The Univeristy of Amsterdam aims to attract the world's brightest students to its international classrooms. As from September 2007, outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.
The Amsterdam Merit Scholarships (AMS) have specifically been designed by the Universiteit van Amsterdam to offer talented and hard-working non-EU/EEA students the opportunity to pursue a degree in one of the academic fields covered by the UvA. The AMS programme is highly selective: only applicants with excellent study results and motivation may receive a scholarship.
Eligibility
Applicants to one of the English-taught, selective Master's programmes of the Graduate School of Social Sciences (GSSS) must meet the eligibility criteria in order to be considered for the AMS scholarship.
The applicant should:
hold non-EEA nationality or nationalities only
not be entitled to receive a Dutch study grant or loan ("Studiefinanciering")
not be eligible to pay the reduced tuition fee rate for EEA students at the UvA
not receive a full coverage scholarship for the same period of study as the AMS scholarship
have submitted a complete application to one of the English-taught, selective Master’s programmes of the GSSS
have been (or will be) admitted to one of the English-taught, selective Master’s programmes of the GSSS
be enrolled at the time of receipt of the scholarship as a full time student in one of the English-taught, selective Master's programmes offered by the GSSS
be able to comply with the conditions to obtain a Dutch visa (if applicable)
demonstrate a financial need
Failure to meet one or more of these criteria automatically means that the student is not eligible for an AMS scholarship.
Selection criteria
We have a limited number of scholarships. The best eligible candidates are selected for a scholarship on the basis of the following criteria:
Their academic excellence and promise in the proposed field, as evidenced by their academic records, letters of recommendation, written work and/or publications and their proposed research questions;
The quality of their letter of motivation.
How to apply?
Applicants wishing to apply for an AMS scholarship should include their application for the scholarship in their application file for the Master's programme of their choice. Your application for the scholarship should contain the following documents:
Motivation letter for the scholarship
A comprehensive financial plan that shows expected income from all sources and all costs, to provide insight in the additional funds needed from a scholarship in order to finance participation in the Master's programme.
A research proposal, detailing your areas of interest and what you wish to research during your time at the GSSS.
When to apply?
Applications for an AMS scholarship should be submitted before 1 April when enrolling in September. For students wishing to start their studies in February, the deadline is 1 August.
Selection
Only students who have been admitted to one of the English-taught, selective Master's programmes of the GSSS can be awarded a scholarship. Students are selected on the basis of academic merit. Selection will take place in May and again in October. Applicants will be informed before the end of May or October.
The scholarship
The scholarship consists of € 6,000, € 9,000 or € 12,000, but awards are based on the comprehensive financial plan, which should demonstrate the extent of the need for additional funding. Please note that the scholarship cannot be used as a (partial) tuition waiver. The applicant must still pay the full amount of tuition due. Scholarship holders will receive their grant in monthly instalments.
Conditions
Amsterdam Merit Scholarships are only awarded to applicants who have been admitted to one of the English-taught, selective Master's programmes of the GSSS upon enrolment. A scholarship granted for one academic year cannot be transferred to another academic year. Students who are granted an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship are required to assent to the conditions applying to the scholarship in writing before the scholarship will be remitted.
For Queries contact: Ms. Sarah Kobus at S.M.Kobus@uva.nl
Friday, June 12, 2009
Undergraduate Scholarships at University of Adelaide, Australia
Up to nine Adelaide Outstanding Achiever Scholarships International (AOASI) are available to international students from any country undertaking study in any academic discipline except Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS).
Benefits are the waiver of full tuition fees for the normal duration of the program, subject to satisfactory performance. A scholarship recipient completing a three year degree program who is offered a further year in the Honours Program may apply for an extension of the scholarship to cover that year. Scholarships are available only for the first four years of a double degree. Applications
For students seeking scholarships for study commencing in 2010, a separate application process for scholarships will be required. This includes for applications submitted through the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).
The process will require completion of a web-based form that will be available on this website by mid-September 2009. Applicants will be required to have already received a current offer of admission to the University of Adelaide to be considered for a scholarship.
For further information about international undergraduate scholarships and programs, please contact one of the University of Adelaide’s International Representatives.
Application Deadlines
The deadline for the 2010 round of undergraduate scholarships has yet to be fixed. Please remember that to be considered for a scholarship for 2010 entry, you must have an offer from the University of Adelaide for entry into an academic program for 2010 at the time of application for the scholarship. It is therefore recommended that you apply to study at the University some time before the estimated mid-September opening of the scholarship round.AOASI Scholarship ConditionsEligibility conditions Scholarships will be awarded strictly on academic merit and only actual results can be used. Forecast results are not accepted for scholarship selection.
Only complete applications will be considered, and only applicants who have met the University’s minimum English language requirement for direct entry to their intended program of study at the scholarship application deadline will be eligible for consideration. For Australian Year 12 students the basic TER will be used. Bonus points will not be counted. The University reserves the right to vary the awards, or not to offer scholarships if the candidates have not achieved the level of academic achievement to merit the awards. Applicants from education systems accepted by the University of Adelaide for direct entry to the first year of degree studies must apply before commencement of University studies whether in their home country or Australia. Those who have commenced tertiary studies at the time of application will not be eligible. Applicants from education systems where one year of degree studies in their home countries is required for admission to the University of Adelaide first year degree studies must apply before commencement of their second year of studies. Those who have commenced second year studies at the time of application will not be eligible. A scholarship may not be awarded to anyone already holding another scholarship funded by the University of Adelaide. Citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia, and citizens of New Zealand are ineligible for any of the above scholarships.
Candidates who have applied for Australian permanent resident status are ineligible to apply. Enrolment Conditions Scholarship holders must commence study at The University of Adelaide in 2010. By negotiation, an applicant offered a scholarship scheduled to commence in Semester I, 2010 may defer until Semester II, 2010 if there is a Semester II commencement of their chosen program of study. If the applicant is not able to commence in Semester II the scholarship offer will lapse and will not be available to the applicant in 2011. Candidates are required to enrol in The University of Adelaide as ‘international students’ and must maintain ‘international student’ status for the duration of their enrolment in the University. The scholarship will be terminated if a student changes their residency status. Scholarship holders are expected to enrol in a full time load. A scholarship holder who is considering reducing his/her enrolment load must first consult with staff in the International Student Centre. International students are expected to complete their programs within the duration specified on their visa. The University may only extend the duration of study under compassionate or compelling circumstances. Undergraduate scholarships are available for up to four years, subject to satisfactory progress. The University reserves the right to terminate scholarships of students who do not maintain satisfactory progress. Satisfactory progress is defined as the achievement of a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 5 (out of 7). Where a student fails, or withdraws from courses in a given semester (or equivalent teaching period) such that the semester GPA (Grade Point Average) is less than 5.0 in two consecutive semesters, the student will be deemed to have failed to maintain satisfactory academic progress and the scholarship will be terminated unless the University is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist. If a student faces exceptional circumstances requiring him or her to return home, he/she may apply for a one year deferment of enrolment without loss of scholarship, provided this is approved under the student visa requirements.
In order to make a case for exceptional circumstances, a student will need to provide a detailed statement and independent supporting documentation e.g. a doctor’s certificate etc. If a scholarship holder enrols in more than the standard load of 24 units per year, or in courses which increase the tuition fee beyond what is indicated in the scholarship offer letter, or enrols in courses at another institution, he or she shall be responsible for the payment of the additional tuition fees. Students who complete a three-year degree may apply for an additional year, in an Honours program, but extension of the scholarship for the fourth year is subject to the decision of the relevant faculty. The scholarships cover the amount of tuition fee indicated in the scholarship award letter for up to four years of study at the University of Adelaide. The scholarships do not cover the costs of visas, Overseas Student Health Cover, travel, accommodation, living expenses, books and study materials or any other expenses associated with living in Adelaide or study at the University of Adelaide.
For More Info:
The Student Centre
Email: international@adelaide.edu.au
Telephone (in Australia): (08) 8303 5208
Telephone (outside Australia): +61 8 8303 5208
4401Website: http://www.international.adelaide.edu.au/
Benefits are the waiver of full tuition fees for the normal duration of the program, subject to satisfactory performance. A scholarship recipient completing a three year degree program who is offered a further year in the Honours Program may apply for an extension of the scholarship to cover that year. Scholarships are available only for the first four years of a double degree. Applications
For students seeking scholarships for study commencing in 2010, a separate application process for scholarships will be required. This includes for applications submitted through the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).
The process will require completion of a web-based form that will be available on this website by mid-September 2009. Applicants will be required to have already received a current offer of admission to the University of Adelaide to be considered for a scholarship.
For further information about international undergraduate scholarships and programs, please contact one of the University of Adelaide’s International Representatives.
