Study Subject: Communication, Management and Health
Employer: The Foundation for the Lugano Faculties of USI and the Università della Svizzera italiana
Level: Masters

The MSc in Communication, Management and Health is offered by Institute of Communication and Health of USI’s Faculty of Communication situated in Lugano – Switzerland. This full-time study programme comprises 120 ECTS spread over 4 semesters (usual duration 2 years) and is entirely offered in English.

CMH offers a unique opportunity to have a focused and in depth programme in the health sector while at the same time gain a broad understanding of how business and marketing functions operate. This is combined with the opportunity to study in two different cultures, on the east cost of the USA at Virginia Tech and in Lugano at the Università della Svizzera italiana, USI, based in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland.

For the 2011-12 academic year, the Foundation for the Lugano Faculties of USI and the Università della Svizzera italiana, will award a total of 60 one-off study grants of the amount of 4’000 CHF each. The merit based grants are given to students admitted as first-year students of a USI Master programme starting in the Fall 2011. Merit is determined based on the results of the academic degree that gives access to the Master (usually the bachelor’s). Distribution of the grants will be as followed: 20 grants will be awarded to students that pursued a Bachelor degree at a Swiss University, 20 to students that pursued a Bachelor degree at an Italian University and 20 to students that pursued a Bachelor degree in a University from other countries.

Scholarship Application Deadline: July 31st, 2011.

Source:
http://www.scholarships-online.info/2011/04/msc-scholarships-in-communication-management-and-health-programme-universita-della-svizzera-italiana-switzerland

Study Subject: An exploration of lower limb problems in young adults
Employer: The University of Central Lancashire
Level: PhD

Applications are invited for a full-time scholarship available in the School of Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education. The scholarship is tenable for up to 3 years for a PhD (via MPhil route) [subject to satisfactory progress] and is open to international applicants only. UK/EU applicants are not eligible to apply. The scholarship will provide £15000 towards the cost of the International tuition fee over 3 years.

Musculoskeletal problems in young people are common and consume considerable health resources. To date there has been limited focus on the aetiology and natural history of these disorders. Studies have in the main focused on older people because of the societal cost of disability. However there is some evidence that musculoskeletal disorders of the lower limb in young adults may be associated with longer term problems. This PhD programme will take an epidemiological approach to investigating the prevalence of, incidence of and risk factors for lower limb problems in young adults

Scholarship Application Deadline: 13 May 2011

Source:
http://www.scholarships-online.info/2011/04/university-of-central-lancashire-international-scholarship-in-medicine-and-dentistry-uk

Applications are sought from suitably-qualified people wishing to pursue research leading to PhD status under the supervision of leading researchers.

Applicants will be expected to hold a minimum of a UK upper second class Honours degree, or equivalent, in an appropriate discipline.

PhD students at the University of Hull follow modules for research and transferable skills development and gain a Masters level Certificate, or Diploma, in Research Training, in addition to their research degree.

Hull York Medical School

Hull York Medical School has 2 PhD International Fees Bursaries available for candidates applying for the projects below.

Studentships can only be awarded in areas where the University’s academic staff members have the expertise to supervise your proposed project.

Direct your application here to the Hull York Medical School/PGMI studentships.

You will need to submit a research proposal with your application form.

• Development of a multibody dynamics model of the mouse masticatory system
• Role of the Ras-related GTPase RhoBTB3 in haemostasis and thrombosis
• In vitro modelling of the impact of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the metabolic syndrome on conception
• Fingerprinting of BNP Metabolites for Cardioprotection

The research programmes will be integrated with training in accordance with Research Council specifications and accredited to the level of additional qualifications (Postgraduate Masters level Certificate and Diploma in Research Training). Successful applicants will become members of the Graduate School and the vibrant research community, supported by its modern study facilities and developmental activities.

Each full-time UK/EU PhD scholarship will include fees at the ‘home/EU’ student rate and maintenance (£13,590 in 2011/12, subject to final confirmation) for three years, depending on satisfactory progress. Funding for conference attendance will also be available.

