UK - Oxford University Computing Laboratory
The Computing Laboratory invites applications for full and partial scholarships for D.Phil. (Doctor of Philosophy) study to commence in October 2009.
Application deadline: 23 January 2009
The Computing Laboratory is among the world’s leading Computer Science departments. It is a centre for research in computer science, numerical analysis, computational biology, quantum computation, computational linguistics, and information systems, supported by £27M of research grants from research councils, EU and industry. Our students obtain an outstanding education in computer science through a variety of undergraduate and graduate programmes, including a part-time, professional programme in software engineering.
The Laboratory’s research strength derives from its firm grounding in core Computer Science disciplines, a high degree of mathematical sophistication among its researchers, and its committed engagement with applications and interdisciplinary work. Over the past several years we have significantly broadened the spectrum of computing research in the Laboratory. The intake of graduate students has substantially increased, and we now have over 100 graduate research students.
The scholarships available for full-time D.Phil. study include EPSRC Doctoral Training Awards (DTA), Clarendon scholarships and departmental awards. DTA scholarships are of three and a half years’ duration and include college and university fees and maintenance of at least £12,940 per annum. Full DTA awards are available to home students or EU students who studied in the UK for three years previously. Partial (fees only) DTA awards are available to EU students. Departmental awards are typically partial and carry no nationality restrictions. Clarendon scholarships are for three years, are partial (fees or maintenance) or full and are open to all international (non-UK/non-EU) students. In addition, a broad range of scholarships are available at Oxford, for example Commonwealth, KC Wong and Scatcherd European (nationality and course restrictions apply).
There are three application deadlines, 21 November 2008, 23 January 2009 and 13 March 2009. Scholarship applications must be received by 23 January 2009 at the latest to be considered for 2009 start. The scholarships are highly competitive. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and decisions are expected in March 2009.
Further information is available from: graduate.admissions@comlab.ox.ac.uk
Website: http://www.comlab.ox.ac.uk/
Friday, January 16, 2009
300 PhD scholarships in Spain
Research topics in all areas of Science and Technology including Human and Social Sciences.
The CSIC (Spanish Council for Scientific Research), the largest public research body in Spain, offers 300 grants to conduct research leading to PhD theses in the framework of its JAE Programme for doctoral research training. The Programme focuses on topics in all the areas of Science and Technology, including Human and Social Sciences. The hosting research groups belong to the CSIC´s Centres and Institutes, located in the main Spanish cities.
The grants are available for University degree holders of all nationalities. Applications from students in the last year of their University studies can be accepted. The grants provide 4 years of funding (2 years scholarship + 2 years contract). Annual stipend is € 14,400 during the 2 first years. In addition, grants cover the cost of University courses and mobility allowances to enable stays at research Institutions other than CSIC. Travel expenses (€ 1200) for residents outside Europe.
Medical insurance is fully covered by the Spanish National Health Service.
Earliest and latest possible starting dates: 1st July 2009 and 1st November 2009.
Online applications are now open until 31st January 2009.
http://www.csic.es/postgrado/tesis%20doctorales_jae_en.htm
The CSIC (Spanish Council for Scientific Research), the largest public research body in Spain, offers 300 grants to conduct research leading to PhD theses in the framework of its JAE Programme for doctoral research training. The Programme focuses on topics in all the areas of Science and Technology, including Human and Social Sciences. The hosting research groups belong to the CSIC´s Centres and Institutes, located in the main Spanish cities.
The grants are available for University degree holders of all nationalities. Applications from students in the last year of their University studies can be accepted. The grants provide 4 years of funding (2 years scholarship + 2 years contract). Annual stipend is € 14,400 during the 2 first years. In addition, grants cover the cost of University courses and mobility allowances to enable stays at research Institutions other than CSIC. Travel expenses (€ 1200) for residents outside Europe.
Medical insurance is fully covered by the Spanish National Health Service.
Earliest and latest possible starting dates: 1st July 2009 and 1st November 2009.
Online applications are now open until 31st January 2009.
http://www.csic.es/postgrado/tesis%20doctorales_jae_en.htm
PhD Studentship in Diabetes research at University College London, UK
Applications are invited from graduates in appropriate subjects or with related experience who have a strong interest in public health and epidemiology. Applicants should have (or expect to obtain) a first or upper second class degree. An MSc in a relevant subject would be an advantage. Expressions of interest are invited and should be addressed to Dr Jennifer Mindell (j.mindell@ucl.ac.uk).
This studentship will be housed within the Health and Social Surveys Research Group in the Research Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, within the Division of Population Health. There are about 45 PhD students currently working in the Department. The Division offers a unique environment to those wishing to undertake interdisciplinary study and gain exposure to research within departments pursuing a highly acclaimed international research agenda. The Division houses five Research Departments, namely the Centre for Health Informatics and Multi-professional Education, Epidemiology and Public Health, Primary Care and Population Health, Mental Health Sciences, and Infection and Population Health.
Eligibility: This opening is for a three-year Diabetes UK research studentship. Diabetes UK studentships cover EU fees only. Applications from EU and overseas students are encouraged as, subject to a separate application process (deadline 1/3/09), alternative UCL Graduate Scholarships could cover overseas fees.
The studentship will cover EU fees and full stipend for three years. The stipend for 2009/10 is £15,000 pa, rising to £15,500 in year two and £16,000 in year three.
Applications: Applications should include a CV and a statement of research experience and interests and must include a clear indication of your likely fee status. Electronic submissions are preferred. Please include a contact telephone number and an email address.
Applications should be addressed to: Ms Floriana Bortolotti, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place, London WC1E 6BT (f.bortolotti@ucl.ac.uk).
If you wish to discuss the topic please contact Dr Jennifer Mindell (j.mindell@ucl.ac.uk). If you wish to know about the research environment or have general questions on studying at UCL please contact the Graduate Tutors, Dr Yvonne Kelly (020 7679 5638, y.kelly@ucl.ac.uk) or Professor Richard Watt (r.watt@ucl.ac.uk, 020 7679 1699).
Application deadline: Midday Wednesday 4th February 2009. Interviews are likely to be held in the week of 9th February, with candidates contacted immediately after the application deadline. Potential applicants are encouraged to attend the Departmental Graduate Recruitment Open Day on 27th January 2009:
full details on http://www.ucl.ac.uk/epidemiology/students/index.htm.
This studentship will be housed within the Health and Social Surveys Research Group in the Research Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, within the Division of Population Health. There are about 45 PhD students currently working in the Department. The Division offers a unique environment to those wishing to undertake interdisciplinary study and gain exposure to research within departments pursuing a highly acclaimed international research agenda. The Division houses five Research Departments, namely the Centre for Health Informatics and Multi-professional Education, Epidemiology and Public Health, Primary Care and Population Health, Mental Health Sciences, and Infection and Population Health.
Eligibility: This opening is for a three-year Diabetes UK research studentship. Diabetes UK studentships cover EU fees only. Applications from EU and overseas students are encouraged as, subject to a separate application process (deadline 1/3/09), alternative UCL Graduate Scholarships could cover overseas fees.
The studentship will cover EU fees and full stipend for three years. The stipend for 2009/10 is £15,000 pa, rising to £15,500 in year two and £16,000 in year three.
Applications: Applications should include a CV and a statement of research experience and interests and must include a clear indication of your likely fee status. Electronic submissions are preferred. Please include a contact telephone number and an email address.
Applications should be addressed to: Ms Floriana Bortolotti, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place, London WC1E 6BT (f.bortolotti@ucl.ac.uk).
If you wish to discuss the topic please contact Dr Jennifer Mindell (j.mindell@ucl.ac.uk). If you wish to know about the research environment or have general questions on studying at UCL please contact the Graduate Tutors, Dr Yvonne Kelly (020 7679 5638, y.kelly@ucl.ac.uk) or Professor Richard Watt (r.watt@ucl.ac.uk, 020 7679 1699).
Application deadline: Midday Wednesday 4th February 2009. Interviews are likely to be held in the week of 9th February, with candidates contacted immediately after the application deadline. Potential applicants are encouraged to attend the Departmental Graduate Recruitment Open Day on 27th January 2009:
full details on http://www.ucl.ac.uk/epidemiology/students/index.htm.
Australian Scholarships for Women
Scholarships for Women in Australia: AFUW QLD, the Queensland association of the Australian Federation of University Women, has been providing fellowships and scholarships for postgraduate research or study since 1972.
AFUWQ is part of the International Federation of University Women. A branch of AFUWQ, the Fellowship Fund Branch, Inc (FFI), was incorporated in 1983 to perform the management and administration of Fellowships. FFI owns and manages the Academic Dress Hire Service (ADHS). It is a charitable organization and profits from its operations together with investment funds, provide Fellowships to women postgraduate students.
Our Fellowships have been awarded to women graduates from more than ten countries, and have supported studies in a wide range of disciplines, for example: marine biology, architecture, law, literature, radiography, mathematics, social work, archaeology, economics, molecular biology, management, music, information technology and performing arts. Our aim is to assist women with tertiary qualifications to increase their knowledge and broaden their experience through studying or working in a different environment. Graduates, on their Graduation day, are encouraged to contribute to the work of FFI by donating their refund cheque back to the organization for the provision of Fellowships.
GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for study in 2010 are due June 30th, 2009 WARNING:It is the responsibility of each applicant to read these Guidelines completely and carefully. Each application must be received by the due date, using the specified forms, and must be complete in every respect (refer ‘Applications’ Items 1-6 checklist on website). An incomplete or late application may jeopardise your prospects of being awarded a Fellowship, regardless of the quality of your submission. Applications must be received in hard copy. Facsimiled or emailed applications will not be considered.
The Fellowships
The Fellowship Fund Branch of AFUWQ Inc (FFI) awards two types of fellowship.
These are:
# The Freda Bage Fellowship (three years), and
# The Commemorative Fellowships (one year).
The details of each are explained below. The Fellowships are named after women who have made outstanding contributions as scholars and leaders in tertiary institutions in Queensland.Applicants may apply for both types of Fellowship in the one year.
Freda Bage Fellowship
# only available for PhD studies;
# studies must commence by September of the year following receipt of the award;
# maximum period of the Fellowship is three years;
# the annual stipend is paid in two parts, usually in January and July;
# the first payment is made following finalisation of Fellowship documentation and FFI’s satisfaction that the program of study has been accepted by the nominated institution;
# subsequent stipend payments are subject to satisfactory progress of the research work, as indicated by receipt of progress reports from the Fellowship recipient signed by the supervisor of the research work at the end of years one and two;
# a final typewritten report is required at completion of the Fellowship, and should include information about any publications arising from the funded study.
The Commemorative Fellowships
Molly Budtz-Olsen, Dorothy Davidson, Freda Freeman, Audrey Harrisson, Audrey Jorss, Mary McSweeney, Margaret Mittelheuser, Betty Patterson, Rosemary Venton, Barbara Williams and University of Queensland.