Application Deadlines
The deadline for the 2010 round of undergraduate scholarships has yet to be fixed. Please remember that to be considered for a scholarship for 2010 entry, you must have an offer from the University of Adelaide for entry into an academic program for 2010 at the time of application for the scholarship. It is therefore recommended that you apply to study at the University some time before the estimated mid-September opening of the scholarship round.AOASI Scholarship ConditionsEligibility conditions Scholarships will be awarded strictly on academic merit and only actual results can be used. Forecast results are not accepted for scholarship selection.
Only complete applications will be considered, and only applicants who have met the University’s minimum English language requirement for direct entry to their intended program of study at the scholarship application deadline will be eligible for consideration. For Australian Year 12 students the basic TER will be used. Bonus points will not be counted. The University reserves the right to vary the awards, or not to offer scholarships if the candidates have not achieved the level of academic achievement to merit the awards. Applicants from education systems accepted by the University of Adelaide for direct entry to the first year of degree studies must apply before commencement of University studies whether in their home country or Australia. Those who have commenced tertiary studies at the time of application will not be eligible. Applicants from education systems where one year of degree studies in their home countries is required for admission to the University of Adelaide first year degree studies must apply before commencement of their second year of studies. Those who have commenced second year studies at the time of application will not be eligible. A scholarship may not be awarded to anyone already holding another scholarship funded by the University of Adelaide. Citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia, and citizens of New Zealand are ineligible for any of the above scholarships.
Candidates who have applied for Australian permanent resident status are ineligible to apply. Enrolment Conditions Scholarship holders must commence study at The University of Adelaide in 2010. By negotiation, an applicant offered a scholarship scheduled to commence in Semester I, 2010 may defer until Semester II, 2010 if there is a Semester II commencement of their chosen program of study. If the applicant is not able to commence in Semester II the scholarship offer will lapse and will not be available to the applicant in 2011. Candidates are required to enrol in The University of Adelaide as ‘international students’ and must maintain ‘international student’ status for the duration of their enrolment in the University. The scholarship will be terminated if a student changes their residency status. Scholarship holders are expected to enrol in a full time load. A scholarship holder who is considering reducing his/her enrolment load must first consult with staff in the International Student Centre. International students are expected to complete their programs within the duration specified on their visa. The University may only extend the duration of study under compassionate or compelling circumstances. Undergraduate scholarships are available for up to four years, subject to satisfactory progress. The University reserves the right to terminate scholarships of students who do not maintain satisfactory progress. Satisfactory progress is defined as the achievement of a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 5 (out of 7). Where a student fails, or withdraws from courses in a given semester (or equivalent teaching period) such that the semester GPA (Grade Point Average) is less than 5.0 in two consecutive semesters, the student will be deemed to have failed to maintain satisfactory academic progress and the scholarship will be terminated unless the University is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist. If a student faces exceptional circumstances requiring him or her to return home, he/she may apply for a one year deferment of enrolment without loss of scholarship, provided this is approved under the student visa requirements.
In order to make a case for exceptional circumstances, a student will need to provide a detailed statement and independent supporting documentation e.g. a doctor’s certificate etc. If a scholarship holder enrols in more than the standard load of 24 units per year, or in courses which increase the tuition fee beyond what is indicated in the scholarship offer letter, or enrols in courses at another institution, he or she shall be responsible for the payment of the additional tuition fees. Students who complete a three-year degree may apply for an additional year, in an Honours program, but extension of the scholarship for the fourth year is subject to the decision of the relevant faculty. The scholarships cover the amount of tuition fee indicated in the scholarship award letter for up to four years of study at the University of Adelaide. The scholarships do not cover the costs of visas, Overseas Student Health Cover, travel, accommodation, living expenses, books and study materials or any other expenses associated with living in Adelaide or study at the University of Adelaide.
For More Info:
The Student Centre
Email: international@adelaide.edu.au
Telephone (in Australia): (08) 8303 5208
Telephone (outside Australia): +61 8 8303 5208
4401Website: http://www.international.adelaide.edu.au/
Thursday, June 11, 2009
PhD Scholarships at University of Venice, Italy
In 2007, the Department of Economics and the Department of Environmental Sciences of the Università Ca’ Foscari of Venice, in collaboration with the Euro-Mediterranean Center for Climate Change (CMCC), have launched a 3-year PhD Programme in Science and Management of Climate Change.
Every year, up to twelve students are enrolled in this Ph.D. programme. All lectures are given in English by internationally renowned professors.
The PhD Programme is organised into two streams:
Dynamic Climatology at the CMCC Headquarters in Bologna
Climate Change Impact and Management, at the Department of Economics of the University Ca’ Foscari of Venice
For the year 2009/2010 (25th cycle of Italian PhD Programmes) we offer three scholaships with the financial support of the Euro-Mediterranean Center for Climate Change.
Please note that there are two additional felloship opportuntities funded by AXA-CMCC. More details are available at: http://venus.unive.it/phd-climate-change/en/node/187
Prerequisites
In order to apply, students are required to hold an Italian “Laurea magistrale” or an equivalent foreign university degree (e.g. MSc or DEA). Foreign applicants shall provide full documentation of their university studies, including course profiles. Knowledge of the English language is a necessary prerequisite. Students are required to send proof of their knowledge of English (Toefl, Cambridge Certificate, etc).
Please note: Candidates for the Dynamic Climatology Stream should have a background in mathematics or physics at the BA level. Previous experience with numerical modelling and programming in a UNIX/Linux environment would be desirable, though not essential.The Stream on “Impact and Management of Climate Change” has a multidisciplinary approach and background on Economics or Enviromental Science are preferably. Proficiency in mathematics is requested e.g. integral and differential calculus, linear algebra.
Application
Applications for the PhD programme must be formally submitted by sending an application form together with the following documents:
Proposal for a research project to be carried out during the three years;
Curriculum vitae;
Presentation/recommendation letters by previous tutors/professors;
Other documents that may be considered are the following:
Degree certificates and scores (or equivalent)
Masters degree certificate or other specialisation courses;
Academic transcripts (list of courses with grades);
Scientific publications, including an English abstract;
Certificates of research experience at universities or research institutions;
Score in GRE, GMAT, TOEFL or similar standard tests.
Admission evaluation
The candidate’s ability to carry out high level research activities will be screened through the evaluation of the documentation attached to the application form. Phone interviews may be organised if necessary.
Application deadline
Applications open on 20th May 2009 and close on 23rd June 2009 h. 12.30 (Rome time
Every year, up to twelve students are enrolled in this Ph.D. programme. All lectures are given in English by internationally renowned professors.
The PhD Programme is organised into two streams:
Dynamic Climatology at the CMCC Headquarters in Bologna
Climate Change Impact and Management, at the Department of Economics of the University Ca’ Foscari of Venice
For the year 2009/2010 (25th cycle of Italian PhD Programmes) we offer three scholaships with the financial support of the Euro-Mediterranean Center for Climate Change.
Please note that there are two additional felloship opportuntities funded by AXA-CMCC. More details are available at: http://venus.unive.it/phd-climate-change/en/node/187
Prerequisites
In order to apply, students are required to hold an Italian “Laurea magistrale” or an equivalent foreign university degree (e.g. MSc or DEA). Foreign applicants shall provide full documentation of their university studies, including course profiles. Knowledge of the English language is a necessary prerequisite. Students are required to send proof of their knowledge of English (Toefl, Cambridge Certificate, etc).
Please note: Candidates for the Dynamic Climatology Stream should have a background in mathematics or physics at the BA level. Previous experience with numerical modelling and programming in a UNIX/Linux environment would be desirable, though not essential.The Stream on “Impact and Management of Climate Change” has a multidisciplinary approach and background on Economics or Enviromental Science are preferably. Proficiency in mathematics is requested e.g. integral and differential calculus, linear algebra.
Application
Applications for the PhD programme must be formally submitted by sending an application form together with the following documents:
Proposal for a research project to be carried out during the three years;
Curriculum vitae;
Presentation/recommendation letters by previous tutors/professors;
Other documents that may be considered are the following:
Degree certificates and scores (or equivalent)
Masters degree certificate or other specialisation courses;
Academic transcripts (list of courses with grades);
Scientific publications, including an English abstract;
Certificates of research experience at universities or research institutions;
Score in GRE, GMAT, TOEFL or similar standard tests.
Admission evaluation
The candidate’s ability to carry out high level research activities will be screened through the evaluation of the documentation attached to the application form. Phone interviews may be organised if necessary.
Application deadline
Applications open on 20th May 2009 and close on 23rd June 2009 h. 12.30 (Rome time
Executive MBA scholarships for Women
The Executive MBA programme office is delighted to offer scholarship support for the September 2009 (SEMBA2011) for the female participant who has best demonstrated leadership potential and commitment to support the ongoing success of the Executive MBA programme. This substantial scholarship of up to £23,850 (the final award to be determined at the review stage) will be deducted from the balance of the first year tuition fees for the programme.
Eligiblity
Women who have been accepted for SEMBA 2011 and who are fully self-funding. Candidates may submit a scholarship application at the time of submitting their EMBA application, however essays will only be considered for the award if candidates have been offered and have accepted their place on the programme by the scholarship deadline.
