Penawaran Beasiswa Asian Foreign Study Scholarships Chinese Program Tahun 2010-2011

May 27, 2010

Kami informasikan bahwa pemerintah China melalui ASIA EDU (Education Forum for Asia) menawarkan beasiswa Asian Foreign Study Scholarships chinese Program untuk tahun 2010-2011

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PhD Studentships in Economics - University of Otago New Zealand

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

Applications are considered throughout the year.

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

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

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

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

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

15 PhD Fellowships at University of Padova, Italy

Grants for foreign students

The University of Padova, through the funding of the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Padova e Rovigo, offers research fellowships for foreign students to attend Doctoral Schools/International Courses. During the 3-year doctoral programme, successful candidates will be offered full board and lodging.

Notification of 15 PhD grants for foreign students (26th series)
Deadline: 2nd September 2010

Call for application
Instruction for filling in the application form
Application form

http://www.unipd.it/en/doctorates/grants.htm

Postdoctoral Research Position on Genetics, Belgium

Developmental Genetics Laboratory

Institute of Molecular Biology and Medecine

Free University of Brussels, Belgium.

Position and Profile: A postdoctoral position is available for a highly motivated scientist with a strong background in molecular biology and mouse genetics. The position is financially supported by for a period of one year, starting the 1^st September 2010, with a possible extension of one year.

Research project: Our unit is studying early vertebrate development, focusing on the molecular mechanisms that control neural development, from germ layer formation and neural induction to those that regulate neural stem cell proliferation and differentiation. Gene function is approached using microinjection into amphibian embryos and genetic knockouts in the mouse. For more information on our recent work, see Souopgui et al., Genes and Dev. (2008) 22, 2347-2352; Nichane et al., (2010) EMBO. J. 29, 55-67.

The project focuses on the function of DMRT genes encoding zinc finger transcription factors in the development of the cerebral cortex. The project involves the phenotypic analysis of the cortex of DMRT mutant animals, gene overexpression and knockdown in utero, the identification of their targets and the analysis of their transcriptional regulation in transgenic frog embryos.

Location: Our lab is situated about 25 miles south of Brussels, in the Institute of Molecular Biology and Medecine (IBMM), a leading multidiciplinarity Institute from the faculty of Science and Medecine of the ULB (http://www.ulb.ac.be/ibmm/index.html).

Application: To apply, please submit your CV, names and addresses of two references, preferentially electronically to:

Dr. Eric Bellefroid

Université Libre de Bruxelles

Laboratoire de Génétique du Développment

Institut de Biologie et de Médecine Moléculaire (IBMM)

Rue des Profs. Jeeener et Brachet, 12

6041 Gosselies

Belgique

E-mail: ebellefr@ulb.ac.be

Tel.: 32 (0)2 650 97 32

Fax: 32 (0)2 650 97 33

18 PhD positions, BioInterfaces Research, Karlsruhe, Germany

The BioInterfaces International Graduate School (BIF-IGS) provides the recruitment and training platform for the BioInterfaces Research Progamme at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany.
The BioInterfaces Programme brings together biologists, chemists, physicists, IT specialists, engineers, and material scientists with the common goal of controlling living systems, and bridges the gap between fundamental research and development of application-oriented technologies and products. The programme is tightly linked with the Universities of Karlsruhe and Heidelberg. In addition to offering the right of graduation, both Universities contribute scientifically to the BioInterfaces research school. While the University of Karlsruhe is more technically oriented, the University of Heidelberg has an emphasis on biomedical research and basic physics of surface interactions and microscopy.

Thus BIF-IGS offers outstanding graduate students education and training in trans- and multi-disciplinary research areas that allow students to prepare for future careers in professional fields such as health sciences, biotechnology, physics, chemistry and environmental science. Students will gain experience by working in a stimulating environment using state-of-the-art technology in an interdisciplinary context that promotes the ability of cross-frontier thinking. Laboratory work is supplemented by seminars, summer schools, training in soft skills and participation in international conferences.

Online registration/application is possible until June 30, 2010.

For more information please consult the following link: https://www.biointerfaces-gradschool.de.

Methoden:
various - depending on PhD project

Anfangsdatum: 1. September 2010

geschätzte Dauer: 3 Jahre

Bezahlung: various types of fellowships (depending on project)

Homepage: https://www.biointerfaces-gradschool.de

University of Sydney World Scholars 2011

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY WORLD SCHOLARS
APPLICATION GUIDELINES – SEMESTER 1 2011

Introduction

The University of Sydney World Scholars awards provide opportunities for academically gifted PhD candidates who have developed innovative research projects to undertake a PhD degree at the University of Sydney with financial support. This prestigious award will attract high-quality research candidates from a broad range of countries and disciplines. Candidates will engage in progressive research whilst facilitating the development of strong bilateral research linkages between Australia and the rest of the world.

General Guidelines

World Scholars awards support the full cost of academic tuition fees for up to three (3) years on the terms set out in these Guidelines. The scholarship will also fund a travel contribution towards the cost of a return international airfare (as set out in the „Air Travel‟ section of the Scholarship Conditions, below).
Applications are invited from international students who are citizens of the following countries ("Participating Countries"):

 Asia:
Cambodia, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam

 Europe:
France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

 Americas:
Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United States

 Africa:
Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda

Candidates will be required to take up the scholarship in the semester for which it is offered. Deferral of the scholarship will not be permitted.

Selection for World Scholars is highly competitive. Applicants will be chosen on the basis of academic excellence and demonstrated research capability. It is important that applicants clearly address these selection criteria in their PhD application documentation.
The University is actively negotiating with governments and agencies in Participating Countries to identify possibilities for further support for World Scholars. Details of any agreements reached, together with the level of additional support available and any conditions associated therewith, will be posted on the University‟s website:

http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_postgraduate_research/costs_scholarships/scholarships/index.shtml#world

http://sydney.edu.au/documents/future_students/usws_guide.pdf

PhD Position in Applied Mathematics at University of Limerick, Ireland

website link:
http://www.macsi.ul.ie/PhD_advert_ACF_Final.pdf

UNIVERSITY of LIMERICK
OLLSCOIL LUIMNIGH

Applications are invited for the following position:
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science and Industry (MACSI) PhD studentship

A graduate studentship is available for up to four years to work under the direction of Professor Andrew Fowler on problems associated with the growth of biofilms in industrial and environmental situations. Applications of these studies will be to groundwater pollution, environmental bioremediation, medical and industrial air and water systems. The position primarily involves the construction and numerical solution of mathematical models to describe the growth of bacterial biofilms in soils and on pipe walls. The student will be part of MACSI, the Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science and Industry, at the University of Limerick.

The University of Limerick (UL) with over 11,000 students and 1,300 staff is a young, energetic and enterprising University with a proud record of innovation in education and excellence in research and scholarship. UL is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 130 hectares with the River Shannon as a unifying focal point. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance this exceptional learning and working environment.

Candidate Profile
The candidate should hold at least a 2.1 degree in applied mathematics, mathematical bioscience, bioengineering, or a related discipline. In addition, the candidate should be able to work both independently and in a team environment and possess good organisational and communication skills. Appropriate experience in mathematical modelling and numerical computation is desirable.

Stipend
University fees will be covered and the position carries an annual stipend of €18,000 (tax free). Appointment commencing in September 2010 is highly desirable. MACSI at UL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and a stimulating research environment.

How to apply
Candidates should submit a detailed CV, transcripts of undergraduate grades, motivation letter and the names and addresses of two referees for letters of recommendation to: macsi@ul.ie .

Further information: Please contact Professor Andrew Fowler (E-mail: andrew.fowler@ul.ie).

47 PhD Scholarships at University of Trento, Italy

University of Trento, Italy

On-line application for doctoral programmes

To apply for the selection procedure you must:
•download and read the relevant Announcement of selection;
•verify that you are eligible to apply for that programme;
•Login to the system;
•fill in the online application.

ATTENTION: ALL THE SECTIONS MUST BE VIEWED AND SAVED.

The completed online application must be submitted no later than 4 o'clock pm (GMT + 1) of the deadline date stated in the announcement of selection. Once the application has been submitted no changes can be made to it and it cannot be resubmitted.

