PhD: Synchrotron Diffraction Studies on Stability of Individual Grains in Steel TU Delft

The Department of Radiation, Radionuclides and Reactors (www.rrr.tudelft.nl) is located in the Reactor Institute Delft (RID). The department’s common focus is nuclear radiation and reactions. Although its areas of interest are varied, from materials, sensors and instrumentation, to energy, sustainable production and health, all the department’s research is related to radiation in some way. In experimental research, extensive use is made of the research facilities of the Reactor Institute Delft as well as of large, international research facilities.

The FAME section (www.rrr.tudelft.nl/fame) performs research on functional and structural materials, aimed at practical applications. The focus is on the study of the relations between structure, dynamics and function at the atomic and nanoscale. For this we use neutrons, positrons, X-rays, NMR, muons, Mossbauer spectroscopy and first principles modelling, at both local (RID) and international facilities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TRansformation-Induced Plasticity (TRIP) steels are a class of advanced multiphase steels that show a promising combination of strength and formability for automotive applications. This outstanding combination of mechanical properties originates from the martensitic transformation of a metastable (austenite) phase induced by applied stress and/or cooling. The aim of the project is to correlate for the first time the stability of the metastable phase to all the relevant local microstructural properties for individual transforming grains.

In this project we will perform state-of-the-art micro-beam diffraction measurements with high energy X-rays produced at a synchrotron source, to monitor simultaneously the stability of a large number of individual metastable grains within the complex multiphase TRIP microstructure during deformation. The experiments will be performed at the 3DXRD microscope of the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility in France with a dedicated micro-tensile tester. The measurements will be analysed in detail to obtain quantitative relationships between the mechanical stability of the metastable grains and the local microstructural parameters. The obtained results will be directly implemented in modern, multiscale micromechanical models for TRIP steel behaviour. The project is funded by the Dutch Materials Innovation Institute (www.m2i.nl)

REQUIREMENTS

We seek candidates with a Master degree in physics, chemistry or materials science. Experience in the field of crystallography and good computational skills are desirable. Good English writing and speaking skills are required. The position will be for a fixed term of four years.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The successful candidate will be employed full-time by TU Delft for a fixed period of 4 years within which he or she is expected to write a dissertation leading to a doctoral degree (PhD thesis). The starting salary for a PhD is €2042 gross per month increasing to a maximum of € 2612 gross per month in the fourth year. TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option of assembling a customized compensation and benefits package (the 'IKA'). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. Delft University of Technology strives to increase the number of women in higher academic positions; women are therefore especially encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION

To apply, please send a detailed CV along with a letter of application by 1 April, 2009 to TU Delft, Attn: Mrs. N.D. Banga, Mekelweg 15, 2628 JB Delft, The Netherlands; or e-mail your application to: n.d.banga@tudelft.nl.

PhD Project: The Ultimate Scintillator TU Delft

The Department of Radiation, Radionuclides and Reactors (www.rrr.tudelft.nl) is located in the Reactor Institute Delft (RID). The department’s common focus is nuclear radiation and reactions. Although its areas of interest are varied, from materials, sensors and instrumentation, to energy, sustainable production and health, all the department’s research is related to radiation in some way. In experimental research, extensive use is made of the research facilities of the Reactor Institute Delft as well as of large, international research facilities. The Radiation Detection & Matter (RD&M) section conducts intensive research on the physics of light-emitting inorganic semiconducting or insulating materials. Our main expertise concerns the light emission of lanthanide impurities. Through many years of applied and fundamental research on scintillators, lamp and display phosphors, and afterglow and storage phosphors, general models have been developed in our section that explain and predict observed phenomena. This has resulted in the invention of exciting new scintillators like LaBr3:Ce3+ that are now commercially available and applied in radiation detection instruments for
space exploration and medical diagnostics. Our models also allow for the design of new lanthanide-based photonic materials.

JOB DESCRIPTION

You will perform applied and fundamental research on luminescent materials with the aim to develop new compounds that possess even better scintillation properties than LaBr3:Ce. Inorganic crystals or powders will be synthesized by experts on crystal growth and materials synthesis elsewhere. Your task is to study the luminescence and scintillation properties of these new materials with dedicated experimental techniques in our own laboratory or at facilities abroad.

REQUIREMENTS

The section seeks a PhD student, preferably with a degree in experimental solid state physics. The results should be presented in scientific journals and at international conferences. Delft University of Technology is a bilingual organisation; a good command of English (written and spoken) is essential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The successful candidate will be employed full-time by TU Delft for a fixed period of four years within which he or she is expected to write a dissertation leading to a doctoral degree (PhD thesis). The starting salary for a PhD is €2042 gross per month increasing to a maximum of € 2612 gross per month in the fourth year.
TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option of assembling a customized compensation and benefits package Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. Delft University of Technology strives to increase the number of women in higher academic positions; women are therefore especially encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION

To apply, please send a detailed CV along with a letter of application by 1 April, 2009 to Mekelweg 15, Attn: Ms. T. Miedema, 2629 JB Delft, The Netherlands; or e-mail your application to: t.miedema@tudelft.nl.

FURTHER INFORMATION

http://www.vacaturesindelft.nl/vacature.php?id=1406&lang=eng

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

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

Phd Scholarships in Economics and Finance at Queensland University of Technology

Phd Scholarships in Economics and Finance at Queensland University of Technology

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
http://www.bus.qut.edu.au/faculty/schools/economics/research/phdscholarships.jsp

Visit here
http://www.bus.qut.edu.au/faculty/schools/economics/

[Ireland] Master scholarships in Finance, Accounting, and Management at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School

Master scholarships in Finance, Accounting, and Management at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School

University College Dublin Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is delighted to offer prospective students the opportunity to apply for a range of scholarships for the academic year 2009/2010.

To apply for the scholarship, applicants must submit an essay (300 words) on why you believe you should receive the scholarship. The closing date for submissions is May 15th 2009.

Candidates must apply for their preferred programme before submitting an application for a scholarship and must meet all of the admissions criteria prior to commencement. Candidates must also be prepared to interview..

Scholarships are valid for the following programmes:
1. MBS/MSc streams
2. CEMS Master in International Management
3. Master in Management
4. MSc in Quantitative Finance
5. Master of Accounting (valid for non company sponsored students only)



The following scholarships are on offer:
5 regional merit based partial scholarships
1. Region 1: Asia and Australasia
2. Region 2: Central and Eastern Europe
3. Region 3: North and Central America
4. Region 4: Western Europe
5. Region 5: Middle East and Africa

Merit/Hardship based partial scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to candidates who demonstrate through their application and essay that they are deserving based on merit (non-academic achievements eg. Sports, community activities, charity work, overcoming obstacles) or financial need
1 x Quinn Commerce Scholarship
Applicable to UCD Quinn School undergraduate students
* Scholarship only valid across any of the MBS /MSc streams

1 x UCD Scholarship

Applicable to all UCD undergraduate students (except Quinn students)
http://www.smurfitschool.ie/specialistmasters/scholarships/

