International Swiss Scholarship !!

Excellence Master Fellowships for International Students at University of Geneva in Switzerland, 2014

Faculty of science of the University of Geneva is offering master’s fellowships for outstanding and highly motivated students for pursuing a Master’s of Science in Switzerland. International students must have good academic performance in the bachelor’s program. Selection of the fellowship is on the basis of academic excellence and documentation sent by the applicants. An English proficiency test is required. Application deadline is 15th March 2014.

Study Subject (s): This fellowship is awarded in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Physics at University of Geneva in Switzerland.
Course Level: This fellowship is for pursuing Master’s Degree level at University of Geneva in Switzerland.
Scholarship Provider: The Faculty of science of the University of Geneva
Scholarship can be taken in: Switzerland
Eligibility: The Faculty of Science, in collaboration with several sponsors, has established an Excellence Fellowship Program to support outstanding and highly motivated candidates who intend to pursue a Master of Science in any of the disciplines covered by the Faculty1. Admission criteria can be consulted on the relevant Master Web pages2.
-French proficiency is not a formal requirement for the Master’s of the Faculty of science.
-Application for an Excellence Fellowship is open to students from any university with very good performance in their studies (belonging to the best 10% of their bachelor’s program) and those have completed the Bachelor degree or expect to complete it within 6 months3.
-Selection of the applicants will be based on excellence.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: International students are eligible for this master fellowship.

Scholarship Description: The Faculty of science of the University of Geneva is an internationally top-ranked scientific institution covering a broad range of scientific disciplines: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Physics. It has a strong focus on research and hosts three National Centers of Competence in Research of the highly competitive Swiss National Science Foundation (Frontiers in Genetics; MaNEP; Chemical Biology) and many European collaborative research projects. The Masters of the Faculty of Science constitute an ideal entry for high-level professional and academic careers.
Duration of award (s): It is awarded for one year and extended for the regular duration of the chosen master’s programme (three or four semesters) provided the applicant is academically successful at the end of his/her first semester of studies.
What does it cover? The Excellence Fellowship consists of a grant amounting to CHF 10’000 to CHF 15’000/year (no teaching duties.
Selection Criteria: Selection of the applicants will be based on excellence. Evaluation will be made on the basis of the documentation sent by the applicants.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically.
The application (in English or French) consists of:
•Application Form (60 Kb, )
•A Curriculum Vitae including the transcript of exams passed during the bachelor education, with grades.
•A two-page essay in which the applicant describes his/her specific scientific interests, specifies the Master’s program at the Faculty of Science he/she would like to pursue, and motivates the intention to pursue a Master of Science programme at the University of Geneva.
•If possible: Letters of references from two professors (preferably sent by them directly to the e-mail address indicated below). They should specifically attest if the candidate fulfills the conditions of the Excellence Fellowship Program (see above).
•Any other pertinent information like results of GRE (General requirement examination), of TOEFL or other language test.
Fellowship Application Deadline: Application deadline is 15 March 2014 (for Masters starting September 15, 2014).

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Stanford’s Online Course: Writing In The Sciences

Stanford’s Online Learning is a programme of Stanford University that provides education with OpenedX platform to students around the world by creativity and innovation in online learning. The OpenedX  in the queue of online courses is providing a new free online course ‘Writing In The Sciences’. The course topic is ‘Medicine and Health’ which teaches scientists to become more effective writers . Non science applicants can also be benefited from the training imparted in the initial four weeks, in which general principles of effective writing will be taught. This course helps students to become more effective writers by using practical examples and exercises. Topics studied under  this course include: principles of good writing, tricks for writing faster with less anxiety, the format of a scientific manuscript and issues in publication and peer review.
In the first four weeks of the course, students will learn about the principles of effective writing, examples of good and bad writing, and tips for making the writing process easier, which will also be helpful for non science students. In the next four weeks, the focus of study will be on examining issues specific to scientific writing, including: authorship, peer review, the format of an original manuscript and communicating science. Students will watch video lectures, complete quizzes and editing exercises, write two short papers and edit each others’ work.
The basic principles of good writing is to write in a clear and concise style, there should be no room for words, phrases and sentences that do not contribute anything significant. The paragraphs should be consistent, and well organized. Some of the features of writing may vary from subject to subject. Proper understanding of how the distinctive features of science writing reflect the activities and goals of science will help to become a more proficient writer of scientific writing style.Theories in the sciences are based upon precise mathematical models, specific experimental data sets, or some combination of the two. Therefore, scientists must use precise, concrete language to evaluate and explain such theories, whether mathematical or conceptual.
Course Duration
The course will start from September 24, 2013 for the duration of 8 weeks and students should require to spend 4 to 8 hours per week for this course.

