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PhD studentship in Geobiosphere Science
at the Department of Earth and Ecosystem Science, Faculty of Science
Project description: Fluvial transport of amorphous silica
The PhD project will investigate the transport of amorphous silica by rivers to the
world's oceans. Amorphous silica (ASi) mostly originates from biological uptake by
plants. Plants take up dissolved silicate and deposit it as an amorphous form of
silica called phytoliths. Phytoliths and ASi formed in soils enters aquatic
ecosystems through litterfall and erosion. In addition, diatoms in aquatic
ecosystems also take up dissolved silicate and deposit it as ASi. There is a wide
range of concentrations found in rivers depending upon the soils and vegetation in
the watershed, and algal growth in lakes and rivers. The amount of ASi transported
by rivers to the world's oceans is poorly known.
The Ph.D. student will investigate the flux of ASi from some of the world's largest
rivers. The student will participate in several expeditions to sample rivers for a
variety of constituents, including ASi. Some of the expeditions will be carried out
through collaboration in on-going studies. The goal of the project is to establish a
global estimate of the amount of ASi inputs from rivers.
This project is financed by the Faculty of Sciences at Lund University.
Qualifications:
The applicants are expected to hold a university degree (preferably MSc. or
equivalent) in natural sciences. A degree in subjects like Geology, Geochemistry,
Geography or Aquatic Ecology is preferable. Documented experience in field studies
is an advantage. Experience of scientific publication in English is an asset.
The position is guaranteed for four years. The starting date is negotiable, but the
project should commence 1 October. Applications for this position should include a
letter stating the reasons for applying and brief statements about ambitions in
relation to the project. The application should also include a letter with
motivation on why the student wants to undertake a Ph.D., a CV with general personal
information and details of previous study/work record.
Additional information:
The position is restricted to four years. Formal regulations for postgraduate
studies at the Faculty of Science are provided at:
http://www.science.lu.se/o.o.i.s/11729
PhD studentships can only be offered to applicants who are granted admission to
postgraduate studies. In the selection procedure, the ability to complete the
education according to the study plan for postgraduate studies is considered.
Apart from postgraduate education, the successful applicant may be assigned other
duties within undergraduate teaching, research, and administrative work according to
special regulations.
The Faculty of Science considers gender and equity aspects in the recruitment
process. Women are particularly encouraged to apply, as the majority of PhD students
within the Faculty are men.
Application forms for the announced position are provided at
http://www.science.lu.se/o.o.i.s/2319
The application must reach the Registrator, Kansli N, Lunds universitet, Box 117,
S-221 00 LUND, Sweden, not later than 2010-08-23 to be considered. All submitted
documents must be attested as to their authenticity.
Reference Number: NPA 2010/107
Last application date: 23 August 2010
Day of appointment: 1 October 2010
Information: Daniel Conley, tel. +46 46 2220454
E-mail: daniel.conley@geol.lu.se<mailto:daniel.conley@geol.lu.se>
Worker's unions at Lund University: OFR, SACO, and SEKO
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships Program
The Scholarships program is administered by Canada’s three research granting councils (the Canadian Institutes for Health Research, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council).
The Vanier CGS program aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health; as well as leadership skills. Both Canadian and international students are eligible to be nominated for a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship.
A Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship is valued at $50,000 per year, for up to three years.
For more details, please visit the
Vanier CGS website or contact:
Scholarships and Fellowships Division
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
350 Albert Street, Ottawa ON K1A 1H5
Telephone: 613-996-6104
Facsimile: 613-996-2589
E-mail:
vanier@nserc-crsng.gc.caSource: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/VanierCGS-VanierBESC_eng.asp
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS)
The Scholarships program is administered by Canada's three research granting councils (the Canadian Institutes for Health Research, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council).
The Vanier
CGS program aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health; as well as leadership skills. Both Canadian and international students are eligible to be nominated for a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship.
A Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship is valued at $50,000 per year, for up to three years.
For more details, please visit the Vanier CGS website This funding opportunity will be administered through the
CIHR Doctoral Research Award competition, with the top candidates being put forward to the Vanier Selection Board for consideration.
Candidates not recommended by the Board will be considered for a Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarship - Doctoral Award or a
CIHR Doctoral Research Award, provided they meet the eligibility criteria for these programs.
The three federal funding agencies (
CIHR,
NSERC and
SSHRC) are committed to working together over the next year to bring a harmonized perspective to this program.
Funds AvailableCIHR's contribution to the amount available for this initiative is subject to availability of funds voted annually to
CIHR by parliamentary appropriations, and the conditions that may be attached to them.
The maximum amount awarded for a single award is $50,000 per annum for up to three years:
- Trainee stipend: $45,000 per annum.
- Research allowance: $5,000 per annum.
