PhD in Sensitivity Analysis for Deterministic

the determination of control strategies for complex, dynamic systems, to optimise some measures of best performance. It has the potential for application to a wide range of fields, including aerospace, chemical processing, power systems control, transportation systems and resource economics. It is of special relevance today, because optimization provides a natural framework for determining control strategies, which are energy efficient and respect environmental constraints.Phd 2011 Latest Scholarships

The multi-partner initial training network SADCO aims at: Training young researchers and future scientific leaders in the field of control theory with emphasis on two major themes sensitivity of optimal strategies to changes in the optimal control problem specification, and deterministic controller design; Advancing the theory and developing new numerical methods; Conveying fundamental scientific contributions within European industrial sectors.

In order to reach these objectives, SADCO establishes a collaborative research and training network of 11 full partners from both the academic and industrial sectors, and gathers participants with expertises in complementary disciplines in mathematics and engineering. The network also offers a complete range of theoretical, practical and complementary training as well as scientific workshops. SADCO will work together with the young researchers to develop and implement effective training plans tailored to each individual requirements. Multi-disciplinary training based on the integrated scientific programme, secondments, regular meetings, active networking, will ensure the success of this projects.

The development of new ‘clean’ technologies in power, transportation and other domains is a major opportunity for EU industries. The research programme will help place EU universities in the forefront of Optimal Control, a field of mathematics that supports these technologies.

The training programme, based on institutions covering the principal areas of the field, will provide a new generation of young mathematicians with broad skills in Optimal Control, which are not readily acquired at one institution alone. They will be equipped to take forward research in Optimal Control at universities, or to work in related, emerging technological areas, of vital importance to society.

Open Position: http://itn-sadco.inria.fr/available-positions for Phd 2011 Latest Scholarships

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.

Website:

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PhD positions in Systems & Control

AIHI at UNSW brings together three successful research centres, working in health informatics, clinical governance and health services.

Reference Number:	5317
Study Subject:	Patient Safety
Web Address:	http://www.aihi.unsw.edu.au
Provided By:	University of New South Wales
To be undertaken at:	University of New South Wales.
Level:	Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications from February 22, 2011 until April 21, 2011.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD26669 (minimum per annum). This award is to be used for research. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 2 years if masters or 3 years if PhD.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, INFORMATION, COMPUTING AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES or MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES. It is required that your study starts no earlier than August 31, 2011 and no later than December 31, 2014.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent. Only citizens of Australia or AUS permanent resident can apply.

PhD position in Applied Electronics with specialization

The Faculty of the VCA and Music has a number of scholarships available to currently enrolled students. Scholarships are available across most disciplines and year levels. Please check the eligibility for each scholarship to see if you are eligibile. Faculty scholarships - these scholarships are open across all disciplines taught at the Faculty, or are open to both music streams. Melbourne Conservatorium of Music scholarships - these scholarships are open to students enrolled in studies at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music only. VCA scholarships - these scholarships are open to students enrolled in studies at the Victorian College of the Arts only (including Contemporary Music studies). Scholarships open for application on February 21 and most close on March 22.

Reference Number:	5318
Study Subject:	Arts, Music
Web Address:	http://www.vca.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/currently_available#article
Provided By:	The University of Melbourne
To be undertaken at:	The University of Melbourne.
Level:	Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered to an unspecified number of people. Open for applications until March 22, 2011.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is unspecified (total may vary). This award is to be used for research, living expenses and travel. This scholarship is paid See Scheme Summary.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Performing arts, THE ARTS or Visual arts and crafts.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia. Only citizens of Australia may apply. You must have studied at or be currently studying at The University of Melbourne.

Phd Positions In Norway Control Systems Engineering 2011

A PhD Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (MQRES) is available in Dept of Computing associated with successful ARC project DP11100628. The dominating trend of modern cryptography is the demand for rigorous proofs of both strengths and weaknesses of its protocols. Recent research has demonstrated potential theoretical advantages for lattice-based cryptography over classical public key schemes. The aim of this project is to further explore and improve the theoretical foundations of these techniques as well as their practical applicability. For further information, please contact Professor Igor Shparlinski. Applicants will need to refer to: http://www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/applications for application instructions. Please quote allocation number 2011062 on your application.

