The School of Law at Queen Mary, University of London has consistently been ranked in the top 10 in the UK for research. Members of the School are actively involved in public affairs in the United Kingdom, European institutions and international bodies.
Postgraduate teaching is conducted in Lincoln's Inn Fields in the heart of London's legal communityThe School is able to offer financial support to excellent applicants to a number of our programmes. These awards are highly competitive and are available for applicants wishing to commence study in the academic year 2009-10.
MPhil/PhDThe School of Law is offering 7 Studentships for the 2009-10 academic year, covering all tuition fees (home/EU or overseas level) and providing a maintenance grant at research council rates of at least £14,900 per year (reviewed annually). These awards are available to support research in any topic within the discipline.
However, this year, the Department of Law is particularly keen to support Studentship applications in the following areas:
* Criminal Law & Criminal Justice
* Medical Law & Ethics
* Public Law, Corporate Law & Tax Law
The Centre for Commercial Law Studies is particularly keen to support Studentship applications in the following specialist areas:-
Response to the Financial Crisis
* Lex Specialis and Insolvency Law
* Regulation & Arbitration
* International Tax and Development
* Information Governance
* Intellectual Property Institutions
A further joint School of Law/School of Business & Management Studentship is also available in the area of Commercial Law and Business, specifically in the topic of Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethical Branding.Deadline - Monday March 23rd 2009If you have any queries relating to the funding application process, please e-mail the School of Law PhD Admissions Administrator, Mr G Skehan, at g.skehan@qmul.ac.uk
Friday, March 13, 2009
PhD Job at Geotechnology Department at Delft University of Technology
The Geotechnology Department comprises four Sections: Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics and Petrophysics, GeoEngineering, and Petroleum Engineering. Its research activities are strongly interdisciplinary andaimed at the development and dissemination of innovative, integratedgeo-technologies in the fields of subsurface imaging, characterisationand engineering for cost-effective and sustainable utilisation of thesubsurface.
The Section of Applied Geology aims to develop high-resolutionquantitative models of geological heterogeneity in clastic sedimentarybasins on different spatial scales. The models serve to enhance ourunderstanding of clastic sedimentary systems as a whole, and will beapplied in the discovery, use and sustainable management of subsurfaceresources. We strive to reduce the inherent uncertainty in numericalmodelling by developing tools for quantitative prediction of keysubsurface properties such as size, shape, spatial distribution andinternal heterogeneity of sediment bodies.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Geological reservoir models used in hydrocarbon andgroundwater exploitation are typically based on stochastic-geometricinterpolation methods. Such methods generate solutions that are locallyoptimal, but are not constrained by the large-scale geological settingof the reservoir. The aims of this project are
(1) to develop a post-processor for an existing low-resolution, basin-scale process-basedmodel of fluvio-deltaic drainage networks and stratigraphy, which isconditioned to large-scale basin geometry and geological boundaryconditions. The post-processor should generate explicit, object-based,stochastic realizations of the small-scale reservoir architecture (lowand high sinuosity channel belts) to permit analysis of sand-bodyconnectivity, and its controls on fluid flow and mixing of sedimentswith different provenance;
(2) to better characterize subsurfaceheterogeneity and reduce the solution space associated with well datarelative to current (geometric) models;
(3) to test the method byperforming flow simulations on synthetic and real-world reservoirs, inorder to study the dispersal of contaminants in the shallow subsurfaceand propose strategies for groundwater exploitation.
REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should have an MSc degree in Earth Sciences(Geology, Geophysics, Physical Geography) or Engineering (EngineeringGeology, Hydraulic Engineering, Petroleum Engineering). Candidates withdemonstrable expertise in geological or flow modelling and a keeninterest in optimization problems are specifically encouraged to apply.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The successful candidate will be employed byDelft University of Technology for a fixed period of four years withinwhich he/she is expected to write a doctoral thesis.TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexiblework week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option ofassembling a customized compensation and benefits package (the ‘IKA’).Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective LabourAgreement for Dutch Universities.
Delft University of Technology strives to increase the number of womenin higher academic positions; women are therefore especially encouragedto apply.
APPLICATION
To apply, please send a detailed CV along with a letter of applicationby 15 April, 2009 to: recruitment-citg@tudelft.nl.
FURTHER INFORMATION
http://www.vacaturesindelft.nl/vacature.php?id=1445&lang=eng
The Section of Applied Geology aims to develop high-resolutionquantitative models of geological heterogeneity in clastic sedimentarybasins on different spatial scales. The models serve to enhance ourunderstanding of clastic sedimentary systems as a whole, and will beapplied in the discovery, use and sustainable management of subsurfaceresources. We strive to reduce the inherent uncertainty in numericalmodelling by developing tools for quantitative prediction of keysubsurface properties such as size, shape, spatial distribution andinternal heterogeneity of sediment bodies.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Geological reservoir models used in hydrocarbon andgroundwater exploitation are typically based on stochastic-geometricinterpolation methods. Such methods generate solutions that are locallyoptimal, but are not constrained by the large-scale geological settingof the reservoir. The aims of this project are
(1) to develop a post-processor for an existing low-resolution, basin-scale process-basedmodel of fluvio-deltaic drainage networks and stratigraphy, which isconditioned to large-scale basin geometry and geological boundaryconditions. The post-processor should generate explicit, object-based,stochastic realizations of the small-scale reservoir architecture (lowand high sinuosity channel belts) to permit analysis of sand-bodyconnectivity, and its controls on fluid flow and mixing of sedimentswith different provenance;
(2) to better characterize subsurfaceheterogeneity and reduce the solution space associated with well datarelative to current (geometric) models;
(3) to test the method byperforming flow simulations on synthetic and real-world reservoirs, inorder to study the dispersal of contaminants in the shallow subsurfaceand propose strategies for groundwater exploitation.
REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should have an MSc degree in Earth Sciences(Geology, Geophysics, Physical Geography) or Engineering (EngineeringGeology, Hydraulic Engineering, Petroleum Engineering). Candidates withdemonstrable expertise in geological or flow modelling and a keeninterest in optimization problems are specifically encouraged to apply.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The successful candidate will be employed byDelft University of Technology for a fixed period of four years withinwhich he/she is expected to write a doctoral thesis.TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexiblework week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option ofassembling a customized compensation and benefits package (the ‘IKA’).Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective LabourAgreement for Dutch Universities.
Delft University of Technology strives to increase the number of womenin higher academic positions; women are therefore especially encouragedto apply.
APPLICATION
To apply, please send a detailed CV along with a letter of applicationby 15 April, 2009 to: recruitment-citg@tudelft.nl.
FURTHER INFORMATION
http://www.vacaturesindelft.nl/vacature.php?id=1445&lang=eng
PhD Studentships at Queen Mary University
PhD Studentships Theatre and Performance Studies
Department of Drama at Queen Mary
In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise, QMUL Drama was the highest-rated Drama department in the United Kingdom. We have a strong focus on the cultural politics of performance, with particular emphases on live art, applied theatre, cultural histories of performance, cultural industries, and transnational performance. We collaborate with leading arts organisations and our thriving graduate community contributes strongly to the Department's research environment. Queen Mary invests more than £1 million a year in awards to support graduate students in their study, and Drama students are an important part of the College's graduate culture.
