Giessen University’s International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC), funded by the German federal government’s Excellence Initiative, offers a three-year structured PhD-programme in the study of culture. With its excellent research environment, a doctoral programme which is tailored to the needs of PhD students and the intensive personal support it provides, the Graduate Centre offers postgraduate students optimum conditions for their PhD-projects and a custom-made preparation for the time thereafter, both with regard to academic and non-academic careers.
From 01st October 2009, the GCSC offers up to 9 PhD scholarships.
PhD scholarships include a monthly stipend of approximately €1000 and are offered for one year with the possibility of two extensions, each of a year. Scholarships commence on October 1st, 2009.
Acceptance of a scholarship requires participation in the study programme and the wide-ranging events offered by the GCSC, as well as active involvement in at least one GCSC graduate research group. Scholarship holders must register as PhD students at Justus Liebig University. There are no tuition fees for doctoral students at JLU, except for an enrolment fee of approximately €200 per semester. Scholarship holders are expected to take up residency in or near Giessen.
The GCSC encourages applications from graduate students who have or expect to obtain a first or upper second class honours M.A.-degree (or equivalent) in one of the GCSC’s academic subjects* or in the arts/humanities, cultural studies, or social sciences. Fluency in either English or German is required.
The main selection criteria are the candidates’ academic qualification, the academic quality of the research proposal and the suitability of the project for the GCSC’s research programme. Short-listed candidates will be invited to a 30-minute interview; telephone interviews can be arranged for candidates from overseas.
The closing date for applications is 1st March, 2009. All applications (including an application form and further documents as stated on the GCSC website) have to be submitted online. Please find further information on the two-stage application procedure on our website at http://gcsc.uni-giessen.de/application.
If you have any questions concerning your application, please contact us at gcsc-application@uni-giessen.de. On 2nd February 2009, the GCSC will host an Information Day at the Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC), Justus-Liebig-University Gießen, Alter Steinbacher Weg 38, 35394 Gießen. The Information Day gives potential applicants the opportunity to meet the staff and students involved in the doctoral programme. You will also have the chance to obtain more information on the research areas and academic objectives of the GCSC, the wide range of interdisciplinary courses, colloquia, and conferences, the research support on offer, our international networks and partner institutions, as well as on publishing and funding opportunities available to GCSC-members.
*) see www.uni-giessen.de/gcsc or http://gcsc.uni-giessen.de/research
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
PhD Scholarships 20092010 in Culture Studies - Giessen University
International Scholarships in Mathematical Sciences - University of Nottingham 2009-2010
International (non-EU) Tuition Fee Scholarships (PhD or MPhil) in
Mathematical Sciences
School of Mathematical Sciences
The University of Nottingham is offering awards of two full Tuition Fee
Scholarships for a new international student registering on a research
degree programme in the School of Mathematical Sciences at The
University of Nottingham from September 2009. The scholarships are for
each year of a PhD or MPhil research programme, subject to satisfactory
progress. To be eligible to apply for these scholarships, students
must:
* have an upper second honours degree in a mathematics or
mathematics-related subject, or its equivalent
* be holding a conditional or unconditional offer of a place on a
full-time research degree programme in the School of Mathematical
Sciences at the University of Nottingham to commence studies from
September 2009
* be classified as an ‘overseas’ student for fee purposes
Information regarding suitable research projects is available on the
School’s web pages at:
http://www.maths.nottingham.ac.uk/admissions/pgresearch/Projects/.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to:
pg-admissions@maths.nottingham.ac.uk.
Applications for postgraduate study can be made on-line at:
https://pgapps.nottingham.ac.uk/, alternatively, application forms are
available from the Postgraduate Admissions Secretary, School of
Mathematical Sciences, The University of Nottingham, University Park,
Nottingham, NG7 2RD. Tel: 0115 951 4948. Fax: 0115 951 4951. Email:
pg-admissions@maths.nottingham.ac.uk. Please quote ref. SCI/549X1.
Closing date: 17 April 2009.
For all our vacancies and more about working at the University of
Nottingham see: http://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/.
Germany Scholarship “Environmental Economics and Demographic Change”
Promotionsstipendium / Scholarship “Environmental Economics and
Demographic Change”
Lehrstuhl für Volkswirtschaftslehre – Außenwirtschaft, Wirtschafts- und
Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät der Universität Rostock (Germany)
Am Lehrstuhl für Volkswirtschaftslehre/Außenwirtschaft der Wirtschafts-
und Sozialwissenschaftlichen Fakultät der Universität Rostock wird ab
dem 01.02.2009 für 2+1 Jahre ein Doktorandenstipendium im Bereich
“Umweltökonomische Implikationen des Demographischen Wandels” in der
Profillinie “Aging Sciences and Humanities” an eine qualifizierte
Bewerberin oder einen qualifizierten Bewerber vergeben. Das Stipendium
ist mit 1000 EUR pro Monat und einem Sach- und Reisekostenzuschuss in
Höhe von 500 EUR pro Jahr dotiert.
