2 PhD Scholarships (2x2 years) ‘Computer Science - Intelligent Environments

Vacature 090/32/089-90e/INF

Call for candidates (m/f) for fulltime PhD positions at the Expertise Centre for Digital Media (EDM), ICT research institute of Hasselt University in Belgium, in the context of the BOF research project ‘Simultaneous Interaction Spaces ‘:

2 PhD Scholarships (2x2 years) ‘Computer Science - Intelligent Environments’
(mandate 090/32/089 and 090/32/090)

Envisioned research
The applicants will be focusing on (connected) smart environments in which context-aware interactive visualizations on arbitrary surfaces for multiple simultaneous users are realized. This implies investigating the required supporting infrastructure (hard- and software) for the creation of such environments, protocols for communication, software to support users and applications, tools for end-users and developers to interact, and finally appropriate and novel ways of interaction. The goal is to develop the next-generation everywhere display for distributed collaborative environments where large data sets are typically required to accomplish the envisioned end-user goals.

Profile and diploma
Enthusiastic applicants with excellent study results are invited to apply. Successful applicants have a keen interest in the aforementioned research and can work both independently as well as in team. Candidates should hold a master degree in computer science, a civil engineer degree in computer science or equivalent. Students, who will complete these studies during the summer, are also strongly invited to apply.

Job offer
We offer a challenging research position in EDM, one of the larger research institutes at UHasselt and a dynamic work environment to about 70 researchers. EDM is currently investing in a growing ubicomp research domain, including a state-of-the-art research infrastructure. Hasselt University offers a full PhD-scholarship for 2x2 years.

Further information

• Research and job responsibilities: prof. dr. Kris Luyten, +32-11-268411, kris.luyten@uhasselt.be

• Content terms of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@uhasselt.be

Application
Applicants must use the official application forms

• which are available at the Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 10

• or which can be downloaded here pdf-file ( http://www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.pdf ) / Word format ( http://www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.doc )

The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than July 16th 2010.

Your application form must be accompanied by:

• an electronic copy of your master thesis. If the thesis was not written in English, you need to provide an English summary of maximum four pages.

• an English essay of maximal two pages with your personal interpretation and reflections on the aforementioned research objectives.

Candidates are encouraged to contact prof. dr. Kris Luyten stating their interest on these positions. A description on the BOF research project ‘Simultaneous Interaction Spaces’ is available on demand.

Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be.

100 PhD Fellowships at The Singapore-MIT Alliance (SMA)

The Singapore-MIT Alliance (SMA) Graduate Fellowship at SMART
http://web.mit.edu/smart/graduate/index.html

The Singapore Ministry of Education has established 100 four-year fellowships for new doctoral students at NTU or NUS who will conduct their research at the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology Centre (SMART Centre).

The establishment of this Fellowship Programme is intended to attract to NTU and NUS the best and most talented doctoral students from Singapore, the region, and beyond and educate them to be future leaders in science and technology for Singapore and beyond. The Fellowship will provide them with the opportunity to be involved in the strategic research programmes at the SMART Centre and provide them with the opportunity to be co-advised by an MIT faculty member. The student may spend up to six months doing research at MIT.

The SMA Graduate Fellowship at SMART provides:

-up to four years of full tuition fees at the student's home university;

-a monthly stipend of S$3,200;

-a scholarly allowance of up to S$12,000 to help cover the expenses associated with a six month research residency at MIT;

-and co-supervision by an MIT and NTU/NUS faculty.

There is no bond associated with this fellowship.

In order to be eligible for an SMA Graduate Fellowship, a student must:

-have graduated with an undergraduate degree with first class or second-upper (or equivalent);

-be an incoming new PhD student not currently matriculated;

-have a research interest that fits within one or more of the projects currently being carried out in SMART Interdisciplinary

Research Group (IRG)s. To find out more information on the projects within the IRGs, click on the links below:
•BioSystems and Micromechanics (BioSyM)
•Center for Environmental Sensing and Modeling (CENSAM)
•Future Urban Mobility (FM)
•Infectious Diseases (ID)

Application period: May 17 through July 17, 2010

http://web.mit.edu/smart/graduate/index.html

International Master’s Degree Programme for Drylands

Integrated Drylands Management

A Joint Programme of UNU-IRA-INAT-ICARDA-CAREERI-ALRC-GM

Now Accepting Applications!

Application Deadline: 10 June 2010

Overview

The MS Programme is designed to enhance the capacity of developing countries to manage their drylands resources. It is intended to provide young professionals and scientists an international perspective on resource management approaches in drylands. Students enrolled in the 2010-2011 programme will attend a 4-week intense course at CAREERI facilities in Lanzhou, China from 13 September - 12 October 2010. Upon completion of the course work and approval of the research proposal, students will carry out their field research which will be hosted by one of the partner organizations. The students are also required to complete a research project in their home country. The MS Programme is jointly offered by the seven partner institutions as an internationally accepted degree.

