Six funded PhD Studentships in Computer Science at Swansea University
Six PhD studentships are available in Computer Science at Swansea University, with funding of up to 12,940 GBP stipend plus fees.UK candidates are eligible to apply for all six studentships.
Overseas and EU candidates ARE eligible for some of the studentships!
Potential candidates should preferably have a first-class Bachelor`s degree in Computer Science or a cognate discipline, or an equivalent qualification.
To ensure consideration for an award, please apply to the University for admission as a PhD student in Computer Science: http://www.swan.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/
Deadline: 15th June 2009
Separate application for an award is NOT required. Candidates should however discuss possible topics with potential supervisors before the end of June. Queries may be addressed to Dr Arnold Beckmann a.beckmann@swansea.ac.uk.
Decisions concerning awards are expected by mid-July.
Computer Science at Swansea University offers an active and stimulating research atmosphere for PhD students, with internationally-leading research groups in Theory, Graphics and HCI. For further details of our research, see: http://www.swan.ac.uk/compsci/research/
In RAE 2008, 70% of the research submitted by the department was assessed as either world-leading or internationally excellent; only 12 Computer Science departments throughout the UK achieved a higher percentage of world-leading research.
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/ZM262/Six_funded_PhD_Studentships_in_Computer_Science/
Minggu, 28 Juni 2009
5 PhD Studentships in Media Studies at University of Sunderland
University of Sunderland
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENTSHIPS IN MEDIA AND CULTURAL STUDIES
Building on our recent success in RAE 2008 (65% World Leading/Internation ally Excellent research), the Centre for Research in Media and Cultural Studies invites applications for five fully-funded PhD research studentships. Applicants should be suitably qualified and motivated to undertake a full-time programme of research leading to a PhD. Although we welcome applications from across the field of media and cultural studies, we would be particularly interested in research projects that fall within one of the Centre`s general research themes:
1. Histories and Theories
2. Texts, Performances and Identities
3. Technologies and Spaces of Communication
Further details of staff research interests are available at http://centres.sunderland.ac.uk/crmcs/ The studentships will include the payment of all tuition fees and carry an annual bursary for a maximum of three years. Students will be provided with a programme of research training and excellent facilities on the University of Sunderland`s new St Peter`s Campus.
Further details of these studentships and application forms are available from:
Diane Davis,
University of Sunderland,
Graduate Research School,
diane.davis@sunderland.ac.uk
+44 (0) 191 515 2072
For informal discussion, please contact either Professor John Storey (john.storey@sunderland.ac.uk) or Professor Shaun Moores (shaun.moores@sunderland.ac.uk).
Closing date for the receipt of applications: 1 September 2009.
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENTSHIPS IN MEDIA AND CULTURAL STUDIES
Building on our recent success in RAE 2008 (65% World Leading/Internation ally Excellent research), the Centre for Research in Media and Cultural Studies invites applications for five fully-funded PhD research studentships. Applicants should be suitably qualified and motivated to undertake a full-time programme of research leading to a PhD. Although we welcome applications from across the field of media and cultural studies, we would be particularly interested in research projects that fall within one of the Centre`s general research themes:
1. Histories and Theories
2. Texts, Performances and Identities
3. Technologies and Spaces of Communication
Further details of staff research interests are available at http://centres.sunderland.ac.uk/crmcs/ The studentships will include the payment of all tuition fees and carry an annual bursary for a maximum of three years. Students will be provided with a programme of research training and excellent facilities on the University of Sunderland`s new St Peter`s Campus.
Further details of these studentships and application forms are available from:
Diane Davis,
University of Sunderland,
Graduate Research School,
diane.davis@sunderland.ac.uk
+44 (0) 191 515 2072
For informal discussion, please contact either Professor John Storey (john.storey@sunderland.ac.uk) or Professor Shaun Moores (shaun.moores@sunderland.ac.uk).
Closing date for the receipt of applications: 1 September 2009.
PhD Scholarship in various program at United Arab Emirates Unversity
The United Arab Emirates University announces the establishment of a new Ph.D. program for qualified Emiratis and a number of expatriate students. The program will begin Fall 2009 and it is anticipated that up to 20 students will be admitted this first year.
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. All Ph. D. students must be full time students.
2. All Ph.D. students will be supported by a scholarship that will include:
a. A monthly tax free stipend of 10,000 AED
b. University provided furnished housing
c. Health insurance for student, spouse and up to three children
d. Textbooks will be provided
e. Annual round trip air tickets to home country for student, spouse and up to three children (for expatriate students)
3. Tuition will be charged for the Ph.D. program on a credit hour basis and all admitted students will be eligible to receive sponsorships of tuition. Students admitted to the Ph.D. program who do not receive external sponsorships will be eligible for University sponsorship of tuition charges.
4. The expected duration of the Ph.D. program will be 3-4 years post Bachelor`s degree or 2-3 years post Master`s degree
5. The program will consist of at least one year`s graduate level course work, passing of a qualifying examination and successful completion of a dissertation.
6. The exact nature of a Ph.D. students` program will be prepared by the host department and approved by the Board of Graduate Research Studies.
7. Fields available for study include all areas currently presented by the faculties and colleges at UAEU. Discipline field names will be used such as chemical engineering, physics, history, etc.
II. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Minimum GPA Expectation:
a. If post Bachelor degree entry - 3.5 out of 4.0 for final 60 credit hours
b. If post Master`s degree entry - 3.5 out of 4.0 for Masters Course work.
2. Minimum TOEFL score - 575 expected
3. GRE scores will be considered; GMAT scores for Business will be considered. These scores are not required but will strengthen the application.
4. Two letters of recommendation are required
5. After receipt of the completed application form and supporting information as outlined in the next section, an application proposal will be prepared by host department and will require the approval of the department chair and college dean. This proposal will include a statement of personal goals from the candidate and a description of the proposal program of work.
6. The proposal will be considered by the Board of Graduate Research Studies and a recommendation made to the Provost who will make the final decision as to acceptance into the program.
7. Each of the following will be considered in reaching a decision whether or not to approve enrollment and the proposed course of study:
a. Candidates suitability, academic achievements and potential
b. Suitability and research record of supervisor and, if applicable, co-supervisor(s)
c. Suitability and research record of thesis advisory committee membership
d. Department facilities or their equivalent
e. Proposed coursework, including learning outcome goals
f. Proposed thesis topic or general area of research (exact topic may beapproved later)
g. Eligibility and admission to the Ph.D. program are independent of the applicant`s tuition sponsorship.
III. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Candidate must complete and submit the online application form that may be found at www.uaeu.ac.ae/PhD
2. Candidate must have official transcripts of all university work sent directly from the appropriate universities to Office of Admissions, UAE University, P.O. Box 17555, United Arab Emirates (use of express mail suggested).
3. Official score reports of the TOEFL, (GRE and/or GMAT) should be sent to:
Office of Admissions,
UAE University,
P.O. Box 17555,
United Arab Emirates.
4. Two letters of recommendation should be sent to
UAE University,
P.O. Box 17555,
Office of Admissions,
United Arab Emirates.
5. Selected candidates may be invited to UAEU for an interview. Some candidates may be interviewed via a video conferencing system.
6. Applicants are urged to contact the college and/or the department in which they would like to study and discuss their application.
IV. CONTACTS
Applicants are encouraged to contact the following individuals for further information about specific areas:
. College of Business and Economics
Professor David Graf, Dean
dgraf@uaue.ac.ae
. College of Education
Dr. Abdulla Al-Za`abi Assistant Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
AbdulsalamJ@uaeu.ac.ae
. College of Engineering
Dr. Ali Almarzouqi, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
Hassana@uaeu.ac.ae
. College of Law
Dr. Shadi Murtada
Shadi-murtada@uaeu.ac.ae
. College Humanities and Social Sciences
Dr. Ateeq Jakka, Assistant Dean for Research
drateeq@uaeu.ac.ae
. College of Science
Dr. Abdulmajeed Saif M. Al-Khajah, Assistant Dean for Research
majeed@uaeu.ac.ae
. College of Food and Agriculture
Professor Ghaleb Hadrami, Dean
Hadrami@uaeu.ac.ae
. College of Information Technology
Dr. Boumediene Belkhouche, Associate Dean
b.belkhouche@uaeu.ac.ae
. College of Medicine
Prof. Mohamed Yousef Hasan, Vice Dean
my.hasan@uaeu.ac.ae
Source:
http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/study_here/docs/phd/20090610_phd_important_information.pdf
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. All Ph. D. students must be full time students.
2. All Ph.D. students will be supported by a scholarship that will include:
a. A monthly tax free stipend of 10,000 AED
b. University provided furnished housing
c. Health insurance for student, spouse and up to three children
d. Textbooks will be provided
e. Annual round trip air tickets to home country for student, spouse and up to three children (for expatriate students)
3. Tuition will be charged for the Ph.D. program on a credit hour basis and all admitted students will be eligible to receive sponsorships of tuition. Students admitted to the Ph.D. program who do not receive external sponsorships will be eligible for University sponsorship of tuition charges.
4. The expected duration of the Ph.D. program will be 3-4 years post Bachelor`s degree or 2-3 years post Master`s degree
5. The program will consist of at least one year`s graduate level course work, passing of a qualifying examination and successful completion of a dissertation.
6. The exact nature of a Ph.D. students` program will be prepared by the host department and approved by the Board of Graduate Research Studies.
7. Fields available for study include all areas currently presented by the faculties and colleges at UAEU. Discipline field names will be used such as chemical engineering, physics, history, etc.
II. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Minimum GPA Expectation:
a. If post Bachelor degree entry - 3.5 out of 4.0 for final 60 credit hours
b. If post Master`s degree entry - 3.5 out of 4.0 for Masters Course work.
2. Minimum TOEFL score - 575 expected
3. GRE scores will be considered; GMAT scores for Business will be considered. These scores are not required but will strengthen the application.
4. Two letters of recommendation are required
5. After receipt of the completed application form and supporting information as outlined in the next section, an application proposal will be prepared by host department and will require the approval of the department chair and college dean. This proposal will include a statement of personal goals from the candidate and a description of the proposal program of work.
6. The proposal will be considered by the Board of Graduate Research Studies and a recommendation made to the Provost who will make the final decision as to acceptance into the program.
7. Each of the following will be considered in reaching a decision whether or not to approve enrollment and the proposed course of study:
a. Candidates suitability, academic achievements and potential
b. Suitability and research record of supervisor and, if applicable, co-supervisor(s)
c. Suitability and research record of thesis advisory committee membership
d. Department facilities or their equivalent
e. Proposed coursework, including learning outcome goals
f. Proposed thesis topic or general area of research (exact topic may beapproved later)
g. Eligibility and admission to the Ph.D. program are independent of the applicant`s tuition sponsorship.
III. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Candidate must complete and submit the online application form that may be found at www.uaeu.ac.ae/PhD
2. Candidate must have official transcripts of all university work sent directly from the appropriate universities to Office of Admissions, UAE University, P.O. Box 17555, United Arab Emirates (use of express mail suggested).
3. Official score reports of the TOEFL, (GRE and/or GMAT) should be sent to:
Office of Admissions,
UAE University,
P.O. Box 17555,
United Arab Emirates.
4. Two letters of recommendation should be sent to
UAE University,
P.O. Box 17555,
Office of Admissions,
United Arab Emirates.
5. Selected candidates may be invited to UAEU for an interview. Some candidates may be interviewed via a video conferencing system.
6. Applicants are urged to contact the college and/or the department in which they would like to study and discuss their application.
IV. CONTACTS
Applicants are encouraged to contact the following individuals for further information about specific areas:
. College of Business and Economics
Professor David Graf, Dean
dgraf@uaue.ac.ae
. College of Education
Dr. Abdulla Al-Za`abi Assistant Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
AbdulsalamJ@uaeu.ac.ae
. College of Engineering
Dr. Ali Almarzouqi, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
Hassana@uaeu.ac.ae
. College of Law
Dr. Shadi Murtada
Shadi-murtada@uaeu.ac.ae
. College Humanities and Social Sciences
Dr. Ateeq Jakka, Assistant Dean for Research
drateeq@uaeu.ac.ae
. College of Science
Dr. Abdulmajeed Saif M. Al-Khajah, Assistant Dean for Research
majeed@uaeu.ac.ae
. College of Food and Agriculture
Professor Ghaleb Hadrami, Dean
Hadrami@uaeu.ac.ae
. College of Information Technology
Dr. Boumediene Belkhouche, Associate Dean
b.belkhouche@uaeu.ac.ae
. College of Medicine
Prof. Mohamed Yousef Hasan, Vice Dean
my.hasan@uaeu.ac.ae
Source:
http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/study_here/docs/phd/20090610_phd_important_information.pdf
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is recruiting PhD students
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Hong Kong
University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is recruiting PhD students to
start in Fall 2010. We are looking for outstanding undergraduate students as
well as outstanding graduate students with master's degree with some
research experience. We are looking for postgraduate students in all areas
in computer science and related areas, including but not limited to,
artificial intelligence, data and knowledge management, networks and
networking systems, software technologies, theoretical computer science and
vision and graphics. We also encourage students interested in
multi-disciplinary areas such as bioinformatics, risk management and
business intelligence and computational finance. To find out more about us,
please visit our CSE website at (http://www.cse.ust.hk/).
Our department consists of outstanding faculty members and graduate students
with over 40 faculty members and over 100 PhD students. Our medium of
teaching and research is English. Besides having a strong publication track
record, our faculty and students are among the first to develop advanced and
popular P2P systems, industry standards on RFID and sensor networks,
computer graphics and vision systems, large-scale data mining and machine
learning systems for Web search, GPU and parallel computing for database
query processing, to name a few. After getting their PhDs, our students find
jobs in worldwide research labs such as Microsoft Research, Google, IBM and
top universities in Canada, Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong. A student
who has a master's degree is expected to graduate with a PhD in 3 years, and
an undergraduate degree to graduate in 4 years.
Starting in 2010, we are particularly happy to offer the prestigious Hong
Kong PHD Fellowship of HK$20,000 (~USD 2,580) per month, plus a travel
allowance of HK$10,000 (~USD 1,290) for three years. Exceptionally qualified
PhD applicants (top 10% in class, >85% GPA, excellent English command) are
welcome to contact potential faculty supervisors and apply by Dec 1, 2009.
This fellowship award is offered centrally by University Grant Council of
Hong Kong.
We also offer a large number of postgraduate research studentship awards at
HK$156,000 per year (~USD 20,000/year). Our admission requirement for
English is one of recent TOEFL(cbt)>=580, IELTS>=7, or TOEFL(ibt)>=92 by the
time you enter HKUST. Applicants can send application material to our PG
program at any time, but preferably before March 15, 2010. More information
is available at (http://www.cse.ust.hk/pg/), or write: pgadmin@cse.ust.hk.
You can learn more about our Postgraduate Programs at (
http://www.cse.ust.hk/pg/) and see where our PhD graduates go at (
http://www.cse.ust.hk/pg/ourgraduates/ ).
University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is recruiting PhD students to
start in Fall 2010. We are looking for outstanding undergraduate students as
well as outstanding graduate students with master's degree with some
research experience. We are looking for postgraduate students in all areas
in computer science and related areas, including but not limited to,
artificial intelligence, data and knowledge management, networks and
networking systems, software technologies, theoretical computer science and
vision and graphics. We also encourage students interested in
multi-disciplinary areas such as bioinformatics, risk management and
business intelligence and computational finance. To find out more about us,
please visit our CSE website at (http://www.cse.ust.hk/).
Our department consists of outstanding faculty members and graduate students
with over 40 faculty members and over 100 PhD students. Our medium of
teaching and research is English. Besides having a strong publication track
record, our faculty and students are among the first to develop advanced and
popular P2P systems, industry standards on RFID and sensor networks,
computer graphics and vision systems, large-scale data mining and machine
learning systems for Web search, GPU and parallel computing for database
query processing, to name a few. After getting their PhDs, our students find
jobs in worldwide research labs such as Microsoft Research, Google, IBM and
top universities in Canada, Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong. A student
who has a master's degree is expected to graduate with a PhD in 3 years, and
an undergraduate degree to graduate in 4 years.
Starting in 2010, we are particularly happy to offer the prestigious Hong
Kong PHD Fellowship of HK$20,000 (~USD 2,580) per month, plus a travel
allowance of HK$10,000 (~USD 1,290) for three years. Exceptionally qualified
PhD applicants (top 10% in class, >85% GPA, excellent English command) are
welcome to contact potential faculty supervisors and apply by Dec 1, 2009.
This fellowship award is offered centrally by University Grant Council of
Hong Kong.
We also offer a large number of postgraduate research studentship awards at
HK$156,000 per year (~USD 20,000/year). Our admission requirement for
English is one of recent TOEFL(cbt)>=580, IELTS>=7, or TOEFL(ibt)>=92 by the
time you enter HKUST. Applicants can send application material to our PG
program at any time, but preferably before March 15, 2010. More information
is available at (http://www.cse.ust.hk/pg/), or write: pgadmin@cse.ust.hk.
You can learn more about our Postgraduate Programs at (
http://www.cse.ust.hk/pg/) and see where our PhD graduates go at (
http://www.cse.ust.hk/pg/
Research Fellowships in Australia, Coral Reefs Studies
The Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Coral
Reef Studies is contacting people who might be interested in applying
for an ARC Future Fellowship. The ARC Centre has recruited 38
full-time research fellows in the past 3 years, working in many
fields relevant for coral reefs (e.g. biophysical sciences, climate
change, conservation planning, economics, social science, modelling).
The Centre is a world-leader in coral reef research (see
http://www.coralcoe.org.au/annualreport08.pdf ) with nodes at four
Australian Universities. James Cook University and the ARC Centre
will host the 12th International Coral Reef Symposium in Australia in 2012. The ARC Future Fellowship scheme was launched in 2009. Two hundred
awards are available each year. They are designed to attract
outstanding mid-career researchers (5 to 15 years post-PhD) to
Australia and are open to citizens of all countries. These are
four-year fellowships that provide salaries of up to $140,000/year
(see
<http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/futurefel/future_default.htm>http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/futurefel/future_default.htm ).
Institutions that host Future Fellows negotiate additional support
with applicants, such as salary top-up, research support, and
continuing employment beyond the term of the fellowship. Another scheme, ARC Discovery Fellowships, supports postdoctoral
fellows within 3 years of their PhD. A third scheme, ARC Laureate
Fellowships supports Professorial Fellows who are rising global
leaders in their field. If you are interested in joining the ARC Centre of Excellence for
Coral Reef Studies using any of these schemes (which span all career
stages), please contact us for further advice by emailing your CV to
<mailto:info@coralcoe.org.au>info@coralcoe.org.au
--
Jennifer Lappin
Chief Operations Officer
ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies
James Cook University
Townsville, Queensland 4811
Australia Ph: 61-747-814222
Fax: 61-747-813015
email: <mailto:Jennifer.Lappin@jcu.edu.au>Jennifer.Lappin@jcu.edu.au
Reef Studies is contacting people who might be interested in applying
for an ARC Future Fellowship. The ARC Centre has recruited 38
full-time research fellows in the past 3 years, working in many
fields relevant for coral reefs (e.g. biophysical sciences, climate
change, conservation planning, economics, social science, modelling).
The Centre is a world-leader in coral reef research (see
http://www.coralcoe.org.au/
Australian Universities. James Cook University and the ARC Centre
will host the 12th International Coral Reef Symposium in Australia in 2012.
awards are available each year. They are designed to attract
outstanding mid-career researchers (5 to 15 years post-PhD) to
Australia and are open to citizens of all countries. These are
four-year fellowships that provide salaries of up to $140,000/year
(see
<http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/
Institutions that host Future Fellows negotiate additional support
with applicants, such as salary top-up, research support, and
continuing employment beyond the term of the fellowship.
fellows within 3 years of their PhD. A third scheme, ARC Laureate
Fellowships supports Professorial Fellows who are rising global
leaders in their field.
Coral Reef Studies using any of these schemes (which span all career
stages), please contact us for further advice by emailing your CV to
<mailto:info@coralcoe.org.au>
--
Jennifer Lappin
Chief Operations Officer
ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies
James Cook University
Townsville, Queensland 4811
Australia
Fax: 61-747-813015
email: <mailto:Jennifer.Lappin@jcu.
Jumat, 12 Juni 2009
Endeavour Executive Awards Australian Government
The Endeavour Executive Awards provide professional development opportunities (1-4 months) for high achievers in business, industry, education or government from participating countries, including Australia.
The Awards focus on building skills and knowledge through a host work environment rather than through formal enrolment in a study program at a host institution and are not intended to fund direct academic research.
Professional development activities could include management training, peer-to-peer learning, mentoring, short courses and developing leadership skills.
