Scholarship Program for Postgraduate Study in Japan

The Hitachi Scholarship provides an excellent opportunity for Southeast Asian universities to send faculty members, who wish to continue teaching and research at their universities after graduation, to Japan as part of their human development programs. Recipients of this award are invited to attend Japanese public and private graduate schools that have close relationships with Southeast Asian universities. The Scholarship provides financial support and personal assistance and consultation.

Eligibility for the program is limited to faculty members up to the age of 30 for masters degree candidates or 35 for Ph. D. degree candidates in the fields of scince and technology and each applicant must be recommended by a senior staff at their home university as a potential candidate for international reasearch collaboration after graduation. Each grantee receives full financial support to study Japanese for six months after arrival. The Foundation funds tour programs every year to visit various location in the fields of industry, science technology, research, culture, history, society and nature so that the grantees’ experience and understanding during their stay in Japan will not be limited to one campus.

PhD Candidates in Marine Machinery Controls Operations 2011

The maritime offshore cluster operates globally and is highly innovative and adaptive. Every new ship is more or less a prototype designed for unique advanced operations. Environmental demands, subsea operations at several thousand meters depth, rough climate challenges and the installation of wind turbines are examples of operations that continuously demands new solutions. The close cooperation between Aalesund University College (AAUC), the companies in the region and NTNU/MARINTEK in Trondheim, provide the access to innovative and challenging laboratory facilities, where main focus is on applied research activities. In this academic and industrial environment you will find numerous interesting and challenging research objectives. Aalesund University College can offer PhD Candidate positions in the following fields:

• Environmental friendly (green) shipping (11-05ITN)

Existing propulsion machinery must be optimized and new novel systems must be developed to meet future requirements. The main objective of this research is to adapt advanced energy and environmental technology from other fields, to be applied onboard maritime installations.

• Machinery systems – modeling, simulation and optimization (11-10ITN)

Machinery systems onboard advanced off-shore vessels have become more and more complex and integrated, increasing the need for tools and methods to analyze and optimize. The main objective of this research is to develop knowledge, methods and tools for effective modeling and analysis.

• Human factors – man/machine interactions (11-09ITN)

As machines get more complex, operations more demanding, and need for risk reduction, we need to study and develop better and safer man/machine interaction. The main objective of this research is to develop knowledge and methods to be used in effective design of operator interfaces such as ship bridge design.

• Ship behavior under real operational loads and conditions (11-08ITN)

Ship behavior under normal conditions, are well studied. However, the interaction between vessel and external factors such as sub-sea equipment under demanding operations requires new research approach. The main objective of this research is to develop knowledge and methods to analyze ship behavior including external loads and conditions.

• Remote control and monitoring of maritime operations (11-07ITN)
The cost and availability of cheap and advanced instrumentation, microprocessors and data transfer solutions has opened for new possibilities for remote monitoring and control of systems in operation. The main objective of this research is to develop knowledge and methods to design effective remote operated condition monitoring systems including intelligent analysis for effective evaluation, and how to apply this technology to make extended laboratory facilities.

• Complex marine operations management (11-06ITN)

Ships and machines for demanding marine operations are getting more and more complex. Integrated control systems and interacting crews challenges safety. Planning and executing high risk operations challenge a safe and effective management. The objective of this research is to develop knowledge and methods for effective and safe management of complex high risk operations off-shore.
All these research fields are linked together in the overall research programs at AAUC, and will be part of a research team. The research may be both theoretical and experimental, and in close cooperation with local industry partners, NTNU/MARINTEK in Trondheim, and relevant international universities/research centers. The common goal for the vacant positions is to build up research activity over a period of 5 years. The PhD candidates will be part of the Research Centre for Marine Operations in Virtual Environment (MOVE) at AAUC.

Requirements:

Master degree or similar in:
• Mechanical engineering
• Marine technology / naval architecture / ocean engineering
• Cybernetics / control engineering / electronic engineering
• Nautical science
• Industrial design

Terms and conditions:

Each PhD candidate will be offered individual terms, related to background and competence. The normal period of appointment is 4 years with integrated teaching assistance of master and bachelor students.

