Belgium - PhD Position at faculty of Business and Economics of the K.U.Leuven

PhD Position at faculty of Business and Economics of the K.U.Leuven

PhD Position at faculty of Business and Economics of the K.U.Leuven
The research group Management Informatics of the Faculty of Business and Economics of the K.U.Leuven (Belgium) has two vacancies for a full-time researcher.

The researcher should have an academic degree in one of the following disciplines: Applied Economic Sciences, Computer Science, Mathematics and/or Statistics.

Building upon earlier research, the researcher will be working in the fields of intelligent systems, data mining, and management informatics. It is expected that the researcher starts a Phd. This will typically include a thorough literature study, collaboration with on-going research, and the development and validation of new research methodologies. Occasionally, the researcher will also be involved in educational support activities, such as: supervision of exams; supervision of master dissertations, and student tutoring.

The K.U.Leuven pursues a policy of equal opportunity and diversity.

Candidates are invited to apply online at http://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/vacancies.htm

For more information, please contact
prof. dr. Bart Baesens
Management Informatics
Faculty of Business and Economics
Naamsestraat 69 B-3000
Leuven, Belgium

Japan - Engineering Ph.D. Scholarship at Kochi University of Technology

Engineering Ph.D. Scholarship in Kochi University of Technology, Southern Japan

What is Special Scholarship Program (SSP)?
Special Scholarship Program (SSP) was established in 2003 in order to support the advanced research of the university by enlisting the help of highly capable international students. Every year in April and October, the university enrolls selected foreign doctoral students under specific research projects. The students pursue the doctoral course in English while at the same time assisting their host professor as a research assistant (RA). Through this program KUT wishes to expand and deepen international ties with academic and educational institutions all over the world.

- Undergoing SSP Project
- Thesis of Graduated SSP Students

1. PROGRAM OF STUDY Course for International Students
Doctoral Program (3 years)
Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering

2. NUMBER OF STUDENTS TO BE ADMITTED
20 students per year

3. ENROLLMENT TIME
April/October

4. SCHOLARSHIP TERM
One year
The term will be extended for increments of one year up to a total of three years, unless the university terminates the scholarship for any of the reasons stated below in the paragraph 12, Termination of Scholarship

5. OBLIGATIONS
(1) Scholarship recipient must work as a research assistant under the specific research project.
However, the total paid working time per week, including research assistant work, should not exceed 28 hours.
(2) Scholarship recipient must report his/her study and research achievements to the dean of the graduate school of engineering at the end of each semester. The submitted reports will be evaluated.

6. BENEFITS
(1) Receive up to 1,200, 000 yen per year for working as a research assistant.
(2) Exemption from 300,000 yen enrollment fee and 535,800 yen (per year) tuition fee.
(3) Receive 200,000 yen for travel and initial living costs (given only to applicants who are living outside Japan at the time of application)

7. ELIGIBILITY　
Applicants are required to meet all of the following conditions
(1) To have or to be expected to acquire a master`s degree before enrollment.
(2) To have intention, adequate knowledge and research skill to work as a research assistant under the one of research projects listed here
(3) To have an excellent academic record
(4) To have a high English proficiency
(5) To be 35 years old or under at the time of enrollment
(6) To have other than Japanese nationality

8. APPLICATION PROCESS
(1) Choose the research project from　the SSP Research Project List for October 2009 & April 2010 Enrollment.
(2) Complete and submit all required documents.
Please refer to　the List for SSP Application Documents

Application deadline September 30, 2009

For more information please visit http://www.kochi-tech.ac.jp/gs_e/admission/index.html

Netherlands - MSc Molecular Mechanisms of Disease Scholarships at Radboud University

MSc Molecular Mechanisms of Disease Scholarships at Radboud University

MSc Molecular Mechanisms of Disease scholarships
In the 2006 - 2008 period, 9 talented students from outside the EER received financial support from our MMD Study Fund. For the 2009 curriculum year, 6 talented non-EER students have been selected that receive full scholarships covering all study and living costs. These students come from Turkey, India, Ethiopia, and Zambia.

For the 2010 curriculum year, we will also select 6 non-EER students that will receive a full scholarship. Candidates for the MMD scholarship however must apply before 1 December 2009 and thereby can also apply for HFP or NFP fellowships (deadlines 1 February and 1 March 2010 respectively).

PhD positions in the NCMLS graduate school
Approximately 160 PhD students are part of the Nijmegen Centre for Molecular Life Sciences graduate school. Each year, more than 40 PhD positions become available. MSc MMD graduates are prime candidates for these PhD positions, which have been written by one of the 40 Principal Investigators of the NCMLS.

Personal PhD grants
A successful research career starts when a masters student writes his/her own research project. The Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre has provided 3 PhD grants for the best projects written by Molecular Mechanisms of Disease (MMD) or Biomedical Science (BMS) students that started their masters in 2007. The selected students will start their projects in September of 2009. Likewise, 3 PhD projects have been reserved for MMD and BMS students who have started their masters in 2008.

For the students starting their MMD or BMS masters in 2009 and thereafter, 6 PhD projects will be available on yearly basis.

Students who want to apply for (almost) full scholarships such as HSP, NFP and MMD Study Fund should send in their application before 1 December 2009 (to start in September 2010).

For Dutch students
This master`s programme has been accredited by the Dutch Ministry of Education. This means that Dutch students enrolled in this programme may apply for a government scholarship. For international practical research training, students can apply for a grant from the `HSP Talentenprogramma` : www.nuffic.nl/hsp

For all international students
Huygens Scholarship Programme (HSP): www.nuffic.nl/hsp (see: international students).

Radboud Scholarship Programme
To non-EEA (European Economic Area) students, the Radboud University provides several scholarships to compensate the higher tuition fee. Students who are accepted before 15 April are eligible to these scholarships. Please read more details on the RU website.

For international students from selected countries
International Fellowship Programme (IFP) Ford Foundation, for students from Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Ghana, Guatamala, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda and Vietnam.

Further possibilities for funding may be found on the "scholarship websiteof the Radboud University".
Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP), for students from Burkina Faso, Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ivory Coast (Cote D`Ivoire), Jordan, Kenya, Macedonia, Mali, Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, Zimbabwe, Cambodia, Cape Verde, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea Bissau, Honduras.

or check the website: http://www.ru.nl/master/ncmls-mmd/admission_amp/scholarships/

UK - PhD Studentship in History of Science and Technology at Imperial College London

PhD Studentship in History of Science and Technology at Imperial College London

The Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine at Imperial College London invites applications for the Hans Rausing PhD studentship, starting in the 2009/10 academic year.

The history of science and technology has been taught and researched at Imperial College London since 1963, and CHoSTM in its current form was established in 1992. In the recent Research Assessment Exercise, CHoSTM was awarded the highest rating of all 83 UK history departments. 40% of its research was classed as world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigor, with another 40% judged internationally excellent.

The Hans Rausing award is open to home, EU and overseas students who hold or are about to complete an MSc in the history of science, technology and medicine or related field. Applicants should posses an outstanding academic track record and strong research potential.

The proposed topic should relate to the history of science and / or technology. Proposals in the history of medicine are not eligible for consideration.

The award covers fees (at home or overseas rates) and a stipend equivalent to that offered by the AHRC. Continuation of the award is subject to the holder making satisfactory progress each year on the doctoral programme.

For more information about CHoSTM and staff research interests, visit our website at http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/historyofscience

Initial enquiries should be directed to
Dr Abigail Woods,
a.woods@imperial.ac.uk

USA - PhD Research Assistanships in Coupled Human-Natural Systems Modeling at Arizona State University

PhD Research Assistanships in Coupled Human-Natural Systems Modeling at Arizona State University

PhD research assistantship positions in coupled human-natural systems modeling at Arizona State University (ASU).
The position is available starting fall 2009 to assist in the development of dynamic, coupled models of recreational fishing behavior and fish populations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved with and learn cutting edge statistical, simulation, and optimization techniques as they relate to natural resource economics and fishery management.

Candidate should have interests in economics, natural resource management, and/or fish (or wildlife) population dynamics.
The candidate is expected to develop strong quantitative skills. Prior master`s experience or experience with models and quantitative methods preferred. The candidate is expected to pursue one of the following ASU degrees: sustainability, environmental life sciences, biology, biology and society (http://sols.asu.edu/grad/degrees_offered.php), or applied math for life and social sciences (http://shesc.asu.edu/node/508).

Compensation includes tuition waiver, stipend, and benefits. Other assistantship positions are also available.

Contact
Eli Fenichel
eli.fenichel@asu.edu or
Josh Abbott
joshua.k.abbott@asu.edu for more information and instructions on applying.

Germany - 10 Doctoral Fellowships in Topology of Technology at Darmstadt University of Technology

10 Doctoral Fellowships in Topology of Technology at Darmstadt University of Technology

Topology of Technology -announcing 10 doctoral fellowships-
The interdisciplinary postgraduate program `Topology of Technology` at the Darmstadt University of Technology, Germany, announces 10 doctoral fellowships, starting Nov. 1, 2009, and running for 2 years (with an possible option of a third year).

The program is organized by teachers from the subjects of history, sociology, philosophy, literature and language, mechanical engineering, informatics, and civil/construction engineering. It focuses on the relationship between technology and space at present, in history, and in a possible future. It has five thematic foci:
- Information Technology and the Topology of the Network Society
- Technological Spaces of the Body and the Perception of Space
- The Circulation of Materials -- Mobility -- Tourism
- Topologies of Technology and Forms of Representation
- Fields of Power and the Role of Technology

The program is primarily financed by the German Research Council (DFG); see www.dfg.de.
Monthly stipends range between 1,000 and 1,365 euros. All applicants need to have a Master degree or the equivalent thereof. Since course work and seminars are carried out in both German and English, it is expected that applicants are willing to learn to read and understand spoken German. Fellows are expected to work together in our beautifully situated villa downtown Darmstadt and thus need to take up their residence in the city or the vicinity.

