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Here are the latest updates from International Scholarship Resources


USA: East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowships Program

The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship provides Master's and Doctoral funding for graduate students from Asia, the Pacific, and the U.S. to participate in educational and research programs at the East-West Center while pursuing graduate study at the University of Hawai‘i. Through East-West Center affiliation, awardees become part of a growing network of students and alumni forging the shape and substance of the world's most vibrant region.

Center fellowships are provided for degree study at the University of Hawai‘i and participation in the Center's international and intercultural programs. The Center and the University of Hawai‘i, located in a unique island setting with a distinctive multicultural heritage, offer premier resources for studies on Asia, the Pacific, and the U.S.


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Australia: Flinders University: PhD Scholarship in Material - Stem Cell Interactions

Flinders University: Novel Platforms for the high-throughput analysis of cell-surface interactions

One CSIRO PhD scholarship of $25,000 p.a. is available to gain an understanding of material - stem cell interactions using novel microarray platforms. This interdisciplinary project will include fundamental experimental and theoretical studies of the influence of factors such as surface chemistry, roughness, topography and substrate elasticity on the behaviour of specific stem cells. Applicants should hold a good Honours degree in chemistry, biotechnology or nanotechnology. This scholarship is subject to approval by the CSIRO. Students already holding an APA or equivalent scholarship can receive a stipend "top up" of $7,000 p.a.


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Australia: Vacation scholarships at The Ian Wark Research Institute
The Ian Wark Research Institute welcomes applications for vacation scholarships from students who have consistently achieved a high level of academic performance in their degree program. As a minimum requirement, students must have completed the first year of their degree program.

Scholarships apply for up to two months (usually between the December - February period) and enable successful applicants to work with one or more strong research sectors in the Institute. The tax-free stipend is $300 per week. 

Applicants are encouraged to visit The Wark, to view our facilities, and to meet some of our research staff and postgraduate students. Project outlines are discussed and developed in conjunction with successful applicants prior to commencement.

For information on how and when to apply for vacation scholarships, please contact Ms Sandra Ray.
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Australia: Internships Program for Overseas Students at The Ian Wark Research Institute

The Ian Wark Research Institute has an internship program available to senior undergraduate students from overseas universities/institutes to attend The Wark as part of their required study program.

Subject to project availability and funding, The Wark accepts approximately ten internship students each year.  This internship period can last from four months up to one year. Internship students are paid a subsistence allowance of AU$250 per week and accommodation can be arranged (approximately AU$100 per week excluding meals). Please note that The Wark does not provide funds for travel.

Applications for 2006 are now closed. Applications for 2007 will commence in October 2006. Please note that due to very limited places for 2007, preference will be given to students whose home university/institute has an official agreement with The Wark (see list below) or UniSA.


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UK: PhD Studentship in Robust Visual Surveillance at The University of Reading

The University of Reading, School of Systems Engineering, Computational Vision Group

Ph.D. Studentship: EPSRC Project REASON
Post Type: Full-time, fixed-term for 36 months
** Closing Date for Applications: November 1st 2006 **

As a result of funding under the 3rd EPSRC Crime Prevention and Detection Technologies call, we are seeking a Ph.D. student to undertake study on a high profile research and development project. The project is employing computational vision techniques for robust monitoring of people in public spaces. The project aims to research, develop and evaluate a multi-camera vision system in both an indoor and outdoor setting. The project is strongly driven by end-user involvement.


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UK: Researcher at BIOS Centre for the Study of Bioscience, Biomedicine, Biotechnology and Society

Research fellow at BIOS Centre for the Study of Bioscience, Biomedicine, Biotechnology and Society London School of Economics and Political Science.

Fixed Term to 30 September 2009

BIONET is a ‘Coordination Action’ funded under the Sixth Framework Programme to research the ethical governance of biological and biomedical research in China and to run workshops and conferences. It includes 21 partners, including 6 Chinese institutions, and nine European countries. BIOS at LSE is the lead partner. You will undertake research, data analysis, writing and publication within the framework of BIONET, assist with project organization and management, and develop and undertake individual research relevant to the aims and objectives of BIONET.

You should have a good first degree, a doctorate in a relevant field in the social sciences, and experience in undertaking and managing research projects, report writing and publication. An interest in the ethics of biomedical research and clinical practice is essential, as is an interest in China, although previous knowledge or experience of research in China is not essential. Chinese language skills are not essential.


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