Criteria
The scholarship will be awarded to an appropriate female candidate on the basis of future professional and leadership potential as demonstrated by the quality of the essay submitted in support of the scholarship application, and a proven track record of success, (i.e. educational and professional background) demonstrated at the EMBA application and interview stages. The Scholarship Committee will also consider the original and personal contribution to the ongoing success of the Executive MBA expressed through the essay and to which the scholarship winner will commit as an ambassador of the EMBA programme.
How to apply
You must submit the following documents:
Completed scholarship application form
A short essay of not more than 1,000 words (please supply the word count) in support of your application for the scholarship award. The topic of the essay is: 'As a female leader, please outline how you will personally support the ongoing success of the EMBA programme'.
Deadline for submission 12 noon on Monday 13 July 2009. The decision will be communicated to applicants by 17.00 on Friday 17 July 2009.
Candidates will need to have their funding in place and make all the necessary payments as outlined in the fee schedule. The full amount of the award will be deducted from the balance of the first year tuition fees for the programme.
More Info: http://www.london.edu/assets/documents/programmes/EMBA_Scholarship_appl_form_SEMBA_2011.pdf
Eligiblity
Women who have been accepted for SEMBA 2011 and who are fully self-funding. Candidates may submit a scholarship application at the time of submitting their EMBA application, however essays will only be considered for the award if candidates have been offered and have accepted their place on the programme by the scholarship deadline.
Criteria
The scholarship will be awarded to an appropriate female candidate on the basis of future professional and leadership potential as demonstrated by the quality of the essay submitted in support of the scholarship application, and a proven track record of success, (i.e. educational and professional background) demonstrated at the EMBA application and interview stages. The Scholarship Committee will also consider the original and personal contribution to the ongoing success of the Executive MBA expressed through the essay and to which the scholarship winner will commit as an ambassador of the EMBA programme.
How to apply
You must submit the following documents:
Completed scholarship application form
A short essay of not more than 1,000 words (please supply the word count) in support of your application for the scholarship award. The topic of the essay is: 'As a female leader, please outline how you will personally support the ongoing success of the EMBA programme'.
Deadline for submission 12 noon on Monday 13 July 2009. The decision will be communicated to applicants by 17.00 on Friday 17 July 2009.
Candidates will need to have their funding in place and make all the necessary payments as outlined in the fee schedule. The full amount of the award will be deducted from the balance of the first year tuition fees for the programme.
More Info: http://www.london.edu/assets/documents/programmes/EMBA_Scholarship_appl_form_SEMBA_2011.pdf
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
PhD scholarship at DTU, Denmark
A PhD scholarship within the DTU Climate Centre at System Analysis Division, Risø DTU is available from September 2009.
The DTU Climate Centre at Risø conducts and coordinates interdisciplinary climate-related research including measurement and assessment of climate change, adaptation strategies and mitigation of greenhouse gases. The centre cooperates with leading international and Danish universities and research centres and combines research and application-oriented consultancy offered to authorities and the private sector.
The project “Global Modelling and Assessment of Energy- and Climate Change Policies”.
Global climate change emerges from worldwide GHG emissions over century scales, and very large and fast GHG emission reductions in the energy sector are needed in order to avoid dangerous anthropogenic climate change. The PhD project will include the implementation and further development of a global energy economic model and the application of the model to the assessment of technological options and costs of climate policies in different parts of the world. The project will also include a theoretical and applied assessment of international economic climate change policy mechanisms including tradable emission permits, CO2 taxes, climate finance, and technology transfer. The effectiveness of these different mechanisms will be assessed in the model.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a master’s degree in a relevant topic.
We offer an exciting and challenging job in an international environment with good possibilities for professional and personal growth and a family friendly organisation with flexible working hours.
Terms of employment
The terms of employment will be in accordance with those of the scientific staff at universities. The PhD stipend has a fixed duration of 3 years. The place of work is Risø DTU in Roskilde.
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU.
Information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies is included in the general rules of DTU, which may be obtained by application to the PhD programme office at tel: +45 45 25 11 76.
Application
We must have your online application in English by 22 June 2009.
Further information Please contact Professor Kirsten Halsnæs, kahl@risoe.dtu.dk, +45 4677 5112 for further information. Additional information about Risø DTU and the Energy Systems Analysis Programme can be found on risoe.dtu.dk.Source : RISO
The DTU Climate Centre at Risø conducts and coordinates interdisciplinary climate-related research including measurement and assessment of climate change, adaptation strategies and mitigation of greenhouse gases. The centre cooperates with leading international and Danish universities and research centres and combines research and application-oriented consultancy offered to authorities and the private sector.
The project “Global Modelling and Assessment of Energy- and Climate Change Policies”.
Global climate change emerges from worldwide GHG emissions over century scales, and very large and fast GHG emission reductions in the energy sector are needed in order to avoid dangerous anthropogenic climate change. The PhD project will include the implementation and further development of a global energy economic model and the application of the model to the assessment of technological options and costs of climate policies in different parts of the world. The project will also include a theoretical and applied assessment of international economic climate change policy mechanisms including tradable emission permits, CO2 taxes, climate finance, and technology transfer. The effectiveness of these different mechanisms will be assessed in the model.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a master’s degree in a relevant topic.
We offer an exciting and challenging job in an international environment with good possibilities for professional and personal growth and a family friendly organisation with flexible working hours.
Terms of employment
The terms of employment will be in accordance with those of the scientific staff at universities. The PhD stipend has a fixed duration of 3 years. The place of work is Risø DTU in Roskilde.
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU.
Information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies is included in the general rules of DTU, which may be obtained by application to the PhD programme office at tel: +45 45 25 11 76.
Application
We must have your online application in English by 22 June 2009.
Further information Please contact Professor Kirsten Halsnæs, kahl@risoe.dtu.dk, +45 4677 5112 for further information. Additional information about Risø DTU and the Energy Systems Analysis Programme can be found on risoe.dtu.dk.Source : RISO
PhD studentships at National University of Ireland
Several fully-funded post-graduate Ph.D. studentships in the Biomolecular Electronics Research Laboratory are available, funded under collaborative research awards by the ERA - Chemistry initiative, the EU FP7 programme, and a Charles Parsons Energy Research Award.
Programme Topics:
1. Preparation, characterization and evaluation of integrated bioelectrocatalytic systems (enzyme-based) for sensor and energy conversion
2. Bioelectrocatalytic (enzyme and microbial) systems for electricity generation
An honours undergraduate qualification in a scientific or engineering discipline, with a significant training in Chemistry is an essential qualification for applicants. A background in enzyme biochemistry, or microbial ecology is an advantage for intending applicants for topics 1 and 2, respectively.
Applicants should submit their CV, detailing relevant experience, a personal statement, outlining reasons for their interest in the post, and the name of three references to:
Donal.leech@nuigalway.ie
For further information contact
Dr. Dónal leech
Biomolecular Electronics Research Laboratory
School of Chemistry
National University of Ireland, Galway
Ph: +353 91 493563
E-mail: Donal.leech@nuigalway.ie
Classes Commencing September/October 2009
Web: http://www.nuigalway.ie/chemistry/staff/donal_leech/
Programme Topics:
1. Preparation, characterization and evaluation of integrated bioelectrocatalytic systems (enzyme-based) for sensor and energy conversion
2. Bioelectrocatalytic (enzyme and microbial) systems for electricity generation
An honours undergraduate qualification in a scientific or engineering discipline, with a significant training in Chemistry is an essential qualification for applicants. A background in enzyme biochemistry, or microbial ecology is an advantage for intending applicants for topics 1 and 2, respectively.
Applicants should submit their CV, detailing relevant experience, a personal statement, outlining reasons for their interest in the post, and the name of three references to:
Donal.leech@nuigalway.ie
For further information contact
Dr. Dónal leech
Biomolecular Electronics Research Laboratory
School of Chemistry
National University of Ireland, Galway
Ph: +353 91 493563
E-mail: Donal.leech@nuigalway.ie
Classes Commencing September/October 2009
Web: http://www.nuigalway.ie/chemistry/staff/donal_leech/
Scholarships at Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool Hope University is committed to encouraging applications from international students with high academic qualifications who will benefit from study in the UK.
Liverpool Hope University is pleased to announce a new scheme of international scholarships for students applying for admission to a Liverpool Hope undergraduate programme.
Criteria for Undergraduate: Applications are welcome from international students who have achieved, in aggregate, first class marks in their higher secondary education. If successful, the student will receive the £1,000 award each year, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
How applications for the Overseas Scholarships are judged: Overseas scholarships are awarded on submission of the International Scholarship Application Form and relevant supporting documentation by the Postgraduate and International Recruitment and Admissions Office.
How to apply: Applicants must hold an offer of admission for a Liverpool Hope degree programme and complete the International Scholarship Application Form with attached documentation (eg copy of final degree certificate and academic reference).
