International prize studentships for PhD research 2010

Informatics and Computer Science

Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance

The Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance (link: http://www.sicsa.ac.uk) is a collaboration of leading Scottish Universities whose aim is to work together to consolidate and extend Scotland's position as an international research leader in computer science and informatics. As part of this, the Scottish Graduate Academy in Informatics and Computer Science offers up to 20 international prize studentships per year to outstanding candidates who wish to study for a PhD in Scotland.

These studentships are open to excellent students from any country. There are no residency or citizenship requirements. We will consider applicants in any area of computer science and informatics but may give preference to students who are working in SICSA theme areas (link: http://www.sicsa.ac.uk/themes)

Next-generation Internet

Multi-modal interaction

Modelling and abstraction

Complex systems engineering

SICSA prize studentships are worth around £18, 000 per year for 3 years.

They include support for living expenses of at least £12, 940, research expenses and a contribution towards postgraduate fees at the UK standard Home/EU rate (currently £3400). Students who are not UK/EU residents must pay the higher overseas student fee of around £11,500 per year. However, if you are awarded a SICSA studentship, you may apply to the admitting university for additional support to cover the difference in fees. The award of a SICSA studentship does not guarantee such support.

Students must have or must expect to be awarded a 1st class honours degree, an MSc with Distinction or equivalent GPA scores. Your degree must be in a discipline that is relevant to your proposed field of research.

For more details of how to apply for a SICSA prize studentship, see the SICSA web pages (http://www.sicsa.ac.uk/graduate-academy/prizestudentships/applying-for-a-sicsa-prize-studentship).

Applicants for international prize studentships MUST complete an application for postgraduate admission to their preferred university as well as a SICSA studentship application. If you donʼt complete both a university application and an online SICSA application then your studentship application will not be considered.

Applications must be received by 28th February 2010. We will tell you as soon as possible after this date if you have been awarded a studentship. Our aim is to make all offers by early April 2010.

PhD Studentships: Behaviour, Choices and Markets

University of Aberdeen

The principle aim of Behaviour, Choices and Markets is to create a platform for a comprehensive investigation of behaviour and choice within markets and society. This is set within an all-embracing framework interpreted through the perspectives of economic and social science principles. Incentives and choice lie at the heart of human behaviour and through societal interactions can result in multitudinous market outcomes (national and international) often with far reaching consequences. Inherent within the project is an inter-disciplinary approach drawing upon fundamental social science methodologies. The outcomes of the project will generate knowledge and intellectual curiosity about the impact of behavioural interactions on the welfare of society.

The available studentships at PhD level are:

• Two PhD studentships exploring Energy Markets (one starting 2010, one starting 2011);
• Two PHD studentships in Experimental Economics utilising the Scottish Experimental Economics Laboratory (one starting 2010, one starting 2011);
• Two PhD awards within Labour Market Economics (one starting 2010, one starting 2011);
• A one year Masters in Research (starting 2010) with a view to a PhD (starting 2011) investigating International Property Investment.

These studentships may cover Home/EU or Overseas tuition fees. In addition, the committee awarding studentships for the project will be able to allocate some funds towards maintenance.

Closing date: Friday 21 May (for applications to start in 2010)

For more information, including contact details for the project team and a list of suggested research topics, please visit www.abdn.ac.uk/cass/graduate/funding/research/behaviour.

Funding Opportunities for PhDs in Geography

Queen Mary, University of London

The Department of Geography at Queen Mary University of London has 5 awards available in different areas of Human and Physical Geography for those wishing to commence their studies in September 2010.

Studentships are open to all suitably qualified candidates and cover full fees (overseas or domestic) and a maintenance grant (at relevant Research Council rates), for three years. Some teaching contribution may be required as part of the Studentship.

For further details of the Studentships available, and how to apply, visit: www.geog.qmul.ac.uk/admissions/postgraduate

To discuss your application please contact:

• Professor Jon May (j.may@qmul.ac.uk).

Deadline for applications: applications from those who wish to be considered for a Studentship must be received by Queen Mary no later than 4pm on Friday 12th February 2010.

It is anticipated that interviews for short listed candidates will be held in early March.