PhD Student: Thermal Aspects of High Precision Inkjet Printing TU Delft

The 3ME Faculty trains committed engineering students and PhD candidates in groundbreaking scientific research in the fields of mechanical, maritime and materials engineering. The research within the Precision and Microsystems Engineering (PME) department is focused on developing the knowledge and technology for the realization of small devices and systems, including microsystems and microelectronics. This is a domain which has strong international industrial players in the Netherlands. The systems and products realized by the precision technology industry are driven by fast and focused performance advancement in terms of miniaturization and function density, improved precision and speed, and improved reliability. We believe that microsystems and their use in and integration with larger scale systems play an essential role in this performance driven domain. Within the Mechatronic System Design section, three main research areas are being developed: high precision positioning systems, micro- and opto-mechatronics and metrology. We aim to combine high quality research and
education, in order to provide both innovative design solutions and high quality engineers to the world-leading Dutch precision and mechatronic industry. The research within the programme is performed in close cooperation with partners within PME, DCMM and industry.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Funded by the Dutch government and industry partners, the HiPrins research project will push high-precision inkjet printing to new application fields and to new levels of accuracy.
We are looking for a PhD student to work on one of the work packages in this project: The study of thermal effects on the accuracy of inkjet printing of electronic circuits.
Initially, you will be studying etch-resistant printing on printed circuit boards of 0.5 x 0.5 metres. The ink used in this process is a hot-melt. The use of high temperature drops in a high-precision environment poses some interesting design challenges: How does one account for the thermal strain in the substrate? How does one maximize printing accuracy taking this thermal strain into account? What is the most efficient method to transport the heat from the printing area? In order to answer these questions, a combination of experimental research and multiphysics modelling will be required.
The carrier for your research will be Lunaris, an inkjet printing test-bed constructed by printer manufacturer OCE together with precision machine designer NTS. You will spend most of your time at the inkjet application centre of the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, where Lunaris is located.

REQUIREMENTS

This research combines experimental and theoretical/numerical aspects; we are therefore looking for a mechanical engineering PhD student who has a proven affinity for both.
Candidates for this project should have a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as good analytical and communication skills.
Delft University of Technology is a bilingual organization; a good command of English (written and spoken) is essential; a good command of Dutch as well is preferred.
Keywords: mechatronics, engineering dynamics, multi-physics modelling, experimental research, mechanical design.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option of assembling a customized compensation and benefits package (the 'IKA'). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.

APPLICATION

To apply, please send a detailed CV, references and a publication list along with a letter of application by 1 April, 2009 to Prof. Ir. R.H. Munnig Schmidt at: Application-3mE@tudelft.nl.

FURTHER INFORMATION

http://www.vacaturesindelft.nl/vacature.php?id=1379&lang=eng

Japanese Professors Dispatch Program AUN SEED-NET

It is essential for AUN/SEED-Net students to produce high quality master’s or doctoral thesis research of international standard and to complete master’s degrees within two years and doctoral degrees within three years. AUN/SEED-Net Project thus provides thesis research assistance to AUN/SEED-Net students by Japanese Supporting Universities headed by Field Coordinating Universities to achieve such a goal, namely joint thesis research supervision will be conducted at Host Institution by Japanese co-advisors. To facilitate this assistance, Collaborative Research Program has been introduced, in which each Host Institution, in consultation with Field Coordinating Universities, identifies a few well-defined and focused Collaborative Research Themes (or research umbrellas), each of which is a sub-area of research defined by several key words leading to a number of interrelated and progressively conducted possible thesis research topics. Then each research theme/topic will be carried out by AUN/SEED-Net students under joint supervision of Host Institution and Japanese Supporting Universities.

The Japanese Professors Dispatch Program is to support trips of professors from Japanese Supporting Universities, both those who are involved in AUN/SEED-Net Collaborative Research and/or those who have never participated in AUN/SEED-Net activities, to participate in AUN/SEED-Net Regional Conferences / Workshops and/or to visit Host or other Member Institutions for research collaboration which includes several types of activities, e.g. discussion on Research Plan and/or Collaborative Research, supervision of AUN/SEED-Net students, conducting research experiments, site visits, and etc.

OBJECTIVE

• To carryout joint thesis research supervision of AUN/SEED-Net students between Host Institution and Japanese Supporting Universities under Collaborative Research Program scheme.
• To ensure high quality of master’s and doctoral theses (which would lead to reputable international refereed journal publication) and to ensure the completion of the graduate degree within reasonable
  duration (two years for master’s degree and three years for doctoral degree).
  
• To enhance the research collaboration between Host Institution and Japanese Supporting Universities
• To give special lecture(s) or seminar(s) related to his/her recent research results to faculty members and graduate students of the Member Institutions and beyond.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

Principal Investigators and Advisors of the Host Institution who supervise thesis research of graduate students under the AUN/SEED-Net Project. Dispatched Japanese professors to HI are encouraged to further to MI too as one connected trip, with the maximum of 3 countries per dispatch. However, it mainly depends on the feasibility of the Japanese professors who are invited. The Non-Host Institution should communicate with Principal Investigators or Head of Host Program at Host Institution for possible arrangement of his/her visit to their Institution.

DURATION

The total duration of each dispatch is normally not more than three (3) weeks.

REQUIREMENTS

The applicant must communicate with the concerned Japanese professor to identify tentative period of dispatch. When Japanese professor visits to Host and Non-Host Institutions, he/she is encouraged to give special lecture(s) arranged by the Institution and/or seminar(s) of his/her recent research results to faculty members and graduate students of the Member Institutions.

APPLICATION

(1) Tentative Overall Plan of Dispatches (ATTACHMENT 1) for the Japanese Fiscal Year 2009 (April 2009 – March 2010)
Head of Department of Host Institution (or Main Facilitating Institution in case of interdisciplinary area) is required to submit the Tentative Overall Plan of Dispatches, which shows the expected number and names of Japanese professors to be dispatched for the whole Japanese Fiscal Year 2009 (April 2009 – March 2010). The Tentative Overall Plan must be endorsed by Dean or Representative of Host Institution.

(2) Individual Application Form for each dispatch (ATTACHMENT 2) must be submitted for each invitation of Japanese professor. It must be endorsed by Head of Department of Host Institution (or Main Facilitating Institution) in consultation with Coordinator of Japanese Field Coordinating University.
**For invitation of Japanese professors to attend AUN/SEED-Net Regional Conference/Workshop, individual application form for each dispatch is not required.

(3) After receiving each individual proposal, the AUN/SEED-Net Project will finalize the dispatch not only to Host Institution (or Main Facilitating Institution) but also possible visit(s) to other
Member Institutions in consultation with the Japanese professor and the Coordinator of Field
Coordinating University.

DEADLINE

1) Tentative Summary Plan of Dispatches (ATTACHMENT 1) – by March 31, 2009
(2) Individual Application Form for each dispatch (ATTACHMENT 2) – at least 3 months prior to the proposed dispatch period.

FURTHER INFORMATION

http://www.seed-net.org/download/JPDP_2009_gl.pdf

White Rose Studentships University of Leeds

There are four White Rose Studentships to be taken up at the University of Leeds in September or October 2009. On each project there will be joint supervision with the University of Sheffield or the University of York.

VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIPS

• These full-time studentships provide tuition fees at the UK rate and an annual maintenance grant of £13,290 to be increased annually in line with the basic Research Council Rate;
• The School in which the student is registered at the University of Leeds will receive an overall Project Support Grant of £2,700 for the lifetime of the award, of which the School should pay £500 directly to the department/school in the collaborating institution. The remainder will be used at the discretion of the supervisors to support the research and inter-institutional collaboration.

