Institution/ Organization: Berlin School of Mind and Brain
Web Address: http://www.mind- and-brain. de/
Level: PhD
Specialty Areas: Neurolinguisticsphilosophy, social sciences, behavioral and cognitive psychology, neurophysiology
Description:
The Berlin School of Mind and Brain is an international graduate school offeringa three-year doctoral program in English. The school is based in Berlin and partof an extensive neuroscience landscape.
The focus of the school’s research is on the interface of humanities andbehavioral sciences with neurosciences (philosophy, social sciences,linguistics, behavioral and cognitive psychology, neuro-physiology, psychiatry,neurology, computational neuroscience, neurobiology) .
All doctoral students will receive supervision by two professors, one from the‘mind sciences’, and one from the ‘brain sciences’.
The school’s main research areas are: ‘Conscious and unconscious perception’,‘decision-making’ , ‘language’, ‘brain plasticity and lifespan ontogeny’, and‘mental disorders and brain dysfunction’ .
Application Deadline: 15-Jan-2009
Web Address for Applications: www.mind-and- brain.de
Contact Information:Annette Winkelmannannette.winkelmann@ uv.hu-berlin. dePhone:+49 30 2093-1707 (secretary)Fax:+49 30 2093-1802
Friday, January 2, 2009
Worldwide - 2009 / 2010 OFID Scholarship Award
OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) is pleased to announce that qualified undergraduate students are welcome to apply for the OFID Scholarship 2009/10. The OFID Scholarship will be awarded to support an undergraduate student from any developing country, to pursue higher education 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 advanced professional or graduate training. The winner of the OFID 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 2009/10.
Eligibility
To be eligible the candidate must meet ALL of the following criteria: :
Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
Must be a graduating student with a Baccalaureate from a four-year, 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 September 2009, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Masters Degree.
Must be a national of a developing country (please see list of eligible countries)
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: Please read ALL of the directions below before proceeding with the application process:
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.
OFID will not consider applications received through a third party.
Please do not call or email OFID to ask if your application has been received, or to inquire about your status.
Please note that only the winner will be notified.
All materials submitted become the property of OFID and will not be returned to the applicant.
Applicants must complete the on-line application form and essay requirement, and must email the required materials to OFID’s email address provided below. All materials including the on-line application, recommendations, and other required information must be received no later than March 31, 2009.
Applicants should submit required documents via scholarship@ofid.org
Disbursement of the Scholarship FundThe terms and conditions of payment will be determined in coordination with the student upon his/her selection in accordance with the following guidelines:
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.
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.
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.
Required documents
A completed on-line application form.
A scanned copy of the last university degree or certificate.
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).
A proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency.
A short essay – of about 250 words in English – giving reasons for applying for OFID’s scholarship, explaining your educational goals, and clearly describing how you will use the experience gained from your Masters degree studies to help in the development of your home country.
Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or lecturers at applicant’s present university.
Eligible Countries*
In addition to nationals of OFID Member States, nationals of the following countries are also eligible:
Africa:Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cote d`lvoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome& Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Asia and the Middle East:Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Korea DR, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen
Latin America and the Caribbean:Antigua Barbuda , Belize, Barbados, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Grenada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Haiti, , Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Panama, St. Christopher, St. Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Europe:Albania , Bosnia Herzegovin
Click here to apply online
Eligibility
To be eligible the candidate must meet ALL of the following criteria: :
Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
Must be a graduating student with a Baccalaureate from a four-year, 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 September 2009, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Masters Degree.
Must be a national of a developing country (please see list of eligible countries)
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: Please read ALL of the directions below before proceeding with the application process:
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.
OFID will not consider applications received through a third party.
Please do not call or email OFID to ask if your application has been received, or to inquire about your status.
Please note that only the winner will be notified.
All materials submitted become the property of OFID and will not be returned to the applicant.
Applicants must complete the on-line application form and essay requirement, and must email the required materials to OFID’s email address provided below. All materials including the on-line application, recommendations, and other required information must be received no later than March 31, 2009.
Applicants should submit required documents via scholarship@ofid.org
Disbursement of the Scholarship FundThe terms and conditions of payment will be determined in coordination with the student upon his/her selection in accordance with the following guidelines:
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.
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.
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.
Required documents
A completed on-line application form.
A scanned copy of the last university degree or certificate.
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).
A proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency.
A short essay – of about 250 words in English – giving reasons for applying for OFID’s scholarship, explaining your educational goals, and clearly describing how you will use the experience gained from your Masters degree studies to help in the development of your home country.
Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or lecturers at applicant’s present university.