List of the application forms available at the moment:

School Cycle Announcement Deadline (dd/mm/yyyy) Actions

Doctoral School in ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT 26th cycle Download 08/06/2010 16:00:00 Fill the application form

Doctoral School in MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 26th cycle Download 21/06/2010 16:00:00 Fill the application form

Doctoral School in ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 26th cycle Download 15/10/2010 16:00:00 Fill the application form

Doctoral School in COGNITIVE and BRAIN SCIENCES - Cognitive Neuroscience 26th cycle Download 08/06/2010 16:00:00 Fill the application form

Doctoral School in COGNITIVE and BRAIN SCIENCES - Language, Interaction and Computation 26th cycle Download 08/06/2010 16:00:00 Fill the application form

Doctoral School in SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL RESEARCH 26th cycle Download 03/06/2010 16:00:00 Fill the application form

Doctoral School in MATHEMATICS 26th cycle Download 30/09/2010 16:00:00 Fill the application form

Doctoral School in PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EDUCATION SCIENCE 26th cycle Download 31/08/2010 16:00:00 Fill the application form

http://www4.unitn.it/Apply/en/Home

Vacant positions for PhD researchers in statistics

Vacant positions for PhD researchers in statistics

At the Statistics Section of the Department of Mathematics of the Katholieke

Universiteit Leuven there are vacancies for two Ph.D. positions. The candidates

work towards a PhD degree in Sciences, orientation Statistics. Suitable candidates

have a very strong interest in statistics (in all its aspects: theory, applications, im-

plementation). The applicants are offered a stimulating working environment and

will be part of a very dynamic group of researchers conducting research on a high

international level.

There are two positions available:

PhD researcher in non-parametric and semi-parametrics statistics.

Among recent research topics covered by the team are, for example: flexible

modeling of functions via local polynomial fitting, splines or other regular-

ization techniques, modeling dependencies via copulas and the development

of methods for statistical inference, testing procedures and the selection of

smoothing parameters, variable selection in additive models and varying coef-

ficient models. For more information, contact Prof. I. Gijbels

(irene.gijbels@wis.kuleuven.be; Tel: +32-(0)16-322018).

PhD researcher in robust and computational statistics.

Examples of research on this topic can be found at http://wis.kuleuven.be/stat/robust

For more information, contact Prof. P. Rousseeuw (peter.rousseeuw@wis.kuleuven.be)

or Prof. M. Hubert (mia.hubert@wis.kuleuven.be; Tel: +32-(0)16-322023).

These research positions also require teaching duties (up to 4 hours weekly).

The candidates are expected to learn Dutch within two years. The position starts

September 1, 2010 (or later). The contract is for two years with a possible extension

for another two years (after positive evaluation).

The deadline for application is May 29, 2010 (or later, until the positions are

filled).

Online application via: http://phd.kuleuven.be/set (and further clicking on Depart-

ment of Mathematics, and Section of Statistics).

2 PhD Positions in Statistics/Econometrics at University of Neuchatel, Switzerland

ASSISTANT POSITIONS in STATISTICS/ECONOMETRICS
are announced at the Institute of Statistics, Faculty of Economics, University of Neuchâtel.

The Institute of Statistics of the Faculty of Economics of the University of Neuchâtel expects to open up to two assistant positions (for a total of up to 150% working time) starting in August 2010. The successful candidates are expected to enroll in and begin working towards a Ph. D. degree in Statistics at the University of Neuchâtel. The possible topics of the thesis cover theoretical and/or empirical methods in statistics and econometrics related to the areas of expertise of the department.

The Faculty of Economics of the University of Neuchâtel, has around 400 students, over 30 full professors and guest teachers, 20 lecturers, and about 30 teaching and research assistants.

The Institute of Statistics, one of the seven institutes that constitute the Faculty, gives bachelor and graduate courses included in the university degree programs in economics, mathematics, management, social sciences, labor psychology, and informatics. Moreover, the Institute of Statistics offers a master program in statistics. The research interests of the faculty include sampling, estimation in finite populations, public statistics, extreme values, time series, statistical methods applied to finance and macroeconomics.

Ideally located at the heart of Europe (halfway between Zürich and Geneva), Neuchâtel offers its residents an exceptional quality of life and is an ideal place for study and high-level research work.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ASSESSMENT GROUNDS FOR APPOINTMENT
The applicants should
· have a Bachelor and Master degrees in statistics, mathematics (with some knowledge of economics), economics or finance (with a strong mathematical background), or related fields,
· be willing to start working on a Ph. D. thesis in the fields of statistics or econometrics at the University of Neuchâtel,
· poses a high level of independence, intellectual openness, creativity and scientific curiosity,
· be interested in doing research, be motivated to study, understand and finally master possibly complicated technical problems, be willing to neatly write up the results,
· poses strong quantitative skills, good knowledge of probability and statistics/econometrics,
· be interested in teaching and willing to perform to a high level in the didactic duties,
· have good knowledge of both French and English,
· have less than 30 years of age (see Règlement des assistants - http://rsn.ne.ch/ajour/default.html?416453.htm)

JOB DESCRIPTION
The assistants will be employed on a fixed-term contract and will be active in the Institute of Statistics, University of Neuchâtel for the full duration of this position

The successful candidate is expected to conduct research towards the completion of a Ph. D. Thesis.
They will function as a teaching assistant for bachelor and master level courses and expected to interact with the students and to assist them in their learning effort. The teaching is both in French and English.

The assistant will also play an active role in the department. She/he is expected to interact with other researchers in the school, to participate in department's activities, to contribute to the scientific life of the department by attending seminars, conferences, taking part in organizing of scientific events, supervising undergraduate/graduate theses within her/his research area, etc.

The position offers also the possibility for close academic collaboration with the other institutes and departments of the university (in particular with the Institutes of financial analysis, information management, and economic research, and the department of mathematics), as well as relevant departments of the Universities of Geneva and Lausanne (these last ones in the frame of the collaboration agreement “Triangle d'Azur”).

SALARY AND BENEFITS
The successful candidates will receive benefits and salary in accordance to the rules and regulations of the University of Neuchâtel (see http://www2.unine.ch/rh/page12271_fr.html).

Rough and non-binding estimates of the salary for 100% employment go from a gross salary of around CHF 68,000 (€ 48,000)/year in the first year to roughly CHF 79,000 (€ 56,000)/year in the fourth year.

HOW TO APPLY
Each applicant should send ONE (paper) copy of the following to the address below
(1) Transcripts of certificates of graduate university courses
(2) Copies of bachelor/master diplomas
(3) A CV including biographical information, degrees, work experiences, list of publications (if any), and list of honors, awards, scholarships, fellowships
(3) A short statement (1-2 pages) describing the applicant’s interest in the research area, if possible also the work that he or she would like to do during the appointment (this statement is not a commitment to conduct the outlined work, but is important evidence of the applicant’s ability to think of an appropriate scientific project), her/his views on teaching, relevant previous experiences related to didactic activities of any kind, etc. other experiences and interests demonstrating the qualities listed in the section on QUALIFICATIONS AND ASSESSMENT GROUNDS FOR APPOINTMENT
(4) Three reference letters to be sent directly to the address indicated below. The candidate should arrange for the letters to be posted by the application’s deadline. The names and addresses (including e-mail and FAX) of three referees should be included in the CV.
Address: Secrétariat de l’Institut de Statistique,
Faculté des Sciences Économiques,
Pierre à Mazel, 7
2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland

In addition the documents (1) to (4) should be sent electronically to the address: messagerie.istat@unine.ch
(if an electronic version of document (1) is not available, a legible digital picture or a scanned copy should be provided with the original paper version sent by normal mail to the address above).

Applications will be considered on an on-going basis and interviews will be conducted until the qualified candidates are found. The positions will begin in August 2010. The appointment will be announced on the web page of the Institute of Statistics as soon as the positions are filled.

For further information write to Catalin Starica at catalin.starica@unine.ch

2 PhD Positions in Public Economics at University of Lugano, Switzerland

website link:
http://www.usi.ch/call-eco-mecop-phd-assistant-126133.pdf

Doctoral Assistant Position in Public Economics

The Institute for Microeconomics and Public Economics (MecoP) at the Faculty of Economics, University of Lugano, invites applications for up to two Doctoral Assistant positions for up to four years. The starting date is October 2010, but a later date is possible. The working environment (including infrastructure and remuneration for teaching and research assistance) is very attractive.

The successful candidate(s) will be full-time PhD students at the University of Lugano, under the supervision of Professor Jametti. As such the candidates' main focus will be on doctoral research and completion of related PhD courses (with a possibility to pursue doctoral courses at the Study Center Gerzensee). The research topics will be in Political Economy and/or Fiscal Federalism with an emphasis on empirical applications. Since the positions are financed through grants from the Swiss National Science Foundation, research projects will insert themselves into these projects. In addition candidates will provide part-time assistance in the institute's research projects and teaching activities.