For more information on the Department of Drama at Queen Mary, please see: www.drama.qmul.ac.uk
We are pleased to offer a number of Queen Mary PhD studentship awards to full-time students, each worth more than £18,000 per year. These include tuition fee waivers (at home or overseas rate) and maintenance grants at AHRC levels. Anyone whose research can contribute to the Department's strengths in the cultural politics of performance is encouraged to apply, and we particularly welcome applications for a joint studentship (shared with the School of Business and Management) in cultural industries. Drama also anticipates being able to offer Arts and Humanities Research Council-funded PhD support once the allocations of the Block Grant Partnership are finalised in March.
For more information on PhD study, please contact our Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Michael McKinnie, at m.mckinnie@qmul.ac.uk
The deadline for all applicants wishing to be considered for funding is 23 March 2009.
Department of Drama at Queen Mary
In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise, QMUL Drama was the highest-rated Drama department in the United Kingdom. We have a strong focus on the cultural politics of performance, with particular emphases on live art, applied theatre, cultural histories of performance, cultural industries, and transnational performance. We collaborate with leading arts organisations and our thriving graduate community contributes strongly to the Department's research environment. Queen Mary invests more than £1 million a year in awards to support graduate students in their study, and Drama students are an important part of the College's graduate culture.
For more information on the Department of Drama at Queen Mary, please see: www.drama.qmul.ac.uk
We are pleased to offer a number of Queen Mary PhD studentship awards to full-time students, each worth more than £18,000 per year. These include tuition fee waivers (at home or overseas rate) and maintenance grants at AHRC levels. Anyone whose research can contribute to the Department's strengths in the cultural politics of performance is encouraged to apply, and we particularly welcome applications for a joint studentship (shared with the School of Business and Management) in cultural industries. Drama also anticipates being able to offer Arts and Humanities Research Council-funded PhD support once the allocations of the Block Grant Partnership are finalised in March.
For more information on PhD study, please contact our Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Michael McKinnie, at m.mckinnie@qmul.ac.uk
The deadline for all applicants wishing to be considered for funding is 23 March 2009.
Scholarships for LL.M at Washington
The International Legal Studies Program (ILSP) at American University's Washington College of Law (WCL) in Washington DC will again offer five full-tuition scholarships to its incoming LL.M. students this year.
The application deadline for students beginning this fall is May 1, 2009.
Students must be admitted to the ILSP before applying for the scholarship. For more information about the scholarships, please visit the WCL website, or send an email to the school directly at llminfo@wcl.american.edu
http://www.llm-guide.com/university/240/american-university-au-washington-college-of-law-wcl
http://www.wcl.american.edu/ilsp/llm_scholarships.cfm
Source: http://www.llm-guide.com/article/389/american-university-wcl-again-to-offer-5-full-tuition-llm-scholarships
The application deadline for students beginning this fall is May 1, 2009.
Students must be admitted to the ILSP before applying for the scholarship. For more information about the scholarships, please visit the WCL website, or send an email to the school directly at llminfo@wcl.american.edu
http://www.llm-guide.com/university/240/american-university-au-washington-college-of-law-wcl
http://www.wcl.american.edu/ilsp/llm_scholarships.cfm
Source: http://www.llm-guide.com/article/389/american-university-wcl-again-to-offer-5-full-tuition-llm-scholarships
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Scholarships at Ocean University of China
Autumn Semester Government Scholarship for Master and Doctoral Degree Programs in English for International Students 2009
I. Number of scholarship available: 10
II. Details of the Scholarship
Chinese Government Scholarship scheme is established to provide full scholarship to international students. Ocean University of China (hereinafter referred to as the University or OUC) is authorized to administer the recruitment of the international government scholarship students who will study in the University.
The scholarship durations are 2-3 years for master degree student and 3-4 years for doctor degree students beginning in the September of 2009 and ending in the July.
The Scholarship includes:
1. Tuition fee
2. Accommodation on campus (Note: water and electricity fee should be afforded by the student him/herself)
3. Monthly Living allowance:
- Master degree students, scholars: CNY 1,700 Yuan per month;
- Doctoral degree students, scholars: CNY 2,000 Yuan per month;
4. Medical insurance based on the stipulated insurance articles;
III. Doctoral & Master degree programs
1. Programs for PhD/Doctoral degree program
2. Programs for M.sc
3. Programs for MA in Chinese
Four programs are available for master applicants:
- Chinese Philology
- Chinese Literature History
- Modern and Contemporary Chinese literature
- Historical Geography
4. MBA Program in English
- Study Duration: From two years to Three years
- Main Courses include Accounting, Applied Statistics, Management Economics, Organizational Behavior, Management Information System, Marketing, Operation Management, Financial Management, Strategic Management, Business Negotiation, Human Resource Management, Series of Guest Lecture, Logistics Management &Supply Chain Management, Finance, etc.
For detailed curriculum, please refer to http://www.ouc.edu.cn/ziliao/Government_Scholarship_for_MBA_in_English.htm
IV. Eligibility
1. Applicants must be non-Chinese nationals in good health.
2. Education background and age limit:
- Applicants for master degree studies must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.
- Applicants for doctoral degree studies must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40.
V. Application Materials
The applicants must fill in and provide the following materials truly and correctly (in triplicate, one original and two copies).
1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (printed by CSC, please refer to File 4), one original and two photocopies, in Chinese or in English. Please read carefully the important notes on the last page before filling out the form. Please complete the form in Chinese or English. If the form is not filled in on PC, please write legibly in black or blue ink. Please indicate with ‘X’ in the blank chosen. Any forms that do not follow the notes will be invalid.
2. Notarized Copy of bachelor’s degree/master’s degree (applying doctoral degree program). If applicants are university students or already employed, they should also provide relevant documents to prove. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translations in Chinese or English.
3. Original transcript (or a notarized copy) .Applicants for Master degree program or Doctoral degree program need to provide Original transcripts (stamped by the university). Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translations in Chinese or English.
4. A study or research plan in Chinese or in English (no less than 800 words/ 2 pages, very important).
5. Two letters of recommendation .Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English by professors or associate professors (very important).
6. CV. The CV is to introduce your education background, your experience or your publication in relative research field done before.
7. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (printed by Chinese quarantine authority and only for those whose period of studies in China lasts up to six months, please refer to File 5) filled in English. The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. The medical examination results will be valid for 6 months. All applicants are kindly requested to take this factor into consideration while determining the time to take the medical examination. The original Foreigner Physical Examination Form will be certified by the local authorities. In the case of failure to pass certification, a new physical examination must be done at the stipulated hospitals.
8. Three photocopies of a COMMON passport (no diplomatic or service passport)
Note: Black ink pen or gel pen shall be used to fill all the forms. If any question in preparing the documents, please contact the admission office.
VI. Application Deadline
The above-mentioned materials should directly reach Ocean University of China by May 31th, 2009. Individual applications will not be accepted by CSC.
