International PhD Scholarship in Changing Images of the Arab World

The University of Central Lancashire Funding International PhD Scholarship in the School of Journalism, Media & Communication 2011, United Kingdom. The scholarship is tenable for up to 3 years for a PhD (via MPhil route) [subject to satisfactory progress] and is open to international applicants only.

Political analysts for Al Jazeera have suggested the 'Dawn of a new Arab century'. Hilary Clinton has claimed that America is losing the information war to stations such as Al Jazeera and RT (6/3/11).The resilience and determination of Egyptians and other Arab nations to assert a peaceful claim to power and demand democracy challenged the Western notion of the 'arab exception' to the desire for democracy and thus more broadly the dominant Orientalist stereotype of the East as irrational, unchanging, emotional and autocratic.

Through a critical discourse analysis approach, this PhD thesis will explore contemporary shifts in representations of the Arab world from the war on terror to the current Arab 'revolutions' to consider the ways in which an Orientalist/ 'exception' discourse is redrawn, challenged or asserted in western and/or Arab media in 2011. Will changing political realities and the methods of political action through which Arab people attempt to assert agency (Spivak 1988) impact on the Orientalist / exception discourse Should we revisit this agenda to consider the impact of an increasingly globalised consumer market on representation of the Arab world? (Ritzer 2007)

The thesis will examine both visual and linguistic discourses. Applicants should have, or expect to receive a qualification equivalent to a high class UK honours degree.

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Santos Scholarships for MSc in Energy and Resource

The UCL 9University College London) School of Energy and Resources, Australia currently has up to five full-time Santos Scholarships to award to the most outstanding students to study full-time on the MSc in Energy and Resources: Policy and Practice.

The scholarship programme is open to all students (both Australian and international) who have been issued with and accepted an offer of admission (conditional or unconditional) to study full-time on the MSc in Energy and Resources: Policy and Practice programme at UCL School of Energy and Resources, Australia.

The application for the Scholarship must include an essay critically analysing the statement: "The concept of 'peak oil' is fundamentally flawed".

The essay should be no more than 1000 words (including footnotes, but excluding references) and will be checked for plagiarism using Turnitin ®

Applicants who are shortlisted for Santos Scholarships on the basis of their academic qualifications and potential will be ranked according to the quality and originality of their assignment. Their financial circumstances will not be taken into account.

Applicants who have been successful in securing a scholarship will be informed in the first week of July for commencement on 25 July 2011.

The scholarship will be awarded by the UCL Council on the recommendation of a selection panel made up of UCL academics. If there are not sufficient suitable applications, scholarships may not be awarded and may be re-allocated and awarded in the following year.

The value of each scholarship is the total tuition fees for the two years of the programme, paid directly to UCL School of Energy and Resources, Australia. In addition, those studying on a student visa may be awarded a stipend for living expenses of up to AU$25,000 payable in each year of the programme. The scholarship is tenable for two years, subject to continued satisfactory academic progress.

Where applicable, the scholarship stipend will normally be payable to the recipient in monthly instalments over the two years of the programme and is intended for maintenance purposes. The award letter and payment will be administered by UCL School of Energy and Resources, Australia.

The scholarship may not normally be held alongside other scholarships, studentships, awards or bursaries and recipients of the scholarship may not undertake additional full-time university studies alongside the programme at UCL School of Energy and Resources, Australia.

Recipients may be required to submit to UCL School of Energy and Resources, Australia a letter of gratitude to the donor. The letter should include comment on the impact of the scholarship on the recipient’s education and how the award has benefited them. It should also include details of proposed career plans and any career developments. The donor may request the opportunity to meet the recipient of the scholarship.

All scholarships and awards are subject to review and to the provisions of UCL's General Regulations for Scholarships, Awards, Bursaries, Prizes and Medals.

Contact:

UCL School of Energy and Resources, Australia,
Torrens Building, 220 Victoria Square,
Adelaide, SA 5000
CRICOS
Provider No. 03095G
Tel: +61 8 8110 9960

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Santos Scholarships for MSc in Energy and Resource, Australia

Postdoctoral in the Institute of Molecular Sciences

Among the top university in France, the University of Bordeaux1 has one of the largest campus in Europe located in the the town of Talence. On this campus, the Institute of Molecular Sciences (ISM) brings together a community of organic chemists and physical chemists (more than 130 researchers) interested in molecular structures, and working on their creation, synthesis, characterization, reactivity and analysis in various environments. This multi-disciplinary skills favors the development of transversal research projects : surfaces, interfaces and materials, nanoscience, green chemistry and catalysis, bioactive and natural molecules, modeling.