Demographischer Wandel ist gekennzeichnet durch Alterung und Schrumpfung
der Bevölkerung. Beides hat Auswirkungen auf den Ressourcen- und
Umweltverbrauch eines Landes und damit Implikationen für die
Umweltpolitik. Hinzu kommen Änderungen im Steueraufkommen sowie in
Umfang und Struktur öffentlicher Ausgaben, die sich auf die Effekte
ökologischer Steuerreformen auswirken können. In diesem Spannungsfeld
umweltökonomischer Fragestellungen soll ein Promotionsthema angesiedelt
werden. Wir erwarten von Ihnen einen überdurchschnittlichen
Hochschulabschluss eines wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Studiums an einer
wissenschaftlichen Hochschule (Diplom oder Master), Interesse an
mathematischer Modellierung, gegebenenfalls auch an empirischer
Wirtschaftsforschung auf Basis fortgeschrittener ökonometrischer
Methoden sowie ein besonderes Interesse am Promotionsgebiet, das durch
Erstellung eines Exposés (maximal fünf Seiten) zu einem von Ihnen
avisierten Promotionsthema nachgewiesen wird.
Bewerbungen (Lebenslauf, Zeugniskopien und Exposé) richten Sie bitte bis
zum 15.1.2009 an Prof. Dr. Michael Rauscher, Institut für
Volkswirtschaftslehre, Universität Rostock, 18051 Rostock.
Bewerbungs- und Fahrtkosten können vom Land Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
leider nicht übernommen werden.
OSI/FCO Chevening University of St Andrews
The scholarships aim to provide opportunities for independent postgraduate study in the United Kingdom for students who have demonstrated both academic excellence and the potential to become leaders, decision-makers and opinion formers in their own country. Upon completion of their studies in the UK, scholars are expected to return to their home country to resume their studies or work there. Subject to satisfactory progress, the scholarships lead to the award of a Master’s degree.
Scholarships are available for study for the Masters in International Strategy & Economics, the Masters Program in Middle East and Central Asian Security Studies and the M.Litt in Peace and Conflict Studies.
Each scholarship provides tuition fees at the University of St Andrews, a stipend to cover living costs (for one person only) and return air travel from the scholar’s home country.
WHO’S ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
The scholarships are open to applicants from Indonesia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
Applicants will normally expect to:
1. be nationals of, and normally resident in, one of the selected countries during the academic year in which they apply for the award ; applicants who are temporarily out of the country (for a total period of less than three consecutive months) may be treated as being resident;
2. already hold (or expect to hold by the time of taking up the award) a degree equivalent to an Upper Second Class Honours Degree from a UK university;
3. have passed an appropriate English language test by the time of taking up the award;
4. return to their home country at the end of their scholarship period to continue their studies / work there;
5. should not have already received of be currently receiving financial benefit from a previous HMG funded scholarship;
6. should not be employees, employees’ relatives (of former employees who have left employment less than two years before) of FCO (including FCO posts), the British Council, the Educational Advising Centers or other OSI-NSP representations in the region and the participating universities.
Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously studied outside of their home country.
HOW CAN I APPLY?
You should complete the University’s application form ‘Application for Admission to Graduate Study’. You can obtain application forms from the British Council as indicated in article 7 or download them from the following website:
http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/admissions/pg/Applicationprocess/Howtoapply/
The completed forms and supporting documents must be returned to the British Council office by 6 February 2009 at the latest (see below address and contact details). Only paper form applications will be accepted from applicants wishing to be considered for an OSI/FCO Chevening/University of St Andrews award. Applicants are required to submit three copies of the application package: one original set and two photocopies of the entire package.
N.B. The three master courses covered by the scholarship program are based in the Faculties of Arts or Divinity and applicants are required to submit a sample piece of written work (of not more than 2,000 words in length) along with other supporting documents.
HOW DOES THE SELECTION PROCEDURE WORK?
* All completed applications received by the British Council by the deadline will be forwarded to the University of St Andrews. Academic staff at the University will compile a short-list.
* Short-listed applicants will be invited for an interview and an English language test in their home country between mid-April and mid-May 2009. You should keep yourself free between these dates. You will be informed by the British Council office at the end of March 2009 whether you have been shortlisted or not.
* Interviews will be carried out by representatives of Open Society Foundation (OSF) and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. In certain cases, there may also be a panel member representing the interests of the University.