Eligible Countries*
In addition to nationals of OFID Member States, nationals of the following countries are also eligible:
Africa:Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cote d`lvoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome& Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Asia and the Middle East:Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Korea DR, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen
Latin America and the Caribbean:Antigua Barbuda , Belize, Barbados, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Grenada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Haiti, , Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Panama, St. Christopher, St. Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Europe:Albania , Bosnia Herzegovin
Click here to apply online
Thursday, January 1, 2009
A Pakistani student in Cuba
Junaid Alam, 21, of Pakistan and two friends stood nearby. They said the Cuban government gave them — and 997 other Pakistani students — full scholarships to study medicine after an earthquake devastated their town in 2005.
“After the earthquake, Fidel Castro was the first one to offer scholarships,” Alam said. “We are grateful.”
“I would not have been able to become a doctor without this scholarship,” said Waquar Shad, 21, whose father was killed in the disaster.
But not everyone believes in the revolution.
A few blocks from the Habana Libre, Raul Torres, 30, sells necklaces at a crafts market. He said he plans to join the rest of his family in the U.S. soon because he doesn't believe Cuba's economy will improve.
“I'm crazy about leaving,” he said. “I'm ready to work. I'll do anything. But I've got to get out.”
Source: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/36958824.html
“After the earthquake, Fidel Castro was the first one to offer scholarships,” Alam said. “We are grateful.”
“I would not have been able to become a doctor without this scholarship,” said Waquar Shad, 21, whose father was killed in the disaster.
But not everyone believes in the revolution.
A few blocks from the Habana Libre, Raul Torres, 30, sells necklaces at a crafts market. He said he plans to join the rest of his family in the U.S. soon because he doesn't believe Cuba's economy will improve.
“I'm crazy about leaving,” he said. “I'm ready to work. I'll do anything. But I've got to get out.”
Source: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/36958824.html
International Research Scholarships at University of Leeds
Fully-Funded International Research Scholarships (FIRS)Session 2009/10, University of Leeds, UK
The University of Leeds is pleased to offer at least twelve(12) Fully-Funded International Research Scholarships (FIRS), which are available for high quality international students who will be commencing PhD research study from Session 2009/10 for study in any Faculty at the University of Leeds UK.
Deadline : 31 January 2009
Scholarships
At least 12 fully-funded scholarships are available. The Scholarships may be held for up to three years, subject to satisfactory academic progress. The Scholarships will provide full international fees together with a maintenance grant of £13,290 for Session 2009/10.
Further Information
University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
Tel: +44 113 3434007
Email: scholarships@leeds.ac.uk
http://scholarships.leeds.ac.uk
Source: http://pkstudents.com/index.php/news/49-the-news/395-leeds-firs-2009
The University of Leeds is pleased to offer at least twelve(12) Fully-Funded International Research Scholarships (FIRS), which are available for high quality international students who will be commencing PhD research study from Session 2009/10 for study in any Faculty at the University of Leeds UK.
Deadline : 31 January 2009
Scholarships
At least 12 fully-funded scholarships are available. The Scholarships may be held for up to three years, subject to satisfactory academic progress. The Scholarships will provide full international fees together with a maintenance grant of £13,290 for Session 2009/10.
Further Information
University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
Tel: +44 113 3434007
Email: scholarships@leeds.ac.uk
http://scholarships.leeds.ac.uk
Source: http://pkstudents.com/index.php/news/49-the-news/395-leeds-firs-2009
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
PhD International Scholarship Programme for Master in France
ENS Cachan International Scholarship Programme
1) The Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan (ENS de Cachan) has implemented a ScholarshipProgramme aimed at foreign students who are currently studying or have studied and obtained their latest diploma outside of France.
2) This programme is aimed at students wishing to apply for a second year Research Master (RM2) or for a PhD in order to follow or pursue their research training in one of the departments or laboratories of the ENS de Cachan. Priority is given to students who wish to undertake a complete second year of Research Master or a joint PhD (“cotutelle”).
3) The grant amounts to 1000 euros/month.
4) These grants are awarded for a minimum period of one semester (six months) and a maximum period of 12 months not renewable*.
Grants at the Master level:
· Grants are awarded for a period of 10 months to students applying for a whole academic year to carry out a Research Master (RM2). All ENS de Cachan master programmes are concerned, except the Design master programme and the Economics and Management master programme.
· Grants are awarded for a period of 6 months to students applying for one semester of study or research.
Grants at the PhD level:
· Grants are awarded for a period of 12 months to students applying for a whole academic year to carry out research in one of the ENS de Cachan laboratories. All ENS de Cachan research laboratories are concerned.
· Grants are awarded for a period of 6 months to students applying for one semester to carry out research in one of the ENS de Cachan laboratories. All ENS de Cachan research laboratories are concerned.
· In some case, especially for joint PhDs, 12 month grants may be awarded, upon decision of the jury, for two 6 month periods running through two consecutive academic years.
