Germany: PhD Studentships in Ultra High-Speed Mobile Information and Communication, RWTH Aachen University

Research Assistant - PhD Candidate
(wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin/wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter)

Our pro?le
The research group Information Theory and Systematic Design of Communication Systems has been established in context with the Cluster of Excellence, “UMIC - Ultra High-Speed Mobile Information and Communication” and is associated with the Chair for Theoretical Information Technology. The main research areas of the group are in the ?eld of information theory, game theoretical applications in communication systems and modelling, planning and optimisation of modern wireless networks. A new ?eld of the research group is the application of information theory to molecular biology, e.g., gene mapping. A survey of current pro jects is given on the web at http://www.ti.rwth-aachen.de and http://www.umic.rwth-aachen.de

Your pro?le
The ideal candidate will have an excellent degree (Diploma, MSc or equivalent) in electrical engineering, mathematics, computer science, or physics. A strong background and special interest in information theory, analytical modelling, and engineering applications is expected. Fluency in English is required, in German bene?cial. Interested candidates are invited to send their complete application (including motivation letter, curriculum vitae, score records and, if available, a recommendation letter or names of two references, and their TOEFL or GRE score) by email or post.

Your duties and responsibilities
Willingness to assist in research projects and teaching is expected. The candidate’s work should lead to a Ph.D. degree in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology of RWTH Aachen University.

Our o?er
The position is to be ?lled as soon as possible and is for a ?xed term initially for 1 year. An extension is possible. Regular working hours are 39.83 hours a week. The option of undertaking a PhD is provided. The pay scale classi?cation complies with the labour agreement TV-L.

The RWTH Aachen is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Your contact person
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr.-Ing. Anke Schmeink, Tel.: +49 (0) 241 8020658,
Fax: +49 (0) 241 8022640, E-mail: schmeink[ at ]umic.rwth-aachen.de

Please send your application to
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Anke Schmeink, UMIC Research Centre, RWTH Aachen University, Templergra-
ben 55, 52056 Aachen, Germany

2008 Cactus TEFL Suzanne Furstner Scholarship

008 Cactus TEFL Suzanne Furstner Scholarship

2008 Scholarship Prize:
Six Weeks in Latin America - a 4-week TEFL Course with a 2-week Spanish language course in Latin America, including accommodation and return travel to the UK (or equivalent).
Valid at any of our partner schools in Latin America.
Entries will be accepted from mid-June until October 10th 2008
The 2008 Scholarship winner will be announced at our Cactus TEFL Open Evening in November 2008.
The winner will be chosen by a 3-person committee: Liz Ford of Guardian Education, Jenny Johnson, Head of Cactus TEFL, and Sarah Gooding, Web Editor of Cactus Worldwide Ltd.

For further details, see the Cactus TEFL website.

CUNY CAREER TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

CUNY CAREER TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
A new scholarship fund, generously supported by the Helena Rubinstein Foundation, is designed for individuals enrolling in adult and continuing education programs. It is open to individuals who seek to advance their careers through learning and gaining new skills, and who do not have access to other sources of funding that can pay for tuition and fees. They may be single courses, or part of a certificate program that includes several courses.

Scholarship funds can cover tuition and fees for a course or program you intend to participate in, and will be paid directly to the CUNY college where you enroll. The scholarship can cover 50% of your tuition and fee costs, up to $1000. If you have already begun a certificate program, and have paid for courses in that program out of your own pocket, tuition and fees already paid will be considered as part of your 50% match.
These scholarships are intended to support career advancement for individuals. While exceptions may be made, particularly for those educated in other countries, scholarship awards will generally not be given to those with more than 60 college credits and/or an associate degree.
If you are awarded a scholarship, payment will be made directly to the college where you enroll. Scholarships will not cover the costs of books, materials, equipment or other course-related expenses.