* The final awards will be decided jointly by the University, the FCO and OSF. Candidates will be informed by early June.
* Please note that the staff at the British Council office is not involved at all in the decision-making process. They will tell you as soon as they can whether or not you have been successful. Please understand they will not be able to inform you until they have been told by the University of St Andrews and OSF.
Please note that successful applicants may be requested to attend a 1-month Pre-Academic Summer Program in July or August 2009. The exact date and location of Pre-Academic Summer Program will be available at a later stage of the selection process.
WHO SHOULD I CONTACT IF I HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?
You can obtain application forms from the following address. Please note that completed application forms, together with all other necessary documents (one original set and two photocopies) must be returned to this address by 6 February 2009.
British Council Jakarta Stock Exchange, Tower II, 16th Floor
Jln. Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52-53
Jakarta 12190
Tel: +62 (0)21 515 5561
Fax: +62 (0)21 515 5562
Contact Person: Rowena Rompas
rowena.rompas@britishcouncil.or.id
Complete informatiomn can be obtained at:
http://www.chevening.or.id/Scholarship-standrews-0910.html
PhD Position Memorial University of Newfoundland
Canada: PhD Position in Database Integration, Memorial University of Newfoundland
PhD Position in Database Integration, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
The Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University of Newfoundland is inviting applications for a PhD in Information Systems with an emphasis on database integration. The project is supported by a grant from the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
Project Description:
Database integration is a process with multiple steps, leading from the identification of the databases to the testing of the integrated system.?The central step of this process is the identification of database?elements that are similar to each other. This step is called schema matching.
Human users perceive schema-matching methods as successful when they match database elements according to the same similarity criteria that the users would apply. Many automatic software-supported schema-matching methods have been proposed, using a range of different notions of similarity. However, existing research has paid little attention to empirical work: There is little knowledge of how human data integrators judge the similarity of database elements. A recent study has shown that a “one-size-fits-all” approach does not apply and that human notions of similarity are strongly affected by the database integration context. The proposed research is a study to systematically examine how human database integrators carry out schema matching. This knowledge will then be applied to implement improved schema matching methods.
Application Criteria:
The applicant will have a Bachelor (Hon) or Master’s degree and strong interest and background in information systems, computer science, or cognitive science with knowledge of databases or knowledge
representation. Interest (and preferably experience) in both technical and empirical research is required.
Applications must meet the regular admission criteria and will undergo the regular admissions process for the PhD program.
Funding:
The Faculty of Business Administration will provide support to all admitted students for a period of four years. The level of support will be competitive with that offered by other Canadian universities, and may
consist of a combination of grant, research assistantship, and teaching assistantship.
Information and Application:
The deadline for applications is March 1, 2009.
Late applications may be considered as time and resources permit. Please contact Dr. Joerg Evermann at jevermann[ at ]mun.ca for further information about the project.
Doctoral Grants Graduate School of North American Studies 2009/2010
Graduate School of North American Studies invites applications for 12 Doctoral Grants.
The Graduate School of the John F. Kennedy-Institute for North American Studies invites applications for the academic year 2009/2010. Six academic disciplines in the humanities and social sciences collaborate in offering a structured curriculum. The doctoral program is interdisciplinary in its approach and focuses on those social transformations impacting the United States and Canada at the beginning of the 21st century. Areas of emphasis include domestic and foreign policy, economic development, ethnic identity and relations, as well as recent transformations in media, art, literature, culture, and religion.
Applicants interested in pursuing a doctorate with an emphasis in North American Studies must have a completed degree (M.A. or the equivalent) with above average marks in one of the following disciplines: American Cultural Studies, American Literature, History, Political Science, Sociology and Economics.
Grants are awarded for a period of one year with the possibility of two annual extensions. The language of instruction is English. Scholarships amount to ca. 1.500 € per month. It is also possible to apply for admission to the program independently from applying for a stipend. Guest students are welcome to stay for a period of up to one year. Guest students must be self-supporting.
All application materials (completed application form, study proposal of 3 pages, outline of dissertation project of 8-10 pages, curriculum vitae, two recent letters of reference, copies of earned degrees, proof of language skills, and a writing sample) must be received by January 31, 2009 at the following address:
Freie Universität Berlin
Graduate School of North American Studies
Professor Dr. Winfried Fluck, Director
Lansstrasse 5-9
14195 Berlin, Germany
For further information on application requirements and the graduate program, and for the application form, please see www.gsnas.fu-berlin.de
Please address all inquiries to the administrative coordinator: office@gsnas.fu-berlin.de
Applied Linguistics/Discourse Studies: MA / MSc Student, Carleton University
Institution/Organization: Carleton University
Department: Linguistics and Applied Languages Studies
Web Address: http://www.carleton.ca/slals/index.html
Level: MA / MSc
Duties: Research,Teaching
Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics
Discourse Studies
Description:
The School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies at Carleton University invites applications for admission to the MA program in Applied Language Studies for Fall Semester 2009. Excellent funding packages consisting of scholarships
and teaching/research assistantships are available for qualified applicants.
