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9 Ph.D. fellowships at the Stazione Zoologica `Anton Dohrn` Naples Italy

2011-08-10T08:53:00.001-07:00

Overview
9 Ph.D. fellowships are available to carry out interdisciplinary training in Biological Sciences at the Stazione Zoologica `Anton Dohrn` Naples Italy. Applications are invited from suitably qualified postgraduate candidates.

Application details for PhD courses under Open University (UK) supervision

Duration of Ph.D. Thesis & Financial Support
Students are expected to complete their thesis within three years, with the possibility of a fourth year without salary, to write up the thesis (should this be necessary). The salary is € 16.000,00 per year for three years from which taxes (approximately 18%) will be subtracted.

Thesis Supervision
Each student will have:
one director of studies in the institute, who will guide the student during thesis work and supervise the student on a daily basis; one external supervisor, who will interview and assess the students progress annually.

Courses
Students will attend the Institutional Seminars, which will be preceded by short courses intended to introduce students to the general fields of the seminar subject. All institutional seminars are conducted in English. Students will also attend one highly specialized course per year, on a common research theme of the Institute.

Admission Requirements
Applicants should hold an advanced degree such us a Master of Science degree (M.Sc.) or its equivalent in the subject to be studied.
Applicants should have sufficient command of the English language to prepare and defend a thesis in English. Spoken English ability will be assessed during the entrance interview.
Application
Application forms can be downloaded from this site or available upon request from the address below. They should be completed and returned to the address: phdszn@szn.it

Admission
Applications will be evaluated by the Stazione Zoologica Ph.D. Committee and short-listed for interviews. The starting date in 2011 will be November 1st.

Open University Annual Registration Fee
Students are liable to an annual registration fee to the Open University (not to the Stazione Zoologica).
The Stazione Zoologica will pay the students` registration fee for the running students (in the three years) with Stazione Zoologica fellowship in due course. The fee for academic year 2010/2011 was £ 1.865 and is likely to increase annually. For more information, write to: phdszn@szn.it

The closing date for applications is 20 September 2011

Stazione Zoologca `Anton Dohrn`
Ph.D. Programme
Villa Comunale
I. 80121, Naples
ITALY
Fax: +39-081-7641355
E-mail: phdszn@szn.it

BEASISWA BCA FINANCE 2011

2011-08-10T08:50:00.000-07:00

Setelah sukses dengan program “Beasiswa BCA Finance 2010” yang telah diberikan kepada total 38 mahasiswa berprestasi senilai total Rp 420.000.000,- (empat ratus dua puluh rupiah), maka tahun ini untuk yang ketiga kalinya BCA Finance kembali menggulirkan program “BEASISWA BCA FINANCE 2011”. Beasiswa akan diberikan kepada 40 orang mahasiswa berprestasi yang kurang mampu secara ekonomi.

Total Beasiswa yang akan diberikan oleh BCA Finance adalah senilai Rp 567.000.000,- (lima ratus enam puluh tujuh juta rupiah). Beasiswa diberikan sejak dinyatakan sebagai penerima beasiswa hingga maksimal sampai dengan semester 8.

Adapun persyaratan yang harus dipenuhi oleh mahasiswa pelamar adalah sbb. :
• Mahasiswa/i Program Strata 1 (S1)
• Minimal telah atau sedang menyelesaikan semester 2
• Mengisi Formulir Beasiswa (form terlampir atau download di www.bcafinance.co.id dan letakkan isian formulir ini di urutan paling atas dari seluruh berkas)
• Melampirkan Transkrip Nilai semester terakhir dengan IPK min. PTN : 3,00 dan min. PTS : 3,40
• Melampirkan Surat Keterangan Tidak Mampu dari Institusi yang berwenang dari daerah sesuai KTP mahasiswa
• Melampirkan fotokopi Kartu Mahasiswa dan KTP
• Tidak sedang menerima beasiswa dari pihak manapun
• Mencantumkan Nama Universitas dan Fakultas/Program Study di amplop sudut kiri atas
• Berkas yang tidak memenuhi syarat tidak akan diproses

Berkas persyaratan paling lambat kami terima tanggal 14 Oktober 2011 (Cap Pos) yang dikirimkan ke :

PT. BCA Finance
Up. Corporate Planning
Wisma BCA Pondok Indah Lt. 8
Jl. Metro Pondok Indah No. 10
Jakarta 12310

Daftar nama penerima beasiswa akan kami umumkan pada tanggal 10 November 2011 melalui Website BCA Finance :
www.bcafinance.co.id

Beberapa penerima beasiswa terpilih akan diundang ke Kantor Pusat BCA Finance di Jakarta selama dua hari untuk mengikuti acara “Meet & Greet” berupa ramah tamah dengan pihak Manajemen BCAF dan tour de office. Biaya transportasi dan akomodasi sepenuhnya ditanggung oleh BCA Finance.

Keputusan hasil penerima beasiswa adalah mutlak dan tidak dapat diganggu gugat. Proses penyaringan akhir dilaksanakan oleh tim seleksi BCA Finance.

Formulir Pendaftaran dapat dilihat disini

International Students House (ISH) University of the Arts London (UAL) Graduate Scholarships

2011-05-07T22:26:00.000-07:00

The new ISH/UAL Graduate Scholarships are combined tuition fee and residential scholarships offered to international students with the ability and potential to make an exceptional contribution to the creative community. Applications are specifically encouraged from students whose financial circumstances may otherwise prohibit them from the benefit of further study and in realizing their full potential.

The ISH/UAL Graduate Scholarships will be offered for the 2011/2012 academic year and are the product of a partnership between International Students House, one of London’s largest residences for international students and the University of the Arts London, one of world’s leading art and design institutions.

Eligibility Criteria :

• To be eligible for a 2011/2012 ISH/UAL Graduate Scholarship, applicants must be:
• Accepted onto one of the following courses at the following colleges: MA Interactive Media at London College of Communication MA Photography at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design
• AND
• Be an undergraduate student expecting to graduate with a good bachelors degree (with Honours) from a Higher Education institution by 31 July 2011
• OR
• Be a graduate, having already gained a good bachelors degree from a Higher Education institution
• OR
• Be able to demonstrate substantial equivalent and applicable experience
• AND
• Must be willing to be a part of a multi-cultural, diverse student residential community.
• Be in financial need.

