Rabu, 30 Maret 2011

Scholarships for MSc in Computer Science - Venice - Italy

The MSc program in Computer Science (www.unive.it/msc-computer-science), offered by Università Ca' Foscari Venezia - Italy, takes two years of full-time study, and is suitable for students with diverse academic backgrounds.

The course unfolds into three semesters of full-time lectures and lab experience on practical exercises. During the last semester students work on an individual project and dissertation.

The program covers the theory and practice of a wide spectrum of fields in Computer Science and Information Technology.
Two suggested sub-programs, resulting from selecting a specific group of elective courses, are the following:
The (1) Information Sciences and Intelligent Systems sub-program, and the (2) Software Dependability and IT Security sub-program.

Candidates who hold a foreign degree, equivalent to a tree-year Bachelor degree or higher in Computer Science or related subject (Computer/Electronic Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, etc.), and are proficient in English, can apply.

Candidates can ask for a pre-evaluation of their qualification and school career before starting the official enrolment procedure.This pre-evaluation is particularly important for non-EU citizens residing abroad, who have to apply within an early deadline (Apr 30th), and then submit a further pre-enrolment application to an Italian Diplomatic Delegation for obtaining the Italian Visa.

http://www.unive.it/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=73176

Canada : Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships at University of Alberta

The Vanier CGS program aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by supporting students who demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies.

Valued at $50,000 a year for three years, the Vanier is one of Canada’s most prestigious graduate awards.

The Vanier Scholarships support doctoral studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health-related fields.

Both Canadian and international students are eligible to apply.

The Vaniers are administered by Canada’s three federal funding agencies:

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)

2012 Vanier Competition at the U of A

Eligibility *

* Eligibility criteria are based on the 2011 Vanier CGS competition and will be updated once the details about the 2012 competition become available.

To be considered for a Vanier CGS at the University of Alberta, you must:

intend to pursue a doctoral degree (or combined MA/PhD or MD/PhD) full-time at the University of Alberta in the May 2012 semester or the 2012/13 academic year.
have completed between zero and 20 months of doctoral studies as of May 1, 2012 (ie. may not have begun the doctoral program earlier than Sept 1, 2010).
have achieved a first-class average (equivalent to 3.5 or greater at the University of Alberta) in each of the last two years of full-time study or equivalent.
be seeking financial support to pursue a first doctoral degree (or combined MA/PhD or MD/PhD).
be invited to apply by the University of Alberta; applicants may only be nominated to the national competition by one Canadian university.
not have already received a doctoral-level scholarship or fellowship from SSHRC, NSERC or CIHR to undertake or complete a doctoral degree.

See the Vanier Scholarship website for complete eligibility details
http://www.vanier.gc.ca/

Important Dates (Tentative)*

August 10, 2011 (tentative)
Deadline for departments to indicate support for eligible candidates whom they wish to invite to complete the full online 2012 Vanier CGS application form.
September 9, 2011 (tentative)
Deadline for online submission of applications via ResearchNet and for receipt of official transcripts (including current U of A transcripts), and other supporting documents in FGSR AND deadline for receipt of department draft institutional nomination letter via e-mail.
September 12-29, 2011 (tentative)
U of A Vanier CGS committee reviews submitted applications and finalizes list of applicants to be recommended to the national Vanier CGS committee
Late October 2011 (tentative)
University deadline for submitting nominations to granting agencies
April 2012
Communication of results to applicants

See below for the detailed timeline.

* All dates are tentative. When the Tri-Agency releases details about the 2012 Vanier CGS competition, an updated timeline will be posted.

How to Apply – For Students

Students must contact the U of A department and express interest in the Vanier scholarship as soon as possible.
http://www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca/apply/index.htm

The department and the U of A Vanier CGS Committee will perform a preliminary assessment of qualified applicants; based on these preliminary assessments, eligible candidates will then be invited to complete the tri-agency’s full online Vanier CGS application and submit supporting documents. Only invited applicants are required to complete the online application.
The U of A Vanier CGS Committee will adjudicate, select and forward nominees to the national Vanier CGS competition by the national deadline.
Nominations will be considered at the national Vanier CGS adjudication with results for the 2012 competition expected in April 2012.

Application Deadline : 9 September 2011

Selasa, 29 Maret 2011

PhD positions at IT University of Copenhagen

PhD positions at IT University of Copenhagen

Overview
The IT University of Copenhagen

Vacant PhD positions
The IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) invites applications for a number of PhD positions starting in the period August-December 2011. Read more about our focus areas on our webpage:www.itu.dk/en/Forskning/Phd-uddannelsen/Focus%20Areas%20for%20PhD%20positions

Employment and Enrolment:
Successful applicants will be employed and enrolled at the IT University for a period of 3 or 4 years. Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).


