PhD Studentship:Automated Detection of Style Guide Violations in Legislative Drafts, Switzerland

The Institute of Computational Linguistics at the University of Zürich offers Phd in the field of Computational Linguistics in Switzerland -2011
Study Subject(s):Automated Detection of Style Guide Violations in Legislative Drafts
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: University of Zürich
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland
Eligibility:
•Licentiate or Master degree in Computational Linguistics or a related field
•Languages: good command of German and English
•Good programming skills
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: The project aims at developing methods and tools for automated style checking in the domain of legislative editing.The PhD student will be expected to work closely with the members of our team on: -Processing (tokenizing, part-of-speech tagging, parsing,). Swiss legislative texts written in German Building an annotated corpus of Swiss legislative texts Implementing a user-friendly front-end for a legislative style checker. Developing strategies for the detection of specific components of legislative texts Drafts of legislative texts have to go through several editorial cycles before they are published. The texts not only have to comply with formal and legal aspects but also with domain-specific linguistic style guidelines.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 22 June 2011
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Four Year Funded PhD Studentship in Mathematics for EU Students at University College Dublin, Ireland

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A PhD studentship in mathematics is available in the School of Mathematical Sciences at University College Dublin starting as early as September 2011 for up to four years to work under the supervision of Dr Helena Smigoc on a project Positivity in Matrix Theory.
Positivity arises in a large variety of settings: time, money, goods, buffer sizes, queue lengths, network data, packet flow rates, human, animal and plant populations, concentration of substances, light intensity levels, probabilities---these are all positive. The wide range of applications of positivity gives rise to many problems that have substantial value in pure mathematics and enrich research in linear algebra and other branches of mathematics. The project addresses one of the most intriguing and challenging mathematical topics in the theory of positive operators: spectral properties of nonnegative matrices.
Candidate Profile
The successful applicant should have a B.S. or masters degree in pure or applied mathematics. Relevant background would include linear and abstract algebra, functional analysis, combinatorics, computational skills and experience writing mathematical text.
Stipend
The fellowship includes an annual stipend of EUR 18,000 (tax free) and payment of annual tuition fees for EU students, as well as funding for international research visits and attendance at international conferences.
How to apply
Applications should include a CV, (unofficial) transcript of undergraduate grades, a short statement (no more than 200 words) of mathematical interests, and the names and contact details of two academic references. Application materials should be sent as e-mail attachments in PDF format.
Enquiries and applications should be made to Dr Helena Smigoc: helena dot smigoc at ucd dot ie
Closing date: Rolling deadline until the position is filled.
Further Information: http://mathsci.ucd.ie/~smigoc/

Call for Applications-PhD Programmes at University of Bologna, Italy

Study Subject(s): Economics and Statistics,Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy,Humanities
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship Provider: University of Bologna
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
Eligibility:1.An Italian university degree (vecchio ordinamento -4 years); .
2.An Italian university degree (laurea specialistica/magistrale -3+2 years); .
3.An academic Master’s degree awarded by a foreign institution/University, validated as equivalent (equipollente) to an Italian degree by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and research (MIUR) or acknowledged as equivalent by the Selection Committee for the sole purposes of the selection.
4.For the sole purposes of the selection, applicants in possession of a foreign University degree must attach to the application form copy of the such degree together with the transcript of records translated into Italian or English. Those who are about to obtain a foreign University degree must attach the transcript of records translated into Italian or English.
5.Other additional documents, duly certified and translated into Italian or English, which may be judged appropriate for the purpose of the evaluation (Diploma Supplement, courses, programmes, exams, etc.) can be also attached.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The number of scholarships to be assigned can be increased only in case new financial support is made available before the beginning of the activities. Scholarships are assigned according to the ranking list drawn up by the Selection Committee. The yearly gross amount is € 13.638,47. Such amount can be increased by 50% for stages abroad lasting minimum one month and maximum 18 months. The scholarships are paid in monthly instalments and are incompatible with other fellowships and grants, except for those delivered by national or international bodies to cover research activities during stages abroad.The enrolment in a PhD course is not compatible with the enrolment in Italy and abroad in other PhD Courses, First cycle and Second Cycle degree courses, courses aiming at 4-years university degree (the so-called, vecchio ordinamento), First level and Second Level Master and Specialisation Schools (all but Medical schools), not including co-tutorship agreements. PhD students enrolled in a PhD course cannot be enrolled in the same PhD course and they will be excluded from the ranking list in case they have participated to the selection procedure.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: June 23rd 2011
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50 Full-time PhD Studentships at Kingston University, UK

