Scholarship Grants in History and Civilization at European University Institute

The European University Institute (EUI) in Florence offers one of the world’s largest and most distinguished graduate and postgraduate programmes in the social sciences.

Its Departments of Economics, History and Civilization, Law, and Political and Social Sciences, with their researchers, fellows, faculty and visitors, constitute an international research environment with a community of scholars drawn from over fifty countries in Europe and beyond.

The Department of History and Civilization (HEC) offers a structured four-year doctoral programme. In the first year doctoral researchers study historiographical and methodological issues and the in-depth exploration of selected central themes of European history.

In the second, third and fourth years, researchers pursue their individual research, and are invited to present the results of their work in seminars and workshops. Professors direct more specialized research seminars, tailored to the needs of researchers.

The Department provides training in research skills, IC&T and multimedia skills and encourages researchers and fellows to make use of the Language Centre.

Funding is provided for doctoral researchers to go on a mission twice a year to work in archives and libraries. Researchers may also receive financial support to present their work-in-progress at international conferences.


EU Member States

Grants and tuition fees for Ph.D. candidates are covered by the national grant-awarding authority for Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain (information forthcoming), Sweden, United Kingdom.

For Latvia information forthcoming.

New EU Member States

Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Lithuania, Malta, Romania and Slovakia are new EU Members States, but have not yet signed the EUI Convention. Consequently, there are currently no grants available for Ph.D. candidates from these countries.
Candidates from these countries are encouraged to apply, and do not pay the €12,000 a year tuition fee.

Associate Member States, Norway and Switzerland

Nationals of Norway and Switzerland and may be admitted to the EUI under the Association Agreements.
Grants and tuition fees for doctoral candidates are covered by the national grant-awarding authority.

Turkey

The terms of the grant agreement with the Turkish authorities are currently under revision.

Countries Covered by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs awards grants to candidates from: Croatia, the Russian Federation and the CIS; Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, the Palestinian Territories; Iraq, Mauritania and Yemen, Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, FYR Macedonia and Serbia.
Tuition fees are also covered by the Ministry.

Countries Covered by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs awards grants to candidates from Latin American Countries: Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haití, Republica Dominicana, Paraguay, Bolivia, Perú, Ecuador, Cuba, Colombia, Costa Rica, Brasil, México, Chile, Venezuela, Panamá, Argentina, Uruguay (information forthcoming).
Tuition fees are also covered by the Ministry.

Other Non-EU Countries

Nationals from other non-EU countries not mentioned above may also be admitted to the EUI.

Successful candidates from countries not covered by the above programmes must:

guarantee they have sufficient funds (minimum € 1,180 a month) to support themselves in Florence during the programme (12 or 48 months)
pay the EUI tuition fees of € 12,000 a year
The Principal is authorised to reduce or waive fees for candidates from developing countries.

Payment of fees and maintenance grant must be through a national or private grant foundation

Admission Requirements

Candidates must meet the minimum degree requirements set by the national grant authorities by the beginning of the academic year for which they have applied, with the exception of nationals of Latin America, who must have graduated at the time of applying.

Austria: completion of university studies (Magister-Grad)
Belgium: maîtrise or master (economics), or licence with distinction
Cyprus: Ptychion or equivalent degree
Denmark: kandidateksamen
Finland: ylempi korkeakoulututkinto/högre högskoleexamen, equivalent foreign degree
France: DEA (or Master) or equivalent to bac + 5
Germany: completion of university studies and the qualifications required to study for a doctorate
Greece: ptychion
Italy: laurea (vecchio ordinamento); laurea specialistica /Masters (nuovo ordiinamento)
Netherlands: doctoraal examen or Master’s degree
Norway: Master’s degree or Cand.Philol, Cand.Polit, Cand.Oecon., Cand.Sociol., or Cand.Jur.
Poland: Magister, Magister inzynier lub inny równorzedny
Portugal: licenciatura and qualifications required to study for a doctorate in Portugal
Spain: licenciatura
Sweden: kandidatexamen and the qualifications required to study for a doctorate
Switzerland: licence/diplôme or master
UK & Ireland: good honours degree (min. Upper Second); preference to those with a Master’s degree
Latin American countries: licenciatura
Other countries: diploma equivalent to the minimum qualification needed to study for a doctorate in a given country

How to apply

Please visit: http://www.eui.eu/ServicesAndAdmin/AcademicService/DoctoralProgramme/HowToApply.aspx#ApplicationProcedure

Contact Us

If you encounter problems submitting your application on-line, contact us well before the deadline at:

Academic Service
European University Institute
via dei Roccettini 9
50014 San Domenico di Fiesole
Italy

applyres@eui.eu
Tel. +39 055 4685 373
Fax +39 055 4685 444

If you contact us from outside Italy, do NOT drop the “0″ after +39 and before 55

Source: http://www.eui.eu/ServicesAndAdmin/AcademicService/DoctoralProgramme/HowToApply.aspx#ApplicationProcedure

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

The Hitachi Scholarship Foundation was established

PhD Scholarship in Neuroscience, The Innsbruck Medical University

The Innsbruck Medical University, located in Tyrol (Austria) seeks talented and committed young researchers for its PhD Program “Signal Processing in Neurons” (SPIN).

