The University of Sydney World Scholars awards provide opportunities for academically gifted PhD candidates who have developed innovative research projects to undertake a PhD degree at the University of Sydney with financial support. This prestigious award will attract high-quality research candidates from a broad range of countries and disciplines. Candidates will engage in progressive research whilst facilitating the development of strong bilateral research linkages between Australia and the rest of the world.
General Guidelines
World Scholars awards support the full cost of academic tuition fees for up to three (3) years on the terms set out in these Guidelines. The scholarship will also fund a travel contribution towards the cost of a return international airfare (as set out in the „Air Travel’ section of the Scholarship Conditions, below).
Applications are invited from international students who are citizens of the following countries (“Participating Countries”):
* Asia: Cambodia, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam
* Europe: France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
* Americas: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United States
* Africa: Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda
Candidates will be required to take up the scholarship in the semester for which it is offered. Deferral of the scholarship will not be permitted.
Selection for World Scholars is highly competitive. Applicants will be chosen on the basis of academic excellence and demonstrated research capability. It is important that applicants clearly address these selection criteria in their PhD application documentation.
The University is actively negotiating with governments and agencies in Participating Countries to identify possibilities for further support for World Scholars. Details of any agreements reached, together with the level of additional support available and any conditions associated therewith, will be posted on the University’s website
Eligibility Criteria
Scholarships are available for new international students enrolling in a PhD at the University of Sydney, who hold citizenship of a Participating Country, and who meet all academic and English-language proficiency criteria required for admission to a PhD. In order to be considered for a World Scholars award, applicants must:
* be a citizen of a Participating Country;
* not be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia, or have applied for Australian permanent residency;
* meet all academic and English-language proficiency criteria for admission to their chosen PhD; and
* have a Firm Offer of Admission to a Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Sydney commencing in Semester 1 2011, issued on or before 10 September 2010 (applicants with a Conditional Offer of Admission will not be considered).
Currently enrolled international students and other students of the University of Sydney are not eligible to apply for a World Scholars award. Please also note the further restrictions outlined in the “Scholarship Conditions” section of these Guidelines.
How to Apply
Applying for a World Scholars award is a two-stage process. Applicants must complete both stages, in order, as follows:
Stage 1: PhD application and admission
* Candidates must lodge an application for a PhD degree, and obtain a Firm Offer of Admission, prior to lodging a World Scholars application.
* Before lodging a PhD application, candidates are required to make contact with a potential academic supervisor and discuss their proposed research project. PhD candidates may search for a potential academic supervisor using the Research Supervisor Connect tool on the University of Sydney website: http://sydney.edu.au/research/opportunities
* Once candidates have made contact with a potential academic supervisor and prepared a research proposal, they should submit a Postgraduate Research Application Form. This form can be downloaded from: http://sydney.edu.au/internationaloffice/forms/pgformresearch.pdf
* Further information about the PhD application process can be found online: http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_postgraduate_research/admissions/index.shtml
* The average processing time for PhD applications, once received at the University of Sydney, is six weeks. Some applications may take longer to process, particularly where insufficient documentation has been provided. PhD applications should be lodged no later than 31 July 2010. The University cannot guarantee that PhD applications lodged after this date will be assessed and issued with a Firm Offer of Admission in time for World Scholars consideration.
* Candidates must have a Firm Offer of Admission to their chosen PhD issued on or before 10 September 2010 in order to proceed to Stage 2. A Conditional Offer of Admission is not sufficient.
Stage 2: Scholarship application
* Candidates who have received a Firm Offer of Admission to a PhD issued on or before 10 September 2010 may proceed with a World Scholars application.
* Once a Firm Offer of Admission has been received, candidates must complete and submit a University of Sydney World Scholars Application Form. This form can be found at the end of these Guidelines, or downloaded from: http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_postgraduate_research/costs_scholarships/scholarships/index.shtml#world
The completed University of Sydney World Scholars Application Form must be submitted in hard copy, via post or courier, to the following address:
University of Sydney World Scholars
International Development Officer (Scholarships and Grants)
Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International)
Room 204, Old Teachers? College – A22
The University of Sydney NSW 2006
Australia
Applications must be received no later than 17 September 2010. Applications received by fax or email, or with only a Conditional Offer of Admission, will not be considered.
Download application guideline and application form
Scholarship source:
http://www.usyd.edu.au/documents/future_students/usws_guide.
Jumat, 28 Mei 2010
Bristol Business School Scholarships and Bursaries for Full-Time International Students
International students are required to pay £3000 in advance to secure a place at the University. A Certificate of Acceptance will only be sent to you on receipt of this deposit. Any fee outstanding after the payment of this deposit can be paid by direct debit instalments.
The UWE loyalty Scholarship of £500 is available for all full-time international students (excluding the MBA, which is covered by a separate scholarship) who are paying a tuition fee higher than £7000 and who have paid their academic year fee in full before or at registration.
For more information, please visit http://www.uwe.ac.uk/international/scholProg.shtml
A Bristol Business School Scholarship of £1000 is available for all international students (paying the full overseas fee of £10,000) who have been made an offer of a place on a full-time, taught postgraduate award (excluding the MBA which is covered by a separate arrangement). The award of the
Scholarship will be dependent on the following criteria:
* a) that you are not in receipt of any other UWE Scholarship with the exception of the UWE loyalty scholarship
* b) that you have paid the University standard £3000 International deposit in advance of your formal registration date.
Scholarships for UWE Alumni
International UWE Alumni
As a former student of UWE on a full-time postgraduate course (excluding the MBA) you are entitled to the UWE Scholarship for International Alumni of 15% off your tutition fees. You will not be entitled to the BBS scholarship in addition to the Alumni scholarship.
UK/EU UWE Alumni
As a former student of UWE on a full-time postgraduate course (excluding the MBA) you are entitled to the Bristol Business School Scholarship for UWE Alumni of 15% off your tuition fees.
Please note that the Bristol Business School scholarship, UWE loyalty scholarship and Alumni Scholarships are not available for the MBA programme, which is covered by a separate scholarship.
Full-time MBA Scholarship
Full-time: An MBA scholarship of 25% of the full tuition fee is available to all students registered for the full-time MBA programme.
NatWest MBA loan scheme
Full-time and part-time: Students on the either the full-time or part-time accredited MBA programme may be eligible for a NatWest MBA loan.
For more information, please click here http://www.mbaworld.com/MBAWorld/jsp/businessschools/mbaloanscheme.jsp
Train to Gain Funding
Training grant for leaders of small and medium-sized enterprises
Further sources of funding
For information on a range of scholarships and financial support available at UWE as well as information on other sources of funding, please visit www.uwe.ac.uk/money
All scholarships will be in the form of a reduction in your tuition fees and will be applied at the time you pay your tuition fees.
Contact us
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like any further information or advice on our courses and funding your study.
Bristol Business School Admissions
Room 2B075, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY
+44 (0) 117 32 86877, Business@uwe.ac.uk
Source:
http://www.uwe.ac.uk/bbs/future/postgrad/scholarall.shtml
The UWE loyalty Scholarship of £500 is available for all full-time international students (excluding the MBA, which is covered by a separate scholarship) who are paying a tuition fee higher than £7000 and who have paid their academic year fee in full before or at registration.
For more information, please visit http://www.uwe.ac.uk/international/scholProg.shtml
A Bristol Business School Scholarship of £1000 is available for all international students (paying the full overseas fee of £10,000) who have been made an offer of a place on a full-time, taught postgraduate award (excluding the MBA which is covered by a separate arrangement). The award of the
Scholarship will be dependent on the following criteria:
* a) that you are not in receipt of any other UWE Scholarship with the exception of the UWE loyalty scholarship
* b) that you have paid the University standard £3000 International deposit in advance of your formal registration date.
Scholarships for UWE Alumni
International UWE Alumni
As a former student of UWE on a full-time postgraduate course (excluding the MBA) you are entitled to the UWE Scholarship for International Alumni of 15% off your tutition fees. You will not be entitled to the BBS scholarship in addition to the Alumni scholarship.
UK/EU UWE Alumni
As a former student of UWE on a full-time postgraduate course (excluding the MBA) you are entitled to the Bristol Business School Scholarship for UWE Alumni of 15% off your tuition fees.
Please note that the Bristol Business School scholarship, UWE loyalty scholarship and Alumni Scholarships are not available for the MBA programme, which is covered by a separate scholarship.
Full-time MBA Scholarship
Full-time: An MBA scholarship of 25% of the full tuition fee is available to all students registered for the full-time MBA programme.
NatWest MBA loan scheme
Full-time and part-time: Students on the either the full-time or part-time accredited MBA programme may be eligible for a NatWest MBA loan.
For more information, please click here http://www.mbaworld.com/MBAWorld/jsp/businessschools/mbaloanscheme.jsp
Train to Gain Funding
Training grant for leaders of small and medium-sized enterprises
Further sources of funding
For information on a range of scholarships and financial support available at UWE as well as information on other sources of funding, please visit www.uwe.ac.uk/money
All scholarships will be in the form of a reduction in your tuition fees and will be applied at the time you pay your tuition fees.
Contact us
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like any further information or advice on our courses and funding your study.
Bristol Business School Admissions
Room 2B075, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY
+44 (0) 117 32 86877, Business@uwe.ac.uk
Source:
http://www.uwe.ac.uk/bbs/future/postgrad/scholarall.shtml
Kamis, 27 Mei 2010
PhD Studentships in Economics at University of Otago
PhD Studentships in Economics - University of Otago New Zealand
The Department of Economics of the University of Otago in New Zealand is expanding its PhD programme and invites applications for Ph.D. Studentships (Scholarships) . Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit. The University of Otago is New Zealand`s leading research university. In the most recent national research evaluation exercise (PBRF) - equivalent to the British RAE and the Australian ERA - Otago was ranked first in Economics and first overall.
For more information on the PhD programme, please consult the Department`s website at http://www.business.otago.ac.nz/econ/.
Applications are considered throughout the year.
Each Scholarship will pay university tuition fees and in addition a living allowance of NZ $20,000 per annum for up to three years, for a total of NZ $60.000. Additional income from research assistance and/or tutoring may be available.
Information on the relative cost of living in New Zealand is available at http://www.immigration.govt.nz/nzopportunities/lifestyle/costofliving/default.htm
The normal period of study is three years. Applicants should have completed at least four years of university study in Economics, and hold an Honours or Masters degree, with excellent grades, which includes a research component. The PhD programme at Otago is by research only, that is, it does not include any course work. We expect that you will have taken courses equivalent to our own honours programme, which includes advanced courses in micro- and macroeconomic theory and in econometrics. The fact that the Otago PhD does not include course work means that you need to have obtained the skills (either theoretical, empirical or both) required for your proposed research before coming to Otago. In addition, it is assumed that you have good written English skills.
If you would like feedback on whether you may qualify for a scholarship, please email a CV, copies of your academic transcripts, showing the courses you have taken and the grades you obtained, plus a 2 to 3 page research proposal, that clearly sets out the hypothesis you wish to test, the methodology you will use to test the hypothesis, and how your research will extend the existing literature to:
Professor Alfred A. Haug
Director of Postgraduate Studies
Department of Economics
University of Otago
E-mail: Alfred.Haug@otago.ac.nz
The Department of Economics of the University of Otago in New Zealand is expanding its PhD programme and invites applications for Ph.D. Studentships (Scholarships) . Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit. The University of Otago is New Zealand`s leading research university. In the most recent national research evaluation exercise (PBRF) - equivalent to the British RAE and the Australian ERA - Otago was ranked first in Economics and first overall.
For more information on the PhD programme, please consult the Department`s website at http://www.business.otago.ac.nz/econ/.
Applications are considered throughout the year.
Each Scholarship will pay university tuition fees and in addition a living allowance of NZ $20,000 per annum for up to three years, for a total of NZ $60.000. Additional income from research assistance and/or tutoring may be available.
Information on the relative cost of living in New Zealand is available at http://www.immigration.govt.nz/nzopportunities/lifestyle/costofliving/default.htm
The normal period of study is three years. Applicants should have completed at least four years of university study in Economics, and hold an Honours or Masters degree, with excellent grades, which includes a research component. The PhD programme at Otago is by research only, that is, it does not include any course work. We expect that you will have taken courses equivalent to our own honours programme, which includes advanced courses in micro- and macroeconomic theory and in econometrics. The fact that the Otago PhD does not include course work means that you need to have obtained the skills (either theoretical, empirical or both) required for your proposed research before coming to Otago. In addition, it is assumed that you have good written English skills.
If you would like feedback on whether you may qualify for a scholarship, please email a CV, copies of your academic transcripts, showing the courses you have taken and the grades you obtained, plus a 2 to 3 page research proposal, that clearly sets out the hypothesis you wish to test, the methodology you will use to test the hypothesis, and how your research will extend the existing literature to:
Professor Alfred A. Haug
Director of Postgraduate Studies
Department of Economics
University of Otago
E-mail: Alfred.Haug@otago.ac.nz
International PhD Program in the Humanities at University of Warsaw
International PhD Program in the Humanities, Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies `Artes Liberales`, University of Warsaw, Poland
Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies `Artes Liberales` at the University of Warsaw offers a new and unique International PhD Program in the Humanities: `The Traditions of the Mediterranean Humanism and Challenges of our Times: the Frontiers of Humanity` co-financed by the European Uni0n from the European Regional Development Fund.
The Program embraces:
1. Four-year International Doctoral Program in the Humanities designed by a team of 36 eminent scholars from around the world
2. 13 research fields (divided into three sections: KNOWLEDGE, POWER, IDENTITY) which are interconnected through intense interdisciplinary dialogue
3. 13 PhD positions open to candidates of all nationalities
4. 48 months of paid fellowship, including 12-18 months abroad usually at two or three foreign universities selected from the 24 partner institutions of our Program (in Austria, Czech Republic, France, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Macedonia, Russia, Spain, or in the USA)
5. Monthly stipend of 3000 PLN (over 770 euros), plus benefits
6. Increased monthly stipend to 4500 PLN while the doctoral student is abroad (c. 1,150 euros), and a roundtrip air ticket
For more information about the Program, research topics and recruitment process see:
www.mpd.ibi.uw.edu.pl
Application deadline: July 12,
Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies `Artes Liberales` at the University of Warsaw offers a new and unique International PhD Program in the Humanities: `The Traditions of the Mediterranean Humanism and Challenges of our Times: the Frontiers of Humanity` co-financed by the European Uni0n from the European Regional Development Fund.
The Program embraces:
1. Four-year International Doctoral Program in the Humanities designed by a team of 36 eminent scholars from around the world
2. 13 research fields (divided into three sections: KNOWLEDGE, POWER, IDENTITY) which are interconnected through intense interdisciplinary dialogue
3. 13 PhD positions open to candidates of all nationalities
4. 48 months of paid fellowship, including 12-18 months abroad usually at two or three foreign universities selected from the 24 partner institutions of our Program (in Austria, Czech Republic, France, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Macedonia, Russia, Spain, or in the USA)
5. Monthly stipend of 3000 PLN (over 770 euros), plus benefits
6. Increased monthly stipend to 4500 PLN while the doctoral student is abroad (c. 1,150 euros), and a roundtrip air ticket
For more information about the Program, research topics and recruitment process see:
www.mpd.ibi.uw.edu.pl
Application deadline: July 12,
Rabu, 26 Mei 2010
MRES/PhD Studentship in Gerontology at King`s College London
MRES/PhD Studentship in Gerontology at King`s College London, UK
Eligibility criteria
1. Open to the following nationalities:
- All Nationalities
2. Applicable subjects
- Social science
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational therapy
- Nursing
Application details
Applications may be submitted
from 14-May-2010 until 28-May-2010
Information about the funding
The Institute of Gerontology (IOG), King`s College London, is a leading multi-disciplinary department for research and teaching into the study of ageing and is an ESRC recognised research outlet. The studentship is offered in partnership with AgeCare.
More information about the Institute of Gerontology and its strands of research can be found here:
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/sspp/geront/
We invite applications for a four-year full-time ESRC CASE studentship comprising a linked MRes and PhD, commencing September 2010.
Information about the application
PhD: Role of Assistive Technology and Personal Care in Enabling Families to Care for Relatives with Dementia in their Location of Choice The Institute invites applicants with an interest in the use of AT to assist with personal care among those with dementia. The project will examine how AT can be used in the context of personal care for older people in providing assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as dressing, feeding and getting in and out of bed; and how AT can play a positive role in enabling those caring for a relative with dementia to make preferred choices as to whether their relatives remain at home or move to a residential home. This PhD will be supervised by Dr. Karen Glaser and Professor Anthea Tinker (IoG).
It is anticipated that successful applicants will have a first degree at 2:1 or first class level or the equivalent standard from a European University.