CONDITION

• The awards are available for candidates commencing full-time research degree study in September or October 2009.
• Awards will be tenable for one year in the first instance and are renewable annually for second and third years of study, subject to the recommendation of the Head of School, and on condition that the student is registered as a candidate for the degree of PhD by the start of the second year of research;
• The award holders will be registered as research degree students at the University of Leeds and are bound by the regulations of this University;
• The University of the second supervisor will provide full access to its facilities on the same basis as it would to its own research students;
• Any paid work undertaken by the student will be restricted to 8 hours relevant employment (eg teaching or demonstrating) each week;
• The intellectual property rights arising from the research will belong absolutely to the two Universities that are providing the supervision. The students must agree to take such action as may be required (at no cost to themselves) to vest the title and interest in all property rights in the two Universities. In turn, the Universities acknowledge that out of any sums derived by the exploitation of any invention or discovery, they will make due recompense to the student for his/her contribution to the invention or discovery.

DEADLINE

30 April 2009

FURTHER INFORMATION

http://www.leeds.ac.uk/rds/postgraduate_scholarships/wrs-app.doc

School of Engineering and Applied Science PhD Studentship

Carbon-based nanostructures for clean energy systems

Applications are invited for a three- year PhD studentship, supported by the School of Engineering and Applied Science of Aston University to be undertaken within Electronic Engineering Department at Aston University. The successful applicant will join an established experimental group working on Carbon-based nanoelectronics.

The position is available to start on 1 July 2009

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

For home/EU students, the studentship will cover home tuition fee plus EPSRC standard maintenance at £12,940 per year over 3 years.

For overseas students, the studentship will cover overseas tuition fee plus a reduced maintenance at £10,000 per year over 3 years.

BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT

The project is to build upon Aston’s existing expertise in synthesizing, engineering, and functionalizing carbon-based nanomaterials (such as diamond, nanocrystalline diamond, fullerene and carbon nanotubes) to develop high performance novel carbon-based nanostructures for clean energy systems, particularly as hydrogen storage media, fuel cell electrodes, and CO2 sorbents. The project will involve collaborations with University College London.

DEADLINE

Closing date for applications: 26 April 2009

FURTHER INFORMATION

http://www.aston.ac.uk/staff/hr/recruitment/academicresearch/R090076-advert.jsp

Advanced Telecommunications studentships

The Institute of Advanced Telecommunications within the School of Engineering at Swansea University wishes to invite applicants for three prestigious PhD Studentships to work on the EPSRC/MobileVCE Core-5 research programme entitled Green Radio.

These prestigious studentships are available now to overseas applicants as well as UK and EU citizens.

Three PhD studentships jointly sponsored by the EPSRC and the Mobile Virtual Centre of Excellence

• Radio Resource Management for Future Mobile Cellular Radio Networks
• Radio Resource Management for Future Enterprise and Home Networks
• Architectures and Network Coding for Enterprise and Home Networks

VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIPS

United Kingdom | Deadline : Apr 17, 2009

In respect of UK and EU applicants, each studentship will cover the full university tuition fees and provide a minimum starting stipend of £12,940 pa. Minimum stipends are fixed annually by EPSRC. Stipends may be topped up according to qualification, experience and/or performance.

In respect of overseas applicants, each studentship will cover the full university tuition fees including the overseas contribution and provide a minimum starting stipend of £12,940 pa. Minimum stipends are fixed annually by EPSRC. Stipends will NOT be topped up for
overseas applicants.

DEADLINE

The closing date for applications is 17th April 2009.

FURTHER INFORMATION

http://www.swan.ac.uk/personnel/Vacancies/Other/DocumentPDF,31533,en.pdf

Scholarship Asian Institute Management - MBA degree program

Attached
are the admission requirement, application kit and AIMAT (AIM Admission Test) overview
for your kind perusal. I also have attached
MBA fees (for overseas students) for your reference.



Below
are the MBA Degree Program Requirements.



Admissions
Qualifications:

- four
years undergraduate degree or its equivalent

- two
years full-time work experience

-
proficiency in oral and written English



Admissions
Requirements:

-
Completed Application Form

-
Original or Certified true copy of official undergraduate Transcript of Records

- Two
recommendations:

*College
or university Professor

*Current
or former employer

- GMAT
(minimum score of 600) or AIMAT (AIM Admission Test)

-
Original or authenticated copy of certificate of live birth

-
Certified English translation of documents written in a foreign language.



The AIMAT PROCEDURES:

Submit completed application
form, original or certified true copy of transcript of records,
accomplished recommendation forms and two (2) copies of recently taken
passport-size picture.
Pay the testing fee of Rp
300,000.-
Please bring the following on
the test date: 2 pencils (2B), pen and eraser.
You may use a nonprogrammable
calculator



The AIM
Admission Test (AIMAT) will be administered on Monday-Friday (at office hour)
at AIM Indonesia Representative office.

Menara Imperium LG 07, Metro Kuningan Super Blok Kav.
1, Jl. HR Rasuna Said, Jakarta Selatan 12980 Indonesia

Phone: 835-6280/835-6281 | Fax: 835
6281 | Email: aimrep@aimjak.com |
Website: www.aim.edu

You
may please confirm you availability time first.



The deadline for Scholarship application
for MBA May intake is February 27, 2009.

And for MBA September intake is June 30,
2009



Hope above info will help.

Please
don’t hesitate to contact me for further information



Thank
you.



Best
regards,

Maria Leodora

Asian Institute of Management, Indonesia
Rep Office

Menara Imperium LG07

Jl. HR Rasuna Said Kav.1,

Jakarta Selatan 12980

Tel: +62-21 835-6280/81

Fax: +62-21 835-6281

Email: maria@aimjak.com

Phd Scholarships in Australia

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).

Visit here
http://www.bus.qut.edu.au/faculty/schools/economics/

or here
http://rumici.anu.edu.au/joomla/

Application criteria

* At least an Honours 2A or international equivalent thereof in economics or closely related subfield.
* Good verbal and written English language skills.
* 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.
* 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 or email uwe.dulleck@qut.edu.au).

For more information regarding the application process, please visit this website
http://www.bus.qut.edu.au/faculty/schools/economics/research/phdscholarships.jsp

PhD Position in Applied Statistics, Aarhus University, Denmark

PhD position in Applied Statistics in Quantitative Genetics
at the Aarhus University, DJF, Department of Genetics and Biotechnology
Research Group for Bioinformatics, Genetics and Statistics

Closing date for applications: 15 April 2009 at 12.00 noon

Project summary:
The project will develop mathematical and statistical methods for modelling incompletely observed traits (censored or truncated) and events of low frequency in large-scale quantitative genetic studies. The general idea is to explore the close mathematical connection between modern methods of event-history-analysis and nested case-control techniques to develop a range of statistical tools relevant to applications in quantitative genetics. The project is related to an existing research line on livestock quantitative genetics and breeding value prediction at the Research Group of Bioinformatics, Genetics and Statistics. See further details on the project below.