The ideal candidates have, or are upon completion of, a Master's degree in Economics, Econometrics or a related field.

To inquire or to apply for these positions please e-mail: mario.jametti@usi.ch.
Candidates should include a complete CV and the following information:
1- A transcript of your university education.
2- A description of attended courses in Microeconomics and Econometrics specifying the grade, the level and the main textbook used for each course;
3- The names of two academic references that could be contacted for more information.

The received applications will be regularly reviewed until the position is filled. Owing to the large number of enquiries received, only those applicants whose profiles are likely to fit the positions will be notified for further details and eventual interviews. Qualified applicants will be contacted no earlier than June, 2010.

Postgraduate scholarship by The Bentley Cropping Systems Fellowship (Canada)

This Fellowship (a bequest from Helen S. Bentley and C. Fred Bentley) provides assistance to Canadian and developing-country graduate students with a university degree in agriculture, forestry or biology, who wish to undertake postgraduate, applied, on-farm research with cooperating farmers in a developing country.

In principle, IDRC supports research on all parts of the developing regions of the world. At this time, Fellowships and Awards is not supporting awards which involve research in Burma, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Eastern Europe or Central Asia.

Projects should evaluate and/or promote the use of fertility enhancing plants, such as leguminous forages, shrubs, cover crops, and grain legumes in small farms. The intent is to seek ways to increase the yield of food crops, improve farmers` livelihoods, and improve soil fertility.



The research should seek cropping system changes that will lead to: sustainable and increased crop yields; production of more and improved animal feed; improved soil and water conservation; improved weed control, and/or biological fixation of nitrogen. Projects should be planned and executed in cooperation with an international agricultural research centre, or with a developing-country institution involved in agricultural research that has an applied on-farm orientation.

Eligibility
1. Applicants
Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, or citizens of a developing country who are currently enrolled full-time in a graduate program (Master`s, doctoral, post-doctoral) at a recognized university in Canada or in a developing country for the duration of the award period.

2. Key Selection Criteria
A. Focus of the Research:
Proposals must focus on very simple cropping systems research that can benefit smallholder farmers in developing countries, especially rural women farmers.

B. Participatory Research:
Applicants must use simple experiments executed by cooperating farmers under guidance by the researchers (see details about the location of individual on-farm experiments), and conduct their research with the active participation of the farmers, including women farmers. This requires that farmers be involved in all stages of the experiment on their land, including all the stages of land preparation, seeding, and harvesting.

Research proposals must include details of the comparisons envisioned between the traditional cropping practice of cooperating farmers and the side-by-side alternative cropping practice, which must include some type of leguminous crop or plant. Please consult the attached diagram that shows how a simple on-farm experiment might be compared to either one or two alternative cropping systems. Thus, experiments must compare crop yields from traditional unicrop practice with yields of the same crop combined with some kind of leguminous plant grown either simultaneously with the traditional crop, or perhaps in some cases, grown before the traditional crop is planted.

Similar experiments executed in rural school gardens, conducted with the help and advice of the Fellowship holder, and with the participation of both students and teachers, are also encouraged.

The research procedures must include extensive dissemination of the research results. Smallholder farmers, including rural women farmers, should be the major focus of such publicity:

a. The results should be presented in formats that can reach the various stakeholders, such as field days, farmer visits, briefs for policy-makers;
b. Dissemination will actively involve farmers, extension workers, local development initiatives, and agricultural organizations by addressing other smallholder farmers, especially rural women farmers;
c. The publicity should include farmers` visits and farmer-to-farmer teaching and learning.

The applicant must:
- Provide evidence that a large part, or all of the research, will be carried out on the farms of resource poor or smallholder farmers. The award will not support research carried out on the farms of large land holders or on research stations;
- Provide evidence that farmers will actively participate in the experiments. Thus, the development of simple on-farm experimental designs with appropriate controls to determine the practicality and profitability of introducing a leguminous crop in their cropping system is essential;
- Scholarship applicants must provide explanations of how they will make the frequent trips from the `home base` to the villages of the cooperating farmers. This is essential for successful execution of on-farm tests;
- Explain how the research data was collected and how the introduction of leguminous plants in their cropping systems is expected to improve the economic benefits to farmers;
Applicants should suggest anticipated benefits/improvements and sustainability of their proposal.

C. Sustainability:
The applicant must:
- Provide evidence that he/she is or will be supported by local institutions that have a good working relationship with target communities, farmers and/or extension agencies;
- Indicate that he/she will seek cooperation, help and support from the local `extension officers` and/or NGOs in the identification of individual farmers who are likely to be suitable and cooperative.

Duration
Award tenure corresponds with the period of field research. In general, this will be between eighteen months and twenty-four months.

Value
The value of the award is up to CA $30,000. If there is strong evidence of significant potential benefits, the award may be extended upon re-application.

Progress Reports
Fellowship holders will commit to provide IDRC with three brief progress reports per year.

Deadlines
October 1, 2010 (awards will be announced by mid-December 2010).

Tenure must be undertaken by December of the following year.

Please submit all documents listed in the List of Supporting Documents to be Submitted. Complete applications must be received at the Centre by the deadline. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered for the competition. Applications must be sent to the following address:

By regular mail, Canada Post Priority Post or XPRESSPOST:

The Bentley Fellowship
Fellowships and Awards
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
PO Box 8500
Ottawa, Ontario
K1G 3H9 - Canada

By courier services:

The Bentley Fellowship
Fellowships and Awards
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
150 Kent Street, Mailroom Suite 990
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 0B2 - Canada
Fax: (1 613) 236-4026
Telephone: (1 613) 236-6163 ext.: 2098
E-mail: cta@idrc.ca

More information on the website:
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-84362-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html

L'Oréal - Unesco for Women in Science Fellowship for female researchers in the field of life sciences

Target group:	Master's degree, PhD degree
Purpose:	Study, Research
Field of study:	Agriculture, forestry and fishery , Engineering, Environmental Science, Medical and health sciences, Natural sciences
Countries:	All
Eligible candidates:	high-quality female researcher. Note that application has to be done by the National Commission for UNESCO of applicants country of origin.

Grant information

Value and purpose of grant: $40.000

Grant award period: two years

Closing date: May, 31 is deadline for preliminary applications at the National Commission. June, 30 is deadline for application done by the Netherlands National Commission for UNESCO at UNESCO headquarters in Paris.

Availability: l’Oréal – UNESCO offers yearly 15 fellowships worldwide to young female researchers, for each UN election group 3 fellowships are available.

Grant provider: L’Oréal – UNESCO

Application procedure

Please contact the National Commission for UNESCO of the country of origin.

Application must include:

Application form; diplomas; results of TOEFL-test; letter of recommendation; host institute’s letter of acceptance; detailed description of research work

Additional information

The Netherlands National Commission for UNESCO every year can propose four Dutch candidates for the fellowship to the UNESCO headquarters in Paris. Non-Dutch nationals are requested to contact their National Commission for UNESCO of their country of origin. However, information about the fellowship of course can be obtained via The Netherlands National Commission for UNESCO: (+31)70 - 42 60 263.

The fellowship programme advocates the establishment of an international network. Candidates are encouraged to study in a country abroad for at least 12 months. Hence a letter of acceptance of a host institute is requested.

For more information see:

http://www.unesco.org/en/fellowships/l'oreal

PhD studentship in Building Material, ETH Zurich, Swiss

At ETH Zurich, Department of Civil Engineering, Institute for Building Materials,
Field(s): material physics
Application deadline: Jun 20 (Sun), 2010
Submitted: Apr 24, 2010
Contact: Emanuela Del Gado
E-mail: delgado@mat.ethz.ch
Job description: A position for a PhD position is available at ETH Zürich, in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, in the new group of Micro-structure and Rheology, headed by Emanuela Del Gado, of the Institute for Building materials (http://www.ifb.ethz.ch).

The research will focus on the development of mesoscopic models and numerical experiments to investigate the rheology and mechanics of gels and glassy suspensions of interests for smart engineering materials (cement gels, nano-composite suspensions ...). The activity is part of an international and interdisciplinary research framework, including theoretical and experimental leading groups in the field of engineering materials. It is fully funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF).

ETH offers an exciting working environment and a competitive salary. The position will be available from July the 1st, 2010.

Interesting candidates will have a Master degree in physics, mathematics, physical chemistry, materials science, engineering, or a related field.

