Scholarships Year 2009

The University of Edinburgh will offer two scholarships for postgraduate study in any subject offered by the University to students from Southern African countries. One of the scholarships will be available for a one year Master’s degree programme and the other scholarship for a three year PhD degree programme.

The scholarship covers the overseas rate of tuition fee and University accommodation for the duration of the postgraduate degree programme.

Eligibility

The scholarship will be awarded to applicants from Southern African countries who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for a postgraduate Master’s programme of study or PhD degree programme at the University of Edinburgh. Applicants may apply from the following countries:

Angola,
Namibia,
Botswana,
South Africa,
The Democratic Republic of Congo,
Swaziland,
Lesotho,
United Republic of Tanzania
Malawi,
Zambia,
Mozambique,
Zimbabwe

To apply:

Applicants should already have been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh and should have firmly accepted that offer or be intending to do so. Further details on how to make a postgraduate application can be found on the University website at Postgraduate home | Postgraduate study

Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit. Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, the international equivalent of a UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree at undergraduate level.

Application Procedure

Candidates applying for the one-year Master’s scholarship should send a two page statement outlining what they expect to gain from their Master’s programme and how it will enable them to make a future contribution in their home country. In addition, applicants should send a transcript and the names of two referees. The referees may send their letters separately.

Candidates applying for the PhD scholarship should send a statement (around three pages) of their intended research including a rationale for the project and the intended methodology; a transcript of results obtained in a relevant first degree; and the names of two referees. The referees may send their letters separately.

Scholarship applications should be sent to:

The Southern African Scholarships Committee
Centre of African Studies
The University of Edinburgh
21 George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9LD

Applications for the scholarship may also be faxed to the number below or e-mailed to the Centre of African Studies marked for the attention of the Southern African Scholarships Committee.

E-mail: African.Studies@ed.ac.uk
Fax: +44 131 650 6535

The closing date for applications is 1 May 2009.


Please note that application for the scholarship is a separate process from applying to a programme of study at the University. The Centre of African Studies can not offer guidance on the latter, but reference should be made to the website of the respective Colleges and academic units.
 
Six Aberystwyth University (AU) overseas PhD scholarships are available within the Department of Computer Science starting in late September 2009. Interested applicants are invited to visit the department research web pages. The following list provides some of the PhD project proposals which fall within the interests of the four department research groups:

  1. Advanced Reasoning
  2. Computational Biology
  3. Intelligent Robotics
  4. Vision, Graphics and Visualisation
The scholarships are for a three year period and will waive the difference between full-time overseas student fees and full-time UK/EU student fees per annum. The scholarships will not support part-time PhD studies. The fees for the 2008-2009 academic year were £10,750, and the value of the scholarship was £7,450.

Please note that an Overseas PhD Scholarship does not provide funds for living expenses (i.e. a maintenance grant), and successful applicants will have to pay full-time UK/EU student fees for the duration of the scholarship (£3,300 for the 2008-2009 academic session).

Applicants should have a first class or upper-second class honours degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or the physical sciences. Applicants may wish to contact the Postgraduate Admissions Office for advice regarding the comparability of their qualifications.

To apply for an Overseas PhD Scholarship, forms can be obtained by visiting the UWA Postgraduate Admissions Office web site: Postgraduate Admissions Office / Swyddfa Derbyn Graddedigion. Please follow the 'Application' link, and use the Research Programmes (PhD, MPhil and LLM by Research) forms.
When you apply:

  1. Under application form 'Section 4: Proposed Study at Aberystwyth', please provide a short (maximum 1000 words) research proposal. This can relate directly to one of the example projects provided via the web links above, or to a project of your own choice. (The request for a short proposal applies to this Overseas PhD Scholarship scheme, and not to a standard Computer Science research studies application.)
  2. Under application form 'Section 5: Funding & Scholarships' please tick the 'Departmental funding (if available)' box and type the Reference Number: CS212.
  3. Please make sure that one of your references is an academic from the institution where you last studied.
  4. Return the application form to the Postgraduate Admissions Office by 1st March 2009.
We will consider all candidates and select a short list by early May. The scholarships will be awarded to the best candidates under the following criteria: relevance of the proposed research to the department's research interests; and academic quality of the applicant. All candidates will be informed as to the outcome of their application.

