55 Scholarships available for Masters in Sanitary Engineering

55 MSc scholarships in Sanitary Engineering are funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation and will be awarded to students who wish to study the MSc programme in Municipal Water and Infrastructure, in one of the following specializations:

• Sanitary Engineering Specialization at UNESCO-IHE in The Netherlands
• Sanitary Engineering Joint Double Degree Specialization at UNESCO-IHE and KNUST in Ghana
• Sanitary Engineering Joint Double Degree Specialization at UNESCO-IHE and Univalle in Colombia
• Urban Water Engineering and Management Joint Double Degree Specialization at UNESCO-IHE and AIT in Thailand

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation contribution is equivalent to USD25,000. This is approximately half of the estimated costs of study towards a Masters in Sanitary Engineering (including tuition fees as well as living expenses, travel costs, accommodation etc.). Provision of the remaining fund is the responsibility of the applicant and its exact amount depends on the choice of specialization.

Consequently, the foundation scholarships are only accessible for applicants who have already secured or who are about to secure the remaining matching funds.
The MSc programmes start each year in October. It is important to note that the application deadline for joint double-degree specializations is 1 May 2012, and for the Delft-based specialization, 1 August 2012. Early applications will be given preference.

If you are interested in this scholarship opportunity you need to apply for academic admission to one of the specializations mentioned above using the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Co-funded Scholarships Application Form, available on this page. It is very important that co-funding information is entered into this form in full. Please complete and sign the form and return it to the fellowship officer at UNESCO-IHE by e-mail. It is important to note that the application deadline for joint double degree specializations is 1 May 2012, and for the Delft-based specialization, 1 August 2012. Early applications will be given priority.

Your fellowship officer Ms. Ineke Melis (i.melis@unesco-ihe.org, +31 15 2151705) will gladly provide you with more information on this scholarship.

Application Form Sanitary Engineering Masters BMGF Co-Funding

Application_Form_MSc_BMGF co-funding.pdf (PDF/92.83 kB)

Research Associate in Evolutionary Computation (Um Al Qura University - Saudi Arabia)

Job Title: Research Associate in Evolutionary Computation (Um Al Qura University - Saudi Arabia)


Job Summary:

The Evolutionary Software and Optimisation Group at Um Al Quraa has an open position for a Research Associate. Joining us would support gaining valuable post-graduate experience at one of the most prestigious research groups in the Kingdom, in the company of an energetic group who are inspired by evolution. Our agenda, in general, spans theoretical, technology and applications research as it applies to Evolutionary Computation. Our group uses algorithms based on natural evolution principles to solve a wide range of problems, which may not be solvable by standard techniques. ??Our research is aimed at serving users and stakeholders with information technology in the Kingdom, including government agencies, industry and universities. We are looking for highly motivated, independent but team-oriented researcher, with strong expertise in evolutionary computation and data mining. ??The successful candidate will join the Dr. Ahmed Kattan's email at ajkattan@uqu.edu.sa



Job Description:
-Apply Surrogate Models to solve real-World Problems.
-Study and Improve Evolutionary Computation (GA, GP, PSO, EP and ES).
-Apply Evolutionary Computation to solve real-World Problems.
-Write grants proposals.
-Write conference and journal papers.
-Teach undergraduate courses.

Requirements:
- Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, with a particular emphasis on evolutionary computation and data mining.
-Good publication record.
-Good programing skills.
-Proven ability to work with a diverse group of people.
-Proven team capabilities.
-Fluency in English -- verbal and written.

11 PhD Scholarships in Political Ecology

The European Network for Political Ecology (ENTITLE) offers 11 generously-funded three-year PhD scholarships available to candidates from anywhere in the world.

ENTITLE is an EU-funded Initial Training Network under the Marie Curie actions of FP7, coordinated by ICTA at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (icta.uab.es and www.eco2bcn.es) and with the collaboration of 11 research and NGO partners (Grant Agreement: 289374).

