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CAREER ADVICE - PAGE 4 TOP 50 BEST LIFE SCIENCE UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD

7 MOST EFFECTIVE TIPS FOR WRITING A BETTER SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PAPER

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iIT JAM 2019

career option for bright students

By Diluxi Arya

IIT JAM 2019 OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION The official notification for the IIT JAM 2019 has been announced. Interested and eligible candidates can check out all of the details on the exam, schedule, important dates, eligibility, application procedure and such below. Joint MSc 2019 admission official notification below: Admission to M.Sc. (Two Year), Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree and other post-bachelor’s degree programmes IITs and IISc are institutions of national significance and are well known, the world over, for quality education in engineering, science & technology and research in frontier areas.

The goal of IITs and IISc is to create a solid foundation of knowledge, pursue excellence and improve creativity within an intellectually stimulating atmosphere. The vibrant academic ambience and well-equipped research infrastructure of IISc & IITs inspire the students to pursue Research and Development professions in frontier regions of basic sciences in addition to interdisciplinary

regions of science and technology.

Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM) has been conducted from 2004 to provide admissions to M.Sc. (Four Semesters), Joint M.Sc.-Ph. D., M.Sc.-Ph. D. Dual Degree, etc.. Programmes in the IITs and Integrated Ph.D.. Degree Programmes in IISc for consolidating Science for a career option for bright students. These postgraduate programs at IITs and IISc provide top quality education in their respective areas, comparable to the very best in the entire world. The curricula for all these programmes are intended to offer opportunities to the students to develop academic talent resulting in rewarding and challenging professional life.

Eligibility: The candidates who are eligible in JAM 2019 will have to meet the following Eligibility Requirements (ER) for admissions in IITs. • All candidates admitted through JAM ought to have a Bachelor’s degree.

• In the qualifying degree, the aggregate marks or CGPA/CPI with no rounding-off (taking into account all subjects, such as languages and subsidiaries, all years combined) must be at least 55% or 5.5 out of 10 for General/OBC (NCL) category candidates and 50 percent or 5.0 out of 10 for SC/ST and PwD category applicants.

For Candidates with letter grades/CGPA (rather than percent of marks), the equivalence in percent of marks will be determined by the Admitting Institute(s).

Proof of having passed the Qualifying Degree with the Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ) as given by the Admitting Institute ought to be submitted by September 30, 2019.

At the time of entrance, all admitted candidates will need to submit an physical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner in the prescribed form.

In the time of admission, the admitted candidates might also need to undergo a physical fitness evaluation by a medical board constituted from the Admitting Institute. If a candidate isn’t found physically fit to pursue his/her preferred course of research, his/her entrance is liable to be cancelled.

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Notice: a) It will absolutely be the obligation of the Candidate to verify that he/she satisfies the Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQs) and Eligibility Requirements (ERs) for Admission. b) The Admitting Institute has the right to cancel, at any point, the entrance of a candidate who’s discovered to have been admitted to a course to which he/she isn’t entitled, being unqualified or ineligible in accordance with the regulations and rules in force.

Application Procedure: Candidates are able to apply for JAM 2019 only through JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) link accessible in the web site http://jam.iitkgp.ac.in. The facility for Online Registration and Application will be accessible through the web site http://jam.iitkgp. ac.in from September 01, 2018. A candidate must register on JOAPS site, by providing his/her name, a legitimate E-mail address, a working cellphone number and

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September 4th, 2018. a password. The candidate should give an E-mail address that he/she checks and uses regularly, as all communication to the candidate from JAM 2019 will be sent to the E-mail address. The candidate shouldn’t use someone else’s E-mail address and only 1 candidate can be registered with a single E-mail address.

In the same way, the candidate must provide his/her personal mobile number because the majority of the communication might also be sent via SMS. The password which the candidate provides should be selected such that it can’t be guessed easily by other people and this password should not be forgotten by the candidate since he/she will need it to login to the online application site.

Upon successful registration, an E-mail comprising candidate Enrolment ID will be sent to the E-mail address given by the candidate. The Enrolment ID will also be sent to the mobile number given by the candidate. The candidate should utilize this enrolment ID together with the password to get all JAM 2019 related communications or site operations.

Candidates are advised to maintain the ID together with the password information confidential and safe.

JOAPS Offers an online interface to the candidate for interacting with all the JAM Administration. With this interface, a can-

didate may:

Important Dates:

• Apply for the exam online • Upload photograph, signature and other documents like category certificate (if applicable), PwD certification (if applicable), etc..

• Pay the application fee via any of the electronic payment modes • Check the Status of the application form: Received, Under scrutiny, Accepted, Defect status, Status after rectification, Rejected with legitimate reasons, Admit card ready for downloading, etc..

• Download Admit Card • View your answers, marks and JAM score • Download JAM scorecard • Submission of application for Admission Candidates are discouraged from making application through a third person. If someone else (friend or Web café individual ) is filling the application on behalf of this candidate, then the candidate must make sure that the information submitted are correct. It’s been noticed during earlier occasions the information filled by other individual on behalf of this candidate was incorrect, because they didn’t have proper info concerning the candidate.

Hencewe strongly discourage such practice whilst completing the online application form.

Note: For any information regarding JAM 2019 you will be informed by SMS also.

So, you are advised to keep JAM 2019 Sender Id unblocked.

CAREER ADVICE 7 Most Effective Tips For Writing a Better Scientific Research Paper There’s no question that sitting down to write a scientific journal is a daunting task. Yet, as a researcher, you are expected to share your work with others even in the most demanding forms. One of these forms is a scientific paper which will be published in scientific journals.

Scientific papers require high-standard of writing skills considering that they are spread through different academic units and are archived as a reference for other aspiring scientists.

Scientific journals require intense reporting of research and results. However, not all scientific papers are as good as we expect them to be. Many researchers struggle to communicate their research results. If you noticed, many authors focus on just writing for a specialized community instead of a wider audience. In result, their scientific papers turn out to be complicated and confusing.

Writing a better scientific paper can really take time. But each time is surely going to be worth it. In this article, you will learn the most effective ways of writing a better scientific paper.

Tip # 1: Keep your title direct-to-thepoint and avoid being too technical.

Just because you’re writing a scientific paper doesn’t mean that your title has to be very technical. For example, do not use scientific names in the

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title unless it is relevant to your research.

The title is the first thing that editors will see in your paper. Hence, your title must accomplish the four goals of an ideal title for a scientific paper. First, it must be structured in a way that helps the reader predict the content of your paper. Second, it must be catchy rather than boring. Third, it must be coherent with the tone of your paper. Lastly, it should contain keywords for search engine optimization especially if your paper is going to be published online.

Tip #2: Start writing your abstract only after you finish writing your paper.

Many researchers are tempted to write their abstract after the title. The best thing about writing a research paper is that you don’t have to write the different stages in a chronological order in order to come up with a good one.

The abstract contains the summary of your paper, which is why it’s easier to write it after you finish your conclusion. For a better abstract, it’s important to keep it short but complete. Since scientific paper can run from 2, 000 to 10, 0000 words your abstract should contain the heart of your research paper to avoid the frustration of reading lengthy documents. These include a short paragraph about your research problem, research method, and

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your conclusion.

Tip #3: Put the most important details of your scientific paper in the introduction.

Don’t confuse the introduction with the abstract. The introduction provides the context and the rationale of your work before presenting the research problem.

A well-written introduction should include all the necessary details such as the scope, context, and significance of your study. It must present the purpose of your study and explain the research methods used to test your hypothesis.

To keep it simple, think of it like a roadmap which will guide your readers about the things they will expect before even reading the substance of your entire paper. This is also where you can nurture the good impression by letting the readers know why they should read your paper.

Tip #4: Always connect the discussion of your results to the introduction.

A rule of the thumb in a stellar scientific paper is to make sure everything is coherent.

Connect the discussion of your results to information that you’ve presented in your introduction.

Your discussion must show an interpretation and a description of your findings. You should be able to explain how you came up with a solution to your research problem.

What methods have you used to gather the data? What were the challenges you’ve encountered during the experiments?

You may include graphs, figures, and images to illustrate important details and highlight notable implications. Remember that the discussion section is not just a repetition of the introduction. It’s a separate portion of your

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scientific paper where you can demonstrate the information that supports your conclusion.

Tip #5: Always update your reference section and make sure to include all the resources you’ve used to write your scientific paper.

Just a tip so you won’t omit any important reference – make a habit to take note of your resources as you write your research paper. The reference section only comes at the end of your research so it’s very easy to forget whatever resources you may have used before.

Follow the suggested format when writing the reference section. There are many ways of citing your references in your paper but the requirements can vary depending on the scope of your research or your school department. Some examples of reference formats are the APA (American Psychological Association) which is commonly used in science papers, MLA

(Modern Language Association), and Chicago/Turabian Style.