Our MA program in the School of Linguistics and Applied Language
Studies is well
known as a dynamic community of learning where students can
investigate the
various areas of applied language research with faculty members who
are involved
in areas such as language teaching and learning, writing studies,
literacy
studies, genre studies, and critical discourse studies. Our faculty
members’
broad-ranging expertise provides students with a unique and flexible
program.
Our graduate program has been very successful in preparing students
for a wide
range of employment opportunities, as well as for PhD work.
Carleton University offers three possible program paths to complete
the Master’s
degree in Applied Language Studies: a Coursework path (equivalent of
10 one-term
courses); a Research Essay path (equivalent of 8 one-term courses
plus a
Research Essay); a Thesis path (equivalent of 6 one-term courses plus
a thesis).
For more information, please consult our website at:
http://www.carleton.ca/slals/linguistics-
appliedlanguage/graduate/index.html
Application Deadline: 15-Feb-2009
Mailing Address for Applications:
Attn: Ms. Joan Grant
215 Paterson Hall, Carleton University
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa ON K1S 5B6
Canada
Web Address for Applications:
http://www.carleton.ca/slals/linguistics-
appliedlanguage/graduate/admission-requirements/index.html
Contact Information:
Ms. Joan Grant
Joan_Grant@carleton.ca
Phone:613 520-2802
Fax:613 520-6641
Shell Centenary Scholarship Fund 2009
Shell Centenary Scholarships and Shell Centenary Chevening Scholarships
Imperial College London
Scholarship Application Form
A scholarship application should accompany, or follow, a University Graduate Entry Application.
A scholarship application will not be considered unless and until the applicant has received an offer from Imperial College London to undertake an eligible programme of postgraduate study by 31st
March 2009 (an application for academic admission must have been made by 31st January 2009).
Applicants must personally complete this form by entering the information requested in the appropriate blocks.
A fully-completed scholarship application form must reach the University by 1 March 2009.
Applicants should normally be:
* aged 35 or under
* nationals of and resident in any country other than Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States and intending to return and take up permanent residence there after completion of the proposed programme of study
* intending to study a subject that will be of significant value in aiding the sustainable development of their home country
* of outstanding academic ability, e.g. have obtained a degree equivalent to a first class honours degree at a British university
* fluent in spoken and written English
* neither a current nor former employee of the Royal Dutch Shell Group of Companies
It is the intention that the scholarships be widely geographically distributed. In each year a large number of countries will be represented. Scholarships will be awarded to those academically qualified applicants thought best able to contribute to the development of their home country by becoming leaders, decision-makers or opinion-formers. Preference will be given to those who have not yet had the opportunity to study in the UK and NL.
Each scholarship will cover tuition, accommodation, maintenance cost and a return airfare for the scholarship holder only.
Please note that an applicant must have met all the conditions for academic entry, including the university’s English language requirements before they can compete for a scholarship.
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM
THE SHELL CENTENARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
A fully-completed Scholarship Application Form must reach the University by 1st March at
the latest.
Applications should be returned electronically to scholarships@imperial.ac.uk or sent to:
Scholarships Section, Registry
Imperial College London
Level 3 Sherfield Building
South Kensington Campus
London
SW7 2AZ
website: http://www.shellscholar.org/about/index.html
Japan International Graduate Program 2009
Tohoku university
International Graduate Program for Advanced Science (lGPAS)-Application deadline is January 31, 2009.
International Graduate Program for Advanced Science (IGPAS) is an interdisciplinary graduate program in the Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University.
It was established in October 2004 as the first international graduate program founded in Japanese national universities. IGPAS offers courses in English for international students who are eager to obtain master’s and doctoral degrees from the Graduate School of Science. It is also aims to educate Japanese students to exert their abilities as internationally-active, professional scientists.
IGPAS has proudly reserved positions of Japanese government scholarship for its master’s students since its foundation, and in 2008, IGPAS-Super Doctoral Course (SDC) has been started for doctoral students jointly with the Institute for the International Advanced Research and Education (IIARE) of Tohoku University. Students of IGPAS-SDC benefit from fellowship by IIARE to promote world top-level, interdisciplinary research at the Graduate School of Science.
Prospective students will have excellent opportunities to study modern science and conduct cutting-edge research with top-level scientists currently working at Tohoku University.