A complete application package must include:
A coversheetsigned by the Dean orDirectorofcontinuing education at the college where you plan to
enroll
An Adult and Continuing Education Scholarship Fund application form
A personal essay of up to two pages
A copy of a pay stub from your place of employment, dated within the past three months
A letter of recommendation from a current or former work supervisor is not required, but may also be
included with your application

Deadlines:
August 29 th, 2008 - for courses starting in September
September 24th, 2008 - for Fall 2008 courses starting after October 1st

Scholarship Application form and Further Information

http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/ce/upload/CUNY_ACC_scholarship.pdf

University of Iowa 2009 Scholarship-Halas-Sayers Scholarship

The Halas-Sayers Scholarship 2009 University of Iowa

The Award
This full-ride, need-based scholarship recognizes academic
achievement and community service/leadership. The amount
awarded will vary depending on other scholarships and grants
you might receive. When coupled with other awards, the
annual cost of attending The University of Iowa as determined
by the Office of Student Financial Aid will be covered.
You may renew the award for three years (or until you complete
your bachelor's degree, whichever comes first), provided you
remain in academic good standing at Iowa.
Eligibility
To be considered eligible for the Halas-Sayers Scholarship, you
must have applied for admission to the University and:
• be of African American, Latino/Hispanic, or Native American
(American Indian/Alaskan Native) descent;
• graduate from either a Chicago-area public high school or a
public high school in the state of Iowa;
• declare a major in:
applied physics
astronomy
biochemistry
biology
chemistry
computer science
engineering (any type)
environmental sciences
geoscience
mathematics
microbiology
physics
science education
speech and hearing science
statistics
• present an ACT composite of 25 (a combined SAT Critical
Reading and Math score of 1130) or above;
• present a 3.50 GPA on a 4.00 scale;
• demonstrate financial need by filing a Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submitting other required
financial aid documents.

How to Apply
Completed scholarship application materials must be post-
marked by February 13, 2009. These materials include:
• Halas-Sayers Scholarship Application;
• an official high school transcript including grades 9-11.
(This transcript is in addition to the one required with your
application for admission.);
• your completed FAFSA. (Note that your University of Iowa
Verification Form and tax records need to be in the Office
of Student Financial Aid by March 13.)
Selection Criteria & Notification
A Scholarship Selection Committee composed of faculty and
staff members will select the winner. Selection criteria include
academic achievement, high school and community service/
leadership, short-answer responses, and financial need.
The winner will be notified April 17, 2009.

This scholarship is named for two great sports legends: George
Halas and Gale Sayers, both of the Chicago Bears.
Chicago-native George Halas (1895-1983), nicknamed "Papa
Bear" and Mr. Everything, founded the Chicago Bears in 1920
and was one of the founding fathers of the National Football
League (NFL).
A graduate of Crane Tech High School in Chicago, Halas earned
a degree in civil engineering from the University of Illinois.
Some of Halas' earliest accomplishments include: the 1919
Rose Bowl Most Valuable Player; NFL All Pro Team in the 1920s;
and he co-created the revolutionary T-formation style of
football play.
Halas became the first NFL coach to win his 200th and 300th
games respectively, and he is also the only person ever to have
been a player, coach, and owner. Under Halas' leadership, the
Chicago Bears won eight NFL titles and became the first team
to hold daily practice sessions; to analyze film of opponents;
and to broadcast games by radio. Halas also drafted the NFL's
first African-American quarterback.
Halas was a charter member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
and today the NFC championship trophy bears his name.
He was featured on a 1997 US postage stamp as one of the
legendary coaches of football. Halas died in Chicago at age 88
in 1983. To this day, the jerseys of the Chicago Bears have the
initials "GSH" on both outer sleeves in tribute to Halas.
Halas understood the vital importance of a quality education.
He encouraged his players to actively plan for their future
beyond football. His son, George Halas Jr. and granddaughter,
Christine Halas Wood, carry on this tradition by financially
supporting students who wish to plan for their futures by
accessing higher education. It is in this spirit of excellence
and opportunity that this full-ride scholarship has been
established.
Omaha-native Gale Sayers (born 1943), aka the "Kansas
Comet," was a sensation from the first time he handled a
football as a youngster. After setting many Big Eight records for
the University of Kansas, he became an NFL star running back,
and spent his entire career with the Chicago Bears.
Nicknamed "Magic," Sayers was the NFL Rookie of the Year in
1965. He led the NFC in rushing twice and was voted All-Pro
five times in his 12-year NFL career. He holds the NFL lifetime
kickoff return record. A left knee injury sustained in the 1970
season ended a glittering career after just four-and-one-half
seasons.
In 1977, Sayers was the youngest person ever to be inducted
to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In 1994, the Chicago Bears
retired his #40 jersey.
His friendship with Chicago Bears teammate Brian Piccolo,
and Piccolo's struggle with cancer, spurred Sayers' best-selling
autobiography I Am Third which became the subject of the
legendary made-for-TV movie, Brian's Song.
Sayers is currently the founder and chairman of the Sayers
Group LLC, a computer company that provides technology
solutions nationwide.