The Endeavour Executive Awards aim to:
- enable high achieving professionals to further develop their skills and knowledge
- deepen professional engagements between Australia and participating countries
- strengthen mutual understanding between the people of Australia and Award Holders’ host countries
- build linkages and networks between Australia and participating countries
- allow professionals the opportunity, on returning to their home country, to share their updated skills and knowledge with colleagues.
Applicants must be nominated by either their home organisation or host organisation. The professional development activity must not have a commercial outcome as its purpose.
Host organisations for international applicants cannot be an Australian branch of the applicant’s home organisation.
Host organisations for Australian applicants cannot be an offshore branch of the applicant's home organisation. In addition, Australians cannot be hosted by any Australian organisation or institution, including Australian Government offices overseas.
AWARD BENEFITS
Funding | Amount |
Travel Allowance | $AUD5,000 |
Establishment Allowance | $AUD5,000 |
Monthly Stipend (up to 4 months on a pro-rata basis) | $AUD2,500 |
Total Award Value | Up to $AUD20,000 |
Health and travel insurance will be provided.
Additional funds are not available to support accompanying dependents or for return visits to the home country.
WHO CAN APPLY
To apply for the 2010 Endeavour Executive Awards, international and Australian applicants must first satisfy the eligibility requirements detailed below. Applicants are required to submit a completed online application along with the required supporting documentation.
- International applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of a participating country and reside in a participating country
- International Applicants who wish to apply for the 2010 round must not be living, studying or working in Australia in 2009.
- Australian applicants must be residing in Australia. Applicants must not be studying, living or working in the proposed host country in 2009.
- Applicants holding dual citizenship or permanent residency status in their host country are ineligible to apply.
- Applicants (both international and Australian) must have an undergraduate degree and at least 5 years professional work experience. Applicants not holding an undergraduate degree will need to demonstrate at least 10 years relevant professional work experience.
- Applicants must be nominated by either their home organisation or the host organisation.
- Applicants must have in writing confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with the host organisation(s).
- And more, please visit link below for details of requirements.
FURTHER DETAILS
http://www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au/international_applicants/executive_awards.htm
Endeavour Vocational Education and Training (VET) Awards Australian Government
The Endeavour Vocational Education and Training (VET) Awards provide financial support for up to 2.5 years for international students from participating countries to undertake vocational education at a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree level in any field of study in Australia. Vocational education and training provides occupational or work-related knowledge and skills. The courses are traditionally non-academic and directly related to a trade, occupation or 'vocation' in which the applicant participates. These courses exclude degree and higher level programs normally delivered by universities.
English language training in Australia is also available when the English language proficiency requirements of the Australian host institution are not met (See Eligibility Requirements below).
The Endeavour VET Awards aim to:
enable high achieving students to undertake study in Australia
- further develop Award Holders’ knowledge and skills in their areas of expertise
- showcase Australia’s vocational education and training sector
- strengthen mutual understanding between the people of Australia and Award Holders’ home countries
- build linkages and networks between Australia and participating countries
- address skills shortages in Award Holders’ home countries.
AWARD BENEFIT
- Travel Allowance: $AUD4,500
- Establishment Allowance: $AUD4,000
- Monthly Stipend (up to 2.5 years on a pro-rata basis): $AUD2,500 per month
- Tuition Fees each semester (up to 2 years)* Up to: $AUD6,500 per semester
- English language training fees (up to 6 months, if required) Up to: $AUD10,000
- Total Award Value Up to: $AUD119,500
*Tuition fees will be paid up to a maximum of $AUD13,000 per year ($AUD26,000 for 2 years).
Health and travel insurance will be provided.
Additional funds are not available to support accompanying dependants or for return visits to the home country.
Awards are up to 2.5 years in duration consisting of:
- Up to 6 months English language training (if required)
- Up to 2 years study towards a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree.
REQUIREMENTS
To apply for the 2010 Endeavour Vocational Education and Training (VET) Awards, international applicants must first satisfy the eligibility requirements detailed below. Applicants are required to submit a completed online application along with the required supporting documentation.
- Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of a participating country and reside in a participating country (see Section 9 below).
- Applicants who wish to apply for the 2010 round must not be or have been studying, living or working in Australia in 2009.
- Applicants holding dual Australian citizenship or permanent residency status in Australia are ineligible to apply.
- Applicants must have completed a qualification equivalent to the Australian Senior School Certificate of Education (Year 12).
- Applicants must have applied for and gained admission to a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree course at an Australian vocational education institution. Conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of application. A letter to potential host institutions to assist with your application for admission is attached to these Guidelines.
- And more, for details please visit link below.
- Australia | Deadline : Jul 31, 2009
FURTHER DETAILS
http://www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au/international_applicants/vet_awards.htm
Rabu, 10 Juni 2009
3 PhD Scholarships in Science and Management of Climate Change, University of Venice, Italy
PhD Programme in Science and Management of Climate Change
CALL for APPLICATION 2009/2010
In 2007, the Department of Economics and the Department of Environmental Sciences of the Università Ca' Foscari of Venice, in collaboration with the Euro-Mediterranean Center for Climate Change (CMCC), have launched a 3-year PhD Programme in Science and Management of Climate Change.
Every year, up to twelve students are enrolled in this Ph.D. programme. All lectures are given in English by internationally renowned professors.
The PhD Programme is organised into two streams:
- Dynamic Climatology at the CMCC Headquarters in Bologna
- Climate Change Impact and Management, at the Department of Economics of the University Ca' Foscari of Venice
For the year 2009/2010 (25th cycle of Italian PhD Programmes) we offer three scholaships with the financial support of the Euro-Mediterranean Center for Climate Change.
Please note that there are two additional felloship opportuntities funded by AXA-CMCC. More details are available at: http://venus.unive.it/phd-
Courses and credits
The courses will start in September 2009.
During the first year, PhD students will attend twelve 5-credit courses (30-40 hours of lectures, seminars or labs per course). Eleven courses are planned in each of the two thematic streams, and students will choose the twelfth one from the list of courses of the other stream. Credits are acquired by attending the courses and passing a final exam.
Tutors
During the first year, each student will be assigned a tutor who will be the main reference of the PhD candidates over the 3-year period. Tutors can be academics or distinguished researchers in disciplinary fields related to the PhD programme.
Thesis
A thesis proposal, coordinated by an academic advisor, must be presented after the first year. The final thesis is due at the end of the three years. An extension is possible in exceptional cases. The thesis, written in English, is reviewed by two international referees.
Prerequisites
In order to apply, students are required to hold an Italian "Laurea magistrale" or an equivalent foreign university degree (e.g. MSc or DEA). Foreign applicants shall provide full documentation of their university studies, including course profiles. Knowledge of the English language is a necessary prerequisite. Students are required to send proof of their knowledge of English (Toefl, Cambridge Certificate, etc).
Please note: Candidates for the Dynamic Climatology Stream should have a background in mathematics or physics at the BA level. Previous experience with numerical modelling and programming in a UNIX/Linux environment would be desirable, though not essential.
The Stream on “Impact and Management of Climate Change” has a multidisciplinary approach and background on Economics or Enviromental Science are preferably. Proficiency in mathematics is requested e.g. integral and differential calculus, linear algebra.
Application
Applications for the PhD programme must be formally submitted by sending an application form together with the following documents:
- Proposal for a research project to be carried out during the three years;
- Curriculum vitae;
- Presentation/recommendation letters by previous tutors/professors;
Other documents that may be considered are the following:
- Degree certificates and scores (or equivalent)
- Masters degree certificate or other specialisation courses;
- Academic transcripts (list of courses with grades);
- Scientific publications, including an English abstract;
- Certificates of research experience at universities or research institutions;
- Score in GRE, GMAT, TOEFL or similar standard tests.
Admission evaluation
The candidate's ability to carry out high level research activities will be screened through the evaluation of the documentation attached to the application form. Phone interviews may be organised if necessary.
Application deadline
Applications open on 20th May 2009 and close on 23rd June 2009 h. 12.30 (Rome time)8 Postdoc Fellowships at Malardalen University, Sweden
One Year Post Doctoral Research Fellowships
The Swedish National Strategic Research Centre on Embedded Software PROGRESS
Mälardalen University is an expansive university with a strong focus on engineering, and the School of Innovation, Design and Engineering is a research intensive environment with strong focus on Embedded systems, Real-time systems and Software Engineering.
PROGRESS
The Swedish national strategic research centre on embedded software PROGRESS, hosted by Mälardalen University in Västerås, Sweden, is offering excellent career opportunities for top-talents by providing
8 one year post doctoral research fellowships
with possible extension to two years
Earliest starting date: September 1st 2009
Deadline for submissions: June 30, 2009 (cut-off date; submissions received after that date are welcome and will be considered as long as there are fellowships available)
Required qualifications: PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering (or equivalent) and proven research excellence in at least one of the areas listed below.
Application
Submit your application electronically at www.mrtc.mdh.se/progress/postdoc09/
Research areas
Prospective candidates should have a proven track record related to one of the following research directions:
- Component Model
This research direction has the main responsibility for developing ProCom, the component model to which all PROGRESS activities are linked.
- Formal Modelling and Analysis
This research direction works in the area of formal models, analysis techniques, and tools for verification of embedded systems.
- Timing Analysis
This research direction deals with code-level timing analysis techniques for components and component-based systems, mainly Worst-Case Execution Time (WCET) analysis.
- Dependability
This research direction focuses on techniques for analyzing and ensuring dependability of component based real-time systems.
- Deployment
This research direction provides mappings and translations from the software design to executing code on particular target platforms.
- Development Environment and Process
This research direction provides a tool infrastructure with a set of basic tools and support for integration of other tools (provided by PROGRESS or externally), as well as guidelines for component-based development processes, and techniques for integrating such development in existing processes.
- Componentization of Legacy
This research direction provides methods and techniques that assist in integrating legacy code in the component-based development, as well as providing faithful execution of legacy code in a component-based setting.
- Legacy Property Prediction
This research direction focuses on existing industrial "legacy" systems, with the purpose of providing timing and resource usage information necessary for componentization of legacy code.
For more information
Professor Hans A Hansson,
School of Innovation, Design and Engineering, Mälardalen University
e-mail: hans.hansson@mdh.se, phone: +46-21-10 31 63
Links:
About these positions: http://www.mrtc.mdh.se/progress/index.php?choice=postdoc09
Mälardalen University: www.mdh.se
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/CJ862/One_Year_Post_Doctoral_Research_Fellowships/
The Swedish National Strategic Research Centre on Embedded Software PROGRESS
Mälardalen University is an expansive university with a strong focus on engineering, and the School of Innovation, Design and Engineering is a research intensive environment with strong focus on Embedded systems, Real-time systems and Software Engineering.