VII. Contact Information
INTERNATIONALEDUCATION CENTER
OCEANUNIVERSITY OF CHINA
Address: No. 23 Eastern Hong Kong Road, Qingdao 266071, P. R. China
Telephone: 0086-532-85901555 (English) & 0086-532-85901666
Fax: 0086-532-85901868
E-mail: iec@mail.ouc.edu.cn & iec@public.qd.sd.cn
Websites:
http://iec.ouc.edu.cn
http://www.ouc.edu.cn
http://www.ouc.edu.cn/english/oucnews/news/jiangxuejin2009.htm
I. Number of scholarship available: 10
II. Details of the Scholarship
Chinese Government Scholarship scheme is established to provide full scholarship to international students. Ocean University of China (hereinafter referred to as the University or OUC) is authorized to administer the recruitment of the international government scholarship students who will study in the University.
The scholarship durations are 2-3 years for master degree student and 3-4 years for doctor degree students beginning in the September of 2009 and ending in the July.
The Scholarship includes:
1. Tuition fee
2. Accommodation on campus (Note: water and electricity fee should be afforded by the student him/herself)
3. Monthly Living allowance:
- Master degree students, scholars: CNY 1,700 Yuan per month;
- Doctoral degree students, scholars: CNY 2,000 Yuan per month;
4. Medical insurance based on the stipulated insurance articles;
III. Doctoral & Master degree programs
1. Programs for PhD/Doctoral degree program
2. Programs for M.sc
3. Programs for MA in Chinese
Four programs are available for master applicants:
- Chinese Philology
- Chinese Literature History
- Modern and Contemporary Chinese literature
- Historical Geography
4. MBA Program in English
- Study Duration: From two years to Three years
- Main Courses include Accounting, Applied Statistics, Management Economics, Organizational Behavior, Management Information System, Marketing, Operation Management, Financial Management, Strategic Management, Business Negotiation, Human Resource Management, Series of Guest Lecture, Logistics Management &Supply Chain Management, Finance, etc.
For detailed curriculum, please refer to http://www.ouc.edu.cn/ziliao/Government_Scholarship_for_MBA_in_English.htm
IV. Eligibility
1. Applicants must be non-Chinese nationals in good health.
2. Education background and age limit:
- Applicants for master degree studies must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.
- Applicants for doctoral degree studies must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40.
V. Application Materials
The applicants must fill in and provide the following materials truly and correctly (in triplicate, one original and two copies).
1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (printed by CSC, please refer to File 4), one original and two photocopies, in Chinese or in English. Please read carefully the important notes on the last page before filling out the form. Please complete the form in Chinese or English. If the form is not filled in on PC, please write legibly in black or blue ink. Please indicate with ‘X’ in the blank chosen. Any forms that do not follow the notes will be invalid.
2. Notarized Copy of bachelor’s degree/master’s degree (applying doctoral degree program). If applicants are university students or already employed, they should also provide relevant documents to prove. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translations in Chinese or English.
3. Original transcript (or a notarized copy) .Applicants for Master degree program or Doctoral degree program need to provide Original transcripts (stamped by the university). Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translations in Chinese or English.
4. A study or research plan in Chinese or in English (no less than 800 words/ 2 pages, very important).
5. Two letters of recommendation .Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English by professors or associate professors (very important).
6. CV. The CV is to introduce your education background, your experience or your publication in relative research field done before.
7. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (printed by Chinese quarantine authority and only for those whose period of studies in China lasts up to six months, please refer to File 5) filled in English. The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. The medical examination results will be valid for 6 months. All applicants are kindly requested to take this factor into consideration while determining the time to take the medical examination. The original Foreigner Physical Examination Form will be certified by the local authorities. In the case of failure to pass certification, a new physical examination must be done at the stipulated hospitals.
8. Three photocopies of a COMMON passport (no diplomatic or service passport)
Note: Black ink pen or gel pen shall be used to fill all the forms. If any question in preparing the documents, please contact the admission office.
VI. Application Deadline
The above-mentioned materials should directly reach Ocean University of China by May 31th, 2009. Individual applications will not be accepted by CSC.
VII. Contact Information
INTERNATIONALEDUCATION CENTER
OCEANUNIVERSITY OF CHINA
Address: No. 23 Eastern Hong Kong Road, Qingdao 266071, P. R. China
Telephone: 0086-532-85901555 (English) & 0086-532-85901666
Fax: 0086-532-85901868
E-mail: iec@mail.ouc.edu.cn & iec@public.qd.sd.cn
Websites:
http://iec.ouc.edu.cn
http://www.ouc.edu.cn
http://www.ouc.edu.cn/english/oucnews/news/jiangxuejin2009.htm
Scholarships at Ocean University of China
Autumn Semester Government Scholarship for Master and Doctoral Degree Programs in English for International Students 2009
I. Number of scholarship available: 10
II. Details of the Scholarship
Chinese Government Scholarship scheme is established to provide full scholarship to international students. Ocean University of China (hereinafter referred to as the University or OUC) is authorized to administer the recruitment of the international government scholarship students who will study in the University.
The scholarship durations are 2-3 years for master degree student and 3-4 years for doctor degree students beginning in the September of 2009 and ending in the July.
The Scholarship includes:
1. Tuition fee
2. Accommodation on campus (Note: water and electricity fee should be afforded by the student him/herself)
3. Monthly Living allowance:
- Master degree students, scholars: CNY 1,700 Yuan per month;
- Doctoral degree students, scholars: CNY 2,000 Yuan per month;
4. Medical insurance based on the stipulated insurance articles;
III. Doctoral & Master degree programs
1. Programs for PhD/Doctoral degree program
2. Programs for M.sc
3. Programs for MA in Chinese
Four programs are available for master applicants:
- Chinese Philology
- Chinese Literature History
- Modern and Contemporary Chinese literature
- Historical Geography
For the detailed curriculum, please refer to File 3.
4. MBA Program in English
- Study Duration?From two years to Three years
- Main Courses include Accounting, Applied Statistics, Management Economics, Organizational Behavior, Management Information System, Marketing, Operation Management, Financial Management, Strategic Management, Business Negotiation, Human Resource Management, Series of Guest Lecture, Logistics Management &Supply Chain Management, Finance, etc.
For detailed curriculum, please refer to http://www.ouc.edu.cn/ziliao/Government_Scholarship_for_MBA_in_English.htm
IV. Eligibility
1. Applicants must be non-Chinese nationals in good health.
2. Education background and age limit:
- Applicants for master degree studies must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.
- Applicants for doctoral degree studies must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40.
V. Application Materials
The applicants must fill in and provide the following materials truly and correctly (in triplicate, one original and two copies).
1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (printed by CSC, please refer to File 4), one original and two photocopies, in Chinese or in English. Please read carefully the important notes on the last page before filling out the form. Please complete the form in Chinese or English. If the form is not filled in on PC, please write legibly in black or blue ink. Please indicate with ‘X’ in the blank chosen. Any forms that do not follow the notes will be invalid.
2. Notarized Copy of bachelor’s degree/master’s degree (applying doctoral degree program). If applicants are university students or already employed, they should also provide relevant documents to prove. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translations in Chinese or English.