Tip #6: Utilize quotations in your scientific paper to strengthen your arguments and improve its aesthetic appeal.

Some statements are better said in their original form, specifically when referring to lengthy paragraphs from popular scientific authors. If you think paraphrasing an original work would diminish its meaning, then use quotations in your paper.

You can just copy and paste an entire paragraph to your paper and cite the author. It is very helpful especially if you’re trying to support a personal argument. Also, it creates an interesting appeal to the usual gray blocks of words in a research paper. Other examples of quotable items are questions from empirical papers, measurements, scientific or political quotes, and relevant opinions of other authors.

Tip #7: Avoid “fillers” if you want to write a powerful statement and a meaningful scientific paper.

The number of word count required for scientific papers sometimes tempts researchers to use fillers. Fillers are apparently meaningless words or phrases that are added to a research paper just to make it lengthy.

Verbally, fillers are unnecessary utterances that a person makes while thinking of the next words to say such as “umm”, “uh” or “like”. In a scientific paper, these could take the form of irrelevant opinions and discussions from books, too many adjectives and word modifiers, jargons, and very long paragraphs.

Fillers can diminish the quality of a scientific paper. You can’t expect people to continue reading a paper that misleads them in the middle. Editors and publishers do not want to keep running around the bush. Instead of using fillers, conduct more research and gather brilliant insights which you can correlate

with your study.

When writing, stop thinking about the word count. Rather, focus on your research problem and take note of the experiments you’ve done to find the solution because this will be the bread and butter of your scientific paper.

Scientific papers, like many other forms of professional writing, are about getting the information across the world and not just a particular group of people. Consequently, a stellar scientific paper must be useful to the academe and newcomers.

After drafting your paper, always remember to revise it for correctness. Consider validating data and reviewing figures. For best results, have it edited and proofread by professionals to comply with the required standards.

A final tip, write to inform and not just to impress. I hope that you enjoyed reading our tips for writing a better scientific paper. If you have any question, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly and I would be willing to personally answer your queries. God bless!

How To Get Into PhD Programme After Completing Bachelors Surveys and studies have shown that the United States of America has maintained being the number one destination for those who are looking to pursue Ph.D. and other degrees abroad.

One of the reasons for this is that several, if not all, US universities have the variety and extreme coverage in terms of researches related to their subjects of interest. In other words, the student who wishes to pursue Ph.D. choose the USA because the country has been known to invest time, effort, and money in research and development.

Another reason is the fact that most universities offer Ph.D. programs to students who are more than willing or have dreamt of pursuing a Ph.D. in the USA shortly after their achieving a bachelor’s degree. What’s even appealing is that these universities have offers that a student cannot resist: getting a master’s degree while also trying to finish his or her Ph.D. degree.

This article talks about the nature of applying for Ph.D. after completing your bachelor’s degree. To start, it is important to lay down important facts and answer questions. Some of these questions are as follows: Can you apply for Ph.D. after a bachelor’s degree in the USA?

It may not be the norm, but there are US universities that are now allowing students to pursue a Ph.D. degree after achieving a bachelor’s degree.

However, there’s a catch in this setting. While pursuing a Ph.D. degree, you also need to work your way up the ladder and obtain a master’s degree.

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What do a combined MS and Ph.D. degree Mean?

In other words, most of these universities only allow you to enroll in a Ph.D. program if you agree to also work on achieving a master’s degree. To explain further, this means that a student is able to achieve a master’s degree for two to three years and then the student is given the permission to continue with his Ph.D. studies. What makes this setup interesting is that there are universities that automatically discuss a master’s degree upon a student’s admission; some make it tougher for the students by requiring them to take a few extra credits of coursework that eventually leads to the master’s degree.

To give you a picture, here is a table of the top universities in the USA which offer Ph.D. after a bachelor’s degree:

University

Minimum requirement

Duration (average)

MIT

A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

5 years (2 years coursework and minimum 3 years for research)

Harvard

A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

6 years (1-2 years in coursework and rest for research)

Caltech

A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

Around 5 years

Princeton

A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

Around 5 years (2 years coursework)

Yale

A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

6 -7 years (3-3 years coursework)

University of Chicago

A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

–

University of Pennsylvania

A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

5-6 years (10-year limit)

Columbia University

A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

5 years

John Hopkins University

A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

6 years

Cornell University

A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

–

Take note, however, that not all US universities that offer Ph.D. programs cover the combined MS and Ph.D. It is your personal responsibility and discretion to check websites of the universities of calling the registrar’s office for more information.

How Should one apply for a Ph.D. degree after bachelors?

If you are considering applying for a university that offers combined MS and Ph.D. program, take note that the requirements are similar to that of applying for a doctorate.

This is because most applicants lack in any advanced skill, advanced degree or journal publication. It is also a tough path to take as most universities have made sure that the application process will be long, tedious, and exceptionally challenging. Some just even accept three to four candidates per session.

What can you do then? Take a look at the factors below and take them into consideration when applying for Ph.D. after a bachelor’s degree: 1.Strong GPA – Those who have strong grade point averages have higher chances of qualifying for the program. If you are from abroad and have different grading systems, you can ask for help or you can undergo an assessment.

2. Standardized test scores – Be sure to ace your standardized test scores as candidates as these scores can definitely have an impact in your application. The following are some of the required standardized tests you are asked to take.

3.GRE: This test is mandatory for everyone who wishes to pursue any Ph.D. program in US universities. Whether you are applying for management studies or others, you have to take this after obtaining your bachelor’s degree. For doctoral programs, you might also be required to present GRE subject scores of the course as well.

4.TOEFL: TOEFL is an English proficiency test and is only applicable for non-native English-speaking countries. Meaning to say, foreign students need to take this and they are required to get a high score in order to be admitted to Ph.D. courses.

5.IELTS: IELTS is also accepted for international students’ admission to Ph.D. programs. This is similar to TOEFL in the sense that this is also an English proficiency test that is designed for students who belong to the non-native English-speaking countries.

This is to test your command over the English language. It has four parameters, namely: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.

6.Letter of Recommendation(LOR): A LORis one of the most crucial requirement when getting an admission to Ph.D. programs. This letter is another person’s independent assessment and outlook when talking about the candidate’s potential. There are several universities who require three LORs while there are those who only need one.

Here’s a tip for Freshers: Have your letters of recommendation written either by your professors or employers, it will give you that additional leverage.

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7.Statement of Purpose(SOP): Another vital requirement is your Statement of Purpose. This should explain in detail how committed you are to the Ph.D. program and should also contain information about your goals in life.

8.Resume: Although this is not applicable to all US universities, there are those who require the student to submit a resume along with the application. It should, in a glimpse, provide their basic information, including, but should not be

limited to, date of birth, academic qualifications, achievements, and details of employment, if any.

9.Research Projects: Most importantly your portfolio of research projects can come in handy when aspiring to be admitted into a Ph.D. program. So be sure to keep records and copies of any research that has been written and/or published.

in the USA offering direct Ph.D. hold a separate interview round for the aspirants. As in most cases, the Ph.D. interviews are conducted by invitation only.

The questions are general as well specific to the subject the candidate wants to pursue.

There you have it, everyone. We hope this article will be able to help you prepare for your journey to Ph.D. Good luck on your way to getting that Ph.D. degree.

10.Interview: Most of the universities

Top 50 Best Life Science Universities In The World We all want to get degrees from prestigious universities in the world. If you are into life sciences, getting admitted into a university that really specializes in your field and has all the right equipment, facility, and research program can be tough. Thankfully, that is made one level easier, thanks to Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings data. We can now take a sneak peek to the top universities and what makes them unique and a go-to institution.

So, if you are one of those who is torn between several universities, you’re reading the right article. On the other hand, if you have been planning to take a degree in biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology or other life sciences subjects, you’re in for a treat.

Times Higher Education’s ranking for life sciences is the answer to your dilemma, and it has all the information you need with regard to finding the best universities in the world for your chosen degree.

Before we go and tackle this top five universities, let us first discuss life sciences. In a nutshell, life sciences cover a wide range of subjects, including, but not limited to, forestry and biotechnology. If you choose to go on this path and end up with a degree, you can go and work on various fields as well. Most of the jobs directly use life science research and knowledge.

These jobs involve working for pharmaceutical companies, environmental work, and even forensic science.

For starters, you should know by now that most of these the top universities that offer life sciences are located in the USA and the UK. In fact, the ranking shows that at least 150 schools out of 500 that offer life sciences degrees are concentrated in these two countries, with Harvard University landing on the top spot and with the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford and Stanford University tailing closely behind.

This ranking is based on thirteen indicators of excellence that evaluate teaching, research, research influence, innovation and international outlook.

