His career allowed him to develop a unique perspective on the American Education System.

The mission of the Scholarship Trust Fund is to educate African American Male Students through a scholar and mentorship program, to achieve higher academic excellence.

The scholarships are available to students who demonstrate high academic achievements in high schools, colleges/and or universities. They must be born in the USA and reside in the Tri-State area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

The amount of $100,000 will be awarded each year in scholarships. A maximum of $10,000 will be awarded each year per student who is attending a four-year college or university program/or graduate school.

Applicants must choose a major in the following field: education, business, law, medicine, architecture, engineering and creative arts.

Applicants must be unmarried and between the ages of sixteen (16), through twenty-five (25) years old. (Please note that these scholarships are available to African American males only).

General Information

The deadline for submission of scholarship applications is May 15th. Applications can be obtained through a counselor in the Financial Aid Office of your learning institution. All applications and submitted materials become the property of Dr. Calvin Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund and will not be returned. Applicants may be born in any of the fifty, (50) states, but must demonstrate legal residence in the Tri-State of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut at the time of applying for scholarships. Applicants who are awarded scholarships will be notified in writing.

The Fulbright Science and Technology Scholarship is a highly selective program for Ph.D. study at top U.S. institutions in science, technology, or engineering. Approximately 40 awards will be competed for worldwide looking for candidates who demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in scientific fields. Scholarships will be awarded to applicants who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership qualities, and a commitment to improving cross-cultural relations through international exchange.

The fellowship will provide the following benefits: activities, tuition and fees; a monthly stipend for up to 36 months; books and equipment; research and professional conference allowances; round-trip airfare from fellow’s home city to the host institution in the United States; health and accident coverage as per U.S. government guidelines; and specially tailored enrichment activities. After three years, the American host university will be expected to cover the remaining expenses toward completion of the Ph.D. J-1 visa sponsorship will be provided for up to five years.

Eligible fields include: aeronautics and astronomics/aeronautical engineering, agriculture (theoretical or research-based focus only), astronomy/planetary sciences, biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, computer sciences/engineering, energy, engineering (electrical, chemical, civil, mechanical, ocean, and petroleum), environmental science/engineering, geology/earth and atmospheric sciences, information sciences and systems (engineering focus only), materials science/engineering, mathematics, neuroscience/brain and cognitive sciences, oceanography, public health (theoretical research focus only) and physics. For 2010, agriculture has been included as a new field and while agriculture tends to be a fairly applied field of study, those wishing to pursue theoretical and research-based study in such areas as entomology, plant biology, plant pathology, and soil science are eligible for this award.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

• Applicants must be citizens, nationals or permanent residents qualified to hold a valid passport issued by the country from which applicant is applying;
• Applicants will have completed an undergraduate degree before August 1, 2010;
• Applicants will be proficient in English with a recent TOEFL score (or equivalent) of 580 or higher; and
• Applicants must provide a GRE General Exam score report prior to August 17, 2009. A nominee is expected to achieve a quantitative score of at least 700. (Note: a GRE Subject Exam score report will also be needed for all selected candidates in the following fields of study: biology; biochemistry, cell, and molecular biology; chemistry; computer science; mathematics; and physics)

Each applicant will be required to submit an online application at https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international, along with all supporting documents.
A complete application includes:

• An online application which includes:
  • a clearly written research objective
  • a professional resume
  • a completed Fulbright committee nomination advice form
• Three letters of reference (submitted electronically and attached to the online application or official paper copies sent by mail)
• Official (or scanned and attached to the online application; official paper transcripts should also be sent at a later date) academic transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended
• Score reports (as soon as available but prior to U.S. screening committee review).
  • TOEFL or IELTS or other English language proficiency exam (when required)
  • General GRE exam
  • GRE Subject exam (if applicable and available)

Deadline: June 1, 2009. Late applications will NOT be accepted.
Applications are online: https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international,
Please complete, sign and send your application to exchanges@state.gov.

Inquiries:
West Bank/East Jerusalem residents: Tel: (02) 622-7172 or exchanges@state.gov
Gaza Residents: (08) 286-4622 or 0599-239-044

The School of Civil, Environmental and Chemical Engineering invites applications for several research scholarships to study for a PhD degee in one of the following areas: geotechnical engineering, transport engineering, structural engineering, water engineering, construction management, polymer nanocomposite rheology, or modelling of polymer injection moulding. The scholarship will be for three years. You should have an outstanding academic record, with either a Masters degree and/or relevant professional experience.

*PLEASE NOTE* - Please do not apply here via our website but instead email your application directly to Daniele Noel at - daniele.noel@rmit.edu.au by 15 January 2009.

For further information, please contact Prof. Mike Xie on 9925 3655 or mike.xie@rmit.edu.au

A kinase anchoring proteins (AKAPs) participate in the coordination of cellular signalling. They directly interact with signalling proteins such as kinases, phosphodiesterases and protein phosphatases, direct them to defined cellular sites, and thereby facilitate local signal processing and integration. Our group is studying compartmentalized cAMP signalling in renal principal cells and cardiac myocytes. In cardiac myocytes, we have recently reported that AKAP18delta directly interacts with phospholamban. This interaction is crucial for the reuptake of Ca2+ from the cytoplasm into the sarcoplasmic reticulum.

