Detail:
Following two centuries of internationally renowned scholarly activity on the Maynooth campus the National University of Ireland, Maynooth was established under the 1997 Universities Act as an autonomous member of the federal structure known as the National University of Ireland. With approximately 8,400 registered students, NUI Maynooth has 26 academic Departments which are organized into three Faculties: Arts, Celtic Studies and Philosophy; Science andEngineering, and Social Sciences.Building on a tradition of scholarship and excellence in all aspects of its Teaching and Learning, and research activities,within the liberal arts and sciences tradition NUI Maynooth is committed to being a first class research-led centre of learning and academic discovery. It is located on a pleasant university campus in Ireland’s only university town 20km west of Dublin, and has recently undergone a major phase of expansion in research, teaching and service facilities. The spacious campus is laid out in its own extensive grounds in rural surroundings, and is divided between an older complex of fine nineteenth century buildings and a modern complex of teaching, research, accommodation, and support facilities.

History:
In 1795 Grattan’s Parliament passed an Act which created an academy “for the better education of persons professing the popish or Roman Catholic religion”.The new College, under the influence of the Duke of Leinster was to be founded in Maynooth and in time it became not only Ireland’s national seminary, but also the largest seminary in the world.In 1896 St Patrick’s College Maynooth attained the status of a Pontifical University for its courses in Theology, Philosophy and Canon Law. Following the foundation of The National University of Ireland, Maynooth became a Recognised College of that federal structure in 1910. In 1966 St Patrick’s College opened its doors to lay students and its population grew rapidly over the next three decades. In 1997 the Faculties of Arts, Science, Celtic Studies and Philosophy were united in a newly established constituent university of the National University of Ireland.NUI Maynooth is oday a rapidly developing non-denominational university centre of some 8,800 students. Its traditional core strengths have been augmented by new developments in Finance, Computer Science, Software Engineering and Electronic Engineering. It sees itself as an institution which links a rich history with a distinct mission in a rapidly developing modern Ireland.

Accessibility:
NUI Maynooth has made every effort to ensure that the design of this website conforms to web standards for both usability and accessibility. Our aim is to provide an equivalence of access to the information on this website for all our users.We have followed the W3C’s WAI (Web Accessibility Initiative) guidelines in the creation of this website and we have used the latest technologies available to structure the website. W3C is the governing authority on web development standards and practices.The website uses XHTML code to provide document structure and CSS (Cascading Stylesheets) to provide document formatting. By following guidelines set down by the W3C we are trying to make sure that all the information on our web site is available to everybody: not just the text, but the information contained in the images and other media. Using these technologies also allows us to provide a website that loads faster, and  displays in more devices. The website template set contains valid XHTML and CSS code and conforms to the Web Accessibility Initiative’s AA guidelines. In addition, the website template set has been Bobby Tested and has passed all Priority 2 Guidelines.The NUI Maynooth web accessibility project is still on -going and we hope to provide an even better service to all our users in the future. If you have a problem accessing any information on the site, please contact  us and we will endeavor to provide the information in an appropriate format.

Address:
National University of Ireland,
Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

Phone No: +353 1 7086000

Fax: +353 1 6289063
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Last Date To Apply:14 August 2010
Source:http://biology.nuim.ie/staff/mbutler.shtml

About:
DCU Business School is recognised nationally and internationally for the outstanding quality of its business education programmes. Our teaching, learning and research activities are strongly influenced by the core guiding principles of relevance and excellence.

Detail:
DCU announces High Achievers Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for students from India and China.
One Full Tuition Fee Scholarship and 5 Tuition Fee Scholarships worth €3,000 are available for new undergraduate students from India and P.R. of China commencing their studies in Dublin City University in September 2010. The undergraduate scholarships are for the first year of study. However, scholarship recipients who are consistently high achievers may benefit from a fee reduction in subsequent years. 5 Tuition Fee Scholarships worth €3,000 are available for students from India and P.R. of China commencing a Taught Postgraduate Masters in Dublin City University in September 2010.

Application Procedure:
1)Hold a conditional or unconditional offer of a place on a full time undergraduate or taught postgraduate degree programme at Dublin City University from September 2010 and have accepted that offer by July 9th, 2010
2)Be classified as a ‘non-EU’ student for fee purposes

Application Date: 14 July 2010

Note:
Some programmes may remain open until mid-August. However in this case late applications are excluded from applying for a scholarship

Contact:
The Registry,
Dublin City University,
Dublin 9, Ireland.
E-mail: registry@dcu.ie
Tel.: +353-1-7005566

Source: www.dcu.ie

Applications are invited for a postdoc position in the newly-established Host-Pathogen Interaction Laboratory at the Institute of Immunology, National University of Ireland Maynooth (NUIM).

