Deadline: 28 February 2012
Open to: students enrolled in full-degree programmes in on of the countries and/or institutions mentioned in the eligibility section
Scholarship: 5000 DKK

Description

Students can apply for a scholarship under the Cultural Agreements programme to attend a Danish Summer Language Course. Students do not have to pay for the course itself. The students receive a scholarship of 5000 dkk, which is meant to cover food and accommodation. Depending on the course you choose, you either will have to look for accommodation yourself, or it will provided by the course organizer (if accommodation is provided by the course organizer, it will be deducted from the 5000 dkk scholarship). Any other personal expenses that you have, and your flight ticket from and to Denmark, are at the students’ own expense (the students pay themselves for that).

The list of Danish Summer Courses in 2012.

Eligibility

The summer language course scholarships are available for students enrolled in full-degree programmes in the following countries:

• Group 1: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, and Turkey

•  Group 2: Israel, Russia and the following institution in China (exclusively): Beijing Foreign Studies University, The Danish Department, The Institute of European Language and Culture, Beijing, P.R. China

• Group 3: Selected institutions in Canada and USA: University of British Columbia, Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies, Vancouver, Canada; Portland State University, Dept. of Foreign lang. and Literature, Portland, OR, USA; University of California, Department of Scandinavian Studies, Berkley, CA, USA; University of Texas at Austin, Department of Germanic Studies, Austin, TX, USA; University of Washington, Scandinavian Department, Seattle, WA, USA; University of Wisconsin, Department. of Scandinavian Studies, Madison, WI, USA; University of California, The Scandinavian Section, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Applications from candidates affiliated with higher education institutions in countries/institutions other than those listed will not be taken into consideration.

Application

• The applicant is either a bachelor, Master or Ph.D. student.
• The applicant is not already enrolled at a higher education institution in Denmark.
• The applicant is nominated by a lecturer who teaches Danish abroad. Lecturers send a list of candidates to the Danish Agency for International Education before the application deadline. If you would like to be recommended by a lecturer, be sure to contact the lecturer before you apply.
• The applicant studies Danish or Scandinavian languages and literature.
• The applicant would like to use this course as a preparation for studying in Denmark at a later date.

While the successful candidate does not necessarily need to meet all criteria, an applicant who meets several criteria will have a better standing in the selection process than an applicant who does not.

The Danish Agency for International Education reserves the right to consider the distribution of nationalities in the final selection of candidates for the summer language courses. Previous experience has shown that over-representation of any nationality on the individual course is not desirable.

The application form for Group 1 and 3 can be accessed here.

You can find the application form for Group 2 here.

For more information about the Danish Summer Language Courses, please contact Nelly-Ann Hansen Piton at kulturaftaler@iu.dk

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Deadline: 15 March 2012
Open to: Applicants for Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Master of Science (MSc) and the Doctoral Programmes (PhD)
Scholarship: NOK 75.000,- per semester

Description

The Foundation was established in 1999 to commemorate the founder of the A. Wilhelmsen group of companies, the late Mr Anders Wilhelmsen, and his wife Mrs Aslaug Wilhelmsen. The objects of the Foundation are to support socially beneficial work within research and education by providing financial assistance and awarding scholarships to enable foreign students to attend Norwegian universities and colleges, particularly within the fields of economics and management.

The Foundation looks currently for applicants  for Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Master of Science (MSc) and the Doctoral Programmes (PhD) at BI Norwegian Business School.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, the candidate must apply for admission to the programme he/she is qualified for, and in addition apply for the scholarship. All candidates must act according to valid admission criteria and application deadlines. Candidates that may apply are applicants for Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Master of Science (MSc) and the Doctoral Programmes (PhD) at BI Norwegian Business School.

Scholarships

A maximum of two students will receive this scholarship each year, and the size of the scholarship is NOK 75.000,- per semester per student. The scholarship will be administered by BI who is also responsible for the academic follow-up of the recipients.