Founded in 1872, the University of Wales, Aberystwyth was the first university institution to be established in Wales. Today, it has over 7,000 registered students, including over 1,100 postgraduates across seventeen academic departments. The Department of Computer Science has an international reputation for high quality research and was graded 4A in the 1996 and 2001 UK Research Assessment Exercises.

For further information about the department please visit the web page: Department of Computer Science.

For all general inquiries about the Overseas PhD Scholarship scheme, please contact:

Mrs. Margaret Anthony,
Department of Computer Science,
University of Wales, Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion, SY23 3DB, United Kingdom
Email: mta@aber.ac.uk
Fax: +44 (0)1970 628536
Phone: +44 (0)1970 622421

Please quote Reference Number CS212 on all application forms and communications.
 
Qualifications
Prospective applicant must meet the following qualification criteria :

  1. Applicants should be a citizen of the country to which this scholarship program is offered. (including applicant's parents) Applicants should not be a holder of Korean citizenship.
  2. Applicants should be under 25 years of age as of March 1, 2009.
  3. Have an adequate health, both physically and mentally. Persons who are pregnant or having severe illness may not apply.
  4. Have finished or be scheduled to finish formal education of elementary, middle, high school outside of Korea as of March 1, 2009.
  5. Possess a grade point average (G.P.A.) above 80% from the last educational institution attended or have earned top 10% of G.P.A. among classmates.
  6. Not at any time have received a Korean government scholarship for his/her undergraduate study before.
  7. Not have enrolled in an undergraduate course in Korea before.
  8. Preferential selection for applicants who are good at Korean or English.
Scholarship Payment
Scholarship Period
1 year of Korean language course and 4 years of undergraduate degree Course
Scholarship Benefits

  • Airplane ticket or airfare :
    The grantees will receive an airplane ticket or be paid an economy class airfare of the shortest route between their country and Korea when they come to Korea, and, thereafter, when the grantees leave Korea after the completion of their study.
    • NIIED does not compensate fees for the domestic travel both in the grantee's country and Korea.
    • Airfare for entry into Koreawill not be provided to a grantee who already arrived and has been staying in Korea as of the confirmation date of selection of scholarship students.
  • Monthly Allowance : 800,000 won per month
  • Tuitions (an entrance fee and a registration fee) : The full entrance fee are exempted by the host institution. The full tuition is exempted by NIIED.
  • Settlement Allowance : 200,000 won upon arrival
  • Repatriation Allowance : 100,000 won upon completion of studies
  • Korean Language Training
    Expenses : The full costs up to 1 year (NIIED pays directly to the entrusted language training institution)
  • Medical Insurance: The grantees will be provided with health insurance during the period of their study program in Korea for majoraccidents and illnesses. (The medical fee will be reimbursed through the insurance company to the grantee after he/she pays first)
    NIIED does not compensate fees for insurance of traveling to and from Korea.
  • Any grantee who gives up one’s study during the scholarship period will not receive airfare and allowance for repatriation except for the cases approved by NIIED such as severance of diplomatic relations, war or other natural disasters.
    Any grantee who quits the program in 3 months after one’s entrance into Korea, should refund all scholarship fees(The airfare of arriving Korea, settlement allowance, monthly allowance, Korean language training expenses, etc.).
Submission of Required Documents

  1. Place of Submission: Documents must be submitted to the Korean Embassy or Consulate in the country of origin.
  2. Deadline of Submission: The date set by the Korean Embassy or Consulate in the country of origin.
  3. Documents to be submitted
    • One completed application form (on the prescribed form)
    • Two 4cm x 5cm color photos
    • One Copy of a high school diploma
    • One Copy of a high school grade transcript
    • Two recommendation letters (from the applicant's teacher or principle of the school, academic advisor or the relevant chief of the organization)
    • One Self-introduction Essay (on the prescribed form)
    • One NIIED Pledge (on the prescribed form)
    • One Study Plan (on a prescribed form)
    • One personal medical assessment (on a prescribed form)
    • One Certificate of Health authorized by a doctor (only for those candidates who are filtered and recommended by Korean Embassy or Consulate)
    • One copy of a certificate of Korean proficiency or English proficiency (only applicable to those who have, In 2 years after he/she took the test)
    • The certificates of a citizenship of the applicant and one’s parents if the applicant is a Korean abroad.
Application can be downloaded from http://www.niied.go.kr/
The National Institute for International Education (NIIED)
Mailing Address : #205, Dongsung-dong 181,
Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-810,
Republic of Korea
Website:
http://yoohak.niied.go.kr (Korean Government Scholarship Program)
http://www.niied.go.kr (News)
Phone:
+82-2-3668-1355
+82-2-3668-1356
+82-2-3668-1357
Fax: +82-2-743-4992
E-mail:
edukor@mest.go.kr
gukje@mest.go.kr
hongbo@mest.go.kr
 