The position is funded for 3 years by the Irish Health Research Board (HRB) and available from October 2009. The successful candidate will be working on a project to determine the exact molecular mechanism behind the effect of DEAD-box helicase 3 on type I interferon induction and its manipulation by viruses (Schroder et al., EMBO J. 2008).Requirements

Candidates should have a PhD in the biological sciences, be highly motivated and organised, be able and willing to become a major player within a new research team and have experience with the investigation of cell signalling pathways. In addition, experience with one or more of the following techniques would be a major asset: EMSA, CHIP, RT-PCR, FPLC, flow cytometry, kinase assays or lentiviral gene transfer.

The Institute of Immunology at NUI Maynooth is one of the leading centres for Immunology research in Ireland and is located only 30 km outside of Dublin with good transport links.

Application & deadline

Application Procedure: e-mail cover letter, CV and contact details for 2 referees to Martina.Schroeder-at-nuim.ie by the 24th of August.

Further information can be obtained at http://biology.nuim.ie/staff/msimmunolglob.shtml or by emailing Dr. Schröder.

The George J. Mitchell Scholarships are named in honor of former U.S. Senator George J. Mitchell for his pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process. These scholarships allow American post-graduates to pursue one year of study at institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland. There are no restrictions concerning academic field of study.

Eligibility:
To qualify for the 2009-2010 Mitchell Scholarships, applicants must:

• Be US citizens Be at least 18 years old but not yet 30 on October 1, 2008.
• Have a Bachelor’s degree before study begins under the Mitchell Scholarship in Fall of 2009.
• Be enrolled at or a graduate of UNC-CH.
• Have a 3.8 GPA.
• Must demonstrate both academic distinction and potential for leadership.

Application Deadline

September 4, 2009
Application Process:
Attend a Mitchell Scholarship workshop (Hosted by the UNC Office of Distinguished Scholarships ]ODS]). If you are unable to attend a workshop, email the ODS to schedule an appointment to discuss the scholarship.
Personal Statement and list of principal activities due to ODS by April 20, 2009.
Preliminary Application (Due September 4, 2009 by 12:00 p.m.). Please submit one original of the following items (single sided, unstapled) to the UNC ODS by the above deadline:
Application Form:

 These are not yet available for the 2009 competition. Forms will be available from the Mitchell Scholarship Website and a link will be posted here at that time.
Personal Statement: 1,000 words maximum.
Letters of recommendation. At least 5 letters delivered directly to the UNC ODS by your reference. UNC recommends giving references this letter.
Original Transcript: One for each college or University attended (Internal UNC transcripts can be ordered through the Registrar at no cost).
Proof of American citizenship to be considered for the UNC endorsement.
The Office of Distinguished Scholarships is located in 225 Graham Memorial. Applications can be submitted via mail to the following address:

Office of Distinguished Scholarships
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
225 Graham Memorial, CB#3510
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3510

Source

http://www.distinguishedscholarships.unc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=104%3Amitchell&catid=38%3Ascholarships&Itemid=1

Eligibility:
To qualify for the 2009-2010 Mitchell Scholarships, applicants must:

Be US citizens Be at least 18 years old but not yet 30 on October 1, 2008.
Have a Bachelor’s degree before study begins under the Mitchell Scholarship in Fall of 2009.
Be enrolled at or a graduate of UNC-CH.
Have a 3.8 GPA.
Must demonstrate both academic distinction and potential for leadership.
Application Process:
Attend a Mitchell Scholarship workshop (Hosted by the UNC Office of Distinguished Scholarships ]ODS]). If you are unable to attend a workshop, email the ODS to schedule an appointment to discuss the scholarship.
Personal Statement and list of principal activities due to ODS by April 20, 2009.
Preliminary Application (Due September 4, 2009 by 12:00 p.m.). Please submit one original of the following items (single sided, unstapled) to the UNC ODS by the above deadline:
Application Form: These are not yet available for the 2009 competition. Forms will be available from the Mitchell Scholarship Website and a link will be posted here at that time.
Personal Statement: 1,000 words maximum.
Letters of recommendation. At least 5 letters delivered directly to the UNC ODS by your reference. UNC recommends giving references this letter.
Original Transcript: One for each college or University attended (Internal UNC transcripts can be ordered through the Registrar at no cost).
Proof of American citizenship to be considered for the UNC endorsement.
UNC Interviews (Mid September) : Based on your preliminary application, students will be invited to interview with the UNC Mitchell Committee. Students unavailable for on-campus interviews must contact the ODS one month in advance to discuss other available options.
Revise Applications: Those students nominated by the UNC committee (this number varies based on the regions from where applicants can apply) will have two weeks to revise all parts of their application with assistance from the ODS.
Final Submission (Deadline: First week of October, 2009): The regional application will be submitted online with the assistance of the ODS. Hard copy materials will be sent to the regional Mitchell committee by the ODS.
Finalists will be flown to Washington for an interview before the national selection committee in November, 2009.