CONDITIONS OF THE AWARDS:
The holders of these studentships will be expected to:
- Prepare and submit a doctoral dissertation in a timely fashion
- Prepare papers for submission to peer-reviewed journals
- Participate in and contribute to the research and teaching activities of IoG
Specified use
The studentship is funded full-time for 4 years. In the first year the student will receive a maintenance grant of around £17,000 and full fees for the MRes Gerontology. For each year of the PhD after that, the student will receive the same maintenance grant, full fees for the PhD, and an additional £3,000 from our partner AgeCare.
Although the award only covers Home/EU fees, applicants from outside the UK/EU are also invited to apply for the studentship on the understanding that the difference in cost of tuition fee is payable by the candidate. The tuition fee for full-time international postgraduates is currently £11,700 per year.
Application procedure
All applicants for the studentship must complete the following forms by the deadline of 28th May 2010.
1. The ESRC/CASE AGECARE PhD Studentship Cover Sheet, including Personal Statement. The Cover Sheet and Further Particulars can be downloaded from the bottom of this webpage. Please see below.
2. A current CV which should include:
- your full name with title
- education: degrees (subject, class, institution, date of award)
- other academic/professional qualifications (subject, level, institution, date of award)
- employment history, where relevant
3. Two academic references. References should be sent by post or directly emailed to Dr. Karen Glaser at the address below.
4. If you have a preference for one of these projects, please state this in your application.
Contact details:
Dr. Karen Glaser
Institute of Gerontology
School of Social Science & Public Policy
King`s College London
Strand Building (6th floor)
Strand
London, WC2R 2LS
Email: karen.glaser@kcl.ac.uk
Informal enquiries by email welcome, contact
karen.glaser@kcl.ac.uk or
anthea.tinker@kcl.ac.uk
Website link:
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/graduate/funding/database/index.php?action=view&id=337
Eligibility criteria
1. Open to the following nationalities:
- All Nationalities
2. Applicable subjects
- Social science
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational therapy
- Nursing
Application details
Applications may be submitted
from 14-May-2010 until 28-May-2010
Information about the funding
The Institute of Gerontology (IOG), King`s College London, is a leading multi-disciplinary department for research and teaching into the study of ageing and is an ESRC recognised research outlet. The studentship is offered in partnership with AgeCare.
More information about the Institute of Gerontology and its strands of research can be found here:
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/sspp/geront/
We invite applications for a four-year full-time ESRC CASE studentship comprising a linked MRes and PhD, commencing September 2010.
Information about the application
PhD: Role of Assistive Technology and Personal Care in Enabling Families to Care for Relatives with Dementia in their Location of Choice The Institute invites applicants with an interest in the use of AT to assist with personal care among those with dementia. The project will examine how AT can be used in the context of personal care for older people in providing assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as dressing, feeding and getting in and out of bed; and how AT can play a positive role in enabling those caring for a relative with dementia to make preferred choices as to whether their relatives remain at home or move to a residential home. This PhD will be supervised by Dr. Karen Glaser and Professor Anthea Tinker (IoG).
It is anticipated that successful applicants will have a first degree at 2:1 or first class level or the equivalent standard from a European University.
CONDITIONS OF THE AWARDS:
The holders of these studentships will be expected to:
- Prepare and submit a doctoral dissertation in a timely fashion
- Prepare papers for submission to peer-reviewed journals
- Participate in and contribute to the research and teaching activities of IoG
Specified use
The studentship is funded full-time for 4 years. In the first year the student will receive a maintenance grant of around £17,000 and full fees for the MRes Gerontology. For each year of the PhD after that, the student will receive the same maintenance grant, full fees for the PhD, and an additional £3,000 from our partner AgeCare.
Although the award only covers Home/EU fees, applicants from outside the UK/EU are also invited to apply for the studentship on the understanding that the difference in cost of tuition fee is payable by the candidate. The tuition fee for full-time international postgraduates is currently £11,700 per year.
Application procedure
All applicants for the studentship must complete the following forms by the deadline of 28th May 2010.
1. The ESRC/CASE AGECARE PhD Studentship Cover Sheet, including Personal Statement. The Cover Sheet and Further Particulars can be downloaded from the bottom of this webpage. Please see below.
2. A current CV which should include:
- your full name with title
- education: degrees (subject, class, institution, date of award)
- other academic/professional qualifications (subject, level, institution, date of award)
- employment history, where relevant
3. Two academic references. References should be sent by post or directly emailed to Dr. Karen Glaser at the address below.
4. If you have a preference for one of these projects, please state this in your application.
Contact details:
Dr. Karen Glaser
Institute of Gerontology
School of Social Science & Public Policy
King`s College London
Strand Building (6th floor)
Strand
London, WC2R 2LS
Email: karen.glaser@kcl.ac.uk
Informal enquiries by email welcome, contact
karen.glaser@kcl.ac.uk or
anthea.tinker@kcl.ac.uk
Website link:
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/graduate/funding/database/index.php?action=view&id=337
Integrated Drylands Management at United Nations University
Integrated Drylands Management
A Joint Programme of UNU-IRA-INAT-ICARDA-CAREERI-ALRC-GM
Application Deadline: 10 June 2010
Overview
The MS Programme is designed to enhance the capacity of developing countries to manage their drylands resources. It is intended to provide young professionals and scientists an international perspective on resource management approaches in drylands. Students enrolled in the 2010-2011 programme will attend a 4-week intense course at CAREERI facilities in Lanzhou, China from 13 September - 12 October 2010. Upon completion of the course work and approval of the research proposal, students will carry out their field research which will be hosted by one of the partner organizations. The students are also required to complete a research project in their home country. The MS Programme is jointly offered by the seven partner institutions as an internationally accepted degree.
It is anticipated that the graduates from the MS Programme will serve in government departments and agencies (e.g., those dealing with agriculture, forestry, natural resource management, and combating desertification), teaching positions in institutions of higher learning, research institutions and doctoral research programmes.
Programme Partners
1. The United Nations University (UNU)
2. The Institut des Régions Arides (IRA, Tunisia)
3. The Institut National Agronomique de Tunisie (INAT, Tunisia)
4. International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
5. The Cold and Arid Regions Environmental & Engineering Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAREERI, P.R. China)
6. Arid Land Research Center (ALRC), Tottori University
7. Global Mechanism of the UNCCD (GM)
Fellowship and Travel Arrangements
Part or full fellowships will be provided to qualified candidates from developing countries on a competitive basis. These fellowships will cover international airfare at economy excursion rates (between the country of origin and the hosting institutions in Tunisia, China, Syria or Japan). Housing, meals, and local transportation in Tunisia, China, Syria or Japan will be provided by the respective host institutions.
Admissions Procedure
Please consult the informational brochure and application form for admission details.
The application form must be completed and signed. The following supporting documents must be submitted together with the application form:
1. A letter of nomination from your supervisor/university where you are currently registered in a Master`s programme that certifies completion of basic course work.
2. A certified copy of academic transcripts for each institution attended.
3. An original detailed research proposal of 10 pages clearly outlining the problem statement, literature review, research question, methodology, expected results, workplan and timetable.
4. Two original supporting letters of reference, one of which must be from your current supervisor.
5. Evidence of English language proficiency, where English is not your first language (e.g., TOEFL score, English certificate, etc.)
Documents which are not in English must be accompanied by an official English translation.
Applications must be received by 10 June 2010. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please send application materials to:
MS Programme Committee
UNU-INWEH
175 Longwood Road South, Suite 204
Hamilton, Ontario L8P 0A1
CANADA
Fax: +1 905 667 5510
Email: contact@inweh.unu.edu
Website link:
http://www.inweh.unu.edu/drylands/MS.htm
A Joint Programme of UNU-IRA-INAT-ICARDA-CAREERI-ALRC-GM
Application Deadline: 10 June 2010
Overview
The MS Programme is designed to enhance the capacity of developing countries to manage their drylands resources. It is intended to provide young professionals and scientists an international perspective on resource management approaches in drylands. Students enrolled in the 2010-2011 programme will attend a 4-week intense course at CAREERI facilities in Lanzhou, China from 13 September - 12 October 2010. Upon completion of the course work and approval of the research proposal, students will carry out their field research which will be hosted by one of the partner organizations. The students are also required to complete a research project in their home country. The MS Programme is jointly offered by the seven partner institutions as an internationally accepted degree.
It is anticipated that the graduates from the MS Programme will serve in government departments and agencies (e.g., those dealing with agriculture, forestry, natural resource management, and combating desertification), teaching positions in institutions of higher learning, research institutions and doctoral research programmes.
Programme Partners
1. The United Nations University (UNU)
2. The Institut des Régions Arides (IRA, Tunisia)
3. The Institut National Agronomique de Tunisie (INAT, Tunisia)
4. International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
5. The Cold and Arid Regions Environmental & Engineering Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAREERI, P.R. China)
6. Arid Land Research Center (ALRC), Tottori University
7. Global Mechanism of the UNCCD (GM)
Fellowship and Travel Arrangements
Part or full fellowships will be provided to qualified candidates from developing countries on a competitive basis. These fellowships will cover international airfare at economy excursion rates (between the country of origin and the hosting institutions in Tunisia, China, Syria or Japan). Housing, meals, and local transportation in Tunisia, China, Syria or Japan will be provided by the respective host institutions.
Admissions Procedure
Please consult the informational brochure and application form for admission details.
The application form must be completed and signed. The following supporting documents must be submitted together with the application form:
1. A letter of nomination from your supervisor/university where you are currently registered in a Master`s programme that certifies completion of basic course work.
2. A certified copy of academic transcripts for each institution attended.
3. An original detailed research proposal of 10 pages clearly outlining the problem statement, literature review, research question, methodology, expected results, workplan and timetable.
4. Two original supporting letters of reference, one of which must be from your current supervisor.
5. Evidence of English language proficiency, where English is not your first language (e.g., TOEFL score, English certificate, etc.)
Documents which are not in English must be accompanied by an official English translation.
Applications must be received by 10 June 2010. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please send application materials to:
MS Programme Committee
UNU-INWEH
175 Longwood Road South, Suite 204
Hamilton, Ontario L8P 0A1
CANADA
Fax: +1 905 667 5510
Email: contact@inweh.unu.edu
Website link:
http://www.inweh.unu.edu/drylands/MS.htm
International Master in Digital Media at University of Bremen
Program aims
Following the impressive success of computer-based interactive media in nearly all fields of business and private life, Digital Media is also emerging as a scientific discipline - a field of research that goes further than just combining the knowledge of designers and computer scientists: It also takes their different communities seriously, taking their respective approaches and attitudes into account. The comprehensive international Master of Digital Media program of study in Bremen seeks for excellence in design, informatics and media theory alike. This is an international program - the language of instruction is English.
Degrees
The Master in Digital Media is a two-year program leading to a Master of Science (M.Sc.) or a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree. The Master of Arts is issued at the University of the Arts Bremen. The other Universities (University of Bremen, University of Applied Sciences Bremen and University of Applied Sciences Bremerhaven) issue the Master of Sciences degree.
Requirements
In order to be accepted for the program, applicants will need a surpassing Bachelor degree in a relevant field (e.g. Digital Media, Computer Science, Media Design) and proof of good English language Skills (TOEFL, IELTS or similar). Furthermore, applicants have to hand in several accompanying documents, such as letters of recommendation, a letter of motivation and a portfolio of relevant prior academic and non-academic work.
Program structure
The Master program is four semesters long and structured in a very flexible way. The first semester offers introductory and regular courses. A major part of the second and third semester is reserved for the Master`s Project, which constitutes a significant part of the program. It is accompanied with regular courses. The last semester is primarily intended for the Master Thesis.
Final Application deadline: 31st May 2010
Original/attested copies of certificates have to be filed in: 30th September
Start of classes: October 2010
Free education
The German tradition of offering education virtually free of charge is of great benefit to students. Honoring this tradition, this master`s program comes at nearly no cost. Thus, being accepted into our program is as good as winning a scholarship. We also do not impose an application fee.
Enrolled students are charged an administration fee of roughly 170 Euro per semester, most of which is accounted for by the Semesterticket that allows students to use public transportation in and around Bremen free of charge, including travels to the cities of Hamburg and Hanover. If you never use your Semesterticket, you can get a full refund for it.
How to Apply
We strongly recommend that you read first all information about the upcoming Master projects first. You have to select one for your online application. The online application system is activated from April until May 31st 2010. We will send you the admission or rejection of your application a.s.a.p. You have to send all your documents in paper to our admission office by September 30th.
Postal Address
Please send the paper versions of your application documents to the administration office:
Master in Digital Media Application
University of Bremen
SfS -International
Bibliothekstrasse 1
D-28359 Bremen
Germany
Website link:
http://www.digitale-medien-bremen.de/en/study/master/master-program.html
Following the impressive success of computer-based interactive media in nearly all fields of business and private life, Digital Media is also emerging as a scientific discipline - a field of research that goes further than just combining the knowledge of designers and computer scientists: It also takes their different communities seriously, taking their respective approaches and attitudes into account. The comprehensive international Master of Digital Media program of study in Bremen seeks for excellence in design, informatics and media theory alike. This is an international program - the language of instruction is English.
Degrees
The Master in Digital Media is a two-year program leading to a Master of Science (M.Sc.) or a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree. The Master of Arts is issued at the University of the Arts Bremen. The other Universities (University of Bremen, University of Applied Sciences Bremen and University of Applied Sciences Bremerhaven) issue the Master of Sciences degree.
Requirements
In order to be accepted for the program, applicants will need a surpassing Bachelor degree in a relevant field (e.g. Digital Media, Computer Science, Media Design) and proof of good English language Skills (TOEFL, IELTS or similar). Furthermore, applicants have to hand in several accompanying documents, such as letters of recommendation, a letter of motivation and a portfolio of relevant prior academic and non-academic work.
Program structure
The Master program is four semesters long and structured in a very flexible way. The first semester offers introductory and regular courses. A major part of the second and third semester is reserved for the Master`s Project, which constitutes a significant part of the program. It is accompanied with regular courses. The last semester is primarily intended for the Master Thesis.
Final Application deadline: 31st May 2010
Original/attested copies of certificates have to be filed in: 30th September
Start of classes: October 2010
Free education
The German tradition of offering education virtually free of charge is of great benefit to students. Honoring this tradition, this master`s program comes at nearly no cost. Thus, being accepted into our program is as good as winning a scholarship. We also do not impose an application fee.
Enrolled students are charged an administration fee of roughly 170 Euro per semester, most of which is accounted for by the Semesterticket that allows students to use public transportation in and around Bremen free of charge, including travels to the cities of Hamburg and Hanover. If you never use your Semesterticket, you can get a full refund for it.
How to Apply
We strongly recommend that you read first all information about the upcoming Master projects first. You have to select one for your online application. The online application system is activated from April until May 31st 2010. We will send you the admission or rejection of your application a.s.a.p. You have to send all your documents in paper to our admission office by September 30th.
Postal Address
Please send the paper versions of your application documents to the administration office:
Master in Digital Media Application
University of Bremen
SfS -International
Bibliothekstrasse 1
D-28359 Bremen
Germany
Website link:
http://www.digitale-medien-bremen.de/en/study/master/master-program.html
Selasa, 25 Mei 2010
The OPEC Fund for International Development Scholarship
OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) is pleased to announce that qualified applicants who have obtained or are on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree and who wish to study for a Master’s degree are welcome to apply for the OFID Scholarship 2010/2011. The OFID scholarship will be awarded to support one student or candidate for Master’s degree studies. The applicant may be from any developing country, and he/she must first obtain admission to pursue a Master’s degree studies in a relevant field of development, in any recognized university/college in the world. Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly-driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of graduate studies. The winner of the OFID Scholarship Award will receive a scholarship of up to US$100,000. The funds will be spread over a maximum of two years, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year 2010/2011.
Application Guidelines
STEP 1: Ensure that you fulfill the OFID Scholarship Award Eligibility Criteria.
STEP 2: Register within the OFID Scholarship Portal by using your email address. Please note you can log into the portal as many times as required.
STEP 3: Fill out the application form. Make sure to save data each time you update your application. Once you are logged in, if the page remains inactive for more than two hours, your session will time-out and you may lose unsaved data. Do not submit your application until you have completed the entire application process!
STEP 4: Upload necessary documents; CV, two recommendation letters, Bachelor’s certificate/transcript, acceptance letter into postgraduate program and essay.
STEP 5: When your application is complete, and all additional documents are uploaded, your application is ready to be submitted. As mentioned previously, once your application is submitted, you can no longer make any changes or upload any more documents.
The application deadline is June 4, 2010. Please do not call or email OFID to see if your application has been received (you will, in any case, receive an automated confirmation) or to inquire about your status. Only the winner will be notified by June 14 via our website at www.ofid.org.