Candidates are required to send by e-mail (preferably) or by regular mail their application file, composed of:
• a letter of intention, specifying at the RM2 level the choice of Master and/or research training in alaboratory, at the PhD level the choice of laboratory and research project
• a detailed CV retracing the academic career with the course programme followed and the results (rankand marks) since entry at university
Application deadline: January 31st, 2009
Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan
Relations internationales
61, Avenue du Président Wilson
94235 Cachan cedex – France
E-mail: bourse.internationale@ens-cachan.fr
Source: http://www.infobeasiswa.net/archives/2008/12/31/france-masters-phd-international-scholarship-programme/
1) The Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan (ENS de Cachan) has implemented a ScholarshipProgramme aimed at foreign students who are currently studying or have studied and obtained their latest diploma outside of France.
2) This programme is aimed at students wishing to apply for a second year Research Master (RM2) or for a PhD in order to follow or pursue their research training in one of the departments or laboratories of the ENS de Cachan. Priority is given to students who wish to undertake a complete second year of Research Master or a joint PhD (“cotutelle”).
3) The grant amounts to 1000 euros/month.
4) These grants are awarded for a minimum period of one semester (six months) and a maximum period of 12 months not renewable*.
Grants at the Master level:
· Grants are awarded for a period of 10 months to students applying for a whole academic year to carry out a Research Master (RM2). All ENS de Cachan master programmes are concerned, except the Design master programme and the Economics and Management master programme.
· Grants are awarded for a period of 6 months to students applying for one semester of study or research.
Grants at the PhD level:
· Grants are awarded for a period of 12 months to students applying for a whole academic year to carry out research in one of the ENS de Cachan laboratories. All ENS de Cachan research laboratories are concerned.
· Grants are awarded for a period of 6 months to students applying for one semester to carry out research in one of the ENS de Cachan laboratories. All ENS de Cachan research laboratories are concerned.
· In some case, especially for joint PhDs, 12 month grants may be awarded, upon decision of the jury, for two 6 month periods running through two consecutive academic years.
Candidates are required to send by e-mail (preferably) or by regular mail their application file, composed of:
• a letter of intention, specifying at the RM2 level the choice of Master and/or research training in alaboratory, at the PhD level the choice of laboratory and research project
• a detailed CV retracing the academic career with the course programme followed and the results (rankand marks) since entry at university
Application deadline: January 31st, 2009
Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan
Relations internationales
61, Avenue du Président Wilson
94235 Cachan cedex – France
E-mail: bourse.internationale@ens-cachan.fr
Source: http://www.infobeasiswa.net/archives/2008/12/31/france-masters-phd-international-scholarship-programme/
Different Scholarship opportunities at UK
OSI/FCO Chevening/University of Glasgow
Full scholarship for Masters Degree in International Politics 2009-2010. Deadline of application: 1 February 2009.
OSI/FCO Chevening/University of St. Andrews
Full scholarship for Masters Degree in International Strategy and Economics, Masters in Middle East and Central Asian Security Studies and M.Litt in Peace and Conflict Studies. Deadline of application: 6 February 2009
PhD Scholarships from London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
For 2009 entry, the School is offering 20 full scholarships for new PhD students. The scholarships cover fees and living expenses of £13,000 each year for three years. They are available for Home UK/EU and Overseas students undertaking research in any LSE discipline, with annual renewal subject to satisfactory academic performance at the School. Scholarships will be awarded on academic merit and research potential. Deadline of application is 26 January 2009.
Please visit British Council Website for further details.
Full scholarship for Masters Degree in International Politics 2009-2010. Deadline of application: 1 February 2009.
OSI/FCO Chevening/University of St. Andrews
Full scholarship for Masters Degree in International Strategy and Economics, Masters in Middle East and Central Asian Security Studies and M.Litt in Peace and Conflict Studies. Deadline of application: 6 February 2009
PhD Scholarships from London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
For 2009 entry, the School is offering 20 full scholarships for new PhD students. The scholarships cover fees and living expenses of £13,000 each year for three years. They are available for Home UK/EU and Overseas students undertaking research in any LSE discipline, with annual renewal subject to satisfactory academic performance at the School. Scholarships will be awarded on academic merit and research potential. Deadline of application is 26 January 2009.
Please visit British Council Website for further details.
Different Scholarships at UK
Postgraduate study, MBAs and PhD Erasmus Mundus - the Institute of Education (IoE), London
The European Commission offers scholarships for 3rd country (non-EU) students and scholars MA in Lifelong Learning. The deadline for Erasmus Mundus scholarship applications for the academic year 2009/2010 is 31 December 2008.
OSI/FCO Chevening/University of Essex
Full scholarship for master degrees in Human Rights 2009-2010. Deadline of application: 19 January 2009.