Reference Number:	5335
Study Subject:	Computing - Lattices as a constructive and destructive cryptographic tool
Web Address:	http://www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/scholarships/hdr_scholarships_domestic_candidates_only
Provided By:	Macquarie University
To be undertaken at:	Macquarie University.
Level:	Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications until April 27, 2011.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD22860 (per annum). This award is to be used for research, living expenses and fees. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 and a half years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Computation theory and mathematics, INFORMATION, COMPUTING AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES or Other information, computing and communication sciences.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent. Only citizens of Australia or New Zealand or AUS permanent resident can apply.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact Igor Shparlinski (Professor) Computing Phone: +61 2 9850 9585 Email: igor@ics.mq.edu.au Address: Macquarie University North Ryde NSW, Australia 2109

PhD Positions Control Engineering 2011

A PhD Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (MQRES) is available in the Dept of Environment & Geography associated with successful LP100200348. Climate change is driving sea-level rise and changing regional wave climates, resulting in coastal erosion and increasing threat to coastal sustainability. You will be part of an international team to develop the Australian Coastal Observation Network: monitoring and forecasting coastal erosion in a changing climate. You will be involved in the Deployment of inshore wave monitoring instrumentation at two high-profile coastal management ‘hot spots’ to rigorously and independently evaluate the performance of a new, proprietary video-based methodology developed by Coastal Coms CCOMS. For further information contact A/Prof Ian Goodwin. Applicants also need to refer to: http://www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/applications for application instructions and quote the allocation number 2011128 on your application.

Reference Number:	5336
Study Subject:	Nearshore wave climate and future wave climate change risk for the New South Wales coast
Web Address:	http://hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/scholarships/hdr_scholarships_domestic_candidates_only
Provided By:	Macquarie University
To be undertaken at:	Macquarie University.
Level:	Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications until April 27, 2011.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD22860 (maximum per annum). This award is to be used for research, living expenses and fees. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of up to 3 and a half years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Archaeology and prehistory, EARTH SCIENCES, Ecology and evolution, Environmental sciences, Other earth sciences or Other history and archaeology.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia. Only citizens of Australia or New Zealand or AUS permanent resident can apply.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact Ian Goodwin (Associate Professor ASPRO Climate Risk () Environmental Science Phone: +61 2 9850 8354 Email: ian.goodwin@mq.edu.au Address: Macquarie University North Ryde NSW, Australia 2109

Program of Excellence for Education and Research in South Countries

Call for proposals Program of Excellence for Education and Research in South countries (PEERS) in the filed of in the field of research for development, training and / or innovation and dissemination.
Study Subject: Governance and public policies, Health, Nutrition and food security, agricultural and aquacultural products, Impact of climate change and societies adptation, population and sustainable development, sustainability of ecosystems, biodiversity and anthropisation, management of natural resources, Energy for the South: new and traditional forms of energy.
Employer:IRD and AIRD
Level: Research professors (and/or researchers)
Scholarship Description: The Programme of Excellence for Education and Research in South countries (PEERS) is one of the capacitybuilding
programs implemented by the IRD – in his dual role as an operator for research and as an agency (Inter-Establishment Agency for Research for Development – IARD). As part of its mission of building individual and collective research, training and innovation in developing countries, IARD supports the scientific communities of developing countries in their request for independence and international recognition, and in the development of collaborative networks and synergies among North and South scientific communities. Inthis context, the PEERS program – former program ‘Chaires Croisées’- was launched by the IRD in 2007 to support the set up or the strengthening of partnership projects between two high level professors (and / or researchers), one from the North, one from the South in the field of research for development, training and / or innovation and dissemination. The PEERS program particularly encourages the involvement of French and European research professors in research activities and training in the developing countries.

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 10th 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Scholarship Erasmus Mundus European Master in Tourism Management

Erasmus Mundus European Master in Tourism Management (EMTM) is a two-year world-class integrated programme aimed at qualifying graduates to deal with the huge challenges in contemporary tourism.

Study Subject:Tourism Management
Employer:Erasmus Mundus
Level:Masters

Scholarship Description:Tourism is a total social and economic phenomenon, which calls for a holistic approach to tourism education where broader aims of the industry and society are explicitly addressed in tourism curricula. The European Master in Tourism Management (EMTM) provides students with a far-reaching and integrated understanding of the multiple disciplines and paradigms concerned with the subject which are bound together through the framework of sustainability.