3. Original transcript (or a notarized copy) .Applicants for Master degree program or Doctoral degree program need to provide Original transcripts (stamped by the university). Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translations in Chinese or English.
4. A study or research plan in Chinese or in English (no less than 800 words/ 2 pages, very important).
5. Two letters of recommendation .Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English by professors or associate professors (very important).
6. CV. The CV is to introduce your education background, your experience or your publication in relative research field done before.
7. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (printed by Chinese quarantine authority and only for those whose period of studies in China lasts up to six months, please refer to File 5) filled in English. The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. The medical examination results will be valid for 6 months. All applicants are kindly requested to take this factor into consideration while determining the time to take the medical examination. The original Foreigner Physical Examination Form will be certified by the local authorities. In the case of failure to pass certification, a new physical examination must be done at the stipulated hospitals.
8. Three photocopies of a COMMON passport (no diplomatic or service passport)
Note: Black ink pen or gel pen shall be used to fill all the forms. If any question in preparing the documents, please contact the admission office.
VI. Application Deadline
The above-mentioned materials should directly reach Ocean University of China by May 31th, 2009. Individual applications will not be accepted by CSC.
VII. Contact Information
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CENTER
OCEAN UNIVERSITY OF CHINA
Address: No. 23 Eastern Hong Kong Road, Qingdao 266071, P. R. China
Telephone: 0086-532-85901555 (English) & 0086-532-85901666
Fax: 0086-532-85901868
E-mail: iec@mail.ouc.edu.cn & iec@public.qd.sd.cn
Websites:
http://iec.ouc.edu.cn/
http://www.ouc.edu.cn/
http://www.ouc.edu.cn/english/oucnews/news/jiangxuejin2009.htm
I. Number of scholarship available: 10
II. Details of the Scholarship
Chinese Government Scholarship scheme is established to provide full scholarship to international students. Ocean University of China (hereinafter referred to as the University or OUC) is authorized to administer the recruitment of the international government scholarship students who will study in the University.
The scholarship durations are 2-3 years for master degree student and 3-4 years for doctor degree students beginning in the September of 2009 and ending in the July.
The Scholarship includes:
1. Tuition fee
2. Accommodation on campus (Note: water and electricity fee should be afforded by the student him/herself)
3. Monthly Living allowance:
- Master degree students, scholars: CNY 1,700 Yuan per month;
- Doctoral degree students, scholars: CNY 2,000 Yuan per month;
4. Medical insurance based on the stipulated insurance articles;
III. Doctoral & Master degree programs
1. Programs for PhD/Doctoral degree program
2. Programs for M.sc
3. Programs for MA in Chinese
Four programs are available for master applicants:
- Chinese Philology
- Chinese Literature History
- Modern and Contemporary Chinese literature
- Historical Geography
For the detailed curriculum, please refer to File 3.
4. MBA Program in English
- Study Duration?From two years to Three years
- Main Courses include Accounting, Applied Statistics, Management Economics, Organizational Behavior, Management Information System, Marketing, Operation Management, Financial Management, Strategic Management, Business Negotiation, Human Resource Management, Series of Guest Lecture, Logistics Management &Supply Chain Management, Finance, etc.
For detailed curriculum, please refer to http://www.ouc.edu.cn/ziliao/Government_Scholarship_for_MBA_in_English.htm
IV. Eligibility
1. Applicants must be non-Chinese nationals in good health.
2. Education background and age limit:
- Applicants for master degree studies must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.
- Applicants for doctoral degree studies must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40.
V. Application Materials
The applicants must fill in and provide the following materials truly and correctly (in triplicate, one original and two copies).
1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (printed by CSC, please refer to File 4), one original and two photocopies, in Chinese or in English. Please read carefully the important notes on the last page before filling out the form. Please complete the form in Chinese or English. If the form is not filled in on PC, please write legibly in black or blue ink. Please indicate with ‘X’ in the blank chosen. Any forms that do not follow the notes will be invalid.
2. Notarized Copy of bachelor’s degree/master’s degree (applying doctoral degree program). If applicants are university students or already employed, they should also provide relevant documents to prove. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translations in Chinese or English.
3. Original transcript (or a notarized copy) .Applicants for Master degree program or Doctoral degree program need to provide Original transcripts (stamped by the university). Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translations in Chinese or English.
4. A study or research plan in Chinese or in English (no less than 800 words/ 2 pages, very important).
5. Two letters of recommendation .Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English by professors or associate professors (very important).
6. CV. The CV is to introduce your education background, your experience or your publication in relative research field done before.
7. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (printed by Chinese quarantine authority and only for those whose period of studies in China lasts up to six months, please refer to File 5) filled in English. The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. The medical examination results will be valid for 6 months. All applicants are kindly requested to take this factor into consideration while determining the time to take the medical examination. The original Foreigner Physical Examination Form will be certified by the local authorities. In the case of failure to pass certification, a new physical examination must be done at the stipulated hospitals.
8. Three photocopies of a COMMON passport (no diplomatic or service passport)
Note: Black ink pen or gel pen shall be used to fill all the forms. If any question in preparing the documents, please contact the admission office.
VI. Application Deadline
The above-mentioned materials should directly reach Ocean University of China by May 31th, 2009. Individual applications will not be accepted by CSC.
VII. Contact Information
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CENTER
OCEAN UNIVERSITY OF CHINA
Address: No. 23 Eastern Hong Kong Road, Qingdao 266071, P. R. China
Telephone: 0086-532-85901555 (English) & 0086-532-85901666
Fax: 0086-532-85901868
E-mail: iec@mail.ouc.edu.cn & iec@public.qd.sd.cn
Websites:
http://iec.ouc.edu.cn/
http://www.ouc.edu.cn/
http://www.ouc.edu.cn/english/oucnews/news/jiangxuejin2009.htm
HEC-SAMAA Scholarship for Journalism Students
ISLAMABAD, 11th March - Higher Education Commission (HEC) and SAMAA have dedicated a media scholarship in the name of noted journalist and writer Syed Aziz Azmi, who passed away in Karachi on 21st February 2009.
HEC-SAMAA Scholarship Program, tailored for Mass Communication students at the Public
Universities across Pakistan, targets those students, who lack financial resources to complete
their education.
SAMAA, which is providing funds for the education of 10 students under this program, decided to dedicate one scholarship to Mr. Azmi, who worked as its central assignment editor. Azmi, 38, was a prominent and popular member of SAMAA's launch team.
'Syed Aziz Azmi was a prolific writer and an up-right and dedicated journalist,' said Mr. Amir
Jahangir, Chief Executive Officer of SAMAA. 'For young journalists, he should be a role model.
This scholarship is a small acknowledgement to his contribution and services to the electronic
media industry in Pakistan.'
SAMAA Scholarship Program covers the tuition fee for two years of Master's level degree in Mass Communications. To promote equal opportunities, the scholarship recipients will consist of five male and five female students from across Pakistan. On completion of education, successful
candidates will be offered one-year job contract with SAMAA.
