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PhD Fellowship/Postdoc Position University of Osnabrück

2008-08-27T20:12:00.000-07:00

PhD Fellowship/Postdoc Position [3 y (75/100%); master degree in mathematics with outstanding grades; some background in function spaces and (applied and computational) harmonic analysis; good programming skills; 13 TV-L] / University of Osnabrück / deadline September 15
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UNIVERSITÄT OSNABRÜCK

We are currently offering a
*PhD fellowship/ postdoc position (Salary scale according to 13 TV-L)*

in Mathematics at the Chair of Applied Analysis of the University of Osnabrück, Germany, starting from 1st November 2008.

The employment will be based on the pool of applicants and their respective qualifications, either as a PhD fellowship (75 %) or as a postdoc-position (100%) for a period of three years.

A master degree in mathematics with outstanding grades is expected. There is the possibility for a doctorate or postdoc lecture qualification respectively.

The position is part of a joint project between the Chair of Applied Analysis, University of Osnabrück (G. Kutyniok), the Institut für Geometrie und Praktische Mathematik, RWTH Aachen (W. Dahmen), and the Seminar for Applied Mathematics, ETH Zurich (C. Schwab). A central theme of the project will be the mathematical analysis and the computer implementation of directional representation systems in adaptive discretization methods for partial differential equations.

Good programming skills as well as some background in function spaces and (applied and computational) harmonic analysis are a must.

The University of Osnabrück aims for the increase of the proportion of women and would therefore expressively ask adequately qualified women for their application.

We also welcome applications from persons with disabilities.

Please apply by sending your certificates, curriculum vitae plus any publications (preferably electronically as pdf-files) to the Dean of the Department Prof. Dr. Joachim Hertzberg,
dekan@mathematik.uni-osnabrueck.deor to Prof. Dr. Gitta Kutyniok
(currently at Stanford University),
kutyniok@stanford.edu by *15th September 2008*.
For any further information
please contact Mrs. Kutyniok.

MBA Program specialized in IT, New Media and Entertainment in Korea

2008-08-25T05:30:00.000-07:00

This is Eunjin Yu from KSIM (KAIST Graduate School of Information and Media Management) MBA office.

KSIM was established in March 2006 with strong ambitions to educate world-class business professionals with the highest level of understanding of the IT/Media convergence paradigm and its business opportunities.
We have ONE year MBA Program(full time) specialized in IT, New Media and Entertainment.

As part of KSIM’s goal to breed global IT/Media leaders through its IT/Media MBA program, it offers a scholarship opportunity for foreign students with the highest entrepreneurial and academic caliber.
Detailed information on the scholarship can be found in the attached ‘scholarship announcement’.
It would be a great opportunity for one who wants to get the MBA degree in Korea.

If you want to get more information, please visit the website(http://ksim.kaist.ac.kr/asp/default_e.asp) or email me.

Thank you.

Eunjin Yu
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Eunjin Yu (ejyu@business.kaist.ac.kr)
KAIST Graduate School of
Information & Media Management
Tel.82-2-958-3641 Fax.82-2-958-3560
http://ksim.kaist.ac.kr

Undergraduate scholarships 2008/2009. University of the West England (UWE) scholarships available to any UK,

2008-08-24T08:01:00.000-07:00

Music scholarships
Level of study: Undergraduate
Who is eligible? Open to all new students though preference is given
to undergraduates
Value £1,000 per year
Selection criterion High musical ability (instrumental or vocal).

Audition in Bristol after the start of term.
Closing date Mid-November
Please contact Director of Music, Centre for Performing Arts, UWE,
Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol BS16 1QY
http://www.uwe.ac.uk/

Open PhD positions at University of Bologna, Italy

2008-08-21T23:42:00.000-07:00

SUMMARY OF MAIN STEPS FOR APPLICATION
TO ENTRANCE COMPETITION TO RESEARCH DOCTORATE

PLEASE REFER TO OFFICIAL DOCUMENT PUBLISHED IN: http://www.unibo.it -
Ricerca - Dottorati di Ricerca Bando di Concorso 24 ciclo a.a. 2008/09

WHO CAN APPLY

Students of any country and age with one of the following degree:
•academic title conferred by foreign institutions, recognised as equivalent to an Italian title by the relevant academic authorities, also considering inter-university specific agreements of cooperation and mobility;
•an Italian laurea specialistica (3+2 years);
•an Italian university degree - pre-reform regime (4 years).