More Info: http://www.hope.ac.uk/international/international-scholarships.html
Liverpool Hope University is pleased to announce a new scheme of international scholarships for students applying for admission to a Liverpool Hope undergraduate programme.
Criteria for Undergraduate: Applications are welcome from international students who have achieved, in aggregate, first class marks in their higher secondary education. If successful, the student will receive the £1,000 award each year, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
How applications for the Overseas Scholarships are judged: Overseas scholarships are awarded on submission of the International Scholarship Application Form and relevant supporting documentation by the Postgraduate and International Recruitment and Admissions Office.
How to apply: Applicants must hold an offer of admission for a Liverpool Hope degree programme and complete the International Scholarship Application Form with attached documentation (eg copy of final degree certificate and academic reference).
More Info: http://www.hope.ac.uk/international/international-scholarships.html
International Class' Scholarships
The International Class is a course of study in postmodern and activity-theoretic approaches to human development and learning. Emphasis is on social therapeutics, a methodology utilized in diverse mental health, educational, youth development and community organizing settings in the US and internationally.
Designed and led by Institute director Lois Holzman, the program provides a unique opportunity for practitioners and scholars from the US and countries around the world to study together, learn the Institute's cutting edge developmental methodology, and build ties and support for themselves and their communities. A creative playground and postmodern academy, participants create a dynamic zone of development in which they can engage the philosophical, political and psychological questions emerging from their practice.
The ten-month program combines residencies in New York City and seminars, supervision, and project development sessions conducted online. Students come together -- work with Institute faculty and others in the broader development community -- and advance their programs and research.
Residencies. The International Class comes together at the Institute three times during the academic year (two five-day and one ten-day residency period) to work together as a group with Institute faculty and associates. Site visits, observations, participant observations and experiential learning activities supplement daily seminar activity. At Home . In between residencies, students study the social therapeutic method in relation to socio-cultural activity theory, theories of performance, postmodernism, group process, and community development.
Learning formats include on-line seminars, mentoring, dialogues with guest colleagues of the Institute and supervision--and conference calls with faculty and mentors.The International Class is cross-disciplinary and open to practitioners and scholars with broad range of educational and life experiences--and a passion for innovation. Applications for the 2008-2009 program will be accepted through July 2008. Tuition is $3200. A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available.
Further Info: http://www.eastsideinstitute.org/internationalclass/index.html
Designed and led by Institute director Lois Holzman, the program provides a unique opportunity for practitioners and scholars from the US and countries around the world to study together, learn the Institute's cutting edge developmental methodology, and build ties and support for themselves and their communities. A creative playground and postmodern academy, participants create a dynamic zone of development in which they can engage the philosophical, political and psychological questions emerging from their practice.
The ten-month program combines residencies in New York City and seminars, supervision, and project development sessions conducted online. Students come together -- work with Institute faculty and others in the broader development community -- and advance their programs and research.
Residencies. The International Class comes together at the Institute three times during the academic year (two five-day and one ten-day residency period) to work together as a group with Institute faculty and associates. Site visits, observations, participant observations and experiential learning activities supplement daily seminar activity. At Home . In between residencies, students study the social therapeutic method in relation to socio-cultural activity theory, theories of performance, postmodernism, group process, and community development.
Learning formats include on-line seminars, mentoring, dialogues with guest colleagues of the Institute and supervision--and conference calls with faculty and mentors.The International Class is cross-disciplinary and open to practitioners and scholars with broad range of educational and life experiences--and a passion for innovation. Applications for the 2008-2009 program will be accepted through July 2008. Tuition is $3200. A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available.
Further Info: http://www.eastsideinstitute.org/internationalclass/index.html
Various Scholarships at Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia
Tallinn University of Technology provides opportunities to the international students to study without paying the tuition fees. All PhD students can study free of tuition fees at TUT and receive additional support from the University and Estonian Ministry of Education. Additionally, each year a limited number of tuition scholarships providing exemption from tuition fee will be available to international students for the following Master degree programmes:
Information Technology
Industrial Engineering and Management
Environmental Management and Cleaner Production
Technology Governance
Materials and Processes of Sustainable Energetics
Scholarships for TUT Students
Once you are enrolled at TUT student and your academic excellence is demonstrated in your transcripts you also have a possibility to compete for a scholarships to cover your living expenses. Each year there are around 80 scholarships awarded to TUT students in the amount of around 110 000 EUR. Most scholarships are offered by the University donors - successful enterprises. Frequently these same enterprises offer additional opportunities such as thesis writing within the company, internships and even employment.
Annual Bachelor's Scholarships (amount approximately 1000 EUR)
Elion Ettevõtted AS Bachelor Scholarship
EMT Bachelor Scholarship
Hansapank's Bachelor Scholarship
Harju Elekter Bachelor Scholarship
Saku Brewery Bachelor Scholarship
Annual Master's ScholarshipS (amount approximately 1600-2000 EUR)
Eesti Energia Master Scholarship
Eesti Raudtee Master Scholarship
Elion Ettevõtted AS Master Scholarship
AS Ensto Ensek Master Scholarship
Ericsson's Master Scholarship
Harju Elekter Master Scholarship
Merko Ehitus AS Master Scholarship
Nordecon Master Scholarship
Silberauto AS Master Scholarship
Skype Technologies OÜ Master Scholarship
Tallinna Sadam AS Master Scholarship
Teede REV 2 AS Master Scholarship
Toomas Luman's Master Scholarship
The application deadline for these scholarships is 30th of September. More detailed information about scholarships and applying for a scholarship is available from Kerly Orulaid (kerly.orulaid@ttu.ee, 620 3498, room IV 101).
More Info: http://www.ttu.ee/arengufond?lang=en
Information Technology
Industrial Engineering and Management
Environmental Management and Cleaner Production
Technology Governance
Materials and Processes of Sustainable Energetics
Scholarships for TUT Students
Once you are enrolled at TUT student and your academic excellence is demonstrated in your transcripts you also have a possibility to compete for a scholarships to cover your living expenses. Each year there are around 80 scholarships awarded to TUT students in the amount of around 110 000 EUR. Most scholarships are offered by the University donors - successful enterprises. Frequently these same enterprises offer additional opportunities such as thesis writing within the company, internships and even employment.
Annual Bachelor's Scholarships (amount approximately 1000 EUR)
Elion Ettevõtted AS Bachelor Scholarship
EMT Bachelor Scholarship
Hansapank's Bachelor Scholarship
Harju Elekter Bachelor Scholarship
Saku Brewery Bachelor Scholarship
Annual Master's ScholarshipS (amount approximately 1600-2000 EUR)
Eesti Energia Master Scholarship
Eesti Raudtee Master Scholarship
Elion Ettevõtted AS Master Scholarship
AS Ensto Ensek Master Scholarship
Ericsson's Master Scholarship
Harju Elekter Master Scholarship
Merko Ehitus AS Master Scholarship
Nordecon Master Scholarship
Silberauto AS Master Scholarship
Skype Technologies OÜ Master Scholarship
Tallinna Sadam AS Master Scholarship
Teede REV 2 AS Master Scholarship
Toomas Luman's Master Scholarship
The application deadline for these scholarships is 30th of September. More detailed information about scholarships and applying for a scholarship is available from Kerly Orulaid (kerly.orulaid@ttu.ee, 620 3498, room IV 101).
More Info: http://www.ttu.ee/arengufond?lang=en
Undergraduate Scholarships at Alfaisal University, Saudi Arabia
Alfaisal University is seeking competitive applicants for its scholarship program who have previous outstanding academic achievements, personal growth, and ambition to excel in their chosen educational program of study and their professional aspirations.
The mission of the scholarship program is to provide financial support to all eligible students who are interested in attending Alfaisal University. It is devoted to meet the financial needs related to the educational well-being and development of qualifying students.
In order to receive the maximum amount of financial assistance you are eligible for, you must make sure all of your required information is received by the Office of Scholarship and Financial Assistance on time.
For the Academic year of 2009/2010 documentation is required by August, 2009.
More information: http://www.alfaisal.edu/scholarship/undergraduate.htm
Deadline: August, 2009
The mission of the scholarship program is to provide financial support to all eligible students who are interested in attending Alfaisal University. It is devoted to meet the financial needs related to the educational well-being and development of qualifying students.
In order to receive the maximum amount of financial assistance you are eligible for, you must make sure all of your required information is received by the Office of Scholarship and Financial Assistance on time.
For the Academic year of 2009/2010 documentation is required by August, 2009.
More information: http://www.alfaisal.edu/scholarship/undergraduate.htm
Deadline: August, 2009
Undergraduate Scholarships at University of Manchester
This is a joint-honours degree programme with the world-renowned Manchester Business School, where both disciplines are given equal weight. It develops not only your mathematical and statistical skills, but also explores the managerial context in which these skills can be effectively deployed. Mathematical ability is complemented by computing, statistical and management skills, carefully balanced to combine practical work with the latest theoretical principles. You can choose to do a final year project on a mathematical topic supervised by a member of staff.