According to HEC representative, the first batch of shortlisted candidates has been selected and
interviews are now being held to select the final 10 candidates by a selection committee,
comprising representatives of the HEC, SAMAA, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority and the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists.
SAMAA TV is one of Pakistan's leading private satellite channels, which takes pride in its fair,
factual and independent news coverage through its on-the-hour bulletins, breaking stories,
incisive political analysis and current affairs programs. The channel has also made a niche for
itself through its programs on women and youth issues besides info-tainment. SAMAA TV, launched in December 2007 is the only Pakistani news channel, which is run as a corporate company rather than as a family owned business.
Source: http://www.pr-inside.com/hec-samaa-announces-syed-aziz-azmi-scholarship-r1106785.htm
HEC-SAMAA Scholarship Program, tailored for Mass Communication students at the Public
Universities across Pakistan, targets those students, who lack financial resources to complete
their education.
SAMAA, which is providing funds for the education of 10 students under this program, decided to dedicate one scholarship to Mr. Azmi, who worked as its central assignment editor. Azmi, 38, was a prominent and popular member of SAMAA's launch team.
'Syed Aziz Azmi was a prolific writer and an up-right and dedicated journalist,' said Mr. Amir
Jahangir, Chief Executive Officer of SAMAA. 'For young journalists, he should be a role model.
This scholarship is a small acknowledgement to his contribution and services to the electronic
media industry in Pakistan.'
SAMAA Scholarship Program covers the tuition fee for two years of Master's level degree in Mass Communications. To promote equal opportunities, the scholarship recipients will consist of five male and five female students from across Pakistan. On completion of education, successful
candidates will be offered one-year job contract with SAMAA.
According to HEC representative, the first batch of shortlisted candidates has been selected and
interviews are now being held to select the final 10 candidates by a selection committee,
comprising representatives of the HEC, SAMAA, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority and the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists.
SAMAA TV is one of Pakistan's leading private satellite channels, which takes pride in its fair,
factual and independent news coverage through its on-the-hour bulletins, breaking stories,
incisive political analysis and current affairs programs. The channel has also made a niche for
itself through its programs on women and youth issues besides info-tainment. SAMAA TV, launched in December 2007 is the only Pakistani news channel, which is run as a corporate company rather than as a family owned business.
Source: http://www.pr-inside.com/hec-samaa-announces-syed-aziz-azmi-scholarship-r1106785.htm
Pakistani student selected for L'Oreal Fellowship at University of Cambridge
lshrat BANO a PhD student in Bionanotechnology at the Quaid-I-Azam University in Islamabad, Pakistan has been selected for L’Oreals fellowship at University of Cambridge UKHer research focuses on the practical applications of nanotechnology in medicine.
Nanoparticles are particles with dimensions of iess than 100nm (a nanometer is one-biliionth of a meter} and are attracting a lot of interest in the field of drug development. Their small size and ability to transport drugs directly to target locations open up many possibilities for more efhcient and effective drug delivery, particularly in cancer patients.
Ishrat Bano is looking into the use of magnetic narioparticles in drug delivery. These offer the additional advantage of being more easily directed to diseased tissue through the use of an external magnetic field to direct the particles. Because they can target so efficiently, they also reduce the quantity of drug required to reach the appropriate concentration in the target location, therefore minimizing severe side effects in other, healthy parts ofthe body. However, magnetic particles have a tendency to stick together and cause potential blockage in the tiny capillaries of the blood system.
lt is therefore essential that the particles used are superparamagnetic — only exhibiting magnetism in the presence of an external magnetic field. During her fellowship she will receive training in the synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles adapted to drug delivery.
The ability of these particles to transport drugs is affected by acidity, temperature and the binding sites on the drug moIecuIe`s surface. She will test different methods of drug binding using insulin as a model protein drug and, using acidic solutions to simulate the conditions found in the stomach, she will also test the stability ofthe insulin-loaded particles and their ability to release the drug.
On return to Pakistan, Ishrat Bano will complete her PhD studies and then, as a postdoctoral researcher, she hopes to have the chance to make an important contribution tothe field of drug delivery using bionariotechnology.
Pakistani Girls should apply for L’Oreal’s scholarship & fellowships which run every year. More details can be found on L’Oreals web site at http://www.loreal.com
Nanoparticles are particles with dimensions of iess than 100nm (a nanometer is one-biliionth of a meter} and are attracting a lot of interest in the field of drug development. Their small size and ability to transport drugs directly to target locations open up many possibilities for more efhcient and effective drug delivery, particularly in cancer patients.
Ishrat Bano is looking into the use of magnetic narioparticles in drug delivery. These offer the additional advantage of being more easily directed to diseased tissue through the use of an external magnetic field to direct the particles. Because they can target so efficiently, they also reduce the quantity of drug required to reach the appropriate concentration in the target location, therefore minimizing severe side effects in other, healthy parts ofthe body. However, magnetic particles have a tendency to stick together and cause potential blockage in the tiny capillaries of the blood system.
lt is therefore essential that the particles used are superparamagnetic — only exhibiting magnetism in the presence of an external magnetic field. During her fellowship she will receive training in the synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles adapted to drug delivery.
The ability of these particles to transport drugs is affected by acidity, temperature and the binding sites on the drug moIecuIe`s surface. She will test different methods of drug binding using insulin as a model protein drug and, using acidic solutions to simulate the conditions found in the stomach, she will also test the stability ofthe insulin-loaded particles and their ability to release the drug.
On return to Pakistan, Ishrat Bano will complete her PhD studies and then, as a postdoctoral researcher, she hopes to have the chance to make an important contribution tothe field of drug delivery using bionariotechnology.
Pakistani Girls should apply for L’Oreal’s scholarship & fellowships which run every year. More details can be found on L’Oreals web site at http://www.loreal.com
President Zardari's moves for Islamic Education and Research
ISLAMABAD, Mar 9 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari Monday announced that the government will bear expenses for the marriage of 2500 girls belonging to poor families during the next one year. The President made the announcement at the prize distribution ceremony in connection with the Seerat Conference at the Presidency.
The President also announced ten international scholarships for research scholars for conducting research in Pakistan on Holy Prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him) to enable them to conduct postgraduate research in the world’s best institutes.
The President also announced the establishment of an Institute of Islamic Research and Scholarship in Quaid-i-Azam University in Islamabad. He said Pakistan will also hold an International Conference on the topic of the Prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him) as Rehmat ul Alamin.
President Asif Ali Zardari gave away prizes to the winners of best books, Naat writing and papers on Seerat.
Those who received prizes from the President included: Abdul Rashid Bhatti, Abu-al-Imtiaz, Muhammad Ikhlaq, Hafiz Muhammad Ibrahim Faizi, Hafiz Muhammad Nizarul Hassan, Syed Ahmad Siddiqui, Ghulam Rasool, Sarwar Qureshi, Abdul Haseeb Salik, Mrs. Mudassir Hameed, Dr. Nigar Sajjad Zaheer, Aleemunnisa, Syed Azizur Rehman, Dr. Ikramul Haq Al-Azhari, Qari Syed Sadaqat Ali, Tahira Dastgir, Muhammad Iqbal and Mumtaz Ali Khan.