School of Biosciences The Duke of Portland Developing Solutions Scholarship for MSc in Crop Improvement For Students from Africa at Nottingham University
One FULL TUITION FEE SCHOLARSHIP is available for a new student from Africa registering on MSc in Crop Improvement in the School of Biosciences at The University of Nottingham in September 2009.
In order to apply for one of these scholarships you must

  • be holding a conditional or unconditional offer of a place on a full time Taught Masters degree programme as above at The University of Nottingham from September 2009
  • be classified as an ‘overseas' student for fee purposes
  • complete our online application form this web
  • submit your application by 1 May 2009
Finding out if your application has been successful

  • a decision on your application will be made by a panel of University staff
  • a member of staff from the University will contact you by email within 6 weeks of the closing date to
Confirm the outcome of your application

  • if you are successful, you will also receive a letter confirming the details of your scholarship
For information on other sources of funding please visit our web links herehere. or
If you have any questions please contact: scholarship-assistant@nottingham.ac.uk
 
The Sallie Mae Fund's scholarship application season opened this week for students attending college in the fall. The fund is a charitable organization sponsored by Sallie Mae, the Student Loan Marketing Association established by Congress in 1972 to increase the supply of loans and lower the cost of student loans.
Applications for the 2009-10 school year, eligibility requirements and deadline information are available here.

The Institute for Higher Education Policy estimates that there are billions of dollars in college scholarships available each year from many sources ranging from a few hundred dollars to a full ride for four years.

"Don't miss out on scholarships by not applying," Erin Korsvall, vice president of the Sallie Mae Fund, said in a press release. "Get organized, note key deadlines, and give yourself plenty of time to find scholarships, request applications, complete them and submit them. This free money will be well worth your time and energy."

The Sallie Mae Fund provides scholarships to those in financial need. Its programs include:
The American Dream Scholarship Program --Â developed in partnership with United Negro College Funds, it offers scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to African-American students with demonstrated financial need. The deadline is April 15.

The First in My Family Scholarship Program -- developed in partnership with the Hispanic College Fund, offers scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to Hispanic-American students who are the first in their families to attend college and have financial need. The deadline is April 15.

The Unmet Need Scholarship Program-- open to families with a combined income of less than $30,000. The scholarships provide a last-dollar resource when no other funds are available. The deadline is May 31.

The Sallie Mae Fund also has online resources to help students research scholarships available from other organizations.
 
The scholarships can be applied for by students at universities and colleges in the Nordic countries and by journalists and authors of textbooks.


The purpose of the scholarship
The primary purpose of the scholarship is to enable the scholarship holders to use the library at Nordiska Afrikainstitutet, which contains a large collection of literature on contemporary Africa (books, periodicals, newspapers, government publications). The scholarship holders also have access to the Uppsala University Library, the Dag Hammarskjöld Library and the Library of the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.

Duration and benefits:
The study scholarship is intended to facilitate a one-month visit to Nordiska Afrikainstitutet in Uppsala. The scholarship covers travelling expenses for a return fare from study/work place to Uppsala and accommodation. Moreover, the study scholarship holder receives a small cash contribution to cover extra expenses while in Uppsala.
Application dates
The study scholarship are awarded biannually and the applications must be received at the Institute by

  • 1 October for the period January-June, and
  • 1 April for the period August-December.
Further details can be had by contacting Inga-Britt Isaksson-Faris inga-britt.faris@nai.uu.se
phone +46 18 56 22 00 or by visiting the following site Study Africa in Uppsala
Application deadline: 1 April 2009
Further information
PR & Communication Officer Anna Grönlund
anna.gronlund@adm.jyu.fi
(014) 260 1044
Administration PR & Information
 
The Fernand Braudel Senior Fellowship Programme provides a framework for established academics with an international reputation for the pursuit of research at the Institute.