Career opportunities
The study of Mathematics develops skills and knowledge which are of value in a wide variety of professions. A Mathematics-related degree is a good preparation for any area of employment requiring people who can think clearly and logically. This degree programme has very good career prospects in mathematics, management, and a wide variety of openings in the business world. Popular choices with our graduates are accountancy, actuarial science and, more generally, the financial sector eg banking and insurance.Selected entry requirements
English language:All entrants must have a recognised English language qualification, such as GCSE grade C or better, IELTS with an overall score of at least 6.5 (including a writing score of at least 6.0 and no other component less than 5.5) or an equivalent qualificationScholarships and BursariesThe School of Mathematics offers a generous range of scholarships for both home and overseas applicants.
For students paying fees at the overseas rate, there are International Mathematics Scholarships worth £2,000 for each year of study for all those who satisfy the mathematical component of their entrance requirement. There are also up to ten International Mathematical Excellence Scholarships for international applicants who have demonstrated overall academic excellence; these awards, which replace those above, are worth £4,000 for each year of study.
Five of these awards are specifically for applicants from Africa, China, India, Pakistan and MalaysiaAcademic department:
Website: www.manchester.ac.uk/maths
Contacts
Email: ug-maths@manchester.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)161 275 5803
Career opportunities
The study of Mathematics develops skills and knowledge which are of value in a wide variety of professions. A Mathematics-related degree is a good preparation for any area of employment requiring people who can think clearly and logically. This degree programme has very good career prospects in mathematics, management, and a wide variety of openings in the business world. Popular choices with our graduates are accountancy, actuarial science and, more generally, the financial sector eg banking and insurance.Selected entry requirements
English language:All entrants must have a recognised English language qualification, such as GCSE grade C or better, IELTS with an overall score of at least 6.5 (including a writing score of at least 6.0 and no other component less than 5.5) or an equivalent qualificationScholarships and BursariesThe School of Mathematics offers a generous range of scholarships for both home and overseas applicants.
For students paying fees at the overseas rate, there are International Mathematics Scholarships worth £2,000 for each year of study for all those who satisfy the mathematical component of their entrance requirement. There are also up to ten International Mathematical Excellence Scholarships for international applicants who have demonstrated overall academic excellence; these awards, which replace those above, are worth £4,000 for each year of study.
Five of these awards are specifically for applicants from Africa, China, India, Pakistan and MalaysiaAcademic department:
Website: www.manchester.ac.uk/maths
Contacts
Email: ug-maths@manchester.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)161 275 5803
PhD scholarships at University of Pisa, Italy
The University of Pisa announces a competition, based on academic qualifications, for 7 grants reserved for candidates educated abroad for admission to the Galileo Galilei Ph.D. School
The selection will be based on the scientific qualifications of the candidates, bearing in mind the balance between the different areas of the School.
The candidates must apply for one of the following Ph.D. programmes:
Ph.D. programme:
Informatica (Computer science)Fisica e Fisica applicata (Physics and Applied physics)Matematica (Mathematics)Scienze chimiche (Chemical sciences)
An application for this competition does not prevent candidates from applying for the other competition,based on both academic qualifications and examinations, announced at http://www.unipi.it/studenti/offerta/dottorat/accesso/
Deadline: September 2009
The courses of each Ph.D. programme will start on January 1st, 2010.
Further info:http://www.unipi.it/studenti/offerta/dottorat/accesso/index.htm
The selection will be based on the scientific qualifications of the candidates, bearing in mind the balance between the different areas of the School.
The candidates must apply for one of the following Ph.D. programmes:
Ph.D. programme:
Informatica (Computer science)Fisica e Fisica applicata (Physics and Applied physics)Matematica (Mathematics)Scienze chimiche (Chemical sciences)
An application for this competition does not prevent candidates from applying for the other competition,based on both academic qualifications and examinations, announced at http://www.unipi.it/studenti/offerta/dottorat/accesso/
Deadline: September 2009
The courses of each Ph.D. programme will start on January 1st, 2010.
Further info:http://www.unipi.it/studenti/offerta/dottorat/accesso/index.htm
Mexican Government Scholarships 2010
Scholarships are awarded for specialization studies, master’s degrees, doctorates, and medical specialties, postgraduate research and postdoctoral visits, visits for artistic creation and for visiting professors and experts, high-level lecture visits, professional internship programs for visiting professors and postgraduate mobility.
This Call for scholarships and grants shall be open from April 22 through August 31, 2009, and online registration of candidatures shall be done from July 15 to August 15, 2009, with the exception of the following Programs:
“Genaro Estrada” Program for Specialists on Mexico; High-Level Lecture Program; Special Internship Program; Studies on Mexican Independence and the Mexican Revolution; Program of Visits for News Media Collaborators; the Mexican Program to Improve the Quality of Mexico’s Higher Education Institutions; and the “Daniel Cosío Villegas” Programs of El Colegio de México.
The foregoing shall remain open until October 30, 2010. Online registration for these programs is not required.
The general conditions of the scholarships offered by the Foreign Ministry through its General Directorate for Academic and Cultural Cooperation are contained in the Rules Applicable to Foreign Grantees of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarships, the text of which can be found at the end of this Call.Scholarships or grants are not open to persons residing in Mexico nor are they available to foreign diplomats accredited in Mexico or members of their families. Persons who have acquired dual nationality through naturalization will not qualify as eligible candidates.
Scholarship Characteristics
Scholarships are awarded for specialization studies, master’s degrees, doctorates, and medical specialties, postgraduate research and postdoctoral visits, visits for artistic creation and for visiting professors and experts, high-level lecture visits, professional internship programs for visiting professors and postgraduate mobility.
Scholarships are not granted for preparatory courses, distance studies (virtual mobility), supported open learning, or for Direct Doctorates (Master’s and Doctorate integrated programs).
The vast majority of the supply offers come from Mexican public institutions and some private institutions are likewise participating in this Call, including: Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey [Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education]; Universidad de las Américas, Puebla [University of the Americas, Puebla]; Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana [Claustro de Sor Juana University]; Universidad Iberoamericana [Ibero-American University]; and Universidad La Salle [La Salle University].
Scholarships are offered in the disciplines stated in this Call, except for odontology, plastic surgery, marketing, accounting, advertising, and business administration. In the field of medicine, scholarships are granted only in the public health institutions, hospitals and institutes established under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs-Ministry of Health cooperation program.
Scholarships are granted for a period of up to one year. In the case of masters’- level studies, scholarships may be renewed for up to 12 months while doctorates and medical specialties and subspecialties, scholarships may be renewed for up to an additional 24 months, in accordance with what is established in the scholarship award. The postgraduate mobility scholarships are granted for a maximum period of 6 months in school system..
Scholarships or grants for postgraduate research and postdoctoral visits shall have a maximum duration of one year and under no circumstances will they be extended beyond that period.
Scholarship grantees must ensure the conclusion of their theses within the regular period of their study programs since no additional extensions are granted for concluding theses or for taking final examinations once the program has been completed.Scholarships may begin on the date authorized by the General Directorate for Academic and Cultural Cooperation.
Types of Programs in the Call
Of the programs offered by the Mexican receiving institutions, in collaboration with the SRE, there are three types: Bilateral, which stem chiefly from Agreements and Programs signed between the Government of Mexico and the government of another country; Multilateral, originating from Mexican Government commitments assumed with international bodies or under multilateral mechanisms; and, Special, which encompass topics of considerable importance for Mexico’s international agenda.
The institutions and programs which comprise this Call can be viewed at the following webpage: becas.sre.gob.mx
Candidate ProfilesPreference will be given to persons who:
* Intend to take studies which focus on themes of priority for their country’s development.
* Will work in areas of particular importance for the institutional development of their country.
* Will take postgraduate studies that are registered in the Programa Nacional de Posgrados de Calidad (PNPC) (National Quality Postgraduate Program).
* Will take postgraduate studies not available in their own countries.
* Will take studies or conduct research at institutions located in states throughout the Mexican Republic.
* Are professors or researchers at public higher education institutions and scientific research centers in their own countries.
* Are government officials in charge of areas or programs of special interest to their countries.
* Work on projects for human, social, or economic development that target marginalized groups or areas which are socially or economically depressed.
General Requirements
* Submit candidature on the corresponding application form (Application Form A or B) within the specified deadline. Both forms are included in this Call.
(1)* Have the official proposal from the government of the candidate’s country that forms part of Application Form A.
* Have a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or doctorate, depending on the type of studies for which they are requesting the scholarship or grant.
* Have a minimum GPA of 8, on a scale of 1 to 10, and in the event of a different scale, they must submit the equivalent.
* Have the academic acceptance of the receiving Mexican institution.
(2)* Meet the requirements specified in this Call. Neither incomplete dossiers nor original documents shall be received.
* Return to their home countries upon termination of the scholarship and remain there for at least a time period similar to the duration of the scholarship in Mexico.
