HITACHI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

HITACHI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
This program is offered to the university staffs who wish to study at Japanese graduate schools for Master’s or Doctoral Course in the area of science and technology and intend to contribute to their university for promotion of higher education after completion of study in Japan. Under this program, we have invited 158 university staffs since 1985.

HITACHI RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
This program intends to encourage the university staffs having keen interest in conducting post-doctoral research in the area of science and technology to enhance their professional backgrounds and promote academic collaboration through building mutual human network with Japanese universities and/or institutions. We have invited 128 university staffs since 1986.

KOMAI FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
This program started in 1989 under the auspices of late Mr. K. Komai, the first Chairman of the Hitachi Scholarship Foundation, to encourage interactions between Southeast Asian countries and Japan. The program, therefore, intends to encourage the university staffs having keen interest in conducting study and research to enhance their academic and professional backgrounds in the area of social and cultural science related to Japan. We have invited 40 university staffs to date.

Further information is available on the following web site.
http://www.hitachi-zaidan.com/global/scholarship/index.html

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

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

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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Master Scholarships Application

International University College of Turin (IUC), Italy

University of Zambia Master Scholarships in Plant Breeding and Seed System

THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA
DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH AND GRADUATE STUDIES
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PLANT BREEDING AND SEED SYSTEM SCHOLARSHIPS

The Department of Crop Sciences has received a grant from Melinda and Bill Gates Foundation through Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) to support a limited number of fellowships for a Masters Degree programme in Plant Breeding and Seed Systems tenable at the University of Zambia.

Eligibility

1. SADC citizens in the following countries- Zambia, Mozambique and Malawi.

Requirements for Admission

1. Possess a degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences with credit or better from the University of Zambia or another recognized University: or
2. Or have qualifications deemed equivalent to the degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences with credit or better;
3. Have had three (3) years of experience after receiving the degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences; or otherwise
4. Satisfy the University Senate of their ability to pursue postgraduate studies in their fields.

Scholarships:

The scholarship will cover tuition, stipend, medical insurance and cost of field research.

Mode of Application

Application forms can be obtained from the Directorate of Research and Graduate Studies (DRGS) UNZA or download from www.unza.zm. The application includes, a brief Curriculum Vitae of NOT more than 2 pages and the names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of 3 referees, a letter of motivation of one page and a nomination letter from the current employer. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. The application fee is K120, 000 for Zambians and US $ 60 for non- Zambians, payable to DRGS. Closing date for applications is 31st March 2011.

Please send your application documents to:

The Director, Directorate of Research and Graduate Studies, University of Zambia, P.O. Box 32379
LUSAKA.

For further information Contact DRGS on phone +260 211 290258, email drgs@unza.zm or Crop Science Dept, School of Agricultural Sciences on +211 295655 email mmwala@unza.zm; dean-agric@unza.zm

MBA home scholarship 2011 at University of Cyprus

On behalf of the Department of Public and Business Administration of the University of Cyprus, we welcome you to the University of Cyprus MBA. This might be your first step towards a life changing experience.

During the past few years, the University of Cyprus has demonstrated its commitment to excellence in scholarship, research, and service. Building on the success of the previous years, we now launch a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program that takes pride in creating visionary and influential leaders in the local, regional and international business community.

We are looking to take on board individuals with promising leadership potential and excellent academic credentials, who will share knowledge and ideas, actively contribute to the program, and shape the future of business practice. These participants, the innovative program supported by world recognized faculty, and the academic environment that fosters scientific research, form the pillars of the leading MBA program in the region.

Your participation in this program will enhance your professional development and provide you with the management tools and skills to become an agile and highly adaptive leader with the ability to succeed in a rapidly changing business environment.

We encourage you to take part in this truly unique and exciting learning experience. We look forward to welcoming you soon to the University of Cyprus MBA family.