Applicants should hold a minimum of UK honours degree at 2:1 level or equivalent, though preference will be given to applicants who hold a masters degree. Only full-time candidates will be considered due to funding constraints. Applicants must meet the entry criteria for research degrees at Kingston University.
Scholarship Description: Kingston University has established an international reputation for high quality, innovative research and is now seeking to make a substantial investment in 50 new PhD studentships available for 2011/12. The competition for these prestigious research studentships is now open to students who wish to study for a full-time PhD at Kingston University.We are looking for students with expertise that matches our areas of research excellence.Three different types of studentship are available: Stipend plus fees (full-time tuition fees at Home/EU level and a stipend at UK Research Council rates (£15,590pa) for a period of up to three years). Fees only (full-time tuition fees at Home/EU level for a period of up to three years) Part funded (full-time tuition fees Home/EU level plus a contribution towards a stipend for a period of up to three years.
How to Apply: Online or by Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 20 June, 2011
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Call for Scholarship Applications for PhD Programs 2012 at IMT, Italy

Knowledge of the English language is compulsory. Courses and seminars are held in English. English is the official language of all academic and administrative activities. Foreign Ph.D. students will benefit from Italian language and culture courses.
Italian Degree holders: – “Laurea Magistrale” (or “Specialistica”), according to DM n° 509, of November 3, 1999 – Four- or five-year degree according to the previous rules of the Italian higher education system
Foreign Degree holders: Foreign degrees are considered and their eligibility is assessed by the Selection Committee. The minimum duration of university studies is equivalent to four years full time. If admitted, foreign degree holders are required to hand in a “Dichiarazione di valore”. This document is not required to apply (see documents for enrollment).
Graduating Applicants: applicants obtaining their degree by no later than December 24, 2009 may apply (Italian or foreign degree according to the previous descriptions). Graduating applicants will be accepted “under reserve” and must send by e-mail to phdapplications-at-imtlucca.it the MS certificate or a declaration under their own responsibility including a full list of exams with obtained marks, not later than the first working day after the announced deadline for graduating applicants.
Scholarship Description: IMT Institute for Advanced Studies Lucca is an international Graduate School and Institute of Technology that acts as a research university with the aim of forming human capital –specifically with regard to its PhD programs- in disciplines characterized by their high potential for concrete application. IMT strives to reach the fusion of theoretical comprehension and practical relevance. The following goals are at the core of IMT’s mission statement: •to establish itself as a research center that promotes cutting-edge research in key areas, structuring its Ph.D. Programs in close connection with research activity; •to attract top students, researchers and scholars through competitive international selections; •to contribute to technological innovation, economic growth and social development.
Scholarship Application Deadline: September 28th 2011
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4th Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Workshop on Perspectives on (Un-) Employment, Nürnberg, 13-14 October 2011‏

The IAB Graduate School's 4th interdisciplinary Ph.D. workshop on Perspectives on (Un-) Employment aims at bringing together young researchers from different disciplines. The workshop will provide an opportunity for Ph.D. students to present and discuss their research in a constructive and international atmosphere. A number of experienced researchers will provide feedback and advice. The workshop will focus on but not be limited to empirical research in the following fields:
Labour market institutions and policies
Labour mobility and dynamics
Inequality and education
Qualification and skills
Regional disparities
The IAB Graduate School
The IAB Graduate Programme (GradAB) is a joint programme of the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) and the School of Business and Economics of the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg. The programme offers a curriculum of different doctoral courses. The doctoral students work in the field of empirical and theoretical labour market research. The aim of the programme is to train outstanding junior researchers from the social sciences and economics disciplines in the field of labour market and occupational research.
Keynote Speakers
Gerard J. van den Berg (University of Mannheim)
Hannah Brückner (Yale University)
Proceedings
We invite Ph.D. students to submit an extended abstract (minimum of 2000 words) or a full (preliminary)
paper in pdf format to IAB.PHD-WORKSHOP@iab.de. The submission should include your contact information (name, affiliation and email address).Deadline for submission is July 4th 2011.
Notification of acceptance will be given by the end of August 2011. Accepted students have to send in full (preliminary) papers no later than September 15th 2011.
Travel costs
For presenters without funding, a limited number of travel grants is available. Applications for travel grants have to be handed in with submission of the paper.
Conference fee
There is a conference fee of 40€ (including food and
beverages during the workshop and the conference dinner, excluding beverages).
Scholarship / Financial aid: a limited number of travel grants is available