Applications are only accepted in electronic form. They should include:
(1) a CV,
(2) copies of academic diplomas,
(3) a short description (max. 5 pages) of the planned doctoral dissertation, and (4) the names and addresses of two university professors who are willing to act as reference persons.

Please send your application no later than 9 August 2009 to
topologie@ifs.tu-darmstadt.de.

Please make sure that it includes a personally formulated explanation why you are particularly interested in the topic of the program and to which thematic focus your research will, in the first instance, contribute.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact one of the directors:
Petra Gehring (gehring@phil.tu-darmstadt.de)
or
Mikael Hård (hard@ifs.tu-darmstadt.de).

More information about the research and teaching program of the post-graduate college / graduate school may be found under
http://www.ifs.tu-darmstadt.de/index.php?id=1921&L=2

UK - Scholarships for MSc Students of the Faculty of Engineering at Kingston University

Scholarships for MSc Students of the Faculty of Engineering at Kingston University

In addition to MSc scholarships and bursaries awarded by Kingston University, the Faculty of Engineering has a number of scholarships available for Home/EU and International students.

Who can Apply?
Any student applying for a taught full-time postgraduate MSc course in the Faculty of Engineering with a confirmed offer of a place for the next academic intake (September or January).

Selection Process
Selection is by application only and applicants must:
1. Have a good academic record
2. Provide a statement of 500 words in support of your application.

Submitting an Application
In order to apply for a scholarship, you are required to fill in and submit a Scholarship Application Form:
1. Engineering Scholarship Application Form - International Students (PDF) 32k
2. Engineering Scholarship Application Form - Home/EU Students (PDF) 32k

The application must be typed and printed. We cannot consider incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline.

Application Deadlines
September 2009 Intake

- 31st July 2009 for Home/EU and International students.

January 2010 Intake
- 30th November 2009 for Home/EU and International students.

More information visit:
http://engineering.kingston.ac.uk/courses/postgraduat

Ireland - Master/PhD Scholarships from the Government of Ireland

GOVERNMENT OF IRELAND SCHOLARSHIPS IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
http://www.ircset.ie/Default.aspx?tabid=66

IRCSET `Embark Initiative` Postgraduate Scholarship
Description of scheme
Second Call 2009

The Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology (IRCSET) `EMBARK` Scheme offers opportunities for suitably qualified students to pursue a postgraduate degree by research. The Scheme supports basic research in the broad areas of Science, Engineering and Technology. The call for applications opens on June 9th 2009 for students and researchers hoping to begin postgraduate research in the Republic of Ireland in October 2009. While a majority of postgraduate Scholarships awarded by the Council are offered to European uni0n (EU) citizens or to those who are ordinarily resident within a member state of the EU, a proportion of awards are also offered to exceptional candidates who are ordinarily resident in non EU member states.

Scholarships are awarded only to those who will be full-time students and who will engage fulltime in research during the period of the award. Students awarded under the scheme must maintain their principle residence in Ireland during the term of the Scholarship and Scholarships must be held at a recognised third-level institution in Ireland.



The Scholarship awards are valued at €24,003 per year of award. Of this amount €16,002 is paid as a maintenance award to the Scholar. The remaining €8,001 is allocated to cover payment of fees to the Research Body, and support for the research to be carried out.

GOVERNMENT OF IRELAND SCHOLARSHIPS IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Description of Scheme
The duration of the award will normally be 36 months for PhD Funding. Funding for a M.Sc. (by research) will normally be for 12 months. Recipients of the award at M.Sc. level are encouraged to continue to a PhD providing that the additional funding period is agreed with IRCSET in advance.

Applications for funding under the scheme are accepted by an online electronic application system available at our website www.ircset.ie from June 9th 2009.

In addition to applications for Embark Initiative Funding applicants may also apply, using the online application system, for funding under IRCSET`s Enterprise Partnership Scheme. The Enterprise Partnership Scheme offers researchers the opportunity to gain additional valuable experience while completing their research by working closely with a relevant industry partner as well as providing insights into some of the commercial factors stimulating research in Ireland. Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI), through the Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology, provide a number of additional scholarships in areas of sustainable energy. Students working in areas ranging from the grid integration of wind to the applied chemistry of bio fuels have been previously supported. IRCSET welcomes such applications to the competition. Queries regarding the scheme which have not been addressed in the scheme documentation.

Apply Online: http://www.ircset.ie/Default.aspx?tabid=69

Austria - PhD Position in Applied Mathematics at Austrian Academy of Sciences

Rumah Beasiswa - PhD Position in Applied Mathematics at Austrian Academy of Sciences

Description:
The Johann Radon Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics (RICAM) in Linz is looking for 1 PhD student in the field of the optimal control and optimisation. This position is part of the FWF (Austrian Science Fund) project "Numerical verification of optimality and optimality conditions for optimal control problems".

Requirements:
A master`s degree in (applied) mathematics or a closely related field is required. The successful candidate should have an excellent background in applied mathematics, optimization, partial differential equations, and their numerics. Programming skills are desirable.

Salary and Funding:
The research is funded by the FWF (Austrian Science Fund) according to its salary guidelines #8594; "FWF Personalkostensä tze für DoktorandIn neu". The position is limited to three years. Funding for conference visits etc. is available. The position can start from September 1, 2009.

Inquiries and applications:
Please send the usual documents (CV, degree certificates, thesis - if already finished, title and abstract otherwise, references, and letter of motivation), preferably by email, to:

Daniel Wachsmuth
Johann Radon Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics (RICAM)
Austrian Academy of Sciences
Altenbergerstraß e 69
A-4040 Linz, Austria

website link:
http://people.ricam.oeaw.ac.at/d.wachsmuth/projects/

Australia - 2 PhD Projects: The Centre for Software Analysis and Testing at Swinburne University of Technology

Rumah Beasiswa - 2 PhD Projects: The Centre for Software Analysis and Testing at Swinburne University of Technology

Two scholarships at about A$25K each per year for 3 years are now open and applications are invited. Applicants should have a Honours degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent.

The successful candidates are required to work on software testing projects related to metamorphic testing. Interested applicants please send cv to both Professor T.Y. Chen and Dr. Huai Liu (tychen@swin.edu.au and hliu@swin.edu.au).

Applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be further contacted. There is no fixed deadline for applications. However, applications will be closed once the 2 scholarships were offered.

http://www.swinburne.edu.au/ict/research/sat/opportunities.html

Belgium - PhD at Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Leuven

Rumah Beasiswa - PhD at Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Leuven

The research division SISTA (Signals, Identification, System Theory and Automation) (http://www.esat.kuleuven.be/scd/) is one of the largest research groups of the Department of Electrical Engineering and of the University of Leuven, Belgium (www.kuleuven.be).

Our research activities drive on numerical linear algebra, system identification and control, algorithms for numerical optimization and machine learning (support vector machines) and signal processing.

We also have numerous applications in industrial process control, biomedical signal processing, bio-informatics, health decision support systems and telecommunications.

We are looking for well motivated researchers to start a 4 year PhD or for experienced postdocs to pursue research activities in these fields and application areas.

On our website (http://www.esat.kuleuven.be/scd/), one can find a description of more than 20 different specific research topics, in which we have openings for PhDs and postdocs.

We can offer a competitive salary, a stimulating research environment, settled in the nice historic city of Leuven and its surroundings (http://www.leuven.be/showpage.asp?iPageID= 1688), within a university the origins of which go back to 1425.

Electronic applications, including a CV, a list of publications, names of two possible references, and a brief description of your research interests and motivation, should be submitted to bart.demoor@esat.kuleuven.be.

Norway - PhD positions at Simula Research Lab and Telenor University of Oslo

Rumah Beasiswa - PhD Positions Announcement at University of Oslo

We are looking for skillful and hard working candidates with high academic credentials/ results for PhD student positions within the area of data communication, computer networks and distributed systems at SimTel Innovation, a joint research project between Simula Research Laboratory and the telecom operator, Telenor in Norway.

The PhD positions are targeted at the following research topics:
1. Peer-to-Peer (P2P), overlay networking
2. Multi-link access
3. Cognitive radio and dynamic spectrum access, with focus on higher layers

Applications should be submitted by July 31st 2009.

The chosen PhD candidates will be enrolled in the 3-year PhD-program of the Simula Research Laboratory, Norway. The PhD degrees will be awarded by the University of Oslo.

The applications should follow the guidelines described at
http://simula.no/jobs/SimTel09.

Germany - Photonics - Scholarships from the Federal Government of Germany

Rumah Beasiswa - Abbe School of Photonics - Scholarships from the Federal Government of Germany

International students wishing to go for a Master at the Abbe School of Photonics can apply for a scholarship, which is granted in cooperation with partners from the German Optics & Photonics industry, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and the County of Thuringia.

Scholarships include a stipend of 715 Euro per month , covering of university fees, free local transport and health ensurance. In addition, one trip home per year and a language course are reimbursed.

Scholarships are restricted to international students. For 2009/2010 a total amount of 50 scholarships is available for these students.