The international fee bursaries will cover full tuition fees for full-time overseas students for three years, depending on satisfactory progress.

Information on the University and departments is available through links on this site.

Only UK and EU students are eligible for the UK/EU scholarships and only international students are eligible for the international fee bursaries.

Source:
http://www.scholarships-online.info/2011/04/hull-york-medical-school-phd-research-scholarships-2011-for-international-students

Vacancy details

• Vacancy Reference: 3014252
• Department: The Roslin Institute
• Job Title: Research Fellow
• Job Function: Academic
• Job Type: Full Time
• Live Date: 06-Apr-2011
• Expiry Date: 06-May-2011
• Salary Scale: £29,972 – £35,788

Person Specification

Essential:

• PhD in molecular biology or closely related discipline.
• An interest in pursuing a research project with a large degree of autonomy and responsibility.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively both orally and in writing.
• Drive to produce high impact publications.
• Extensive laboratory experience (cell culture, qRT-PCR, cloning)

Desirable:

• Experience in stem cell manipulation.
• Experience in the use of microarrays and/or next generation sequencing.

Dimensions

The research group is part of the Division of Genetics and Genomics at the Roslin Institute. Active collaborations are in place with a variety of international research groups and in particular the RIKEN Omics Science Center located in Yokohama, Japan. The post holder will be given the opportunity to travel to meet with collaborators in the EU, US and Japan.

Salary

The role is grade UE07 and attracts an annual salary of £29,972 – £35,788 for 35 hours each week (Employers Pension contribution 9.1%, Employers NI contribution 16%). Salary is paid monthly by direct transfer to your Bank or Building Society account, normally on the 28th of the month. Salaries for part-time staff are calculated on the full-time scales, pro-rata to the Standard Working Week.

Exceptional individuals have the opportunity for accelerated incremental progression.

Application Procedure

We encourage all applicants to apply online at http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/. The application process is quick and easy to follow, and you will receive email confirmation of safe receipt of your application. The online system allows you to submit a CV.

Alternatively, call our recruitment line on 0131 650 2511 or email mailto:jobs@ed.ac.uk for an application pack. Please complete and return the Application form, including a statement addressing how your application meets the Person Specification, Additional Personal Information Form and Rehabilitation of Offenders Form to HR Office, Roslin Institute, Roslin, EH25 9PS by the closing date of 6 May 2011. Please complete the equal opportunities form and return in the separate prepaid envelope. We cannot guarantee to consider late applications

Please quote reference no: 3014252

Source:
http://www.scholarships-online.info/2011/04/potsdoc-positions-in-molecular-biology-at-the-roslin-institute-university-of-edinburgh

Research projects should be aimed at understanding and controlling diseases (either human or animal) of relevance to local, national or global health. This can include laboratory based molecular analysis of field or clinical samples, but projects focused solely on studies in vitro or using animal models will not normally be considered under this scheme.

We are particularly interested in requests for research training support in the social sciences, demography, health economics, medical statistics and vector biology.

This fellowship is part of a series of career awards aimed at building sustainable capacity in areas of research that have the potential for increasing health benefits for people and their livestock in low- and middle-income countries.

This fellowship normally provides up to 30 months’ support. A period of 12 months should normally be dedicated to undertaking a taught Masters course at a recognised centre of excellence, combined with up to 18 months to undertake a research project.

While undertaking a Masters course, fellows will receive a stipend in accordance with the cost of living in the country in which he/she will be studying; travel costs and support for approved tuition fees. Masters training by distance learning is acceptable.

Masters course fees will be paid according to the rate charged by the training institution.

A salary is provided for the period of the research project. Project-dedicated research expenses (consumables, small items of equipment, collaborative travel and support to attend scientific meetings) are also provided. Overseas allowances will be provided where appropriate. Contributions to other costs of the project that are directly incurred by the overseas institution may also be provided.

Research-dedicated costs (excluding salary/stipend costs) should not exceed £20 000 per annum.