2012 UNU-WIDER PhD Research Internship Programme, Finland

Study Subject(s):Research and Communication, Development under Climate Change, Land inequality and Decentralized Governance in LDCs, Learning to Compete (L2C): Accelerating Industrial Development in Africa, New Approaches to Measuring Poverty and Vulnerability, New Directions in Development Economics , The Political Economy of Food Price Policy , Regional Impact of Economic Crisis: Latin America

Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: UNU-WIDER
Scholarship can be taken at: Finland
Eligibility:Applicants should-
(a) be currently enrolled into a PhD programme.
(b) have shown ability to conduct research on developing or transition economies. Candidates working in other social sciences may apply but should keep in mind that UNU-WIDER is an economics-focused institute.
(c) be fluent in oral and written English.
(d) possess good quantitative and statistical analysis skills.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The UNU-WIDER PhD Research Internship Programme aims to provide PhD (doctoral degree) students registered at a university and similar research institutions the opportunity
1-to utilise the resources and facilities available at UNU-WIDER for their PhD thesis research
2-to produce papers suitable for publication in the Research Paper series and elsewhere
3-to work jointly with UNU-WIDER researchers in areas of mutual interest.
How to Apply: By Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 September 2011
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Linköpings University offers PhD Student Position in Computer Vision, 2011 in Sweden

Research at the Computer Vision Laboratory is conducted in the areas of cognitive vision systems, image analysis, object recognition, 3D geometry, and computer tomography. Undergraduate education covers computer vision, image sensors, image and signal analysis, and engineering of computer vision systems. The research project associated with this position studies design and evaluation of algorithms for adaptive vision systems. When people look at each other, the cerebellum and the brainstem are heavily engaged. On average three times a second we change gaze, in order to perceive various aspects of body language, and in parallel with this we follow moving targets with our gaze. In this position we will implement and investigate similar functionalities on a robot platform. Examples of topics: adaptation of the visuo-motor function of a robot, combined gaze stabilization and target tracking, adaptation of correspondence functionality in a stereo vision system.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: No later than 2011-06-07
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2011 Doctorate Program at SGBM University of Freiburg, Germany

Candidates with a medical degree (MD) are eligible for the MD/PhD program. If they are admitted to the school either as track 1 or track 2 students their affiliation to SGBM will entitle them to register for a doctoral degree (Dr. rer. nat.) at the Faculty of Biology. This applies only to medical doctors who have been selected by SGBM. Participants of the MD/PhD program who have been recruited as track 1 students must carry out rotations. Medical students at the University of Freiburg who envisage to join the MD/PhD program after having completed their MD can join a practical course in Molecular Medicine any time during their studies.More details on the organization of this course can be obtained. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . While optional, this course is a good opportunity to check one’s inclination towards experimental work.We prescreen hundreds of complete applications and the selection committee assembles a short list of candidates who are invited for interviews in Freiburg. Travel expenses for interviews are covered by SGBM.Funding is awarded based on the results of the interviews and the presentation to the selection committee.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: August 15, 2011
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Doctoral Scholarship in Decision-making within Rural Households in West Africa, Germany

The candidate will be expected to participate in the interdisciplinary and disciplinary courses of the ZEF Doctoral Studies Program from 1st October 2011 -February 2012. He/she will develop an individual research proposal until February 2012. For data collection, 10-12 months of field research in West Africa will be required. During the writing-up period of the dissertation, the candidate will be based at ZEF in Bonn. Duration of the doctoral studies: Three years starting from August 2011 under conditional acceptance of the confirmation by the funding agency. A scholarship awarded will cover living, research as well as travel cost.
How to Apply: Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 20th June 2011
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PhD Positions in Migration and Diversity Research Cluster at (IES) Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium

The Institute for European Studies (IES) at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is calling for applications for a full-time doctoral researcher. Prospective PhD candidates are hereby invited to submit research proposals on policy relating to Immigration, Immigrant Integration and Cultural Diversity (political science or other social science) as they relate to European Studies.

