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

Italy - BSc in Textile Engineering at Politecnico di Torino

The project offers international students the possibility to receive a scholarship and other benefits to graduate from the Politecnico di Torino attending a Bachelor of Science (BSc) program in Textile Engineering at the Biella campus.

The initiative is promoted by the Politecnico di Torino and is supported by Camera di Commercio di Biella, Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Biella and Unione Industriale Biellese.

General information on the Bacelor of Science in Textile Engineering program

Location : Biella (Città Studi University Campus)
Language in which the courses are held : English
Length : 3 years
The activities will begin in September 2009.


Requirement :

1. Having not Italian citizenship or being an Italian citizen who has obtained a secondary school diploma abroad.
2. Being at least 18 years old ( by 01/09/2009).
3. Meeting the minimum requirement for the admission to italian University. For further information, please visit the Entry requirement page.
4. In the countries where it is required, having successfully passed the state-level University admission exam. (e.g. Gao Kao in China).
5. Knowledge of the English language, preferably demonstrated by an international certification (students who don't provide such certification may be asked to conduct a telephone interview to test their knowledge of English).
6. Not having enrolled in a Bachelor of Science program of the Politecnico di Torino before the 2009/2010 academic year.
7. Not being the recipient of other scholarship, Italian or foreign.
8. Obtaining a degree at the Politecnico di Torino.
9. To graduate at the Politecnico di Torino, student must attain a total of 180 credits, including exams and the final dessertation. The time required to graduate is approximately 6 semesters. However, the effective duration is also dependent upon each student's capacity.

Please note thet scholarship recipients must attend their program for its entire lenght ( 3 years 180 credits). Students who have already attended other university courses can ask for a credit transfer up to a maximum of 10 credits per year ( 30 credits in total). Please not that credits achieved in preparatory courses or in the first year/second year in systems where preuniversity education lasts 10/11 years can not be taken into account.

Selection Criteria :
Applicants will be selected based on their previous academic career and on their Curriculum Vitae.

Amount of the Scholarship:
The gross amount of the Biella Campus scholarships is 10,000 Euro per year (30,000 Euro for the complete period). The exact net sum is dependent upon the individual tax conditions of each student, which can be verified only upon the arrival of the student. The amount of the scholarship will not be increased in case the student will need more time to graduate than indicated. The allocation of the scholarship is dependent upon the submission, within 10 days from the arrival in Italy of the student, of the original documentation, which must correspond with the documentation attached to the online form ( see the "Selection Outcomes" section below).

Payment of the scholarship occurs periodically. The first instalment is dependent upon the possession of the relevant documentation (resident permit, Italian fiscal code, and Bank account in the name of the scholarship recipient), all obtainable upon arrival in Italy; for this reason, the first instalment is not paid at the momont of arrival at the Politecnico di Torino, but in the course of the following months (most probably November).

Requirements to maintain the scholarship.
Given that it is not possible to combine the benefits received from more than one scholarship, students who are assigned another study grant while receiving the Biella Campus scholarship must promptly notify the Politecnico di Torino. Payment of the scholarship will be suspended if the academic performance of the recipient does not meet a satisfactory level.

How to apply :
To apply, students must, under the penalty of being excluded from the selection process :
Complete the Online Application Form

Deadline :
Application deadline : 8 pm (Italian time) on March 22, 2009.
Method : fill in the online application form by first registering and providing your biographical information, logging in and choosing your level and degree program, and subsequently submitting the application. Students must also provide information on their previous educational career, language abilities and work experience, and they must attach the necessary documentation in pdf format. After having completed these steps, the application for a scholarship will be considered complete.

N.B. The scholarship or project for which the applicant is eligible is not specified in the application form, since the Politecnico will automatically assess your eligibility for the Biella Campus scholarship based on the information you provide. At the end of the selection process, the Politecnico di Torino will inform you if you have been selected for Biella Campus scholarship (see the "Selection outcomes" section below).