* For postgraduate-level research scholarships, the candidate must submit the letter of acceptance issued by the Mexican institution with curricular credit acknowledgement.The specific requirements are established in each of the Programs. It is recommended that they be very carefully read. (2)(1)
These Application Forms can be found at the following website:http://becas.sre.gob.mx
(2) It is possible to receive a letter of contact from an institution at the time of applying for the scholarship or grant and then to later continue with the processing and requirements of the receiving institution. Once the latter have been met and the letter of academic acceptance has been obtained, it must be signed by the Head of the School Services Department, the Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies, and/or by the Head or Academic Secretary of the Faculty, School, Institute or Center selected. In the case of medical areas or fields, the acceptance letter must be signed by the Head of the Specialty and the Head of Teaching at the hospital or institute of the Ministry of Health. It is important to mention that the definitive letter of acceptance must be sent – through the receiving institution and/or the respective Mexican Consulate or Embassy – to the SRE at least one month prior to the date the studies are to begin.
In the case of postgraduate studies, the document must indicate the study program in which the candidate was accepted, as well as the program duration and the starting and finishing dates, according to the school calendar, and program modality (six-monthly, four-monthly, or quarterly). In addition, in the case of research visits, the document must specify the name of the academic tutor of the project, the place where it is to be conducted, and the time period it will take.
Regardless of the opening of the Call, applicants must establish contact with the academic institution in order to process their acceptance.
Reception of Dossiers
All scholarship processing formalities must be expedited before the Mexican Embassy in the applicants’ home country or before the concurrent corresponding Embassy, through the applicants’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Ministry of Education and/or the local governmental institution designated for said purpose. When the application calls for the official proposal signature of the government of the applicants’ country by virtue of being an intergovernmental offer and generally reciprocal, the documentation must carry said signature, otherwise the application shall not be taken into consideration.
Dossiers shall be received at Mexican Embassies between April 22 and August 31, 2009.Candidatures must be submitted, as required, on either Application Form A or B, properly filled out, together with copies of the documents stipulated. Only applications fully completed and meeting all requirements will be processed. Original documents will not be received.
Documents will need to be notarized or carry an apostil if so requested by the receiving Mexican academic institution as a condition for accepting an applicant.Candidates must conduct the necessary formalities directly with the Mexican institutions of their interest and must have the latters’ acceptance before candidatures can be officially considered. If at the time of handing in a dossier an applicant does not yet have academic acceptance, said candidature shall only be received conditionally.
Selection Criteria
* Academic excellence of the candidate in the area intended to be studied at a Mexican institution.
* A congruent relationship between candidates’ academic and professional backgrounds and the area in which they wish to specialize in Mexico.
* Importance of the studies and their direct influence on the development of the candidate’s country.
* Reintegration of candidates into their countries’ labor market on completion of the scholarship.
* Connection between the studies and specific projects underway or already approved, as well as their impact on the development of candidates’ countries.
* A projection of the specific application of the knowledge acquired.Applications meeting all requirements shall be reviewed by a Preselection Committee in the applicants’ respective country.The final decision regarding scholarship awards rests with the Government of Mexico and shall not be open to appeal.Scholarship Benefits* Enrollment and school fees, where applicable.
* Monthly allowance, equal to:
1) 4 D.F. (Federal District-Mexico City) minimum wages for a specialty, Master’s or Master’s-level research, as well as for studies in the Spanish language and Mexican culture. This currently amounts to $6,576.00 pesos.
2) 5 D.F. (Federal District-Mexico City) minimum wages for a doctorate or doctoral research, as well as postdoctoral visits, medical specialties or subspecialties, and expert and artistic visits. This currently amounts to $8220.00 pesos.
* Medical insurance coverage from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), effective as of the third month of the scholarship, as long as scholarship grantees comply with the delivery of the documentation requested in due time and manner in order to proceed with their admission into the IMSS system.
* At the beginning of the scholarship, transportation from Mexico City to the location of the academic institution where the grantee is to study, and transportation from there back to Mexico City upon termination of the scholarship.
* International air travel costs will only be paid to nationals of countries with which Mexico has a reciprocal agreement covering the international air travel of scholarship grantees, and, to grantees whose program in this Call includes said benefit.
Any expenses not stipulated in the foregoing shall be payable by the scholarship grantee, including: costs involving study incorporation and revalidation costs; costs for printing of the thesis; graduation and degreeprocurement processing fees; costs of registration in the National Register of Foreigners; and visa renewal fees.
This Call for scholarships and grants shall be open from April 22 through August 31, 2009, and online registration of candidatures shall be done from July 15 to August 15, 2009, with the exception of the following Programs:
“Genaro Estrada” Program for Specialists on Mexico; High-Level Lecture Program; Special Internship Program; Studies on Mexican Independence and the Mexican Revolution; Program of Visits for News Media Collaborators; the Mexican Program to Improve the Quality of Mexico’s Higher Education Institutions; and the “Daniel Cosío Villegas” Programs of El Colegio de México.
The foregoing shall remain open until October 30, 2010. Online registration for these programs is not required.
The general conditions of the scholarships offered by the Foreign Ministry through its General Directorate for Academic and Cultural Cooperation are contained in the Rules Applicable to Foreign Grantees of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarships, the text of which can be found at the end of this Call.Scholarships or grants are not open to persons residing in Mexico nor are they available to foreign diplomats accredited in Mexico or members of their families. Persons who have acquired dual nationality through naturalization will not qualify as eligible candidates.
Scholarship Characteristics
Scholarships are awarded for specialization studies, master’s degrees, doctorates, and medical specialties, postgraduate research and postdoctoral visits, visits for artistic creation and for visiting professors and experts, high-level lecture visits, professional internship programs for visiting professors and postgraduate mobility.
Scholarships are not granted for preparatory courses, distance studies (virtual mobility), supported open learning, or for Direct Doctorates (Master’s and Doctorate integrated programs).
The vast majority of the supply offers come from Mexican public institutions and some private institutions are likewise participating in this Call, including: Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey [Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education]; Universidad de las Américas, Puebla [University of the Americas, Puebla]; Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana [Claustro de Sor Juana University]; Universidad Iberoamericana [Ibero-American University]; and Universidad La Salle [La Salle University].
Scholarships are offered in the disciplines stated in this Call, except for odontology, plastic surgery, marketing, accounting, advertising, and business administration. In the field of medicine, scholarships are granted only in the public health institutions, hospitals and institutes established under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs-Ministry of Health cooperation program.
Scholarships are granted for a period of up to one year. In the case of masters’- level studies, scholarships may be renewed for up to 12 months while doctorates and medical specialties and subspecialties, scholarships may be renewed for up to an additional 24 months, in accordance with what is established in the scholarship award. The postgraduate mobility scholarships are granted for a maximum period of 6 months in school system..
Scholarships or grants for postgraduate research and postdoctoral visits shall have a maximum duration of one year and under no circumstances will they be extended beyond that period.
Scholarship grantees must ensure the conclusion of their theses within the regular period of their study programs since no additional extensions are granted for concluding theses or for taking final examinations once the program has been completed.Scholarships may begin on the date authorized by the General Directorate for Academic and Cultural Cooperation.
Types of Programs in the Call
Of the programs offered by the Mexican receiving institutions, in collaboration with the SRE, there are three types: Bilateral, which stem chiefly from Agreements and Programs signed between the Government of Mexico and the government of another country; Multilateral, originating from Mexican Government commitments assumed with international bodies or under multilateral mechanisms; and, Special, which encompass topics of considerable importance for Mexico’s international agenda.
The institutions and programs which comprise this Call can be viewed at the following webpage: becas.sre.gob.mx
Candidate ProfilesPreference will be given to persons who:
* Intend to take studies which focus on themes of priority for their country’s development.
* Will work in areas of particular importance for the institutional development of their country.
* Will take postgraduate studies that are registered in the Programa Nacional de Posgrados de Calidad (PNPC) (National Quality Postgraduate Program).
* Will take postgraduate studies not available in their own countries.
* Will take studies or conduct research at institutions located in states throughout the Mexican Republic.
* Are professors or researchers at public higher education institutions and scientific research centers in their own countries.
* Are government officials in charge of areas or programs of special interest to their countries.
* Work on projects for human, social, or economic development that target marginalized groups or areas which are socially or economically depressed.
General Requirements
* Submit candidature on the corresponding application form (Application Form A or B) within the specified deadline. Both forms are included in this Call.
(1)* Have the official proposal from the government of the candidate’s country that forms part of Application Form A.
* Have a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or doctorate, depending on the type of studies for which they are requesting the scholarship or grant.
* Have a minimum GPA of 8, on a scale of 1 to 10, and in the event of a different scale, they must submit the equivalent.
* Have the academic acceptance of the receiving Mexican institution.
(2)* Meet the requirements specified in this Call. Neither incomplete dossiers nor original documents shall be received.
* Return to their home countries upon termination of the scholarship and remain there for at least a time period similar to the duration of the scholarship in Mexico.