I. Eligibility
* Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
* Must have obtained or be on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree with a Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university, or its equivalent.
* Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.
* Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting August/September 2010, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Master’s Degree.
* Must be a national of a developing country (please see list of eligible countries below)
* Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.
PLEASE NOTE: Kindly read ALL of the directions below before proceeding with the application process:
1. Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications will be evaluated based on the information provided. Therefore, all questions should be answered as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Once an application has been submitted, no changes will be allowed on it.
2. OFID will not consider applications received through a third party.
3. Please do not call or email OFID to ask if your application has been received, or to inquire about your status.
4. Please note that only the winner will be notified.
5. All materials submitted become the property of OFID and will not be returned to the applicant.
6. Applicants must complete the on-line application.
7. Within the on-line application, applicants must upload the required documents as listed below in Section III. All materials including the on-line application, recommendations, and other required information must be received no later than June 4, 2010.
II. Disbursement of the Scholarship Fund
The terms and conditions of payment will be determined in coordination with the student upon his/her selection in accordance with the following guidelines:
1. The tuition fees, including any supplementary examination fees, as may be required by the academic institution, will be paid by OFID directly to the academic institution. Health insurance will be paid in accordance with the institution’s own standard medical scheme.
2. A monthly allowance to cover living expenses, books and accommodation, will be transferred to the student’s own personal bank account on a quarterly basis.
3. Prior to the start of his/her first year studies, the student will be paid a relocation grant, equal to two-month allowance. OFID will also pay for travel costs from the nearest airport to the student’s place of residence, to the nearest airport to the chosen place of study. Upon completion of the studies, the student will be paid the cost of one-way air ticket to his/her home country.
III. Required documents
1. A completed on-line application form.
2. A scanned copy of the last university degree or certificate.
3. A scanned letter of acceptance from your chosen educational institution, confirming your admission, subject of study and duration of the Master’s degree program (must not exceed a maximum of two years).
4. A proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency.
5. A short essay – of about 500 words in English – giving reasons for applying for the OFID scholarship, explaining your educational goals, and clearly describing how you will use the experience gained from your Master’s degree studies to help in the development of your home country.
6. Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or lecturers at applicant’s present university.
7. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Eligible Countries
* In addition to nationals of OFID Member States (Algeria, Gabon, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, GSP Libyan AJ, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela), nationals of the following countries are also eligible:
Africa: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Central African Republic, Comoros, Congo DR , Republic of Congo, Cote d’lvoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Asia and the Middle East: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Bhutan, Cambodia, Fiji, India, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Korea D P R, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Maldives, Moldova, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen
Latin America and the Caribbean: Antigua Barbuda, Belize, Barbados, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Grenada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Haiti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Panama, St. Christopher, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Uruguay
Europe: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo
Contact detail: info@ofid.org
Moreinfo:
http://www.ofid.org/Portalvbvs/DesktopDefault.aspx
Application Guidelines
STEP 1: Ensure that you fulfill the OFID Scholarship Award Eligibility Criteria.
STEP 2: Register within the OFID Scholarship Portal by using your email address. Please note you can log into the portal as many times as required.
STEP 3: Fill out the application form. Make sure to save data each time you update your application. Once you are logged in, if the page remains inactive for more than two hours, your session will time-out and you may lose unsaved data. Do not submit your application until you have completed the entire application process!
STEP 4: Upload necessary documents; CV, two recommendation letters, Bachelor’s certificate/transcript, acceptance letter into postgraduate program and essay.
STEP 5: When your application is complete, and all additional documents are uploaded, your application is ready to be submitted. As mentioned previously, once your application is submitted, you can no longer make any changes or upload any more documents.
The application deadline is June 4, 2010. Please do not call or email OFID to see if your application has been received (you will, in any case, receive an automated confirmation) or to inquire about your status. Only the winner will be notified by June 14 via our website at www.ofid.org.
I. Eligibility
* Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
* Must have obtained or be on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree with a Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university, or its equivalent.
* Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.
* Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting August/September 2010, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Master’s Degree.
* Must be a national of a developing country (please see list of eligible countries below)
* Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.
PLEASE NOTE: Kindly read ALL of the directions below before proceeding with the application process:
1. Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications will be evaluated based on the information provided. Therefore, all questions should be answered as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Once an application has been submitted, no changes will be allowed on it.
2. OFID will not consider applications received through a third party.
3. Please do not call or email OFID to ask if your application has been received, or to inquire about your status.
4. Please note that only the winner will be notified.
5. All materials submitted become the property of OFID and will not be returned to the applicant.
6. Applicants must complete the on-line application.
7. Within the on-line application, applicants must upload the required documents as listed below in Section III. All materials including the on-line application, recommendations, and other required information must be received no later than June 4, 2010.
II. Disbursement of the Scholarship Fund
The terms and conditions of payment will be determined in coordination with the student upon his/her selection in accordance with the following guidelines:
1. The tuition fees, including any supplementary examination fees, as may be required by the academic institution, will be paid by OFID directly to the academic institution. Health insurance will be paid in accordance with the institution’s own standard medical scheme.
2. A monthly allowance to cover living expenses, books and accommodation, will be transferred to the student’s own personal bank account on a quarterly basis.
3. Prior to the start of his/her first year studies, the student will be paid a relocation grant, equal to two-month allowance. OFID will also pay for travel costs from the nearest airport to the student’s place of residence, to the nearest airport to the chosen place of study. Upon completion of the studies, the student will be paid the cost of one-way air ticket to his/her home country.
III. Required documents
1. A completed on-line application form.
2. A scanned copy of the last university degree or certificate.
3. A scanned letter of acceptance from your chosen educational institution, confirming your admission, subject of study and duration of the Master’s degree program (must not exceed a maximum of two years).
4. A proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency.
5. A short essay – of about 500 words in English – giving reasons for applying for the OFID scholarship, explaining your educational goals, and clearly describing how you will use the experience gained from your Master’s degree studies to help in the development of your home country.
6. Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or lecturers at applicant’s present university.
7. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Eligible Countries
* In addition to nationals of OFID Member States (Algeria, Gabon, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, GSP Libyan AJ, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela), nationals of the following countries are also eligible:
Africa: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Central African Republic, Comoros, Congo DR , Republic of Congo, Cote d’lvoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Asia and the Middle East: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Bhutan, Cambodia, Fiji, India, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Korea D P R, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Maldives, Moldova, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen
Latin America and the Caribbean: Antigua Barbuda, Belize, Barbados, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Grenada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Haiti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Panama, St. Christopher, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Uruguay
Europe: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo
Contact detail: info@ofid.org
Moreinfo:
http://www.ofid.org/Portalvbvs/DesktopDefault.aspx
CSC International PhD Programme
A PhD is one of the most exciting times in the life of a scientist and has a major influence on their future career. The MRC Clinical Sciences Centre as a place of excellent science and education provides competitive PhD training, offering a outstanding starting platform for a career as a research scientist.
At the CSC, more than 30 research groups are organized in to three sections: Epigenetics, Development and Cancer; Experimental and Clinical Neuroscience, and Genomic, Metabolic and Cardiovascular Medicine. The mix of clinical and basic biological sciences creates a stimulating and flexible environment facilitating a broad education. The 3.5 year research programme provides a comprehensive scientific training in a vibrant international research environment with state-of-the-art research facilities and cutting-edge research projects. Laboratory work is supplemented by seminars, group lab meetings, training courses and participation in conferences. The degree is awarded by Imperial College, an outstanding university, ranked 5th in the world in the Times Higher Education 2009 ranking. More than 60 students from all over the world are currently working at the CSC creating a young dynamic and international atmosphere.
The PhD programme is managed by Prof. Anne Soutar. Students are selected from amongst highly qualified applicants after thorough interviews by a committee representing the CSC research sections. Competitive funding £17,500 (non-taxable stipend) is provided for 8 UK PhD students and up to 3 European / International positions. In addition a large number of students supported by external fellowships also start their PhD at the CSC each year.
Students start their PhD with an intensive 1 month series of lectures and demonstrations, details of which can be seen here.
For their research projects, students are guided by their supervisor(s) and 2 academic mentors during their PhD. The PhD will promote independence in research and encourages students to develop their own ideas.
The PhD programme at the CSC also provides access to a wide variety of training courses for transferable skills, including a 3 day residential Research Skills Course, a 2 day presentation skills course and a career development course providing guidance for the next steps after PhD study. You can download a pdf of the 2009-2010 Graduate School of Life Sciences and Medicine transferable skills courses programme here.
There is also an excellent seminar programme featuring invited scientists as well as CSC Group Heads. Students present seminars on their research at the student seminar series, and posters on their research at the CSC Retreat. Each student may attend at least one UK conference and one overseas conference during the course of their PhD, providing invaluable experience and exposure to the wider scientific community.
The quality of the research and facilities, the collaborative spirit of the CSC and the international environment of the institute make this a special place to be.
Application Deadline : 31 May 2010
Two MRC studentships are currently available in the following groups:
DNA Replication , christian.speck@csc.mrc.ac.uk
Lymphocyte Development, tathiana.santana@csc.mrc.ac.uk
To apply, please email a current CV to the address shown.
At the CSC, more than 30 research groups are organized in to three sections: Epigenetics, Development and Cancer; Experimental and Clinical Neuroscience, and Genomic, Metabolic and Cardiovascular Medicine. The mix of clinical and basic biological sciences creates a stimulating and flexible environment facilitating a broad education. The 3.5 year research programme provides a comprehensive scientific training in a vibrant international research environment with state-of-the-art research facilities and cutting-edge research projects. Laboratory work is supplemented by seminars, group lab meetings, training courses and participation in conferences. The degree is awarded by Imperial College, an outstanding university, ranked 5th in the world in the Times Higher Education 2009 ranking. More than 60 students from all over the world are currently working at the CSC creating a young dynamic and international atmosphere.
The PhD programme is managed by Prof. Anne Soutar. Students are selected from amongst highly qualified applicants after thorough interviews by a committee representing the CSC research sections. Competitive funding £17,500 (non-taxable stipend) is provided for 8 UK PhD students and up to 3 European / International positions. In addition a large number of students supported by external fellowships also start their PhD at the CSC each year.
Students start their PhD with an intensive 1 month series of lectures and demonstrations, details of which can be seen here.
For their research projects, students are guided by their supervisor(s) and 2 academic mentors during their PhD. The PhD will promote independence in research and encourages students to develop their own ideas.
The PhD programme at the CSC also provides access to a wide variety of training courses for transferable skills, including a 3 day residential Research Skills Course, a 2 day presentation skills course and a career development course providing guidance for the next steps after PhD study. You can download a pdf of the 2009-2010 Graduate School of Life Sciences and Medicine transferable skills courses programme here.
There is also an excellent seminar programme featuring invited scientists as well as CSC Group Heads. Students present seminars on their research at the student seminar series, and posters on their research at the CSC Retreat. Each student may attend at least one UK conference and one overseas conference during the course of their PhD, providing invaluable experience and exposure to the wider scientific community.
The quality of the research and facilities, the collaborative spirit of the CSC and the international environment of the institute make this a special place to be.
Application Deadline : 31 May 2010
Two MRC studentships are currently available in the following groups:
DNA Replication , christian.speck@csc.mrc.ac.uk
Lymphocyte Development, tathiana.santana@csc.mrc.ac.uk
To apply, please email a current CV to the address shown.
[Switzerland] PhD Positions at the Institute of Statistics, Faculty of Economics, University of Neuchâtel
The Institute of Statistics of the Faculty of Economics of the University of Neuchâtel expects to open up to two assistant positions (for a total of up to 150% working time) starting in August 2010. The successful candidates are expected to enroll in and begin working towards a Ph. D. degree in Statistics at the University of Neuchâtel. The possible topics of the thesis cover theoretical and/or empirical methods in statistics and econometrics related to the areas of expertise of the department.
The Faculty of Economics of the University of Neuchâtel, has around 400 students, over 30 full professors and guest teachers, 20 lecturers, and about 30 teaching and research assistants.
The Institute of Statistics, one of the seven institutes that constitute the Faculty, gives bachelor and graduate courses included in the university degree programs in economics, mathematics, management, social sciences, labor psychology, and informatics. Moreover, the Institute of Statistics offers a master program in statistics. The research interests of the faculty include sampling, estimation in finite populations, public statistics, extreme values, time series, statistical methods applied to finance and macroeconomics.
Ideally located at the heart of Europe (halfway between Zürich and Geneva), Neuchâtel offers its residents an exceptional quality of life and is an ideal place for study and high-level research work.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ASSESSMENT GROUNDS FOR APPOINTMENT
The applicants should
* have a Bachelor and Master degrees in statistics, mathematics (with some knowledge of economics), economics or finance (with a strong mathematical background), or related fields,
* be willing to start working on a Ph. D. thesis in the fields of statistics or econometrics at the University of Neuchâtel,
* poses a high level of independence, intellectual openness, creativity and scientific curiosity,
* be interested in doing research, be motivated to study, understand and finally master possibly complicated technical problems, be willing to neatly write up the results,
* poses strong quantitative skills, good knowledge of probability and statistics/economet rics,
* be interested in teaching and willing to perform to a high level in the didactic duties,
* have good knowledge of both French and English,
* have less than 30 years of age (see Règlement des assistants -
http://rsn.ne.ch/ajour/default.html?416453.htm)
JOB DESCRIPTION
The assistants will be employed on a fixed-term contract and will be active in the Institute of Statistics, University of Neuchâtel for the full duration of this position
The successful candidate is expected to conduct research towards the completion of a Ph. D. Thesis.
They will function as a teaching assistant for bachelor and master level courses and expected to interact with the students and to assist them in their learning effort. The teaching is both in French and English.
The assistant will also play an active role in the department. She/he is expected to interact with other researchers in the school, to participate in department’s activities, to contribute to the scientific life of the department by attending seminars, conferences, taking part in organizing of scientific events, supervising undergraduate/ graduate theses within her/his research area, etc.
The position offers also the possibility for close academic collaboration with the other institutes and departments of the university (in particular with the Institutes of financial analysis, information management, and economic research, and the department of mathematics) , as well as relevant departments of the Universities of Geneva and Lausanne (these last ones in the frame of the collaboration agreement “Triangle d’Azur”).
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The successful candidates will receive benefits and salary in accordance to the rules and regulations of the University of Neuchâtel (see http://www2.unine.ch/rh/page12271_fr.html).
Rough and non-binding estimates of the salary for 100% employment go from a gross salary of around CHF 68,000 (€ 48,000)/year in the first year to roughly CHF 79,000 (€ 56,000)/year in the fourth year.
HOW TO APPLY
Each applicant should send ONE (paper) copy of the following to the address below
1. Transcripts of certificates of graduate university courses
2. Copies of bachelor/master diplomas
3. A CV including biographical information, degrees, work experiences, list of publications (if any), and list of honors, awards, scholarships, fellowships
4. A short statement (1-2 pages) describing the applicant’s interest in the research area, if possible also the work that he or she would like to do during the appointment (this statement is not a commitment to conduct the outlined work, but is important evidence of the applicant’s ability to think of an appropriate scientific project), her/his views on teaching, relevant previous experiences related to didactic activities of any kind, etc. other experiences and interests demonstrating the qualities listed in the section on QUALIFICATIONS AND ASSESSMENT GROUNDS FOR APPOINTMENT
5. Three reference letters to be sent directly to the address indicated below. The candidate should arrange for the letters to be posted by the application’s deadline. The names and addresses (including e-mail and FAX) of three referees should be included in the CV.
Address: Secrétariat de l’Institut de Statistique,
Faculté des Sciences Économiques,
Pierre à Mazel, 7
2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland
In addition the documents (1) to (4) should be sent electronically to the address: messagerie.istat@ unine.ch
(if an electronic version of document (1) is not available, a legible digital picture or a scanned copy should be provided with the original paper version sent by normal mail to the address above).
Applications will be considered on an on-going basis and interviews will be conducted until the qualified candidates are found. The positions will begin in August 2010. The appointment will be announced on the web page of the Institute of Statistics as soon as the positions are filled.
For further information write to Catalin Starica at catalin.starica@unine.ch
The Faculty of Economics of the University of Neuchâtel, has around 400 students, over 30 full professors and guest teachers, 20 lecturers, and about 30 teaching and research assistants.
The Institute of Statistics, one of the seven institutes that constitute the Faculty, gives bachelor and graduate courses included in the university degree programs in economics, mathematics, management, social sciences, labor psychology, and informatics. Moreover, the Institute of Statistics offers a master program in statistics. The research interests of the faculty include sampling, estimation in finite populations, public statistics, extreme values, time series, statistical methods applied to finance and macroeconomics.