The ceremony was attended among others by Minister for Religious Affairs Allama Hamid Saeed Kazmi and Minister of State for Religious Affairs Shugafta Jamani, religious scholars, ulema and intellectuals.
Minister for Religious Affairs said collective marriages would be organized during the year at provincial headquarters and in AJK.
Source: http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=70411&Itemid=1
The President also announced ten international scholarships for research scholars for conducting research in Pakistan on Holy Prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him) to enable them to conduct postgraduate research in the world’s best institutes.
The President also announced the establishment of an Institute of Islamic Research and Scholarship in Quaid-i-Azam University in Islamabad. He said Pakistan will also hold an International Conference on the topic of the Prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him) as Rehmat ul Alamin.
President Asif Ali Zardari gave away prizes to the winners of best books, Naat writing and papers on Seerat.
Those who received prizes from the President included: Abdul Rashid Bhatti, Abu-al-Imtiaz, Muhammad Ikhlaq, Hafiz Muhammad Ibrahim Faizi, Hafiz Muhammad Nizarul Hassan, Syed Ahmad Siddiqui, Ghulam Rasool, Sarwar Qureshi, Abdul Haseeb Salik, Mrs. Mudassir Hameed, Dr. Nigar Sajjad Zaheer, Aleemunnisa, Syed Azizur Rehman, Dr. Ikramul Haq Al-Azhari, Qari Syed Sadaqat Ali, Tahira Dastgir, Muhammad Iqbal and Mumtaz Ali Khan.
The ceremony was attended among others by Minister for Religious Affairs Allama Hamid Saeed Kazmi and Minister of State for Religious Affairs Shugafta Jamani, religious scholars, ulema and intellectuals.
Minister for Religious Affairs said collective marriages would be organized during the year at provincial headquarters and in AJK.
Source: http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=70411&Itemid=1
PhD Fellowships in Biochemistry at Friedrich Schiller University, Germany
JSMC invites applications for a PhD Fellowship on the topic Chemical crosstalk among bacterial
predators
The genus Lysobacter constitutes a physiologically unique group of organisms within the
proteobacteria that practices wolf pack behavior to prey on other microbes. The research project is focused on the identification and characterisation of chemical factors that trigger or mediate
group predation using methods of molecular biology and analytical chemistry.
We expect:
- a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Microbiology, Biochemistry or Chemistry. Candidates about
to earn their degree are welcome to apply.
- high motivation and interest to join one of the interdisciplinary research areas of JSMC
- creativity and interest to shape your own thesis project
- an integrative and cooperative personality
- very good communication skills in English (instruction language at JSMC)
We offer:
- a highly communicative atmosphere within a scientific network providing top?level researchconditions
- a PhD stipend paid for 3 years according to the rules of the DFG (German Research Foundation)
as well as generous research funding
- a comprehensive mentoring program with efficient supervision by a team of supervisors
- courses in novel technologies and soft skills
- Jena - the German City of Science 2008: a young and lively city with dynamic business
activities,successful scientific centres of innovation and a vibrant cultural scene around the
famous Friedrich
Schiller University
Friedrich Schiller University Jena is an equal opportunity employer.
The application procedure is handled online exclusively via the JSMC website www.jsmc.uni.jena.de
Please visit this website to acquaint yourself with details about the project above and other PhD
projects offered within the current JSMC Recruitment Call. Then complete and submit the
‘Statement of Interest’ form downloadable from www.jsmc.uni.jena.de. Applications can only be
considered upon receipt of the completed form, submitted by email to apply.jsmc@uni.jena.de.
DO NOT submit any additional documents at this point.
Deadline for submission of the ‘Statement of Interest’: April 6th, 2009.
Selected applicants will be invited to the JSMC Recruitment Meeting in Jena, Germany, at the end of June,2009. PhD fellowship awarding decisions will be made shortly thereafter (July 2009).
predators
The genus Lysobacter constitutes a physiologically unique group of organisms within the
proteobacteria that practices wolf pack behavior to prey on other microbes. The research project is focused on the identification and characterisation of chemical factors that trigger or mediate
group predation using methods of molecular biology and analytical chemistry.
We expect:
- a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Microbiology, Biochemistry or Chemistry. Candidates about
to earn their degree are welcome to apply.
- high motivation and interest to join one of the interdisciplinary research areas of JSMC
- creativity and interest to shape your own thesis project
- an integrative and cooperative personality
- very good communication skills in English (instruction language at JSMC)
We offer:
- a highly communicative atmosphere within a scientific network providing top?level researchconditions
- a PhD stipend paid for 3 years according to the rules of the DFG (German Research Foundation)
as well as generous research funding
- a comprehensive mentoring program with efficient supervision by a team of supervisors
- courses in novel technologies and soft skills
- Jena - the German City of Science 2008: a young and lively city with dynamic business
activities,successful scientific centres of innovation and a vibrant cultural scene around the
famous Friedrich
Schiller University
Friedrich Schiller University Jena is an equal opportunity employer.
The application procedure is handled online exclusively via the JSMC website www.jsmc.uni.jena.de
Please visit this website to acquaint yourself with details about the project above and other PhD
projects offered within the current JSMC Recruitment Call. Then complete and submit the
‘Statement of Interest’ form downloadable from www.jsmc.uni.jena.de. Applications can only be
considered upon receipt of the completed form, submitted by email to apply.jsmc@uni.jena.de.
DO NOT submit any additional documents at this point.
Deadline for submission of the ‘Statement of Interest’: April 6th, 2009.
Selected applicants will be invited to the JSMC Recruitment Meeting in Jena, Germany, at the end of June,2009. PhD fellowship awarding decisions will be made shortly thereafter (July 2009).
PhD Studentship In Health Sciences at University of Leeds
Value of Award: One studentship - Fees paid at international rate, plus £13,290 maintenance for up to three years full-time study. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates
from low to middle income countries
Closing Date: 31 March 2009
Minimum Academic Requirements:
A good first degree or post graduate qualification in a relevant discipline. The studentship will
be awarded to the strongest candidate by merit.
Content Area:
The Leeds Institute of Health Sciences (LIHS) invites applications for a PhD Studentship in one
of the following areas:
* Piloting MDR-TB treatment in the community in Bangladesh
* Is a community-based intervention ‘Smoke Free Homes’ successful in the implementation of
smoking restrictions at homes?
* Understanding and facilitating health decisions in individuals with a family history of cancer
* Evaluating Artificial Intelligence methodologies used to create individualised interventions in
healthcare.