Note: candidates do not need to have already obtained the master degree (second cycle of higher education) in order to apply. However, admission is conditional on the obtainment of the degree no later than October 31, 2008.

Applicants with a foreign university degree (not validated by an Italian authority yet):
In order to obtain the certification of equivalence by this University Teachers' Board and for the sole purposes of the admission, the Applicant with a foreign university degree must attach
to the application form:

- a certified copy of the University degree with the complete list of exams, the translation into Italian and the relevant authentication.
- a "Statement of validity" (Dichiarazione di valore) of the above mentioned document by the Italian Representative (Embassy or Consulate) in the country of the University which have released this document. This statement of validity must certify that this title is suitable for admission to a same academic course in the country where it has been released.
- applicants may also include all documentation, duly certified and translated into Italian, which may be judged appropriate for the purposes of the evaluation by part of the Teachers' Board (courses, programs, exams, etc).

Note: admission is conditional for those candidates with foreign university degree who cannot deliver the required documents before the admission competition.
Documents must be delivered before the enrolment to the course.

DEADLINES FOR APPLICATIONS
Applications must be received no later than September 18, 2008. Info about admission exams, test dates and other details are available in the section of the announcement regarding the single
doctorate courses.
Every communication (exam dates, ranking of qualified candidates, deadline of enrolment, further notice) will be given only by the official website: http://www.unibo.it - Ricerca - Dottorati di Ricerca.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Check in the section referred to every single Doctoral course if some particular documents are required for the application.

HOW TO APPLY
In order to apply for the Research Doctorate at the University of Bologna a student should:

1. link to the website: www.almawelcome.unibo.it;
2. follow the instructions to log in;
3. choose Admission test subscription and print the file
Registration form (iscrizione a prova di ammissione - A.A. 2008/09 scheda riepilogativa), and the file Included documents (Application form Annex 1);
4. pay € 42,00 as application fee no later than September 18, 2008, at 2,00 p.m. choosing one of the following ways:
a) on line with credit card: Visa, Mastercard, Diners, American Express;
b) exclusively by UniCredit Banca using the payment code found on line. List of Agenzie Unicredit on website:
www.almawelcome.unibo.it.

For further details please read carefully the application instructions on the announcement.

Students should send the Registration form, the Application form Annex 1 and the payment receipt by means of one of the following methods:
1. recorded-delivery letter with advice of receipt or express courier addressed to:
Magnifico Rettore dell'Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna Via Zamboni 33
40126 Bologna - Italy
It is necessary to write on the envelope: "Concorso ammissione Dottorato di Ricerca XXIV ciclo"; it is possible to send in advance the Registration form, the Application form Annex 1 and the payment receipt by Fax: n. 051/2094649.

2. by personal delivery directly at ARIC – Ufficio Formazione Scientifica Post Laurea, Via Belle Arti 42, 40126 Bologna, open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 9,00 until 11,15; on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 14,30 until 15,30.

GRANTS AND TUITION COSTS
Grants consisting an yearly amount of € 13.638,47 gross paid in monthly instalment. The grant is increased by 50% during periods of study abroad. Information on fellowships reserved for foreign students can be found at
http://www.isa.unibo.it/ISA/Activities/VisitingPhDs/default.htm
Students admitted without a grant have to pay a registration fee (approx. € 600,00), while the remaining part of the cost of the program is covered by the University.

http://www.unibo.it/Portale/Ricerca/Dottorati+di+ricerca/default.htm

ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA' DI BOLOGNA
http://www.unibo.it/Portale/Ricerca/Dottorati+di+ricerca/default.htm

Allegati

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How to apply:
https://www.almawelcome.unibo.it/almawelcome/home.jsp

Graduate Research Assistantship-LSU

2008-08-21T23:36:00.000-07:00

Houston Energy Fellow and Flagship Graduate Research Assistantship-LSU
A 4-yr Ph. D fellowship

Please pass the Ph. D fellowship advertisement below among students you know who may be interested.