# may be used for formal postgraduate study consistent with the aims of FFI;
# maximum period of the Fellowship is one year commencing by September 2009;
# successful applicants may reapply for a Fellowship in subsequent years;
# the stipend is paid in two parts, usually in January and July– one half following finalisation of Fellowship documentation and FFI’s satisfaction that the program of study has been accepted by the nominated institution, and– subject to the conditions below, one half after six months of tenure;
# second stipend payment is subject to satisfactory progress as indicated by a progress report from the Fellowship recipient after six months of tenure;
# a final typewritten report is required at completion of the Fellowship, and should include information about any publications arising from the funded study.
Eligibility
Fellowships are open to women scholars who:
(a) are graduates of a recognized tertiary institution from any country and are intending to take up or continue postgraduate studies at a recognized tertiary institution in Queensland, Australia, or
(b) have graduated at a recognized tertiary institution in Queensland, and are intending to take up or continue postgraduate studies at a recognized tertiary institution elsewhere. Value The annual value of the Fellowships is linked to the value of Australian Postgraduate Awards (APAs) plus 10%. As an indication, an APA in 2008 was worth $22,020 per year.
Number of Fellowships FFI may vary the number of Fellowships awarded from year to year for any reason.As a guide only, the annual number of awards made in recent years has been in the order of 5 - 6 Fellowships. FFI reserves the right not to award Fellowships in any year. Selection Criteria FFI awards its Fellowships using a holistic review and selection process. Applications from all academic disciplines are welcome. FFI’s decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into in respect of any aspect of the applications and awards process. Applicants who miss out in any given year are welcome to reapply in subsequent years; however, as a matter of policy, FFI does not offer opinions or advice on the quality or future prospects of unsuccessful applications.
The Process
1. You submit your application so that FFI receives it by the closing date.
2. All received applications are acknowledged in writing.
3. Applicants who pass the stage 1 competitive review process are asked to participate in an interview. This is either face to face at The University of Queensland, or by telephone for regional and overseas applicants. Interviews take approximately 20 minutes.
Interviews typically take place in September / October. Interviews provide an opportunity for applicants to concisely articulate the key aspects and benefits of their research proposals.
4. FFI endeavours to make offers to Fellowships no later than November.5. FFI’s policy is to advise unsuccessful candidates at the earliest practical time.
To help us, and to help your application…
1. Be on time: Make sure we receive your application by the due date.
2. Be complete: Check you have supplied ‘Application’ Items 1 - 6 as per the website. Remember: An incomplete application may jeopardize your prospects.
3. Use the right forms: Use the application form and the referee forms on the website.
4. Post your application: We do not accept emailed or facsimiled applications.
5. Give your referees time: Don’t leave your referee reports to the last minute.
6. ‘Long term’ contact: We need to stay in contact with you. If you are likely to change address, institution, or country during your application, then on your Application Form provide us with personal email and postal details where we will find you even if you are moving around.
7. We will contact you: Please be patient during the review process. While you will be keen to know the status of your application, your ringing or emailing won’t speed up the process. It is best to wait until we contact you.
8. Change in circumstances: If for any reason your circumstances change (for example, you change your course of study, receive another scholarship, or enter full-time employment) you must contact the Registrar in writing immediately in order that your eligibility for a fellowship may be re-assessed.
Note: Receipt of another scholarship or full-time employment disqualifies one from receiving an FFI fellowship.
For further scholarship information: http://www.afuwqfellowships.com/info.html
AFUWQ is part of the International Federation of University Women. A branch of AFUWQ, the Fellowship Fund Branch, Inc (FFI), was incorporated in 1983 to perform the management and administration of Fellowships. FFI owns and manages the Academic Dress Hire Service (ADHS). It is a charitable organization and profits from its operations together with investment funds, provide Fellowships to women postgraduate students.
Our Fellowships have been awarded to women graduates from more than ten countries, and have supported studies in a wide range of disciplines, for example: marine biology, architecture, law, literature, radiography, mathematics, social work, archaeology, economics, molecular biology, management, music, information technology and performing arts. Our aim is to assist women with tertiary qualifications to increase their knowledge and broaden their experience through studying or working in a different environment. Graduates, on their Graduation day, are encouraged to contribute to the work of FFI by donating their refund cheque back to the organization for the provision of Fellowships.
GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for study in 2010 are due June 30th, 2009 WARNING:It is the responsibility of each applicant to read these Guidelines completely and carefully. Each application must be received by the due date, using the specified forms, and must be complete in every respect (refer ‘Applications’ Items 1-6 checklist on website). An incomplete or late application may jeopardise your prospects of being awarded a Fellowship, regardless of the quality of your submission. Applications must be received in hard copy. Facsimiled or emailed applications will not be considered.
The Fellowships
The Fellowship Fund Branch of AFUWQ Inc (FFI) awards two types of fellowship.
These are:
# The Freda Bage Fellowship (three years), and
# The Commemorative Fellowships (one year).
The details of each are explained below. The Fellowships are named after women who have made outstanding contributions as scholars and leaders in tertiary institutions in Queensland.Applicants may apply for both types of Fellowship in the one year.
Freda Bage Fellowship
# only available for PhD studies;
# studies must commence by September of the year following receipt of the award;
# maximum period of the Fellowship is three years;
# the annual stipend is paid in two parts, usually in January and July;
# the first payment is made following finalisation of Fellowship documentation and FFI’s satisfaction that the program of study has been accepted by the nominated institution;
# subsequent stipend payments are subject to satisfactory progress of the research work, as indicated by receipt of progress reports from the Fellowship recipient signed by the supervisor of the research work at the end of years one and two;
# a final typewritten report is required at completion of the Fellowship, and should include information about any publications arising from the funded study.
The Commemorative Fellowships
Molly Budtz-Olsen, Dorothy Davidson, Freda Freeman, Audrey Harrisson, Audrey Jorss, Mary McSweeney, Margaret Mittelheuser, Betty Patterson, Rosemary Venton, Barbara Williams and University of Queensland.
# may be used for formal postgraduate study consistent with the aims of FFI;
# maximum period of the Fellowship is one year commencing by September 2009;
# successful applicants may reapply for a Fellowship in subsequent years;
# the stipend is paid in two parts, usually in January and July– one half following finalisation of Fellowship documentation and FFI’s satisfaction that the program of study has been accepted by the nominated institution, and– subject to the conditions below, one half after six months of tenure;
# second stipend payment is subject to satisfactory progress as indicated by a progress report from the Fellowship recipient after six months of tenure;
# a final typewritten report is required at completion of the Fellowship, and should include information about any publications arising from the funded study.
Eligibility
Fellowships are open to women scholars who:
(a) are graduates of a recognized tertiary institution from any country and are intending to take up or continue postgraduate studies at a recognized tertiary institution in Queensland, Australia, or
(b) have graduated at a recognized tertiary institution in Queensland, and are intending to take up or continue postgraduate studies at a recognized tertiary institution elsewhere. Value The annual value of the Fellowships is linked to the value of Australian Postgraduate Awards (APAs) plus 10%. As an indication, an APA in 2008 was worth $22,020 per year.
Number of Fellowships FFI may vary the number of Fellowships awarded from year to year for any reason.As a guide only, the annual number of awards made in recent years has been in the order of 5 - 6 Fellowships. FFI reserves the right not to award Fellowships in any year. Selection Criteria FFI awards its Fellowships using a holistic review and selection process. Applications from all academic disciplines are welcome. FFI’s decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into in respect of any aspect of the applications and awards process. Applicants who miss out in any given year are welcome to reapply in subsequent years; however, as a matter of policy, FFI does not offer opinions or advice on the quality or future prospects of unsuccessful applications.
The Process
1. You submit your application so that FFI receives it by the closing date.
2. All received applications are acknowledged in writing.
3. Applicants who pass the stage 1 competitive review process are asked to participate in an interview. This is either face to face at The University of Queensland, or by telephone for regional and overseas applicants. Interviews take approximately 20 minutes.
Interviews typically take place in September / October. Interviews provide an opportunity for applicants to concisely articulate the key aspects and benefits of their research proposals.
4. FFI endeavours to make offers to Fellowships no later than November.5. FFI’s policy is to advise unsuccessful candidates at the earliest practical time.
To help us, and to help your application…
1. Be on time: Make sure we receive your application by the due date.
2. Be complete: Check you have supplied ‘Application’ Items 1 - 6 as per the website. Remember: An incomplete application may jeopardize your prospects.
3. Use the right forms: Use the application form and the referee forms on the website.
4. Post your application: We do not accept emailed or facsimiled applications.
5. Give your referees time: Don’t leave your referee reports to the last minute.
6. ‘Long term’ contact: We need to stay in contact with you. If you are likely to change address, institution, or country during your application, then on your Application Form provide us with personal email and postal details where we will find you even if you are moving around.
7. We will contact you: Please be patient during the review process. While you will be keen to know the status of your application, your ringing or emailing won’t speed up the process. It is best to wait until we contact you.
8. Change in circumstances: If for any reason your circumstances change (for example, you change your course of study, receive another scholarship, or enter full-time employment) you must contact the Registrar in writing immediately in order that your eligibility for a fellowship may be re-assessed.
Note: Receipt of another scholarship or full-time employment disqualifies one from receiving an FFI fellowship.
For further scholarship information: http://www.afuwqfellowships.com/info.html
International Students Scholarships in Hawaii Pacific University, USA
It is the mission of Hawai‘i Pacific University to prepare students for community and industry leadership. For this reason, we have established scholarship programs to recognize outstanding Undergraduate and Graduate International students who have the potential to become leaders in their respective communities.
* Undergraduate International Scholarship http://web2.hpu.edu/index.cfm?section=intl3207
* Scholarships and Assistantships for Graduate Students http://web2.hpu.edu/index.cfm?section=intl3287
* Allen and Nobuko Zecha ScholarshipDescription: Awarded to incoming freshman; high school graduates.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements: A high school cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 and scoring in the top 10% on the SAT, ACT, or international equivalent tests; or being in the top 3% of graduating class. Majoring in Chemistry, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Oceanography, and Pre-Medical Studies.
Scholarship Period: Offered each academic year.
Scholarship Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 8, 2009
* Undergraduate International Scholarship http://web2.hpu.edu/index.cfm?section=intl3207
* Scholarships and Assistantships for Graduate Students http://web2.hpu.edu/index.cfm?section=intl3287
* Allen and Nobuko Zecha ScholarshipDescription: Awarded to incoming freshman; high school graduates.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements: A high school cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 and scoring in the top 10% on the SAT, ACT, or international equivalent tests; or being in the top 3% of graduating class. Majoring in Chemistry, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Oceanography, and Pre-Medical Studies.
Scholarship Period: Offered each academic year.