Application

Applications should be submitted to:
A. Wilhelmsen Foundation
P.O.Box 1583 Vika
NO-0118 Oslo

E-mail: post@awfoundation.no

For further scholarship information and application click here

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Deadline: 15 February 2012
Open to: International candidates with a Master degree in Social Sciences or equivalent
Scholarship: 1200Euros/month for 36 months

Description

The Berlin Graduate School of Social Sciences (BGSS) serves as the platform for international graduate training at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin’s Department of Social Sciences.

The graduate school´s mission is to train and promote doctoral researchers from Germany and abroad/the world for both scientific and professional careers. Doctoral researchers who participate in the training structure of the BGSS International Doctoral Program complete their doctoral degrees in either Sociology or Political Sciences.  The degree is awarded by the Faculty of Arts and Humanities III of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

Since 2007 the BGSS is funded by the Excellence Initiative of the German Federal and State Governments via the German Research Association.

The BGSS is calling for applications to its International Doctoral Program starting in October 2012.

Research proposals should relate to the comparative analysis of the following research areas and topics. The combination of areas and topics is welcome:

Inclusion

• social inequality and well-being
• social protest and social conflict
• migration and cultural diversity
• the clash and the management of collective identities

Democracy

• performance of mature and young democracies
• processes of democratization, and the resilience of autocracy
• multilevel and multinational policy
• political institutions, political conflict, and welfare states

Knowledge

• scientific knowledge in processes of policy-making
• the impact of science and religion on processes of inclusion and democratization
• communicating knowledge in public spheres
• the governance of science

BGSS is also calling for the European PhD in Socio-Economic and Statistical Studies, its interdisciplinary European doctoral program in cooperation with eight partner universities. See here.

Eligibility

Admission is based on academic excellence and is open to students with a Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences (sociology, political science, and neighbouring disciplines). We expect high-level knowledge of current theoretical debates in the social sciences and in-depth knowledge of quantitative or qualitative techniques of social research as well as a commitment to empirical research. English proficiency at an academic level is assumed.

Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded of up to 1200€/month for a maximum of 36 months, contingent on the successful completion of each year and the granting of funds in the second period of Excellence Initiative. Applicants with alternative funding are welcome.

Application

Applicants may submit their documents from January 2 to February 15, 2012 via the BGSS online platform here or the SESS.EuroPhD website here.

Contact: bgss@sowi.hu-berlin.de and www.bgss.hu-berlin.de

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Deadline: 9 March 2012
Open to: Technical officials, engineers, and researchers in the fields of water-related disasters and disaster risk management policy in developing countries
Scholarship: Three types of  financial support

Description

Water-related disasters are intensifying in frequency and magnitude due to urbanization, industrialization, climate changes etc. throughout the world, causing devastating losses to human lives and livelihoods. They also seriously impede economic development.

It is increasingly evident that capacity development and human empowerment are the basis for resilient societies against disasters and sustainable development. In order to improve this basis, there is an urgent need for societies to increase their capacities for training researchers, educators and strategy/policy specialists for risk management.

It is to support countries in this respect that the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) and the International Centre for Water Hazard and Risk Management (ICHARM), Public Works Research Institute (PWRI) jointly launched a Ph.D. program in October 2010. The broad aim of the program is to nurture professionals who can train researchers and take leadership in planning and implementation of national and international strategies and policies in the field of water-related risk management.

Eligibility

Target Groups

The program examines and selects candidates who;

• have motivation and capabilities for doctoral level work, and
• will train experts in the field of water-related risk management after completion of this program.

To be eligible for admission to the program, an applicant must;

• have already acquired a Master’s degree,
• have research or practical experiences more than one year in the field of water-related risk management in organizations including universities, or have written Master’s thesis related to water-related risk management,
• satisfy the English language requirements with a minimum TOEFL score of internet-Based Test (iBT) 79 (or Paper-Based Test (PBT) 550), IELTS 6.0 or its equivalent, and
• be in good health.

Scholarship

ICHARM can provide enrolled students with the following financial supports. For more details, please contact ICHARM.

• ICHARM RA
• Scholarship under the JICA AUN/SEED-Net: Only applicants from AUN-SEED/Net Member Institutions can apply this support.
• Interest-free Loan: Interest free loan for Admission fee and initial expense is possibly available for expected students from developing countries.