If the fellow is already in receipt of a salary from the host institution, the host institution may use this salary to pay for a replacement member of staff while the Trust provides the fellow’s salary/stipend for the duration of the fellowship. It is not expected that the fellow would receive a salary in addition to the one provided by the Trust.

Please note that the Trust is no longer accepting applications from current fellows who wish to extend their grants in order to undertake a PhD. The eligibility criteria for the Training Fellowship in Public Health and Tropical Medicine now includes applicants who have a clinical, basic or Master’s degree and some initial research experience, with the expectation that they will register for a PhD.

Eligibility

You should be:

• a national or legal resident of a low- and middle-income country, and hold a first degree in subject relevant to tropical medicine or public health (clinical or non-clinical)
• at an early stage in your career, with limited research experience, but have a demonstrated interest in or aptitude for research.

In general, fellowships may be held in ‘not for profit’ institutions that are able to sign up to our Grant Conditions. Institutions that have not previously received significant funding from us will be required to submit information to enable us to assess eligibility. Applications will not be considered by a Funding Committee until all eligibility checks have been completed.

Fellows must be based in a low- and middle-income country for their research project. The Trust does not provide Masters schemes for UK/RoI-based researchers.

Sponsorship and supervision

You must be based at an eligible host institution in a low- and middle-income country for the research project. Master’s training may be undertaken at a recognised centre of excellence in any location. Master’s degrees by distance learning can be supported.

You must identify an eligible sponsoring institution to administer the fellowship for the full tenure of the award. Applications must be submitted from this host institution and be supported by an appropriate sponsor holding an established post for the duration of the fellowship. Applications must also be supported by the head of the institution.

Your sponsor must guarantee that space and facilities will be made available for you.

An additional sponsor(s) must be identified for periods to be spent outside the host institution (i.e. the institution(s) where periods of training will take place).

You should also be supported by appropriate supervisors who will provide independent support, mentorship and advice in all relevant research areas for the duration of the fellowship.

Sponsors and supervisors should have ongoing research programmes and a track record in research, research training and mentorship.

A sponsor may also be nominated as a supervisor where appropriate.

A completed application form [Word 1.58MB] should be submitted by the sponsor by the published deadline. The form should be emailed to phatic@wellcome.ac.uk.

How to apply

The application should include details of your sponsor’s track record in training and a list of their other students at the institution. It must be supported by the head of the institution where the research will be based, and a career plan for the proposed candidate must be included.

Notes for guidance [Word 208KB] should be read before completing the application form.

The full application will be reviewed by the relevant Funding Committee, which makes the final decision. Please note that candidates are not interviewed for this fellowship.

Applications are considered twice a year.

• Next full application deadline: 5 August 2011
• Final decision by Funding Committee: 15-16 December 2011

Late applications will not be considered.

Fellowships must be taken up within one year of award.

Contact

Enquiries may be directed to phatic@wellcome.ac.uk, the appropriate stream, or by telephone to the Grants Service Desk: +44 (0)20 7611 2020.

Immunology and Infectious Disease
E iid@wellcome.ac.uk

Populations and Public Health
E pph@wellcome.ac.uk

Neuroscience and Mental Health
E nmh@wellcome.ac.uk

Physiological Sciences
E phs@wellcome.ac.uk

Molecules, Genes and Cells
E mgc@wellcome.ac.uk

Source:
http://www.scholarships-online.info/2011/04/master-scholarships-in-public-health-and-tropical-medicine-wellcome-trust

Study Subject: Biological Science, Biomedical, Chemistry, Computer Science,Engineering, Physics, Geography, Psychology, Sport Science
Employer: University of Hull
Level: undergraduate and taught postgraduate studies