Application form and further Information (PDF)

Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme Australia

Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme
Application Form
Forward Completed Application Form to:
Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme
Royal College of Nursing, Australia
PO Box 219
Deakin West ACT 2600

Closing Date for Applications:
Friday 22 August 2008
BACKGROUND

The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme provides financial support to undergraduate Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students in health related disciplines. The Scheme aims to increase the number of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people in the
health workforce.

Scholarship places are awarded to undergraduate students in the following health

disciplines:
• Aboriginal Health Worker;
• Enrolled Nurse;
• Registered Nurse;
• Allied Health (all specialities except pharmacy);
• Dental/Oral Health;
• Mental Health;
• Medicine (including postgraduate entry-level courses);
• Direct Entry Midwifery;
• Health Service Management; and
• Health Promotion/Education.

Scholarships are not bonded and are not awarded on academic success. It is hoped that recipients will make a significant contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

The Scholarship Scheme is funded by the Australian Government, as represented by the Department of Health and Ageing, and administered by Royal College of Nursing, Australia.

ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and provide evidence that you are accepted as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent in the community where you live or have lived.

Applicants must also intend to study, or already be studying, at an approved Australian Educational Institution in the year that the scholarship is offered.

Students undertaking a cadetship that incorporates a payment to the student for study
and/or work are not eligible to receive a PHMSS scholarship place.

Millennium Scholarships 2009, Oxford University-Chinese University of Hong Kong

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Esther Yewpick Lee Millennium Scholarships 2009

Memorandum
1. General Information
These Scholarships, tenable at the University of Oxford, are established with funds from the estate of the late Dr. Esther Yewpick Lee, whose family have had strong connections with and affection for both The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and the University of Oxford. This scholarship will serve as a permanent remembrance of the generosity of Dr. Esther Yewpick Lee, whose husband was a founding and devoted member of CUHK, and whose own family attended the University of Oxford for three generations throughout this century. It was Mrs. Lee and her family's wish to strengthen the ties between the two Universities. The Esther Yewpick Lee Millennium Scholarship Scheme Fund is managed by a Management Committee.
Starting 2001, one Scholarship for two to three years will be awarded to a graduate or final-year student of CUHK each year, subject to the selection of a suitably qualified candidate. The number of scholarships per year may be increased at the discretion of the Vice-Chancellor of CUHK.
All amounts due in respect of University and College fees at Oxford, exclusive of board and lodging, will be paid direct to the College concerned. The Scholar will be provided with return economy class air fare between Hong Kong and London, charges for land transportation between London and Oxford, and an annual personal allowance, which is expected to take care of board and lodging and other maintenance costs. However, where the Scholar lives in College, amounts due to the College for board and lodging will be paid direct to the College.
Tenure of other awards in conjunction with this Scholarship is not permitted without the consent of CUHK.
2. Courses at Oxford
Subject to the approval of the College and of the Selection Committee, and to the availability of facilities in scientific laboratories and other University Departments, Scholars may read for the Oxford BA in any of the final honour schools, or, if qualified by previous training, may be admitted to read for the advanced degrees of BCL, MLitt, BPhil, MSc or DPhil. Applicants for medical courses should discuss their application with the Secretary of the Selection Committee before they submit their application because courses leading to a medical degree at Oxford (BM BCh) require a minimum of five years, and a previous BA, or equivalent first degree. It may be possible to make special arrangements for candidates who already hold a degree in medicine from CUHK.
Scholars may not change their course at Oxford without the prior consent of CUHK.