The Scholarship is worth the value of the tuition fees of the graduate course and the value of a single room at International Students House where the student will reside during their studies. The Scholarship also covers meals taken in the ISH restaurant up to the value of £2000 for the 2011/2012 academic year.

APPLYING
DEADLINE 13 Juni 2011. Bagi Anda yang tertarik untuk mengirimkan aplikasi pendaftaran beasiswa luar negeri ke Inggris program University of the Arts London Graduate Scholarships 2011-2012 in

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

2011-02-21T20:34:00.000-08:00

Scholarships for National and International students at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University for Full Time Undergraduate studies.

Study Subject: Accountancy, Finance, Applied Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, BBA, Chemical Technology, Chinese and Bilingual Studies, Civil Engineering and many more

Due to the differences in education systems, school-leaving qualifications that are acceptable for entrance to universities in other places may not necessarily be acceptable for entrance to an undergraduate programme at PolyU. To be eligible to apply for admission to our full-time government-funded (HKALE-entry) bachelor’s degree programmes, candidates who have studied under a non-local curriculum are expected to have achieved an academic standard equivalent to GCE A-level, or have satisfactorily completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma or the first year of university education.

The guidelines are for reference of students who wish to seek admission to PolyU based on non-local qualifications (http://www.polyu.edu.hk/as/ep_ft/annex_c.htm) . If you marginally fail to attain the grades or scores specified for certain qualifications, you may still be considered for admission if you have excellent performance at the selection interview. If you do not have any of the following qualifications but have other acceptable qualifications, you may be considered for admission to our full-time bachelor’s degree programmes taking an additional foundation year.

Closing Date
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 March 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application:
http://www28.polyu.edu.hk/aseprospectus/jsp/home.jsp?websiteId=3&schemeId=201010&langId=1

Postdoc in the production, processing and characterisation of light metal at Institute for Materials Research

2011-02-21T17:26:00.000-08:00

The Magnesium Innovation Centre at the Institute for Materials Research in Geesthacht (Germany) invites applications for a temporary.

PostDoc position - Code-No.: 2011/WZ 1 for a 5 years period (starting as soon as possible)

Any applicant has to have a doctoral degree in materials science or related areas. If not he/she has to assure that he/she will obtain this degree latest after six month after starting to work at Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht. Experiences in the production, processing and characterisation of light metals are required (ideally in the area of magnesium alloys). The knowledge in the cast shop technology of light metals, the influence of alloying elements and process parameters on the castability of metals is requested.

Content of work:
He/she is able to work independent and to apply standard methods to characterise microstructure and properties of magnesium alloys. Additional knowledge in the area of constitution of alloys is requested. Preferably the applicant is also having experience in modelling and simulation of solidification processes. The introduction of own ideas will be appreciated as long as they are covered by actual research topics.

The applicant is either a native English speaker or can prove his/her ability of the proper use of English by a TOEFL, IELTS or an equivalent test showing that the applicant is a competent user or better. Basic knowledge of German language would be appreciated. He/she has to be flexible, creative, self-organised and is able to work in an international team. An interest in the own professional training and further education is required.

We offer an appropriate salary related to TV-AVH as well as the usual public sector social benefits.

As equal opportunity/affirmative action employer we seek to increase the proportion of female faculty members. Qualified women are therefore especially encouraged to apply. Handicapped persons with equal qualifications will be preferred.

Please send your application indicating Code-No.: 2011/WZ 1 to our personnel division preferably by E-Mail (as pdf-file including CV and copies of master/diploma university certificates) to personal@gkss.de.

Closing date for applications from February, 2nd 2011 until March, 9th 2011

MSc Scholarships in Petroleum Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Italy 2010 2011 Eni Project – Petroleum Engineering

2010-06-25T21:36:00.000-07:00

The project offers international students the possibility to receive a scholarship and other benefits to graduate from the Politecnico di Torino attending the Master of Science program in Petroleum Engineering.

The initiative is promoted by the Politecnico di Torino and financed by Eni Exploration & Production and Eni Corporate University.

The length of the program is 2 years full time and corresponds to 120 ECTS credits.

Call for applications for the 2010/2011 academic year

MORE INFORMATION

M.Sc. Scholarships in Renewable Energy Science in Iceland 2010 2011

2010-06-25T21:34:00.000-07:00

RES | the School for Renewable Energy Science in Iceland is now accepting applications for its one year (90 ECTS credits) international M.Sc. Degree Program in Renewable Energy Science, for the academic year 2011-2012.

The RES Program will in February 2011 complete its third year of operation when 49 masters degree students from twelve different countries will graduate. The students this year are specializing in four different fields, namely Geothermal Energy, Hydropower, Fuel Cell Systems & Hydrogen, and Energy Systems & Policies. RES also offers a specialization in Biofuels & Bioenergy. In the near future the school will as well offer specializations in Wind & Wave Power and in Solar Energy in cooperation with foreign partner universities.

RES is a private institution of higher learning, a graduate school, affiliated with the University of Iceland in Reykjavik and the University of Akureyri in North-Iceland.
RES is seeking limited number of highly qualified students to enroll in the M.Sc. Degree Program. A number of Scholarship Awards are also available for outstanding students, including e8 Scholarships and RES tuition fee waiver.

We would appreciate if you could kindly discuss our M.Sc. Degree Program details and scholarship opportunities with some of your top students interested in pursuing a degree in renewable energy in Iceland. Currently 81% of primary energy in Iceland comes from renewable energy sources, highest of any nation. Essentially 100% of electricity generation in Iceland is already from renewable energy sources and over 99% of space heating. Therefore Iceland is a good example for other nations to follow on their route to a more sustainable energy future.
RES is also looking to further expand co-operation with leading international universities, as academic and research partners for the M.Sc. Degree Program, but equally so for the RES Summer School, RES Executive School, and as new partners for our RESnet Network (for more information visit: www.res.is ). If your university is interested in establishing such a partnership with us (e.g., initially with a MOU) we would like to hear from you.

