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.
The scholarships are available for study for LLM in Human Rights Law, MA in International Relations, MA in Social & Global Justice, MA in European & Global Politics, MA in International Security and Terrorism, MA Diplomacy, MA Politics and Contemporary History, MA Critical Theory and Politics.
Each scholarship provides twelve months’ tuition fees at the University of Nottingham, a stipend to cover living costs (for one person only) and return air travel from the scholar’s home country.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
The scholarships are open to applicants from Indonesia, Jordan and Syria.
Applicants will normally be expected:
to be nationals of, and normally resident in, the selected country 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;
already hold (or expect to hold by the time of taking up the award) a degree of an equivalent standard to at least a good UK second-class Honours degree;
to have passed an appropriate English language test by the time of taking up the award;
to return to their home country at the end of their scholarship period to continue their studies/ work there.
not to have already received or be currently receiving financial benefit from a previous HMG funded scholarship;
not to be employees, employees’ relatives (of former employees who have left employment less than 2 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 their home country.
HOW CAN I APPLY?
You can obtain application forms from your local British Council office (See below for address and contact details).
You will need to fill out:
The University Postgraduate Application Form and Reference Form : please read it carefully and enclose all additional documents requested in the application form.
The separate Scholarship application form.
The completed forms and supporting documents must be returned to your local British Council office at the address below by 30 January 2009 at the latest (see below address and contact details). One original set of the application pack and two copies thereof must be submitted.
HOW DOES THE SELECTION PROCEDURE WORK?
Short-listed applicants will be invited for an interview and an English language test in their home country during April 2009. You should keep yourself free for these dates. You will be informed by the local British Council office whether you have been shortlisted or not.
Interviews will be carried out by representatives of OSI 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 the University.
Please note that successful applicants will be invited to the OSI NSP Pre-Academic Summer School that will be held in July or August 2009 in Istanbul. The Network Scholarship Programmes’ (NSP) Pre-Academic Summer Programme is designed to prepare NSP grantees for successful academic experiences in the UK. Successful applicants will be provided with the opportunity to refine their research and writing skills through intensive courses in academic writing and social sciences.
HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY?
Read the University’s Postgraduate Prospectus. Your local British Council office will be able to make a copy available for you to consult. You will not, however, be able to take this copy home.
Visit the University’s Home Page at www.nottingham.ac.uk.
Who should I contact if I have any questions?
Please make use of all of the written documentation available to you: the guidance notes and the University’s Postgraduate Prospectus:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/prospectuses/postgrad.html
If you have any queries about these guidance notes, then you should contact either
your local British Council office (please see addresses below) or
Margareta Mamaliga, UK Programme Coordinator, Network Scholarship Programmes, Open Society Foundation:
Fax or e-mail only:
Fax: 00 44 20 7031 0217
E-mail: margareta.mamaliga@osf-eu.org
If you have any academic questions, then you should direct these to the appropriate department at the University (listed in the University’s Postgraduate Prospectus).
Contact details of local British Council offices:
Indonesia
The British Council
Indonesia Stock Exchange
Tower II, 16th Floor
Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav 52-53
Jakarta 12190
Indonesia
Phone: + 62 21 515 5561
Fax: + 62 21 515 5562
Contact person: Rowena Rompas
Rowena.Rompas@britishcouncil.or.id
Saturday, October 25, 2008
OSI/FCO Chevening/University of Nottingham Scholarship
Postdoctoral Positions University of Guelph
Postdoctoral Positions in Design and Physical Characterization of Vesicles and Oil-in-Water Emulsions, the University of Guelph, Canada
This project involves the design and manipulation of vesicles and oil-in-water emulsions. The vesicles will contain a hydrophilic core and a lipid envelope, and will be suspended in an aqueous phase. Oil in water emulsions will contain food grade oil and proteins. The main aspect of the project will be to physically and chemically characterize the nanoparticles with respect to stability and leakage. The techniques that will be used include light scattering methods, rheology, microscopy and fluorescence.
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Food Science, Physics, Chemistry or related discipline and experience with one or more of the above-mentioned techniques. A record of at least one publication is expected.
The Food Science Department at the University of Guelph is one of North America’s leading Food Science departments. Its strengths include a young faculty body and state-of-the-art facilities. Its annual income is $5.5M for research and there are currently 23 PhD and 77 MSc students with 100undergraduates in BSc with Food Science major.
Start date: January 1st 2009.
Contact: Dr Marcela Alexander, maalexan[ at ]uoguelph.ca
website: http://www.uoguelph.ca/dairyres/
Asia Pacific Leadership Program Fellowship 2009-2010, USA
The East-West Center is pleased to announce new fellowships for the Asia Pacific Leadership Program for 2009-10. Entering its eight year, the Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP) is the center of excellence for leadership education in the Asia Pacific region. The APLP is a graduate certificate program combining the development of regional expertise with the enhancement of individual leadership capacity. Based at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, the program has created a network of dynamic leaders in 48 countries who are helping to build a peaceful, prosperous and just Asia Pacific community. All participants receive an APLP Entrance Fellowship valued at approximately $15,000.