Ideally located at the heart of Europe (halfway between Zürich and Geneva), Neuchâtel offers its residents an exceptional quality of life and is an ideal place for study and high-level research work.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ASSESSMENT GROUNDS FOR APPOINTMENT
The applicants should
* have a Bachelor and Master degrees in statistics, mathematics (with some knowledge of economics), economics or finance (with a strong mathematical background), or related fields,
* be willing to start working on a Ph. D. thesis in the fields of statistics or econometrics at the University of Neuchâtel,
* poses a high level of independence, intellectual openness, creativity and scientific curiosity,
* be interested in doing research, be motivated to study, understand and finally master possibly complicated technical problems, be willing to neatly write up the results,
* poses strong quantitative skills, good knowledge of probability and statistics/economet rics,
* be interested in teaching and willing to perform to a high level in the didactic duties,
* have good knowledge of both French and English,
* have less than 30 years of age (see Règlement des assistants -
http://rsn.ne.ch/ajour/default.html?416453.htm)
JOB DESCRIPTION
The assistants will be employed on a fixed-term contract and will be active in the Institute of Statistics, University of Neuchâtel for the full duration of this position
The successful candidate is expected to conduct research towards the completion of a Ph. D. Thesis.
They will function as a teaching assistant for bachelor and master level courses and expected to interact with the students and to assist them in their learning effort. The teaching is both in French and English.
The assistant will also play an active role in the department. She/he is expected to interact with other researchers in the school, to participate in department’s activities, to contribute to the scientific life of the department by attending seminars, conferences, taking part in organizing of scientific events, supervising undergraduate/ graduate theses within her/his research area, etc.
The position offers also the possibility for close academic collaboration with the other institutes and departments of the university (in particular with the Institutes of financial analysis, information management, and economic research, and the department of mathematics) , as well as relevant departments of the Universities of Geneva and Lausanne (these last ones in the frame of the collaboration agreement “Triangle d’Azur”).
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The successful candidates will receive benefits and salary in accordance to the rules and regulations of the University of Neuchâtel (see http://www2.unine.ch/rh/page12271_fr.html).
Rough and non-binding estimates of the salary for 100% employment go from a gross salary of around CHF 68,000 (€ 48,000)/year in the first year to roughly CHF 79,000 (€ 56,000)/year in the fourth year.
HOW TO APPLY
Each applicant should send ONE (paper) copy of the following to the address below
1. Transcripts of certificates of graduate university courses
2. Copies of bachelor/master diplomas
3. A CV including biographical information, degrees, work experiences, list of publications (if any), and list of honors, awards, scholarships, fellowships
4. A short statement (1-2 pages) describing the applicant’s interest in the research area, if possible also the work that he or she would like to do during the appointment (this statement is not a commitment to conduct the outlined work, but is important evidence of the applicant’s ability to think of an appropriate scientific project), her/his views on teaching, relevant previous experiences related to didactic activities of any kind, etc. other experiences and interests demonstrating the qualities listed in the section on QUALIFICATIONS AND ASSESSMENT GROUNDS FOR APPOINTMENT
5. Three reference letters to be sent directly to the address indicated below. The candidate should arrange for the letters to be posted by the application’s deadline. The names and addresses (including e-mail and FAX) of three referees should be included in the CV.
Address: Secrétariat de l’Institut de Statistique,
Faculté des Sciences Économiques,
Pierre à Mazel, 7
2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland
In addition the documents (1) to (4) should be sent electronically to the address: messagerie.istat@ unine.ch
(if an electronic version of document (1) is not available, a legible digital picture or a scanned copy should be provided with the original paper version sent by normal mail to the address above).
Applications will be considered on an on-going basis and interviews will be conducted until the qualified candidates are found. The positions will begin in August 2010. The appointment will be announced on the web page of the Institute of Statistics as soon as the positions are filled.
For further information write to Catalin Starica at catalin.starica@unine.ch
Senin, 24 Mei 2010
PhD Position at the Institute for Microeconomics and Public Economics, University of Lugano
The Institute for Microeconomics and Public Economics (MecoP) at the Faculty of Economics, University of Lugano, invites applications for up to two Doctoral Assistant positions for up to four years. The starting date is October 2010, but a later date is possible. The working environment (including infrastructure and remuneration for teaching and research assistance) is very attractive.
The successful candidate(s) will be full-time PhD students at the University of Lugano, under the supervision of Professor Jametti. As such the candidates’ main focus will be on doctoral research and completion of related PhD courses (with a possibility to pursue doctoral courses at the Study Center Gerzensee). The research topics will be in Political Economy and/or Fiscal Federalism with an emphasis on empirical applications. Since the positions are financed through grants from the Swiss National Science Foundation, research projects will insert themselves into these projects. In addition candidates will provide part-time assistance in the institute’s research projects and teaching activities.
The ideal candidates have, or are upon completion of, a Master’s degree in Economics, Econometrics or a related field.
To inquire or to apply for these positions please e-mail: mario.jametti@usi.ch
Candidates should include a complete CV and the following information:
1. A transcript of your university education.
2. A description of attended courses in Microeconomics and Econometrics specifying the grade, the level and the main textbook used for each course;
3. The names of two academic references that could be contacted for more information.
The received applications will be regularly reviewed until the position is filled. Owing to the large number of enquiries received, only those applicants whose profiles are likely to fit the positions will be notified for further details and eventual interviews. Qualified applicants will be contacted no earlier than June, 2010.
Source:
http://www.usi.ch/call-eco-mecop-phd-assistant-126133.pdf
The successful candidate(s) will be full-time PhD students at the University of Lugano, under the supervision of Professor Jametti. As such the candidates’ main focus will be on doctoral research and completion of related PhD courses (with a possibility to pursue doctoral courses at the Study Center Gerzensee). The research topics will be in Political Economy and/or Fiscal Federalism with an emphasis on empirical applications. Since the positions are financed through grants from the Swiss National Science Foundation, research projects will insert themselves into these projects. In addition candidates will provide part-time assistance in the institute’s research projects and teaching activities.
The ideal candidates have, or are upon completion of, a Master’s degree in Economics, Econometrics or a related field.
To inquire or to apply for these positions please e-mail: mario.jametti@usi.ch
Candidates should include a complete CV and the following information:
1. A transcript of your university education.
2. A description of attended courses in Microeconomics and Econometrics specifying the grade, the level and the main textbook used for each course;
3. The names of two academic references that could be contacted for more information.
The received applications will be regularly reviewed until the position is filled. Owing to the large number of enquiries received, only those applicants whose profiles are likely to fit the positions will be notified for further details and eventual interviews. Qualified applicants will be contacted no earlier than June, 2010.
Source:
http://www.usi.ch/call-eco-mecop-phd-assistant-126133.pdf
The Bentley Cropping Systems Fellowship 2010 for Postgraduate Study in Agriculture, Forestry and Biology
This Fellowship (a bequest from Helen S. Bentley and C. Fred Bentley) provides assistance to Canadian and developing-country graduate students with a university degree in agriculture, forestry or biology, who wish to undertake postgraduate, applied, on-farm research with cooperating farmers in a developing country.
In principle, IDRC supports research on all parts of the developing regions of the world. At this time, Fellowships and Awards is not supporting awards which involve research in Burma, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Eastern Europe or Central Asia.
Projects should evaluate and/or promote the use of fertility enhancing plants, such as leguminous forages, shrubs, cover crops, and grain legumes in small farms. The intent is to seek ways to increase the yield of food crops, improve farmers’ livelihoods, and improve soil fertility.
The research should seek cropping system changes that will lead to: sustainable and increased crop yields; production of more and improved animal feed; improved soil and water conservation; improved weed control, and/or biological fixation of nitrogen. Projects should be planned and executed in cooperation with an international agricultural research centre, or with a developing-country institution involved in agricultural research that has an applied on-farm orientation.
The proposal must present plans for on-farm experiments on small-holder farms that have potential to improve the lives of farming households, and to preserve or improve crops yields.
Eligibility
1. Applicants
Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, or citizens of a developing country who are currently enrolled full-time in a graduate program (Master’s, doctoral, post-doctoral) at a recognized university in Canada or in a developing country for the duration of the award period.
2. Key Selection Criteria
a) Focus of the Research:
Proposals must focus on very simple cropping systems research that can benefit smallholder farmers in developing countries, especially rural women farmers.
b) Participatory Research:
Applicants must use simple experiments executed by cooperating farmers under guidance by the researchers (see details about the location of individual on-farm experiments), and conduct their research with the active participation of the farmers, including women farmers. This requires that farmers be involved in all stages of the experiment on their land, including all the stages of land preparation, seeding, and harvesting.
Research proposals must include details of the comparisons envisioned between the traditional cropping practice of cooperating farmers and the side-by-side alternative cropping practice, which must include some type of leguminous crop or plant. Please consult the attached diagram that shows how a simple on-farm experiment might be compared to either one or two alternative cropping systems. Thus, experiments must compare crop yields from traditional unicrop practice with yields of the same crop combined with some kind of leguminous plant grown either simultaneously with the traditional crop, or perhaps in some cases, grown before the traditional crop is planted.
Similar experiments executed in rural school gardens, conducted with the help and advice of the Fellowship holder, and with the participation of both students and teachers, are also encouraged.
The research procedures must include extensive dissemination of the research results. Smallholder farmers, including rural women farmers, should be the major focus of such publicity:
* a) The results should be presented in formats that can reach the various stakeholders, such as field days, farmer visits, briefs for policy-makers;
* b) Dissemination will actively involve farmers, extension workers, local development initiatives, and agricultural organizations by addressing other smallholder farmers, especially rural women farmers;
* c) The publicity should include farmers’ visits and farmer-to-farmer teaching and learning.
The applicant must:
* Provide evidence that a large part, or all of the research, will be carried out on the farms of resource poor or smallholder farmers. The award will not support research carried out on the farms of large land holders or on research stations;
* Provide evidence that farmers will actively participate in the experiments. Thus, the development of simple on-farm experimental designs with appropriate controls to determine the practicality and profitability of introducing a leguminous crop in their cropping system is essential;
* Scholarship applicants must provide explanations of how they will make the frequent trips from the “home base” to the villages of the cooperating farmers. This is essential for successful execution of on-farm tests;
* Explain how the research data was collected and how the introduction of leguminous plants in their cropping systems is expected to improve the economic benefits to farmers;
* Applicants should suggest anticipated benefits/improvements and sustainability of their proposal.
c) Sustainability:
The applicant must:
* Provide evidence that he/she is or will be supported by local institutions that have a good working relationship with target communities, farmers and/or extension agencies;
* Indicate that he/she will seek cooperation, help and support from the local “extension officers” and/or NGOs in the identification of individual farmers who are likely to be suitable and cooperative.
Duration
Award tenure corresponds with the period of field research. In general, this will be between eighteen months and twenty-four months.
Value
The value of the award is up to CA $30,000. If there is strong evidence of significant potential benefits, the award may be extended upon re-application.
Progress Reports
Fellowship holders will commit to provide IDRC with three brief progress reports per year.
Deadlines
October 1, 2010 (awards will be announced by mid-December 2010).
Tenure must be undertaken by December of the following year.
Applications
A letter of support must be included in the application package from a legally recognized institution in the country of research with whom the applicant will be affiliated. This letter must endorse the proposal, confirm the locale of work, and outline the types of institutional support they will provide to the student. The letter must specifically include details of transportation arrangements to experimental plots. The applicant’s host research institution will be expected to certify that the research protocol has been reviewed by a qualified statistician and that it meets an internationally high standard, in terms of experimental and survey designs.
Applicants are encouraged to contact member institutions of The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) (www.cgiar.org) to explore the possibility of conducting their research in conjunction with one of the member institutions.
Applications will be evaluated according to IDRC priorities and criteria, such as relevance to sustainable and equitable development, as well as quality of the research proposal and suitability of the candidate.
Re-applicants, whose research proposal was reviewed and was unsuccessful, must explain, in a covering letter, what changes have been made since the last application and specify where to find the changes in the proposal. Please note that Centre policy stipulates that an individual cannot apply more than twice, if unsuccessful, for the same IDRC award. However, this policy does not apply for Internship Awards.
If there are ethical questions connected with the research, the applicant may, at IDRC’s discretion, be required to submit the appropriate approval from the Ethic’s Committee of the university.
Please submit all documents listed in the List of Supporting Documents to be Submitted. Complete applications must be received at the Centre by the deadline. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered for the competition. Applications must be sent to the following address:
By regular mail, Canada Post Priority Post or XPRESSPOST:
The Bentley Fellowship
Fellowships and Awards
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
PO Box 8500
Ottawa, Ontario
K1G 3H9 – Canada
By courier services:
The Bentley Fellowship
Fellowships and Awards
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
150 Kent Street, Mailroom Suite 990
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 0B2 – Canada
Fax: (1 613) 236-4026
Telephone: (1 613) 236-6163 ext.: 2098 E-mail: cta@idrc.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates whose academic background, quality of the research proposal and skills best match the criteria of the Award. Names of successful candidates will be posted on the Internet.
Source:
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-23379-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html
In principle, IDRC supports research on all parts of the developing regions of the world. At this time, Fellowships and Awards is not supporting awards which involve research in Burma, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Eastern Europe or Central Asia.
Projects should evaluate and/or promote the use of fertility enhancing plants, such as leguminous forages, shrubs, cover crops, and grain legumes in small farms. The intent is to seek ways to increase the yield of food crops, improve farmers’ livelihoods, and improve soil fertility.
The research should seek cropping system changes that will lead to: sustainable and increased crop yields; production of more and improved animal feed; improved soil and water conservation; improved weed control, and/or biological fixation of nitrogen. Projects should be planned and executed in cooperation with an international agricultural research centre, or with a developing-country institution involved in agricultural research that has an applied on-farm orientation.
The proposal must present plans for on-farm experiments on small-holder farms that have potential to improve the lives of farming households, and to preserve or improve crops yields.
Eligibility
1. Applicants
Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, or citizens of a developing country who are currently enrolled full-time in a graduate program (Master’s, doctoral, post-doctoral) at a recognized university in Canada or in a developing country for the duration of the award period.
2. Key Selection Criteria
a) Focus of the Research:
Proposals must focus on very simple cropping systems research that can benefit smallholder farmers in developing countries, especially rural women farmers.
b) Participatory Research:
Applicants must use simple experiments executed by cooperating farmers under guidance by the researchers (see details about the location of individual on-farm experiments), and conduct their research with the active participation of the farmers, including women farmers. This requires that farmers be involved in all stages of the experiment on their land, including all the stages of land preparation, seeding, and harvesting.
Research proposals must include details of the comparisons envisioned between the traditional cropping practice of cooperating farmers and the side-by-side alternative cropping practice, which must include some type of leguminous crop or plant. Please consult the attached diagram that shows how a simple on-farm experiment might be compared to either one or two alternative cropping systems. Thus, experiments must compare crop yields from traditional unicrop practice with yields of the same crop combined with some kind of leguminous plant grown either simultaneously with the traditional crop, or perhaps in some cases, grown before the traditional crop is planted.
Similar experiments executed in rural school gardens, conducted with the help and advice of the Fellowship holder, and with the participation of both students and teachers, are also encouraged.
The research procedures must include extensive dissemination of the research results. Smallholder farmers, including rural women farmers, should be the major focus of such publicity:
* a) The results should be presented in formats that can reach the various stakeholders, such as field days, farmer visits, briefs for policy-makers;
* b) Dissemination will actively involve farmers, extension workers, local development initiatives, and agricultural organizations by addressing other smallholder farmers, especially rural women farmers;
* c) The publicity should include farmers’ visits and farmer-to-farmer teaching and learning.
The applicant must:
* Provide evidence that a large part, or all of the research, will be carried out on the farms of resource poor or smallholder farmers. The award will not support research carried out on the farms of large land holders or on research stations;
* Provide evidence that farmers will actively participate in the experiments. Thus, the development of simple on-farm experimental designs with appropriate controls to determine the practicality and profitability of introducing a leguminous crop in their cropping system is essential;
* Scholarship applicants must provide explanations of how they will make the frequent trips from the “home base” to the villages of the cooperating farmers. This is essential for successful execution of on-farm tests;
* Explain how the research data was collected and how the introduction of leguminous plants in their cropping systems is expected to improve the economic benefits to farmers;
* Applicants should suggest anticipated benefits/improvements and sustainability of their proposal.
c) Sustainability:
The applicant must:
* Provide evidence that he/she is or will be supported by local institutions that have a good working relationship with target communities, farmers and/or extension agencies;
* Indicate that he/she will seek cooperation, help and support from the local “extension officers” and/or NGOs in the identification of individual farmers who are likely to be suitable and cooperative.
Duration
Award tenure corresponds with the period of field research. In general, this will be between eighteen months and twenty-four months.