A number of Scholarships are available to non UK and NON eu students for undergraduate and taught postgraduate studies in the following subject areas(Biological Science, Biomedical, Chemistry, Computer Science,Engineering, Physics, Geography, Psychology, Sport Science). The Scholarship Scheme is for entry in the Session 2011/12 only. The Scheme applies to international (non-UK and non-EU) studentsmaking applications for a fulltime taught programme of study only and includes students wishing to enter directly into years 2, 3 or 4 of the programme of study. The closing date for applications for Scholarships is 1 September 2011 and Applications should bemade direct to the relevant department or the International Office. No application for a Scholarship shall be considered without the Department having first received either a UCAS application formor an application formfor a postgraduate programme of study. Award of Scholarships is up to amaximumof £1,500 (or £750 for BA Geography) and is at the discretion of the Department. Departmentsmay award a Scholarship subject to satisfaction of any conditions, which it determines appropriate for entry to the programme of study. Scholarshipsmay only be awarded to applicants satisfying general University, Departmental and Programme of Study regulations.

The Scholarship is payable as a credit against tuition fees only, No guarantee of a Scholarship can bemade where an applicant indicates that he/she wishes to defer entry to 2012/13. The Scholarship is awarded per annumfor the normal period of study. No student shall be entitled to a scholarship in excess of the period of study for which they are originally registered. This should be noted by any student wishing, after their first year of study, to transfer to the first year of another programme of study. The continuation of a scholarship after the first year of study is subject to satisfactory performance in assessments and examinations and progression to the next normal year of study. Scholarships are not transferable between Departments.Where a student wishes to transfer to another programme of study in another Department, the new Department is under no obligation to honour the commitment to a scholarship. Any student wishing to transfer to another Department be advised tomake appropriate enquiries of the new Department in advance of any firmdecision to transfer.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 September 2011

Source:
http://www.scholarships-online.info/2011/04/university-of-hull-international-scholarships-2011-in-science-for-undergraduate-and-taught-postgraduate-studies-uk

Launched in 2001, Developing Solutions is The University of Nottingham’s flagship scholarship programme.It is targeted at students from developing countries and uses a variety of internal and external sources to offer one of the most attractive scholarship packages in the country.The scholarships are aimed at Masters level courses in the broad areas of environment, food, health, science and technology – those most likely to enhance progress in developing countries.

You can apply for this scholarship if you

• are a national of (or permanently domiciled in) Africa, India or one of the countries of the Commonwealth listed below* AND
• are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes AND
• already hold an offer to start a full-time Masters degree programme (including MRes) at Nottingham in 2011 – Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences and Faculty of Science, plus some courses in the School of Geography, Institute for Science & Society, Institute of Work, Health & Organisations, and courses allied to Operations Management in the Business School

To qualify for this scholarship you must:

• be classed as an overseas student for fees purposes, and
• hold an offer to start a full-time Masters degree programme (including MRes) in 2010 for an eligible course.

Eligible courses

All courses in the Department of Engineering, the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences and the Faculty of Science. Additionally some courses in the School of Geography, the Institute for Science & Society, the Institute of Work, Health & Organisations and courses allied to Operations Management in the Business School.

One full tuition fee scholarship is also available for a student from Africa for the MSc in Crop Improvement in the School of Biosciences.

The closing date for applications is 6th April 2011

*Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Kiribati, Malaysia, Maldives, Montserrat, Nauru, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tristan da Cunha, Turks and Caicos, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Western Samoa

Source:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/internationaloffice/offer-holders/scholarships/dev-sol-masters.aspx

The PhD candidate will be expected, over the period of the stipend, to acquire experience in teaching or other types of presentations. The tentative start date is 1 March 2011.

