Various Master Scholarships in International Studies Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Applications for the Masters of Science in Strategic Studies, International Relations, International Political Economy and Asian Studies (July 2009) are now open.

Programme applications close 31st March 2009.

Scholarship applications close 2nd April 2009

The RSIS masters programmes in International Relations, International Political Economy, Strategic Studies and Asian Studies provide a comprehensive selection of subjects with different focus areas to appeal to the diverse needs of our students. Each programme emphasises different subjects with a researchfocused approach. Students will find the courses useful for their fields in diplomacy and policy-making.


Teaching in the M.Sc. Programmes

The courses are taught via interactive seminars in a stimulating and lively intellectual environment. To ensure optimal interaction between faculty and students, the intake will be kept small. Candidates will also have to complete the “Professional Skills Enrichment” component. This involves participating in a number of seminars on research methods, as well as contemporary strategic and security issues.

Students will also be exposed to eminent security and international relations scholars, discuss films and documentaries pertaining to security studies, and even learn media handling and conflict negotiation skills. Student performance will be assessed through a combination of examinations, assignments and seminar participation.

Overall, the programmes will stress self development, encourage students to refine their analytical and policy-research skills, and provide a platform from which they can continue the process of self-education and career development.


SINGAPORE TECHNOLOGIES ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS

RSIS invites applications for the Singapore Technologies Engineering Scholarships. The Singapore Technologies Engineering Scholarship is open to Singaporeans, Singapore Permanent Residents and International candidates to pursue the full-time Masters programme at RSIS.


Applicants should have (a) an excellent academic record; and (b) a very good command of the English language.


Terms and Conditions

Each scholarship is tenable for one year only for full-time Master of Science (Strategic Studies), Master of Science (International Relations), Master of Science (International Political Economy) and Masters of Science (Asian Studies) programmes. Successful candidates are expected to complete their studies within the tenable period. There is no bond attached to the scholarships.

Each scholarship shall cover the following:

A monthly stipend;

A book allowance (one-time payment only);

A return air-ticket (economy class) from home country to Singapore (if applicable);

Your tuition and other compulsory fees (as specified by NTU)


How to apply
(a) Apply for the Masters programme of choice online;

(b) Applications for the ST Engineering Scholarship open on 1st January and close on 2nd April 09

(c) Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the MSc Selection Committee.(d) Only successful applicants will be notified.


For enquiries, please contact the RSIS Graduate Programmes Office at
rsisprogrammes@ ntu.edu.sg

GITA WIRJAWAN GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP

RSIS invites applications for the Gita Wirjawan Graduate Fellowship.

The Gita Wirjawan Graduate Fellowship is open to Indonesian students (citizens and PRs) admitted for graduate education at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies.


Selection Criteria

Applicants should have (a) an excellent academic record; (b) a very good command of the English Language; and (c) assessed to have the potential for leadership in government, business, or civil society after graduation.



Terms and Conditions

Each fellowship, at S$30,000, is tenable for one year only for full-time students on the Master of Science (Strategic Studies), Master of Science (International Relations), Master of Science (International Political Economy) and Master of Science (Asian Studies) programmes.

Successful candidates are expected to complete their studies within the tenable period.


Each scholarship shall cover the following:
A monthly stipend;
A book allowance (one-time payment only);
A return air-ticket (economy class) from home country to Singapore (if applicable); Tuition and other compulsory fees (as specified by NTU)


How to apply

(a) Apply for the Masters programme of choice online;

(b) Applications for the Gita Wirjawan Graduate Fellowship open on 1st January and close on 2nd April 09.

(c) Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the MSc Selection Committee.

(d) Only successful applicants will be notified.

For enquiries, please contact the RSIS Graduate Programmes Office at
rsisprogrammes@ ntu.edu.sg


ASEAN GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is open to nationals of member countries of ASEAN* (except Singapore) to pursue a designated full-time Masters degree by coursework and dissertation at NTU (* ASEAN or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations consists of Brunei Darrussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam)

Each scholarship is tenable for a period of 1 year only for M.Sc. programmes and 4 trimesters (˜ 16 months) only for the MBA programme.