The EMTM is a fully integrated two-year joint European programme promoted and tailor-made by three university partners: The University of Girona (Spain), known for its research and pursuit of teaching excellence in tourism product innovation and destination management; the University of Southern Denmark (Denmark), internationally recognized for its research and education in the field of sustainable tourism development; and the University of Ljubljana (Slovenia), renowned for its excellence in tourism policy design and tourism environmental management and economics. The medium of instruction is English.

Scholarship Application Deadline:
Erasmus Mundus Category A scholarship: 5th December 2010
Erasmus Mundus Category B scholarship: 5th January 2011

Source:
http://www.emtmmaster.net/

HITACHI SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION'S PROGRAM

Qualifications

• Be faculty members of one of the eligible universities stated below.
• Have been nominated by their university’s presidential office, with the approval and recommendation of the faculty and the department.
• Have received a specific and confirmed invitation from a professor at a Japanese university, who will act as the host professor to collaborate with and/or advise the applicant until graduation or the completion of the program.

Application and Screening

• Applicants to all programs must be faculty members at one of the eligible universities.
• English will be the common language used in most of the international conferences. Therefore,we strongly suggest that applicants have a good knowledge of English as a communication tool. A TOEFL score of 530 or above is preferred.
• The Foundation shall mail application forms every year in June to the presidential office of each university.
• Each applicant shall submit the application to his/her university’s presidential office with all requested information. The Foundation will accept applications and nomination letters from the presidential offices until the end of November. No direct application from individual will be accepted.
• The application form should be supplemented with a recommendation letter from the Head of Department and/or the Dean of Faculty, along with a confirmed certificate of acceptance from a Japanese host professor (Scholarship) or advisory professor/research counterpart (Research/Komai Fellowship).
• The selection committee of the Foundation initially screens applications received and identifies candidates to interview.
• Interviews with candidates shall be carried out individually, usually at candidates’ home universities, during the period from January to April.
• One of the most important points for evaluation is why the university has nominated the candidate and what kind of scenario the department or faculty has for the candidate in terms of academic collaboration after graduation. If the applicant’s department or faculty has been implementing specific cooperation/collaboration with the laboratory of the proposed host professor in Japan, this will receive positive consideration in the screening of the candidate.
• Following the interview, the Foundation may contact both senior advisors at the home university and the proposed host professor in Japan for further verification.
• Notification of final decisions will be made to the presidential offices, and award notices will be sent to each successful candidate in June.

PhD and Postdoc Positions Scholarship in Solar Radiation and Energy, 2010

Overview

An excellent PhD opportunity is available for a joint project with the Weather and Energy Research Unit at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and the Fenner School of Environment and Society at the Australian National University in the area of Solar Radiation and Energy.

The appointed PhD student will develop a solar radiation and energy forecasting system aimed at improving the way in which solar energy produced by a selection of energy devices is integrated into the electricity grid. Such a system may eventually be implemented operationally by bodies such as the Australian Energy Market Operator and/or solar power farms operators.

This work will involve analysing solar radiation output from Numerical Weather Prediction models by comparing it with historical observations in order to improve our understanding of the physical processes relevant to solar radiation. The forecasting system will then capitalize on this detailed analysis. Other areas of weather and climate science will benefit from this solar radiation analysis.

Key Capabilities

- An understanding of meteorology, especially of solar radiation processes, and effects of clouds and aerosols.
- Familiarity with at least one software language for data analysis (possibly R)
High level interpersonal skills suited to effective interaction with other members of the research team and industry contacts.
- Demonstrated high level of communication skills.
- Active support of the CSIRO code of conduct and HSE requirements.

Key Result Areas/Duties

- Analyse solar radiation data from observations (in situ and satellite) and model output for Australia with a possible extension to a wider region using a standard software program (e.g. R, IDL, Matlab).
- Investigate and improve our knowledge of solar radiation forecasts provided by Numerical Weather Prediction models.
- Investigate and improve our knowledge of the interaction between solar radiation and solar energy production for a selection of energy devices.
- Develop a solar energy forecasting system using a combination of Numerical Weather Prediction model output and historical data for a selection of energy devices.
Write and submit research papers, and a Ph.D. thesis

Applications

Scholarship applications close 30th November 2010, but the search may remain open until the position is filled. The selected PhD student will be awarded a research support budget of up to AUD 24,000 per annum.
“Applicants should submit a brief statement of practical and academic suitability for the proposed research topic, a current curriculum vitae, academic transcripts and contact details for two referees.”

