Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice

Graduate Studies Scholarships Fellows work with U.S. experts to conduct research that addresses important issues in health policy agenda in both the U.S. and their home countries. Rich program of seminars held by the Fund during the year further enhance the fellowship experience (described in the Seminar Fellowship.)

Fellowship:

Graduate Studies Scholarships Fellows can expect to gain a deep understanding of U.S. health care system and policy challenges, improve their methodological skills, and develop valuable contacts and opportunities for cross-national exchange is in progress and collaboration.

Job Responsibilities

Graduate Studies Scholarships Besides the opportunity to conduct research in the U.S., Harkness Fellowships provide a space to think and reflect without pressure from the responsibility of daily work.

Requirements Details:

Graduate Studies Scholarships Build their fellowship experiences, Harkness Fellows have moved into prominent positions in academia, government, and health care delivery organizations, making valuable contributions to health policy and practice at home and in the United States. Harkness Fellows also become part of a strong international network of health policy researchers and practitioners, develop important contacts for ongoing international exchange and collaboration. http://www.callforpapersinfo.com
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Amount:

Graduate Studies Scholarships Provides scholarships of up to U.S. $ 107,000 for a period of nine to 12 months, with a minimum stay of seven months in the United States is required. Individually designed, in alliance allows the flexibility to accommodate professional commitments and personal circumstances. A report journal articles or peer-review policy is anticipated product of each project.

Application Details:

Graduate Studies Scholarships Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in health policy issues and submit a formal application that includes a research proposal which is included in the scope of the Commonwealth Fund aim to improve health care systems achieve high performance, better access, improved quality, and greater efficiency , particularly for society's most vulnerable, including low-income people, who, the American insurance minorities, children, and older adults.

Application Deadline:
Application Deadline September 12, 2011

Further details:
For more information about these scholarships please visit the link below.

http://www.commonwealthfund.org/Fellowships/Harkness-Fellowships/Overview-and-Brochure.aspx

PhD Positions in Medical Biology at Masaryk University, Czech Republic

Graduate Studies Scholarships Applicants must hold a Masters degree in medicine, molecular / cell biology-related field or organic chemistry. practical experience in molecular biology, cell biology and / or biochemistry would be advantageous but not essential. The successful candidate must be able to communicate in English.
Open Scholarship for International Students: Yes
We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our program PhD in medical biology. Department of Biology laboratory based in the new campus was opened Masaryk University in Brno.Graduate Studies Scholarships Department hosted a multi-national scientists and provide a highly interactive environment with research facilities and friendly state-of-the-art. In addition to the regular scholarships, the outstanding PhD students will receive additional grant is in progress. http://www.callforpapersinfo.com

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Successful candidates are
expected to work in one of the research program as follows:
• Stem Cell pluripotent
• Cancer Biology
• Recombination and DNA Repair
• Organic Synthesis of Biologically Active Compounds
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: July 10 - August 25, 2011
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Teaching Fellowship Graduate Studies Scholarships in Environmental Politics

Graduate Studies Scholarships If you have less than 3 years full time equivalent experience in academic posts and this is the first meeting your permanent (or if it is more than 23 months duration) you are required to complete the entire PGCAP the Program Module 1 and 2. You should discuss these requirements with your Head of Department, usually before taking your appointment

Open Scholarship for International Students: None

Graduate Studies Scholarships Description: The University of York wants to make, still a period of 12 months for an appointment Teaching Fellowship in Environmental Politics at the Department of Politics. this post is available as a result of awards from the Leverhulme Research Fellowship for Professor Neil Carter. http://www.callforpapersinfo.com
http://thescholarshipprogramme.com The Graduate Studies Scholarships successful candidate will contribute to a variety of undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching and research supervision, in particular make a significant contribution to teaching in year 2 modules Ministry degree in Environmental Policy and module 3 years in Green Politics. This Graduate Studies Scholarships post is available from 1 September 2011.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: June 20, 2011