Course Content
First week lectures; Introduction to principles of effective writing
Second week lectures; Principles of effective writing (verbs)
Third week lectures; Crafting better sentences and paragraphs
Fourth week lectures; Organization; and streamlining the writing process
Fifth week lectures; The format of an original manuscript
Sixth week lectures; Reviews, commentaries, and opinion pieces; and the publication process
Seventh week lectures; Issues in scientific writing (plagiarism, authorship, ghostwriting, reproducible research)
Eighth week lectures; How to do a peer review; and how to communicate with the lay public.
Eligibility
Applicants should have good command over English.
About Instructor
The course will be taught by Kristin Sainani, Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford University and also a health and science writer. He has completed MS in Statistics and PhD in Epidemiology from Stanford University and science writing at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He is teaching Statistics and Writing at Stanford for a decade and has received several ‘Excellence in Teaching Awards’ from the graduate program in epidemiology.
Certification
Students pass with at least 60 percent will receive a certificate and those who score at least 90 percent will receive a certificate with distinction.

To Apply: https://www.coursera.org/course/sciwrite

La Trobe’s Academic Excellence Scholarships for International Students in Australia, 2014

La Trobe University is offering academic excellence scholarships (AES), targeted towards high achieving international students from all countries across all of La Trobe’s undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs. The scholarships are non-renewable tuition fee awards of A$10 000-$20 000 paid across a maximum period of two semesters (or twelve months). These scholarships are not renewable and do not cover living costs. The application deadlines for semester 1, 2014 are 6 December 2013 and 24 January 2014.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the La Trobe University.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs at La Trobe University.
Scholarship Provider: La Trobe University, Australia
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility: -Citizens of countries other than Australia or New Zealand;
-Commencing international students wanting to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate coursework, full degrees at La Trobe in 2014;
-Applicants who scored a minimum of 85 per cent or equivalent in their previous degree/award;
-Students who meet or will meet the University’s academic and English entry requirements at the commencement date of their course (and have received an offer at the time of applying for this scholarship).
Who is not eligible? -International students wanting to undertake Higher Degree Research, Exchange, Study Abroad, ELICOS and Foundation Studies and Diploma courses;
-Students with scores lower than 85 per cent or equivalent in their previous degrees/award;
-Students who have already received the AES scholarship;
-Continuing La Trobe University students.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for these scholarships ( other than Australia or New Zealand citizens).
Scholarship Description: La Trobe’s Academic Excellence Scholarships (AES), targeted towards high achieving international students from all countries across all of La Trobe’s undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs. The scholarships are non-renewable tuition fee awards of A$10 000-$20 000 paid across a maximum period of two semesters (or twelve months). Recipients of the scholarship would be required to pay for any difference in fees for their first two semesters, fees for the remainder of their course and also Overseas Student Health Cover. These scholarships are not renewable and do not cover living costs. Continuation of the scholarship into a second semester (where relevant) is subject to satisfactory progress and continued enrollment in the program of study for which the scholarship was awarded. Maintaining a C grade average is required, and satisfactory progress will be monitored.
Duration of award(s): Scholarships are offered for a maximum period of two semesters (or twelve months).
What does it cover? The scholarships are non-renewable tuition fee awards of A$10 000-$20 000 paid across a maximum period of two semesters (or twelve months). Recipients of the scholarship would be required to pay for any difference in fees for their first two semesters, fees for the remainder of their course and also Overseas Student Health Cover. These scholarships are not renewable and do not cover living costs.
How to Apply: Applicants are required to have an offer to study in a degree program commencing in 2014 at La Trobe University at the time of applying for this scholarship. Applicants must complete a scholarship application form and submit it to La Trobe International via email at intapplication-at-latrobe.edu.au by the application deadline.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is for Semester 1, 2014-
-AES round one closing date – Friday 6 December 2013
-AES round two closing date – Friday 24 January 2014

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Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 
for International Students in Malaysia, 2013/14

Malaysian Government is offering the Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) to study at public and private universities in Malaysia. The International students can apply for this scholarship. Students must not be more than 40 years of age. These scholarships are offered for postgraduate and post-doctoral studies. English proficiency test is required. The scholarship covers airfare, tuition fees, monthly maintenance allowance, medical / health insurance and other expenses. Selection will be based on academic achievement, research proposal, and excellent writing and reading English skill. Students can apply online by 10 September 2013.

