Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship 2012-2013 in Cambridge University

Only PhD supervisors should apply. If their project is selected, the supervisor has up to one year to find the best possible student for the project.
-We usually consider only one application per university department or per laboratory of a national research institution.
-Only applications from institutions in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East will be considered. For an application to be considered, the proposed research must be closely related to the research carried out at Microsoft Research in Cambridge.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Africa, Europe, and the Middle East

Scholarship Description: The PhD Scholarship Programme recognises and supports exceptional students who show the potential to make an outstanding contribution to science and computing. This programme supports PhD students in computing and those working at the intersection of computing and other sciences.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 16 September 2011

Only PhD supervisors should apply. If their project is selected, the supervisor has up to one year to find the best possible student for the project.
-We usually consider only one application per university department or per laboratory of a national research institution.
-Only applications from institutions in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East will be considered. For an application to be considered, the proposed research must be closely related to the research carried out at Microsoft Research in Cambridge.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Africa, Europe, and the Middle East

Scholarship Description: The PhD Scholarship Programme recognises and supports exceptional students who show the potential to make an outstanding contribution to science and computing. This programme supports PhD students in computing and those working at the intersection of computing and other sciences.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 16 September 2013

Read more: http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/collaboration/global/apply-europe.aspx

The South African Department of Science & Technology and the National Research Foundation

The South African Department of Science & Technology and the National Research Foundation jointly supports the activities of the South African Biosystematics Initiative (SABI). SABI aims to develop a representative community of systematic biologists - well supported by government and society – that addresses exciting and important issues relevant to South Africa's rich biological heritage. SABI’s funding and its activities are therefore focused around four thrusts including research, education and training, public understanding of science, and infrastructure.

This call for applications pertains to the following SABI activities:

· Research Projects

(The application system for research project submissions will open on the 30 June 2010. Applications must be submitted via the NRF’s Interim Solution at http://nrfinterim.nrf.ac.za. Please select the Knowledge Fields Development (KFD) Call under Create New Application.)

· Production of Identification Keys
· Postdoctoral Fellowships
· International Travel Student Awards

(Applications for the above three activities will only be accepted in the required format -see relevant Appendices 6 to 8 - via e-mail or fax from the organisation’s designated authority, e.g. at Universities the designated authority is the research office, to Ms Ndileka Qamba-Mtwazi at email: Ndileka@nrf.ac.za, or fax: 086 541 9538.)


The NRF’s closing date for all applications is 31 August 2010. All applications must be endorsed by the research office of the principal applicant. Incomplete and late submissions will not be accepted.

Please direct all queries to:

Ms Mmamokete Mabuela
Grant Officer
Tel: +27 (0) 12 481-4088 , Fax: +27 (0) 86 562 9590

Email: mabuela@nrf.ac.za

or

Ms Ndileka Qamba-Mtwazi
Liaison Officer
Tel: +27 (0)12 481- 4161, Fax: +27 (0) 86 541 9538

Email: Ndileka@nrf.ac.za
Source: http://www.nrf.ac.za/funding_overview.php?fid=26