Scholarship Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 8, 2009
PhD fellowships in Psychology at University of Dundee
The School of Psychology in the University of Dundee is offering a number of PhD studentships/teaching fellowships starting in September 2009. The School of Psychology has a vibrant research community which provides a stimulating and exciting environment for postgraduate study. We encourage students who expect or have already obtained a First or Upper Second class Honours degree in Psychology or a related discipline, or who already have an MSc, to apply for the studentships.Research supervision is available in any area of expertise within the School. We have strong research groups in Social Psychology, Self & Identity; Language; Cognition; Developmental Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience.
Students interested in applying should first contact individual academic members of staff in a relevant area to discuss potential projects. To obtain an overview over research interests represented within the School, please visit our webpage at www.dundee.ac.uk/psychology.
The School has an outstanding record of success in both teaching and research. The quality of our research was judged to be internationally excellent by the RAE 2008 and we achieved the highest rating, “Excellent”, for Teaching Quality. The Department also has full “1+3″ and “+3″ ESRC recognition status as an accredited training outlet.
The School’s research is supported by state-of-the-art facilities, including a number of eye-tracking labs, human electrophysiological recording and analysis facilities, as well as an infant laboratory. There are excellent facilities for postgraduate students, including allocated office space, equipment and conference funding.
The studentships will cover fees as well as a bursary of £12,000 per annum. Successful applicants will be expected to contribute towards teaching in the department. Home and International students are encouraged to apply; fees for International Students will be covered at the level for Home Students.
For further information please contact
Dr. Astrid Schloerscheidt (a.schloerscheidt@dundee.ac.uk).
To apply, please send a covering letter indicating that the application is for one of the studentships/teaching fellowship, a CV, as well as the completed Research Degrees Application Form (http://www.dundee.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/how_to_apply.htm) also to Dr. Astrid Schloerscheidt.
Closing Date: 13th March 2009
Students interested in applying should first contact individual academic members of staff in a relevant area to discuss potential projects. To obtain an overview over research interests represented within the School, please visit our webpage at www.dundee.ac.uk/psychology.
The School has an outstanding record of success in both teaching and research. The quality of our research was judged to be internationally excellent by the RAE 2008 and we achieved the highest rating, “Excellent”, for Teaching Quality. The Department also has full “1+3″ and “+3″ ESRC recognition status as an accredited training outlet.
The School’s research is supported by state-of-the-art facilities, including a number of eye-tracking labs, human electrophysiological recording and analysis facilities, as well as an infant laboratory. There are excellent facilities for postgraduate students, including allocated office space, equipment and conference funding.
The studentships will cover fees as well as a bursary of £12,000 per annum. Successful applicants will be expected to contribute towards teaching in the department. Home and International students are encouraged to apply; fees for International Students will be covered at the level for Home Students.
For further information please contact
Dr. Astrid Schloerscheidt (a.schloerscheidt@dundee.ac.uk).
To apply, please send a covering letter indicating that the application is for one of the studentships/teaching fellowship, a CV, as well as the completed Research Degrees Application Form (http://www.dundee.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/how_to_apply.htm) also to Dr. Astrid Schloerscheidt.
Closing Date: 13th March 2009
Postdoctoral position in Neurosciences in Italy
A position is available for a full-time, up to two years, Post-Doctoral Fellow fully funded by the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Modena (Italy) on the project “The neuroanatomical correlates of political attitudes and behaviors” at the Department of Neuroscience, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (tutor: Prof. Paolo Nichelli).
Our team explores the neuroanatomical correlates of complex social behaviors, using both fMRI and clinical research on patients with degenerative disorders. The project is an international collaborative effort including our team and the research group leaded by Jordan Grafman (Cognitive Neuroscience Section of the NINDS, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA). It is aimed to investigate the brain mechanisms that underlie politics and to create and standardize tests that measure and evaluate possible political beliefs’ changes in neurodegenerative diseases. The successful candidate will have access to the research facilities and available equipment in the laboratory including behavioral/psychophysical testing and 3T fMRI. He/she will be also requested to collaborate with the research group at the NIH.
The post-holder will be responsible for
(1) the design, conduct, analysis and writing-up of experiments in conjunction with the Principal Investigators,
(2) disseminating the results at international conferences and
(3) participating to the day-to-day running and scientific activity of the research group (conferences, seminars, journal clubs).
We are seeking a post-doctoral scientist who will be mainly involved in the both fMRI and clinical studies. The candidate will be experienced in autonomous scientific work. He/she will have a good background in clinical neuropsychology and a strong motivation to learn functional imaging techniques or, alternatively, previously acquired experience in functional imaging techniques and a strong interest in clinical neuropsychology.
Deadline: for application January 29, 2009.
To apply:
Contact: Prof. Nichelli at
nichelli@unimore.it
Our team explores the neuroanatomical correlates of complex social behaviors, using both fMRI and clinical research on patients with degenerative disorders. The project is an international collaborative effort including our team and the research group leaded by Jordan Grafman (Cognitive Neuroscience Section of the NINDS, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA). It is aimed to investigate the brain mechanisms that underlie politics and to create and standardize tests that measure and evaluate possible political beliefs’ changes in neurodegenerative diseases. The successful candidate will have access to the research facilities and available equipment in the laboratory including behavioral/psychophysical testing and 3T fMRI. He/she will be also requested to collaborate with the research group at the NIH.
The post-holder will be responsible for
(1) the design, conduct, analysis and writing-up of experiments in conjunction with the Principal Investigators,
(2) disseminating the results at international conferences and
(3) participating to the day-to-day running and scientific activity of the research group (conferences, seminars, journal clubs).
We are seeking a post-doctoral scientist who will be mainly involved in the both fMRI and clinical studies. The candidate will be experienced in autonomous scientific work. He/she will have a good background in clinical neuropsychology and a strong motivation to learn functional imaging techniques or, alternatively, previously acquired experience in functional imaging techniques and a strong interest in clinical neuropsychology.
Deadline: for application January 29, 2009.
To apply:
Contact: Prof. Nichelli at
nichelli@unimore.it
Scholarships for MBA in Italy
MIB School of Management of Trieste, Italy is pleased to announce a competition for scholarships for International Students
The Scholarships will go toward tuition fees to attend the XX edition of the MBA in International Business programme (September 2009 - September 2010).
The Scholarships will cover up to 100% of the tuition fees (equivalent to 20.000,00 EUR - twenty thousand EUR). The amount of the scholarships will be discounted from the overall tuition fees. In case of course abandonment or exclusion for any reason, no amount of the scholarship will be paid or reimbursed.
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
* Academic degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline.
* Good working knowledge of English (TOEFL certificate is recommended).
* Minimum 3 years of work experience.
* Less than 35 years of age as of September 2009.
MIB School of Management will award scholarships to the best candidates on the basis of educational qualifications, professional skills and motivation shown during the entrance interview.
To be considered for a scholarship, the application form for the programme must be completed on-line
In order to finalize the application, the following documents must be received:
* Degree certificate
* Two letters of recommendation
* A certificate demonstrating adequate knowledge of English such as TOEFL (verification of skills may be made directly by the School
* A deductive reasoning test score such as GMAT (alternatively, verification will be made directly by the School).
The documentation must be sent by June 30, 2009 to the following address:
Ms. Barbara Sepic
Admissions Officer
MIB School of Management
Largo Caduti di Nasiriya 134142 Trieste - Italy
Prof. Vladimir Nanut
Dean and Director
MIB School of Management
For more information about the available scholarships click following link: http://www.mib.edu/cms/data/pages/000039.aspx
The Scholarships will go toward tuition fees to attend the XX edition of the MBA in International Business programme (September 2009 - September 2010).
The Scholarships will cover up to 100% of the tuition fees (equivalent to 20.000,00 EUR - twenty thousand EUR). The amount of the scholarships will be discounted from the overall tuition fees. In case of course abandonment or exclusion for any reason, no amount of the scholarship will be paid or reimbursed.
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
* Academic degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline.
* Good working knowledge of English (TOEFL certificate is recommended).
* Minimum 3 years of work experience.
* Less than 35 years of age as of September 2009.
MIB School of Management will award scholarships to the best candidates on the basis of educational qualifications, professional skills and motivation shown during the entrance interview.
To be considered for a scholarship, the application form for the programme must be completed on-line
In order to finalize the application, the following documents must be received:
* Degree certificate
* Two letters of recommendation
* A certificate demonstrating adequate knowledge of English such as TOEFL (verification of skills may be made directly by the School
* A deductive reasoning test score such as GMAT (alternatively, verification will be made directly by the School).
The documentation must be sent by June 30, 2009 to the following address:
Ms. Barbara Sepic
Admissions Officer
MIB School of Management
Largo Caduti di Nasiriya 134142 Trieste - Italy
Prof. Vladimir Nanut
Dean and Director
MIB School of Management
For more information about the available scholarships click following link: http://www.mib.edu/cms/data/pages/000039.aspx
International Graduate Programme by Standard Chartered Bank, Indonesia
The International Graduate Programme is a targeted development for recent graduates from any background who are interested to develop a career in international banking. Opportunities exist for graduates in every discipline to join the programme.
Our International Graduate Programme offers world class development. It celebrates diversity and inclusion, open mindedness, original thought and ambition – qualities we look for in the future leaders of our organization.
Some tips for you:
* At the online registration stage – you will be sent a password enabling you to log on
* You will be required to choose a business (first and second choice) and clearly state where you are legally eligible to work
* Before you take the test, we suggest that you utilize the practice session that we provide in our website
* The talent assessment is about the cultural fit for the Bank – it takes roughly 35 minutes to complete
* If successful in the talent assessment – you will be invited to take the numerical ability test* Please be informed that the tests are timed; we suggest you log in on the right environment and situation
To find out more and apply for our exciting International Graduate Programme opportunities, please visit our website:
www.standardchartered.com/graduates
Short listed candidates who had passed the on line tests will be contacted directly for interview sessions
Our International Graduate Programme offers world class development. It celebrates diversity and inclusion, open mindedness, original thought and ambition – qualities we look for in the future leaders of our organization.
Some tips for you:
* At the online registration stage – you will be sent a password enabling you to log on
* You will be required to choose a business (first and second choice) and clearly state where you are legally eligible to work
* Before you take the test, we suggest that you utilize the practice session that we provide in our website
* The talent assessment is about the cultural fit for the Bank – it takes roughly 35 minutes to complete
* If successful in the talent assessment – you will be invited to take the numerical ability test* Please be informed that the tests are timed; we suggest you log in on the right environment and situation
To find out more and apply for our exciting International Graduate Programme opportunities, please visit our website:
www.standardchartered.com/graduates
Short listed candidates who had passed the on line tests will be contacted directly for interview sessions
Fellowships in Social Sciences at Romania
New Europe College - Institute for Advanced Study in Bucharest, Romania - announces the competition for the 2009-10 academic year fellowships.