Application Deadline:
The Application Deadline has been extended until July, 15th, 2009. Please note that applications are evaluated on a rolling admission basis.

http://www.asp.uni-jena.de/Scholarships.html

Germany - MSc Scholarships in Geospatial Technologies at University of Muenster

Rumah Beasiswa - MSc Scholarships in Geospatial Technologies at University of Muenster

[Erasmus mundus-ifgi] Call for applications - scholarships for MSc in Geospatial Technologies and MSc in Geoinformatics (specific countries)

With the support of the North-Rhine-Westphalian Ministry for Innovation, Science, Research and Technology (MIWFT), the Institute for Geoinformatics offers
1. Five scholarships for the MSc program in Geoinformatics (4 semesters, start October 1, 2009)
2. Two partial scholarships for the MSc program in Geospatial Technologies (3 semesters, start September 4, 2009) for nationals of the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China (P.R.), Costa Rica, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Uruguay.

The scholarships include
1. Tuition waiver for all semesters
2. Scholarship: 850 € per month (not for the first semester in Spain or Portugal (September 4, 2009 – February 28, 2010) in the MSc in Geospatial Technologies)
3. Support health insurance: 70 € per month (not for the first semester in Spain or Portugal (September 4, 2009 – February 28, 2010) in the MSc in Geospatial Technologies)
4. Support travel costs according to real costs: up to 1.000 € for a flight to/from Europe before starting/after finishing the program and up to 1.000 € for one home flight to/from Europe in between.

Application deadline: July 31, 2009

Links:
1. Further information: http://ifgi.uni-muenster.de/scholarships
2. Flyer scholarship MSc Geospatial Technologies: http://ifgi.uni-muenster.de/images/documents/flyer_miwft_mundus.pdf
3. Flyer scholarship MSc Geoinformatics: http://ifgi.uni-muenster.de/images/documents/flyer_miwft_geoinformatics.pdf

Dr. Christoph Brox,
broxc@uni-muenster.de
Institute for Geoinformatics (ifgi)
University of Muenster
Weseler Strasse 253
D-48151 Münster
Phone: +49 (0)251 8334721
Fax: +49 (0)251 8339763
http://ifgi.uni-muenster.de/

UK - 32 PhD Studentships in Various Program at University of the West of England

Rumah Beasiswa - 32 PhD Studentships in Various Program at University of the West of England, UK

Research Opportunity
http://rbi.uwe.ac.uk/internet/research/ro.asp

This is an exciting time to be at the University of the West of England. An excellent performance in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise reinforced UWE`s position as one of the leading and fastest growing post-92 universities for research, and this growth is set to continue. In a move designed to create a truly distinctive 21st century university, we are doubling the size of the main Frenchay campus!

We now plan to build on this success and to take the University into the next stage of its research development by offering up to 32 new fully-funded PhD studentships in a range of subjects that have been identified as areas of world-class and internationally excellent research.

Current opportunities
Health and life sciences
Business and management
Environment and technology
Creative arts, culture and media
Law, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences

http://rbi.uwe.ac.uk/internet/research/ro.asp

UK - 3 PhD Studentships in Intelligent Transport Systems at Oxford Brookes University

Rumah Beasiswa - 3 PhD Studentships in Intelligent Transport Systems at Oxford Brookes University

Three Fully funded 3-year PhD Studentships in Intelligent Transport Systems
Oxford Brookes University Doctoral Training Programme

Stipend:
£14,000 tax-free per annum UK/EU students (plus fees paid)
£12,000 tax-free per annum International students (plus fees paid)

Start Date: Sept/October 2009

Deadline: 10 July 2009

Eligibility: Applicants should have or hope to obtain a first class degree or postgraduate degree in a engineering, mathematical, computer science or analytical subject. If you are interested in these studentships then please fill in the application form and obtain references as per instructions in the given form below. Open to Home, EU and International candidates.

The Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Doctoral Training programme resides within the School of Technology at Oxford Brookes University. The School is situated in a new £8 million teaching and research facility. The School also has an international reputation in several research areas and performed well in the recent Research Assessment Exercise. For more details about our research please see http://tech.brookes.ac.uk/research.

The ITS programme focuses on the development of intelligent vehicle and traffic systems. The two main motivations for this research are:
(a) the need for safe and environmentally sustainable transport systems, and
(b) to develop technology for autonomous vehicles.

The programme invites applications for three fully funded PhD studentships for application details please contact: neil.fellows@brookes.ac.uk

Further details: http://tech.brookes.ac.uk/research/intelligent-transport-systems

UEA - PhD Scholarship in various program at United Arab Emirates Unversity

PhD Scholarship in various program at United Arab Emirates Unversity

The United Arab Emirates University announces the establishment of a new Ph.D. program for qualified Emiratis and a number of expatriate students. The program will begin Fall 2009 and it is anticipated that up to 20 students will be admitted this first year.

I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. All Ph. D. students must be full time students.
2. All Ph.D. students will be supported by a scholarship that will include:

a. A monthly tax free stipend of 10,000 AED
b. University provided furnished housing
c. Health insurance for student, spouse and up to three children
d. Textbooks will be provided
e. Annual round trip air tickets to home country for student, spouse and up to three children (for expatriate students)

3. Tuition will be charged for the Ph.D. program on a credit hour basis and all admitted students will be eligible to receive sponsorships of tuition. Students admitted to the Ph.D. program who do not receive external sponsorships will be eligible for University sponsorship of tuition charges.
4. The expected duration of the Ph.D. program will be 3-4 years post Bachelor`s degree or 2-3 years post Master`s degree
5. The program will consist of at least one year`s graduate level course work, passing of a qualifying examination and successful completion of a dissertation.
6. The exact nature of a Ph.D. students` program will be prepared by the host department and approved by the Board of Graduate Research Studies.
7. Fields available for study include all areas currently presented by the faculties and colleges at UAEU. Discipline field names will be used such as chemical engineering, physics, history, etc.

II. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Minimum GPA Expectation:

a. If post Bachelor degree entry - 3.5 out of 4.0 for final 60 credit hours
b. If post Master`s degree entry - 3.5 out of 4.0 for Masters Course work.

2. Minimum TOEFL score - 575 expected
3. GRE scores will be considered; GMAT scores for Business will be considered. These scores are not required but will strengthen the application.
4. Two letters of recommendation are required
5. After receipt of the completed application form and supporting information as outlined in the next section, an application proposal will be prepared by host department and will require the approval of the department chair and college dean. This proposal will include a statement of personal goals from the candidate and a description of the proposal program of work.
6. The proposal will be considered by the Board of Graduate Research Studies and a recommendation made to the Provost who will make the final decision as to acceptance into the program.
7. Each of the following will be considered in reaching a decision whether or not to approve enrollment and the proposed course of study:

a. Candidates suitability, academic achievements and potential
b. Suitability and research record of supervisor and, if applicable, co-supervisor(s)
c. Suitability and research record of thesis advisory committee membership
d. Department facilities or their equivalent
e. Proposed coursework, including learning outcome goals
f. Proposed thesis topic or general area of research (exact topic may beapproved later)
g. Eligibility and admission to the Ph.D. program are independent of the applicant`s tuition sponsorship.

III. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Candidate must complete and submit the online application form that may be found at www.uaeu.ac.ae/PhD
2. Candidate must have official transcripts of all university work sent directly from the appropriate universities to Office of Admissions, UAE University, P.O. Box 17555, United Arab Emirates (use of express mail suggested).
3. Official score reports of the TOEFL, (GRE and/or GMAT) should be sent to:
Office of Admissions,
UAE University,
P.O. Box 17555,
United Arab Emirates.

4. Two letters of recommendation should be sent to
UAE University,
P.O. Box 17555,
Office of Admissions,
United Arab Emirates.

5. Selected candidates may be invited to UAEU for an interview. Some candidates may be interviewed via a video conferencing system.
6. Applicants are urged to contact the college and/or the department in which they would like to study and discuss their application.

IV. CONTACTS
Applicants are encouraged to contact the following individuals for further information about specific areas:

. College of Business and Economics
Professor David Graf, Dean
dgraf@uaue.ac.ae

. College of Education
Dr. Abdulla Al-Za`abi Assistant Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
AbdulsalamJ@uaeu.ac.ae

. College of Engineering
Dr. Ali Almarzouqi, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
Hassana@uaeu.ac.ae

. College of Law
Dr. Shadi Murtada
Shadi-murtada@uaeu.ac.ae

. College Humanities and Social Sciences
Dr. Ateeq Jakka, Assistant Dean for Research
drateeq@uaeu.ac.ae

. College of Science
Dr. Abdulmajeed Saif M. Al-Khajah, Assistant Dean for Research
majeed@uaeu.ac.ae

. College of Food and Agriculture
Professor Ghaleb Hadrami, Dean
Hadrami@uaeu.ac.ae

. College of Information Technology
Dr. Boumediene Belkhouche, Associate Dean
b.belkhouche@uaeu.ac.ae

. College of Medicine
Prof. Mohamed Yousef Hasan, Vice Dean
my.hasan@uaeu.ac.ae

Source:
http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/study_here/docs/phd/20090610_phd_important_information.pdf

Top 10 Tips On How To Get Scholarship In College

Rumah Beasiswa - Top 10 Tips On How To Get Scholarship In College

By Xi Hui

More scholarships are available than you may think. It's worth your time and effort to seek out relevant scholarships and apply for them. But pursuing college scholarships should be done in an organized way if you plan on being successful, and here are the top 10 tips to help you on How to get a scholarship in college.

#1 Apply only if you are eligible. Read all the scholarship requirements and directions carefully to make sure you're eligible before you send in your application.

#2 Complete the application in full. If a question doesn't apply, note that on the application. Don't just leave a blank. Supply all additional supporting material, such as transcripts, letters of recommendation and essays.

