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Research Grants – Doctoral Programmes in Germany • DAAD

Field of Study Various Level PhD Country Germany Eligibility Excellently-qualified young academics and scientists who have completed a Master’s degree or Diplom, or in exceptional cases a Bachelor’s degree at the latest by the time they begin their grant-supported research. As a rule, applicants should not have graduated any longer …

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Type 2 Diabetes: Can Drinking Kombucha Lower Blood Sugar Levels?

Kombucha is a fermented beverage primarily composed of yeast and bacteria, known for its antioxidant properties and probiotic benefits. According to Daniel Merenstein, a professor of medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine, promising research on rodents and a small cohort of non-diabetic individuals has shown that this beverage can …

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Top 5 Countries with Free Tuition in 2023

If you’re unable to secure fully-funded scholarships, consider enrolling in universities that offer either free or low-cost tuition or provide exemptions. Countries such as Norway, Austria, Germany, Finland, and Sweden offer various forms of free or low-cost tuition programs and tuition waivers for international students. Norway’s Tuition-Free Universities According to …

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One Daily Drink of Alcohol Raises Blood Pressure Over Time, Warns the American Heart Association

A study conducted by Italian and American researchers, published in the journal Hypertension on July 31, 2023, sheds light on the effects of regular alcohol consumption on blood pressure. This increase in blood pressure persists even in individuals who consume only one glass per day and those who do not …

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Postdoctoral Fellowships in Space Security (broadly defined)

The Outer Space Institute (OSI) is inviting applications for two post-doctoral research fellowships in the field of space security, broadly defined. The OSI is a network of world-leading space experts united by their commitment to highly innovative, transdisciplinary research that addresses grand challenges facing the continued use and exploration of …

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2024-25 JHI-CDHI Digital Humanities Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Jackman Humanities Institute (JHI) at the University of Toronto, in partnership with the Critical Digital Humanities Initiative (CDHI), offers a twelve-month Postdoctoral Fellowship in Digital Humanities, with a project that fits the JHI’s annual theme, “Undergrounds/Underworlds”. Deadline for Applications: November 30, 2023 at 4:00pm EST 2024 – 2025: Undergrounds/Underworlds Undergrounds have …

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Link between Constipation and Cardiovascular Risks: Study Reveals Alarming Correlations

According to a study published in Scientific Reports, constipation may be a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and hypertension. Researchers from La Trobe University analyzed over half a million hospital admissions in the state of Victoria, Australia, and found that patients suffering from constipation were nearly twice as likely …

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2024-25 New Media Public Humanities Fellowship

Deadline for Applications: November 30, 2023 at 4:00pm EST 2024 – 2025: Undergrounds/Underworlds Undergrounds have figured powerfully in human histories and imaginations as places of alterity, concealment, exploration, and discovery; of fear, transition, transportation, and transmutation. They have also figured as spaces of hope, refuge, and fugitivity that weave them …

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Gaius Charles Bolin Dissertation and Post-MFA Fellowships

The Gaius Charles Bolin Fellowships at Williams College promote diversity on college faculties by encouraging graduate students from underrepresented groups to complete a terminal graduate degree and pursue careers in college teaching. The fellowship was established in 1985 to address the shortage of faculty of color in US colleges and …

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The Top 5 Most Hydrating Vegetables for Optimal Health

Even without a heatwave, maintaining proper hydration is crucial for preserving one’s health. While beverages are welcome, they are not the only sources to prioritize. In fact, a significant portion of our hydration comes from the foods we consume, especially those rich in water, as emphasized by American dietitian nutritionists. …

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