The program targets international researchers/ academics working in the field of humanities and social studies. Applicants must be doctoral students, or hold a Ph.D. title.
Duration of the Fellowship:
a) a full academic year (10 months, October through July) or (only for the international Fellows)
b) a one-term fellowship (October through February, or March through July).
Location: New Europe College in Bucharest, Romania.
The Fellowship consists of a monthly stipend of 600 Euro (tax free), accommodation, international transportation to and from the home country of the Fellows at the beginning and the end of the Fellowship, as well as for season holidays. The Fellows who stay for the whole academic year are offered a one-month research trip abroad to an institution of their choice (2,600 Euro for transportation, accommodation, and per diem).
The Fellows are expected to work on their own projects and take part in the scientific events organized by the New Europe College. At the end of their Fellowship, each Fellow is expected to hand in a research paper comprising the results of his/her work over the duration of the Fellowship. The papers will be included in a NEC publication.
Working languages: English, French, and German. A good command of English is desirable.
The deadline (the arrival date, not the mailing date) for the international candidates to submit the application both by regular mail and e-mail is January 31, 2009. The applications will be evaluated by the Scientific Board of the NEC. The applicants will be notified by e-mail and regular mail on the results of the evaluation process at the beginning of the month of March. The shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview organized at the NEC, in Bucharest, on April 3-5, 2009.
Contact person:
Irina Vainovski-Mihai, Program Coordinator
Tel. (+4) 021 307 9910, Fax: (+4) 021 327 0774,
E-mail: imihai@nec.roMailing address: str. Plantelor 21, 023971 Bucharest, Romania
For more information: http://www.nec.ro/
Source: 10 Academic ResourcesPostdoctoral positions in Human Molecular Genetics in USA
Applications are invited for post-doctoral positions in the Human Molecular Genetics (HMG) Program at CMRC. http://www.childrensmrc.org/human_molecular_genetics.
We seek Ph.D. candidates with strong motivation, excellent graduate training and a strong publication record to join our research groups.
Projects include:
DISC1 in brain development and schizophrenia (Dr. Morris);
Chondroitin sulphate in signaling, cancer and pediatric disease (Dr. Kluppel);
Epigenetics of imprinted loci in autism spectrum disorders (Dr. Herzing);
Enhancer:promoter interactions in the regulation of gene expression (Dr. Harris);
Molecular genetics and therapeutics of neurological disease (Dr. DiDonato).
We are part of a vibrant and interactive academic community and occupy excellent, well-equipped new laboratory space.
Please send a letter of application, specifying project of interest, curriculum vitae and contact information of 3 referees to: c-pomeroy@northwestern.edu
Chris Pomeroy, CMRC, 2430 N. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60614. USA.
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
We seek Ph.D. candidates with strong motivation, excellent graduate training and a strong publication record to join our research groups.
Projects include:
DISC1 in brain development and schizophrenia (Dr. Morris);
Chondroitin sulphate in signaling, cancer and pediatric disease (Dr. Kluppel);
Epigenetics of imprinted loci in autism spectrum disorders (Dr. Herzing);
Enhancer:promoter interactions in the regulation of gene expression (Dr. Harris);
Molecular genetics and therapeutics of neurological disease (Dr. DiDonato).
We are part of a vibrant and interactive academic community and occupy excellent, well-equipped new laboratory space.
Please send a letter of application, specifying project of interest, curriculum vitae and contact information of 3 referees to: c-pomeroy@northwestern.edu
Chris Pomeroy, CMRC, 2430 N. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60614. USA.
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
The Eric York scholorships for research in Wildlife
Eric York was an extraordinary wildlife biologist working for the National Park Service studying mountain lions at Grand Canyon National Park. In addition to his own research Eric consulted on several carnivore studies in the western United States. Eric specialized in research capture methods and techniques. He had captured and tagged 23 different species of carnivores (six of these being felids) for research. Over the last 15 years he has worked throughout the United States, in Chile, Nepal, and Pakistan. Eric passed away on November 2, 2007 of the pneumonic plague.
The Eric York Scholarship Fund was created in Eric’s memory by Felidae Conservation Fund to enable young biologists to pursue their passions and to carry on Eric’s important work. The scholarship is available to graduate students pursuing scientific research for wild cat conservation. Applications will be accepted starting on September 10th, 2008.
Two single non-renewable awards are being offered: two $5,000 grants to fund the field research costs of a scientific research project directly relating to wild cat conservation.
Applications will be reviewed by a committee of 3-5 people appointed by the Felidae Conservation Fund Executive Director and the Board of Directors.
Eligibility
Graduate Student Applicants must:
* Be a student enrolled in an accredited College or University (in the U.S. or Internationally) during the 2008 - 2009 academic year. Graduate students (minimum 9 credits completed) are eligible. Both full and part time students are welcome to apply.
* Clearly demonstrate interest in enhancing our understanding of wild cat behavior and conservation, habitat needs, abundance, spatial and temporal distribution, as well as contribution(s) to advancing the public interest in such issues, as evidenced by both of the following:
1. A major field of study pertaining to wild cat conservation biology.
2. Participation in cooperative or independent research, environmental activities or work experience related to the above-mentioned discipline.
Recipient Responsibilities:·
Write a letter to Felidae Conservation Fund Board of Directors explaining how this scholarship assisted your professional / personal growth; and document how the funds were utilized.· Have your “Profile” (an article about you and your studies/research etc. as it pertains to the wild cat species studied) published on the Felidae Conservation Fund website.·
Acknowledge Felidae Conservation Fund in any publication(s) or presentations that may result from research that the scholarship assisted in funding, and provide a copy of said article(s) to Felidae Conservation Fund.
·Recipients provide the Felidae Conservation Fund with quarterly updates on the project progress and status;· Provide Felidae Conservation Fund with an electronic copy of their thesis or project paper based on their work upon completion of their degree program. In addition, the recipient may be asked to present their scholarship work in academic or other settings.Felidae Conservation Fund is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization aiming to protect all felidae species and their habitats globally by partnering in excellent science, driving international conservation, and sharing cutting edge education and outreach models.
For more information about Felidae Conservation Fund, please see www.felidaefund.org Questions regarding the Eric York Scholarship should be addressed to: info@felidaefund.org.
Include in your application:
A completed application form (above), and a copy of your resume or CVB.
A research proposal (max 3 pages single spaced 12 pt. font). In your proposal please include the following:
Submit project description and budget proposal with application:
1. A project description stating the background of the particular research question being addressed, the goals of your research, methodologies pertaining to your research, expected outcomes, and plans for how results will be disseminated.
2. A brief (1 paragraph) personal statement describing your career goals as they pertain to cat conservation issues.3. A budget describing how the requested funds will be used.
2 letters of reference; one from a sponsoring faculty memberCompleted application materials must be received by 31 January 2009; please submit applications and have your letters of reference sent to: Felidae Conservation Fund, 116 Main Street, Tiburon, CA 94920 or e-mailed to info@felidaefund.org. Award announcements will be made in December 2008.
The Eric York Scholarship Fund was created in Eric’s memory by Felidae Conservation Fund to enable young biologists to pursue their passions and to carry on Eric’s important work. The scholarship is available to graduate students pursuing scientific research for wild cat conservation. Applications will be accepted starting on September 10th, 2008.
Two single non-renewable awards are being offered: two $5,000 grants to fund the field research costs of a scientific research project directly relating to wild cat conservation.
Applications will be reviewed by a committee of 3-5 people appointed by the Felidae Conservation Fund Executive Director and the Board of Directors.
Eligibility
Graduate Student Applicants must:
* Be a student enrolled in an accredited College or University (in the U.S. or Internationally) during the 2008 - 2009 academic year. Graduate students (minimum 9 credits completed) are eligible. Both full and part time students are welcome to apply.
* Clearly demonstrate interest in enhancing our understanding of wild cat behavior and conservation, habitat needs, abundance, spatial and temporal distribution, as well as contribution(s) to advancing the public interest in such issues, as evidenced by both of the following:
1. A major field of study pertaining to wild cat conservation biology.
2. Participation in cooperative or independent research, environmental activities or work experience related to the above-mentioned discipline.
Recipient Responsibilities:·
Write a letter to Felidae Conservation Fund Board of Directors explaining how this scholarship assisted your professional / personal growth; and document how the funds were utilized.· Have your “Profile” (an article about you and your studies/research etc. as it pertains to the wild cat species studied) published on the Felidae Conservation Fund website.·
Acknowledge Felidae Conservation Fund in any publication(s) or presentations that may result from research that the scholarship assisted in funding, and provide a copy of said article(s) to Felidae Conservation Fund.
·Recipients provide the Felidae Conservation Fund with quarterly updates on the project progress and status;· Provide Felidae Conservation Fund with an electronic copy of their thesis or project paper based on their work upon completion of their degree program. In addition, the recipient may be asked to present their scholarship work in academic or other settings.Felidae Conservation Fund is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization aiming to protect all felidae species and their habitats globally by partnering in excellent science, driving international conservation, and sharing cutting edge education and outreach models.
For more information about Felidae Conservation Fund, please see www.felidaefund.org Questions regarding the Eric York Scholarship should be addressed to: info@felidaefund.org.
Include in your application:
A completed application form (above), and a copy of your resume or CVB.
A research proposal (max 3 pages single spaced 12 pt. font). In your proposal please include the following:
Submit project description and budget proposal with application:
1. A project description stating the background of the particular research question being addressed, the goals of your research, methodologies pertaining to your research, expected outcomes, and plans for how results will be disseminated.
2. A brief (1 paragraph) personal statement describing your career goals as they pertain to cat conservation issues.3. A budget describing how the requested funds will be used.
2 letters of reference; one from a sponsoring faculty memberCompleted application materials must be received by 31 January 2009; please submit applications and have your letters of reference sent to: Felidae Conservation Fund, 116 Main Street, Tiburon, CA 94920 or e-mailed to info@felidaefund.org. Award announcements will be made in December 2008.
Scholarships from The Lagrant Foundation (TLF) for ethnic minority students in USA
Scholarships will be given to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in advertising, marketing or public relations
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION (TLF) is now accepting applications for $100,000 in scholarships for the 2009/2010 academic year. Applications must be submitted to TLF by Friday, February 27, for consideration.
Ethnic minority undergraduate and graduate students majoring in advertising, marketing or public relations are eligible for the TLF scholarships. In an effort to increase ethnic minority representation in the communications industry, TLF awards $5,000 scholarships to undergraduate students and $10,000 scholarships to graduate students.
TLF was established in 1998 by Mr. Kim L. Hunter, whose vision is to see more ethnic representation within the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations. By targeting college students, TLF paves the path toward a successful career right from the start.
"It is important to help ethnic minority students achieve their education goals and help guide them toward their future careers," said Founder/Chairman of TLF, Mr. Kim L. Hunter. "By doing this, TLF is helping to create diversity within the advertising, marketing and public relations industries and reflect the society we live in."