Value
The value of the award is up to CA $30,000. If there is strong evidence of significant potential benefits, the award may be extended upon re-application.
Progress Reports
Fellowship holders will commit to provide IDRC with three brief progress reports per year.
Deadlines
October 1, 2010 (awards will be announced by mid-December 2010).
Tenure must be undertaken by December of the following year.
Applications
A letter of support must be included in the application package from a legally recognized institution in the country of research with whom the applicant will be affiliated. This letter must endorse the proposal, confirm the locale of work, and outline the types of institutional support they will provide to the student. The letter must specifically include details of transportation arrangements to experimental plots. The applicant’s host research institution will be expected to certify that the research protocol has been reviewed by a qualified statistician and that it meets an internationally high standard, in terms of experimental and survey designs.
Applicants are encouraged to contact member institutions of The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) (www.cgiar.org) to explore the possibility of conducting their research in conjunction with one of the member institutions.
Applications will be evaluated according to IDRC priorities and criteria, such as relevance to sustainable and equitable development, as well as quality of the research proposal and suitability of the candidate.
Re-applicants, whose research proposal was reviewed and was unsuccessful, must explain, in a covering letter, what changes have been made since the last application and specify where to find the changes in the proposal. Please note that Centre policy stipulates that an individual cannot apply more than twice, if unsuccessful, for the same IDRC award. However, this policy does not apply for Internship Awards.
If there are ethical questions connected with the research, the applicant may, at IDRC’s discretion, be required to submit the appropriate approval from the Ethic’s Committee of the university.
Please submit all documents listed in the List of Supporting Documents to be Submitted. Complete applications must be received at the Centre by the deadline. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered for the competition. Applications must be sent to the following address:
By regular mail, Canada Post Priority Post or XPRESSPOST:
The Bentley Fellowship
Fellowships and Awards
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
PO Box 8500
Ottawa, Ontario
K1G 3H9 – Canada
By courier services:
The Bentley Fellowship
Fellowships and Awards
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
150 Kent Street, Mailroom Suite 990
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 0B2 – Canada
Fax: (1 613) 236-4026
Telephone: (1 613) 236-6163 ext.: 2098 E-mail: cta@idrc.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates whose academic background, quality of the research proposal and skills best match the criteria of the Award. Names of successful candidates will be posted on the Internet.
Source:
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-23379-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html
Sabtu, 22 Mei 2010
Full-Time PhD Studentship at the School of Management, University of Surrey, UK
The School of Management at the University of Surrey is offering 1 full-time PhD studentship starting in October 2010.The 3 year studentship will cover fees* plus a stipend of £12,600 pa.
Please note that, we welcome applications from outside the EU. However, we can only support fees at the Home/EU rate. Non-EU applicants will be required to make up the difference in fees themselves.
Candidates may apply to research in any of the areas below. Please approach the appropriate contact to discuss interest in a particular area.
International Management and Strategy (r.bachmann@surrey.ac.uk )
* Multinational enterprises (MNEs) as agents of change in host countries.
Organizational Behaviour/HRM (d.goss@surrey.ac.uk )
* The work of academic publishing (from a critical management studies perspective)
* Management and Intuition
* Organizational change and transition
Healthcare Management (f.macfarlane@surrey.ac.uk)
* Comparative studies of patient safety issues using a sense-making approach
Marketing and Retail Management (j.hemsley-brown@surrey.ac.uk)
* Digital Marketing
* Branding & Place Marketing
* Marketing Retail Shopping Centres
* Consumer behaviour and choice in a retail context
The closing date for submissions is 30th June, 2010.
Source:
http://www2.surrey.ac.uk/management/news/Stories/2010/27814_postgraduate_research_studentships_available.htm
Please note that, we welcome applications from outside the EU. However, we can only support fees at the Home/EU rate. Non-EU applicants will be required to make up the difference in fees themselves.
Candidates may apply to research in any of the areas below. Please approach the appropriate contact to discuss interest in a particular area.
International Management and Strategy (r.bachmann@surrey.ac.uk )
* Multinational enterprises (MNEs) as agents of change in host countries.
Organizational Behaviour/HRM (d.goss@surrey.ac.uk )
* The work of academic publishing (from a critical management studies perspective)
* Management and Intuition
* Organizational change and transition
Healthcare Management (f.macfarlane@surrey.ac.uk)
* Comparative studies of patient safety issues using a sense-making approach
Marketing and Retail Management (j.hemsley-brown@surrey.ac.uk)
* Digital Marketing
* Branding & Place Marketing
* Marketing Retail Shopping Centres
* Consumer behaviour and choice in a retail context
The closing date for submissions is 30th June, 2010.
Source:
http://www2.surrey.ac.uk/management/news/Stories/2010/27814_postgraduate_research_studentships_available.htm
Master Scholarships in Digital Media-Application 2010 at University of Bremen, Germany
These pages will assist you in submitting your application for the international master program in Digital Media (M.Sc./M.A.) in the German Federal State of Bremen. The application process includes two steps: First, you use our online application system in order to upload your application documents. Second, in case of admission, you have to transmit all your documents additionally on paper with certified documents. Everything related to the application procedure is in English – as is the program of study itself.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Bremen and wish you all the best for your application. If any questions arise, feel free to contact us at http://www.digitale-medien-bremen.de/en/contact.html
Schedule
* April 2010: Start (online application system open)
* 31st May 2010: Final Application deadline
* 30th September: Original/attested copies of certificates have to be filed in
* October 2010: Start of classes
How to Apply
1. We strongly recommend that you read first all information about the upcoming Master projects first. You have to select one for your online application.
2. The online application system is activated from April until May 31st 2010.
3. We will send you the admission or rejection of your application a.s.a.p.
4. You have to send all your documents in paper to our admission office by September 30th.
Postal Address
Please send the paper versions of your application documents to the
administration office:
Master in Digital Media Application
University of Bremen
SfS -International
Bibliothekstrasse 1
D-28359 Bremen
Germany
Application Deadline : 31 May 2010
Source:
http://digitale-medien-bremen.de/en/master/master-program-application.html
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Bremen and wish you all the best for your application. If any questions arise, feel free to contact us at http://www.digitale-medien-bremen.de/en/contact.html
Schedule
* April 2010: Start (online application system open)
* 31st May 2010: Final Application deadline
* 30th September: Original/attested copies of certificates have to be filed in
* October 2010: Start of classes
How to Apply
1. We strongly recommend that you read first all information about the upcoming Master projects first. You have to select one for your online application.
2. The online application system is activated from April until May 31st 2010.
3. We will send you the admission or rejection of your application a.s.a.p.
4. You have to send all your documents in paper to our admission office by September 30th.
Postal Address
Please send the paper versions of your application documents to the
administration office:
Master in Digital Media Application
University of Bremen
SfS -International
Bibliothekstrasse 1
D-28359 Bremen
Germany
Application Deadline : 31 May 2010
Source:
http://digitale-medien-bremen.de/en/master/master-program-application.html
Jumat, 21 Mei 2010
University of Otago Postgraduate Award, New Zealand
Code: OUA
Closing Date: 2 Nov
Value: An emolument of $13,000 plus tuition fees at the NZ student level and costs incurred in the production of two hard bound theses.
Tenure: Tenure is for one year, or until the thesis is submitted, whichever period is the shorter.
Categories: Masters
Location: New Zealand
Summary: This Award is offered by the University of Otago for Masters’ thesis study in any subject.
Comments: Postgraduate Awards are awarded by the University Council, on the recommendation of the Senate, to candidates in the first year of their thesis research for a Master’s degree.
Tenure of a Postgraduate Award by a Master’s degree student is for one year, or until the thesis is submitted, (whichever period is the shorter.) Students must be in the first year of their thesis research to be eligible for an Award. A shorter period of tenure shall be awarded in cases where four months or more of registration as a candidate for the degree have already been completed at the time of the award. Overseas tenure of a Postgraduate Award is not permitted.
Eligibility Information: Postgraduate Awards are available only to students seeking to obtain their first Masters qualification. The University of Otago Postgraduate Awards are open to Domestic Fee Paying Students only. Confirmation of the Award is dependent on approval of the application to register as a Masters candidate and completion of the enrolment procedure.
Regulations:
Relevant University Regulation: This scholarship is governed by the University of Otago Regulations and Notes for Postgraduate Scholarships and Awards
Application Information: Applications are made on the University of Otago Postgraduate Scholarships and Awards application form. www.otago.ac.nz/study/scholarships/postgraduate_scholarships.html
Organisation: University of Otago
Contact: Postgraduate Scholarships Administrators
Address: Scholarships Office, PO Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand
Tel: +64 3 479 5292
Fax: +64 3 479 5650
Email: scholarships@otago.ac.nz
http://www.otago.ac.nz/
Closing Date: 2 Nov
Value: An emolument of $13,000 plus tuition fees at the NZ student level and costs incurred in the production of two hard bound theses.
Tenure: Tenure is for one year, or until the thesis is submitted, whichever period is the shorter.
Categories: Masters
Location: New Zealand
Summary: This Award is offered by the University of Otago for Masters’ thesis study in any subject.
Comments: Postgraduate Awards are awarded by the University Council, on the recommendation of the Senate, to candidates in the first year of their thesis research for a Master’s degree.
Tenure of a Postgraduate Award by a Master’s degree student is for one year, or until the thesis is submitted, (whichever period is the shorter.) Students must be in the first year of their thesis research to be eligible for an Award. A shorter period of tenure shall be awarded in cases where four months or more of registration as a candidate for the degree have already been completed at the time of the award. Overseas tenure of a Postgraduate Award is not permitted.
Eligibility Information: Postgraduate Awards are available only to students seeking to obtain their first Masters qualification. The University of Otago Postgraduate Awards are open to Domestic Fee Paying Students only. Confirmation of the Award is dependent on approval of the application to register as a Masters candidate and completion of the enrolment procedure.
Regulations:
Relevant University Regulation: This scholarship is governed by the University of Otago Regulations and Notes for Postgraduate Scholarships and Awards
Application Information: Applications are made on the University of Otago Postgraduate Scholarships and Awards application form. www.otago.ac.nz/study/scholarships/postgraduate_scholarships.html
Organisation: University of Otago
Contact: Postgraduate Scholarships Administrators
Address: Scholarships Office, PO Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand
Tel: +64 3 479 5292
Fax: +64 3 479 5650
Email: scholarships@otago.ac.nz
http://www.otago.ac.nz/
New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships 2010
New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS) are open to all international students who meet the eligibility criteria.
NZIDRS scholarships include:
1. full tuition fees for three years of full-time doctoral study
2. NZ$20,500 per annum living allowance (NZ$1708.33 per month).
3. up to NZ$600 annual health insurance allowance
4. NZ$2000 (across 3 year tenure) travel allowance. This is intended to be used for conference attendance and field research
5. NZ$800 (across 3 year tenure) book and thesis allowance
6. NZ$500 one-off establishment allowance. Only to be paid to those students who are travelling to NZ specifically to take up the NZIDRS. No student already located in NZ is eligible to receive this amount.
Additional funds are not available to support accompanying dependants.
Evidence of available supervision
You need to show evidence that academic supervision is available when you apply for this scholarship. Applicants should contact the relevant university departments to confirm the availability of appropriate supervision before submitting their applications. Please see the terms and conditions for more information.
NZIDRS application close date
The NZIDRS closes to applications on the 15th of July each year. Applications will be accepted from early May until 5pm (NZ time) on Thursday the 15th of July 2010. Please note that NZIDRS applications received after the closing date and/or incomplete applications will not be considered by the selection panel under any circumstances. This is non-negotiable.
Find out more
If you have questions about the NZIDR scholarships, please contact the Education New Zealand Scholarships Manager – scholarships@educationnz.org.nz
* NZIDRS terms and conditions (PDF)
* NZIDRS application form (Word doc)
* NZIDRS guidelines & frequently asked questions (PDF)
NZIDRS scholarships include:
1. full tuition fees for three years of full-time doctoral study
2. NZ$20,500 per annum living allowance (NZ$1708.33 per month).
3. up to NZ$600 annual health insurance allowance
4. NZ$2000 (across 3 year tenure) travel allowance. This is intended to be used for conference attendance and field research
5. NZ$800 (across 3 year tenure) book and thesis allowance
6. NZ$500 one-off establishment allowance. Only to be paid to those students who are travelling to NZ specifically to take up the NZIDRS. No student already located in NZ is eligible to receive this amount.
Additional funds are not available to support accompanying dependants.
Evidence of available supervision
You need to show evidence that academic supervision is available when you apply for this scholarship. Applicants should contact the relevant university departments to confirm the availability of appropriate supervision before submitting their applications. Please see the terms and conditions for more information.
NZIDRS application close date
The NZIDRS closes to applications on the 15th of July each year. Applications will be accepted from early May until 5pm (NZ time) on Thursday the 15th of July 2010. Please note that NZIDRS applications received after the closing date and/or incomplete applications will not be considered by the selection panel under any circumstances. This is non-negotiable.
Find out more
If you have questions about the NZIDR scholarships, please contact the Education New Zealand Scholarships Manager – scholarships@educationnz.org.nz
* NZIDRS terms and conditions (PDF)
* NZIDRS application form (Word doc)
* NZIDRS guidelines & frequently asked questions (PDF)
Postgraduate Scholarship by The Bentley Cropping Systems Fellowship
The Bentley Cropping Systems Fellowship
This Fellowship (a bequest from Helen S. Bentley and C. Fred Bentley) provides assistance to Canadian and developing-country graduate students with a university degree in agriculture, forestry or biology, who wish to undertake postgraduate, applied, on-farm research with cooperating farmers in a developing country.
In principle, IDRC supports research on all parts of the developing regions of the world. At this time, Fellowships and Awards is not supporting awards which involve research in Burma, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Eastern Europe or Central Asia.
Projects should evaluate and/or promote the use of fertility enhancing plants, such as leguminous forages, shrubs, cover crops, and grain legumes in small farms. The intent is to seek ways to increase the yield of food crops, improve farmers` livelihoods, and improve soil fertility.
The research should seek cropping system changes that will lead to: sustainable and increased crop yields; production of more and improved animal feed; improved soil and water conservation; improved weed control, and/or biological fixation of nitrogen. Projects should be planned and executed in cooperation with an international agricultural research centre, or with a developing-country institution involved in agricultural research that has an applied on-farm orientation.
The proposal must present plans for on-farm experiments on small-holder farms that have potential to improve the lives of farming households, and to preserve or improve crops yields.
Eligibility
1. Applicants
Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, or citizens of a developing country who are currently enrolled full-time in a graduate program (Master`s, doctoral, post-doctoral) at a recognized university in Canada or in a developing country for the duration of the award period.
2. Key Selection Criteria
A. Focus of the Research:
Proposals must focus on very simple cropping systems research that can benefit smallholder farmers in developing countries, especially rural women farmers.
B. Participatory Research:
Applicants must use simple experiments executed by cooperating farmers under guidance by the researchers (see details about the location of individual on-farm experiments), and conduct their research with the active participation of the farmers, including women farmers. This requires that farmers be involved in all stages of the experiment on their land, including all the stages of land preparation, seeding, and harvesting.
Research proposals must include details of the comparisons envisioned between the traditional cropping practice of cooperating farmers and the side-by-side alternative cropping practice, which must include some type of leguminous crop or plant. Please consult the attached diagram that shows how a simple on-farm experiment might be compared to either one or two alternative cropping systems. Thus, experiments must compare crop yields from traditional unicrop practice with yields of the same crop combined with some kind of leguminous plant grown either simultaneously with the traditional crop, or perhaps in some cases, grown before the traditional crop is planted.
Similar experiments executed in rural school gardens, conducted with the help and advice of the Fellowship holder, and with the participation of both students and teachers, are also encouraged.
The research procedures must include extensive dissemination of the research results. Smallholder farmers, including rural women farmers, should be the major focus of such publicity:
a. The results should be presented in formats that can reach the various stakeholders, such as field days, farmer visits, briefs for policy-makers;
b. Dissemination will actively involve farmers, extension workers, local development initiatives, and agricultural organizations by addressing other smallholder farmers, especially rural women farmers;
c. The publicity should include farmers` visits and farmer-to-farmer teaching and learning.
The applicant must:
- Provide evidence that a large part, or all of the research, will be carried out on the farms of resource poor or smallholder farmers. The award will not support research carried out on the farms of large land holders or on research stations;
- Provide evidence that farmers will actively participate in the experiments. Thus, the development of simple on-farm experimental designs with appropriate controls to determine the practicality and profitability of introducing a leguminous crop in their cropping system is essential;
- Scholarship applicants must provide explanations of how they will make the frequent trips from the `home base` to the villages of the cooperating farmers. This is essential for successful execution of on-farm tests;
- Explain how the research data was collected and how the introduction of leguminous plants in their cropping systems is expected to improve the economic benefits to farmers;
Applicants should suggest anticipated benefits/improvements and sustainability of their proposal.