Scholarships

The following scholarships are available:
1. The MBA program aims to attract the strongest applicants. For this reason, the MBA program offers a number of scholarships for candidates who are accepted for the academic year 2011-2012 based on:

• Academic excellence
• Financial need
• Application deadline: 15 April 2011

2. The MBA program, within its social responsibility and contribution dimension of creating leaders of tomorrow, has announced 32 scholarships for the academic year 2011-2012. The scholarships will be awarded based on the academic achievements and work experience of applicants who have been accepted in the program and are currently working for the following organizations:

• Government departments
• The Police Force
• Association of municipalities
• Authority for Supervision and Development of Cooperative Societies, Cooperative Societies
• Electricity Authority of Cyprus
• Cyprus Telecommunications Authority
• Mass media
• Private Sector Firms

Admission

Candidates must submit a completed application before the deadline, along with a copy of their academic degree(s), a verification from KYSATS if required, copies of certificates of other relevant examinations, and two recent photographs.

Admission Requirements:

• Degree from a recognized academic institution or equivalent.
• The program accepts students according to the selection criteria that focus on work experience and prior academic performance.
• Priority will be given to applicants who have at least 3 years of full-time work experience and superior academic performance, which may also be demonstrated through GMAT or GRE exams.
• Candidates that apply to the program in English must demonstrate proficiency in English through one of the following: TOEFL or IELTS or GCE or equivalent, unless they hold a degree from an English speaking institution.
• Two recommendations from academics or people who are familiar with the work of the candidate.
• Applicants will be invited for a personal interview to assess their contribution potential to the program.

How to Apply

Application forms and additional information can be obtained from the MBA office at the University of Cyprus or can be downloaded by clicking the button below:

APPLICATION FORM:

• Click to download (pdf)

Instructions on how to fill the form:

• Save the file on your PC.
• Open the file using Adobe Acrobat.
• Fill in the application form selecting the appropriate field.

The package must be sent to:

MBA Program
Department of Public and Business Administration
School of Economics and Management
University of Cyprus
75 Kallipoleos Str.
P.O. Box 20537
CY 1678 Nicosia,
Cyprus

Application Deadline : 15 April 2011

Phd Position Control Engineering In Europe

Study Subject: Environmental Sciences
Employer: University of East Anglia
Level: Doctoral

This fully funded studentship is available to start in 2011, under the supervision of Dr Charlie Wilson in the internationally renowned School of Environmental Sciences. (95% of research activity classified as internationally leading, excellent or recognised, RAE 2008). Funding is available for UK/EU students. Funding awarded for this project will cover tuition fees and stipend for UK students. EU students may be eligible for full funding, or tuition fees only, depending on the funding source. International students will not be eligible for this funding however they are still welcome to apply for the project but would have to find alternative funding.This PhD position is in the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, starting October 2011. The topic of the PhD is pro-environmental behaviour with an emphasis on climate change mitigation. The goal is to use different behavioural and/or social science research methods to ‘triangulate’ the insights gained from any one particular line of enquiry. This may involve the application of different behavioural theories and models. ‘Triangulation’ here could mean comparing, contrasting, integrating … or demonstrating that integration is not possible. Research methods may include: controlled (lab) experiments; field experiments; cross-sectional surveys; focus groups; interviews; in situ observation. Combinations of experimental and other methods will be encouraged.
The specific research question to be tackled using this mixed methods approach is open. It may focus on a particular behaviour, or pro-environmental behaviour more generally. Applicants are encouraged to propose their own ideas with appropriate reasoning. This may be through an outline research proposal (max. 1-2 pages) which can be attached to the application form. Such proposals should give a sense of how the applicant may use mixed methods as part of an inter-disciplinary enquiry. Examples of research questions include: (1) Does one pro-environmental behaviour make another one more likely (spillover effect) or less likely (saturation effect), and to what extent does this depend on the behavioural context? (2) Are physical visibility or ‘social visibility’ important determinants of pro-environmental behaviour, and to what extent are these attributes correlated? (‘Social visibility’ implies communication through social networks). (3) What influence does excessive choice have on pro-environmental behaviour, and how much is excessive? Eligible applicants should have: (1) an academic background to Masters degree level in a behavioural, public health and/or environmental discipline; (2) experience designing and applying one or more behavioural and/or social science research methods; (3) an interest in inter-disciplinarity and applied research; (4) a willingness to contribute actively to the Tyndall Centre researcher network. Initiative and the ability to think creatively and work independently is also a must. Applicants with practical experience of behavioural work or behaviour change interventions in policy, business, NGOs or other fields are encouraged.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 20 April 2011.