TLF scholarship requirements are as follows: students must be of African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino or Native American descent; must have a 2.75 GPA if undergraduate or 3.2 GPA if graduate: must be seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university; must be enrolled in one of the three programs mentioned above; and must make a commitment to maintain contact with TLF for assistance with professional development.
Donors who have contributed $5,000 or more in cash or in-kind this year are:
Abbott Foundation, Alloy, American Express, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Bank of America, Burson-Marsteller, Castells & Asociados, Council of Public Relations Firms, DDB, Deloitte, Draftfcb, Edison International, Fleishman-Hillard, Flowers Communications Group, General Electric, General Motors, Golin Harris, Heyman Associates, Hill & Knowlton, Hitachi, IBM, IW Group, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Nike, Macy's, McCann Erickson Worldgroup, Merck, Nordstrom, Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, Occidental, Porter Novelli, Pitney Bowes, Prudential, Ruder Finn, Toyota, The Coca-Cola Company, Tyco Electronics, Union Bank of California, Verizon, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, WaMu, Waste Management, Weber Shandwick Worldwide, Wells Fargo, Winner & Associates, Wyeth and American Airlines, the official airline of TLF.
Scholarship applications may be obtained through TLF's website at www.lagrantfoundation.org, or by calling Programs Manager, Ericka Avila at 323.469.8680, ext. 233 or erickaavila@lagrant.com.
For more information, please visit www.lagrantfoundation.org.
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION (TLF) is now accepting applications for $100,000 in scholarships for the 2009/2010 academic year. Applications must be submitted to TLF by Friday, February 27, for consideration.
Ethnic minority undergraduate and graduate students majoring in advertising, marketing or public relations are eligible for the TLF scholarships. In an effort to increase ethnic minority representation in the communications industry, TLF awards $5,000 scholarships to undergraduate students and $10,000 scholarships to graduate students.
TLF was established in 1998 by Mr. Kim L. Hunter, whose vision is to see more ethnic representation within the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations. By targeting college students, TLF paves the path toward a successful career right from the start.
"It is important to help ethnic minority students achieve their education goals and help guide them toward their future careers," said Founder/Chairman of TLF, Mr. Kim L. Hunter. "By doing this, TLF is helping to create diversity within the advertising, marketing and public relations industries and reflect the society we live in."
TLF scholarship requirements are as follows: students must be of African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino or Native American descent; must have a 2.75 GPA if undergraduate or 3.2 GPA if graduate: must be seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university; must be enrolled in one of the three programs mentioned above; and must make a commitment to maintain contact with TLF for assistance with professional development.
Donors who have contributed $5,000 or more in cash or in-kind this year are:
Abbott Foundation, Alloy, American Express, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Bank of America, Burson-Marsteller, Castells & Asociados, Council of Public Relations Firms, DDB, Deloitte, Draftfcb, Edison International, Fleishman-Hillard, Flowers Communications Group, General Electric, General Motors, Golin Harris, Heyman Associates, Hill & Knowlton, Hitachi, IBM, IW Group, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Nike, Macy's, McCann Erickson Worldgroup, Merck, Nordstrom, Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, Occidental, Porter Novelli, Pitney Bowes, Prudential, Ruder Finn, Toyota, The Coca-Cola Company, Tyco Electronics, Union Bank of California, Verizon, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, WaMu, Waste Management, Weber Shandwick Worldwide, Wells Fargo, Winner & Associates, Wyeth and American Airlines, the official airline of TLF.
Scholarship applications may be obtained through TLF's website at www.lagrantfoundation.org, or by calling Programs Manager, Ericka Avila at 323.469.8680, ext. 233 or erickaavila@lagrant.com.
For more information, please visit www.lagrantfoundation.org.
Federal Educational Minister on scholarships and new education policy
……………………Replying to a query, he said, national educational Policy has been finalized and would soon be tabled. Draft of national education Policy is being dispatched to cabinet division. Citing education Policy, he said, English would be mandatory from Class one while teachers in this respect would be trained. There is no obstacle in scholarship programme of higher education commission and all scholars would go abroad for higher education. There were some administrative problems in scholarship programme, which has been resolved, he said.We are reviewing to place higher education commission under control of education ministry and draft in this respect would be finalized soon, he said. Earlier, he distributed awards and degrees among the students who got position in A and O level.
http://dailymailnews.com/200901/13/news/dmcitypage06.html
http://dailymailnews.com/200901/13/news/dmcitypage06.html
Scholarship scheme for policemen’s children to be launched
Free higher education for cops’ children: IGP
INSPECTOR General of Police Shaukat Javed has said the Punjab government will bear all education expenditures of children of police officers/officials.
Chairing a meeting at Camp Office on Sunday, the IGP said scholarship scheme would be effective from January 1, 2009. He said children of police officials were entitled to get the full scholarship if they were admitted in renowned institutions, duly recognised by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), like the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore School of Economics, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering and Technology, Quaid-i-Azam University, National University of Science and Technology (NUST), COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Government College University, Lahore, Lahore College for Women University and Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore. The IGP said the government would also bear half of the hostel charges of such students.
He said financial assistance to the widows of police officials had been increased from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000. He said Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif attached high priority to the welfare of police officials. He said that now the police officers and officials should perform their duties with a commitment as the government was taking concrete steps for their welfare. Welfare and Finance Addl IG Aftab Sultan was also present there.
http://www.thenews.com.pk/print1.asp?id=156693
INSPECTOR General of Police Shaukat Javed has said the Punjab government will bear all education expenditures of children of police officers/officials.
Chairing a meeting at Camp Office on Sunday, the IGP said scholarship scheme would be effective from January 1, 2009. He said children of police officials were entitled to get the full scholarship if they were admitted in renowned institutions, duly recognised by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), like the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore School of Economics, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering and Technology, Quaid-i-Azam University, National University of Science and Technology (NUST), COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Government College University, Lahore, Lahore College for Women University and Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore. The IGP said the government would also bear half of the hostel charges of such students.
He said financial assistance to the widows of police officials had been increased from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000. He said Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif attached high priority to the welfare of police officials. He said that now the police officers and officials should perform their duties with a commitment as the government was taking concrete steps for their welfare. Welfare and Finance Addl IG Aftab Sultan was also present there.
http://www.thenews.com.pk/print1.asp?id=156693
Monday, January 12, 2009
Postgraduate scholarships at Tilburg University, Netherlands
Tilburg University Scholarship Programme
For the year 2009-2010 Tilburg University has 56 scholarships available for excellent international students who are admitted to a Master’s programme at Tilburg University (MA, MSc, LLM or MPhil).
Tilburg University Scholarships include (for the academic year 2009-2010):A partial tuition waiver of € 7,812 for non-EEA students. Students pay only € 2,484 instead of the high graduate fee of € 10,296. EEA students pay the same fee as Dutch students, which is € 1,619. € 5,000 for the covering of living expenses for one academic year, both for EEA and non-EEA students.
To qualify for a Tilburg University Scholarship, candidates must fulfill the following admission requirements:
Candidates must have graduated with excellent results in their Bachelor's programme
Candidates must have scored at least 577 in the TOEFL paper based test, 233 in the TOEFL computer based test, or 90 in the TOEFL internet based test or alternatively 6.5 in the Academic IELTS test
Candidates should provide two independent letters of reference
Candidates must have been admitted to one of the Master's programmes at Tilburg University; they have to meet the particular programme's criteria
Candidates must be able to comply with the conditions to obtain a Dutch visa, if applicable (see here for more information).
Candidates are encouraged to apply for external scholarships like Huygens Scholarship Programme, Bappenas, Stuned and Netherlands Fellowship Programme as well.
If a student receives an external scholarship, fully covering tuition waiver and living expenses, the Tilburg University Scholarship (including tuition waiver and living expenses) will be canceled. If an external scholarship would be less than the Tilburg University Scholarship, the Tilburg University Scholarship will be awarded partially.When you apply for a Master's programme at Tilburg University you will automatically be considered for the Tilburg University Scholarship Programme. The application deadline for Master's programmes for both EEA and non-EEA students is April 15th, 2009.
Tilburg University Scholarships are awarded for one academic year.
Candidates applying for one of the MPhil programmes have to apply for the scholarship again for their second year of the MPhil programme.
If the student should leave the programme prematurely, Tilburg University reserves the right to withdraw the scholarship.
SOURCE: http://www.tilburguniversity.nl/prospectivestudents/masters/scholarships/tusp/
For the year 2009-2010 Tilburg University has 56 scholarships available for excellent international students who are admitted to a Master’s programme at Tilburg University (MA, MSc, LLM or MPhil).
Tilburg University Scholarships include (for the academic year 2009-2010):A partial tuition waiver of € 7,812 for non-EEA students. Students pay only € 2,484 instead of the high graduate fee of € 10,296. EEA students pay the same fee as Dutch students, which is € 1,619. € 5,000 for the covering of living expenses for one academic year, both for EEA and non-EEA students.
To qualify for a Tilburg University Scholarship, candidates must fulfill the following admission requirements:
Candidates must have graduated with excellent results in their Bachelor's programme
Candidates must have scored at least 577 in the TOEFL paper based test, 233 in the TOEFL computer based test, or 90 in the TOEFL internet based test or alternatively 6.5 in the Academic IELTS test
Candidates should provide two independent letters of reference
Candidates must have been admitted to one of the Master's programmes at Tilburg University; they have to meet the particular programme's criteria
Candidates must be able to comply with the conditions to obtain a Dutch visa, if applicable (see here for more information).
Candidates are encouraged to apply for external scholarships like Huygens Scholarship Programme, Bappenas, Stuned and Netherlands Fellowship Programme as well.
If a student receives an external scholarship, fully covering tuition waiver and living expenses, the Tilburg University Scholarship (including tuition waiver and living expenses) will be canceled. If an external scholarship would be less than the Tilburg University Scholarship, the Tilburg University Scholarship will be awarded partially.When you apply for a Master's programme at Tilburg University you will automatically be considered for the Tilburg University Scholarship Programme. The application deadline for Master's programmes for both EEA and non-EEA students is April 15th, 2009.
Tilburg University Scholarships are awarded for one academic year.
Candidates applying for one of the MPhil programmes have to apply for the scholarship again for their second year of the MPhil programme.
If the student should leave the programme prematurely, Tilburg University reserves the right to withdraw the scholarship.
SOURCE: http://www.tilburguniversity.nl/prospectivestudents/masters/scholarships/tusp/
Phd and Post-Doctoral positions in Parallel Computing at University of Innsbruck, Austria
Funded Research Positions for Doctoral Students in Parallel Computing
The Institute of Computer Science at the University of Innsbruck, Austria, invites applications for Phd students and Postdocs in the Distributed and Parallel Systems Group (DPS).