General information:
A successful applicant will be an excellent student capable of conducting research under supervision from the IT University fs faculty members at the highest international level. The PhD scholarships run for a period of 3- or 4-years depending on the university degree level of the applicant. The following qualifications are required:
  1. 3 year programme: a Master
  2. fs degree equivalent to three years of bachelor level studies plus two years of Master level studies, including final exams. In total: 300 ECTS
  3. 4 year programme: a Bachelor degree plus one year of Master level studies. In total: 180 + 60 ECTS
How to apply:
You can only apply for this position through our e-Recruitment system. When submitting, only one merged file per applicant will be accepted in PDF format only.
Applications must be written in English. All other documents, such as transcripts must be accompanied by a translation in English if not already written in English or Danish. Transcripts that are not issued by a country of the European Uni0n must be accompanied by a grade key or an explanation of your local grading scale (in English).

The PDF file must contain the following:
  • Cover letter, which must outline which focus area you are applying for (max 1 page)
  • Statement of purpose (max. 5 pages)
  • Documentation of academic degree(s); diplomas, transcripts, etc.
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • List of publication(s) are recommended but not mandatory
  • Letters of recommendation and references are recommended but not mandatory
Application deadline: 7 April 2011

Application procedure:
To initiate the application process click on the Apply for position below. Please read the guidelines for applicants carefully before filling in the application form. Questions related to procedure may be directed to the PhD School phdsupport@itu.dk or to the Personnel Department personale@itu.dk

More information, for example, a tentative time schedule of the evaluation-, interviewing-, and hiring process can be found at: www.itu.dk/en/Forskning/Phd-uddannelsen/Vacant%20PhD%20positions%20-%20Spring%20Call%202011.

Candidates may be invited for an interview.
The IT University wishes to reflect an international environment and sees diversity as a resource. We encourage all qualified to apply for the positions, regardless of personal background.

The IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) was established in 1999 and is the youngest university in Denmark.

Approximately 1,700 students are enrolled in the university. Since the establishment students with more than 100 different bachelor degrees have been admitted.

ITU fs researchers work within six internationally recognized research groups. Most researchers participate in collaborative projects with private companies, public institutions and foreign researchers. ITU is currently working towards becoming a globally interactive university, with faculty, students and staff working in international teams.

ITU has a unique IT focus and expertise and constantly directs its efforts to ensure the quality and relevance of its research and educational programmes. ITU strives to deliver top quality research and education within a wide range of information technology subjects; from design and game development to business and science.

The IT University has research groups that work with identifying and developing innovative communication, computer games, improving IT-design, IT-technologies, and software development. Much of this work is directed towards contributing to a better understanding of work practices and their organizational context. The IT University emphasizes PhD education and is currently expanding its PhD program.

https://delta.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?ProjectId=83262&DepartmentId=5236&MediaId=1282

Senin, 28 Maret 2011

PhD position in Numerical Astrophysics at Chalmers University of Technology

PhD position in Numerical Astrophysics at Chalmers University of Technology

Overview

Onsala Space Observatory, the Swedish National Facility for Radio Astronomy, provides scientists with equipment to study the Earth and the rest of the Universe. We operate two radio telescopes in Onsala, 45 km south of Göteborg, and take part in several international projects. The observatory was founded in 1949 by professor Olof Rydbeck. It is hosted by Department of Earth and Space Sciences at Chalmers University of Technology, and is operated on behalf of the Swedish Research Council.

Job description
Planetary systems form in circumstellar discs of gas and dust. At any time, the dynamical state of these discs depends on the amount and type of matter present in them. The understanding of the evolution of discs requires the understanding of how matter and energy is transported through them. Ultimately, this energy is radiated away and it is the character of this radiation a distant observer needs to interpret properly.

This in turn requires the observer to have acquired adequate tools, both observational and theoretical. The PhD thesis will focus on the development and application of numerical models of radiative transfer through discs. These theoretical models will be compared to observational data obtained with ground- and space-based supertelescopes. The goal is to understand the architecture of planetary systems, including the proper place of our own solar system in this context.

PhD student positions are limited to five years and will normally include 20% departmental work, mostly teaching duties. The salary for the position is specified in Chalmers` general agreement for PhD student positions.

Required qualifications
Applicants must have a strong background in astrophysics and numerical methods. They must have obtained a master`s degree, a 4-year bachelor`s degree or expect to complete that degree by no later than July 15, 2011. Excellent knowledge of written as well as spoken English is also a requirement.

In addition to the required documents described below, the application shall include all relevant work such as bachelor`s or master`s thesis (or outline of a thesis under preparation) and articles (provide an English summary if necessary) that you have authored or co-authored, together with your letters of recommendation (see item 4 below).

Application procedure
The application shall be written in English and include the following items:
  1. An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position
  2. Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents
  3. Curriculum Vitae
  4. Letters of recommendation and name of reference persons (optional)
The application shall be sent electronically as pdf or zipped documents. Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

If any material is not available electronically or cannot be transferred to pdf format, the material can be sent as a hard copy to Registrar. The applicants name and the reference number (2011/27) must be written on the first page of the application.

Address:
Registrar
Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg
Sweden

Further information
Information about the department is found at http://www.chalmers.se/rss/oso-en

Professor René Liseau, e-mail: rene.liseau@chalmers.se

Reference number 2011/27
Application deadline : March, 31st 2011

PhD programs at Hannover Biomedical Research School

PhD programs at Hannover Biomedical Research School

Overview
HBRS is an interdisciplinary graduate school for physicians and life scientists (engineers, veterinary scientists etc).

