Wednesday, July 29, 2009

20 Ph.D. positions and 3 postdoctoral positions at EU-CREAM Project

CREAM is offering a total of 20 Ph.D. positions and 3 postdoctoral
positions, which will be formally advertised in September 2009 with expected
start dates in late 2009 or early 2010. CREAM is an EC funded Initial
Training Network of 13 partner organisations and 9 associated partner
organisations from 9 European countries. The partners in CREAM represent the
main sectors involved in chemical risk assessment (industry, academia,
regulatory authorities) and who are interested in exploring how mechanistic
effect models can add value to the risk assessment process. The overall aim
of CREAM is to develop and experimentally validate a suite of mechanistic
effect models that are based on Good Modelling Practice. CREAM will provide
world class training for the next generation of ecological modellers,
emphasizing transparency and rigorous model evaluation as core elements of
the modelling process.



We are looking for candidates with experience in one or more of the
following areas: population ecology; ecotoxicology; ecological risk
assessment; ecological modelling; programming.

Salary and terms of employment will be in accordance with Marie Curie rules
of the European Commission
(http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/careers_en.htm ). According
to these rules, applicants must be nationals of a member state, associated
country or third country. They must be nationals of a country other than
that of the premises of the host organisation where they will carry out
their project. Researchers must not have resided or carried out their main
activity (work, studies, etc) in the country of their host organisation for
more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the date of
selection by the host institution (short stays such as holidays are not
taken into account).

Applicants should send CV, list of publications, reprints of relevant
publications, copies of academic transcripts, two letters of reference
including contact information of the referees, and a one-page statement of
applicant’s expected contribution to and benefit from participation in
CREAM. Applicants should clearly indicate (preferably indicating priority of
preference) for which CREAM project(s) they would like to be considered.
Applications should be sent by email to volker.grimm@ufz.de.

Details on the projects are described on the corresponding webpages of this
site. Details on the job announcements are linked to pages desribing the
project partners (see also the overview table below).

Potentially interested applicants are encouraged to contact the relevant
partners prior to formally submitting an application. Positions are subject
to funding.

Expected Application Deadline: 15 October 2009

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20 Ph.D. positions and 3 postdoctoral positions EU-CREAM Project

CREAM is offering a total of 20 Ph.D. positions and 3 postdoctoral
positions, which will be formally advertised in September 2009 with expected
start dates in late 2009 or early 2010. CREAM is an EC funded Initial
Training Network of 13 partner organisations and 9 associated partner
organisations from 9 European countries. The partners in CREAM represent the
main sectors involved in chemical risk assessment (industry, academia,
regulatory authorities) and who are interested in exploring how mechanistic
effect models can add value to the risk assessment process. The overall aim
of CREAM is to develop and experimentally validate a suite of mechanistic
effect models that are based on Good Modelling Practice. CREAM will provide
world class training for the next generation of ecological modellers,
emphasizing transparency and rigorous model evaluation as core elements of
the modelling process.



We are looking for candidates with experience in one or more of the
following areas: population ecology; ecotoxicology; ecological risk
assessment; ecological modelling; programming.

Salary and terms of employment will be in accordance with Marie Curie rules
of the European Commission
(http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/careers_en.htm ). According
to these rules, applicants must be nationals of a member state, associated
country or third country. They must be nationals of a country other than
that of the premises of the host organisation where they will carry out
their project. Researchers must not have resided or carried out their main
activity (work, studies, etc) in the country of their host organisation for
more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the date of
selection by the host institution (short stays such as holidays are not
taken into account).

Applicants should send CV, list of publications, reprints of relevant
publications, copies of academic transcripts, two letters of reference
including contact information of the referees, and a one-page statement of
applicant’s expected contribution to and benefit from participation in
CREAM. Applicants should clearly indicate (preferably indicating priority of
preference) for which CREAM project(s) they would like to be considered.
Applications should be sent by email to volker.grimm@ufz.de.

Details on the projects are described on the corresponding webpages of this
site. Details on the job announcements are linked to pages desribing the
project partners (see also the overview table below).

Potentially interested applicants are encouraged to contact the relevant
partners prior to formally submitting an application. Positions are subject
to funding.

Expected Application Deadline: 15 October 2009

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20 Ph.D. positions and 3 postdoctoral positions @ EU-CREAM Project

CREAM is offering a total of 20 Ph.D. positions and 3 postdoctoral
positions, which will be formally advertised in September 2009 with expected
start dates in late 2009 or early 2010. CREAM is an EC funded Initial
Training Network of 13 partner organisations and 9 associated partner
organisations from 9 European countries. The partners in CREAM represent the
main sectors involved in chemical risk assessment (industry, academia,
regulatory authorities) and who are interested in exploring how mechanistic
effect models can add value to the risk assessment process. The overall aim
of CREAM is to develop and experimentally validate a suite of mechanistic
effect models that are based on Good Modelling Practice. CREAM will provide
world class training for the next generation of ecological modellers,
emphasizing transparency and rigorous model evaluation as core elements of
the modelling process.


We are looking for candidates with experience in one or more of the
following areas: population ecology; ecotoxicology; ecological risk
assessment; ecological modelling; programming.

Salary and terms of employment will be in accordance with Marie Curie rules
of the European Commission
(http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/careers_en.htm ). According
to these rules, applicants must be nationals of a member state, associated
country or third country. They must be nationals of a country other than
that of the premises of the host organisation where they will carry out
their project. Researchers must not have resided or carried out their main
activity (work, studies, etc) in the country of their host organisation for
more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the date of
selection by the host institution (short stays such as holidays are not
taken into account).

Applicants should send CV, list of publications, reprints of relevant
publications, copies of academic transcripts, two letters of reference
including contact information of the referees, and a one-page statement of
applicant’s expected contribution to and benefit from participation in
CREAM. Applicants should clearly indicate (preferably indicating priority of
preference) for which CREAM project(s) they would like to be considered.
Applications should be sent by email to volker.grimm@ufz.de.

Details on the projects are described on the corresponding webpages of this
site. Details on the job announcements are linked to pages desribing the
project partners (see also the overview table below).

Potentially interested applicants are encouraged to contact the relevant
partners prior to formally submitting an application. Positions are subject
to funding.

Expected Application Deadline: 15 October 2009

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20 Ph.D. positions and 3 postdoctoral positions @ EU-CREAM Project

CREAM is offering a total of 20 Ph.D. positions and 3 postdoctoral
positions, which will be formally advertised in September 2009 with expected
start dates in late 2009 or early 2010. CREAM is an EC funded Initial
Training Network of 13 partner organisations and 9 associated partner
organisations from 9 European countries. The partners in CREAM represent the
main sectors involved in chemical risk assessment (industry, academia,
regulatory authorities) and who are interested in exploring how mechanistic
effect models can add value to the risk assessment process. The overall aim
of CREAM is to develop and experimentally validate a suite of mechanistic
effect models that are based on Good Modelling Practice. CREAM will provide
world class training for the next generation of ecological modellers,
emphasizing transparency and rigorous model evaluation as core elements of
the modelling process.