Your areas of interest should comprise:
Application development and runtime environments for multi-core parallel architectures
Program analysis and optimizations for parallel systems
Programming languages and methods for multiprocessor architectures
Performance analysis and debugging for parallel programs
Prerequisites:Applicants must hold a master or equivalent degree in computer science.
Profile of our group:DPS participates among others in the following EU projects: EU CoreGRID, EU EC-GIN, EU edutain@grid, EU Adaptive Services Grid, EU K-WF Grid, EU EGEE 1–3, SFB Aurora and Austrian Grid.
Language skills:English
Note that the working and study language is English. The entire course and research programme is held in English only.
There is no need to learn German for this position.
Applications can be submitted anytime. There is no deadline.
Please direct questions and your application to:
Prof. Dr. Thomas FahringerInstitute of Computer Science, University of InnsbruckTechnikerstr. 21a, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria
Email: Thomas.Fahringer@uibk.ac.at
URL: dps.uibk.ac.at
The Institute of Computer Science at the University of Innsbruck, Austria, invites applications for Phd students and Postdocs in the Distributed and Parallel Systems Group (DPS).
Your areas of interest should comprise:
Application development and runtime environments for multi-core parallel architectures
Program analysis and optimizations for parallel systems
Programming languages and methods for multiprocessor architectures
Performance analysis and debugging for parallel programs
Prerequisites:Applicants must hold a master or equivalent degree in computer science.
Profile of our group:DPS participates among others in the following EU projects: EU CoreGRID, EU EC-GIN, EU edutain@grid, EU Adaptive Services Grid, EU K-WF Grid, EU EGEE 1–3, SFB Aurora and Austrian Grid.
Language skills:English
Note that the working and study language is English. The entire course and research programme is held in English only.
There is no need to learn German for this position.
Applications can be submitted anytime. There is no deadline.
Please direct questions and your application to:
Prof. Dr. Thomas FahringerInstitute of Computer Science, University of InnsbruckTechnikerstr. 21a, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria
Email: Thomas.Fahringer@uibk.ac.at
URL: dps.uibk.ac.at
Scholarships at University of Freiburg, Germany through Baden-Wuerttemberg Scholarship Program
University of Freiburg has revised the administration of the Baden-Wuerttemberg Scholarship Program for the upcoming academic year. This program based on bilateral agreements (not Erasmus) has proven to provide a valuable source of financial support for students with outstanding academic record in an interested academic exchange. We would like to informal you about some details in the hope that students from your institution may be encouraged to consider spending a semester or more in Freiburg.
The Steering Committee which operates as the governing body for this program at the University of Freiburg has issued the following guidelines for the Baden - Württemberg Scholarship Program:1. The scholarship will cover a minimum period of four months and a maximum stay of eleven months between October 2009 and September 2010.2.
The funding level is set at:
a) up to 500 euros per month for students
b) up to 900 euros per month for PhD candidates (Values are preliminary).
The application must include:
- Completed application form
- Cover letter by the applicant (including motivation for studying abroad and to outline for the planned stay at the University of Freiburg, max. 5 pages)
- A current curriculum vitae
- A current transcript of grades
- A letter of recommendation provided by a faculty member of your institution
- A formal letter of nomination submitted by the International Office / contact person for faculty exchange of your institution
- Proof of sufficient German language skills: either Test DaF certificate, certificate by the Goethe Institute or DAAD (DAAD template of certificate may So be completed by your English teacher) - PhD., candidates must also include letters of acceptance by a faculty member of the University of Freiburg
The deadline for application submissions to the International Office at the University of Freiburg is February 1, 2009.. Late applications can not be processed.
Applications for a planned stay during the academic English summer semester 2010 (eg applications from South America, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, etc.) must be announced by that date, the complete application dossier must be submitted no later than October 31, 2009.
The applications will be processed and reviewed by the Steering Committee at the University of Freiburg in April and December, respectively. The final approval and announcements by the Baden-Wuerttemberg Foundation are expected by July 2009 and January, 2010, respectively. You will subsequently be informed of the outcome of your applications.
All relevant documents can be downloaded at:
http://www.studium.uni-freiburg.de/documents/outgoing/formulare/baden-wuerttemberg/
The Steering Committee which operates as the governing body for this program at the University of Freiburg has issued the following guidelines for the Baden - Württemberg Scholarship Program:1. The scholarship will cover a minimum period of four months and a maximum stay of eleven months between October 2009 and September 2010.2.
The funding level is set at:
a) up to 500 euros per month for students
b) up to 900 euros per month for PhD candidates (Values are preliminary).
The application must include:
- Completed application form
- Cover letter by the applicant (including motivation for studying abroad and to outline for the planned stay at the University of Freiburg, max. 5 pages)
- A current curriculum vitae
- A current transcript of grades
- A letter of recommendation provided by a faculty member of your institution
- A formal letter of nomination submitted by the International Office / contact person for faculty exchange of your institution
- Proof of sufficient German language skills: either Test DaF certificate, certificate by the Goethe Institute or DAAD (DAAD template of certificate may So be completed by your English teacher) - PhD., candidates must also include letters of acceptance by a faculty member of the University of Freiburg
The deadline for application submissions to the International Office at the University of Freiburg is February 1, 2009.. Late applications can not be processed.
Applications for a planned stay during the academic English summer semester 2010 (eg applications from South America, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, etc.) must be announced by that date, the complete application dossier must be submitted no later than October 31, 2009.
The applications will be processed and reviewed by the Steering Committee at the University of Freiburg in April and December, respectively. The final approval and announcements by the Baden-Wuerttemberg Foundation are expected by July 2009 and January, 2010, respectively. You will subsequently be informed of the outcome of your applications.
All relevant documents can be downloaded at:
http://www.studium.uni-freiburg.de/documents/outgoing/formulare/baden-wuerttemberg/
PhD Scholarships at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Australia
RMIT is a global university of technology based in Melbourne, with a commitment to and reputation for high quality professional and vocational education and research engaged with industry and community.
The School of Civil, Environmental and Chemical Engineering invites applications for several research scholarships to study for a PhD degee in one of the following areas: geotechnical engineering, transport engineering, structural engineering, water engineering, construction management, polymer nanocomposite rheology, or modelling of polymer injection moulding. The scholarship will be for three years. You should have an outstanding academic record, with either a Masters Degree and/or relevant professional experience.
PLEASE NOTE - Please email your application directly to Daniele Noel at - daniele.noel@rmit.edu.au by 15 January 2009.
For further information, please contact Prof. Mike Xie on 9925 3655 or mike.xie@rmit.edu.au
The School of Civil, Environmental and Chemical Engineering invites applications for several research scholarships to study for a PhD degee in one of the following areas: geotechnical engineering, transport engineering, structural engineering, water engineering, construction management, polymer nanocomposite rheology, or modelling of polymer injection moulding. The scholarship will be for three years. You should have an outstanding academic record, with either a Masters Degree and/or relevant professional experience.
PLEASE NOTE - Please email your application directly to Daniele Noel at - daniele.noel@rmit.edu.au by 15 January 2009.
For further information, please contact Prof. Mike Xie on 9925 3655 or mike.xie@rmit.edu.au
Postdoctoral Position in Bioinformatics at Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunisia
The postdoctoral researcher in this position will be responsible for structural analysis of parasites genome and proteins. Work will include the phylogeny, comparative genomics analysis of parasites genome and proteins, data analysis, interpreting their results; programming on LINUX-based computers, including parallel and distributed systems; developing and maintaining web pages; literature search, presentation of research findings, writing technical reports and research papers for publication.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: A Ph.D. in computational biology is required. Strong programming skills in Python, familiarity with statistics, R, and the LINUX operating system are essential.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit a CV to Dr Alia BENKAHLA with the names of at least three references.
Category : Computational biology
Contact address :
Dr Alia BENKAHLA
Group of Bioinformatics and Modeling Laboratory of Immunology, Vaccinology and Molecular Genetics
Institut Pasteur de Tunis 13,
Pasteur BP74 - Belvédère 1002 Tunis,
Tunisia Tel.: +21671843755 ext.: 464
Fax.: +21671791833
Name : Alia BenkahlaEmail : Alia.Benkahla@pasteur.rns.tn
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: A Ph.D. in computational biology is required. Strong programming skills in Python, familiarity with statistics, R, and the LINUX operating system are essential.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit a CV to Dr Alia BENKAHLA with the names of at least three references.
Category : Computational biology
Contact address :
Dr Alia BENKAHLA
Group of Bioinformatics and Modeling Laboratory of Immunology, Vaccinology and Molecular Genetics
Institut Pasteur de Tunis 13,
Pasteur BP74 - Belvédère 1002 Tunis,
Tunisia Tel.: +21671843755 ext.: 464
Fax.: +21671791833
Name : Alia BenkahlaEmail : Alia.Benkahla@pasteur.rns.tn
Master scholarships at Imperial College, London
There are six scholarships available to prospective Masters Students of Imperial College London, intending to commence one of the specific eligible Masters courses in October 2009 - four Shell Centenary Chevening scholarships (jointly funded by TSCSF, Imperial College and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office) and two Shell Centenary scholarships (funded by TSCSF and Imperial College).
Candidates for these scholarships should normally be:
* aged 35 or under
* nationals of and resident in any country other than Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States and intending to return and take up permanent residence there after completion of the proposed programme of study
* intending to study a subject that will be of significant value in aiding the sustainable development of their home country
* of outstanding academic ability e.g. have obtained a degree equivalent to a first class honours degree at a British University
* fluent in spoken and written English
* neither a current nor former employee of the Royal Dutch Shell Group of Companies
Shell Scholarship Eligibility Information 2009
In order to be eligible to apply for a Shell scholarship, you must meet the following deadlines:
* Apply for admission to Imperial College by 31 January 2009
* Submit your scholarship application by 1 March 2009
* Hold an offer of admission from Imperial College by 31 March 2009
Complete application forms should be returned by the deadline to:
Scholarships Registry: Student Financial Support Team
Level 3, Sherfield Building
Imperial College London
London. SW7 2AZ
Candidates for these scholarships should normally be:
* aged 35 or under
* nationals of and resident in any country other than Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States and intending to return and take up permanent residence there after completion of the proposed programme of study
* intending to study a subject that will be of significant value in aiding the sustainable development of their home country
* of outstanding academic ability e.g. have obtained a degree equivalent to a first class honours degree at a British University
* fluent in spoken and written English
* neither a current nor former employee of the Royal Dutch Shell Group of Companies
Shell Scholarship Eligibility Information 2009
In order to be eligible to apply for a Shell scholarship, you must meet the following deadlines:
* Apply for admission to Imperial College by 31 January 2009
* Submit your scholarship application by 1 March 2009
* Hold an offer of admission from Imperial College by 31 March 2009
Complete application forms should be returned by the deadline to:
Scholarships Registry: Student Financial Support Team
Level 3, Sherfield Building
Imperial College London
London. SW7 2AZ
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Ph.D. position in Computer Science at Karlstad University, Sweden
A Ph.D. position is available within the Distributed Systems and Communications Research Group (DISCO) at the Department of Computer Science at Karlstad University. Research within DISCO is focused on development of transport and application layer protocols, cross-layer interactions and the design of future 4G wireless systems, including Wireless Mesh and AdHoc Networks.