Supervision:
Rodrigo Labouriau (main supervisor), PhD (Mathematical Statistics)
Per Madsen, PhD (Quantitative Genetics)

Application procedure:
* The application should be sent in a single file in pdf format. This file should include the application form and all the documents you want to annex for the evaluation. We will only consider applications meeting all the requirements stated in the official application form
* The application form can be found by clicking here.
* The closing date for applications is 15 April 2009 at 12.00 noon (Danish time, i.e. +1 GWT)
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered!
* Please send your application to the following address: SAFE@agrsci.dk (or click here to send an e-mail applying).

Selection criteria and required qualifications:

Qualifications:
1. A relevant Master's degree (or equivalent), e.g. a master in mathematics/statistics or a master in genetics (but in this case with a very strong mathematical and statistical background, see the selection criteria below)
2. Fluent English spoken and written.

Selection criteria:
The project requires a strong background in statistics and probability theory.
It is necessary that the candidate has already had contact with formal probability theory (e.g. axiomatic treatment of probability, stochastic processes) and theoretical statistics (e.g. classic theory of inference in parametric models, multivariate analysis and models for discrete variables as log-linear models), since it will not be possible (due to time limitations) to build-up these basic skills during the PhD program.
Computer skills and some experience with applied statistics are required.
Knowledge of general biology and specifically basic genetics will be considered an advantage, but will not be a necessary condition.

Employment conditions:
For further information on employment conditions are described in the official announcement that can be found by clicking here.
website link:
http://gbi.agrsci.dk/~rsl/PhDEventHistoryQGenetics/

Scholarships at The University of Nottingham

International Office Research Scholarships (September 2009 Entry) - 17th April deadline fast approaching!

The International Office is pleased to announce the forthcoming research scholarship deadline:
International Office Research Scholarships - competitive 100% tuition fee scholarships for students classified as overseas or European Union for fee purposes, registering on new Research programmes (MPhil / PhD - any subject areas) at The University of Nottingham from September 2009.
Closing date 17 April 2009

Further information and online application form available on the scholarship website.
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/international/scholarships_and_finance/scholarships/

PhD in Marketing strategy and management Oxford Brookes University

A growing stream of activity at Oxford Brookes is focused on the practices of marketing strategy creation and the effective operationalisation of marketing strategies and plans. We are interested in research in areas of marketing strategy and marketing management, including processes for the creation of marketing strategies, target market selection and market segmentation, branding and brand positioning, strategic marketing planning, and the execution/management of these strategies and plans.

Contacts for informal enquiries and further information about the studentship: Dr Lyndon Simkin lsimkin@brookes.ac.uk, or Dr Yuksel Ekinci yekinci@brookes.ac.uk

Applicants should have a good Honours degree with 2:1 and normally a masters degree within a relevant discipline. Applicants who have a masters degree in social psychology and politics are welcomed.

The full-time studentship, which includes an element for teaching will be for 3 years, subject to satisfactory progress. Bursary will be £20,000 pa plus student fees.

For details regarding how to apply please download the application form, reference form and additional information.

Completed applications forms should be sent directly to: Business School HR Team, Oxford Brookes University, Business School, Wheatley Campus, Wheatley, OX33 1HX or email hr-bs@brookes.ac.uk

DEADLINE

Closing date: 15 April 2009

FURTHER INFORMATION

http://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/studentships.html

PhD in The Impact of Enterprise Performance Management on Management Control Oxford Brookes University

Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), also known as Business Performance Management (BPM), integrates ideas from Performance Management with Business Intelligence and Information Management. An important aspect of EPM is the – real-time – monitoring of actual performance against targets, based on data from the business processes and their outcomes. When organisations apply EPM, ubiquitous availability of real-time (and accurate) performance data would, in principle, allow for more ‘democratic’ or empowering control approaches to be employed. This would not just free up management time and make organisations more responsive, it would also respond to long-standing calls to curtail the use of formal, centralised management control approaches. Do EPM Systems in practice really change management control towards more democratic methods?

Contact for informal inquiries and further information about the project: Dr Diana Limburg dlimburg@brookes.ac.uk or Professor Laura Spira lfspira@brookes.ac.uk

Applicants should have a good Honours degree with 2:1 and normally a masters degree within a relevant discipline.

The full-time studentship, which includes an element for teaching will be for 3 years, subject to satisfactory progress. Bursary will be £20,000 pa plus student fees.

For details regarding how to apply please download the application form, reference form and additional information.

Completed applications forms should be sent directly to: Business School HR Team, Oxford Brookes University, Business School, Wheatley Campus, Wheatley, OX33 1HX or email hr-bs@brookes.ac.uk

DEADLINE

Closing date: 15 April 2009

FURTHER INFORMATION

http://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/studentships.html

PhD in Leadership in learning and teaching in Higher Education

Assessment and feedback are fundamental to student learning: without feedback, students' ability to understand complex concepts or to develop academic skills is likely to be very limited. However, students can experience difficulties and frustrations as they transition from a relatively didactic pedagogy at school to more discursive and developmental pedagogies which are common in higher education. One area which can be particularly difficult for students is in the changing nature of assessment and feedback. Proposals which focus on an investigation of student engagement with assessment and feedback are welcomed. Possible topics include: a longitudinal study of students' experiences as they transition from school to higher education, and throughout their university experience; the phenomenological exploration of different forms of engagement, and how engagement changes over time; and the influence of students' social networks on their engagement with assessment and feedback. Proposals should build on the work of the ASKe Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Brookes, and the FDTL
feedback project. Applicants are invited to view information at http://www.business.brookes.ac.uk/learningandteaching/aske/ and https://mw.brookes.ac.uk/display/eswaf/Home

Contact for informal inquiries and further information about the project: Dr Karen Handley khandley@brookes.ac.uk; or Professor Margaret Price meprice@brookes.ac.uk

Applicants should have a good Honours degree with 2:1 and normally a masters degree within a discipline relevant to the Business School.

The full-time studentship, which includes an element for teaching will be for 3 years, subject to satisfactory progress. Bursary will be £20,000 pa plus student fees.

For details regarding how to apply please download the application form, reference form and additional information.

Completed applications forms should be sent directly to: Business School HR Team, Oxford Brookes University, Business School, Wheatley Campus, Wheatley, OX33 1HX or email hr-bs@brookes.ac.uk

DEADLINE

Closing date: 15 April 2009

FURTHER INFORMATION

http://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/studentships.html

Master`s Scholarships at Leiden University [Netherlands]

6 Leiden University Fund Scholarship in Various Master`s Programmes

Each year the organisation of alumni, Leiden University Fund (LUF) awards 6 LUF scholarships to truly outstanding foreign students pursuing an English language Masters Degree at Leiden University . The LUF scholarship is open to highly talented students from all countries of the world except the Netherlands. Please see below for further requirements.

Master`s programmes in Leiden. Areas of interest:
1. Arts and Humanities
2. Business, Communication and IT
3. Education
4. Law/Criminology for Dutch Students (regular LL.M./Msc)
5. Law for International students and professionals (LL.M../LL.M.Advanced)
6. Science and Biomedical Science
7. Social and Behavioural Sciences

Application deadline: 1 April 2009.



See the list of eligible English language masters programmes on
www.mastersinleiden.nl
or:
http://www.postgraduate.leidenuniv.nl/index.jsp

Scholarship amount
The scholarship consists of € 10.800,- for one academic year and is available for master`s programmes starting per September 2009.