Research projects should be in line with the IES research strategy that focuses on the EU in an international context.The successful candidates will have an MA degree with good study results. They will be fluent in English and have a thorough knowledge of European policy in the field. They will be selected on the basis of the quality of the project proposal and their expertise and qualifications.The IES requires that at least one (co)promoter of the project be from the VUB. The IES may assist successful candidates in finding a suitable (co-)promoter at the VUB. Co-promotership from other Belgian or foreign universities is encouraged. Successful candidates are expected to base themselves in Brussels, to work at the IES. Office space and equipment will be provided along with a budget for travelling and other research-related expenses.
Scholarship Application Deadline:14 June 2011
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2011 Louise McKinney Scholarship at University of Calgary, Canada

Graduating students completing their undergraduate degree at the University of Calgary and proceeding into a professional degree program in the upcoming year must complete this form and submit it to Enrolment Services in order to be considered for a Louise McKinney Scholarship. Complete this form ONLY if you will be graduating this June or November and intend to enroll directly into a professionaldegree program (i.e. law, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, chiropractic, optometry or veterinary medicine) this fall. Students continuing in their current undergraduate degree program are automatically considered for this scholarship without need for application.
Note: Graduating students intending to enroll in Masters or Ph.D. programs are ineligible for these awards and should contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies for information about Alberta Scholarship Programs awards opportunities offered at that level. Award Conditions for Students Entering Professional Faculties
• Offered to undergraduate Alberta residents who have demonstrated outstanding academic ability.
• Based on academic achievement in a minimum of 4 full-course equivalents (24.00 units) taken during the
previous consecutive Fall/Winter terms.
• Graduating students must be proceeding in one of the professional programs listed below in the upcoming
academic year at a recognized post-secondary institution.
•No Application Required ; nominations are done automatically by the Student Awards office
Scholarship Application Deadline: JUNE 1, 2011
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PhD Positions in the Faculty of Science at Utrecht University in Netherlands

The PhD Researcher will participate in the STW-funded Danone Partnership program: “Biomarkers in breast milk for the management of allergic disease development in infants”. This research program focuses on how breast milk modulates the infant’s immune system. In particular the origin, composition and function of exosomes (nano-sized cell-derived membrane vesicles) in breast milk will be studied. The secretion, composition and targets of exosomes are tightly regulated, which has sparked the idea that exosomes are tailor-made messengers for intercellular communication.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, communicative and driven researcher with interest in cellular immunology. PhD candidates should have a MSc Degree in (bio) medical/pharmaceutical sciences and practical experience in immunology or cell biology. Candidates should preferably have/or be willing to obtain a certificate for conducting animal experiments.
Scholarship Application Deadline: before 27 May 2011
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2011 Law Research Studentships for MPhil and PhD Students at University of London, UK

The college is offering two research studentships for MPhil/PhD programme. One of the studentships is named to commemorate the contribution of Dr Ronnie Warrington to legal scholarship and education and to the establishment of this Law School. The School welcomes applications for the studentships in all core areas of the curriculum. A strong interest in legal theory, socio-legal approaches and to interdisciplinary research would be an advantage.
Eligibility:
-The Ronnie Warrington Studentship may be awarded by the College on the recommendation of the School’s Research committee to a candidate with an outstanding academic record who shows high research potential. The award will be made for MPhil/PhD research study only.
-Awards may be made for full-time or part-time study and to Home, EU students or International students.
-Candidates will be expected to fulfil similar academic criteria to those demanded by external funding bodies. They will normally possess at least an upper second class honours degree or equivalent, and will preferably possess a Masters degree.
-Candidates must apply through the School on the application form provided.
-Preference will be given to new students.
In 2011 the Ronnie Warrington award will cover the cost of fees plus a maintenance award: £9,000 for a full-time student; pro-rated at 50% for part-time students to £4,500 per year.
The second award will cover the cost of fees for a full-time or part-time study at the Home, EU rate. Where an award is made to an international student, the student will be liable for the balance of their fees for the duration of their programme of study.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 20 May 2011
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PhD Scholarship in Faculty of Humanities at University of Copenhagen,Denmark

The PhD School offers a wide range of Research programmes with research courses of a high quality and enrols approximately 70 PhD scholars each year. More than 300 distinguished scholars and researchers are connected to the PhD School as teachers and supervisors. In addition, the PhD School offers a variety of services to help doctoral students with practical matters before enrolment, during their studies and with career guidance after graduation. We invite you to use this website to enhance your knowledge of the PhD School, funding possibilities and of the Faculty of Humanities as a place of exciting living and learning.
Applicants need to hold a two-year Master’s degree (120 ECTS) or the equivalent, or expect to receive such by 30 September 2011. Applicants shall have submitted their thesis at the time of application, to the extent the thesis forms part of their Master’s program. Applicants with a non-Danish Master’s degree will have their degree assessed by The Danish Agency for International Education to establish, if the Master’s degree is equivalent to a Danish Master’s degree.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 June 2011
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Werner Siemens-Foundation Fellowship in Life Sciences, Switzerland

Excellent students from all over the world are encouraged to apply for a prestigious fellowship Werner Siemens-Foundation. The aim of the fellowships which are sponsored by the Werner Siemens-Foundation (http://www.wernersiemens-stiftung.ch/) is to select and promote highly talented graduate students in the area of Life Sciences. The fellowships offer direct access to the PhD program, generous financial support, a rotation-based selection of the research group, and support for the attendance of scientific meetings and courses during the PhD.

