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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Institute for Humane Studies Offers Research Fellowships 2011

Institute for Humane Studies Offers Research Fellowships 2011
The Institute for Humane Studies provides Humane Studies Fellowships to graduate students and outstanding undergraduates planning academic careers and engaged in liberty-advancing research. Past fellows have researched topics such as historical and contemporary ideas on freedom of action and the rule of law, and the fellowships support students in variety of fields, including economics, philosophy, law, political science, history, and sociology.

Awards range from $2,000 to $15,000 and fellowship winners may re-apply for each year of their studies. In 2010, the Institute for Humane Studies awarded more than $650,000 to 180 students. The program is open to full-time graduate students, including law and MBA students, and undergraduate juniors and seniors with a demonstrated interest in pursuing an academic career. The application deadline for the 2012-2013 academic year is December 31, 2011.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/q7hkEE

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Scholarship Available for Women at St. Catherine University

Scholarship Available for Women at St. Catherine University
International students are an integral part of the student community at St. Catherine University, a Catholic liberal arts instutition located in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. Many international students receive some financial assistance through International Student Scholarships, which range from $1,000 to $16,000 per year while enrolled full time.

The scholarship is awarded to female, undergraduate students enrolled in the day program. Scholarships are based primarily on academic achievement and financial need and are applied to tuition and room and board. Note that most International Student Scholarships are based on the student taking four classes per semester and living on campus. Scholarships will be reduced if a student takes fewer classes or lives off campus. Be sure to submit a scholarship application with your application for admission.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/nQ9TXV

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Eastern Connecticut State University Offers Presidential Scholarships

Eastern Connecticut State University Offers Presidential Scholarships
Eastern Connecticut State University's mission is to prepare students for community and industry leadership. For this reason, we have established a limited number of Presidential Scholarships for international students to
recognize their outstanding potential to become leaders in their respective communities.

This Presidential Scholarship is a partial tuition waiver in the amount of $5,000 per academic year. It is renewable each year until completion of an undergraduate degree as long as qualified international students are in good academic standing.

Eastern Connecticut State University is the state’s designated public liberal arts college. A predominantly undergraduate institution, Eastern attracts and welcomes a diverse community of learners, supported by a teaching faculty, staff, administrators, and a residential campus that promote intellectual curiosity, integrity, and social responsibility.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/nada5K

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Postdoctoral Fellow, Yale University School of Medicine

Postdoctoral Fellow, Yale University School of Medicine, Section of Comparative Medicine US
The Section of Comparative Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellow positionunder the guidance of the PI in his laboratory. The research will focus on the mechanisms that regulate fat mass in vivo. In particular, the post-graduate fellow will study the cellular mechanisms of fat mass increase at the onset of obesity. The training will teach about energy metabolism, stem cell biology and state-of-the-art investigative and analytic approaches.

You will become proficient at a number of the techniques employed in my research and familiarize yourself with the goals and theories of the project with which you will be involved. You will learn to perform research experiments related to the research of energy metabolism and troubleshoot assays if necessary. In addition you will learn to collect, organize and analyze data generated from these experiments, maintain detailed records of the research and maintain rodent colony including genotype all DNA samples from various strains of mice. This complete training will help prepare you for the future. We will continuously discuss progress on the project
Position open until filled. Interested applicants should submit via email to matthew.rodeheffer@yale.edu 1) a letter of intent outlining specific interest in the position, overall related qualifications and experience and career goals; 2) curriculum vitae; and 3) the names and email addresses of three professional references.


Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Global Scholarships Available to International Students at Michigan State University

Global Scholarships Available to International Students at Michigan State University
Upon submission of an application for admission, all international undergraduates will automatically be considered for the Global Neighbors Scholarship, a merit-based $4,000 annual scholarship that is renewable for eight consecutive semesters. In addition, the Global Spartan Scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000 awarded to academically talented international students based on grade point average at the time of application.

Each year, more than 4,200 students and 1,000 scholars from 100 countries join the Michigan State University community. The Office of International Students and Scholars (http://oiss.isp.msu.edu/) provides helpful information for students about the visa process, academic and social life, and ways to get involved on the MSU campus.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/lU1kRu