For more details about RES and the M.Sc. Degree Program please see my attached letter with this email.

Please feel free to contact the Rectors Office at rector@res.is for further information, or visit our RES homepage at www.res.is

Best regards,

Dr. Bjorn Gunnarsson
Rector

Italy Scholarships for Master of Science program in Petroleum Engineering, Politecnico di Torino

2010-06-25T21:32:00.000-07:00

Overview

The Eni Project offers international students the possibility to receive a scholarship and other benefits to graduate from the Politecnico di Torino attending a Master of Science program in Petroleum Engineering.

The project, promoted by the Politecnico di Torino and financed by Eni – Exploration & Production Division and Eni Corporate University, will offer for the 2010/2011 academic year scholarships to international students, mainly from Angola, Ghana, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Pakistan and Turkmenistan.

The length of the course is 2 years full time and corresponds to 120 ECTS credits. All the courses are entirely held in English.

The activities will begin in September 2010.

Academic requirements

In order to be admitted into the Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering program, applicants must possess a university degree equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree, which is approximately equivalent to three or four years after secondary school, depending on the number of secondary school years.

Application is open to students who:

• are not Italian citizens
• are not older than 32 years (by 31/12/2010)
• have an adequate knowledge of the English language, preferably demonstrated by an international certification
• are not already enrolled at the Politecnico di Torino before the 2010/2011 academic year
• are not recipients of other scholarships, Italian or foreign

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 Eni Project scholarship is 10.000 Euro per year (20.000 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 (residence 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 moment of arrival at the Politecnico di Torino, but in the course of the following month.

How to apply

To apply, students must, under the penalty of being excluded from the selection process:

COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Deadline:9 p.m. (Italian time) on April 30th, 2010.
Method: fill in the online application form by first registering and providing your biographical information, logging in and choosing your level and degree course, 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 Eni Project 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 a Eni Project scholarship (see the “Selection outcomes” section below).

The following documentation must be attached in pdf format to the online application form:

• an official transcript (original or authenticated copy) issued by the registrar of your university of origin containing ALL of the following information:

o Planned duration of the program of study (no. of semesters)
o Total number of exams sustained in the program of study
o Total number of credits obtained in the program of study (if available)
o Year of enrolment
o A list of the exams already taken with the score of each exam and, where applicable, the number of credits earned with each exam.
o The overall average score of the exams taken (at the moment of application)
o A list of the exams still to be passed to complete the degree course
o The grading system used with explanations (e.g. quantitative system from 0 to 10, with 5 corresponding to satisfactory; or qualitative system ABCD, with A as top grade and C corresponding to passing)
o The semester of enrolment at the moment of the presentation of the application (e.g. “on xxx [day] the student is enrolled in the second semester of the fourth year of the degree course in xxx”)

If the transcript provided by the students’ registrar does not contain ALL of the above information, an additional document will have to be sent that provides it. This additional document must be signed by an authority of the university of origin (Tutor of the degree course, Dean, etc).

• Curriculum Vitae, dated and signed (in English if possible) – maximum 3 pages
• Letters of reference (2 maximum)
• A personal introduction letter (written by the applicant)
• Optional English language certificate
• The above documents must be rendered in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, or Italian.

We emphasise that the data shown in the documents must coincide with those inserted in the online application form. Moreover, failure to attach even one of the above documents will result in exclusion from the selection process.

Specific contacts for Master of Science

For Scholarship International Relations Office
international.relations@polito.it

For Admission Incoming Students Office
international.admission@polito.it

The Department of Economics of the University of Otago in New Zealand

2010-06-25T01:57:00.000-07:00

The Department of Economics of the University of Otago in New Zealand is expanding its PhD programme and invites applications for Ph.D. Studentships (Scholarships) . Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit. The University of Otago is New Zealand’s leading research university. In the most recent national research evaluation exercise (PBRF) – equivalent to the British RAE and the Australian ERA – Otago was ranked first in Economics and first overall. For more information on the PhD programme, please consult the Department’s website at http://www.business .otago.ac. nz/econ/

Applications are considered throughout the year.

Each Scholarship will pay university tuition fees and in addition a living allowance of NZ $20,000 per annum for up to three years, for a total of NZ $60.000. Additional income from research assistance and/or tutoring may be available.

Information on the relative cost of living in New Zealand is available at http://www.immigrat ion.govt. nz/nzopportuniti es/lifestyle/ costofliving/ default.htm

The normal period of study is three years. Applicants should have completed at least four years of university study in Economics, and hold an Honours or Masters degree, with excellent grades, which includes a research component. The PhD programme at Otago is by research only, that is, it does not include any course work. We expect that you will have taken courses equivalent to our own honours programme, which includes advanced courses in micro- and macroeconomic theory and in econometrics. The fact that the Otago PhD does not include course work means that you need to have obtained the skills (either theoretical, empirical or both) required for your proposed research before coming to Otago. In addition, it is assumed that you have good written English skills.

If you would like feedback on whether you may qualify for a scholarship, please email a CV, copies of your academic transcripts, showing the courses you have taken and the grades you obtained, plus a 2 to 3 page research proposal, that clearly sets out the hypothesis you wish to test, the methodology you will use to test the hypothesis, and how your research will extend the existing literature to:

Professor Alfred A. Haug
Director of Postgraduate Studies
Department of Economics
University of Otago
E-mail: Alfred.Haug@ otago.ac. nz

The Southeast Asia Regional Centre for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture

2010-06-25T01:55:00.000-07:00

The Southeast Asia Regional Centre for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) was established by Ministers of Education of South Asia (SEAMEO) in 1966, the first place “to meet the participating countries a high quality study in the cycle of agriculture, promote, conduct and coordinate research programs related to needs and problems of the South-East Asia, and disseminate the results of agricultural research and the experimentation. “The Southeast Asia Regional Centre for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) invites applications for Postgraduate Scholarship (Master’s and PhD) in agriculture and related fields (including biological, social, economic and statistics, forestry and fisheries, environmental science, agro-industrial technology and engineering, biochemistry and management development).