Application

1. To apply for the ICHARM RA scholarship please read carefully the following guide, in order to see what documents you will be needing for the application process. There you will also find the application form.

All documents must be presented in English. Translations in English without an official seal obtained from the administration office of the university attended or without a signature of the recommender or the drawer of the document are not acceptable.
Faxed documents and digital copies sent through e-mail are not acceptable.

Please send your document to the following address:

ICHARM
Public Works Research Institute
1-6 Minamihara, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8516 Japan
TEL: +81-29-879-6809
FAX: +81-29-879-6709
E-mail: training.icharm@pwri.go.jp

For more information please contact the same (above mentioned) address.

2. To apply for the Scholarship under the JICA AUN/SEED-Net please visit the following website.

Deadline for applications is 9 March 2012.

For more information about the program please read the following document.

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Deadline: 14-25 March 2012
Open to: Applicants for bachelor and master studies in Swedish universities from the eligible countries listed below
Scholarship: 120 scholarships covering tuition fees, living expenses, travel expenses and insurance

Description

The Swedish Institute Study Scholarships target highly-qualified students from the countries listed below. About 120 scholarships will be awarded for studies in Sweden, starting in August 2012. Please note that in order to apply for a Swedish Institute Study scholarship the student must first be admitted to a Swedish university/university college. The application period for study programs opens 1 December, 2011. About 600 different study programs at Swedish universities are eligible for a scholarship. The programs have been selected by the Swedish universities and cover a wide variety of study areas. The list of eligible study programs can be found here.

Scholarship

Scholarships are intended for studies in Sweden starting in the fall semester 2012 (August) and focus mainly on master’s level. A few scholarships will be awarded for studies at bachelor’s level. The scholarship covers both the tuition fee (which is paid directly to the Swedish university/university college by the Swedish Institute) and living expenses to the amount of SEK 8,000 per month.

The scholarship is only awarded for programs starting in the fall semester 2012 (August) and is granted for of one academic year, i.e. for two semesters at a time. It will be extended for programs longer than two semesters provided that the study results are satisfactory. The scholarship is designed to cover living costs and study expenses for the scholarship holder. There are no grants for family members. The granted scholarship period cannot be altered or extended beyond the study program period nor can the scholarship be transferred to another study program at a Swedish university.

Travel grants

Scholarship holders will receive a travel grant in connection with the scholarship. The travel grant is a one-time payment of SEK 10.000.

Insurance

Scholarship holders are insured by the Swedish State Group Insurance against illness and accident during the scholarship period.

Eligibility

The program is open to candidates from two different categories of countries.

Category 1:
Candidates with citizenship from the following countries: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. Within this category around 60 scholarships will be awarded.

Category 2:
Candidates with citizenship from countries on the DAC list of ODA recipients, with the following exceptions: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine. Citizens from Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine can apply within the Visby Program. Citizens from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo and Serbia can apply within the program SI Scholarships for East Europe. Citizens from Turkey can apply within the Swedish-Turkish Scholarship Program.

Within this category around 60 scholarships will be awarded.

The scholarships are intended for students from the above-mentioned target group for full time studies in Sweden. There is no age limit for scholarship holders.
Scholarships cannot be granted for students who:

• Have already lived in Sweden for two years or more previous to the scholarship period.
• Have a Swedish permanent residence or work permit.
• Have previously been awarded a Swedish Institute scholarship for studies at Master’s level or for research at a Swedish university.
• Already hold a Master’s degree from a Swedish university/university college.
• Are currently enrolled in a study program on Bachelor’s or Master’s level at a Swedish university or university college.

How to apply?

Prior to applying for a scholarship, the student must first apply for a study program at Master’s or Bachelor’s level via www.universityadmissions.se, an online application service for study programs in Sweden.  The application period lasts between December 1, 2011 and January 16, 2012.