Houston Energy Fellow and Flagship Graduate Research Assistantship in Isotope Biogeochemistry and Geomicrobiology, Department of Geology & Geophysics, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.

A four-year PhD assistantship is available in the Department of Geology and Geophysics, Louisiana State University. The research project will utilize multiple stable isotopes to study denitrifying and sulfate-reducing microorganisms to understand modern and ancient metabolic processes. The applicant should have a strong academic background in geology, aqueous geochemistry, and/or microbiology. Excellent oral/written communication skills and teamwork spirit are essential.

The assistantship includes a stipend of $25,000, summer support, and $3000 for additional research expenses. Funding is in place to begin work as early as January 2009. Please contact Dr. Annette Engel (aengel@lsu.edu) or Dr. Huiming Bao (bao@lsu.edu) for more information. Visit http://www.geol.lsu.edu/ for details about our department.
________

Best,

Dr. Huiming Bao
Department of Geology & Geophysics, E235 Howe-Russell Geoscience Complex
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
Tel: 225-578-3419 (office), Fax: 225-578-2302

Oxy-Anion Stable Isotope Center (OASIC)
Tel: 225-578-3413 (lab)
http://geol.lsu.edu/hbao

Graduate Research Assistantship-LSU

2008-08-21T23:26:00.000-07:00

Houston Energy Fellow and Flagship Graduate Research Assistantship-LSU
A 4-yr Ph. D fellowship

Please pass the Ph. D fellowship advertisement below among students you know who may be interested.

Houston Energy Fellow and Flagship Graduate Research Assistantship in Isotope Biogeochemistry and Geomicrobiology, Department of Geology & Geophysics, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.

A four-year PhD assistantship is available in the Department of Geology and Geophysics, Louisiana State University. The research project will utilize multiple stable isotopes to study denitrifying and sulfate-reducing microorganisms to understand modern and ancient metabolic processes. The applicant should have a strong academic background in geology, aqueous geochemistry, and/or microbiology.
Excellent oral/written communication skills and teamwork spirit are essential.

The assistantship includes a stipend of $25,000, summer support, and $3000 for additional research expenses. Funding is in place to begin work as early as January 2009. Please contact Dr. Annette Engel (aengel@lsu.edu) or Dr. Huiming Bao (bao@lsu.edu) for more information. Visit http://www.geol.lsu.edu/ for details about our department.
________

Best,

Dr. Huiming Bao
Department of Geology & Geophysics, E235 Howe-Russell Geoscience Complex
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
Tel: 225-578-3419 (office), Fax: 225-578-2302

Oxy-Anion Stable Isotope Center (OASIC)
Tel: 225-578-3413 (lab)
http://geol.lsu.edu/hbao

Succes Story And Get Inspired : Kamal E

2008-08-16T06:33:00.000-07:00

Kamal E.
New York, NY
Georgetown University

Scholarship Awarded: $1,000 4th Place Scholarships.com 2006 "Resolve To Evolve" Award

Kamal was born in Brooklyn and graduated from Stuyvesant High School in 2006. Kamal plans to study international relations and economics in college.

In his free time, Kamal enjoys playing soccer and participating in Model United Nations.

Kamal Essay :

The Iraq War

By Kamal E. - $1,000 4th Place Winner

A common argument favoring the invasion of Iraq by the United States and coalition forces has long been that Iraq was a threat to the United States and the free world. It was believed that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction, and its refusal to allow inspectors in was evidence that it was secretly holding them. The consequent invasion of Iraq led by American forces failed to show that the threats previously presented were valid.

In its unilateral action, the United States acted in violation of international law by invading a non-belligerent nation and removing its government from power. Saddam Hussein was indeed a cruel dictator living in luxury while the majority of his people were in poverty without a clean source of water and working electricity. He controlled the nation with an iron fist, killing any opposition, and consistently running unopposed in political elections.