It is anticipated that the graduates from the MS Programme will serve in government departments and agencies (e.g., those dealing with agriculture, forestry, natural resource management, and combating desertification), teaching positions in institutions of higher learning, research institutions and doctoral research programmes.

Programme Information

Please download the informational brochure (PDF; 400 KB) and application form (Word doc.; 250 KB) for more details on the programme.

Programme Partners

	The United Nations University (UNU)
	The Institut des Régions Arides (IRA, Tunisia)
	The Institut National Agronomique de Tunisie (INAT, Tunisia)
	International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
	The Cold and Arid Regions Environmental & Engineering Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAREERI, P.R. China)
	Arid Land Research Center (ALRC), Tottori University
	Global Mechanism of the UNCCD (GM)

Fellowship and Travel Arrangements

Part or full fellowships will be provided to qualified candidates from developing countries on a competitive basis. These fellowships will cover international airfare at economy excursion rates (between the country of origin and the hosting institutions in Tunisia, China, Syria or Japan). Housing, meals, and local transportation in Tunisia, China, Syria or Japan will be provided by the respective host institutions.

Admissions Procedure

Please consult the informational brochure and application form for admission details.

The application form must be completed and signed. The following supporting documents must be submitted together with the application form:

	A letter of nomination from your supervisor/university where you are currently registered in a Master's programme that certifies completion of basic course work.
	A certified copy of academic transcripts for each institution attended.
	An original detailed research proposal of 10 pages clearly outlining the problem statement, literature review, research question, methodology, expected results, workplan and timetable.
	Two original supporting letters of reference, one of which must be from your current supervisor.
	Evidence of English language proficiency, where English is not your first language (e.g., TOEFL score, English certificate, etc.)

Documents which are not in English must be accompanied by an official English translation.

Applications must be received by 10 June 2010. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please send application materials to:

MS Programme Committee
UNU-INWEH
175 Longwood Road South, Suite 204
Hamilton, Ontario L8P 0A1
CANADA
Fax: +1 905 667 5510

Email: contact@inweh.unu.edu

PROGRAM BEASISWA CIMB NIAGA (OVERSEAS) 2010

PROGRAM BEASISWA CIMB NIAGA (OVERSEAS) 2010

PT Bank CIMB Niaga Tbk (“CIMB Niaga”) dan CIMB Group dan pemegang saham mayoritas CIMB Niaga di Malaysia memberikan kesempatan kepada para pelajar berprestasi di seluruh Indonesia untuk mendapatkan Beasiswa melanjutkan pendidikan S1 ke Universitas di Malaysia dengan pilihan program studi Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Computer System, Information Technology, Civil Engineering dan Science (Mathematics, Statistics, Industrial & Computational Mathematics).

Program Beasiswa diberikan untuk:

• Warga Negara Indonesia
• Pelajar SMA dan/atau sederajat di seluruh Indonesia yang baru saja menyelesaikan studinya (fresh graduate 2010).
• Memiliki nilai akademis yang memuaskan (lulus Ujian Nasional dengan total nilai rata-rata minimal 8.00).
• Tidak sedang terikat dengan Program Beasiswa lainnya.

Note :

Untuk kandidat yang memilih :

Program studi Accounting; Business Administration atau Economics wajib memiliki nilai pada UN khususnya Matematika, Ekonomi dan Bahasa Inggris minimal 8.00.

Program studi Computer System ; Information Technology ; Civil Engineering atau Science wajib memiliki nilai pada UN khususnya Matematika dan salah satu bidang Eksakta (Fisika, Kimia atau Biologi) minimal 8.00.

Program beasiswa (Full Scholarship) yang diberikan meliputi:

• Biaya pendaftaran kuliah dan Biaya Pendidikan
• Asuransi Kesehatan
• Dormitory
• Biaya hidup
• Tunjangan Buku dan Internet
• Transportasi (tiket pesawat) 1x (kepulangan setiap akhir kenaikan tingkat)
• Laptop & Printer
• Biaya penelitian (penulisan skripsi)
• Biaya selama Proses Seleksi dan Legal Document (Visa dan Passport)

Informasi lengkap bisa kamu dapatkan di situs resminya

http://www.cimbniaga.com/index.asp?idm=7&idsm=10&id=327

Beasiswa CIMB Niaga diundur deadline nya menjadi 14 Mei 2010

Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund Scholarships

CATEGORIES OF SCHOLARSHIPS

The scholarships are available to the following categories of persons:
A) Indian Nationals for Ph.D. study in India; and
B) Nationals of other Asian countries for Ph.D. study in India.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION/SUBJECT