Applications
Applications can only be made by sending the completed online scholarship application form below to the Leiden University Fund (LUF).

http://www.luf.nl/default.asp?paginaID=411

Requirements for eligibility
1. The applicant has been admitted unconditionally to an English language Masters programme of Leiden University on the basis of prior education outside the Netherlands.
2. The applicant is not in his/her second year of the masters programme.
3. The applicant must have obtained excellent results in his/her previous studies and be for instance in the top 10% of students in his/her programme.
4. The applicant`s studies in the Netherlands must constitute a deepening and broadening of his/her previous studies in the home country.

Further information about the procedures
1. The International Office of Leiden University will forward the necessary documents to the selection committee of LUF. Please note: students applying for a LUF scholarship still have to submit an application for admission to a master`s programme in order to be admitted to the programme. This is a seperate procedure and can be done via on-line application for admission to a master`s study as described on the website: www.mastersinleiden.nl/admissions
2. Students have to pay the application fee and necessary deposits for MVV and or housing themselves.
3. Students will be informed by LUF about the decision by the end of May 2009.
4. Allowances will be paid by LUF in September 2009.

More information about the scholarship:
http://www.leidenuniv.nl/en/prospective/index.php3-c=13_luf2009-2010.htm

Postdoctoral Position, Cell Biology Laboratory

A postdoctoral fellowship is available to investigate the cooperation of IGF-I and adhesion signalling in cancer progression. The major areas of interest in the Cell Biology Lab are regulation of IGF-I Receptor signalling pathway by adapter proteins and phosphatases, and the characterization of new IGF-I-regulated proteins using cell and murine models. This project will focus on the newly described PDLIM2 protein which acts at the cytoskeleton to regulate cell migration and in the nucleus to regulate transcription factor activity. The research group is located in the BioScience Institute at UCC and has much international collaboration.

For information and recent publications see: http://www.ucc.ie/ucc/depts/biochemistry/staff/roc.html

We are seeking highly motivated candidates with a PhD and training in biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology or related fields.

Closing Date: March 31st 2009

Please direct informal enquiries, applications, and references to:

Prof. Rosemary O’Connor,

Department of Biochemistry,

BioSciences Institute,

University College Cork, Cork, Ireland

Email: r.oconnor@ucc.ie

Phone 353 21 4901312 or Fax 353 21 4901382

FURTHER INFORMATION

Deadline : Mar 31, 2009

http://www.ucc.ie/

Beasiswa SMA Taruna Nusantara

• Pada TP. 2009/2010 SMA Taruna Nusantara menyediakan sejumlah Beassiwa secara terbatas bagi Calon Siswa yang berprestasi tinggi namun Orang Tuanya tidak mampu membayar Iuran Sekolah dan Uang Pangkal. Persyaratan Beasiswa sebagai berikut :

• Nilai raport SMP dan yang setingkat semester I s.d. V minimal rata-rata 8 (delapan) untuk mata pelajaran Matematika, IPA, Bahasa Inggris, dan bahasa Indonesia dan masing-masing pelajaran memenuhi nilai minimal 7,5
• Para siswa/siswi potensial dan berprestasi namun nilai rata-rata kurang dari 8 (delapan) diberikan kesempatan mengajukan minat untuk mendaftarkan diri menjadi peserta beasiswa dengan rekomendasi dari Kepala Sekolah dan Guru mata pelajaran yang bersangkutan.
• Tidak pernah tinggal kelas selama mengikuti pendidikan SMP atau setingkat dan lulus tahun ajaran 2008/2009.
• Mengikuti prosedur Pendaftaran dan Seleksi yang telah ditetapkan.
• Mengisi Formulir Pengajuan Beasiswa FORM NO : 03-2009.
• Menyerahkan Daftar Penghasilan Orang Tua (Bapak dan Ibu atau Wali) dan Instansi tempat bekerja atau dari Lurah/Kepala Desa setempat.
• Menyerahkan Fotokopi Kartu Kelurga dan KTP Orang Tua/Wali.
• Meyertakan peringkat di Sekolah yang dikeluarkan oleh Sekolah.
• Dinyatakan dapat meperoleh Beasiswa oleh Panitia Penerimaan Calon Siswa Tingkat Pusat.

KATEGORI PENDAFTARAN

• Pendaftar Calon Siswa SMA Taruna Nusantara TP. 2009/2010 dengan kategori Permohonan Memperoleh Beasiswa.
  
1. Pendaftar yang memenuhi persyaratan sesuai Form No. 01-2009.
2. Mengisi Form No. 03-2009, Form No. 05-3009 dan Form No. 06-2009.
3. Orang Tua Calon Siswa tidak mampu secara ekonomis.
4. Calon Siswa yang dinyatakan diterima adalah bagi yang lulus Tes Akademik dengan NILAI BAIK, Kesehatan, Psikologi dan Wawancara.

KATEGORI PENDAFTARAN

Waktu dan Tempat Pendaftaran.

• Waktu : 15 Januari s.d. 31 Maret 2009.
• Tempat : Ajen Kodam atau Ajen Korem dan Kodim
• Deadline : Mar 31, 2009

INFORMASI LEBIH LANJUT

http://www.tarunanusantara.or.id/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=61&Itemid=70

Ghent University Master grants for candidates from developing countries 2009-2010

This Ghent University programme provides master grants to candidates
from developing countries who wish to obtain a master’s degree at Ghent
University. The grants are available for all master programmes at Ghent
University. They are awarded for the duration of the studies with a
maximum of 2 years. In case of a two-year-programme the scholarship
will only be paid for the full term if the student successfully
completes the first year of the programme.
The scholarship consists of an allowance of 964 euro per month plus the yearly tuition fee.
For more information, you can contact:
Liesbeth Vandepitte

administrative and technical staff

Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25

9000 Gent

Phone: 09 264 95 55

Fax: 09 264 35 83

Email: Liesbeth.Vandepitte@UGent.be
All documents listed below, are the new documents for 2009-2010.
This is the right way to start your procedure:
Decide what programme you would like to follow (consult the brochure 'International Masters);take care of your admission, this can take 3 months (consult the admission pdf!);start completing your Application Form (your motivation is very important);when you have received your admission letter, send it together with
your completed Application Form to Liesbeth Vandepitte (1 hard copy, 1
electronic copy).
Documents

Admission
Master call 2009-2010
Master application form 2009-2010
How to fill in the application form 2009-2010
Country list
Brochure International Masters at Ghent University

GENERAL FRAMEWORK

Scholarship type and duration

The master scholarships are awarded for the duration of the studies,
aiming at the delivery of a Ghent University diploma after max. 2 years
of study. With the scholarship application the applicant must also
submit a letter of admission to the study programme. The scholarship is
in principle paid for the total duration of the studies. In case of a
2-year study programme, the 2nd year will be paid upon successful
completion of the first year (minimum 60 credits).