Fellows carry out their research in one of the Institute's four departments. The departments invite fellows to participate in the activities which they organize (seminars, workshops, colloquia). They also hope that fellows will make contact with researchers with the same academic interests as them, and they may be involved in the teaching and thesis supervision tasks of Institute's professors. Fellows may be associated with one of the research projects under way at the Institute.

Eligibility
The fellowships are open to established academics with an international reputation. Former professors or fellows of the EUI are eligible after three years have elapsed since their last contract with the EUI.

Deadline:
30th September, 2009

Nationality
Candidates of all nationalities are eligible for the Fernand Braudel Fellowship.

Languages
Fellows should have a good knowledge of the languages relevant for their research (at least two EU languages, including English).

Duration of the Fellowships
The fellowships last 3-10 months. Candidates must indicate the intended length of stay in their application.

The Department of Law normally does not envisage awarding fellowships for more than a maximum of 4 months. The Department of Political and Social Sciences normally expects fellows to stay a minimum of 5 months.

Fellowships are not normally awarded for the months of July and August.

Residence
Fellows must live in Florence for the duration of the fellowship so that they can take an active part in the academic activities of their Department.

Stipend
The monthly grant is € 3,000.
The amount of the grant for successful applicants whose normal place of residence is within 90 km of Florence will be fixed at a lower rate.

Application form
Fill in the on-line Fernand Braudel Fellowship form and submit documents as attachments.

References
The EUI does not request reference letters at this stage but candidates are asked to provide the names and contact details of two referees whom the EUI may contact at a later date.

Privacy policy
The EUI uses a secure system to guarantee confidentiality and privacy of documents submitted on-line. Documents aare kept for one year and ten automaticlly deleted.

Contact us
If you cannot submit your application on-line, contact us well before the deadline at:

Academic Service
European University Institute
via dei Roccettini 9
50014 San Domenico di Fiesole
Italy
applyfellow@eui.eu
Tel. + 39 055 4685 377
Fax +39 055 4685 444
For further information please visit EUI - ACS - Senior Fellowships
 
The major objective of the Public Finance Program is to provide students with the conceptual understanding and technical competence to become leaders in taxation and customs. The curriculum is designed for government officials from developing countries worldwide who are currently working in tax or customs administration or equivalent departments. In accordance with their background, students in this Program specialize in either tax or customs policy and administration.

The Program provides rigorous academic training aimed at developing an understanding of the theoretical, empirical, and institutional aspects of tax and customs administration. Administrative aspects and reforms in the field of taxation and customs are studied and linked to developing countries' economic and social development. A practicum at the National Tax Administration (NTA) or the Customs Training Institute (CTI) provides an opportunity for students to enhance their learning with hands-on experience in a tax/customs-related work environment and to integrate this experience with their formal education. Scholarships are provided by the joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) and the World Customs Organization.

Scholarships:
a) Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)
b) Japan - World Customs Organization (Japan - WCO) Human Resource Development Program

Target Groups:
a) For JJ/WBGSP scholarships: government officials of World Bank borrowing countries with quality work experience of at least three years in the field of tax policy and administration in their home countries.
b) For Japan-WCO scholarships: government officials of developing countries - mainly in the Asia-Pacific region - with quality work experience of at least two years in customs-related fields in their home countries. The Secretary General of the WCO invites nominations every year from WCO member customs administrations. The candidates must be chosen and nominated by one of these customs administrations.

Requirements

  • Age Limit:
    a) For JJ/WBGSP scholarships: between the ages of 25 and 45 years as of April 1, 2009
    b) For Japan-WCO scholarships: preferably below 35 years of age as of April 1, 2009
  • English Language Requirements:
    TOEFL score: iBT 79 (CBT 213, PBT 550)
    IELTS score: 6.0
  • Eligible Countries:
a) For JJ/WBGSP scholarships: World Bank borrowing countries
b) For Japan-WCO scholarships: developing countries, mainly in the Asia-Pacific region

Application Forms:
Online Application. Click here: Online Application Procedures: Admissions -- Prospective Students | GRIPS to learn more about application procedures.