However, regardless of Hussein's actions as a leader, he was still the president of Iraq. Neither the United States nor any other nation has the power to violate a nation's sovereignty and remove its leader from power. Hussein was not a threat to the United States and had not been belligerent towards the United States nor another nation. He had not violated international treaty or law in any manner that hurt other nations. As a result, his rule was seen as legitimate in the international community, though not democratic. If he was to be removed from power, it should not have been the decision of a foreign power but rather the people who were directly under his control. The people of Iraq should have been the ones to revolt against his rule, not the United States. The United States is beginning to act as a police force enforcing rule of law by its own standards and for its own benefit.

The preemptive strike in Iraq did not have the support of the international community. The United Nations, the only body representing the entire international community, failed to pass any resolution to support the actions of the United States.

Cases for intervention in another nation have been only justified in cases of humanitarian crisis. However, rarely has that occurred. During the genocide in Rwanda as well as in the current mass killing in Sudan, the international community, including the United States, has failed to act. Rather than bring an end to murder and bring order to a devastated land, the international community sits idly by. Yet, the United States has brought disorder, instability, resentment, and war to Iraq, which was a land of order under Hussein. American resources would better serve the international community and surely by justified if they were used to save lives in Sudan rather than destroy lives in Iraq.

Despite the lack of justification for the Iraq war, it is too late for the United States and its Allies to leave. In order to bring order and stability back to the region, it is necessary for American forces to see this war to the end. If coalition forces leave Iraq in its current state, the lands will fall back into anarchy. Competing religious sects will attack each other, leading to a civil war, and terrorist groups will take advantage of an unstable region. To preserve the future of Iraq and the Middle East, the United States and coalition forces must continue to stabilize the area.

The best course of action that can be taken in Iraq is the involvement of the international community in the reconstruction of Iraq. If the United Nations and nations that originally did not support the war get involved, then the region can be revitalized without conflict. In addition, the new government of Iraq must be well protected and secured by occupying forces. Iraqi troops must be trained to protect their own lands. Eventually occupying forces must withdraw without any lasting trace of their original control. The people of Iraq must develop confidence in their government and nation and no longer feel the need to rely on the international community.

In order to rebuild Iraq as well as secure the Middle East, the region must be modernized. Western technology and resources must be shared with the area to provide new clean energy sources as well as technologies that will allow to area to compete with the rest of the world. The region will never prosper with technology of the past. In order to facilitate the advancement of the region, economic rehabilitation programs must be established. Foreign investment in the region will create jobs, bring wealth to the nation, and eventually allow the nation to support itself. Foreign investment could also bring prosperity to the entire Middle East, allowing for the region to no longer fall into to conflict over resources and supplies. Economic strength is necessary for the growth of any area.

The invasion of Iraq brought about great hardships to the area and has left it even more vulnerable than before. If the United States and the international community fail to remedy the failures of the preemptive strike then the Middle East will continue to see the devastation currently plaguing the region.

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Succes Story And Get Inspired : Cuc N.

2008-08-16T06:16:00.000-07:00

Cuc N.
Gainesville, FL
University of Florida

Scholarships Awarded:

Gates Millennium Scholar: approximately $10,000 each year
Presidential Award from Alachua County Public School Foundation: $1000
Bright Future: $4,000/year
Wal-Mart and Sam Walton: $1000

Cuc is a freshman at the University of Florida.

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Why I Deserve a Scholarship

2008-08-15T05:12:00.000-07:00

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Al-Madinah International University (MEDIU) provides scholarships

2008-08-13T23:25:00.001-07:00

The Scholarship Programme is to assist students in completing their higher education goals. Al-Madinah International University (MEDIU) provides scholarships for students through funds received from private donors and MEDIU’s general funds.

In principal, scholarships will be awarded to students who are academically excellent but lack the financial resources to study at MEDIU.

Types of scholarship offered

MEDIU is currently offering full scholarships for students studying full-time (with a workload of 15 to 18 credit hours per regular semester) in the Bachelor of Islamic Sciences(Hons) and the Bachelor of Languages (Hons) in Arabic language and Literature. MEDIU may be offering partial scholarships for future intakes.