We advise students to go to the Italian Embassy or Consulate to inform themselves on the necessary requirements to obtain an entry visa in Italy.
Specified contacts for Bachelor of Science:
- For Scholarship International Relations Office
international.relations@polito.it
- For Admission Incoming Student Office
international.admission@polito.it

For Accomodation Selected students will be contacted by the Foreign Citizens Services office

Online application:
http://apply.polito.it/index_en.html

For more information on the Biella university campus, please visit the Città Studi website.
http://international.polito.it/en/financial_aid/politecnico_international_scholarships/complete_ list_of_scholarship_projects/biella_campus_project_textile_engineering/bachelor_of_science_in_textile_engineering

UK - MPhil/PhD Studentships in Law - Queen Mary at University of London

UK - MPhil/PhD Studentships in Law - Queen Mary at University of London

The School of Law at Queen Mary, University of London has consistently been ranked in the top 10 in the UK for research. Members of the School are actively involved in public affairs in the United Kingdom, European institutions and international bodies. Postgraduate teaching is conducted in Lincoln's Inn Fields in the hearth of London's legal community.

The School is able to offer financial support to excellent applicants to a number of our programs. These awards are highly competitive and are available for applicants wishing to commence study in the academic year 2009 - 2010.

MPhil/PhD
The School of Law is offering 7 Studentships for the 2009 - 2010 academic year, covering all tuition fees (home/EU or overseas level) and providing a maintenance grant at research council rates of at least £ 14,900 per year (reviewed annually). These awards are available to support research in any topic within the discipline. However, this year, the Department of Law is particularly keen to support Studentship applications in the following areas :

1. Criminal Law & Crimes Justice
2. Medical Law & Ethics
3. Public Law, Corporate Law & Tax Law

The Centre for Commercial Law Studies is particularly keen to support Studentship applications in the following specialist areas :
Response to the Financial Crisis

1. Lex Specialist and Insolvency Law
2. Regulation & Arbitration
3. International Tax and Developmaent
4. Information Governance
5. Intellectual Property Institutions

A further join School of Law/School of Business & Management Studentship is also available in the area Commercial Law and Business, specifically in the topic of Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethical Branding.

Deadline - Monday March 23, 2009.

If you have any queries relating to the funding application process, please email the School of Law PhD Admission Administrator, Mr G Skehan, at g.skehan@qmul.ac.uk

USA - UN Journalism Fellowships by Dag HammarskjÃld Scholarship Fund

United Nations Journalism Fellowships

United Nation is pleased to announce that the Dag HammarskjÃld Scholarship Fund for Journalists is now accepting applications from professional journalists from developing countries for its 2009 Fellowship Program.

The deadline for submission of application is March 22, 2009.

The Fellowships are available to radio, television, print and web journalists, age 25 to 35, from developing countries who are interested on coming to New York to report on international affairs during the 63rd session of the United Nations General Assembly. The Fellowships will begin in mid-September and extend to late November and will include the cost of travel and accommodations in New York, as well as per diem allowance.

The Fellowship Program is open to journalists who are native to one of the developing countries in Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean, and are currently working full-time for a bonafide media organization in a developing nation. Applicants must demonstrate interest in and commitment to internal affairs and to conveying a better understanding of the United Nations to their readers and audiences. They must also have approval from their media organizations to spend up to two months in New York to report from the United Nations.

The journalist who are awarded Fellowships are given the incompareable opportunity to observe international diplomatic deliberations at the United Nations, to make professional contacts that will serve them for many years to come, to interact with seasoned, journalists from around the world, and to gain a broader perspective and understanding of matters of global concern. Many past Fellows have risen to prominence in their professional and countries.

This is the 48th year the Dag HammarskjÃld Scholarship Fund has sponsored the Fellowship Program for Journalists. The program is administered on a volunteer basis by journalists at the United Nations, who raise money from foundations, corporations and diplomatic missions.

Eligibility and documentation requirements and Fellowship application form are availbale at :
http://unjournalismfellowship.org.

Questions about the program, eligibility and application process can be directed to info@unjournalismfellowship.org

Germany - 5 PhD Positions at Leibniz Graduate School Systems Biology Lab

5 PhD Positions at Leibniz Graduate School Systems Biology Lab

The International Leibniz Graduate School Systems Biology Lab on Chip admits five students once a year. Applications for the program starting on September 1, 2009 should be posted by May 1, 2009 (delivery date).

