Off to See the Queen on a Newton Fellowship

By On January 31, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Fellowships, Humanities / Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Science, Social Sciences / Liberal Arts, United Kingdom

Want to work abroad for 2 years in the U.K.? Every year the Newton International Fellowships Scheme sponsors 40 of the very best early-career post-doctoral researchers from all over the world to enable them to work at UK research institutions. These post-doctoral fellowships are for researchers in all disciplines covered by The British Academy and Royal Society – physical, natural and social sciences, and the humanities.

The fellowship program even has a fantastic alumni scheme that provides further funding for Newton Fellows for up to 10 years for follow-on  activities, to enable links with U.K.-based researchers to be maintained and developed. This is expected to facilitate, in the longer term, improved access to international centres of excellence for UK-based researchers.

The current round for applications is open until April 16, 2012. Results will be announced at the end of October 2012. Read here for more information.

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Summer Fellowship in the UK Royal Botanic Gardens

By On December 15, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Botany, Fellowships, Horticulture / Floriculture, United Kingdom

I just came across a dream opportunity for students of botany or horticulture: The Botanical Research Institute of Texas announced  a call for applications for its 2012 Ian Leese Fellowship in Horticulture for a summer internship at the renowned Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK. The Fellow receives a one-time stipend of $5,000 during the three month summer fellowship.

Last year’s Fellow, Kristin Beuke, a botany major at the University of North Texas who is passionate about growing orchids, was assigned to the Kew’s Great Glasshouses & Training Section. She provided plant maintenance in the Tropical Nursery while furthering her botanical studies.

Founded in 1987, the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) based in Fort Worth, Texas, is an international, scientific research and learning center focused on conservation, knowledge sharing, and studying the diversity of plant life.

“BRIT is taking a leading role in the advancement of botanical research and knowledge sharing in the US by awarding this fellowship at an early and formative stage of a person’s career,” says Ms. Emma Fox, Principal, School of Horticulture, Royal Botanic Garden, Kew.

Applications are made by completing Kew’s Horticultural Internship Application by March 15, 2012.

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