Study Subject(s): Study areas are: Science and Engineering, Agriculture and Fisheries, Economics and Islamic Finance, Information and Communication Technology, Biotechnology, Biosecurity and Food Safety, Infrastructure and Utility, Environmental Studies, Health not including nursing, medicine, clinical pharmacy.
* Applicants may choose any related course within the field/areas mentioned above.
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing Postgraduate and Postdoctoral degree level.
Scholarship Provider: Malaysian Government
Scholarship can be taken at: Malaysia
Eligibility: To be eligible for Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS), applicants must fit the following criteria:-
-Not be more than 40 years of age during application.
-Obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a CGPA of 3.5/4.0 at Bachelor Degree Level for Masters Degree applicants and for PhD candidates must possess CGPA 3.5/4.0 or very good result at Masters degree level in a similar field of intended PhD study. In addition, for post-doctoral programme, the selection will be evaluated based on the number of books produced, refereed/non refereed journals, portfolio and patent copyright. The Post-Doctoral candidate must have excellent reputation in research and possesses knowledge related to the research to be carried out.
-Took one of the following English Language Proficiency Test not more than two years before the date of application. The list of tests and minimum scores required: 1.IELTS Academic Test with a score of at least 6.5; or 2.TOEFL paper-based test with a score of at least 580 or computer-based test with a score of at least 230 or internet-based test with a score at least 92.
-In excellent health condition and certified by a Certified Doctor/Medical Professional. The cost of medical examination is to be borne by the applicants.
-Wrote a proposal that is relevant to the needs and interests of Malaysia (research-based programme only).
-Has applied for and gained admission to postgraduate and post-doctoral studies in Malaysia (conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of application or has a confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with the universities in Malaysia).
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The International students can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best brain from around the world to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support Malaysian Government’s effort to attract, motivate and retain talented human capital from abroad. Talented international students with excellent academic records and outstanding co-curricular backgrounds are welcomed to apply for this scholarship and further their studies in any selected and well-established Malaysian public and private universities. This scholarship is divided into two (2) categories of study: Postgraduate and Post-doctoral Studies.
What does it cover? Each scholarship consists of Air tickets from recipient’s capital city to Malaysia, an approved tuition fees, monthly maintenance allowance, annual grant for books and internal travel, medical / Health Insurance, installation and Termination grant, thesis allowance and visa.
Selection Criteria: Applications will be considered according to high-level academic achievement, the quality of the research proposal and its potential contribution towards advancement of technology and human well-being and also excellent communication, writing and reading skills in english language.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. All applications should be made through Ministry of Higher Education’s website at https://payloan.mohe.gov.my/INTER/. Application procedures as follows:
Step 1
-REGISTER Applicants Passport Number or National Identification Number, password and email address.
-LOG IN to online application form and fill in all section completely.
-Please ensure all information’s are correct before Applicants print the application and logout.
Step 2
-Please attach printed application form together with the following documents:
-Recent passport size photograph.
-Completed Medical Report. [download]
-A certified copy of current passport showing evidence of citizenship.
-A certified copy of academic transcript, testimonials and/or references relating to the relevant study, co-curriculum activities, achievements.
-A clear and precise study or research plan
-A certified copy of English Language proficiency certificate (Test of English as a Foreign Language/TOEFL or International English Language Testing Service/IELTS)
-Curriculum Vitae.
-Admission letter from Malaysian University.
-Two letters of recommendation from two (2) people who can act as referees to support Applicants application. [download]
-Endorsement Form. [download]
-Applicants are required to complete the two Letters of Recommendation from two referees, Endorsement Form and Medical Report. Please bring printed ONLINE application form and required documents to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the relevant agency responsible for the MIS scholarship in Applicants country to get the endorsement.
Step 3
-Scan all documents stated above in PDF format and LOGIN to MIS Online Application. [How to convert documents to PDF format]
-Applicants are required to attach the documents and click SUBMIT button to submit the application. Applicants will see the notification message when the process is done. All the application is fully online. No hard copy is required. Bring the hard copy of application form and original certificate during the interview session.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Application deadline is 10 September 2013.