The program is open to qualified young science and engineering graduates. Applicants must hold a Masters, Diploma or equivalent degree in science or engineering with excellent student records. The degree should include an experimental research experience for at least four months. Applications are welcome even if the required degree has not been awarded by the time of application. It only has to be conferred before entering the program.

A foreign diploma or degree conferred may not always be recognized as equivalent to its German pendant. Admission to doctorate studies in Germany with a foreign degree requires that the foreign degree qualifies the holder for direct admission to doctorate studies in the country where the degree was obtained.

After a selection process including interviews and presentations in June the candidates will be informed of the final decision by mid of July.

website link :
http://sbloc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=29

Rave Foundation Scholarships [Germany]

Rave Foundation Scholarships

Target group

• Curators
• Restorers
• Museum technicians
• Cultural managers from engineering and developing countries

Benefits

• A monthly lump sum of 1,300 euros for a scholarship period of three to six months
• Traveling expenses (to and from Germany)
• Married person's supplement if the spouse is present in Germany
• Assistance with health insurance (also for spouse)
• German course

Conditions

• Applicant must be from a country in transition or a developing country
• Hitherto no opportunity to study or work in Germany for an extended period of time
• Knowledge of either German, English, or French
• Younger than 40 years old
• Completion of professional study or training within the last five years
• Applicant must no longer be studying or involved in on-the-job training
• Confirmation from a partner institution in Germany which has agreed to take on or initiate a joint project
• A reference from the applicant's country of origin
• Applicants who are not accepted cannot re-apply

Selection procedure

• The Rave Foundation committee will asses all applications
• Scholarships are awarded twice a year
• About 6 scholarships are awarded per year
• There is no recourse to legal action regarding the awarding of scholarship
• Applicants will be informed in writing about their application was successful or not. No reasons will be given for the committee's decision

Application documents

1. CV, including educational qualifications
2. Outline of the planned project in Germany
3. Consent from a German institution in which the applicant will work during the scholarship period in Germany
4. A letter of reference from the applicant's home country
5. An abridged report (max. 2 pages) on the current state of the art s scene in the home country

Application dates

The deadlines for applications are 31 March and 30 September each year. Selections will be made within 2 months of the respective deadlines.

Contact

Applications are to be submitted to :
Rave Foundation
c/o Institute fur Auslandsbeziehungen
Charlottenplatz 17
D-70173 Stuggart
Fax +49.711.2225194
rave-stiftung@ifa.de

An information leaflet about applying for a Rave Scholarship can be ordered from the above address as well.

http://www.ifa.de/en/foerderprogramme/rave-foundation/ravestipendien/detailed-information/

MSc/PhD Positions, 802.11 WMN at National University of Ireland Maynooth [Ireland]

MSc/PhD Positions: 802.11 Wireless Mesh Networks

Basic Description
Applications are invited for a number of postgraduate positions in the Hamilton Institute at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. The vacancies are in the broad area of wireless mesh networks. It is expected that the fellow will work on collaborative research with Professor Doug Leith and others at the Hamilton Institute on projects in the area of wireless networks.

The Hamilton Institute has a very active research groups in communication networks and wireless networks in particular. The successful applicant will be expected to work on some or all of the following projects: measurement-based wireless mesh network management, network coding and joint routing/coding, distributed optimization of wireless networks.

Candidate Profile
The candidate should hold a degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Applied Mathematics or a related field. Some degree of familiarity with information theory, coding theory or measurement- based network management, will be an advantage. Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills are required. In addition, the candidate should be a team player who is capable of working with a minimum of supervision.

Stipend
This position carries a stipend of EUR 21,000 (tax free). Appointment commencing by the beginning of Summer 2009 is desirable. The Hamilton Institute is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and a stimulating research environment.

To apply, candidates should submit a detailed CV, transcripts of undergraduate grades, motivation letter and the names and addresses of two referees for letters of recommendation to: hamilton@nuim.ie.

Scholarships for Ph.D. in Economics at University of Alicante [Spain]

Scholarships for Ph.D. in Economics at University of Alicante, Spain.

The Department of Economics at the University of Alicante (FAE), Spain, is offering Teaching and Research Assistantship to students enrolling in the Graduate Program.