Eligible Master programmes at Ghent University

Master’s Programmes (master after bachelor)Subsequent Master’s Programmes (master after master)

List of courses taught in English:

Master of Science in AquacultureMaster of Science in Environmental SanitationMaster of Science in Rural Development and NutritionMaster of Science in Food Technology (in cooperation with K.U.Leuven)Master of Science in NematologyMaster of Science in Physical land Resources (in cooperation with the Vrije Universiteit Brussel)

or you can find it on the website:
http://www.opleidingen.ugent.be/studiekiezer/nl/int/index.htm
You can also download the complete brochure:
www.ugent.be/develcooperation
If applicants wants to follow their master in Dutch, a thorough
knowledge of the Dutch language is required. Ghent University offers
language courses, however these costs are not covered by the Master
grant.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicant

1. Degree

Applicants for master’s programmes should already have obtained a
bachelor degree when they submit the application. For subsequent
master’s programmes, applicants should already have obtained a master
degree. No exceptions are allowed.

2. Nationality

The applicants must come from and should be nationals of one of the
developing countries on the country list of developing countries.
Priority, however, will be given to the categories on the DAC List of
Aid Recipients with the lowest levels of development and income.

3. Language and proficiency

The application is to be made in English. The applicant should have a very good command of the English language

SUBMISSION MODALITIES

Composition of the application file

The applicant is responsible for the application file to be complete
and composed correctly. A complete application file consists of the
following documents:

The official application formOfficial letter of admission to the master’s programme (signed by the Rector of Ghent University)for more information read the document: admission@

GhentUniversityCopies of diplomas (including Transcript of Records)Parallel applicationsOwn enclosures (if relevant)

We accept transcripts of records in English and French. The
application form though, has to be completed in English. TOEFL or IELTS
results are required.

Submission of the application file

Number, formats and form

The applications for master grants for candidates from developing
countries must be submitted typewritten on the forms required for this
purpose. http://www.ugent.be/en/research/developmentcooperationThe application, drawn up on the required forms, should be
delivered to the address below in 1 hard copy and 1 electronic copy.
The submission deadline will be strictly observed. Late, incomplete or
incorrectly drawn-up applications will not be taken into consideration.
If we do receive an electronic version but no hard copy, your
application will not be taken into consideration.Candidates who simultaneously apply for funding elsewhere, must include one copy of this parallel application.The proposals must be drawn up in English.

Timing

The DEADLINE for submitting the proposal is 30 April 2009 at 5 p.m.

Is to be delivered to the
Ghent University

Liesbeth Vandepitte

Research Co-ordination Office

New Rectorate Building, 4th floor,

Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25,

9000 Gent, Belgium

Hedley Bull Scholarship 2009 for Master in International Studies at ANU College of Asia and the Pacific

The Graduate Studies in International Affairs program offers up to
four Hedley Bull Scholarships each year for full-time study in the
Master of Arts (International Relations) commencing in semester one.
Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Master of Arts
(International Relations).

When applying for the MA (International Relations), eligible
applicants for the Hedley Bull Scholarship should include a covering
letter indicating their interest in being considered for the
scholarship and making the case for being granted one. The covering
letter together with the application for the MA (International
Relations) (including transcripts and three academic references) will
be considered as the full application for the scholarship. There is no
need to provide a separate application. The scholarship provides a
full-fee waiver for three full-time sessions (semesters). This amounts
to 48 units of graduate coursework and a 24-unit thesis session.

Closing date for receipt of complete application for scholarship: 30 October 2009

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

MA (International Relations) (MAIR)

Master of International Affairs (MIA)

Applicants for the MAIR and MIA should normally have obtained at least
second class honours, division A, in their Australian bachelor degree,
or the equivalent in a degree from other countries. The degree should
normally be in any discipline of the social sciences or the humanities.
'Equivalence' may be met by a very good four-year bachelor degree, a
very good graduate diploma, or a very good three-year bachelor degree
and substantial relevant work experience demonstrating a capacity for
analysis and research. As a guide, 'very good' normally refers to an
A/B+ average and above, or distinction average and above.

Graduate Diploma in International Affairs (GDIA)

Applicants for the GDIA require a 'very good' bachelor degree. Although
a degree in the social sciences would be an advantage, degrees in other
areas will be considered.

English Language Requirements

International applicants should note that the University requires
evidence of an adequate standard of English. Unless undergraduate
studies were undertaken in Australia, Canada (if English was the
language of instruction), New Zealand, the UK or the USA, international
students will normally be required to produce evidence of one of the
following:
* a verification of a tertiary degree of at least two years conducted entirely in English.
* an IELTS overall band score of 6.5 together with a score of at least 6.0 in all components

* a minimum TOEFL score of: 570 (old system); 230 (new system) and a
Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5; or 90 (internet-based),
with a minimum of 20 in all four sections. (You should check with the
Australian Diplomatic Mission in your country whether TOEFL is accepted
for student visa purposes.)

For the International English Language Testing System (IELTS),
contact any IDP Education Australia office or your nearest British
Council office; for The American Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL), contact: CN6151, Princeton NJ 08541-6151 USA [The ANU
institution code is #0506.]
application procedure:
http://rspas.anu.edu.au/gsia/admissions.htm

Oslo Peace Scholarships 2009 in Master of International Affairs

The Graduate Studies in International Affairs (GSIA) program in the
ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, in partnership with the
International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO) and Bjørknes
College, offers one scholarship each year for full-time study in the
Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict
Studies degree program. Tuition fees will be covered by The Australian
National University and Bjørknes College; and students will receive
some funding towards living costs as a stipend.

The program brings together academics at the forefront of
international relations, peace, and conflict research from two sides of
the globe. Students spend one semester at Bjørknes College in Norway
with faculty from the International Peace Research Institute, Oslo
(PRIO) pursuing courses in Conflict Resolution and Peace-Building,
Ethics of Peace and War, and Gender and War. The international
relations courses are taken at ANU in Canberra. Participants have full
access to the specialist libraries of the Nobel Institute and PRIO.

Program: Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict Studies (Code 7815SPEACE)
Stipend:

* Canberra: A$6,200 - in fortnightly payments* Oslo: NOK 30,000

Tuition Fee
* Canberra: A$12,000 (international students) or A$8,400 (Australian or New Zealand students)
* Oslo: NOK 40,000

Maximum Duration: 2 sessions/semesters full-time

2008 ApplicationsApplication Close: 31 May 2008

Take Up By: 20 June 2008

Oslo Session Commences: 18 August 2008

Oslo Session Ends: 12 December 2008

Canberra Semester Commences: 23 February 2009

Canberra Semester Ends: 30 June 2009

2009 Applications

Application Close: 30 April 2009

Take Up By: 15 May 2009

Oslo Session Commences: 17 August 2009 (tbc)

Oslo Session Ends: 11 December 2009 (tbc)

Canberra Semester Commences: 22 February 2010

Canberra Semester Ends: 30 June 2010

Eligible Program(s): Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict Studies

Eligibility Criteria: International students, Australian and Norwegian students

How to Apply

Applicants should state their interest in being considered for this
Scholarship in their application for admission. Please refer to the
application procedure at:
http://rspas.anu.edu.au/gsia/admissions.htm
Contact

Applicants are encouraged to contact Graduate Studies in International Affairs office for more information:

Email: gsia@anu.edu.au

Phone: +61-2-6125 2167

2 PhD funded Studentships on Philosophy

2 PhD funded Studentships
Project on the Phenomenal Qualities
Department of Philosophy

The University of Hertfordshire invites applications for two full-time doctoral studentships, as part of an AHRC funded three-year research project running at the University of Hertfordshire under the leadership of Professor Paul Coates, to study the nature of phenomenal qualities.