All applicants are expected to pursue a PhD in the host institute. While applicants already enrolled in a PhD program can apply (subject to the mobility condition), in general preference will be given to applicants who will enroll in the PhD program of the host institute. Physical presence is a requirement; the researchers will be involved actively in the execution of the program and the organization of the training and dissemination activities. The researchers will also spend a secondment period in a non-academic organization as well as a visiting period in one of the other Universities of the network. As part of the ENTITLE training program the selected researchers will follow a set of local graduate courses and a series of network-wide training courses and summer schools.

For information on eligibility criteria, conditions and application procedures visit www.politicalecology.eu; or email for further information entitle2012@gmail.com. Deadline for applications:
20th of April 2012.

Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS)

Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS)

Organisation Type	Government Agencies
Fund Type	Scholarship
Sponsored By	Ministry of Higher Education
	For further enquiries, please contact us :- UNDERSECRETARY SCHOLARSHIP DIVISION MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION MALAYSIA, LEVEL 2, NO. 2, TOWER 2, JALAN P5/6, PRECINCT 5, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATIVE CENTRE, 62200 PUTRAJAYA. email : international_scholar@mohe.gov.my Phone No. : +603-8870 6000/6925/6337 Fax No. : +603-8870 6839 Website: https://payloan.mohe.gov.my/MIS/
Detailed description	ELIGIBLITY CRITERIA To be eligible for Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS), applicants must fit the following criteria:- Not be more than 45 years of age during application. Obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a CGPA of 3.5/4.0 at Bachelor Degree Level for Masters Degree applicants and for PhD candidates must possess CGPA 3.5/4.0 or very good result at Masters degree level in a similar field of intended PhD study. In addition, for post-doctoral programme, the selection will be evaluated based on the number of books produced, refereed/non refereed journals, portfolio and patent copyright. The Post-Doctoral candidate must have excellent reputation in research and possesses knowledge related to the research to be carried out. Took one of the following English Language Proficiency Test not more than two years before the date of application. The list of tests and minimum scores required: - IELTS Academic Test with a score of at least 6.5; or -TOEFL paper-based test with a score of at least 580 or computer-based test with a score of at least 230 or internet-based test with a score at least 92. In excellent health condition and certified by a Certified Doctor/Medical Professional. The cost of medical examination is to be borne by the applicants Wrote a proposal that is relevant to the needs and interests of Malaysia (research-based programme only) Has applied for and gained admission to postgraduate and post-doctoral studies in Malaysia (conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of application or has a confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with the universities in Malaysia). VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIPS Each scholarship consists of:- Air tickets from recipient's capital city to Malaysia An approved tuition fees Monthly maintenance allowance Annual grant for books and internal travel Medical / Health Insurance Installation and Termination grant PRIORITY STUDY AREAS Field of studies are in the following priority areas: Science and Engineering Agriculture and Fisheries Economics and Islamic Finance Information and Communication Technology Biotechnology Biosecurity and Food Safety Infrastructure and Utility Environmental Studies Health excluding nursing, medicine, clinical pharmacy * Applicants may choose any related course within the field/areas mentioned above SELECTION CRITERIA Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:- High-level academic achievement. The quality of the research proposal and it's potential contribution towards advancement of technology and human well being. Excellent communication, writing and reading skills in English Language. GENERAL CONDITION OF AWARD Scholarship holder must undertake full-time studies for postgraduate and post-doctoral studies at a campus of Malaysian Universities.It is the responsibility of the scholarship holders to confirm admission to the university. Scholarship holders must not change their programme during tenure of the scholarship except with written permission from their university and the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. Scholarship holders must follow the approved programmes and abide by the university's rules, regulations and codes of conduct. Any suspension from the university will result in immediate suspension of award. Monthly allowances are not payable during suspension, including suspension due to illness. It is the responsibility of successful candidates to apply for and meet the requirements for the issuing of an appropriate entry visa including medical examination. The offer of the scholarship does not guarantee the granting of a visa. Scholarship holders must maintain satisfactory progress and good standing as stipulated by their host university and degree programme, or the scholarship will be withdrawn. The scholarships are tenable in Malaysian universities and research must be carried out in Malaysia. Scholarship holders are not allowed to take any paid employment during their tenure unless with written approval from the host university. HOW TO APPLY All applications should be made ONLINE through Ministry of Higher Education's website athttps://payloan.mohe.gov.my/MIS/ starting from 16th January 2012 until 30th April 2012. STEP 1 REGISTER your Passport Number or National Identication Number, password and email address. LOGIN to online application form and fill in all section completely. Please ensure all informations are correct before you print the application and logout. STEP 2 Please attach printed application form together with the following documents: recent passport size photograph. Completed Medical Report. [download] A certified copy of current passport showing evidence of citizenship. A certified copy of academic transcript, testimonials and/or references relating to the relevant study, co-curriculum activities, achievements. A clear and precise study or research plan A certified copy of English Language proficiency certificate (Test of English as a Foreign Language/TOEFL or International English Language Testing Service/IELTS) Curriculum Vitae. Admission letter from Malaysian University. Two letters of recommendation from two (2) people who can act as referees to support your application. [download] Endorsement Form. [download] You are required to complete the two Letters of Recommendation from two referees, Endorsement Form and Medical Report. Please bring printed ONLINE application form and required documents to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the relevant agency responsible for the MIS scholarship in your country to get the endorsement. STEP 3 Scan all documents stated above in PDF format and LOGIN to MIS Online Application. [How to convert documents to PDF format] You are required to attach the documents and click SUBMIT button to submit the application. You will see the notification message when the process is done. All the application is fully online. No hard copy is required. Bring the hard copy of application form and original certificate during the interview session. FURTHER ENQUIRIES For further enquiries, please contact us :- UNDERSECRETARY SCHOLARSHIP DIVISION MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION MALAYSIA, LEVEL 2, NO. 2, TOWER 2, JALAN P5/6, PRECINCT 5, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATIVE CENTRE, 62200 PUTRAJAYA. email : international_scholar@mohe.gov.my Phone No. : +603-8870 6000/6925/6337 Fax No. : +603-8870 6839