For information and applications, please contact Emanuela Del Gado by email, at the present address delgado@mat.ethz.ch (http://www.polyphys.mat.ethz.ch/people/senior_researchers/delgadoe)

Beasiswa S2 Ilmu Manajemen, Universitas Indonesia

BEASISWA S2 PASCASARJANA ILMU MANAJEMEN FEUI UNTUK BUMN
Untuk 8 orang karyawan BUMN terbaik yang lulus seleksi !

PERSYARATAN:

Usia maksimal 35 tahun
Telah bekerja di BUMN minimal 2 tahun
Lulus S1 semua jurusan

PROGRAM YANG DITAWARKAN:

Manajemen Pemasaran (Pagi dan Sore)
Manajemen Keuangan (Pagi dan Sore)
Manajemen Perbankan (Sore)
Manajemen Stratejik (Sore)
MENYERTAKAN:

Form pendaftaran beasiswa yang telah diisi
(Formulir pendaftaran dapat diambil dari majalah BUMN Track)

Menyertakan 1 (satu) lembar foto kopi legalisir cap basah ijazah S1
Menyertakan 1 (satu) lembar foto kopi legalisir cap basah transkrip akademik S1
Surat Rekomendasi dari instansi tempat bekerja
Surat pernyataan dari kantor yang bersangkutan (format surat dapat download di www.pascafe.ui.ac.id)
CV lengkap
Mengirimkan esai 1 (satu) halaman ketik (spasi 1.5 huruf Times New Romans 12) mengenai "KONTRIBUSI YANG SAYA SUMBANGKAN KEPADA PERUSAHAAN SETELAH MERAIH GELAR S2 DI PROGRAM PASCASARJANA ILMU MANAJEMEN FEUI"

Untuk peserta yang lulus seleksi awal, akan diumumkan di www.pascafe.ui.ac.id dan dihubungi untuk mengikuti test dan wawancara di Kampus UI Depok.

Berkas dikirimkan via pos dengan amplop tertutup ke alamat:
Divisi Humas
Program Pascasarjana Ilmu Manajemen FEUI
Gedung Pascasarjana lantai 2
Kampus FEUI Depok 16424

Selambat-lambatnya tanggal 7 Juni 2010 (cap pos)
Tuliskan disudut kiri atas "BEASISWA PPIM UNTUK BUMN-2010"

Ketentuan:

Beasiswa diberikan bagi mereka yang lulus seleksi baik di tingkat Program Pascasarjana Ilmu Manajemen maupun di tingkat Universitas Indonesia.
Beasiswa penuh diberikan Full untuk 4 orang dan 50% untuk 4 orang, masing-masing konsentrasi yaitu: Pemasaran, Keuangan, Banking & Finance dan Stratejik
Perkuliahan akan dimulai pada bulan Agustus 2010
Beasiswa mencakup biaya pendidikan selama 2 tahun, tidak termasuk biaya pendaftaran UI sebesar Rp. 500.000,-, biaya DKFM dan Dana Pembangunan, serta biaya buku dan akomodasi selama perkuliahan.
(Beasiswa tidak dapat diuangkan atau diberikan kepada orang lain)

Informasi lebih lanjut dapat menghubungi:
Program Pascasarjana Ilmu Manajemen FEUI
Telp: 021-727 0164 / 7872588-89 (Doti/Dwi/Wisnu)

Terakhir Diperbaharui ( Wednesday, 12 May 2010 )

http://www.pascafe.ui.ac.id/pengumuman/beasiswa-s2-pascasarjana-ilmu-manajemen-feui-untuk-bumn.html

8 PhD fellowships in ICT at Scuola Sant'Anna, Italy

Scuola superiore Sant'Anna

Call for application A.Y. 2010-11 - Non EU citizens

ONLINE APPLICATION
http://www.sssup.it/phdapplicationonline

Selection overview

The Ph.D. in Innovative Technologies of Information & Communication Engineering and Robotics is a three-year residential program with highly interdisciplinary connotation, where students can specialize in one of the following curricula:
- Embedded Systems, with emphasis on real-time systems and resource management.
- Telecommunications, especially referring to networks and photonic technologies.
- Biorobotics, including micro-engineering, biomedical engineering, biomimetic robotics, rehabilitation technologies and computer assisted surgery.
- Perceptual Robotics, with emphasis on telerobotics, cognitive robotics and virtual environments.

Admission Requirements

Applicants, with no restriction on nationality, must hold a Master of Science (M.Sc.) or a Master of Arts (M.A.) or equivalent title.
Applicants should not be older than 35 years on May 27, 2010; older than 35 may be exceptionally admitted by the Examination Committee.
the candidates whose native language is not English should hold an internationally acknowledged certificate specifying their intermediate-level of English knowledge.

Positions and grants:

8 positions with 8 fellowships (amounting to € 14.500 per year + free meals at school's canteen + Campus facilities):
- 1 positions for curriculum Embedded Systems
- 3 positions for curriculum Telecommunications
- 3 positions for Biorobotics
- 1 position for Perceptual Robotics

- The School reserves the possibility of accepting up to a maximum of 8 further students without grant or other forms of financial support.
2 positions announced in this Call are dedicated to candidates with Research Projects in the field of Micro-Biorobotics, since the scholarships assigned are supported within the Agreement that Scuola Sant'Anna subscribed with Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) of Genova with the aim of promoting fundamental and applied research and creating a Research Center in Micro-BioRobotics at Scuola Sant'Anna.

Deadlines:

Candidates are requested to apply online at: www.sssup.it/phdapplicationonline by May 27, 2010, 12.00 pm GMT. In case of problems with the online application, please contact the PhD Admin. Office (tel. +39 050 88.33.36/83, e-mail: techschool@sssup.it).

An hardcopy of the application (signed by the candidate), together with the enclosures requested, must reach by June 3, 2010, regardless of forwarding date:
Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna
Divisione Formazione Universitaria e alla Ricerca
Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33
56127 PISA, Italy
"Application PhD in Innovative Technologies" must be written on the envelope.

Application and attachments

- Enclosures to the hard copy of the applications:

a.the copy of their passport;
b.two copies of their complete Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum covering scientific training, professional experiences, publications and all other information that might help in the evaluation of the candidate; please use the UE model. ;
c.photocopy of Candidate's University Master Degree (to be translated in Italian or in English except those written in French, German, Spanish)
d.the detailed list of academic courses taken. This list should contain information regarding credits, units (or equivalent) received, the grades received for each class taken, and the date when the final (or semester) examination was taken;
e.one a copy of their degree thesis (or two abstracts in English) and a copy of any other publication that they deem suitable;
f.the certificates of knowledge of the English language;
g.two copies of a Research Project, of no more than 3.000 words which describes the research activities that applicants would like to perform during the PhD course. The Research Project will include:
- a title;
- the scientific premises and the relevant bibliography;
- the aim and expectations of the research;
- the experimental methods and data analysis methods which will be used, where required;suitable;
h.at least two recommendation letters written by Faculty Members or other academics who have assessed and/or supervised the applicant's work during his/her university studies, offering a comparative evaluation of the learning achievements, research potential, maturity, and professional inclinations of the candidate;
i.a numbered list of the documents attached.

Selection of applicants

Assessment of the Titles: assessment of all the submitted documents and publications, including the CV, and the Research Project.
Beginning of the PhD Programme

The PhD Programme will start on November 3, 2010

Information

techschool@sssup.it
tel. +39 050 88.33.36, +39 050 88.33.83

Attached documents:
Call for applications- Non EU Citizens (file pdf, 60 Kb)
CV European template (file doc, 113 Kb)

http://www.sssup.it/context.jsp?ID_LINK=473&area=46

University of the Arts London International Graduate Scholarships 2010

For the 2010/2011 academic year, the University of the Arts London is offering postgraduate scholarships for international students (excludes EU students), across our six Colleges. Scholarships will be awarded to international students with the ability and potential to make an exceptional contribution to the art, design, communication or performance worlds. We hope the scholarships will enable talented individuals to realise their full potential through further study at University of the Arts London.

Scholarships are available for the following MA courses:

Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design

• MA Screen (Writing pathway given priority)
• MA Design (Ceramics pathway given priority)

London College of Fashion

• MA Costume for the Performing Arts

London College of Communication

• MA Graphic Moving Image
• MA Documentary Film

Chelsea College of Art and Design

• MA Fine Art
• MA Interior and Spatial Design

Camberwell College of Arts

• MA Conservation

Wimbledon College of Art

• MA Visual Language of Performance

For MA courses starting in September/October 2010, the application deadline is 14 June 2010, 5:00pm GMT and decisions will be announced to successful candidates by 12 July 2010. For MA courses starting in January 2011, the application deadline is 27 September 2010, 5:00pm GMT and decisions will be announced to successful candidates by 25 October 2010.