A full scholarship will cover the following:

Tuition and other related fees
Learning materials
Partial living support allowance
Students may receive a laptop on a loan basis from the University, which may be given to students upon successful completion of the degree course
Scholarship Eligibility

Students applying for MEDIU scholarships must meet the following conditions:

a) Applicants must remain a full-time student of MEDIU (with a workload of 15 to 18 credit hours per regular semester),
b) Applicants must not be studying full-time with any other institution.
c) Applicants must not already have a Bachelors degree in the Islamic Sciences or the Arabic Language.
d) Applicants must have good academic standing,
e) Applicants must provide proof of their financial standing/ income level,
f) Applicants must not receive any other full scholarship from any other organizations, and
g) Any other condition that may be imposed by MEDIU from time to time without prior notice.

- Application Procedure click here
- apply for admissions online click here

Closing Date

The closing date for the scholarship application for a new student is on the same closing date as the application for admission.
Application deadline: 16 Agustus 2008

For further information:
Student Services Department,
Scholarship Unit,
Al-Madinah International University,
11th Floor, Plaza Masalam,
2, Jalan Tengku Ampuan Zabedah E/9E,
40100 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
email: scholarship[at]mediu.edu.my

Al-Madinah International University (MEDIU) provides scholarships

2008-08-13T23:25:00.000-07:00

PhD in Representation of geographic

2008-08-03T07:39:00.000-07:00

PhD in Representation of geographic relevance in mobile applications-University of Zurich

Universität Zürich, Geographisches Institut, Abt. GIVA

Representation of geographic relevance in mobile applications

The Geographic Information Visualization and Analysis group at the University of Zurich invites applications for a doctoral research assistant position in Geographic Information Science/Geovisualization to work on a 3-year project.
The highly motivated, successful applicant will be asked to develop methods for representing geographic relevance, including relevance-based filtering of features in the context of mobile geoservices. The objective is to find appropriate representations and metaphors for the geographic relevance concept and design suitable tests for an evaluation of these developments.

Applicants are required to have successfully completed a Masters degree in a relevant area, e.g., Geography, Geoinformatics /Geographic Information Science, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or Computer Science. You have experience in GIS, spatial data representation and handling as well as quantitative spatio-temporal analysis methodologies. Knowledge of wayfinding, spatial cognition, and decision making would be an asset. You have good programming skills (preferably Java), you are confident in implementing the developed methods in the context of a geoservice framework. You have a proven ability to work independently on guided projects, and are interested in presenting your results orally and in publications for a larger scientific audience. You have a very good standard of written and spoken English and knowledge of German, whilst not required, would be an advantage.

The position, housed in the GIScience Center of the Geography Department, will start in September 2008, or as soon as possible thereafter.
For more background information about the department please visit us on the Web at http://www.geo.uzh.ch/gia/aboutus/ or direct any informal enquiries about the position to the address below.

Send your application (CV, letter of motivation, transcripts, names and email contact of referees) electronically in a single PDF document to:
Dr. Tumasch Reichenbacher,
tumasch.reichenbacher@geo.uzh.ch (subject: PhD Relevance Representation)
ph: +41-44-635-5152, fax: +41-44-635-6848.
We will also behappy to answer informal inquiries. Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

Entrance upon September 2008, or as soon as possible thereafter
Duration of appointment 3 years

Dr. Tumasch Reichenbacher
Geographic Information Visualization & Analysis, Department of Geography
University of Zurich, Winterthurerstr.
190 CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland
ph: +41-44-635-5152, fax: +41-44-635-6848
Email tumasch.reichenbacher@geo.uzh.ch (PhD Relevance representation)
http://www.geo.unizh.ch/gia/aboutus/

6-Month Fellowship - Washington

2008-08-03T07:28:00.000-07:00

6-Month Fellowship - Washington, D.C. - National Complete Streets Coalition

COMPLETE STREETS FELLOW
The National Complete Streets Coalition is seeking a Complete Streets Fellow to work with a diverse coalition of prominent national organizations working for the adoption of complete streets policies across the country. This is an tremendous opportunity for a recent graduate to
take on significant responsibility while learning about transportation reform issues and working directly with a variety of well-known leaders and organizations in the field.

The National Complete Streets Coalition is working for adoption and implementation of Complete Streets policies at the federal, state, and local level. Complete streets are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities are able to safely move along and across a complete street. Active Coalition members include Smart Growth America, AARP, the Institute of Transportation Engineers, the American Planning Association, the League of American Bicyclists, the American Public Transportation Association, and many others (see the ‘Who We Are’ page). To find out more about complete streets visit www.completestreets.org. The Coalition shares office space and is staffed by Smart Growth America.

