Postgraduate Scholarships in the Freie Universität Berlin

Postgraduate Scholarships in the Humanities and Social Sciences, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany
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Graduate School of North American Studies invites applications for 10 Doctoral Grants

The Graduate School of the John F. Kennedy-Institute for North American Studies invites applications for the academic year 2011/2012. Six academic disciplines in the humanities and social sciences collaborate in offering a structured curriculum. The doctoral program is interdisciplinary in its approach and focuses on those social transformations impacting the United States and Canada at the beginning of the 21st century. Areas of emphasis include domestic and foreign policy, economic development, ethnic identity and relations, as well as recent transformations in media, art, literature, culture, and religion. The language of instruction is English.

Applicants interested in pursuing a doctorate with an emphasis in North American Studies must have a completed degree (M.A. or the equivalent) with above average marks in one of the following disciplines: American Cultural Studies, American Literature, History, Political Science, Sociology and Economics. Grants are awarded for a maximum of three years. Continued funding past the first year is based upon a positive annual evaluation of progress.

Scholarships amount to ca. 1.500 € per month.

It is also possible to apply for admission to the program independently from applying for a stipend. Guest students are welcome to stay for a period of up to one year. Guest students must be self-supporting.

All application materials (completed application form, statement of purpose of 3 pages, outline of dissertation project of 8-10 pages, curriculum vitae, two recent letters of reference, copies of earned degrees, proof of language skills, and a writing sample) must be received by January 31, 2011 at the following address:

Freie Universität Berlin
John F. Kennedy Institute
Graduate School of North American Studies
Dr. Katja Mertin, Managing Director
Lansstrasse 5-9
14195 Berlin, Germany

For further information on application requirements and the graduate program, and for the application form, please see www.gsnas.fu-berlin.de

Please address all inquiries to our Program Assistant: office[ at ]gsnas.fu-berlin.de

Neuroecology PhD Scholarships accounting scholarships

Scholarship Description

Two (2) PhD scholarships are available at the University of Western Australia in the laboratory of the newly-appointed Western Australian Premier’s Fellow, Professor Shaun P. Collin. The laboratory comprises an active group of neurobiologists with interests in the neural basis of behaviour in vertebrates and invertebrates. The research of the group lies within the field of neuroecology, with a focus on the processing of environmental signals by both the peripheral and central nervous systems of aquatic and terrestrial organisms. Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, a first class honours degree (or equivalent) in biology, neuroscience, zoology, anatomy, marine biology or related disciplines. Closing dates: 16 July for local students and 13 August for international applicants. Further information can be found on the attached PDF.

Reference Number:	4935
Study Subject:
Web Address:	http://www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/home/postgrad/international/sirf_completion
Provided By:	The University of Western Australia
To be undertaken at:	The University of Western Australia.
Level:	Post Graduate (Research)

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to 2 people. Open for applications from June 29, 2010.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD26000 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 and a half years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, Neurosciences or Zoology.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. You can download a PDF with more information about the scholarship here. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact Prof Shaun P. Collin (WA Premier's Research Fellow) School of Animal Biology Phone: +61 (8) 6488 2632 Fax: +61 (8) 6488 7527 Email: shaun.collin@uwa.edu.au Address: The University of Western Australia Crawley WA, Australia 6009