As soon as the results of Swedish university admission have been published at www.universityadmissions.se, the online service for the Swedish Institute Study Scholarships will open. Please note that only admitted students can apply for a scholarship. The scholarship application period will be March 14-25, 2012. A list of successful candidates will be published at www.studyinsweden.se and www.si.se in mid-April.

Prepare enclosures (mandatory)

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) of one page maximum. Additional pages will not be considered.
• Motivation letter.

More information about the application procedure can be found here.

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Deadline: 10 February 2012
Open to: Applicants must have an educational background that corresponds to the Danish LL.M.-degree or equivalent qualifications; attitude to scientific work
Salary: According to The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the Ministry of Finance about the salary of PhD Students, personal pension bonus

Description

The Faculty of Law is one of eight faculties at the University of Copenhagen. The Faculty carries out research, education and knowledge dissemination within the area of law. The research is partly organised in research centres and groups. The Faculty employs about 75 full time researchers and app. 43 PhD scholars as well as app. 70 administrative staff members. There are app. 400 part time instructors contributing to the teaching of app. 4.000 law students.

The Faculty of Law has a number of vacant PhD scholarships available from September 2012.

All research projects within the discipline of Legal Science are considered. However, the faculty will give priority to applications within the research areas of the Faculty´s nine research centres. Further information on the nine research centres as well as more information on the individual projects´ titles can be found on this website.

Applicants are allowed to apply for project topic within other areas of Legal Science than offered by research centres. If you wish to prepare and apply for a project topic, which is not offered please go to the heading ” Other Projects” in the link before.

The purpose of the Faculty´s PhD Programme is both to prepare the student for a continuing career in legal research and teaching and to educate highly qualified labour relevant to both the public and private sectors. The degree assures research qualifications at an international level.

The Faculty of Law, which is situated at the heart of Copenhagen, offers supervision by highly qualified legal academics, and gives you the opportunity to explore contemporary research issues in a supportive atmosphere. The Faculty of Law provides you with financial support which makes it possible for you to participate in international conferences and to develop your analytical skills in a highly professional research environment.

Job Description

During the 3-year PhD Programme you are required to

• Participate in research environments outside the Faculty of Law – usually through study periods abroad. Take part in international conferences, courses and meetings.
• Complete the Faculty´s PhD study Programme – some travelling including to international conferences, courses, and meetings should be expected.
• Teach – typically bachelor or master courses.
• Undertake independent research (making of PHD thesis) under supervision.

Employment will take place according to the agreement between The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the Ministry of Finance about the salary of PhD Students. Furthermore, there will be a personal pension bonus corresponding to the difference between the seniority increment received as a principal according to the new wage system for academics on a group contract basis and the pay of a PhD student. Normally, the scholarship cannot be extended.

Eligibility

• Applicants must have an educational background that corresponds to the Danish LL.M.-degree or equivalent qualifications.
• Students who are expecting to graduate this term and are awaiting the evaluation of their dissertation may apply.
• Applicants must as far as possible document an aptitude for scientific work, for instance through a high assessment of their dissertations and must also be able to undertake the highly demanding task of independently writing a PhD dissertation.

How to apply?

To apply, click on the Centre you are interested in (or click on the heading “Another Projects” if you wish to apply for this) and you are right on the application form you have to fill in. Application form itself can as well be displayed here. Be prepared and have the below-mentioned documents ready to upload before you submit:

1. A motivated application must specify the scientific reasons in favour for accepting this particular research programme at the Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen
2. A Curriculum Vitae
3. Diploma of your qualifying degree and marking transcripts (translated into English, Danish, Swedish or Norwegian)
4. A description of the research proposal (5 to max 10 pages)
5. Time table

If you have prepared your own individual project you are still welcome to apply, but must use the link specified for “Other Projects”.

All interested parties, regardless of personal background, are encouraged to apply. Foreign applicants must be able to present and document qualifications equivalent to a Danish Master degree before enrolment. Applicants supported by external finances must be able to document such.

Contacts

If necessary, applicants are welcome to contact Head of PhD Programme, Professor, doctor juris Henrik Palmer Olsen, tel. +45 35 32 32 19 or henrik.palmer.olsen@jur.ku.dk.