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Postdoctoral Position Graduate Studies Scholarships in Medicine and Biosciences

Graduate Studies Scholarships Advanced expertise in protein biochemistry and glycan structure.
Interest in applying methods of analysis of state-of-the-art and strategies in molecular biology, cell biology and molecular allergology. Implementation of a novel technique.
Applicant must be a team worker with a high level of commitment and creativity. He / she must have a good command of English and good communication skills to present scientific data in a transparent and competent manner.http://www.callforpapersinfo.com
http://thescholarshipprogramme.com Salary will be in accordance with TVöD (VKA).Graduate Studies Scholarships All the benefits of public services offered. Borstel Research Center is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged. In the case of compatible qualifications, preference will be given to people with disabilities.

Scholarship Application Deadline: May 30, 2011

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PhD Studentship Graduate Studies Scholarships in Ionic liquids

These Graduate Studies Scholarships will be based at CSIRO Clayton site in Melbourne, with occasional visits to the University of South Australia. Visits to our Newcastle site is also planned as part of the scholarship.

Research Details:

Clayton CSIRO laboratory consists of Australia's largest chemical / materials science research facility. Graduate Studies Scholarships Working on this site, students will have access to world leading expertise and scientific infrastructure in the areas of:

Application Deadline:
Deadline for application is May 18, 2011

Further details:
For more information about these scholarships please visit the link below.

https://recruitment.csiro.au/asp/job_details.asp?RefNo=2011%2F106

Engineering Graduate Studies Scholarship at Dares Salaam Institute of Technology

Graduate Studies Scholarship Mature Age Entry Examination must be the holder, REGISTRATION OF THE ORDINARY DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING BY GOVERNMENT SPONSOR THROUGH MATURE ENTRY FOR THE YEAR 2011-2012 Secondary Education Certificate with a pass of at least "D" grade in Mathematics, Physics / Engineering Science or must have a General Course Certificate in Engineering (GCE .) OR Holders of Certificates of Secondary Education with a minimum passing "D" grade in Mathematics and at least a Trade Test Grade II / NVA VETA Level II from an accredited institution.

Graduate Studies Scholarship Application Deadline: 27 May, 2011.

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NUI Maynooth Launches John and Pat Hume Graduate Studies Scholarships

The aim of the Graduate Studies Scholarships is to attract the best students in the quality of research in the Graduate School, and graduated first support for students from research. Since its introduction in 2005 164 students have successfully obtained funding John and Pat Hume. The Graduate Studies Scholarships are in all disciplines at the university and the foundation for the student step by step for further research, offer to fill the space between the beginning of your studies and identification of additional resources that their research project develops.

Price details:

The Graduate Studies Scholarships prize includes € 5,000 per year for maintenance, plus € 5,000 per year for the payment of taxes. In some cases, additional funding of 3,000 € for the student assistant for the activities in support of the department, including exercises and practical training conducted demonstrations planned.

Deadline:
Registration deadline is 6 May 2011 17.00 clock

Other details:
For more information visit this scholarship link below.

http://graduatestudies.nuim.ie/fees-funding-finance/funding/internal-funding/john-pat-hume-scholarships

PhD Graduate Studies Scholarships Position :Supply side segmentation

The Graduate Studies Scholarships reason for this is that many consumers value instant gratification of a high fat and sugar content, over avoiding long-term negative health consequences associated with the consumption of such unhealthy food products. Graduate Studies Scholarships Producers value short-term profit over a more risky strategy of converting to responsible products that, although they might sell less on the short term, have the potential to strengthen corporate reputation in the longer run.

Graduate Studies Scholarships Candidates hold a M.Sc. (or equivalent) degree in a relevant field (e.g. innovation studies, economics geography, marketing, economics, business, business ethics, management, or a relevant field in psychology). Candidates have an interest in corporate social responsibility and firm behavior in the international food market. Graduate Studies Scholarships Experience with quantitative methodology is a must, qualitative research experience is preferred. Advanced knowledge of English both in reading and writing is required. Finally, it is recommended that candidates have proven experience with applied or food ethics.