We are looking for candidates with experience in one or more of the
following areas: population ecology; ecotoxicology; ecological risk
assessment; ecological modelling; programming.

Salary and terms of employment will be in accordance with Marie Curie rules
of the European Commission
(http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/careers_en.htm ). According
to these rules, applicants must be nationals of a member state, associated
country or third country. They must be nationals of a country other than
that of the premises of the host organisation where they will carry out
their project. Researchers must not have resided or carried out their main
activity (work, studies, etc) in the country of their host organisation for
more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the date of
selection by the host institution (short stays such as holidays are not
taken into account).

Applicants should send CV, list of publications, reprints of relevant
publications, copies of academic transcripts, two letters of reference
including contact information of the referees, and a one-page statement of
applicant’s expected contribution to and benefit from participation in
CREAM. Applicants should clearly indicate (preferably indicating priority of
preference) for which CREAM project(s) they would like to be considered.
Applications should be sent by email to volker.grimm@ufz.de.

Details on the projects are described on the corresponding webpages of this
site. Details on the job announcements are linked to pages desribing the
project partners (see also the overview table below).

Potentially interested applicants are encouraged to contact the relevant
partners prior to formally submitting an application. Positions are subject
to funding.

Expected Application Deadline: 15 October 2009

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PhD position at faculty of Business and Economics of the K.U.Leuven (Belgium)

The research group Management Informatics of the Faculty of Business and Economics of the K.U.Leuven (Belgium) has two vacancies for a full-time researcher. The researcher should have an academic degree in one of the following disciplines: Applied Economic Sciences, Computer Science, Mathematics and/or Statistics. Building upon earlier research, the researcher will be working in the fields of intelligent systems, data mining, and management informatics. It is expected that the researcher starts a Phd. This will typically include a thorough literature study, collaboration with on-going research, and the development and validation of new research methodologies. Occasionally, the researcher will also be involved in educational support activities, such as: supervision of exams; supervision of master dissertations, and student tutoring.




The K.U.Leuven pursues a policy of equal opportunity and diversity.

Candidates are invited to apply online at http://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/vacancies.htm

For more information, please contact

prof. dr. Bart Baesens

Management Informatics

Faculty of Business and Economics

Naamsestraat 69

B-3000 Leuven

Belgium

Bart.Baesens@econ.kuleuven.ac.be

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PhD student position Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences

The Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences is looking for a master in statistics and/or in human and social sciences, who will prepare a PhD dissertation regarding a
statistical/methodological topic related to meta-analysis, multilevel or mixed model analysis, or psychometrics.



More information:
Wim.VandenNoortgate@kuleuven-kortrijk.be.

Applying before 27/07/2009 via the KULeuven job site, vacancy number
ABV2009140″

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Scholarships for short term PhD, Master and research

The National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic is intended to
support mobility of foreign students, PhD students, university
teachers and researchers to stay at Slovak universities and research
institutions.
TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS
* Scholarships for foreign university students (enrolled at least in
the 6th semester) to take part in Master study over a period of 1 to 2
semesters (from 5 to 10 months) at Slovak universities.
* Scholarships for foreign PhD students to take a part of PhD study
over a period of 1 to 12 months at Slovak universities or research
institutes.
* Scholarships for foreign university teachers and researchers over
a period of 1 to 12 months to carry out teaching or research at Slovak
universities, research institutes or nongovernmental organisations on
the basis of an invitation


CITIZENS FROM FOLLOWING COUNTRIES CAN APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
* European Union member states;

* other countries participating in the Bologna process (listed are
only countries that are not EU member states) – Albania, Andorra,
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Iceland,
Liechtenstein, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, Russian Federation, Serbia,
Switzerland, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey, Ukraine;

* Belarus;

* Canada, Central American countries, Latin American countries,
Mexico, the United States of America;

* Australia, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, New
Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of South Africa, Taiwan,
Thailand, Vietnam.
THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME DOES NOT SUPPORT
* foreign students and PhD students accepted for entire Master or
PhD studies in Slovakia, specifically those who are already studying in
Slovakia and would like to cover part of their costs from the National
Scholarship Programme;

* foreign university teachers and researches who are already
teaching or researching at Slovak universities and research institutes;

* citizens of the Slovak Republic studying, teaching or researching
at foreign universities or research institutes;

* foreign applicants accepted for other scholarship programmes in
Slovakia (for example Visegrad Fund, Erasmus, CEEPUS, bilateral
agreements, etc.).
SCHOLARSHIP DESIGNATION
The scholarship is designated to cover living costs (accommodation,
boarding, etc.) of a study, research and teaching stay of foreign
applicants at Slovak universities and research institutions. The
applicants can ask their host institution to assist them to arrange
their accommodation and necessary documents regarding the stay in
Slovakia, or they have to arrange it by themselves. The Scholarship
Programme does not cover the travel costs to and from Slovakia.
APPLICATIONS DEADLINES
30 April – for the next academic year
31 October – for the summer semester
FURTHER INFORMATION
http://www.upjs.sk/public/media/1567/info-letak-zahr-student2.pdf


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16 PhD Studentships at University College Falmouth, UK

PhD Studentships

Research at University College Falmouth is about ideas: generating them, applying them, sharing them. Our emphasis is on practice-led and user-led inquiry that is collaborative in nature and multidisciplinary in scope.

We now invite applications for 16 new studentships for doctoral study, starting in October 2009, in areas that match our range of supervisory expertise in Art, Media, Design and Performance and that will contribute to the advancement of Cornwall’s knowledge economy.

In particular, and to coincide with our involvement in the Design Council’s Designs of the Time initiative in Cornwall, we would welcome proposals in aspects of user-centred design. Given our status as a national Skillset Media Academy and our plans for a new Academy for Innovation & Research, we are also particularly interested in questions around emerging media technologies, sustainable design, arts and the environment, creative communities, industries and networks.



We strongly recommend that applicants discuss potential proposals with one of the following members of staff - all of whom are well-placed to refer inquiries to the most appropriate colleague.