On October 13th 2006, HBRS was awarded the title "excellent graduate school". HBRS will now receive 1 Million Euro/year for 5 years from the German government in course of the German "Excellence Initiative". These funds will be spent on coordination, stipends, training etc.

HBRS was founded in October 2003. Under its roof all graduate programs (see left) of Hannover Medical School and partner institutes are coordinated. We were one of the first to award PhD degrees in Germany.

We are very proud to announce that our PhD program "Molecular Medicine" and HBRS celebrated its 10th anniversary of structered doctoral training in October 2010.

Anniversary Brochure
News (December 2010): The application site opens on December 1st till April 1st 2011; http://www.hbrs-application.de

News (January 2011): HBRS organizes a summer academy in Immunology for international Bachelor and Master students, who are interested to apply for PhD positions in HBRS in the following years (2-4 weeks, September 2011). See all details on http://www.mh-hannover.de/20272.html

Please join: HBRS Career Day, March 18th, from 9 a.m., lecture hall R

VU University Amsterdam Fellowship

VU University Amsterdam Fellowship

Overview
VU University Amsterdam provides a small number of scholarships for exceptional international students from all countries of the world through the VU Fellowship Programme. The most important selection criteria are academic excellence and motivation. We offer three types of scholarship:
  • € 20.000: A nearly full scholarship covering tuition fee, accommodation, visa costs and part of the living expenses for Non-EER students
  • € 10.000: A scholarship covering a major part of the tuition fees for non-EER students, or a nearly full scholarship for EER students
  • € 5.000: A scholarship covering accommodation expenses for one year


The Faculty board will select students for the scholarships depending on their grades, motivation and financial situation. The scholarships will be awarded early May.

You can apply by sending us this application form and a scholarship motivation letter. The scholarship motivation letter should include:
  • an explanation why you wish and need to receive the amount you specified above
  • an indication of what financial resources you can contribute yourself to your studies
  • if you are still planning to participate in the programme if you do not receive this scholarship.
The application deadline for the VU Fellowship Programme 2011-2012 is 1 April 2011.
To improve your chances, we recommend you to apply for scholarships that are available through Nuffic or other organizations as well.

Please return the application to the following address :

VU University Amsterdam
Faculty of Social Sciences
International Office
De Boelelaan 1081
1081 HV Amsterdam
THE NETHERLANDS

You can also send a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to our e-mail address:
Admission.fsw@vu.nl
Grantfinder
For a complete overview of scholarships available to master`s degree students, please visit www.grantfinder.nl.

http://www.fsw.vu.nl/nl/opleidingen/masteropleidingen/social-research/scholarships/index.asp

2012 Rotary Peace Fellowship for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution

2012 Rotary Peace Fellowship for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution

Overview
Rotary Peace Fellows are leaders promoting national and international cooperation, peace, and the successful resolution of conflict throughout their lives, in their careers, and through service activities. Fellows earn a master`s degree in international relations, sustainable development, peace studies, conflict resolution, or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict studies.

The Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution program supports the mission of The Rotary Foundation to further world understanding and peace.

The purpose of the Rotary Peace Centers program is to:
  • Support and advance research, teaching, publication, and practical field experience on issues of peace, goodwill, causes of conflict, and world understanding
  • Inspire people to work for a culture of peace and tolerance while enhancing their capacity, knowledge, and skill by generating interaction between practitioners and academics
  • Provide advanced international education opportunities in the area of peace and conflict resolution
  • Provide a means for The Rotary Foundation and Rotarians to increase their effectiveness in promoting greater tolerance and cooperation among peoples, leading to world understanding and peace
The Rotary Peace Centers program is intended for individuals who have chosen a career related to international relations, peace, and conflict resolution, who already have work experience in these areas, and who have real potential to positively impact our world. Candidates should consider these objectives carefully before applying and should be prepared to explain in their written statement and interviews how they would support these program objectives. In particular, candidates should demonstrate a commitment to community or international humanitarian service, and working for peace.

Applicants can choose from either the master`s degree OR the professional development certificate program. Candidates will not be considered for both programs.

Rotary Peace Fellowships fund either master`s degree or professional development certificate study at one of the six Rotary Peace Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution at seven universities worldwide.

Fellowship funding includes:
  • Tuition and fees
  • Room and board
  • Round-trip transportation
  • Internship (master`s degree) or field study expenses (professional development certificate)
General eligibility
Rotary Peace Fellowship applicants should have:
  • A strong commitment to international understanding and peace demonstrated through their professional and academic achievements and personal and community service activities
  • A bachelor`s degree or equivalent in a related field with strong grades at the time of application
  • Minimum five years` relevant work experience with current full-time employment in a mid- to upper-level position for the certificate program
  • Minimum three years` combined paid or unpaid full-time relevant work experience for the master`s degree program
  • Proficiency in English and a second language (master`s program) or in English (certificate program)
  • Excellent leadership skills
Application
You must submit this application and all supplementary materials to a Rotary club, preferably in the area of your legal or permanent place of residence, full-time study, or employment. Please consult the local club for the application deadline. You should be prepared for personal interviews at the discretion of the sponsor Rotarians at both the club and the district levels. Each Rotary district may forward as many applications as it deems qualified to The Rotary Foundation for consideration in a world-competitive selection process. This application and additional information are also available at www.rotary.org/rotarycenters. Once the application is endorsed and complete, the Rotary sponsor district must send it electronically to The Rotary Foundation at rotarypeacecenters@rotary.org.