General Enquiries, brochures and information please contact:

Jenny Murray, Postgraduate Administrator j.c.murray@qmul.ac.uk

Occupational Health / Epidemiology PhD Studentship

Occupational Epidemiology: barriers to participation in (occupational) health research or an epidemiological study of the carcinogenicity of lead (and lead compounds)

University of Central Lancashire

PhD Studentship

Reference No RS/09/12

Applications are invited for a full-time studentship in the School of Public Health & Clinical Sciences. The studentship is tenable for up to 3 years for the MPhil/PhD (subject to satisfactory progress). The studentship will cover the cost of tuition fees at UK/EU rates plus a stipend (currently £13,290 for 2009/10) per annum. International applicants may apply but will be required to pay the difference between UK/EU and international fees. The successful applicant will start on 1 April 2010.There are currently 2 suggested projects which can be applied for:

Project titles:

(i) Understanding of factors that influence participation in occupational and population-based health research.

(ii) Lead and cancer mortality in a cohort of occupationally exposed UK workers.

For further details on the projects go to: http://www.uclan.ac.uk/information/research/research_degrees/studentships.php

Prospective candidates will have an upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

Informal queries about the project may be directed to Professor Damien McElvenny (+44 1946 517209 or +44 1772 895421, or email dmmcelvenny@uclan.ac.uk ).

Requests for an application pack (quoting the reference number RS/09/12) should be directed to the Graduate Research Office. Tel +44 (0)1772 895082 or e-mail researchdegrees@uclan.ac.uk .

Closing Date for Applications to the Graduate Research Office: Thursday 28 January 2010

Proposed Interview Date: 11 February 2010

PhD Scholarships in Offshore Wind Energy Wake Effects in Wind Farms Technical University of Denmark - DTU Mechanical Engineering

Two PhD scholarships are available at DTU Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark in the field of offshore wind energy. The department has a well-proven research tradition in wind energy. The department is strongly involved in ocean energy research through the Statkraft Ocean Energy Research Program, a collaboration between Statkraft AS, DTU, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and University of Uppsala. The two scholarships are supported by Statkaft AS through this programme.

Starting date is 1 April 2010.

Project 1: Wake Effects in Wind FarmsAn existing CFD model for studying three-dimensional flow fields and wake effects in wind farms will be further developed. Computations will be carried out for flows about blades of modern wind turbines clustered in farms. The computing code will be validated against existing measurements from both laboratory and field measurements. The computations are expected to give detailed information about basic features of wind turbine wakes, including turbulence properties and vortex structures, and used to clarify the influence of wake effects when air flow is passing by a row of wind turbines. The model serves in particular to analyze and verify the validity of the basic assumptions employed in the simple engineering models. Furthermore, the results may aid in achieving optimal designs of rotors as well as in the establishment and planning of wind parks.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering. Strong skills in scientific computing, fluid mechanics, applied mathematics and C/Fortran/Matlab programming are required as well as a keen interest in offshore wind energy. Documented knowledge or experience within wind energy and/or offshore engineering will be considered as an advantage.

Approval and Enrolment

The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

Salary and appointment terms

The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Henrik Bredmose, tel: +45 4525 4315 (fatigue) and Jens Nørkær Sørensen, tel: +45 4525 4314 (wake effects).You can read more about DTU Mechanical Engineering on www.mek.dtu.dk.

Application

We must have your online application by 28 January 2009. The application should be no more than 2 pages long and you must indicate which of the scholarships you apply for and how you expect to contribute to the project.Apply online at www.dtu.dk/vacancy. Please open the link "apply for this job online" and fill in the application form and attach your application, CV and information about academic grades.All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

DTU Mechanical Engineering covers the fundamental engineering disciplines within Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering, Energetics, Solid Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Control and Engineering Design, Hydrodynamics, Structural Engineering and Materials. It has a a scientific staff of about 100 persons, 50 ph.d. students and a technical/administrative support staff of 50 persons.

PhD Studentships & Bursaries University of Exeter - School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Application deadline: 13.00 GMT on Friday 12th March 2010

Studentships

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences is delighted to offer up to 20 full studentships for MPhil and PhD students. These awards are available to students studying for programmes in one of our departments in 2010/11, including the Law School.

These prestigious awards are worth over £49,500 for home/EU students and £70,000 for international students over three years. The awards cover:

• Direct payment of tuition fees (at either the standard UK/EU rate or International rate)


• Research council equivalent maintenance allowance for accommodation and living expenses. In 2009/10 this was £13,290 p.a; the 2010/11 allowance will be announced later in the year.