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PhD Position In Control Engineering

The Children’s Active Travel, Connectedness and Health project (CATCH) project examines how factors of the social and built environment influence the independent mobility, active travel and the overall health of Australian children across a range of urban environments. The scholarship will support a PhD student whose work will focus primarily on the travel behaviour results of the research. This will include data from travel diaries, global positioning systems and qualitative datasets, focus of the research is likely to be children’s bicycle riding. The scholar will assist with fieldwork in the school environment. The student will be supervised by Dr Matthew Burke at the Urban Research Program, Griffith University. Students interested in fields such as transport and land use planning, GIS, non-motorised transport and travel behaviour studies are urged to apply. Applicants will need to be eligible for a Blue card under the Queensland child protection framework.

Reference Number:	5324
Study Subject:
Provided By:	Griffith University
To be undertaken at:	Griffith University.
Level:	Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications until March 25, 2011.

Payment Information

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

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Other architecture, urban environment and building.

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 apply direct to faculty. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact Dr Matthew Burke (Research fellow) Urban Research Program Phone: +61 (0)73735 6680 Email: m.burke@griffith.edu.au Web Site: http://www.griffith.edu.au/urp

BP Scholarships for Masters in Corrosion Control Engineering

A full-time PhD Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (MQRES) is now available in the Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science in Sydney, associated with successful NHMRC project APP1003760. The project will involve a systematic investigation of the neural network involved in speech production using MEG, EEG and TMS. Applicants should have research qualifications in a relevant discipline (eg, Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology, Physiology, Motor Control, Behavioural Neuroscience) equivalent to an Australian Masters degree or Australian undergraduate degree with first class honours. Supervision will be under the guidance of Drs. Paul Sowman and Blake Johnson, see (http://www.maccs.mq.edu.au). Prospective applicants should, in the first instance, contact Dr Paul Sowman after referring to: http://www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/scholarships for more information. Please quote the allocation reference number 2011132 on your application form.

Reference Number:	5325
Study Subject:	Brain dynamics and sensorimotor integration associated with speech production in humans who stutter
Web Address:	http://www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/applications
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 March 28, 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: BEHAVIOURAL AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES, Cognitive science or Psychology.

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 Dr Blake Johnson (Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science) Phone: +61 2 9850 6879 Fax: +61 2 9850 6059 Email: blake.johnson@mq.edu.au Web Site: http://www.maccs.mq.edu.au/members/profile.html?memberID=213

Main Contact Dr Paul Sowman (Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science ) Macquarie University Phone: +61 2 9850 6732 Fax: +61 2 9850 6059 Email: paul.sowman@mq.edu.au Web Site: http://www.maccs.mq.edu.au/members/profile.html?memberID=291

Posdoc/PhD Positions at Bio-Inspired Robotics Laboratory

A full-time postgraduate scholarship is available for a suitably qualified candidate with a good honours degree in animal or veterinary science or equivalent to undertake research studies leading to a PhD in animal reproduction. The RIRDC funded project is to develop an effective diluent for the transport of rabbit semen to enable the widespread use of artificial insemination within the Australian farmed rabbit industry. The project will involve extensive interaction with farmed rabbit producers through commercial field fertility trials and industry extension activities.

