A*STAR Scholarship Program- Singapore

March 5, 2009

The NSS(BS) funds undergraduate studies at top overseas universities in Biomedical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Engineering disciplines. Candidates who do well will be further supported for a PhD scholarship by A*STAR. The scholarship provides you with opportunities to work in some of the world’s best research instituties and learn from the best scientific talent in a stimulating and nuturing environment. Be a NSS(BS) scholar and enjoy a meaningful career, contributing to cutting-edge research and be Singapore’s future scientific talent.

Please click here to apply. The application form, together with supporting documents, are also to be submitted by post to:

A*STAR Graduate Academy
Agency for Science, Technology and Research
20 Biopolis Way, #07-01 Centros
Singapore 138668

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Closing date: 31 March annually

PhD studentships available for immunology and cancer research - Singapore

February 10, 2009

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PhD studentships available for immunology and cancer research

Description : The Inflammation & Cancer Laboratory at the Department of Physiology & NUS Immunology Program at the National University of Singapore is seeking applications for Ph.D students. Candidates will work on research projects focused on Inflammation and Cancer or Immune regulation and development. Qualified candidates should possess a recent B.Sc. or Masters in Immunology or Biochemistry or related field. Experimental background in molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, and/or pharmacology is strongly recommended. Importantly, foreign applicants should have taken the GRE and obtained a minimum of 1300/4.5 to be eligible. Please do not enquire or apply if you have not taken your GRE. There are 2 different types of scholarships available. The NGS scholarship is very prestigious and fully funded. The NUS scholarship is on stipend and also fully funded. More information about the scholarships can be found at 1. http://www.nus.edu.sg/ngs/NGSS.shtml 2. http://medicine.nus.edu.sg/postgrad/vision.jsp . “Singapore is considered the new Biomedical Research Hub of Asia with a vibrant research culture and community. National University of Singapore was ranked top in Asia for Life Sciences & Biomedicine, taking the 12th spot in the world ranking for this discipline in the Times Higher Education Supplement-Quacquarelli Symonds (THES-QS) University Rankings 2007.”

Homepage : NGS scholarship
Category : PhD
Contact address : Dr Lina Lim Dept of Physiology & NUS Immunology Program National University of Singapore linalab@gmail.com
Keywords : Immunology, Cancer
Name : Lina Lim
Email : linalab@gmail.com

PhD Studentships, The Inflammation & Cancer Laboratory, the National University of Singapore, Singapore

The Inflammation & Cancer Laboratory at the Department of Physiology & NUS Immunology Program at the National University of Singapore is seeking applications for Ph.D students ??Candidates will work on research projects focused on (i) the intricate molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways associated with T and B cell development, activation and survival. The role of novel proteins in lymphocyte development will be investigated using transgenic mice and chimeras; and (ii) the pathways involved in the development of cancer, in relation to tumor immunology and possible T cell/DC immunotherapy.??

Qualified candidates should possess a recent B.Sc. or Masters in Immunology or Biochemistry or related field. Experimental background in molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, and/or pharmacology is strongly recommended. In addition, foreign applicants should have taken the GRE and obtained a minimum of 1200/4.5 to be eligible. Please do not email or apply if you have not taken your GRE. ??Self-motivation, passion and commitment to scientific research, and excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.??

More information about the scholarship can be found at http://medicine.nus.edu.sg/postgrad/vision.jsp .

Please send CV and one-page summary of previous work and current research interests to ??Dr Lina Lim?Dept of Physiology & NUS Immunology Program?National University of Singapore?linalab[ at ]gmail.com?

??“Singapore is considered the new Biomedical Research Hub of Asia with a vibrant research culture and community. National University of Singapore was ranked top in Asia for Life Sciences & Biomedicine, taking the 12th spot in the world ranking for this discipline in the Times Higher Education Supplement-Quacquarelli Symonds (THES-QS) University Rankings 2007.”