Qualifications: Qualified for this position are candidates with a University degree of 240 ECTS, from which at least 60 ECTS were awarded for courses at advanced level and have a Master’s degree or the Swedish Magister or Civilingenjör Degrees in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent. Qualified are also those candidates who have achieved corresponding degrees and/or knowledge in Sweden or abroad.
Some background in computer networking or telecommunication as well as good programming skills is required for the position. Knowledge or experience in some of the areas of transport or application layer protocols, wireless networks, cross layer interactions or performance evaluation of computer networks is desirable.
Admission: On the basis of individual assessment of the candidates’ abilities to successfully pass the research education. The earliest date for filling the position is the 1st April 2009. The position is limited to 4 years, but can be prolonged for up to one more year, if the PhD student also takes on other research, teaching or administrative tasks besides his/her PhD research. Those tasks should not exceed 20% of the time of a full-time position.
Application: Your application should contain a cover letter motivating your reasons for applying, CV, copies of your degrees, a list of attended courses with grades and dates, if applicable copies of publications or proofs of other achievements, and reference letters or contact addresses of reference persons.
Homepage : http://www.kau.se/eng/vacancies/index.lasso?to_do=detail&tjanst_id=2018
Contact address :
Applications with Reference Numbers should be sent to Karlstad university Faculty of Economic Sciences, Communication and IT S-651 88 KARLSTAD SWEDEN
Keywords : computer networking or telecommunication, transport or application layer protocols, wireless networks, cross layer interactic
Name : Anna Brunstrom
Email : Anna.Brunstrom@kau.se
Qualifications: Qualified for this position are candidates with a University degree of 240 ECTS, from which at least 60 ECTS were awarded for courses at advanced level and have a Master’s degree or the Swedish Magister or Civilingenjör Degrees in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent. Qualified are also those candidates who have achieved corresponding degrees and/or knowledge in Sweden or abroad.
Some background in computer networking or telecommunication as well as good programming skills is required for the position. Knowledge or experience in some of the areas of transport or application layer protocols, wireless networks, cross layer interactions or performance evaluation of computer networks is desirable.
Admission: On the basis of individual assessment of the candidates’ abilities to successfully pass the research education. The earliest date for filling the position is the 1st April 2009. The position is limited to 4 years, but can be prolonged for up to one more year, if the PhD student also takes on other research, teaching or administrative tasks besides his/her PhD research. Those tasks should not exceed 20% of the time of a full-time position.
Application: Your application should contain a cover letter motivating your reasons for applying, CV, copies of your degrees, a list of attended courses with grades and dates, if applicable copies of publications or proofs of other achievements, and reference letters or contact addresses of reference persons.
Homepage : http://www.kau.se/eng/vacancies/index.lasso?to_do=detail&tjanst_id=2018
Contact address :
Applications with Reference Numbers should be sent to Karlstad university Faculty of Economic Sciences, Communication and IT S-651 88 KARLSTAD SWEDEN
Keywords : computer networking or telecommunication, transport or application layer protocols, wireless networks, cross layer interactic
Name : Anna Brunstrom
Email : Anna.Brunstrom@kau.se
International MBA scholarships at Nyenrode Business Universiteit, Netherlands
Nyenrode Business Universiteit is pleased to announce new scholarships for the International MBA program 2009-2011. All scholarships are merit based and are open to candidates who have been successfully admitted to the International MBA program. The scholarships have been made available by Nyenrode Business Universiteit, Nyenrode Fund, our alumni and a number of Dutch companies.
Scholarships and eligibility
Dean’s scholarships
Eligibility: open to strong candidates of any nationality
Focus area scholarships
Eligibility: candidates whose background shows particularly strong commitment to or potential in: finance and banking, marketing, entrepreneurship and family business and international consulting and strategy.
Nyenrode-NESO scholarships
Eligibility: candidates who come through the NESO offices from the following countries: China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia, Taiwan and Vietnam
Application procedure and deadlines.
In order to be eligible for a scholarship, you must submit your complete program application (including scholarship essay) before one of the following dates; at which time the scholarship applications received to date will be reviewed:
April 15, 2009
June 15, 2009
August 15, 2009
An additional essay question is included in the IMBA program application and must be answered in order to be considered for a scholarship.
Those applicants wishing to apply for a scholarship are invited to submit an additional two-page essay (further to the five application essays) with their application form.
The essay topic is as follows:
What personal contribution have you made to your work or to the community that makes you deserving of a Nyenrode scholarship? If you are awarded a scholarship, what will be your personal contribution to Nyenrode as an alumnus of the International MBA program?
After each deadline, all program and scholarship applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee. Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of the scholarship essays and program applications. The Scholarship Committee will decide which candidate(s) will receive a scholarship and determine the value of each on a per-candidate basis. The scholarship may also be accompanied by a Nyenrode Cedo Nulli loan. The Scholarship Officer will send a scholarship offer to the applicant within three weeks of the application deadline.
Scholarships will be deducted from the tuition fee of the International MBA program. There are no cash awards. The student should be prepared to cover all other program related expenses including living expenses and the Dutch study visa (if applicable) either by a bank loan or private savings. Scholarships will only be valid for the 2009-2011 International MBA program and can not be transferred in case of deferral.
For further information or if you have any queries about the scholarship procedure, please contact the Scholarship Officer
Contact
Nyenrode Business Universiteit
Bianca van Eunen-Hummel
Scholarship OfficerTel +31 (0)346 291720
Email scholarships@nyenrode.nl
http://www.nyenrode.nl/Education/services/scholarships/students/Pages/imba.aspx
Scholarships and eligibility
Dean’s scholarships
Eligibility: open to strong candidates of any nationality
Focus area scholarships
Eligibility: candidates whose background shows particularly strong commitment to or potential in: finance and banking, marketing, entrepreneurship and family business and international consulting and strategy.
Nyenrode-NESO scholarships
Eligibility: candidates who come through the NESO offices from the following countries: China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia, Taiwan and Vietnam
Application procedure and deadlines.
In order to be eligible for a scholarship, you must submit your complete program application (including scholarship essay) before one of the following dates; at which time the scholarship applications received to date will be reviewed:
April 15, 2009
June 15, 2009
August 15, 2009
An additional essay question is included in the IMBA program application and must be answered in order to be considered for a scholarship.
Those applicants wishing to apply for a scholarship are invited to submit an additional two-page essay (further to the five application essays) with their application form.
The essay topic is as follows:
What personal contribution have you made to your work or to the community that makes you deserving of a Nyenrode scholarship? If you are awarded a scholarship, what will be your personal contribution to Nyenrode as an alumnus of the International MBA program?
After each deadline, all program and scholarship applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee. Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of the scholarship essays and program applications. The Scholarship Committee will decide which candidate(s) will receive a scholarship and determine the value of each on a per-candidate basis. The scholarship may also be accompanied by a Nyenrode Cedo Nulli loan. The Scholarship Officer will send a scholarship offer to the applicant within three weeks of the application deadline.
Scholarships will be deducted from the tuition fee of the International MBA program. There are no cash awards. The student should be prepared to cover all other program related expenses including living expenses and the Dutch study visa (if applicable) either by a bank loan or private savings. Scholarships will only be valid for the 2009-2011 International MBA program and can not be transferred in case of deferral.
For further information or if you have any queries about the scholarship procedure, please contact the Scholarship Officer
Contact
Nyenrode Business Universiteit
Bianca van Eunen-Hummel
Scholarship OfficerTel +31 (0)346 291720
Email scholarships@nyenrode.nl
http://www.nyenrode.nl/Education/services/scholarships/students/Pages/imba.aspx
PhD studentship at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
The Genetic Programming and Evolutionary Computing research group at Victoria University of Wellington was recently awarded a large research grant in Genetic Programming (GP) for data mining tasks by the Marsden Fund of New Zealand. We are looking for a good PhD student in this field. The grant will provide full funding for the student to cover the tuition fees, living allowance, and travel cost.
The Project Data mining tasks arise in a wide variety of practical situations, ranging from classification to regression, clustering, and optimization tasks. Since the 1990s, genetic programming (GP) has become a promising approach to building reliable data mining models quickly and automatically. GP uses ideas analogous to biological evolution to search the space of possible models to evolve a good solution for a particular task. GP has been applied to many data mining tasks and achieved some success. However, there are still limitations in program structures, representations, genetic operators, search algorithms and theoretical foundations in GP that restrict GP for difficult data mining tasks.Applicants are invited from excellent and enthusiastic students wishing to undertake a PhD in this area. The successful applicant will extend the current research and address the methodological/theoretical issues in GP and/or a real-world engineering applications in data mining using GP and related evolutionary learning techniques.The StudentApplications from both domestic and international students are invited. A strong background in C/C++/Java programming and a basic background in machine learning and pattern recognition are required. A good background in genetic programming, evolutionary computing, neural networks, statistics, or statistics/operations research is desired. Students should have a first class Honour or a Masters degree in computer science.
Contact Dr Mengjie Zhang mengjie.zhang@mcs.vuw.ac.nz
http://homepages.mcs.vuw.ac.nz/~mengjie/
The Project Data mining tasks arise in a wide variety of practical situations, ranging from classification to regression, clustering, and optimization tasks. Since the 1990s, genetic programming (GP) has become a promising approach to building reliable data mining models quickly and automatically. GP uses ideas analogous to biological evolution to search the space of possible models to evolve a good solution for a particular task. GP has been applied to many data mining tasks and achieved some success. However, there are still limitations in program structures, representations, genetic operators, search algorithms and theoretical foundations in GP that restrict GP for difficult data mining tasks.Applicants are invited from excellent and enthusiastic students wishing to undertake a PhD in this area. The successful applicant will extend the current research and address the methodological/theoretical issues in GP and/or a real-world engineering applications in data mining using GP and related evolutionary learning techniques.The StudentApplications from both domestic and international students are invited. A strong background in C/C++/Java programming and a basic background in machine learning and pattern recognition are required. A good background in genetic programming, evolutionary computing, neural networks, statistics, or statistics/operations research is desired. Students should have a first class Honour or a Masters degree in computer science.
Contact Dr Mengjie Zhang mengjie.zhang@mcs.vuw.ac.nz
http://homepages.mcs.vuw.ac.nz/~mengjie/
PhD studentships in Scotland
Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance
The Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance is a collaboration of leading Scottish Universities whose aim is to work together to consolidate and develop Scotland's position as an international research leader in computer science and informatics. As part of this, the Scottish Graduate Academy in Informatics and Computer Science offers 20 international prize studentships per year to outstanding PhD candidates.
