Our Fellowships have been awarded to women graduates from more than ten countries, and have supported studies in a wide range of disciplines, for example: marine biology, architecture, law, literature, radiography, mathematics, social work, archaeology, economics, molecular biology, management, music, information technology and performing arts.
AFUW QLD, the Queensland association of the Australian Federation of University Women, has been providing fellowships and scholarships for postgraduate research or study since 1972. AFUWQ is part of the International Federation of University Women.
A branch of AFUWQ, the Fellowship Fund Branch, Inc (FFI), was incorporated in 1983 to perform the management and administration of Fellowships.
FFI owns and manages the Academic Dress Hire Service (ADHS). It is a charitable organization and profits from its operations together with investment funds, provide Fellowships to women postgraduate students.
Scholarships for Women in Australia 2009
Our Fellowships have been awarded to women graduates from more than ten countries, and have supported studies in a wide range of disciplines, for example: marine biology, architecture, law, literature, radiography, mathematics, social work, archaeology, economics, molecular biology, management, music, information technology and performing arts.
Our aim is to assist women with tertiary qualifications to increase their knowledge and broaden their experience through studying or working in a different environment.
Graduates, on their Graduation day, are encouraged to contribute to the work of FFI by donating their refund cheque back to the organization for the provision of Fellowships.
Scholarships for Women in Australia 2009
Guidelines for Applicants
Applications for study in 2010 are due June 30th, 2009
Warning:
It is the responsibility of each applicant to read these Guidelines completely and carefully. Each application must be received by the due date, using the specified forms, and must be complete in every respect (refer ‘Applications’ Items 1-6 checklist on website). An incomplete or late application may jeopardise your prospects of being awarded a Fellowship, regardless of the quality of your submission. Applications must be received in hard copy. Facsimiled or emailed applications will not be considered.
The Fellowships
The Fellowship Fund Branch of AFUWQ Inc (FFI) awards two types of fellowship. These are:
• The Freda Bage Fellowship (three years), and
• The Commemorative Fellowships (one year).
The details of each are explained below. The Fellowships are named after women who have made outstanding contributions as scholars and leaders in tertiary institutions in Queensland.
Applicants may apply for both types of Fellowship in the one year (see the Application Form).
The Freda Bage Fellowship
• only available for PhD studies;
• studies must commence by September of the year following receipt of the award;
• maximum period of the Fellowship is three years;
• the annual stipend is paid in two parts, usually in January and July;
• the first payment is made following finalisation of Fellowship documentation and FFI’s satisfaction that the program of study has been accepted by the nominated institution;
• subsequent stipend payments are subject to satisfactory progress of the research work, as indicated by receipt of progress reports from the Fellowship recipient signed by the supervisor of the research work at the end of years one and two;
• a final typewritten report is required at completion of the Fellowship, and should include information about any publications arising from the funded study.
The Commemorative Fellowships
Molly Budtz-Olsen, Dorothy Davidson, Freda Freeman, Audrey Harrisson, Audrey Jorss, Mary McSweeney, Margaret Mittelheuser, Betty Patterson, Rosemary Venton, Barbara Williams and University of Queensland.
• may be used for formal postgraduate study consistent with the aims of FFI;
• maximum period of the Fellowship is one year commencing by September 2009;
• successful applicants may reapply for a Fellowship in subsequent years;
• the stipend is paid in two parts, usually in January and July
o one half following finalisation of Fellowship documentation and FFI’s satisfaction that the program of study has been accepted by the nominated institution, and
o subject to the conditions below, one half after six months of tenure;
• second stipend payment is subject to satisfactory progress as indicated by a progress report from the Fellowship recipient after six months of tenure;
• a final typewritten report is required at completion of the Fellowship, and should include information about any publications arising from the funded study.
Eligibility
Scholarships for Women in Australia 2009
Fellowships are open to women scholars who:
• are graduates of a recognized tertiary institution from any country and are intending to take up or continue postgraduate studies at a recognized tertiary institution in Queensland, Australia, or
• have graduated at a recognized tertiary institution in Queensland, and are intending to take up or continue postgraduate studies at a recognized tertiary institution elsewhere.
Value
The annual value of the Fellowships is linked to the value of Australian Postgraduate Awards (APAs) plus 10%. As an indication, an APA in 2008 was worth $22,020 per year.
Number of Fellowships
FFI may vary the number of Fellowships awarded from year to year for any reason. As a guide only, the annual number of awards made in recent years has been in the order of 5 - 6 Fellowships. FFI reserves the right not to award Fellowships in any year.
Selection Criteria
FFI awards its Fellowships using a holistic review and selection process. Applications from all academic disciplines are welcome. FFI’s decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into in respect of any aspect of the applications and awards process. Applicants who miss out in any given year are welcome to reapply in subsequent years; however, as a matter of policy, FFI does not offer opinions or advice on the quality or future prospects of unsuccessful applications.
The Process
1. You submit your application so that FFI receives it by the closing date.
2. All received applications are acknowledged in writing.
3. Applicants who pass the stage 1 competitive review process are asked to participate in an interview. This is either face to face at The University of Queensland, or by telephone for regional and overseas applicants. Interviews take approximately 20 minutes. Interviews typically take place in September / October. Interviews provide an opportunity for applicants to concisely articulate the key aspects and benefits of their research proposals.
4. FFI endeavours to make offers to Fellowships no later than November.
5. FFI’s policy is to advise unsuccessful candidates at the earliest practical time.
To help us, and to help your application
1. Be on time: Make sure we receive your application by the due date.
2. Be complete: Check you have supplied ‘Application’ Items 1 - 6 as per the website. Remember: An incomplete application may jeopardize your prospects.
3. Use the right forms: Use the application form and the referee forms on the website.
4. Post your application: We do not accept emailed or facsimiled applications.
5. Give your referees time: Don’t leave your referee reports to the last minute.
6. ‘Long term’ contact: We need to stay in contact with you. If you are likely to change address, institution, or country during your application, then on your Application Form provide us with personal email and postal details where we will find you even if you are moving around.
7. We will contact you: Please be patient during the review process. While you will be keen to know the status of your application, your ringing or emailing won’t speed up the process. It is best to wait until we contact you.
8. Change in circumstances: If for any reason your circumstances change (for example, you change your course of study, receive another scholarship, or enter full-time employment) you must contact the Registrar in writing immediately in order that your eligibility for a fellowship may be re-assessed. Note: Receipt of another scholarship or full-time employment disqualifies one from receiving an FFI fellowship.
Applications for study in 2010 are due 30th June, 2009
All applications should be signed and dated.
All applications should be typed or neatly handwritten on the application form.
Two sets are required of all the following material.
For further information or clarification of
application details, contact the Academic Dress Hire Service
Ph: (07) 3371 1758
International Ph: +61-7-3371 1758
or email: applications@afuwqfellowships.com
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Thursday, May 28, 2009
Scholarships in Chemistry on Metabolomic and Proteomic Studies of Brain Malignancies
The PhD project is oriented towards the application of mass spectrometry (MS) based metabolomics and proteomics methods in a combination with Chemometric Bioinformatics:
* to find biomarkers for tumour progression and therapeutic response in order to reveal new therapeutic options for brain malignancies.
* to find biomarkers assessable in blood for early tumour detection, prognostication and prediction of treatment response for brain malignancies.
At the Department of Chemistry, Computational Life Science Cluster (CLiC), Biological Chemistry in collaboration with Departments of Neurosurgery and Oncology.
The Department of Chemistry at Umeå University today has approximately 200 members and offers a stimulating environment with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research, and provides a valuable service to society.. The department offers degrees at B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. levels, and our graduate- and postgraduate students are attractive for employment in both academic institutions and industry.
Computational Life Science Cluster (CLiC) at Umeå University is part of an ongoing effort to further stimulate and advance computer based modelling, tools and strategies in experimental sciences.
The PhD project is oriented towards the application of mass spectrometry (MS) based metabolomics and proteomics methods in a combination with Chemometric Bioinformatics:
* to find biomarkers for tumour progression and therapeutic response in order to reveal new therapeutic options for brain malignancies.
* to find biomarkers assessable in blood for early tumour detection, prognostication and prediction of treatment response for brain malignancies.
This study is a part of an interdisciplinary project between Chemistry, Pathology, Neurosurgery, Oncology and UPSC at Umeå University, which focus on the metabolomics and proteomics targeting of three different tumour groups: brain, prostate and ovarial. The research group consists of clinicians and researchers specialized in the mentioned areas of cancer, together with research expertise in metabolomics, proteomics and chemometric bioinformatics.
The recruitment procedure will follow the Higher Education Ordinance (“Högskoleförordningen” Chapters 5 and 7). Prerequisites include either i)240 ECTS credits (swe. Högskolepoäng) of higher education studies of which 60 should be on an advanced level (Master level) with focus on chemistry, or ii) 120 Swedish (old) credits (swe. Poäng; corresponding to 180 ECTS credits) of higher education studies if they were taken before July 1, 2007 or equivalent competence.
Advanced course(s), or other experience in MS based metabolomics/proteomics, chemometrics and brain malignancies are of advantage, as well as evidence of proficiency in written and oral communication in English.
The application should contain a CV, including academic grades and relevant documentation, and a personal letter of one A4 sheet describing yourself and your reasons for applying to this position.
For more information, contact Ass. Prof. Henrik Antti, phone +46-(0)90-786 53 58, e-mail: henrik.antti@chem.umu.se
Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SEKO, +46-(0)90-786 52 96 and ST, +46-(0)90-786 54 31.
Applications will be discarded or, if the applicant so wishes, returned two years after the position has been filled. Documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format.
Your complete application, marked with reference number 313-381-09, should be sent to jobb@umu.se or to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive April 30, 2009 at the latest.
We look forward receiving your application!
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* to find biomarkers for tumour progression and therapeutic response in order to reveal new therapeutic options for brain malignancies.
* to find biomarkers assessable in blood for early tumour detection, prognostication and prediction of treatment response for brain malignancies.
At the Department of Chemistry, Computational Life Science Cluster (CLiC), Biological Chemistry in collaboration with Departments of Neurosurgery and Oncology.
The Department of Chemistry at Umeå University today has approximately 200 members and offers a stimulating environment with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research, and provides a valuable service to society.. The department offers degrees at B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. levels, and our graduate- and postgraduate students are attractive for employment in both academic institutions and industry.
Computational Life Science Cluster (CLiC) at Umeå University is part of an ongoing effort to further stimulate and advance computer based modelling, tools and strategies in experimental sciences.
The PhD project is oriented towards the application of mass spectrometry (MS) based metabolomics and proteomics methods in a combination with Chemometric Bioinformatics:
* to find biomarkers for tumour progression and therapeutic response in order to reveal new therapeutic options for brain malignancies.
* to find biomarkers assessable in blood for early tumour detection, prognostication and prediction of treatment response for brain malignancies.
This study is a part of an interdisciplinary project between Chemistry, Pathology, Neurosurgery, Oncology and UPSC at Umeå University, which focus on the metabolomics and proteomics targeting of three different tumour groups: brain, prostate and ovarial. The research group consists of clinicians and researchers specialized in the mentioned areas of cancer, together with research expertise in metabolomics, proteomics and chemometric bioinformatics.
The recruitment procedure will follow the Higher Education Ordinance (“Högskoleförordningen” Chapters 5 and 7). Prerequisites include either i)240 ECTS credits (swe. Högskolepoäng) of higher education studies of which 60 should be on an advanced level (Master level) with focus on chemistry, or ii) 120 Swedish (old) credits (swe. Poäng; corresponding to 180 ECTS credits) of higher education studies if they were taken before July 1, 2007 or equivalent competence.