Reference Number:	5327
Study Subject:	PGSchol Animal Reproduction
Web Address:	http://agile2.ucc.usyd.edu.au/ro/opportunities/scholarships/828
Provided By:	The University of Sydney
To be undertaken at:	The University of Sydney.
Level:	Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications until March 14, 2011.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD22860 (maximum per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Animal production.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia. Only citizens of Australia 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 Dr Roslyn Bathgate The University of Sydney Phone: 02 9351 5830 Fax: 02 9351 3957 Email: roslyn.bathgate@sydney.edu.au Address: The University of Sydney The University of Sydney NSW, Australia

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

AHRC Research Preparation Master’s Studentship

Introduction
Our historians encompass specialisms in British, European, the history of the Americas, and East Asian history. We are part of the Wellcome Trust-funded Northern Centre for the History of Medicine, a partnership between the medical historians at Newcastle and Durham Universities.

Our reputation for producing dynamic and innovative work was confirmed by the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008 - 70 per cent of our research was classed as either 'internationally excellent' or 'internationally recognised', with 15 per cent classed as 'world leading’.

We provide our students with excellent research facilities including work stations in the postgraduate suite, first class computing and printing facilities, dedicated teaching space in the Armstrong Building and financial support for conferences and field trips. Through the School of Historical Studies Postgraduate Forum, our students are able to promote their research and develop their own intellectual networks.

For 2011 entry we expect to have one studentship in history available through the AHRC’s Research Preparation Master's scheme. This scheme supports students undertaking Master’s courses that focus on advanced study and research training explicitly intended to provide a foundation for further research at doctoral level. Full and partial awards are available through this scheme. A full award covers fees and an annual, tax free stipend of up to £9,490 (2011/12 rates). A partial award covers fees only. If you are a part time student, support is pro rata. To see if you would be eligible for a full or partial award, please see the AHRC's student eligibility criteria.

Eligibility
You should meet the AHRC’s student eligibility criteria* and be intending to undertake one of the following programmes at Newcastle University in September 2011:

MA British History
MA European History
MA History of the Americas
MA East Asian History
MA History of Medicine
MLitt History (Master of Letters; a one-year research Masters degree)

*Please note that if you require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK, you will not be eligible for this funding.

Person Specification
You should have, or expect to achieve, a minimum of an upper-second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in history or a related subject to be considered for an MA place, or a good upper-second-class Honours degree to be considered for an MLitt place. Competition for studentships is fierce and it is likely that the successful applicant will have or expect to achieve a first class Honours degree result, or equivalent.

How to Apply
You must complete the University’s online Postgraduate Application Form, quoting the reference code AHR11 in the relevant section of the ‘your details’ section on the online application form.

Your application should include:

• A research proposal of between 500 and 750 words maximum that follows the relevant guidance in ‘Annex A: Case for Support’ of the AHRC Studentship Competition guidelines. Your research proposal must be convincing, well-articulated and there should be a good ‘fit’ between your research proposal and staff research expertise available in the School of Historical Studies.

• Contact details for two referees. You should choose your referees carefully as they will be required to write a reference that provides detailed and evidenced comment about you and your choice of MA dissertation topic.

Please do not send a CV as this is not part of the application process and will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 2nd March 2011. However you are strongly advised to submit an application well in advance, as incomplete applications may not be considered after this date.

Considering Your Application
We will consider your application in two parts. First, we will let you know if you have received an offer of a place at Newcastle to undertake your MA studies. Secondly, we will let you know if you have been shortlisted for the AHRC Doctoral Studentship. If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to interview in April. Interviews will take place in Newcastle. Applicants can bring their undergraduate thesis, if available, or other substantive research work. Priority will be given to those candidates seeking to continue their research at doctoral level.

Further Information
For general queries about the application process please contact the Postgraduate Secretary, Mrs Sandra Fletcher (sandra.fletcher@ncl.ac.uk). If you have queries about doctoral study in history subjects please contact the Director of Postgraduate Studies, Dr Helen Berry (h.m.berry@ncl.ac.uk). See also http://www.ncl.ac.uk/historical/postgrad/

For 2011 entry, we also have AHRC funding for students who wish to undertake doctoral (PhD) study in history.

Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences University of Manchester

The Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences is an internationally renowned centre for research and teaching within the applied health sciences. This reputation was further enhanced during 2009 with the launch of the Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC), a partnership between the University of Manchester and six NHS Trusts aiming to advance scientific discovery and its translation into patient benefit.

Research opportunities span both the biomedical (genetics, tissue engineering, pharmaceutics) and health (psychology, epidemiology, primary care) sciences with extensive training in multidisciplinary areas. Our PhD training also incorporates transferable skills in aspects such as public engagement, scientific writing and career management to provide an unrivalled depth of support.

The Faculty is currently offering a number of fully-funded 4-year PhD studentships to UK/EU nationals seeking PhD places commencing October 2011. Funding will provide full support for tuition fees, all associated project costs and an annual tax-free stipend at Research Council rates (2010 rate was £13, 590). A generous allowance towards the costs of attending external seminars and conferences will also be provided. Some of our projects provide opportunities for external training placements within industry or partnering institutes.

Projects are available within six priority themes:

Basic bioscience underpinning health
Biotechnology and biopharmaceutical development
Environmental and social influences affecting health
Mental health and wellbeing
Populations and public health
Regenerative medicine – application and advancement

Applications are welcomed up to and including 10 January 2011. A full summary of available projects and further details on the Faculty can be found here:

http://www.postgraduatestudentships.co.uk/node/2606
http://www.mhs.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/

Funding information

Value:

Annual stipend at UK Research Council rates, full coverage of tuition fees and all research expenses.

Number of awards per year:

Approximately 20

Funding applies to:

EU applicants (including UK)

Funding notes:

Applicants must be UK/EU nationals currently resident within the EU.

Funding duration:

4 Years

Contacts and how to apply

Academic contact:

General enquiries on our funded PhD positions should be directed to james.k.power@manchester.ac.uk

Administrative contact and how to apply:

Please refer to individual project listings for full application details.

Application deadline:

10 January 2011

Exclusively for January 2011 intake, in addition to your MSc

For more information, visit www.bpp.com/postgraduate

Our degree is rigorous, practically oriented and designed to provide you with the leading skills and competencies required for success within this dynamic and fast-paced profession.

The MSc Marketing programme is open to graduates or professionals with backgrounds in any discipline looking to work in, or advance within, the marketing profession.

We have designed the programme to recognise the diversity of disciplines within the marketing domain, providing you with the required breadth and the depth of knowledge to become an effective all-round marketer.

The addition of elective modules will also give you scope to tailor your studies according to your area of interest and to develop expertise in a specialist marketing function.

Once qualified, you will be equipped with the critical, creative, reflective and high-level communication skills required to make an immediate impact in a variety of marketing disciplines including:

• brand management
• product development
• services marketing management

Our MSc Marketing course offers:

• regularly updated syllabus through the inclusion of new elective modules offering you the very latest in marketing theory and practice
• a choice of electives in contemporary subjects such as direct and digital marketing and creativity and innovation allowing you to develop specialist knowledge and skills in areas currently shaping the marketing industry
• teaching provided by a mix of academic and marketing practitioners with over 40 years’ combined industry experience to offer you genuine industry insight and robust academic teaching
• direct entry onto our CIM Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing programme should you wish to further enhance your credentials by studying for a prestigious professional marketing qualification
• additional training on business soft-skills such as interpersonal, conflict prevention and management within the programme to strengthen your employability
• all lectures accompanied by small-group tutorials and a high degree of student-tutor contact time
• extensive e-learning support, including podcasts from lectures and interactive self-testing opportunities

For more information, visit www.bpp.com/postgraduate

Entry requirements:

A qualifying degree in any subject (minimum of a lower second class honours degree) from a recognised UK or Overseas institution.