C. Sustainability:
The applicant must:
- Provide evidence that he/she is or will be supported by local institutions that have a good working relationship with target communities, farmers and/or extension agencies;
- Indicate that he/she will seek cooperation, help and support from the local `extension officers` and/or NGOs in the identification of individual farmers who are likely to be suitable and cooperative.
Duration
Award tenure corresponds with the period of field research. In general, this will be between eighteen months and twenty-four months.
Value
The value of the award is up to CA $30,000. If there is strong evidence of significant potential benefits, the award may be extended upon re-application.
Progress Reports
Fellowship holders will commit to provide IDRC with three brief progress reports per year.
Deadlines
October 1, 2010 (awards will be announced by mid-December 2010).
Tenure must be undertaken by December of the following year.
Applications
A letter of support must be included in the application package from a legally recognized institution in the country of research with whom the applicant will be affiliated. This letter must endorse the proposal, confirm the locale of work, and outline the types of institutional support they will provide to the student. The letter must specifically include details of transportation arrangements to experimental plots. The applicant`s host research institution will be expected to certify that the research protocol has been reviewed by a qualified statistician and that it meets an internationally high standard, in terms of experimental and survey designs.
Applicants are encouraged to contact member institutions of The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) (www.cgiar.org) to explore the possibility of conducting their research in conjunction with one of the member institutions.
Applications will be evaluated according to IDRC priorities and criteria, such as relevance to sustainable and equitable development, as well as quality of the research proposal and suitability of the candidate.
Re-applicants, whose research proposal was reviewed and was unsuccessful, must explain, in a covering letter, what changes have been made since the last application and specify where to find the changes in the proposal. Please note that Centre policy stipulates that an individual cannot apply more than twice, if unsuccessful, for the same IDRC award. However, this policy does not apply for Internship Awards.
If there are ethical questions connected with the research, the applicant may, at IDRC`s discretion, be required to submit the appropriate approval from the Ethic`s Committee of the university.
Please submit all documents listed in the List of Supporting Documents to be Submitted. Complete applications must be received at the Centre by the deadline. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered for the competition. Applications must be sent to the following address:
By regular mail, Canada Post Priority Post or XPRESSPOST:
The Bentley Fellowship
Fellowships and Awards
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
PO Box 8500
Ottawa, Ontario
K1G 3H9 - Canada
By courier services:
The Bentley Fellowship
Fellowships and Awards
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
150 Kent Street, Mailroom Suite 990
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 0B2 - Canada
Fax: (1 613) 236-4026
Telephone: (1 613) 236-6163 ext.: 2098
E-mail: cta@idrc.ca
More information on the website:
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-84362-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html
This Fellowship (a bequest from Helen S. Bentley and C. Fred Bentley) provides assistance to Canadian and developing-country graduate students with a university degree in agriculture, forestry or biology, who wish to undertake postgraduate, applied, on-farm research with cooperating farmers in a developing country.
In principle, IDRC supports research on all parts of the developing regions of the world. At this time, Fellowships and Awards is not supporting awards which involve research in Burma, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Eastern Europe or Central Asia.
Projects should evaluate and/or promote the use of fertility enhancing plants, such as leguminous forages, shrubs, cover crops, and grain legumes in small farms. The intent is to seek ways to increase the yield of food crops, improve farmers` livelihoods, and improve soil fertility.
The research should seek cropping system changes that will lead to: sustainable and increased crop yields; production of more and improved animal feed; improved soil and water conservation; improved weed control, and/or biological fixation of nitrogen. Projects should be planned and executed in cooperation with an international agricultural research centre, or with a developing-country institution involved in agricultural research that has an applied on-farm orientation.
The proposal must present plans for on-farm experiments on small-holder farms that have potential to improve the lives of farming households, and to preserve or improve crops yields.
Eligibility
1. Applicants
Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, or citizens of a developing country who are currently enrolled full-time in a graduate program (Master`s, doctoral, post-doctoral) at a recognized university in Canada or in a developing country for the duration of the award period.
2. Key Selection Criteria
A. Focus of the Research:
Proposals must focus on very simple cropping systems research that can benefit smallholder farmers in developing countries, especially rural women farmers.
B. Participatory Research:
Applicants must use simple experiments executed by cooperating farmers under guidance by the researchers (see details about the location of individual on-farm experiments), and conduct their research with the active participation of the farmers, including women farmers. This requires that farmers be involved in all stages of the experiment on their land, including all the stages of land preparation, seeding, and harvesting.
Research proposals must include details of the comparisons envisioned between the traditional cropping practice of cooperating farmers and the side-by-side alternative cropping practice, which must include some type of leguminous crop or plant. Please consult the attached diagram that shows how a simple on-farm experiment might be compared to either one or two alternative cropping systems. Thus, experiments must compare crop yields from traditional unicrop practice with yields of the same crop combined with some kind of leguminous plant grown either simultaneously with the traditional crop, or perhaps in some cases, grown before the traditional crop is planted.
Similar experiments executed in rural school gardens, conducted with the help and advice of the Fellowship holder, and with the participation of both students and teachers, are also encouraged.
The research procedures must include extensive dissemination of the research results. Smallholder farmers, including rural women farmers, should be the major focus of such publicity:
a. The results should be presented in formats that can reach the various stakeholders, such as field days, farmer visits, briefs for policy-makers;
b. Dissemination will actively involve farmers, extension workers, local development initiatives, and agricultural organizations by addressing other smallholder farmers, especially rural women farmers;
c. The publicity should include farmers` visits and farmer-to-farmer teaching and learning.
The applicant must:
- Provide evidence that a large part, or all of the research, will be carried out on the farms of resource poor or smallholder farmers. The award will not support research carried out on the farms of large land holders or on research stations;
- Provide evidence that farmers will actively participate in the experiments. Thus, the development of simple on-farm experimental designs with appropriate controls to determine the practicality and profitability of introducing a leguminous crop in their cropping system is essential;
- Scholarship applicants must provide explanations of how they will make the frequent trips from the `home base` to the villages of the cooperating farmers. This is essential for successful execution of on-farm tests;
- Explain how the research data was collected and how the introduction of leguminous plants in their cropping systems is expected to improve the economic benefits to farmers;
Applicants should suggest anticipated benefits/improvements and sustainability of their proposal.
C. Sustainability:
The applicant must:
- Provide evidence that he/she is or will be supported by local institutions that have a good working relationship with target communities, farmers and/or extension agencies;
- Indicate that he/she will seek cooperation, help and support from the local `extension officers` and/or NGOs in the identification of individual farmers who are likely to be suitable and cooperative.
Duration
Award tenure corresponds with the period of field research. In general, this will be between eighteen months and twenty-four months.
Value
The value of the award is up to CA $30,000. If there is strong evidence of significant potential benefits, the award may be extended upon re-application.
Progress Reports
Fellowship holders will commit to provide IDRC with three brief progress reports per year.
Deadlines
October 1, 2010 (awards will be announced by mid-December 2010).
Tenure must be undertaken by December of the following year.
Applications
A letter of support must be included in the application package from a legally recognized institution in the country of research with whom the applicant will be affiliated. This letter must endorse the proposal, confirm the locale of work, and outline the types of institutional support they will provide to the student. The letter must specifically include details of transportation arrangements to experimental plots. The applicant`s host research institution will be expected to certify that the research protocol has been reviewed by a qualified statistician and that it meets an internationally high standard, in terms of experimental and survey designs.
Applicants are encouraged to contact member institutions of The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) (www.cgiar.org) to explore the possibility of conducting their research in conjunction with one of the member institutions.
Applications will be evaluated according to IDRC priorities and criteria, such as relevance to sustainable and equitable development, as well as quality of the research proposal and suitability of the candidate.
Re-applicants, whose research proposal was reviewed and was unsuccessful, must explain, in a covering letter, what changes have been made since the last application and specify where to find the changes in the proposal. Please note that Centre policy stipulates that an individual cannot apply more than twice, if unsuccessful, for the same IDRC award. However, this policy does not apply for Internship Awards.
If there are ethical questions connected with the research, the applicant may, at IDRC`s discretion, be required to submit the appropriate approval from the Ethic`s Committee of the university.
Please submit all documents listed in the List of Supporting Documents to be Submitted. Complete applications must be received at the Centre by the deadline. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered for the competition. Applications must be sent to the following address:
By regular mail, Canada Post Priority Post or XPRESSPOST:
The Bentley Fellowship
Fellowships and Awards
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
PO Box 8500
Ottawa, Ontario
K1G 3H9 - Canada
By courier services:
The Bentley Fellowship
Fellowships and Awards
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
150 Kent Street, Mailroom Suite 990
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 0B2 - Canada
Fax: (1 613) 236-4026
Telephone: (1 613) 236-6163 ext.: 2098
E-mail: cta@idrc.ca
More information on the website:
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-84362-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html
Kamis, 20 Mei 2010
MSc Studentship Teaching Assistant in Sport and Exercise Science at University of Worcester,UK
The Institute of Sport & Exercise Science currently has a full time academic staff of 33. In addition 20 staff from partner institutions participate in course delivery through ‘partnership agreements’ on HND/FD courses. The Institute is responsible for the work of the Sports Centre which currently employs 7 staff and the Motion Performance Centre which employs a further 5 staff. The Institute is supported by a team of administrative staff and two sports & exercise science technicians. There are currently 4 full-time externally funded post graduate MPhil/PhD students.
The Institute has an impressive portfolio of courses including HNDs in Sports Studies, Sport Coaching and, Sports Performance and Coaching in partnership with Worcester College of Technology, Stourbridge College and Telford College of Art and Technology. The undergraduate programme includes: BSc Sports Studies, BSc Sports and Exercise Science, BSc Sports Coaching Science, BSc Physical Education (non-QTS), BSc Outdoor Adventure Leadership & Management BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology; BSc(Hons) Sports Therapy. There is further course provision at post graduate level including PGCE in secondary Physical Education, MSc in Sports Coaching Science and MSc Sports Business Management, MSc European Basketball Coaching Science and, MSc Applied Sports Science.
There is a clear and distinct emphasis on the student experience and the institute is proud of its reputation for high quality teaching and learning. The Institute has a creative culture and is constantly seeking to strengthen its portfolio of courses particularly, the development of a taught Masters Degree involving international partners.
Reference number : SES1003
Closing Date : 25/05/2010
Salary : Band 5, £19,743 – £22,879 pa with opportunity to progress to £24,273 pa (pro rata for part time hours)
Department : Institute of Sport and Exercise Science
Hours0.7 FTE equivalent to 1350.5 hours per year, (37 hours per week for 36.5 weeks per year)
Start :1st September 2010
Duration:Appointment for 2 years
Responsible to:Head of Institute of Sport & Exercise Science
Responsible for : N/A
Interview date: 18 June 2010 pm
For further information:
https://secure.worc.ac.uk/cgi-bin/personnel/login.pl?vacancydetail=yes&vacancy_id=65http://
The Institute has an impressive portfolio of courses including HNDs in Sports Studies, Sport Coaching and, Sports Performance and Coaching in partnership with Worcester College of Technology, Stourbridge College and Telford College of Art and Technology. The undergraduate programme includes: BSc Sports Studies, BSc Sports and Exercise Science, BSc Sports Coaching Science, BSc Physical Education (non-QTS), BSc Outdoor Adventure Leadership & Management BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology; BSc(Hons) Sports Therapy. There is further course provision at post graduate level including PGCE in secondary Physical Education, MSc in Sports Coaching Science and MSc Sports Business Management, MSc European Basketball Coaching Science and, MSc Applied Sports Science.
There is a clear and distinct emphasis on the student experience and the institute is proud of its reputation for high quality teaching and learning. The Institute has a creative culture and is constantly seeking to strengthen its portfolio of courses particularly, the development of a taught Masters Degree involving international partners.
Reference number : SES1003
Closing Date : 25/05/2010
Salary : Band 5, £19,743 – £22,879 pa with opportunity to progress to £24,273 pa (pro rata for part time hours)
Department : Institute of Sport and Exercise Science
Hours0.7 FTE equivalent to 1350.5 hours per year, (37 hours per week for 36.5 weeks per year)
Start :1st September 2010
Duration:Appointment for 2 years
Responsible to:Head of Institute of Sport & Exercise Science
Responsible for : N/A
Interview date: 18 June 2010 pm
For further information:
https://secure.worc.ac.uk/cgi-bin/personnel/login.pl?vacancydetail=yes&vacancy_id=65http://
PhD Fellowships in Information and Communication Technology at Scuola Sant`Anna
8 PhD fellowships in ICT at Scuola Sant`Anna, Italy
Scuola superiore Sant`Anna
Call for application A.Y. 2010-11 - Non EU citizens
ONLINE APPLICATION
http://www.sssup.it/phdapplicationonline
Selection overview
The Ph.D. in Innovative Technologies of Information & Communication Engineering and Robotics is a three-year residential program with highly interdisciplinary connotation, where students can specialize in one of the following curricula:
- Embedded Systems, with emphasis on real-time systems and resource management.
- Telecommunications, especially referring to networks and photonic technologies.
- Biorobotics, including micro-engineering, biomedical engineering, biomimetic robotics, rehabilitation technologies and computer assisted surgery.
- Perceptual Robotics, with emphasis on telerobotics, cognitive robotics and virtual environments.
Admission Requirements
Applicants, with no restriction on nationality, must hold a Master of Science (M.Sc.) or a Master of Arts (M.A.) or equivalent title. Applicants should not be older than 35 years on May 27, 2010; older than 35 may be exceptionally admitted by the Examination Committee. the candidates whose native language is not English should hold an internationally acknowledged certificate specifying their intermediate-level of English knowledge.
Positions and grants:
8 positions with 8 fellowships (amounting to € 14.500 per year + free meals at school`s canteen + Campus facilities):
- 1 positions for curriculum Embedded Systems
- 3 positions for curriculum Telecommunications
- 3 positions for Biorobotics
- 1 position for Perceptual Robotics
The School reserves the possibility of accepting up to a maximum of 8 further students without grant or other forms of financial support. 2 positions announced in this Call are dedicated to candidates with Research Projects in the field of Micro-Biorobotics, since the scholarships assigned are supported within the Agreement that Scuola Sant`Anna subscribed with Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) of Genova with the aim of promoting fundamental and applied research and creating a Research Center in Micro-BioRobotics at Scuola Sant`Anna.
Deadlines:
Candidates are requested to apply online at www.sssup.it/phdapplicationonline by May 27, 2010, 12.00 pm GMT. In case of problems with the online application, please contact the PhD Admin. Office (tel. +39 050 88.33.36/83, e-mail: techschool@sssup.it).
An hardcopy of the application (signed by the candidate), together with the enclosures requested, must reach by June 3, 2010, regardless of forwarding date:
Scuola Superiore Sant`Anna
Divisione Formazione Universitaria e alla Ricerca
Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33
56127 PISA, Italy
`Application PhD in Innovative Technologies` must be written on the envelope.
Application and attachments
- Enclosures to the hard copy of the applications:
a.the copy of their passport;
b.two copies of their complete Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum covering scientific training, professional experiences, publications and all other information that might help in the evaluation of the candidate; please use the UE model;
c.photocopy of Candidate`s University Master Degree (to be translated in Italian or in English except those written in French, German, Spanish);
d.the detailed list of academic courses taken. This list should contain information regarding credits, units (or equivalent) received, the grades received for each class taken, and the date when the final (or semester) examination was taken;
e.one a copy of their degree thesis (or two abstracts in English) and a copy of any other publication that they deem suitable;
f.the certificates of knowledge of the English language;
g.two copies of a Research Project, of no more than 3.000 words which describes the research activities that applicants would like to perform during the PhD course. The Research Project will include:
- a title;
- the scientific premises and the relevant bibliography;
- the aim and expectations of the research;
- the experimental methods and data analysis methods which will be used, where required;suitable;
h.at least two recommendation letters written by Faculty Members or other academics who have assessed and/or supervised the applicant`s work during his/her university studies, offering a comparative evaluation of the learning achievements, research potential, maturity, and professional inclinations of the candidate;
i.a numbered list of the documents attached.
Selection of applicants
Assessment of the Titles: assessment of all the submitted documents and publications, including the CV, and the Research Project.
Beginning of the PhD Programme
The PhD Programme will start on November 3, 2010
Information
techschool@sssup.it
tel. +39 050 88.33.36, +39 050 88.33.83
Website link:
http://www.sssup.it/context.jsp?ID_LINK=473&area=46
Scuola superiore Sant`Anna
Call for application A.Y. 2010-11 - Non EU citizens
ONLINE APPLICATION
http://www.sssup.it/phdapplicationonline
Selection overview
The Ph.D. in Innovative Technologies of Information & Communication Engineering and Robotics is a three-year residential program with highly interdisciplinary connotation, where students can specialize in one of the following curricula:
- Embedded Systems, with emphasis on real-time systems and resource management.