PhD Research Scholarship
Launched in November 2005, the SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship provides financial support to a limited number of qualified PhD students whose researches are relevant to the priority thrusts of SEARCA.

This scholarship program aims to:

1. Provide PhD students the opportunity to use the resources and facilities available at SEARCA and its network of universities for their research;
2. Produce quality research papers for publication; and
3. Enable them to work with SEARCA’s R&D personnel on mutually identified areas of concerns/interests in agriculture and rural development.

Eligibility for the Grant
Any graduate student who is a citizen of any SEAMEO member country and pursuing a PhD in agriculture or related sciences from any university in the world is eligible to apply for the scholarship.

The applicant must have already completed his/her course work with an approved dissertation proposal and is ready to conduct the dissertation research.The applicant’s research must focus on any of SEARCA’s priority thrusts under the broad themes of natural resource management and promotion of agricultural competitiveness.

Application Requirements

• Filled out Application Form (see below);
• Letter of application for the research scholarship;
• Recommendation letter from the Dean of Graduate School of the university where the student is pursuing his/her degree program;
• Dissertation research outline/proposal approved by the Advisory Committee and Dean of Graduate School;
• Budgetary requirement for the entire research duly attested and recommended by the major adviser and Dean of Graduate School;
• Certified transcript of academic records for all courses taken at the PhD level;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Letter from the student certifying that he/she is not receiving any other research grant from any other institution. If partial funding has been obtained from other sources, a certification from the funding agency indicating the amount of grant and the items in the research that are covered by the grant; and
• Research timetable indicating the activities involved in the research, the expected date of defense and expected date of seminar paper presentation.

Application deadlines are 1 April and 1 September.
Applications should be addressed to:
Dr. Editha C. Cedicol, Manager of Graduate Scholarship Department, SEARCA, Los Baños 4031 Laguna, Philippines
PhD Research Scholarship

• SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship application form
• PhD Research Scholarship Invitation for Applications

MS/PhD Scholarships
Its people are Southeast Asia’s most potent force for progress. Hence, agricultural human resource development has been SEARCA’s primary goal since its establishment. SEARCA is one of the “centers of excellence” established by SEAMEO. As such, SEARCA assists SEAMEO member countries in producing highly trained human resources in agriculture and related sciences to accelerate agricultural and rural development in Southeast Asia.

Two of SEARCA’s activities that carry out this mandate are the Graduate Study Program and the University Consortium. Both activities are handled by the Graduate Scholarship Department (GSD).

This degree scholarship was initiated in academic year 1968-69 and aims to ensure the relevance and responsiveness of Southeast Asia’s agricultural scientists and professionals to global sustainable development issues.

The program provides support for advanced studies leading to the MS and PhD degrees in agriculture, forestry, and related fields. Thus, SEARCA aims to prepare grantees for positions of leadership in developing economies of SEAMEO member countries.

Applicants may also view information on benefits and privileges of scholars, places of study, application procedures, where to apply, recruitment procedures, and conditions of the grant.

Benefits and Privileges
The SEARCA scholarship offers the following benefits and privileges:
Financial Support covers stipend, tuition, international and domestic travel allowances, thesis/dissertation support, book allowance, and health insurance. The domestic travel allowance is sometimes allowed to support registration fees in training courses/seminars/ workshops.

Discounted Accommodation. Scholars are encouraged to stay at the SEARCA Residence Hotel (SRH) to meet other graduate students of different nationalities. Scholars who bring their families with them can stay in SEARCA apartments, also at subsidized rental fee.

Assistance with Student Visa Processing. The Center takes care of processing the extension of its scholars’ student visas for the duration of their scholarship.

Computer Purchase Loan. This is given to scholars without interest and payable to the Center in a specified number of months through automatic stipend deduction.

In-house and Other Training Courses or Seminars. Scholars may avail of these training courses upon request, especially in fields related to their studies. Official functions like the weekly SEARCA Agriculture and Development Seminar Series are also open to them. They are, therefore, exposed to exchange of ideas outside their classrooms.

Use of SEARCA Facilities. Facilities open to SEARCA scholars are the Center’s Library and Email Room. Scholars studying at UPLB are given free SEARCA e-mail accounts and e-mail access.

Participation in Sociocultural Activities. SEARCA scholars are introduced to the SEARCA family through orientation/ welcome party. Being part of the SEARCA family, they are invited to the Center’s summer outing, sportsfest, anniversary celebration, and Christmas parties.

Counseling. Scholars who are experiencing academic difficulties and those with personal problems may seek guidance from the Graduate Scholarship Department.

Places of Study
Any of the following universities, as well as those that have institutional arrangements with SEARCA, may serve as study posts of SEARCA MS and PhD scholars:

• University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
• Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
• Kasetsart University (KU)Bangkok, Thailand
• Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB)Bogor, Indonesia
• University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD)Quezon City, Philippines
• University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV)Miag-ao, Iloilo, Philippines
• Thammasat UniversityThailand
• National University of SingaporeSingapore
• University of IndonesiaJakarta, Indonesia
• Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Five of these universities are members of the Southeast Asian University Consortium for Graduate Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources. SEARCA serves as the Secretariat of the University Consortium.

SEARCA reserves the right to make the final decision on the choice of ten scholars’ study post. Therefore, applicants are required to submit to SEARCA applications for admission to the Graduate Schools of three universities in the list.