There is no bond attached to the scholarship. No deferment of scholarship awarded will be allowed. Awards that are not taken up will be given to other qualified candidates.



Terms and Conditions

Each scholarship is tenable for one year only for full-time MSc and The Nanyang MBA programmes. Successful candidates are expected to complete their studies within the tenable period. There is no bond attached to the scholarships.



Each scholarship shall cover the following:
Monthly stipend of S$1,350.00Book allowance of S$500.00Tuition fee, health insurance, examination fee and other approved fees, allowances and expenses

Cost of one overseas Business Study Mission (for MBA candidates only) undertaken within the tenable period of the scholarshipCost of travel from home country to Singapore on award of the scholarshipCost of travel from Singapore to home country on successful completion of the Masters degree within the tenable period of the scholarship



Application procedure

Open in November and close in December each year. Invitations for applications will be placed on the University's web page. Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents, and recipients of other scholarships or bursaries are not eligible to apply.


Open webpage below for the required supporting documents
http://www.rsis. edu.sg/teaching/ MSc_admission. html



STUDENT RESEARCH ASSISTANSHIPS

A number of Student Research Assistantships will be made available in AY2009/10. These are only for selected full-time students enrolled in any of the MSc programmes. Student Research Assistants assist RSIS Faculty in a wide range of activities pertaining to research. There is no bond attached to the Student Research Assistantship.


Term and Conditions

As a Student RA you may not accept paid employment or hold concurrently any other scholarship, fellowships, bursary or top-up allowance without prior approval of the Head (Graduate Studies) of the School. You must ensure that you do not have any outstanding obligations in relation to any scholarship, grant, subsidy or similar award that you may have been given previously by any other organization, such as employment bonds or undischarged financial damages, before you accept this offer from the School.


Each Student Research Assistantship shall cover the following:
A monthly stipend; andYour tuition and other compulsory fees (as specified by NTU)


How to apply
(a) Apply for the Masters programme of choice online;

(b) Applications for the Student Research Assistantships open 1st
January and close on 2nd April 09. Application form can be obtained
from here(c) Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the MSc Selection
Committee.(d) Only successful applicants will be notified.

For enquiries, please contact the RSIS Graduate Programmes Office at
rsisprogrammes@ ntu.edu.sg

TERRORSM ANALYST STUDY AWARDS

A number of Terrorism Analyst Study Awards will be offered in
AY2009/10. Students enrolled in any of the MSc programmes are eligible
to apply, subject to selection by the International Centre for
Political Violence and Terrorism Research (ICPVTR), which is part of
RSIS. Terrorism Analysts will conduct research at the ICPVTR while
studying part-time for their degree over two Academic Years.

Terms and Conditions

Successful applications will be required to do at least 3 electives
modules selected by ICPVTR from the Certificate in Terrorism Studies
(CTS) track and also write their dissertation on a terrorism-related
topic. Applicants not opting to do the dissertation will be required to
do at least 4 selected elective modules from the CTS track.
Each Study Award shall cover the following:
A monthly stipend; andYour tuition and other compulsory fees (as specified by
NTU)

How to apply
(a) Apply for the Masters programme of choice online;(b) Applications for the
Terrorism Analyst Study Awards open 1st
January and close on 2nd April 09. Application form can be obtained
from here(c) Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the selection
committee from ICPVTR.(d) Only successful applicants will be notified.

For enquiries, please contact the RSIS Graduate Programmes Office at
rsisprogrammes@ ntu.edu.sg

TUITION FEE LOAN

Candidates enrolled in the coursework programmes are eligible to
apply for a Tuition Fee Loan of up to 90% of the tuition fee payable by
Singapore citizens. However, students holding scholarships are not
eligible to apply for the loan.
Please visit here for information:
http://admissions. ntu.edu.sg/ graduate/ Pages/financiala ssistance. aspx

PhD Scholarships at Nanyang Technological University

PhD Scholarships in Renewable Energy, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

The School of Computer Engineering at Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) is seeking applications for 2 graduate student (PhD) positions.

