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September, 2023

  • 4 September

    Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences – BAGSS Starter Scholarships

    The Starter Scholarship is awarded for a one year period only. During that time, recipients are expected to develop an excellent research proposal that will be used to apply for further funding, e.g. for scholarships from the many German sponsorship organisations. The Starter Scholarship amounts to 1.468 EUR per month. …

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  • 3 September

    Losing Weight While Eating to Your Heart’s Content: Could It Be Possible?

    What if the key to losing weight lay within our brains? According to researchers from the Institute for Basic Science in South Korea, brain cells may hold the secret to weight loss in obese individuals without requiring significant changes to their diets. These groundbreaking findings, published in the specialized journal …

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  • 3 September

    BU welcomes approximately 20 outstanding students to the Trustee Scholars Program

    Every year, BU welcomes approximately 20 outstanding students to the Trustee Scholars Program. Many of our current Scholars had perfect 4.0 grade point averages in high school and ranked in the top of their class. In addition to exceptional academic credentials, Trustee Scholars are intellectually and creatively adventurous and demonstrate …

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  • 1 September

    The Risks of Nose Picking: More Than Just a Bad Habit

    During childhood, many people tend to insert their fingers into their noses. Unfortunately, some carry this habit into adulthood, unaware of the health risks involved. It’s important to remember that boogers are primarily composed of mucus, which plays a crucial role in our respiratory defense system. This biological filter traps …

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  • 1 September

    Herchel Smith Research Studentships

    In accordance with Dr Smith’s particular research interests, part of the residual portion of his bequest was directed to Harvard University to fund a PhD studentship programme for the prospective Harvard and Cambridge students. The Herchel Smith Research Studentships are among the most prestigious studentships offered by the Universities. Students …

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August, 2023

  • 31 August

    Curly hair provides more protection from heat and dehydration

    Highly curly and frizzy hair not only boasts its unique style but also carries a fascinating history of providing protection from heat, inadvertently contributing to the development of the human brain. Frustrated by the maintenance of your curly or kinky hair? Do you occasionally yearn for the long, silky tresses …

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  • 31 August

    Potential Link Between Psoriasis Severity and Vitamin D Deficiency: New Avenues for Exploration

    Psoriasis affects 2 to 3% of the global population, manifesting as red patches with white scales on the skin. While recognized as a chronic inflammatory disorder, its precise mechanisms remain partly enigmatic. The red patches result from the infiltration of the epidermis by T lymphocytes, immune cells that release inflammatory …

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  • 31 August

    Wellington International Excellence Scholarship

    The purpose of the Wellington International Excellence Scholarship is to recruit high-achieving undergraduate international students currently studying in New Zealand to Victoria University of Wellington and to support them in their studies. The majority of these scholarships will be awarded at $20,000 over three years of study. Who is eligible? …

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  • 31 August

    PhD fellowship in marine microbial ecology

    Organisation/Company Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) Department Institute of Marine Sciences (ICM) Research Field Environmental science » Ecology Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Spain Application Deadline 30 Sep 2023 – 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting …

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  • 31 August

    Fellowships for excellent researchers R2-R4

    The Office of the Government of the Slovak Republic, as the Executor of Component 9 of the Recovery and Resilience Plan, announces that, as part of Investment 3: Excellent Science, a call aimed at supporting basic and applied research carried out in Slovakia by excellent domestic and foreign researchers in …

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