PhD Student Medical School Scholarships Position in Astrobiology

The Medical School Scholarships research project will be in the area of Star Formation and Exoplanets, where one astrobiologically relevant project will explore the possibilities to detect life at astronomical distances by so called biomarkers. One challenge is to find biomarkers, which are sensitive to a wide range of organisms but also exclude known abiotic processes. Another task is to find methods, which are capable of detecting biomarker at long distances.

The Medical School Scholarships project requires the ability to work independently in addition to collaborative skills and creative thinking. Since the project is part of international collaborations good oral and written communication skills in English are required. Furthermore, since the student is expected to participate in the activities of the Stockholm University Astrobiology Centre, the ability to communicate over the boundaries of one’s own discipline is required.The Medical School Scholarships position is open to all nationalities who at the start of the position have the equivalent of a Masters degree in astronomy or physics.

Scholarship Application Deadline: May 2, 2011

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Alumni Medical School Scholarships at University of Westminster

You must be a Medical School Scholarships University of Westminster graduate progressing to a full-time Masters degree at the University. You must have achieved the equivalent of a 2.1 or above to be considered. Former Medical School Scholarships Study Abroad students are eligible for these awards as well. Criteria: Academic excellence and financial need.These Medical School Scholarships are available to you if you are a graduate of any University of Westminster undergraduate degree and plan to proceed to a full-time Masters degree within the University.

Scholarship Application Deadline:31 May 2011

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