Advanced course(s), or other experience in MS based metabolomics/proteomics, chemometrics and brain malignancies are of advantage, as well as evidence of proficiency in written and oral communication in English.
The application should contain a CV, including academic grades and relevant documentation, and a personal letter of one A4 sheet describing yourself and your reasons for applying to this position.
For more information, contact Ass. Prof. Henrik Antti, phone +46-(0)90-786 53 58, e-mail: henrik.antti@chem.umu.se
Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SEKO, +46-(0)90-786 52 96 and ST, +46-(0)90-786 54 31.
Applications will be discarded or, if the applicant so wishes, returned two years after the position has been filled. Documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format.
Your complete application, marked with reference number 313-381-09, should be sent to jobb@umu.se or to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive April 30, 2009 at the latest.
We look forward receiving your application!
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[Australia] CMCRC Scholarships in Finance, Informatics, Accounting, Linguistics
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:
1. Finance
2. Econometrics
3. Information Technology / Data mining
4. Computational Linguistics
5. Accounting
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:
1. market design and market behaviour
2. surveillance and compliance
3. data mining
4. language technology
5. 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 CMCRC before 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.
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.
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Exciting research with opportunities for international travel
We are seeking graduates with qualifications in one, or more of:
1. Finance
2. Econometrics
3. Information Technology / Data mining
4. Computational Linguistics
5. Accounting
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:
1. market design and market behaviour
2. surveillance and compliance
3. data mining
4. language technology
5. 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 CMCRC before 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.
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.
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4 PhD scholarships in Economics at LUISS Guido Carli, Rome, Italy
Positions available for enrollment in the PhD in Economics, academic year 2009-2010
For the academic year 2009-20010, eight positions are available. All positions are tuition free. Four positions come with a scholarship.
The deadline for submitting an application is May, 29, 2009. Courses start October 2009.
* Requirements: Students applying for the Doctoral Program must have completed a Laurea Magistrale or a Laurea (vecchio ordinamento) or any other equivalent foreign (bachelor) degree. If you hold a bachelor degree granted by a foreign institution, you have to obtain a legal transcript translated in Italian along with a certificate of validation (dichiarazione di valore) issued by an Italian diplomatic office in the same country where the degree was granted.
* Deadline: May 29 2009. Applications from students who will complete their degree by July 31 2009 will also be considered. Along with the application form, students must provide:
1. one reference letter,
2. a transcript showing exams passed, date of completion and marks awarded.
* Admission procedure. Based on the above documents, the personal resume and any other academic degrees and certificates that the candidates may want to submit along with their application (such as the GRE, GMAT or certificates of English proficiency), a subset of candidates will be selected for a colloquium to be held at LUISS G. Carli (viale Romania 32), July 3, at 9am. In the colloquium, the Selection Committe will test the candidate potential and ability to carry out academic research in economics.
* Notification of the colloquium. By June 18 we will notify by certified e-mail the applicants who are admitted to the final colloquium.
* Download the official call.
Summing-Up
Deadline for application May 29, 2009
Notification of the adimission to the colloquium June 18, 2009
Colloquium July 3,2009
Notification of admission July 3, 2009
Course starting Mid-September
Applications must be sent to: Ricerca e Didattica - Dottorati di Ricerca - LUISS Guido Carli - Viale Romania, 32 - 00197, Rome.
For additional information and enquires, write to phd.economics@luiss.it
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For the academic year 2009-20010, eight positions are available. All positions are tuition free. Four positions come with a scholarship.
The deadline for submitting an application is May, 29, 2009. Courses start October 2009.
* Requirements: Students applying for the Doctoral Program must have completed a Laurea Magistrale or a Laurea (vecchio ordinamento) or any other equivalent foreign (bachelor) degree. If you hold a bachelor degree granted by a foreign institution, you have to obtain a legal transcript translated in Italian along with a certificate of validation (dichiarazione di valore) issued by an Italian diplomatic office in the same country where the degree was granted.
* Deadline: May 29 2009. Applications from students who will complete their degree by July 31 2009 will also be considered. Along with the application form, students must provide:
1. one reference letter,
2. a transcript showing exams passed, date of completion and marks awarded.
* Admission procedure. Based on the above documents, the personal resume and any other academic degrees and certificates that the candidates may want to submit along with their application (such as the GRE, GMAT or certificates of English proficiency), a subset of candidates will be selected for a colloquium to be held at LUISS G. Carli (viale Romania 32), July 3, at 9am. In the colloquium, the Selection Committe will test the candidate potential and ability to carry out academic research in economics.
* Notification of the colloquium. By June 18 we will notify by certified e-mail the applicants who are admitted to the final colloquium.
* Download the official call.
Summing-Up
Deadline for application May 29, 2009
Notification of the adimission to the colloquium June 18, 2009
Colloquium July 3,2009
Notification of admission July 3, 2009
Course starting Mid-September
Applications must be sent to: Ricerca e Didattica - Dottorati di Ricerca - LUISS Guido Carli - Viale Romania, 32 - 00197, Rome.
For additional information and enquires, write to phd.economics@luiss.it
* Home
* About
* Doctoral Programs
* Research Centers
* Publications
* Faculty & Staff
* News
* Seminars
* LUISS Main Page
* A-Z Index
* Feedback
* Map
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* Intranet
* Italian Website
In This Section
* Doctoral Programs
o Economics
+ Main Research Areas
+ Why LUISS?
+ Application and admission
+ Course Structure
+ Faculty
+ Contacts
o Management
o History and Theory of Economic Development
o Law and Economics
website link:
http://www.luiss.edu/dptea/doctoral-programs/economics/application-and-admission
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MS/PhD Digital Signal Processing and Multimedia System Lab., Chosun University,South Korea
Digital Signal Processing and Multimedia System Lab., Department of Information and Communication Engineering, Chosun University, Gwangju, South Korea has 2 openings for foreign students to pursue MS or PhD. Students who are willing to do MS leading to PhD are more preferred. DSP & MM Systems lab. is researching on following topic:
1. Content Based Image Retrieval (CBIR)/Computer Vision
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CBIR
Interested students can send email directly to this group. Use the following subject when you send emails:
“MS-PhD opportunity DSP & MM Systems Lab.”
Potential candidates should have following basic profile:
1. GPA 3 or higher (less GPA may also be accepted if one has good score in English Test i.e. TOEFL).
2. TOEFL iBT 80 or more.
3. Good programming skills, especially in Matlab.
4. Can do research without or with little guidance.
Please also forward this information to your friends who might be interested in this opportunity.
The deadline for applying is fast approaching.
Complete information about deadline and how to apply can be found on Chosun University website.
http://eng.chosun.ac.kr/
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1. Content Based Image Retrieval (CBIR)/Computer Vision
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CBIR
Interested students can send email directly to this group. Use the following subject when you send emails:
“MS-PhD opportunity DSP & MM Systems Lab.”
Potential candidates should have following basic profile:
1. GPA 3 or higher (less GPA may also be accepted if one has good score in English Test i.e. TOEFL).
2. TOEFL iBT 80 or more.
3. Good programming skills, especially in Matlab.
4. Can do research without or with little guidance.
Please also forward this information to your friends who might be interested in this opportunity.
The deadline for applying is fast approaching.
Complete information about deadline and how to apply can be found on Chosun University website.
http://eng.chosun.ac.kr/
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2 PhD Scholarships in Freshwater Ecology at the Univ of Canterbury, NZ
Two PhD Scholarships in Freshwater Ecology at the University of Canterbury
(a) Flow variation and threatened galaxiid fishes, and
(b) influence of urbanisation on stream invertebrate populations.
Two fully funded PhD studentships are available within the Freshwater Ecology Research Group, School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury for freshwater ecology research. This is a chance for high calibre students to join a successful research team investigating a wide variety of issues in freshwater ecosystems.
We are looking for students who can undertake innovative research that will both improve understanding of fundamental issues and enhance current management. There is an opportunity for students to develop their own research ideas as long as they fit within the overall focus of the research group. However, we would especially like to hear from students who wish to work on either (a) the effects of flow variation on the ecology of threatened galaxiid fishes or (b) the influence of urbanisation on stream invertebrate populations.
Applicants need to have the potential to carry out innovative and insightful research, as well as the initiative and personality to communicate the results to a wide variety of groups. They must be able to work within a team and can expect high quality mentoring and support from the group. Successful applicants will have a strong academic record, appropriate practical and technical experience, and will have demonstrated a high level of ability in written and oral communication.
The scholarships are for study at the University of Canterbury within the Freshwater Ecology Research Group within the Freshwater Ecology Research Group of the School of Biological Sciences in association with Associate Professor Angus McIntosh and Dr Jon Harding, and are available now for start by October 2009. The scholarships consist of a NZ $22,000 p.a. student stipend and funding to cover course fees and research expenses for three years.
Applications should be sent via e-mail to Katie McHugh (Katie.mchugh-at-canterbury.ac.nz), administrative assistant in the School of Biological Sciences, by 19 June 2009, and should include:
(i) a full curriculum vitae (including phone contact details),
(ii) a copy of your academic record,
(iii) a one page statement of your research interests and aspirations,
(iv) the names and contact details of three referees who are willing to provide confidential comments on your capacity to undertake a PhD, and
(v) an indication of your desired start date.
Successful applicants may be required to submit copies of official documents before being admitted to the PhD program at the University of Canterbury.
Questions of an academic nature can be addressed to either:
Associate Professor Angus McIntosh (angus.mcintosh@canterbury.ac.nz) or Dr Jon Harding (jon.harding@canterbury.ac.nz)
.
For information on PhD study at the University of Canterbury, including entry requirements, see: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/postgrad/qualifications/phd.shtml
For information on the School of Biological Sciences see: http://www.biol.canterbury.ac.nz/
For information on the Freshwater Ecology Research Group see: http://www.biol.canterbury.ac.nz/ferg/index.shtml
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(a) Flow variation and threatened galaxiid fishes, and
(b) influence of urbanisation on stream invertebrate populations.
Two fully funded PhD studentships are available within the Freshwater Ecology Research Group, School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury for freshwater ecology research. This is a chance for high calibre students to join a successful research team investigating a wide variety of issues in freshwater ecosystems.
We are looking for students who can undertake innovative research that will both improve understanding of fundamental issues and enhance current management. There is an opportunity for students to develop their own research ideas as long as they fit within the overall focus of the research group. However, we would especially like to hear from students who wish to work on either (a) the effects of flow variation on the ecology of threatened galaxiid fishes or (b) the influence of urbanisation on stream invertebrate populations.
Applicants need to have the potential to carry out innovative and insightful research, as well as the initiative and personality to communicate the results to a wide variety of groups. They must be able to work within a team and can expect high quality mentoring and support from the group. Successful applicants will have a strong academic record, appropriate practical and technical experience, and will have demonstrated a high level of ability in written and oral communication.
The scholarships are for study at the University of Canterbury within the Freshwater Ecology Research Group within the Freshwater Ecology Research Group of the School of Biological Sciences in association with Associate Professor Angus McIntosh and Dr Jon Harding, and are available now for start by October 2009. The scholarships consist of a NZ $22,000 p.a. student stipend and funding to cover course fees and research expenses for three years.
Applications should be sent via e-mail to Katie McHugh (Katie.mchugh-at-canterbury.ac.nz), administrative assistant in the School of Biological Sciences, by 19 June 2009, and should include:
(i) a full curriculum vitae (including phone contact details),
(ii) a copy of your academic record,
(iii) a one page statement of your research interests and aspirations,
(iv) the names and contact details of three referees who are willing to provide confidential comments on your capacity to undertake a PhD, and
(v) an indication of your desired start date.
Successful applicants may be required to submit copies of official documents before being admitted to the PhD program at the University of Canterbury.