Language requirements:

Individuals whose first language is not English should have one of the following minimum English language qualifications (or equivalent):

IELTS (min.) 7.0
TOEFL (Paper exam 575, computer based test 232 and internet test 91)

Study information

Qualification:

MSc

Study duration:

12 months

Study mode:

FT

Start month:

January or September

Contacts and how to apply

Administrative contact and how to apply:

Please contact our Admissions team if you have any queries or require any further information.
e: admissions@bpp.com
t: +44 (0) 8450775566

www.bpp.com/postgraduate

Application deadline: 21/01/2011 for January 2011 intake.

Application deadline:

21 January 2011

2011-2012 ESCP Europe Master In European Business (MEB) Scholarships

MEB Paris

Maë d’ Alexis

ESCP Europe

79, avenue de la République

75543 Paris cedex 11, FRANCE

Phone: +33 1 49 23 58 90

Fax: +33 1 49 23 26 27

E-mail: mdalexis[at]escpeurope.eu

MEB Madrid

Almudena Moreno

ESCP Europe

Arroyofresno 1,

Madrid 28035, SPAIN

Phone: +34 91 3862511

Fax: +34 91 3739229

E-mail: amoreno[at]escpeurope.eu

MEB Berlin

Ghislaine Jaron-Wutz

ESCP Europe

Heubnerweg 6

14059 Berlin, GERMANY

Phone: +49 30 32 00 71 47

Fax: +49 30 32 00 71 08

E-mail: gjaron[at]escpeurope.eu

The Hitachi Scholarship Foundation for Postgraduate

The Hitachi Scholarship Foundation offers postgraduate scholarship awards to faculty members of the universities in Southeast Asian countries who intend to study at Japanese graduate schools as full-time students for Master's or Doctoral Course in the field of science and technology under the following conditions.

1. Term of Scholarship
i -1 For Master's Course Two and half years including half a year for preparation to enroll at the Master's Course
1-2 For Doctoral Course Three and half years including half a year for preparation to enroll at the Doctoral Course

Futher information : http://www.hitachi-zaidan.org/global/scholarship/

2. Contents of Scholarship
The Foundation will support the following costs and expenses.
2-1 Travelexpenses Economy class round-trip airfare between the nearest airport of the grantee's university and the airport in Japan and the travel expenses between the airport in Japan and the place of grantee's research affiliation. Only the return fare will be given to the grantee if he/she is already in Japan.
2-2 Arrival and return allowance: ¥50,OOO each. Only the return allowance will be given to the grantee if he/she is already in Japan.
2-3 Stipend: ¥180,OOO a month.
2-4 Housing allowance (at cost but maximum amount per month)
Place of Residence Single With Family Greater Metropolitan Tokyo -----¥60,OOO ¥90,OOO Others -------------------------:------¥40,OOO ¥55,OOO
2-5 Tuition and other school expenses listed in the following 1) Admission and registration fee 2) Tuition 3) Facility fee, if any 4) Seminar and laboratory fee, if any 5) Tuition for Japanese language course: For six (6) months
2-6 Field study expenses: At cost but up to ¥50,OOO per year. Application should be submitted to the Foundation in advance together with the recommendation letter of the host scientist for review and approval. 2-7 Expenses to make presentation at international conferences: At cost. Application in advance as same as 2-6 above is required. 2-8 Expenses to attend the activities of the Foundation.

3. Application and Selection
3-1 Eligibility and qualification of applicants Only the faculty members, who satisfy the following conditions, of the universities invited by the Foundation will be accepted as applicants.
3-1-1 For Master's Course

1) Bachelor's degree holder who wishes to obtain Master's degree in the field of science and technology, except veterinary science, at a Japanese graduate school
2) Below 30 years of age (as of October 31,2009)
3) Firm position or profession in the university
3-1-2 For Doctoral Course
1) Master's degree holder (or the faculty member who is expected to obtain Master's degree before the start of proposed Doctoral Course) who wishes to obtain Ph.D. in the field of science and technology, except veterinary science, at a Japanese graduate school
2) Below 35 years of age (as of October 31,2009) 3) Firm position or profession in the university.

