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
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Sunday, April 5, 2009
Scholarships for Master in Law and Political Sciences at Laden University, the Netherlands
Laden university offers scholarships to outstanding students.
The scholarship is starting in september2009 or february 2010.
Masters Of Law:
i) Advance studies in air and space law,
ii) Advance studies in European and international business law
iii) Advance studies in international tax lax
iv) Advance studies in public international law
v) International relation and diplomacy.
Further Information: www.ib.groep.nl
The scholarship is starting in september2009 or february 2010.
Masters Of Law:
i) Advance studies in air and space law,
ii) Advance studies in European and international business law
iii) Advance studies in international tax lax
iv) Advance studies in public international law
v) International relation and diplomacy.
Further Information: www.ib.groep.nl
PhD position in Physical Oceanography & Seismic Acoustics at NIOZ, the Netherlands
The NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research is an independent research institute associated with the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO). NIOZ was founded in 1876 and is one of the oldest major oceanographic institutions in Europe. Its mission is to pursue curiosity-driven multidisciplinary marine research in coastal and shelf seas as well as in the open ocean through close co-operation between physicists, chemists, geologists and biologists.
Marine research is carried out by five scientific departments: Physical Oceanography, Marine Geology, Marine Biogeochemistry, Biological Oceanography and Marine Ecology.
PhD position in Physical Oceanography & Seismic Acoustics
Topic: Observational and theoretical study of the equatorial boundary layer
Period: 4 years
Location: NIOZ, Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research – Texel, Netherlands
Observations show that dynamically the ocean differs distinctly in a narrow zone of ±1o near the equator compared to off-equatorial regions. This zone is not only dominated by strong, vertically alternating zonal currents that inhibit cross-equatorial transport, but also its stratification, mixing, internal wave climate and biological diversity differ widely. Global ocean and climate models often give a very simplified picture of many processes in this band, and particularly those of small-scale are badly represented, if at all. This is partly due to lack of spatial observational resolution. The consequence is that the predictive value of these models is limited. In particular, neither the choking effect of this band of zonal currents on the meridional transport of heat, in the Atlantic Ocean of relevance to Western European climate, nor its variation under climate change is known.
Geometric focusing of small-scale internal waves, traditionally neglected, might have an important effect on the dynamics of the equatorial zone, which we aim to illuminate by
(1) measurements of physical and acoustic fields along a cross-equatorial transect;
(2) use of satellite data;
(3) comparison to theoretical and numerical model predictions; and (4) development of these models.
The emphasis is on understanding
(1) the strong and strongly varying equatorial current pattern;
(2) the role of small-scale but intensive internal waves;
(3) the role of geometric focusing of internal waves on the vertical transport and distribution of heat, momentum and particles (‘acoustic
scatterers’); and
(4) the possible consequences thereof for the meridional transport of heat and changes therein due to global climate change. The strategy will be to search latitudinally for coherent patterns in underwater physical and acoustic parameters, combining them with surface meteorological and remote sensing data.
We offer a full-time PhD position for 4 years, a pension scheme, a health insurance allowance, a yearly 8% vacation allowance, year-end bonus and flexible employment conditions.
Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the NWO Research Institutes.
Further information on the project and the position can be obtained from Prof. Leo Maas (+31-222-369419, maas@nioz.nl, www.nioz.nl/maas) or Dr. Hans van Haren (+31-222-369451, hansvh@nioz.nl), or otherwise from Jolanda Evers, Human Resources (Email: Jolanda.evers@nioz.nl, phone +31-222-369371)
Application:
Applicants should sent an application letter, CV, and the name, postal and email address of two persons familiar with the previous performance of the applicant to the Personnel Department attended to Mrs. Jolanda Evers, Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), P.O. Box 59, 1790 AB Den Burg, Texel, The Netherlands or e-mail to: jobs@nioz.nl
Closing Date: April 20th 2009 or until a qualified candidate is identified.
Marine research is carried out by five scientific departments: Physical Oceanography, Marine Geology, Marine Biogeochemistry, Biological Oceanography and Marine Ecology.