OSI/FCO Chevening/University of Nottingham
8 full scholarships for LLM in Human Rights Law, MA in International Relations, MA in Social & Global Justice, MA in European & Global Politics, MA in International Security and Terrorism, MA Diplomacy, MA Politics and Contemporary History, MA Critical Theory and Politics. Deadline of application: 30 January 2009
The European Commission offers scholarships for 3rd country (non-EU) students and scholars MA in Lifelong Learning. The deadline for Erasmus Mundus scholarship applications for the academic year 2009/2010 is 31 December 2008.
OSI/FCO Chevening/University of Essex
Full scholarship for master degrees in Human Rights 2009-2010. Deadline of application: 19 January 2009.
OSI/FCO Chevening/University of Nottingham
8 full scholarships for LLM in Human Rights Law, MA in International Relations, MA in Social & Global Justice, MA in European & Global Politics, MA in International Security and Terrorism, MA Diplomacy, MA Politics and Contemporary History, MA Critical Theory and Politics. Deadline of application: 30 January 2009
Scholarship for Pakistani Women in Economics
Scholarships for Women’s Leadership Training in Economics
The program will provide post-graduate training in applied policy economics for 31 women from eight developing countries including Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Nepal, Guinea, Angola, Vietnam, Ecuador and Pakistan.
The women selected will benefit from a two-year U.S. based Master’s program in Economics starting in September 2009.
Participants are expected to return to their various home countries to participate in the economic policy making their, upon graduation.
The Women Leadership Training in Economics program is designed with a view that an advanced training in policy economics for women will lead to a qualified cadre of female economists to participate in and eventually lead economic policy making.
The objectives of the program include providing participants with the leadership skill necessary to assume senior level positions at the forefront of economic policy making in USAID-assisted countries; providing participants with a solid training in economics that is policy oriented and providing participants the opportunity to study with colleagues from the United States, their own countries and other countries, thus providing a network of fellow economists to draw upon in their careers.
The program covers all costs including required visas, academic qualification test fees, tuition, and room & board.
The scholarship does not cover travel for the family or children of selected participants. However, U.S. academic institutions sometime have provisions that can meet this need.
Candidates are required to submit an application form and curriculum vitae. The application form is available on the US Embassy and USAID websites.
Source: http://www.advance-africa.com/Womens-Leadership-Training-in-Economics.html
The program will provide post-graduate training in applied policy economics for 31 women from eight developing countries including Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Nepal, Guinea, Angola, Vietnam, Ecuador and Pakistan.
The women selected will benefit from a two-year U.S. based Master’s program in Economics starting in September 2009.
Participants are expected to return to their various home countries to participate in the economic policy making their, upon graduation.
The Women Leadership Training in Economics program is designed with a view that an advanced training in policy economics for women will lead to a qualified cadre of female economists to participate in and eventually lead economic policy making.
The objectives of the program include providing participants with the leadership skill necessary to assume senior level positions at the forefront of economic policy making in USAID-assisted countries; providing participants with a solid training in economics that is policy oriented and providing participants the opportunity to study with colleagues from the United States, their own countries and other countries, thus providing a network of fellow economists to draw upon in their careers.
The program covers all costs including required visas, academic qualification test fees, tuition, and room & board.
The scholarship does not cover travel for the family or children of selected participants. However, U.S. academic institutions sometime have provisions that can meet this need.
Candidates are required to submit an application form and curriculum vitae. The application form is available on the US Embassy and USAID websites.
Source: http://www.advance-africa.com/Womens-Leadership-Training-in-Economics.html
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
PhD scholarships at Ohio State University
PhD GRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY IN CORAL BLEACHING BIOGEOCHEMISTRY at The Ohio State University
Desired (but not required) qualifications:- MSc in Marine Science, Geology, Biology, or any physical science.
Exceptional applicantswithout an MSc will also be considered.- Experience in isotope biogeochemistry, organic chemistry, or relevant coursework- Tropical fieldwork experience- Scuba certified- The successful candidate must be accepted into the graduate program in the School of Earth Sciences at The Ohio State UniversityThe position starts in September 2009 and includes four years of support.
Please submit applications electronically by following the instructions at http://www.earthsciences.osu.edu/students_grad.php. Indicate that you would like to study with Dr. Grottoli in your application. In addition, send a complete copy of your application materials as a single .pdf file to Dr. Andrea G. Grottoli at grottoli.1@osu.edu(Note: File should contain copy of your research statement, a cover letter, resume, GRE scores, the names and contact information of three references, and a list of relevant course with grades).
Please indicate "Graduate student application" in the subject line. For more information on Dr. Grottoli's research program, please visithttp://www.earthsciences.osu.edu/~grottoli.1.
Application deadline is 12 January 2009.