#3 Follow directions. Provide everything that's required, but don't supply things that aren't requested, you could be disqualified.

#4 Neatness counts. Always type your application, or if you must print, do so neatly and legibly. Make a couple of photo copies of all the forms before you fill them out. Use the copies as working drafts as you develop your application packet.

#5 Write an essay that makes a strong impression. The key to writing a strong essay is to be personal and specific.Include concrete details to make your experience come alive: the who,what, where, and when of your topic. The simplest experience can be monumental if you present honestly how you were affected.

#6 Watch all deadlines. To help keep yourself on track,impose your own deadline that is at least two weeks prior to the official deadline. Use the buffer time to make sure everything is ready on time. Don't rely on extensions, very few scholarship providers allow them at all.

#7 Make sure your application gets where it needs to go. Put your name (and Social Security number, if applicable) on all pages of the application. Pieces of your application may get lost unless they are clearly identified.

#8 Keep a back-up file in case anything goes wrong. Before sending the application, make a copy of the entire packet. If your application goes astray, you'll be able to reproduce it quickly.

#9 Give it a final "once-over." Proofread the entire application carefully. Be on the lookout for misspelled words or grammatical errors. Ask a friend, teacher or parent to proofread it as well.

#10 Ask for help if you need it. If you have problems with the application, don't hesitate to call the funding organization.

If you follow the tips listed above on how to get scholarships in college, and then regularly apply to as many as you can, most likely you'll be able to find the money that you need to pay for your college education.

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UK - 5 PhD Studentships in Media Studies at University of Sunderland

Rumah Beasiswa - 5 PhD Studentships in Media Studies at University of Sunderland

POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENTSHIPS IN MEDIA AND CULTURAL STUDIES

Building on our recent success in RAE 2008 (65% World Leading/Internation ally Excellent research), the Centre for Research in Media and Cultural Studies invites applications for five fully-funded PhD research studentships. Applicants should be suitably qualified and motivated to undertake a full-time programme of research leading to a PhD. Although we welcome applications from across the field of media and cultural studies, we would be particularly interested in research projects that fall within one of the Centre`s general research themes:
1. Histories and Theories
2. Texts, Performances and Identities
3. Technologies and Spaces of Communication

Further details of staff research interests are available at http://centres.sunderland.ac.uk/crmcs/ The studentships will include the payment of all tuition fees and carry an annual bursary for a maximum of three years. Students will be provided with a programme of research training and excellent facilities on the University of Sunderland`s new St Peter`s Campus.

Further details of these studentships and application forms are available from:
Diane Davis,
University of Sunderland,
Graduate Research School,
diane.davis@sunderland.ac.uk
+44 (0) 191 515 2072

For informal discussion, please contact either Professor John Storey (john.storey@sunderland.ac.uk) or Professor Shaun Moores (shaun.moores@sunderland.ac.uk).

Closing date for the receipt of applications: 1 September 2009.

Spain - 4 Doctoral Scholarships in Economics at Barcelona Institute of Economics

Rumah Beasiswa - Doctoral Scholarships

Under the Research Program "Fiscal Federalism" (Heads: Prof. Albert Solé-Ollé & Prof. Núria Bosch-Roca) at the IEB, we are seeking applications for Four Doctoral Scholarships

The academic year starts on September 1, 2009. The scholarship is for a period of two years (Master`s period), plus two additional years (PhD period) for students who are accepted on the PhD program. The amount of each stipend is 1,000 euro/month, and tuition fees will be waived.

The successful candidates will be admitted to the Master`s program in Economics at the University of Barcelona. The Master`s program is recognized by the Ministry of Education and the PhD program has received an award of excellence by the Ministry of Science.

The Master`s program comprises core subjects during the first year (Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Mathematics and Econometrics) and three optional subjects from a list. During the second year there are also optional subjects, apart from the Master`s thesis. We expect the candidate to be engaged in the field of "Public Economics" (optional subjects: Public Finance I: Public spending, Public Finance II: Taxation, Fiscal Federalism, Political Economics, and Health Economics). During the PhD period, the candidate will have two supervisors: one from the IEB, and another from the IEB research network. During the third and fourth years, candidates will be encouraged to undertake short periods as visiting researchers at institutions connected with the IEB.

Participation in the Research Program "Fiscal Federalism" provides a unique opportunity to help address issues such as the design of the financial system of sub-national governments, the evaluation of decentralization in the provision of public services, the analysis of inter-governmental tax competition, and the political economy of sub-national policy making. The IEB also provides an excellent research-oriented environment, as it regularly organizes research events such as seminars, workshops and summer schools. The candidate will be encouraged to actively participate in all these events.

Applicants should preferably hold a Bachelor degree in Economics, and have a good knowledge of English. Only complete applications will be considered. Candidates must provide the following attachments: academic transcript / statement of purpose / curriculum vitae / reference letters

Applications should be submitted to the following address before July 15th (at latest) to ieb@ub.edu indicating in the title of the message `Application to Doctoral Scholarship.

http://www.ieb.ub.edu

website link:
http://www.pcb.ub.es/ieb/aplicacio/fitxers/FF_DocScholarship_09.pdf

7 PhD Scholarships in Biomolecular Sciences at University of Trento

PhD Scholarships in Biomolecular Sciences at University of Trento

The University of Trento announces the 25th cycle of the Doctoral School in Biomolecular Sciences.
Length: three years

Scientific areas:
BIO/10 Biochemistry
BIO/11 Molecular Biology
BIO/13 Applied Biology
BIO/18 Genetics
BIO/19 Microbiology
CHIM/06 Organic Chemistry
INF/01 Informatics

Head of School:
prof. Paolo Macchi
Tel. +39 0461 88 3095 - 3819;
E-mail: phd.bioscie@unitn.it
Official language: English

The selection for 10 doctoral positions is announced. 7 positions will be assigned scholarships.

Degree Requirements
Applications for the doctoral positions are accepted from candidates, regardless of gender, age and nationality, who have an Italian "laurea specialistica" or "laurea magistrale" in compliance with Ministerial Decree no. 509 of 3.11.1999 as amended, a university degree of the previously enforced Italian regulations, or an equivalent academic degree obtained abroad.

The degree in scientific areas will be a preferential title.
Applicants who have a foreign degree which has not been officially recognized as equivalent to an Italian degree must submit a request for equivalence in the application.

Application
The application, together with all the attachments required, must arrive at the University of Trento by the 30th of September 2009 in one of the following ways:
a) hand-delivered to the University of Trento - Ufficio Protocollo Centrale, Via Belenzani 12 – 38100 Trento (ITALY) from 10:00 am to 12:00 a.m., Monday to Friday;
b) by mail to the following address: Al Magnifico Rettore dell`Università degli Studi di Trento, Via Belenzani 12 – 38100 Trento (ITALY) (please write "Selection for Doctoral School in Biomolecular Sciences" on the envelope);
c) on-line application by 4:00 p.m. (GMT+1) at the following website: http://portale.unitn.it/en/applyphd.htm

Applications arriving after 4:00 p.m. (GMT+1) of the 30th of September 2009 will be disregarded, even if sent before the deadline.
The University of Trento does not accept responsibility for mishandling of applications by mail or courier services, or for applications sent to an incorrect address.

Grants
The gross amount of the scholarship is Euro 13,638.47 per year 1.
Grants are normally paid bi-monthly and in advance, with the exception of undue payments in case the student is expelled or suspended.
Grants cannot be combined with other scholarships, except those awarded by national or foreign scientific institutes deemed appropriate for the research activities carried out by the doctoral student.
The scholarship will be increased by 50% for research periods spent abroad that are authorized by the Head of the School or by the Doctoral School Committee.

further info:
http://portale.unitn.it/bpmapp-upload/download/fstore/7f0000016c9f2f72_16b13c7_121ad8a7fb6_-784e/EN_%20Biomolecular%20Sciences%2025.pdf

Italy - 3 PhD Scholarships in Science and Management of Climate Change at Università Ca` Foscari of Venice

In 2007, the Department of Economics and the Department of Environmental Sciences of the Università Ca` Foscari of Venice, in collaboration with the Euro-Mediterranean Center for Climate Change (CMCC), have launched a 3-year PhD Programme in Science and Management of Climate Change. Every year, up to twelve students are enrolled in this Ph.D. programme. All lectures are given in English by internationally renowned professors.

The PhD Programme is organised into two streams:
1. Dynamic Climatology at the CMCC Headquarters in Bologna
2. Climate Change Impact and Management, at the Department of Economics of the University Ca` Foscari of Venice

For the year 2009/2010 (25th cycle of Italian PhD Programmes) we offer three scholaships with the financial support of the Euro-Mediterranean Center for Climate Change.



Please note that there are two additional felloship opportuntities funded by AXA-CMCC. More details are available at: http://venus.unive.it/phd-climate-change/en/node/187

Courses and credits
The courses will start in September 2009.
During the first year, PhD students will attend twelve 5-credit courses (30-40 hours of lectures, seminars or labs per course). Eleven courses are planned in each of the two thematic streams, and students will choose the twelfth one from the list of courses of the other stream. Credits are acquired by attending the courses and passing a final exam.

Tutors
During the first year, each student will be assigned a tutor who will be the main reference of the PhD candidates over the 3-year period. Tutors can be academics or distinguished researchers in disciplinary fields related to the PhD programme.

Thesis
A thesis proposal, coordinated by an academic advisor, must be presented after the first year. The final thesis is due at the end of the three years. An extension is possible in exceptional cases. The thesis, written in English, is reviewed by two international referees.