Questions of an academic nature can be addressed to either:
Associate Professor Angus McIntosh (angus.mcintosh@canterbury.ac.nz) or Dr Jon Harding (jon.harding@canterbury.ac.nz)
.
For information on PhD study at the University of Canterbury, including entry requirements, see: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/postgrad/qualifications/phd.shtml
For information on the School of Biological Sciences see: http://www.biol.canterbury.ac.nz/
For information on the Freshwater Ecology Research Group see: http://www.biol.canterbury.ac.nz/ferg/index.shtml
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SCG Foundation – ASEAN Foundation Scholarship for Bachelor and Master
SCG Foundation – ASEAN Foundation Scholarship for Bachelor and Master
“Concern for Social Responsibility” is one of the four principles long upheld by the Siam Cement Group (SCG) in doing business. Over the last 40 years, SCG Foundation was established to carry out activities dedicated to social contribution, human resources development especially of children and youth, creating sustainable benefits for all the communities and countries where SCG operates. SCG Foundation is committed to expanding educational opportunities to the Southeast Asian countries in the hope of helping to develop their human resources so they can contribute to the development of their own countries. At the same time, it helps promote Thailand and makes the country a regional hub of the international education.
Scholarship Program for ASEAN Nationals: SCG Foundation provides scholarships for the government staff and general public in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Indonesia to pursue their studies in the Bachelor, Master or Doctoral level at the leading educational institutions in Thailand. From 2007 on, 7 government staff have been awarding scholarships to come study in a field of International Development Studies whereas 11 young talents were granted opportunities to fulfill their dreams in Engineering and Business Administration. Among them, 7 scholars already completed and are now contributing back to society. Especially, this year SCG Foundation joins hands with ASEAN Foundation in offering scholarships opportunities to talent students of ASEAN countries to come study in Thailand under the so called “SCG Foundation – ASEAN Foundation Scholarship Program for ASEAN Nationals” Numbers and Fields of Scholarships:
Vietnam
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Master Energy Technology at Asian Institute of Technology
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Master Industrial Engineering at Asian Institute of Technology
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Master Chemical Engineering at Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology
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Master Business Administration at Assumption University of Thailand
Cambodia
*
Master Construction Engineering at Asian Institute of Technology
Indonesia
*
Master Electrical Engineering Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology
The Philippines
*
Bachelor Mechanical Engineering Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology
Benefit Package:
*
Tuition fees
*
Monthly Allowance
*
Dormitory fees
*
Health insurance
*
Passport and visa fees
*
Uniform
*
Yearly round trip air ticket
*
Education-related fees
*
Internship opportunity with SCG
*
Field trip e.g. Company & Plant Visit, sightseeing and group activities
Eligibility Qualifications:
For Bachelor Degree
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Last year student in high school OR 1st year university/college student
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GPA of at least 3.00 out of 4.00 scale (7.00/10.00 scale for Vietnam)
For Master Degree
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Last year university student OR recent graduates with work experience 0 – 3 years
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GPA of at least 3.00 out of 4.00 scale (7.00/10.00 scale for Vietnam)
How to Apply:
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
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Step 1: Type 1-page essay and e-mail to parnotw@scg.co.th, Topic: “My Intention to Contribute to Society, if I am granted the Scholarship”
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Step 2: All candidates MUST apply directly at http://www.ait.ac.th/admissions
Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT)
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Step 1: Type 1-page essay and e-mail to parnotw@scg.co.th, Topic: “My Intention to Contribute to Society, if I am granted the Scholarship”
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Step 2: Click here for download SIIT application and e-mail to parnotw@scg.co.th together with Transcript, Letter of Recommendation
Assumption University of Thailand (ABAC)
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Step 1: Type 1-page essay and e-mail to parnotw@scg.co.th, Topic: “My Intention to Contribute to Society, if I am granted the Scholarship”
*
Step 2: Click here for download ABAC application and e-mail to parnotw@scg.co.th together with Transcript, Letter of Recommendation
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“Concern for Social Responsibility” is one of the four principles long upheld by the Siam Cement Group (SCG) in doing business. Over the last 40 years, SCG Foundation was established to carry out activities dedicated to social contribution, human resources development especially of children and youth, creating sustainable benefits for all the communities and countries where SCG operates. SCG Foundation is committed to expanding educational opportunities to the Southeast Asian countries in the hope of helping to develop their human resources so they can contribute to the development of their own countries. At the same time, it helps promote Thailand and makes the country a regional hub of the international education.
Scholarship Program for ASEAN Nationals: SCG Foundation provides scholarships for the government staff and general public in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Indonesia to pursue their studies in the Bachelor, Master or Doctoral level at the leading educational institutions in Thailand. From 2007 on, 7 government staff have been awarding scholarships to come study in a field of International Development Studies whereas 11 young talents were granted opportunities to fulfill their dreams in Engineering and Business Administration. Among them, 7 scholars already completed and are now contributing back to society. Especially, this year SCG Foundation joins hands with ASEAN Foundation in offering scholarships opportunities to talent students of ASEAN countries to come study in Thailand under the so called “SCG Foundation – ASEAN Foundation Scholarship Program for ASEAN Nationals” Numbers and Fields of Scholarships:
Vietnam
*
Master Energy Technology at Asian Institute of Technology
*
Master Industrial Engineering at Asian Institute of Technology
*
Master Chemical Engineering at Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology
*
Master Business Administration at Assumption University of Thailand
Cambodia
*
Master Construction Engineering at Asian Institute of Technology
Indonesia
*
Master Electrical Engineering Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology
The Philippines
*
Bachelor Mechanical Engineering Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology
Benefit Package:
*
Tuition fees
*
Monthly Allowance
*
Dormitory fees
*
Health insurance
*
Passport and visa fees
*
Uniform
*
Yearly round trip air ticket
*
Education-related fees
*
Internship opportunity with SCG
*
Field trip e.g. Company & Plant Visit, sightseeing and group activities
Eligibility Qualifications:
For Bachelor Degree
*
Last year student in high school OR 1st year university/college student
*
GPA of at least 3.00 out of 4.00 scale (7.00/10.00 scale for Vietnam)
For Master Degree
*
Last year university student OR recent graduates with work experience 0 – 3 years
*
GPA of at least 3.00 out of 4.00 scale (7.00/10.00 scale for Vietnam)
How to Apply:
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
*
Step 1: Type 1-page essay and e-mail to parnotw@scg.co.th, Topic: “My Intention to Contribute to Society, if I am granted the Scholarship”
*
Step 2: All candidates MUST apply directly at http://www.ait.ac.th/admissions
Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT)
*
Step 1: Type 1-page essay and e-mail to parnotw@scg.co.th, Topic: “My Intention to Contribute to Society, if I am granted the Scholarship”
*
Step 2: Click here for download SIIT application and e-mail to parnotw@scg.co.th together with Transcript, Letter of Recommendation
Assumption University of Thailand (ABAC)
*
Step 1: Type 1-page essay and e-mail to parnotw@scg.co.th, Topic: “My Intention to Contribute to Society, if I am granted the Scholarship”
*
Step 2: Click here for download ABAC application and e-mail to parnotw@scg.co.th together with Transcript, Letter of Recommendation
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7 PhD Studentships in Technology, De Montfort Univ, UK
7 PhD Studentships in Technology, De Montfort Univ, UK
De Montfort University
PhD Studentships
Technology
Up to seven fully funded sponsored PhD studentships are available to candidates. Each of the studentships is available for three years full-time study and provides a bursary of £13,290. Candidates should hold a good first degree (First Class, Upper-Second Class or equivalent) in a relevant subject area.
Building on DMU’s excellent RAE outcomes, bursaries will be awarded to exceptional students who will work alongside experienced research teams in the following areas:
Technology:
Printable systems for electronic devices including biological sensors
Intelligent sensor networks for assisted living
Ethical implications of ICT in personal health monitoring
Applications are welcome from citizens from the EU and those with overseas status.
Please quote ref: DMU Studentships 2009
Enquiries should in the first instance go to the Research Degrees Office, De Montfort University, Leicester, LE1 9BH
Telephone: 0116 2506309 . Web: www.dmu.ac.uk
Closing Date: [5 June 2009]
Applicants are requested to contact the office to receive an admission pack and will need to provide a full CV with two supporting references. Please e-mail: researchstudents@dmu.ac.uk or call (0116) 2506309 to receive further details.
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De Montfort University
PhD Studentships
Technology
Up to seven fully funded sponsored PhD studentships are available to candidates. Each of the studentships is available for three years full-time study and provides a bursary of £13,290. Candidates should hold a good first degree (First Class, Upper-Second Class or equivalent) in a relevant subject area.
Building on DMU’s excellent RAE outcomes, bursaries will be awarded to exceptional students who will work alongside experienced research teams in the following areas:
Technology:
Printable systems for electronic devices including biological sensors
Intelligent sensor networks for assisted living
Ethical implications of ICT in personal health monitoring
Applications are welcome from citizens from the EU and those with overseas status.
Please quote ref: DMU Studentships 2009
Enquiries should in the first instance go to the Research Degrees Office, De Montfort University, Leicester, LE1 9BH
Telephone: 0116 2506309 . Web: www.dmu.ac.uk
Closing Date: [5 June 2009]
Applicants are requested to contact the office to receive an admission pack and will need to provide a full CV with two supporting references. Please e-mail: researchstudents@dmu.ac.uk or call (0116) 2506309 to receive further details.
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EPSRC PhD Studentships OR and Statistics Centre for OR and Applied Statistics
EPSRC PhD Studentships OR and Statistics Centre for OR and Applied Statistics
Applications are invited from well-qualified, highly motivated students for PhD studentships in the Centre for OR and Applied Statistics at the University of Salford. The Centre is part of Salford Business School and 90% of output was rated “of international standard” at the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. With a healthy postgraduate population, the Centre offers many exciting opportunities for postgraduate training in Operational Research and Statistics.
Students will have the opportunity to attend postgraduate courses that are available through the National Taught Course Centre in OR and the Academy for PhD training in Statistics.
Research projects are offered in the following areas:
Maintenance modelling of complex systems;
Hierarchical forecasting systems.
Descriptions of the projects above are provided below.
The studentships are available through the EPSRC Doctoral Training Scheme. The studentships cover fees and maintenance for UK students, and fees only for EU students, for a minimum period of 3 years.
The maintenance grant offered will be £14,000 per annum. Candidates should have, or expect to obtain, at least a 2:1 honours degree or an MSc in a numeric-related subject such as Mathematics, Statistics or Operational Research.
Further enquiries may be made to Prof. Philip Scarf (tel 0161 295 3817; email: p.a.scarf@salford.ac.uk).
Applications must be made using a standard postgraduate research application form which can be downloaded from http://www.salford.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/applying/
Please indicate on your application form that you would like to apply for an EPSRC DTA (CORAS) studentship, and list one of the topics above as your area of study-you do not need to provide a proposal. We will require you to provide references and transcripts. Send your application to p.a.scarf@salford.ac.uk by 26 June 2009.
Maintenance modelling of complex systems
For complex technical systems with many components and that involve many different parties, how to maintain such systems is still a challenging task. This research will address this issue from a systems point of view. The maintenance policy for a technical system is a complex activity that has a huge impact upon the performance of a technical system. To improve the performance of the maintenance of the technical system, we need consider logistics support, spare parts provision, manpower, scheduling and of course the failure characteristics of the system. No single model is capable of dealing with this complex situation, and a high level, systems approach must be adopted, so that modelling techniques such as system dynamics, digital simulations, statistics, and artificial intelligence should be used. Real cases will be studied and a suite of modelling tools will be developed through this study.