* Assessment of age-inequalities in cardiac care across England and Wales
For further particulars about these projects, look at http://www.leeds. ac.uk/lihs/
jobspostgrad2. html
Application Procedures: Two application forms (Institute and University) must be completed:
The LIHS Application Form is available at
http://www.leeds. ac.uk/lihs/ jobspostgrad2. html or by post from the
Research Support Secretary, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, Charles Thackrah Building,
University of Leeds, 101 Clarendon Road,Leeds LS2 9LJ
Tel: +44 (0)113 34 37354 Email: k.weston-garcia@ leeds.ac. uk
A University of Leeds Application Form for undertaking postgraduate study is available at:
http://www.leeds. ac.uk/students/ appfmweb. doc
All enquiries about the application process are to be made to:
Claire Walton, Postgraduate Research Student Co-ordinator, Faculty Graduate School Room 10.110,
Level 10 Worsley Building, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9NL Tel: +44 (0) 113 34 37497 Email:hcscw@leeds. ac.uk
from low to middle income countries
Closing Date: 31 March 2009
Minimum Academic Requirements:
A good first degree or post graduate qualification in a relevant discipline. The studentship will
be awarded to the strongest candidate by merit.
Content Area:
The Leeds Institute of Health Sciences (LIHS) invites applications for a PhD Studentship in one
of the following areas:
* Piloting MDR-TB treatment in the community in Bangladesh
* Is a community-based intervention ‘Smoke Free Homes’ successful in the implementation of
smoking restrictions at homes?
* Understanding and facilitating health decisions in individuals with a family history of cancer
* Evaluating Artificial Intelligence methodologies used to create individualised interventions in
healthcare.
* Assessment of age-inequalities in cardiac care across England and Wales
For further particulars about these projects, look at http://www.leeds. ac.uk/lihs/
jobspostgrad2. html
Application Procedures: Two application forms (Institute and University) must be completed:
The LIHS Application Form is available at
http://www.leeds. ac.uk/lihs/ jobspostgrad2. html or by post from the
Research Support Secretary, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, Charles Thackrah Building,
University of Leeds, 101 Clarendon Road,Leeds LS2 9LJ
Tel: +44 (0)113 34 37354 Email: k.weston-garcia@ leeds.ac. uk
A University of Leeds Application Form for undertaking postgraduate study is available at:
http://www.leeds. ac.uk/students/ appfmweb. doc
All enquiries about the application process are to be made to:
Claire Walton, Postgraduate Research Student Co-ordinator, Faculty Graduate School Room 10.110,
Level 10 Worsley Building, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9NL Tel: +44 (0) 113 34 37497 Email:hcscw@leeds. ac.uk
PhD studentships at Zurich
NCCR project “Civil Society – Government Interactions in Global Governance”
The NCCR Democracy is an interdisciplinary research program on thechallenges to democracy in the 21st century funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation and the University of Zurich. In theframework of the NCCR project “Civil Society – Government Interactionsin Global Governance” we are seeking two Ph.D. students. Theappointment is for four years and will begin on October 1, 2009.
Project description: The project will study how civil society groups(NGOs and business groups) and government representatives interact inthe context of global environmental policy making. It will concentrateon developing a formal (game theoretical) model to explain governmentand civil society groups behavior. It will also use a combination ofqualitative case studies and statistical analysis to test hypothesesgenerated by the theoretical model. The empirical work will mainlycover global climate change and ozone layer policy as well as policiespertaining to trade in hazardous wastes and endangered species.
Position / Profile: We are looking for two PhD students with a stronginterest in analyzing global environmental issues from a politicaleconomy perspective. We expect you to hold an MA/MSc in politicalscience and/or economics, to have strong methodological skills, a keeninterest in questions of political economy, a good knowledge ofpolitical science and political economy theories, and a strong commandof English. Expertise in formal modelling (game theory) is notnecessary, but will have to be acquired during the first year.
Terms of employment: We offer the successful candidates anintellectually challenging position in one of the leading politicalscience research centers in Europe and the prospects of obtaining aPhD from ETH Zürich (http://www.ib.ethz.ch/phd/index). Your employmentand workplace will be in the International Political Economy researchgroup at the CIS, which is led by Prof. Thomas Bernauer(http://www.ib.ethz.ch). The salary will be according to the pay scaleof the Swiss National Science Foundation (ca. CHF 3’000.- /month,which is sufficient to support a modest one person household inZürich). The employment is for four years. Applications: Applicationsshould include a letter of motivation, a detailed curriculum vitae,two letters of recommendation, copies of all academicdegrees, the MA/MSc thesis or two recent seminar papers. Please submityour application in two Pdf files, the first containing all parts ofthe application except the MA/MSc thesis or seminar papers, to MsClaudia Jenny at cjenny@icr.ethz.gess.ch.
The deadline for applications is May 15, 2009.
–
ETH Zurich
Dr. Michael M. Bechtel
Center for Comparative and International Studies
WEC C 25
Weinbergstrasse 11
CH-8092 Zurich
michael.bechtel@ir.gess.ethz.ch
www.ib.ethz.ch/people/mbechtel
+41 44 632 62 68 phone
+41 44 632 12 89 fax
The NCCR Democracy is an interdisciplinary research program on thechallenges to democracy in the 21st century funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation and the University of Zurich. In theframework of the NCCR project “Civil Society – Government Interactionsin Global Governance” we are seeking two Ph.D. students. Theappointment is for four years and will begin on October 1, 2009.
Project description: The project will study how civil society groups(NGOs and business groups) and government representatives interact inthe context of global environmental policy making. It will concentrateon developing a formal (game theoretical) model to explain governmentand civil society groups behavior. It will also use a combination ofqualitative case studies and statistical analysis to test hypothesesgenerated by the theoretical model. The empirical work will mainlycover global climate change and ozone layer policy as well as policiespertaining to trade in hazardous wastes and endangered species.
Position / Profile: We are looking for two PhD students with a stronginterest in analyzing global environmental issues from a politicaleconomy perspective. We expect you to hold an MA/MSc in politicalscience and/or economics, to have strong methodological skills, a keeninterest in questions of political economy, a good knowledge ofpolitical science and political economy theories, and a strong commandof English. Expertise in formal modelling (game theory) is notnecessary, but will have to be acquired during the first year.
Terms of employment: We offer the successful candidates anintellectually challenging position in one of the leading politicalscience research centers in Europe and the prospects of obtaining aPhD from ETH Zürich (http://www.ib.ethz.ch/phd/index). Your employmentand workplace will be in the International Political Economy researchgroup at the CIS, which is led by Prof. Thomas Bernauer(http://www.ib.ethz.ch). The salary will be according to the pay scaleof the Swiss National Science Foundation (ca. CHF 3’000.- /month,which is sufficient to support a modest one person household inZürich). The employment is for four years. Applications: Applicationsshould include a letter of motivation, a detailed curriculum vitae,two letters of recommendation, copies of all academicdegrees, the MA/MSc thesis or two recent seminar papers. Please submityour application in two Pdf files, the first containing all parts ofthe application except the MA/MSc thesis or seminar papers, to MsClaudia Jenny at cjenny@icr.ethz.gess.ch.
The deadline for applications is May 15, 2009.