Prerequisites
In order to apply, students are required to hold an Italian "Laurea magistrale" or an equivalent foreign university degree (e.g. MSc or DEA). Foreign applicants shall provide full documentation of their university studies, including course profiles. Knowledge of the English language is a necessary prerequisite. Students are required to send proof of their knowledge of English (Toefl, Cambridge Certificate, etc).

Please note: Candidates for the Dynamic Climatology Stream should have a background in mathematics or physics at the BA level. Previous experience with numerical modelling and programming in a UNIX/Linux environment would be desirable, though not essential.
The Stream on “Impact and Management of Climate Change” has a multidisciplinary approach and background on Economics or Enviromental Science are preferably. Proficiency in mathematics is requested e.g. integral and differential calculus, linear algebra.

Application
Applications for the PhD programme must be formally submitted by sending an application form together with the following documents:
1. Proposal for a research project to be carried out during the three years;
2. Curriculum vitae;
3. Presentation/ recommendation letters by previous tutors/professors;

Other documents that may be considered are the following:
1. Degree certificates and scores (or equivalent)
2. Masters degree certificate or other specialisation courses;
3. Academic transcripts (list of courses with grades);
4. Scientific publications, including an English abstract;
5. Certificates of research experience at universities or research institutions;
6. Score in GRE, GMAT, TOEFL or similar standard tests.

Admission evaluation
The candidate`s ability to carry out high level research activities will be screened through the evaluation of the documentation attached to the application form. Phone interviews may be organised if necessary.

Application deadline
Applications open on 20th May 2009 and close on 23rd June 2009 h. 12.30 (Rome time)

website link:
http://venus.unive.it/phd-climate-change/node/105

UK - 6 PhD Studentships in Computer Science at Swansea University

Six PhD studentships are available in Computer Science at Swansea University, with funding of up to 12,940 GBP stipend plus fees.UK candidates are eligible to apply for all six studentships.

Overseas and EU candidates ARE eligible for some of the studentships!

Potential candidates should preferably have a first-class Bachelor`s degree in Computer Science or a cognate discipline, or an equivalent qualification.

To ensure consideration for an award, please apply to the University for admission as a PhD student in Computer Science: http://www.swan.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/



Deadline: 15th June 2009

Separate application for an award is NOT required. Candidates should however discuss possible topics with potential supervisors before the end of June. Queries may be addressed to Dr Arnold Beckmann a.beckmann@swansea.ac.uk.

Decisions concerning awards are expected by mid-July.

Computer Science at Swansea University offers an active and stimulating research atmosphere for PhD students, with internationally-leading research groups in Theory, Graphics and HCI. For further details of our research, see: http://www.swan.ac.uk/compsci/research/

In RAE 2008, 70% of the research submitted by the department was assessed as either world-leading or internationally excellent; only 12 Computer Science departments throughout the UK achieved a higher percentage of world-leading research.

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/ZM262/Six_funded_PhD_Studentships_in_Computer_Science/

Germany - PhD Position in Financial Econometrics at University of Konstanz

Project Title: Realized Covariance
Project Description: This project will study estimation and modeling of financial volatilities based on high frequency data, named realized volatilities, which are more accurate measures than their low frequency counterparts. The research objectives are both technique and content driven. The research will focus on developing precise measures of highly dimensional covariance matrices in the presence of market microstructure noise and Epps effects (non-synchronicity and non-equidistance of price observations) , as well as on extending and improving the structure of the existing dynamic covariance models in order to account for specific statistical properties, such as long memory and constructing parsimonious parametrical models to capture major stylized facts of price volatility. Further, in the empirical application of the project, it will be shown that realized covariance approaches are strong competitors to standard multivariate GARCH approaches as instruments for portfolio and risk management. For this purposes, new economic and statistical criteria have be developed.

Proposed Start Date: September 2009 subject to finalization of the contract
Duration: 36 months
Financial Information: Salary plus allowances in line with Marie-Curie FP7 requirements for ESRs.
Host Institution: University of Konstanz, Germany
Academic Advisor: Professor Dr. Winfried Pohlmeier



Secondment: Manchester Business School for 4 months, Deutsche Bundesbank, Riskmetrics, Olsen Ltd.

Eligibility: Nationals or residents of Germany can not apply. At the time of appointment, applicants should have no more than 4 years experience (FTE) after graduation and should not have resided in the host country for more than 12 months in the last 3 years immediately before appointment.

To Apply: Applicants are requested to send the following documents to the Project Coordinator by July, 15th 2009:
- a curriculum vitae
- copies of academic transcripts and degree certificates
- proof of English proficiency (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency, IELTS, TOEFL)
- one-page statement of purpose about aptitude and motivation for pursuing the program
- two letters of recommendation
- GRE results

Project Coordinator:
Professor Dr. Winfried Pohlmeier
University of Konstanz
PO Box D124
78457 Konstanz
Germany
Winfried.Pohlmeier@uni-konstanz.de

website link:
http://econometrics.wiwi.uni-konstanz.de/jobs/Ausschreibung_MarieCurie.pdf

Australia - Australia Government Scholarship

About Australian Scholarships
Australian Scholarships aim to promote sustainable development and excellence in education. Scholarships help build mutual understanding between Australia and its Asia-Pacific partners.
Australian Scholarships offer educational and professional development awards to citizens of the Asia-Pacific region. These opportunities support growth in our region and build enduring links at the individual, institutional and country levels.
Awards are available to high achievers from participating countries, as well as for Australians wishing to study overseas.

A variety of educational, research and professional development opportunities are available through three programs:
1. Australian Development Scholarships
2. Australian Leadership Awards
3. Endeavour Awards

Educational opportunities for student exchanges, vocational education and training, undergraduate and postgraduate studies and postdoctoral research.

Research opportunities for postgraduate and postdoctoral research and professional attachments.
Professional development opportunities for people in business, industry, community groups, education and government.
On this site you will find information about each of the opportunities, including eligibilit y criteria, value of awards and key dates.

Further information:
http://www.australianscholarships.gov.au/about.htm

Italy - PhD Scholarships in Economics at University of Siena

The University of Siena invites applications for the Graduate Program in Economics. The University and the city offer a unique environment for study and research in Europe.

Scholarship
A maximum of 16 students will be admitted. The 8 most qualified candidates will be awarded a four-year scholarship of about €10,500 ($16,500) per year, after tax, for a total of about $42,000 ($67,000), plus tuition remission. A limited number of students can take advantage of lodging offered by the University of Siena in the Post-Graduate College `S. Chiara` (http://www.unisi.it/santachiara/homeEn.html) sited in the historical centre of Siena.

The Graduate Program
The goal of the program is to train professional economists. Former students hold positions as economists in the academia, in consulting businesses, and in national and internationals economic institutions, such as central banks and regulators.

The first two years of the Program are devoted to full-time courses. All of these are taught in English, the official language of the Program. After fundamental training in Mathematics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics, a full menu of specialized courses is offered. Students are exposed to different theoretical and methodological points of view, in order to be able to explore the frontier of economics in an original way. Students are also required to participate in research activities, such as economics seminars and workshops. Admission to the second year is conditioned on the results of all first year final exams. Starting from the second year, students will develop their own research, under the supervision of a faculty member. While working at their dissertation, students are encouraged to undertake periods of research in foreign academic institutions. In this case the scholarship is increased by 50%. The doctorate is awarded after discussion of an original piece of scientific work (which can be written in Italian or in English). For further information about the Program,
please visit http://www.econ-pol.unisi.it/dottorato/

Application process.
Applicants must hold, or obtain by September 30 2009, an Italian `laurea specialistica` or a `4-years laurea` or equivalent 4-5 years foreign degree. There are no limitations on the nationality of candidates. Prospective students are required to apply using the on-line procedure at the following website:

http://dottorati.unisi.it/domande/elenco_proposte_24_maggio.asp

The deadline for application is June 22, 2009. In addition to the on-line application, the following documentation is required (either in Italian of in English):

1. Curriculum vitae
2. Academic transcripts. These must contain a full list of courses taken and grades obtained.
3. Two letters of reference, in sealed envelopes. These must assess the student`s aptitudes towards research, competence, scientific potential and maturity, in comparative terms.
4. A research statement, not exceeding 1000 words.
5. (OPTIONAL) A short scientific essay, not longer than 5000 words, resulting from independent research by the candidate.

All required documentation must be sent by June 22, 2009 to the following address:

Ufficio Formazione e Post-Laurea
DOTTORATO IN ECONOMIA POLITICA
c/o Collegio Santa Chiara
Via Valdimontone n. 1
53100 Siena, Italy.

Selection of Students
The selection of candidates will be based on an evaluation of their aptitude and competence to research. To this purpose, the examination commission might ask some of the candidates to sit for a written exam and an interview, to be held in Siena in the late-Spring or early-Summer of 2009; in this case, the candidates will be notified by email a couple of weeks before (however, the University cannot be held responsible for failed communications due to the candidate supplying late or incorrect information regarding his/her address). The exams will be in Italian or in English. The University reserves the right to exclude from the selection process, at any time, candidates who do not meet the admission requirements.

Further information
For further information, please contact the secretariat of the graduate program:
Francesca Fabbri,
fabbri16@unisi.it

UK - MSc Public Health Scholarships at University of Salford

The Centre for Public Health Research at the University of Salford (http://www.ihscr.salford.ac.uk/CPHR/) will provide two scholarship awards to well-qualified applicants to the MSc Public Health programme for the September 2009 entry. These scholarships cover tuition fees for either home (UK/EU) students or international students for the whole duration of the programme. Travel and living costs are not covered in this scholarships.