Without further ado, here are the top 5universities for your chosen life sciences degree:

es that are grouped together in nine concentrations. This is done to help students “explore the diversity of living systems.” When it comes to choosing a major, they have the following options: biomedical engineering, neurobiology, and human evolutionary biology.

Furthermore, a number of these courses are hands-on, and life sciences students are encouraged to conduct their own research and come up with an original.

According to the university, most of the life science graduates decide to indulge in postgraduate work, which includes medical or scientific research. Other graduates, on the other hand, pursued careers in business, consulting, and environmental advocacy.

Harvard University has been one of the universities around the world with a great reputation.

In fact, it is the best-known university, regularly taking the top spot in global reputation surveys conducted by several agencies and organizations. It has been around for more than 300 years, having been founded in 1636.

Quite bluntly, the tuition at Harvard University is undeniably expensive; however, there are several university grants that provide students from low-income families with equal opportunity to be schooled in this prestigious institution. For the class of 2019, only 5.3 percent of applicants made it through the competitive application process.

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3. University of Oxford Unlike the first two, life science degrees at the University of Oxford are different. They are spread across a number of specialized departments and fall under two divisions: science and clinical.

This university, located at the west of London, is renowned for its architectural structure. This is mainly because the university is also of the world’s oldest and most prestigious universities. It has impressive colleges too, which is something really special for a small town.

Some of the world’s world-leading academics have worked or are still working at the university. For instance, the famous evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins is connected with the university, Thus, you may often see him around the area and in public events. Some prominent politicians, cultural figures, and award-winning scientists are associated with the university as well.

2. University of Cambridge Another prestigious school in the UK is the University of Cambridge. It is also one of the oldest universities that follow a collegiate system.

Like Harvard, its School of Biological Sciences also has nine departments and with a number of research centers, including the departments of biochemistry, pharmacology, and zoology.

To add to these nine departments, the University of Cambridge also has a Graduate School of Life Sciences that offers master’s degrees and doctorates. Of all these undergraduate programs, a student can major in three: biological sciences as a natural science specialism, a preclinical veterinary science program, and a psychological and behavioral sciences program.

1. Harvard University Like most colleges and universities in the USA and the UK, undergraduates who study at Harvard University do not need to take hasty decisions with regard to their majors. They have the opportunity to take and try on various courses before they are required to declare a major subject.

In terms of life sciences, Harvard University offers many interdisciplinary foundational cours-

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There is a tutorial system in this university, making teachers work closely with their students. Furthermore, the students also become automatic members of their college community, giving them the freedom to eat meals, live in college-owned buildings, and attend recreational activities.

Charles Darwin was an alumnus of Christ’s College in Cambridge, alongside many other prominent biologists.

Oxford students belong to a college, where they live, eat and attend small group tutorials with teachers. Postgraduate students are more likely to live outside college and will not necessarily be taught within their college.

In general, based on researches, most of the Oxford graduates move forward in life and land high-profile careers.

4. Stanford University Standofrd University boasts not only of its large and beautiful campus but also of its reputation as one of the best universities in the world. No wonder it has become the top spot and a popular destination for the US and international students.

Of the more than 15,000 students, more than 20 percent are international, and close to 90 percent of undergraduates live on campus, especially since all first-year students are required to live on campus.

The schools have created a name for itself and have been renowned for its science and innovation. To add, university researchers, students, and alumni also play a vital role in the school.

They significantly contribute to technological

development in Silicon Valley, located right near the university.

Stanford’s department of biology leads the way for life science research, while the bioengineering department creates a fusion of engineering and life sciences by inventing new technologies.

The following are some of the courses offered by the biology department: biochemistry, biophysics, computational biology, conservational biology, and many other subdisciplines.

Stanford alumni have been published internationally and have won prestigious awards, including Nobel Prizes, Rhodes Scholarships, and Turing Awards.

5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology It might be an institute of technology, but you will be surprised to know that MIT offer courses on life science topics. For them, this is a way to contribute toward either a major or a minor degree subject.

These courses range from biological engineering, a pioneering new discipline that combines principles of engineering and biological systems, to “Science, Technology and Society”, which offers a more comprehensive overview of life sciences and its applications.

The school accepts both undergraduates and postgraduates for life sciences degrees, with further study in health sciences or engineering as the most common post-graduation option. To add, a number of life sciences graduate also embark on to medical school while others pursue careers in finance, intellectual property law, and forensics.

MIT has been known to have an excellent reputation in all their science and technology disciplines. Admissions too are accordingly very selective with only 8 percent of applicants winning a spot. More than 80 affiliates of the university have won Nobel Prizes, and many more have achieved recognition through other awards.

On the next page is the list of Top 50 World University Rankings 2018 in Life Science Category:

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Life Sciences Rank 2018

University

Country

1

Harvard University

United States

2

University of Cambridge

United Kingdom

3

University of Oxford

United Kingdom

4

Stanford University

United States

5

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

United States

6

Johns Hopkins University

United States

7

Princeton University

United States

8

California Institute of Technology

United States

9

Yale University

United States

10

Imperial College London

United Kingdom

11

University of Chicago

United States

12

University of California, San Diego

United States

13

ETH Zurich – Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich

Switzerland

14

Cornell University

United States

15

Columbia University

United States

16

Duke University

United States

17

University of Pennsylvania

United States

18

University of California, Berkeley

United States

19

University of California, Los Angeles

United States

20

Wageningen University & Research

Netherlands

21

University of British Columbia

Canada

22

University of Toronto

Canada

23

University of Edinburgh

United Kingdom

24

Peking University

China

25

Karolinska Institute

Sweden

26

National University of Singapore

Singapore

27

University of Michigan

United States

28

University of California, Davis

United States

29

Washington University in St Louis

United States

30

King’s College London

United Kingdom

31

McGill University

Canada

32

University of Melbourne

Australia

33

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Switzerland

34

Heidelberg University

Germany

35

University of Queensland

Australia

36

University of Tokyo

Japan

37

Kyoto University

Japan

38

Uppsala University

Sweden

39

LMU Munich

Germany

40

University of Wisconsin-Madison

United States

41

University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

42

Northwestern University

United States

43

Technical University of Munich

Germany

44

Ghent University

Belgium

45

Australian National University

Australia

46

Lund University

Sweden

47

University of Sydney

Australia

48

Emory University

United States

49

University of Glasgow

United Kingdom

50

Humboldt University of Berlin

Germany

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7 Expert Tips on How to Write a Killer Resume So you’ve finally completed your degree and now you’re very excited to get your dream career. After all, you’ve done quite a lot of achievements during your academic years and have efficiently gained experience from your chosen field.

But wait…have you thought about how you’re going to put together all of your hard work in just one paper?

Admit it, job seekers have always needed to make an impression on hiring managers. Before applying to your dream job, here are expert tips on how to write a resume that says, “Hey, why to waste time on other resumes when you’re looking at the right one?”

Knowing one or two of these tips will be a total game changer. So here we go…

Tip #1: Choose a professional, yet eye-catching design for your resume using pre-designed templates.

What is your USP defines what kind of job you can get. The uniqueness of your personalities cannot be depicted by similar looking CV’s?

You are genetically unique, so how can your resume look similar to others, If you want to get hired, take this point very very seriously.

If you think about Resume Templates, they are the best metaphor for making a standout resume. A visually appealing resume is absolutely eye-catching and unforgettable. This is why choosing a good template can increase your chances of getting shortlisted.

Of course, it’s important to match your template with a good font that looks good on both screen and paper. Use bold and italic prints sparingly.

You can print them in color without being too weird like Elle’s resume.

Tip #2: Format your resume in a reverse-chronological order or with the most important detail on top.

Sadly, you’re not the only one vying for your dream position. There are thousands of other job applicants whose resumes are in the hands of hiring managers. So the first few parts of your resume are extremely crucial. They can either make or break your dream.

So place all necessary details on the top such

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as your name, contact, and e-mail. Before your mailing address, you can place your LinkedIn permalink and while you’re at it, make sure your LinkedIn is updated.

According to experts, the majority of professionals are now on LinkedIn. Having a LinkedIn account gives you an edge over other applicants who don’t have any.

Then, you can start talking about your job experience. List your most recent position first, working backward to previous positions while considering those that are most relevant to the position you’re applying. Your educational attainment can come at the bottom. Unless you’re applying in the academe where educational history can be given significance.

Tip #3: Beat the resume bots and algorithms through SEO-friendly content.

Huge companies do not have time to scan through hundreds of resumes every day. So they have bots to do it for them.

Unfortunately, bots only filter resume based on keywords while eliminating badly written resumes. So here’s what you’re going to do. Research for popular keywords that you can use in your resume. For example, if you’re applying for the position of a marketing professional, then you can use at least three related keywords to improve the visibility of your resume.

Then, make sure that your spelling and grammar are topnotch. You can have your resume reviewed through online grammar checkers or ask help from professionals. Remember, your resume is a one-way ticket to your dream job so don’t waste any chance to make it perfect.

