10:40:00.000-08:00

Explore: Fulbright Programs for U.S. Scholars

Funding Opportunities

2007-01-05T10:38:00.001-08:00

Abe Fellowship ProgramThe Abe Fellowship supports professional research in the social sciences or humanities on contemporary policy-relevant issues, especially those which promote a new level of intellectual cooperation between Japan and America. Applicants must be citizens of the U.S. or Japan (or be able to demonstrate serious affiliations with research communities in the U.S. or Japan) and

SSRC fellowship and grant programs

2007-01-05T10:35:00.000-08:00

SSRC fellowship and grant programs provide support and professional recognition to innovators within fields, and especially to younger researchers whose work and ideas will have longer-term impact on society and scholarship. These programs often target the spaces between disciplines, where new perspectives emerge and struggle for acceptance, thus ensuring the production of knowledge and expertise

CSIR Research fellowships in India

2007-01-05T10:31:00.000-08:00

GENERAL The EMR Division under HRD Group of CSIR provide CSIR Research Fellowship and Fellowships and Associateships to bright young men and women for training in methods of research under the expert guidance of faculty members /scientists working in University Departments/ National Laboratories and Institutes in various fields of Science & Technology and Medical Sciences. List of CSIR

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES- Jan 2007

2007-01-05T08:19:00.001-08:00

The following training opportunities were recently posted on CIMMYT's training website: 1) International Foundation for Science (IFS)IFS is a research council with international operations and the mission to build the scientific capacity of developing countries in sciences related to the sustainable management of biological and water resources. At IFS, we believe that the interests of both

NABT fellowships

2006-12-02T10:54:00.000-08:00

NABT Awards with the assistance of generous sponsors, makes awards to life science teachers in a variety of categories. Each state, province and territory can recognize an Outstanding Biology Teacher. There are awards also in subject areas, for new teachers and to recognize service to NABT and life science teaching and learning communities. Science Olympiad. The Science Olympiad is an

DAAD Announcements

2006-11-05T09:51:00.001-08:00

Announcements ''Modern Applications of Biotechnology'' - Research Grants for German and Foreign Postdoctoral Students 2007 Published on 22.09.2006Application deadline is 15.01.2007Helmholtz-DAAD-Fellowships 2007 Published on 15.09.2006Application deadline is 01.12.2006Leibniz-DAAD-Scholarships for Doctoral Candidates and Postdocs Published on 06.09.2006Application deadline

COS Funding Opportunities

2006-11-05T09:49:00.000-08:00

COS Funding Opportunities™ COS Funding Opportunities is the largest, most comprehensive database of available funding. More than 22,000 records representing over $33 billion in funding.Opportunities by sponsors throughout the world for recipients throughout the world.Sponsors include private foundations, public agencies, national and local governments, corporations and more. Monies

Vavilov-Frankel Fellowships

2006-10-11T11:37:00.001-07:00

Opportunities for Young Scholars in Plant Genetic Resources Research The Vavilov-Frankel Fellowships for 2007 are announced. The Fellowships are supported by the Grains Research Development Corporation (GRDC), Australia and Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., United States, a DuPont Company. The Fund aims to encourage the

Funding opportunities from Universities, Foundations, Organizations and Governments

2006-10-11T10:26:00.002-07:00

Source: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/sds/internsh/htm/funding.htm There are three different kinds of information on this site: First, funding usually reserved to nationals of specific countries; second, programmes that fund students of different nationalities; finally, there are links to useful information about

Scholarships Information : Study In UK

2006-10-11T10:26:00.001-07:00

EDUCATION UK Source: http://202.71.128.135:5/bc/scholarship.asp Scholarships Information : Study In UK The following are the major scholarships available for students to study law in the United Kingdom. The British Chevening Scholarship Programme Commonwealth Scholarship and

The Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) announces a fellowship program

2006-10-11T10:25:00.001-07:00

The Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) announces a fellowship program that supports advanced regional research. • The program is open to U.S. doctoral candidates and scholars who have already earned their Ph.D. in fields in the humanities, social sciences, or allied natural sciences and