BE SURE TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION with club and district endorsement. E-mail or fax submissions are preferred.

District-endorsed applications for the 2012 Rotary Peace Fellowships competition are due to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July 2011.

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
One Rotary Center
1560 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201-3698 USA

www.rotary.org/rotarycenters
Fax: +1-847-556-2141
rotarypeacecenters@rotary.org

Selasa, 08 Maret 2011

4 Scholarships for ASEAN undergraduate students 2011 in Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University

Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University, is opening applications for One-Semester Exchange Student Scholarship program to study Communication Management (Bachelor of Arts, English Program). Please find the info as follows (copied-and-pasted from http://www.inter.commarts.chula.ac.th/admission/asean_scholarship_application_package.htm).



One Semester Exchange Student Scholarship for ASEAN Students

Those who are interested to join this program can see the information about the 2011 recruitment below.

Scholarship Includes:

  • Tuition 78,000 Baht
  • Expense fee 50,000 Baht

Application Deadline: 31 March 2011

Download


Requirements of Eligible Applicants

  1. Applicants must be undergraduate students in an accredited university in an ASEAN country except Thailand.
  2. Applicants must be a citizen of any member ASEAN country except Thailand.
  3. All ASEAN students studying in Thailand are ineligible to apply.

Application Documents

  1. Complete application form (download).
  2. Statement of Purpose attached with the application form.
  3. Official transcript with latest GPAX
  4. One 1-inch photograph (face shot with no hat, sunglasses, or computer editing)
  5. Two letters of recommendation from lecturers or advisors
  6. University testimonial letter
  7. Language requirement:
    • TOEFL score: at least 90 (IBT) or higher, or
    • IELTS score: at least 6 or higher, or
    • CU-AAT score: at least 450 or higher (only verbal section), or
    • SAT score: at least 450 or higher (only critical reading section)

    Scores must be less than 2 years old based on the date of application.

Admission Criteria:

  1. TOEFL, IELTS, CU-AAT or SAT score report,
  2. Transcript,
  3. Letters of Recommendation,
  4. Interview (to be conducted online)

Scholarship Details

  1. Four scholarships are available. The grant will be divided into 4 payments: the first month 20,000 baht, second month 10,000 baht, third month 10,000 baht and the fourth month 10,000 baht.*
  2. The tuition fee of 1 semester worth 78,000 baht will also be provided.
  3. The grant will cover only the first semester of 2011 (August to December 2011).

* Combined total of numbers one and two is equivalent to 110,000 baht.

Deadlines

Application Submission: February 1 - March 31, 2011
Interview Session: April 2011. Date to be announced.
Scholarship Announcement: April 30, 2011

Please note:

  • The final decision for admission will be determined by the by Program’s Administrative Board.
  • Submit your application and all supporting documents to the following address:

Communication Management-English Program
Faculty of Communication Arts
Chulalongkorn University
Phayathai Road
Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Thailand

Student can select any subjects from program schedule at www.inter.commarts.chula.ac.th
. Please note that some courses mignt not be offered in the semester you are coming, check with us whether the courses you are interested will be offered. The officer will help you with the registeration procedure after your arrival.

9 Doctoral Positions GIScience- Geographic Information Science

GIScience- Geographic Information Science
University of Salzburg, Austria
Doctoral College - DK-GIScience

9 Doctoral Positions



Geographic Information Science (GIScience) as an interdisciplinary field seeks to understand the nature of geographic phenomena and of geographic information. This doctoral college (DK for the German abbreviation used by the Austrian Science fund) advances formalized doctoral education and research training in GIScience at the University of Salzburg by integrating PhD students with focused research clusters. The DK seeks to conceptualize spatial principles and to explore scientific, educational, and policy-related uses of geographic information in order to analyze the complex relationships between individuals and society. It provides a framework for explicitly spatial scientific studies of physical and social phenomena. Salzburg is an established hotspot for GIScience research and a well-known trademark in research and education, and combines University with non-university research (Austrian Academy of Sciences, Salzburg Research and research studio iSPACE). The Centre for Geoinformatics Salzburg (Z_GIS) is a flagship institution dedicated to research and postgraduate education. Since 1994, more than 750 students have graduated from the successful MSc program UNIGIS GIScience, the basis of a strong alumni culture.

Supported by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF), the program offers

9 scholarships for doctoral researchers at the Paris Lodron University Salzburg

The positions are in accordance with the regulations of the FWF (www.fwf.ac.at), the gross salary is 26278.- Euro per year, regardless of age and family situation. Contracts will be awarded for three years with an extension option. It is foreseen to spend one semester at one of 22 pre-selected partner Universities worldwide. Candidates need to choose from a list of 9 topics. Detailed descriptions can be found at http://www.uni-salzburg.at/giscience.