PhD Position in Text Mining for Sentiment and Reputation Modeling at Erasmus University Rotterdam

In the context of the COMMIT project Information Retrieval for Information Services (COMMIT/Infiniti http://www.project-infiniti.nl/), we are looking for a PhD student to investigate the Mining of Economic Entities. As in the Web 2.0 age people easily share their sentiment regarding companies and products, reputation modeling has become increasingly important for commercial and non-commercial organisations. Due to the huge amount of opinions available through the Web, a manual approach for social media analysis for sentiment mining seems unfeasible, while there seems to be a huge potential for content-driven automated approaches. Through the mining of economic entities and the aggregated sentiment based on textual data, the aim is to support decisions on, e.g., product developments, marketing campaigns, etc. The envisaged prototype for a decision support tool will act as an indicator of public sentiment and trends. In addition, the variation in the dynamics of opinion formin!
g for diverging domains such as economic news, political sentiment, and sentiment towards historical events will be studied.
The PhD track is embedded in the work of the EUR team working on the Infiniti project and the student will be able to collaborate on related topics with PhD students and researchers from other organizations participating in COMMIT.

REQUIREMENTS

As a PhD student your tasks concern the following activities:
- perform scientific research;
- develop research prototypes able to experiment with the proposed methodology;
- present results in scientific conferences;
- publish in renowned scientific journals;
- participate in the graduate program of two research schools ERIM and SIKS;
- take part in activities of (i) the research group and (ii) the Erasmus Studio.

We are looking for excellent candidates that meet the following requirements:
- a MSc degree in computer science, computational linguistics, econometrics, or a closely related field;
- excellent programming skills (including experience with Java);
- excellent exam results; a GPA higher than 8.5 is advised;
- excellent communication skills, and good proficiency in both spoken and written English (e.g. demonstrated by a TOEFEL score of at least 100 on the Internet-based test, 600 on the paper-based test, or IELTS with a minimum score of 7.5; test results should not be older than two years);
- excellent analytical skills; a GMAT or GRE with a minimum score of 85% (certificates should not be older than five years; for candidates with equivalent certificates/skills an additional test can be arranged);
- you have a creative mind, are diligent, and show perseverance;
- you are able to start in the spring of 2012.
The ideal candidate is interested in conducting applied research in a multidisciplinary setting and ideally has expertise in Natural Language Processing, Web 2.0/3.0, Information Retrieval, Machine Learning, and Marketing. Candidates without Natural Language Processing knowledge should be interested in and willing to acquire this expertise during the project, as it is a crucial aspect of the research programme.
You will be part of a project team, which consists of experts in natural language processing, computational economics, and Web information systems. The work will lead to a PhD under the supervision of prof.dr. Franciska de Jong, prof.dr.ir. Rommert Dekker, and dr. Flavius Frasincar.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Maximum employment: 38 hours per week (1 FTE)
Duration of contract: 4 years
Salary scale: €2042 to €2612 per month gross