Application Deadline: February 25, 2009

Note: Please make sure to obtain ID and Password for online application by submitting the Entry Form no later than February 18, 2009.

For further information: Public Finance Program(How to Apply): Admissions -- Prospective Students | GRIPS

Further Information & Inquiries:
Admissions Office
National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)
7-22-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku
Tokyo 106-8677
Japan
 
Dfid scholarship for masters
 

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POSITION AS PH.D. FELLOWSHIP IN ASTROPHYSICS (COSMOLOGY) is available at the Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics of the University of Oslo.The position is at the Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics in the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The faculty of the Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics presently consists of 12 permanent professors/associate professors. The Institute employs about 10 postdoctoral research fellows and has about 12 Ph.D. students. The research activity of the Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics is concentrated around solar physics, plasma physics and cosmology.

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has appointed the cosmology group of the Institute as an emerging top-tier research group. The participation in the European Space Agency’s flagship mission Planck and the ground based CMB polarization experiment QUIET, and a strong effort in fundamental cosmological theory, act as two foci for consolidating the group and developing it further to become one of Norway`s internationally most visible research groups in the physical sciences.

The successful applicant is expected to carry out research on problems related to dark energy, modified gravity and inflation. In particular, the aim is to test and gain insights on fundamental high energy physics models using cosmological data from CMB, galaxy clusters, lensing, etc. Therefore programming experience will be given weight. The results from these analyses will give important contributions to our understanding of how the Universe began and what most of the energy density of the Universe is made of.

The purpose of the fellowship is research training, leading to the successful completion of a doctoral degree.

The fellowship requires admission to the research-training programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Firstly, applicants must have obtained undergraduate (bachelor, i.e., B.Sc. level) and postgraduate (M.Sc. level) qualifications within astronomy/astrophysics or a related field. Together this should represent at least four years of full time study after the completion of European UpperSecondary School / International Baccalaureate. For more information, see: Programme for the Ph.D. degree in Science

Appointment to a research fellowship is conditional upon admission to the research-training programme. An approved plan for the research training must be submitted no later than one month after taking up the position, and admission approved within the duration of the probationary period of six months.

For more information, see: http://www.matnat.uio.no/internt/administrasjonen/personal/Forskrifter-phd-postdoc-eng.pdf

The University wishes to achieve a more equal distribution of scientific employees between the sexes. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.
The applications should include curriculum vitae and give complete information about the applicant’s education, experience (including programming experience) and possible publications. Certified copies of grades, transcripts and supporting credentials as well as copies of publications should be attached. The applicant cannot expect the evaluation to take into account material not attached to the application

For further information, please contact Dr. David F. Mota, email: d.f.mota@astro.uio.no.

The fellowship is available for four years from 1 September 2009 (earlier start may be possible).
Pay grade: 45 – 51 (NOK 353,200 – 391,700)
The closing date is: 30th June, 2009
REF. NO. 09/5285

The fellow has teaching obligations (leading problem sessions etc.) or other institute obligations equivalent to 25%. The teaching and supervision duties must be done in Norwegian, and the fellowship period can be reduced to 3 years if the candidate is unable to meet the language requirements for the compulsory service.

Applications (in Scandinavian or English), including a curriculum vitae and complete information about the applicant’s education (grades), job experience, programming experience etc., should be sent to: Senior executive officer Gro Corell, The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Oslo, P.O. Box 1032 Blindern, N-0316 Oslo. Please mark the application with Ref.no. 09/5285.

The application may also be submitted by e-mail to apply-to@matnat.uio.no, Subject: Application – 2009/5285 for the application to be processed properly it must be complete.
Application papers will not be returned.
 
One PhD Research Fellowship position and one Post Doc position within the research project Power electronic converters for offshore applications - IME-030-2009 and IME-031-2009. (21.4 2009) (Fjernes fra Innsida 15.6 2009)
Lagt inn av: Marit Wessel

Melding til: IME Fakultetsadministrasjon
Nettopp: Ledige stillinger

Supervisor and contact person for the PhD position: Professor Tore M. Undeland, email: Tore.Undeland@elkraft.ntnu.no

Supervisor and contact person for the Post doc position: Professor Marta Molinas, email: marta.molinas@elkraft.ntnu.no

Applications are to be sent to the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Faculty of In-formation Technology, Mathematics and Electrical Engineering, NO- 7491 Trondheim, Norway, or by e-mail to: application@ime.ntnu.no Applications should be marked IME-030-2009 (for the PhD position) and IME-031-2009 (for the post doc position).