Where to Apply

Indonesia
THE HEADBureau for International CooperationMinistry of Education and CultureGedung C. Lantai 7Jln Jenderal SudirmanSenayan, Jakarta 10270 IndonesiaTel: (62-21) 581 665, 582 954, 584 477Fax: (62-21) 573 6870

THE MINISTERMinistry of AgricultureRoom No. 3, 5th Floor, Building C, Jl. HarsonoRagunan, Pasar MingguJakarta, IndonesiaTel: (62-21) 581 665, 582 954, 584 477Fax (62-21) 573 8181, 572 0162

THE MINISTERMinistry of Forestry and Estate CropsManggala WanabhaktiJl. Jen Gatot Subroto, Jakarta 10270 IndonesiaTel: (62-21) 573 0213, 573 0475Fax: (62-21) 573 8732

Any interested national of a SEAMEO member country may apply for scholarship. Applications may be submitted to any one of the following Ministries of his/her own country:

• Ministy of Education
• Ministry of Agriculture
• Ministry of Forestry
• Ministry of Fisheries
• Ministry of Rural Development

Application forms and information brochures on the universities that may serve as study posts of SEARCA scholars are available at these Ministries.
Each applicant is required to submit the following documents:

• SEARCA Scholarship Application Form (2 copies);
• Application forms for admission to the Graduate School of the universities where the applicant may pursue graduate studies under SEARCA scholarship;
• Official transcript of academic records of each degree completed (BS transcript for MS applicants and BS and MS transcripts for PhD applicants);
• Certification of employment;
• A two-page write-up on agricultural competitiveness or natural resource management;
• A brief description of the research that the applicant plans to conduct for thesis/dissertation . The research topic must be in line with the priority thrusts of SEARCA. (SEARCA Five-Year Plan may be viewed athttp://www.searca. org/web/e_ library/reports/ SEARCA%208th% 20Five-Year% 20Plan.pdf);
• Two copies of passport-size pictures of the applicant;
• Certification from a medical doctor that the applicant is in good physical and mental health condition and is fit to undertake graduate studies;
• Official endorsement from the employer;
• Results of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): score of 550 for paper-based and 213 for computer-based) or IELTS results (6.0). The TOEFL results must be issued by Princeton, New Jersey, USA. Check the schedule and venue of TOEFL tests in your country athttp://www.ets. org/Media/ Tests/TOEFL/ tclists/BOTH_ a.htmlor download copy of the schedule here .

Application Forms
• UP Los Baños Graduate School (UPLB GS)
• UPLB GS Form No. 1 (Application) download
• UPLB GS Form No. 2 (Recommendation) download
• UPLB GS Form No. 3 (English Proficiency) download
• UP Diliman (UPD)
• College of Science download
• School of Economics download
• UP Visayas (UPV)
• Graduate Program in Fisheries download
• Graduate Program in Marine Affairs download
• Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) – Graduate Program
• Kasetsart University (KU) – Graduate Program
• Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB) – Graduate Program
• Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) – Graduate Program

Contact detail: gsd@agri.searca. org or ecc@agri.searca. org
More info:http://www.searca. org/web/scholars hip/regular_ scholarships/ degree/index. html

The Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC)

2010-06-24T02:33:00.000-07:00

The Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC) is funded by the German Excellence Initiative. It conceptionally combines different research areas (microbial communities, interactions with plant, animal and human hosts and environmental interactions) to a comprehensive picture of microbial communication (www.jsmc.uni-jena.de). JSMC is an ambitious Graduate School comprising over 180 PhD students who are educated in a structured, interdisciplinary training program based on top-level fundamental research. Five faculties of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, six non-university research institutions as well as thirteen partner companies are participating in this cutting edge research and training program that includes an innovative PhD program, career development and intensive sociocultural care. Three embedded existing Research Training Groups as well as twelve other cooperative research projects are engaged to incorporate novel research areas to achieve a complete view of microbial communication.

The Graduate School of Excellence `JSMC` invites applications for a

PhD Student Fellowship (Ref.No. JSMC-38/2010) on the topic `Integrated model of water and nutrient uptake by roots in the rhizosphere`

Soil-plant-microorganisms interactions have profound impacts on rhizosphere processes such as microbial activities, water distribution, and nutrient and water uptake by plant roots. Common models of water and nutrient uptake by roots are based on brute-force averaging approaches, assuming that the rhizosphere has the same properties as the bulk soil. The project will provide a holistic approach to describe interactions between rhizosphere transport properties and plant and microbial communities at the pore scale.

We expect:

• a Master`s degree (or equivalent) in Natural Sciences (e.g., Earth Sciences, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, etc.). Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply.
• high motivation and interest to join one of the interdisciplinary research areas of JSMC
• creativity and interest to shape your own thesis project
• an integrative and cooperative personality
• very good communication skills in English (instruction language at JSMC)

We offer:
• a highly communicative atmosphere within a scientific network providing top-level research conditions
• a PhD stipend paid for 3 years according to the rules of the DFG (German Research Foundation) as well as generous research funding
• a comprehensive mentoring program with efficient supervision by a team of supervisors
• courses in novel technologies and soft skills
• Jena – the German City of Science 2008: a young and lively city with dynamic business activities, successful scientific centres of innovation and a vibrant cultural scene around the famous Friedrich Schiller University

Friedrich Schiller University Jena is an equal opportunity employer.
The application procedure is handled online exclusively via the JSMC website: www.jsmc.uni-jena.de

To apply, please acquaint yourself with the vacant PhD projects and the application process described on this website. Applications can only be considered upon receipt of the completed `Statement of Interest` form, submitted by email to apply-jsmc@uni-jena.de before the deadlines listed below.

Selected applicants will be invited to a JSMC Recruitment Meeting in Jena, Germany, in September 2010. Awarding decisions will be made shortly thereafter, allowing for an immediate start of the PhD projects.

Application deadlines (i.e. deadline for submission of the completed `Statement of Interest` form):

For applicants who will require visa to attend the recruitment meeting in September: Deadline July 5, 2010

For applicants who will not require a visa: Deadline July 26, 2010
(Please note: applications from non-EU-national can only be considered if attendance at the recruitment meeting is possible with 2 weeks prior notice. Please provide an explanatory statement)

Postdoc in Economics at Aarhus University, Denmark

2010-06-24T02:32:00.001-07:00

The Department of Economics, Aarhus School of Business, and the School of Economics and Management, Faculty of Social Sciences, invite applications for 1-2 positions as post doc researcher for a joint research project on `An economic analysis of the impact of the Scandinavian welfare state and flexicurity policies on Danish firms`.

2-year position as postdoc researcher

The open position(s) as post doc researcher is within the Research Unit on `An economic analysis of the impact of the Scandinavian welfare state and flexicurity policies on Danish firms` (for more information see http://www.asb.dk/article.aspx?pid=24170). The position is for a 2-year period.