IGPAS is a 5-year graduate program as the combination of a 2-year master’s program and a 3-year doctoral program. In the interdisciplinary program, students are affiliated to one of six departments in three groups based on the GCOE programs: (i)Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics, Astronomy, and Physics, and (iii) Earth Science andGeophysics.
The academic year of IGPAS starts in October. The Graduate School of Science will admit at most 20 students each for the master’s and doctoral programs for IGPAS 2009.
As of December, 2008, availability of financial supports for IGPAS 2009 students is as shown below. See 7. FINANCIAL SUPPORT of the appplication booklet for the eligibility requirements.
For a possibility of financial support other than the below, contact your prospective supervisor.
Master’s Program
Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship for 8 students
by The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT; Monbukagakusho)
? Monthly stipend of 170,000 yen/month for the first year and 160,000 yen for the following years
? Flight tickets between the country of the student’s nationality and Japan
?Exemption from application, admission and tuition fees.
Doctoral Program
IGPAS-SDC fellowship for 2 students
by the Institute of International Advanced Research and Education (IIARE), Tohoku University
Please check 9. HOW TO APPLY and 10. APPLICATIN DOCUMENTS of the application booklet first, and then download required forms from the chart below. Additional documents are also required for application.
All Applicants
Applicants for MEXT Scholarship
Applicants for SDC Fellowship
[Note]
—Please do not alter the prescribed format.??ttach an additional sheet if necessary.
—Form#5: Print 2 copies and provide 1 copy to each of your references.
—Form#6: It should be signed by the dean or higher official of your institution.
—Form#B: It should be submitted directly by the prospective supervisor.
Contact Information
Academic Affairs Section for IGPAS
Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University
6-3 Aramaki-Aza-Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8578 JAPAN
Email: direct?mail.sci.tohoku.ac.jp
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Download Application Form and Further Information about Scholarships
Mensa Foundation Scholarships 2009
The Mensa Education & Research Foundation International Scholarship Program is intended to provide scholarships for foreign students enrolled at colleges or universities in the United States. The program follows, in broad terms, the outline of the scholarship program already in place in the United States. The scholarship process begins during the first week of September and ends with the scholarship
application deadline of Jan. 15.
The U.S. scholarship program is very large in the geographic area it covers (usually about 75 percent of the country), the number of applications (4,000 to 6,000 in recent years), and the amount of money available for awards (nearly $70,000 last year). The Foundation’s U.S. scholarship program is operated by approximately 400 volunteers around the country with support by the Foundation Director and American Mensa’s office staff. Applicants need not be Mensa members.
Eligibility is limited to Mensa members (except American Mensa) or their children age 25 or younger. An application form with more information can be downloaded below.
Application Form
International Scholarship application (PDF File)
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Singapore Scholarships for Asia Students 2009
DR GOH KENG SWEE (GKS) SCHOLARSHIP
NATURE AND OBJECTIVE OF SCHOLARSHIP
The Dr Goh Keng Swee (GKS) Scholarship is a private scholarship set up by the Singapore financial community, and is administered by the Association of Banks in Singapore. Each year, 3 to 4 scholarships are awarded to outstanding individuals from the Asia-Pacific regions to
pursue undergraduate
studies in Singapore Universities.
COURSE OF STUDY
The Scholarship is tenable for undergraduate studies in Singapore commencing in July/Aug each year. The course of study should preferably be relevant to the financial sector.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The Scholarship is highly selective. Applicants should fulfil the following criteria:
1. Concurrently apply for admission to the Singapore universities for theircourse of study. Please adhere to the respective university’s admission deadlines and guidelines;
2. Demonstrate leadership qualities and have good co-curricular activities records;
3. Be a citizen/passport holder of selected Asia-Pacific regions1
4. Make private arrangements to sit for pre-admission tests such as SAT, TOEFL, GRE or GMAT; and
5. Preferably be below 25 years of age
DURATION & TERMS OF AWARD
The scholarship will cover the duration required for completing the undergraduate course (3-4 years). The scholarship will provide the following:
* Tuition and other compulsory fees
* Return economy air passage to and from home country; and
* Annual maintenance allowance
The award will be reviewed annually subject to satisfactory performance and academic results.
The selected Asia Pacific regions are Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong, india, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, PRC, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
DR GOH KENG SWEE (GKS) SCHOLARSHIP BOND
Successful candidates will be required to work for three years upon completion of their studies either in:
(a) An approved company in Singapore; or
(b) An approved Singapore-based company ¡n their home country.
The deployment of scholars to serve their bonds will be determined by the Dr Goh Keng Swee Scholarship Fund.
Please note that all completed application forms should be sent to:
The Dr Goh Keng Swee Scholarship Fund
c/o Singapore Trade Office in Taipei
91h Floor, No. 85 Jen Ai Road
Section 4, Taipei
Taiwan 106
OR the Singapore Public Service Commission not later than 31 December 2008.