ContactsDesign | Dr Katie Bunnell: katie.bunnell@falmouth.ac.uk

Emerging media technologies | Prof. Jason Whittaker: jason.whittaker@falmouth.ac.uk

Creative Communities | Dr Deborah Sugg Ryan: deborah.suggryan@falmouth.ac.uk

Contemporary Art Practices | Dr Daro Montag: daro.montag@falmouth.ac.uk

Contemporary Performance Practices and their Contexts (Choreography, Devised Theatre, Music, Performance Writing) | Dr John Hall: john.hall@falmouth.ac.uk

About the Studentships
The three-year, full-time studentships cover all fees and include an annual maintenance grant of £13,200. The successful applicants will be expected to deliver up to 90 hours of undergraduate teaching or curriculum support per year. Awards are payable in instalments on enrolment and continuation is subject to satisfactory annual progression.

Applicants must have a strong academic background (2.i or higher, MA preferred) with a clear and compelling proposal in relation to these research strengths and the above priorities. Multi- and trans-disciplinary proposals will be particularly welcome.

How to apply PhD Studentship Application Form (217.50 KB)

PhD Studentship Application Guidance Notes (183.35 KB)

Applications and questions should be addressed to:

Jane Walsh: jane.walsh@falmouth.ac.uk

Tel: +44 (0)1326 213865

Admissions Administrator
University College Falmouth
Woodlane
Falmouth
Cornwall TR11 4RH.

Schedule Deadline for receipt of applications is 28 August 2009

Interviews will be scheduled during the week of 7 September 2009

Enrolment will be on 1 October 2009.

More than three quarters of University College Falmouth’s researchers gained international recognition for excellence in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). To read more about our Research Performance click here.

http://www.falmouth.ac.uk/1178/research-15/phd-studentships-450.html
http://www.falmouth.ac.uk/1178/research-15/phd-studentships-450.html

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Saturday, July 25, 2009

Scholarships for short term PhD, Master and research (Scholarship from Slovakia)

Scholarships for short term PhD, Master and research

The National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic is intended to
support mobility of foreign students, PhD students, university
teachers and researchers to stay at Slovak universities and research
institutions.
TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS
* Scholarships for foreign university students (enrolled at least in
the 6th semester) to take part in Master study over a period of 1 to 2
semesters (from 5 to 10 months) at Slovak universities.
* Scholarships for foreign PhD students to take a part of PhD study
over a period of 1 to 12 months at Slovak universities or research
institutes.
* Scholarships for foreign university teachers and researchers over
a period of 1 to 12 months to carry out teaching or research at Slovak
universities, research institutes or nongovernmental organisations on
the basis of an invitation
CITIZENS FROM FOLLOWING COUNTRIES CAN APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
* European Union member states;



* other countries participating in the Bologna process (listed are
only countries that are not EU member states) – Albania, Andorra,
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Iceland,
Liechtenstein, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, Russian Federation, Serbia,
Switzerland, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey, Ukraine;

* Belarus;

* Canada, Central American countries, Latin American countries,
Mexico, the United States of America;

* Australia, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, New
Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of South Africa, Taiwan,
Thailand, Vietnam.
THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME DOES NOT SUPPORT
* foreign students and PhD students accepted for entire Master or
PhD studies in Slovakia, specifically those who are already studying in
Slovakia and would like to cover part of their costs from the National
Scholarship Programme;

* foreign university teachers and researches who are already
teaching or researching at Slovak universities and research institutes;

* citizens of the Slovak Republic studying, teaching or researching
at foreign universities or research institutes;

* foreign applicants accepted for other scholarship programmes in
Slovakia (for example Visegrad Fund, Erasmus, CEEPUS, bilateral
agreements, etc.).
SCHOLARSHIP DESIGNATION
The scholarship is designated to cover living costs (accommodation,
boarding, etc.) of a study, research and teaching stay of foreign
applicants at Slovak universities and research institutions. The
applicants can ask their host institution to assist them to arrange
their accommodation and necessary documents regarding the stay in
Slovakia, or they have to arrange it by themselves. The Scholarship
Programme does not cover the travel costs to and from Slovakia.
APPLICATIONS DEADLINES
30 April – for the next academic year
31 October – for the summer semester
FURTHER INFORMATION
http://www.upjs.sk/public/media/1567/info-letak-zahr-student2.pdf


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16 PhD Studentships at University College Falmouth, UK (Scholarship from UK)

16 PhD Studentships at University College Falmouth, UK

PhD Studentships
http://www.falmouth.ac.uk/1178/research-15/phd-studentships-450.html

Research at University College Falmouth is about ideas: generating them, applying them, sharing them. Our emphasis is on practice-led and user-led inquiry that is collaborative in nature and multidisciplinary in scope.

We now invite applications for 16 new studentships for doctoral study, starting in October 2009, in areas that match our range of supervisory expertise in Art, Media, Design and Performance and that will contribute to the advancement of Cornwall’s knowledge economy.




In particular, and to coincide with our involvement in the Design Council’s Designs of the Time initiative in Cornwall, we would welcome proposals in aspects of user-centred design. Given our status as a national Skillset Media Academy and our plans for a new Academy for Innovation & Research, we are also particularly interested in questions around emerging media technologies, sustainable design, arts and the environment, creative communities, industries and networks.

We strongly recommend that applicants discuss potential proposals with one of the following members of staff - all of whom are well-placed to refer inquiries to the most appropriate colleague.

ContactsDesign | Dr Katie Bunnell: katie.bunnell@falmouth.ac.uk

Emerging media technologies | Prof. Jason Whittaker: jason.whittaker@falmouth.ac.uk

Creative Communities | Dr Deborah Sugg Ryan: deborah.suggryan@falmouth.ac.uk

Contemporary Art Practices | Dr Daro Montag: daro.montag@falmouth.ac.uk

Contemporary Performance Practices and their Contexts (Choreography, Devised Theatre, Music, Performance Writing) | Dr John Hall: john.hall@falmouth.ac.uk

About the Studentships
The three-year, full-time studentships cover all fees and include an annual maintenance grant of £13,200. The successful applicants will be expected to deliver up to 90 hours of undergraduate teaching or curriculum support per year. Awards are payable in instalments on enrolment and continuation is subject to satisfactory annual progression.

Applicants must have a strong academic background (2.i or higher, MA preferred) with a clear and compelling proposal in relation to these research strengths and the above priorities. Multi- and trans-disciplinary proposals will be particularly welcome.

How to apply PhD Studentship Application Form (217.50 KB)

PhD Studentship Application Guidance Notes (183.35 KB)

Applications and questions should be addressed to:

Jane Walsh: jane.walsh@falmouth.ac.uk

Tel: +44 (0)1326 213865

Admissions Administrator
University College Falmouth
Woodlane
Falmouth
Cornwall TR11 4RH.