INFORMATION AND APPLICATION

For more information about this position, please contact prof.dr. Franciska de Jong at fdejong@ese.eur.nl or dr. Flavius Frasincar at frasincar@ese.eur.nl. To apply, please e-mail to commit.eur@gmail.com the following:
- an explanation of your interest in the proposed research field;
- a curriculum vitae;
- copies of diplomas and other relevant certificates;
- a complete list of courses attended and corresponding grades;
- names and contact details of two referees;
- TOEFEL/IELTS and GMAT/GRE result proofs (if available and applicable).

Please send your application materials by the early application deadline of 1 March 2012. We will continue to consider applications until the position is filled.

Jadwal Beasiswa-beasiswa Tahun 2012

The Indonesian International Education Foundation (IIEF) setiap tahunnya menawarkan berbagai beasiswa untuk mahasiswa asal Indonesia. Pada tahun 2012 ini, ada 13 program beasiswa yang bisa Anda coba!

Program Development and Communication Associate IIEF, Annisa Sabrina Hartoto, Selasa (14/2/2012), mengatakan, sebagai lembaga Indonesia non-profit atau lembaga swasta yang mengelola dana-dana dari sponsor (asing dan lokal, baik perusahaan atau pun perwakilan pemerintah), IIEF membuat suatu program yang bisa memajukan bangsa Indonesia lewat pendidikan internasional. Sebanyak 13 program beasiswa yang dibuka pada tahun ini terbagi dalam tiga kelompok, yaitu untuk S-1, S-2 dan S-3, dan non-akademik.

Berikut ini adalah 13 program beasiswa tersebut:
A. Gelar Sarjana S-1

1. GE Foundation Scholar - Leaders Program
Beasiswa ini dikhususkan bagi mahasiswa yang terdaftar di ITB, ITS, IPB, UGM, UI, UNAIR, UNDIP, UNIBRAW, atau UNPAD jurusan MIPA, Ekonomi, dan Teknik. Batas waktu pendaftaran 15 Maret 2012. Untuk informasi selanjutnya, silahkan klik www.scholarshipandmore.org

2. SMBC Global Foundation Scholarship Program
Beasiswa ini khusus ditawarkan kepada mahasiswa tingkat 2 yang terdaftar di UI dan UNPAD jurusan Hukum atau Ekonomi. Pendaftaran dibuka pada bulan November.

3. The Paiton Energy - Indonesian Young Leaders Scholarship Program (IYLSP)
Beasiswa ini khusus ditawarkan kepada mahasiswa tingkat 3 yang terdaftar di ITB, ITS, UNAND, UNBRAW, dan UNDANA. Pendaftaran dibuka pada bulan Oktober.

Catatan: untuk mahasiswa yang ingin mendaftar pada ketiga beasiswa tersebut harus memiliki prestasi akademik yang baik, aktif dalam berbagai kegiatan kemahasiswaan atau kegiatan sosial dan membutuhkan keuangan.

B. Untuk Masster (S2) dan PhD (S3)

1. Graduate Degree Fellowship Program
Beasiswa yang berasal dari Universitas Hawaii ini ditawarkan kepada mahasiswa lulusan S-1 jurusan Ekonomi, Politik & Keamanan, Lingkungan, Populasi & Kesehatan, dan Pendidikan. Batas waktu pendaftaran 1 November 2012. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut, silahkan klik link http://www.eastwestcenter.org/

2. Program To Extend Scholarship And Training To Achieve Sustainable Impacts (PRESTASI)
Beasiswa untuk program S-2 ke Amerika Serikat yang didanai oleh USAID ini ditawarkan untuk jurusan Pendidikan, Kesehatan, Lingkungan Hidup, Ekonomi, Demokrasi, dan Pemerintahan. Kesempatan beasiswa ini terbuka tidak hanya untuk pegawai negeri sipil, tetapi juga wartawan, dan umum. Dengan catatan, ditujukan bagi calon pemimpin muda Indonesia yang bisa menerapkan ilmunya pasca studi. Informasi lebih jauh tentang beasiswa ini, klik http://www.eastwestcenter.org/.