PROGRESS
The Swedish national strategic research centre on embedded software PROGRESS, hosted by Mälardalen University in Västerås, Sweden, is offering excellent career opportunities for top-talents by providing
8 one year post doctoral research fellowships
with possible extension to two years
Earliest starting date: September 1st 2009
Deadline for submissions: June 30, 2009 (cut-off date; submissions received after that date are welcome and will be considered as long as there are fellowships available)
Required qualifications: PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering (or equivalent) and proven research excellence in at least one of the areas listed below.
Application
Submit your application electronically at www.mrtc.mdh.se/progress/
Research areas
Prospective candidates should have a proven track record related to one of the following research directions:
- Component Model
This research direction has the main responsibility for developing ProCom, the component model to which all PROGRESS activities are linked.
- Formal Modelling and Analysis
This research direction works in the area of formal models, analysis techniques, and tools for verification of embedded systems.
- Timing Analysis
This research direction deals with code-level timing analysis techniques for components and component-based systems, mainly Worst-Case Execution Time (WCET) analysis.
- Dependability
This research direction focuses on techniques for analyzing and ensuring dependability of component based real-time systems.
- Deployment
This research direction provides mappings and translations from the software design to executing code on particular target platforms.
- Development Environment and Process
This research direction provides a tool infrastructure with a set of basic tools and support for integration of other tools (provided by PROGRESS or externally), as well as guidelines for component-based development processes, and techniques for integrating such development in existing processes.
- Componentization of Legacy
This research direction provides methods and techniques that assist in integrating legacy code in the component-based development, as well as providing faithful execution of legacy code in a component-based setting.
- Legacy Property Prediction
This research direction focuses on existing industrial "legacy" systems, with the purpose of providing timing and resource usage information necessary for componentization of legacy code.
For more information
Professor Hans A Hansson,
School of Innovation, Design and Engineering, Mälardalen University
e-mail: hans.hansson@mdh.se, phone: +46-21-10 31 63
Links:
About these positions: http://www.mrtc.mdh.se/
Mälardalen University: www.mdh.se
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/
7 PhD Scholarships in Biomolecular Sciences at University of Trento,Italy
The University of Trento announces the 25th cycle of the Doctoral School in Biomolecular Sciences.
Length: three years
Scientific areas: BIO/10 Biochemistry
BIO/11 Molecular Biology
BIO/13 Applied Biology
BIO/18 Genetics
BIO/19 Microbiology
CHIM/06 Organic Chemistry
INF/01 Informatics
Head of School: prof. Paolo Macchi
Tel. +39 0461 88 3095 - 3819; E-mail: phd.bioscie@unitn.it
Official language: English
The selection for 10 doctoral positions is announced. 7 positions will be assigned scholarships.
Degree Requirements
Applications for the doctoral positions are accepted from candidates, regardless of gender, age and nationality, who have an Italian "laurea specialistica" or "laurea magistrale" in compliance with Ministerial Decree no. 509 of 3.11.1999 as amended, a university degree of the previously enforced Italian regulations, or an equivalent academic degree obtained abroad.
The degree in scientific areas will be a preferential title.
Applicants who have a foreign degree which has not been officially recognized as equivalent to an Italian degree must submit a request for equivalence in the application.
Application
The application, together with all the attachments required, must arrive at the University of Trento by the 30th of September 2009 in one of the following ways:
a) hand-delivered to the University of Trento - Ufficio Protocollo Centrale, Via Belenzani 12 – 38100 Trento (ITALY) from 10:00 am to 12:00 a.m., Monday to Friday;
b) by mail to the following address: Al Magnifico Rettore dell'Università degli Studi di Trento, Via Belenzani 12 – 38100 Trento (ITALY) (please write "Selection for Doctoral School in Biomolecular Sciences" on the envelope);
c) on-line application by 4:00 p.m. (GMT+1)at the following website: http://portale.unitn.it/en/applyphd.htm
Applications arriving after 4:00 p.m. (GMT+1) of the 30th of September 2009 will be disregarded, even if sent before the deadline.
The University of Trento does not accept responsibility for mishandling of applications by mail or courier services, or for applications sent to an incorrect address.
Grants
The gross amount of the scholarship is Euro 13,638.47 per year 1.
Grants are normally paid bi-monthly and in advance, with the exception of undue payments in case the student is expelled or suspended.
Grants cannot be combined with other scholarships, except those awarded by national or foreign scientific institutes deemed appropriate for the research activities carried out by the doctoral student.
The scholarship will be increased by 50% for research periods spent abroad that are authorized by the Head of the School or by the Doctoral School Committee.
Length: three years
Scientific areas: BIO/10 Biochemistry
BIO/11 Molecular Biology
BIO/13 Applied Biology
BIO/18 Genetics
BIO/19 Microbiology
CHIM/06 Organic Chemistry
INF/01 Informatics
Head of School: prof. Paolo Macchi
Tel. +39 0461 88 3095 - 3819; E-mail: phd.bioscie@unitn.it
Official language: English
The selection for 10 doctoral positions is announced. 7 positions will be assigned scholarships.
Degree Requirements
Applications for the doctoral positions are accepted from candidates, regardless of gender, age and nationality, who have an Italian "laurea specialistica" or "laurea magistrale" in compliance with Ministerial Decree no. 509 of 3.11.1999 as amended, a university degree of the previously enforced Italian regulations, or an equivalent academic degree obtained abroad.
The degree in scientific areas will be a preferential title.
Applicants who have a foreign degree which has not been officially recognized as equivalent to an Italian degree must submit a request for equivalence in the application.
Application
The application, together with all the attachments required, must arrive at the University of Trento by the 30th of September 2009 in one of the following ways:
a) hand-delivered to the University of Trento - Ufficio Protocollo Centrale, Via Belenzani 12 – 38100 Trento (ITALY) from 10:00 am to 12:00 a.m., Monday to Friday;
b) by mail to the following address: Al Magnifico Rettore dell'Università degli Studi di Trento, Via Belenzani 12 – 38100 Trento (ITALY) (please write "Selection for Doctoral School in Biomolecular Sciences" on the envelope);
c) on-line application by 4:00 p.m. (GMT+1)at the following website: http://portale.unitn.it/en/
Applications arriving after 4:00 p.m. (GMT+1) of the 30th of September 2009 will be disregarded, even if sent before the deadline.
The University of Trento does not accept responsibility for mishandling of applications by mail or courier services, or for applications sent to an incorrect address.
Grants
The gross amount of the scholarship is Euro 13,638.47 per year 1.
Grants are normally paid bi-monthly and in advance, with the exception of undue payments in case the student is expelled or suspended.
Grants cannot be combined with other scholarships, except those awarded by national or foreign scientific institutes deemed appropriate for the research activities carried out by the doctoral student.
The scholarship will be increased by 50% for research periods spent abroad that are authorized by the Head of the School or by the Doctoral School Committee.
Minggu, 07 Juni 2009
Beasiswa DAAD Scholarship from German
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) support a range of Postgraduate Courses at german universities which aim at providing academically educated young profesional from developing countries with further specialized studies. The DAAD supports these selected programs with a certain quota of scholarships and with financial assistance for a special tutoring system. at the end of course participant can obtain an internationally recognized Master's or in some courses PHD degree.
Download Complete Brochure here:
http://www.ziddu.com/download/5036664/DAADscholarship.pdf.html
Download Complete Brochure here:
http://www.ziddu.com/download/5036664/DAADscholarship.pdf.html
Kamis, 04 Juni 2009
Product Service Engineering Departement AXIS
This position is required to support Product Service Engineering Departement, especially on charging system related, as well as the project activity.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Secure planning, design, installation, configuration, testing and integration of the intelligent Network or Charging System, as well as other Vallue Added System.
- The full scope of integration activities, including pre-site preparation and planning, commissioning, configuration, and integration.
- Be actively involved in product evaluation, and system configuration.
- Ensuring smooth and proven integration as planned.
JOB QUALIFICATION
- Holding bachelor degree from reputable university.
- Minimum experience 2 years on detailed knowledge of Intelligence Network/Charging System, and Value Added System, as well as associated services and services deployment.
- Working experience of protocol domains of Intelligence Network is required, such as knowledge of mobile protocols MAP, INAP,CAMEL, ISUP, as well as other known standard protocols like SMPP, Diameter, SNMP, SOAP, HTTP,etc.
- Sound knowledge of intelligence Network Technology and SS7 signaling
- Hands on experience for database knowledge : Oracle, Informix, My SOL, others.
- Excellent oral and written communication and inter personal skills
Please send your application and CV (max 200KB) to:
Please ensure to put job title and the location on the subject of your email
(example : PSE Charging System Executive)
Senin, 01 Juni 2009
Mexican Government Scholarships 2010
Scholarships are awarded for specialization studies, master’s degrees, doctorates, and medical specialties, postgraduate research and postdoctoral visits, visits for artistic creation and for visiting professors and experts, high-level lecture visits, professional internship programs for visiting professors and postgraduate mobility.
This Call for scholarships and grants shall be open from April 22 through August 31, 2009, and online registration of candidatures shall be done from July 15 to August 15, 2009, with the exception of the following Programs: “Genaro Estrada” Program for Specialists on Mexico; High-Level Lecture Program; Special Internship Program; Studies on Mexican Independence and the Mexican Revolution; Program of Visits for News Media Collaborators; the Mexican Program to Improve the Quality of Mexico’s Higher Education Institutions; and the “Daniel Cosío Villegas” Programs of El Colegio de México. The foregoing shall remain open until October 30, 2010. Online registration for these programs is not required..
The general conditions of the scholarships offered by the Foreign Ministry through its General Directorate for Academic and Cultural Cooperation are contained in the Rules Applicable to Foreign Grantees of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarships, the text of which can be found at the end of this Call.
Scholarships or grants are not open to persons residing in Mexico nor are they available to foreign diplomats accredited in Mexico or members of their families. Persons who have acquired dual nationality through naturalization will not qualify as eligible candidates.
Scholarship Characteristics
Scholarships are awarded for specialization studies, master’s degrees, doctorates, and medical specialties, postgraduate research and postdoctoral visits, visits for artistic creation and for visiting professors and experts, high-level lecture visits, professional internship programs for visiting professors and postgraduate mobility.
Scholarships are not granted for preparatory courses, distance studies (virtual mobility), supported open learning, or for Direct Doctorates (Master’s and Doctorate integrated programs).