Scholarship Application Deadline:June 30,2011
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PhD Call for Applications at Luiss University in Rome, Italy

Eight positions are available this year, four of which are funded by a three-year scholarship of 11,000 euros per year.

The Doctoral Program in Political Theory is interdisciplinary, and covers four main areas of study: philosophy (ethics and applied philosophy, political and social philosophy, and issues in contemporary philosophy), political theory (ethics of international relations and human rights theories), law (international law, humanitarian law, and international criminal law), and politics and economics (international political economy, development policies, sustainability theories, international relations, and theories of globalization). Approximately twenty faculty members, including both Italian professors and foreign visiting professors, currently teach on the program, and there are more than thirty doctoral students, half of which are foreign. The program thus has a strongly international character.

Applicants are generally expected to have majored in an area of the social sciences, humanities, or philosophy, although those with degrees in other disciplines may also be considered on the basis of their curricula vitae and research proposals. Successful applicants will begin the program in the Fall semester of 2011, by following three semesters of taught courses. Each semester lasts approximately three months, and students will have approximately 6-10 hours of classes per week during these three semesters. All courses are taught in English.
Scholarship Application Deadline:May 30, 2011

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Call for 27th Cycle of PhD Positions at Politecnico di Milano, Italy

The Politecnico di Milano has published the admission selection call for the 27th cycle of Ph.D. programmes. In this call, the number of positions, the number of available scholarships, and the number of scholarships for foreign nationals is specified for each PhD.The call is open to Italian and foreign nationals. Displaced persons are considered as foreign nationals. In the case of dual nationality, one of them being Italian, the applicant must choose (for the sole purpose of the selection procedure for scholarships reserved for foreigners) the Italian citizenship.
Ph.D. positions fall into the following categories:
a) positions with Ph.D. scholarships awarded by the Politecnico di Milano.
The scholarships may be either generic or restricted to a specific research topic.
These scholarships are open to individuals that are not subject to employment or fixed-term contracts or public employees or employees on leave.
b) positions without Ph.D. scholarships awarded by the Politecnico di Milano, subject to payment of admission and tuition fees. These scholarships are open to citizens not subject to employment or fixed-term contracts (compensation in the form of university research grants or compensation disbursed from national, EU or international public institutions is nevertheless allowed) or public employees or employees without leave. In the latter case, the applicant must be undergoing the Executive Ph.D. programme.
Scholarship Application Deadline:25th May 2011
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2011 PhD Student Position in Astrobiology at Stockholm University, Sweden

The Department of Astronomy consists of about 10 professors, 12 researchers and 25 PhD students, with a wide variety of nationalities. Research areas stretch from the Sun to the distant Universe.
The research project will be in the area of Star Formation and Exoplanets, where one astrobiologically relevant project will explore the possibilities to detect life at astronomical distances by so called biomarkers. One challenge is to find biomarkers, which are sensitive to a wide range of organisms but also exclude known abiotic processes. Another task is to find methods, which are capable of detecting biomarker at long distances.
The project requires the ability to work independently in addition to collaborative skills and creative thinking. Since the project is part of international collaborations good oral and written communication skills in English are required. Furthermore, since the student is expected to participate in the activities of the Stockholm University Astrobiology Centre, the ability to communicate over the boundaries of one’s own discipline is required.The position is open to all nationalities who at the start of the position have the equivalent of a Masters degree in astronomy or physics.
Scholarship Application Deadline: May 2, 2011
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International PhD Scholarship in School of Forensic & Investigative Sciences Centre for Material Science at UCLan, UK

Applications are invited for a full-time scholarship available in the School of Forensic & Investigative Sciences. 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.
A variety of adsorbents such as carbon, hydrogels, clays, silca gels etc employed for the removal of radionuclides from aqueous solutions have been reported; but each has inherent limitations. The discovery of mesoporous materials with large surface area and wide uniform pores has provided a new dimension for the removal/recovery of radionuclides.
This project aims to develop new mesoporous silicates that have selectively for certain radionuclides or families of radionuclides. This will be achieved by engineering specific sites within the silicate structure during the preparative stage that can accommodate specific radionuclides whilst excluding others. This exclusion may be based on size and/or interactions with functional groups inserted into the lattice structure
Scholarship Application Deadline: 13 May 2011
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