A candidate may apply for scholarship in any one of the following areas of specialization:
1. Science and Technology as an integral component of economic and social activity, including the Philosophy of Science
2. Comparative Studies in Religion and Culture
3. International Relations and Constitutional Studies
4. Indian History, Civilization and Culture
5. Interface of Social Change and Economic Development
6. Environmental Ecology and Sustainable Development
7. Studies in the life and works of Jawaharlal Nehru

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

At the time of making the application for scholarship, a candidate should
1. Hold a FIRST Class Postgraduate degree
2. Already be registered/admitted for Ph.D. degree with a University/Institution in India approved by the Government in a subject in one of the areas of specialization listed above. Those who have applied for registration and have not yet been registered, are not eligible to apply.
3. Not be above 35 years of age at the time of applying.
4. Be a full-time Ph.D. Scholar.

DURATION OF SCHOLARSHIP

Ordinarily upto 2 years.

VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIP FOR BOTH THE CATEGORIES

a) Maintenance allowance including Tuition fee - Rs.9,000 per month
b) Annual contingent expenses for study tours within India, books, stationery, thesis costs, etc. - Rs. 12,000 per annum
c) Sleeper Class Train fare from the place of residence or study in India for interview with the Selection Board.
Information about JNMF Scholarships
http://www.jnmf.in/sabout.html

University Scholar Leadership Symposium, Malaysia

As a campus leader of Indonesia in University Scholar Leadership Symposium, I am glad to inform you that there is still chance to apply for participating in that program.

The University Scholars Leadership Symposium 2010 is an International Humanitarian Training Program for Outstanding College Students to learn, explore, and address global concern of the plight of those suffering in extreme poverty. This Leadership Symposium is initiated by Humanitarian Affairs, United Kingdom. Humanitarian Affairs United Kingdom is a member of The World Association of Non Government Organization and World Alliance for Citizenship Participation. World Youth Foundation an international NGO is the co – host of the Symposium. It has Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.

Three hundred Students Leaders from Institution of Higher Learning worldwide will be selected to attend this Inaugural University Scholars Leadership Symposium 2010, in Malacca, Malaysia, start from August 1 to 7, 2010. These college youths will have to opportunity to understand more about humanitarian need in the world, to learn how to organize a humanitarian relief effort and be challenged in their worldview.

If you want to know more, please visit: http://www.universityscholars.org.uk/

Instead of apply online, you also can have the application form in World format. If you need the World format application form, you can email to me: rahmathidayat.hm@gmail.com and I will send you the application form.

Hope I can meet you all in the symposium by becoming one of the selected participants.

Best,
Rahmat Hidayat HM
Campus Leader of University Scholar Leadership Symposium
International Program
Universitas Islam Indonesia
+6285 292 024 964
rahmathidayat.hm@gmail.com

Media Studies MA Scholarship University of Bonn, Germany

Media Studies MA Scholarship
University of Bonn, Germany


Announcement follows

Journalists across the globe can apply for an International Media Studies Master’s Program in Bonn, Germany. Full scholarships will be awarded to ten applicants from Africa, Asia, Latin America or Eastern Europe. The program is sponsored by German media group Deutsche Welle, the University of Bonn and other organizations.


The four-semester, full-time program combines theory with training in practical journalism skills, and covers such topics as media and development, media economics, and communication science. The program ends with a master’s thesis and colloquium. Successful graduates receive a Master of Arts (M.A.).

Application process

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
* completed application form
* curriculum vitae
* statement of purpose
* one passport-size photograph
* copy of your passport

Please note that the following documents (both the copies of the certificates and the translations into German or English) need to be certified. The stamp of authority that certifies the documents must be in English or German. Please refrain from sending originals. Certified copies suffice.

* academic degree(s) including transcripts
* proof of at least one year’s work experience in the field of media after your degree

If you are an applicant from China, Vietnam and Mongolia you need to submit original Certificate of APS.


Language certificates

If your first language is not English, you need to provide evidence of your English language skills by submitting one of the following:
* TOEFL: paper-based: score 557 or computer- based: score 220 or internet- based: score 83.
* IELTS: an overall band score of at least 6.0 or
* confirming letter from your previous university, if your first degree course was taught in English.

If your first language is not German and you have not completed a German language degree course, we require one of the following German language proficiency tests for Higher Education:
* DSH level 1
* TestDaF level 3, 3, 3, 3 (www.testdaf.de) or
* Goethe Zertifikat level B2.

Please send your application by post to the following address:
Deutsche Welle
DW-AKADEMIE
International Media Studies
Dr. Christoph Schmidt
53110 Bonn
GERMANY

You may send us a scanned copy of your documents per e-mail for verification in advance to the following address: ims@dw-world.de

Scholarships will be granted after the application deadline by a selection committee comprised of representatives from the University of Bonn, Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, DAAD and Deutsche Welle.
http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,3764300,00.html