Source: http://americanscholarships.blogspot.com/2008/12/phd-coral-bleaching-biogeochemistry-osu.html
Desired (but not required) qualifications:- MSc in Marine Science, Geology, Biology, or any physical science.
Exceptional applicantswithout an MSc will also be considered.- Experience in isotope biogeochemistry, organic chemistry, or relevant coursework- Tropical fieldwork experience- Scuba certified- The successful candidate must be accepted into the graduate program in the School of Earth Sciences at The Ohio State UniversityThe position starts in September 2009 and includes four years of support.
Please submit applications electronically by following the instructions at http://www.earthsciences.osu.edu/students_grad.php. Indicate that you would like to study with Dr. Grottoli in your application. In addition, send a complete copy of your application materials as a single .pdf file to Dr. Andrea G. Grottoli at grottoli.1@osu.edu(Note: File should contain copy of your research statement, a cover letter, resume, GRE scores, the names and contact information of three references, and a list of relevant course with grades).
Please indicate "Graduate student application" in the subject line. For more information on Dr. Grottoli's research program, please visithttp://www.earthsciences.osu.edu/~grottoli.1.
Application deadline is 12 January 2009.
Source: http://americanscholarships.blogspot.com/2008/12/phd-coral-bleaching-biogeochemistry-osu.html
Scholarship for Pakistanis at University of Bradford in School of Life Sciences
Scholarships - Kenya, India and Pakistan
The School of Life Sciences will award scholarships worth £2000 to self-financing International undergraduate and postgraduate students from Kenya, India and Pakistan in September 2008. All International applicants from these countries will be automatically considered on the basis of their application and no further forms are necessary.
Criteria: Undergraduate:
Stage 1 direct entry: The scholarship of £2000 pounds will be offered to students who meet the entry criteria
Stages 2 and 3 direct entry from overseas: The scholarship of £2000 pounds will be offered to students who meet the entry criteria,br> The scholarship will be for each year of year of study, after the point of direct entry from overseas.
Postgraduate MSc Courses:
The scholarship of £2000 pounds will be offered to students who meet the entry criteria.This scholarship will be applicable for all Life Sciences MSc courses available for student entry for the 2009 intake.
Source: http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/lifesci/admissions/Schol-KIP.php
The School of Life Sciences will award scholarships worth £2000 to self-financing International undergraduate and postgraduate students from Kenya, India and Pakistan in September 2008. All International applicants from these countries will be automatically considered on the basis of their application and no further forms are necessary.
Criteria: Undergraduate:
Stage 1 direct entry: The scholarship of £2000 pounds will be offered to students who meet the entry criteria
Stages 2 and 3 direct entry from overseas: The scholarship of £2000 pounds will be offered to students who meet the entry criteria,br> The scholarship will be for each year of year of study, after the point of direct entry from overseas.
Postgraduate MSc Courses:
The scholarship of £2000 pounds will be offered to students who meet the entry criteria.This scholarship will be applicable for all Life Sciences MSc courses available for student entry for the 2009 intake.
Source: http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/lifesci/admissions/Schol-KIP.php
The Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP) Scholarships, Taiwan
The Taiwan International Graduate Program is a Ph.D. program, started in 2002, by Academia Sinica, the foremost research institution of Taiwan.
Stipend levels are about USD 11,000 per year, and will be awarded for the first three years.TIGP is now accepting applications for admission to the 2009 fall semester, and applications are due before 31 March, 2009.
No application fee is required.
TIGP now also offers the option to apply online for admission to the program. If you wish to learn more about our online application system, please via the website at:
http://db1n.sinica.edu.tw/textdb/tigp/
TIGP website: http://tigp.sinica.edu.tw/applying.html
Source: http://beasiswa.itb.ac.id/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21&Itemid=2
Stipend levels are about USD 11,000 per year, and will be awarded for the first three years.TIGP is now accepting applications for admission to the 2009 fall semester, and applications are due before 31 March, 2009.
No application fee is required.
TIGP now also offers the option to apply online for admission to the program. If you wish to learn more about our online application system, please via the website at:
http://db1n.sinica.edu.tw/textdb/tigp/
TIGP website: http://tigp.sinica.edu.tw/applying.html
Source: http://beasiswa.itb.ac.id/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21&Itemid=2
FATA students get scholarships
Peshawar: Khushhali Bank Limited (KBL) in association with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded merit-based scholarships to the students from FATA studying at the University of Peshawar. Syed Zahid Raza, the head of Khushhali Bank Limited’s Human Resources Department, awarded the scholarships to deserving students at a ceremony hosted at the university.
Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, Professor of Statistics, Faculty of Numerical and Physical Sciences, University of Peshawar, congratulated the students and wished them success in their future endeavors in front of an audience of faculty and other university students. Khushhali Bank in association with USAID initiated the scholarship program in 2005, allowing universities across the country to provide opportunities to eligible students from marginalized areas in Sindh, Balochistan and FATA to acquire higher education. These scholarships are merit based and awarded to the students who qualify for a degree program per the admission criteria of the respective university.