* For postgraduate-level research scholarships, the candidate must submit the letter of acceptance issued by the Mexican institution with curricular credit acknowledgement.The specific requirements are established in each of the Programs. It is recommended that they be very carefully read. (2)(1)
These Application Forms can be found at the following website:http://becas.sre.gob.mx
(2) It is possible to receive a letter of contact from an institution at the time of applying for the scholarship or grant and then to later continue with the processing and requirements of the receiving institution. Once the latter have been met and the letter of academic acceptance has been obtained, it must be signed by the Head of the School Services Department, the Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies, and/or by the Head or Academic Secretary of the Faculty, School, Institute or Center selected. In the case of medical areas or fields, the acceptance letter must be signed by the Head of the Specialty and the Head of Teaching at the hospital or institute of the Ministry of Health. It is important to mention that the definitive letter of acceptance must be sent – through the receiving institution and/or the respective Mexican Consulate or Embassy – to the SRE at least one month prior to the date the studies are to begin.
In the case of postgraduate studies, the document must indicate the study program in which the candidate was accepted, as well as the program duration and the starting and finishing dates, according to the school calendar, and program modality (six-monthly, four-monthly, or quarterly). In addition, in the case of research visits, the document must specify the name of the academic tutor of the project, the place where it is to be conducted, and the time period it will take.
Regardless of the opening of the Call, applicants must establish contact with the academic institution in order to process their acceptance.
Reception of Dossiers
All scholarship processing formalities must be expedited before the Mexican Embassy in the applicants’ home country or before the concurrent corresponding Embassy, through the applicants’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Ministry of Education and/or the local governmental institution designated for said purpose. When the application calls for the official proposal signature of the government of the applicants’ country by virtue of being an intergovernmental offer and generally reciprocal, the documentation must carry said signature, otherwise the application shall not be taken into consideration.
Dossiers shall be received at Mexican Embassies between April 22 and August 31, 2009.Candidatures must be submitted, as required, on either Application Form A or B, properly filled out, together with copies of the documents stipulated. Only applications fully completed and meeting all requirements will be processed. Original documents will not be received.
Documents will need to be notarized or carry an apostil if so requested by the receiving Mexican academic institution as a condition for accepting an applicant.Candidates must conduct the necessary formalities directly with the Mexican institutions of their interest and must have the latters’ acceptance before candidatures can be officially considered. If at the time of handing in a dossier an applicant does not yet have academic acceptance, said candidature shall only be received conditionally.
Selection Criteria
* Academic excellence of the candidate in the area intended to be studied at a Mexican institution.
* A congruent relationship between candidates’ academic and professional backgrounds and the area in which they wish to specialize in Mexico.
* Importance of the studies and their direct influence on the development of the candidate’s country.
* Reintegration of candidates into their countries’ labor market on completion of the scholarship.
* Connection between the studies and specific projects underway or already approved, as well as their impact on the development of candidates’ countries.
* A projection of the specific application of the knowledge acquired.Applications meeting all requirements shall be reviewed by a Preselection Committee in the applicants’ respective country.The final decision regarding scholarship awards rests with the Government of Mexico and shall not be open to appeal.Scholarship Benefits* Enrollment and school fees, where applicable.
* Monthly allowance, equal to:
1) 4 D.F. (Federal District-Mexico City) minimum wages for a specialty, Master’s or Master’s-level research, as well as for studies in the Spanish language and Mexican culture. This currently amounts to $6,576.00 pesos.
2) 5 D.F. (Federal District-Mexico City) minimum wages for a doctorate or doctoral research, as well as postdoctoral visits, medical specialties or subspecialties, and expert and artistic visits. This currently amounts to $8220.00 pesos.
* Medical insurance coverage from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), effective as of the third month of the scholarship, as long as scholarship grantees comply with the delivery of the documentation requested in due time and manner in order to proceed with their admission into the IMSS system.
* At the beginning of the scholarship, transportation from Mexico City to the location of the academic institution where the grantee is to study, and transportation from there back to Mexico City upon termination of the scholarship.
* International air travel costs will only be paid to nationals of countries with which Mexico has a reciprocal agreement covering the international air travel of scholarship grantees, and, to grantees whose program in this Call includes said benefit.
Any expenses not stipulated in the foregoing shall be payable by the scholarship grantee, including: costs involving study incorporation and revalidation costs; costs for printing of the thesis; graduation and degreeprocurement processing fees; costs of registration in the National Register of Foreigners; and visa renewal fees.
Doctoral Scholarships at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germancy
The Munich Center for Language and Literature ('Zentrum für Sprach- undLiteraturwissenschaft', Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität) is offering up to 3doctoral student positions (TV-L E13, 50%, 2,5 years with evaluation after thefirst year; start of employment October 2009) to work on research projectsrelated to one of the Center's linguistic focuses: 'Variation - Kontakt -Wandel' (Linguistics) or 'Figuren von Textualität' (Linguistics and Literature).Further information regarding the research done at the Center is available atthe website listed below.
The doctoral students participate in the International Doctoral Programme inLinguistics 'Language Theory and Applied Linguistics'. Further informationregarding the Doctoral Programme is available at http://www.lipp.lmu.de.
Application requirements are a university degree graded above average (MagisterArtium, diploma, state board examination, Master of Arts ('with thesis'),Maîtrise, Laurea, etc.) in a linguistic subject, very good knowledge of German,working knowledge of English and one other language.
Application Deadline: 15-Jun-2009
Web Address for Applications: http://www.zsl.fak13.uni-muenchen.de/Bewerbung
Contact Information:
Dr. Caroline Trautmann
trautmann@lipp.lmu.de
Phone:0049-89-2180 3846
Fax:0049-89-2180 13990
The doctoral students participate in the International Doctoral Programme inLinguistics 'Language Theory and Applied Linguistics'. Further informationregarding the Doctoral Programme is available at http://www.lipp.lmu.de.
Application requirements are a university degree graded above average (MagisterArtium, diploma, state board examination, Master of Arts ('with thesis'),Maîtrise, Laurea, etc.) in a linguistic subject, very good knowledge of German,working knowledge of English and one other language.
Application Deadline: 15-Jun-2009
Web Address for Applications: http://www.zsl.fak13.uni-muenchen.de/Bewerbung
Contact Information:
Dr. Caroline Trautmann
trautmann@lipp.lmu.de
Phone:0049-89-2180 3846
Fax:0049-89-2180 13990
Master Scholarships at School of Medicine, Kings College London
The School of Medicine is looking for talented medics and related health and social care professionals to undertake its Palliative Care MSc under a new scholarship scheme offered by the Samuel Sebba Trust. The scholarships will be awarded to UK-based students with an interest in conducting research into pain. Funding is available on a part-time basis over two years. The scheme complements King’s commitment to opening doors to excellence for gifted students who for financial reasons would otherwise be unable to undertake this level of study.
Two scholarships are available and will fund the programme’s tuition fees, travel,
accommodation and books. The Palliative Care MSc at King’s has an international reputation attracting students working in palliative care, and related fields, from all over the world. The programme is research and evidence based, with a multi-professional student body. The scholarships are generously supported by the Samuel Sebba Trust through Cicely Saunders International (CSI), the only charity dedicated to research, education and support in the field of palliative care.
For more information: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/medicine/depts/palliative/spc/sebba.html
Two scholarships are available and will fund the programme’s tuition fees, travel,
accommodation and books. The Palliative Care MSc at King’s has an international reputation attracting students working in palliative care, and related fields, from all over the world. The programme is research and evidence based, with a multi-professional student body. The scholarships are generously supported by the Samuel Sebba Trust through Cicely Saunders International (CSI), the only charity dedicated to research, education and support in the field of palliative care.
For more information: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/medicine/depts/palliative/spc/sebba.html
Scholarships for Masters at University of Liverpool, UK
International students who pay tuition fees at the full international rate can receive up to £2,000 in scholarships and awards. All eligible international students will automatically receive a University of Liverpool International Advancement Award worth £1,000. The Faculty of Engineering International PGT Scholarship offers a further £1,000 to each high calibre international student who registers for full-time studies leading towards the award of an MSc (Eng) or MRes degree in the Faculty of Engineering.
Successful applicants for the scholarship will be notified in writing shortly after all transcipts and certificates supporting their application have been received.
FoE International PGT Scholarship Terms and Conditions
1. Scholarships are for international students who start their studies in September 2009 and pay tuition fees at the full international rate (£11,650 for 2008/09).
2. A completed scholarship application form must be received no later than 31 August 2009.
3. Candidates must achieve a good first class honours degree or an equivalent overseas qualification in a relevant subject area (engineering or scientific subjects) and the application must be supported by good references. The grades required for the award of a scholarship may vary depending on the MSc (Eng) or MRes programme.
4. Candidates whose first degree is not from an English speaking country have to show proofs of their English language skills.