The Graduate Program is a full-time program leading to a doctoral degree (Ph.D.). The program is taught entirely in English and it provides students with a thorough theoretical and practical training to do independent high-level economic research.

The program prepares students for professional careers in universities, public and private research organizations, international institutions, consultancy and business. Students with strong quantitative skills and good academic qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Students are supported by an international faculty that is recruited from top American and European universities, such as MIT and LSE. The faculty has a high academic reputation publishing in top journals, such as the American Economic Review, the Journal of Political Economy and Econometrica.

Students receive an annual stipend ranging from 13,000 to 17,000 Euros and get financing to attend international conferences and to visit prestigious American and European universities, such as NYU and UC London. Scholarships also cover tuition fees. The teaching load is up to 60 hour per year.

Further information on the program and how to apply can be found in our website:
http://merlin.fae.ua.es/qed/

The deadline for applications is April 1st, 2009, but early applications are strongly encouraged.

Paramadina Fellowship 2009 Bagi Mahasiswa S1 [Indonesia]

PARAMADINA FELLOWSHIP 2009: The Gateway to a Bright Future

Universitas Paramadina bekerjasama dengan para dermawan Indonesia memberikan beasiswa kepada siswa-siswi lulusan Sekolah Lanjutan Tingkat Atas (SLTA) atau sederajat yang memiliki potensi akademis maupun non-akademis untuk mengikuti pendidikan (S-1) di Universitas Paramadina, pada Program Studi:
1. Manajemen dan Bisnis,
2. Falsafah dan Agama,
3. Ilmu Komunikasi,
4. Psikologi,
5. Hubungan Internasional,
6. Teknik Informatika,
7. Desain Komunikasi Visual,
8. Desain Produk Industri.

Kualifikasi
- Siswa kelas 3 atau lulusan SLTA atau sederajat dari seluruh Indonesia.
- Siswa kelas 3 atau lulusan SLTA atau sederajat, dengan nilai rata-rata NEM/UAN, STTB, dan Raport Kelas I, II dan III, minimum 7,50.
- Termasuk 10 siswa atau lulusan terbaik di kelas selama 4 (empat) semester.
- Maksimal usia 23 tahun pada tanggal 1 Januari 2009.
- Memiliki kecerdasan emosional dan jiwa kepemimpinan, mudah bersosialisasi, serta beretika tinggi.
- Aktif dalam kegiatan organisasi intra dan ekstra sekolah.
- Kemampuan berbahasa Inggris atau bahasa asing lainnya merupakan nilai plus.
- Memahami dan menyetujui semua persyaratan dan ketentuan yang berlaku dalam program beasiswa ini **

**) Ketentuan yang berlaku :
1. Penerima beasiswa harus menyelesaikan masa kuliah dalam kurun 4 tahun kalender akademik.
2. Siswa yang tidak mendapatkan nilai IPK minimal 3,00 selama dua semester pada saat perkuliahan, dinyatakan gagal dan tidak lagi memperoleh beasiswa untuk penyelesaian sisa masa studi.
3. Nominasi ini akan gugur dengan sendirinya apabila siswa/pendaftar dinyatakan tidak lulus UAN.

Proses Pendaftaran
Formulir pendaftaran dapat diperoleh di Bagian Informasi Universitas Paramadina tanpa dipungut biaya atau dapat di download di website kami :
http://www.paramadina.ac.id/files/form-pf2009.pdf.
Formulir Pendaftaran yang sudah diisi diserahkan sebelum batas waktu yang ditentukan dengan disertai :
1. Satu halaman tulisan yang berjudul "Cita-Cita Saya di Masa yang Akan Datang" dan satu halaman tulisan berjudul "Pengalaman Berharga Saya." (Petunjuk dan lembar essay terlampir).
2. Dua surat rekomendasi yaitu dari Kepala Sekolah atau Tokoh Masyarakat dan Guru. (Form surat rekomendasi terlampir).
3. Fotocopy transkip nilai (dilegalisir) :
Untuk Lulusan SLTA
a. fotocopy NEM
b. STTB
c. Ijazah
d. Raport Kelas 1, 2, dan 3

Untuk Siswa SLTA Kelas 3
a. Raport Kelas 1, 2, dan 3.