Hierarchical forecasting systems
The forecasting needs many companies face nowadays are hierarchical, ranging from the long-term strategic planning, to the medium-term financial and resources allocation, to the thousands of SKUs (stock-keeping units) for production and inventory purposes. The information at different levels should be shared and pooled in order to improve forecasting accuracy. There have been debates on whether the top-down or bottom-up approaches should be used, however, a clear understanding from a theoretical perspective is still lacking. This is a very important research problem to understand how information should be shared at various levels and how forecasts generated at each level can be reconciled. This project will be linked to the research programme of a current EPSRC grant
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Applications are invited from well-qualified, highly motivated students for PhD studentships in the Centre for OR and Applied Statistics at the University of Salford. The Centre is part of Salford Business School and 90% of output was rated “of international standard” at the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. With a healthy postgraduate population, the Centre offers many exciting opportunities for postgraduate training in Operational Research and Statistics.
Students will have the opportunity to attend postgraduate courses that are available through the National Taught Course Centre in OR and the Academy for PhD training in Statistics.
Research projects are offered in the following areas:
Maintenance modelling of complex systems;
Hierarchical forecasting systems.
Descriptions of the projects above are provided below.
The studentships are available through the EPSRC Doctoral Training Scheme. The studentships cover fees and maintenance for UK students, and fees only for EU students, for a minimum period of 3 years.
The maintenance grant offered will be £14,000 per annum. Candidates should have, or expect to obtain, at least a 2:1 honours degree or an MSc in a numeric-related subject such as Mathematics, Statistics or Operational Research.
Further enquiries may be made to Prof. Philip Scarf (tel 0161 295 3817; email: p.a.scarf@salford.ac.uk).
Applications must be made using a standard postgraduate research application form which can be downloaded from http://www.salford.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/applying/
Please indicate on your application form that you would like to apply for an EPSRC DTA (CORAS) studentship, and list one of the topics above as your area of study-you do not need to provide a proposal. We will require you to provide references and transcripts. Send your application to p.a.scarf@salford.ac.uk by 26 June 2009.
Maintenance modelling of complex systems
For complex technical systems with many components and that involve many different parties, how to maintain such systems is still a challenging task. This research will address this issue from a systems point of view. The maintenance policy for a technical system is a complex activity that has a huge impact upon the performance of a technical system. To improve the performance of the maintenance of the technical system, we need consider logistics support, spare parts provision, manpower, scheduling and of course the failure characteristics of the system. No single model is capable of dealing with this complex situation, and a high level, systems approach must be adopted, so that modelling techniques such as system dynamics, digital simulations, statistics, and artificial intelligence should be used. Real cases will be studied and a suite of modelling tools will be developed through this study.
Hierarchical forecasting systems
The forecasting needs many companies face nowadays are hierarchical, ranging from the long-term strategic planning, to the medium-term financial and resources allocation, to the thousands of SKUs (stock-keeping units) for production and inventory purposes. The information at different levels should be shared and pooled in order to improve forecasting accuracy. There have been debates on whether the top-down or bottom-up approaches should be used, however, a clear understanding from a theoretical perspective is still lacking. This is a very important research problem to understand how information should be shared at various levels and how forecasts generated at each level can be reconciled. This project will be linked to the research programme of a current EPSRC grant
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Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) Master and Doctor
Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) Master and Doctoral Scholarships 2009 at School of International Health The University of Tokyo
Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) Master and Doctoral Scholarships 2009 at School of International Health The University of Tokyo
School of International Health, The University of Tokyo offers advanced study and research opportunities under the Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) for oversea students from ADB member countries. Applicants for this program must have a citizenship or nationality of a developing country among the ADB member countries. The ADB-JSP at our school is designated for the Masters and Doctors Program that usually lasts for two years (for Mastes) and three years (for Doctors) and commences on 1st April every year. Language used in the program is English.
Overview
ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM
The applicants are evaluated by the School Committee and distinguished applicants are nominated as candidates for the program and subsequently recommended to the Asian Development Bank. Admission to the ADB-JSP is finally granted for about five applicants by the Graduate Council of the University of Tokyo based on the recommendation of School of International Health and approval of ADB.
The University of Tokyo maintains an extremely high academic standard with a limited number of students. Admission to the program is very competitive, thus outstanding applicants are expected to apply.
To be eligible for admission to this program, applicants:
1. must be a citizen or national of an ADB member country listed above;
2. must have finished at least 18 years of school education (except language education);
3. must hold a degree from an accredited institution that is comparable to the Master Degree awarded by the University of Tokyo;
4. must have working experience for at least two years in the field of health/medical science;
5. must be aged below 35 years;
6. must not be military personnel;
7. must be able to arrive in Japan between 1st and 10th of April, 2010
8. must agree to return to his/her home country after completion of studies under the Program;
9. must not be living or working in a country other than his/her home country;
* *IMPORTANT: The duration of scholarship is only TWO years although Doctors program lasts for three years.
There is no guarantee that you can take another scholarship for the third year.
* *Applicants already have studied abroad have lesser priority.
SCHEDULE
- Deadline for application (All the documents must be submitted): 31stMay, 2009
- Notification of preliminary selection by the School Committee: 31stJuly, 2009
- Notification of final selection by the Asian Development Bank: 31stOctober, 2009
* Notification will be made as early as possible after completion of the selection process.
FINANCIAL AID
The ADB-JSP scholarship covers admission and tuition fees, subsistence allowance (minimum 150,000 yen per month), economy class airfare and other expenditures including medical/accident insurance.
ADDRESS OF CORRESPONDENCE AND INQUIRIES
Office of Director, School of International Health
Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
Fax: +81-3-5841-3637 E-mail: adb@m.u-tokyo.ac.jp
NOTICE
* If you send the applications by International Express Service (DHL, UPS, FedEx etc.), please send to the following address.
Ms. Ruriko Shimoyama
S-510, Faculty of Medicine Bldg. 3,
Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
Tel: +81-3-5841-3688 Fax: +81-3-5841-3637 E-mail: adb@m.u-tokyo.ac.jp
* If you send the applications by airmail or EMS, please send to the following address.
Office of Director, School of International Health
Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
Tel: +81-3-5841-3688 Fax: +81-3-5841-3637
E-mail: adb@m.u-tokyo.ac.jp
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Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) Master and Doctoral Scholarships 2009 at School of International Health The University of Tokyo
School of International Health, The University of Tokyo offers advanced study and research opportunities under the Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) for oversea students from ADB member countries. Applicants for this program must have a citizenship or nationality of a developing country among the ADB member countries. The ADB-JSP at our school is designated for the Masters and Doctors Program that usually lasts for two years (for Mastes) and three years (for Doctors) and commences on 1st April every year. Language used in the program is English.
Overview
ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM
The applicants are evaluated by the School Committee and distinguished applicants are nominated as candidates for the program and subsequently recommended to the Asian Development Bank. Admission to the ADB-JSP is finally granted for about five applicants by the Graduate Council of the University of Tokyo based on the recommendation of School of International Health and approval of ADB.
The University of Tokyo maintains an extremely high academic standard with a limited number of students. Admission to the program is very competitive, thus outstanding applicants are expected to apply.
To be eligible for admission to this program, applicants:
1. must be a citizen or national of an ADB member country listed above;
2. must have finished at least 18 years of school education (except language education);
3. must hold a degree from an accredited institution that is comparable to the Master Degree awarded by the University of Tokyo;
4. must have working experience for at least two years in the field of health/medical science;
5. must be aged below 35 years;
6. must not be military personnel;
7. must be able to arrive in Japan between 1st and 10th of April, 2010
8. must agree to return to his/her home country after completion of studies under the Program;
9. must not be living or working in a country other than his/her home country;
* *IMPORTANT: The duration of scholarship is only TWO years although Doctors program lasts for three years.
There is no guarantee that you can take another scholarship for the third year.
* *Applicants already have studied abroad have lesser priority.
SCHEDULE
- Deadline for application (All the documents must be submitted): 31stMay, 2009
- Notification of preliminary selection by the School Committee: 31stJuly, 2009
- Notification of final selection by the Asian Development Bank: 31stOctober, 2009
* Notification will be made as early as possible after completion of the selection process.
FINANCIAL AID
The ADB-JSP scholarship covers admission and tuition fees, subsistence allowance (minimum 150,000 yen per month), economy class airfare and other expenditures including medical/accident insurance.
ADDRESS OF CORRESPONDENCE AND INQUIRIES
Office of Director, School of International Health
Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
Fax: +81-3-5841-3637 E-mail: adb@m.u-tokyo.ac.jp
NOTICE
* If you send the applications by International Express Service (DHL, UPS, FedEx etc.), please send to the following address.
Ms. Ruriko Shimoyama
S-510, Faculty of Medicine Bldg. 3,
Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
Tel: +81-3-5841-3688 Fax: +81-3-5841-3637 E-mail: adb@m.u-tokyo.ac.jp
* If you send the applications by airmail or EMS, please send to the following address.
Office of Director, School of International Health
Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
Tel: +81-3-5841-3688 Fax: +81-3-5841-3637
E-mail: adb@m.u-tokyo.ac.jp
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[USA] Postdoctoral Positions in Robotics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Postdoctoral Positions in Robotics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
At least two postdoctoral research positions are available in the Distributed Robotics Laboratory at CSAIL, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge MA USA. The PI is Prof. Daniela Rus. See URL: groups.csail.mit.edu/drl
Each appointment duration is 12 months, with a possible extension of another 12 months.
Position 1
The research will be focused on designing small soft robots capable of locomotion and internal deformation, in order to squeeze through holes narrower than the robot body. The research will investigate the role of new materials and non- traditional actuation in designing and controlling such machines. The research will also investigate control and planning algorithms for this type of system. This project is a collaboration between MIT, Harvard, and iRobot. For this position we are looking for applicants with robotics background. Applicants with chemical engineering background can also be a good fit. We are looking for candidates with knowledge of mechanism design and control, demonstrated creativity, and experience with building robots.
Position 2
The research will be focused on decentralized control of multi-robot systems. We are looking for creative candidates with strong background in control theory, estimation theory, and experience with implementing algorithms on hardware platforms. Some knowledge of computer networking is also desirable.
Applications
Applicants for both positions should hold a PhD in a robotics-related discipline. Interested applicants should send a CV (with a brief research statement) and a list of references by email to Rebecca Yadegar ryadegar@csail.mit.edu
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At least two postdoctoral research positions are available in the Distributed Robotics Laboratory at CSAIL, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge MA USA. The PI is Prof. Daniela Rus. See URL: groups.csail.mit.edu/drl
Each appointment duration is 12 months, with a possible extension of another 12 months.
Position 1
The research will be focused on designing small soft robots capable of locomotion and internal deformation, in order to squeeze through holes narrower than the robot body. The research will investigate the role of new materials and non- traditional actuation in designing and controlling such machines. The research will also investigate control and planning algorithms for this type of system. This project is a collaboration between MIT, Harvard, and iRobot. For this position we are looking for applicants with robotics background. Applicants with chemical engineering background can also be a good fit. We are looking for candidates with knowledge of mechanism design and control, demonstrated creativity, and experience with building robots.
Position 2
The research will be focused on decentralized control of multi-robot systems. We are looking for creative candidates with strong background in control theory, estimation theory, and experience with implementing algorithms on hardware platforms. Some knowledge of computer networking is also desirable.
Applications
Applicants for both positions should hold a PhD in a robotics-related discipline. Interested applicants should send a CV (with a brief research statement) and a list of references by email to Rebecca Yadegar ryadegar@csail.mit.edu
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Friday, May 22, 2009
Dorothy Hodgkin PhD Studentship – Use of Thermo-electric Generators in Hostile Environments
School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
Reference Code: EE008
Closing Date: 30th June 2009
Details:
Supervisors: Dr Alton Horsfall and Professor Nick Wright
School: School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
Sponsor: Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards Scheme (DHPA)
Duration: 3 years
The funding for this project has been made possible through a Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Award in Resilient Technology.
