Wednesday, January 16, 2013

2013 INRS Scholarships for PhD Students in Canada

National Institute for Scientific ResearchNational Institute for Scientific Research(INRS), Water Earth Environment Research Centre (Eau Terre Environment) invites application for PhD scholarships. PhD program is offered in water science discipline.  The main research directions will include degradation of emerging contaminants, such as fragrance molecules, pharmaceuticals from waste water and waste water sludge and their fate. To be eligible for this program applicants must have master’s in chemical engineering/biochemical engineering/chemistry or related discipline.

Study Subject(s): INRS offers PhD in water sciences.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing PhD degree.
Scholarship Provider:  INRS (National Institute for Scientific Research)University
Scholarship can be taken at: Canada

Eligibility: Master’s in chemical engineering/biochemical engineering/chemistry or related discipline. Practical experience in the field of microbiology, fermentation techniques, chromatography analysis, mass spectrometry and/or molecular biology is an asset. Computer knowledge preferably includes programming skills and experience with different statistical techniques is an advantage. Candidates should be proficient in English and French.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Canada can apply for the scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The main research directions will include degradation of emerging contaminants, such as fragrance molecules, pharmaceuticals from wastewater and wastewater sludge and their fate. Use of different chemical-biological strategies, such as microwave, ultrasonication, Fenton and enzymes to carry out the degradation will be investigated.  The study of degradation by-products (mechanism) and their eventual toxicity and estrogenicity will also be carried out.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by postApplication should include a CV, list of publications, names and contacts of 2-3 references, list of research interests.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Applicants should submit an application before:
-1 st November for winter quarter;
-1 st March for the summer semester;
-March 30 for the fall semester.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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