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Here is the latest newsletter from PkStudents containing the updated news about funding and scholarship opportunities, which we hope are useful for you and your friends.

Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance (SICSA) prize studentships 2010, Scotland

SICSA offers up to 20 prize studentships per year to the very best students from anywhere in the world. Our aim is to attract the research leaders of the future, whatever their nationality or place of residence, to come and work with us in Scotland.

Deadline: 28 Feb 2010

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HEC Overseas PhD Scholarships for University of the Punjab under Faculty Development Program

Applications are invited for award of PhD scholarships for study in selected advanced countries in the subjects given below. The prescribed application forms and relevant details are available at University website http://www.pu.edu.pk and also in the Registrar Office of the University of the Punjab.

Deadline: 15 Feb 2010

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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Announces New Fellowships

In cooperation with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, IIE/Beijing is pleased to announce the following Fellowship Programs of the Chinese Academy of Sciences:

* Visiting Professorships for Young International Scientists
* Visiting Professorships for Senior International Scientists

Deadline: Applications are submitted by the CAS institutes on behalf of the international scientist, during two specific periods each year: March 1-15, and September 1-15.

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Noon Educational Foundation Scholarships for Pakistani Students

The Noon Educational Foundation Scholarships are offered to Pakistani Undergraduate Nationals for the 2010/11 session in UK. The Noon Educational Foundation was established in 1992 by Lady Viqarunnissa Noon to support scholars from Pakistan to study at leading universities in the United Kingdom.

Deadline: 26 Feb 2010

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Scottish Overseas Research Students Award Scheme (SORSAS) 2010,

The University of Edinburgh, UK

The SORSAS, funded by the Scottish Funding Council, is designed to attract high quality research students to Scottish Universities. The awards are open to overseas students undertaking a research degree and may be held in any field of study. Each award covers the difference between the tuition fee for a UK/EU graduate student and that chargeable to an overseas graduate student. The awards do not cover maintenance expenses. Subject to satisfactory progress, the awards are tenable for up to three years.

Deadline: 26 Feb 2010

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PhD studentships, Cass Business School,

City University, London

Located in the heart of London’s financial district, Cass Business School is a leading provider of business and management education. Our PhD program is designed to help you complete research of an excellent standard. We offer a combination of rigorous PhD-level training with supervision by leading researchers in the field. We have more than 100 Alumni PhDs who have entered both the top business schools and leading commercial organizations worldwide. A full program of Alumni events ensures that our Alumni remain in close contact with the School.

Deadline for City University Research Studentships for entry in September 2010: 22 Feb 2010

Deadline for Cass PhD Bursaries: 12 Mar 2010

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Scottish Overseas Research Student Awards Scheme (SORSAS) 2010,

The University of Aberdeen, King’s College, Aberdeen, UK

The SORSAS was set up to attract high quality international studies to the UK to undertake research. The scheme is open to overseas students undertaking a research degree in any area of study. The awards provide funding to pay the difference between the overseas rate of tuition fees and the home/EU rate of tuition fees. The awards DO NOT cover the home/EU fee element, maintenance or travel expenses. New awards are granted annually, on a competitive basis, to overseas postgraduate research students of outstanding academic ability and research potential.

Deadline: 12 Feb 2010

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Scottish Overseas Research Student Awards Scheme (SORSAS) 2010,

The University of Dundee, UK

These awards are available to overseas (but not EU) research students accepted for, or already following, full time research programmes. The SORSAS scheme pays the difference between the tuition fee for a home postgraduate student and the ‘full cost’ fee chargeable to an overseas postgraduate student.

Deadline: 19 Mar 2010

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Scottish Overseas Research Student Awards Scheme (SORSAS) 2010,

The University of Stirling, UK

SORSAS awards provide funding to help outstanding full time postgraduate research students from outside the U.K and European Union. The awards pay the difference between the international student tuition fees and the Home/EU student tuition fees charged by the University. SORSAS awards do not cover the Home/EU fee element, maintenance or travel expenses.