This Masters course provides core skills and knowledge in the field of Public Health and put an emphasis to social determinants of health. The programme is relevant to both UK and international students who wish to develop the skills and knowledge to take a lead role in areas such as prevention, promotion, protection and international health.

More details of the course and scholarships available can be accessed on our website:
http://www.chssc.salford.ac.uk/postgraduate/publichealth.php

To be considered for the scholarships, applications should be received by the end of June 2009.

For further information, please contact:
Dono Widiatmoko
Programme Leader, MSc Public Health
University of Salford
Salford M6 6PU
United Kingdom
d.widiatmoko@salford.ac.uk

Japan - Master/Doctoral Scholarships 2009 at School of International Health, University of Tokyo

School of International Health, The University of Tokyo offers advanced study and research opportunities under the Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) for oversea students from ADB member countries. Applicants for this program must have a citizenship or nationality of a developing country among the ADB member countries. The ADB-JSP at our school is designated for the Masters and Doctors Program that usually lasts for two years (for Mastes) and three years (for Doctors) and commences on 1st April every year. Language used in the program is English.

Overview

ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM
The applicants are evaluated by the School Committee and distinguished applicants are nominated as candidates for the program and subsequently recommended to the Asian Development Bank. Admission to the ADB-JSP is finally granted for about five applicants by the Graduate Council of the University of Tokyo based on the recommendation of School of International Health and approval of ADB.

The University of Tokyo maintains an extremely high academic standard with a limited number of students. Admission to the program is very competitive, thus outstanding applicants are expected to apply.

To be eligible for admission to this program, applicants:
1. must be a citizen or national of an ADB member country listed above;
2. must have finished at least 18 years of school education (except language education);
3. must hold a degree from an accredited institution that is comparable to the Master Degree awarded by the University of Tokyo;
4. must have working experience for at least two years in the field of health/medical science;
5. must be aged below 35 years;
6. must not be military personnel;
7. must be able to arrive in Japan between 1st and 10th of April, 2010
8. must agree to return to his/her home country after completion of studies under the Program;
9. must not be living or working in a country other than his/her home country;

* *IMPORTANT: The duration of scholarship is only TWO years although Doctors program lasts for three years.

There is no guarantee that you can take another scholarship for the third year.
* *Applicants already have studied abroad have lesser priority.

SCHEDULE
- Deadline for application (All the documents must be submitted): 31stMay, 2009
- Notification of preliminary selection by the School Committee: 31stJuly, 2009
- Notification of final selection by the Asian Development Bank: 31stOctober, 2009

* Notification will be made as early as possible after completion of the selection process.

FINANCIAL AID
The ADB-JSP scholarship covers admission and tuition fees, subsistence allowance (minimum 150,000 yen per month), economy class airfare and other expenditures including medical/accident insurance.

ADDRESS OF CORRESPONDENCE AND INQUIRIES
Office of Director, School of International Health
Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
Fax: +81-3-5841-3637 E-mail: adb@m.u-tokyo.ac.jp

NOTICE
* If you send the applications by International Express Service (DHL, UPS, FedEx etc.), please send to the following address.

Ms. Ruriko Shimoyama
S-510, Faculty of Medicine Bldg. 3,
Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
Tel: +81-3-5841-3688 Fax: +81-3-5841-3637 E-mail: adb@m.u-tokyo.ac.jp

* If you send the applications by airmail or EMS, please send to the following address.

Office of Director, School of International Health
Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
Tel: +81-3-5841-3688 Fax: +81-3-5841-3637
E-mail: adb@m.u-tokyo.ac.jp

PLEASE SEND BY AIRMAIL, NOT E-MAIL for submission of the application.

UK - Postgraduate Studentship in Art and Design at Birmingham Institute of Art and Design

Postgraduate Studentship Opportunities
Birmingham Institute of Art and Design (BIAD) is a leading centre for research in the creative arts, architecture and design. We are delighted to announce that as a result of our success in the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Block Grant Partnership Scheme, we are in a position to offer a range of Masters and Doctoral Studentships over the next five years.

Applications for October 2009 start are sought from well qualified candidates in the following areas:

Design - PhD

BIAD Studentships
In addition to our AHRC Block Grant allocation, as part of our strategic commitment to research training and development in art and design, we are creating a further PhD Studentship annually.

Applications for October 2009 start are sought from well qualified candidates wishing to pursue projects which align with our areas of research strength in: Art History and Theory, Architecture, Design, Fine Art, Jewellery, Landscape Architecture, Photography and Visual Communication. Applications will be assessed on intellectual merit and contribution to our strategic priorities.

The deadline for applications for both the AHRC and BIAD Studentships is 4.00pm on 15 June 2009. Short-listed applicants will be invited for interview on 29-30 June (Masters) or 2 July (PhD).

Awards cover fees and a maintenance grant of up to £13,290 per annum, subject to eligibility criteria.

For further information about the availability of awards, eligibility and the application process please visit: http://www.biad.bcu.ac.uk/research/studentships.
Enquiries should be directed to biadresearch@bcu.ac.uk.

For further information about Birmingham Institute of Art & Design postgraduate courses available please visit www.bcu.ac.uk/biad

Spain - 4 PhD Positions in Wireless and Multimedia Communication in the Internet at Universitat Pompeu Fabra

The NeTS research group is looking for PhD students coming from renowned universities from around the world, with a very good grade record, who have a very high interest in wireless, and multimedia communications in the Internet, and the protocols associated with it. Paramount is a desire to learn and push the limits of current technology, as well as providing new insight into today`s and tomorrow`s networks and services.

We are seeking for two profiles:
1. Students coming from electrical engineering, computer science or related fields, interested in research on pervasive wireless communications, specially those based on the IEEE 802.11 principles, including sensor, ad-hoc, infrastructure WLANs and mesh networks, as well as on the future Internet architectures for multimedia communications, specially those based on distributed -P2P- principles.

2. Students interested on economical and regulatory aspects of telecommunications technologies from communications engineering fields and knowledge about communication markets and/or economic/regulatory aspects. Candidates coming from social sciences areas with a ground base on telecommunications technologies will also be considered. In both cases, a motivation to interdisciplinary work oriented to understand relation among technical, economical and regulatory issues is compulsory.
There are 4 PhD competitive positions available for the 2009/2010 year.
Each position includes a 3-year grant, that covers insurance, tuition and salary.

Application period (10 April 2009 - 10 June 2009)

Please send your full CV, together with your student record (as appropriate) and a cover letter stating your interests and goals to NeTS research group: nets.dtic@upf.edu>

PhD Program information: Computer Science and Digital Communication of the Department of Information and Communication Technologies (DTIC) at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF): http://www.upf.edu/dtecn/

Italy - Master Scholarships at MIB School of Management, Trieste

MIB School of Management is committed to helping talented candidates with a strong CV attend an MBA or Master`s program, no matter what their economic situation.

For those wishing to attend a high-quality, internationally- accredited MBA or Master`s program with an impressive percentage of placement (2008 average: 96%) like those offered at MIB School of Management, the commitment can be an economic burden.

Thanks to the contribution of our company sponsors who are looking for young talents to place in their companies, MIB School of Management is able to offer numerous scholarships, awarded as a full or partial exemption from MBAs and Masters tuition fees.

These scholarships are given according to merit criteria based on requirements indicated by the companies that offer financial support.

Scholarships offered by:
- Allianz
- Ania
- AT Kearney
- Costa Crociere
- Crenca & Associati
- Eli Lilly
- Friulia
- Generali Group
- Gruppo UGF
- KPMG
- illycaffè
- Informest
- Lloyd Adriatico
- Marsh
- RAS
- Riello
- Unipol

NEWS: 2009 SCHOLARSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!

MBA in International Business, Executive MBA, International Master in Tourism & Leisure, and Master in Insurance and Risk Management are made more accessible thanks to the companies who support and later recruit program participants.

2009 SCHOLARSHIPS:
For more information on specific programs and scholarship opportunities, click below

Full-Time MBA in International Business
September 2009-September 2010
http://www.mib.edu/cms/data/pages/000039.aspx
http://www.mib.edu/cms/data/pages/files/000202_resource1_orig.pdf

International Master in Tourism & Leisure
October 2009-October 2010
http://www.mib.edu/cms/data/pages/000079.aspx
http://www.mib.edu/cms/data/pages/files/000200_resource1_orig.pdf

Master in Insurance and Risk Management
January 2010-December 2010
http://www.mib.edu/cms/data/pages/000064.aspx
http://www.mib.edu/cms/data/pages/files/000198_resource1_orig.pdf

More information visit:
http://www.mib.edu/cms/data/pages/grants_scholarship_master_mba.aspx

Korea - Korean Government Scholarship Program for Graduate Students

The objective of the Korean Government scholarship program is to provide international students with the opportunities to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in the Republic of Korea in order to promote international exchange in education and mutual friendship between countries.

Application deadline is May 22, 2009

1. Program Objective
The objective of the Korean Government scholarship program is to provide international students with the opportunities to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in the Republic of Korea in order to promote international exchange in education and mutual friendship between countries.

2. Total Candidates for Selection
The number of candidates for selection will depend upon the country eligible for the scholarship program. For detailed information, please contact the Korean Embassy or Consulate in the country of origin.

3. Academic Programs & Institutions

• Academic degree program : master`s degree and doctoral degree (Ph.D.)
• Institutions: all the graduate schools in Korea
• Who want to enter specific graduate schools, such as MBA, international studies, medical, dental, and law schools, should get the separate permission from NIIED.
• Applicants who will major in science and engineering will be preferred in selection.

