IMPRS PhD Positions for Own Proposal Elaboration in Germany, 2015

IMPRS for Organismal Biology

It is offered by The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for two fully funded PhD Positions funded by DAAD stipends. Applicants will work on the research project within the area of Organismal Biology. It open for international researchers but developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply. To be eligible, applicants should hold a MSc or equivalent degree in biology or a related discipline at the point of enrollment. Deadline of the application is January 15, 2015.

Study Subject(s):

PhD positions are open for own proposal elaboration within Organismal Biology.

Course Level:

This position is for pursuing PhD degree level at the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS).

Scholarship Provider: DAAD

Scholarship can be taken at:

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS), Germany.

 Eligibility:

-Applicants should hold a MSc or equivalent degree in biology or a related discipline at the point of enrollment. The candidates have to be non-German citizens and not living in Germany for more than 15 months prior to application, and are not allowed to have finished their MSc or Diploma more than 6 years ago. Students from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply. A maximum of 3 months of study period abroad per year (and a total of 9 months abroad) can be funded.

-Candidates can apply for various IMPRS positions at the same time, however, they cannot use the DAAD stipend for a project previously outlined by an IMPRS faculty member. The project proposal (as accepted by the prospective supervisor) has to be submitted together with all other application documents.

Scholarship Open for International Students:

International applicants can apply for these PhD positions. (Except German citizens)

 Scholarship Description:

IMPRS for Organismal BiologyThe International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Organismal Biology  offers several fully-funded PhD positions.  The IMPRS is based in southern Germ any and is jointly organized by the  Max Planck Institute for  Ornithology in Seewiesen and Radolfzell and the University of Konstanz. Outstanding  students of  all nationalities with a deep commitment to basic research in Organismal Biology ar e invited to apply.  All students accepted to the program will be supported by stipends or contracts. The program offers a dedicated teaching program, high quality research experience, and outstanding research facilities in an inspiring research and living environment. The working language is English. Each PhD student receives individual supervision and mentoring and is guided in her/his research work by a PhD advisory committee.They are offering two open PhD positions funded by DAAD stipends. The positions are open (within the IMPRS) and not initially assigned to a specific project or a faculty member. Interested candidates are expected to apply with their own project ideas within the area of Organismal Biology, and to find matching faculty member(s) for their project proposal. It is the student’s choice what topic to study and with whom to conduct the study – given the agreement of an IMPRS faculty member as a mentor.

Number of award(s):

There are two PhD positions available.

What does it cover?

These are fully-funded PhD positions.

Notification:

Interviews with the applicants are scheduled for Mid-March.

How to Apply:

The mode of applying is online. Applicants can only apply via our three-tier electronical application process. Please do not send any other type of application by regular mail or email as they will be rejected. The application must be completed in English only. The online application produces your CV; therefore we do not require a separate CV from you. Besides the online application form, we need several documents from you. Documents that are not in English or German need to be translated. You need to upload all the required documents as one single pdf-file. Please give yourself enough time to submit your application and do not wait until the last moment as technical difficulties or other problems might occur. The Max Planck Society and the University of Konstanz are equal opportunity employers.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The application deadline is January 15, 2015.

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Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) Developing Global Citizens Postgraduate Scholarships in UK, 2015

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)

Liverpool John Moores University is awarding for developing global citizen scholarships for students of Africa, the ASEAN countries, the People’s Republic of China or Commonwealth countries. Scholarships are awarded to students accepted on to a taught masters program or research degree program in September 2015. The scholarships will consist of one-off £6,000 fee waiver. The application deadline is 2 June 2015.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in all subjects available at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) in UK.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing taught Masters programme or research degree at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) in UK.

Scholarship Provider: Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), UK

Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Accreditation: Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is accredited by the Association of University Alliance, EUA, NWUA and Northern Consortium.

Eligibility: In order to be considered for this award you must:

-be a self-funded student from Africa, the ASEAN countries, the People’s Republic of China or Commonwealth country

-have a valid offer to study a Masters degree or research programme at LJMU in September 2015

-complete the scholarship application form

-Applications for this award are welcomed from: new international applicants, current LJMU international students hoping to progress onto postgraduate study at the University and LJMU international alumni

Scholarship Open for International Students: Liverpool John Moores UniversityStudents of Africa, the ASEAN countries, the People’s Republic of China or Commonwealth countries can apply for these global citizen scholarships.

Scholarship Description: Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) offers international students an exceptional student experience founded on high quality teaching and world-class research plus the opportunity to study in one of the world’s most exciting cities. Twenty Developing Global Citizens Postgraduate Scholarships, consisting of a one-off £6,000 fee waiver, will be awarded to students accepted on to a taught Masters programme or research degree in September 2015.

Number of award(s): Twenty global citizen scholarships are offered.

Duration of award(s): Scholarships consists of one-off fee waiver.

What does it cover? The scholarships consists of one-off £6,000 fee waiver.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. Before applying for an LJMU scholarship you must have firstly made an application to study at LJMU and be in receipt of an offer from the University, otherwise your application will be rejected. Applicants are also required to have the specified English language requirement in advance of making a scholarship application.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 2 June 2015.

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3ie Scholarship for Developing Countries at University of East Anglia in UK, 2015

3ie Scholarship for Developing Countries at University of East Anglia in UK, 2015

University of East Anglia is inviting applications for 3ie scholarship. One 3ie scholarship is available for applicants from less developed countries who apply for a place on the Msc Impact Evaluation for International Development. The Scholarship covers £10,000 of the course tuition fee and one return economy flight. The scholarship is provided to study Msc Impact Evaluation for International Development. All applicants are expected to have met the School’s English language requirements and been offered and accepted a place on the course by this date.  The application deadline is 30 May 2015.

Study Subject (s): Scholarship is provided to study Msc Impact Evaluation for International Development at University of East Anglia in UK.

Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing master’s degree level at University of East Anglia in UK.

Scholarship Provider: University of East Anglia, UK

Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: One 3ie scholarship is available for applicants from less developed countries who apply for a place on the Msc Impact Evaluation for International Development.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of less developed countries (Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic ,Chad, Chile, People’s Republic of China, Colombia, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, The Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Indonesia, India, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Federated States of Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Samoa, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint- Vincent and the Grenadines, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor?Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe) can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description:

3ie Scholarship

One 3ie scholarship is available for applicants from less developed countries who apply for a place on the Msc Impact Evaluation for International Development. The Scholarship covers £10,000 of the course tuition fee and one return economy flight.

Number of award(s): One Scholarship  is offered.

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? The Scholarship covers £10,000 of the course tuition fee and one return economy flight.

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification: Successful applicants will be contacted by the admissions department.

How to Apply: All eligible candidates to whom the School has made an offer are automatically considered for nomination.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 30 May 2015.

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