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Deadline: 15 February 2012
Open to: Applicants must hold a 5-year University degree, or equivalent, in life sciences (e.g. biology, biochemistry, biotechnology), physics, engineering, chemistry, or related fields.
Salary: €23.500

Description

VIB is offering eight PhD scholarships for international life sciences students. Apply now to kick-start your scientific career in a centre of excellence, backed by first class research facilities and training in our multidisciplinary, international scientific community. VIB scientists work at the frontlines of molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, structural biology, plant systems biology, genetics, biochemistry and microbiology. VIB is a life sciences research centre in Flanders, Belgium, in the heart of Europe.
English is used in all VIB laboratories for scientific communication. Therefore, candidates must have an excellent command of English.You can find the list of Ph.D. research projects that are selected for the VIB International Ph.D. Program 2012.

Eligibility

• Applicants are preferentially not older than 28 years at the application deadline.
• Applicants must hold a 5-year University degree, or equivalent, in life sciences (e.g. biology, biochemistry, biotechnology), physics, engineering, chemistry, or related fields.Applicants, who have not yet received their degree at the time of the application deadline, can also apply, but a final certificate of the degree is needed no later than 2 months after the selection interviews, which will take place in May 2010.
• Medical students who wish to obtain a Ph.D. degree can also apply after completion of their M.D. exams.
• The VIB International Ph.D. Program is aimed towards all non-Belgians, currently living abroad.
• A language test for English, such as the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is not necessary for the application but nonetheless highly recommended.

Salary

Selected candidates will be fully funded with a yearly net salary of €23.500 and are expected to start in October 2012.

How to apply?

Select the projects of your interest from the list of research projects.
Download the application form.
Submit the Application Form and scans of degrees and certificates:

• Completed Application Form,
• Bachelor degree,
• Masters degree (if applicable),
• English language certificate (if applicable). Please note that VIB does not yet have a TOEFL Institutional code. If you take the TOEFL-test specifically to enter our Ph.D. Program, please use the TOEFL codes of either Ghent University, the K.U.Leuven, the University of Antwerp or the Vrije Universiteit Brussel,
• GRE certificate (if applicable),
• Transcript of marks (academic records).

Download the Candidate Evaluation Letter. Contact two scientists/colleagues who can judge your potential as a Ph.D.-student. Ask both of them to:

• complete the Candidate Evaluation Letter
• write a letter of recommendation for your application
• send both documents to the VIB International PhD Program Committee

Contact:
VIB
Program Committee VIB International Ph.D. Program
Rijvisschestraat 120, B-9052 Ghent
Belgium
FAX: +3292446610
Email: internationalphd@vib.be

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Deadline: 15 March 2012
Open to: Candidates with strong academic abilities and a Master’s degree in relevant social science, proficiency in English
Scholarship: 1250 Euros/month for 36 months for PhD

Description

The Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS) invites applications to its Ph.D. program. The program will commence on September 1st, 2012. 15 Successful applicants for the Ph.D. and Post-doc fellowships will pursue a topic in one of BIGSSS’ five Thematic Fields:

* Thematic Field 1:Global Integration
* Thematic Field 2:Integration and Diversity in the New Europe
* Thematic Field 3:Social Integration and the Welfare State
* Thematic Field 4:Attitude Formation, Value Change and Intercultural Communication
* Thematic Field 5:Life-Course and Lifespan Dynamics

Scholarship

BIGSSS offers 15 Ph.D. stipends of 1250 Euros/month for 36 months, contingent on successful completion of each year. To support its Ph.D. fellows in achieving early scientific independence, it also provides funds for conducting, presenting and publishing research. There is no separate funding application, because all admitted applicants receive a stipend.

Eligibility

* An excellent MA degree (or national equivalents like the German “Diplom” or “Magister”) in a discipline pertinent to at least one of BIGSSS’ five Thematic fields (see above), i.e. in Political Science (including related degree programs in European Studies or International Relations), Sociology, Psychology, Law, Economics or Mass Communication. The degree must be completed by the end of July of the year of application, which means you may apply before having finished your MA degree.
* English proficiency as described in the application materials section below.
* Additionally BIGSSS offers 2 Preparatory Fellowships to particularly talented BA Graduates. Please refer to Preparatory Fellowships to find out more about the program.