- Telecommunications, especially referring to networks and photonic technologies.
- Biorobotics, including micro-engineering, biomedical engineering, biomimetic robotics, rehabilitation technologies and computer assisted surgery.
- Perceptual Robotics, with emphasis on telerobotics, cognitive robotics and virtual environments.
Admission Requirements
Applicants, with no restriction on nationality, must hold a Master of Science (M.Sc.) or a Master of Arts (M.A.) or equivalent title. Applicants should not be older than 35 years on May 27, 2010; older than 35 may be exceptionally admitted by the Examination Committee. the candidates whose native language is not English should hold an internationally acknowledged certificate specifying their intermediate-level of English knowledge.
Positions and grants:
8 positions with 8 fellowships (amounting to € 14.500 per year + free meals at school`s canteen + Campus facilities):
- 1 positions for curriculum Embedded Systems
- 3 positions for curriculum Telecommunications
- 3 positions for Biorobotics
- 1 position for Perceptual Robotics
The School reserves the possibility of accepting up to a maximum of 8 further students without grant or other forms of financial support. 2 positions announced in this Call are dedicated to candidates with Research Projects in the field of Micro-Biorobotics, since the scholarships assigned are supported within the Agreement that Scuola Sant`Anna subscribed with Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) of Genova with the aim of promoting fundamental and applied research and creating a Research Center in Micro-BioRobotics at Scuola Sant`Anna.
Deadlines:
Candidates are requested to apply online at www.sssup.it/phdapplicationonline by May 27, 2010, 12.00 pm GMT. In case of problems with the online application, please contact the PhD Admin. Office (tel. +39 050 88.33.36/83, e-mail: techschool@sssup.it).
An hardcopy of the application (signed by the candidate), together with the enclosures requested, must reach by June 3, 2010, regardless of forwarding date:
Scuola Superiore Sant`Anna
Divisione Formazione Universitaria e alla Ricerca
Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33
56127 PISA, Italy
`Application PhD in Innovative Technologies` must be written on the envelope.
Application and attachments
- Enclosures to the hard copy of the applications:
a.the copy of their passport;
b.two copies of their complete Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum covering scientific training, professional experiences, publications and all other information that might help in the evaluation of the candidate; please use the UE model;
c.photocopy of Candidate`s University Master Degree (to be translated in Italian or in English except those written in French, German, Spanish);
d.the detailed list of academic courses taken. This list should contain information regarding credits, units (or equivalent) received, the grades received for each class taken, and the date when the final (or semester) examination was taken;
e.one a copy of their degree thesis (or two abstracts in English) and a copy of any other publication that they deem suitable;
f.the certificates of knowledge of the English language;
g.two copies of a Research Project, of no more than 3.000 words which describes the research activities that applicants would like to perform during the PhD course. The Research Project will include:
- a title;
- the scientific premises and the relevant bibliography;
- the aim and expectations of the research;
- the experimental methods and data analysis methods which will be used, where required;suitable;
h.at least two recommendation letters written by Faculty Members or other academics who have assessed and/or supervised the applicant`s work during his/her university studies, offering a comparative evaluation of the learning achievements, research potential, maturity, and professional inclinations of the candidate;
i.a numbered list of the documents attached.
Selection of applicants
Assessment of the Titles: assessment of all the submitted documents and publications, including the CV, and the Research Project.
Beginning of the PhD Programme
The PhD Programme will start on November 3, 2010
Information
techschool@sssup.it
tel. +39 050 88.33.36, +39 050 88.33.83
Website link:
http://www.sssup.it/context.jsp?ID_LINK=473&area=46
PhD Position in Modelling, Simulation and Analysis of Colloidal Transport at University of Erlangen-Nuremberg and Eindhoven Univ
PhD Position in Modelling, Simulation and Analysis of Colloidal Transport
A PhD vacancy in Applied Mathematics will be hosted by the Chair for Applied Mathematics 1, Department of Mathematics, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany, (first 2 years) and by CASA – Center for Analysis, Scientific computing and Applications, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands, (last year). The position is funded by the Initial Training Network FIRST (Fronts and Interfaces in Science and Technology) of the EU.
The work will focus on the modeling, simulation and analysis of colloid transport in porous media. The accurate description of such processes in the context of advection-diffusion-reaction equations is not only of great impact since the microstructure of the porous medium depends on the attachment of flocculated particle clusters, but also because contaminant transport is dictated by colloidal particles.
In the project a mathematical model should be set up rigorously which describes the above mentioned phenomena. We expect multiscale problems to emerge possibly connecting continuum and discrete scales. Special attention should also be paid to the numerical realization within the framework of an existing software.
Requirements
Required Education Level
Degree Master Degree or equivalent
Degree Field Mathematics
Required Languages
Language ENGLISH
Language Level Good
Additional Requirements
As a PhD Student, you are expected to:
- perform scientific research;
- present results on international conferences;
- publish results in scientific journals;
We are looking for a candidate who has a strong affinity for at least one of the following fields:
1. analysis of PDEs
2. numerics of PDEs
3. mathematical modelling
Benefits
Salary and mobility allowance are at the standard rate for Early Stage Researchers in ITN networks of the EU. This means a living allowance of ca. 34.500 € per year and a mobility allowance of 500 € (or 800 € under family obligations) per month. In addition, there is an annual personal travel allowance dependent on the distance from the country of origin, and ESRs employed for at least 12 months are entitled to a single 2000 Euro Career Exploratory Allowance payment. Substantial funding is provided for participation in conferences and other research and training activities.
www.mat.ucm.es/~FIRST/
Contact:
Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Prof. Peter Knabner, Department of Mathematics
Academic
Martensstr. 3
91058 - Erlangen
GERMANY
email prechtel@am.uni-erlangen.de
email i.pop@tue.nl
email a.muntean@tue.nl
www.am.uni-erlangen.de/am1
A PhD vacancy in Applied Mathematics will be hosted by the Chair for Applied Mathematics 1, Department of Mathematics, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany, (first 2 years) and by CASA – Center for Analysis, Scientific computing and Applications, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands, (last year). The position is funded by the Initial Training Network FIRST (Fronts and Interfaces in Science and Technology) of the EU.
The work will focus on the modeling, simulation and analysis of colloid transport in porous media. The accurate description of such processes in the context of advection-diffusion-reaction equations is not only of great impact since the microstructure of the porous medium depends on the attachment of flocculated particle clusters, but also because contaminant transport is dictated by colloidal particles.
In the project a mathematical model should be set up rigorously which describes the above mentioned phenomena. We expect multiscale problems to emerge possibly connecting continuum and discrete scales. Special attention should also be paid to the numerical realization within the framework of an existing software.
Requirements
Required Education Level
Degree Master Degree or equivalent
Degree Field Mathematics
Required Languages
Language ENGLISH
Language Level Good
Additional Requirements
As a PhD Student, you are expected to:
- perform scientific research;
- present results on international conferences;
- publish results in scientific journals;
We are looking for a candidate who has a strong affinity for at least one of the following fields:
1. analysis of PDEs
2. numerics of PDEs
3. mathematical modelling
Benefits
Salary and mobility allowance are at the standard rate for Early Stage Researchers in ITN networks of the EU. This means a living allowance of ca. 34.500 € per year and a mobility allowance of 500 € (or 800 € under family obligations) per month. In addition, there is an annual personal travel allowance dependent on the distance from the country of origin, and ESRs employed for at least 12 months are entitled to a single 2000 Euro Career Exploratory Allowance payment. Substantial funding is provided for participation in conferences and other research and training activities.
www.mat.ucm.es/~FIRST/
Contact:
Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Prof. Peter Knabner, Department of Mathematics
Academic
Martensstr. 3
91058 - Erlangen
GERMANY
email prechtel@am.uni-erlangen.de
email i.pop@tue.nl
email a.muntean@tue.nl
www.am.uni-erlangen.de/am1
Rabu, 19 Mei 2010
Beasiswa D3 Metrologi & Instrumentasi di ITB
KEMENTERIAN PERDAGANGAN R.I. bekerjasama dengan INSTITUT TEKNOLOGI BANDUNG (ITB) membuka kesempatan bagi putra-putri Warga Negara Indonesia untuk mengikuti pendidikan program Diploma III dengan spesialisasi Metrologi dan Instrumentasi.
Pendidikan Diploma III Metrologi dan Instrumentasi ini merupakan program beasiswa pemerintah menyangkut biaya pendidikan, sehingga dalam pendaftaran program, proses seleksi, hingga proses pendidikan setelah menjadi siswa program Diploma III tidak akan dikenai biaya apapun.
Lulusan-lulusan program ini dapat berkarir sebagai Pejabat Fungsional Penera di Lingkungan Dinas Perindustrian dan Perdagangan atau yang membidangi unit Metrologi di seluruh Indonesia. Tidak hanya itu, lulusan terbaik dari program Diploma III Metrologi ini dapat melanjutkan pendidikan sarjana juga denganbeasiswa di Ecole Superioure De Metrologie de Deoui (ESM) Perancis dengan persyaratan kemampuan Bahasa Perancis yang dinyatakan dalam DELF/DALF B1 (intermediate).
Syarat Pendaftaran
Calon mahasiswa berasal dari Pegawai Negeri Sipil (PNS) atau UMUM berijazah Sekolah Menengah Umum (SMU)/Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA)/Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK)/Madrasah Aliyah, dengan bidang keahlian Ilmu-Ilmu Eksakta.
A. PELAMAR PNS
1. Melaksanakan tugas di Dinas Perindustrian dan Perdagangan, atau dinas-dinas lain di Propinsi, Kabupaten, dan Kota;
2. Usia maksimal 27 Tahun;
3. Bagi wanita tidak dalam keadaan hamil;
4. Berbadan sehat yang harus dinyatakan dengan surat keterangan dokter;
5. Mendapatkan rekomendasi dari Kepala Dinas masing-masing.
B. PELAMAR UMUM
Batas akhir pendaftaran online untuk beasiswa D3 ini adalah 10 Juni 2010. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut terkait beasiswa D3 di ITB ini dapat Anda akses di situs resminya.
Pendidikan Diploma III Metrologi dan Instrumentasi ini merupakan program beasiswa pemerintah menyangkut biaya pendidikan, sehingga dalam pendaftaran program, proses seleksi, hingga proses pendidikan setelah menjadi siswa program Diploma III tidak akan dikenai biaya apapun.
Lulusan-lulusan program ini dapat berkarir sebagai Pejabat Fungsional Penera di Lingkungan Dinas Perindustrian dan Perdagangan atau yang membidangi unit Metrologi di seluruh Indonesia. Tidak hanya itu, lulusan terbaik dari program Diploma III Metrologi ini dapat melanjutkan pendidikan sarjana juga denganbeasiswa di Ecole Superioure De Metrologie de Deoui (ESM) Perancis dengan persyaratan kemampuan Bahasa Perancis yang dinyatakan dalam DELF/DALF B1 (intermediate).
Syarat Pendaftaran
Calon mahasiswa berasal dari Pegawai Negeri Sipil (PNS) atau UMUM berijazah Sekolah Menengah Umum (SMU)/Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA)/Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK)/Madrasah Aliyah, dengan bidang keahlian Ilmu-Ilmu Eksakta.
A. PELAMAR PNS
1. Melaksanakan tugas di Dinas Perindustrian dan Perdagangan, atau dinas-dinas lain di Propinsi, Kabupaten, dan Kota;
2. Usia maksimal 27 Tahun;
3. Bagi wanita tidak dalam keadaan hamil;
4. Berbadan sehat yang harus dinyatakan dengan surat keterangan dokter;
5. Mendapatkan rekomendasi dari Kepala Dinas masing-masing.
B. PELAMAR UMUM
- Lulusan tahun 2007/2008/2009: Nilai rata-rata pada Ijazah tidak kurang dari 7,00 (tujuh koma nol nol) khususnya untuk pelajaran matematika dan fisika tidak boleh kurang dari 7,00 (tujuh koma nol nol);
- Lulusan tahun 2010: Nilai rata-rata pada Ijazah/Ijazah Sementara/Surat Keterangan Hasil Ujian (SKHU) tidak kurang dari 7,00 (tujuh koma nol nol) khususnya untuk pelajaran matematika dan fisika tidak boleh kurang dari 7,00 (tujuh koma nol nol);
- Belum menikah dan bersedia untuk tidak menikah selama mengikuti pendidikan;
- Usia berdasarkan tanggal lahir yang tercantum dalam Ijazah/Surat Tanda Lulus (STL)/Surat Keterangan Hasil Ujian (SKHU) tidak lebih dari 25 tahun per 31 Desember tahun berjalan;
- Sehat rohani dan jasmani (tidak cacat fisik), tidak buta warna, dan bebas dari narkoba atau sejenisnya yang dinyatakan dengan surat keterangan dari Rumah Sakit Pemerintah;
- Surat pernyataan di atas materai mengenai kesanggupan untuk mengembalikan seluruh biaya seleksi jika yang bersangkutan mengundurkan diri setelah pendaftaran ulang program DIII Metrologi dan Instrumentasi.
Batas akhir pendaftaran online untuk beasiswa D3 ini adalah 10 Juni 2010. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut terkait beasiswa D3 di ITB ini dapat Anda akses di situs resminya.
Beasiswa S3 Habibie Center
Informasi Beasiswa Beasiswa S3 Habibie Center Scholarships InformationMay 10, 2010 by student scholarship
Untuk periode November, kembali Habibie Center menawarkan program beasiswa S3 bagi Anda yang memenuhi syarat. Tenggat beasiswa ini adalah 20 Oktober 2010, info beasiswa lengkapnya dapat Anda baca di bawah ini. Semoga bermanfaat.
Yayasan Sumber Daya Manusia dalam Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Teknologi (Yayasan SDM-IPTEK) didirikan oleh Prof. Dr.-Ing. B.J. Habibie (mantan presiden RI) pada tahun 1997. Badan pengurus yayasan ini diketuai oleh Prof. Dr. Ing. Wardiman Djojonegoro, mantan Menteri Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan, dan memiliki tujuan :
* Mewujudkan sumber daya manusia Indonesia yang unggul dan memiliki kualitas Iman dan Takwa yang tinggi.
* Menguasai, mengembangkan dan mengendalikan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi secara mandiri.
Untuk mencapai tujuan tersebut diatas, Yayasan melakukan kegiatan sebagai berikut:
* Memberikan beasiswa untuk tingkat S3 (Doktor),
* Memberikan penghargaan dan hadiah kepada orang atau Badan yang telah berjasa atau melakukan terobosan di bidang Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Teknologi (Habibie Award).
* Mengembangkan Sumber Daya Manusia dalam Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Teknologi (Iptek).
* Membentuk atau membantu berdirinya Pusat Peragaan Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Teknologi.
Beasiswa S3
Beasiswa diberikan 2 (dua) kali setahun yaitu:
a. Periode bulan Mei
Formulir harus sampai di panitia paling lambat 21 April tahun berjalan.
b. Periode bulan Nopember
Formulir pendaftaran diajukan paling lambat tanggal 20 Oktober.
Formulir Beasiswa
Download formulir permohonan beasiswa S-3
Download petunjuk pengisian formulir beasiswa
Persyaratan yang harus dipenuhi untuk beasiswa S3.
* Usia maksimum 35 tahun.
* Tidak menerima beasiswa dari lembaga atau sumber lainnya.
* Sudah diterima atau telah mendapatkan surat keterangan diterima dalam program S3 di perguruan tinggi atau lembaga yang berada di Indonesia.
* Selama mengikuti program S2, penerima beasiswa S3 harus mendapatkan nilai cum laude atau minimal berada pada peringkat ke-5.
* Pendaftar harus menyerahkan dua rekomendasi dari tokoh ilmuwan dalam bidang ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi.
* Pendaftar harus menunjukkan sikap kepemimpinan dalam bidangnya dan memiliki tingkat integritas dan kreatifitas yang tinggi.
Proses pendaftaran dan seleksi
* Pendaftar harus mengisi formulir pendaftaran secara lengkap disertai dengan dokumen penunjang.
* Pemilihan penerima beasiswa ditentukan dalam sidang dewan pakar yang telah ditentukan oleh Yayasan.