The vast majority of the supply offers come from Mexican public institutions and some private institutions are likewise participating in this Call, including: Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey [Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education]; Universidad de las Américas, Puebla [University of the Americas, Puebla]; Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana [Claustro de Sor Juana University]; Universidad Iberoamericana [Ibero-American University]; and Universidad La Salle [La Salle University].
Scholarships are offered in the disciplines stated in this Call, except for odontology, plastic surgery, marketing, accounting, advertising, and business administration. In the field of medicine, scholarships are granted only in the public health institutions, hospitals and institutes established under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs-Ministry of Health cooperation program.
Scholarships are granted for a period of up to one year. In the case of masters’- level studies, scholarships may be renewed for up to 12 months while doctorates and medical specialties and subspecialties, scholarships may be renewed for up to an additional 24 months, in accordance with what is established in the scholarship award. The postgraduate mobility scholarships are granted for a maximum period of 6 months in school system..
Scholarships or grants for postgraduate research and postdoctoral visits shall have a maximum duration of one year and under no circumstances will they be extended beyond that period.
Scholarship grantees must ensure the conclusion of their theses within the regular period of their study programs since no additional extensions are granted for concluding theses or for taking final examinations once the program has been completed.
Scholarships may begin on the date authorized by the General Directorate for Academic and Cultural Cooperation.
Types of Programs in the Call
Of the programs offered by the Mexican receiving institutions, in collaboration with the SRE, there are three types: Bilateral, which stem chiefly from Agreements and Programs signed between the Government of Mexico and the government of another country; Multilateral, originating from Mexican Government commitments assumed with international bodies or under multilateral mechanisms; and, Special, which encompass topics of considerable importance for Mexico’s international agenda.
The institutions and programs which comprise this Call can be viewed at the following webpage:
http://becas.sre.gob.mx
Candidate Profiles
Preference will be given to persons who:
* Intend to take studies which focus on themes of priority for their country’s development.
* Will work in areas of particular importance for the institutional development of their country.
* Will take postgraduate studies that are registered in the Programa Nacional de Posgrados de Calidad (PNPC) (National Quality Postgraduate Program).
* Will take postgraduate studies not available in their own countries.
* Will take studies or conduct research at institutions located in states throughout the Mexican Republic.
* Are professors or researchers at public higher education institutions and scientific research centers in their own countries.
* Are government officials in charge of areas or programs of special interest to their countries.
* Work on projects for human, social, or economic development that target marginalized groups or areas which are socially or economically depressed.
General Requirements
* Submit candidature on the corresponding application form (Application Form A or B) within the specified deadline. Both forms are included in this Call. (1)
* Have the official proposal from the government of the candidate’s country that forms part of Application Form A.
* Have a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or doctorate, depending on the type of studies for which they are requesting the scholarship or grant.
* Have a minimum GPA of 8, on a scale of 1 to 10, and in the event of a different scale, they must submit the equivalent.
* Have the academic acceptance of the receiving Mexican institution. (2)
* Meet the requirements specified in this Call. Neither incomplete dossiers nor original documents shall be received.
* Return to their home countries upon termination of the scholarship and remain there for at least a time period similar to the duration of the scholarship in Mexico.
* For postgraduate-level research scholarships, the candidate must submit the letter of acceptance issued by the Mexican institution with curricular credit acknowledgement.
The specific requirements are established in each of the Programs. It is recommended that they be very carefully read. (2)
(1) These Application Forms can be found at the following website:
http://becas.sre.gob.mx
(2) It is possible to receive a letter of contact from an institution at the time of applying for the scholarship or grant and then to later continue with the processing and requirements of the receiving institution. Once the latter have been met and the letter of academic acceptance has been obtained, it must be signed by the Head of the School Services Department, the Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies, and/or by the Head or Academic Secretary of the Faculty, School, Institute or Center selected. In the case of medical areas or fields, the acceptance letter must be signed by the Head of the Specialty and the Head of Teaching at the hospital or institute of the Ministry of Health. It is important to mention that the definitive letter of acceptance must be sent – through the receiving institution and/or the respective Mexican Consulate or Embassy – to the SRE at least one month prior to the date the studies are to begin.
In the case of postgraduate studies, the document must indicate the study program in which the candidate was accepted, as well as the program duration and the starting and finishing dates, according to the school calendar, and program modality (six-monthly, four-monthly, or quarterly). In addition, in the case of research visits, the document must specify the name of the academic tutor of the project, the place where it is to be conducted, and the time period it will take.
Regardless of the opening of the Call, applicants must establish contact with the academic institution in order to process their acceptance.
Reception of Dossiers
All scholarship processing formalities must be expedited before the Mexican Embassy in the applicants’ home country or before the concurrent corresponding Embassy, through the applicants’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Ministry of Education and/or the local governmental institution designated for said purpose. When the application calls for the official proposal signature of the government of the applicants’ country by virtue of being an intergovernmental offer and generally reciprocal, the documentation must carry said signature, otherwise the application shall not be taken into consideration.
Dossiers shall be received at Mexican Embassies between April 22 and August 31, 2009.
Candidatures must be submitted, as required, on either Application Form A or B, properly filled out, together with copies of the documents stipulated. Only applications fully completed and meeting all requirements will be processed. Original documents will not be received.
Documents will need to be notarized or carry an apostil if so requested by the receiving Mexican academic institution as a condition for accepting an applicant.
Candidates must conduct the necessary formalities directly with the Mexican institutions of their interest and must have the latters’ acceptance before candidatures can be officially considered. If at the time of handing in a dossier an applicant does not yet have academic acceptance, said candidature shall only be received conditionally.
Selection Criteria
* Academic excellence of the candidate in the area intended to be studied at a Mexican institution.
* A congruent relationship between candidates’ academic and professional backgrounds and the area in which they wish to specialize in Mexico.
* Importance of the studies and their direct influence on the development of the candidate’s country.
* Reintegration of candidates into their countries’ labor market on completion of the scholarship.
* Connection between the studies and specific projects underway or already approved, as well as their impact on the development of candidates’ countries.
* A projection of the specific application of the knowledge acquired.
Applications meeting all requirements shall be reviewed by a Preselection Committee in the applicants’ respective country.
The final decision regarding scholarship awards rests with the Government of Mexico and shall not be open to appeal.
Scholarship Benefits
* Enrollment and school fees, where applicable.
* Monthly allowance, equal to:
1) 4 D.F. (Federal District-Mexico City) minimum wages for a specialty, Master’s or Master’s-level research, as well as for studies in the Spanish language and Mexican culture. This currently amounts to $6,576.00 pesos.
2) 5 D.F. (Federal District-Mexico City) minimum wages for a doctorate or doctoral research, as well as postdoctoral visits, medical specialties or subspecialties, and expert and artistic visits. This currently amounts to $8220.00 pesos.
* Medical insurance coverage from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), effective as of the third month of the scholarship, as long as scholarship grantees comply with the delivery of the documentation requested in due time and manner in order to proceed with their admission into the IMSS system.
* At the beginning of the scholarship, transportation from Mexico City to the location of the academic institution where the grantee is to study, and transportation from there back to Mexico City upon termination of the scholarship.
* International air travel costs will only be paid to nationals of countries with which Mexico has a reciprocal agreement covering the international air travel of scholarship grantees, and, to grantees whose program in this Call includes said benefit.
Any expenses not stipulated in the foregoing shall be payable by the scholarship grantee, including: costs involving study incorporation and revalidation costs; costs for printing of the thesis; graduation and degreeprocurement processing fees; costs of registration in the National Register of Foreigners; and visa renewal fees.
Scholarship Awards
The scholarships for 2010 will be awarded by the SRE, through its General Directorate for Academic and Cultural Cooperation. Scholarship grantees shall be notified between December 1 and 17, 2009. The results will be delivered in writing at the corresponding Mexican Embassy.
The terms and conditions of the scholarship awards shall be made known to applicants through the Mexican Embassy in their countries.
Scholarships are non-transferable to other individuals and may not be deferred for any school years other than those for which the scholarship was originally granted.
Persons granted a scholarship from this Call must sign a written pledge to return to their native countries upon completion of their scholarship studies.
Regulations for Scholarship Grantees
Scholarship grantees shall be documented as non-immigrant students at the Consular Section of the Mexican Embassy in their countries. They must not travel to Mexico as tourists.
Scholarship grantees who hold dual nationality must enter Mexico as scholarship grantees and accredited citizens of the country which proposed their candidature.
Scholarship grantees must agree to sign the document entitled “Rules Applicable to Foreign Grantees of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarships”, which is included in this annual Call. Signing this document, as well as the Award Contract, constitutes acceptance of the scholarship and of the conditions governing the grantee’s stay in Mexico.
Once a scholarship is awarded, no changes of either educational institution or studies will be permitted. In the event a scholarship grantee were to abandon his/her studies, become involved in activities contrary to the provisions of Mexican law, fail a subject or unjustifiably obtain grades below a GPA of 8.5 (eight-pointfive), on a scale of 0 to 10 in each study period, the scholarship shall be cancelled.
Scholarship grantees must abide by the rules of the Mexican academic institution where they are studying. Should they directly or indirectly participate in any hostile movement or act, inside or outside their academic surroundings, or should the academic institution discharge or expel a grantee, the scholarship shall be cancelled automatically.
Scholarships are granted to pursue studies in Mexico, therefore, candidates may not be absent from the country for a period exceeding 30 days per scholarship year. Should this occur, the scholarship allowance shall be suspended but may be reinstated and/or cancelled definitively.
Permits to leave the country cannot be accumulated from one year to another. The year shall be counted as of the date on which the scholarship begins. Those grantees receiving a scholarship for a period of less than 12 months shall be analyzed on case-by-case basis.
Preference shall be given to candidatures whose thesis or research can be done in its entirety in Mexico, to prevent setbacks for students who, because of their chosen subjects, might need to return, halfway through studies, to their native countries to gather information. When this occurs, the scholarship shall be temporarily suspended upon the students’ departure from Mexico and reinstated upon their return, in accordance with the timeline granted by the Directorate for Academic Exchange (DIA) of the General Directorate for Academic and Cultural Cooperation.
Formalities
a) Immigration
Once candidates have received official written notification of the scholarship award, they must then proceed with all formalities stipulated before the corresponding Mexican Embassy or Consulate. Grantees must be documented as scholarship students with Immigration Form 3 (FM3) not as tourists.