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International Scholarship in Australia !!

International Postgraduate Research Scholarship at Queensland University of Technology in Australia


Queensland University of Technology is offering scholarships for international students to pursue a postgraduate degree program. To be eligible for an IPRS, a student must meet international student visa requirements as specified by the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), including the requirement to purchase and maintain a standard Overseas Student Health Cover policy approved by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing; and be commencing full-time enrollment for the first time in a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) at QUT. The application deadline is 13 October 2013.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of  Business, Creative Industries, Education, Health, Law, Health and Biomedical Innovation (IHBI), Accident Research and Road Safety Queensland (CARRS-Q), Science and Engineering and Future Environments at Queensland University of Technology.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate research degree level at Queensland University of Technology.
Scholarship Provider: Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility: To be eligible for an IPRS, a student must:
-be an overseas student as defined by the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (the Act); and
-meet international student visa requirements as specified by the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), including the requirement to purchase and maintain a standard Overseas Student Health Cover policy approved by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing; and
-be commencing full-time enrollment for the first time in a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) at QUT; and
-be undertaking study in a subject area identified by QUT as one of its areas of research concentration; and
-not hold a research qualification regarded by QUT to be equivalent to an Australian Research Doctorate or, if undertaking a Research Masters, not hold a research qualification regarded by QUT to be equivalent to or higher than an Australian Research Masters; and
-not have held an AusAID scholarship within the two years prior to commencing the IPRS; and not be receiving a scholarship for which course tuition is a component under any other scholarship scheme to which the Australian Government makes a substantial  contribution.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: The IPRS scheme was established to maintain and develop international research linkages and  specifically aims to attract top quality international postgraduate students to areas of research strength in the Australian higher education sector and support Australia’s research effort. International Postgraduate Research Scholarships are prestigious scholarships, funded by the federal Government to encourage exceptional students to undertake research higher degrees in Australia.
Duration of award(s): Scholarships are offered for three years.
What does it cover? The applicant will receive:
-Tuition fees and health-cover costs for you
-Health-cover costs for your dependents.
-The applicant may also be considered for: an Australian Postgraduate Award living allowance scholarship.
Selection Criteria: The scholarships will be awarded on academic performance.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 13 October 2013.

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International Scholarship in Malaysia !!

Developing Solutions Masters Scholarships for Developing Countries in Malaysia, 2013