Qualifications:

• The candidate is required to have a M.Sc. or equivalent degree in natural or medical science.
• Excellent academic track record.
• Prior experience in biochemistry, cell culture and/or protein chemistry techniques is desirable.
• Knowledge in one or more of the following area(s) would be considered an advantage: genetics and biology, cell signaling, high-throughput protein-protein interactions, or chromatin biology.
• Prior experience in high resolution mass spectrometry is not essential.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• An analytical aptitude for devising innovative scientific or technical solutions.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, flexibility and confidence.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 24-01-2011

Source: http://www.ku.dk/english/available_positions/vip/

The members of the NanoTOES consortium are 12 partner organizations, including universities, non-university research institutions and industry, which will perform a joint study on the impact of Nanomaterials on Health and Environment. The scientific objectives of NanoTOES are to a)Identify mechanisms by which nanomaterials induce cellular stress and immune activation; b)Correlate size, shape, composition, coating of nanomaterials with defined cellular responses; c)Distinguish cell-specific from general cellular responses for cells from selected tissues; d) Identify the relevance of bystander substances and contaminants for nanotoxicity; e) Analyse the influence of biological compounds and entities on engineered nanomaterials; f) Develop and modify laboratory methods to allow their application in the work-place and in the environment.

Positions are expected to be filled with a starting date of 1st May 2011. Early stage researchers should have at the time of recruitment less than 4 years of experience and not hold a doctoral degree. These positions will offer full-time employment for 36 months and are to be combined with enrolment into an university programme with can lead to a PhD. Experienced researchers should have at the time of recruitment less than 5 years of experience, should hold a doctoral degree, and will be full-time employed for 24 months. Both types of positions offer cutting-edge research in leading laboratories dedicated to investigating the safety and impact of nanomaterials for health and environment. Inquiries can be made to the responsible supervisors as indicated below.

Salaries and terms of employment will be in accordance with the rules of the European Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/careers_en.htm). According to these rules, applicants must be nationals of a country other than that of the host organization where they will carry out the project. At the time of selection, the researcher may not have resided or carried out his/her main activity in the country of the host for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to his/her appointment. Short stays such as holidays are not taken into account.

Applications will be evaluated according to the following criteria: Successful completion of a relevant study at Master or comparable level, quality of performance in previous studies, commitment to excellence in research, expected benefits from participation in this project.

Applicants should send directly to the responsible supervisor: CV, list of publications (if any), copy of academic degrees received, contact information for two referees and a one-page statement of the applicants expected contribution to and benefit from participation in NanoTOES.

Project titles and contact information:

• Albert Duschl, University of Salzburg, Austria – www.uni-salzburg.at/tapir New cellular and cell-free models for assessing NP-induced oxidative stress (PhD); Identification of specific parameters which influence the impact of nanoparticles on human cells (Postdoc). Inquiries: albert.duschl@sbg.ac.at
• Diana Boraschi, CNR, Pisa, Italy – www.itb.cnr.it In vitro models of acute vs. chronic/repeated exposure for assessing nanoparticle-induced inflammation (PhD). Inquiries: diana.boraschi@itb.cnr.at
• Hagen von Briesen, Fraunhofer, St. Ingbert, Germany – www.ibmt.fraunhofer.de Sensitive chip-based assays to investigate physical, chemical and biological factors regarding their influence on the cell biological effects of nanoparticles (PhD). Inquiries: hagen.briesen@ibmt.fraunhofer.de
• Iseult Lynch, University College Dublin, Ireland – www.cbni.eu Connection of the nature of nanoparticles in biofluids to the cellular uptake, translocation & subsequent biological impacts (PhD). Inquiries: Iseult.Lynch@cbni.ucd.ie
• Claus Svendsen, NERC, Wallingford, UK – www.ceh.ac.uk Investigating the role of metal binding protein in nanotoxicology using a laboratory model organism (PhD). Inquiries: csv@ceh.ac.uk
• Maria Dusinska, NILU, Kjeller, Norway – www.nilu.no Assessment of genotoxic potential of nanoparticles, oxidative DNA damage and repair (PhD). Inquiries: mdu@nilu.no
• Michael Riediker, Institute for Work and Health (IST), Lausanne, Switzerland – www.i-s-t.ch Influence of low-volatile organic pollutants on the intrinsic ROS-production capacity (PhD). Inquiries: michael.riediker@hospvd.ch
• Emilia Madarasz, IEM-HAS, Budapest, Hungary – www.koki.hu/cdnb Interaction of nanoparticles with neural stem- and tissue-type cells (PhD). Inquiries: madarasz.emilia@koki.hu
• Victor Puntes, ICN, Barcelona, Spain – www.icn.cat The life of nanoparticles in contact with biological media and entities (PhD). Inquiries: victor.puntes@icn.cat
• Colin Wilde, Avanti Cell Science Ltd, Ayr, UK: www.avanticell.com Standardised assay platforms for cell-based nanosafety testing (Postdoc). Inquiries: Colin.Wilde@avanticell.com
• Markus Pesch, Grimm Aerosol GmbH, Ainring, Germany – www.grimm-aerosol.com Biological assays for on-site application (PhD). Inquiries: mp@grimm-aerosol.com
• Matthias Voetz, Bayer Technologies, Wuppertal, Germany – www.bayertechnology.com Synthesis and characterization of nano-objects for health safety and environmental investigation (PhD). Inquiries: matthias.voetz@bayer.com