For enquiries on the scholarship please contact: Dr Alberto Troccoli on +61 2 6246 5759 (alberto.troccoli[at]csiro.au)

For enquiries on admission to the Fenner School please contact: Dr Janette Lindesay (janette.lindesay[at]anu.edu.au) or Dr Frank Mills (frank.mills[at]anu.edu.au)

If you experience difficulties applying online call 1300 301 509 for assistance. Outside business hours please email csiro-careers@csiro.au

Source: https://recruitment.csiro.au/asp/job_details.asp?RefNo=2010%2F815

phd position CUCAS Excellent Students Scholarship Spring Semester

The CUCAS Excellent Students Scholarship is a scholarship program set up by CUCAS independently, to encourage outstanding international students who apply for Chinese universities on CUCAS's website.

1. Scholarship Recipients
Outstanding international students who successfully apply for Chinese universities on the CUCAS website.

2. Scholarship Details

2011 CUCAS Excellent Students Scholarship Amount Quota Application Time
Spring Semester First Prize US $2,000 1 Starts: Oct.1 2010
Ends: Jan 30 2011
Second Prize US $1,000 2
Referral Awards US $200 3
Fall Semester Learn more>>

3. Eligibility
Applicants must observe Chinese laws and regulations.
Applicants must be friendly to Chinese people and respect Chinese multiplicity of cultures and customs.
Applicants must be non-Chinese nationals in good health.
Applicants must be CUCAS registered students (Register Now).
Applicants must apply for 2011 spring programs on CUCAS (Find a Program) and be accepted by the university (when the application status changed to "Accepted" on CUCAS).

4. Scholarship Application
Applicants should submit the scholarship application directly to CUCAS after receiving an electronic acceptance letter sent by the university.
Application starting date: Oct. 1 2010
Application deadline: Jan. 30 2011
Announcement of the evaluation results: Feb. 7 2011


6. Application Documents
These application documents should be submitted directly to CUCAS.

CUCAS Scholarship Application Form (Fill out the form online)
Certificate/diploma of highest education (Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.)
Academic transcript of highest education (Transcript in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.)
Certificates of honors

7. Notes
Scholarship applicants can only choose ONE scholarship to apply for: CUCAS University Scholarship or CUCAS Excellent Students Scholarship.
Scholarship applicants cannot apply for CUCAS scholarships when they have applied for or received any other scholarships.
CUCAS reserves the final right of interpretation of these detailed implementation regulations.

Application Deadline : 30 January 2011

Homepage: http://scholarship.cucas.edu.cn/HomePage/content/content_7.shtml

Contact Adress:

Contact Email: service@cucas.cn

Postgraduate Scholarship Arts and Social Sciences Studentships

The Department of Arts is pleased to offer new postgraduate research studentships for uptake in January 2011.
The Department of Arts is a leading centre for supporting and energising creative practice and academic study informed by cultural partnerships and inter-disciplinary collaborations and promoted by national and international networks. Located in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, a vibrant city with a flourishing visual and performing arts scene and home to numerous creative and cultural venues, the aim of the Department of Arts is to make a difference to the artistic and cultural landscape through the delivery of excellence in student support, learning and teaching, dedicated research and scholarly activity, reflective professional practice, knowledge exchange and enterprise.

The Department is home to 44 academic staff who are renowned specialists in their particular fields, and include fine artists, photographers and performers whose work is exhibited at venues across the world, and choreographers, writers and research active staff who publish widely and collaborate with the cultural sector and creative organizations internationally. In addition the Department supports over 25 doctoral students who make a significant contribution to research and knowledge exchange in the Department, and the work of the Department is supported by three experienced administrators.

Our research and enterprise activity – whether through practice or in written form – explores in innovative and diverse ways the complexity of culture and the cultural field. Divisional staff were submitted against Art and Design and History of Art, Architecture and Design UoA in the 2008 RAE. The majority of their work was identified as of an international quality and much of it was acknowledged as internationally excellent or outstanding.

The Department is offering a number of studentships, to commence in January 2011. These postgraduate Research studentships have been designed to provide students with high quality supervision from experts in their field and involvement in the vibrant research culture within the Department.

Successful applicants will receive:
• A full fee waiver (home and EU students only)
• £7,000 per annum bursary for 3 years (all students, including international)
• A dedicated work station within a good quality working environment
• Access to funds to support research expenses (conferences or library visits).