4. Application Option
4.1. Undesignated Application Procedure (158 candidates) : you can apply for programs with no limitation of the universities after finishing the Korean language course.
Candidates eligible for unrestricted procedure

• Specified in the mutual agreement between Korea and country of origin
• Candidates who are invited by the specific department of Korean Government
• Adopted Koreans who have alien nationalities
• Candidates who have excellent Korean proficiency

a. who have the certificate of TOPIK level 5 or 6
b. who majored in Korean Language and Literature or Korean Studies, and got the bachelor degree of it in or country of origin
c. who have the certificate of TOPIK level 4 and finished the four-year undergraduate course or the two-year graduate course in Korea
d. who have the certificate of TOPIK level 4 and have worked at a Korean governmental institution or a Korean company for more than two years

4.2. Designated Application Procedure (192 candidates): you can apply for only the entrusted universities designated by NIIED.
The entrusted universities and study fields will be noticed later.

5. Duration
Master`s course : 3 years (1 year of Korean language course & 2 years of master`s course)
Doctoral course : 4 years (1 year of Korean language course & 3 years of doctoral course)

6. Academic study course
After 1 year of Korean language training, master`s or doctoral course will be followed.
Students cannot change their degree courses from master`s to doctoral.
(1) Korean language course
Duration : 1 year (after enrolling the degree course, additional language training is possible according to the level of students`s proficiency)
Institution : Language instituition will be designated by NIIED
Students must be proficient in the Korean language because most of lectures will be done in Korean.

7. Qualifications

• Both applicant and his/her parents must possess the citizenship of the country of origin
• Applicants should not be a holder of Korean citizenship.
• Applicants should have an adequate health, both mentally and physically, to stay in a foreign country for a long period of time
• Persons who are pregnant or having serious illness may not apply
• Applicants who have already enrolled in the same academic course in Korea same as the one they are applying for will not be admitted.
• Persons who can contribute to promoting the mutual friendship between Korea and the country of origin
• Should be under 40 years of age as of September 1, 2009
• Hold a bachelor degree for the master`s course, or a master`s degree for the doctoral course as of September 1, 2009
• Obtain a grade point average (G.P.A.) above 85% from the last institution attended

8. Scholarship Payment
(1) Scholarship Period : 1 year of Korean language course and 2 years of master`s degree course, or 3 years of doctoral degree course
(2) Payment

• Airfare : A round-trip economy class ticket
• Monthly Allowance : 900,000 won per month
• Research Allowance : 210,000 won for students in humane and social sciences; 240,000 won for students in natural and mechanic sciences per semester
• Relocation Allowance : 200,000 won upon arrival
• Language Training Fee : The full costs up to 1 year (NIIED pays directly to the entrusted language institution)
• Tuitions: The full entrance fee are exempted by the host institution. The full tuition is exempted by NIIED.
• Dissertation Printing Costs : Up to 500,000 won will be reimbursed for the costs related to a dissertation printing. (Up to 800,000 won for art or physical education course)
• Medical Insurance : 15,000 won per month

9. Procedure for Scholarship Award

• Application handbook is available from NIIED website (http://www.niied. go.kr/NIIED_ ENG/NIIED_ MAIN00/main_ winter.jsp) and overseas Korean missions
• Applicants should submit the required documents to the Korean missions in the country of origin.
• Overseas Korean missions select 1.5 times as many qualified candidates as the number assigned by NIIED.
• Overseas Korean missions recommend those selected candidates to NIIED.
• NIIED selects the final candidates and informs the overseas Korean missions of the result.

10. Required Documentation
The following documents will be submitted:
(1) Place of submission : Documents must be submitted to the Korean missions in the country of origin
(2) Deadline of Submission : The date set by the Korean missions in the country of origin
The Korean missions must submit the documents to NIIED by May 29, 2009.
(3) Documents to be submitted

• One application form (on the prescribed form)
• Two 4cm X 5cm color photos
• One NIIED pledge (on the prescribed form)
• One self-introduction essay (on the prescribed form)
• One study plan (on the prescribed form)
• Two recommendation letters (from the applicant`s professor, dean, or the relevant chief of the school or the organization the applicant belonged to)
• One personal medical assessment (on the prescribed form)
• One copy of a bachelor`s degree for those applying for a master`s course
  One copy of a bachelor`s degree and one copy of a master`s degree for those applying for a Ph.D. course
• Transcript
  One transcript from an undergraduate course for those applying for a master`s course
  One transcript from an undergraduate course and one transcript from a master`s course for those applying for a doctoral course
• The Certificates of a citizenship of the applicant and one`s parents if the applicant is a Korean resident abroad
• Documents that prove the relationship between the applicant and one`s parents
• Documents that prove the applicant`s working career in Korean institutions or firms (only applicable to those who have)
• Certificates of TOPIK, TOEFL, TEPS, or IELTS
• One certificate of health authorized by a doctor (only for those candidates who are filtered and recommended by the overseas Korean missions)

(4) Note

• Application forms and other program materials are to be filled out either in Korean or English.
  Certificates credentials are to be submitted in the original, but those issued in other languages must accompany official translation verified by a notary public.
• Submitted documents will not be returned to the applicant.
• Incomplete or incorrect documents are subject to rejection by NIIED.
• In case of submitting copied documents inevitably, applicants must submit the original to the Korean missions and collate the two documents.

11. Selection Schedule

• Recommendation deadline : May 29, 2009
• Final selection by NIIED : June 30, 2009
• Result notice : July 3, 2009
• Entry to Korea : from August 25 to August 28
• Korean language course : September 1, 2009

12. For further information, please contact

• The Korean Embassy or Consulate in the country of origin
• KGSP Team, National Institute for International Education Development (NIIED)
  Address: 43 Ewhajanggil, Jongno/gu, Seoul, 110/810, Republic of Korea
  Website: http://www.ied.go.kr
  (Korean) http://www.niied.go.kr
  (English) http://www.niied.go.kr
  
  Korean Government Scholarship Program Notice
  Phone: +82-2-3668-1355 (For English),
  +82-2-3668-1358 (For Korean)
  Fax: +82-2-743-4992
  E-mail Address: gukje@mest.go.kr(For English), intledjwc@mest.go.kr (For Korean)

13. Other useful websites
Learning Korean http://www.kosnet.go.kr
Universities and Graduate schools in Korea http://www.studyinkorea.go.kr
Understanding of Korean culturehttp://korea.net
Overseas Korean embassies http://www.mofat.go.kr
Visa and Registration http://immigration.go.kr

UK - Short Course Scholarship 2009/2010 for Nutrition in Emergencies at University of Westminster

Scholarships are available for the short course Nutrition in Emergencies which will run from 8 to 12 September 2009.

1. Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.
2. Eligibility: You must be from a developing country.
3. Criteria: Financial need and to be employed in the relevant sector in a country prone to disaster.

Deadline: 15 August 2009.

Please note we only accept hard copy of your application, we do not accept faxes or email attachments.
Please allow sufficient time for your application to reach us by mail.

University of Westminster
Scholarships Office
32-38 Wells Street
London W1T 3UW
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7911 5000 ext 2349/2338

For further information please visit this web www.westminster.ac.uk

UK - Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering PhD Research Students at Loughborough University

Loughborough University`s Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering is delighted to offer financial support to talented prospective PhD students who would like to pursue postgraduate research study.

The school has unique and wide-ranging research capabilities and we are able to offer exciting and challenging research opportunities. The unique research opportunities available are complemented by a supportive learning environment and state of the art facilities, all on our attractive, single-site campus.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday, 29 May 2009.

Loughborough University`s research has a strong industrial and commercial dimension that is at the forefront of many technological advances. Research studentships in the Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering are available in:

Risk and Reliability link to http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/tt/research/risk-reliability.html

There are opportunities to obtain funding through research studentships which offer a tax-free stipend of at least £12,940 p.a. for 3 years, plus tuition fees at the UK/EU rate. For well-qualified overseas graduates studentships will cover the overseas fees. Follow the link below to find out more about the specific funding awards available, eligibility and the application process: www.lboro.ac.uk/eng/phd_funding.html

Applicants will need to hold or expect to gain at least a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate engineering or science discipline (with evidence of 1st Class performance in key subject areas).

Further details of research areas for each group can be found in our Research Guide which can be downloaded from the department`s website: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/tt/research.html

Applicants should complete the standard PhD application form available from:
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/prospectus/pg/apply/index.html.

Further information can be obtained by emailing: aaeresearch@lboro.ac.uk

Closing Date for Applications: Friday, 29 May 2009

Australia - PhD Call 2009 at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna

Several PhD positions are available in the Institute of PopulationGenetics at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna from autumn 2009. Through the analysis of natural variation the students will receive training in evolutionary theory and population genetics in an interdisciplinary research environment. Students will join a lively institute working at the interface between experimental and theoretical population genetics. Our institute represents a synthesis of theoretical and experimental expertise in population genetics (Christian Schloetterer) , molecular evolution and bioinformatics (Carolin Kosiol), functional genetics (Alistair McGregor and Thomas Flatt) and conservation genetics (Franz Suchentrunk) . We welcome applications from international students as the working language of the institute is English. Available projects include:

- Functional characterization of copy number variation in Drosophila (Schloetterer group)
- Probabilistic modeling of inter- and intraspecies sequence evolution (Kosiol group)
- Mechanisms and evolution of Drosophila life history and aging (Flatt group)
- Genetic basis of morphological variation in Drosophila (McGregor group)
- Measuring gene flow between hare species by massive parallel sequencing (Suchentrunk group)

Application deadline is 15 May 2009

See the following websites for more information on the projects and the application procedure:
http://i122server.vu-wien.ac.at/pop/index.html
For questions and enquires, feel free to contact carolin.kosiol@vu-wien.ac.at

Norway - 2 PhD Research Fellowships in Petroleum Technology and Applied Geophysics at Norwegian University of Science and Technology

2 PhD research fellowships within Petroleum Technology and Applied Geophysics. The Department of Petroleum Engineering and Applied Geophysics at The Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway invites applicants for two PhD research fellowships within petroleum technology and applied geophysics. The PhD research fellowships are awarded for a total of 3 years with a possibility for extending the period for one year as teaching assistant for NTNU. The research project is within one of the areas drilling, production, reservoir or applied geophysics.