* Seleksi dilakukan berdasarkan 5 (lima) kelompok bidang ilmu yakni :
1. Kelompok Ilmu Dasar,
2. Kelompok Ilmu Kedokteran dan Bioteknologi,
3. Kelompok Ilmu Rekayasa,
4. Kelompok Ilmu Sosial, Hukum, Ekonomi dan Politik,
5. Kelompok Ilmu Filsafat, Agama dan Budaya.
Tunjangan Beasiswa yang diberikan berupa:
* biaya pendidikan (SPP) dan dana studi lainnya,
* tunjangan tugas akhir,
* tunjangan biaya buku/fotokopi,
* tunjangan biaya hidup,
* tunjangan biaya transportasi dari daerah ke tempat kuliah (jika saat melamar ada di daerah di luar tempat belajar)
Untuk informasi lebih lanjut hubungi sdm-iptek@habibiecenter.or.id atau kunjungi website Habibie Center.
Untuk periode November, kembali Habibie Center menawarkan program beasiswa S3 bagi Anda yang memenuhi syarat. Tenggat beasiswa ini adalah 20 Oktober 2010, info beasiswa lengkapnya dapat Anda baca di bawah ini. Semoga bermanfaat.
Yayasan Sumber Daya Manusia dalam Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Teknologi (Yayasan SDM-IPTEK) didirikan oleh Prof. Dr.-Ing. B.J. Habibie (mantan presiden RI) pada tahun 1997. Badan pengurus yayasan ini diketuai oleh Prof. Dr. Ing. Wardiman Djojonegoro, mantan Menteri Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan, dan memiliki tujuan :
* Mewujudkan sumber daya manusia Indonesia yang unggul dan memiliki kualitas Iman dan Takwa yang tinggi.
* Menguasai, mengembangkan dan mengendalikan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi secara mandiri.
Untuk mencapai tujuan tersebut diatas, Yayasan melakukan kegiatan sebagai berikut:
* Memberikan beasiswa untuk tingkat S3 (Doktor),
* Memberikan penghargaan dan hadiah kepada orang atau Badan yang telah berjasa atau melakukan terobosan di bidang Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Teknologi (Habibie Award).
* Mengembangkan Sumber Daya Manusia dalam Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Teknologi (Iptek).
* Membentuk atau membantu berdirinya Pusat Peragaan Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Teknologi.
Beasiswa S3
Beasiswa diberikan 2 (dua) kali setahun yaitu:
a. Periode bulan Mei
Formulir harus sampai di panitia paling lambat 21 April tahun berjalan.
b. Periode bulan Nopember
Formulir pendaftaran diajukan paling lambat tanggal 20 Oktober.
Formulir Beasiswa
Download formulir permohonan beasiswa S-3
Download petunjuk pengisian formulir beasiswa
Persyaratan yang harus dipenuhi untuk beasiswa S3.
* Usia maksimum 35 tahun.
* Tidak menerima beasiswa dari lembaga atau sumber lainnya.
* Sudah diterima atau telah mendapatkan surat keterangan diterima dalam program S3 di perguruan tinggi atau lembaga yang berada di Indonesia.
* Selama mengikuti program S2, penerima beasiswa S3 harus mendapatkan nilai cum laude atau minimal berada pada peringkat ke-5.
* Pendaftar harus menyerahkan dua rekomendasi dari tokoh ilmuwan dalam bidang ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi.
* Pendaftar harus menunjukkan sikap kepemimpinan dalam bidangnya dan memiliki tingkat integritas dan kreatifitas yang tinggi.
Proses pendaftaran dan seleksi
* Pendaftar harus mengisi formulir pendaftaran secara lengkap disertai dengan dokumen penunjang.
* Pemilihan penerima beasiswa ditentukan dalam sidang dewan pakar yang telah ditentukan oleh Yayasan.
* Seleksi dilakukan berdasarkan 5 (lima) kelompok bidang ilmu yakni :
1. Kelompok Ilmu Dasar,
2. Kelompok Ilmu Kedokteran dan Bioteknologi,
3. Kelompok Ilmu Rekayasa,
4. Kelompok Ilmu Sosial, Hukum, Ekonomi dan Politik,
5. Kelompok Ilmu Filsafat, Agama dan Budaya.
Tunjangan Beasiswa yang diberikan berupa:
* biaya pendidikan (SPP) dan dana studi lainnya,
* tunjangan tugas akhir,
* tunjangan biaya buku/fotokopi,
* tunjangan biaya hidup,
* tunjangan biaya transportasi dari daerah ke tempat kuliah (jika saat melamar ada di daerah di luar tempat belajar)
Untuk informasi lebih lanjut hubungi sdm-iptek@habibiecenter.or.id atau kunjungi website Habibie Center.
PhD Studentship in Building Material at ETH Zurich
PhD Studentship in Building Material, ETH Zurich, Swiss
At ETH Zurich, Department of Civil Engineering, Institute for Building Materials,
Field(s): material physics
Application deadline: Jun 20, 2010
Job description:
A position for a PhD position is available at ETH Zürich, in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, in the new group of Micro-structure and Rheology, headed by Emanuela Del Gado, of the Institute for Building materials (http://www.ifb.ethz.ch).
The research will focus on the development of mesoscopic models and numerical experiments to investigate the rheology and mechanics of gels and glassy suspensions of interests for smart engineering materials (cement gels, nano-composite suspensions ...). The activity is part of an international and interdisciplinary research framework, including theoretical and experimental leading groups in the field of engineering materials. It is fully funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF).
ETH offers an exciting working environment and a competitive salary. The position will be available from July the 1st, 2010.
Interesting candidates will have a Master degree in physics, mathematics, physical chemistry, materials science, engineering, or a related field.
For information and applications, please contact:
Emanuela Del Gado
E-mail: delgado@mat.ethz.ch
Website: www.polyphys.mat.ethz.ch/people/senior_researchers/delgadoe)
At ETH Zurich, Department of Civil Engineering, Institute for Building Materials,
Field(s): material physics
Application deadline: Jun 20, 2010
Job description:
A position for a PhD position is available at ETH Zürich, in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, in the new group of Micro-structure and Rheology, headed by Emanuela Del Gado, of the Institute for Building materials (http://www.ifb.ethz.ch).
The research will focus on the development of mesoscopic models and numerical experiments to investigate the rheology and mechanics of gels and glassy suspensions of interests for smart engineering materials (cement gels, nano-composite suspensions ...). The activity is part of an international and interdisciplinary research framework, including theoretical and experimental leading groups in the field of engineering materials. It is fully funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF).
ETH offers an exciting working environment and a competitive salary. The position will be available from July the 1st, 2010.
Interesting candidates will have a Master degree in physics, mathematics, physical chemistry, materials science, engineering, or a related field.
For information and applications, please contact:
Emanuela Del Gado
E-mail: delgado@mat.ethz.ch
Website: www.polyphys.mat.ethz.ch/people/senior_researchers/delgadoe)
PhD Studentship in Computer Vision and Robotics at Forschungszentrum Juelich, Germany
With 4400 staff members Forschungszentrum Juelich is the largest interdisciplinary research centre in Germany focusing its research in the fields of health, environment and energy, and information technology.
The Institute for Chemistry and Dynamics of the Geosphere – Phytosphere (ICG-3) investigates dynamic processes in plants and their interaction with dynamic environments.
The Quantitative Image Processing Group at ICG-3 seeks for a PhD Student (Computer Vision and Robotics) to begin work on a three-year PhD project. The group develops algorithms and methods for image-based plant measurements. Algorithms to be developed generally analyze multidimensional signals, in particular multichannel or multi-camera image sequences. This includes e.g. 3d reconstruction of deformable objects for measurement of the surface expansion of plant leaves, stereoscopic robot vision, diffusion-like methods for noise reduction, or reconstruction of diffusion tensor MRI-data. Methods applied start with suitable physical modeling of the acquired data, e.g. by PDEs, optimized discretization, variational and other energy minimization methods, Bayesian inference or channel representations.
Tasks:
* Solving a challenging task in a highly motivated, multidisciplinary team
* Development, implementation, and validation of computer vision algorithms
* Setup of lab experiments for the acquisition of test data
* Presentation of results on international conferences and in scientific journals
Requirements:
* M.Sc. (or equivalent) in computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related discipline with a good final grade. Experience in pattern recognition, signal or image processing, automation and robotics is advantageous.
* Interest in numerical/theoretical problems as well as a solid mathematical background
* Good programming skills, especially in C/C++, CUDA, and Matlab are desirable
* Good command of written and spoken English, as well as excellent technical and organizational skills
* Willingness to communicate research results and to interact within an interdisciplinary and international research environment is expected.
For more information visit our website:
http://www.fz-juelich.de/icg/icg-3/index.php?index=1100
and/or contact: Dr. Hanno Scharr, e-mail: h.scharr@fz-juelich.de
Payment of the PhD fellow will be based on salary grade 13/2 Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD). Depending on the candidate‘s profile and the subject of his/her PhD thesis an additional allowance may be granted.
The implementation of equal opportunities is a cornerstone of our staff policy, for which we have received the TOTAL E-QUALITY Award. Applications from women are therefore particularly welcome. We also welcome applications from disabled persons.
Please send your application with the relevant documentation, quoting the reference code D039/2010, to:
Institut für Chemie und Dynamik der Geosphäre (ICG-TA)
Mr. K. Beumers
Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH
52425 Jülich
Germany
www.fz-juelich.de
Application Deadline : 30 June 2010
Web Link
http://www.fz-juelich.de/icg/icg-3/index.php?index=1100
The Institute for Chemistry and Dynamics of the Geosphere – Phytosphere (ICG-3) investigates dynamic processes in plants and their interaction with dynamic environments.
The Quantitative Image Processing Group at ICG-3 seeks for a PhD Student (Computer Vision and Robotics) to begin work on a three-year PhD project. The group develops algorithms and methods for image-based plant measurements. Algorithms to be developed generally analyze multidimensional signals, in particular multichannel or multi-camera image sequences. This includes e.g. 3d reconstruction of deformable objects for measurement of the surface expansion of plant leaves, stereoscopic robot vision, diffusion-like methods for noise reduction, or reconstruction of diffusion tensor MRI-data. Methods applied start with suitable physical modeling of the acquired data, e.g. by PDEs, optimized discretization, variational and other energy minimization methods, Bayesian inference or channel representations.
Tasks:
* Solving a challenging task in a highly motivated, multidisciplinary team
* Development, implementation, and validation of computer vision algorithms
* Setup of lab experiments for the acquisition of test data
* Presentation of results on international conferences and in scientific journals
Requirements:
* M.Sc. (or equivalent) in computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related discipline with a good final grade. Experience in pattern recognition, signal or image processing, automation and robotics is advantageous.
* Interest in numerical/theoretical problems as well as a solid mathematical background
* Good programming skills, especially in C/C++, CUDA, and Matlab are desirable
* Good command of written and spoken English, as well as excellent technical and organizational skills
* Willingness to communicate research results and to interact within an interdisciplinary and international research environment is expected.
For more information visit our website:
http://www.fz-juelich.de/icg/icg-3/index.php?index=1100
and/or contact: Dr. Hanno Scharr, e-mail: h.scharr@fz-juelich.de
Payment of the PhD fellow will be based on salary grade 13/2 Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD). Depending on the candidate‘s profile and the subject of his/her PhD thesis an additional allowance may be granted.
The implementation of equal opportunities is a cornerstone of our staff policy, for which we have received the TOTAL E-QUALITY Award. Applications from women are therefore particularly welcome. We also welcome applications from disabled persons.
Please send your application with the relevant documentation, quoting the reference code D039/2010, to:
Institut für Chemie und Dynamik der Geosphäre (ICG-TA)
Mr. K. Beumers
Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH
52425 Jülich
Germany
www.fz-juelich.de
Application Deadline : 30 June 2010
Web Link
http://www.fz-juelich.de/icg/icg-3/index.php?index=1100
Selasa, 18 Mei 2010
Adelaide Fee Postgraduate Scholarships International (AFSI) for Students from Any Country
Up to 15 scholarships may be available in 2011 to outstanding international students from any country undertaking postgraduate research in any academic discipline. Benefits are payment of full tuition fees for the normal duration of the program. The sole selection criteria for the Adelaide Fee Scholarships International (AFSI) will be academic merit. Unlike the IPRS, the AFSI applicants do not need to be applying to an area of research strength in the University. The Research Priority Areas of the University will be taken into consideration when awarding these scholarships.
Applicants should hold at least the equivalent of an Australian First Class Honours degree. This is a four year degree with a major research project in the final year. Other criteria that will be taken into consideration is undergraduate performance, bachelor and honours awards and scholarships, other postgraduate degrees, publications in internationally refereed journals, the presentation of conference papers and relevant industry experience.
Applications for these scholarships are always highly competitive. Generally AFSI recipients have completed a Masters degree including a significant research component and have several publications and relevant work and research experience.
Conditions AFSI Scholarships
* AFSI Scholarships will be awarded strictly on academic merit. Extra-curricular achievements will not be considered.
* Citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia, and citizens of New Zealand are ineligible.
* Those undertaking research via remote candidature are ineligible.
* International applicants are not eligible for an AFSI if they have already commenced the degree for which they are seeking an award, unless they can establish that they were unable to apply for an AFSI in the previous calendar year.
* International applicants who have not provided evidence of their meeting English language proficiency requirements by the closing date are not eligible for an AFSI.
* International applicants must not hold a research qualification regarded by the University of Adelaide to be equivalent to an Australian Research Doctorate degree or, if undertaking a Research Masters degree, not hold a research qualification regarded by the University of Adelaide to be equivalent to or higher than an Australian Research Masters degree.
* Candidates are required to enrol in the University of Adelaide as ‘international students’ and must maintain ‘international student’ status for the duration of their enrolment in the University.
* Scholarships are available for the normal duration of the program, subject to satisfactory progress. For students enrolled in a PhD, extensions beyond three years and six months require the approval of the Graduate Scholarships Committee and would only be approved in exceptional circumstances.
* Scholarships holders must commence study at The University of Adelaide in Semester 1 or Semester 2, 2011. No AFSI may be commenced after 30 September.
* Scholarship winners will not be permitted to defer commencement until 2012.
* Applicants who applied in previous international scholarship rounds are not eligible to apply again.
* There is no separate application process for Adelaide Fee Scholarships International (AFSI). An application for admission to the University in 2011 will constitute an application for a scholarship in this instance.
We strongly recommend that all applicants submit their application and all required documents well before the closing date. Incomplete applications at the scholarship application deadline will not be considered for a scholarship.
Current status: Open for 2011 intake.
Postgraduate Research Application Form:
http://www.international.adelaide.edu.au/apply/appforms/
Deadline
2011 major round (for students commencing in semester 1 or 2 2011): 31st August
Source:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/
Applicants should hold at least the equivalent of an Australian First Class Honours degree. This is a four year degree with a major research project in the final year. Other criteria that will be taken into consideration is undergraduate performance, bachelor and honours awards and scholarships, other postgraduate degrees, publications in internationally refereed journals, the presentation of conference papers and relevant industry experience.
Applications for these scholarships are always highly competitive. Generally AFSI recipients have completed a Masters degree including a significant research component and have several publications and relevant work and research experience.
Conditions AFSI Scholarships
* AFSI Scholarships will be awarded strictly on academic merit. Extra-curricular achievements will not be considered.
* Citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia, and citizens of New Zealand are ineligible.
* Those undertaking research via remote candidature are ineligible.
* International applicants are not eligible for an AFSI if they have already commenced the degree for which they are seeking an award, unless they can establish that they were unable to apply for an AFSI in the previous calendar year.
* International applicants who have not provided evidence of their meeting English language proficiency requirements by the closing date are not eligible for an AFSI.
* International applicants must not hold a research qualification regarded by the University of Adelaide to be equivalent to an Australian Research Doctorate degree or, if undertaking a Research Masters degree, not hold a research qualification regarded by the University of Adelaide to be equivalent to or higher than an Australian Research Masters degree.
* Candidates are required to enrol in the University of Adelaide as ‘international students’ and must maintain ‘international student’ status for the duration of their enrolment in the University.
* Scholarships are available for the normal duration of the program, subject to satisfactory progress. For students enrolled in a PhD, extensions beyond three years and six months require the approval of the Graduate Scholarships Committee and would only be approved in exceptional circumstances.
* Scholarships holders must commence study at The University of Adelaide in Semester 1 or Semester 2, 2011. No AFSI may be commenced after 30 September.
* Scholarship winners will not be permitted to defer commencement until 2012.
* Applicants who applied in previous international scholarship rounds are not eligible to apply again.
* There is no separate application process for Adelaide Fee Scholarships International (AFSI). An application for admission to the University in 2011 will constitute an application for a scholarship in this instance.
We strongly recommend that all applicants submit their application and all required documents well before the closing date. Incomplete applications at the scholarship application deadline will not be considered for a scholarship.
Current status: Open for 2011 intake.
Postgraduate Research Application Form:
http://www.international.adelaide.edu.au/apply/appforms/
Deadline
2011 major round (for students commencing in semester 1 or 2 2011): 31st August
Source:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/