- This award is non-renewable.
Objectives
The specific objectives of this funding opportunity are:
- To provide recognition and funding to students early in their academic research career, providing them with an opportunity to gain research experience;
- To provide a reliable supply of highly skilled and qualified researchers.
Eligibility
Eligibility criteria for all
CIHR research funding programs apply. The business office of the institution of an eligible Nominated Principal Applicant generally administers
CIHR funds. Please refer to the
Eligibility Requirements for CIHR Grants and Awards regarding the eligibility requirements for individuals and institutions.
Specific to
CIHR training awards, please refer to the
General Guidelines for Training Programs as well as to the
Doctoral Research Award: 2008-2009 funding opportunity. Guidelines for the Doctoral Research Awards (
DRA) Program apply, except as noted below.
Specific Eligibility RequirementsEligibility requirements specific to Funding Opportunity include the following:
The program is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada and International students. Only those students engaged in full-time
PhD research training program in a Canadian graduate school are eligible for support.
International students applying to the
VCGS program are required to submit their application to the Canadian institution where they plan to pursue full-time doctoral studies. The institution will then forward their nominations to
CIHR for the competition.
The award for which support is being sought should be under the supervision of a researcher who holds research funds obtained through a recognized competitive peer review process. Awards must be held at a Canadian institution.
Candidates who already hold, or have held, doctoral-level funding from a federal source are not eligible for a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship, unless the term of the award already held was less than the maximum allowed and they continue to meet the eligibility requirements as described in the
Doctoral Research Award: 2008-2009 funding opportunity.
Awards will take effect only after the recipient has registered in a full-time
PhD program.
Source (more info): http://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/viewOpportunityDetails.do?prog=558&&view=currentOpps&org=CIHR&type=AND&resultCount=25&sort=program&all=1&masterList=true
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Hanns Seidel - Scholarship Organization, Germany

The aim of the programs for German scholars is to support junior academics with the right personal and academic qualifications who are willing to cooperate constructively and with dedication in forming our liberal state under the rule of law. There are a large number of applicants from which the Scholarship Organization tries to select those students whose outstanding achievements, social political dedication and personal qualities offer the best possible guarantee that the scholarship will be completed successfully.
In 1981, the Hanns Seidel Foundation support for foreign scholars began with 24 scholarships for students from the People’s Republic of China. Since then, assistance has been provided to more than 1.363 scholars from 71 countries. Every year, nearly 100 academics, mostly from the Third World, complete the program for foreign postgraduates, normally with two-year-scholarships.
The stay in the Federal Republic of Germany and the experiences which it entails are intended to enable foreign scholars, after they return home, to play an active part in positions of responsibility in their countries‘ economic, technological, social and political development, and to contribute actively to mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence.
In 2008, the Hanns Seidel Foundation awards the following scholarships in Germany:
- 255 university students; many of them used the opportunity to spend part or all of an academic year abroad
- 167 postgraduates working for doctorates
- 194 students at the university of applied sciences
- 86 students in „sponsorship for junior journalists“
The Scholarship Organisation’s eventsThe Hanns Seidel Foundation’s Scholarship Organization organizes weekend seminars and vacation activities, among other things, for scholars and junior journalists, and also media congresses and expert discussions on media policy.
Former scholarsThe close contact that former scholarship recipient have with the Hanns Seidel Foundation’s work is worthy of note. The „Former scholars club“ – founded in 1992 – carries out its own event program with seminars, study trips, etc.

Foreign Scholarships - Scholarships for foreign postgraduates and academics
For the Hanns Seidel Foundation, assisting young and highly qualified foreign academics, especially from Third World countries, is an investment in the future with the aim of enabling the trained experts to play their part in the independent further development of their home countries so as to turn these into politically stable and economically strong partners for the entire world. The intention is to avoid conflicts between developing countries themselves and between developing countries and industrial nations and to play a role in paving the way to a peaceful coexistence of all nations on Earth on a political, economic and social level.
Target group
The targets for foreign scholarships are young (the age limit is 32 years) and highly qualified foreign postgraduates with excellent degrees, good knowledge of the German language and socio-political commitment.
Recruiting of scholarship applicants
The project managers, in cooperation with the Hanns Seidel Foundation's partner organizations, pre-select promising candidates in the respective countries. This means that only applicants directly from the above mentioned projects or their immediate vicinity can be considered. Unfortunately, direct applications to the Hanns Seidel Foundation cannot be considered.
Scholarship duration
The duration of a scholarship is 3 to 12 months. Scholarships are granted for research projects, internships or the final phase of research studies or doctorates. In the case of doctorates, a 6 to 12 month scholarship within the scope of "sandwich programs" is possible.
source of info: http://www.hss.de/english/scholarships.html