How to apply?

Apply online here. To find information about application materials that need to be submitted, please click here.

The application period for the Fall 2012 semester will begin in the middle of December 2011 and go until March 15th, 2012. The deadline refers to the date of receipt of the application. All letters of recommendation must also reach BIGSSS by March 15th, 2012.

Contacts

Dean of Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS)
Postfach 33 04 40
D – 28334 Bremen
Germany
E-mail: phd-app@bigsss-bremen.de

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Deadline: 30 March 2012
Open to: Holders of a second-cycle degree in law and have an approved research proposal
Salary: Between EUR 1 716,53€ and 3 451,58€ per month

Description

Faculty of Law at the University of Helsinki is the leading Finnish provider of education in law. The instruction offered by the faculty is based on topical research of the highest standards. The Faculty of Law interacts closely with the other departments of the university and the rest of society in producing versatile educational and expert services.
The Erik Castrén Institute of International Law and Human Rights (ECI) was established in 1998 within the Faculty of Law at the University of Helsinki to promote research and study on human rights and new approaches to public international law.
Academy Professor Martti Koskenniemi, director of ECI is looking for new participants in the research project Intellectual History of International Law funded by the Academy of Finland.

For this purpose, the Faculty of Law invites applications for 2 DOCTORAL STUDENT POSITIONS for a fixed term from 1 September 2012 to 31 December 2014 (or upon agreement).
The postdoctoral researchers are situated in the two streams of the project on the Intellectual History of International Law, namely (1) International Law and Empire and (2) International Law and Religion. They are expected to carry out research under those two topics as well as to lead the respective working groups and publication ventures. The duties of the postdoctoral researchers also include participation in the supervision of theses in their field and teaching related to their specialisation. Teaching duties account for no more than approximately 5% of the appointees’ working hours. The positions are located at the Erik Castrén Institute of International Law and Human Rights, at the Faculty of Law of the University of Helsinki.

Salary

The salary will be based on levels 1- 4 of the demands level chart for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance. The salary range will be between EUR 1 716,53€ and 3 451,58€ per month depending on the qualifications and previous experience of the appointee. The appointment will initially be for a trial period of four months. All standard pension benefits and occupational health care are provided for university employees.

Eligibility

An appointee to the position of Doctoral Student shall hold a second-cycle degree and have an approved research proposal. Other requirements shall include the ability and motivation, as demonstrated in previous degree studies or otherwise, to pursue postgraduate studies and a doctoral degree according to the study plan and research proposal. An appointee to a position at the University shall hold the kind of education, experience and language proficiency necessary to successfully complete the duties of the position. When filling a teaching and research position, foreign citizens, non-native Finnish citizens or citizens who have not been educated in Finnish or Swedish may be exempted from the Finnish and Swedish language requirement of the Government Decree on Universities without a separate application.

Additional requirements:
- Background in and excellent knowledge of international law
- Willingness to work as part of a research project
- Excellent English language skills

How to apply?

In order to apply successfully, letters of application must include the following documents:
1) Curriculum vitae (CV);
2) Research plan (max. 5 pages);
4) List of publications;
5) Optional attachment.
The applicant may wish to include one optional attachment, such as the statement by the applicant’s academic supervisor or the applicant’s academic portfolio.
6) Letter(s) of Reference.
Letters of application must be addressed to Professor Martti Koskenniemi and submitted with attachments to the following address (one copy of each):

Executive Director Sanna Villikka
Erik Castrén Institute
P.O. Box 4 (Yliopistonkatu 3)
FI-00014 University of Helsinki
FINLAND

The application deadline is 30 March 2012 at 15.45 local Helsinki time. To download the information kit, please click here.

Contacts

Further information may be obtained from Executive Director Sanna Villikka, +358 9 19123140. Email: intlaw-institute@helsinki.fi.