Tip #4: Create a resume that is coherent to the job you’re applying.

Okay, so this is where most job seekers usually stumble. Just because you’re too good at something, doesn’t mean a company will hire you for it.

For example, if the company is looking for a Marketing Professional, you can’t talk about how good you are in research and coding. No one will be interested in skills that are not related to the position you’re applying.

The key is to focus on the skills that the company needs. Soft skills like leadership, communication, and good negotiation skills are certainly OK to add in moderation. But always remem-

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ber to be more selective with what you add.

Tip #5: Walk the talk rather than just narrating them in your resume.

Some things are better shown than written.

Companies don’t like lengthy resumes, especially if you’re just bragging all your successes in there.

So save the rest of your skills when you’re finally hired. But for your resume, you can focus on results-oriented experiences. For example, instead of narrating a long list of skills, think about how you can validate those skills.

You can add relevant statistics, budget plan samples, or client growth report. It’s easier to convince a company that you’re good when you can show proof of good results.

Tip #6: Be selective with the skillset, experience, and other information that you’re going to put in your resume.

As I said before, there are skills that you need to prioritize and let go. The criteria depend on the position you’re applying.

Clearly identify the set of skills that you can bring to a target job. These skills should serve as your core competencies and your edge over other candidates. Mention specific and technical skills if necessary. For example, if you’re applying for a lab technician you can mention that you’re good at clinical testing and specimen analysis. Then provide examples of past jobs where you’ve applied your skills.

Narrow down your list to just three or five skills. The more crowded your resume looks, the more likely the recruiter will get bored.

Be sharp in placing other details too. The school and date when you graduated elementary and

high school are probably the last things that your prospective employer will think. So you can set these details at low priority. Lastly, you don’t have to place your social media pages unless they are crucial to your application.

Tip #7: Add an intriguing tagline to your resume.

The last but not the least is to place an interesting tagline about yourself. This will serve as an elevator pitch about why you’re the best candidate for the job.

Traditional resumes usually begin with a summary statement that reads, “Seeking to become a valuable member of the marketing team in your company.” Sadly, after so many years this sort of statements have become quite boring.

Today, you have to think like a marketer wherein you have to sell yourself. Unless you’re applying for a very traditional company, you can ditch the old-fashioned summary statements and do something like: “I sold 60 percent of the products at my last company in just one month. I’d like to do that again for you or even more.”

When backed with rich details in your resume, this statement becomes a magnetic field. It ignites curiosity among hiring managers which will result in more attention to your resume.

Writing a resume is a drag. But it shouldn’t be that difficult. The final key is to ask yourself this question: “What makes you uniquely valuable to the company that you’re applying?”

This question, along with the tips here will guide you to write the killer resume that will make hiring managers notice you. So if you’re applying for a job today, bring out those advantages and make your resume rock!

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Food Technology Career, Job Prospects, Scope In India & Abroad If you are one of those people who are constantly curious and always on the lookout for news and information about the trends, hypes, and new discoveries in the food industry, then this article might be of interest to you. Furthermore, if food science and technology is of any interest to you, then you are in the right place.

Recently, you might have noticed the significant rise in the field of Applied Biological Sciences.

In fact, many individuals have become more interested in this field due to its dynamic and interesting nature and of course its direct implications to a human being’s life. And if you are observant enough, you’ll notice that the buzz about this topic has become more frequent – you get to read it on the news, on the Internet, and even in social media platforms. This alone is a sign that there is something good going on.

Most of us would think of Biomedical Science when one talks about Applied Biological Sciences. This is normal because it is one of the most popular branches. However, tailing it is the Food Science and Agriculture, which has also been gaining a lot of attention recently.

This branch though is wide-ranging and interdisciplinary, and thus, requires a comprehensive discussion. This is what this `article aims to do – provide you with an overview of the Food Science and Technology, where the world of Sciences meets the world of food.

Food Science Defined First and foremost, let us discuss and try to explain what food science is. To give you a glimpse of what it is about, allow us to define it in a way that is easy to understand and uncomplicated. Food science is another area in applied sciences that involves the basics of biochemistry, chemical engineering, and physical sciences in order to be able to understand the biological, chemical, and physical nature of food. To make it even simpler to comprehend, food science (or some call it food science and technology) is the study involving the manufacturing, processing, treatment, preservation, and distribution of food.

Like every other field in applied science, the main objective of food science ti to be able to understand the principles and the processes involved in food, from the manufacturing up until the distribution. Understanding these processes will allow the team to come up with steps, suggestions, and other processes that would improve the food quality for the consumers – the general public. Therefore, the next time you see a food item while doing your grocery, just put in mind that it has undergone scrutiny from a food scientist, food technologist, or food engineer or all of the above. This is to help ensure that what you are feeding your body is not toxic and poisonous.

Food Science, Food Technology, and Food Engineering A lot of people, especially those who are not familiar with this field, get confused with terminologies and the scopes covered in food science, food technology, and food engineering.

Truth be told, these three are overlapping; however, there are few subtle differences. We will not be explaining each in detail but allow us to illustrate the three the best we can, so you will have a picture. The following have been adopt-

ed form research gate.

• Food Technology: Talks about how one can use fire to cook food • Food Science: Discuss the effects of burning wood. That is, it can produce heat, water, and carbon dioxide. To add further, it also explains how heat denatures the proteins in food.

• Food Engineering: This explains why building a fireplace and chimney can make cooking easier without having to fill the room with smoke.

Hopefully, the illustrations above would make it a bit clearer. But for the purpose of this article, let us all take the three as one and use Food Science & Technology moving forward.

The Need for Food Science & Technology One fact cannot be denied: All forms of life need food to survive. It is a basic necessity, especially for human beings, just like clothes, shelter, education, and healthcare.

If you take a look at it, the majority of the food items are biological in nature. However, the processes involved after, including harvesting, processing, distribution, storage, and preparation, are complex. It requires someone to have a broad-based knowledge and training in order to understand the entire process and to be able to solve problems.

The person responsible for making our food safe and nutritious are called food scientists.

They are also the ones responsible for coming up with innovative packaging. In other words, food scientists are the ones doing the dirty job so we can maximize our food resources and minimize waste of resources.

Because of the advent of technology, and of course, the existence of food scientists, the evolution of the food system worldwide has been tremendous. These and so much more are thanks to food science and technology. In fact, because of this field of applied sciences, our processed food items have become healthier to consume and move conveniently too for everyone!

Demand for Food Science and Technology Professionals Although Food Science is relatively a new discipline, its popularity is growing as the day goes by. Two factors that contribute to this is the rapid urbanization and lifestyle changes that are happening across the globe. Food Science is multidisciplinary in nature; it’s the same with Pharmacy, Biomedical Science, or even Translational Science.

We already know that Food Science is involved with chemistry (inorganic, organic, and physical), microbiology, biochemistry, chemical, nutrition, and process engineering. Thus, the holy grail of this branch of food science is understanding biochemistry and chemistry of each of the food components, including carbohydrate, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.

Therefore, it is just but understandable that only highly qualified and trained Food Scientists get into the industry.

One thing that might have contributed to this is the fact that the advancements in technology have an effect on our daily life, making us busier than we ever have. Thus, the demand too easy-to-prepare and ready-to-eat drinks and

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meals have also increased as well. These drink and meals should be high quality, partnered with safety and nutrition value.

As a result, there is once again a need for advancements and developments in technology worldwide. Thus, food science and food technology go hand in hand.

• Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR) • Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) • Department of Food Science and Technology, Pondicherry University • International Life Sciences Institute – India (ILSI) • IISER – Pune

Requirements for a Career in the Food Industry

Best Food Tech Degree Colleges in The USA

So, now, that we have the overview of Food Science and Technology settled. It is now time that we tackle what it takes for someone to get into the Food Industry. What are the needed education and training?

Well, in a nutshell, you need to have a background in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) combination and Mathematics in your 10+2. When talking about it in the bachelor’s degree level, one should get a three-year or four-year degree courses in the fields of Food Science or Food Technology, Food Science and Technology, or Food Science and Agriculture, depending on what’s available on the school you are choosing.

If none of these courses are available at where you are studying or plan to study, then you can choose from these alternative courses: Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemical/Process Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nutrition, etc.

On the other hand, if you are looking to have a career in QC and QA or R&D, you need to have a higher degree, maybe a master’s degree or a Ph.D. Doing this will give you more advantage and an edge, especially when you decide to pursue a higher degree from a school abroad.

On the other hand, if you are leaning toward a career in sales and marketing roles, such as product or brand management, then getting an MBA might help you achieve just that.

Lastly, if you are planning on a career as a Nutritionist or Dietician, there’s good news for you. You might not always need to get a higher degree after you achieve a bachelor’s degree.