Deadline: 23 Mar 2010

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Scottish Overseas Research Student Awards Scheme (SORSAS) 2010,

The University of Strathclyde, UK

SORSAS awards provide funding to help outstanding full time postgraduate research students from outside the U.K and European Union. The awards pay the difference between the international student tuition fees and the Home/EU student tuition fees charged by the University. SORSAS awards do not cover the Home/EU fee element, maintenance or travel expenses.

Deadline: 12 Mar 2010

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Pakistani Undergraduate Scholarship

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), UK

There are three Pakistani Undergraduate Scholarships available for those starting an undergraduate programme in 2010/11. Each scholarship has a value of £20,000 and is renewable, subject to satisfactory academic performance, for the second and third years of study. The scholarship has been established to assist those who would have difficulty attending LSE without financial support.

Deadline: 23 April 2010

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Research Studentship Scheme

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), UK

All MRes/MPhil/PhD students who receive an offer of admission by 31 May 2010 will be automatically invited to apply to the LSE Research Studentship scheme. Current students are also eligible to apply and will be sent the application form by their academic department.

Deadline: 11 June 2010

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College of Humanities and Social Science Research Student Awards 2010-2011

The University of Edinburgh, UK

The College Development Studentship is an extension of the current College Studentship. Successful applicants will receive a stipend and will in return provide some measure of support to their School. This work will be chosen to enhance the studentship holder’s academic development. Applicants are automatically considered for both awards. Subject to satisfactory progress, the awards are tenable for up to three years. The College of Humanities and Social Science is now seeking applications for the 2010-2011 academic sessions.

Deadline: 26 Feb 2010

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Business School PhD Studentship,

The University of Exeter, UK

The Business School has a vibrant postgraduate research community where there are currently over 140 students enrolled on its Doctoral programmes. It has excellent research ratings with 94 per cent of its research classified as being of international quality (RAE 2008). As part of its ongoing development of postgraduate research, the Business School is offering up to 7 fully-funded studentships for October 2010 start. Priority will be given to applicants with research proposals that align with Business School priorities as well as the University of Exeter Research Beacons and Key Themes.

Deadline: 26 Feb 2010

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Commonwealth Shared Scholarships Scheme to study at United Kingdom

The Shared Scholarship Scheme is a joint initiative between the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (with funding from DFID), and UK universities, to support scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the United Kingdom.

Deadline: See details on participating university website

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Over 100 PhD Studentships

Bournemouth University, UK

BU is justifiably proud of its reputation for excellence in research. In the last Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) results, BU was the fourth most improved university in the UK for the quality of its research and achieving a high global research profile.

Deadline: 30 April 2010

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PhD Studentships

Birmingham University, UK

The School of Psychology at the University of Birmingham is the 3rd highest ranking department for research in the UK. We seek excellent applicants from the UK, EU and Non-EU countries for up to 10 University and Research Council funded research studentships. The admissions process runs throughout the academic year, but we particularly encourage applications to be made by 19/03/10.

Deadline: 03 March 2010

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PhD Funding Awards, 2010

University of Exeter, UK

We offer PhD students the opportunity to work in large interdisciplinary Colleges where they benefit from established research infrastructures and networks. A wealth of support for PhD students is available, including our Effective Researcher Development Programme training sessions that provide the skills to successfully complete a PhD and our eProfile system, enabling students to showcase their research profile to the academic community, collaborators, sponsors and employers.

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Research Associateship Programs (RAP) 2010,

National Research Council, USA

The mission of the NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP) is to promote excellence in scientific and technological research conducted by the U. S. government through the administration of programs offering graduate, postdoctoral, and senior level research opportunities at sponsoring federal laboratories and affiliated institutions.

Submission deadline is May 1

Support document deadline is May 15

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(This post is taken from the news letter of www.pkstudents.com)

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