5. Successful registered candidates will receive £400 around week four of the first semester, a further £400 after successfully passing the second semester examinations with minimum overall average ≥ 60% and £200 on obtaining a minimum grade of 60% in the MSc (Eng) dissertation.
6. Scholarships awarded for September 2009 entry are not deferrable to the following year.
7. The decisions made by the scholarship awarding body in each Department will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Further Information: http://www.liv.ac.uk/engfac/prospective/PGT-Scholarships-09.pdf
PhD position at Laval University, Canada
Evolutionary systems biology lab, Laval University, Canada.
Chosen candidates will study the evolution of signaling networks using genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics tools. Projects will aim at understanding the evolution of protein-protein interactions among signaling molecules and the role of gene duplication in shaping these networks. The budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae and its relatives will be used as models but other relevant species could also be used.
We have tools to study protein-protein interactions on a genome-wide scale. Our research is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Fonds de la Recherche en Sante du Quebec (FRSQ). Research will be conducted at the Laval University Institut de Biologie Intégrative et des Systèmes (IBIS), in Québec City, Canada. IBIS hosts more than 30 researchers working in genetics, genomics and proteomics as well as organismic biology.
Laval University is one of the oldest universities in North America and is a major research institution in Canada.
Quebec city is a magnificent and vibrant city. Competitive stipend + bonus for students who can obtain external fellowships.
Starting date: September 2009 or January 2010
Requirements: The ideal candidate is highly motivated, has experience or training in molecular biology, biochemistry or microbiology, is interested in evolution and has basic skills in bioinformatics.
Pertinent references:
How perfect can protein interactomes be? Science Signaling 2009;
Weak functional constraints on phosphoproteomes, Trends in Genetics 2009;
Systems biology spins off a new model for the study of canalization. Trends in Ecology and Evolution 2009;
An in vivo map of the yeast protein interactome, Science 2008;
Genetic properties influencing the evolvability of gene expression, Science 2007;
Systems-level analysis and evolution of the phototransduction network in Drosophila, PNAS 2007;
To apply: Interested candidates should send an application with a complete CV, academic transcripts and a short statement of interest by email and have two letters of references sent to clandry(at)post.harvard.edu. Letters of recommendation from these references should be sent separately. Informal inquiries are welcome,Christian Landry, PhD, Département de Biochimie Faculté de Médecine Université de Montreal C.P. 6128, Succ. Centre-Ville Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3C 3J7.
Website: http://www.ulaval.ca/
Chosen candidates will study the evolution of signaling networks using genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics tools. Projects will aim at understanding the evolution of protein-protein interactions among signaling molecules and the role of gene duplication in shaping these networks. The budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae and its relatives will be used as models but other relevant species could also be used.
We have tools to study protein-protein interactions on a genome-wide scale. Our research is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Fonds de la Recherche en Sante du Quebec (FRSQ). Research will be conducted at the Laval University Institut de Biologie Intégrative et des Systèmes (IBIS), in Québec City, Canada. IBIS hosts more than 30 researchers working in genetics, genomics and proteomics as well as organismic biology.
Laval University is one of the oldest universities in North America and is a major research institution in Canada.
Quebec city is a magnificent and vibrant city. Competitive stipend + bonus for students who can obtain external fellowships.
Starting date: September 2009 or January 2010
Requirements: The ideal candidate is highly motivated, has experience or training in molecular biology, biochemistry or microbiology, is interested in evolution and has basic skills in bioinformatics.
Pertinent references:
How perfect can protein interactomes be? Science Signaling 2009;
Weak functional constraints on phosphoproteomes, Trends in Genetics 2009;
Systems biology spins off a new model for the study of canalization. Trends in Ecology and Evolution 2009;
An in vivo map of the yeast protein interactome, Science 2008;
Genetic properties influencing the evolvability of gene expression, Science 2007;
Systems-level analysis and evolution of the phototransduction network in Drosophila, PNAS 2007;
To apply: Interested candidates should send an application with a complete CV, academic transcripts and a short statement of interest by email and have two letters of references sent to clandry(at)post.harvard.edu. Letters of recommendation from these references should be sent separately. Informal inquiries are welcome,Christian Landry, PhD, Département de Biochimie Faculté de Médecine Université de Montreal C.P. 6128, Succ. Centre-Ville Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3C 3J7.
Website: http://www.ulaval.ca/
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
IWC Water Leader Scholarships in Australia
The IWC Water Leader Scholarships offer full and partial tuition scholarships for Australian citizens, permanent residents and international applicants for the Master of Integrated Water Management program.
The IWC Water Leader Scholarships are available for the Masters program full-time or part-time/distance study mode. The course commences in March 2010.
International scholarships
International scholarships cover full tuition costs of the three-semester full-time Masters program, as well as overseas student health cover for the duration of the program.
Entry requirements
A completed undergraduate degree in a related field of study from an internationally-recognised institution.
You must have completed a university level qualification which is at least equivalent in standard to an Australian four year degree. If you are unsure whether your previous university qualification(s) is equivalent in standard to an Australian four year degree, you should seek advice from the Australian Education Centre in your home country or region, or contact UQ International Education Directorate.
Demonstrated English language proficiency (see http://www.uq.edu.au/international/language-requirements
Two years practical experience in a related field is preferred but not required.
Deadline: 1st August 2009
Further Information: http://www.watercentre.org/education/programs/scholarships/iwc-scholarships
The IWC Water Leader Scholarships are available for the Masters program full-time or part-time/distance study mode. The course commences in March 2010.
International scholarships
International scholarships cover full tuition costs of the three-semester full-time Masters program, as well as overseas student health cover for the duration of the program.
Entry requirements
A completed undergraduate degree in a related field of study from an internationally-recognised institution.
You must have completed a university level qualification which is at least equivalent in standard to an Australian four year degree. If you are unsure whether your previous university qualification(s) is equivalent in standard to an Australian four year degree, you should seek advice from the Australian Education Centre in your home country or region, or contact UQ International Education Directorate.
Demonstrated English language proficiency (see http://www.uq.edu.au/international/language-requirements
Two years practical experience in a related field is preferred but not required.
Deadline: 1st August 2009
Further Information: http://www.watercentre.org/education/programs/scholarships/iwc-scholarships
Scholarships at St. Mary's University, USA
Carlos and Malu Alvarez recently announced a $100,000 gift to St. Mary’s University making possible the establishment of the International Student Scholarship Fund. Each ‘International Scholar’ will receive $2,500 a year, for four years.
Students of any major are eligible and must maintain full time status (12 semester hours or more) and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Eligible ‘International Scholar’ recipients are those born or living outside the United States at the time of application, with priority given to students from Mexico and Latin American countries.
Carlos Alvarez is the founder and President of The Gambrinus Company, a craft brewing and sales and marketing organization. The Gambrinus Company owns and operates the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas, Bridge Port Brewing Company in Portland, Ore. and the Trumer Brauerei in Berkeley, Calif.
Alvarez is a dedicated supporter of higher education, and has given generously of his time and talents to various schools and universities, many in San Antonio, including being a trustee for St. Mary’s Hall (a Protestant primary, middle and high school not affiliated with St. Mary’s University) and a trustee and former chairman of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. He also serves as trustee for the following organizations: World Affairs Council of America (Washington D.C.), Davidson College (Davidson, N.C.) and School Year Abroad (Lawrence, Mass.).
St. Mary’s University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community service, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence. With a nearly 60 percent graduation rate of all students (including minorities) that is just one of the reasons why St. Mary’s University is ranked fourth in the West Region for quality and value in the “Great Schools, Great Prices” category of the U.S. News & World Report’s 2009 edition of “America’s Best Colleges.”
Source: http://www.stmarytx.edu/news/?go=national&id=2139
Students of any major are eligible and must maintain full time status (12 semester hours or more) and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Eligible ‘International Scholar’ recipients are those born or living outside the United States at the time of application, with priority given to students from Mexico and Latin American countries.
Carlos Alvarez is the founder and President of The Gambrinus Company, a craft brewing and sales and marketing organization. The Gambrinus Company owns and operates the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas, Bridge Port Brewing Company in Portland, Ore. and the Trumer Brauerei in Berkeley, Calif.
Alvarez is a dedicated supporter of higher education, and has given generously of his time and talents to various schools and universities, many in San Antonio, including being a trustee for St. Mary’s Hall (a Protestant primary, middle and high school not affiliated with St. Mary’s University) and a trustee and former chairman of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. He also serves as trustee for the following organizations: World Affairs Council of America (Washington D.C.), Davidson College (Davidson, N.C.) and School Year Abroad (Lawrence, Mass.).
St. Mary’s University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community service, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence. With a nearly 60 percent graduation rate of all students (including minorities) that is just one of the reasons why St. Mary’s University is ranked fourth in the West Region for quality and value in the “Great Schools, Great Prices” category of the U.S. News & World Report’s 2009 edition of “America’s Best Colleges.”
Source: http://www.stmarytx.edu/news/?go=national&id=2139
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