There are other options you can do, like getting certificates or PG Diploma courses that are in the fields of Nutrition or Dietetics.

The following are some of the top universities and colleges in India to study Food Science & Food technology: • Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) • National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) • Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology (IICPT) • National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) • Food and Drug Toxicology Research Centre (FDTRC) • National Institute of Nutrition (NIN)

• Cornell University • The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign • Texas A&M University • UC Davis • University of Florida Best Food Tech Colleges in Other countries • University College Dublin • University College Cork • Dublin Institute of Technology • University of Copenhagen • Denmark Technical University Salary Structures in the Food Industry in India Now, here is the part that we have all been wanting to get a sneak peek of. Of course, we want to know the salary structures in the food industry, at least in India. So allow us to take you through a short journey to the salary structures.

For starters, a Food Technologist or sometimes called food scientist can earn an average between INR 20,000 and 25,000 per month in India. If you stay in the field for at least five years, you can earn between INR 500,000 and 740,000 annually. With more years of experience, at least 10 years of it at least, you can very much expect an annual salary of between INR 900,000 and 1,180,000.

If you are planning a career in the manufacturing industry, here’s the salary structure. It is approximately equivalent to those who decide to be involved in the R&D or QC/QA function.

If you’re someone you are a travel enthusiast, then Food Inspector role is the best one for you.

Next, if academic roles are your interest, then you should know that the pay will depend on the University pay scales.

There will be extra incentives for those in the Sales & Marketing field. Without the incentives in mind, the salary levels are usually 20% to25% higher than those in the R&D and QC/ QA field.

Lastly, for the nutritionists and dieticians, the average annual wage is INR 210,000 for starters while Nutrition Managers can earn up to an average of up to INR 750,000 per year. As a nutritionist or diet counselor, you can also do freelancing, either on the side or as your main

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Govt. of India and IBEF stated in its reports.

Product & Brand Management in the Food Industry

A DIPP report said that the Indian Food Processing sector has about USD $6.7 billion as FDI between the years 2000 (April) and 2015 (December). The investments are poised to reach the value of USD $33 million in the next 10 years.

To add to this investment factor, another thing to consider is the opportunity factor. This is based on the data from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. To add, it reports that 42% of the Indian Food Processing Industry is still unorganized (D&B). Meaning to say, opportunities are up for grabs for prospective entrepreneurs.

All in all, the signs are very promising for the future within the food industry in India.

In India, the food industry is huge, with every single role being important. For instance, R&D and QC/QA professionals are the ones responsible for making the food nutritious and safe for all of us. But, to be totally honest, Product Management and Brand Management are arguably two of the most sought-for and in-demand functions from the industry’s point of view.

To give you a picture, let us remember how Cadbury revived its image after the worm incident in Dairy Milk. Also, just last year, Nestle exerted all possible efforts to revive the Maggi.

These are where product and brand management functions are most in need. A lot of strategies is very much needed as the competition is fierce.

If you are a foodie, into challenges, has a thing for strategy making has a whole lot of creative juices, and of course wants to be wealthy, then landing a job in these Food Industry roles should be your goal.

The scope of Food Industry in India Finally, we can now talk about the scope of the food industry in India. At present, it is currently valued at USD $39.71 billion. This can reach USD $65.4 billion by the end of the year as the

Well, if you still aren’t convinced, then the following key points might change your mind.

These are based on IBEF and MakeInIndia websites: • The country ranked 6th in the World in terms of agricultural product exports in the year 2013 • India lands 2nd in terms of having the largest arable land in the world • The country possesses 20 agroclimatic regions; it has all 15 possible major climates, and it has 46 of the overall 60 possible soil types worldwide • The food processing sector contributed INR 845.22 billion to the GDP in 2012-2013

• Food Processing Industry also has the major employment intensive sectors in the country • Food constitutes 38.5% and 48.6% of the total household consumption expenditure in 20112012 • The growing population is one huge factor in the increase in India’s overall food consumption • One-third of the population will be living in urban areas by 2020, resulting in an increase in branded, packaged, and ready-to-eat or readyto-drink items • Food Processing has been recognized as a priority sector • Services of pre-conditioning, pre-cooling, ripening, waxing, retail packing, labeling of fruits and vegetables have been exempted from Service Tax • The food processing sector has a lot of exemptions and rebates are available. These include transportation costs, taxes, customs duty, and central excise duty • Various investment opportunities are available • 100% FDI is permitted in the automatic route for most food products • Many foreign players worldwide are interested to invest in the Indian Food Processing sector • There is demand for Food Tech Startups The Verdict To sum it all up, if you are a foodie and totally interested in science and maybe about technol-

ogy, then you must consider and include in your goals a career in Food Science and Technology.

The Food and Beverage industry in the country has been consistently rising and increasing and is fast-becoming of the top ones. Plus, it might not end anytime soon as we all know that all human beings and even all creature with life need to eat and drink in order to survive.

In other words, you likely will land a good-paying job in the food industry as long as you have the required education and training, whether here or abroad. The education and training in the food industry are very crucial to your career.

Plus, you should also consider taking up further studies or short-term courses wherein you can earn certificates and merits. All these can be used on your application, depending on what role you are planning to pursue.

The bottom line here is that Food Science and Technology is here to stay, not only in India but anywhere around the world. It is one of the applied sciences that becomes even more in demand as the time goes by. If you land a career in this industry, you are a vital member of making sure that the food that people consume not only in your country but worldwide is safe and has the best nutrients one can get in a processed food and similar items.

So, we hope this article sheds more light not only about food science and technology but also on its importance and its function in the country and the lives of millions of individuals’ health.

SCHOLARSHIPS evant to each Fellow’s area of research. The Mittal Institute will organize seminars at Harvard for Fellows to discuss their research with the broader community at Harvard and beyond.

Fellows are expected to reside in the Cambridge vicinity and to actively participate in the events and intellectual life of the Institute. In addition, Fellows are expected to contribute to the greater Harvard community by teaching, mentoring, or advising students.

Biotechnology (IBAB) Biotech Park, Electronics City, Phase I, Bengaluru-560100, India www.ibab.ac.in Last date of application: September 20, 2018

Eligibility:

Call for Applications for B4 Fellowship (2019-2020)

The Call for Applications for B4 Fellowship (2019-2020) has been announced. Interested applicants can check out all of the details on the B4 Fellowship with regards to the number of fellowships, the eligibility, the duration, the stipend provided and other benefits along with the application procedure below: Call for Applications for B4 Fellowship (2019-2020) Building Bharat Boston Biosciences (B4) A collaboration between IBAB, Bengaluru, India and The Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA Funded by DBT, Govt. of India Up to 8 Science and Technology Fellowships for 2019-20 will be offered in fields related to the biosciences at Harvard University and other institutions in the Boston area. During their time in the Boston area, Fellows will be connected with faculty across Harvard and other academic institutions in the area as rel-

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The fellowship opportunity is open to scholars who have completed their Ph.D. within the last five years from an institution in India and in one of the following disciplines: systems and synthetic biology, neurosciences, genomics and bioinformatics, and soft robotics and biomedical engineering. Fellows will typically be recent PhDs that can benefit from an 18-month project in a lab in the Boston area. Exceptional senior doctoral students, with demonstrated independence and maturity, may be considered. Applicants must be Indian citizens currently residing in India.

Starting date: January 20, 2019 Duration of the program: 18 months The stipend for the one year program: INR 195,000 per month for 18 months Health insurance and round-trip economy travel expenses to and from Boston will also be provided.

The Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute CGIS South Building, 4th Floor 1730 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA https://mittalsouthasiainstitute.harvard.edu/ Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied

with the opportunity to pursue their research on the Berkeley campus. Fellows are selected on the basis of their academic achievement and the promise of their scientific research.

Miller Fellows also have a keen curiosity about all science and share an appreciation for an interdisciplinary experience. The Miller Institute is the sponsor and the administrative home department for each Miller Fellow who is hosted by an academic department on the Berkeley campus. All research is performed in the facilities provided by the host UC Berkeley academic department(s).

Qualifications:

Miller Research Fellowship 2018-2021 @ Berkeley University

Nominations for the Miller Research Fellowship 2018-2021 at University of California, Berkeley is now open. Applications are invited from eligible candidates all over the globe. If interested check out all of the details on the fellowship, eligibility and application procedure down below: The Miller Institute for Basic Research in Science invites department chairs, faculty advisors, professors and research scientists at institutions around the world to submit online nominations for Miller Research Fellowships in the basic sciences. The Miller Institute seeks to discover and encourage individuals of outstanding talent and to provide them

Miller Research Fellowships are intended for exceptional young scientists of great promise who have recently been awarded, or who are about to be awarded the doctoral degree. Normally, Miller Fellows are expected to begin their Fellowship shortly after being awarded their PhD. A short period as a post-doctoral fellow elsewhere does not exclude eligibility. However, candidates who have already completed substantial postdoctoral training are unlikely to be successful except in unusual circumstances. Postdocs cannot have had more than two years of postdoctoral experience from other institutions, nor been employed as an assistant professor, associate professor or professor, in order to be eligible. Per the terms of the gift establishing the Institute, a nominee cannot hold a paid or unpaid position on the Berkeley campus at the time of nomination or throughout the competition and award cycle, which can run into February.