SICSA prize studentships are worth around £18, 000 per year for 3 years. They include support for living expenses of at least £12, 940, research expenses and a contribution towards postgraduate fees at the UK standard Home/EU rate (currently £3315). Students who are not UK/EU residents must pay the higher overseas student fee of around £11,500 per year. If you are awarded a SICSA studentship, you may apply to the admitting university for additional support to cover the difference in fees. The award of a SICSA studentship does not guarantee such support.
These studentships are open to excellent students from any country. There are no residency or citizenship requirements.
We will consider applicants in any area of computer science and informatics but may give preference to students who areworking in SICSA theme areas:
Next-generation Internet
Multi-modal interaction
Modelling and abstraction
Complex systems engineering
Students must have or must expect to be awarded a 1st class honours degree or an MSc with Distinction or equivalent GPA scores. Your degree must be in a discipline that is relevant to your proposed field of research.
Applicants for international prize studentships must complete a SICSA studentship application as well as a postgraduate application to your preferred university.
Application Deadline: 8th February 2009
For more information: http://www.sicsa.ac.uk/graduate-academy/prize-studentships/applying-for-a-sicsa-prize-studentship
The Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance is a collaboration of leading Scottish Universities whose aim is to work together to consolidate and develop Scotland's position as an international research leader in computer science and informatics. As part of this, the Scottish Graduate Academy in Informatics and Computer Science offers 20 international prize studentships per year to outstanding PhD candidates.
SICSA prize studentships are worth around £18, 000 per year for 3 years. They include support for living expenses of at least £12, 940, research expenses and a contribution towards postgraduate fees at the UK standard Home/EU rate (currently £3315). Students who are not UK/EU residents must pay the higher overseas student fee of around £11,500 per year. If you are awarded a SICSA studentship, you may apply to the admitting university for additional support to cover the difference in fees. The award of a SICSA studentship does not guarantee such support.
These studentships are open to excellent students from any country. There are no residency or citizenship requirements.
We will consider applicants in any area of computer science and informatics but may give preference to students who areworking in SICSA theme areas:
Next-generation Internet
Multi-modal interaction
Modelling and abstraction
Complex systems engineering
Students must have or must expect to be awarded a 1st class honours degree or an MSc with Distinction or equivalent GPA scores. Your degree must be in a discipline that is relevant to your proposed field of research.
Applicants for international prize studentships must complete a SICSA studentship application as well as a postgraduate application to your preferred university.
Application Deadline: 8th February 2009
For more information: http://www.sicsa.ac.uk/graduate-academy/prize-studentships/applying-for-a-sicsa-prize-studentship
Swiss Government Scholarships for Foreign Students
Through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), the Swiss Government grants foreign students university scholarships (Swiss universities, Federal Institutes of Technology). These scholarships are offered on the basis of reciprocity (fixed number of scholarships for each country) or within the frame of a scholarship pool (scholarships without fixed distribution by country). They are intended for students who have graduated from university (postgraduates) and who, by staying in Switzerland, will be able to further their education and to undertake research work in the fields in which the Swiss universities are particularly active.
To a limited extent, scholarships are also offered for postgraduate studies at the Universities of Applied Sciences. This applies to the group of Western (AP-1) and Central and Eastern European countries (AP-2) included in the scholarship pool. Students must have graduated from a university or university of applied sciences with at least a Bachelor Degree and enroll in Switzerland for studies at post-graduate level. This offer applies for the seven universities of applied sciences, not including teaching colleges. In the field of the arts (design/music), the conditions for arts students relating to the country offer apply (see below).
This program is valid only for studies in Switzerland. It is not valid for on-the-job studies, part-time studies or correspondence courses.
In the framework of a special allocation, scholarships for advanced arts students (without fixed distribution by country) are offered to the best applicants who are already at an advanced stage of their training. This offer is restricted to those countries which are listed under AR, AP-1 and BR-1 as well as to China and Russia.
The scholarships are offered in principle to foreign governments. The applications have to be submitted for a preliminary selection to the national institution in charge and the Swiss diplomatic representation in the student’s country of origin. The Swiss diplomatic representation will thereupon forward the pre-selected applications to the FCS for definitive selection. Finally the Federal Department of Home Affairs awards scholarships on the advice of the FCS.
As part of a special allocation, the Swiss Government provides a number of additional scholarships to postgraduates from Central and Eastern European countries (pool system, no fixed number of scholarships for each country).
For more information, please refer to the official announcement: http://www.sbf.admin.ch/htm/themen/bildung/stipendien/eskas_en.html
To a limited extent, scholarships are also offered for postgraduate studies at the Universities of Applied Sciences. This applies to the group of Western (AP-1) and Central and Eastern European countries (AP-2) included in the scholarship pool. Students must have graduated from a university or university of applied sciences with at least a Bachelor Degree and enroll in Switzerland for studies at post-graduate level. This offer applies for the seven universities of applied sciences, not including teaching colleges. In the field of the arts (design/music), the conditions for arts students relating to the country offer apply (see below).
This program is valid only for studies in Switzerland. It is not valid for on-the-job studies, part-time studies or correspondence courses.
In the framework of a special allocation, scholarships for advanced arts students (without fixed distribution by country) are offered to the best applicants who are already at an advanced stage of their training. This offer is restricted to those countries which are listed under AR, AP-1 and BR-1 as well as to China and Russia.
The scholarships are offered in principle to foreign governments. The applications have to be submitted for a preliminary selection to the national institution in charge and the Swiss diplomatic representation in the student’s country of origin. The Swiss diplomatic representation will thereupon forward the pre-selected applications to the FCS for definitive selection. Finally the Federal Department of Home Affairs awards scholarships on the advice of the FCS.
As part of a special allocation, the Swiss Government provides a number of additional scholarships to postgraduates from Central and Eastern European countries (pool system, no fixed number of scholarships for each country).
For more information, please refer to the official announcement: http://www.sbf.admin.ch/htm/themen/bildung/stipendien/eskas_en.html
VLIR scholarships for international students in Belgium
Every year Belgian Directorate-General awards VLIR scholarships for the students of developing countries.
Each year there are 180 scholarships available for International courses and about 70 scholarships for International Training Programs.
Courses (Master degree program):
> Biostatistics
>Aquaculture
>Environmental Sanitation
> Human Nutrition
>Nematology
>Physical Land Resources
>Food Technology
>Human Ecology
>Molecular Biology
>Ecological Marine Management
>Water Resources Engineering
>Human Settlements
>Development Evaluation and Management
>Globalization and Development
>Governance and Development in Sub-Sahara Africa
For more information: http://vliruos.be/index.php?navid=244&direct_to=Home
http://www.scholarships.vliruos.be/
Each year there are 180 scholarships available for International courses and about 70 scholarships for International Training Programs.
Courses (Master degree program):
> Biostatistics
>Aquaculture
>Environmental Sanitation
> Human Nutrition
>Nematology
>Physical Land Resources
>Food Technology
>Human Ecology
>Molecular Biology
>Ecological Marine Management
>Water Resources Engineering
>Human Settlements
>Development Evaluation and Management
>Globalization and Development
>Governance and Development in Sub-Sahara Africa
For more information: http://vliruos.be/index.php?navid=244&direct_to=Home
http://www.scholarships.vliruos.be/
International Graduate scholarships at Tohoku University, Japan
International Graduate Program for Advanced Science (IGPAS) is an interdisciplinary graduate program in the Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University.
IGPAS offers courses in English for international students who are eager to obtain master ad doctoral degrees from the Graduate School of Science. It is also aims to educate Japanese students to exert their abilities as internationally-active, professional scientists.
IGPAS has proudly reserved positions of Japanese government scholarship for its master’s students since its foundation, and in 2008, IGPAS-Super Doctoral Course (SDC) has been started for doctoral students jointly with the Institute for the International Advanced Research and Education (IIARE) of Tohoku University. Students of IGPAS-SDC benefit from fellowship by IIARE to promote world top-level, interdisciplinary research at the Graduate School of Science.
Prospective students will have excellent opportunities to study modern science and conduct cutting-edge research with top-level scientists currently working at Tohoku University.
IGPAS is a 5-year graduate program as the combination of a 2-year master’s program and a 3-year doctoral program.
In the interdisciplinary program, students are affiliated to one of six departments in three groups based on the GCOE programs:
(i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics, Astronomy, and Physics, and (iii) Earth Science and Geophysics.
The academic year of IGPAS starts in October. The Graduate School of Science will admit at most 20 students each for the master’s and doctoral programs for IGPAS 2009.
Doctoral Program
IGPAS-SDC fellowship for 2 students by the Institute of International Advanced Research and Education (IIARE), Tohoku University
* Monthly stipend of 200,000 yen/month
* 300,000 yen to compensate for admission fee
* 250,000 yen/semester to compensate for tuition
* Research grants of up to 500,000 yen/semester (up to 1,000,000 yen/year)
Contact Information
Academic Affairs Section for IGPAS
Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University
6-3 Aramaki-Aza-Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8578 JAPAN
Email: direct@mail.sci.tohoku.ac.jp
Application deadline: January 31, 2009
IGPAS offers courses in English for international students who are eager to obtain master ad doctoral degrees from the Graduate School of Science. It is also aims to educate Japanese students to exert their abilities as internationally-active, professional scientists.
IGPAS has proudly reserved positions of Japanese government scholarship for its master’s students since its foundation, and in 2008, IGPAS-Super Doctoral Course (SDC) has been started for doctoral students jointly with the Institute for the International Advanced Research and Education (IIARE) of Tohoku University. Students of IGPAS-SDC benefit from fellowship by IIARE to promote world top-level, interdisciplinary research at the Graduate School of Science.
Prospective students will have excellent opportunities to study modern science and conduct cutting-edge research with top-level scientists currently working at Tohoku University.
IGPAS is a 5-year graduate program as the combination of a 2-year master’s program and a 3-year doctoral program.
In the interdisciplinary program, students are affiliated to one of six departments in three groups based on the GCOE programs:
(i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics, Astronomy, and Physics, and (iii) Earth Science and Geophysics.
The academic year of IGPAS starts in October. The Graduate School of Science will admit at most 20 students each for the master’s and doctoral programs for IGPAS 2009.
Doctoral Program
IGPAS-SDC fellowship for 2 students by the Institute of International Advanced Research and Education (IIARE), Tohoku University
* Monthly stipend of 200,000 yen/month
* 300,000 yen to compensate for admission fee
* 250,000 yen/semester to compensate for tuition
* Research grants of up to 500,000 yen/semester (up to 1,000,000 yen/year)
Contact Information
Academic Affairs Section for IGPAS
Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University
6-3 Aramaki-Aza-Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8578 JAPAN
Email: direct@mail.sci.tohoku.ac.jp
Application deadline: January 31, 2009
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