University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus is offering masters scholarships for students of developing countries in the field of science, technology and education. 15 awards of 100% tuition fee scholarships are available for students from the developing and third world countries registering for taught Masters programmes. Current students and graduates of UNMC will not be considered for this scholarship as to give new students an opportunity. Application for September intake must reach by 9 August 2013.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of science, technology and education.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree level at  University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus.
Scholarship Provider: University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
Scholarship can be taken at: Malaysia
Eligibility: -be holding a conditional or unconditional offer of a place on a full time Masters degree programme at The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus for 2013/14 intakes
-be classified as an ‘overseas’ student for fee purposes
-Current students and graduates of UNMC will not be considered for this scholarship as to give new students an opportunity
Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of developing (Afghanistan, Gambia, Mozambique, Bangladesh, The Guinea, Myanmar, Benin, Guinea-Bisau, Nepal, Burkina Faso, Haiti, Niger, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Cambodia, Korea, Dem Rep., Sierra Leone, Central African Republic, Kyrgyz Republic, Somalia, Liberia, Tajikistan, Comoros, Madagascar, Tanzania, Malawi, Togo, Congo, Dem. Rep, Eritrea, Mali, Uganda, Ethiopia, Mauritania, Zimbabwe, Albania, Indonesia, Samoa, Armenia, India, São Tomé and Principe, Belize, Iraq, Senegal, Bhutan, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Bolivia, Kosovo, South Sudan, Cameroon, Lao PDR, Sri Lanka, Cape Verde, Lesotho, Sudan, Congo, Rep., Marshall Islands, Swaziland, Côte d’Ivoire, Micronesia, Fed. Sts., Syrian Arab Republic, Djibouti, Moldova, Timor-Leste, Egypt, Arab Rep., Mongolia, Tonga, El Salvador, Morocco, Ukraine, Fiji, Nicaragua, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Nigeria, Vanuatu, Ghana, Pakistan, Vietnam, Guatemala, Papua New Guinea, West Bank and Gaza, Guyana, Paraguay, Yemen, Rep., Honduras, Philippines, Zambia, Angola, Ecuador, Palau, Algeria, Gabon, Panama, American Samoa, Grenada, Peru, Antigua and Barbuda, Iran, Islamic Rep., Romania, Argentina, Jamaica, Russian Federation, Azerbaijan, Jordan, Serbia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Seychelles, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Latvia, South Africa, Botswana, Lebanon, St. Lucia, Brazil, Libya, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Suriname, Chile, Macedonia, FYR, Thailand, China, Malaysia, Tunisia, Colombia, Maldives, Turkey, Costa Rica, Mauritius, Turkmenistan, Cuba, Mexico, Tuvalu, Dominica, Montenegro and Uruguay)and third world countries  (Timor-Leste, Malawi, Somalia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Yemen, Burundi, Afghanistan, Guinea-Bissau, Ethiopia, Niger, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Madagascar, Zambia and Eritrea) can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: The Developing Solutions Scholarship Fund will reach out to students who have the potential to make a real difference to the development and prosperity of their home countries. 15 awards of 100% tuition fee scholarships are available for students from the developing and third world countries registering for taught Masters programmes at Malaysia Campus in areas related to science, technology and education
Number of award(s): 15 awards are offered.
What does it cover? 15 awards of 100% tuition fee scholarships are available for students.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Application for September intake must reach us latest by 9 August 2013 and for December intake latest by 8 November 2013.

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Daland Fellowships in Clinical Investigation for US and International Applicants in USA, 2013



The American Philosophical Society is offering research fellowship in clinical medicine including internal medicine, neurology, pediatrics, psychiatry and surgery. International and USA applicants are eligible for this fellowship. International fellowship covers stipends for the first and second year with renewal for one year, if satisfactory progress is demonstrated. Electronic application should be submitted by September 15, 2013.

Study Subject(s): The fellowship is awarded in Clinical Investigation for research in the several branches of clinical medicine including internal medicine, neurology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery.
Course Level: This fellowship is available for pursuing research programme at an institution in the United States.
Scholarship Provider: The American Philosophical Society
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility: -The fellowships are designed for qualified persons who have held an M.D. or M.D./PhD. degree for fewer than eight (8) years.
-The fellowship is usually intended to be the first post-clinical-training fellowship, but each case will be decided on its merits.
-Preference is usually given to candidates who have not more than two years of postdoctoral training and research.
-Applicants, both U.S. citizens and foreign nationals, must expect to perform their research at an institution in the United States, under the supervision of a scientific adviser. Direct contact with patients is required.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: US citizens and International applicants are eligible for this research fellowship.
Scholarship Description: The American Philosophical Society awards a limited number of Daland Fellowships in Clinical Investigation for research in the several branches of clinical medicine, including internal medicine, neurology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery. The committee emphasizes patient-oriented research.
Number of award(s): A limited number of Daland Fellowships are offered.
Duration of award(s): The duration of fellowship is two years.
What does it cover? Stipends for the fellowship are $40,000 for the first year and $40,000 for the second year. The term of the fellowship is one year, with renewal for one year if satisfactory progress is demonstrated. Requests for renewal are due on the first Friday in January. Payments are made on July 15 and January 15. The Society provides no funds for institutional overhead. The Society expects that essentially 100% of the Fellow’s time will be devoted to research. With the cognizance of the committee, teaching or clinical service of a limited amount is permitted. The committee reserves final decisions until it has a clear understanding of the Fellow’s financial support for the project, whether in the form of additional salary granted by the institution at which the Fellow is located or from other fellowships.
Notification: A written decision is mailed to candidates in January.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications for first-year fellowships are due no later than September 15 (Monday, September 16, in 2013).

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Free Online Course in The University of California !!