Nominees who are non-US citizens must show eligibility for obtaining J-1 Scholar visa status for the duration of the Miller Fellowship.

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The Miller Institute does not support H1B visa status. The Fellowship term must commence between July 1 and September 1, 2019. Eligible nominees will be invited by the Institute to apply for the fellowship.

The nominee’s email address becomes the candidate’s unique ID, so please confirm your nominee’s preferred and correct email address. Direct applications and self-nominations are not accepted. ALL nominations must be submitted online.

Terms of Appointment • Miller Fellowships are granted for a period of three years, generally beginning August 1 and ending on July 31. Starting dates are negotiable but must commence between July 1 and September 1.

• The Institute provides a stipend of $65,000 with annual increases on subsequent anniversary dates. This stipend is not to be construed as salary for teaching or for duties rendered to the University of California. Miller Fellows also receive a research fund of $10,000 per annum to be used in support of research during the Miller Fellowship, for a total compensation package of $75,000.

• Miller Fellows are entitled to all normal holidays observed by the University and are granted an annual bank of 24 days of personal time off. Personal time does not carry forward.

• Twelve days of sick leave are granted annually.

• There is provision for travel to (but not away from) Berkeley for Miller Fellows and their immediate families. An additional allowance of $3,000 is allowed for the transport of personal belongings.

• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, short term disability and life insurance are provided, with Miller Fellows making a small contribution towards the premium.

Long term disability is voluntary.

• All University of California postdocs are exclusively represented by the UAW and are subject to the terms of the contract including payment of membership dues or agency fees.

• Approximately eight to ten Fellowships are awarded each year.

• Candidates will be notified of the results of the competition between mid-December and mid-February, and a general announcement of the awards will be made in the spring.

September 4th, 2018. cy (from now to beginning of next year). Notification of nomination is sent to this email address.

• Nominee’s current institution • Nominee’s preferred mailing address including postal code • Nominee’s telephone number • Nominee’s Ph.D. institution • Nominee’s (expected) Date of Ph.D. (month and year required). * Ph.D. must be received by 8/31/19.

• Nominator’s recommendation and judgment of nominee’s potential. The letter must be specific to the Miller Fellowship, with a current date, and on institution letterhead. It should then be uploaded as a PDF file and will be included in the candidate’s file as an additional letter of support.

• Nominee’s complete and full legal name (Do not use nicknames) • Nominee’s preferred, correct, and active e-mail address. *Consult with your candidate to be certain that the email address you provide in your nomination will be valid post-Ph.D. residen-

The NGS Scholarship is awarded to talented students with an aptitude for innovative, high calibre PhD research.

Terms: • Monthly stipend, up to 4 years of the PhD studies, OR up to date of graduation, whichever is earlier, of S$3,500 for Singapore Citizens, plus Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions at a rate pegged to the prevailing employer’s contribution rate set by CPF

serving any bond at the point of application to NGS’ PhD should declare such information in the Questionnaire section of the application form.

Successful applicants should automatically, in their own initiative, apply for deferment of serving of the bond. The official memo documenting the approval of deferment of bond service should be submitted to NGS at least one month before matriculation into NGS’ PhD. Supervisors: NGS members in NUS and Duke-NUS in integrated research programmes.

Application Procedure:

S$3,200 for Singapore Permanent Residents Important

The Executive Committee finds it helpful in the nomination letter to have the candidate compared with others at a similar stage in their development. The Fellowship is highly competitive and the letter should be persuasive. Successful Miller Fellows exhibit an energetic curiosity for their science and a desire to participate in the Miller Institute community. Should a nominee submit an application, the nomination letter will serve as an additional letter of support. Upon successful submission of your nomination, an email receipt will be sent.

S$3,000 for International students • Full tuition fee subsidy for 4 years.

• Other allowances include computer allowance book allowance conference allowance.

• Student must commit to PhD from the outset, cannot exit with MSc.

• Only online applications via https://inetapps.nus.edu.sg/GDA2/Home.aspx are accepted.

• You must also complete a critical Google Questionnaire.

• Your application is only considered COMPLETE after you submit your PDF dossier submit your hardcopy package complete and submit your Google Questionnaire

Eligibility: BEFORE

For Further Help: If you encounter problems with the online system, please contact the webmaster at miller_adm@berkeley.edu for assistance.

If you have questions about the program or the application process, please contact Kathryn Day at the Miller Institute at 510642-4088 or via email at: millerinstitute@ berkeley.edu Process Timetable: September 10, 2018

Nominations due online.

October 10, 2018 Applications (including all letters of reference) due online.

Mid-December 2018 Miller Fellowship – Mid-February 2019 awards are offered

• Opens worldwide.

• Graduates with a passion for cross-disciplinary research in science, engineering, computing, and related aspects of medicine.

• Graduates with at least 2nd Upper Honours, or equivalent qualifications.

• GRE is compulsory for all applicants, Please note it cannot be substituted by GATE. compulsory for NUS and NTU Masters students and graduates. only waived for NUS, NTU and SUTD Bachelor degree holders and final-year undergraduates.

• TOEFL / IELTS (either can be used) is only compulsory for applicants whose native tongue OR medium of undergraduate instruction is not in English Conditions:

the application deadline.

Please refer to the application instructions HERE for comprehensive details.

For NGS Scholarship – specific enquiries, please contact Ms Anuradha Chandra <ngsack@nus.edu.sg>.

Important Dates: • Only COMPLETE (with all required documents) application(s) received BEFORE the application deadline will be processed.

• Completed / Incomplete application received AFTER the application deadline will be automatically considered for the next Intake.

1. opens on 1st September 2018 2. closes on 15th December 2018

• Students are not eligible for the President’s Graduate Fellowship (PGF).

• Award is renewable, subject to satisfactory academic performance of CAP ≥ 3.8 at the end of every semester.

• Applicants doing a Masters programme at the point of application before matriculating in NGS for PhD at NGS. must have officially completed the Masters programme, and must have been conferred the Masters degree

Nomination Instructions Nominations are accepted from department chairs, faculty advisors, professors or research scientists who can attest to the scientific potential of the Miller Fellow candidate.

Nominations are accepted from individuals at institutions around the world, and are not limited to faculty at the University of California. Nominations cannot be made by an individual candidate, a student or a postdoc.

Nominations will be accepted beginning in May. To be considered, complete nominations must be submitted online by September 10, 2018. The online nomination must be completed during a single online session, therefore nominators will need the following information about their candidate to complete the online process:

NGS Scholarship (NGSS)

National University of Singapore Scholarship 2019

The official notification for the NGS Scholarship by the National University of Singapore has been announced. The application portal opens 01st September 2018. All Indian nationals are eligible to apply. For more details on the eligibility, the scholarship and application procedure check details below:

Applicants who have submitted their Masters thesis only, but who have not officially graduated from the Masters programme, and have not been conferred the Masters degree must therefore defer their admission (from matriculation to registration) into NGS, until the Masters degree has been officially awarded. required to serve any bond after graduation from existing (be it Bachelor / Master’s) programme, and who intend to commence their NGS’ PhD immediately after official graduation and/or applicants

Life Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowship Under The Arturo Falaschi ICGEB Fellowship Programmes Indian nationals with a PhD life sciences background or have at least three years of research experience are eligible to apply for the Postdoctoral Fellowships in Life Sciences under The Arturo Falaschi ICGEB Fellowship Programmes. Check out all of the details on the same below:

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ICGEB provides competitive Postdoctoral Fellowships in Life Sciences to highly encouraged scientists wanting to pursue postdoctoral research at a world-class scientific environment. The most successful fellows are also eligible, upon completion, to apply for ICGEB Early Career Research Grants to encourage their own research programmes as young PIs upon return to an ICGEB Member State.

by email when possible after the final date for applications.

Accomodation: ICGEB Trieste:

To Apply: Applicants must contact the ICGEB Group Leader/PI of their choice with a motivation letter, to ascertain the availability of lab space and also to specify the research project proposal which will form an essential component of the application.

Eligibility: Applicants should be nationals of an ICGEB Member State and may not apply for fellowships to be undertaken in their nation of origin unless they’ve been working overseas for, at least, the previous 3 years and in the time of application.

ICGEB New Delhi:

ICGEB Cape Town:

A Housing Service is run through the Welcome Office – Friuli Venezia Giulia. For further information please see: http://www. icgeb.org/trieste-housing.html A Guest House is run on campus, on a twin-share basis, for a nominal rate.