Schedule Deadline for receipt of applications is 28 August 2009

Interviews will be scheduled during the week of 7 September 2009

Enrolment will be on 1 October 2009.

More than three quarters of University College Falmouth’s researchers gained international recognition for excellence in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). To read more about our Research Performance click here.

http://www.falmouth.ac.uk/1178/research-15/phd-studentships-450.html

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PhD Studentships in Electrical/Electronic Eng, LJMU, UK (scholarship from UK)

PhD Studentships in Electrical/Electronic Eng, LJMU, UK

Liverpool John Moores University
PhD Studentships in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
School of Engineering
Please quote Ref: IRC179

Applications are invited for a number of PhD studentship in the School of Engineering, Liverpool John Moores University. The studentships consist of a tax-free stipend (currently £ 13,290 per annum for the 2009-2010 academic year) and tuition fees.

We are seeking candidates with strong background and interest in the following areas, in which the School has well established research groups and advanced research facilities:



1. VLSI devices (Microelectronics Research Group): The research will be related to quality assessment of nanometre transistors and Flash memory cells, and the evaluation of new materials for future VLSI industry. The research work will be carried out in collaboration with world-leading microelectronic research institutes, such as IMEC. The applicants should have a background in electrical and electronic engineering or physics.

2. Power electronics (Electric Machines and Drives Research Group): The research will be in the area of voltage source inverter topologies and PWM techniques for variable-speed multiphase (more than three phases) motor drives. The applicants should have a background in electrical and electronic engineering, especially in the areas of power electronics, electric machines and variable speed drives, DSPs, and on-line control implementation.

Detailed information regarding the research groups is available at http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/ENG/91782.htm. Applicants should hold (or expect to get) a good (first class or upper second class) Honours degree or Masters degree (or an overseas equivalent from a recognized University). The expected starting date for the PhD studies is 01 October 2009.

Application procedure: Please submit:
1) Full CV;
2) Completed “Postgraduate Application Form” (downloadable from http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/RGSO/59300.htm); the form must include full home address and all contact details;
3) Two references (from independent and verifiable e-mail addresses, if sent by e-mail);
4) Certified translations of relevant transcripts and diplomas (for overseas applicants) or copies of transcripts and diplomas (UK/EU applicants);
5) Proof of English language knowledge (overseas applicants only; minimum acceptable IELTS score is 6.00)

by e-mail to Prof. Emil Levi (e.levi@ljmu.ac.uk) or by mail to E.Levi, School of Engineering, Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom St, Liverpool L3 3AF, UK.

The “Postgraduate Application Form” must clearly state the nationality/residence status in the UK, as well as the area in which the applicant would like to pursue PhD research.

Closing date for applications: 31 August 2009

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/AI516/PhD_Studentships_in_Electrical_Electronic_Engineering/

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Open PhD positions at University of Camerino, Italy (Scholarship from Italy)

Open PhD positions at University of Camerino, Italy

The University of Camerino –School of Advanced Studies (from here named SAS) is opening a call for participation to doctoral courses (XXV cycle) in the areas of scientific research listed below:

1. Architecture and Design
2. Chemical, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Biotechnology
3. Earth Sciences
4. Information Science and Complex Systems
5. Legal, Political and Social Sciences
6. Life Sciences
7. Physics
8. Veterinary Sciences



The course length is three years with a final thesis to be written in English. In addition to activities for the preparation of the final thesis, doctoral candidates are expected to participate in training
activities organized by the SAS. Conducting some research in public or private laboratories external to the host University is strongly encouraged. To attain the final qualification there should be at least six months residence at a non-Italian research or higher education Institution.

Scholarships will be awarded to the best doctoral candidates and maintained for three years, monitoring the results each year. The number of scholarships will be available on the web site
http://www.unicam.it/laureati/dottorato/index.asp
Candidates without scholarship will also be admitted by a number not exceeding that of the candidates with scholarship.

The selection is open to graduates regardless of nationality, in possession of a five year university degree or its non-Italian equivalent. In cases where the University degree of the candidate is not officially recognized as equivalent, the Council of the SAS will rule on the validity of the degree qualification obtained abroad for the sole purpose of allowing participation in the admission
process.

The selection is also open to candidates who do not already possess the required degree, provided conferral takes place by October 31, 2009. In this case admission will be conditional, and the candidate will be required, under D.P.R. n. 445/00 art. 47, to present the degree certificate or a notarised copy before November 10, 2009.
The Admission to doctoral courses is independent from the age of the candidate. For the award of a scholarship candidates must have obtained the degree valid for admission to doctoral courses from
no more than six years on the expiring date of this call.

For application, candidates must fill out the online application form available at the website http://www.unicam.it/laureati/dottorato/call.asp by 21st August 2009.

Call for application:
http://web.unicam.it/laureati/dottorato/call.asp
http://web.unicam.it/laureati/dottorato/documenti/bd_concorsoXXV_ciclo_en.pdf

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15 Doctoral positions at ITN LCG Project (Scholarship from Europe)

15 Doctoral positions at ITN LCG Project

15 Doctoral and 3 Postdoctoral positions at 10 Universities in 7 European countries

The Marie Curie Initial Training Network on Language, Cognition, and Gender (ITN LCG)funded by the European Commission is filling 15 Doctoral and 3 Postdoctoral positions at 10 Universities in 7 European countries (from October 2009 on until all positions are filled). ITN LCG aims at investigating the interplay of language, cognition, and gender, for the first time from cross-language and cross-cultural perspectives.


The ITN LCG research programme is organised in four work packages (WP):
- How does language shape the cognitive representations of gender (WP A);
- How do features of European languages correspond with gender equality in European societies (WP B);
- How does language contribute to social behaviour towards the sexes (WP C);
- How can gender equality be promoted through strategies for gender-fair language use (WP D).

Young fellows’ individual projects will be integrated into one comprehensive research and training network. They will be offered an innovative training in a unique combination of scientific methods that span from neuroimaging and electrophysiology over experimental techniques of cognitive and social psychology to linguistic methods of language analysis and scientific training strategies. The network is strongly based on the exchange and transfer of
knowledge between academia and public and private organisations and will provide its fellows with network-wide training activities (4 workshops, 3 summer schools, 1 scientific symposium) and training-in-collaborations (working visits and secondments). For detailed information (e.g. about the individual research projects) please contact the project manager Dr. Rachel Jossen (rachel.jossen@psy.unibe.ch).