PhD position in Physical Oceanography & Seismic Acoustics
Topic: Observational and theoretical study of the equatorial boundary layer
Period: 4 years
Location: NIOZ, Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research – Texel, Netherlands
Observations show that dynamically the ocean differs distinctly in a narrow zone of ±1o near the equator compared to off-equatorial regions. This zone is not only dominated by strong, vertically alternating zonal currents that inhibit cross-equatorial transport, but also its stratification, mixing, internal wave climate and biological diversity differ widely. Global ocean and climate models often give a very simplified picture of many processes in this band, and particularly those of small-scale are badly represented, if at all. This is partly due to lack of spatial observational resolution. The consequence is that the predictive value of these models is limited. In particular, neither the choking effect of this band of zonal currents on the meridional transport of heat, in the Atlantic Ocean of relevance to Western European climate, nor its variation under climate change is known.
Geometric focusing of small-scale internal waves, traditionally neglected, might have an important effect on the dynamics of the equatorial zone, which we aim to illuminate by
(1) measurements of physical and acoustic fields along a cross-equatorial transect;
(2) use of satellite data;
(3) comparison to theoretical and numerical model predictions; and (4) development of these models.
The emphasis is on understanding
(1) the strong and strongly varying equatorial current pattern;
(2) the role of small-scale but intensive internal waves;
(3) the role of geometric focusing of internal waves on the vertical transport and distribution of heat, momentum and particles (‘acoustic
scatterers’); and
(4) the possible consequences thereof for the meridional transport of heat and changes therein due to global climate change. The strategy will be to search latitudinally for coherent patterns in underwater physical and acoustic parameters, combining them with surface meteorological and remote sensing data.
We offer a full-time PhD position for 4 years, a pension scheme, a health insurance allowance, a yearly 8% vacation allowance, year-end bonus and flexible employment conditions.
Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the NWO Research Institutes.
Further information on the project and the position can be obtained from Prof. Leo Maas (+31-222-369419, maas@nioz.nl, www.nioz.nl/maas) or Dr. Hans van Haren (+31-222-369451, hansvh@nioz.nl), or otherwise from Jolanda Evers, Human Resources (Email: Jolanda.evers@nioz.nl, phone +31-222-369371)
Application:
Applicants should sent an application letter, CV, and the name, postal and email address of two persons familiar with the previous performance of the applicant to the Personnel Department attended to Mrs. Jolanda Evers, Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), P.O. Box 59, 1790 AB Den Burg, Texel, The Netherlands or e-mail to: jobs@nioz.nl
Closing Date: April 20th 2009 or until a qualified candidate is identified.
Friday, March 13, 2009
PhD Job at Geotechnology Department at Delft University of Technology
The Geotechnology Department comprises four Sections: Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics and Petrophysics, GeoEngineering, and Petroleum Engineering. Its research activities are strongly interdisciplinary andaimed at the development and dissemination of innovative, integratedgeo-technologies in the fields of subsurface imaging, characterisationand engineering for cost-effective and sustainable utilisation of thesubsurface.
The Section of Applied Geology aims to develop high-resolutionquantitative models of geological heterogeneity in clastic sedimentarybasins on different spatial scales. The models serve to enhance ourunderstanding of clastic sedimentary systems as a whole, and will beapplied in the discovery, use and sustainable management of subsurfaceresources. We strive to reduce the inherent uncertainty in numericalmodelling by developing tools for quantitative prediction of keysubsurface properties such as size, shape, spatial distribution andinternal heterogeneity of sediment bodies.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Geological reservoir models used in hydrocarbon andgroundwater exploitation are typically based on stochastic-geometricinterpolation methods. Such methods generate solutions that are locallyoptimal, but are not constrained by the large-scale geological settingof the reservoir. The aims of this project are
(1) to develop a post-processor for an existing low-resolution, basin-scale process-basedmodel of fluvio-deltaic drainage networks and stratigraphy, which isconditioned to large-scale basin geometry and geological boundaryconditions. The post-processor should generate explicit, object-based,stochastic realizations of the small-scale reservoir architecture (lowand high sinuosity channel belts) to permit analysis of sand-bodyconnectivity, and its controls on fluid flow and mixing of sedimentswith different provenance;
(2) to better characterize subsurfaceheterogeneity and reduce the solution space associated with well datarelative to current (geometric) models;
(3) to test the method byperforming flow simulations on synthetic and real-world reservoirs, inorder to study the dispersal of contaminants in the shallow subsurfaceand propose strategies for groundwater exploitation.
REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should have an MSc degree in Earth Sciences(Geology, Geophysics, Physical Geography) or Engineering (EngineeringGeology, Hydraulic Engineering, Petroleum Engineering). Candidates withdemonstrable expertise in geological or flow modelling and a keeninterest in optimization problems are specifically encouraged to apply.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The successful candidate will be employed byDelft University of Technology for a fixed period of four years withinwhich he/she is expected to write a doctoral thesis.TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexiblework week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option ofassembling a customized compensation and benefits package (the ‘IKA’).Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective LabourAgreement for Dutch Universities.
Delft University of Technology strives to increase the number of womenin higher academic positions; women are therefore especially encouragedto apply.
APPLICATION
To apply, please send a detailed CV along with a letter of applicationby 15 April, 2009 to: recruitment-citg@tudelft.nl.
FURTHER INFORMATION
http://www.vacaturesindelft.nl/vacature.php?id=1445&lang=eng
The Section of Applied Geology aims to develop high-resolutionquantitative models of geological heterogeneity in clastic sedimentarybasins on different spatial scales. The models serve to enhance ourunderstanding of clastic sedimentary systems as a whole, and will beapplied in the discovery, use and sustainable management of subsurfaceresources. We strive to reduce the inherent uncertainty in numericalmodelling by developing tools for quantitative prediction of keysubsurface properties such as size, shape, spatial distribution andinternal heterogeneity of sediment bodies.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Geological reservoir models used in hydrocarbon andgroundwater exploitation are typically based on stochastic-geometricinterpolation methods. Such methods generate solutions that are locallyoptimal, but are not constrained by the large-scale geological settingof the reservoir. The aims of this project are
(1) to develop a post-processor for an existing low-resolution, basin-scale process-basedmodel of fluvio-deltaic drainage networks and stratigraphy, which isconditioned to large-scale basin geometry and geological boundaryconditions. The post-processor should generate explicit, object-based,stochastic realizations of the small-scale reservoir architecture (lowand high sinuosity channel belts) to permit analysis of sand-bodyconnectivity, and its controls on fluid flow and mixing of sedimentswith different provenance;
(2) to better characterize subsurfaceheterogeneity and reduce the solution space associated with well datarelative to current (geometric) models;
(3) to test the method byperforming flow simulations on synthetic and real-world reservoirs, inorder to study the dispersal of contaminants in the shallow subsurfaceand propose strategies for groundwater exploitation.
REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should have an MSc degree in Earth Sciences(Geology, Geophysics, Physical Geography) or Engineering (EngineeringGeology, Hydraulic Engineering, Petroleum Engineering). Candidates withdemonstrable expertise in geological or flow modelling and a keeninterest in optimization problems are specifically encouraged to apply.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The successful candidate will be employed byDelft University of Technology for a fixed period of four years withinwhich he/she is expected to write a doctoral thesis.TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexiblework week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option ofassembling a customized compensation and benefits package (the ‘IKA’).Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective LabourAgreement for Dutch Universities.
Delft University of Technology strives to increase the number of womenin higher academic positions; women are therefore especially encouragedto apply.
APPLICATION
To apply, please send a detailed CV along with a letter of applicationby 15 April, 2009 to: recruitment-citg@tudelft.nl.
FURTHER INFORMATION
http://www.vacaturesindelft.nl/vacature.php?id=1445&lang=eng
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