Accommodation support is provided to fellows.

Arrangements are agreed prior arrival.

Deadline: 30th September 2018

Degree requirements: applicants must have a recent PhD in Life Sciences or possess three or more years of research experience.

Submission: Please complete this program online. Additionally, please upload one pdf document comprising all requested attachments (see application form below).

Selection: All submitted applications will be sent to the respective ICGEB Liaison Officer in the country where you are a national for endorsement. An endorsement is a fundamental necessity for the Fellowship to be awarded.

The ICGEB Fellowships Selection Committee will evaluate endorsed and complete applications received by the closing date.The principal criteria for selection include scientific excellence of this project, the qualities of the candidate’s CV and possible benefit for your home country.

The applicants will be informed of the result

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• Healthcare including drug discovery and development, vaccines, regenerative medicine, diagnostics, medical devices, digital health, healthcare IT • Agri-biotech such as food and nutraceuticals, soil health, and plant-based therapeutics • Animal health • Industrial biotech such as renewable and clean energy, water, and waste management Awards: • Total investment opportunity around USD $200,000 for the winners • Cash prizes totalling INR 38 lakh in a Variety of categories • Winners qualified for AWS Activate programme worth USD $25,000 Activate Credits • Mentorship by industry experts and investors • Visibility and recognition to catapult winners on the national platform Format:

Financial support Duration: two years with the possibility of a 1-year extension.

Monthly stipend: Trieste (Italy): Euro 2,000, New Delhi (India): US$ 1,590, Cape Town (South Africa): ZAR 18,750.

ICGEB makes no financial supply, nor will it provide administrative support for relatives of participants in the programme.

The National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition (NBEC) 2018 is Encouraging path-breaking Scalable and Revolutionary business ideas in the life sciences domain spanning:

How to Apply

Preference is given to applicants under age 35.

Travelling: the fellowship includes provision for travel expenses from the participant’s home country to the ICGEB laboratory at the start of the fellowship along with a return travel provision upon completion of the fellowship.

Medical health insurance coverage is provided for the length of the fellowship.

All Research costs will be encouraged by the research team’s budget.

Visa/permit of stay application and renewal costs are reimbursed.

Support for participation in Meetings and Courses is generally provided by the Group Leader / PI.

potential. The financial situation of applicants does not affect the selection of scholarship winners.

Successful applicants are informed at the earliest opportunity and the Trust will announce the winners of the Cambridge International Scholarships for 2019-20, and the winners of the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for that year, in early March 2019.

In order to maximise the number of Scholarships awarded, the Trust will, when appropriate, promote winners of Vice-Chancellor’s Awards and Cambridge International Scholarships to other full-cost awards with UK Research Councils, or partner organisations, or Departments or Colleges, who are willing to provide either the full amount or part of the cost of the scholarship. Where part of the cost of a scholarship is offered, the Trust will meet the balance.

In the case of students securing other fullcost scholarships, the Trust will be pleased to offer ‘honorary’ status which entitles them to become a Trust scholar without remuneration.

The scholarships are awarded early in the academic year. You will be informed in March 2019 if you are have been successful in gaining a scholarship, following meetings of the Selection Committee.

Cambridge International Scholarships 2019

It is easy to apply for funding at Cambridge.

Eighty per cent of the funding awarded to applicants last year was from competitions that just require you to complete the funding section of the Graduate Application Form (via the Applicant Portal); you will be able to check using our funding search for options that you aren’t automatically considered for.

The most important thing to remember is this: get your applications in early! See below for deadlines.

When will I hear?

Interested and eligible applicants are encouraged to apply for the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards & Cambridge International Scholarships 2019. Cambridge International Scholarships notification 2019. Vice-Chancellor’s Awards 2019. Check out all of the details on the same below: On behalf of the University, the Cambridge Trust is pleased to offer the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards (for UK and EU students) and the Cambridge International Scholarships (for international students) for those undertaking PhD studies.

The aim of the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards and Cambridge International Scholarships is to ensure that the 250 highest ranked students, irrespective of nationality, receive full financial support to undertake research leading to a PhD. The Scholarships pay the University Composition Fee and a maintenance allowance sufficient for a single person.

Applicants who wish to start their PhDs in 2019-20 must apply by either the 5 December 2018 or 3 January 2019, whichever deadline is appropriate for your course. Please see the Graduate Admissions webpage ‘Application & Funding Deadlines’.

All applicants should complete the funding section of the online application form via the Applicant Portal expressing their ‘wish to be considered for funding’.

A University Committee draws up one ranked list of all PhD candidates across all disciplines. The only factors taken into consideration in agreeing with this list are academic qualifications, references and research

Most funding awards are made between the beginning of March and the end of July with the majority of awards being made in March and April. If you haven’t heard by the end of July, you should assume that your application for funding has been unsuccessful.

Round 1: NBEC campaign will reach out to aspiring entrepreneurs, both start-ups, and established companies across India. A’Call for Applications’ will be announced through different media. Applicants will need to apply online in the prescribed format. A panel of experts from industry academia and investor community will review the proposals and shortlist the top 100 – 150 business ideas.

Round 2: The shortlisted applicants will be invited to make a presentation to a Jury.

These presentations will be held in four or five cities throughout the nation. The jury will choose the best 20 – 40 business ideas in this particular round.

Round 3: The chosen applicants will attend a residential entrepreneurship development boot camp and intense mentoring sessions over 2 days in C-CAMP, Bengaluru. In the close of the boot camp, the finalists will make their business plan presentation before a Grand Jury, which will pick the winners of NBEC. Eligibility:

National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition – Cash Prize of INR 38 Lakhs The notification for National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition 2.0 has been released.

Interested Indian Aspiring entrepreneurs, biotech companies, and start-ups are encouraged to apply for the National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition – BIRAC CCAMP. Check out all of the details on the same below: About NBEC 2018:

• Aspiring entrepreneurs, biotech companies, and start-ups • Applicant ought to be a citizen of India • If the applicant is a business, the company Ought to Be registered in India and majority ownership Ought to Be Indian • The idea should have a deep science-based biotech element/component • Biotech contains: healthcare including drug discovery and development, vaccines, regenerative medicine, diagnostics, medical devices, digital health, healthcare IT; agri-biotech such as food and nutraceuticals, soil health, plant-based therapeutics; animal health; industrial biotech including renewable and clean energy, water, and waste management Selection Criteria: Round 1: The applications will be screened for clarity of articulation, whether the idea has deep science-based biotechnology part, and whether the idea is predominantly an

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Following this, the applications will be evaluated for technical and scientific strength, societal influence, and business potential of the idea. A review panel comprising experts from academia, industry, and investor community will review the applications.

Round 2: Applicants who are chosen for this round will make a pitch to a Jury. The evaluation criteria will be a novelty of this idea, value proposition, business model, implementation plan, team strength, and quality of the presentation.

Round 3: Applicants chosen for this around will attend a 2-day residential boot camp and intense mentoring sessions. At the end of the boot camp, the participants will pitch to a Grand Jury and will be assessed for path-breaking novelty quotient, business potential, and societal impact.

How to Apply: Follow these steps to fill NBEC 2018 form: • If you are a new user, you can sign up on this webpage: https://www.nationalbioentrepreneurship.in/signup • Confirm your account by clicking on the link sent to your registered email address.

• Sign into your account here https://www.nationalbioentrepreneurship.in/login • Fill up mandatory profile information.

• Fill up NBEC 2018 form. The link for this form will be on the Menu tab AFTER you sign up in.

• To Learn More regarding NBEC 2018, you can visit this site: https://www.nationalbioentrepreneurship. in/events/nbec2018

September 4th, 2018. pirical °treatment regimens (i.e. when is a broad-spectrum antibacterial indicated?)

Antimicrobial Stewardship: °The impact of resistance or antimicrobial consumption surveillance on patient out comes in neighbourhood, long-term care and acute facilities °Innovative promotion of behaviour change science in prescribing in most healthcare settings °Impact of educational solutions/guidelines on stewardship practice/infection treatment outcomes [could be systematic review] °Impact of sepsis campaigns on optimal antibiotic use/stewardship or use of”older agents” used in stewardship on clinical outcomes • Virology: Targeting viruses with preexisting resistance to licensed therapies • Antibiotic Adjuvants: Antibiotic adjuvants i.e. resistance breakers (for instance, efflux pump inhibitors, uptake enhancers e.g. polymyxin B nonapeptide) Molecular Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Resistance(like viruses, bacteria, viruses and parasites ) • Informatics: Computational approaches to comprehend and combat antimicrobial resistance, such as the worldwide epidemiology of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance, computer-aided drug design, electronic approaches for enhanced antimicrobial stewardship.