–
ETH Zurich
Dr. Michael M. Bechtel
Center for Comparative and International Studies
WEC C 25
Weinbergstrasse 11
CH-8092 Zurich
michael.bechtel@ir.gess.ethz.ch
www.ib.ethz.ch/people/mbechtel
+41 44 632 62 68 phone
+41 44 632 12 89 fax
PhD studentships at Bowling Green State University, USA
Two PhD-student research assistantships available
1) Research assistantship available immediately to participate in a NOAA Sea Grant project using otolith chemistry to quantify mixed stock distribution, philopatry, and fisheries exploitation of steelhead trout in Lake Erie. This project involves joint collaboration between Jeff Miner (Aquatic Ecology & Fisheries Laboratory) and John Farver (Geology) in close association with state and federal fisheries biologists and hatchery managers. Two years of research assistantship support are available to a top PhD student.
2) The primary purpose of this project is to identify characteristics necessary to classify reservoirs in terms of natural reproduction for yellow perch and reservoirs that can be stocked
successfully with yellow perch fingerlings from hatcheries (up to three years of support). This project starts this summer and involves multivariate assessment of abiotic and biotic characteristics in Ohio reservoirs, including considerable field work and quantitative
analyses.
Experimental spin-off research is expected by graduate students in both projects.
We seek highly motivated and collaborative individuals who desire to combine fieldwork with lab research involving typical aquatic biology and ecology approaches as well as more specialized analytical chemistry. Desired qualifications include a BS/MS in one of several relevant fields of study (e.g. biology, ecology, fisheries) with coursework in chemistry and statistics, field experience in aquatic or fish ecology, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and comfort applying interdisciplinary approaches to questions in aquatic ecology and fisheries biology. Competitive stipends (including health insurance) with tuition waivers are available. Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis until qualified individuals are identified, but materials are strongly encouraged by April 1, 2009.
Applicants should send a letter that summarizes their background, educational goals, and statement of research interests, along with your transcripts and curriculum vitae (with contact information for three references) to: Dr. Jeffrey Miner (jminer@bgsu.edu) or mail to
Jeffrey Miner
Department of Biological Sciences
Aquatic Ecology & Fisheries Laboratory
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 43403
Bowling Green State University (18,000 students) is at the western end of Lake Erie (Great Lakes research), and in close proximity to remnant oak-savanna prairies and fragmented forest-agroecosytem complexes.
Bowling Green is also within easy driving distance of Columbus, Ann Arbor, Chicago, and Cleveland.
Further information about graduate studies in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology at Bowling Green State University is available at:
http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/biology/http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/biology/programs/grad/index.html
1) Research assistantship available immediately to participate in a NOAA Sea Grant project using otolith chemistry to quantify mixed stock distribution, philopatry, and fisheries exploitation of steelhead trout in Lake Erie. This project involves joint collaboration between Jeff Miner (Aquatic Ecology & Fisheries Laboratory) and John Farver (Geology) in close association with state and federal fisheries biologists and hatchery managers. Two years of research assistantship support are available to a top PhD student.
2) The primary purpose of this project is to identify characteristics necessary to classify reservoirs in terms of natural reproduction for yellow perch and reservoirs that can be stocked
successfully with yellow perch fingerlings from hatcheries (up to three years of support). This project starts this summer and involves multivariate assessment of abiotic and biotic characteristics in Ohio reservoirs, including considerable field work and quantitative
analyses.
Experimental spin-off research is expected by graduate students in both projects.
We seek highly motivated and collaborative individuals who desire to combine fieldwork with lab research involving typical aquatic biology and ecology approaches as well as more specialized analytical chemistry. Desired qualifications include a BS/MS in one of several relevant fields of study (e.g. biology, ecology, fisheries) with coursework in chemistry and statistics, field experience in aquatic or fish ecology, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and comfort applying interdisciplinary approaches to questions in aquatic ecology and fisheries biology. Competitive stipends (including health insurance) with tuition waivers are available. Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis until qualified individuals are identified, but materials are strongly encouraged by April 1, 2009.
Applicants should send a letter that summarizes their background, educational goals, and statement of research interests, along with your transcripts and curriculum vitae (with contact information for three references) to: Dr. Jeffrey Miner (jminer@bgsu.edu) or mail to
Jeffrey Miner
Department of Biological Sciences
Aquatic Ecology & Fisheries Laboratory
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 43403
Bowling Green State University (18,000 students) is at the western end of Lake Erie (Great Lakes research), and in close proximity to remnant oak-savanna prairies and fragmented forest-agroecosytem complexes.
Bowling Green is also within easy driving distance of Columbus, Ann Arbor, Chicago, and Cleveland.
Further information about graduate studies in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology at Bowling Green State University is available at:
http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/biology/http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/biology/programs/grad/index.html
PhD Scholarships at Norway
PhD Stipend Provided by the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund
The Department of International Environment & Development Studies, Noragric, invites applications from eligible candidates employed at its partner institutions in developing countries for a three-year PhD quota stipend provided by the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund. The selected candidate will carry out interdisciplinary research for the doctoral degree in one of the following thematic areas: Health and Development, Environmental Governance, or Adaptation to Climate Change.
The closing date for applications is 15 March 2009.
The applicant must have a research-based Master’s degree with a GPA of B (or its equivalent) or above in a field relevant to environment and development studies, and preferably be below 35 years of age. Ability to use English as a working language and in daily communication is a prerequisite. Previous research and working experience will also be considered in the evaluation of the applicants.
Applicants must use a prescribed application form and attach certified copies of the educational qualifications and transcripts, a letter of recommendation from the head of the partner institution in which the applicant is employed, a letter guaranteeing that if selected the applicant will have extra financial support to pay the bench fee of NOK74000, and a preliminary research proposal not exceeding 4000 words. The applicant should choose one of the three thematic areas for the preliminary research proposal.
The Quota Scheme covers living expenses while studying in Norway, travel allowances according to fixed national rates at minimum student costs and support to cover field work in the student’s home country as part of the study in Norway. Approximately 70% of the Quota Scholarship is provided as loan and 30% as a scholarship; total amount of NOK 85.000 pr. year (2008/ 2009). If the student makes satisfactory progress, the financial support will normally be renewed every year. If the student permanently settles in his/her home country after completing the degree, the loan will be waived after one year. If the student settles in another country, he/she has to repay the loan on the same conditions as Norwegian citizens. The Quota Scholarship also includes family support for living with the student in Norway. The monthly support is based on the number of children as follows: one child: NOK 1320/ months, 2 children: NOK 2640/ month, each additional child: NOK 850/ month. No support is provided for spouses solely, and no support is available to cover travel expenses for family members.
The applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their academic qualifications, the quality of the preliminary research proposal and previous research and other relevant experience. The selected candidate will be admitted to Noragric’s PhD programme, assigned to a senior scientist who will be the main supervisor, and attached to the Scientific Group to which the main supervisor belongs.
There are two Scientific Groups at Noragric: Livelihoods, Environmental Change and Globalisation, and Governance, Rights and Conflict.
Applications must be addressed to Head of Research, Noragric and sent electronically to Research Coordinator Rebekka Øvstegård Rebekka.Ovstegard@umb.no before the closing date.
The application must be signed and scanned before electronic transmission.For further information, contact: Prof. N. Shanmugaratnam, Head of Research, phone +47 64965508, email: nsh@umb.no or Research Coordinator Rebekka Øvstegård, phone +47 64965334
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