The scholarships cover tuition and examination fees, in addition to course-related materials, books, and boarding expenses. Highlighting the importance of education Mr. Syed Zahid Raza stated, “Education is the gateway to an enlightened society and through these scholarships we take a step towards facilitating access to education and the development of the country’s vast pool of human capital and painting ourselves a brighter future. It is with great pride that we reward these students for their efforts by investing in their tomorrow.” With these 27 new scholarships the number of scholarships awarded to the students of University of Peshawar in 2008’ alone comes up to 61, bringing the total number of scholarships extended to this university to 74 since the inception of the program. While the sum total of all scholarships awarded to various universities during the year 2008 amounts to an impressive 180.
These scholarships have been awarded to the students of the prestigious national universities, including Lahore University of Management Sciences, Institute of Business Administration, Karachi, Institute of Management Sciences, Hayatabad, City University, Peshawar, and Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta. Since the start of the program in 2005, Khushhali Bank has awarded 268 scholarships. Commending the program, Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, Professor of Statistics, Faculty of Numerical & Physical Sciences, University of Peshawar, said, “Access to quality education is a fundamental human right and, it is a matter of great honor to be a part of Khushhali Bank’s efforts to play a constructive role in protecting this right and creating opportunities where by hardworking students can realize their ambitions and true potential.”
Source: http://www.thefrontierpost.com/News.aspx?ncat=cn&nid=1604&ad=30-12-2008
Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, Professor of Statistics, Faculty of Numerical and Physical Sciences, University of Peshawar, congratulated the students and wished them success in their future endeavors in front of an audience of faculty and other university students. Khushhali Bank in association with USAID initiated the scholarship program in 2005, allowing universities across the country to provide opportunities to eligible students from marginalized areas in Sindh, Balochistan and FATA to acquire higher education. These scholarships are merit based and awarded to the students who qualify for a degree program per the admission criteria of the respective university.
The scholarships cover tuition and examination fees, in addition to course-related materials, books, and boarding expenses. Highlighting the importance of education Mr. Syed Zahid Raza stated, “Education is the gateway to an enlightened society and through these scholarships we take a step towards facilitating access to education and the development of the country’s vast pool of human capital and painting ourselves a brighter future. It is with great pride that we reward these students for their efforts by investing in their tomorrow.” With these 27 new scholarships the number of scholarships awarded to the students of University of Peshawar in 2008’ alone comes up to 61, bringing the total number of scholarships extended to this university to 74 since the inception of the program. While the sum total of all scholarships awarded to various universities during the year 2008 amounts to an impressive 180.
These scholarships have been awarded to the students of the prestigious national universities, including Lahore University of Management Sciences, Institute of Business Administration, Karachi, Institute of Management Sciences, Hayatabad, City University, Peshawar, and Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta. Since the start of the program in 2005, Khushhali Bank has awarded 268 scholarships. Commending the program, Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, Professor of Statistics, Faculty of Numerical & Physical Sciences, University of Peshawar, said, “Access to quality education is a fundamental human right and, it is a matter of great honor to be a part of Khushhali Bank’s efforts to play a constructive role in protecting this right and creating opportunities where by hardworking students can realize their ambitions and true potential.”
Source: http://www.thefrontierpost.com/News.aspx?ncat=cn&nid=1604&ad=30-12-2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
HEC creates hurdles in awarding scholarships to FATA students
ISLAMABAD: Students hailing from Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) have alleged Higher Education Commission (HEC) was putting their future at stake by procrastinating the decision regarding interpretation of Supreme Court of Pakistan's verdict on division of reserved seats among students of inner and outer FATA region. Prof Qasim Masood , Chairman FATA Employees Welfare Society, Islamabad, while presiding over protest meeting of FATA teachers, students, businessmen and civil society activists, told The Frontier Post on Monday that HEC had committed violation of the rules by denying FATA students the right to seek admission in public sector universities under 'Provision of higher education opportunities for students of FATA and Balochistan.
It was said that HEC had withheld the merit list of FATA students because it violated the Supreme Court decision on reserved seats for FATA students. Before preparing the merit policy, they alleged, HEC did take into consideration the court's decision at all and it selected students on quite reverse proportionate of students from inner and outer FATA region. The court, in its decision, had explicitly directed the authorities to allot 10% of the total reserved seats of FATA region to those who in fact had received their education from within the region whereas the remaining 90% seats were to be reserved for students getting education from outside FATA but having domicile of FATA region.