Scholarship grantees may not travel on diplomatic or official passports. The costs of registration and visa renewal shall be borne by the scholarship grantees.
b) Travel to Mexico
If international air travel forms part of the scholarship benefits, the airline ticket will be arranged by the Directorate for Academic Exchange. The Mexican Embassy in the respective country shall notify grantees of the flight and ticket details. In the event international air travel is not included in the scholarship benefits, grantees must travel to Mexico at their own expense.
Before the trip to Mexico, grantees must be sure to have international medical insurance to cover their expenses in the event of illness, accident, or hospitalization for the first three months of their stay in Mexico, given that the IMSS medical insurance does not come into effect until the third month of the scholarship.
c) Arrival in Mexico
Upon arrival in Mexico City, scholarship grantees must report in person to the offices of the Directorate for Academic Exchange of the General Directorate for Academic and Cultural Cooperation located at: Plaza Juárez N°20, Piso 4 (Fourth Floor), Col. Centro, 06010, México, D.F. between 09:00 and 13:30 hours, Monday thru Friday, to complete the necessary formalities for their registration as SRE scholarship grantees. We recommend that you consult your scholarship grantee guide.
d) First Allowance Payment
The first allowance will be paid to scholarship grantees during the last days of the month in which the scholarship begins and in accordance with the annual calendar they will be given by their local Mexican Embassy before traveling to Mexico. Consequently, it is essential that grantees bring enough living expenses to last for at least the first 30 days. Scholarship grantees who fail to report to the DIA and be documented within the first ten days of the month in which the scholarship begins shall forfeit the first allowance payment.
e) Payment of Monthly Allowance
In the annual calendar schedule, the monthly-allowance payment day and the payroll-list signing dates are stipulated. Scholarship grantees accredited with institutions in the metropolitan area (Mexico City) must go to sign the corresponding payroll list at the offices of the Directorate for Academic Exchange. Scholarship grantees studying in the interior of the Republic must send – via e-mail – confirmation of receipt of their allowance payment. For said purpose and at the moment of being documented, they will be given a simple form prepared by the Directorate for Academic Exchange.
f) Intermediate Formalities
Scholarship grantees must familiarize themselves with the document entitled Rules Applicable to Foreign Grantees of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarships, as well with the processes they must observe as grantees during their stay in this country so as not to omit any formality.
g) Final Formalities
Upon completion of their studies or research, scholarship grantees must hand in to the Directorate for Academic Exchange of the General Directorate for Academic and Cultural Cooperation a copy of the graduating-exam proof document, as well an electronic version of their thesis or final paper and a letter signed by the tutor confirming attainment of the objectives of the project. If applicable, they must also request the airline ticket for return to their home country and be informed of the departure date.
In the event of failing to comply with the foregoing requirements, the last monthly allowance payment and the airline ticket shall be cancelled, if applicable.
Obligations of Scholarship Grantees
These can be found in the document entitled Rules Applicable to Foreign Grantees of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarships, which grantees must sign at the moment of receiving the scholarship award and thereby promise to abide by its provisions and respect its contents
This Call for scholarships and grants shall be open from April 22 through August 31, 2009, and online registration of candidatures shall be done from July 15 to August 15, 2009, with the exception of the following Programs: “Genaro Estrada” Program for Specialists on Mexico; High-Level Lecture Program; Special Internship Program; Studies on Mexican Independence and the Mexican Revolution; Program of Visits for News Media Collaborators; the Mexican Program to Improve the Quality of Mexico’s Higher Education Institutions; and the “Daniel Cosío Villegas” Programs of El Colegio de México. The foregoing shall remain open until October 30, 2010. Online registration for these programs is not required..
The general conditions of the scholarships offered by the Foreign Ministry through its General Directorate for Academic and Cultural Cooperation are contained in the Rules Applicable to Foreign Grantees of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarships, the text of which can be found at the end of this Call.
Scholarships or grants are not open to persons residing in Mexico nor are they available to foreign diplomats accredited in Mexico or members of their families. Persons who have acquired dual nationality through naturalization will not qualify as eligible candidates.
Scholarship Characteristics
Scholarships are awarded for specialization studies, master’s degrees, doctorates, and medical specialties, postgraduate research and postdoctoral visits, visits for artistic creation and for visiting professors and experts, high-level lecture visits, professional internship programs for visiting professors and postgraduate mobility.
Scholarships are not granted for preparatory courses, distance studies (virtual mobility), supported open learning, or for Direct Doctorates (Master’s and Doctorate integrated programs).
The vast majority of the supply offers come from Mexican public institutions and some private institutions are likewise participating in this Call, including: Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey [Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education]; Universidad de las Américas, Puebla [University of the Americas, Puebla]; Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana [Claustro de Sor Juana University]; Universidad Iberoamericana [Ibero-American University]; and Universidad La Salle [La Salle University].
Scholarships are offered in the disciplines stated in this Call, except for odontology, plastic surgery, marketing, accounting, advertising, and business administration. In the field of medicine, scholarships are granted only in the public health institutions, hospitals and institutes established under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs-Ministry of Health cooperation program.
Scholarships are granted for a period of up to one year. In the case of masters’- level studies, scholarships may be renewed for up to 12 months while doctorates and medical specialties and subspecialties, scholarships may be renewed for up to an additional 24 months, in accordance with what is established in the scholarship award. The postgraduate mobility scholarships are granted for a maximum period of 6 months in school system..
Scholarships or grants for postgraduate research and postdoctoral visits shall have a maximum duration of one year and under no circumstances will they be extended beyond that period.
Scholarship grantees must ensure the conclusion of their theses within the regular period of their study programs since no additional extensions are granted for concluding theses or for taking final examinations once the program has been completed.
Scholarships may begin on the date authorized by the General Directorate for Academic and Cultural Cooperation.
Types of Programs in the Call
Of the programs offered by the Mexican receiving institutions, in collaboration with the SRE, there are three types: Bilateral, which stem chiefly from Agreements and Programs signed between the Government of Mexico and the government of another country; Multilateral, originating from Mexican Government commitments assumed with international bodies or under multilateral mechanisms; and, Special, which encompass topics of considerable importance for Mexico’s international agenda.
The institutions and programs which comprise this Call can be viewed at the following webpage:
http://becas.sre.gob.mx
Candidate Profiles
Preference will be given to persons who:
* Intend to take studies which focus on themes of priority for their country’s development.
* Will work in areas of particular importance for the institutional development of their country.
* Will take postgraduate studies that are registered in the Programa Nacional de Posgrados de Calidad (PNPC) (National Quality Postgraduate Program).
* Will take postgraduate studies not available in their own countries.
* Will take studies or conduct research at institutions located in states throughout the Mexican Republic.
* Are professors or researchers at public higher education institutions and scientific research centers in their own countries.
* Are government officials in charge of areas or programs of special interest to their countries.
* Work on projects for human, social, or economic development that target marginalized groups or areas which are socially or economically depressed.
General Requirements
* Submit candidature on the corresponding application form (Application Form A or B) within the specified deadline. Both forms are included in this Call. (1)
* Have the official proposal from the government of the candidate’s country that forms part of Application Form A.
* Have a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or doctorate, depending on the type of studies for which they are requesting the scholarship or grant.
* Have a minimum GPA of 8, on a scale of 1 to 10, and in the event of a different scale, they must submit the equivalent.
* Have the academic acceptance of the receiving Mexican institution. (2)
* Meet the requirements specified in this Call. Neither incomplete dossiers nor original documents shall be received.
* Return to their home countries upon termination of the scholarship and remain there for at least a time period similar to the duration of the scholarship in Mexico.
* For postgraduate-level research scholarships, the candidate must submit the letter of acceptance issued by the Mexican institution with curricular credit acknowledgement.
The specific requirements are established in each of the Programs. It is recommended that they be very carefully read. (2)
(1) These Application Forms can be found at the following website:
http://becas.sre.gob.mx
(2) It is possible to receive a letter of contact from an institution at the time of applying for the scholarship or grant and then to later continue with the processing and requirements of the receiving institution. Once the latter have been met and the letter of academic acceptance has been obtained, it must be signed by the Head of the School Services Department, the Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies, and/or by the Head or Academic Secretary of the Faculty, School, Institute or Center selected. In the case of medical areas or fields, the acceptance letter must be signed by the Head of the Specialty and the Head of Teaching at the hospital or institute of the Ministry of Health. It is important to mention that the definitive letter of acceptance must be sent – through the receiving institution and/or the respective Mexican Consulate or Embassy – to the SRE at least one month prior to the date the studies are to begin.
In the case of postgraduate studies, the document must indicate the study program in which the candidate was accepted, as well as the program duration and the starting and finishing dates, according to the school calendar, and program modality (six-monthly, four-monthly, or quarterly). In addition, in the case of research visits, the document must specify the name of the academic tutor of the project, the place where it is to be conducted, and the time period it will take.
Regardless of the opening of the Call, applicants must establish contact with the academic institution in order to process their acceptance.
Reception of Dossiers
All scholarship processing formalities must be expedited before the Mexican Embassy in the applicants’ home country or before the concurrent corresponding Embassy, through the applicants’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Ministry of Education and/or the local governmental institution designated for said purpose. When the application calls for the official proposal signature of the government of the applicants’ country by virtue of being an intergovernmental offer and generally reciprocal, the documentation must carry said signature, otherwise the application shall not be taken into consideration.
Dossiers shall be received at Mexican Embassies between April 22 and August 31, 2009.
Candidatures must be submitted, as required, on either Application Form A or B, properly filled out, together with copies of the documents stipulated. Only applications fully completed and meeting all requirements will be processed. Original documents will not be received.
Documents will need to be notarized or carry an apostil if so requested by the receiving Mexican academic institution as a condition for accepting an applicant.
Candidates must conduct the necessary formalities directly with the Mexican institutions of their interest and must have the latters’ acceptance before candidatures can be officially considered. If at the time of handing in a dossier an applicant does not yet have academic acceptance, said candidature shall only be received conditionally.
Selection Criteria
* Academic excellence of the candidate in the area intended to be studied at a Mexican institution.
* A congruent relationship between candidates’ academic and professional backgrounds and the area in which they wish to specialize in Mexico.
* Importance of the studies and their direct influence on the development of the candidate’s country.
* Reintegration of candidates into their countries’ labor market on completion of the scholarship.
* Connection between the studies and specific projects underway or already approved, as well as their impact on the development of candidates’ countries.
* A projection of the specific application of the knowledge acquired.
Applications meeting all requirements shall be reviewed by a Preselection Committee in the applicants’ respective country.
The final decision regarding scholarship awards rests with the Government of Mexico and shall not be open to appeal.
Scholarship Benefits
* Enrollment and school fees, where applicable.