Scholarship Application Deadline:before May 20th, 2011

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Fully Funded PhD Position Graduate Studies Scholarships

Graduate Studies Scholarships The elasticity of the cloud is a major issue for cloud computing. Today, this elasticity mainly due to infrastructure changes and concerns that the requirements of scalability in terms of time (migration of virtual machines, hot deployment of services, etc..) Delivery Context (a form of services) and feedback from end users that are closely associated with Quality of Service (QoS) on one side and the Quality of Experience (QoE) to the other are, are both neglected.

Graduate Studies Scholarships To answer the question of the elasticity Cloud, including quality of service and experience, objectives of this work, models and technologies to propose, first in the framework model infrastructure and on the other hand, suggest coping strategies for the cloud (s) taking into account both QoS and QoE. Models and technologies of the Semantic Web and multi-agent systems will be considered in this study.

Deadline for applications: 11 May 2011 23:59 (Paris time)

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Research Nurse – Brain Recovery Unit/Centre Graduate Studies Scholarships

Graduate Studies Scholarships The Center for Brain Research is seeking a Research Nurse to assist with studies of biomarkers intended for neurological function and disease, and clinical trials of new neurological treatment. This position is for 5 years in the first instance, with the renewal of annual contract. The position is 0.6 FTE and is mainly in Tamaki Campus, Glen Innes, with functions in Grafton campus once a week on average is based. The Graduate Studies Scholarships beginning is ideal in April 2011, or a reasonable time thereafter.

The Graduate Studies Scholarships role requires current fiscal year, first aid, CPR and certification and phlebotomy skills and experience. Experience working with people with neurological disorders would be an advantage.

This position would suit someone who is well organised and able to multi-task, is self-motivated, reliable and has initiative. The Graduate Studies Scholarships candidate must have excellent communication and people skills and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Applications close 15 April 2011.

For further information go to www.auckland.ac.nz/opportunities

To apply to the University's career site using the following link:
https://www.opportunities.auckland.ac.nz/psp/ps/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=12973&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

The University has an equity policy and welcomes applications from all qualified persons.

PhD Position Graduate Studies Scholarships at LIRMM-INRIA,France

Subject Study: The whole-body control framework for lower extremity rehabilitation stability in Computational

Employers: LIRMM-INRIA
Level: PhD
Scholarship Description: INRIA is the National Institute for Research and Technical English control in computer science. DEMAR research interests, projects are on the human sensory motor Modeling Center, How Muscles, sensory feedback, motor and neural networks.

Research direction:
Identification of dynamic biomechanical and muscle dynamics of Neurological Damaged IS've patient is already challenging the system
Canon Vary drastically I reaction by the patient's lack of degree. In FES (Functional Electrical Stimulation) movement
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Gold torque stiffness. In addition, make reduction strategies, um architecture are set tuned portable and Performed by
Advanced modeling and simulation.
In this context, it is the aim of this thesis to optimize the examination-based Motion Synthesis real-time control and framesets
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This dissertation is under the project with DM Namur common Performed @ Walk (go artificial) interim and project INRIA DEMAR the AI Lab
Stanford University.

Research background:
-Master in control engineering, computer science, biomechanics, robotics or related disciplines.
- good knowledge of C/C++ programming and matlab.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Contact Employer

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Postdoctoral Fellowship Position Graduate Studies Scholarships in Molecular Biology at University of Oslo, Norway

Fellowship Position in the field of Molecular Biology at University of Oslo in Norway- 2011

Study Subject:Molecular Biology
Employer: University of Norway
Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Description:The position (SKO 1352) is available at the Institute of Clinical Medicine, Institute for Experimental Medical Research (IEMR), Oslo University Hospital Ullevål. EMRis devoted to basic and translational research with a particular focus on molecular mechanisms of heart failure. The Institute is part of a larger collaborative network in the Oslo region , which is supported by the South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority and University of Oslo. Within this network IEMR has extensive collaboration with clinical cardiological departments and basic research groups. IEMR is also affiliated with the Nordic EMBL Partnership in Molecular Medicine, and is part of KG Jebsen Cardiac Research Centre.