University of California Online Course: The Power of Microeconomics

The Power of Microeconomics: Economic Principles in the Real World

University of California is starting a free online course “The Power of Microeconomics” to learn all of the major principles of microeconomics. This course is taught as a quarter or semester course to undergraduates or MBA students. In this course students will learn how to apply the principles of Microeconomics in personal and professional situations of the real life. From advanced secondary or high school students to highly experienced managers, all can be the part of this course.
This course is a companion to the Power of Macroeconomics. If applicant will take both courses, he/she will learn all of the major principles normally taught in a year-long introductory economics college course.

Duration of the CourseThe free online course will start on 16^th September 2013 and will run for 11 weeks. It will demand work load of 8-10 hours per week.
Course SyllabusFirst week lectures: An Introduction to Microeconomics
Second week lectures: Supply and Demand
Third week lectures: Demand and Consumer Behaviour
Fourth week lectures: Supply and Production Theory
Fifth week lectures: Perfect Competition
Sixth week lectures: Monopoly and Monopolistic Competition
Seventh week lectures: Oligopoly and Strategic Behaviour
Eighth week lectures: Land and Rent
Ninth week lectures: The Labour Market and Wage Determination
Tenth week lectures: The Capital Market, Interest and Profits
Eleventh week lectures: Public Goods and Externalities
Eligibility-Advanced secondary or high school students to highly experienced managers anyone can be the part of this course.
-It requires no complicated mathematical training.
Course FormatThe ‘principles of microeconomics’ is a complete college and MBA-level course which will be covered in eleven online lectures. Lectures are specially designed to imitate the traditional classroom lecture experience. Topics to be covered in the lectures are supply and demand, market structures from perfect competition to monopoly, factor markets, including the labour, land and capital markets, and a study of “market failures” such as public goods.
Multimedia presentations with audio soundtrack and dynamically constructed graphs such as, determination of prices or wages through the forces of supply and demand will be used for the study. During the lectures, students can ask numerous questions and feel free at any time to put the presentation on pause as they contemplate possible answers. A complete set of the video lectures can also be ordered via email.
After each lecture, the online quiz session will be there which will be concluded with grade and quiz answers and at the end of the course students will take a final exam online to see how well they did in the course.
Students if interested can also go through the microeconomics textbook for additional background, to learn the material presented in this course. Microeconomics by McConnell, Brue, Flynn and Barbiero are the best option for reading.
Statement of AccomplishmentOn successful completion of the course, students will be awarded by Statement of Accomplishment from Coursera.
About InstructorsThe course will be taught by Professor Dr. Peter Navarro, PhD in economics from Harvard University in 1986. He is a Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the Paul Merage School of Business, University of California, Irvine since 1988. Keynote speaker on management, finance, global politics and the economy at hundreds of events.

Apply : https://www.coursera.org/course/ucimicroeconomics

Biotechnology Scholarships !!

Award of Biotechnology Overseas Associateship for Indian Citizens, 2013/14


Department of Biotechnology (DBT) is offering an overseas award for Associateship. The award is available for scientist working in any of the North-Eastern States of India. The award is offered for conducting research or training in different areas of biotechnology at overseas research laboratories. Two categories of Associateships, namely, Long-term (for a period of one year only) and Short-term (for three months) associateships are awarded. The Associate on his/her return on completion of his/her Associateship period abroad, may be required to visit the DBT and appears the Department about his/her research and training abroad under the Associateship. The application deadline is 25th September 2013.

Study Subject (s): Award is available in different areas of biotechnology such as (i) agriculture and plant biotechnology; (ii) medical biotechnology and human health; (iii) animal and veterinary biotechnology; (iv) marine biotechnology and aquaculture; (v) Bioenergy; (vi) food, feed and nutrition; (vii) environmental biotechnology; (viii) industrial biotechnology and biochemical engineering; (ix) bioengineering and biodesign; (x) stem cell research; (xi) basic research in modern biology (xii) nano-biotechnology; (xiii) bioinformatics and ICT-enabled biotechnology; (xiv) intellectual property and patent law; (xv) systems biology and synthetic biology; (xvi) biomaterials and (xvii) bioelectronics.
Course Level: Award is available for conducting research or training in overseas research laboratories.
Scholarship Provider: Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India