Benefits
The young fellows will enjoy full salary employment contracts with all social securities(assurances). PhD students will get a 3 years contract, Postdocs a 2 years contract. Moreover, different surcharges as, e.g., mobility allowance, travel allowance and career exploratory allowance will be paid. The contracts can start after October 1, 2009, at the earliest convenience of the chosen candidates, once the work permit has been obtained.

web site for additional job details

The candidates’ dossier should be send as an electronic file to the Manager of ITN LCG, Dr. Rachel Jossen, at the University of Bern (rachel.jossen@psy.unibe.ch). The application dossiers will be forwarded to the partner/s in charge of the respective individual research projects. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

E-Mail
rachel.jossen@psy.unibe.ch

Application Deadline
01/10/2009

How To Apply
e-mail

Required Education Level
Degree
The eligibility conditions for recruitment are the following: Candidates can be nationals of any country other than the country of the host university where they will carry out their project. Candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in the country of their host university for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment (transmobility requirement). For PhD positions, students should have a diploma, which gives them the right to inscribe for PhD studies. They have to be in the first five years (or full-time equivalent) of their careers in research. For Postdoctoral positions, applicants have a PhD or at least 4 years of research experience. In all cases eligibility will be determined at the time of recruitment.

Further Requirements

We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a strong background in Social Sciences, Linguistics, Psychology, or Neuroscience, an excellent command of English and a high motivation to learn the language studied at the employing institution. We expect a strong interest for and motivation to work on the interplay of language, cognition, and gender, the willingness to invest in interdisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to work in teams.

http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index_en.cfm?l1=1&l2=1&l3=1&idjob=29763013&CFID=7658605&CFTOKEN=f919e0aaad20c0bc-7A576F03-9462-B159-9A78C8AA8A259198

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Postgraduate Scholarship & Research Fellowship Opportunities- Endeavour Awards 2010 ($173,500)

Postgraduate Scholarship & Research Fellowship Opportunities- Endeavour Awards 2010 ($173,500)

This is just to remind you that the applications for the 2010
Endeavour Awards are now open and will close on 31 July 2009.

The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government’s internationally
competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities
for citizens of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and the Americas
to undertake study, research and professional development in
Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to do the same
abroad. You may be able to use this information to strengthen your
international networks, or simply pass it on to prospective
international students seeking scholarships.


Postgraduate Scholarship & Research Fellowship Opportunities- Endeavour Awards 2010 ($173,500)

This is just to remind you that the applications for the 2010
Endeavour Awards are now open and will close on 31 July 2009.

The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government’s internationally
competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities
for citizens of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and the Americas
to undertake study, research and professional development in
Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to do the same
abroad. You may be able to use this information to strengthen your
international networks, or simply pass it on to prospective
international students seeking scholarships.

The Great Opportunity is Waiting for you

Endeavour Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Awards provide you with a
unique opportunity to take the next step in your academic or
professional career.

Awards in this category include:

* Endeavour Postgraduate Awards

* Endeavour Research fellowships

* Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research fellowships

* Endeavour Research Fellowships for Indigenous Australians

* Endeavour Europe Awards

* *These Awards are also available to Australians
Awards range from four months to three years and conditions vary between awards

Benefits of the Awards

* Receive a monthly stipend, travel allowance and
establishment allowance (Up to 173,500)

* Travel and health insurance are provided

* Tuition fees (to a maximum pre-specific limit) are provided
with Endeavour Postgraduate Awards

* Develop professional and academic linkages internationally
for ongoing collaboration

* Dedicated support network for the duration of your Award

* Membership of the Endeavour Awards Alumni network

How to Apply

Once you have determined your eligibility and read the Applicant
Guidelines on the Endeavour Awards website, simply follow the links to
the online application.

For Further Information please visit : http://www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au/

Or for guidelines visit
http://www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au/documents/2010_applicant_guidelines_website_1_pdf.htm

Or for summary visit
http://www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au/summary_awards/Summary_of_2009_awards.htm

Email: endeavour.awards@deewr.gov.au<

mailto:endeavour.awards@deewr.gov.au>

You are encouraged to start your application now.
Best regards,
David
David Kabelele
Research Scholarships Officer | Research Portfolio | Faculty of Built
Environment & Engineering
Ph: +61 7 3138 8033 | Fax +61 7 3138 8381 |
david.kabelele@qut.edu.au
QUT Gardens Point O Block Room O701 | PO Box 2434, Brisbane QLD 4001

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University of Technology, Southern Japan (Scholarship from Japan)

Engineering Ph.D. Scholarship in Kochi University of Technology, Southern Japan

What is Special Scholarship Program (SSP)?
Special Scholarship Program (SSP) was established in 2003 in order to support the advanced research of the university by enlisting the help of highly capable international students. Every year in April and October, the university enrolls selected foreign doctoral students under specific research projects. The students pursue the doctoral course in English while at the same time assisting their host professor as a research assistant (RA). Through this program KUT wishes to expand and deepen international ties with academic and educational institutions all over the world.



- Undergoing SSP Project
- Thesis of Graduated SSP Students

1. PROGRAM OF STUDYCourse for International Students
Doctoral Program (3 years)
Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering

2. NUMBER OF STUDENTS TO BE ADMITTED
20 students per year

3. ENROLLMENT TIME
April/October

4. SCHOLARSHIP TERM
One year
The term will be extended for increments of one year up to a total of three years, unless the university terminates the scholarship for any of the reasons stated below in the paragraph 12, Termination of Scholarship

5. OBLIGATIONS
(1) Scholarship recipient must work as a research assistant under the specific research project.
However, the total paid working time per week, including research assistant work, should not exceed 28 hours.
(2) Scholarship recipient must report his/her study and research achievements to the dean of the graduate school of engineering at the end of each semester. The submitted reports will be evaluated.

6. BENEFITS
(1) Receive up to 1,200, 000 yen per year for working as a research assistant.
(2) Exemption from 300,000 yen enrollment fee and 535,800 yen (per year) tuition fee.
(3) Receive 200,000 yen for travel and initial living costs (given only to applicants who are living outside Japan at the time of application)

7. ELIGIBILITY?Applicants are required to meet all of the following conditions
(1) To have or to be expected to acquire a master`s degree before enrollment.
(2) To have intention, adequate knowledge and research skill to work as a research assistant under the one of research projects listed here
(3) To have an excellent academic record
(4) To have a high English proficiency
(5) To be 35 years old or under at the time of enrollment
(6) To have other than Japanese nationality

8. APPLICATION PROCESS
(1) Choose the research project from?the SSP Research Project List for October 2009 & April 2010 Enrollment.
(2) Complete and submit all required documents.
Please refer to?the List for SSP Application Documents

Application deadline September 30, 2009

For more information please visit http://www.kochi-tech.ac.jp/gs_e/admission/index.html

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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

7 PhD Scholarships for the NAMEC project, DTU, Denmark, (Scholarship from Denmark)

7 PhD Scholarships for the NAMEC project, DTU, Denmark

PhD scholarships and Postdoc Positions
Namec
7 PhD scholarships and 3 postdoc positions for “Namec”

We are looking for PhD students and postdocs with an interest in highly cross-disciplinary, team-oriented research!