The position is funded by the Norwegian Research Council for three years. The research project is part of a larger programme on signaling in stress- and cytokine-induced myocardial hypertrophy and heart failure.All work time will be allocated to research, research-related activities and research administration. The successful candidate is also expected to participate in specialized training and supervision of PhD students. The main purpose of post-doctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines.

Scholarship Application Deadline:27.3.2011

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Research Assistant Graduate Studies Scholarships in Cognitive Neuroscience

Job description

We are currently seeking a research assistant for research on neurochemical modulation of behavioural control in the broad domains of reinforcement learning, motivation and value-based decision making. You will combine methods of experimental psychology, functional neuroimaging (fMRI), psychopharmacology and patient research to investigate the role of dopamine and serotonin in cognition, emotion and behaviour, with the ultimate aim to understand the neurobiological basis of a wide range of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders.

Requirements

You have obtained a (preferably Master’s) degree related to Cognitive Neuroscience.

Conditions of employment

Contract type

Temporary

One year (we would prefer to prolong the contract by 2 years or more).

Organisation

Radboud University Nijmegen

Strategically located in Europe, Radboud University Nijmegen is one of the leading academic communities in the Netherlands. A place with a personal touch, where top-flight education and research take place on a beautiful green campus in modern buildings with state-of-art facilities.

Department

Donders Institute, Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging

The Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour consists of the Centre for Cognition, the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging and the Centre for Neuroscience. The project is a collaboration between the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging and the Centre for Neuroscience.
The mission of the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging is to conduct cutting-edge fundamental research in cognitive neuroscience. Much of the rapid progress in this field is being driven by the development of complex neuroimaging techniques for the in-vivo scanning of activity in the human brain – an area in which the centre plays a leading role. The research themes cover central cognitive functions such as perception, action, attention, control, decision making, memory, language, learning and plasticity. The centre also aims to establish how the different brain areas coordinate their activity with very high temporal precision to enable human and animal cognition.

Additional information

Roshan Cools, PI Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging
+ 31 24 3610656
Roshan.cools@donders.ru.nl
http://www.ru.nl/neuroimaging/general/introduction/
Radboud University Nijmegen

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BLA/ ABCCF Graduate studies Scholarship Fund for Postgraduate Programme

Postgraduate Fund for the Applicants of Lebanon in UK-2011

Study Subject:All Subjects with preference to Civil Society, Human Rights, Economics, Health, Education and Environment.
Employer: British Lebanese Association
Level:Postgraduate
Scholarship Description:Be under 40 years old; Hold a B.A/ B.Sc. degree or equivalent; Have a minimum of two years working experience; Have already applied to at least one educational institution or are in the process of applying. If not, please visit our information centre to begin your search; Demonstrate that your chosen course of study will be of use to the development of the Middle East; Prove that you can secure the remaining cost of your studies, bank statement or other sources of funding, in the event you are shortlisted for the scholarship; Be prepared to come back to Lebanon immediately after completion.
The BLA/ ABCCF are partial scholarships, granting 13,500 pounds for 12 months postgraduate programmes only. The scheme currently supports two partial scholarships a year for postgraduate study in the UK. Application is open for all fields, with preference to Civil Society, Human Rights, Economics, Health, Education and Environment.
• A letter of acceptance.
• An English proficiency exam or IELTS score.
• A sealed university transcript of record.
• Sealed letters of reference.
• All documents must be in English. French is accepted for grades only.
Kindly refrain from enclosing additional documentation such as Curriculum Vitae and the like. All information should be included in the application provided. Please present your application in a transparent plastic folder.

Scholarship Application Deadline:28-Feb-2011

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