Requirements are the excellent completion of a degree at the Masters level in Geoinformatics, Geomatics, Geography, Computer Science or any scientific/technical subject in a relevant field, and excellent English language (both oral and writing) skills.

Important dates:

First Application deadline: 20 April, 2011 (later applications may be considered if any positions remain open)
Start of the program: 01 October.
Further information will be forthcoming at http://www.uni-salzburg.at/giscience

For all inquiries, please contact giscience@sbg.ac.at

100 Elite Research Scholarships, University of Tasmania, Australia

The University of Tasmania has over 100 Elite Research Scholarships for PhD candidates in areas we excel in: the health and medical sciences, natural, physical and applied sciences, as well as business and management, regional development, education and the humanities.

Our Elite Research Scholarships are valued at $30k per annum tax-free, and are available for three years, with a possible six-month extension.

We also support our PhD candidates with a suite of practical resources throughout their Higher Degrees by Research including laptops, opportunities for performance-based scholarship top ups, cloud data storage, a conference support fund, generic skilling and supportive candidature management which help each candidate navigate their own research path.

If you have an outstanding academic record and a passion for research we probably have an Elite Research Scholarship for you.

Promising candidates within Australia and New Zealand are eligible for a return airfare to visit UTAS and their School of interest to help them decide. And if chosen, generous relocation support is available.

Applications remain open throughout 2011.

Eligibility

The Elite Research Scholarship is restricted to exceptional applicants whose research for their PhD will occur in a well-defined and managed (supervised) project (see http://www.utas.edu.au/graduate-research/elite).

Elite Research Scholarships are open to both international and domestic applicants.

Applicants must have:

a minimum of first class honours (H1) degree or equivalent, or
a masters by coursework degree may be viewed as equivalent if the overall results are at distinction average and it contains a significant research project with a grade of H1 or equivalent, or
relevant and substantial experience in an appropriate sector may be viewed as equivalent, providing the applicant can demonstrate a level of experience commensurate with the skills required for research.

http://www.utas.edu.au/graduate-research/elite/home

BSc Scholarships in Computer Eng, Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Call for applications for the 2011/2012 academic year

Bachelor of Science

The project offers international students the possibility to receive a scholarship and other benefits to graduate from the Politecnico di Torino attending the Bachelor of Science program in Computer Engineering (Ingegneria Informatica) at the Verr¨¨s campus.

The initiative is promoted by the Politecnico di Torino and supported by Regione Valle d'Aosta.

General information on the Bachelor of Science program in Computer Engineering
Location: Verr¨¨s

Language in which the courses are held: Italian

Length: 3 years

The activities will begin in September 2011.

For more information on the university campus and on teaching methods, please visit the Verr¨¨s campus website.

The Verr¨¨s Campus is a Struttura Decentrata di Supporto agli Studenti (SDSS); for further information, please visit the SDSS webpage.

Requirements
-Being not an Italian citizen, or being an Italian citizen who is also in possess of another citizenship
-Being at least 18 years old (by 15/09/2011)
-Having successfully submitted a complete application for the Bachelor program in Computer Engineering (corso di Laurea in Ingegneria Informatica) of the Politecnico di Torino for the 2011/2012 academic year through our Apply@Polito website.
-Knowledge of the Italian language, preferably demonstrated by an international certification
-Not having enrolled at the Politecnico di Torino before the 2011/2012 academic year
-Not being the recipient of other scholarships, Italian or foreign.

http://international.polito.it/en/financial_aid/politecnico_international_scholarships/complete_list_of_scholarship_projects/verres_campus_project/call_for_applications_for_the_2011_2012_academic_year

32 PhD Fellowships from FBK, Trento, Italy

Phd Fellowship
https://risorseumane.fbk.eu/it/node/235

Project Specific Grants - Fondazione Bruno Kessler 2011

FBK, in partnership with the University of Trento, is offering the following project specific grants for research activities to be carried out within our labs. Interested applicants are invited to get in contact with the reference person indicated for each grant, to know more about the research topic and the grant application procedure. Applications must be filled using the online application

The deadline for applications is the 16th of March, 2011, 13:00 (GTM+1)

Project Specific Grants 2011 Information Technology Research Units >> details

Acoustic scene analysis and distant-talking speech recognition (1)
Adaptation and Evolution of Service-Based Applications (1)
Algorithms and Cloud infrastructures for Semantic Search Engines (1)
Automatic Speech Recognition (1)
Combining ontological and process-based reasoning (1)
Content Processing (Textual Entailment, NLP technologies, Semantic Linking) (3)
Dynamic Wireless Sensor Networks (1)
Formal Requirements Engineering (1)
ICT for Development (2)
Intelligent Monitoring (1)
Internet of Services (1)
Mixing logical and statistical reasoning (1)
Multi-sensor acoustic processing for immersive audio applications (1)
Multiuser and tangible interaction devices (1)
Neuroinformatics: Machine Learning for Neuroscience (2)
Requirements Engineering (2)
Software Testing (1)
Social human behavior analysis and understanding (1)
Statistical machine translation (4)
Verification of Critical Systems (1)
Vision Based Scene Understanding (1)
Web Security (1)