In projects, funded by the GoBio programme of the BMBF, the EU (project www.thera-cAMP.eu), and the DFG), we are seeking to identify small molecules that interfere with direct AKAP-dependent protein-protein interactions and to validate such interactions as drug targets. We offer a postdoc position to a candidate who is motivated to identify small molecules disrupting intracellular AKAP-dependent protein-protein interactions in cardiac myocytes and to characterise their effects in vitro and in vivo. The project requires a strong background in signal transduction, molecular and cell biology, and molecular pharmacology. The use of cloning techniques, protein biochemistry, fluorescence microscopy (laser scanning microscopy, FRET), and screening small molecule libraries utilizing high throughput assays is essential.
Please sent your application including a CV, publication list and references or names and addresses of two referees by e.-mail to:
Dr. Enno Klussmann:
Tel.: +49-30-94793 260 / 349
E.-mail: klussmann@fmp-berlin.de

The international PhD program of the Berlin-Brandenburg School for Regenerative Therapies (BSRT) offers outstanding interdisciplinary training and research opportunities for students of natural sciences and engineering who want to pursue a career in the field of Regenerative Medicine and aim at translating their scientific discoveries into clinical applications.

The BSRT is a collaboration between the Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, the Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, the Freie Universität zu Berlin, the Technische Universität, the Univeristy of Potsdam, Max Planck and Helmholtz Institutes and other high-ranking research institutions in Berlin and Brandenburg. This collaboration offers top class scientific training leading to the award of a PhD degree for students with a Master’s or equivalent degree in biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, veterinary medicine, chemistry, engineering or physics. The program will start in April 2009. It is not necessary to hold the Master’s degree at the time of application but it must have been awarded prior to enrollment into the program. Students admitted to the PhD program will be supported by stipends.

The international PhD program of the BSRT comprises a series of courses, seminars and research projects designed to equip students with the essentials to become effective scientists in Regenerative Medicine. Interaction between biological, engineering and clinical research will be fostered through mutual supervision of each PhD project by top class researchers from different disciplines from academia and industry.

Application deadline is the 15th November 2008. Please use only the online application form provided on our website at www.bsrt.de where you can also find further information about the BSRT and the application procedure. The online application forms will be available from 20th September 2008.

The BSRT is an equal opportunities Graduate school. We particularly encourage applications from women. We also welcome applications from disabled persons and the BSRT operates a policy whereby preference is given to disabled applicants who have qualifications equivalent to those of able bodied persons applying for the same position.

Contact:

Prof. Dr. Georg Duda
Scientific Coordinator

Prof. Dr. Hans-Dieter Volk
Deputy-Scientific Coordinator

Dr. Sabine Bartosch
Administrative Coordinator

Berlin-Brandenburg School for Regenerative Therapies
Charité • Campus Virchow-Klinikum
Augustenburger Platz 1
13353 Berlin

Phone:  +49 30 450539418
Fax:     +49 30 450539918
E-Mail:  info@bsrt.de
Web:    www.bsrt.de

BioPAD Biotechnology Regional Innovation Centre (BioPAD BRIC), an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology, and the University of the Free State have established a METAGENOMICS PLATFORM at the University of the Free State. The platform focuses on the detection, cloning and expression of genes of potential commercial interest, from extreme environments, with a special focus on the deep mines and mining environment of South Africa.

An opportunity exists for POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS to become involved in this exciting research endeavor. Expertise in the construction of large (fosmid) and small insert (plasmid or phagemid) libraries, cloning of genes and expressing of the proteins OR microbial isolation, identification and population studies are an ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT FOR THE POSTDOC. The successful candidate will drive his/her own project within the context of the platform and be actively involved with practical guidance to PhD students.

An amount of R160 000 per year (calculated pro rata for part of a year) is offered for the successful candidate.

The appointment will be for one year with the possibility of extension for a maximum of two more years, based on performance.

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups in making an appointment.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Prof. Esta van Heerden or Prof. Derek Litthauer for more information and you can submit a well motivated application including a detailed CV and the contact details of two referees.

Applications must be submitted before 30th September 2008.

The Munich based International Max Planck Research School for Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences (IMPRS-LS) has openings for PhD student positions in the international PhD program “Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences: from Biology to Medicine” IMPRS-LS is jointly conducted by the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, the Max Planck Institute of Neurobiology and the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry in cooperation with the Ludwig Maximilian University Munich and the Technical University Munich. The PhD program covers the areas of biochemistry, cell biology, molecular medicine, neurobiology and structural biology. The 3 to 4 year program, entirely taught in English, provides comprehensive scientific training in a superb and vibrant research environment with state of the art facilities and cutting edge research projects. Prospective students can choose one out of more than 45 challenging research projects offered by our faculty members. Although students specialize in a particular research topic, the interdisciplinary context of the program facilitates interactions with other research groups and fosters the ability of cross-frontier thinking. Laboratory work is supplemented by seminars, summer schools, elective courses, training in soft skills and participation in national or international conferences. Currently, more than 250 doctoral students from all over the world are working at the Max Planck Institutes and, together with numerous doctoral students from close by university laboratories, lay ground for a lively, open and dynamic international atmosphere. Highly qualified candidates with a deep commitment to basic and/or clinical research are invited to apply. Applicants should hold a MSc (or an equivalent degree) in biological sciences, biochemistry, biophysics, biotechnology, medicine or a related discipline. A one year preparatory program is available to a limited number of outstanding applicants with a Bachelor’s degree allowing a fast track path towards a doctoral degree. All students accepted to the program will be supported by fellowships covering living expenses and tuition. Candidates will be selected on a competitive basis.