Who we are looking for
We are looking to recruit candidates of the highest quality, with the capability of submitting excellent theses within the standard PhD duration of 3 years. You will need to demonstrate a strong performance in your first degree (probably a first) as well as a good MA qualification. We will, however, consider candidates straight from undergraduate degrees where there is evidence of exceptional academic ability. Prospective candidates from overseas should contact us concerning entry requirements.

Studentships available:
1. The textual and cultural interconnections between American independent cinema and independent music
Principal Supervisor: Dr Jamie Sexton

2. Contemporary British Social Realist Cinema: Space, Gender, Authorship and Genre
Principal Supervisor: Dr James Leggott

3. Conservative Consumption? The Inspiration of Japanese Flora in Victorian Design
Principal Supervisor: Dr Elizabeth Kramer

4. Deleuze and the theatre of Samuel Beckett
Principal Supervisor: Dr Laura Cull

5. A History of Korean Horror Film
Principal Supervisor: Dr Alison Peirse
Second Supervisor: Professor Peter Hutchings

6. Pressed, Stained, Slashed, Folded: Paper - A Medium for 21st. Century Fine Art Practice?
Principal Supervisor: Ms Sian Bowen

7. States of Transience: Drawing and Museology
Principal Supervisor: Ms Sian Bowen

Full project descriptions

To apply, please use the online Studentship Application Form and submit to Scott Burdon at az.pgr@northumbria.ac.uk
Informal enquiries are welcome – for further details please contact Dr Ysanne Holt (ysanne.holt@northumbria.ac.uk)

Postgraduate Scholarship 11 FEM Fellowships starting on Spring

Research and Innovation Centre welcomes applications for 3-years research fellowships to support brilliant and highly motivated students to get the PhD title in the fields covered by the Centre.

We welcome applications from students of all countries. The official language of the programme is English. Applications can be sent from 13 September 2010.

General information

Eleven (11) scholarships are available for PhD research in the fields covered by the strategic research areas of our Centre: Environment and Natural Resources Area , Food Quality and Nutrition Area, Genomics and Crop Biology Area. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of their curriculum and of the letters of reference. Letters sent by the applicants will not be considered (see below the form for the reference letter).

The grant is for three years and the expected start is February 2011 (Spring 2011 at the latest). The gross salary is 20.000 Euros per year. Students will also benefit of funding for travelling to our projects’ partner institutions as the projects include a minimum period of 6-months-stay at the institution co-responsible for the single PhD project.

There is a general empowerment of the student choice when applying to our PhD research projects. Candidates can postulate for one to three specific projects (see list).

Selected candidates are awarded a 3-years fellowship. The scholarship can be additionally extended for up to 1 year, pending the approval of the FEM PhD Fellowships Committee.

Please note that the CRI issues a specific certificate of attendance, but candidates are asked to register at the doctoral school of the University partner of the project or of another University, in order to get the conferral of the PhD degree. The selected candidate has 1 year time from the start of the contract to register at the University doctoral school. If the candidate fails to register within the first year, the scholarship will be interrupted.

Admissions requirements

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in fields relevant to the research projects (earth or life sciences disciplines, included environmental engineering, e.g. biology, chemistry, ecology, mathematics, environmental science…).

DEADLINES

CRI PhD Office receives applications from September 13 to October 18, 2010.

Application deadline 18 October 2010.



DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION PACK

To apply, send by e-mail the application form and your cv (1 page) in pdf format only and a scanned copy of your passport or identity document.

Ask your referees to send directly the letters to this e-mail address:
phdfem[AT]iasma.it

Please find hereafter the form for the reference letter: it has to be signed and sent in pdf format to the given address.
Reference letters sent by the applicants will not be considered. Please inform your referees early enough to give them enough time to transmit the letter!

Please find hereafter the form for the reference letter: it has to be signed and sent in pdf format to the given address.
Reference letters sent by the applicants will not be considered. Please inform your referees early enough to give them enough time to transmit the letter!