Scholarship can be taken at: Overseas
Eligibility: Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree in the areas of life sciences including biotechnology or M.D. in medicine/ M. Pharm/M.V.Sc/ M.Tech with 3 years research experience. Applicants should hold regular/ permanent positions in Government recognized research and academic institutions / universities  located in any of the North Eastern States  working continuously for the last two years and should be actively engaged in biotechnology or related R&D work. Applications from persons working in temporary positions (e.g. Research fellows or associates etc.) will not be considered. Preference will be given to the candidates who are permanent residents of any of the northeastern states.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of North-Eastern States of India (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura) can apply for the award.
Scholarship Description: Applications are invited from Indian Nationals working in any of the North-Eastern States of India (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura) for the award of Biotechnology Overseas Associateship (2013-2014) under the special programme for the northeast states for conducting research or training in overseas research laboratories in different areas of biotechnology such as (i) agriculture and plant biotechnology; (ii) medical biotechnology and human health; (iii) animal and veterinary biotechnology; (iv) marine biotechnology and aquaculture; (v) Bioenergy; (vi) food, feed and nutrition; (vii) environmental biotechnology; (viii) industrial biotechnology and biochemical engineering; (ix) bioengineering and biodesign; (x) stem cell research; (xi) basic research in modern biology (xii) nano-biotechnology; (xiii) bioinformatics and ICT-enabled biotechnology; (xiv) intellectual property and patent law; (xv) systems biology and synthetic biology; (xvi) biomaterials and (xvii) bioelectronics.
Duration of award (s): Two categories of Associateships, namely, Long-term and Short-term Associateships are awarded. The Long-term Associateship is awarded for a period of one year only and it is not extendable. The Short-term Associateship is normally awarded for three months. However, the Short-term Associateship may be awarded for a maximum period up to six months in cases where a longer duration is necessary and justified.
What does it cover? The Long-term Associates are entitled to (a) Monthly Associateship @US$ 2000/- or its equivalent in the country of study; (b) Preparatory allowance of Rs 12,000/- (one time grant); (c) Cost of air passage in economy class by Air India for joining the overseas laboratory and back. (4) The Short-term Associates are entitled to (a) Monthly Associateship @ US$ 2400/- or its equivalent in the country of study; (b) Preparatory allowance of Rs 10,000/- (one time grant); (c) Cost of air passage for joining the overseas laboratory and back.
How to Apply: Applications should be submitted through proper channel (only one hard copy) as per the format available by post. A soft copy of the duly filled application compiled in one file (MS Word) is also required to be sent to email: nerbpmc-at-dbt.nic.in.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 25th September 2013.

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BBC World Service Scholarship !!

BBC World Service/London Met Scholarship for Postgraduate Students in UK, 2014

London Metropolitan University and BBC World Service are offering a joint scholarship programme for postgraduate students from Central Asia in February 2014. Scholarship is provided in the field of MA media and communications, journalism and international relations. The students of Central Asia can apply for this scholarship. The scholarship will cover full tuition fee scholarship per year. Application should be submitted till 31st October for February entry.

Study Subject(s): Scholarship is provided in the field of MA media and communications, journalism and international relations offered by the London Metropolitan University in UK.
Course Level: The scholarship programme offers one full tuition fee scholarship per year for students studying any of the courses listed below:
-MA Media and Communications
-MA Journalism
-MA International Relations
Scholarship Provider: London Metropolitan University and BBC World Service in UK.
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:-Also includes an internship at BBC World Service Central Asia service.
-Students must be from Central Asia
-Students must speak at least one of languages; Uzbek, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, or Turkmen
-Applicants must have IELTS 6.5
-Applicants must have excellent results in their bachelors degree from a recognized university.
-Applicants should apply and be accepted into a London Metropolitan University masters degree first.
-Students applying for the BBC World Service/London Met scholarship must hold an unconditional offer on one of the courses listed above.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Central Asia can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: London Metropolitan University and BBC World Service are pleased to announce a joint scholarship programme for postgraduate students from Central Asia. The scholarship programme offers one full tuition fee scholarship per year for students studying any of the courses.
Number of award(s): One scholarship is offered.
Duration of award (s): Scholarship is offered for the duration of the course.
What does it cover? The scholarship will cover full tuition fee scholarship per year.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st October for February entry

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