DR GOH KENG SWEE (GKS) SCHOLARSHIP DATES OF APPLICATION
Applicants will be notified on the outcome of their application by May 2009.
CONTACT US
Please feel free to contact the following officers should you have further enquiries:
Mrs Lim Ai Kheng Ms Evelyn Susan Lek
Contact No:65 - 63324142 Contact No: 65 - 63324204
Email : lim ai khenq@psd.qov.sq Email: evelvn susan lek@psd.qov,sq
Alternatively, you may also visit the PSC Website (http://www.psc.qov.sq)
Download Application Form and Further Information
Rio Tinto & Sampoerna Foundation Master Scholarships
PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia in collaboration with Sampoerna Foundation provides one (1) qualified individual with the opportunity to pursue a Master`s degree in Science, Social Science or Commerce at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia.
Upon completing the program, scholar is under a (n+1) binding program with PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia, where n = the number of years receiving the scholarship grant. The scholar
must apply their knowledge and contribute significantly to PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia for (n+1) year.
Basic Eligibility
Applicant must satisfy ALL of the following conditions:
* Indonesian citizen who is under 35 years of age when lodging the application.
* Hold a local Bachelor`s degree from any discipline with a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale).
* Have a minimum of two-year full-time professional work experience after the completion of the undergraduate degree.
* Submit the required English language requirement (TOEFL/ IELTS) and the Graduate Admission Test as required by each program, after the applicant is selected as the scholarship finalists:
- International TOEFL with a minimum score of 577 (PBT) or 233 (CBT) or 90 (IBT), OR
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of minimum 6.5
* Adhere with the scholarship rules and regulations, particularly in the (n+1) binding program with PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia.
* Currently did not enroll in graduate or post-graduate program, or obtained a Master`s degree or equivalent.
* Did not enroll or graduate from an overseas tertiary institution, unless was on a full scholarship.
* Do not receive other equivalent award or scholarship offering similar or other benefits at the time of the award.
* Demonstrate that without the scholarship, applicant is not able to afford an Overseas Graduate Program.
Scholarship Value
The scholarship` s worth is approximately AUD 68,000.- depending on the program`s fee, for the duration of study. This covers the following:
* Graduate Admission Test and TOEFL/ IELTS reimbursement, one time only, based on original invoice, for the test taken no more than 6 months prior to the scholarship application;
* University application fee;
* Student visa application fee;
* Return airfares from Jakarta to Sydney;
* Tuition fees, for the duration of study;
* Living allowance, to support living costs during period of study;
* Literature allowance, to purchase textbooks required for study.
How to Apply?
Download the application package (application, reference and health information forms) at http://www.sampoernafoundation.org/content/view/1334/139/lang, en, or obtained it from:
Sampoerna Foundation
Sampoerna Strategic Square
North Tower, 26th - 27th Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kavling 45
Jakarta 12930
When submitting the application package, please write “Rio Tinto-S2″ at the top right hand corner of the envelope. Sampoerna Foundation will consider the completed applications and will notify the short-listed applicants to attend the continuing stages of the selection process.
Interested applicants who meet the requirements must complete and return the application package by the deadline (January 30, 2009) to Sampoerna Foundation office.
E-mail applications will not be considered.
Further Information
Prospective applicants are advised to directly contact the University of New South Wales (UNSW) directly or Australian Education Center (AEC) to find out about the admission process and requirements for an enrolment.
Applicants`s inquiries about the scholarship (requirements, conditions, coverage, etc.) should be directed to Sampoerna Foundation (62 21 5772340/ ella.cecilia@sampoernafoundation.org).
Regards,
Ella Cecillia
Program Department
Putera Sampoerna Foundation
Sampoerna Strategic Square, North Tower, 26th Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.45, Jakarta 12930
Phone: 62 21 5772340 ext. 7130/ Fax. 62 21 5772341
E-mail: ella.cecilia@sampoernafoundation.org
Website: www.sampoernafoundation.org
Application deadline is January 30, 2009.
Masters PhD International Scholarship Programme
ENS Cachan International Scholarship Programme
1) The Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan (ENS de Cachan) has implemented a ScholarshipProgramme aimed at foreign students who are currently studying or have studied and obtained their latest diploma outside of France.
2) This programme is aimed at students wishing to apply for a second year Research Master (RM2) or for a PhD in order to follow or pursue their research training in one of the departments or laboratories of the ENS de Cachan. Priority is given to students who wish to undertake a complete second year of Research Master or a joint PhD (“cotutelle”).
3) The grant amounts to 1000 euros/month.