Download

• Call Application 2010-2011 - file pdf, 120 Kb
• Application form 2010-2011 - file word, 142 Kb
• Reference letter - file word, 105 Kb

PhD position INTERNATIONAL PHD PROJECTS IN INTELLIGENT COMPUTING

Systems Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences
Institute of Computer Science, Polish Academy of Sciences
Faculty of Mathematics and Information Science, Warsaw University of Technology
are launching
INTERNATIONAL PHD PROJECTS
IN INTELLIGENT COMPUTING
Coordinator: Sławomir Zadrożny, Ph.D., D.Sc. (Systems Research Institute PAS)

financed by the European Regional Development Fund under the
Operational Programme Innovative Economy operated by Foundation for Polish Science (FNP) in the framework of the International PhD Projects Programme (MPD)

The candidates from all around the world may apply to carry out one of the proposed 15 research projects!
The successful candidates will be supervised by leading Polish and foreign experts in a cutting edge computer science area!
They will be provided with scholarships (3000 PLN and 4500 PLN during the stay in Poland and abroad, respectively + 500 PLN for social security) for 4 years or until they defend their PhD theses!
They will spend at least 6 months with foreign partners – leading academic institutions in Europe and beyond!
The recruitment is under way - details are given here.

Intelligent Computing is one of the high-tech trends of modern computer science. It provides methods and tools for building complex learning systems, able to adapt and evolve as well as to act in an intelligent way what was so far reserved for human beings. Our „Intelligent Computing” project, carried out by the consortium of 3 Polish and 16 research institutions from all around the world, provides PhD students with a unique opportunity to conduct research under the supervision of leading scientists and prepare their PhD dissertations in one of the most innovative fields of science. It is expected that the project will result in both new theoretical findings concerning the foundations of Intelligent Computing and in novel applications in the areas of multi-agent technologies, data analysis and mining, decision support systems and other. There will be 15 PhD students working within the project, selected in a careful recruitment process taking into account e.g., the background of the candidates and their good command of English.

The successful candidates will be simultaneously enrolled to a special track of the PhD Studies at the Systems Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences.

(There are two call for applications planned. The first call is expired on 20 Sep 2010. However, second call will be announced in Dec 2010.)



An application submitted in the first stage of the recruitment procedure should include the following documents:

Mandatory documents:
a scientific CV (template available here) in English, including e-mail address and phone number, current affiliation (if any), educational background, list of publications (if any), information on scientific awards received, research experience, etc.;
please include at the end of your CV the following statement: "In accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act of 29th August 1997, I hereby agree to have my personal data processed and stored by the Institution for recruitment purposes”.
a certified copy of an MSc diploma or equivalent (academic degree compatible with the requirements for the doctoral student status in Poland) or information on the planned defense date of the MSc thesis before November 1, 2010, confirmed by the candidate’s supervisor (in English or Polish),
an official copy of the transcript (academic record),
in case of candidates who have successfully completed the first year of a PhD programme – written opinion on the candidate from his/her present supervisor (in English),
a letter of interest, stating the candidate’s motivation and qualifications to carry out research on at least two topics selected from among those proposed by the consortium and open for the application in this Call (in English). Feel free to contact the supervisors of particular research tasks to get more details on each of them; e-mail addresses are provided together with the descriptions of the tasks here.
Optional documents (submission of these documents is not a prerequisite for admitting the candidate to the recruitment process, but they will contribute to an overall evaluation of the candidate):
a letter of recommendation,
copies of scientific publications authored or co-authored by the candidate,
documents confirming the candidate’s experience in research work (former positions at universities and other research institutions, notably internships abroad; scientific scholarships; participation in scientific projects/grants, etc.).
documents confirming the candidate’s participation in scientific conferences, workshops, summer schools etc.,
documents stating English proficiency.

An application package comprising electronic versions of the above documents should be sent by e-mail to the following address:

The receipt of the documents will be confirmed by the Office of the Project with an e-mail message.

The following criteria will be taken into account, the maximum scores that may be earned for meeting each criterion being given in the right-hand column of the table:

Criteria Max scores
Research output of the candidate (publications, scientific awards etc.) and its relevance for the research project to be undertaken by the candidate 30
Quality of the transcript (academic record) and the final score on the diploma 30
Experience in research work (former positions at universities and other research institutions, scientific scholarships, participation in scientific projects/grants, etc.) 20
Internships abroad, experience in international scientific cooperation etc. 15
Participation in scientific conferences, workshops, summer schools etc. 5

Second stage is described here.

Application Deadline : 31 December 2010

Homepage: http://mpd.ibspan.waw.pl/index.php

SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship provides financial support to a limited number of qualified PhD students

Scholarships of Doctoral Positions and Post Doctoral Position 2010, Switzerland International Scholarships

The Accademia di architettura di Mendrisio (Università della Svizzera italiana) invites applications for 2 full?time doctoral positions and 1 post?doctoral position (80%) within the interdisciplinary research project “From Ravenna to Vals.