• Download information on scholarship eligibility and selection criteria for the MA programmes
• Download an MA scholarships application form
• Information and application for PhD candidates

Other Scholarships

Further details of any scholarship and funding offered by Univeristy of the Ars London can be found on the Scholarships and Bursaries page. Currently there are few availible for International students.

We recommend starting your search with your Ministry of Education or Education Department in your home country, as many governments today support overseas education initiatives. We also recommend the British Council, which has a variety of scholarships set up for students studying across the disciplines. Please see the British Council website for further details.

Web Link
http://www.arts.ac.uk/international/prospective/ido_grants_and_scholarship

10 PhD Scholarships in Engineering, Swansea University, UK

Zienkiewicz Scholarship 2010/11 Entry - 10 Elite International PhDs

School of Engineering,
Swansea University
Swansea, Wales, UK.

Scholarships include full tuition fees paid plus a generous bursary
The closing date for the receipt of "Declaration of Interest" is Friday the 21st of May 2010
Study Starting date of September 2010 or January 2011

This scholarship is in honour of the late Professor Olgierd (Olek) Cecil Zienkiewicz, CBE, FREng, FRS. He joined Swansea University in 1961 as Head of the Department of Civil Engineering and was latterly Emeritus Professor of the University. He was an exceptional British Civil Engineer and Scientist who was widely regarded as the "Father of the Finite Element Method", a computational modelling technique that allows engineers to design ever more challenging structures, aeroplanes or other components and processes with minimal use of expensive experimental testing. The highly prestigious Zienkiewicz Scholarships are only available to International students and reserved only for top calibre students (minimum of a First Class Honours Degree equivalent, IELTS at 7.0 or equivalent and ideally a Masters Degree and/or experience) and awards will be allocated on a competitive basis.

Scholarships are available across the School of Engineering, in particular computational engineering/numerical analysis/scientific computing related subjects include

Biomedical Engineering
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Computational Electromagnetics
Design Optimisation Technologies
Engineering Dynamics and Smart Structures
Environmental Modelling
Inverse Problems and Imaging
Mesh Generation and Adaptivity
Multifracturing Solids and Particulate Media
Multi-Physics and Fluid Structure Interaction Modelling

For further details, including a list of possible PhD titles and abstracts in computational engineering/numerical analysis/scientific computing related subjects, see

http://www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering/Computational/PhDOpportunities

http://www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering/Scholarships/ZienkiewiczScholarships/

http://www.math-jobs.com/j.php?i=1249

New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships

New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships

New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS) are open to all international students who meet the eligibility criteria.

NZIDRS scholarships include:

-full tuition fees for three years of full-time doctoral study
-NZ$20,500 per annum living allowance (NZ$1708.33 per month).
-up to NZ$600 annual health insurance allowance
-NZ$2000 (across 3 year tenure) travel allowance. This is intended to be used for conference attendance and field research
-NZ$800 (across 3 year tenure) book and thesis allowance
-NZ$500 one-off establishment allowance. Only to be paid to those students who are travelling to NZ specifically to take up the NZIDRS.
No student already located in NZ is eligible to receive this amount.
Additional funds are not available to support accompanying dependants.

Evidence of available supervision

You need to show evidence that academic supervision is available when you apply for this scholarship. Applicants should contact the relevant university departments to confirm the availability of appropriate supervision before submitting their applications. Please see the terms and conditions for more information.

NZIDRS application close date

The NZIDRS closes to applications on the 15th of July each year. Applications will be accepted from early May until 5pm (NZ time) on Thursday the 15th of July 2010. Please note that NZIDRS applications received after the closing date and/or incomplete applications will not be considered by the selection panel under any circumstances. This is non-negotiable.

Find out more

If you have questions about the NZIDR scholarships, please contact the Education New Zealand Scholarships Manager - scholarships@educationnz.org.nz

NZIDRS terms and conditions (PDF)
NZIDRS application form (Word doc)
NZIDRS guidelines & frequently asked questions (PDF)

http://www.newzealandeducated.com/int/en/institutions_courses/scholarships/incoming/international_doctoral_research_scholarships

24 PhD positions in Biotechnology at CLIB, Germany

New application call opens 26 April:
http://www.graduatecluster.net

We invite your applications now for a projected starting date on 01 October 2010.

The deadline for applications is 06 June 2010.

Who can apply?

This is a highly competitive programme open to students (from Germany and abroad) with a Masters degree/Diploma and record of excellence in the fields of bioinformatics, biology, chemistry, biotechnology, biochemical or chemical engineering (or related disciplines). Students expecting to receive their Masters degree/Diploma by 30 September 2010 can also apply.

How to apply?

Choose the projects which interest you most from the list below. You will find further information on each project by clicking on the project title. Please note the requirements for each project. In general, projects at Bielefeld University aim at polyomics (genomics, proteomics, metabolomics and other -omics technologies) and bioinformatics. Duesseldorf University focuses on research in expression and biocatalysis while Dortmund's strengths are biocatalysis and biochemical or chemical engineering.
Prepare your full application - clearly stating which projects you wish to apply for - according to the application instructions and fill in the application form. Proceed by clicking on "apply" listed next to your first choice project and sending your application by email to the address shown on the next page.
Only candidates submitting full applications will be considered for an interview.

Research topics?

See a list of all projects below, or navigate to the specific lists:

only projects in the area of bioinformatics/polyomics (transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, ...)

only projects in the area of expression/biocatalysis/

Beasiswa Monbukagakusho 2010 untuk lulusan SLTA

Informasi Beasiswa Monbukagakusho
untuk Lulusan SLTA dan Sederajat
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Pendaftaran Beasiswa Monbukagakusho bagi lulusan SLTA dan Sederajat untuk keberangkatan tahun 2011 dibuka pada tanggal 10 Mei 2010 dan akan ditutup pada tanggal 10 Juni 2010.

Persyaratan nilai pengambilan formulir untuk tahun ini mengalami perubahan sebagai berikut :
S-1 - 8,4
D-3 - 8,0
D-2 - 8,0

Untuk persyaratan dan keterangan lain mengenai beasiswa program ini, mohon lihat di sini. (PDF file).
Hanya yang memenuhi persyaratan yang akan diproses.

Untuk melihat bidang-bidang studi yang ditawarkan untuk College of Technology (D-3) (Majors and Related Key Terms for Fields of Study), silahkan klik di sini

http://www.id.emb-japan.go.jp/sch_slta.html
http://www.id.emb-japan.go.jp/slta11.PDF
http://www.id.emb-japan.go.jp/sch_tcmjr.html

100 PhD Studentships, Univ of the West of Scotland, UK

phd studentship opportunitIES
http://www.uws.ac.uk/RESEARCH/studentships.asp

UWS is committed to developing its research student community.

Over 80 studentships are currently available for an October 2010 start.

Unless otherwise specified, the University studentships involve the following benefits for home/EU students:

£6000 stipend per year for three years
Exemption from payment of fees (current value - £3400)
International students will be considered but will only be admitted on a self-funding basis. Applications should be submitted by 31st May 2010 (with an earlier deadline for some Creative and Cultural Industries projects).

For more information about the projects available click on the relevant School:

BUSINESS
COMPUTING
CREATIVE AND CULTURAL INDUSTRIES
EDUCATION
ENGINEERING
HEALTH
SCIENCE
SOCIAL SCIENCES

Should you require further information please contact the University Innovation and Research Office

http://www.uws.ac.uk/RESEARCH/studentships.asp

http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/jobs_jobdetails.asp?source=jobalert&ac=77158

Beasiswa D-III Metrologi dan Instrumentasi ITB-Kemendag

KEMENTERIAN PERDAGANGAN R.I. bekerjasama dengan INSTITUT TEKNOLOGI
BANDUNG (ITB) membuka kesempatan bagi putra-putri Warga Negara
Indonesia untuk mengikuti pendidikan program Diploma III dengan
spesialisasi Metrologi dan Instrumentasi.