3. The Ford Foundation International Fellowship Program (IFP)
Beasiswa ini diperuntukkan bagi mereka yang kurang terlayani akses ke perguruan tinggi. Mereka dibina untuk memajukan jiwa kepemimpinan dan keadilan sosial sehingga dapat memberikan kontribusi yang luar biasa dalam bidangnya masing-masing di negara mereka sendiri. Namun, saat ini pendaftaran pada program beasiswa ini masih ditutup

C. Non-akademik

1. Asia Pacific Leadership Program
Program ini adalah program pertukaran yang bertujuan untuk melatih jiwa kepemimpinan dan pelatihan di Universitas Hawaii selama 5-9 bulan. Waktu pendaftaran dapat dilihat pada situs web http://www.eastwestcenter.org/

2. Bellagio Center Residency Program
Beasiswa ini untuk memajukan penelitian dan secara profesional berlangsung selama 4 minggu. Kesempatan ini ditujukan untuk para sarjana, seniman, pemimpin, pembuat kebijakan dan praktisi yang memiliki prestasi baik di bidang mereka. Pendaftaran dibuka pada tanggal 1 Maret hingga 2 Mei 2012. Informasi lebih lanjut, klik http://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/bellagio-center/residency-programs

3. Changing Faces Womens Leadership Program
Event ini adalah seminar kepemimpinan yang digelar di Universitas Hawaii yang diperuntukkan bagi perempuan profesional yang memiliki jiwa kepemimpinan, aktif dalam pengembangan masyarakat, pembangunan perdamaian (pasca-konflik), atau dapat berdialog antarkomunitas dan antaragama, serta memiliki pengalaman kerja minimal 5 tahun. Kapan bisa mendaftarkan diri untuk acara ini? Silakan klik http://www.eastwestcenter.org/

4. Indonesia English Language Study Program (IELSP)
IELSP ini merupakan program beasiswa yang menawarkan kesempatan untuk mengikuti kursus bahasa Inggris di berbagai universitas Amerika Serikat. Program ini di khususkan bagi mahasiswa S1 (semester 5 keatas) di seluruh Indonesia dan harus aktif berorganisasi. Program beasiswa ini didanai oleh Departemen Luar Negeri AS dan Kedutaan Besar AS di Indonesia. Pendaftaran dibuka mulai bulan Oktober. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut silahkan buka situs resminya, yaitu www.iief.or.id

5. Jefferson Fellowship Program
Program ini berdurasi selama tiga minggu yang diisi dengan kegiatan diskusi, serta kursus singkat yang berkaitan dengan media. Untuk pendaftaran dan informasi lebih lanjut http://www.eastwestcenter.org/

Pada program ini, peserta akan bertemu dengan para jurnalis dari seluruha dunia dan melakukan kunjungan ke Voice of America.

6. New Generation Seminar
Program ini adalah seminar kepemimpinan di Universitas Hawaii untuk para generasi muda yang memiliki prestasi dibidang kepemiminan. Kapan pelaksanaan seminar untuk tahun 2012 ini, dapatkan informasinya di situs web http://www.eastwestcenter.org/

7. Summer Seminar on Population
Seminar Populasi dan Kesehatan ini lebih diutamakan untuk para lulusan yang memang ditunjuk dari universitas, instansi pemerintah, atau organisasi swasta yang terlibat dalam populasi dan penelitian kesehatan. Selain itu juga untuk kandidat doktor yang disertasi penelitiannya langsung berkaitan dengan topik lokakarya. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut www.eastwestcenter.org

Selamat mencoba, semoga berhasil!