The project will investigate the use of thermo electric generators in hostile environments, such as those experienced by space probes to the inner solar system. Recent developments suggest that efficiencies close to the theoretical Carnot limit may be possible, but this has not been achieved, with reports in the literature around 10%. The project will investigate the use of a variety of methods including thermogenerators and thermo-tunneling devices and how these perform in regions of high and low temperatures and under simulated solar flares.
This project is due to start in September 2009.
Eligibility and Value of the Award
In line with the DHPA scheme you must be a national from one of the eligible countries listed on the OECD webpage. For more information on eligibility, please also see the Research Council UK’s website.
The award covers tuition fees and maintenance of approximately £13,290 per year.
Person Specification
You must have, or expect to achieve, a first-class Honours degree (or equivalent) in electronic engineering or physics.
How to Apply
You should complete the University’s online postgraduate application form, quoting the code EE008 and selecting ‘PhD School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering - Electrical and Electronic Engineering’. A CV including contact details of two referees and a personal statement stating why you are suitable for this studentship should be attached to the application form.
You should also send a copy of your CV and personal statement, quoting the code EE008, to Mrs Gill Webber, gill.webber@ncl.ac.uk, (School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Merz Court, Newcastle University, Newcastle, NE1 7RU).
Closing date for applications: 30 June 2009
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Reference Code: EE008
Closing Date: 30th June 2009
Details:
Supervisors: Dr Alton Horsfall and Professor Nick Wright
School: School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
Sponsor: Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards Scheme (DHPA)
Duration: 3 years
The funding for this project has been made possible through a Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Award in Resilient Technology.
The project will investigate the use of thermo electric generators in hostile environments, such as those experienced by space probes to the inner solar system. Recent developments suggest that efficiencies close to the theoretical Carnot limit may be possible, but this has not been achieved, with reports in the literature around 10%. The project will investigate the use of a variety of methods including thermogenerators and thermo-tunneling devices and how these perform in regions of high and low temperatures and under simulated solar flares.
This project is due to start in September 2009.
Eligibility and Value of the Award
In line with the DHPA scheme you must be a national from one of the eligible countries listed on the OECD webpage. For more information on eligibility, please also see the Research Council UK’s website.
The award covers tuition fees and maintenance of approximately £13,290 per year.
Person Specification
You must have, or expect to achieve, a first-class Honours degree (or equivalent) in electronic engineering or physics.
How to Apply
You should complete the University’s online postgraduate application form, quoting the code EE008 and selecting ‘PhD School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering - Electrical and Electronic Engineering’. A CV including contact details of two referees and a personal statement stating why you are suitable for this studentship should be attached to the application form.
You should also send a copy of your CV and personal statement, quoting the code EE008, to Mrs Gill Webber, gill.webber@ncl.ac.uk, (School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Merz Court, Newcastle University, Newcastle, NE1 7RU).
Closing date for applications: 30 June 2009
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PhD Studentships at University of Worcester, UK
The University of Worcester offers a number of three-year, full-time doctoral research studentships each year. All studentships are advertised in the national press and are available on a competitive basis.
Each studentship attracts a bursary of £12,300 per annum in addition to a full tuition fee waiver for UK/EU students. Overseas students are welcome to apply but will need to fund the balance of fees for Overseas Research Students.
All applicants should apply on the application form
1).doc> supplied and return this by the closing date to the Graduate Research School either by post or email to research@worc.ac.uk .
More details about the studentship and the application process can be found below:
Englishness and Otherness in the works of Daniel Defoe
From Malvern to the Irish Sea: Bronze Age Funerary Landscapes of the Northern Anglo-Welsh Border
False Performance: unethical behaviour in performance evaluation and work relationships
An exploration of theoretical bases suitable for the design and development of serious games within the context of Change ringing
Evaluating the effects of changes to the UK Agricultural Census on the analysis of land use
Hybridity and Husbandry – Farm Families and Genetic Modification in the UK
Religion, Politics and Print Culture in Worcestershire, 1660-1725
Towards numerical forecasting of atmospheric concentrations of allergenic pollen from trees of the Fagales order in the United Kingdom
Representation of the Overweight Body in Children’s Literature and Media, 1960-2010
The Psychosocial Consequences of Care Farming
Human exposure to allergenic pollen: Measuring and modelling human exposure to pollen allergens in an urban environment.
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Each studentship attracts a bursary of £12,300 per annum in addition to a full tuition fee waiver for UK/EU students. Overseas students are welcome to apply but will need to fund the balance of fees for Overseas Research Students.
All applicants should apply on the application form
1).doc> supplied and return this by the closing date to the Graduate Research School either by post or email to research@worc.ac.uk .
More details about the studentship and the application process can be found below:
Englishness and Otherness in the works of Daniel Defoe
From Malvern to the Irish Sea: Bronze Age Funerary Landscapes of the Northern Anglo-Welsh Border
False Performance: unethical behaviour in performance evaluation and work relationships
An exploration of theoretical bases suitable for the design and development of serious games within the context of Change ringing
Evaluating the effects of changes to the UK Agricultural Census on the analysis of land use
Hybridity and Husbandry – Farm Families and Genetic Modification in the UK
Religion, Politics and Print Culture in Worcestershire, 1660-1725
Towards numerical forecasting of atmospheric concentrations of allergenic pollen from trees of the Fagales order in the United Kingdom
Representation of the Overweight Body in Children’s Literature and Media, 1960-2010
The Psychosocial Consequences of Care Farming
Human exposure to allergenic pollen: Measuring and modelling human exposure to pollen allergens in an urban environment.
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PhD Studentship Signal Processing and Communications
PhD studentship available with the Digital Signal Processing and Communications group at ECIT, Queen’s University Belfast, UK to work on the EU funded project CROWN, please see http://www.fp7-crown.eu/. Specifically, we are looking a PhD student to work on one of the following topics.
1) Signal processing and information-theoretic study of Cognitive radio
2) Application of random matrix theory to signal processing and communications
3) Signal processing and information-theoretic study of cooperative communications
This project demands that the research student already possesses exceptional knowledge in advanced signal processing and communication together with very high mathematical ability and programming skills. In particular the PhD student needs to have prior knowledge in applied mathematics, multivariate statistical analysis, information theory and should be familiar with various wireless communication techniques.
The awards cover approved fees and a tax-free maintenance allowance of £13,290 per annum and are available to UK, EU and overseas citizens. Applicants interested in applying for the above studentship please contact Dr Tharm Ratnarajah at T.Ratnarajah@ecit.qub.ac.uk and should apply electronically through the Queen’s online application portal at https://pg.apply.qub.ac.uk/home as soon as possible.
The deadline for submission of applications is Monday 25th May 2009.
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1) Signal processing and information-theoretic study of Cognitive radio
2) Application of random matrix theory to signal processing and communications
3) Signal processing and information-theoretic study of cooperative communications
This project demands that the research student already possesses exceptional knowledge in advanced signal processing and communication together with very high mathematical ability and programming skills. In particular the PhD student needs to have prior knowledge in applied mathematics, multivariate statistical analysis, information theory and should be familiar with various wireless communication techniques.
The awards cover approved fees and a tax-free maintenance allowance of £13,290 per annum and are available to UK, EU and overseas citizens. Applicants interested in applying for the above studentship please contact Dr Tharm Ratnarajah at T.Ratnarajah@ecit.qub.ac.uk and should apply electronically through the Queen’s online application portal at https://pg.apply.qub.ac.uk/home as soon as possible.
The deadline for submission of applications is Monday 25th May 2009.
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98 Scholarships through Endeavour Executive Awards Australian Government
The Endeavour Executive Awards provide professional development opportunities (e.g. intensive management training, peer-to-peer learning, short-term training, leadership and/or executive management training) for high achievers in business, industry, education or government from participating countries. The Awards focus on building skills and knowledge through a host work environment rather than through formal enrolment in a study program at a host institution and are not intended to fund direct academic research.
Applicants must be nominated by either their home organisation or host organisation. The professional development activity must not have a commercial outcome as its purpose. Host organisations for international Executive Award applicants cannot include Australian branches of the applicant’s home organisation.
A home or host organisation may nominate up to 5 applicants.
The Endeavour Executive Awards aim to:
* enable high achieving professionals to further develop their skills and knowledge
* deepen professional engagements between Australia and participating countries
* strengthen mutual understanding between the people of Australia and Award Holders’ home countries
* build linkages and networks between Australia and participating countries
* allow professionals the opportunity, on returning home, to share their updated skills and knowledge with colleagues.
AWARD BENEFITS
Funding Amount
Travel Allowance
$AUD5,000
Establishment Allowance
$AUD5,000
Monthly Stipend (up to 4 months on a pro-rata basis)
$AUD2,500
per month
Total Award Value
Up to $AUD20,000
Travel and health insurance will be provided.
Funds are not available to support accompanying dependants or for return visits home.
In addition to the financial benefits the Endeavour Executive Awards also include:
* A dedicated support network for the duration of the Award.
* Membership of the Alumni network.
NUMBER OF AWARDS
Up to 98 Awards will be offered to applicants from participating countries for 2009.
WHO CAN APPLY
To be eligible for an Endeavour Executive Award, applicants must:
* be citizens or permanent residents of a participating country and reside in a country other than Australia. Those holding dual Australian citizenship or permanent residency status in Australia are ineligible to apply.
* have a completed undergraduate degree and at least 5 years professional work experience or applicants not holding a completed undergraduate degree will need to demonstrate at least 10 years relevant work experience
* demonstrate English language proficiency
* be nominated by either their home organisation or the host organisation
* have confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with the host organisation
* spend a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 4 months at their host organisation. The professional development activity must be taken in one block, it cannot be broken into two or more visits to the host country
* Award Holders must commence their approved program and Award during 2009. Applicants who have commenced or intend to commence their program at their host organisation in 2008 are ineligible for an Award.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Applicants will be assessed against the following selection criteria:
* high-level academic achievement and at least 5 years relevant work experience or applicants not holding a completed undergraduate degree will need to demonstrate at least 10 years relevant work experience
* a proposal that is relevant to the applicant’s needs and interests and those of the applicant’s home country
* the applicant’s potential to participate at a high level in their profession or the wider community on their return home from Australia
* the potential for ongoing links between the host and home organisations.
For more information please visit:
http://www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au/international_applicants/executive_awards.htm
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Applicants must be nominated by either their home organisation or host organisation. The professional development activity must not have a commercial outcome as its purpose. Host organisations for international Executive Award applicants cannot include Australian branches of the applicant’s home organisation.
A home or host organisation may nominate up to 5 applicants.
The Endeavour Executive Awards aim to:
* enable high achieving professionals to further develop their skills and knowledge
* deepen professional engagements between Australia and participating countries
* strengthen mutual understanding between the people of Australia and Award Holders’ home countries
* build linkages and networks between Australia and participating countries
* allow professionals the opportunity, on returning home, to share their updated skills and knowledge with colleagues.
AWARD BENEFITS
Funding Amount
Travel Allowance
$AUD5,000
Establishment Allowance
$AUD5,000
Monthly Stipend (up to 4 months on a pro-rata basis)
$AUD2,500
per month
Total Award Value
Up to $AUD20,000
Travel and health insurance will be provided.
Funds are not available to support accompanying dependants or for return visits home.
In addition to the financial benefits the Endeavour Executive Awards also include:
* A dedicated support network for the duration of the Award.
* Membership of the Alumni network.
NUMBER OF AWARDS
Up to 98 Awards will be offered to applicants from participating countries for 2009.
WHO CAN APPLY
To be eligible for an Endeavour Executive Award, applicants must:
* be citizens or permanent residents of a participating country and reside in a country other than Australia. Those holding dual Australian citizenship or permanent residency status in Australia are ineligible to apply.