Closing date 15th of June 2009.
vedlegg: IME-030-031-2009.pdf
 
Roskilde University is a state university founded in 1972 with the objective of providing research and education at the highest level in the fields of natural science, social science and the humanities.

PhD scholarship at the Department of Environmental, Social and Spatial Change

A PhD scholarship is available at the Department of Environmental, Social and Spatial Change (ENSPAC), Roskilde University, within the area

Modelling spatial catchment hydrology using Earth Observation and Distributed Temperature Sensing of streams

The purpose of the PhD project is to use distributed temperature sensing (DTS) of streams to improve the spatial parameterization and modelling of catchment hydrological processes. The DTS system uses a long (2 km) fiber-optic cable to provide stream temperature measurements with 1 m resolution. In particular, the system will be used to identify, parameterize and model lateral inflows to the stream in relation to the spatial characteristics of the upland contributing areas. The PhD student will be involved in measuring, analyzing and modelling the data using also ancillary information.

The scholarship is financed by the Danish Research Council for Technology and Production as part of a larger research project which includes the use of Earth observation and other spatial data for modelling hydrological and atmospheric processes www.upscalehydrology.ruc.dk. The PhD student will be working in the research project group and is co-supervised by the Department of Environmental Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU Environment) who is also a research project partner. The PhD student will be affiliated to the Graduate Programme in Environmental Stress Studies (GESS) at Roskilde University. GESS is an international graduate program that covers a broad range of research topics within the area of environmental stress www.ruc.dk/gess.

Candidates with a background in physical geography or environmental engineering and with an interest in both field hydrology and hydrological modelling are encouraged to apply for the position. Experience in hydrological modelling, spatial data management, computer programming, field hydrology and/or data analysis is considered advantageous. Further information can be obtained by contacting Eva Boegh eboegh@ruc.dk, tel +45 46743942 or Dan Rosbjerg dr@env.dtu.dk, tel +45 45251449.

Employment as Ph.d. student is for up to 3 years. The employment includes up to 840 hours work at the department (teaching, research communication etc.) The applicant should be willing to work with national and international monitoring programs and assessment of environmental quality. Salary and other conditions are in accordance with agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.

Candidates receiving GESS scholarships are automatically registered in the school. They are expected to participate actively in relevant courses, seminars and other activities arranged by GESS.

http://www.academics.de/jobs/phd_scholarship_36560.html;jsessionid=fdc-6k66nicyok4
 
The EECI PhD Award is given annually in recognition of the best PhD thesis in Europe in the field of Embedded and Networked Control. The aim is to encourage high-quality work amongst young researchers in their first research period. The prize consists of a certificate and a cash award. The domain of research of candidates should be included in the large multidisciplinary area of the control of hybrid, nonlinear, embedded or networked systems.

For more information consult the web-pages :
The deadline for nomination is June 15, 2009.

To be eligible for the award, the thesis must have been defended in Europe during the year prior the above deadline. To apply, please consult the award web page: PhD Award

For inquiries, please contact Christophe.Prieur@laas.fr
 
Introduction
The University of Birmingham Department of Political Science and International Studies is offering postgraduate research studentships, starting in September 2009, for doctoral degrees in the principal research areas of the Department: Asian politics; diplomatic studies; European politics; international relations theory; international political economy; political sociology; political theory; and security studies.

Departmental Award studentships are sponsored by the University of Birmingham, and provide full funding and living expenses for a period of three years. In addition, there will be opportunity to teach, for additional remuneration.

Application and eligibility requirements:
Further details, including application procedure and eligibility criteria, are available at:
prospectus.

Deadline
The deadline for applications for Department Awards is 26 June 2009.

In addition, all research students in the Department are eligible to apply for funding to attend conferences and conduct fieldwork.

