International Scholarship for Doctoral Students in Punishment and Political Economy at University of Central Lancashire, UK

Applications are invited for a full-time scholarship available in the Lancashire Law School. The scholarship is tenable for up to 3 years for a PhD (via MPhil route) [subject to satisfactory progress] and is open to international applicants only. UK/EU applicants are not eligible to apply. The scholarship will provide £15000 towards the cost of the International tuition fee over 3 years.

Countries with different types of political economy tend to have different practices and policies regarding punishment of criminals. This research project will explore why this is so.
-A number of different countries, including the student’s own, will be compared.
- The influences on punishment of factors including crime rates, public opinion, media, political ideologies and political institutions and cultures will be investigated.
-Supervisor Prof Michael Cavadino is an international expert on this subject. The student will also forge links with a number of experts in various countries.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 13 May 2011
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University of Bremen- Research Scholarship, Germany

Study Subject:Ocean and Climate Research, Material Science, Information-Cognition-Communication, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, and Logistics.
Employer :DAAD
Level: research ( Masters, Bachelors, PhD)
Scholarship Description: The University of Bremen is a young and dynamic university with top league research programs. Interdisciplinary research at the University of Bremen transcends the borders of traditional disciplines and is structured into six high-profile areas: Ocean and Climate Research, Material Science, Information-Cognition-Communication, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, and Logistics.

The Bremen Research Scholarship supports students and young academics from abroad to engage in a research visit to the University of Bremen. The scholarship is for carrying out an ambitious and innovative project in one of the research areas of the university. The aim is to develop and maintain international research connections through sharing innovative and excellent scientific expertise. The scholarship amounts to 625 € per month for Bachelor and Master students (maximum duration: 6 months) and 1024 € per month for doctoral students (maximum duration: 4 months). In addition, a flat rate will be provided to cover travel expenses to and from Bremen based on the DAAD rates.

We welcome proposals for funding research visits to the University of Bremen. The call is open to candidates of all disciplines who have completed basic college studies (usually Bachelor level). Female students or researchers are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applicants are requested to obtain a letter of endorsement from a scientist of the University of Bremen prior to the application. In this letter, the scientist should state that she or he is willing to host and advise the applicant during her or his research visit to Bremen and comment on the proposed project.

Scholarship Application Deadline:15 May 2011

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Call for Applications:PhD Fellowship at IMPRS for Molecular Biomedicine, Münster

3-year PhD projects range from studying molecular mechanisms of basic cellular processes to the analysis of the molecular basis of inflammatory and vascular diseases.
We offer outstanding research in high-profile laboratories as well as excellent scientific and “soft-skill” training aimed to strengthen the PhD students’ competences for their future careers. Students will receive a tax-free fellowship of 1365-1400 € per month.

IMPRS-MBM and CEDAD are open for highly qualified and motivated students of any nationality. We also encourage students who have obtained a Master’s degree at Münster University to apply for a IMPRS-MBM / CEDAD fellowship.

The next term will commence in October.

We are looking forward to your application for a PhD fellowship in Münster, “the world’s most liveable city” (LivCom Award 2004).

Scholarship Application Deadline :13 May2011

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PhD in International Studies, Trento, Italy 6 April 2011

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PhD in International Studies, Trento, Italy 6 April 2011

The School of International Studies will be accepting applications for funded places in the doctoral program in International Studies for the places in the doctoral program in International Studies for the 2011-2012 academic year. The doctorate combines interdisciplinary approaches within a structure based on economics, law and politics. It is entirely in English, with a taught component in the first year and there will be at least 5 funded places.
Please take a tour of the PhD portal at http://www.unitn.it/en/drsis to familiarize yourself with the PhD program.
Candidates will be asked to include in the application a short summary (2500 words max.) of their proposed research and their motivations for choosing a PhD in International Studies at the University of Trento. While all projects related to the main areas covered in the School of International Studies are welcome, candidates with interests in the following areas will be preferred: International Law, International and EC Labour Law, European Union Law, Comparative Legal Studies, International Criminal Justice, Transnational Crime, European Political, Economic and Monetary Integration, International Trade and Economic Development, International Political Economy, EU Public Policy, Comparative Public Policy, Multi-level Governance, Peace-building and Conflict Resolution, Post-1945 International and European History.
Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to visit http://www.unitn.it/en/ssi/10419/who-who to examine research interests of the teaching staff. Student Network
Further information and on line application information are available at: http://www.unitn.it/en/drsis/14813/admission
Application Deadline: 6 April 2011
Contact: phd@sis.unitn.it
Phone: +39 0461 883150
http://www.unitn.it/en/drsis/news/14810/2011-2012-phd-call-international-studies

Phd Position Annotation and Experimental Evaluation on Functional Regulatory Elements in Plant snoRNA/scaRNA Genes, Poland

Phd Position Annotation and Experimental Evaluation of Functional Regulatory Elements in Plant snoRNA/scaRNA Genes, Poland

Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University, offer International PhD position.
Study Subject:Molecular Biology or Bioinformatics;
Employer:Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Level:PhD
Scholarship Description: MPD International PhD program is seeking a doctoral student to undertake a project exploring the factors controlling snoRNA and scaRNA biogenesis in plants. The work plan includes two major steps: (1) In silico analysis of all available plant snoRNA and scaRNA gene promoters and (2) experimental validation of promoter elements in transgenic plants.
Academic Criteria
The successful applicant should:
- hold a Master degree in Molecular Biology or Bioinformatics;
- have some experience in laboratory work with plants and genome annotation;
Scholarship Application Deadline:28.03.2011
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