The focus of the Namec centre, `Namec - NAnoMEChanical sensors and actuators, fundamentals and new directions’, is to develop a platform for new mechanical sensors and vehicles for oral drug delivery. The centre will initiate a focused, fundamental and interdisciplinary research within nanomechanics with the goal of creating a platform for new types of nanomechanical components for drug delivery as well as realizing ultra sensitive sensors which give reliable and reproducible data. The centre focuses on pharmacological applications.



The research project is collaboration between Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology, Department of Mathematics and Department of Electrical Engineering at DTU and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at KU.

For information on the overall project you are welcome to contact Head of Centre and Professor Anja Boisen, tel.: (+45) 4525 5727 .

See the available PhD Scholarships and Postdoc positions for the NAMEC project on www.dtu.dk/vacancy and www.farma.ku.dk/job

Application deadline: 10 August 2009

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/AI504/PhD_scholarships_and_Postdoc_Positions/

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PhD positions, Information Eng, 2nd Uni of Naples, Italy,

PhD positions, Information Eng, 2nd Uni of Naples, Italy

From: salvoros@unina.it

PhD student positions are available at the Department of Information
Engineering, Second University of Naples, Italy.

Deadline: End of September 2009

Open to: Master degree in Science and Applied Science (Electronic
Engineering, Computer Science, or comparable qualification)

Funding: Net salary of about 1040 Euro per month

Nationality: Any nationality is accepted

Languages: Fluency in English is required.

Topic: Electronic Engineering / Computer Science



The Information Engineering Department is ranked among the first ones
as for research activities of medium-size Italian Universities.
It raises funds from different European and Industrial projects.

PhD research topics include:
Active noise and vibration control, microwave diffraction tomography,
non-linear electronic circuits, distributed optical fiber sensors,
modeling of reliable distributed systems, robust coding and routing
for reliable communications over lossy networks, wireless broadband
communications.

General information:
Aversa is a relatively small and enjoyable city, only 15 km far from Naples.
The cost of living is quite affordable, f.i. a single room can be rent
starting from the 100?200? range.
The average cost for food is 300? per month.
There are good job opportunities with technological industries in the area.

For more information, please contact
Prof. Aldo Minardo, e-mail: aldo.minardo@unina2.it
or
Prof. Pierluigi Salvo Rossi, e-mail: pierluigi.salvorossi@unina2.it

______________________________

___________________
Pierluigi SALVO ROSSI, Ph.D.
_________________________________________________
Assistant Professor (Telecommunications)
Department of Information Engineering
Second University of Naples
Via Roma 29, 81031 Aversa (CE), Italy
_________________________________________________
Room: ICT Lab
Phone: +39 081 5010371
Fax: +39 081 5037042
Email: pierluigi.salvorossi@unina2.it
Webpage: http://wpage.unina.it/salvoros

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PhD Scholarships, Membrane Science, NTU, Singapore (Scholarship from Singapore)

PhD Scholarships, Membrane Science, NTU, Singapore

There are several PhD scholarships available for Jan 2010 intake at the Singapore Membrane Technology Center (SMTC), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore.

If you are interested in membrane technology for water and environments, and would like to apply for PhD study at SMTC, please contact A/Prof. Wang Rong (rwang@ntu.edu.sg) as soon as possible. You may find detailed information of SMTC from following websites.

http://ntu.edu.sg/smtc; http://smtc.ntu.edu.sg/Pages/Scholarships.aspx

Dr. Wang Rong

Associate Professor, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering;
Deputy Director, SMTC;
NTU
Email: rwang@ntu.edu.sg

PhD Scholarships, Membrane Science, NTU, Singapore

There are several PhD scholarships available for Jan 2010 intake at the Singapore Membrane Technology Center (SMTC), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore.

If you are interested in membrane technology for water and environments, and would like to apply for PhD study at SMTC, please contact A/Prof. Wang Rong (rwang@ntu.edu.sg) as soon as possible. You may find detailed information of SMTC from following websites.

http://ntu.edu.sg/smtc; http://smtc.ntu.edu.sg/Pages/Scholarships.aspx

Dr. Wang Rong

Associate Professor, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering;
Deputy Director, SMTC;
NTU
Email: rwang@ntu.edu.sg

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MSc Scholarships at Alta Scuola Politecnica, Italy (Scholarship from Italy)

MSc Scholarships at Alta Scuola Politecnica, Italy

ASP Calls 2009-2010

In the Academic Year 2009 - 2010 ASP enrols 150 students, 90 at Politecnico di Milano and 60 at Politecnico di Torino.

ASP students must be accepted by one of the MSc programs of Politecnico di Milano or Politecnico di Torino, therefore they should first apply to their elective MSc program.

Call for application:
http://www.asp-poli.it/presentation/resources/ASP_CALL_09.pdf
http://www.asp-poli.it/presentation/admission.html

MSc Scholarships at Alta Scuola Politecnica, Italy

ASP Calls 2009-2010

In the Academic Year 2009 - 2010 ASP enrols 150 students, 90 at Politecnico di Milano and 60 at Politecnico di Torino.

ASP students must be accepted by one of the MSc programs of Politecnico di Milano or Politecnico di Torino, therefore they should first apply to their elective MSc program.

Call for application:
http://www.asp-poli.it/presentation/resources/ASP_CALL_09.pdf
http://www.asp-poli.it/presentation/admission.html

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21 PhD positions in Physical Chemistry, Poland (Scholarship from Poland)


21 PhD positions in Physical Chemistry, Poland

21 PhD positions for 4 years are opened at the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences in collaboration with 29 foreign institutions, starting October 2009. The monthly scholarship is 3000 PLN + 500 PLN insurance in Poland and 4500 PLN + 500 PLN insurance during secondments to foreign partners (between 6 and 18 months). Graduate students of chemistry, physics, applied mathematics, and engineering departments are encouraged to visit the web page: http://ichf.edu.pl/mpd/

http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index_en.cfm?l1=1&l2=1&l3=1&idjob=29714279&CFID=7666666&CFTOKEN=a059b96f974d30fa-7F3C0D72-D13E-A8E4-F427620C327539A2

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5 PhD Studentships at York St. John University, UK (Scholarship from UK)

5 PhD Studentships at York St. John University, UK

Research PhD Studentships
http://www2.yorksj.ac.uk/default.asp?Page_ID=6448

The University invites applications for five competitively awarded fully-funded research studentships, to commence 1 October 2009. Applicants must have (or be about to complete) a relevant degree (at least a 2:1 Honours or a Masters) and should submit a proposal that clearly demonstrates an aptitude for researching a specific topic covered by one of the following themes or areas:



•Performance and Performativity in the Arts - Prof Gary Peters
•Spirituality and Education - Prof Julian Stern
•Participation motivation in sport and its impact on health related behaviour in children and youth - Prof Howard Hall
•Motivational processes associated with multidimensional perfectionism in sport and exercise - Prof Howard Hall
•Practical and Empirical Theology - Dr Andrew Village, within one of the following areas: Cathedral Studies; Attitudes and beliefs of lay Christians; Prejudice, race and religion

The studentships will include the payment of all tuition fees and carry a bursary of £13,500 per annum. Studentships will be renewed annually, subject to suitable academic progress, for a maximum of 3 years.