3-2 Application procedure Application shall be endorsed by the President's office of the university to which the Foundation has offered the scholarship award and submitted to the following address through the said office by October 31, 2009 using the registered mail. Neither personal nor direct application to the Foundation is accepted.
The Hitachi Scholarship Foundation 21F Akihabara UDX Building 14-1, Soto-Kanda 4-chome Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8010 Japan
Application shall be submitted with all the documents as required below and the application missing any of them will be automatically rejected. The Foundation reserves the right to request any other additional documents.

3-3 Documents required for application One (1) original and one (1) copy of 1) Type written Application Form along with 3cm x 4cm size photograph
* Please use the Application Form attached hereto and fill in all the data requested. 2) Certificate of graduation or certificate of expected graduation from the last school attended
3) Transcript of academic record of the last school attended
* The applicant for Doctoral Course is requested to submit the transcript of academic record of the undergraduate school as well.
4) Letter of recommendation from the head and/or dean of the faculty to which the applicant belongs. This letter needs to be endorsed by the office of the President. Other additional recommendation letters, if any.
5) Letter of acceptance from the proposed Japanese host scientist
6) Physical examination certificate
* The Foundation reserves the right to distribute a copy of the above documents to any person for the purpose of evaluation and selection. A copy of the above documents will also be distributed to the proposed Japanese host scientists of the finally selected applicants.

3-4 Method of selection
1) Preliminary selection The Selection Committee of the Foundation will conduct preliminary selection based on the application documents.
2) Interview The preliminary-selected applicants will be interviewed by the representative(s) of the Selection Committee of the Foundation at their universities.
3) Final selection The Selection Committee of the Foundation will make final selection after the interview. Award will become effective when the admission of the selected applicant to his/her intended Japanese graduate school has been confirmed.

3-5 Criteria of selection 1) Support by the senior management of the applicant's university in relation to their human development program 2) Academic exchange program between the applicant's university and the proposed graduate school in Japan
3) Academic performance and achievement by the applicant
4) Potentiality of the applicant
5) Motivation to study in Japan
6) Proposed plan of study
7) Academic necessity of the applicant to undertake his/her study and research at the graduate school in Japan
8) Communication skill
* As the foreign students who conduct their graduate studies and research in the field of science and technology in Japan are normally required to submit their thesis in English unless they have enough Japanese language proficiency, proficiency of English language above 530 points of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is preferred.
9) The applicant's health and general aptitude for the environmental conditions of academic and social life in Japan.
3~6 Schedule of selection
End of October
Deadline to accept application
November ~ December
Preliminary selection based on the application documents
December -March
Interview of pre-selected applicants at their universities
April -May
Final selection
* The result of selection will be informed to the applicant through the
President's office of the applicant's university in June 2010. End of September Departure for Japan (finally selected applicants only)
* The finally selected applicants are requested to attend the orientation in Tokyo at the end of September 2010 and shall start their studies and research at the graduate school, or Japanese language school if necessary, from October 2010 in accordance with the instruction by their enrolled graduate school.

4. Preparation for Entry to Japan
The finally'selected applicants are required to submit the following to the Foundation to obtain the Certificate of Eligibility. It usually takes one (1) month to obtain this certificate and this certificate is necessary to obtain a valid entry visa from a Japanese embassy or consulate before coming to Japan.
1) A copy of passport
2) Thee (3) copies of the photograph with 3cm x 4cm
3) Record of past entry into / stay in Japan (including number of times of,entry)
5.Admission to Graduate School The finally selected applicants are requested to make arrangement for enrollment at their intended Japanese graduate schools by themselve~. They are generally admitted at first as non-degree students, i.e. research students of the graduate schools, and required to pass the entrance examination of their intended graduate schools.

6. Accommodation The grantee is responsible for finding his/her own accommodation. As some graduate schools have their own accommodations, it is recommended to inquire the host scientist about their availability.