The studentships are for three years full-time study, fully funded at the current AHRC rate of £12,940 per annum, plus fees, starting on October 1st 2009.

The Project focuses upon the cognitive role and ontological nature of phenomenal qualities, and in particular upon their relation to the physical world. It will examine both the "objective" and the "subjective" dimensions of phenomenal qualities as they occur in experiences. One branch of the Project concerns the role that phenomenal qualities play in perception: it will investigate whether they are best understood as intrinsic properties of inner experiences, or alternatively, should be construed as the manifest properties of perceived objects. The second branch of the Project concerns the metaphysics of phenomenal qualities and the philosophy of mind: in particular, it will involve an investigation of the prospects for integrating such qualities within a broadly physicalistic worldview (each branch will be broadly construed, and we accept that there may be some overlap between the areas of investigation).

The Project is a large and ambitious one, involving a worldwide network of leading researchers in philosophy of mind/perception, and will include a high-profile lecture series, seminars, and two workshops, leading up to a major international conference on phenomenal qualities in 2011/12. Successful applicants, therefore, can look forward to being part of a rich and vibrant research community, at the cutting-edge of its discipline.

We seek one PhD student to study full-time within the first branch identified above, on a topic connected with phenomenal qualities and perception, and a second PhD student to study full-time on the topic of phenomenal qualities as this relates to issues in metaphysics and the philosophy of mind. They will be supervised by Professor Coates and by Dr Coleman respectively. Professors Shaun Gallagher and Anthony Marcel will also be on the supervision teams.

Requirements:

Successful applicants will normally be expected to have a 1st class or good Upper 2nd class Honours degree in Philosophy, and also a Masters degree in Philosophy (or be approaching completion of a Masters degree), or the equivalent. Applicants must meet the Residence Eligibility conditions for AHRC awards. They will be expected to play an active role within the research activities organised in the Project.

Applications should include a CV, references from two academic referees, and a summary of your research proposal (max. 500 words). For application forms and details of how to apply please contact:

j.1.turner@herts.ac.uk, or write to Janice Turner, Phenomenal Qualities Project, SSAHRI, University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, AL10 9AB.

For further information about the Studentships you are advised to contact either Paul Coates (P.Coates@herts.ac.uk) or Sam Coleman (S.Coleman@herts.ac.uk). Information about the AHRC funded Project, The Nature of Phenomenal Qualities, is available at: www.paulcoates.net.

Closing Date: 17th April 2009

PhD positions at University of Rome-Tor Vergata, Italy

Universita' di Roma Tor Vergata, Italy

Pre-selection Announcement for Foreign Students
http://dottorati.uniroma2.it/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=273&Itemid=136

Pre-selection has begun for foreign students applying for a position in a Doctoral Program for the academic year 2009/10.

The number of positions funded by the University will be established by the Graduate School.

Foreign students wishing to apply for admission to a Doctoral Program for the academic year 2009/10 must submit an application via the online form available at the following website:

http://delphi.uniroma2.it/totem/jsp/Concorsi/ConcorsoOTest.jsp?language=en

Some doctoral courses have specific conditions of admissions. Those will be advertised on the following web page:

http://dottorati.uniroma2.it

Foreign students will be evaluated by submitting an online application. At the conclusion of the online application process, applicants must attach in electronic format a "pdf" file with a maximum size of 15 MB containing:

1. A Curriculum Vitae with details of achieved degree(s), relevant examination results and/or results of degree requirements with assessment and/or grade (i.e., transcript details), and the date of degree achievement.
2. A research proposal (maximum size of 2 pages on A4 paper)
3. List of Publications

Foreign students are required to provide a recommendation form to two university professors in Italy or abroad. The two completed recommendation forms must be returned to the Graduate School Office. The recommendation form can be found on the web:

http://dottorati.uniroma2.it/

Foreign candidates whose application has passed preliminary screening will be invited to take part in a Skype interview with a professor from their desired program of study.

The Doctoral School will publish the list of candidates granted a Skype interview and the timetable of those interviews. The information can be found at the following webpage:

http://dottorati.uniroma2.it/

Candidates whose two letters of recommendation are not received will be excluded from selection.

Candidates will also be excluded from the selection process if they fail to disclose in their Curriculum Vitae relevant examination results and/or results of degree requirements with assessment and/or grade (i.e., transcript details), and the date of degree achievement.

Candidates will also be excluded if they hold a degree which the Coordinator does not consider equivalent to an Italian degree or equivalent to the Program's requirements.

Candidates possessing degree(s) not achieved in Italy will have to submit to the Administration of the Doctoral School a Declaration of Relative Value (or "dichiarazione di valore relativa al titolo") within three months of registration. The Declaration is obtainable from the Italian Embassy or Consulate in the country where the degree was completed.

Students who fail to present proof of value within three months of registration will be excluded from the program

Pre-selection applications will be evaluated by the Coordinator or by a committee appointed by the Coordinator of the PhD Program and they will admit candidates deemed suitable.

MPhil/PhD Law Studentships at University of London

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

2 PhD stipends in Psychology in the context of CYBER EMOTIONS project

2 PhD stipends in Psychology in the context of CYBER EMOTIONS project

Description : Tasks Prof. Arvid Kappas is looking for 2 PhD students in the area of emotion psychology. The total duration of each stipend will be 3 years. Successful candidates will be engaged in the context of a large scale integrating project funded by the European Commission within the 7th Framework Program (ICT Call 3; Science of complex systems for socially intelligent ICT). CYBER-EMOTIONS: Collective Emotions in Cyberspace The CYBER-EMOTIONS project focuses on the role of collective emotions in creating, forming and breaking-up ecommunities. The project has begun in February 2009, and involves an international collaboration with eight other partner institutions. The tasks of the work package at Jacobs University involve primarily preparing, conducting, and analyzing experiments as well as presenting the results to an international audience. Specifically, this involves measuring emotional responses while participants read or produce Internet
contents or interact, in real-time, online with other users. Dependent variables involve a multi-level approach that employs self-reports as well as psychophysiological responses (facial EMG, electrodermal activity, heart rate) using Biopac recording equipment. More details regarding the overall project frame work and the consortium can be found at the web-site www.cyberemotions.eu Requirements Masters degree in psychology or equivalent; interest in socio-affective processes and methodological expertise as regards experiments and statistical analyses; interest in conducting psychophysiological experiments; academic excellence; enthusiasm; good communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in measuring psychophysiological reactions and/or programming. Jacobs University Bremen is an equal opportunity employer. Please send in electronic format (PDF preferred) a letter of application, curriculum vitae, current grades or copy
of diploma, and possibly samples of published work to teamassistantshss@jacobs-university.de ref: 670/CYBER EMOTIONS - have two academic referees send supporting statements to the same address, or include them with your application. Questions should be directly addressed to Prof. Arvid Kappas ( a.kappas@jacobs-university.de)

. Stipends should start at the earliest possible time, with the exact date subject to mutual agreement. For further information on Jacobs University please see www.jacobs-university.de.