The Office of Distinguished Scholarships is located in 225 Graham Memorial. Applications can be submitted via mail to the following address:

Office of Distinguished Scholarships
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
225 Graham Memorial, CB#3510
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3510

Source

http://www.distinguishedscholarships.unc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=104%3Amitchell&catid=38%3Ascholarships&Itemid=1

Scholarship Introduction:
PhD scholarships in Systems Biology
Structured PhD Programme in Bioinformatics and Computational Medicine
University College Dublin, Systems Biology Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
Applications are invited for PhD studentships, starting in October 2009 or later within the Bioinformatics and Computational Medicine Structured PhD Programme (http://bioinformatics.ucd.ie/PhD) at University College Dublin, to work on the following research projects focusing on computational and mathematical modeling of biochemical cellular pathways:
The successful candidates will undertake a four-year research project on computational and mathematical modeling of biochemical cellular pathways in close collaboration with experimental research groups at Systems Biology Ireland.

Eligibility for Scholarship:
The PhD positions are funded by the graduate education programme (GREP) of the Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology (IRCSET) and they are available for EU students only. The 4-year scholarship includes student stipend, fees, some consumables and travel budget to allow the student to obtain work experience abroad and industrial work experience in a company in Ireland or abroad.

How to apply:
Applicants should send a CV, transcripts and names and addresses of two referees to bioinfo@ucd.ie before the closing date of August 21, 2009.

Application form for Scholarship:
Applicants should send a CV, transcripts and names and addresses of two referees

Important Dates:
Contact Details: (bioinfo@ucd.ie) Closing date: 21st August 2009.

Source:
http://bioinformatics.ucd.ie/PhD

A PhD position is available for up to four years in the Department of Genetics at Trinity College Dublin. Our laboratory is interested in how plant development is controlled by the regulation of gene expression and protein stability. The PhD thesis project will focus on the characterization of transcriptional regulation by components of the ubiquitin system in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana. To this end, a combination of state-of-the-art molecular genetics and genome-wide methods such as microarray analysis and ultra high-throughput sequencing will be used.

We offer excellent research conditions with state-of-the-art infrastructure in a highly dynamic and collegial environment. Trinity College (www.tcd.ie) is Ireland’s leading university with ~15,000 students, situated in the heart of Dublin city.

Requirements

• Applicants must hold a B.Sc., M.Sc., or equivalent, as well as citizenship of an E.U. member country.
• We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong background and interest in molecular biology and/or biochemistry and/or plant biology, who is able to work independently, but yet enjoys working in a team.
• The ideal applicant should have previous experience with key techniques of molecular biology and/or biochemistry and/or plant biology. Basic knowledge of bioinformatics is an advantage but not a must

 The start date for this position is October 1, 2009. Annual tax-free salary will range from €16,875 in year 1 to €19,000 in year 4.

Application

Please send a detailed CV and contact details of two referees to Dr. Emmanuelle Graciet (graciete@tcd.ie).

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Graciet or visit our website at: http://www.tcd.ie/genetics/wellmer-2/ Contact address: Dr. Emmanuelle Graciet Smurfit Institute of Genetics Trinity College Dublin Dublin 2 Ireland

Co. Louth VEC in conjunction with the Department of Education and Science administer a Means-Tested Grant Scheme that offers financial support to students attending universities, institutes of technology and approved PLC colleges.

Co. Louth VEC administer the following Grant Schemes:

VEC Scholarship Scheme for students attending:

• Honours Degree and Post Graduate Courses at Universities in Ireland for students who have already obtained a Higher Certificate or Ordinary Degree.
• Honours Degree and Post Graduate Courses at Institutes of Technology.
• Degree Courses in Universities in other EU Member States for students who have already obtained a Higher Certificate or Ordinary Degree.