* have a completed undergraduate degree and at least 5 years professional work experience or applicants not holding a completed undergraduate degree will need to demonstrate at least 10 years relevant work experience
* demonstrate English language proficiency
* be nominated by either their home organisation or the host organisation
* have confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with the host organisation
* spend a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 4 months at their host organisation. The professional development activity must be taken in one block, it cannot be broken into two or more visits to the host country
* Award Holders must commence their approved program and Award during 2009. Applicants who have commenced or intend to commence their program at their host organisation in 2008 are ineligible for an Award.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Applicants will be assessed against the following selection criteria:
* high-level academic achievement and at least 5 years relevant work experience or applicants not holding a completed undergraduate degree will need to demonstrate at least 10 years relevant work experience
* a proposal that is relevant to the applicant’s needs and interests and those of the applicant’s home country
* the applicant’s potential to participate at a high level in their profession or the wider community on their return home from Australia
* the potential for ongoing links between the host and home organisations.
For more information please visit:
http://www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au/international_applicants/executive_awards.htm
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NFP PhD Scholarship The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes
The NFP PhD studies is one of the sub-programmes of the NFP. Mid-career professionals who are already in employment and who are nationals of and working in one of the selected countries can apply a fellowship.
The maximum duration of a PhD fellowship is four years. PhD degrees can be pursued at one of the 18 Dutch universities and institutes for international education.
Download the list of Dutch institutions eligible for supervising PhD research (35 kB)
THE FELLOWSHIP
The maximum NFP budget available for a PhD study programme is EUR 74,000. This amount is intended as a contribution towards the costs of living and to cover the costs of visas, travel, insurance, etc. as specified in the NFP booklet ‘Rules and regulations for fellowship holders 2008’.
Download the NFP booklet Rules and regulations for fellowship holders 2008 (560 kB)
PhD students are allowed to seek alternative sources of funding.
ELIGIBILITY
A candidate applying for an NFP fellowship for a PhD degree programme must:
• be a national of and working in one of the 57 developing countries on the list;
• have been unconditionally admitted to a Dutch institution as a PhD student. This means that the applicant must have met all the academic requirements set by the Dutch university or institute;
• have completed an NFP PhD Study application form and have submitted all the required documentation to the Netherlands embassy or consulate;
• offer proof that the PhD will be pursued according to a ‘sandwich’ or ‘picnic’ model, which means that a large portion of the PhD research will take place in the candidate’s home country;
• be nominated by his or her employer, who pledges to continue paying the candidate’s salary and guarantees the candidate will be able to return to an equivalent position after the termination of the fellowship period. Partial payment of salary can sometimes be allowed as an exception to the rule. It is up to the Dutch embassy to decide if an agreement between the employer and the candidate about partial continuation of payment of salary is acceptable. It should be realized, however, that the NFP allowances are not sufficient to support family members, either in the home country or in the Netherlands;
• not be employed by a large industrial, commercial, international or multinational organization, which can be assumed to have sufficient resources of their own to finance staff training;
• offer evidence that he or she is sufficiently skilled in speaking and writing in the language of communication during the PhD, which may be English, French or Spanish. If this is English, candidates who have received their tertiary education in any language other than English must provide evidence in the form of a score in an internationally recognized test, such as IELTS (a score of at least 6.0) or TOEFL (a score of at least 550 points on the paper based test or 213 points on the computer-based test or 79 on the internet-based test). An exception to this rule is made for candidates who have received their tertiary education in English, and for candidates who have previously attended a course or programme at a Dutch educational institution in this language, but no longer than two years ago;
• be available full–time to pursue the PhD without interruption, and be physically and mentally able to take part in the entire programme;
• declare that they will return to their home country immediately after the period of study and research in the Netherlands has ended.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
1) Candidates must first apply for academic admission at an eligible Dutch institution. Admission as a PhD student is granted on an individual basis. Senior academic staff or a specific PhD committee decides whether or not an applicant will be accepted. Usually the assessment is based on the research proposal submitted by the applicant.
A candidate can apply for a PhD fellowship only after a research proposal has been agreed between the candidate and the Dutch provider.
Application for a fellowship
2) After receiving their letter of admission, candidates can apply for an NFP fellowship by presenting a completed NFP PhD Study application form to the Netherlands embassy or consulate in the candidate’s own country, accompanied by the necessary documentation.
Download the application form 2009 (82 kB)
The form can also be obtained from the Netherlands embassy or consulate.
Candidates should NOT send their fellowship application forms directly to Nuffic or to the Dutch provider, but should forward them to the Netherlands embassy or consulate in their own country.
3) The embassy or consulate assesses the application against the criteria for eligibility listed above. Special attention is given to:
• whether the application stems from a multi-year agreements concluded with selected organizations;
• the relevance of the proposed research for the candidate’s organization and country;
• proof that the candidate’s employer and the Dutch institution support the application.
4) The embassy or consulate forwards an application that meets all of the criteria for eligibility to Nuffic, together with its own recommendations.
5) Nuffic selects the candidates who will receive PhD fellowships based on the relevance of the proposed research for the candidate’s employing organization and home country. Nuffic gives priority to applications which:
• propose that the research project be co–supervised by an institution in a developing country;
• have a proven link with other activities that are financed by the NFP or other Dutch government-funded activities;
• are submitted by female candidates;
• are submitted by candidates from sub-Saharan Africa;
• stem from multi-year agreements concluded with selected organizations.
6) Nuffic informs the candidate, the Dutch embassy and the providing institution of its decision.
7) Nuffic awards the grant to the provider to cover the fellowship holders’ costs, including the tuition fees.
The Dutch providers pay each fellowship holder an allowance according to the personal budget agreed upon for the duration of the PhD; they also administer the fellowships, make logistical arrangements, and give guidance to the fellowship holders.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The applications for PhD research projects starting in 2009 must reach the Netherlands embassy or consulate in the applicant’s own country before 1 june and 1 October 2008. Candidates are advised to contact the Netherlands embassy or consulate for country specific information on the NFP.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Url : http://www.nuffic.nl/nederlandse-organisaties/services/capacity-building/nfp/nfp-phd
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The maximum duration of a PhD fellowship is four years. PhD degrees can be pursued at one of the 18 Dutch universities and institutes for international education.
Download the list of Dutch institutions eligible for supervising PhD research (35 kB)
THE FELLOWSHIP
The maximum NFP budget available for a PhD study programme is EUR 74,000. This amount is intended as a contribution towards the costs of living and to cover the costs of visas, travel, insurance, etc. as specified in the NFP booklet ‘Rules and regulations for fellowship holders 2008’.
Download the NFP booklet Rules and regulations for fellowship holders 2008 (560 kB)
PhD students are allowed to seek alternative sources of funding.
ELIGIBILITY
A candidate applying for an NFP fellowship for a PhD degree programme must:
• be a national of and working in one of the 57 developing countries on the list;
• have been unconditionally admitted to a Dutch institution as a PhD student. This means that the applicant must have met all the academic requirements set by the Dutch university or institute;
• have completed an NFP PhD Study application form and have submitted all the required documentation to the Netherlands embassy or consulate;
• offer proof that the PhD will be pursued according to a ‘sandwich’ or ‘picnic’ model, which means that a large portion of the PhD research will take place in the candidate’s home country;
• be nominated by his or her employer, who pledges to continue paying the candidate’s salary and guarantees the candidate will be able to return to an equivalent position after the termination of the fellowship period. Partial payment of salary can sometimes be allowed as an exception to the rule. It is up to the Dutch embassy to decide if an agreement between the employer and the candidate about partial continuation of payment of salary is acceptable. It should be realized, however, that the NFP allowances are not sufficient to support family members, either in the home country or in the Netherlands;
• not be employed by a large industrial, commercial, international or multinational organization, which can be assumed to have sufficient resources of their own to finance staff training;
• offer evidence that he or she is sufficiently skilled in speaking and writing in the language of communication during the PhD, which may be English, French or Spanish. If this is English, candidates who have received their tertiary education in any language other than English must provide evidence in the form of a score in an internationally recognized test, such as IELTS (a score of at least 6.0) or TOEFL (a score of at least 550 points on the paper based test or 213 points on the computer-based test or 79 on the internet-based test). An exception to this rule is made for candidates who have received their tertiary education in English, and for candidates who have previously attended a course or programme at a Dutch educational institution in this language, but no longer than two years ago;
• be available full–time to pursue the PhD without interruption, and be physically and mentally able to take part in the entire programme;
• declare that they will return to their home country immediately after the period of study and research in the Netherlands has ended.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
1) Candidates must first apply for academic admission at an eligible Dutch institution. Admission as a PhD student is granted on an individual basis. Senior academic staff or a specific PhD committee decides whether or not an applicant will be accepted. Usually the assessment is based on the research proposal submitted by the applicant.
A candidate can apply for a PhD fellowship only after a research proposal has been agreed between the candidate and the Dutch provider.
Application for a fellowship
2) After receiving their letter of admission, candidates can apply for an NFP fellowship by presenting a completed NFP PhD Study application form to the Netherlands embassy or consulate in the candidate’s own country, accompanied by the necessary documentation.
Download the application form 2009 (82 kB)
The form can also be obtained from the Netherlands embassy or consulate.
Candidates should NOT send their fellowship application forms directly to Nuffic or to the Dutch provider, but should forward them to the Netherlands embassy or consulate in their own country.
3) The embassy or consulate assesses the application against the criteria for eligibility listed above. Special attention is given to:
• whether the application stems from a multi-year agreements concluded with selected organizations;
• the relevance of the proposed research for the candidate’s organization and country;
• proof that the candidate’s employer and the Dutch institution support the application.
4) The embassy or consulate forwards an application that meets all of the criteria for eligibility to Nuffic, together with its own recommendations.
5) Nuffic selects the candidates who will receive PhD fellowships based on the relevance of the proposed research for the candidate’s employing organization and home country. Nuffic gives priority to applications which:
• propose that the research project be co–supervised by an institution in a developing country;
• have a proven link with other activities that are financed by the NFP or other Dutch government-funded activities;
• are submitted by female candidates;
• are submitted by candidates from sub-Saharan Africa;
• stem from multi-year agreements concluded with selected organizations.
6) Nuffic informs the candidate, the Dutch embassy and the providing institution of its decision.
7) Nuffic awards the grant to the provider to cover the fellowship holders’ costs, including the tuition fees.
The Dutch providers pay each fellowship holder an allowance according to the personal budget agreed upon for the duration of the PhD; they also administer the fellowships, make logistical arrangements, and give guidance to the fellowship holders.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The applications for PhD research projects starting in 2009 must reach the Netherlands embassy or consulate in the applicant’s own country before 1 june and 1 October 2008. Candidates are advised to contact the Netherlands embassy or consulate for country specific information on the NFP.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Url : http://www.nuffic.nl/nederlandse-organisaties/services/capacity-building/nfp/nfp-phd
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
The Asian Development Bank - Japan Scholarship Program
The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan. The objective of the program is to provide an opportunity for well qualified citizens of the Bank’s Developing Member Countries (DMCs) to undertake postgraduate studies which will assist the economic and social development of their countries.
Who is eligible?
Citizens of developing member countries of the Bank (see olarship_program.shtml#sel”>list and selection criteria below) who have a minimum of two years’ working experience and who are eligible for admission to the following degree programs at the University of Sydney:
• Master of Economics
• Master of Commerce
• Master of International Business
• Master of Transport Management
• Master of International Public Health
• Master of Engineering
Please note, applicants living or working outside their home country are not eligible for this scholarship. Also, no applicant will be allowed to apply for the ADB-JSP scholarship more than two times.