Pendidikan Diploma III Metrologi dan Instrumentasi ini merupakan
program beasiswa pemerintah menyangkut seluruh biaya pendidikan,
sehingga dalam pendaftaran program, proses seleksi, hingga proses
pendidikan setelah menjadi siswa program Diploma III sampai dengan
kelulusan, tidak akan dikenai biaya apapun.

Lulusan-lulusan program ini dapat berkarir sebagai Pejabat Fungsional
Penera di Lingkungan Dinas Perindustrian dan Perdagangan atau yang
membidangi unit Metrologi di seluruh Indonesia. Tidak hanya itu,
lulusan terbaik dari program Diploma III Metrologi ini dapat
melanjutkan pendidikan sarjana, juga dengan beasiswa, di Ecole
Superioure De Metrologie de Deoui (ESM) Perancis dengan persyaratan
kemampuan Bahasa Perancis yang dinyatakan dalam DELF/DALF B1
(intermediate).

Segala informasi, persyaratan, dan tata cara pendaftaran, dapat
diakses di http://www.psb-d3metrologi.net

Mohon disebarluaskan.

Terima kasih.

--
Ariandy Yoga Pratama Benggolo, S. T.
Panitia Penerimaan Siswa Baru Program D-III Metrologi dan
Instrumentasi ITB-Kemendag

2011 FORD MOTOR COMPANY INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP OF THE 92nd STREET Y

Dear Ford Fellowship Alumni,

The 2011 Ford Motor Company International Fellowship of the 92nd Street Y is now accepting applications from community leaders who are citizens and residents of Brazil , India , Indonesia , Israel , Turkey , Ukraine , and Venezuela . Applications must be postmarked, faxed, or emailed by June 30, 2010 to be considered. For more information about the program, please visit our website at www.92Y.org/ ford. To download the application and brochure, please click “2011 Application and Brochure,” and follow the links on the next page. Please disseminate this information to candidates you think would be interested in applying.

This annual fellowship is funded by the Ford Motor Company and organized by the 92nd Street Y to provide education and support to community leaders engaged in the nonprofit sector. To date, 210 individuals from 57 countries have received the Ford Fellowship, which is now in its eleventh year.

A successful applicant must demonstrate that he or she:

§ is a community leader engaged in the nonprofit sector, either professionally or as a volunteer;

§ is successfully addressing issues that affect the community’s well-being; and

§ would benefit from an intensive three-week nonprofit management training course in New York .

Previous Ford Fellows include:

§ a South African AIDS educator;

§ the president of a Jewish aid society facilitating Bosnia-Herzegovina’s transition to democracy;

§ a sustainable development expert from Zimbabwe ;

§ the founder of an Indian organization that educates women and children working in the silk industry; and

§ an Indonesian advocate for ethnic minorities.

The residency takes place June 2-June 22, 2011 in New York City . Airfare, accommodation, food, transportation, instruction, and other program-related expenses are included in the fellowship, and participants receive a small stipend upon arrival.

During the intensive three-week residency, Ford Fellows take classes in areas including nonprofit management strategy and leadership at Columbia University ’s Picker Center for Executive Education. The academic curriculum is complemented by visits to model nonprofits in New York City and meetings with academic, business, and government leaders. The experience is enhanced by Fellows’ residency at the 92nd Street Y, a Jewish community and cultural center founded in 1874 that annually serves over 300,000 people of all national, ethnic, religious, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds.

The Ford Motor Company International Fellowship of the 92nd Street Y provides a tremendous opportunity to international community leaders, and I would greatly appreciate your help in distributing this information and the link to our application to people and organizations that could benefit from this fellowship. Once again, if you go to our website www.92Y.org/ ford, you can download the application and brochure by clicking “2011 Application and Brochure,” and following the links on the next page. Applications for the 2011 Fellowship must be postmarked, faxed, or emailed no later than June 30, 2010.

Please contact me at 212.415.5473 or agardy@92Y.org or Amanda Raz at 212.415.5561 or araz@92Y.org if you have any question or wish to receive brochures and applications by post mail. Thank you for your assistance.

With best regards,

Alison Gardy

Director of International Relations

92nd Street Y

agardy@92Y.org

Attachments: 2011 Ford Fellowship Application and Brochure

8 PhD Grants at Hasso Plattner Institute, Germany

8 Ph.D. grants available - starting October 1, 2010
http://kolleg.hpi.uni-potsdam.de/index.php?id=3742

Hasso-Plattner-Institute (HPI) is a privately financed institute affiliated with the University of Potsdam. The Institute's founder and benefactor Professor Hasso Plattner, who is also co-founder and chairman of the supervisory board of SAP AG, has created an opportunity for students to experience a unique education in IT systems engineering in a professional research environment with a strong practice orientation.

In 2005, HPI initiated the research school in "Service-Oriented Systems Engineering" under the scientific supervision of Professors Jürgen Döllner, Holger Giese, Robert Hirschfeld, Christoph Meinel, Felix Naumann, Hasso Plattner, Andreas Polze, Mathias Weske, and Patrick Baudisch.

We are expanding our research school and are currently seeking

8 Ph.D. students (monthly stipends 1400/1500/1600 Euro)
and 2 Postdocs (monthly stipend 1800 Euro)
Positions will be available starting October 1, 2010.
The stipends are not subject to income tax.

The main research areas in the research school at HPI are:

Service-Oriented Geovisualization Systems (Prof. Dr. Jürgen Döllner)

Modeling and Verification of Self-Adaptive Service-Oriented Systems (Prof. Dr. Holger Giese)

Tools and Methods for Software Engineering in Service-Oriented Systems (Prof. Dr. Robert Hirschfeld)

Security Engineering of Service-Based IT-Systems (Prof. Dr. Christoph Meinel)

Service-Oriented Information Integration (Prof. Dr. Felix Naumann)

Evolutionary Transition of Enterprise Applications to Service-Orientation (Prof. Dr. h.c. Hasso Plattner)

Operating System Abstractions for Service-Oriented Computing (Prof. Dr. Andreas Polze)

Services Specification, Composition, and Enactment (Prof. Dr. Mathias Weske)

Quantitative Evaluation and Optimization of Service-Oriented Systems (Prof. Dr. Werner Zorn)

Prospective candidates are invited to apply with:

Curriculum vitae and copies of degree certificates/transcripts,
A short research proposal,
Writing samples/copies of relevant scientific papers (e.g. thesis, etc.),
Letters of recommendation.
Please submit your applications to the coordinator of the research school:

Prof. Dr. Andreas Polze
Hasso-Plattner-Institute
Universität Potsdam
Postfach 90 04 60
14440 Potsdam, Germany

Successful candidates will be notified by September 15, 2010 and are expected to enroll into the program on October 1, 2010.

For further information, do not hesitate to contact the office:

Telephone +49-331-5509-220
Telefax +49-331-5509-229
Email: office-polze(at)hpi.uni-potsdam.de

http://kolleg.hpi.uni-potsdam.de/index.php?id=3742

Australian Leadership Awards Scholarship for Masters or Doctorate

The Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Scholarships are a component of the Australian Leadership Awards, a regional program under the Australian Scholarships initiative. Australian Leadership Awards aim to develop leadership, build partnerships and linkages within the Asia-Pacific.

They are intended for those who are already leaders or have the potential to assume leadership roles that can influence social and economic policy reform and development outcomes, both in their own countries and in the Asia-Pacific region. The ALA program comprises of Scholarships and Fellowships.

ALA Scholarships are academically elite awards offered to high achievers from the Asia-Pacific region each year to undertake postgraduate study (Masters or Doctorate) and a Leadership Development Program in Australia.

Selection for ALA Scholarships is highly competitive, based on leadership qualities and on academic excellence.

ALA Scholarships are an investment in the future of the Asia-Pacific region. In this regard, ALA scholars are required to return to their home country or the region for two years after they have completed their studies.

In future years, ALA scholars will belong to a unique group - the Australian Scholarships Alumni Network (ASAN) - that will maintain strong and enduring links to Australia. Managed by AusAID as part of Australia's overseas aid program, ALA Scholarships are open only to citizens of countries in the Asia-Pacific region with which Australia has a significant aid program.

Objectives of ALA ScholarshipsALA Scholarships aim to:

• 
  
  develop a cadre of leaders advancing regional reform, development and governance
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  increase exchange of knowledge and information within the region
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  build common purpose and understanding between Australia and the region
• 
  
  build capacity to address priority regional issues
• 
  
  build effective networks between Australia and the region
• 
  
  demonstrate the benefits of Australian education through the provision of high quality education.