Project Specific Grants 2011 Materials and Microsystems Research Units >> details

CMOS Image Sensors for Advances Applications (1)
Sensors and Technologies for flexible electronics (1)

https://risorseumane.fbk.eu/it/node/235

PhD for Statistic and Mathematics

DepartmentJulius Center

Your profile

We are looking for someone who has (nearly) finished a master of science program (MSc) in which statistics, mathematics, or computer science play a prominent role. Experience with programming and data analysis techniques is an advantage, as well as experience with statistical software such as R, S-Plus, Mathematica or WinBUGS. Good communication skills are required, as well as in interest in methodological research within the field of clinical epidemiology and health economics.

Your position

The research section Theoretical Epidemiology and Biostatistics conducts studies aiming to improve existing and to develop new methods for design and analysis of (clinical) epidemiological studies. The section focuses on the following themes: Developing innovative designs for diagnostic and prognostic (prediction) research, Developing innovative methods for quantifying the true or added value of (new) diagnostic and prognostic tests in a multivariable clinical context, Developing innovative methods for the validation and updating of so-called clinical prediction rules, Testing and improving sophisticated methods for dealing with missing values in epidemiologic research, Investigating innovative methods for meta-analysis and individual patient data-analysis of etiologic and therapeutic studies, Development of models to combine data from randomised and observational studies including genetic information, for estimating (long term) prognosis according to specific patient characteristics in addition to treatment effects. The research group Medical Technology Assessment conducts studies on the cost-effectiveness of new medical interventions, such as newly developed drugs, new surgical procedures or new screening strategies. Some of the focus areas of this group are: The cost-effectiveness analysis of blood safety measure, Cost-effectiveness of interventions to improve circulatory health, Development of new methods to support model-based cost-effectiveness analyses, Cost-effectiveness analysis of population screening strategies In both groups, the mentioned methodological themes are not only studied on a purely theoretical level, but are also illustrated by using empirical data from various medical disciplines. In collaboration these groups will start a new project on the development of methods to assess the actual added value of implementing new diagnostic tests. Websites: www.juliuscenter.nl
The Theoretical Epidemiology and Biostatistics and Medical Technology Assessment groups will collaborate within a new project on the development of methods to assess the actual added value of implementing new diagnostic tests. Clinical prediction rules aim to provide a probability of the presence of a disease (diagnosis) or occurrence of a disease (prognosis) in an individual. The development of such prediction models is becoming increasingly popular, and newly developed diagnostic tests, such as biomarkers, may lead to improved prediction models. However, the evaluation of those prediction models is typically limited to an assessment of their predictive accuracy. As a result, the effects of applying new, or updated, prediction models on actual patient outcomes remain unknown. Within the field of health economics modeling methods have been developed to assess the balance between costs and effects (patient outcomes) for medical interventions. In this project we aim to use and extend these methods for the assessment of the added value of new diagnostic tests. In addition, we aim to develop methods that are able to quantify the effects of replacing an existing prediction model that is used in clinical practice with a new, or updated, prediction model. A new model may provide different risk estimates for patients, for example for cardiovascular disease, compared with the old model. As a result the preferred treatment option may also change for specific patient subgroups, and methods need to be developed to identify these subgroups. We will use statistical methods and simulation models as well as empirical data on the diagnosis deep vein thrombosis, the prognosis of cardiovascular outcomes, and the prognosis of traumatic brain injury. In collaboration with epidemiologists, statisticians and health economists you will investigate methods to assess diagnostic tests in general and clinical prediction rules in particular. Results will be described in scientific papers, and published in international, peer-reviewed journals. Based on the papers you will write a thesis, at the end of the project. For this project a 3-year temporary position is available, starting with a 1-year contract, followed by a 2-year contract when progress is satisfactory. During the project there is an opportunity to do a master of science program in clinical epidemiology. Website: www.msc-epidemiology.eu

The maximum monthly salary for this 100% position is €2673.00 gross on the basis of full-time employment (working week of 36 hours). This is a temporary appointment for 3 jaar.

Details

We are looking for a full-time PhD-candidate. Employment is temporary for a period of 3 years, with an initial contract for one year, and an extension of 2 years if successful. The project will be conducted in Utrecht, The Netherlands. In accordance with the university regulations for academic personnel, the gross salary will be € 2086,-- in the first year to € 2550,-- in the third year (fulltime).

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Senin, 07 Maret 2011

New Recruitment for IESD Master's and Doctoral Programs, Tongji Institute, P.R.China


In 2011, IESD initiates a new recruitment for Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Environmental Management and Sustainable Development. We’ll also set up a new Master’s Program in Environmental Engineering in the coming semester. Candidates you recommend are always welcomed to join our programs.