Students will be provided with excellent facilities in the University’s new Graduate Centre located in the historic city of York. Research degrees are awarded by the University of Leeds

For further information E: graduatecentre@yorksj.ac.uk
T:01904 876753 .

Closing date for applications is 7 August 2009

http://www2.yorksj.ac.uk/default.asp?Page_ID=6448

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32 PhD Studentships, University of the West of England, UK (Scholarship from UK)

32 PhD Studentships, University of the West of England, UK

Research+Opportunity
http://rbi.uwe.ac.uk/internet/research/ro.asp

This is an exciting time to be at the University of the West of England. An excellent performance in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise reinforced UWE’s position as one of the leading and fastest growing post-92 universities for research, and this growth is set to continue. In a move designed to create a truly distinctive 21st century university, we are doubling the size of the main Frenchay campus!

We now plan to build on this success and to take the University into the next stage of its research development by offering up to 32 new fully-funded PhD studentships in a range of subjects that have been identified as areas of world-class and internationally excellent research.

Current opportunities

Please follow the links below to view our current opportunities:

Health and life sciences
Business and management
Law, Education, Humanities
and Social Sciences
Technology
Environment
Creative arts, culture and media

http://rbi.uwe.ac.uk/internet/research/ro.asp

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SSP Engineering Ph.D. Scholarship in Kochi, Southern Japan (Scholarship from Japan)

SSP Engineering Ph.D. Scholarship in Kochi, Southern Japan

Engineering Ph.D. Scholarship in Kochi, Southern Japan
What is Special Scholarship Program (SSP)?Special Scholarship Program (SSP) was established in 2003 in order to support the advanced research of the university by enlisting the help of highly capable international students. Every year in April and October, the university enrolls selected foreign doctoral students under specific research projects. The students pursue the doctoral course in English while at the same time assisting their host professor as a research assistant (RA). Through this program KUT wishes to expand and deepen international ties with academic and educational institutions all over the world. ?Message from SSP students

?Undergoing SSP Project
?Thesis of Graduated SSP Students

1. PROGRAM OF STUDYCourse for International Students
Doctoral Program (3 years)
Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering

2. NUMBER OF STUDENTS TO BE ADMITTED
20 students per year

3. ENROLLMENT TIME
April/October

4. SCHOLARSHIP TERM
One year
*The term will be extended for increments of one year up to a total of three years, unless the university terminates the scholarship for any of the reasons stated below in the paragraph 12, Termination of Scholarship

5. OBLIGATIONS
(1) Scholarship recipient must work as a research assistant under the specific research project.
*However, the total paid working time per week, including research assistant work, should not exceed 28 hours.
(2) Scholarship recipient must report his/her study and research achievements to the dean of the graduate school of engineering at the end of each semester. The submitted reports will be evaluated.

6. BENEFITS
(1) Receive up to 1,200, 000 yen per year for working as a research assistant.
(2) Exemption from 300,000 yen enrollment fee and 535,800 yen (per year) tuition fee.
(3) Receive 200,000 yen for travel and initial living costs (given only to applicants who are living outside Japan at the time of application)

7. ELIGIBILITY?Applicants are required to meet all of the following conditions
(1) To have or to be expected to acquire a master’s degree before enrollment.
(2) To have intention, adequate knowledge and research skill to work as a research assistant under the one of research projects listed here
(3) To have an excellent academic record
(4) To have a high English proficiency
(5) To be 35 years old or under at the time of enrollment
(6) To have other than Japanese nationality

8. APPLICATION PROCESS
(1) Choose the research project from?the SSP Research Project List
for October 2009 & April 2010 Enrollment.
(2) Complete and submit all required documents.
*Please refer to?the List for SSP Application Documents

Application deadline September 30, 2009

for more information please visit http://www.kochi-tech.ac.jp/gs_e/admission/index.html

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22 PhD positions at the FACETS Project

22 PhD positions at the FACETS Project

FACETS-ITN Ph.D. positions: From Neuroscience to Neuro-Inspired Computing
http://facets.kip.uni-heidelberg.de/ITN

22 Ph.D. Positions are available in the following scientific work areas: Neurobiology of Cells and Networks, Modelling of Neural Systems, Neuromorphic Hardware, Neuro-Electronic Interfaces, Computational Principles in Neural Architectures, Mechanisms of Learning and Plasticity.

This ‘Marie-Curie Initial Training Network’ (funded by the EU) involves 15 groups at European Research Universities, Research Centers and Industrial Partners in 6 countries.

Ph.D. students will participate in an exciting research programme and will receive a strongly interdisciplinary training in all scientific areas involved as well as in additional skills (planned training workshops). The program also includes extended stays in several partner laboratories (about 4 months in 2-3 different locations). Ph.D. degrees will be awarded by the universities of the partner groups. Each position is funded for up to 3 years.

Applicants with an excellent degree (Master of Science, Diploma, earned since September 2005) in Biology, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics and the strong wish to actively contribute to an interdisciplinary research activity are invited to apply.

http://facets.kip.uni-heidelberg.de/ITN

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Monday, July 20, 2009

DAAD Scholarship (German Scholarship)

This is a letter from DAAD to Prof. Samani telling that the application to DAAD scholarship is now open.

DAAD

Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst
German Academic Exchange Service
Dinas Pertukaran Akademis Jerman

DAAD AuBenstelle Jakarta
DAAD Jakarta Office

Jakarta, 06.07.2009

Prof. Dr. Muchlas Samani
Director for Human Resources
Directorate General of Higher Education
Department of National Education
Jl. Jendral Sudirman, Pintu Satu Senayan
Jakarta Selatan

Scholarship announcement from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
For Indonesian higher education graduates and scientists from all academic disciplines for
The academic year 2010/2011

Call for Applications


Dear Prof. Muchlas,

I have the pleasure to inform you about the latest DAAD Scholarship Program for excellently qualified Ph.D. candidates from indonesian universities/research institutes for degree programs at German universities. Long-term scholarships are available for all academic disciplines which are offered at state or staate-recognized institutions of higher education.