Candidates will work on a national grant-funded research project on low concentration, concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems. Specifically, your research will be focused on developing performance /cost models for solar concentrators which take account of the solar profile and other conditions in Singapore.

Requirements
At least a 2nd upper class B.Eng. Degree in the area of Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering (an additional masters degree will be an advantage)
Proficient in MatLab and C/C++
Fluent verbal and written communications in English Strong analytical, mathematical and conceptual abilities
Able to work independently or in a team in the realization of R&D work

How to Apply
Suitably qualified applicants should email, including a detailed resume and statement of interest (cover letter), to:
Assoc. Prof. Douglas Maskell
School of Computer Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
50 Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639798
Email: asdouglas@ntu.edu.sg

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 15th March 2009.

Scholarship information
After discussions with the supervisor, candidates will need to apply to Nanyang Technological University, School of Computer Engineering for entry into the PhD programme (with Research Scholarship). Further explanation detailing the official application process is obtainable from NTU’s graduate studies website at http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/Research/Pages/default.aspx

Post-doctoral positions at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

We are inviting highly qualified candidates to apply for two Post-doctoral positions, for a period of 3 years. You will be researching in the fields of Digital Signal Processing, Acoustics, and Vibration Physics. The research team led by Profs Andy W. H. Khong and Gan Woon Seng will train and equip you with the relevant research skills. This research is supported by the National Research Foundation Singapore.

You will conduct leading-edge research in the fields of digital signal processing for in-solid acoustic propagation which will be developed for our next-generation human-machine interface STATINA. You will be working as a team and be largely responsible for the investigation of how acoustic waves propagate in solid medium. Utilizing these properties as well as signal processing knowledge, you will develop state-of-the-art algorithms for the localization and tracking of moving sources across different mediums so as to operate in-house developed software applications. Secondary job function includes the opportunity to develop soft-skills such as leading Ph.D. students and Research Assistants as well as to drive the research team in developing new algorithms.

Specifically we are looking for expertise in these technological areas with the following detailed responsibilities.
A. Signal Processing: Source localization and Tracking
You will be expected to understand or have experience in developing source localization algorithms such as, for example, time-differences-of-arrival (TDOA) as well as time-reversal. Knowledge and experience in tracking algorithms such as the use of Particle filtering/ Kalman based filtering will be advantageous. Based on the wave propagation theories, you will be expected to develop state-of-the-art source localization and tracking algorithms in the presence of multipath reflections in non-homogeneous medium. Your contribution in this field will be employed by STATINA’s touch interface.

B. Vibration Physics
You will be expected to investigate how waves propagate in different solid mediums such as glass, wood and paper. Wave propagation within such materials will be analyzed and their multipath effects will be studied and reported. More specifically, you will investigate how non-homogeneity in mediums affects the wave propagation in solids. You will also be responsible for investigating theories such as acoustical holography. Such theories will aid and support the robustness of source localization and tracking algorithms for human-machine applications. Your contribution in this field will be employed by STATINA’s touch interface.

C. Research Activities
Other research activities include participating in international conferences, research collaboration with overseas collaborators (Georgia Tech., Northern Illinois University) and local industries (SingHealth, MINDEF), setting up of a demonstration system and generating top-tier publications and research progress reports as required by the National Research Foundation in Singapore.

D. Job Requirements

* Ph.D. degree with good honors in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering/Physics

* Excellent track record in terms of publications

* Proficient in MatLab and C/C++

* Fluent verbal and written communications in English

* Strong analytical, mathematical and conceptual abilities

* Able to work independently or in a team in the realization of the R&D work

* Able to commit 3 years of full-time in the project


To apply: Suitably qualified applicants are invited to send in their application via email. Completed application forms with detailed resume, a full list of research publications and statement of interest (cover letter) may be submitted by email to:

Asst. Prof. Andy W. H. Khong
School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
50 Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639798
Email: andykhong@ntu.edu.sg

http://www3.ntu.edu.sg/home/AndyKhong/STATINA/STATINAPositions.htm