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Deadline: 15 March 2012
Open to: Outstanding young graduate students of any nationality
Scholarship: 10 fully funded four year fellowships

Description

In 2008 “la Caixa” Foundation launched a scholarship programme to offer interdisciplinary training and research opportunities to outstanding young graduate students of any nationality to pursue a PhD project at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO).

The “la Caixa”/CNIO international PhD programme offers cross-disciplinary training in state-of-the-art basic and applied cancer research within an international scientific environment. Ten fully funded four year fellowships will be available in 2012. Candidates should have an excellent academic track record, a solid knowledge of English and previous research experience.

Eligibility

• This call is open to applicants from all nationalities.
• Students holding a university degree (BSc, MSc, Diploma, DEA, Licenciatura, Laurea or equivalent) in biomedical sciences, or who expect to be awarded with such qualification during the first half of 2012, are eligible to apply to the Programme. This university degree should qualify for the start of a PhD thesis in the student’s home country. Non- European university degrees should be equivalent to a European diploma or degree.
• Studies should have been completed no more than two years ago.
• Applicants must have an excellent academic record and previous research experience during their undergraduate period.
• Candidates must have a solid working knowledge of English.
• Co-authorship of publications in MedLine-listed journals will be positively considered.
• Participation in the CNIO Summer training programme will be positively evaluated.
• Individuals may not have worked at the CNIO, at any time, for more than three months before being hired as part of the “la Caixa”/CNIO International PhD Programme. The earliest date of incorporation into the Programme is September 1st of each year.
• The upper age limit for eligibility is 30 years

Scholarship

Students who gain a place in this new programme obtain full financial support during the four years of the scholarship.

Application

Application must be submitted exclusively through the web site. A link to the online application form can be found at here. The application form must be completed in English.

• In the online application process you will be asked to enter your personal data, information regarding your education, your scientific interests and names/contact details of two referees. Moreover, you will be asked to upload all required documents, including your CV and academic certificates. We advise you to prepare all texts (motivation letter, list of publications, etc.) in a text processor and paste them into the application form.
• In the application form you can select, in order of preference, a maximum of three research groups from the list of CNIO groups that are accepting applications in the call. These groups belong to six of the Research Programmes at the CNIO: Molecular Oncology, Structural Biology and Biocomputing, BBVA Foundation – CNIO Cancer Cell Biology, Molecular Pathology, Human Cancer Genetics and Clinical Research. Summaries of their research interests and lists of publications can be found in the CNIO’s 2010 Scientific Report. The Selection Committee will assign successful students to the different research groups at the end of the interview process.
• Use the “publications” text box to include all of your publications (if any). Publications should include the complete title and list of authors (as published) in PubMed format.
• Use the “motivation letter” text box to outline your research interests as well as your skills and knowledge. Also state the reasons why you would like to do your PhD at the CNIO.
• Use the “additional information and comments” text box to include any additional information you consider relevant and you have not provided elsewhere. Also, use this space to make any comment you may have.
• In the application form you will have to give the names and email addresses of two scientists who will write letter of reference on your behalf. You will have to download the “reference letter” form from the web site and send it to two  people who have agreed to act as referees on your behalf. Your two referees must submit their scanned signed letters of recommendation directly to phd@cnio.es.  Alternatively, letters may be also faxed to +34-912246980, to the Training Office. It is your responsibility to ensure that all reference letters are sent to CNIO before the deadline (March 15th, 2012).
• After you have filled out all the required fields on the online application form you will be asked to upload a file containing your CV. You will also be asked to upload an official transcript of records, i.e. your academic certificates.
• All files are preferred in pdf format; doc and rtf formats are also accepted (size below 1MB).
• After having entered all required information you can submit your application by pressing the “Submit” button. After submission you will receive an automatic e-mail confirmation acknowledging receipt. However, remember that your application will not be considered complete and will not be reviewed until all reference letters have been received. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only one application per candidate will be accepted. If more than one application is received from the same candidate, only the last one will be considered as valid.

For more information, or if you have any question about this application, please e-mail phd@cnio.es.

The deadline for submissions is March 15^th, 2012.

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