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.