4. Fotocopy Sertifikat Penghargaan yang pernah diraih.
5. Satu foto berwarna ukuran 3 x 4 cm
6. Fotocopy Kartu Identitas (KTP)
7. Fotocopy Kartu Keluarga.

Catatan:
1. Formulir dan kelengkapan dokumen pendaftaran, dapat diserahkan langsung ke Bagian Informasi Universitas Paramadina (Senin - Jum´at 09.00 - 16.00 WIB dan Sabtu 09.00 - 13.00 WIB) atau dikirim melalui pos.
2. Kami tidak menerima pengembalian formulir dan berkas pendaftaran melalui e-mail.

Batas Waktu Pendaftaran
Batas akhir penyerahan formulir dan berkas pendaftaran Program Paramadina Fellowship 2009 adalah:
1. Melalui pos, dengan stempel pos, 11 April 2009.
2. Langsung ke Universitas Paramadina, 18 April 2009.

Dana Beasiswa
Paramadina Fellowship 2009, dengan nilai beasiswa sebesar Rp. 110.000.000 (seratus sepuluh juta rupiah) mencakup pendanaan:
1. Dana transportasi dari tempat asal menuju ke Universitas Paramadina.
2. Biaya studi selama 4 tahun kalender akademik. Penerima beasiswa diharapkan dapat menyelesaikan studi, maksimal 4 tahun.
3. Dana aktivitas kemahasiswaan sebesar Rp 2.500.000,- (dua juta lima ratus ribu rupiah).
4. Tunjangan buku 1 juta rupiah per-semester.
5. Biaya hidup (living allowance) sebesar 1 juta rupiah per-bulan.**
6. Disediakan asrama, wajib tinggal selama 2 tahun atau 4 semester berturut-turut. **
7. Kemungkinan pelatihan dan magang selama studi, di perusahaan Donor.
8. Peluang kesempatan kerja atau tawaran kerja dari Donor, setelah menyelesaikan studi S-1.

**) Keterangan :
Seluruh penerima beasiswa termasuk mereka yang berasal dari dari wilayah Jabodetabek, berhak atas biaya hidup dan wajib tinggal di asrama.

Informasi
Untuk memperoleh informasi Paramadina Fellowship 2009,
Sdri. Maya & Erma
Telp. +62 21 7918 1188 Ext. 888/200

Sdri. Muna & Dina
Telp. +62 21 7918 1188 Ext. 132

Universitas Paramadina
Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 97
Mampang, Jakarta 12790
Telp. +62 21 7918 1188
Fax. +62 21 799 3375

fellowship@paramadina.ac.id
www.paramadina.ac.id

taken from :
http://www.paramadina.ac.id/index.php?module=pagesetter&func=viewpub&tid=7&pid=66

PhD position in Mathematics at Vilnius University [Lithuania]

PhD Position position in Mathematics at Vilnius University
http://www.mif.vu.lt/CAGLab/index.php?id=positions

One full-time PhD position is available at Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, Vilnius University (Lithuania) in the framework of Marie Curie Network SAGA (ShApes, Geometry, and Algebra).

Topic: Mathematics of surfaces with applications to geometric modeling.

Possible project examples:
Improved blends between primitive surfaces

The majority of mechanical parts in CAD have a boundary representation that combines planes and primitive surfaces (like sphere, circular cylinder/cone or torus) with smooth blends between them. Usually these constructions are only approximate, and the resulting blends are NURBS surfaces with gaps along boundaries. The project goal is to construct new efficient smooth blends between primitive surfaces of reasonable parameterization degree that have no gaps on the boundaries. The results should be possible to integrate into industrial CAD systems.

Fair surfacing constructions: filling multisided holes

Current CAD technology is essentially based on NURBS. The natural modeling process of smooth surfaces with complicated topology usually generates NURBS with n-sided holes (n not equal to 4). Several methods were proposed for fair filling of such holes using rational patches or special polynomial patchworks. The goal is to find structural representation of such constructions. This may lead to new kind of splines naturally extending NURBS, and that can represent/approxima te surfaces of arbitrary topology.