Phoenics is a leading research group with an excellence chair from the university. Research themes developped in the laboratory are based on molecular design and innovation in chemical synthesis and technology:

• Multiphotonics, Biophotonics, Nanophotonics
• Fluorescence imaging, Nanodots
• Synthetic methods, organometallic catalysis
• Micro/milli reactors, Flow chemistry
• Chemical Biology, protein modification

SeveralPhD positions are open. High profile candidates must hold a master degree in molecular chemistry at the beginning of the position.

A strong background in organic synthesis, a deep interest in working at the interface between topics and fluency in either French or English are required.

How to Apply
Candidates must apply by sending resume, research summary (3 pages max) and at least one reference by email : phoenics.ism.bordeaux@gmail.com

ERCIM Postdoctoral Fellowships

ERCIM (European Research Consortium for Informatics and Mathematics) offers fellowships for PhD holders from all over the world. Topics cover most disciplines in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Applied Mathematics.

Fellowships are generally of 24-month duration, spent in two ERCIM member institutes. A fellowship of 12-month duration spent in one institute might also be offered.

This programme is now co-funded by the European Commission FP7 (Marie
Curie Actions, Project: ABCDE, GA-2008-246016).

Conditions

• have obtained a PhD degree during the last 8 years (prior to the application deadline) or be in the last year of the thesis work with an outstanding academic record
• be fluent in English
• be discharged or get deferment from military service
• the fellowship is restricted to two terms (one reselection possible)
• have completed the PhD before starting the grant (a proof will be requested).
  

PhD Scholarships in Nanotechnology at DTU

Department of Micro and Nanotechnology, DTU Nanotech, Denmark offers a number of PhD scholarships, starting in the summer/fall of 2011. The subject of the PhD project must be within one of the main research areas of the department:

• Cleanroom based micro and nanofabrication
• Polymer micro- and nanoengineering
• Synthesis and self assembly of nanostructures
• Lab-on-a-chip technology
• Diagnostics and drug delivery
• Miniaturised sensor and energy technology
• Nanobiotechnology
• Theory of micro and nanosystems

Qualifications

Candidates should have (or soon obtain) a master's degree in engineering or a similar degree with an equivalent academic level. Candidates may apply prior to ob­tai­ning their master's degree, but cannot begin the PhD education before having received the grade.

To apply for these scholarships candidates must have an agreement with a supervisor at DTU Nanotech about a specified project. Therefore, for a candidate to be considered for the scholarships, endorsement and project description must be enclosed. See under "Application".

Approval and Enrolment

The scholarships are subject to academic approval and the candi­dates will be enrolled in one of the PhD programmes at DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

Application

Fill in the application form and attach all of the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae of the applicant including a list of publications(guidelines)
• A letter motivating the application (guidelines)
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
• Conversion of grade averages to Danish grades (excel spreadsheet for the conversion)
• Description of the proposed research project (guidelines) (to be attached under "Attach other relevant file")
• Endorsement by the DTU Nanotech supervisor (guidelines) (to be attached under "Attach other relevant file")
  

Contact:

Department of Micro and Nanotechnology
Anne Line Mikkelsen,
phone +45 45255858,
e-mail anne.line.mikkelsen@nanotech.dtu.dk.

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PhD Positions in Structural Eng Bauhaus

We are looking for inspired and dedicated individuals who are interested in doing research work in the multi-faceted field of structural engineering.

The overall aim of the Research training group is to assess the reliability, safety and robustness of numerical models. This evaluation considers a wide range of aspects and models. This includes, but is not restricted to, models that describe loads or the material and structural behavior of systems in structural engineering. Of particular interest are the interactions of these models in complex systems. Their influence on the quality of models of complex coupled systems is to be determined.

We expect excellent degrees from the applicants in one or several of the following subjects

• Civil Engineering
• Structural and Soil Mechanics/Dynamics
• Materials Science
• Applied Mathematics & Computer Science

We see ourselves as an international research training group. Very good English skills are a prerequisite for internal communication, for publications in scientific journals, and for a mandatory stay abroad, serving the scientific exchange with our international cooperation partners.