For more information please contact:

Hans Petter Hildre, hh@hials.no , +47 95993659
Vilmar Æsøy, ve@hials.no , +47 91847089
Karl Henning Halse, kh@hials.no , +47 95227613

For more information also visit:

AAUC home page: http://www.hials.no/
MOVE: http://blog.hials.no/move/
NCE‐Maritime: http://www.ncemaritime.no/

http://www.hials.no/nor/media/filer/dokumenter/phd_candidates_marine_machinery_controls_operations

Peg Hutchison Opportunity Award for Women

The Peg Hutchison Award was made possible through a generous bequest by Peg, long time treasurer of NHWT.

This new award is to be granted for the first time in 2010 to women who are changing direction in their career, and intend working in a field where women are under-represented and/or is non-traditional for women.

Scholarship Application Deadline:
31 May 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application click here

PhD Positions in Structural Eng Bauhaus

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contact:

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

Website:

10 PhD Positions in Structural Eng Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany

Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany

Master Scholarships at University of Lausanne

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

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

Required conditions

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

Selection procedure

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

Selection criteria

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

Website:

10 Master Scholarships at University of Lausanne, Switzerland

Undergraduate International Excellence

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

Scholarship Application Deadline: 13 June 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP

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

CATEGORIES OF APPLICANTS AND DURATION OF SCHOLARSHIP

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

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

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

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

APPLICATION

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

CRITERIA & ELIGIBILITY

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

2. Education background and age limit:

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

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

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

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

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

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

VALUES OF SCHOLARSHIP

1. Full Scholarship

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

- Living allowance;

- One-off settlement subsidy after registration;

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

- One-off inter-city travel subsidy.

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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

University of Edinburgh Distance Learning Masters Scholarships 2011

Edinburgh Global Online Distance Learning Master’s Scholarships

The University of Edinburgh will offer 10 Master’s scholarships for eligible distance learning Master’s programmes offered by the University.

Eligibility

The scholarships will be awarded to students who are accepted for admission onto distance learning Master’s programmes at the University of Edinburgh. Applicants must be both nationals of and resident in one of the countries listed on the Scholarships webpage

Applicants should already have been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh and should have firmly accepted that offer or be intending to do so.

Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit. Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, a UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree at undergraduate level or the international equivalent.

Application Procedure

Eligible applicants wishing to apply for a scholarship for session 2011-2012 should complete an online application. The scholarship application will be available in mid October 2010.

When completing the personal statement of the scholarship application form, please indicate why Distance Learning suits your particular circumstances making reference to both online learning and distance learning.
Alternatively applicants can request a paper application form from:

The Scholarships and Student Finance Office
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh EH8 9YL

E-mail: scholarships@ed.ac.uk

Telephone: +44 131 651 4070

Completed application forms must be received by the Scholarships and Student Finance Office no later than 31 May 2011.

Selection Procedure

A Selection Committee will meet in June 2011 to select the scholarship holders. The winners of the scholarships will be announced by the end of June 2011

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 Jobs In Control Engineering Germany

B.E./B.Tech. Degree in Electrical Engg. / Electronics and Communication Engg. / Instrumentation / Computer Science or equivalent of a recognized University.
A good knowledge of hardware fabrication and interfacing, software application will be an added advantage.
Remuneration:

Rs. 14,000 /- per month + HRA as per rules.
Application Format:

Candidate’s Name (Block Letters)Candidates possessing the required qualifications may appear in the walk-in-interview with their bio-data with photograph and attested copies of certificates, mark sheets and testimonials and in originals. For further details please contact:

Prof. C.R. Mahata

Principal Investigator, CCRH Project

Dept. of Electrical Engineering

Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur

Howrah – 711103

Contact E-mail: crmahata@rediffmail.com

The Charles Allan Seymour Hawker Memorial Scholarship - Postgraduate at University of Cambridge

The C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship is available to any Australian student undertaking a one year course of study at the University of Cambridge in the UK. The course to be undertaken under the scholarship will be proposed by the applicant and approved by the Trustees. The value and number of scholarships each year are determined by the Trustees after having regard to all relevant factors including the applicants' personal circumstances. A full C.A.S.Hawker Scholarship normally covers all college fees and university HECS fees.