Light and Darkness in the Architecture from the Middle Ages to the Present” funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. The PhD candidates studying the history of the use, knowledge and effects of daylight and artificial light in Architecture in premodern or modern times will dedicate two thirds of their time to their thesis and the other third to the team’s research project (teaching activities included). The annual salary will amount to 40’200–46’200 Swiss Francs for a maximum of four years. Read the rest of this entry »

home scholarship PhD student position in energy and environment

The Department of Energy and Environment conducts superior research and education in energy and sustainable development, at the global scale down to the industrial, building, and product level. Our focus is on experimental and theoretical energy technology research, as well as development, use, and evaluation of methods and tools for analysis of technology systems. In total, 150 individuals work in the department’s six divisions. Read the rest of this entry »

PhD scholarship in Host-virus Interactions at Technical University

A 3 year PhD position studying host-virus interactions in rainbow trout is available at the National Veterinary Institute, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). The place of work is Aarhus, Division of Poultry, Fish and Fur Animals. The candidate will be linked to the Research Group for Fish Immunology and Vaccinology.

The PhD project is an integrated part of a larger National Research project with focus on co-evolutionary aspects of host and virus on both genetic and phenotypic levels. The project will include shorter stays at research institutes outside of Denmark. Read the rest of this entry »

Beasiswa Depkominfo S2 dan S3 ke Luar Negeri from Data Beasiswa

The University of Nottingham – This International MSc in Biosciences is designed to equip you with the skills to help you develop a career in industry, academia or research. Students spend four months in the UK and eight months at the University’s campus in Malaysia where the research project is conducted in one of the four specialist areas: biotechnology, crop improvement, ecology or tropical crop production.

The International MSc in Biosciences is a 12 month course commencing at the end of September and ending in September of the following year. The first semester (4 months) is spent in the UK, after which students transfer to the University’s Malaysia campus.

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International MSc in Biosciences Scholarship

2 scholarships of 50% towards tuition fees

School of Biosciences

You can apply for this scholarship if you

• are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes AND
• already hold an offer to start a full-time Masters degree
  
  programme for the International MSc in Biosciences at Nottingham in 2010

The closing date for applications is 4th June 2010

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We aim to notify applicants of the outcome within 6 weeks of the closing date

Hunan University Research Scholarships for The University of Nottingham

3 Tuition Fee Scholarships of 33% each are available for students or staff from Hunan University registering new onto Research programmes at The University of Nottingham UK Campus in September 2009, classified as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes - any subject area. The scholarships are
for each year of a PhD or MPhil research programme, subject to satisfactory progress.

In order to apply for one of these scholarships you must
• be holding a conditional or unconditional offer of a place on a full time Research degree programme
at The University of Nottingham from September 2009
• be classified as an ‘overseas’ student for fee purposes
• complete our online application form at
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/international/_online_forms/scholarships/application_page.php
• submit your application by 17 April 2009
Finding out if your application has been successful
• a decision on your application will be made by a panel of University staff
• a member of staff from the University will contact you by email within 6 weeks of the closing date to
confirm the outcome of your application
• if you are successful, you will also receive a letter confirming the details of your scholarship

ALSO AVAILABLE:
CHINA SCHOLARSHIP COUNCIL RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS -10 FULL TUITION FEE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS for new students from The People’s Republic of China, classified as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes, holding an unconditional offer of a place on a full time PhD degree at The University of Nottingham in September 2009
- please see separate flyer available on our International Office website at:
http://www/international/scholarships_and_finance/scholarships/scholarships_a-z.php

10 FULL TUITION FEE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS for new students, classified as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes, holding an offer of a place on full time research degree programme at The University of Nottingham in September 2009, any subject area - please see separate flyer, available on our International Office website at:
http://www/international/scholarships_and_finance/scholarships/scholarships_a-z.php

DEAN OF ENGINEERING RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE for new students, classified
as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes, holding an offer of a place on a full time Engineering research degree programme at The University of Nottingham in September 2009 - please see separate flyer, available on our International Office
website at: http://www/international/scholarships_and_finance/scholarships/scholarships_a-z.php

For information on other sources of funding please visit our web links at:

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/prospectuses/postgrad/introduction/funding/postscholarship.php

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/international/scholarships_and_finance/scholarships/

If you have any questions please contact: scholarship-assistant@nottingham.ac.uk