Applicants should hold a master`s degree or equivalent within petroleum engineering, applied geophysics, physics or mathematics and must be qualified for PhD study at NTNU. Salaries, etc.

PhD candidates are remunerated in code 1017, grade 45 – 51 on the Norwegian State salary scale, gross NOK 353 000 (USD 54 300) to NOK 391 500 (USD 60 200) per year (before tax). PhD students are normally remunerated at wage level 45. There will be a 2 % deduction to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund from gross salary. The salary is adjusted according to the recent wage negotiations, and given subject to the final approval of the Storting (the Norwegian Parliament).

For further information please contact:
Professor Jon Kleppe,
tel. +47 73 59 49 25,
email: jon.kleppe@ntnu.no.

Belgium - PhD in Food Development at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

LICOS - Centre for Institutions and Economic Performance at the Faculty of Business and Economics, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, is seeking to appoint a PhD student/Research Assistant for 4 years as of Fall 2009, to support current research on Food Policy, Development and related fields. Field work in any of the geographic regions of focus (Eastern Europe, China, India, Africa) is possible. The supervisor of the project is Prof. J. Swinnen, Director of LICOS.

Selection Criteria
· University degree in economics or applied economics, preferably at MPhil level
· Strong analytic and technical capabilities in modern economic methods
· Proficiency in statistical and econometric methods
· Interest in developing collaborative research within the research project
· A GRE test will be required for admission
· Fluency in spoken and written English (a TOEFL or IELTS test will be required for non-native speakers)

Applications must reach us no later than 15 April 2009.

About LICOS
LICOS is a research centre of Excellence at the Faculty of Business and Economics that focuses on theoretical and empirical research of macro- and micro-economic aspects of transition, institutional changes and economic performance. LICOS belongs to the 12 “Centres of Excellence” of K.U. Leuven. The research at LICOS is organized around four main research themes, each under the auspices of a Research Director:
- Development and Food Policy (Prof. J. Swinnen)
- Labour Markets and Industrial Restructuring (Prof. J. Konings)
- Market Structure and Performance (Prof. P. Van Cayseele)
- International Trade and Fiscal Policy (Prof. Hylke Vandenbussche)
(for more info: www.econ.kuleuven.be/licos)

PhD Program at the Faculty
The research project will allow the student to simultaneously pursue a PhD in (Applied) Economics. The University of Leuven (KUL) has an extensive Ph.D. program: about 160 researchers are currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Applied Economics/Business studies or PhD in Economics. Usually, a PhD program takes 4 years, with the first year including important course work in advanced economics.
(for more info: www.econ.kuleuven.be/lsbe)

How to Apply
Candidates must send their curriculum vitae, together with a statement outlining expression of interest in the position, to conny.schuurmans@econ.kuleuven.be. There is no application form. Applications must reach us no later than 15 April 2009.

Australia - Phd Scholarships in Ecomomics and Finance at Queensland University of Technology

QUT`s School of Economics and Finance is seeking three PhD students to undertake study in the areas of behavioural economics and applied microeconometrics.
The scholarships are attached to a large international research group sponsored by the Australian Research Council, AusAid, the World Bank, the Ford Foundation and the German Labour Institute (IZA) as well as an international collaboration with European companies.

The successful applicants will work with researchers from the Australian National University and the QUT-based National Centre for Econometric Research.
They will be expected to follow standard economic PhD coursework in all fields of economics and to engage in a variety of analyses, such as handling large-scale data sets on migration in China, performing economic experiments in Australia with and without measuring heart rates, or developing a theoretical view of human decision making (including migration, network formation and attitudes towards risk and collaboration).

Application criteria
1. At least an Honours 2A or international equivalent thereof in economics or closely related subfield.
2. Good verbal and written English language skills.
3. A proven high ability in the use of analytical methods, as witnessed by courses in statistics/economic modelling/game theory/mathematics, or else prior work of a high analytical quality.
4. The ability to work with world-class researchers from many different countries (Australia, the United States, England, China, Indonesia, Germany) and the desire to become a research-oriented economist.

The scholarships
The school is offering three full-time scholarships to the value of $26,140 per annum (tax exempt and indexed annually) for three years. Top up scholarships and/or Research Assistant work may be available. The successful applicants will be based in Brisbane.

Application closing date
The closing date for applications is Thursday, 9 April 2009.

For more information about the research projects, please contact
Professor Paul Frijters
phone (07) 3138 2947 or
email p.frijters@qut.edu.au or,

Associate Professor
Uwe Dulleck
phone (07) 3138 9103
email uwe.dulleck@qut.edu.au.

For more information regarding the application process, please visit this website
http://www.bus.qut.edu.au/faculty/schools/economics/research/phdscholarships.jsp

Visit here
http://www.bus.qut.edu.au/faculty/schools/economics/

Netherlands - Amsterdam Merit Scholarships for Bachelor's and Master at University of Amsterdam

The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world's brightest students to its international classrooms. As from September 2007, outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

The Amsterdam Merit Scholarships (AMS) have specifically been designed by the Universiteit van Amsterdam to offer talented and hard-working non-EU/EEA students the opportunity to pursue a degree in one of the academic fields covered by the UvA. The AMS programme is highly selective: only applicants with excellent study result and motivation may receive a scholarship.

EU member states
The European Economic Area (the European Union plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Nederlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Rumania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and United Kingdom.

Non-EU/EEA
If you don't hold a passport from one of the countries listed above, then you are a non EU/EEA student.

Requirements for Eligibility
Candidates wishing to take part in the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship programme must meet the following requirements:

1. Hold a non-EU/EEA passport and not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans ("Studiefinanciering"; refer to www.ib-groep.nl for information). The scholarship office should be notified as soon as possible of any change in nationality, type of residence permit, and/or possible "Studiefinanciering" support, throughout the academic year.
2. Be fully admitted to a degree programme at the Universiteit van Amsterdam which is registered at the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (CROHO; refer to www.ib-groep.nl for information).
   For more information about general application requirements, please consult the individual programme descriptions at www.uva.nl/isp for study programme thought in Dutch.
   Scholarshiop continuation is not guaranteed when a candidate change his or her degree programme.
3. Be admitted to a bachelor's or master's programme at the Universiteit van Amsterdam for the first time. AMS will will not be awarded to candidates who are admitted for a second bachelor's programme at the Universiteit van Amsterdam.
4. Be able to comply with Dutch visa regulations (follow the link to the IND website below).
5. Be enrolled at the Universiteit van Amsterdam as full-time student for the academic year and the programme for which the scholarship is awarded.
6. The candidates should not receive a full coverage scholarship for the same period of study as the AMS scholarship. Notify the scholarships office when another full scholarship such as HSP, Alban, NFP, etc. has been awarded and which scholarship has been choosen to accept.
7. Scholarship continuation for subsequent year(s) of study depends upon satisfactory study progress. The programme you will be enrolled in, as it depends on the curriculum and rules and regulations of the department, sets the standard for satisfactory progress, the time and manner in which progress will be measured. Please be advised that you are expected to gain approximately 80% of credits in any one year.
   The programme you wish to apply for might set extra requirements such as academic and language requirements. Please see the faculty information below for more information.

APPLICATION
The faculties and international school award scholarships themselves; such as, regulations may vary. Students interested in an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship may contact the faculty or international school offering the study programme of their choice for more information.
Overview study programme;
Universiteit van Amsterdam :
http://www.studeren.uva.nl/programmes/isp.cfm/schakelaarlinks=8

Amsterdam Medical Centre (AMC)
Students applying to a programme at the AMC can find information on the application process on the AMC website.
http://www.amc.uva.nl/index.cfm?sid=1616

Amsterdam Law School (ALS)
Students wishing to apply for a study programme in Law can find more information on Amsterdam Merit Scholarships on the Amsterdam Law School website.
http://www.jur.uva.nl/mtec/object.cfm/objectid=E8690DBC-160E-47D2-A33C8784E6C47AE5/templateid=72585803-2A81-49AC-943A59E9F2405B9A

Faculty of Economics and Business
Students enrolling at the Faculty of Economics and Business may request more information on Amsterdam Merit Scholarshipsby e-mail: msc-feb@uva.nl

Faculty of Science
Students enrolling at the Faculty of Science can find more information on Amsterdam Merit Scholarships through the link below.
http://www.science.uva.nl/international-office-msc/object.cfm/5DD2153A-B9B6-4B12- AB437A42DE4DDE02/F7325D0A-1321-B0BE-A411D2180F082AC9

Graduate School for Humanities
Students enrolling at the Graduate School for Humanities can find more information on Amsterdam Merit Scholarships through the link below.
http://www.studeren.uva.nl/finance/object.cfm/objectid= 8B248B8D-FD29-4985-BEB6D9B3CB684FEE

International School for Humanities and Social Sciences (ISHSS)
Students enrolling at the International School for Humanities and Social Sciences (ISHSS) can find more information on Amsterdam Merit Scholarships through the link below.
http://www.ishss.uva.nl/Finances/scholarships.htm#AMS