Jefferson Science Fellowship , USA

Description
Since the program is a collaborative effort between the U.S. academic community, the U.S. Department of State, and USAID, financial and institutional support for the program is shared among these partners. During their one-year assignment at the U.S. Department of State/USAID, the Fellow’s salary and benefits are paid by the academic institution at which their position is held. The academic position of the Fellow, together with all the rights and privileges associated with that position, are maintained during the fellowship year. Fellows are paid a per diem of up to $50,000 to cover local living expenses and an additional $10,000 is awarded for travel associated with their assignments at the U.S. Department of State/USAID. Additional travel support may be provided by the Fellow’s office or bureau.

Eligibility

1. Must be a U.S. citizen  
2. Must be a scientist, technologist, engineer, or physician holding a tenured, or similarly ranked, academic appointment at a U.S. college or university
3. If awarded, the candidate must successfully complete and maintain security clearances at the U.S. Department of State/USAID
4. Applicant's academic institution must sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of State in order to be considered as a finalist.

Application Procedure
A complete application package should be completed online and will include the following components:

1. Application
2. Curriculum Vitae (limit 10 pages)
3. Statement of Interest (1-2 pages)
4. Two Essays (limit 2 pages each)
5. Letters of Recommendation (minimum of 3, maximum of 5)

Online Application
The online application will open in the Fall of 2011 when the 2012-2013 Selection Process begins. After providing basic application information on the online application (i.e., name, institution, phone number, etc), you will be asked to upload the following supporting documents in PDF format: a Curriculum Vita, a Statement of Interest, and two Essays (content and format details are described below).  Applications must be submitted online to be considered in the review process. Click here to access the online application system. If you have technical difficulties, please contact jsf@nas.edu.

Submission Deadline
January 16, 2012 -- Application deadline
February 15, 2012 -- Deadline for completed MOUs

Website Link
http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/Jefferson/PGA_048242

Post-doctoral Stipends (2 years) in Natural and Artificial Photosynthesis at Umea University, Sweden

Description
Umeå University - with its 36,700 students and over 4,200 employees - is an organisation in constant change and development. Umeå University conducts groundbreaking research within several areas - several in which we are among the best in the world - within others regarded as the leaders in Sweden. We are one of Sweden’s largest providers of education and offer a broad and attractive range of courses and programmes. Our campus constitutes an inspiring environment for everyone that studies and works here. We wish to co-operate with companies and organizations throughout the Umeå region and all over the world.

Eligibility
The applicant should have a scientific background in organic chemistry and good knowledge in the field of solar energy harvesting. In addition, experience in materials engineering and solar cell characterization, and related areas, will be advantageous.

Application Procedure
A complete application should be written in Swedish or English and include:

• a cover letter summarizing your qualifications, research interests and motives for applying, (ii) a Curriculum Vitae with a publication list
• copies of your PhD thesis and of relevant publications
• copies of exam certificates, and 
• the names and contact details of 2 o 3 references.

Your application, marked with the dnr number for the stipend you apply for, should be sent to medel@diarie.umu.se (state the dnr number as subject) or to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE 901 87 Umeå, Sweden

Submission Deadline
January 4, 2012 at the latest.

Website Link
 http://www.umu.se/english/about-umu/news-events/grants

Dulverton Scholarship for Master Student at Oxford University, UK

Description
The Dulverton Trust is an independent charitable grant-making organisation established by Deed in 1949 by the 1st Lord Dulverton. These awards, funded by the Dulverton Trust, are offered to students from  entral/Eastern Europe who otherwise would not be able to afford to come to Oxford.

What does it cover?
100% of university and college fees, and a grant for living expenses (the rate in 2011-12 was £12,300).
Awards are made for the full duration of a student’s fee liability for the agreed course.

Eligibility

• Candidates should be applying to start a one year Master’s course within the University’s Medical Sciences, Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences, Humanties and Social Sciences. Only full-time courses are eligible. Deferred students are not eligible.
• must be ordinarily resident in one of the following countries:Albania,Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia, Croatia, Georgia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Moldova. Montenegro. Serbia. Ukraine.
• It has been confirmed that applicants ordinarily resident in one of the following countries are also eligible: Bulgaria, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania. Poland, Romania, Turkey, Slovakia,
• Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of outstanding academic merit. Financial need may also be taken into consideration.
• Please ensure you meet the requirements for entry to your course, including English language requirements.

Application Procedure
Apply at the same time as you apply to Oxford by selecting Dulverton Scholarship in the Funding Section of the University's Graduate Application Form.

Submission Deadline
Application Deadline 2 (6 January 2012 for Medical Sciences and Philosophy; 20 January 2012 for all other subjects).

Website Link
http://www.ox.ac.uk/feesandfunding/prospectivegrad/

Freshman Merit Scholarships at Illinois State University Physics Department, USA

Description
Illinois State University Physics Department Anounced Freshman Merit Scholarships For incoming freshman students intending to major in;

• Physics, Computer Physics, Engineering Physics, or Physics Teaching
• The Robert D. Young Physics Scholar Award $2,000
• The Physics Alumni Scholar Award $1,500
• The Dale M. Shulaw Physics Scholar Award $1,000
• Physics Freshman Scholar Book Awards $ 500

Eligibility
Students must receive at least Conditional Admission from the Illinois State University Admissions Office, be accepted as a physics major, and meet departmental requirements to be eligible to apply for the Physics Freshman Merit Scholarships.

Application Procedure
the scholarship can be applied online, please check this link: http://admissions.illinoisstate.edu/ps
Complete and return the online application form completed as soon as possible to:
Dr. Richard F. Martin, Jr, Professor and Chairperson
Illinois State University
Department of Physics
Campus Box 4560
Normal, IL 61790-4560

Or you may email your application to: Dr. Martin c/o johns@phy.ilstu.edu

Submission Deadline
January 6, 2012

Website Link
http://www.phy.ilstu.edu/prospective/PHYFrMerit