The position is within one of the following specific areas: `Firms and labour market policies` and `Firms and family-friendly policies`. The project uses Danish register data. Thus, knowledge of econometric methods for analysis of both individual and longitudinal data is required. The starting date for the position is subject to individual negotiation.

The successful candidate must have completed his/her PhD before taking up the position. However, interim arrangements can be negotiated for a candidate that is in the defence phase of the PhD or is expected to complete the PhD in early 2010. Further information Further information about the host institutions and their research activities can be found at www.asb.dk/about/departments/nat and www.econ.au.dk.

For further information, candidates are invited to contact Head of Department, Prof. Peter Jensen (+45 89 486 482/pje@asb.dk) or Head of School, Prof. Per Baltzer Overgaard (+45 89 421 605/povergaard@econ.au.dk).

For further information about the research project, contact Professor Michael Rosholm, (+45 89 486 198/rom@asb.dk) or Professor Helena Skyt Nielsen (+45 89 421 594/hnielsen@econ.au.dk).

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Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt Institute for Theoretical Physics

2010-06-24T02:29:00.000-07:00

2 PhD positions

At the Institute for Theoretical Physics of Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Walter Hofstetter 2 PhD positions (salary level E13, 75%) will be available from August 1st, 2010 for a total duration of three years. Both positions are part of the DFG Research Unit FOR 801 `Strong Correlations in Multiflavor Quantum Gases`. For more information see www.for801.de.

The ideal candidate is expected to have a masters degree (or equivalent) in theoretical condensed matter physics or quantum optics. Research experience in the fields of ultracold atomic physics, strongly correlated electrons or numerical simulations of strongly interacting quantum many-particle systems would be beneficial. Furthermore, the successful candidate should have the capability to work independently and show dedication to the research projects of the unit.

In the summer of 2005, Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe University was awarded the basic certificate of the audit Family-Friendly University. Great importance is attached to the family-friendly structuring of the university work-stream. Employees will be supported in their efforts to combine their professional life with family duties. In this context, part-time employment and models of job-sharing are facilitated. Candidates returning to work after maternity/paternity leave are encouraged to apply for re-employment. Frankfurt University is committed to equal opportunities and selection on merit. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Precedence will be given to handicapped candidates at equal qualification.

The deadline for applications is July 25th, 2010. Applicants should send their curriculum vitae and a description of their research interests to:

Prof. Dr. Walter Hofstetter,
Institut für Theoretische Physik der Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität,
Campus Riedberg, Max-von-Laue-Str. 1,
60438 Frankfurt am Main.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Mesoscale Modeling of Nuclear Fuel at Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, NYU-Poly; Brooklyn, NY

2010-06-15T00:40:00.000-07:00

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position in the Computational Mechanics Laboratory at NYU-Poly. The selected postdoctoral fellow will participate in a vibrant interdisciplinary research group and will be involved in a research effort which aims at modeling the behavior of nuclear fuel under extreme conditions. Computational mechanics and theory will be the principal tool of investigation.

Requirements:

• PhD. in mechanical engineering, materials science, computational materials science or a related field.
• Experience in at least two of the following areas: finite element modeling, Monte Carlo, phase field or molecular mechanics modeling.
• Experience in scientific computing (Fortran, C, or C++ programming, parallel computing, and Unix/Linux computing environments).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary research environment.

Note:
The initial appointment will be for one year, with a possibility of renewal contingent upon the availability of continuing funding and satisfactory performance.

How To Apply:
Please submit by email a single attachment that includes your CV, a brief statement of your research interests, and the contact information for two references to:

Prof. Rémi Dingreville (rdingre@poly.edu)
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
NYU-Poly
6 MetroTech Center
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 718-260-3461
Fax: 718-260-3532

PhD Grant at Ghent University

2010-06-15T00:38:00.000-07:00

Position for a PhD Grant.
Laboratory for Protein Biochemistry and Biomolecular Engineering -L-PROBE-
Department Biochemistry and Microbiology
(Fac. of Sciences-Ghent University)

Description :

The Proteomics unit of the Laboratory for Protein Biochemistry and Biomolecular Engineering opens a PhD position in its research to understand the molecular mechanisms of type II secretion by bacteria. This project is a joint effort between the Structural Biology group of Prof. S. Savvides and the Proteomics unit headed by Prof. B. Devreese. The aim of this position is to use state-of-the-art proteomic technology to analyse the `secretome` of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Burkholderia cepacia.

The position is immediately available, but starting date can be discussed.

Profile :

• You have a master degree in Biochemistry-Biotechology or related. (minimally a degree of `distinction` or equivalent is required).
• Students that are likely to obtain this degree before October 2010 are invited to sollicitate as well.
• You are strongly interested in scientific research and you are a team player.
• Experience in protein biochemistry, proteomics and/or microbiology are preferred.
• A strong interest in (bio)informatics is recommended.
• You are interested to apply for a PhD grant to the Flemish research agencies IWT or FWO.

Contact
For more information and for application, please mail to Bart.Devreese@UGent.be. Sollicitation letters, incl. CV can be send electronically.

PhD Position in Cell Biology, Genetics and Biochemistry at Charles University; Prague

2010-06-15T00:34:00.000-07:00

PhD position to work on the Exo70 family of cell morphogenesis regulators in Physcomitrella patens within the EU-ITN project PLANTORIGINS at the Charles University in Prague (Czech Republic).

We have a position open for a PhD student in our lab to study the functions of thirteen Exo 70 paralogues (putative subunits of the exocyst vesicle tethering complex) in Physcomitrella patens polar cell growth and morphogenesis. We use a large variety of tools from the disciplines of cell biology, genetics and biochemistry, as well as the gene targeting capabilities of moss, to study the mechanisms of Exo70 and exocyst functions in a moss type of early land plants.

For representative publications from the group see:
Synek L.,Schlager N.,Elias M., Quentin M., Hauser M-T., Zarsky V. AtEXO70A1, a member of a family of putative exocyst subunits specifically expanded in land plants, is important for polar growth and plant development. The Plant Journal 48:54-72, 2006.