The official concerned in HEC when contacted by FP said that HEC being ignorant of Supreme Court verdict awarded scholarships to FATA students on the bases of an earlier formula containing 10% seats for students seeking education from outside FATA region and remaining 90% for the students who got education from within FATA. The official said since the students falling under outer FATA quota had raised their demand, HEC was left with no other option but to withhold the merit list and to seek opinion of legal advisors on the contention of students from outer region in context of Supreme Court decision.
He said that SC judgment merely referred to students seeking admission in medical colleges whereas the scholarship project worth Rs 981.486m covered all disciplines of studies including engineering as well. Moreover, he said 60% of the project awards were for students from Balochistan and remaining 40% for FATA region students.
When asked how long it would take to seek legal opinion of the advisor and to commence with scholarship awarding to the students, the official said that it might take few more weeks to come up with resolution of the issue. It was also said that the awards had to be finalized during Sept-Oct 2008 to let the students seek admission in relevant universities but the confusion regarding seat allotment had delayed the issue for indefinite period.
Students both from inner and outer FATA region had urged the authorities to take immediate notice of the issue by asking the HEC to resolve the issue at its earliest to save students' time and resources.
Source: http://frontierpost.com.pk/News.aspx?ncat=ts&nid=3659
It was said that HEC had withheld the merit list of FATA students because it violated the Supreme Court decision on reserved seats for FATA students. Before preparing the merit policy, they alleged, HEC did take into consideration the court's decision at all and it selected students on quite reverse proportionate of students from inner and outer FATA region. The court, in its decision, had explicitly directed the authorities to allot 10% of the total reserved seats of FATA region to those who in fact had received their education from within the region whereas the remaining 90% seats were to be reserved for students getting education from outside FATA but having domicile of FATA region.
The official concerned in HEC when contacted by FP said that HEC being ignorant of Supreme Court verdict awarded scholarships to FATA students on the bases of an earlier formula containing 10% seats for students seeking education from outside FATA region and remaining 90% for the students who got education from within FATA. The official said since the students falling under outer FATA quota had raised their demand, HEC was left with no other option but to withhold the merit list and to seek opinion of legal advisors on the contention of students from outer region in context of Supreme Court decision.
He said that SC judgment merely referred to students seeking admission in medical colleges whereas the scholarship project worth Rs 981.486m covered all disciplines of studies including engineering as well. Moreover, he said 60% of the project awards were for students from Balochistan and remaining 40% for FATA region students.
When asked how long it would take to seek legal opinion of the advisor and to commence with scholarship awarding to the students, the official said that it might take few more weeks to come up with resolution of the issue. It was also said that the awards had to be finalized during Sept-Oct 2008 to let the students seek admission in relevant universities but the confusion regarding seat allotment had delayed the issue for indefinite period.
Students both from inner and outer FATA region had urged the authorities to take immediate notice of the issue by asking the HEC to resolve the issue at its earliest to save students' time and resources.
Source: http://frontierpost.com.pk/News.aspx?ncat=ts&nid=3659
Bhutto remembered by UTB-TSC with scholarship
The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College has established a scholarship to honor the memory of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
Bhutto visited the college in 2004 when she spoke as part of its annual Distinguished Lecture Series. She was assassinated one year ago, shortly before Pakistan's election for prime minister.
"When she came to UTB, she touched us all," said Fitratullah Khan, who teaches computer science at UTB-TSC and helped to organize the endowment for the new scholarship.
Like Bhutto, Khan was born in Pakistan and came to the United States after finishing high school to earn a college degree.
Bhutto's message about the link between education and democracy rung true to Khan, who was astounded by the freedoms he was afforded when he came to the United States.
"Ms. Bhutto spoke about how educated people are going to choose the right leaders. They're not going to go for short-term solutions," Khan said.
Bhutto was a controversial figure in Pakistan. A descendant of former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, she served as Pakistan's first female prime minister in 1988, but corruption and human rights abuses marked her tenure.
She went into exile in 1996 and, with U.S. support, returned in 2007 to campaign once again for prime minister.
Despite unresolved criticism, Bhutto stood to many for democracy, gender equality, and change.
She returned to Pakistan and continued campaigning, despite continuous attacks on her life.
Khan said that when Bhutto was assassinated at age 54, he watched on television in horror.
"We were stunned," Khan said. "We want to pay tribute to a person who gave her life up to her people. She knew she was going to be killed and she was very brave."
UTB-TSC will begin awarding the annual scholarship in the fall of 2009. The exact dollar amount of scholarship has not yet been determined. Preference will be given to Pakistani women, but all are encouraged to apply.
Source: www.brownsvilleherald.com/news/bhutto_93108___article.html/khan_pakistan.html
Bhutto visited the college in 2004 when she spoke as part of its annual Distinguished Lecture Series. She was assassinated one year ago, shortly before Pakistan's election for prime minister.