Responsibilities will include:
* Research and analysis of current and forthcoming complete streets policies around the country
* Assist with local workshops to help communities across the country develop and implement complete streets policies
* Research and write fact sheets and other material on the benefits of complete streets
* Assist in writing editing and disseminating the monthly newsletter
* Development of content and maintenance of the website and web-based resources
* General administrative tasks including mailing, event planning, database management, etc.

Requirements:
The candidate should have a strong interest in smart growth, transportation issues, or related areas. Candidates should have at least a bachelor?s degree and either and educational background or work experience in urban planning, environmental studies, public policy, or a related field. This position requires a self-motivated and detail-oriented person with excellent organizational skills. The candidate should be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Candidates must have exemplary research and writing skills, and an ability to synthesize diverse material. The candidate should be highly computer literate with specific experience in website maintenance, web research, database management, and using the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Knowledge of InDesign or graphics software, html, css, Joomla! and/or other open source web interfaces are a definite plus.

Compensation:
The Fellowship comes with a stipend of $1,800 per month. He or she will receive five days of paid sick leave or vacation and will have paid leave on all federal holidays that occur within their tenure at SGA. Health benefits will not be offered.

Timeframe:
Full-time, forty hours a week for six months. This position will very likely lead to full-time, permanent employment with the National Complete Streets Coalition.

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, short writing sample and 3 references to Stephanie Potts atinfo@completestreets.org. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so
it’s best to get your application in early.

Equal Opportunity Employment:
SGA is an equal opportunity employer. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
National Complete Streets Coalition
1707 L St NW, Suite 1050
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 207-3355
info@completestreets.org
www.completestreets.org

From http://www.completestreets.org/fellow.html)

PhD research studentships

2008-08-03T03:36:00.000-07:00

PhD research studentships
Three fulltime PhD research studentships
Coventry University UK

Applications are invited for three three-year, fulltime PhD research studentships for a study funded by The Leverhulme Trust. The study seeks to explore 'The socio political impact of virtual world learning on higher education' . This study will use participatory action research to
examine staff and students from a wide range of disciplines in Higher Education Institutions across the UK. It will investigate their conceptions of and decisions about the way in which they teach and learn at the socio-political boundaries of reality. This study will focus on the exploration of three main themes and a studentship will be attached to each theme
1. Students' experiences of learning in immersive worlds.
2. Pedagogical design.
3. Learner identity.

Candidates will have a degree in education, social science or a related discipline. For further enquiries and early discussion of your research proposal please contact the Director of the Learning Innovation Research Group, Professor Maggi Savin-Baden (m.savinbaden@coventry.ac.uk).
The bursary will be £12,600 per annum in 2008/09; tuition fees will be met in addition to this sum. Successful candidates will be expected to undertake a taught course in qualitative and quantitative research methods and key research skills if required. A Masters degree or a First or Upper Second Honours Degree is required.

How to apply:
A full application includes:
1. An application letter
2. CV (including details of education, qualifications, research and other relevant experience)
3. An outline of how you would add address one of the research themes (maximum of 2,000wds)
4. The names of two academic referees To

Professor Maggi Savin-Baden
Director of The Learning Innovation Research
Group,
Charles Ward Building
Room CW205
Coventry University
Priory Street
CV1 5FB
Phone 02476 887045
Email m.savinbaden@coventry.ac.uk

It is likely that interviews will take place on the 4th or 8th September, with commencement of the studentship as soon as possible thereafter.
Closing date for applications - 31 August 2008.