Enquiries may be sent to the Director of Postgraduate Research, Dr. Edward Newman, at
​
e.newman.1@bham.ac.uk

Address:
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT, UK
Tel: +44 (0)121 414 3344

Completed applications should be sent to Elizabeth Bradley at e.bradley@bham.ac.uk
​
Source:The Department of Political Science and International Studies
 
The Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology - Hans Knoell Institute - in cooperation with the Friedrich-Schiller-University and the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology are offering an international graduate program. The International Leibniz Research School (ILRS Jena) gives PhD students the possibility to prepare for their PhD exam in an ambitious program providing excellent research conditions.

We invite applications for 12 PhD Student Positions

We expect:
- a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Natural or Life Sciences. Research at ILRS is centred around “Microbial and biomolecular interactions”. Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply.
- high motivation and interest to join one of the research areas of ILRS
- an integrative and cooperative personality
- very good communication skills in English

We offer:
- a top-level research environment
- efficient supervision by a team of two supervisors
- a comprehensive mentoring program (cf. Program of Study)
- courses in novel technologies and soft skills
- a highly communicative atmosphere between the involved institutions
- Jena – the German City of Science 2008: a young and lively city with dynamic business activities, successful scientific centres of innovation and a vibrant cultural scene around the famous Friedrich Schiller University
The positions are available starting in January 2010 and for three years. Salary will be according to TV-L (salary agreement for public service employees).

HKI is an equal opportunity employer.

For the first step of the application procedure please acquaint yourself with the scientific projects offered on our website www.ilrs.hki-jena.de and thoroughly fill in the “Statement of Interest” form downloadable from this site. The application procedure is handled online exclusively via the ILRS website. Applications can only be considered upon receipt of the completed “Statement of Interest” form submitted to ilrs@hki-jena.de

Deadline for submission of the ‘Statement of Interest’: June 15th, 2009.

Successful applicants will be invited to attend a recruitment meeting on 17/18 Sept. 2009.

Homepage: Jobs - International Leibniz Research School for Microbial and Biomolecular Interactions ILRS Jena
 
Up to 30 Scholarships for 2008 and 2009 at A$50,000 per annum tax free.

 Exciting research with opportunities for international travel
We are seeking graduates with qualifications in one, or more of:

  • Finance
  • Econometrics
  • Information Technology / Data mining
  • Computational Linguistics
  • Accounting

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PhD Scholarship Application Form (PDF)

Completed application forms should be sent to:
 Capital Markets CRC Limited
Scholarship Selection Committee
GPO Box 970, Sydney, NSW 2001

Enquiries can be directed to:
 Dr Will Renner,
Senior Education Manager, CMCRC
Fax: +61 (0) 2 8088 4201
Email:scholarships@cmcrc.com
The Capital Markets Cooperative Research Centre (CMCRC) has been a very successful research centre that has won prizes for its research and has already spun-off several businesses. The research work of the existing CMCRC is described below. Funding has recently been obtained for a much larger CRC that will operate internationally. The CMCRC's research is supported by government, industry partners, security exchanges, and regulators in Australia, the UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, Scandinavia, and North America. Students are based both in Australia and overseas and have some opportunity to travel.

The CMCRC provides an exciting, high calibre, and well resourced research environment for work in capital markets. The research objective is to create better capital markets locally, regionally, and globally. CMCRC research is about providing a better understanding of financial markets (their operation and their price behaviour) and research which facilitates the provision of advances in technology to capital markets. In the CMCRC there is a particular focus on the enhancement of market integrity and security. CMCRC research is also about realising commercial benefits from innovation, and the CMCRC provides direct participation in commercial results for PhD Students.
Programmes currently operate under the following research themes:
  • market design and market behaviour
  • surveillance and compliance
  • data mining
  • language technology
  • the analysis of accounting and audit data relevant to security markets.
Interdisciplinary research is encouraged. Applications are invited for full-time scholarships to support PhD studies. We seek highly motivated and enthusiastic scholars from the disciplines above, who wish to work in the area of financial markets.
 Eligibility
 Successful candidates will have a 1st class honours degree in one of the disciplines above, or a Masters degree with a major research component, an exceptional academic record, strong written and verbal communications skills, and an ability to work in a team environment. The successful applicants will work closely with one or more industry partners, and consequently will need to be flexible with regard to their research topic. Students will be enrolled at The University of New South Wales, The University of Technology Sydney, The University of Wollongong, The University of Sydney, Macquarie University, or an overseas university associated with the CMCRC, such as the University of Reading. Students generally apply to the CMCRCbefore they apply to the university, but applications may proceed simultaneously. We encouage applicants to establish contact with potential supervisors at our partner universities in conjunction with their application.

