Opportunities with deadlines in October
PhD scholarship at the University of Queensland (Australia)
The University is seeking a highly motivated full-time candidate to conduct research in rock testing and fracture mechanics. The student will work under the supervision of Dr. Mehdi Serati and Professor David Williams of the Geological Engineering Center (GEC) in the School of Civil Engineering. The candidate will join a multidisciplinary team in partnership with industry partners.
Deadline: Oct. 1
For more information: https://scholarships.uq.edu.au/scholarship/phd-scholarship-combined-dynamicbiaxial-compression-failure-mode-geostructures#qt-scholarship_tabs-foundation-tabs-1
Getty Scholar Grants
Getty Scholar grants are for established scholars or people who have excelled in their fields. Fellows will live at the Getty Research Institute or the Getty Villa, where they pursue their own projects, use the Getty collections, and join their colleagues for a weekly meeting focused on an annual research topic or African American art.
The Getty Scholar
Deadline: Oct. 1
For more information: https://www.getty.edu/foundation/initiatives/residential/getty_scholars.html
Facebook Fellowship Program 2021
Facebook Fellowship is a global program designed to encourage and support promising doctoral students who are pursuing innovative and relevant research in computer science and engineering-related fields at an accredited university.
Deadline: Oct. 1
For more information: https://research.fb.com/fellowship/
Smith Scholarship for Conservation Research
The purpose of the David H. Smith Fellowship for Conservation Research is: to create opportunities for leading environmental scientists to enhance their skills through two years of applied postdoctoral research, supplemented by training programs, on-site training.
Deadline: Oct. 2
For more information: https://conbio.org/mini-sites/smith-fellows/apply/proposal-guidelines
Funded Leadership Scholarship for the 2021-22 academic year in Hong Kong
Malvern College in Hong Kong is implementing a leadership scholarship scheme based on academic and social merit. The purpose of this prestigious and highly exclusive scholarship is to recognize and further develop students who demonstrate innovative and proactive leadership that has a significant impact on their academic work and/or community environment.
The Malvern College in Hong Kong is a leader-based scholarship.
Deadline: October 9
For more information: https://www.malverncollege.org.hk/scholarship-and-bursaries/leadership-scholarship-2020/
Lexus Design Award 2021
Lexus has announced a call for entries for the Lexus Design Award 2021. Since 2013, the global design competition has served as a platform for aspiring designers and creators.
Every year the event attracts thousands of participants from all over the world, who seek the coveted award for outstanding and innovative design.
Lexus announced that it has been running the Lexus Design Award 2021.
Deadline: October 11
For more information: https://discoverlexus.com/highlights/entries-open-for-lexus-design-award-2021
Full scholarships from Stanford University
100 students will receive full Knight - Hennesy Scholarships for MA, Ph.D., MS, MBA, MFA, MD, JD degrees at Stanford University. Stanford University is ranked the 2nd best university in the world by QS 2019. Funding includes tuition, stipend and other academic expenses.
Deadline: Oct. 14
For more information: https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/
Remote Volunteering for Designers
Are you a talented designer who always has lots of creative ideas, and are also involved in environmental protection? Do you want to make a difference in your free time?
Green Sail, a European non-profit organization based in Split, Croatia that promotes sustainable tourism in the marine sector, is pleased to announce that they are looking for a designer/illustrator interested in remotely helping the organization.
Deadline: October 15
For more information: https://www.green-sail.com/
Freigeist Scholarships for International Students in Germany
The Volkswagen Foundation offers scholarships to young international researchers in all disciplines. Each year it offers ten to fifteen scholarships for researchers.
The offer is aimed at young scientists who want to do exceptional, risky science.
Deadline: Oct. 15
For more information: https://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/en/funding/our-funding-portfolio-at-a-glance/freigeist-fellowships
German Museum in Munich Scholarship Program
The German Museum in Munich offers several scholarships for research scientists interested in working for 6 or 12 months on projects. The scholarship program is international and interdisciplinary.
Deadline: Oct. 16
For more information: https://www.deutsches-museum.de/en/research/scholar-in-residence/
Bayer Digital Campus Challenge 2020
This contest is open to university students from around the world who meet the following criteria: anyone currently enrolled in higher education, or anyone who has graduated from an institution of higher education within the past year; anyone of legal age.
Deadline: October 25
For more information: https://bayer.agorize.com/en/challenges/dcc20/agreements?lang=en
PhD scholarships in Italy
All students enrolled in the PhD programs of Scuola Normale Superiore can receive scholarships that cover tuition fees and expenses for food and accommodation. The scholarship is guaranteed to students who maintain a high level of academic performance and achieve significant success in their graduation work.
The scholarship is offered to students who maintain a high level of academic performance and achieve significant success in their graduation work.
Deadline: Aug. 27
For more information: https://www.sns.it/en/admissions/phd/how-to-apply-for-the-phd-courses
Postdoctoral Research Program from The Earth Institute (USA)
The Earth Institute's Postdoctoral Research Program is the world's leading program for those seeking to better understand critical scientific and social issues of global sustainability. Earth Institute doctoral students will join multidisciplinary teams of distinguished scientists from the Earth Institute and Columbia University.
Postdoctoral Research at the Earth Institute
Deadline: Oct. 28
For more information: https://www.earth.columbia.edu/articles/view/55
The Ginkgo
Environmental Poetry Contest
The 2020 Ginkgo Prize for Ecopoetry is now open for entries. The Ginkgo Prize for Ecopoetry is a major international award for poetry covering environmental themes.
Deadline: Oct. 31
For more information: https://ginkgoprize.com/
Swiss government scholarships for foreign scholars and artists
August 10 opens for applications for Swiss government scholarships for the academic year 2020-2021.
Applicable to:
Masters of Art for artists and musicians;
PhD, Research and PostDoc for all majors.
Deadline: Oct. 31
For more information: https://www.sbfi.admin.ch/sbfi/en/home/education/scholarships-and-grants/swiss-government-excellence-scholarships.html