To promote and encourage excellence in developing countries, Tongji University can provide limited scholarships to outstanding foreign candidates. The scholarship permits wavier of fees on registration, tuition (RMB 39000/year), laboratory experiment, basic learning materials and accommodations, plus additional living allowance from RMB 1700 to RMB 2000 per month respective to Master's and Doctoral Programs, excluding the visa fee and
airfare.

The deadline for application in IESD is 20th June 2011, for Chinese Governmental Scholarship is 15th March, and for Shanghai Municipal Scholarship is 31st May. Please kindly find more information at our website:http://unep-iesd.tongji.edu.cn/ .

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you've any concerns about this.

Best regards,

Maggie SHEN

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Maggie SHEN 沈佳琦
Program Coordinator
UNEP-Tongji Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development
Office: +86-21-6598 5059 Fax: +86-21-6598 5059
Mobile: +86-1381 654 2292
Website: http://unep-iesd.tongji.edu.cn/
Address: 509, Mingjing Building, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, P.R.China

BA and MA Scholarships 2011 from Azerbaijan Government

Fellowship for International Students
http://ada.edu.az/admissions/financial/fellowship/

Mission and Objectives

The world is shrinking fast, and social, economic and political interactions among countries and peoples are becoming more frequent. But meeting these challenges is both more complicated and requires greater skill than perhaps at any other time in human history.

At ADA, we are motivated by a need to establish an outstanding education and training for our own citizens in Azerbaijan, but we know that our growing nation also has a responsibility to bring first-class international education and leadership training for others in the region and the world, and to promote intellectual inquiry on many topics.

Hence, Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy has launched Heydar Aliyev Fellowship. Named after Heydar Aliyev, Azerbaijan's national leader and visionary statesman, the fellowship is meant to prepare global leaders with strong commitment to serve public cause.

The purpose of the fellowship is to:

- prepare innovative leaders with vision and global perspective
- encourage commitment to public service and further contribute to its development
- actively participate in international human capacity enhancement efforts
- enhance diversity of student body at ADA
- promote further intellectual inquiry on international topics
- help to strengthen bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and friendly countries.

The Heydar Aliyev Fellowship is granted to international students to study at ADA's Master and Bachelor Programs.

Fellowship Information

ADA offers Heydar Aliyev Fellowship to international students applying for MA and BA programs starting as of the Fall of 2011. This fellowship covers full cost of attendance and cost of living*.

Fellowship Requirements

- Applicants should first be admitted into ADA. Only admitted and enrolled students in good academic standing are eligible for the Fellowship.
- Previous work experience in public sector and/or commitment to serve in public sector
- Minimum semester GPA level of 3.0 is required for continuation of fellowship
- Recipients are expected to actively engage in ADA community

For admission criteria and procedures, please, visit www.ada.edu.az/admissions

http://ada.edu.az/admissions/financial/fellowship/

Kamis, 03 Maret 2011

2 PhD positions in US electronics at MI Lab

2 PhD positions in US electronics at MI Lab

In the coming years breakthroughs in ultrasound technology will cause major improvements of ultrasound image quality, and MI Lab wants to be in the international research front in this research area. The MI Lab activity includes research on transducer arrays, ultrasound probe electronics, miniaturization/pocket-sized ultrasound, software beamforming, parallel imaging & compressed sensing, minimum diffractive wave imaging, model powered acquisition and new technology for flow imaging/quantification, and will also include a transducer workshop. In 2011 we want to strengthen this group with 2 PhD students.

The first PhD project will to some extent depend on the master background and special interest and competence of the best applicant. However, our main priorities are within the areas of transducer hard-ware, soft-ware beamforming and pocket-sized ultrasound.

The second PhD project will have a main focus on design of integrated circuits to help us solve the problem of how to move the main bulk of the signal processing from the console computer to the ultrasound transducer assembly.

The application is to be sent via an online portal where there is additional information on the 2 positions available:

Jobbnorge.no "DMF 29-11"

Jobbnorge.no "DMF 30-11"

Application deadline: March 10, 2011.
MI Lab jobs

Contact: Professor Olav Haraldseth: e-mail: olav.haraldseth@ntnu.no , Phone: +47 98 46 89 40

Beasiswa Pemerintah New Zealand T.A. 2011/2012

New Zealand ASEAN Scholars Awards
http://www.aid.govt.nz/

New Zealand ASEAN Scholars awards empower individuals with the knowledge, skills and qualifications to contribute to economic, social and political development within ASEAN nations.
The New Zealand Government, through the New Zealand Aid Programme, provides scholarships for eligible postgraduate students from Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Lao PDR, Burma and Viet Nam to undertake development-related studies at a tertiary education institution in New Zealand.
Studying in New Zealand

New Zealand educational institutions and facilities are world class and an internationally recognised New Zealand qualification opens up new and exciting opportunities.

* New Zealand Institutions where you can study

Benefits

Successful applicants for the New Zealand ASEAN Scholars awards are entitled to the following benefits: return air travel, full tuition fees, an establishment allowance upon arrival in New Zealand, and a living allowance to cover day to day costs. Students may also be entitled to return travel to their home country to see dependant family members under the Reunion Airfare Entitlement.The partners of students are automatically eligible for a New Zealand work permit to allow them to work for the duration of their partner's studies.
How to Apply

To apply for a New Zealand ASEAN Scholars awards please contact the relevant New Zealand Embassy or service provider for your home country. See the list below.