Conditions
To be considered for an ADB-JSP scholarship you must:
• Lodge a separate application for admission to one of the above degrees using a University of Sydney application form, as well as completing the ADB-JSP application form.
• Have an undergraduate degree from a recognized university with above average grades (eg GPA of 3 out of 4 or First Class Pass or First Class Honours.
• Have a four year Engineering degree with above average grades from a recognized university, if applying for the Master of Engineering.
• Provide evidence of two years work experience and the latest income tax return (an official letter from an employer may be accepted in cases where an income tax return is not available).
The University of Sydney Application Processing Fee (APF) will be waived if you lodge your ADB-JSP application form together with your admission to the University application form.
Your ADB-JSP application will only be considered, if you receive an official offer of admission to one of the above degree programs prior to the ADB-JSP application deadline. If your entry is subject to English language proficiency or academic documention, you must provide all required documents before the ADB-JSP scholarship deadline.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
ADB-JSP Application deadlines
Application closing date for courses starting in March 2010 is 31 May 2009.
Application closing date for courses starting in July 2010 is 30 November 2009.
Benefits
Each scholarship covers full tuition fees, an allowance for books and instructional materials, a monthly living allowance, medical insurance and travel expenses. For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be applied to assist in field work and thesis preparation. In special circumstances, computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.
Selection criteria
• Qualifications of the candidate.
• Applicants with less than two years of work experience will not be selected.
• Preference to women candidates.
• Preference to applicants with lesser financial capacity.
• The Program will, in principle, not support applicants who have previously studied abroad.
• The Program will, in principle, not support applicants who are pursuing a second master’s degree or a second doctorate degree.
• Candidates who are applying in a participating academic institution in their own country may not be selected.
• Diversification of nationality in the overall Program as well as at each participating academic institution will be considered.
Duration of scholarship
The scholarship period is one year. An appropriate extension for the second or third year of study is conditional on the scholar’s maintaining a satisfactory level of performance determined by the University of Sydney and following approval by the ADB.
Total number of scholarships
Scholarships are awarded, each year, as vacancies arise following completion of studies or withdrawal of scholars. Less than three ADB-JSP scholarships may be awarded in each round of application.
Competition for an ADB-JSP scholarship is extremely strong. Only candidates who receive an unconditional offer of admission will be considered for the ADB-JSP scholarship.
Application form
You can complete the Application Form by following the instructions on the form.
Please download the University of Sydney ADB Scholarship 2009 Application Form (191kb PDF).
For further information please contact:
International Office
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006 AUSTRALIA
Phone - +61 2 8627 8302
Fax - +61 2 8627 8387
Email - adbscholarships@io.usyd.edu.au
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Who is eligible?
Citizens of developing member countries of the Bank (see olarship_program.shtml#sel”>list and selection criteria below) who have a minimum of two years’ working experience and who are eligible for admission to the following degree programs at the University of Sydney:
• Master of Economics
• Master of Commerce
• Master of International Business
• Master of Transport Management
• Master of International Public Health
• Master of Engineering
Please note, applicants living or working outside their home country are not eligible for this scholarship. Also, no applicant will be allowed to apply for the ADB-JSP scholarship more than two times.
Conditions
To be considered for an ADB-JSP scholarship you must:
• Lodge a separate application for admission to one of the above degrees using a University of Sydney application form, as well as completing the ADB-JSP application form.
• Have an undergraduate degree from a recognized university with above average grades (eg GPA of 3 out of 4 or First Class Pass or First Class Honours.
• Have a four year Engineering degree with above average grades from a recognized university, if applying for the Master of Engineering.
• Provide evidence of two years work experience and the latest income tax return (an official letter from an employer may be accepted in cases where an income tax return is not available).
The University of Sydney Application Processing Fee (APF) will be waived if you lodge your ADB-JSP application form together with your admission to the University application form.
Your ADB-JSP application will only be considered, if you receive an official offer of admission to one of the above degree programs prior to the ADB-JSP application deadline. If your entry is subject to English language proficiency or academic documention, you must provide all required documents before the ADB-JSP scholarship deadline.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
ADB-JSP Application deadlines
Application closing date for courses starting in March 2010 is 31 May 2009.
Application closing date for courses starting in July 2010 is 30 November 2009.
Benefits
Each scholarship covers full tuition fees, an allowance for books and instructional materials, a monthly living allowance, medical insurance and travel expenses. For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be applied to assist in field work and thesis preparation. In special circumstances, computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.
Selection criteria
• Qualifications of the candidate.
• Applicants with less than two years of work experience will not be selected.
• Preference to women candidates.
• Preference to applicants with lesser financial capacity.
• The Program will, in principle, not support applicants who have previously studied abroad.
• The Program will, in principle, not support applicants who are pursuing a second master’s degree or a second doctorate degree.
• Candidates who are applying in a participating academic institution in their own country may not be selected.
• Diversification of nationality in the overall Program as well as at each participating academic institution will be considered.
Duration of scholarship
The scholarship period is one year. An appropriate extension for the second or third year of study is conditional on the scholar’s maintaining a satisfactory level of performance determined by the University of Sydney and following approval by the ADB.
Total number of scholarships
Scholarships are awarded, each year, as vacancies arise following completion of studies or withdrawal of scholars. Less than three ADB-JSP scholarships may be awarded in each round of application.
Competition for an ADB-JSP scholarship is extremely strong. Only candidates who receive an unconditional offer of admission will be considered for the ADB-JSP scholarship.
Application form
You can complete the Application Form by following the instructions on the form.
Please download the University of Sydney ADB Scholarship 2009 Application Form (191kb PDF).
For further information please contact:
International Office
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006 AUSTRALIA
Phone - +61 2 8627 8302
Fax - +61 2 8627 8387
Email - adbscholarships@io.usyd.edu.au
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
16 PhD Fellowships, Life Science, U of Muenster, Germany
16 PhD Fellowships in Life Sciences
International Max Planck Research School / University of Muenster, Germany
International Max Planck Research School - Molecular Biomedicine (IMPRS-MBM)
and Graduate Program Cell Dynamics and Disease (CEDAD)
International PhD Program in Life Sciences
Münster, Germany
Münster’s Graduate Program on Cell Dynamics and Disease (CEDAD) offers cutting edge science together with the newly founded International Max Planck Research School - Molecular Biomedicine (IMPRS-MBM).
CEDAD and IMPRS-MBM - jointly run by the University of Münster and the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine - offer integrative approaches to biomedical research with a strong emphasis on imaging.
Research areas:
Cell and Molecular Biology
Stem Cell Biology
Developmental Biology
Neurobiology
Vascular Biology
Immunology
Microbiology
and more
The application deadline for the 3-year PhD program is June 15, 2009.
Projects start in October 2009. Application forms, further information about the program and research projects can be found at
http://www.cedad.uni-muenster.de
The program offers excellent scientific and transferable skills training. The program language is English. There are no tuition fees. Successful candidates will receive a competitive tax-free fellowship as well as support with administrative matters, accomodation, visas etc.
We invite applications from highly qualified and motivated students of any nationality.
We are looking forward to your application for a PhD fellowship in Münster, “the world’s most liveable city” (LivCom Award 2004).
Contact: Dr. Martin K. Wild, CEDAD / IMPRS-MBM, Schlossplatz 5, 48149 Münster, Germany, cedad@uni-muenster.de
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/CJ581/16_PhD_Fellowships
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International Max Planck Research School / University of Muenster, Germany
International Max Planck Research School - Molecular Biomedicine (IMPRS-MBM)
and Graduate Program Cell Dynamics and Disease (CEDAD)
International PhD Program in Life Sciences
Münster, Germany
Münster’s Graduate Program on Cell Dynamics and Disease (CEDAD) offers cutting edge science together with the newly founded International Max Planck Research School - Molecular Biomedicine (IMPRS-MBM).
CEDAD and IMPRS-MBM - jointly run by the University of Münster and the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine - offer integrative approaches to biomedical research with a strong emphasis on imaging.
Research areas:
Cell and Molecular Biology
Stem Cell Biology
Developmental Biology
Neurobiology
Vascular Biology
Immunology
Microbiology
and more
The application deadline for the 3-year PhD program is June 15, 2009.
Projects start in October 2009. Application forms, further information about the program and research projects can be found at
http://www.cedad.uni-muenster.de
The program offers excellent scientific and transferable skills training. The program language is English. There are no tuition fees. Successful candidates will receive a competitive tax-free fellowship as well as support with administrative matters, accomodation, visas etc.
We invite applications from highly qualified and motivated students of any nationality.
We are looking forward to your application for a PhD fellowship in Münster, “the world’s most liveable city” (LivCom Award 2004).
Contact: Dr. Martin K. Wild, CEDAD / IMPRS-MBM, Schlossplatz 5, 48149 Münster, Germany, cedad@uni-muenster.de
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/CJ581/16_PhD_Fellowships
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20 PhD studentships at Reading University, UK
20 PhD studentships at Reading University, UK
PhD Programme
The Centre runs a highly successful PhD programme recruiting high calibre students from all over the world.
Key features:
Scholarships of up to £15,000
3 studentships which are funded by market participants including the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
Entry October 2009
Asset Pricing
Corporate Governance
Credit Risk
Equity and Futures Markets
Football Finance
Financial Econometrics
Hedge Funds
Hedging Strategies
High Frequency Econometrics
Historical Finance
Islamic Finance
Market Microstructure
Option Pricing and Hedging
Pension Schemes
Portfolio Management and Performance Assessment
Quantitative Finance
Real Estate Finance and Options
Volatility Analysis and Models
Asset Pricing
Corporate Governance
Credit Risk
Equity and Futures Markets
Football Finance
Financial Econometrics
Hedge Funds
Hedging Strategies
High Frequency Econometrics
Historical Finance
Islamic Finance
Market Microstructure
Option Pricing and Hedging
Pension Schemes
Portfolio Management and Performance Assessment
Quantitative Finance
Real Estate Finance and Options
Volatility Analysis and Models
We seek highly motivated individuals with an appropriate academic background (generally a Distinction at MSc level in a finance-related subject) from a good university. We encourage applied and relevant research and our strong connections with many financial firms allow students to gain industry experience during their doctoral research, if they wish. Biographies of and some papers written by, our current PhD students can be viewed at www.icmacentre.ac.uk/about_us/doctoral_research_staff.
Every year we offer funding for up to 20 PhD studentships, of full fees plus up to £15,000 living allowance. Scholarships are normally for three years, subject to progress. Successful candidates will be required to provide approximately 60-70 hours of teaching assistance on our MSc and/or BSc degrees annually, always working closely with appropriate faculty. Visit the Scholarships page for more information on how to apply.
http://www.icmacentre.ac.uk/phd_programme
http://www.icmacentre.ac.uk/study_and_research/phd_programme/phd_scholarships
Every year we offer funding for up to 20 PhD studentships of full fees plus up to £15,000 living allowance. All scholarships are awarded for 1 year and are renewable for another 2 years, subject to progress.
Successful candidates will be required to provide approximately 60-70 hours of teaching assistance on our MSc and/or BSc degrees annually, always working closely with appropriate faculty.
The deadline for 2009 applications is Friday 26 June.
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/BO946/Doctoral_Opportunities_at_the_ICMA_Centre/
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PhD Programme
The Centre runs a highly successful PhD programme recruiting high calibre students from all over the world.