 Award Tenure
 Subject to satisfactory performance, scholarships are tenable for up to three years commencing in 2009 and 2010. Scholarships of up to $50,000 pa will be offered. The scholarship is tax free. Australian residents in our program obtain RTS places, which means that they do not pay tuition fees or HECS.

 Application Closing Dates
 Applications are considered for selection several times per year. Please submit your completed application before one of the following closing dates. Shortlisted applicants are interviewed prior to placement. The selection and placement process normally takes about 8 weeks
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 Application Closing Date
 15 June, 2009
15 November, 2009

 Additional information for international students.
 International students are eligible to apply for scholarships. It is particularly important for international students to demonstrate the quality of their qualification, their capacity for research and their ability in written and spoken English. Short-listed applicants will be interviewed. Note: the CMCRC does not pay university tuition fees for international students. International students can usually apply to their university or faculty for a fee scholarship, or fee waiver. CMCRC students are usually successful in such applications, but this is a matter for the student and the university, not the CMCRC.
 
Modelling of Acoustic Waves and Bubble Dynamics

Applications are invited, from suitably qualified applicants, to work in the field of Modelling of Acoustic Waves and Bubble Dynamics. The position is funded by a major new project including 17 participating institutions from the EU, as part of the Nanotechnology call of the FP7 European Commission Programme. The project will start during the summer 2009.

The main objective of the project is up-scaling of a pilot line for the production of medical antibacterial textiles by inserting nanoparticles.

The selected candidate will participate in modeling of wave propagation taking into account interactions between ultrasound waves and bubble clouds. A model including bubble formation and collapse will be developed. The boundary element method (BEM) will be used to model multiple bubble dynamics including chemical reactions and mass transfer across the bubble surface due to non-equilibrium evaporation and condensation at the fluid-gas interface.

The candidate is expected to hold a good first degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Physical Sciences. It would be beneficial if the applicant has experience in numerical modelling of waves or fluid flow. Previous experience in programming is desirable. The successful candidate will be registered for a PhD degree and will have a stipend covering the living expenses and fees. The position is for three years.

Applications including your CV, cover letter and contact details of three referees, should be sent, preferably by Email, to: Prof. Viktor Popov, Wessex Institute of Technology, Ashurst Lodge, Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 7AA, UK, E-mail: viktor@wessex.ac.uk

Closing date: 19 June 2009.

Look for more information about Wessex Institute of Technology at www.wessex.ac.uk
Source: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/QU367/PhD_Research_Position/
 
Value: The scholarship is to the value of 50% of the full MBA fee.

Who can apply:

Applicants who:
  • have been offered a place on the full-time MBA programme at Hull University Business School and who meet the entry requirements (including the interview requirement)
  • have Indian citizenship and residency
  • are able to commence their studies in September 2009.
Awarded on the following basis:

Competitive, awarded on the basis of professional and/or academic excellence.

How to apply:

Complete and submit the scholarship application form, as directed on the form, along with the following (note: applications submitted without the following additional documentation will not be considered):
  • a copy of your University of Hull application form (note: scholarships are separate to the application process itself)
  • a copy of all transcripts submitted with your original application
  • a copy of an academic or professional reference (this can be a copy of the reference submitted with your original application)
  • proof of English language proficiency (where applicable)
  • an essay of no more than 1000 words demonstrating how you will contribute to and benefit from the Hull MBA at this stage in your career, focusing on your achievements as a professional manager as well as academic qualifications. You should also evaluate which skills you need to develop in order to be an effective global manager and how the MBA will assist in this.
For further information contact:

Bella Anand
Business School Admissions Manager
Hull University Business School
Hull, HU6 7RX
Email: b.anand@hull.ac.uk

Closing date: 31 August 2009 (successful applicants will be notified by 15 September 2009)
 
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