Positions are available for 3 years and include intensive training in translational research in neuroscience, lab rotations in the twelve participating laboratories, free access to core facilities, a SPIN-specific training and mentoring program, career development and funding for research. The program offers an highly interdisciplinary research environment including Clinical Neurobiology, Genomics and RNomics, Molecular and Cellular Neuropharmacology, Neuroanatomy, Neurobiochemistry, Immunology/Neuroimmunology, Molecular Neurobiology, Pharmacy and Neurophysiology.

Five positions are presently open with appointment beginning February/March 2011 in the areas: “Trafficking and function of metabotropic glutamate receptors at GABAergic synapses” (F. Ferraguti), “Regulation of nociceptors by matrix related molecules” (M. Kress), “Mechanisms of neuronal degeneration in multiple sclerosis” (M. Reindl), “Inter- and intracellular signal processing in pathways involved in acquisition, reorientation and extinction of addiction-associated behaviour” (A. Saria) and “Function of endogenous opioids in epilepsy and emotional control” (C. Schwarzer). However, students with interests in other topics covered by the program are also invited to apply.

Conditions of eligibility and selection process:

Master degree (or its equivalent) in the subjects mentioned above; good written and oral skills in English. Selection occurs on the basis of information submitted in the application, a web-based questionnaire and a personal on-site interview (scheduled for December 2010).

Salary: EUR 1.851,10 gross income per month, 25 vacation days, health insurance.

Comment/web site for additional job details

Application deadline: 24 Oct 2010. Applicants should send a CV, a detailed statement of research interests, certificates of the master degree and two letters of recommendation, by email to:

Martina Antretter

Program Coordinator

Institute for Neuroscience

Innsbruck Medical University

MZA, Anichstrasse 35

A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria

Email address: SPIN(at)i-med.ac.at

Source: http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index.cfm/jobs/jobDetails/33626091

OAK HUMAN RIGHTS FELLOWSHIP AT COLBY COLLEGE

2011 OAK HUMAN RIGHTS FELLOWSHIP AT COLBY COLLEGE*

Nomination Deadline: *November 1, 2010*
Application Deadline: *December 15, 2010*

The Oak Institute for the Study of International Human Rights at Colby College is pleased to announce a call for applications for the 2011 Oak Fellowship. We seek one front-line human rights activist working outside of the U.S. and who works on problems created by or associated with poverty. In this call for applications, we highlight our concern about the physical and emotional violence, the potential loss of security and dignity, often associated with deprivation. Our 2011 Oak Fellow will Read the rest of this entry »

PhD Scholarship Electro-Acoustic Plasma Regeneration of Diesel Particulate Filters

PhD Scholarship in Department of Mechanical Engineering at University of Sheffield International Scholarships

Optimisation of the processing of green/recyclable composites for reduced carbon footprint in automotive/sustainable development applications University of Sheffield – Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a three-years, fully funded PhD studentship, open to candidates in the UK/EU or UK permanent resident only. The studentship will be funded at the normal rate (full home student fees plus a tax-free grant of up to £13,000), with the opportunity of undertaking additional paid undergraduate teaching. For overseas student only the tuition fee could be covered. Overseas candidates need to clearly state in their application that they would be able to cover their maintenance in order for their applications to be considered. Read the rest of this entry »

Scholarship Info Doctoral position ‘Agricultural function of grassland biodiversity in productive farming systems

Grasslands in Central Europe strongly contribute to the biodiversity in rural landscapes. Intensive agriculture has a detrimental effect on biodiversity. However, recent research has shown that diversity also has the potential to support grassland production systems by stabilizing or even increasing yields. So far, these findings have hardly been applied or verified in current productive farming systems. In a multidisciplinary approach, agronomic, economic, philosophical and social dimensions of ecological results will be discussed (for details www.biodiversitaet-gesellschaft.uni-goettingen.de).
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home scholarship Postdoc Position in Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry at Technical University of Denmark

collaborative project between the Department of Chemistry and the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) has an immediate opening for a post doc position. Funding for the position has been provided by the Danish Cancer Society. The position involves synthesis of natural product analogues that will be screened for antiproliferative activity and preparation of small molecule probes for cell biology investigations. The post doc will participate in an international collaboration with researchers, PhD students and undergraduates in Denmark and Germany. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with organic synthesis, an interest in chemical biology and the desire to work in a highly dynamic environment.