In order to allow a fast realization of models, of couplings, and of evaluation methods, command of one or several programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Java, Python, Matlab) is of advantage.

The positions are available as of June till October 2011. Funding is granted for a maximum period of three years and is compensated according to TV/L 13 E. It is the aim of Bauhaus-Universität to increase to number of female scientists. Therefore women in particular are requested to apply. Handicapped people will be favored in case of equal qualification.

Please send your application in digital form (.pdf) to Dr. Tom Lahmer (tom.lahmer@uni-weimar.de) with the code number B/GRK-09/11-18/11.

Contact:

Dr. Tom Lahmer (tom.lahmer@uni-weimar.de)

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Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany

Master Scholarships at University of Lausanne

To facilitate access to Master's degrees by students with qualifications from foreign universities, the University of Lausanne makes available around ten Master's grants which are awarded on a competitive basis.

Candidates must choose a Master's programme from among those offered by the UNIL, except the Master of Medicine. The grant may not be used for any complementary studies required to enroll on the Master's degree and may not be used for EMBAs or Masters of Advanced studies.

Required conditions

• The candidate must be the holder of a degree from a foreign university.
• The qualification held by the candidate must be deemed equivalent to the UNIL Bachelor's degree.

Selection procedure

Candidates complete the "UNIL Master's Grant" form and submit their application to the Office for socio-cultural affairs (SASC, Unicentre, University of Lausanne, CH-1015 Lausanne, info.sasc@unil.ch) by 15 December 2011 at the latest. The application is examined by the University Rectorate to determine whether the candidate is admissible. In the event of a positive decision, the application is forwarded by the SASC to the UNIL Faculty responsible for the Master's on which the candidate wishes to be enrolled. The Faculty selects applications and notifies the SASC of its opinion based on the candidate's qualities, motivation and suitability for the Master's programme. The SASC forwards shortlisted applications to the selection committee which will award grants to students meeting all criteria according to the available budget.

Selection criteria

The grants are intended more particularly for students who distinguished themselves in their university studies and who have difficulty meeting their financial needs for the duration of the Master's. It is however necessary that the candidates have sufficient financial means to support themselves during the complementary studies that may be required prior to enroll on the Master's degree.

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Master Scholarships in International in University College

All students accepted have the possibility of receiving partial and in most cases full scholarships to attend our program (including accommodation, monthly living stipend, travel expenses and more).

Eligibility

• Candidates from diverse backgrounds with an emphasis on law, economics, finance (business or accounting,) political science, anthropology, and sociology.
• Candidates must be at the Masters level, meaning graduation from their undergraduate program by July 2011 (does not apply to exchange students).
• Additionally a high level of English language ability (IELTS 6.5 or 7) is required. While students are not required to submit an IELTS or TOEFL score (though highly encouraged) with their application, we do expect in this case that the candidate provide some other equivalent method of reviewing language level (e.g. an academic paper written in English).

To give you some background on the college and our program:

The IUC was established in 2006 for the interdisciplinary and comparative study of law, economics and finance, in response to the clear lack of a transnational set of normative principles capable of controlling economic processes. The program specifically looks to engage students and young scholars from all over the world with special emphasis on the periphery, or 'global south', with leading figures in economics, law and the humanities.

The IUC offers a 1 year LLM program in Comparative Law, Economics and Finance as well as a 2 year MSc. A number of renown intellectuals and scholars from around the world serve on the faculty and advisory board, including: Guido Calabresi (former Dean of the Yale School of Law), David Gerber (Chicago Kent School of Law), Josef Halevi (University of Sydney), Duncan Kennedy (Harvard Law School), Ugo Mattei (University of Torino & University of California, Hastings), Stefano Rodotà (coauthor of the European Charter of Fundamental Rights), Amartya Sen (Nobel Laureate), Gunther Teubner (Frankfurt School), Jan Toporowski (SOAS, University of London), Gustavo Zagrebelsky (Emeritus President of the Italian Constitutional Court).