Attachments:

• NanoTOES_announcement

Source:
http://www.area.pi.cnr.it/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=82%3Ananotoes-is-offering-a-total-of-11-phd-positions-and-2-postdoctoral-positions&catid=43%3Aannunci?=it

Application deadline: 31 January 2011

Interviews will be held in April 2011 in Heidelberg and Mannheim.
Candidates can start their PhD projects immediately after having successfully passed the selection procedure. Successful candidates will receive joint supervision by a team of two principal investigators from Heidelberg University and Mannheim University of Applied Science.

Please note: Students who a) have already started or will start their PhD project in the lab of a program member before 1 Apr 2011, or b) have already applied for or have received the “Annahme als Doktorand” at Heidelberg University are not eligible to apply. All other interested candidates are eligible to apply.

As per 1 Sep 2009 all applicants to HBIGS have to submit their application before (!) the start of their PhD project. Students who have already started their PhD project in the research group of an HBIGS PI are not eligible to apply (The starting date of your PhD is usually identical to the starting date of your contract).

Students who wish to become a member of HBIGS may apply via one of two tracks:

1. The Fast Track

The Fast Track is only (!) to be used by MSc students of Heidelberg University

• who are enrolled either in the Molecular Biosciences or Molecular Biotechnology program and
• who are already accepted as a prospective PhD student by a member of the HBIGS faculty.

Applicants who will continue their PhD thesis in the lab where the MSc thesis was done are to apply to HBIGS before finishing the MSc thesis (the MSc thesis is finished with the passing of the oral defense).

All other applicants are invited to apply via the Regular Track.

2. The Regular Track

The Regular Track is to be used by:
a) Applicants who are not yet accepted as prospective PhD student by a member of the HBIGS faculty. These students – either coming from Heidelberg University or from outside Heidelberg – are invited to submit their applications to advertised PhD positions and/or to submit an unsolicited application.

Applications to advertised PhD projects
Students may apply to up to three advertised PhD positions within the deadlines set for the respective projects. Students applying to advertised PhD positions are expected to receive their final degree before the start of the respective PhD projects.
Please note that projects are removed from the website even before the deadline is reached when an appropriate applicant is found. We, therefore, recommend to apply as early as possible to announced projects.

Unsolicited applications
Students who do not find an advertised research project of their interest but have a general interest in a research area or a research group may submit an unsolicited application. Accordingly, a pool of applicants is generated whose applications will be kept for up to 6 months, with the possibility of reiterate extension if no match between an applicant and a principal investigator is found in due time.

b) Applicants who

• did not obtain their final degree at Heidelberg University or
• obtained their final degree at Heidelberg University (except MSc Fast track)

and who are already accepted as prospective PhD student in the research group of an HBIGS faculty member. Diploma students from Heidelberg university who will continue their PhD project in the lab where the Diploma thesis was done are requested to submit their application to HBIGS before the date of graduation (the date of graduation is given on the Diploma certificate).

Source: http://www.hbigs.uni-heidelberg.de/main_application.html