Hala M, Cole R, Synek L, Drdová E, Pecenkova T, Nordheim A, Lamkemeyer T, Madlung J, Hochholdinger F, Fowler JE, Zarsky V. An Exocyst Complex Functions in Plant Cell Growth in Arabidopsis and Tobacco. The Plant Cell. 20:1330-45, 2008.

Žárský V, Cvrčková F, Potocký M, Hála M. Exocytosis and cell polarity in plants – exocyst and recycling domains. New Phytol. 183:255–272, 2009.

Contact:
Univerzita Karlova v Praze
Faculty of Science / Dept. of Plant Physiology
Academic
Ovocný trh 3/5
116 36 - Praha 1
Czech Republic
fax +420 224 491 629
email eva.spilkova@ruk.cuni.cz

Website link:
www.cuni.cz

70 PhD Positions Available in ICT at University of Trento, Italy

2010-03-26T00:37:00.000-07:00

The Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science (DISI) at the University of Trento has 70 open PhD positions in the ICT area, almost all of them covered by scholarship.

Details on the DISI Department and on the PhD School as well as a link to the online application are provided at the bottom of this information.

The deadline for applications is April 20, 2010, before 12 noon, local time.
The Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science is one of the leading and faster-growing research institutions, characterized by a young and international faculty and by a large, international student population. Indicators for scientific production put the department among the very top in Europe.

The successful candidate will therefore have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and exciting environment.

Trento is a vibrant city with a beautifully preserved historic center, consistently ranked at the top for quality of life in Italy. It offers a variety of cultural and sports opportunities all year around, as well as excellent food and wine.

Links related to the programme:
1. DISI web site: http://disi.unitn.it
2. Research at DISI: http://disi.unitn.it/research
3. PhD School: http://ict.unitn.it/
4. Online application for PhD Positions: http://disi.unitn.it/edu/appform/login.xml

Contact:
ICT International Doctoral School,
Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science,
University of Trento
Phone: +39 0461 883989
Fax: +39 0461 883964
e-mail: infoict@disi.unitn.it

Competitive Research Grant by Danone Institute

2010-03-26T00:36:00.000-07:00

About Us

Indonesian Danone Institute Foundation was incorporated in May 2007 a an independent, non-profit organization, separated from the Danone business units. The Foundation is supported by eight Scientifice Members from various institutions in Indonesia.
Missions
Promote the advancement and sharing of knowledge in the areas of diet, nutrition and health, focusing to address current and prevent future major local nutritional and health issues such as double-burden nutrition problems (under nutrition and over nutrition) of low-income Indonesian populations (Social Economic Class CDE).
Promote scientific research findings fieldworks recognized by local and international scientific communities in the related disciplines to the above mission, especially those leading to the creation of the low-cost food and safe water solutions to address the major local nutritional and health issues.
The scientific community gathered under DII shall be:
1. A link between scientists, and nutrition, health & education professionals, who bring relevant scientific knowledge to the attention of the public.
2. A clearing house for information on nutrition and diet-related subjects.
Objectives
• To encourage the established research institutions pursuing new scientific findings/discoveries
• To reduce funding barrier for talented scholars in pursuing their doctorate thesis and encourage better quality researches
• To promote quality scientfic research of Indonesian scientists and bring stronger credibility of these findings & discoveries through the appearance in relevant international journals.

Our Programs
• Competitive research Grant for Doctorate students through educational institutions.
• Publication grant for publishing Indonesian research papers in international journals.
• Competitive Research Grant for established research Institutions (educational institutions - universities, colleges, - reputable NGOs, and other research-related institutions).

Themes for the Competitive Scientific Research Grants

`CONTRIBUTING TO THE BETTERMENT OF THE FUTURE GENERATION`

PRIORITIZATION
Groups:
1. Pregnant & lactating women
2. Children under the age of 2 years
3. Female adolescence (age 10 - 18 / premarital age)
4. Women of reproductive age

Improve maternal and child nutrition of the poor, which include:
• Innovation in the development of nutritionally balance and affordable complementary feeding for children 6-24 months.
• New effective strategies in communication, education and information (KIE) to reinforce the role of breastfeeding, especially exclusive breastfeeding.
• Development of local food products to fulfill nutritional needs of women.

Research on molecular biology, which are related to the above sub-themes

Scope of Research
Nutrigenomic:
• Nutrition related genetic

Dietetic and Clinical Nutrition:
• Nutritional related degenerative diseases
• Nutritional related communicable diseases
• Community & Public Health Nutrition

Nutrition and health promotion:
• Life style / Behavior change
• Environmental health

Food Security and Policy:
• Food security and safety
• Poverty
• Food economics
• Food and nutrition policy

Deadline for Submission

COMPETITIVE RESEARCH GRANT
Apr 30, 2010 for research Jan - Dec 2011

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL PUBLICATION GRANT
All year around

MSc and PhD Studentships in Mathematics at National Autonomous University of Mexico

2010-03-26T00:33:00.000-07:00

A number of fully funded PhD and Masters studentships are available within the Joint Postgraduate Program in Mathematical Science of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Campus Morelia, and the Michoacan University of San Nicolas of Hidalgo.

The PhD studentships are tenable for up to 3 years and have a stipend of 10,342 Mexican Pesos per month (816 US Dollars, equivalent to six Mexican minimum wages). The Masters studentships are tenable for up to 2 years and have a stipend of 7,757 Mexican Pesos per month (612 US Dollars, equivalent to four and a half Mexican minimum wages). Health coverage will be provided by the Mexican social security system.

Applicants should have or expect to gain a university degree in Mathematics or related discipline with an average of 8 or higher on a 10 point scale. Non-Spanish speakers are expected to become proficient in Spanish within two years.

The preferred starting date is 16th August 2010. Deadline for applications is 21st May 2010. The entrance exam is scheduled for 5th June 2010. Foreign students are required to arrange for a faculty member to supervise the exam at their home institution.

A complete application includes a covering letter addressed to the Comité Académico del Posgrado en Matemáticas specifying contact details, CV, copies of university degrees, a copy of an identity document (passport, driving licence, etc), and contact details of two academic referees. Applications should be send electronically to admission-pccm@fismat.umich.mx.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Elmar Wagner,
phone: +52 443 322 3500, ext. 4127,
email: admission-pccm@fismat.umich.mx.