Qualifications
Degree: A Bachelor`s or equivalent 4-year degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field is required: it must have been obtained within 4 years from the start date of the PhD. Possessing also a Master`s degree in a relevant field is an advantage. Nationality: The candidate cannot be of Lithuanian nationality, and cannot have resided or worked in Lithuania for more than a year during the 3 years before the PhD start date. Languages: Fluency in English is required. Other languages would be an advantage.

Financial support
Gross salary of about 2380 Euro per month (1400 Euro net), or about 2590 Euro (1520 Euro net) if married (family not necessary comes together). Travel allowance to/from country of residence, support for travelling related to the PhD etc.

Dates and application procedure
Start date: anytime till November, 2009, for 3 years; one semester will be spent in another SAGA partner.
Application deadline: the earlier the better.
Application procedure: Email your complete CV to rimvydas.krasauskas@mif.vu.lt, including relevant courses with grades, your Bachelor`s/Master`s thesis, any academic publications, and names/addresses of professors who may provide recommendations.

BEASISWA S1, S2, S3 Bagi Mahasiswa Indonesia [Rusia]

BEASISWA S1, S2, S3 Bagi Mahasiswa Indonesia

Sesuai dengan Keputusan Pemerintah Federasi Rusia tentang penerimaan mahasiswa asing di perguruan tinggi Rusia, maka pada tahun ajaran 2009/2010 Pemerintah Federasi Rusia memberikan 30 beasiswa bagi warga negara Republik Indonesia. Dengan jenjang, persyaratan dan bidang studi sebagai berikut.

1. Jenjang
Beasiswa diberikan untuk Jenjang S-1 (Bachelor) dan S-2 (Magister) sebanyak 25 beasiswa. Sedangkan untuk Jenjang S-3 (Kandidatura), Post-Doktoral (Doktorantura) dan Penelitian/Pelatihan (Stazhirovka) sebanyak 5 beasiswa.

2. Program Studi (Spesialisasi)
Program studi (spesialisasi) yang ditawarkan,meliputi:
Ilmu Hukum, Ilmu Politik, Ilmu Kedokteran, Ilmu Alam (Natural Science), Ilmu Sosial/Humaniora, Ilmu Pendidikan, Ilmu Kesehatan (Public Health); Ekonomi dan Manajemen (Economic and Management); Spesialisasi Interdisipliner Teknik-Ilmu Alam; Geologi dan Sumber Daya Mineral; Eksplorasi Mineral; Ilmu Energi dan Teknik Mesin Pembangkit (Power Machinery Engineering) ; Metalurgi; Konstruksi Mesin dan Material Processing; Penerbangan, Roket dan Teknologi Angkasa (Space Machinery); Teknologi Maritim (Maritime Machinery); Peralatan Transportasi Darat; Teknologi Pertambangan dan Perlengkapan; Teknik Elektro, Control Device Building; Radioteknik dan Komunikasi; Automasi dan Kontrol; Komputer dan Informatika; Service; Eksploitasi Transportasi; Teknologi Kimia; Reproduksi dan Proses Sumber Daya Kehutanan; Teknologi Makanan; Teknologi Komoditi Konsumen; Arsitektur dan Ilmu Konstruksi; Geodesi dan Kartografi; Agrikultur dan Perikanan; Ekologi dan Pemanfaatan Alam; Kesehatan dan Keselamatan.

3. Perguruan Tinggi dan Proses Belajar
Perguruan Tinggi/Universitas tujuan belajar terdapat di kota-kota di seluruh Federasi Rusia. Penempatan penerima beasiswa ditentukan oleh Pemerintah Federasi Rusia.

Proses belajar-mengajar diselenggarakan dalam bahasa Rusia. Untuk itu selama 1 (satu) tahun semua penerima beasiswa program studi S-1 dan S-2 akan belajar di Fakultas Persiapan (Preparatory Faculty) untuk mempelajari bahasa Rusia dan mata pelajaran yang sesuai dengan jurusan/program studi yang telah dipilih.

Bagi Penerima beasiswa Jenjang S-3, Doktorantura dan penelitian/pelatihan akan mempelajari bahasa Rusia selama proses belajar (tidak melalui Fakultas Persiapan).