* Indonesia
Development Programme Administrator
Sentral Senayan 2
10th Floor, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 8 Gelora
Bung Karno
Jakarta Pusat
Tel: +62-21-29955800
Email: Ira.Indirawati@mfat.govt.nz

Selengkapnya bisa baca di :
http://www.kopertis12.or.id/2011/02/21/beasiswa-pemerintah-new-zealaand-t-a-20112012.html

Summer Academy on Wireless Communications, Germany

Call for Applications

Annual Summer Academy on
"Wireless Communications: New Technologies and Research Challenges"
www.gs-mobicom.de/summer-academy

Time: July 18 to July 29, 2011
Location: Ilmenau University of Technology, Germany

The International Graduate School on Mobile Communications at the Ilmenau University of Technology invites students at the Master level or beyond to apply for its annual Summer Academy. The Summer Academy introduces into major research topics of self-organized networking and addresses students who want to deepen their knowledge to pursue their doctoral studies in this area. Participation in the Summer Academy is based on applications and is free of cost for successful applicants.

Lecturers

The Summer Academy includes talks from the following members of the Graduate School:

Prof. Dr. Martin Haardt,
Prof. Dr. Matthias Hein,
Prof. Dr. Andreas Mitschele-Thiel,
Prof. Dr. Kai Sattler,
Prof. Dr. Günter Schäfer,
Prof. Dr. Jochen Seitz and
Prof. Dr. Reiner Thomä.

Application

Prospective participants should complete, sign and send the application form per mail to gs-summeracademy@tu-ilmenau.de before February 28, 2011. The application form can be found on
www.gs-mobicom.de/summer-academy-application.

Participants will be selected based on their background, working area and English skills. Initial notification of acceptance will be sent out on March 11, 2011. Selected participants will participate in an individual e-learning training course. This includes the study of e-learning materials and control questions to prepare for the Summer Academy. This individual training is scheduled March 28 to April 29, 2011. During this course, participants will be remotely supported by our tutors.

The e-learning training course provides participants with knowledge of current and future mobile communication networks focusing on radio transmissions, mobility management, Quality of Service (QoS) and self-organization principles. The e-learning course will end with an online test. Based on the activities of participants and on the online test results, the final selection of participants for the Summer Academy presence course at the Ilmenau University of Technology will be achieved. Official notification of acceptance will be sent out on March 30, 2011.

Cost and Financial Support

Participation in the Summer Academy is based on applications and is free of cost for successful applicants. Due to generous support from DAAD, the Academy provides financial support for 20 participants. This includes accommodation and an allowance to travel cost. The allowance follows the rules of DAAD travel grants, see http://www.daad.de/imperia/md/content/hochschulen/deutschesommerakademie-programm/reisekostenpauschale_2011.pdf for details.

Certificate

Successful participants of the Summer Academy obtain a certificate (6 ECTS) issued by the Ilmenau University of Technology.

Important Dates

Application Deadline: February 28, 2011
Initial Acceptance Notification: March 11, 2011
Individual E-Learning Course: March 28 to April 29, 2011
Official Acceptance Notification: March 30, 2011
Summer Academy: July 18 to July 29, 2011

Organization

The Summer Academy is organized by the International Graduate School on Mobile Communications of the Ilmenau University of Technology. For more information on the School see www.gs-mobicom.de.

Contact

For questions related to the Summer Academy, please contact the coordinator, Dr. Mirko Kirschkowski.

Tel: +49-3677-691148
Fax: +49-3677-691614
Mail: gs-summeracademy@tu-ilmenau.de

13 PhD positions in TOPOMOD Project

TOPOMOD is a training project designed for a team of early-stage and experienced researchers to investigate and model the origin and evolution of topography of the continents over a wide range of spatial and temporal scales.

TOPOMOD will carrie out 15 cross-disciplinary research projects in well-chosen key areas from the Mediterranean, the Middle and Far East, west Africa, and South America, with new developments in structural geology, geomorphology, seismology, geochemistry, InSAR, laboratory and numerical modelling of deep mantle to surface process.

TOPOMOD involves 9 European research teams, 3 high-technology enterprises, and 1 large multinational oil and gas company.

TOPOMOD will provide to 13 early-stage researchers (ESRs) and 2 experienced researchers (ERs):


1.A state-of-the-art concepts and leading edge research techniques;
2.A strong career management skills;
3.Connections with industry;
4.Socially-oriented skill on environmental risks management.

TOPOMOD will create an internationally recognized leading European platform on advanced geodynamic modelling.

http://www.topomod.eu/

Program Beasiswa S2/S3 tahun 2011 dari RISTEK

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Buku Pedoman Beasiswa Tahun 2011

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http://www.ristek.go.id/?module=File&frame=Pengumuman/2011/pascasarjana/Buku_Pedoman_Beasiswa_2011.pdf

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