KSOP Masters Education

2009-03-31T14:04:00.000-07:00

KSOP Masters Education. We believe that a Ph.D. graduate school is unlikely to be successful without the background / infrastructure and the “funneling / filtering” through a corresponding associated, interdisciplinary coordinated masters program, aiming at attracting excellent students from abroad.

36 students per year can be admitted to our masters program. The best students of the masters program are supported by the KSOP Scholarship Program. Access to the KSOP masters education is granted via an application procedure.

A study plan is developed for each individual masters student (corresponding to his/her educational background) when entering the KSOP.

The MSc. course is divided into four stages providing the students with the necessary prerequisites
(Stage I: Introduction) , to give them a solid background on the most important topics within the wide and diverse field of Optics and Photonics
(Stage II: Core Subjects) and let them acquire specialized knowledge
(Stage III: Specialization) to be able to competently perform a six-month research project on a current topic of research (masters thesis). In addition, an 8-weeks industrial internship is scheduled between stages 2 and 3.

Scholarship
The KSOP scholarship amounts to 800 Euro/month for international students and 400 Euro/month for German students. Part of the scholarship is a research assistantship. Within the scope of this assistantship, you will have the opportunity to work on a research project in one of the KSOP institutes.

The scholarship is first admitted for 12 months. At the end you have to proof your successful participation in the KSOP M.Sc. Program through very good study results in order to extend the scholarship for another 12 months.

Guideline for Scholarship Application
Step 1 - Fill out the KSOP scholarship application form
You can apply for a scholarship at the KSOP Office after having applied for the program M.Sc. in Optics & Photonics. Please fill out the KSOP Scholarship application form. The application deadline for the upcoming winter semester is July 15 each year.
Please note that you have to send your scholarship documents seperately from your application to the student office, the KSOP Office or the international student office respectively.
You will receive feedback from the KSOP Office on your scholarship application after July 15.

Step 2 - Submit your application
You are required to include the following documents in your application:
• KSOP scholarship application form
• a certified copy of your qualification for university entrance (e.g. Abitur, High School Diploma, Bac.)
• a certified copy of your Bachelor degree (if the Bachelor degree is not yet available at the closing date for applications but will be completed before the registration, candidates can apply with a preliminary transcript of records)
• your CV
• proof of English language profiency: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum of 570 pb, 260 points cb and 88 points ibt or IELTS (International English Languag Testing System) band with a minium of 6.5
• proof of extra-curricular activities
• one or better two recommendations
• Statement of purpose

Please send the complete application preferrably via e-mail or alternatively via postal mail to:

Karlsruhe School of Optics & Photonics (KSOP),
Universität Karlsruhe (TH)
Schlossplatz 19
76131 Karlsruhe

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Amsterdam Merit Scholarships for Bachelor`s and Master at Univeristy of Amsterdam

2009-03-29T16:11:00.000-07:00

The Univeristy 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 results and motivation may receive a scholarship.

EU member states
The European Economic Area (the European Uni0n 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 Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Rumania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom.

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

Requirements for eligibility
1. Candidates wishing to take part in the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship programme must meet the following requirements:
2. Hold a non-EU/EEA passport and not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans (”Studiefinanciering”; for more information please refer to: www.ib-groep.nl). 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.
3. Be fully admitted to a degree programme at the Universiteit van Amsterdam which is registered at the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (CROHO; for more information refer to: www.ib-groep.nl).
4. For more information about general application requirements, please consult the individual programme descriptions at www.uva.nl/isp for study programmes taught in English, or www.uva.nl/applicat ion for study programmes taught in Dutch.
5. Scholarship continuation is not guaranteed when a candidate changes his or her degree programme.
6. Be admitted to a bachelor`s or master`s programme at the Universiteit van Amsterdam for the first time. AMS will not be awarded to candidates who are admitted for a second bachelor`s or master`s programme at the Universiteit van Amsterdam.
7. Be able to comply with Dutch visa regulations (follow the link to the IND website below).
8. Be enrolled at the UvA as full-time student for the academic year and the programme for which the scholarship is awarded.
9. The candidate 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 chosen to accept.
10. 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.
11. 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 schools award scholarships themselves; as such, 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 programmes UvA:
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 Scholarships by 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

Phd Scholarships in Economics and Finance at Queensland University of Technology

2009-03-29T16:08:00.000-07:00

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

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The School of Law at Queen Mary

2009-03-18T15:21:00.000-07:00

Criminal Law & Criminal Justice
Medical Law & Ethics
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

Lex Specialis and Insolvency Law
Regulation & Arbitration
International Tax and Development
Information Governance
Intellectual Property Institutions

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

Deadline - Monday March 23rd 2009

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

Textile Engineering at the Biella campus

2009-03-18T15:17:00.000-07:00

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 Bachelor 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.

Requirements
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 requirements for the admission to Italian university. For further information, please visit the Entry requirements 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 do not 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 scholarships, Italian or foreign.
8. Obtaining a degree at the Politecnico di Torino.
9. To graduate at the Politecnico di Torino, students must attain a total of 180 credits, including exams and the final dissertation. The time required to graduate is approximately 6 semesters. However, the effective duration is also dependent upon each student`s capacity.

Please note that scholarship recipients must attend their program for its entire length (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 note 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.

Scholarships
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 scholarship 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 (residence 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 moment 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

Deadlines:
Application deadline: 8 p.m. (Italian time) on March 22nd, 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 a 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.
Specific contacts for Bachelor of Science
For Scholarship International Relations Office
international. relations@ polito.it

For Admission Incoming Students Office
international. admission@polito.it

For Accommodation 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

The School of Law at Queen Mary

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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 heart of London`s legal community.

The School is able to offer financial support to excellent applicants to a number of our programmes. These awards are highly competitive and are available for applicants wishing to commence study in the academic year 2009-10.

MPhil/PhD
The School of Law is offering 7 Studentships for the 2009-10 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 & Criminal 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 Specialis and Insolvency Law
2. Regulation & Arbitration
3. International Tax and Development
4. Information Governance
5. Intellectual Property Institutions

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

Deadline - Monday March 23rd 2009

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