The IUC students are from more than 40 different countries, spanning four continents, representative of a diverse range of disciplines and cultural backgrounds, with a focus on offering opportunities to students coming from social, economic, and/or political challenges, particularly students from former colonized territories (e.g., the global south) and other newer peripheries

For initial admissions inquiries contact the Admissions and Records Officer Jane Osabiku: josabiku@iuctorino.it,

For nominations of extremely well deserving candidates please contact the Dean of Students, Saki Bailey sbailey@iuctorino.it

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International University College of Turin (IUC), Italy

Undergraduate International Excellence

The ISH/UAL Graduate Scholarships will be offered for the 2011-2012 academic year and are the product of a partnership between International Students House, one of London’s largest residences for international students and the University of the Arts London, one of world’s leading art and design institutions.The candidate who want to apply for scholarship must be:
1-Accepted onto one of the following courses at the following colleges:
-MA Interactive Media at London College of Communication
-MA Photography at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design
2-Be an undergraduate student expecting to graduate with a good bachelors degree (with Honours) from a Higher Education institution by 31 July 2011 OR Be a graduate, having already gained a good bachelors degree from a Higher Education institution OR Be able to demonstrate substantial equivalent and applicable experience
3-Must be willing to be a part of a multi-cultural, diverse student residential community, be in financial need.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 13 June 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

International Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships

Austin Henry Alabaster, Esq, who died in 1920, bequested to the University of Canterbury an endowment for scholarships in classical literature in memory of his father, the Reverend Charles Alabaster.
Two scholarships are offered annually to matriculated and undergraduate students of the University of Canterbury or, under special conditions, a scholarship may be offered to a graduate.

Eligibility
Two scholarships, tenable for one year, shall be offered for competition every year to students in undergraduate Greek and Latin courses.
Candidates for the scholarships will be required to sit a written examination and submit an essay.
Candidates may offer either Latin or Greek or both; but a general knowledge of both Greek and Roman history and literature will be required.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 01 Oct 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship

• are a national of (or permanently domiciled in) Africa, India or one of the countries of the Commonwealth listed below* AND
• are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes AND
• already hold an offer to start a full-time Masters degree programme (including MRes) at Nottingham in 2011 – Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, or Faculty of Science, plus some courses related to the area of Environment in the School of Geography, courses related to the area of Science in the Institute for Science & Society, courses related to the area of Health in the Institute of Work, Health & Organisations, and courses allied to Operations Management in the Business School

The closing date for applications is 6th April

2011

*Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Kiribati, Malaysia, Maldives, Montserrat, Nauru, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tristan da Cunha, Turks and Caicos, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Western Samoa

Scholarship holders are required to:

1. Return a completed scholarship acceptance form by the given deadline. The International Office reserves the right to withdraw the o ffer of a scholarship if it is not accepted by the given deadline.
2. Meet any conditions attached to their academic offer.
3. Register on their academic course by the given start date, as specified in their confirmation email. Scholarships may not be deferred to the following academic year.
4. Be registered as a full-time student and be classified as overseas for fee purposes (or classified as European Union (non-UK) for European Union scholarships).
5. Seek permission and obtain consent from the International Office before making any changes to their programme of study (this includes changing course title, course transfers, suspending studies, etc.). Please note that approval is not guaranteed. Where changes are made without prior approval, the scholarship will be withdrawn and students may be required to repay the scholarship in full.
6. Seek permission from the International Office before extending a period of registered study. Scholarships are not automatically extendable.
7. Inform the International Office of any other scholarships/sponsorship held. The scholarship may be adjusted and/or withdrawn if other sources of funding have been awarded to a student. The scholarship is not available as a cash alternative.
8. Pay all outstanding tuition fees (for partial scholarship holders only) by University deadlines, as detailed on our Tuition Fees web page. Non-payment of fees may result in the scholarship being withdrawn and full fees being charged to the student.
9. Maintain living costs for the duration of their programme of study. Additional financial support is not available. The University recommends that students will need at least £700 per month for living costs. This figure is based on a single student and students with families will require considerably more.
10. Make satisfactory progress on their programme of study. The scholarship is subject to satisfactory progress.
11. Repay the scholarship amount (pro-rata) if they withdraw from their course before completion (if the scholarship has been awarded by cheque).

When will I be able to apply for a scholarship?