Information about the Oxford Colleges, courses and application deadlines for admission to the University of Oxford may be found in the University of Oxford Undergraduate and Graduate Studies Prospectuses or from the website of the University of Oxford at http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/. The University of Oxford Examination Decrees and Regulations may be consulted.
3. Conditions of Eligibility
Scholarships shall only be awarded to graduates of CUHK and persons holding degrees awarded by CUHK but they may be awarded to final year undergraduates of CUHK conditionally upon their graduating from CUHK before taking up their Scholarships.
In the award of Scholarships the Selection Committee shall seek candidates likely to take advantage of a period of study at the University of Oxford to develop qualities revealed in their period of study at CUHK which may be expected to render them of service to the community whether in the pursuit of academic excellence or the provision of leadership or in the use of other forms of ability such as CUHK seeks to foster in its students.
Scholarships will be awarded to candidates who both meet the academic criteria set by the Selection Committee and who have a respect for humanity, a curious mind, moral integrity and a spirit of adventure and reveal the potential to make a contribution to the well-being of the community.
Candidates must be under the age of 25 years when they start their first term at the University of Oxford commencing October 2009.
Scholarships will be awarded on merit without regard to gender, race, religion, political affiliation or the candidate's financial resources.
4. Method of Application
Each candidate for the Scholarship is required to make an application, using the Application Form attached to this Memorandum. Completed applications together with all the supporting documents must reach the Secretary of the Esther Yewpick Lee Millennium Scholarships Selection Committee, c/o Scholarships and Financial Aid Section, Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, Room 332, Pi Ch'iu Building, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong during office hours (Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. except Public Holidays) not later than 8 September 2008. The materials to be submitted with the completed application are given in section 6(a) below.
5. Selection of Candidates
Scholarships are awarded by a Selection Committee consisting of two members of CUHK, three members of the University of Oxford and two prominent members of the community.
CUHK will shortlist candidates for consideration by the Selection Committee. During this process, a representative of CUHK may ask the candidates to attend a preliminary interview in October 2008.

The Selection Committee will summon to personal interview in Hong Kong all the shortlisted candidates. No candidate will be elected without such an interview. It is expected that interviews will be held in October 2008. The cost of travel to this interview will not be reimbursed to the candidates. The interview will consist of a social meeting with the Selection Committee, an individual interview with the Selection Committee and a group discussion in which all candidates participate.
The decision of the Selection Committee is final and not subject to review. Reasons will not be given for granting or refusing an award. In the absence of sufficiently qualified candidates in any year, no award will be made.
6. Materials to be Submitted by the Candidates
(a)
Each candidate must submit the following materials to CUHK with his/her completed application (please check with a "Checklist of Supporting Documents" attached to the Application Form before submission of application):
(i)
a birth certificate or, failing that, any other evidence of the date of birth accepted as satisfactory by the Selection Committee;
(ii)
evidence of at least ten years of full-time education in Hong Kong or elsewhere and the amount of time during which the candidate has been educated in Hong Kong;
(iii)
a record certified by the Registrar of CUHK, or other responsible officer, of the course of University study pursued, together with honours and degrees, if any;
(iv)
a signed statement by the candidate about his/her general interests and activities, the course of study which he/she proposes to follow at Oxford, and the character of the work aimed at in later life. This statement should not exceed 1,000 wordsin length and must be written by the candidate in his/her own handwriting in English, in as simple and direct a manner as possible, avoiding a diffuse or rhetorical style on the one hand and excessive curtness on the other. The statement will be read not only by CUHK and the Selection Committee, but also by the Oxford Colleges to which the successful candidate applies for admission. If the candidate has left CUHK before applying for an award, he/she should also state his/her occupation since he/she left;
(v)
the names of four referees who are well acquainted with the candidate, for confidential references. Two of them must be persons under whom the candidate has studied at CUHK. The third should be someone who taught the candidate at secondary school level and the fourth should be a member of the community who has not taught the candidate and who is not a member of CUHK's staff. References from persons acquainted with the candidate's family or relations, but not with the candidate, should not be offered, because such references will be disregarded;
(vi)
two recent photographs of the candidate. These must be professional or passport photographs with the candidate's full name in block letters on the back of the photographs. Amateur snapshots will not be accepted.
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(b)
Each candidate who has been shortlisted for interview by the Selection Committee will be required to submit to CUHK at least two weeks before his/her interview two samples of his/her own written work, which may be typed. Each sample should be approximately 2,000 words in length and may be essays or part of a longer work. The samples of written work should be related to the subject the candidate hopes to study at Oxford unless the candidate has not commenced his/her studies in that subject, in which case they should relate to the subject studied by the candidate at CUHK. All written material must be in English (although an English translation made by the candidate of a work written by him/her in another language will be accepted). In such cases, both the original work and the translation must be submitted.
(c)
Successful candidates will be required to obtain a medical certificate from a medical officer appointed by CUHK, on a special form which will be supplied by CUHK.
7. Admission to and Studies at the University of Oxford
The candidate chosen for the award by the Selection Committee has still to be found a place in an Oxford College. At present, there are 6 Colleges participating in the scheme, these are (in alphabetical order): Balliol College, St. Hilda's College, St. Hugh's College, New College, Pembroke College and St. John's College. However, other Oxford Colleges are also interested in participating. There is no guarantee of a place. The Scholarship will not be confirmed until the candidate has been accepted by a College for admission. Scholars are required to undertake their studies at Oxford on a full-time basis.
The Scholarships, once confirmed, may be held for up to three years. As the majority of the Scholars obtain a status which makes it possible for them to obtain a degree in two years, awards are made for two years in the first instance. During the second year, the Scholar will be invited to state whether he/she wishes to apply for a third year at Oxford and, if so, what work he/she proposes to undertake in that year.
The Selection Committee will not consider granting a third year unless:
(a)
it can be shown that a third year is eminently in the interests of
(i)
the Scholar's immediate studies, and
(ii)
his/her future career;
and unless:
(b)
his/her work, conduct, and general records have been satisfactory.
Scholars will be subject to the discipline of the University of Oxford during the tenure of these awards. If they are sent down from Oxford during their course, their award will automatically terminate. They are required to refund to CUHK immediately upon request any award money paid to them to which they are no longer entitled.
8. Taking up the Award at Oxford
Scholars will begin residence at Oxford in October 2009. The first instalment of the Scholarship will be paid at the beginning of the Scholar's first term at Oxford. No request for earlier payment will be considered.