Deadline for application: January 15, 2009; selection will be completed by March 15; classes will commence October 1. Accepted candidates may start their research projects as early as April 2009.
Homepage : International Max Planck Research School for Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences

Contact:

Name : Hans-Joerg Schaeffer
Address: Hans-Joerg Schaeffer, PhD Program coordination IMPRS-LS Am Klopferspitz 18 82152 Martinsried (Munich) Germany
Phone: ++49 89 8578-2281
Fax: ++49 89 8578-2282
Email: info@imprs-ls.mpg.de

Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia invites applications from international students for the scholarships from Government of Malaysia for academic session 2009/2010. The scholarships are as follows:

• MTCP Scholarship
• MIS Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies
• MIS Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies
• Commonwealth Scholarship (Comprehensive information is provided in the brochure)

A panel established by the Ministry of Higher Education
Malaysia will finalise the selection.

Deadline: 31th December 2008

For further information about the scholarship contact:
Ms. Norkamilah Zanial
e-mail: norkamilahz@mohe.gov.my

Download brochure and application form

• Scholarships For International Students 2009 Brochure
• Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) Application Form
• Commonwealth Scholarship Application Form
• Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship Application Form
• Medical Form

Applicants are also considered for the following prestigious scholarships: Brownlie Scholarship; Roper Scholarship; Canterbury Scholarship (domestic students); and/or UC Interational Doctoral Scholarships (international students). No separate application is required.

Students from any disciplines may apply. A small number of Doctoral scholarships are reserved for certain colleges/ faculties: Business and Economics; Creative Arts; Education; and Law. Applications for the reserved scholarships are made on the standard application form.

Value: $20,000 per annum plus tuition fees at NZ domestic rate for thesis only.

Tenure: 3 years

Submit applications to the Scholarships Office

Closing date: 15 October, 15 May

Click here for full regulations

Contact
Tel: +64 3 366 7001 ext 8976
E-mail: scholarships@canterbury.ac.nz

Scholarships Office
Room, 308,
Level 3, Registry
University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch

This position is targeted at candidates from non-EEA countries (European Economic Area = European Union + Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) and have a Masters degree in Life Sciences (Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Bioengineering…). Applications are invited from enthusiastic graduates with an excellent study track record. We offer a challenging research environment and an intense experience leading to a PhD degree.

Mankind is becoming increasingly dependent on plant production, not only for staple foods, but also for energy, fine chemicals, functional foods, drugs and vaccines. Four KULeuven labs have joined forces to contribute to the development of superior crops with higher yields and biomass through optimization of carbon allocation and stress tolerance.

Plants use glucose and sucrose ’signals’ to coordinate metabolism withenvironmental and hormonal signals for optimal growth and development. So far, no sucrose sensor(s) have been identified in plants. Sucrose signalling affects germination, senescence, flowering and anthocyanin production. The specific induction of anthocyanin biosynthesis will be exploited for massive screening of Arabidopsis seedlings from a T-DNA insertion mutant collection on growth medium containing high sucrose concentrations or inhibitors/treatments causing intracellular accumulation of sucrose, with visual and non-destructive selection for the absence of the deep purple colour of anthocyanin accumulation.

To avoid the isolation of (numerous anticipated) mutants in the complex and extensive anthocyanin synthesis pathway, further selection will test for the expression of the MYB75 transcription factor, a key sucrose-induced upstream regulator of anthocynanin production. T-DNA-flanking sequences of mutants deficient in MYB75 induction will be identified. In addition, a reporter line expressing a luciferase gene under control of sucrose induced repression of translation will be mutagenized and mutants with deficient translation repression will be isolated using luminescence imaging. Affected genes will be identified by map-based cloning. Candidate sucrose sensor genes isolated in these two screens will be characterized in transgenic plants and expressed heterologously. The derived proteins will be purified for further detailed characterization and sucrose binding studies. The discovery of a sucrose sensor will enable the deciphering of the downstream events in the sucrose signaling pathway using protein interaction analyses, cellular (protoplast) transient expression and transgenics.
This scholarship includes social security and insurances.
Application deadline: 15/10/2008
More info on: http://phd.kuleuven.be/set/voorstellen_dbof.php

K.U.Leuven
Department of Biology
Kasteelpark Arenberg 31 - bus 2434
Heverlee 3001
BELGIUM
Tel: (+32) 16 32 19 52
E-Mail: Wim.VanDenEnde@bio.kuleuven.be
Website: http://bio.kuleuven.be/pf/pfo/