In order to apply for a scholarship you must have a c

onfirmed offer of a place to study here for September 2011 entry. You can apply for scholarships using our online scholarship application form and applications may be submitted up until the closing date for each scholarship – applications close at 12 midnight (UK time) on the dates shown (please see individual scholarship information for closing dates).

Can I apply for more than one scholarship?

You may apply for more than one scholarship if you meet the eligibility criteria for each scholarship. For example if you are from a certain country you can apply for one of our country-specific scholarships, or any scholarships related to the subject you plan to study, or the level you wish to study at (Undergraduate, Masters, PhD, etc).

Can I apply for admission to the university

and a scholarship at the same time?

No, to apply for our International Office competitive scholarships you must already have an offer of a place to study here for September 2011 entry.

Separate information can be found on our website about applying to study.

Can I apply for a scholarship if I hold a conditional offer?

Yes, you can apply for our International Office competitive scholarships if you are holding a conditional or an unconditional offer.

We also have non-competitive scholarships (e.g. Alumni Scholarship, Family Scholarship) and to be eligible to apply for our non-competitive scholarships before you come to Nottingham, you must have firmly accepted an unconditional offer – this would be to include the scholarship in your electronic CAS Certificate if you needed it for visa purposes.

If you are eligible for any of our non-competitive scholarships and you don’t apply for them before you come to Nottingham, you can still apply after you arrive, within three months of registering on your course.

What information do I need to apply for a scholarship online?

Your postgraduate application number, which is giv

en to you by the Admissions Office when your offer is confirmed (or your UCAS personal number for undergraduate students) and your date of birth.

You can preview the online application questions on our scholarship application page and we suggest you type out your answers first, keep them for a few days to make absolutely sure you a

re happy with them, and then copy them into the application form when you are ready.

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CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP

P.R. China (hereinafter referred to as MOE) in accordance with educational exchange agreements or understandings reached between Chinese government and governments of other countries, organizations, education institutions and relevant international organizations to provide both full scholarships and partial scholarships to international students and scholars. MOE entrusts China Scholarship Council (hereinafter referred to as CSC) to manage the recruitment and carry out the routine management of Chinese Government Scholarship Programs.

CATEGORIES OF APPLICANTS AND DURATION OF SCHOLARSHIP

Study Program	Duration of Program	Duration of Remedial Chinese Language Courses	Duration of Scholarship
Bachelor’s degree	4-5	1-2 (college preparatory courses)	4-7
Master’s degree	2-3	1-2	2-5
Doctoral degree	3-4	1-2	3-6
Chinese language training	1-2	None	Up to 2
General scholar	1	1	Up to 2
Senior scholar	1	1	Up to 2

1. According to the regulations stipulated by MOE, all undergraduate programs for international students are instructed in Chinese. Applicants with no command of Chinese are required to take the college preparatory courses for one to two years before pursuring major studies. And only by passing the examinations of the college preparatory courses, could they start their university studies.

2. Certain Chinese HEIs could conduct some postgraduate program and non-degree courses for general and senior scholars in English. Please check Directory of Chinese Higher Institutions Admitting International Students under Chinese Government Scholarship Program or visit the Website of CSC for details.

3. Scholarship students should complete their study within the due time; duration for scholarship specified in the Admission Notice can not be extended in principle.

APPLICATION

Applicants shall apply to Chinese diplomatic missions or dispatching authorities between January and April every year. Applicants may contact the above authorities for deadlines for application.

CRITERIA & ELIGIBILITY

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and in good health.

2. Education background and age limit:

- Applicants for undergraduate program must have senior high school diploma with good academic performance and be under the age of 25.

- Applicants for master’s degree program must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.

- Applicants for doctoral degree program must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40.

- Applicants for Chinese training program must have senior high school diploma and be under the age of 35, Chinese language is the only subject available.

- Applicants for general scholar program must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study and be under the age of 45, all subjects besides Chinese language are available.

- Applicants for senior scholar program must have master’s degree or above, or hold academic titles of associate professor or above, and be under the age of 50.

VALUES OF SCHOLARSHIP

1. Full Scholarship

- Exempt from registration fee, tuition fee, fee for laboratory experiment, fee for internship, and fee for basic learning materials; and accommodation fee for dormitory on campus;

- Living allowance;

- One-off settlement subsidy after registration;

- Fee for outpatient medical service, Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Protection Program for International Students in China;

- One-off inter-city travel subsidy.

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