Fields of study
Awards are open to all fields of study, however, study programs that relate to the priority themes of international trade, pandemics, security and climate change (including clean energy) are encouraged. Scholarships are not available for military training, or training in areas related to nuclear technology and flying aircraft.

Levels of studyAn ALA Scholarship enables candidates to undertake studies leading to a Masters or Doctorate degree in Australia. It does not include Graduate Diplomas, with the exception of those Masters courses that require the completion of a Graduate Diploma as part of the Masters degree.

Who should applyOutstanding applicants with:

• a very high level of academic achievement at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
• a high level of English language proficiency
• demonstrated leadership potential and good prospects to influence social and economic
• policy reform and development outcomes in their home country and in the Asia-Pacific region
• a commitment to participate ASAN on their return home.

Scholarship benefits
An ALA Scholarship has a total value of up to A$110,000 for Masters degrees and A$220,000 for Doctoral programs, not including provisions for the leadership development program.. Benefits include:

• return air travel
• visa support
• establishment allowance
• full tuition fees
• contribution to living expenses
• Introductory Academic program (IAP)
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only).

Eligibility
To be eligible for an Australian Leadership Award (ALA) Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the eligibility requirements outlined below.

Applicants must be a citizen of one of the participating countries listed below.
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Kiribati, Laos, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Nauru, Nepal, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Timor-Leste, Vanuatu, Viet Nam, Wallis & Futuna

Applicants must not have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residence status, nor be in the process of applying.

Application informationRead the following information before you apply:

• Frequently asked questions
• Timeline for applicants
• Eligibility
• Selection criteria
• Terms and conditions of the scholarship
• How to apply

Further information
If the material found on this website does not provide the necessary help, please direct enquiries by email to: ala@ausaid.gov.au

More info: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala.cfm

MBA Scholarships for Developing Countries,Cyprus

As from 1994 the Government of the Republic of Cyprus has launched the
Technical and Development Assistance Scheme, within the framework of
which the Cyprus Government provides each year a number of scholarships
of short and long duration for participation in educational courses
organized by Academic Institutions in Cyprus, as part of its Official
Development Assistance (ODA) strategy. All the scholarships are provided
officially on a bilateral basis (from Government to Government) and are
announced through the diplomatic channels.

List of scholarship recipient countries for the academic year 2010-2011

1. Armenia
2. Azerbaijan
3. Bangladesh
4. Bosnia – Herzegovina
5. Gambia
6. Georgia
7. Indonesia
8. Iran
9. Kazakhstan
10. Kyrgyzstan
11. Moldova
12. Pakistan
13. Sudan
14. Tajikistan
15. Uzbekistan

The Republic of Cyprus is offering up to a total of sixteen (16) full
scholarships of 12-months duration to study for the attainment of the
Master in Business Administration (MBA) or Master in Public Sector
Management (MPSM)* title for the academic year 2010-2011. The
Universities taking part in the scheme are: the Cyprus International
Institute of Management (CIIM), the European University Cyprus (EUC),
the University of Cyprus (UCY) and the University of Nicosia (UNIC).
Each University will receive up to four (4) students who will attend the
above study programme as official scholarship holders from the Republic
of Cyprus.

For application procedure please visit here
http://www.planning.gov.cy/planning/planning.nsf/All/C5118DDEDDDA9F3BC225757600261281?OpenDocument

Grants for Foreign Researchers (MA & PhD students)

Grants for Foreign Researchers
Bucharest, Romania

Scholarship / Financial aid: 3 495 euros/person

Date: 3 months

Deadline: May 15th 2010

Open to: undergraduate and graduate students (MA and PhD) who prepare
their final papers (dissertations, theses)

Announcement follows

The programme is dedicated to academic improvement, aiming undergraduate
and graduate students (MA and PhD) who prepare their final papers
(dissertations, theses). The selection is performed by an independent
committee of professionals, based on an application file that must
contain, among other papers, a reference letter from the supervisor of
the BA or MA dissertation or doctoral thesis.

Deadline for submitting the applications: May 15th 2010.
The documentation and research period have to be ended until December
31st, 2010.

Grant’s value: 3 495 euros/person

The field for which the evaluation and selection is performed:
collecting reference materials and research

ICR awards 5 grants on a yearly basis.

Length of the grant: 3 months

Required application papers:
- application form ;
- resume;
- project’s description;
- 2 reference letters (one from the supervisor and the second one from
another professor, preferably an academic specialized on the proposed
topic);
- Copies of one the studies published in the last two years in a
scientific review;
- The period for which the grant application is made

The address for submitting the documents:
Institutul Cultural Român, Aleea Alexandru nr. 38, sector 1, Bucureşti.

Contact:
Ruxandra Sighinaş
031 7100 675
rsb@icr.ro

MS/PhD scholarships at SEARCA

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

This scholarship program aims to:

1. Provide PhD students the opportunity to use the resources and facilities available at SEARCA and its network of universities for their research;
2. Produce quality research papers for publication; and
3. Enable them to work with SEARCA's R&D personnel on mutually identified areas of concerns/interests in agriculture and rural development.
Eligibility for the Grant
Any graduate student who is a citizen of any SEAMEO member country and pursuing a PhD in agriculture or related sciences from any university in the world is eligible to apply for the scholarship.
The applicant must have already completed his/her course work with an approved dissertation proposal and is ready to conduct the dissertation research.The applicant’s research must focus on any of SEARCA’s priority thrusts under the broad themes of natural resource management and promotion of agricultural competitiveness.
Application Requirements

* Filled out Application Form (see below);
* Letter of application for the research scholarship;
* Recommendation letter from the Dean of Graduate School of the university where the student is pursuing his/her degree program;
* Dissertation research outline/proposal approved by the Advisory Committee and Dean of Graduate School;
* Budgetary requirement for the entire research duly attested and recommended by the major adviser and Dean of Graduate School;
* Certified transcript of academic records for all courses taken at the PhD level;
* Curriculum vitae;
* Letter from the student certifying that he/she is not receiving any other research grant from any other institution. If partial funding has been obtained from other sources, a certification from the funding agency indicating the amount of grant and the items in the research that are covered by the grant; and
* Research timetable indicating the activities involved in the research, the expected date of defense and expected date of seminar paper presentation.
Application deadlines are 1 April and 1 September.
Applications should be addressed to:
Dr. Editha C. Cedicol, Manager of Graduate Scholarship Department, SEARCA, Los Baños 4031 Laguna, Philippines
PhD Research Scholarship
* SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship application form
* PhD Research Scholarship Invitation for Applications
MS/PhD Scholarships
Its people are Southeast Asia’s most potent force for progress. Hence, agricultural human resource development has been SEARCA’s primary goal since its establishment. SEARCA is one of the "centers of excellence" established by SEAMEO. As such, SEARCA assists SEAMEO member countries in producing highly trained human resources in agriculture and related sciences to accelerate agricultural and rural development in Southeast Asia.

Two of SEARCA's activities that carry out this mandate are the Graduate Study Program and the University Consortium. Both activities are handled by the Graduate Scholarship Department (GSD).
This degree scholarship was initiated in academic year 1968-69 and aims to ensure the relevance and responsiveness of Southeast Asia's agricultural scientists and professionals to global sustainable development issues.