Eligible candidates

- Candidates should have a PhD degree in chemistry with a strong theoretical and experimental background in organic chemistry
- A strong commitment to research
- Independence and good communication skills
- Applicants should have a thorough interest in organic synthesis. The position offers an opportunity to work on an international, dynamic, multi-disciplinary project.

In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given to:

Relevance of background experience

Proficiency in written and spoken English and good communication skills


Salary and terms of employment

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. The position is available for 12 months from July 1, 2010.

Further information

For additional information please contact Associate Professor Mads H. Clausen, tel: +45 45252131 .

Application procedure

We must have your online application by 7 June 2010. Please open the link "apply for this job online" and fill in the application form and attach your application, CV and copies of relevant diplomas. The material that should be given consideration in the assessment must be attached.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Scholarships Engineering Postdoctoral/Research Associate

PhD student (OIO)/Postdoc

The Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI-AVL)

We have obtained a large number of MMTV induced mammary tumors from the Balb/c mouse strain, a p53 conditional knockout strain and ErbB2 transgenic strains. The mammary tumors are being screened for MMTV insertion sites and the putative oncogenes that are activated have already been identified while other may be identified in future experiments. An important aspect of the project is to confirm the transforming capacity of the candidate oncogenes and investigate how these genes collaborate in vivo using genetically modified mice. Next, the regulatory pathways these oncogenes are acting in, will be studied using biochemical and cell biological techniques. A recent publication from this work: Theodorou et al., MMTV insertional mutagenesis identifies genes, gene families and pathways involved in mammary cancer. Nat Genet. 2007;39:759-769. The Postdoc should have a strong background in molecular biology and some training in cell biology. The PhD student and Postdoc should have an interest in research focused on both fundamental and clinically relevant aspects of tumorigenesis. Experience with mouse models will be appreciated.See also: http://www.nki.nl/Research/Faculty+and+Research/Divisions/Molecular+Genetics/Hilkens.htm
Requirements

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic PhD student with a university degree (MSc.) in biology medical biology or biochemistry, an extensive training in molecular biology and some experience in cell biology. The Postdoc should have a strong background in molecular biology and some training in cell biology. The PhD student and Postdoc should have an interest in research focused on both fundamental and clinically relevant aspects of tumorigenesis. Experience with mouse models will be appreciated.
Conditions of employment

The temporary employment for the PhD student will be for a period of 4 years and for the Postdoc for a period of 3 years. The gross monthly salary for a PhD student will range from 2354 to 2899 according to the PhD scales, depending on previous experience. The gross monthly salary for a Postdoc will range from 2593 to 3460 according to function scale FWG 55 and depends on previous experience. The terms of employment will be in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Hospitals (CAO Ziekenhuizen). Beside these working conditions the NKI-AVL offers an excellent atmosphere in a specialized hospital. Not for nothing the NKI-AVL has been listed in 2009 top 25 of Best Employers.
Contract type

Temporary

3 or 4 years
Additional information

For more information please contact Dr J. Hilkens, project leader, tel.: (+31) (0)20 512 2018, e-mail: nki.nl">j.hilkensatnki.nl or look at our website: www.nki.nl.

To apply for this position, visit AcademicTransfer for the original posting, and many other PhD vacancies.

Job Title PhD student (OIO)/Postdoc
POST DETAILS
Org Name The Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI-AVL)
Contact Person Dr J. Hilkens
Tel (+31) (0)20 512 2018
Fax
E-Mail j.hilkensnki.nl
City Amsterdam
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Country Netherlands

The Anglo-Danish Society Scholarships 2009-10

Applications are invited from students undertaking POST-GRADUATE courses

of either

DANISH NATIONALITY for scholarships tenable at universities or other approved institution in the United Kingdom. Candidates’ first degree should be from a Danish university;

or

BRITISH NATIONALITY for scholarships tenable at Copenhagen, Aarhus or Odense universities or other approved institution in Denmark.

Applicants should either have embarked on postgraduate research leading to a higher degree, or be assured of being able to do so in the academic year indicated above.

In addition to its own scholarships the Anglo-Danish Society administers the OVE ARUP FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP. This is awarded for study subjects related to the “built environment” (such as architecture, engineering, mathematics, physics and chemistry.

Scholarships are intended to be only a supplement to students’ other funding and will run for a period of up to six months from the beginning of the academic year indicated or such other date as may be approved. The minimum value is GBP 1,500 per grant. All applicants are required to submit a budget for their study period.

Successful applicants will be requested to submit a short report to the Society on the work undertaken during the period of study and will also be asked to give their permission for the Society to publicise awards.

Academic and residential arrangements are the responsibility of the student. Any queries should be addressed directly to the University/College concerned.

Please read the Guidance for Applicants document, before applying to the administrator.

APPLICATION FORMS are available from the administrator, please click here to email.

In addition, a new C F Moeller Architecture Scholarship is offered to a British student of architecture. Please click here for announcement details.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 1st March 2009.

Further Scholarship Information