Key features:
Scholarships of up to £15,000
3 studentships which are funded by market participants including the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
Entry October 2009
Asset Pricing
Corporate Governance
Credit Risk
Equity and Futures Markets
Football Finance
Financial Econometrics
Hedge Funds
Hedging Strategies
High Frequency Econometrics
Historical Finance
Islamic Finance
Market Microstructure
Option Pricing and Hedging
Pension Schemes
Portfolio Management and Performance Assessment
Quantitative Finance
Real Estate Finance and Options
Volatility Analysis and Models
Asset Pricing
Corporate Governance
Credit Risk
Equity and Futures Markets
Football Finance
Financial Econometrics
Hedge Funds
Hedging Strategies
High Frequency Econometrics
Historical Finance
Islamic Finance
Market Microstructure
Option Pricing and Hedging
Pension Schemes
Portfolio Management and Performance Assessment
Quantitative Finance
Real Estate Finance and Options
Volatility Analysis and Models
We seek highly motivated individuals with an appropriate academic background (generally a Distinction at MSc level in a finance-related subject) from a good university. We encourage applied and relevant research and our strong connections with many financial firms allow students to gain industry experience during their doctoral research, if they wish. Biographies of and some papers written by, our current PhD students can be viewed at www.icmacentre.ac.uk/about_us/doctoral_research_staff.
Every year we offer funding for up to 20 PhD studentships, of full fees plus up to £15,000 living allowance. Scholarships are normally for three years, subject to progress. Successful candidates will be required to provide approximately 60-70 hours of teaching assistance on our MSc and/or BSc degrees annually, always working closely with appropriate faculty. Visit the Scholarships page for more information on how to apply.
http://www.icmacentre.ac.uk/phd_programme
http://www.icmacentre.ac.uk/study_and_research/phd_programme/phd_scholarships
Every year we offer funding for up to 20 PhD studentships of full fees plus up to £15,000 living allowance. All scholarships are awarded for 1 year and are renewable for another 2 years, subject to progress.
Successful candidates will be required to provide approximately 60-70 hours of teaching assistance on our MSc and/or BSc degrees annually, always working closely with appropriate faculty.
The deadline for 2009 applications is Friday 26 June.
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/BO946/Doctoral_Opportunities_at_the_ICMA_Centre/
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30 PhD Studentships at Middlesex University, London, UK
Middlesex University, London, UK
Research Studentships in Engineering and Information Sciences
Around 4/5th of Middlesex University¹s research in RAE2008 was rated as of international standing. An important aspect of our strategy to build on this success is to strengthen our research student base.
Consequently, we are funding up to 30 fully funded research studentships for an October 2009 start. Applications from suitably qualified candidates are invited in Engineering and Information Sciences. Opportunities also exist in Art and Education, Business and Law, Biomedicine and Environment, and Health and Social Sciences.
Around 4/5th of Middlesex University¹s research in RAE2008 was rated as of international standing. An important aspect of our strategy to build on this success is to strengthen our research student base.
Consequently, we are funding up to 30 fully funded research studentships for an October 2009 start. Applications from suitably qualified candidates are invited in Engineering and Information Sciences. Opportunities also exist in Art and Education, Business and Law, Biomedicine and Environment, and Health and Social Sciences.
For further details and application form visit:
http://www.mdx.ac.uk/studentships
Deadline for applications: 29 May 2009
Interviews to be held: June 2009
General enquiries to Dr Stefan Narkiewicz
(s.narkiewicz@mdx.ac.uk)
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/GH574/Research_Studentships_in_Engineering_and_Information_Sciences/
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Research Studentships in Engineering and Information Sciences
Around 4/5th of Middlesex University¹s research in RAE2008 was rated as of international standing. An important aspect of our strategy to build on this success is to strengthen our research student base.
Consequently, we are funding up to 30 fully funded research studentships for an October 2009 start. Applications from suitably qualified candidates are invited in Engineering and Information Sciences. Opportunities also exist in Art and Education, Business and Law, Biomedicine and Environment, and Health and Social Sciences.
Around 4/5th of Middlesex University¹s research in RAE2008 was rated as of international standing. An important aspect of our strategy to build on this success is to strengthen our research student base.
Consequently, we are funding up to 30 fully funded research studentships for an October 2009 start. Applications from suitably qualified candidates are invited in Engineering and Information Sciences. Opportunities also exist in Art and Education, Business and Law, Biomedicine and Environment, and Health and Social Sciences.
For further details and application form visit:
http://www.mdx.ac.uk/studentships
Deadline for applications: 29 May 2009
Interviews to be held: June 2009
General enquiries to Dr Stefan Narkiewicz
(s.narkiewicz@mdx.ac.uk)
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/GH574/Research_Studentships_in_Engineering_and_Information_Sciences/
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PhD Position in Food Science at University of Aarhus
Applications are invited for a PhD position at the University of Aarhus, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (DJF), Department of Food Science. The position is available for three years beginning as soon as possible. Research area and project description
The current knowledge of how dynamic processes during manufacturing affect crystallisation is limited especially when the milk fat is present in both a continuous phase and as milk fat globules, like in butter. An improved knowledge will help solve certain problems about instability of milk fat-based products. Furthermore, it is desirable to add vegetable lipids to milk fat which renders a softer and “healthier” spread product. Again, knowledge is lacking of how this will affect polymorphic transition of the lipids, and how the processes will affect this.
We are looking for a skilled PhD-candidate to study how heating, cooling and shearing of cream, butter and anhydrous milk fat affect the transition of polymorphic crystal forms and the final solid fat content of the products. In addition, the effects of mixing vegetable oils into milk fat on the polymorphic transitions will be studied.
The PhD candidate for this project must have a general background in food science, physical chemistry or biotechnology. A study visit abroad is anticipated during the PhD.
Qualifications
Applicants to the PhD position must have a relevant Master`s degree (or graduate in the very near future - documentation for final thesis and date of examination must be enclosed in the application) or equivalent.
Place of Employment and Place of Work
The place of employment is the University of Aarhus, and the place of work is the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Blichers Allé 20, DK-8830 Tjele.
The PhD-student will be enrolled in the faculty`s Graduate School of Agriculture, Food and Environment (SAFE) and associated with the Danish Food Research School (FOOD Denmark).
FOOD Denmark is a Danish research school with more than 140 PhD students affiliated from the University of Copenhagen - Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Aarhus, University of Southern Denmark and the Technical University of Denmark. FOOD Denmark has close collaboration with some of the most advanced Danish producers of food or food ingredients. The present scholarship is co-financed by Arla Foods, Food Denmark and the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences.
Salary and Terms of Employment
Salary and terms of employment are according to current agreement for state-employed academics and government circular from the Ministry of Finance regarding PhD students as well as the appointment structure of 2007 for scientific personnel at universities.
Applicants seeking further information are invited to contact:
Senior scientist Lars Wiking, +45 8999 1569,
e-mail: lars.wiking-at-agrsci.dk
Application
A written application should be marked “IFK-09-12″.
Four copies of the application including: motivation letter, curriculum vitae, diplomas, references, and other relevant material should be sent to:
University of Aarhus
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
Department of Food Science
P.O. Box 50
DK-8830 Tjele
Denmark
Alternatively, applications may be sent by e-mail to ifk.djf-at-agrsci.dk.
The deadline for applications is 26 May 2009 at 12.00 noon.
Applications received after the deadline for applications will not be considered!
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The current knowledge of how dynamic processes during manufacturing affect crystallisation is limited especially when the milk fat is present in both a continuous phase and as milk fat globules, like in butter. An improved knowledge will help solve certain problems about instability of milk fat-based products. Furthermore, it is desirable to add vegetable lipids to milk fat which renders a softer and “healthier” spread product. Again, knowledge is lacking of how this will affect polymorphic transition of the lipids, and how the processes will affect this.
We are looking for a skilled PhD-candidate to study how heating, cooling and shearing of cream, butter and anhydrous milk fat affect the transition of polymorphic crystal forms and the final solid fat content of the products. In addition, the effects of mixing vegetable oils into milk fat on the polymorphic transitions will be studied.
The PhD candidate for this project must have a general background in food science, physical chemistry or biotechnology. A study visit abroad is anticipated during the PhD.
Qualifications
Applicants to the PhD position must have a relevant Master`s degree (or graduate in the very near future - documentation for final thesis and date of examination must be enclosed in the application) or equivalent.
Place of Employment and Place of Work
The place of employment is the University of Aarhus, and the place of work is the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Blichers Allé 20, DK-8830 Tjele.
The PhD-student will be enrolled in the faculty`s Graduate School of Agriculture, Food and Environment (SAFE) and associated with the Danish Food Research School (FOOD Denmark).
FOOD Denmark is a Danish research school with more than 140 PhD students affiliated from the University of Copenhagen - Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Aarhus, University of Southern Denmark and the Technical University of Denmark. FOOD Denmark has close collaboration with some of the most advanced Danish producers of food or food ingredients. The present scholarship is co-financed by Arla Foods, Food Denmark and the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences.
Salary and Terms of Employment
Salary and terms of employment are according to current agreement for state-employed academics and government circular from the Ministry of Finance regarding PhD students as well as the appointment structure of 2007 for scientific personnel at universities.
Applicants seeking further information are invited to contact:
Senior scientist Lars Wiking, +45 8999 1569,
e-mail: lars.wiking-at-agrsci.dk
Application
A written application should be marked “IFK-09-12″.
Four copies of the application including: motivation letter, curriculum vitae, diplomas, references, and other relevant material should be sent to:
University of Aarhus
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
Department of Food Science
P.O. Box 50
DK-8830 Tjele
Denmark
Alternatively, applications may be sent by e-mail to ifk.djf-at-agrsci.dk.
The deadline for applications is 26 May 2009 at 12.00 noon.
Applications received after the deadline for applications will not be considered!
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Friday, May 1, 2009
Fullbright-Freeport Master’s Degree Program AMINEF
Fulbright grants for Master’s or PhD are available to Papuan residents in the following fields.: Metallurgy, Geology/ Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical), Computer Science and Government/International Relations. Applicants will possess:
• KTP from Papua
• a Sarjana (S1) degree for Master’s Degree and S2 for PhD with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.00 scale)
• leadership qualities
• a good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures
• a demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study
• a demonstrated commitment to the development and service of Papua
• willingness to return to Papua upon completion of the Fulbright program
• a minimum TOEFL score of 550 for Master’s Degree and 575 for PhD
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms. Forms are available either by mail or in person at the AMINEF Office, Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th floor, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya 4, Jakarta 10720.
Please return to AMINEF your complete application package by the application deadline that includes:
• Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise study objective.
• Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, TOEFL score report.
• One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer.
• Copy of academic transcript (English translation).
• Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).
CONTACT INFORMATION
Specific questions regarding the application process may be addressed via e-mail to the following address: infofulbright_ind@aminef.or.id. We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation.
DEADLINE
The deadline for the submission of application materials for all programs is May 31, 2009.
Note: Program requirements are subject to change without notice.
To download form click here
Further information can be obtained at:
http://www.aminef.or.id/fulbright.php?site=fulbright&m=ip-pro-ma-freeportma
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• KTP from Papua
• a Sarjana (S1) degree for Master’s Degree and S2 for PhD with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.00 scale)
• leadership qualities
• a good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures
• a demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study
• a demonstrated commitment to the development and service of Papua
• willingness to return to Papua upon completion of the Fulbright program
• a minimum TOEFL score of 550 for Master’s Degree and 575 for PhD
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms. Forms are available either by mail or in person at the AMINEF Office, Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th floor, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya 4, Jakarta 10720.
Please return to AMINEF your complete application package by the application deadline that includes:
• Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise study objective.
• Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, TOEFL score report.
• One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer.
• Copy of academic transcript (English translation).
• Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).
CONTACT INFORMATION
Specific questions regarding the application process may be addressed via e-mail to the following address: infofulbright_ind@aminef.or.id. We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation.
DEADLINE
The deadline for the submission of application materials for all programs is May 31, 2009.
Note: Program requirements are subject to change without notice.
To download form click here
Further information can be obtained at:
http://www.aminef.or.id/fulbright.php?site=fulbright&m=ip-pro-ma-freeportma
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