4. Persyaratan
Untuk Jenjang S-1 dan S-2:
1· Para pelamar beasiswa harus memiliki ijazah Sekolah Menengah SMU yang setara dengan ijazah SMU Rusia dengan nilai untuk mata pelajaran pokok/sesuai dengan spesialisasi yang akan dipilih tidak lebih rendah dari 80% tingkat maksimalnya (Nilai Rata-rata 8,0). Untuk mata pelajaran lainnya juga harus bernilai baik (tidak ada angka merah). (Untuk Jenjang S-2 harus memiliki ijasah S-1 dengan IPK sekurang-kurangnya 2,50);
2· Kurun waktu antara tamat Sekolah Menengah/SMU (atau lembaga pendidikan pra-perguruan tinggi lainnya) dengan saat pendaftaran beasiswa ini harus tidak melampaui 3 tahun.
3· Usia para calon untuk S-1 hendaknya tidak lebih dari 25 tahun dan S-2 tidak lebih dari 30 tahun.

Untuk Jenjang S-3, Penelitian, Post Doktoral:
1· Calon Penerima beasiswa Jenjang S-3 harus berpendidikan berpendidikan tinggi setingkat M.Sc./M.A.,
2· mempunyai pengalaman kerja yang sesuai dengan spesialisasinya;
3· usia hendaknya tidak melampaui 35 tahun.

5. Berkas Lamaran
Berkas lamaran lengkap diserahkan langsung ke
Bagian Kebudayaan Kedutaan Besar Federasi Rusia
Pusat Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Kebudayaan Rusia
Jl. Diponegoro, 12, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat,
telp./fax: 31935290)

sebelum tanggal 20 Maret 2009.

Berkas surat lamaran dimasukkan ke dalam Map/Amplop Kuning (untuk S-1), Merah (untuk S-2) dan Hijau (Untuk S-3/Penelitian) harus dengan isi dan urutan sebagai berikut:
1. Application Form dalam Bahasa Inggris
2. Fotokopi ijazah/sertifikat dari tingkat pendidikan yang bersangkutan beserta transkrip nilainya dan terjemahannya dalam Bahasa Inggris yang telah dilegalisir oleh Notaris;
3. Surat keterangan bahwa calon telah mengikuti tes kesehatan dan tidak mempunyai hambatan dalam menghadapi iklim Rusia dalam Bahasa Inggris dan telah dilegalisir oleh Instansi yang berwenang;
4. Surat keterangan bebas HIV/AIDS yang telah dilegalisir oleh Instansi yang berwenang;
5. Fotokopi Akta Kelahiran dan terjemahannya dalam Bahasa Inggris yang telah dilegalisir oleh Notaris;
6. Fotokopi lembar pertama Paspor RI dengan data-data calon penerima beasiswa (untuk mengisi formulir bagi visa),
7. Sepuluh lembar pasfoto ukuran 4 x 6 cm.
Untuk pelamar Jenjang S-3 sekaligus harus menyerahkan daftar judul publikasinya (jikalau ada) dan referat singkat (proposal singkat) maksimal 2 halaman tentang tema penelitian ilmiah untuk studi S-3-nya rangkap 2 (dalam bahasa Indonesia dan Inggris). Bagi lulusan perguruan tinggi Rusia harus membuat proposal dalam bahasa Indonesia dan Bahasa Rusia.

6. Lain-lain
Segala hal menyangkut kedatangan dan domisili keluarga penerima beasiswa tidak menjadi tanggungan perguruan tinggi dimana mahasiswa belajar.

Penerima beasiswa S-1 dan S-2 harus sudah berada di Rusia terhitung sejak tanggal 1 s/d 15 September 2009, penerima beasiswa untuk S-3 dan pelatihan/training sebelum tanggal 1 Desember 2009.

Untuk informasi selengkapnya dan pendaftaran silakan menghubungi kantor Pusat Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Kebudayaan Rusia.

Alexander I. Vaulin,
Direktur Pusat Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Kebudayaan Rusia,
Sekretaris I Kedutaan Besar Federasi Rusia untuk Republik Indonesia
Pusat Kebudayaan Rusia
Jl. Diponegoro 12, Menteng Jakarta Pusat Informasi
dan keterangan selengkapnya dapat menghubungi 31935290/0812-8414347