2011 Top Universities of USA

2011 College Rankings List - U.S. News University Directory

National Universities

Ranked  1)     Harvad University 

Cambridge, MA

Total undergraduates: 6655

Total full time undergraduates: 6650

·   Ranked 2)        Princeton University

Princeton, NJ  

Total undergraduates: 5,113 

Total full-time undergraduates: 5,029   

·   Ranked 3)     Yale University 

New Haven, CT

      Total undergraduates: 5,275  

      Total full-time undergraduates:5,254 

·      Ranked 4)      Columbia University

New York, NY

Total undergraduates: 7,743

Total full-time undergraduates: 6,762

·   Ranked 5)     Stanford University

Stanford, CA

Total undergraduates: 6,602

Total full-time undergraduates: 6,564

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Scholarship in USA

Stanford University Announce Boren Fellowship, USA

Study Subject: Language Study

Employer: Institute of International Education

Level: Master’s and Doctoral

Scholarship Description: Boren Fellowships provide up to $30,000 to U.S. graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate education through specialization in area study, language study, or increased language proficiency. Boren Fellowships support study and research in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. Boren Fellowships provide American graduate students, both at the master’s and the doctoral level, with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experiences in areas of the world critical to the future security of our nation, in exchange for their commitment to seek work in the federal government. Boren Fellowships provide support for overseas or domestic study, or a combination of both. The maximum level of support for a combined overseas and domestic program is $30,000 over 24 months.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 Jan 2012

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Study in South Africa

South Africa- Switzerland Research collaboration in Science and Technology: Call for Project Proposals 2011.

Study Subject: public Health, and Bio medicine, Bio and Nanotechnologies.

Level: Research 

Scholarship Description: 

Public Health and Biomedicine, Bio- and Nanotechnologies are ground-breaking disciplines, ideally situated for replying to worldwide health needs and for the development of forward-looking industry applications. Through the use of novel research techniques they offer potential solutions for many of today’s global challenges in industry and society.

Who may apply?
In South Africa Applicants must reside in South Africa and be employed researchers at a recognized higher education or research institution such as a university, university of technology, national facility, museum or science council. Applications must designate the primary Swiss counterpart in collaboration with who joint research or networking is to be undertaken. The Principal Investigators will bear responsibility for the project, including its technical and administrative coordination as well as scientific and financial reporting. Applicants should be in possession of at least a Masters degree (preferably PhD) in order to apply under this programme. The application should not be submitted through an industry/business partner. All applications must be directed through the research office or the NRF Designated Authority. Only one application per applicant will be accommodated. Any incomplete application will be automatically disqualified. The industry
partner under this programmer for the SA applicant must be affiliated to a registered South African company. Relevant business, registration or financial of the industry partner may be requested at any time.

Scholarship Application Deadline:30 April 2011

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