* Monthly allowance, equal to:
1) 4 D.F. (Federal District-Mexico City) minimum wages for a specialty, Master’s or Master’s-level research, as well as for studies in the Spanish language and Mexican culture. This currently amounts to $6,576.00 pesos.
2) 5 D.F. (Federal District-Mexico City) minimum wages for a doctorate or doctoral research, as well as postdoctoral visits, medical specialties or subspecialties, and expert and artistic visits. This currently amounts to $8220.00 pesos.
* Medical insurance coverage from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), effective as of the third month of the scholarship, as long as scholarship grantees comply with the delivery of the documentation requested in due time and manner in order to proceed with their admission into the IMSS system.
* At the beginning of the scholarship, transportation from Mexico City to the location of the academic institution where the grantee is to study, and transportation from there back to Mexico City upon termination of the scholarship.
* International air travel costs will only be paid to nationals of countries with which Mexico has a reciprocal agreement covering the international air travel of scholarship grantees, and, to grantees whose program in this Call includes said benefit.
Any expenses not stipulated in the foregoing shall be payable by the scholarship grantee, including: costs involving study incorporation and revalidation costs; costs for printing of the thesis; graduation and degreeprocurement processing fees; costs of registration in the National Register of Foreigners; and visa renewal fees.
Scholarship Awards
The scholarships for 2010 will be awarded by the SRE, through its General Directorate for Academic and Cultural Cooperation. Scholarship grantees shall be notified between December 1 and 17, 2009. The results will be delivered in writing at the corresponding Mexican Embassy.
The terms and conditions of the scholarship awards shall be made known to applicants through the Mexican Embassy in their countries.
Scholarships are non-transferable to other individuals and may not be deferred for any school years other than those for which the scholarship was originally granted.
Persons granted a scholarship from this Call must sign a written pledge to return to their native countries upon completion of their scholarship studies.
Regulations for Scholarship Grantees
Scholarship grantees shall be documented as non-immigrant students at the Consular Section of the Mexican Embassy in their countries. They must not travel to Mexico as tourists.
Scholarship grantees who hold dual nationality must enter Mexico as scholarship grantees and accredited citizens of the country which proposed their candidature.
Scholarship grantees must agree to sign the document entitled “Rules Applicable to Foreign Grantees of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarships”, which is included in this annual Call. Signing this document, as well as the Award Contract, constitutes acceptance of the scholarship and of the conditions governing the grantee’s stay in Mexico.
Once a scholarship is awarded, no changes of either educational institution or studies will be permitted. In the event a scholarship grantee were to abandon his/her studies, become involved in activities contrary to the provisions of Mexican law, fail a subject or unjustifiably obtain grades below a GPA of 8.5 (eight-pointfive), on a scale of 0 to 10 in each study period, the scholarship shall be cancelled.
Scholarship grantees must abide by the rules of the Mexican academic institution where they are studying. Should they directly or indirectly participate in any hostile movement or act, inside or outside their academic surroundings, or should the academic institution discharge or expel a grantee, the scholarship shall be cancelled automatically.
Scholarships are granted to pursue studies in Mexico, therefore, candidates may not be absent from the country for a period exceeding 30 days per scholarship year. Should this occur, the scholarship allowance shall be suspended but may be reinstated and/or cancelled definitively.
Permits to leave the country cannot be accumulated from one year to another. The year shall be counted as of the date on which the scholarship begins. Those grantees receiving a scholarship for a period of less than 12 months shall be analyzed on case-by-case basis.
Preference shall be given to candidatures whose thesis or research can be done in its entirety in Mexico, to prevent setbacks for students who, because of their chosen subjects, might need to return, halfway through studies, to their native countries to gather information. When this occurs, the scholarship shall be temporarily suspended upon the students’ departure from Mexico and reinstated upon their return, in accordance with the timeline granted by the Directorate for Academic Exchange (DIA) of the General Directorate for Academic and Cultural Cooperation.
Formalities
a) Immigration
Once candidates have received official written notification of the scholarship award, they must then proceed with all formalities stipulated before the corresponding Mexican Embassy or Consulate. Grantees must be documented as scholarship students with Immigration Form 3 (FM3) not as tourists.
Scholarship grantees may not travel on diplomatic or official passports. The costs of registration and visa renewal shall be borne by the scholarship grantees.
b) Travel to Mexico
If international air travel forms part of the scholarship benefits, the airline ticket will be arranged by the Directorate for Academic Exchange. The Mexican Embassy in the respective country shall notify grantees of the flight and ticket details. In the event international air travel is not included in the scholarship benefits, grantees must travel to Mexico at their own expense.
Before the trip to Mexico, grantees must be sure to have international medical insurance to cover their expenses in the event of illness, accident, or hospitalization for the first three months of their stay in Mexico, given that the IMSS medical insurance does not come into effect until the third month of the scholarship.
c) Arrival in Mexico
Upon arrival in Mexico City, scholarship grantees must report in person to the offices of the Directorate for Academic Exchange of the General Directorate for Academic and Cultural Cooperation located at: Plaza Juárez N°20, Piso 4 (Fourth Floor), Col. Centro, 06010, México, D.F. between 09:00 and 13:30 hours, Monday thru Friday, to complete the necessary formalities for their registration as SRE scholarship grantees. We recommend that you consult your scholarship grantee guide.
d) First Allowance Payment
The first allowance will be paid to scholarship grantees during the last days of the month in which the scholarship begins and in accordance with the annual calendar they will be given by their local Mexican Embassy before traveling to Mexico. Consequently, it is essential that grantees bring enough living expenses to last for at least the first 30 days. Scholarship grantees who fail to report to the DIA and be documented within the first ten days of the month in which the scholarship begins shall forfeit the first allowance payment.
e) Payment of Monthly Allowance
In the annual calendar schedule, the monthly-allowance payment day and the payroll-list signing dates are stipulated. Scholarship grantees accredited with institutions in the metropolitan area (Mexico City) must go to sign the corresponding payroll list at the offices of the Directorate for Academic Exchange. Scholarship grantees studying in the interior of the Republic must send – via e-mail – confirmation of receipt of their allowance payment. For said purpose and at the moment of being documented, they will be given a simple form prepared by the Directorate for Academic Exchange.
f) Intermediate Formalities
Scholarship grantees must familiarize themselves with the document entitled Rules Applicable to Foreign Grantees of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarships, as well with the processes they must observe as grantees during their stay in this country so as not to omit any formality.
g) Final Formalities
Upon completion of their studies or research, scholarship grantees must hand in to the Directorate for Academic Exchange of the General Directorate for Academic and Cultural Cooperation a copy of the graduating-exam proof document, as well an electronic version of their thesis or final paper and a letter signed by the tutor confirming attainment of the objectives of the project. If applicable, they must also request the airline ticket for return to their home country and be informed of the departure date.
In the event of failing to comply with the foregoing requirements, the last monthly allowance payment and the airline ticket shall be cancelled, if applicable.
Obligations of Scholarship Grantees
These can be found in the document entitled Rules Applicable to Foreign Grantees of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarships, which grantees must sign at the moment of receiving the scholarship award and thereby promise to abide by its provisions and respect its contents
7 PhD Scholarships in Sciences, Univ. of Pisa, Italy
Call for Admission of Candidates Educated Abroad to
the Galileo Galilei Ph.D. School of the University of Pisa Year 2010
Art. 1 Announcement
The University of Pisa announces a competition, based on academic qualifications, for 7 grants reserved for candidates educated abroad for admission to the gGalileo Galilei Ph.D. School h. The 7 grants are
funded:
¨ 5 grants by the gGalileo Galilei Ph.D. School h
¨ 1 grant by Ministry for University and Research (budget of the 2009 call) will be assigned for study and research on the subject e fInnovative applications in Biomedical Industry f f within the
Ph.D. programme in Fisica Applicata (Applied physics),
¨ 1 grant by Ministry for University and Research (budget of the 2009 call) will be assigned for study and research on the subject e fEnergy saving and small scale energy generation systems f f
within the Ph.D. programme in Fisica (Physics).
If some public or private financing becomes available, within the expiry date of the call, additional study
grants may be offered.
The selection will be based on the scientific qualifications of the candidates, bearing in mind the balance
between the different areas of the School.
The candidates must apply for one of the following Ph.D. programmes:
Ph.D. programme:
Informatica (Computer science)
Fisica e Fisica applicata (Physics and Applied physics)
Matematica (Mathematics)
Scienze chimiche (Chemical sciences)
An application for this competition does not prevent candidates from applying for the other competition,
based on both academic qualifications and examinations, announced at
http://www.unipi.it/studenti/offerta/dottorat/accesso/ with deadline for applications September 2009.
The courses of each Ph.D. programme will start on January 1st, 2010.
Further info:
http://www.unipi.it/studenti/offerta/dottorat/accesso/index.htm
the Galileo Galilei Ph.D. School of the University of Pisa Year 2010
Art. 1 Announcement
The University of Pisa announces a competition, based on academic qualifications, for 7 grants reserved for candidates educated abroad for admission to the gGalileo Galilei Ph.D. School h. The 7 grants are
funded:
¨ 5 grants by the gGalileo Galilei Ph.D. School h
¨ 1 grant by Ministry for University and Research (budget of the 2009 call) will be assigned for study and research on the subject e fInnovative applications in Biomedical Industry f f within the
Ph.D. programme in Fisica Applicata (Applied physics),
¨ 1 grant by Ministry for University and Research (budget of the 2009 call) will be assigned for study and research on the subject e fEnergy saving and small scale energy generation systems f f
within the Ph.D. programme in Fisica (Physics).
If some public or private financing becomes available, within the expiry date of the call, additional study
grants may be offered.
The selection will be based on the scientific qualifications of the candidates, bearing in mind the balance
between the different areas of the School.
The candidates must apply for one of the following Ph.D. programmes:
Ph.D. programme:
Informatica (Computer science)
Fisica e Fisica applicata (Physics and Applied physics)
Matematica (Mathematics)
Scienze chimiche (Chemical sciences)
An application for this competition does not prevent candidates from applying for the other competition,
based on both academic qualifications and examinations, announced at
http://www.unipi.it/studenti/
The courses of each Ph.D. programme will start on January 1st, 2010.
Further info:
http://www.unipi.it/studenti/
4 Postdoc/PhD Positions at Interface of Neuroscience & Robotics (Imperial College London)
IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON
Department of Bioengineering
4 postdoc or Ph.D. positions at the interface of Neuroscience and
Robotics
We have recently received funding from the EU-FP7 for four positions
to investigate how humans physically interact and adapt their control
to perform efficient manipulation.
to investigate how humans physically interact and adapt their control
to perform efficient manipulation.