The Foundation will make financial support for
1) Key money, if any
2) Agency commission, if any
3) Expenses to purchase room lights, curtain and electric/gas table, if not furnished.
4) Restoration fee, if any, at the time of vacating a room (normal wear and tear only) The grantee is responsible for the payment of 1) Deposit which is to be returned later 2) Property and fire insurance

7. BankAccount
The grantee is requested to open an account at a Japanese bank upon his/her arrival and inform the Foundation of the bank account details sending a copy of bankbook.

8. Alien Registration . The grantee is required to file application for alien registration within ninety (90) dars from the date of arrival in Japan at the municipal or ward office where the .grantee resides.

9. Liaison The grantee should keep inclose contact with the Foundation and keep them informed of any change of his/her address or other pertinent matters.

10. Report The grantee is required to submit to the head and/or dean of the faculty of his/her university in home country a progress report of his/her research and other activities every two months with a copy to the host scientist and the Foundation. When his/her research is presented for publication or dissemination, the Foundation's support should be acknowledged in an appropriate way.
A copy of such publication or offprint is requested to be sent to the Foundation.

11. Insurance The Foundation will buy the following insurance for the period from the date of the grantee's departure from his/her home country until the date he/she is admitted as a student of the graduate school or until the date he/she arranges similar insurance whichever comes earlier. The grantee is required to arrange such insurance with the graduate school by himself/herself after he/she is admitted as a student. Illness contracted before the grantee's arrival inJapan, chronic disease and dental care will not be covered by the insurance to be bought by the Foundation. 1) Death from injury: '¥15 million 2) Treatment-of injury: Up to ¥2 million 3) Death from illness: ¥2 million 4) Treatment of illness: Up to ¥2 million 12.
Japanese Language It is important for foreign students to know and understand Japanese language to suchan extent that they can pursue their study and research at the graduate school and spend social life in Japan. Some Japanese graduate schools require Japanese language proficiency to certain level. . The Foundation will, therefore, support the grantees to study Japanese language for half a year before commencement of either .the Master's Course or the Doctoral Course as described in Clause 2.

13. Compliance with Laws and Regulations The grantee must abide by the laws and regulations of Japan.

14. Suspension or Termination of the Scholarship
The grantees of the Hitachi Scholarship Award are expected to devote themselves full-time to their studies and research described in their applications and any employment in Japan during the term of the scholarship may not be accepted. The scholarship will be suspended or terminated if the Foundation judges that the foregoing terms and conditions are not observed in good faith or in the following cases:
14-1 When it becomes impossible to continue study or research because of illness or other reasons
14-2 Poor result of study record
14-3 Misconduct

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.

Postgraduate Scholarship Life Sciences Studentships

The School is pleased to offer the following studentship vacancy:

Neurocognitive Performance in Type 2 Diabetes (Our Ref: RS10-LS01)
Applications are invited for a three year full-time PhD studentship at Northumbria University, investigating neurocognitive performance in type 2 diabetes. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of Dr Michael Smith (Northumbria University), Dr Leigh Riby (Northumbria University) and Dr Rachel Mitchell (Durham University).

The project will involve novel investigation of the cognitive domains which are adversely influenced by poor glucose regulation (in ‘healthy’ individuals), as well as in patients with impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes. The project will comprise empirical studies relating to our ongoing work on glucose regulation and cognitive functioning, however there will be some scope for the successful applicant to develop some of their own studies relating to this area of research. The project will involve both behavioural cognitive testing and EEG/ERP techniques, with the possibility of conducting some functional neuroimaging work.

Full project description

How to apply:

You should apply using the University’s Research Studentship Application Form. Further details on the University’s Research Studentship Scheme, together with the Application Form, can be found on our main research studentship page.
Applications should be submitted to: Mr Paul Agnew (paul.agnew@northumbria.ac.uk)

Deadline for applications: 31st October 2010
Interview date: November 2010
Start Date: January 2011

Application Deadline : 31 October 2010