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
Friday, May 8, 2009
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.
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.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
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
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
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