WHEREVER POSSIBLE PROJECTS SHOULD BE CROSS DISCIPLINARY AND TAKE ACCOUNT OF THE 1 HEALTH AGENDA. Applications are likewise be encouraged under the Society’s usual areas of interest as follows: • Mechanisms of antibacterial action • Mechanisms of antibacterial resistance • Antiviral resistance • Antiviral • Antifungals • Antibiotic methods • Antibiotic prescribing • Antibiotic therapy • Antiparasitic • Evidence-based medicine / Systematic reviews For many previous calls for certain topics please refer to this record”Specific Topic Call History” in the top of undefined.

Research Grants by British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC)

The annoucnement for the Research Grants

by British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC) has been announced. Interested applicants can check out all of the details on the mode of application, procedure, eligibility and such that has been given below: SPECIFIC CALL FOR RESEARCH GRANT APPLICATIONS: The BSAC is giving priority to the following subjects of research for 2018 Research grant applications (to be awarded in May 2019): Diagnostics: °More optimal/effective use of antimicrobi als via PK/PD in clinical practice °Prognostic markers of bacterial infection (i.e. when is an antibacterial indicated?) °Prognostic markers of infection with microorganisms resistant to first-line em

a last conclusion by the 31 May every year. The number of research grants awarded annually is determined by the general level of financing available in each and every year.

About The BSAC Research Grants: The BSAC invites applications for Research grants in an international/worldwide basis.The highest value for these grants is 50,000 for projects up to one year in length, and applicants are expected to give complete justification of research grant funds.

Each year that the BSAC generally awards 1- two large grants in this category.

Application Procedure: Applications received within this class are subject to some four-step review procedure as follows: 1) an initial triage procedure, 2) an outside peer review process, 3) a final triage procedure; and 4) final review from the BSAC Grants Committee*. The initial triage (step 1) will be to evaluate the eligibility of applicants & research subjects, applications not effective at this stage is going to probably be rejected and applicants informed directly. The concluding triage procedure (step 3) will be to evaluate external peer evaluation scores, and applications not effective at this stage is going to probably be rejected and applicants informed directly. *The final review procedure (step 4) takes place in the BSAC Grants Committee meeting, held in May every year. Applicants through for this stage of the procedure are advised of

Making An Application For A BSAC Research Grant: Applicants should complete the application form at the top of the page as follows: 1.The application form should not be altered in any way 2.Documents should be filed through the BSAC grants online submission program: The online submission system will create one pdf document of information uploaded — applicants should check this pdf document ensuring all information is appropriate and in the specific order requested in stage 3 under **.

3.Applications submitted by email won’t be approved Applications have to be a max 5x A4 pages outlining the evaluation & including up to 15 references (but excluding the application form itself, the abridged CVs for all principal investigators, along with the signed copy of their BSAC Terms and Conditions sort ).

A completed application form (located on top of the page), such as additional information provided in the precise order under **: Abstract Background Hypotheses to be researched Aims of proposed research project Plan of investigation GANNT chart/timetable for proposed research Justification for applying to the BSAC Costs, with justification for prices References (no longer than 15 in total) Abridged CVs for all candidates named on the application form (max 2x A4 pages each investigator, such as a clear statement of a track record in this region and details of current publications) **Applications not filed with pages set out at the specific order outlined in point 3 below will be returned to the applicant for revision.

This order is to help external reviewers as well as the grants committee.

A signed copy of the BSAC Conditions and Requirements form (prior to making an application applicant are advised to read all Terms and Conditions as well as Standard Operating Procedures located at BSAC T&Cs/SOPS). All prices, such as inflationary increases, ought to be accounted for in the time of application. Likewise if applying for employees prices all salary increases must be accounted for in the time of application.

Application Deadline: 29 November 2018, in 23:59 GMT/UK period (applications are encouraged from July 2018). Award Date: By 31 May 2019.

Declaration / Co-Funding: The BSAC doesn’t offer co-funding of grants. When searching for any BSAC grant, all candidates need to declare if they’ve sought, or if they want to seek, any monetary support beyond BSAC for the same grant. The BSAC has to be informed of any grants given outside of BSAC financing and the application was withdrawn immediately.

All grant support obtained in the previous five years have to be announced for all applicants that are named on the application form, this should include the entire amount of funds obtained for each grant recorded and mentioned in GBP / UK # currency.

Reviewer Feedback To Grant Applicants: The BSAC only offers feedback for all those applications which are peer-reviewed by external reviewers (Research, Education & PhD Studentship applications), and only if applicants specifically request this.

The BSAC Grants Terms & Conditions: The Terms and Conditions for all BSAC Grants and Scholarships are published on the BSAC site at BSAC T&Cs/SOPS. The applicant and host institute must browse the terms and conditions prior to completing an application form.

Applicants are expected to submit a signed copy of the BSAC Terms and Conditions form, submitting this with their application form.

Written Reports: Successful applicants need to submit a written report on the conclusion of the project, utilizing the BSAC report form on top of this page. The report form Ought to Be submitted to BSAC Grants via email at grants@bsac.org.uk Applicants that have completed a report on their Institute for this grant may also include this with the finished BSAC report form.

Reports must include the following advice based on your project: A summary of the goals and objectives of the project: 1.Broad findings or conclusions (maximum 2x A4 pages) 2.Any publications arising from the project: a listing of any publications arising from the study completed (Because of BSAC funds received) 3.Contain details of any articles That Have been approved, or are intended for publication within the next 24 months as a result of BSAC funding obtained (please provide some concrete or provisional publication dates) Any other outputs arising from the project: supply details of another manner where the results of the research were or will be disseminated i.e. oral and/or poster presentations at conferences supply details when the research has resulted in some further financing from other financing bodies, or if you Intend to seek additional financing in the future as a result of BSAC financing received (please provide details of this financing scheme/organisation etc.) supply details if any new research tools or methods have been developed, or if you Intend to develop any new research tools or methods in future as a result of BSAC funding received (please supply details of the tool/method using a brief description concerning this) supply details if any commercialisation of IP originating is expected as a result of BSAC funding obtained, either now or in the future A brief analysis of the weakness and strengths of this research An overview of the actual prices compared to estimated cost on your submitted grant application Remaining Funding: Any remaining funds in hand should be returned to the Society instantly or should you want to continue to draw on those funds for a limited period after the close of the award (no cost extension applies), you need to write with details about when and how the money will be utilized.

Payment / Claiming Funds: Payment will be made directly to the host institution, who will oversee the grant on behalf of the lead applicant. Payment is made upon receipt of an official invoice from the Secretary/Finance Officer of the Institution in which the applicant is based. Funds could be claimed in advance or in arrears on a quarterly basis.

Please contact Debbie Irwin at dirwin@bsac. org.uk for any payment enquiries.

Correspondence: All correspondence, such as submission of the final report, must be sent via email to grants@bsac.org.uk

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September 4th, 2018. tems Biology Dresden (CSBD) ELBE Postdoctoral Fellows Program 2018. Interested applicants can check out all of the details on the Center for Systems Biology Dresden (CSBD) ELBE Postdoctoral Fellows Program 2018 given below:

ELBE Postdoctoral Fellows Program 2018 @ Center for Systems Biology Dresden (CSBD) The official notification for the Center for Sys-

Along with postdoc openings in individual research groups, the ELBE Postdoctoral Fellows Program offers completely funded fellowships on a competitive basis. We seek strong postdoctoral researchers with backgrounds in Computational Biology, Theoretical Physics, Biophysics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or Cell and Developmental Biology and also a strong interest to work in the cross-disciplinary environment of the CSBD. ELBE Postdoctoral Fellows are independent and have the opportunity to collaborate with more than 1 research group to bridge between disciplines. The appointment is usually for 2 years with the possibility of a oneyear extension to 3 years in total. Extensions past

three years aren’t possible.

To apply, please fill out the online application form and upload one pdf file comprising • A cover letter, • CV, • publication list, • a summary of earlier research (max. 1 page) and • a concisely worded research statement of the proposed work throughout your stay at CSBD (1-2 pages), preferably oriented towards the interests and mission of the Center.

mittee, which meets twice per year. The next application deadline is October 4, 2018. Applicants will be informed of the outcome soon after the committee meeting and invited for onsite interviews. Successful applicants should take their positions over four months of final approval.

Please also arrange for two confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted online.

How to Apply: Applications are considered by a scientific com-

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Application Fees: (a) Candidates are required to pay a Charge of Rs. 25/- (Rupees Twenty five) only Either by remitting the money in any branch of the SBI by cash or by employing internet banking Facility of the SBI or using visa/master credit/debit card. (b) No charge for SC/ST/PH/Women applicants of any community. No ” fee exemption” is available to OBC male applicants and they’re expected to pay the full prescribed fee.

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(c) Applications with no prescribed fee Wouldn’t be considered and summarily rejected. No representation against such rejection would be entertained.

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