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Research Assistant/Postdoctoral Research Fellow In Clinical Neurobiology

Research Assistant/Postdoctoral Research Fellow In Clinical Neurobiology

Universities of Plymouth

PENINSULA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY

The Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry is a joint initiative
between the Universities of Plymouth and Exeter and the NHS. This is a
University of Plymouth appointment.

Ref: A0800

Salary £25888 to £28290 pa - Grade 6

Plymouth

We are looking for an enthusiastic researcher to work in a team
studying pathogenesis of hereditary brain tumours (see also HMG 2003
12: 1211-1221, Brain Pathol 2008 (DOI) 10.1111/j.1750-3639.2008.00165,
Brain 2008 131:606-15, Cancer Res 2008 68:5236-45). You will join the
team led by Professor Oliver Hanemann in the fast growing neuroscience
community at Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry
http://www.pms.ac.uk/pms/research/clinical_neuroscience.php

You should have a good first degree or equivalent and a background in
cell biology (primary cell culture, transfections) and biochemistry
(Ips, pulldowns). A PhD in a relevant discipline is also desirable.
The final aim of our team is to identify new therapeutic targets for
patients with these tumours. The post is funded by Dr Hadwen Trust and
is a fixed term appointment for three years. The group is located in
the new state-of-the-art laboratories in the John Bull building in
Plymouth.

For an informal discussion please contact: Professor O Hanemann by
email oliver.hanemann@pms.ac.uk or call 01752 437419 although
applications must be made in accordance with the details shown below.