Application deadline: 15 October 2009
(special deadline for applications from the fields of architecture, music and arts:
30 September 2009)

Since 2008 there is NO AGE LIMIT applied for this scholarship. The age limits are replaced by the rule that the S2/Master’s degree should have been completed not longer than six years ago.

Attached you will find some leaflets for further information. We would be most grateful if you could transmit the attached information to colleagues and appropriate candidates. Should you have any further inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Interested candidates may visit our office for counseling in the DAAD visiting hours, Monday to Thursday, 1:30 until 4:00 pm.

The information on our scholarship programs are also available on our website http://jakarta.daad.de sub link “Scholarship”.

Sincerely yours,



Brigitta Gerlach
-Acting Director-

Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-63, Summitnas I, Lt. 19, Tel (0062-21) 520 08 70, 525 28 07,
Fax. (0062-21) 525 28 22, http://Jakarta.daad.de


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Monday, July 6, 2009

Scholarship from Hongkong

This letter is for Dr Henry H.K. Chan Hon. Consul Consulate of Republic of Namibia but it is also addressed to Mr. Ferry Adamhar Consulate General of Indonesia

Mr. Ferry Adamhar Date: May 26, 2009
Consulate General of Indonesia 6-8 Keswick Street
Causeway Bay, HK
Re International Student Grant
Enclosed please find a copy of application form of Yew Chung Community College for your student from your country. I have also attached a copy of letter addressed to explaining the condition of the student grant.

Dr Henry H.K. Chan
Hon. Consul
Consulate of Republic of Namibia Unit 2, 131 Floor
Kin Tak Fung Commercial Building 467 - 473 Hennessy Road
Hong Kong
April 3, 2009


Dear Henry,
I am writing to you as Chairperson of The Association of Honorary Consuls In Hong Kong and Macau to let you know that Yew Chung Education Foundation will offer up to two International Student Grants, to each Consulate for students to study at Yew Chung Community College for the One-year University Foundation Diploma Programme and/or the Two-year Associate Degree Programme commencing on I* September 2009. It is doing this to further develop the International and intercultural nature of " College's student body. The Foundation would be most grateful to you if you were able to make this known to members of your Association.
The grant offered is for up to 100% of the College Tuition Fee and can be retained by students while in the College during each year of study, subject to obtaining a satisfactory cumulative Grade Point Average over the previous years courses.

Student accommodation cannot be provided, I am afraid, and therefore places can only be offered to students with parents or guardians able to house and took after them In Hong Kong. Non-residents of Hong Kong have to obtain a Student Visa.

Yew Chung Community College (YCCQ was established by Yew Chung Education Foundation as an international Liberal ArtsMumanities post-secondary/higher education College taking in school leavers with appropriate qualifications and offering them courses leading to an Associate Degree as a good means of transferring to further study at University. The Programmes offered by YCCC focus on the sort of learning required by today's Universities. We offer courses on:

• English
• a Second Language, generally Chinese (Putonshua and Written Chinese)
• Thinking and Learning
• Maths and I.T.
• Appreciation of the Arts
Core Courses in Social Sciences/Hurnankies subjects covering:
o The Changing World Order
o China since 1949
o Sociology
o Economics
o Social Enquiry including a Field Study outside Hong Kong
o Psychology (Human Behaviour)

> Optional Courses in Maths, Sciences, and in the Social Sciences, e.g.
o Further Maths (Pre-Calculus)
o Environmental Science and Sustainability
o Fundamentals of Human Biology
o Politics and Government
o international Relations
o International Trade
* Business Administration
o Social Policy
o Communication and the Media

YCCC has been accredited and has had its Programmes validated by the Hong Kong Council for the Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications. It has also been registered by the Hong Kong Governments Education Bureau and its

Programmes feature on the Hong Kong Government's Qualifications Framework.
Admission to the One-year University Foundation Diploma is from Form 5 in Hong
Kong schools or Year 11 in international schools with 5 passes in HKCEEACCSEIGCSE, one of which must be English, or the equivalent from another system. Admission to the Associate Degree Programme is from successful completion of the UFD Programme, or directly from the end of secondary education (Form 7 in Hong Kong and Years 12 or 13 in international and overseas education systems) with 5 passes at HKaEtIGCSE/GCSE, one of which must be English + I A Level or 2 AS levels or the equivalent from another system. Applicants should have reasonable competence in English at IELTS Level 5.5 or better, since they will be immersed in English within the College where the medium of teaching and learning is English.

YCCC has articulation agreements with 35 Universities around the world in USA, UK, Australia, Europe and Canada, and has had Programmes accepted as suitable prior learning for entry into a number of Hong Kong and Asian Universities. YCCC's AD graduates, who meet the necessary requirements set by individual universities, have a wide choice of further study opportunities and can enter into around 100 or more different degree course*. The articulation agreements enable AD graduates with an appropriate CPA and IELTS level to enter into the second year of three-year bachelor degree courses, or to transfer credits and complete a bachelor's degree in two years. A few universities offer to take students into the final year of a degree course (top-up degree courses).

The College has small classes (around 10 to 20) and a highly interactive and tutorial style of teaching and teaming which is much appreciated by the students. As one student puts it- 'For me YCCC is a very special College. The teachers come from different places and they all have rich teaching experience. In YCCC I can use my own ways for teeming. Moreover our College has small class learning and we can study In a good environment and teachers can focus on each student to work out our strengths and weaknesses. I love my College very much."
For further information or a College Application Form please contact us by email at inf;o6ycc;c.edu.hk, or by telephone to the College Secretary Ms Carol Lai (after 15 April) at (852) 2338 2732, or by visiting us at the College at 1/F Lai Kok Shopping Centre, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon (Cheung Sha Wan MTR Station, Exit Al). Further information on the College and its Programmes can be obtained from the College website at www.yccc.hk
Applications for enrolment can be made at any time from now onwards until late August, but since non-residents of Hong Kong have to obtain a place in the College before obtaining a student visa, the latter of which takes time, prospective student are encouraged to apply early.
Please do not hesitate to ask for any further information that might be required.
I enclose 65 College Brochures and Leaflets providing information for those who may request it.
With many thanks for your support, Yours sincerely,

Dr johnrk
President of Yew Chung Community College
irect: (852) 2720 1114 1 email: john.clarkdWccc.edu.hk

Source: http://www.dikti.go.id/

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