4) These grants are awarded for a minimum period of one semester (six months) and a maximum period of 12 months not renewable*.
Grants at the Master level:
· Grants are awarded for a period of 10 months to students applying for a whole academic year to
carry out a Research Master (RM2). All ENS de Cachan master programmes are concerned,
except the Design master programme and the Economics and Management master programme.
· Grants are awarded for a period of 6 months to students applying for one semester of study or
research.
Grants at the PhD level:
· Grants are awarded for a period of 12 months to students applying for a whole academic year to carry out research in one of the ENS de Cachan laboratories. All ENS de Cachan research laboratories are concerned.
· Grants are awarded for a period of 6 months to students applying for one semester to carry out research in one of the ENS de Cachan laboratories. All ENS de Cachan research laboratories are concerned.
· In some case, especially for joint PhDs, 12 month grants may be awarded, upon decision of the jury, for two 6 month periods running through two consecutive academic years.
Candidates are required to send by e-mail (preferably) or by regular mail their application file, composed of:
• a letter of intention, specifying at the RM2 level the choice of Master and/or research training in alaboratory, at the PhD level the choice of laboratory and research project
• a detailed CV retracing the academic career with the course programme followed and the results (rankand marks) since entry at university
Application deadline: January 31st, 2009
Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan
Relations internationales
61, Avenue du Président Wilson
94235 Cachan cedex – France
E-mail: bourse.internationale@ens-cachan.fr
Click here for further Scholarship Information and Application form
Korean Government Scholarship Program
2009 Korean Government Scholarship Program for Undergraduate Students
Info Beasiswa S1 (undergraduate) S2 (master) S3 (doktor, phd) diploma scholarship
2009 Korean Government Scholarship Program for Undergraduate Students
1. Qualifications
Prospective applicant must meet the following qualification criteria :
(1) Applicants should be a
citizen of the country to which this scholarship program is offered. (including applicant’s parents)
※
Applicants should not be a
holder of Korean citizenship.
(2) Applicants should be under 25 years of age as of March 1, 2009.
(3) Have an
adequate health, both physically and mentally.
※ Persons who are pregnant or
having severe illness may not apply.
(4) Have finished
or be scheduled to finish formal education of elementary, middle, high school
outside of Korea
as of March 1, 2009.
(5) Possess a grade point average (G.P.A.) above 80%
from the last educational institution attended or have earned top 10% of G.P.A.
among classmates.
(6) Not at any
time have received a Korean government scholarship for his/her undergraduate
study before.
(7) Not have
enrolled in an undergraduate course in Korea before.
(8) Preferential selection for applicants who are good at Korean or English.
2. Scholarship
Payment
(1) Scholarship Period
ㅇ 1 year of Korean language
course and 4 years of undergraduate degree Course
(2) Scholarship
Benefits
① Airplane ticket or airfare :
The grantees will receive an airplane ticket or be paid an economy class
airfare of the shortest route between their country and Korea when they come to
Korea, and, thereafter, when the grantees leave Korea after the completion of their
study.
※ NIIED does not compensate fees for the domestic travel both in the grantee’s
country and Korea.
※ Airfare for entry into Korea
will not be provided to a grantee who already arrived and has been staying
in Korea as of the confirmation date of selection of scholarship students.
② Monthly Allowance : 800,000 won per month
③ Tuitions (an entrance fee and a registration fee) : The
full entrance fee are exempted by the host institution. The full tuition is
exempted by NIIED.
④ Settlement Allowance : 200,000 won upon arrival
⑤ Repatriation Allowance : 100,000 won upon completion of
studies
⑥ Korean Language Training
Expenses : The full costs up to 1 year (NIIED pays directly to the entrusted
language training institution)
⑦ Medical Insurance: The grantees will be provided with
health insurance during the period of their study program in Korea for major
accidents and illnesses. (The medical fee will be reimbursed through the
insurance company to the grantee after he/she pays first)
※ NIIED does not compensate fees for insurance of traveling to and from
Korea.
⑧ Any grantee who gives up one’s study during the
scholarship period will not receive airfare and allowance for
repatriation except for the cases approved by NIIED such as severance of
diplomatic relations, war or other natural disasters.
※ Any grantee who quits the
program in 3 months after one’s entrance into Korea, should refund all
scholarship fees(The airfare of arriving Korea, settlement allowance, monthly
allowance, Korean language training expenses, etc.).
3. Submission of Required Documents
(1) Place of
Submission: Documents must be submitted to the Korean Embassy or Consulate in
the country of origin.
(2) Deadline of
Submission: The date set by the Korean Embassy or Consulate in the country of
origin.