French & Text/Corpus Linguistics

2008-08-03T03:30:00.001-07:00

Beasiswa Prancis S3: French & Text/Corpus Linguistics: PhD Student, Université Stendhal Grenoble III, Franc

Institution/Organization: Université Stendhal Grenoble III
Department: Sciences du Langage

Level: PhD

Duties: Research

Specialty Areas: Text/Corpus Linguistics Computational Linguistics, Semantics, Syntax
Required Language(s): French (fra)

Description:

Le sujet proposé a pour objectif final de rendre accessible aux chercheurs et aux enseignants un large corpus de textes scientifiques, traité d'un point de vue linguistique et informatique. L'analyse linguistique visera à mettre en lumière le positionnement du chercheur/auteur à travers des corpus relevant de plusieurs sous-genres du discours scientifique et de plusieurs disciplines des sciences sociales. Elle s'effectuera selon une typologie fine et formalisée et sera implémentée dans des outils de traitement automatique du langage. Ils'agira de dégager de ce corpus les marques énonciatives, lexicales et syntaxiques permettant de caractériser le positionnement de l'auteur observable dans les écrits de recherche, en travaillant dans une perspective contrastive (différentes disciplines et différents genres d'écrits). Les phénomènes
observés seront modélisés et implémentés dans des grammaires locales en exploitant les travaux disponibles en TAL. Les corpus ainsi traités seront exploités dans une interface conviviale.

Application Deadline: 01-Feb-2010

Mailing Address for Applications:
Attn: Prof. Francis Grossmann
Université Stendhal Grenoble III
1180 avenue Centrale
Saint-Martin d'Hères 3840
France

Web Address for Applications:
http://w3.u-grenoble3.fr/lidilem/labo/scientext/descriptif.html

Contact Information:
Prof. Francis Grossmann
francis.grossmann@u-grenoble3.fr
Phone:+33 (0) 4 76 82 43 74
Fax:+33 (0) 4 76 82 43 95

Web Address: http://w3.u-grenoble3.fr/lidilem/labo/scientext/descriptif.html

PhD Scholarships in Environmental Economics

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Germany: PhD Scholarships in Environmental Economics & Earth System Modelling, Hamburg University

PhD Scholarships (Environmental Economics and Earth System Modelling)

The International Max Planck Research School on Earth System Modelling (IMPRS-ESM), in Hamburg, Germany, is a PhD program jointly offered by the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology and the University of Hamburg. The School comprises institutions and scientists from the broad field of Earth sciences, as well as from the economics and social sciences. The IMPRS-ESM contributes to the development, application and evaluation of a spectrum of Earth system models at different complexity and spatial and temporal scales.

The IMPRS-ESM offers several doctoral positions to outstanding students interested in interdisciplinary studies in the comprehensive field of Earth system research. Detailed information is available on our internet site www.earthsystemschool.de

The PhD program is open to applicants holding the equivalent of a German Diplom or a Master’s degree (with written thesis) in physics, geophysical sciences (incl. meteorology and oceanography), chemistry, ecology, mathematics, computer science, economics, or political science. Applicants need to register on-line (http://www.earthsystemschool.de/ application.html) and e-mail to us the requested application documents.

Application deadline is September 15, 2008 (online registration closes September 8).

The selection procedure includes an interview of shortlisted applicants. Successful candidates will be offered financial support of about 1,000 Euro monthly to cover living expenses. There are no tuition fees.

Positions will be available starting March 2009 (duration up to 3 years).

The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology seeks to increase the number of female scientists and encourages them to apply. Disabled persons with comparable qualifications receive preferential status.

For questions, please contact: coordinator[ at ]earthsystemschool.de

Mexican Government Scholarship

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2009 Mexican Government Scholarship for Foreigners Scholarship Description

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico has officially opened its Call of Scholarships to receive applications from Non-Mexican citizens interested in applying for any of the following types of activities for the calendar year 2009:
Masters Degree, Doctorate Degree, medical Specialization; Research Fellowships; Post-doctoral Study; Visiting Professors; Specialization; Artistic Fellowships; Expert Conferences; Research on Mexican Studies; Research on the Mexican Revolution; Research on the Mexican Independence.

Please refer to PDF for further details. Other information websites about Mexican educational
institutions are: anuies ; conacyt ; and edumexico.

Availability
This scholarship is offered to an unspecified number of people. Open for applications until August 7, 2008.

Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is unspecified (total may vary). This award is to be used for research. This scholarship is paid unspecified.

Research Information
This scholarship is for any field of research.

Application Details
You can download a PDF with more information about about the scholarship here. Terms and conditions are subject to change.
Web Address: becas