Homepage : Jacobs University
Category : PhD stipends psychology
Contact address : teamassistantshss@jacobs-university.de
Keywords : Emotions, psychology, internet, international

ITRI Graduate Scholarship Program (Taiwan)

ITRI Graduate Scholarship Program (Taiwan)

Description : The ITRI Graduate Scholarship Program pays full scholarship for MS holders to get their PhD in Taiwan at National Chiao Tung U or National Tsing Hua U, particularly in the areas of Information and Communications, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Optoelectronics and Photonics. The thesis topic will be aligned with the long-term R&D needs of ITRI and local industry, and a job opportunity at ITRI awaits after PhD is completed. Potential project areas include Wireless Sensor Networks, All-IP Networking System & Services, Broadband Wireless Communications, and WiMAX on High-Speed Rail. ITRI http://www.itri.org.tw/eng/ is Taiwan’s leading applied technology research institute, while NCTU http://www.nctu.edu.tw/english/index.php and NTHU http://www.nthu.edu.tw/english/index.php are two of its top science and engineering schools. Application deadline is 3/31/2009. For full details and application information, please visit the Program
Website at: http://www.itri.org.tw/eng/scholarship Contact: itriphd [at] itri [dot] org [dot] tw

Homepage : ITRI Graduate Scholarship Program
Category : PhD scholarship in Engineering (EE, CS, Photonics, etc.)
Contact address : ITRI Graduate Scholarship Program Chung Hsing Road Section 4, No. 195 Building 51, Room 315 Chu-tung, Hsinchu, Taiwan 310
Keywords : PhD, Scholarship, Taiwan, Asia, Engineering, EE, Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Photonics, Optoelectronics, WiMAX, Broadband, Wireless
Your Name : Dan King
Email : itriphd@itri.org.tw

Post-Master and Postdoc positions at ORNL, USA

About the Program
http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pdpm/about.htm

Current openings:
http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/postneeds.htm

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is the largest of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) multiprogram, nonweapons national laboratories with a staff of 4,000 scientists, engineers, and other professional, technical, and support personnel.

In support of its primary missions in energy and the environment, ORNL maintains a strong commitment to both basic and applied science and their engineering applications. This research advances fundamental knowledge while providing a foundation for the major scientific and technological development efforts that are carried out for DOE and other federal and nonfederal sponsors.

To extend the nation's capabilities in key areas of science and technology, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) proposes major initiatives in:

Neutron sciences
Complex biological systems
Terascale computing and simulation science
Energy and environmental systems of the future
Advanced materials
National security

Program History

Early in 1992, ORNL announced new and expanded Postdoctoral Research Associates and Postmaster's Programs. This action further strengthened the laboratory's long-standing commitment to excellence in research while contributing to the development of the new MS and Ph.D. scientists and engineers on whom the future of the nation's research and development enterprise depends.

Program Description and Goals

The ORNL Postdoctoral Research Associates and Postmaster's Research Participation Program are highly selective programs and offer challenging opportunities to recent recipients of doctoral and master's degrees to conduct research in areas that support ORNL missions in the basic and applied sciences, energy, and environment. Appointments are available in all current research and development programs at the laboratory. For more information, visit www.ornl.gov and click on Science and Technology.

The program's goals are to:

Advance scientific and technical training in areas of critical national need

Provide research opportunities for outstanding scientists
Promote the influx of new ideas and skills into the laboratory
Enhance interactions with the wider academic and research communities
The emphasis on a research mentoring approach allows postdoctoral and postmaster's appointees to become integral members of ORNL research and development teams. They gain exposure to current national issues in science and technology, have an opportunity to share and exchange innovative ideas and techniques, and make significant contributions to ORNL programs. Depending on the nature of research and availability of funding, postdoctoral and postmaster's researchers are encouraged to publish and present research findings and write funding proposals as part of a research team to enhance their own professional development. The interaction of ideas, skills, approaches, and technologies will be of mutual benefit to the fellow and ORNL.

Since the programs' inception in 1992, hundreds of postdoctoral and postmaster's researchers have launched successful careers from their appointments, many of whom have achieved national and/or international recognition. A significant percentage of participants gain permanent employment as a result of their experience in the ORNL Programs.

These programs are administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) for ORNL. ORAU is part of the UT-Battelle partnership that operates ORNL. Appointees become full-time temporary employees of ORAU and are eligible for a variety of benefits.

Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is a university consortium leveraging the scientific strength of major research institutions to advance science and education by partnering with national laboratories, government agencies, and private industry. ORAU manages the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education for the U.S. Department of Energy.

BSc and MSc Scholarships at Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Deadline:
March 22nd, 2009

Foreign students

The Politecnico di Torino awards every year several scholarships to International Students.

In the 2008/2009 academic year, about 350 scholarships, whose gross amount varied from 8000 to 10000 Euro per year, were assigned (for further information, please visit the website http://international.polito.it/scholarship).

Please note that there is not a specific form to apply for scholarships. Every application received through our Apply@polito website within the deadline of March 22nd, 2009 is evaluated by a special academic commission, which will award scholarships to the best students, according to the call for applications of our scholarship projects ( http://international.polito.it/scholarship).
The list of the scholarship winners will be published on this website in May, 2009.

PhD Studentship in Mechanical Engineering - University of Leeds

Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Award
Turbo-charged engines research
School of Mechanical Engineering

Value of Award:

Maintenance Stipend for a maximum period of 3 years (£12,940 for Session 2008/09), full overseas rate fees and a Research Training Support Grant

Number Available: One

Closing Date: Extended to 15 April 2009

Minimum Academic Requirements: A very good first degree (equivalent to a UK first class honours degree) from a prestigious institution in a relevant discipline such as Engineering, Mathematics or Physics (a lower rated BSc with a Masters will not normally be accepted as the equivalent of a UK first class honours degree). Candidates must also meet the University's English language requirements.

Additional Information: The Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards are a national initiative to bring outstanding students from India, Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Russia, South Africa and the developing world to the UK to study for PhD degrees in top-rated research environments. The eligible countries are those listed in Part 1 on the OECD website: http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/35/9/2488552.pdf

This award is provided by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Council (www.epsrc.ac.uk) and MAHLE Powertrain Ltd (www.mahle-powertrain.com) and is available for a research project in the area of:

Turbo-charged engines research

Spark Ignition engine downsizing, through the use of high boost pressures (turbocharging) has significant impact on engine efficiency/CO2 emissions. However, at present there is inadequate knowledge of the burn rate and auto-ignition/knock characteristics at such conditions. This is particularly so for potential second generation biofuels (e.g. ethanol and butanol blends). The study will provide necessary knowledge by employing unique high pressure/temperature/optical access fan-stirred combustion vessels and optically accessed engines. Experimental work will be backed up by theoretical analysis of combustion rates and instabilities.

Further details about the research carried out in the School of Mechanical Engineering can be found at http://www.engineering.leeds.ac.uk/mech/research/

Further information on the background to the Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards Scheme can be found at http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/hodgkin/

Application Forms:

Contact Details: Application forms and guidance notes are available from http://www.leeds.ac.uk/rds/schol/dhpa-forms.html
and should be returned to the Scholarships Office, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT

Please contact Dr Alexy Burluka for enquiries about the project area.
Email: a.a.burluka@leeds.ac.uk
Tel: + 44 (0)113 343 2220
Fax: +44 (0)113 242 2150

Applicants should also complete an application form for research degree study, which is available at http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/appfmweb.doc or online at http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/apply_research.htm