(3) Documents to be submitted
① One completed application form (on the prescribed
form)
② Two 4cm x 5cm color photos
③ One Copy of a high school diploma
④ One Copy of a high school grade transcript
⑤ Two recommendation letters (from the applicant's teacher
or principle of the school, academic advisor or the relevant chief of the
organization)
⑥ One Self-introduction Essay (on the prescribed form)
⑦ One NIIED Pledge (on the prescribed form)
⑧ One Study Plan (on a
prescribed form)
⑨ One personal medical
assessment (on a prescribed form)
⑩ One Certificate of Health authorized
by a doctor (only for those candidates who are filtered and recommended by Korean Embassy or Consulate)
⑪ One copy of a certificate of Korean proficiency or English
proficiency (only applicable to those who have, In 2 years after he/she took
the test)
⑫ The certificates of a
citizenship of the applicant and one’s parents if the applicant is a Korean abroad.
Application form bisa didownload di website ini:
http://www.niied.go.kr/
Informasi lebih lanjut bisa menghubungi:
1. kedutaan RI di Indonesia
Jl. Jenderal Gatot Subroto 57, Jakarta Timur
Telepon : (021) 520-1915
Fax
: (021) 525-4159
2. The National Institute for International Education (NIIED)
Mailing Address : #205, Dongsung-dong 181,
Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-810, Republic of Korea
Website : ① http://yoohak.niied.go.kr → Korean Government Scholarship Program → FAQ
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PhD Studentships in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience of Autism School of Psychology, University of Birmingham
Funding is available for a three-year PhD studentship from October 2009, for a student interested in studying the development of autism in infants and/or children using the tools of developmental cognitive neuroscience. The successful candidate will be trained to conduct developmental research using event-related potentials (ERPs), eye-tracking technology, and clinical / behavioral assessments.
The University of Birmingham School of Psychology is a 5* RAE-rated Psychology department with excellent facilities, established research groups, and substantial external funding. Research supervision for this studentship will be provided by Dr. Joseph McCleery, and the successful candidate will have access to state-of-the-art EEG/ERP equipment (http://www.egi.com), eye-tracking technology (http://www.eyelinkinfo.com), and a variety of clinical assessments, for their research. Finally, the recently established Cerebra Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders provides a larger community to support research and training towards understanding autism as it relates to other neurodevelopmental disorders.
This studentship requires enthusiasm for clinically-oriented research, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to producing and disseminating excellent experimental research. Prior involvement with event-related potentials or eye-tracking research, and/or prior experience working with infants and children, would be a considerable advantage.
The studentship pays the tuition fee and a maintenance allowance currently £12,940 per annum. Home and international students are eligible to be considered for this studentship. This includes students without a degree in psychology but with a degree that equips them with relevant skills in neuroscience, cognitive science, computer science, medicine, or biology. Tuition fees for overseas applicants will be paid at the home tuition fee rate.
Application:
For more information, and informal discussion about the studentship, please contact Dr. Joseph McCleery (joe.mccleery[ at ]gmail.com). To obtain the Research Studies brochure and an application form, please contact Ms. Parveen Chahal (p.k.chahal[ at ]bham.ac.uk).
Requirements:
Applicants should hold, or anticipate receiving very soon as shown in supporting documents, a bachelor’s or master’s degree, diploma, or equivalent in one of the relevant fields. The Research School welcomes participation by women, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, or disability.
Closing Date: February 28, 2009
Master and PhD Positions in Engineering, MIT-Portugal Program
The MIT Portugal Program announces its call for applications for the 2009-10 academic year. Each program is offered in association by a consortium of Portuguese universities, with the participation of MIT (US) faculty.
The Leaders for Technical Industries program will train a new generation of leaders for companies with a technological profile, and enable a new European paradigm in managing product development and production systems. Students participating in this program will have the ability to foster the innovative application of new knowledge in successful products and/or processes.
LTI includes classroom curriculum, industrial internships, time at MIT, and a doctoral thesis. Students will have the opportunity to participate in applied research projects developed under the frame of the EDAM agenda in cooperation with MIT Portugal’s Industrial Affiliates program.
For more information please consult the following link:
http://www.mitportugal.org/edam/edam-doctoral-program.html
Candidates may simultaneously apply for FCT (Foundation for Science and Technology) scholarships.
Degree in one of the following areas: mechanical, electronical, industrial, chemical or materials/polymers engineering or mathematics or physics (considered upon curricular analysis).
Website: www.mitportugal.org
Job Starting Date: 15/09/2009
Application Deadline: 28/02/2009
Required Skills
Strong motivation to develop a career in the fields of technological or manufacturing management.
Further Requirements
Formal candidacy materials and the online application form are available at the MIT Portugal Program website.
PhD programs have application deadline of 28 February 2009.
Please check www.mitportugal.org for complete information.