Ideal candidates will have a strong background in robotics/
mechatronics, physics, control, or neurophysiology,
neurorehabilitation or fMRI.. They should have potential for excellent
research and the capability to collaborate within an
interdisciplinary research group with people from all these
disciplines. They should be highly motivated to use robotics and
control techniques for tackling fundamental issues in motor control/
learning, or in the rehabilitation after neurological disorders.
mechatronics, physics, control, or neurophysiology,
neurorehabilitation or fMRI.. They should have potential for excellent
research and the capability to collaborate within an
interdisciplinary research group with people from all these
disciplines. They should be highly motivated to use robotics and
control techniques for tackling fundamental issues in motor control/
learning, or in the rehabilitation after neurological disorders.
Applicants for a postdoc position should have obtained, or be about
to obtain, a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. Applicants
for a Ph.D. position should have an MSc degree, although exceptional
candidates with a BSc degree will be considered. Applicants with a
bursary or a fellowship who want to participate in this research are
also welcome.
to obtain, a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. Applicants
for a Ph.D. position should have an MSc degree, although exceptional
candidates with a BSc degree will be considered. Applicants with a
bursary or a fellowship who want to participate in this research are
also welcome.
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine (http://
www3.imperial.ac.uk/) is a leading technological university with a
global reach and Neurotechnology has been selected as a strategic
development area.. The Human Robotics group at Imperial College
(http://www.bg.ic.ac.uk/staff/burdet/Home.html ) carries out research
at the interface of robotics and neuroscience, from
neurophysiological studies and computational modelling to robotic
implementations, VR-aided neuro-rehabilitation and assistive devices.
www3.imperial.ac.uk/) is a leading technological university with a
global reach and Neurotechnology has been selected as a strategic
development area.. The Human Robotics group at Imperial College
(http://www.bg.ic.ac.uk/staff/
at the interface of robotics and neuroscience, from
neurophysiological studies and computational modelling to robotic
implementations, VR-aided neuro-rehabilitation and assistive devices.
Enquiries about these positions or applications can be made to
Etienne Burdet (http://www.bg.ic.ac.uk/staff/burdet/Home.html ,
e.burdet@imperial.ac.uk) adding the title ‘Human Robotics Position’
and your name as the subject of your email..
Etienne Burdet (http://www.bg.ic.ac.uk/staff/
e.burdet@imperial.ac.uk) adding the title ‘Human Robotics Position’
and your name as the subject of your email..
To apply please submit a CV, a brief expression of interest
describing why you are interested by this position and you qualify
for it, the names of suitable referees, and scans of your academic
transcripts should be sent to e.burdet@imperial.ac.uk.
describing why you are interested by this position and you qualify
for it, the names of suitable referees, and scans of your academic
transcripts should be sent to e.burdet@imperial.ac.uk.
Etienne Burdet, PhD
Department of Bioengineering
Imperial College London
PhD and Masters studentships PhD and Masters studentships
PhD and Masters studentships [2+y; university degree in
Math; Non-Spanish speakers are expected to become proficient in Spanish
within two years; 535+$ per month] / National Autonomous University of
Mexico and the Michoacan University of San Nicolas of Hidalgo; Morelia
/ deadline June 6
Math-jobs.com - good people, good jobs, good companies
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Math; Non-Spanish speakers are expected to become proficient in Spanish
within two years; 535+$ per month] / National Autonomous University of
Mexico and the Michoacan University of San Nicolas of Hidalgo; Morelia
/ deadline June 6
Math-jobs.com - good people, good jobs, good companies
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PhD and Masters studentships
A number of fully funded PhD and Masters studentships for students outside
Mexico are available within the Joint Postgraduate Program in Mathematical
Science of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, Campus Morelia, and
the Michoacan University of San Nicolas of Hidalgo (UNAM-UMSNH), Morelia, Mexico.
The PhD studentships are tenable for up to 3 years and have a stipend of
9,466.00 Mexican Pesos per month (714 US Dollars, equivalent to six Mexican
minimum wages). The Masters studentships are tenable for up to 2 years and
have a stipend of 7,100.00 Mexican Pesos per month (535 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 in a scale from 0 to 10. Non-Spanish
speakers are expected to become proficient in Spanish within two years.
The preferred starting date is 17th August 2009. Deadlines for applications
is 6th June 2009. Applications received after the deadline will be considered
for the Spring 2010 semester. The entrance exam is scheduled for 13th June
2009. Foreign students should 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 posmat@ifm.umich.mx.
For further details visit: posgrado.unam.umich.mx/
Application forms can be found here: www.fismat.umich.mx/
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Elmar Wagner, phone: +52 443 322 3500, ext. 4127, email: elmar@ifm.umich.mx.
"Morelia, a city of about 1 million, rests on a gentle sloping hill
overlooking the Valley of Guayangero and is another of Mexico's colonial gems.
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Artistic sight. At an elevation of 6,399 feet
above sea level, Morelia's climate provides spring-like days throughout the year."
(www.mexonline.com/michoacan/
PhD Studentship in the Computational Investigation of Drug Resistant Mutations in the Kinases
PhD Studentship [3 y; good degree (or expect to receive
shortly) in chemistry, physics, biochemistry or a relevant discipline;
keen interest in molecular modelling; "Comp Investigation of Drug
Resistant Mutations in the Kinases"] / University of Southampton
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shortly) in chemistry, physics, biochemistry or a relevant discipline;
keen interest in molecular modelling; "Comp Investigation of Drug
Resistant Mutations in the Kinases"] / University of Southampton
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PhD Studentship in the Computational Investigation of Drug Resistant Mutations in the Kinases
Academic Supervisor: Professor Jonathan W. Essex, School of Chemistry, University of Southampton.
Industrial Supervisor: Dr Richard A Ward, AstraZeneca, Alderley Park, Macclesfied.
36 Month PhD Studentship
Kinase
proteins are intimately involved in cell signalling, and in many cases
mutations to these proteins are involved in the development of cancers.
A number of small-molecule drugs have been developed to target these
proteins, most notably gleevec, which binds to the BCR-ABL kinase and
is used as a treatment for chronic myelogenous leukemia, and iressa,
which binds to the epidermal growth factor receptor's (EGFR) tyrosine
kinase domain and is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer. However,
as is the case for bacteria and viruses, the tumour proteins can mutate
and thereby develop resistance to these drugs. The mechanisms by which
these mutations confer drug resistance are unclear, and are likely to
depend on the particular mutation involved. Clearly, however, if we are
able to understand these mechanisms, we are then in a position to
design novel inhibitors which are unaffected by these mutations.
In
this studentship, you will address the issue of how mutations of EGFR
confer drug resistance to kinase inhibitors by using a range of
simulation techniques, including docking and scoring, fast free energy
calculations, and more accurate rigorous free energy methods. Methods
to calculate the relative free energies of different protein
conformations will also be used. This studentship is funded by the
EPSRC and AstraZeneca (AZ), and will be supported by direct access to
relevant experimental data available through AZ. The project will be
supervised by Prof Jonathan Essex at the University of Southampton,
together with a senior scientist from AZ. You will be joining an
established research team working in the area of applying and
developing computer simulation methods to biological problems.
Applicants
should have, or expect to receive shortly, a good degree in chemistry,
physics, biochemistry, or a relevant discipline, and a keen interest in
molecular modelling. Please contact Dr Richard A Ward (richard.a.ward@astrazeneca.
for enquiries related to this project and for further information
regarding the nature of this industrially-sponsored studentship.
PhD Student - Gene Identification
We
are a member of the Helmholtz German Research Community, a leading
association Europe-wide, focusing on "Environmental Health".
The
aim of our research is to proactively detect health risks for both
humans and the environment, decoding the mechanisms of pathogenesis and
developing concepts for prevention and therapy of diseases.
The
Institute of Human Genetics is working on the identification of genetic
dispositions for rare and common disorders and the characterization of
functional consequences of mutations and variations. Techniques for
large-scale analysis of genetic variation and function are available at
the Institute.
The Institute invites applications for a
PhD Student - Gene Identification (D01)
Job Description
* Disease gene identification
* Copy number variations
* High-throughput sequencing
Your Qualifications
* Degree in Biology or Biochemistry
* Strong backgrouind in genetics
* Experiences in laboratory techniques
Our Offer
* Working in an innovative, well- equipped and scientifically stimulating surrounding
* Further training opportunities
* Initial short-term employment contract for three years and a standard public service salary (TVöD)
The
Helmholtz Center Munich as holder of the Bavarian Advancement of Women
Prize and of the Total E-Quality Certificate is striving to increase
the overall proportion of women on its staff and thus expressly urges
qualified women to apply.
We look forward to receiving your application online.
Dr. Tim M Strom
e-mail: TimStrom@helmholtz-muenchen.de
phone: 089 3187-3296
Helmholtz Center Munich
German Research Center for Environmental Health (GmbH)
Institute of Human Genetics
Ingolstädter Landstr. 1
85764 Neuherberg
are a member of the Helmholtz German Research Community, a leading
association Europe-wide, focusing on "Environmental Health".
The
aim of our research is to proactively detect health risks for both
humans and the environment, decoding the mechanisms of pathogenesis and
developing concepts for prevention and therapy of diseases.
The
Institute of Human Genetics is working on the identification of genetic
dispositions for rare and common disorders and the characterization of
functional consequences of mutations and variations. Techniques for
large-scale analysis of genetic variation and function are available at
the Institute.
The Institute invites applications for a
PhD Student - Gene Identification (D01)
Job Description
* Disease gene identification
* Copy number variations
* High-throughput sequencing
Your Qualifications
* Degree in Biology or Biochemistry
* Strong backgrouind in genetics
* Experiences in laboratory techniques
Our Offer
* Working in an innovative, well- equipped and scientifically stimulating surrounding
* Further training opportunities
* Initial short-term employment contract for three years and a standard public service salary (TVöD)
The
Helmholtz Center Munich as holder of the Bavarian Advancement of Women
Prize and of the Total E-Quality Certificate is striving to increase
the overall proportion of women on its staff and thus expressly urges
qualified women to apply.
We look forward to receiving your application online.
Dr. Tim M Strom
e-mail: TimStrom@helmholtz-muenchen.de
phone: 089 3187-3296
Helmholtz Center Munich
German Research Center for Environmental Health (GmbH)
Institute of Human Genetics
Ingolstädter Landstr. 1
85764 Neuherberg
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