For an application pack please email jobs@pms.ac.uk or request via the
job vacancies section of the PMS website www.pms.ac.uk or telephone
01752 437448 quoting reference no: A0800

CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON, TUESDAY 19 AUGUST 2008

UK-India PhD Scholarship 2008-09

UK-India PhD Scholarship (UKIERI Funded)

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee and Indian Institute of Science
in Bangalore

University of Edinburgh
PhD Research Studentship for Graduate Engineers
School of Engineering and Electronics

Assessing the fire resistance of earthquake damaged structures

Engineers routinely design structures for resisting fires. In regions
of the world where there is a significant risk to structures from
earthquakes, they also ensure that structures possess adequate
resistance to the additional forces generated by earthquakes. In
structural engineering it is generally assumed that the likelihood of
two extreme events happening at same time is so miniscule that
engineers do not consider combinations of two types of extreme
loading, such as an earthquake or fire occurring at the same time as a
hurricane. However this assumption breaks down for combination of
earthquake followed by a fire. In relatively developed urban areas,
the likelihood of fire actually increases in the event of an
earthquake (because of damage to non-structural parts of a building,
such as electrical wiring, gas mains etc.).

No significant work has been done in this area anywhere in the world
so far. Edinburgh University, as an internationally leading centre for
fire safety engineering research, is leading a project (funded by
UKIERI) in collaboration with two Indian Universities (Indian
Institute of Technology Roorkee and Indian Institute of Science in
Bangalore) to address this important issue. Up to eight PhD students
will work on this project from both sides (4 UK and 4 Indian). There
is currently a vacancy for 1 student for this project at Edinburgh
University.

The chosen student will be required to spend up to six months in India
to participate in the collaborative research including large and small
scale experiments.

Eligibility

Applicants should have a good (minimum 2-1) first degree in preferably
Civil, Structural or exceptionally, Mechanical Engineering from a good
University with sufficient grounding in the use of finite element
analysis.

Due to funding restrictions only applicants permanently residing in UK
or EU countries are eligible to apply

Duration, stipend and fees

All full-time PhD projects in the UK are funded for a fixed period of
3 years and the maximum time allowed for a PhD by the University of
Edinburgh is 4 years.

A tax free allowance of circa £15,000 per annum plus tuition fees will
be provided for a maximum period of 3 years from the start date.

Contact

Professor Asif Usmani
School of Engineering and Electronics, The University of Edinburgh,
King's Buildings, Edinburgh EH9 3JL, phone: 0131 650 5789, email:
asif.usmani@ed.ac.uk

Deadline:30th September 2008

International Graduate School:HIV/AIDS and associated Infectious Diseases in Southern Africa

nternational Graduate School , Life Sciences, Participating Research Structures

IRTG 1522: HIV/AIDS and associated Infectious Diseases in Southern Africa

Under the aegis of the Graduate School of Life Sciences 11 PhD and 2 positions for MD students are open in the DFG-funded International Research Training Group (IRTG) between Germany and the Republic of South Africa. The scientific topics of this IRTG will be to translate clinical into basic research on infectious diseases. In close collaboration with laboratories from Stellenbosch University (SU) and University of Cape Town (UCT) PhD students will work on IDs caused by HIV (J. Bodem, E. Koutsilieri, and A. Rethwilm), Staphylococcus aureus (B. Sinha), Helminths (K. Brehm), Candida (J. Morschhäuser), Malaria (G. Pradel), and Leishmania (H. Moll). In addition, projects on the immunology of infectious diseases (T. Hünig and M. Lutz) and on general mechanisms of virus-induced immunosuppression (S. Schneider-Schaulies lab) will be conducted. Two positions are open for MD students to address questions in Clinical Virology (H. Klinker). An exchange programme with the South African partner laboratories and an elaborated post-graduate education programme are central to this IRTG. Speakers of this IRTG are Axel Rethwilm (Würzburg) and Wolfgang Preiser (Cape Town).

This advertisement aims to address international master or diploma students of the areas: biology, biomedicine, and natural science oriented medicine. Applications of bachelor students who graduated above average may also be considered. An excellent level of spoken and written English is required. Applicants from the European, African and South American Region are especially invited.

The funding will cover a monthly stipend of Euros 1300, an additional annual Research Grant, and funding for retreats and summer schools is also provided. Projected start of the programme is October 2008. The research will be carried out jointly at several departments of the University Wuerzburg / Germany and the South African partner laboratories. An exchange programme with the partner laboratories and an elaborated post-graduate education programme are central to this IRTG and candidates are expected to actively participate in these activities. Corresponding PhD fellowships will be created by 12 research groups in Cape Town; for more information contact Prof. W. Preiser at preiser@sun.ac.za.

Additional details can be found on the respective websites.

Further Information

Application form