Reference Number:	5322
Study Subject:
Web Address:	http://www.hawkerscholarship.org/application.html
Provided By:	The Charles Allan Seymour Hawker Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund
Level:	Post Graduate (Coursework)

Availability

This scholarship is offered annually to an unspecified number of people. Dates when to submit scholarship application are not specified.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is unspecified (total amount). This award is to be used for fees. This scholarship is paid See Scheme Summary for the period of 1 year.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: AGRICULTURAL, VETERINARY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, ARCHITECTURE, URBAN ENVIRONMENT AND BUILDING, BEHAVIOURAL AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, CHEMICAL SCIENCES, COMMERCE, MANAGEMENT, TOURISM AND SERVICES, EARTH SCIENCES, ECONOMICS, EDUCATION, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY, INFORMATION, COMPUTING AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES, JOURNALISM, LIBRARIANSHIP AND CURATORIAL STUDIES, LANGUAGE AND CULTURE, LAW, JUSTICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT, MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES, MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES, PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION, PHYSICAL SCIENCES, POLICY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE, SCIENCE - GENERAL, SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES AND ARTS - GENERAL, STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY or THE ARTS.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in United Kingdom.

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

PhD positions (Systems & Control)

A Macquarie University Research Excellence PhD Scholarship (MQRES) associated with successful ARC grant DP110104560, is available in the Department of Computing. The research project will investigate fundamental problems in exploiting Dynamic Information in order to design efficient applications. The research focus is on determining what tasks can be performed by the mobile entities, under what conditions, and at what cost. In particular,to determine what minimal hypotheses allow a given problem to be solved in a mobile network. Eligible candidates will need a solid Computer Science background in graph and distributed algorithms. For inquiries in the first instance, please contact the project supervisor, Prof Bernard Mans, after referring to the ad at http://www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/scholarships/hdr_scholarships_domestic_candidates_only for more information. Please quote the allocation number 2011059 on your application form.

Reference Number:	5328
Study Subject:	Exploiting Dynamic Information in Mobile Networks
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 April 18, 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 3 and a half years.

Research Information

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

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 Prof Bernard Mans (Head of Dept, Computing) Macquarie University Phone: +61 2 9850 9574 Fax: +61 2 9850 9551 Email: bernard.mans@mq.edu.au Web Site: http://www.comp.mq.edu.au/~bmans

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

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

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.

Postdoctoral Fellowship Position The Gilder Lehrman History Scholars Program 2011

The Gilder Lehrman History Scholars Program provides an opportunity for the next generation of historians to experience primary-source research and to work closely with eminent scholars.

The Gilder Lehrman History Scholars Program has two components:

Gilder Lehrman History Scholars (10 students) are invited to participate in a five-week research program in New York City from June 26 to July 30, 2011; each student is awarded a fellowship worth $10,000 that includes tuition, books, field trips, a travel allowance of up to $600 for transportation to and from the program in New York City, room and board, and a $2,200 stipend.

Gilder Lehrman One-Week Scholars (30 Finalists) will be invited to a one-week program in New York City from June 18 to June 25, 2011; each student is awarded a fellowship worth $1,500 that includes tuition, field trips, a travel allowance of up to $600 for transportation to and from the program in New York City, and room and board. The weeklong program fosters an interest in American history through field trips, discussions with professionals about careers for history majors, and lectures by leading scholars such as David Brion Davis, Christopher Leslie Brown, and Pauline Maier.

Eligibility:

At the time of application (February 15, 2011) students:

Must be considered sophomores or juniors in an accredited college or university. (Must have completed at least one full year of undergraduate work before applying and should expect to return to school for a full year of undergraduate study after the program)
Must have completed at least one course in college in American history
Should expect to major or specialize in American history or American studies.
Notifications will be mailed to all candidates by March 16, 2011.

Applications from international students and minority candidates are strongly encouraged.

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)

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