Please note: Recipients of all internal awards are expected to contribute up to 80 hours per year to teaching, research/clerical support or as International Ambassador in return for their award.

Bursaries

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences will also be offering up to 15 bursaries for MPhil and PhD students. Again, these awards are available to students studying for programmes in one of our departments in 2010/11, including the Law School. These awards are worth £21,000 over three years. Each student will receive a £7000/year grant towards the costs of a PhD for a maximum of three years. Fees are still payable at the Home/EU or International rate as appropriate.

Please note: Recipients of all internal awards are expected to contribute up to 80 hours per year to teaching, research/clerical support or as International Ambassador in return for their award.

Who is eligible for the awards?

Studentships and bursaries are open to full-time and part-time students from the UK/EU and overseas who are studying for programmes in one of the departments listed above in 2010/11. These awards are open to students studying at both the Streatham and Tremough campuses. For part-time students the payments will be on a pro-rata basis.

The awards will only be made to those applicants who go on to enrol within one of the Departments listed above in October 2010. Awards are payable in instalments on enrolment and continuation is subject to satisfactory annual progression.

How do I apply?

The application process for both the studentships and the bursaries is the same process:

1. You need to complete the Application Form for Humanities & Social Sciences Scholarships & Bursaries and submit it to Elizabeth Hull at (huss-pgadmissions@exeter.ac.uk) by 13.00 GMT on Friday 12th March 2010.

Important note: If you have applied for an AHRC Doctoral Competition award in the School of Humanities & Social Sciences or the Politics ESRC Quota award - advertised separately on this website - you will automatically be considered for this competition and you do not need to complete the separate form above.

1. As for all of our awards, you must have also applied to the university via the normal university application form. Please make sure your application includes two academic references. You must have applied to the University and have submitted all your supporting documents by Friday 12th March 2010 to be eligible, so please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Further Information

Please visit the Scholarships and Bursaries web pages for full information, and direct any queries to the School of Humanities & Social Sciences Graduate School: huss-pgadmissions@exeter.ac.uk / Tel. + 44 (0)1392 724490.

Fellowship at UNFPA Special Youth Programme

The Special Youth Programme fellowship consists of an initial 4.5 months fellowship at UNFPA Headquarters, New York, followed by a continued fellowship of another 4.5 months in the UNFPA Office in the country of the fellow.

UNFPA will recruit six young people to be Special Youth Fellows from 1 April – 31 December.

Objective

This programme is designed to give young people from developing countries opportunities to engage in policy development and programming; to help build the capacity of young people; and to sensitize both young people and UNFPA staff on partnering to address adolescent and youth issues.

During the course of the programme, fellows will:

• Attend and participate in UNFPA and UN events and meetings as appropriate
• Undertake research and writing assignments
• Contribute to ongoing projects and programmes
• Organize a final presentation to UNFPA HQ staff on their projects and fellowships in Headquarters
• Interact with the New York local youth community on at least one occasion
• Develop a relationship with the Regional and Country Office and provide updates on their activities during the HQ fellowship and provide updates to HQ during fellowship at Regional or Country Office

All selected candidates will be provided:

• Cost of return travel from country of origin
• Assistance with travel documents and visa requirements
• Health insurance - Housing arrangements
• Subsistence allowance (for meals and other basic needs)
• A workstation and internet access
• Opportunities to be mentored by UNFPA staff on issues of interest
• Administrative assistance as required

Qualifications and Experience

Criteria: Candidates must have some programme experience in areas of UNFPA’s mandate. These areas include: young people’s sexual and reproductive health, reproductive rights, humanitarian response, population, gender, culture, human rights, HIV prevention, poverty reduction, and sustainable livelihoods.

Eligibility

• Aged between 20-24 years old. Applicants born before 1 January 1987 will not be considered. No exceptions.
• Residence and nationality of a developing country. Applicants from developed countries will not be considered for this programme, but are invited to apply for UNFPA’s regular internship programme.
• Established interest and dedication to development issues through previous experiences or affiliation with a youth network or NGO working on development issues
• Basic leadership and advocacy skills
• Basic understanding of issues of importance to UNFPA and what the organization stands for - English language skills (written and oral)
• Commitment to return to home country to undertake follow up work with young people

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this programme go to http://www.unfpa.org/employment/vacancy.htm and click on “Apply Online”. Please click on the vacancy for your region. Feel free to contact youth@unfpa.org for more information.