Scholarship Information : James Martin Stem Cell Research Fellows, UK

Study Subject: Biology
Employer: University of Oxford, Oxford Stem Cell Institute
Level: Doctoral

Scholarship Description: Dr James Martin, of the James Martin 21st Century School, is generously supporting two new research fellows to join the Oxford stem cell community at the Oxford Stem Cell Institute (OSCI). The posts will be fixed-term for 24 months, with the expectation that external funding at career development fellow level to be sought within the first year. (Such fellowships are offered by the Wellcome Trust, MRC and Royal Society, amongst others.)

Applicants must be sponsored by a member of OSCI who has agreed to offer them adequate facilities if they are successful in their application. Consequently, they should discuss their research plans with one or more members of OSCI at an early stage, and should provide a letter of sponsorship at the time of application.

The field of research must either be the biology of mammalian stem cells or the use of stem cells to solve otherwise intractable problems in biology or medicine.

Applicants should have at least three years and no more than six years of postdoctoral experience.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate significant scientific productivity and potential, and propose to undertake innovative, original and independent research.

A £20k p.a. research expense allowance will be provided. The fellows will be members of both the Oxford Stem Cell Institute and the James Martin 21st Century School. They will have access to the stem cell facility and the opportunity to apply for small discretionary grants from OSCI during their first year of appointment.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 12 November 2010

Further Scholarship Information and Application:
http://www.ox.ac.uk/about_the_university/jobs/arrs/121110/arrs6531j/

Unpacking Institutional Racism in Australia

Unpacking Institutional Racism in Australia
Scholarship Description

Institutional racism is racism which results in different patterns of distribution of social goods in a way which regularly and systematically advantages some ethnic and racial groups and disadvantages others. It operates through key institutions of society. This PhD will focus on identification of institutional racism in Australia as organised through social arrangements in unnoticed, unintentional or informal ways. The project will map the layered forms of decision making in institutional structures and processes that result in marginalizing and exclusion of some groups while appearing fair, neutral and ‘normal’. A case study approach to unpacking institutional racism will be adopted. The case study may focus on areas such as health, social welfare, justice or education. Stipend: $22,500 pa tax free + $7,000 project support (one off) Contact: Professor Hurriyet Babacan Hurriyet.babacan@jcu.edu.au (07) 4042 1890.
Reference Number: 5017
Study Subject: Institutional Racism
Web Address: http://www.jcu.edu.au/grs/scholarships/index.htm
Provided By: Cairns Institute, James Cook University
To be undertaken at: James Cook University.
Level: Post Graduate (Research)
Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications from September 9, 2010 until October 31, 2010.
Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD22500 (per annum). This award is to be used for research and living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES AND ARTS - GENERAL. It is required that your study starts no earlier than January 1, 2011 and no later than June 30, 2010.
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 consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Symantec Graduate Fellowships

Symantec will award Symantec Research Labs Graduate Fellowships to outstanding Ph.D. and M.S. students who meet the eligibility criteria listed below. A key goal of the program is to fund innovative research that has real-world value, in areas of Symantec’s business interests in information security, availability, and integrity.

Fellowship participants also gain first hand research and development experience through guidance and mentorship from a top scientist of Symantec Research Labs during the fellowship period. Each participant is also encouraged to spend a summer working with their mentor at Symantec on a research project in their area of interest.

Provisions of the Award

* In the US, the fellowship award will cover 100% of tuition and fees for the recipient’s graduate school in the US. A stipend is provided to cover living expenses while in school

* In Europe, a stipend is provided to cover research and living expenses while in school.

* Mentors from Symantec Research Labs are paired with award recipients. The mentor is a top researcher who can provide ongoing technical guidance on the recipient’s research, during their graduate training as well as during summer internships at Symantec.

* All recipients will be encouraged to take a salaried summer internship with Symantec Research Labs (Mountain View, CA, Culver City, CA, or Sophia Antipolis, France).

* Each recipient will be given a laptop preloaded with Symantec software.

* Fellowships are awarded to recipients for one academic year and may be extended for a second year, based on the award recipient's continued exceptional academic standing, progress and achievement. Any such extensions will be granted solely at Symantec's discretion.

Eligibility Criteria

* Applying students must attend a U.S. or European university in a Ph.D. or Master’s program focused on technology research. Exceptional graduating undergraduate seniors may also apply and final award is contingent on their acceptance to a graduate program.

* Preference will be given to students with a desire to work in an industrial research lab and those working on research projects likely to have real-world practical value to customers, in areas related to Symantec’s businesses of information security, availability, and integrity.

* Recipients will also be selected based on their overall potential for research excellence and their academic progress to-date as evidenced by publications.

* The scholarship awards will be made through the university and are not transferable to another academic institution.

Required Application Information

Applications should be submitted as a single compressed file (.zip file) and must include the following:

* A completed fellowship application form including a personal statement of research interests not to exceed 500 words. Applicants are strongly encouraged to articulate the practical value to customers of their proposed research areas.

* A C.V. and thesis proposal (optional).

* Three letters of recommendation from professors or industry researchers who can evaluate the applicant's scientific aptitude and potential for research (may be sent confidentially, please see application form for instructions).

* Incomplete applications cannot be considered and we cannot guarantee notification of incompleteness. Please make sure applications are complete.

Application Dates and Process

* Fellowship applications will be accepted beginning July.

* Application deadline will be December 18.

* As part of the application process, some candidates may be contacted for telephone interviews.

* The final award decisions will be announced in February.

Contact detail: SRLFellowship@Symantec.com

MOreinfo: http://www.symantec.com/about/careers/college/fellowship.jsp