Monday 14 October 2013

2014 Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at Columbia University in USA

Earth Institute at Columbia University is offering a postdoctoral fellowship program in the USA. The EI Fellows program provides innovative postdoctoral scholars with the opportunity to build a foundation in one of the core disciplines represented within the Earth Institute. International and US applicants are eligible for this fellowship. Minorities and women are welcome. Duration of fellowship is two years which include annual salary, research stipend, housing and other benefits. Online application should be submitted by November 15, 2013. 
About Scholarship: The Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship program is the premier program in the world for those dedicated to a better understanding of critical scientific and social issues in global sustainable development. Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellows often referred to as the EI Fellows, will join multidisciplinary teams of outstanding, committed scientists from across the Earth Institute and Columbia University. 
Study: The EI Fellows program provides innovative postdoctoral scholars with the opportunity to build a foundation in one of the core disciplines represented within the Earth Institute (i.e. social, earth, biological, engineering, and health sciences), while at the same time acquiring the breadth of cross-disciplinary expertise needed to address critical issues related to sustainable development. Specific areas of research include food security, energy systems, climate change impacts, poverty reduction, disease, and environmental degradation. The program offers a unique intellectual surrounding that fosters cross-disciplinary interaction, research and education.
Course Level: Fellowship is available to postdoctoral scholars for undertaking a research project at Earth Institute, Columbia University in USA. Scholarship by: Earth Institute, Columbia University Location: USA 
Eligibility:-To be eligible for the program, candidates must have received their doctoral degrees (Ph.D., M.D. or J.D.) within five years prior to the start of the appointment.
- All doctoral requirements must be fulfilled and the degree awarded before the start of the fellowship.
-The program is open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens.
-Columbia University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
-Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. 

Scholarship Open for: The postdoctoral fellowship program is open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens. 
Duration: EI Fellows are appointed for twenty-four months and appointments typically begin September 1. However, depending on individual circumstances, as well as the needs of a fellow’s host research unit, appointments may begin as early as July 1. 
Value: EI Fellows will receive an annual salary of approximately $48,000. They are also awarded a research stipend of $12,000 over the two-year term for reimbursable expenses related to the fellowship. These funds can be used for relocation and moving expenses, as well as for computer, travel, conference, journal, book, software, equipment, and other research costs.
External Funding: EI Fellows are encouraged to participate in the development and submission of research proposals in cooperation with their mentors, host research units, or other researchers. When doing so, they must follow all Columbia University rules applicable to postdoctoral scholars.
Visas: Columbia University only grants limited-term J1 visas for non-US citizens.
Benefits: EI Fellows are considered Officers of Research by Columbia University and are therefore eligible for health and medical benefits as well as other benefits provided by the university for full-time employees.

Selection Criteria: Care is taken to ensure that all of the Earth Institute’s core disciplines are represented in the Committee. An initial, rigorous review of the applications examines several factors, including the following: educational and professional merit; relevance and strength of the research proposal; quality of the recommendations; relevance of the proposed research to the core interest of the Earth Institute to seek solutions to obstacles to sustainable development; and current needs and priorities of the Earth Institute. 
Apply: Online
Deadline: November 15, 2013.
Further Information: http://www.earth.columbia.edu/articles/view/55

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