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

Applicants may also view information on benefits and privileges of scholars, places of study, application procedures, where to apply, recruitment procedures, and conditions of the grant.
Benefits and Privileges
The SEARCA scholarship offers the following benefits and privileges:
Financial Support covers stipend, tuition, international and domestic travel allowances, thesis/dissertation support, book allowance, and health insurance. The domestic travel allowance is sometimes allowed to support registration fees in training courses/seminars/workshops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Places of Study
Any of the following universities, as well as those that have institutional arrangements with SEARCA, may serve as study posts of SEARCA MS and PhD scholars:
* University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
* Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
* Kasetsart University (KU)Bangkok, Thailand
* Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB)Bogor, Indonesia
* University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD)Quezon City, Philippines
* University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV)Miag-ao, Iloilo, Philippines
* Thammasat UniversityThailand
* National University of SingaporeSingapore
* University of IndonesiaJakarta, Indonesia
* Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Five of these universities are members of the Southeast Asian University Consortium for Graduate Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources.SEARCA serves as the Secretariat of the University Consortium.
SEARCA reserves the right to make the final decision on the choice of ten scholars' study post. Therefore, applicants are required to submit to SEARCA applications for admission to the Graduate Schools of three universities in the list.
Where to Apply
Brunei Darussalam
THE PERMANENT SECRETARYMinistry of EducationBandar Seri Begawan BB 3510Brunei DarussalamTel: (673-2) 381 060Fax: (673-2) 380 101
THE DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTUREDepartment of AgricultureMinistry of Industry and Primary ResourcesOld Airport Berakas BB 3510Brunei DarussalamTel: (673-2) 380 144Fax: (673-2) 382 226
THE DIRECTOR OF FORESTRYDepartment of ForestryMinistry of Industry and Primary ResourcesJalan Menteri BesarBandar Seri Begawan BB 3910Brunei DarussalamTel: (673-2) 222687 / 222450Fax: (673-2) 241012
THE DIRECTOR OF FISHERIESDepartment of FisheriesMinistry of Industry and Primary ResourcesJalan Menteri BesarBandar Seri Begawan BB 3910Brunei DarussalamTel: (673-2) 242067 to 8/ 243412Fax: (673-2) 242069
Cambodia
THE DIRECTORCultural Relations and Scholarship DepartmentMinistry of Education, Youth, and Sports80 Norodom BoulevardPhnom Penh, CambodiaTel: (855-23) 820 268, 326 156Fax: (855-23) 219 576
THE MINISTERMinistry of Agriculture and Forestry and Fisheries200 Norodom Blvd.Phnom Penh, CambodiaTel: (855-12) 211 351, 211 352Fax: (855-23) 217 320
THE MINISTERMinistry of Rural DevelopmentPRIP Office, 3rd FloorCorner Road 169 and Russian Blvd.Phnom Penh, CambodiaTel: (855-23) 884 160, (855-12) 938 072Fax: (855-23) 884 160
Indonesia
THE HEADBureau for International CooperationMinistry of Education and CultureGedung C. Lantai 7Jln Jenderal SudirmanSenayan, Jakarta 10270 IndonesiaTel: (62-21) 581 665, 582 954, 584 477Fax: (62-21) 573 6870
THE MINISTERMinistry of AgricultureRoom No. 3, 5th Floor, Building C, Jl. HarsonoRagunan, Pasar MingguJakarta, IndonesiaTel: (62-21) 581 665, 582 954, 584 477Fax (62-21) 573 8181, 572 0162
THE MINISTERMinistry of Forestry and Estate CropsManggala WanabhaktiJl. Jen Gatot Subroto, Jakarta 10270 IndonesiaTel: (62-21) 573 0213, 573 0475Fax: (62-21) 573 8732
Lao PDR
THE DIRECTORDepartment of Planning and International CooperationMinistry of Education and Sports P.O. Box 67, Lane Xang Ave.Vientiane, Lao PDRTel: (856-21) 217 927, 212 108, 216 005Fax: (856-21) 216 006, 212 108, 215 628

THE MINISTERMinistry of Agriculture and ForestryP.O. Box 811, Lane Xang Ave.Vientiane, Lao PDRTel: (856-21) 412 340Fax: (856-21) 412 341
Malaysia
THE SECRETARY GENERALInternational Affairs DivisionMinistry of Higher EducationBlock E3, Parcel EThe Federal Government Administrative Center62605 Putrajaya, MalaysiaTel: (60-3) 8883 5000Fax: (60-3) 8889 1327
THE MINISTERMinistry of Agriculture1st Floor, Wisma Tani, Jalan 03Sultan Salahuddin 50632Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaTel: (60-3) 2671 5000Fax: (60-3) 2691 3758
THE MINISTERMinistry of Rural Development10th Floor, Menara Aetna UniversalJalan Raja ChulanKuala Lumpur, MalaysiaFax: (856-21) 412 341
Myanmar
THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL (Training)Department of Education, Planning, and TrainingMinistry of EducationThein Byu Road, Botahtaung TownshipYangon, MyanmarTel (95-1) 286 704, 289 538Fax: (95-1) 285 480
THE MINISTERMinistry of Agriculture and IrrigationThirimaingalal Lane, Yankin TownshipYangon, MyanmarTel: (95-1) 663 270Fax: (95-1) 663 984
THE MINISTERMinistry of ForestryThirimingala Lane, Kabe AyePagoda Road, Mayangon TownshipYangon, MyanmarTel: (95-1) 289 184Fax: (95-1) 665 661
Philippines
THE CHAIRCommission on Higher Education3rd Floor, Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) BuildingSan Miguel Ave., Pasig City, PhilippinesTel: (63-2) 910 0823, 633 2713Fax: (63-2) 635 5829
THE SECRETARYDepartment of AgricultureElliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City, PhilippinesTel: (63-2) 928 8741 to 65Fax: (63-2) 929 8183
THE SECRETARYDepartment of Environment and Natural ResourcesDENR Building, Visayas Ave.Diliman, Quezon City, PhilippinesTel: (63-2) 929 6633 to 35 / 929 6626 to 29Fax: (63-2) 420 4352
Singapore
THE HEADInternational Relations Planning DivisionMinistry of Education1 North Buona Vista DriveSingapore 138675Tel: (65-6) 879 6036Fax (65-6) 775 2457
Thailand
THE DEPUTY PERMANENT SECRETARY Ministry of EducationRajdamnern AvenueBangkok 10300, ThailandTel: (66-2) 628 5647Fax: (66-2) 281 0953
THE MINISTERMinistry of Agriculture and CooperativesThanon Ratchadamnoen NokBangkok 10200, ThailandTel: (66-2) 281 5884Fax: (66-2) 280 1691
Timor-Leste
THE DIRECTORDirectorate of Tertiary EducationMinistry of Education, Culture, Youth and SportsVilla Verde, DiliTel: (67-0) 724 4098, 723 4881Fax: (67-0) 333 9025
THE PERMANENT SECRETARYInternational Relations DivisionMinistry of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesFomento Building, Dili, P.O. Box 670Fax: (67-0) 390 325121
Vietnam
THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERALInternational Cooperation DepartmentMinistry of Education and Training49 Dai Co Viet StreetHanoi, VietnamTel: (84-4) 868 3620Fax: (84-4) 869 3243, 869 4085
THE MINISTERMinistry of Agriculture and Rural Development2 Ngoc Ha, Ba DinhHanoi, VietnamTel: (84-4) 823 5804Fax: (84-4) 823 0381
Application Procedure
Any interested national of a SEAMEO member country may apply for scholarship. Applications may be submitted to any one of the following Ministries of his/her own country:

* Ministy of Education
* Ministry of Agriculture
* Ministry of Forestry
* Ministry of Fisheries
* Ministry of Rural Development
Application forms and information brochures on the universities that may serve as study posts of SEARCA scholars are available at these Ministries.
Each applicant is required to submit the following documents:
* SEARCA Scholarship Application Form (2 copies);
* Application forms for admission to the Graduate School of the universities where the applicant may pursue graduate studies under SEARCA scholarship;
* Official transcript of academic records of each degree completed (BS transcript for MS applicants and BS and MS transcripts for PhD applicants);
* Certification of employment;
* A two-page write-up on agricultural competitiveness or natural resource management;
* A brief description of the research that the applicant plans to conduct for thesis/dissertation. The research topic must be in line with the priority thrusts of SEARCA. (SEARCA Five-Year Plan may be viewed athttp://www.searca.org/web/e_library/reports/SEARCA%208th%20Five-Year%20Plan.pdf);
* Two copies of passport-size pictures of the applicant;
* Certification from a medical doctor that the applicant is in good physical and mental health condition and is fit to undertake graduate studies;
* Official endorsement from the employer;
* Results of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): score of 550 for paper-based and 213 for computer-based) or IELTS results (6.0). The TOEFL results must be issued by Princeton, New Jersey, USA. Check the schedule and venue of TOEFL tests in your country athttp://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/TOEFL/tclists/BOTH_a.html ordownload copy of the schedule here .
Application Forms
* SEARCA - download
* UP Los Baños Graduate School (UPLB GS)
- UPLB GS Form No. 1 (Application) download
- UPLB GS Form No. 2 (Recommendation) download
- UPLB GS Form No. 3 (English Proficiency) download
* UP Diliman (UPD)
- College of Science download
- School of Economics download
* UP Visayas (UPV)
- Graduate Program in Fisheries download
- Graduate Program in Marine Affairs download
* Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) - Graduate Program download
* Kasetsart University (KU) - Graduate Program download
* Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB) - Graduate Program download
* Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) - Graduate Program download
Contact detail:
Graduate Scholarship Department of SEARCA via
email at gsd@agri.searca.org or ecc@agri.searca.org
More info: http://www.searca.org