Third Level Maintenance Grants Scheme for Trainees (TLT) for students attending:

• Higher Certificate and Ordinary Degree at Institutes of Technology.

Maintenance Grants Scheme for Post Leaving Certificate Courses (PLC) for students attending:

• Full-time approved courses at approved PLC Colleges

Please contact the student grants section for further details on 042/9356415 or email grants(AT)louthvec.ie

The Grants office is open for queries on Monday – Friday from 9.00am until 12.30pm.  The closing date for grant applications is 1st December 2009.

Details: http://www.louthvec.ie/go/student-grants/

The deadline is Midnight Eastern Daylight Time, Monday, October 5, 2009.

The George J. Mitchell Scholarship is a national competitive fellowship sponsored by the US-Ireland Alliance. The Mitchell Scholarship, named to honor the former U.S. Senator’s pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process, is designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland, while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and a commitment to public service and community.

Twelve Mitchell Scholars between the ages of 18 and 30 are chosen annually for one year of postgraduate study in any discipline offered by institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Applicants are judged on three criteria: academic excellence, leadership, and a sustained commitment to service and community. The Mitchell Scholarship provides tuition, housing, a living expenses stipend, and an international travel stipend

All applications for the Mitchell Scholarship must be submitted electronically through this website. Applicants are encouraged to begin preparing their applications well in advance of the deadline. Supporting documents must be received in our office by Monday, October 5, 2009.

To create an account, simply fill in the information. An email will be sent to you confirming your registration. Once an account is created, the applicant can save and return to the application to add or amend all responses up until the application is submitted.

The George J. Mitchell Scholarship program welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Apply Here: http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/mitchellscholarships/

PhD Studentship: Neuronal Responses to HypoxiaScience Foundation Ireland

Project Details: The goal of this project is to examine the role of prolyl hydroxylases (PHD) and TNF?in acute non-transcriptional neuronal responses to hypoxia. The project will utilizestate of the art electrophysiology to focus on the effect of the PHD inhibitor DMOG onsynaptic responses in the hippocampus.

The successful applicant will alsoinvestigate the acute signaling mechanisms involved in physiological hypoxia,adenosine receptor activation and DMOG application on brain slices (synaptictransmission). Finally the project will also assess the signaling mechanisms involvedin the effect of TNF? during hypoxia.

Principal role:

• Electrophysiological recordings from isolated rat hippocampal slices
• Po2 measurements in tissue
• Manipulation of hypoxic pathways such as PHD and HIF1
• Supporting and training undergraduate and other doctoral students

Requirements:

• A degree in a biomedical science discipline (2.1 or above) such asneuroscience, physiology, pharmacology, or equivalent.
• A team worker
• Good interpersonal skillsDesirable experience:
• Some experience of electrophysiology in brain tissue
• Experience of cell and tissue culture
• Other molecular biology techniques

Stipend: €18,500 pa

Applications:

• Application should consist of a current CV and cover letter
• Closing date: Friday, 10 th July 2009
• Completed applications to Jacqueline.jago(AT)ucd.ie

For further details please contact:
Dr. John O’ConnorRoom S067,
Conway InstituteSchool of Biomolecular & Biomedical Science
John.oconnor(AT)ucd.ie
Ph 00353 1 7176765

Location: School of Medicine and Medical Science, UCD

Description:
Applications are invited for a PhD position in Physiology, School of Medicine and Medical Science, University College Dublin, Ireland. The student will join a vibrant group of researchers interested in chronic hypoxia and cardiorespiratory control. Our research group has demonstrated that chronic hypoxia causes respiratory muscle re-modelling in rodents with evidence of ‘adaptive’ and ‘maladaptive’ changes that are dependent on pattern, duration and severity of exposure, and the timing of hypoxic exposure across the age spectrum.

By combining methodological approaches ranging from molecular, through functional experiments in isolated tissue, to studies in behaving animals we are examining the impact of hypoxia on the respiratory system. This project, funded by the Health Research Board (Ireland), will explore the mechanisms underlying respiratory muscle dysfunction following chronic intermittent hypoxia.

Position Value: Stipend is 16,000 euro per annum plus full fees for EU nationals.

Expected duration of project: 1/10/2009 – 30/9/2012

Qualifications: Candidates should have at least an upper second-class honours degree in physiology or a cognate discipline in the biomedical sciences or equivalent.

Further Details: For further information contact: Dr Ken O’Halloran

Email address: ken.ohalloran(AT)ucd.ie

Closing Date: 31 July 2009