"When she came to UTB, she touched us all," said Fitratullah Khan, who teaches computer science at UTB-TSC and helped to organize the endowment for the new scholarship.
Like Bhutto, Khan was born in Pakistan and came to the United States after finishing high school to earn a college degree.
Bhutto's message about the link between education and democracy rung true to Khan, who was astounded by the freedoms he was afforded when he came to the United States.
"Ms. Bhutto spoke about how educated people are going to choose the right leaders. They're not going to go for short-term solutions," Khan said.
Bhutto was a controversial figure in Pakistan. A descendant of former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, she served as Pakistan's first female prime minister in 1988, but corruption and human rights abuses marked her tenure.
She went into exile in 1996 and, with U.S. support, returned in 2007 to campaign once again for prime minister.
Despite unresolved criticism, Bhutto stood to many for democracy, gender equality, and change.
She returned to Pakistan and continued campaigning, despite continuous attacks on her life.
Khan said that when Bhutto was assassinated at age 54, he watched on television in horror.
"We were stunned," Khan said. "We want to pay tribute to a person who gave her life up to her people. She knew she was going to be killed and she was very brave."
UTB-TSC will begin awarding the annual scholarship in the fall of 2009. The exact dollar amount of scholarship has not yet been determined. Preference will be given to Pakistani women, but all are encouraged to apply.
Source: www.brownsvilleherald.com/news/bhutto_93108___article.html/khan_pakistan.html
UWC invites applications for scholarships
The Pakistan National Council for United World Colleges (UWC) invited applications for scholarships for the academic term 2009-2011 to study at UWC in the United States, Britain, Canada, Italy, Norway, Hong Kong, Singapore, Wales, Venezuela, and Costa Rica to acquire International Baccalaureate Diploma, a pre-university diploma ranking higher than Intermediate or ‘A’ level.
There are two full scholarships (not including travel, miscellaneous expenses), one 80 per cent scholarship, one 25 per cent scholarship and a placement.Students should not be less than 16 years, nor over 17 years and five months on September 1, 2009. Entry is based on merit and siblings of prior UWC scholarship awardees are ineligible to apply as are dual nationality holders.
The last date for the submission of applications is January 16, 2009 at the Pakistan National Council for UWC (Flat No 1, 58-C 24th Commercial Street, Tauheed Commercial Area, Phase V, DHA) from where the form can be collected by providing proof of age, last board exam mark sheet (O Level or Matriculate), and proof of single Pakistani nationality.
Source: http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=154312
There are two full scholarships (not including travel, miscellaneous expenses), one 80 per cent scholarship, one 25 per cent scholarship and a placement.Students should not be less than 16 years, nor over 17 years and five months on September 1, 2009. Entry is based on merit and siblings of prior UWC scholarship awardees are ineligible to apply as are dual nationality holders.
The last date for the submission of applications is January 16, 2009 at the Pakistan National Council for UWC (Flat No 1, 58-C 24th Commercial Street, Tauheed Commercial Area, Phase V, DHA) from where the form can be collected by providing proof of age, last board exam mark sheet (O Level or Matriculate), and proof of single Pakistani nationality.
Source: http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=154312
EU announces two scholarship programmes for Pakistani students
ISLAMABAD: European Union (EU) on Thursday announced two scholarship programmes for Pakistani students for MA in European universities.
A press release issued by the EU’s Islamabad office said one scholarship – 24,200 euros worth of Erasmus Mundus Special Education Needs – was for one-year MA course at Roe Hampton University (London), Fontys OSO (Tilburg, The Netherlands) and Charles University (Prague, Czech Republic), while the other – 42,000 euros Erasmus Mundus Human Rights Practice – was for two-year MA at Roe Hampton University (London), Gothenburg University (Gothenburg, Sweden) and Tromso University (Tromso, Norway).
It said those selected for scholarships would receive 13,000 euros for a three-month stay in at least two of the partner countries. The deadline for applying for the scholarships was December 14.
Source: http://www.opfblog.com/5776/eu-announces-two-scholarship-programmes-for-pakistani-students/
A press release issued by the EU’s Islamabad office said one scholarship – 24,200 euros worth of Erasmus Mundus Special Education Needs – was for one-year MA course at Roe Hampton University (London), Fontys OSO (Tilburg, The Netherlands) and Charles University (Prague, Czech Republic), while the other – 42,000 euros Erasmus Mundus Human Rights Practice – was for two-year MA at Roe Hampton University (London), Gothenburg University (Gothenburg, Sweden) and Tromso University (Tromso, Norway).
It said those selected for scholarships would receive 13,000 euros for a three-month stay in at least two of the partner countries. The deadline for applying for the scholarships was December 14.
Source: http://www.opfblog.com/5776/eu-announces-two-scholarship-programmes-for-pakistani-students/
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