Participants
The Asia Pacific Leadership Program seeks outstanding individuals with proven leadership experience or high leadership potential from across the Asia Pacific region, North America and beyond. All participants have at least a Bachelors degree with the majority having graduate degrees as well. At least 20 countries are represented in each cohort. APLP Fellows come together from all walks of life, including areas as diverse as government, business, NGOs, health sciences, media, monastic orders, and education.
APLP participants will gain broad regional perspectives, become knowledgeable about the critical challenges facing the Asia Pacific region, and be trained to exercise leadership and promote cooperation. The APLP empowers leaders with the knowledge, skills, experiences, and supportive community needed to successfully navigate personal and regional change in the 21st century.
Recruitment for 2009-10 is open. Places are limited. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Deadline: December 1, 2008
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Application Forms and Fellowships:
www.eastwestcenter.org/aplp
For more information about the Asia Paci?c Leadership Program, as well as application forms and fellowship opportunities, please visit our website at: www.eastwestcenter.org/aplp or email: aplp[ at ]eastwestcenter.org
The application deadline is December 1, 2008. Fellowships begin in August 2009.
Postdoctoral Positions in Design and Physical Characterization of Vesicles and Oil-in-Water Emulsions, the University of Guelph, Canada
This project involves the design and manipulation of vesicles and oil-in-water emulsions. The vesicles will contain a hydrophilic core and a lipid envelope, and will be suspended in an aqueous phase. Oil in water emulsions will contain food grade oil and proteins. The main aspect of the project will be to physically and chemically characterize the nanoparticles with respect to stability and leakage. The techniques that will be used include light scattering methods, rheology, microscopy and fluorescence.
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Food Science, Physics, Chemistry or related discipline and experience with one or more of the above-mentioned techniques. A record of at least one publication is expected.
The Food Science Department at the University of Guelph is one of North America’s leading Food Science departments. Its strengths include a young faculty body and state-of-the-art facilities. Its annual income is $5.5M for research and there are currently 23 PhD and 77 MSc students with 100undergraduates in BSc with Food Science major.
Start date: January 1st 2009.
Contact: Dr Marcela Alexander, maalexan[ at ]uoguelph.ca
website: http://www.uoguelph.ca/dairyres/
PhD Student in Neuroimmunology, Hasselt University, Belgium
Research at the Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED, Hasselt University) focuses on disease mechanisms of multiple sclerosis (MS) and the development of new therapeutics for this neuro-inflammatory disease. The group uses various modern technologies in immunology, molecular biology, cell biology and imaging to study immune system alterations and immune mediated damage of oligodendrocytes during MS.
Recent data show that immune responses in the CNS are not merely detrimental but also have protective effects e.g. by producing neurotrophic factors such as neurokines. The successful applicant will further investigate immune mediated neuroprotective mechanisms in MS. This project is part of a recently approved Methusalem Program called NEURONET. NEURONET brings together researchers from Hasselt University and Antwerp University (VIB) headed by prof. Christine Van Broeckhoven (UA) and prof. P. Stinissen (UHasselt) specialized in clinical neurology, neuropathology, neuroimmunology, genetics and genomics, cell biology, mouse models and therapeutics in the domain of neurodegenerative diseases.
Profile and diploma
The applicant should hold a master degree in life sciences e.g. medical sciences, biomedical sciences, bioengineering, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology or equivalent. Laboratory research experience is a definite plus (e.g. during the Master¢s dissertation). Applicants should have excellent communication skills and sufficient knowledge of Dutch and/or English. The candidate is highly motivated to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Further information
Content job responsibilities:
* prof. dr. Niels Hellings, +32 11 26 92 68 niels.hellings[ at ]uhasselt.be
* prof. dr. Piet Stinissen, +32 11 26 93 03, piet.stinissen[ at ]uhasselt.be
* website of the Biomedical Research Institute: www.uhasselt.be/biomed
* Content terms of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden[ at ]uhasselt.be
Applications
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 03
* or which can be downloaded here pdf-file / Word format.
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Wednesday, November 5th, 2008.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs[ at ]uhasselt.be
EPSRC Funded PhD Studentship in Interactive Multimedia Applications, Durham University, UK
Applications are invited for a Ph.D. student to work on an EPSRC funded project entitled “An Interactive and Intuitive Object Deformation Framework for Interactive Multimedia Applications” in the Department of Computer Science. The aim of the project is to develop techniques to improve object deformation performance and quality, and to offer a novel interface for specifying deformation constraints and manipulators.
The research will lead to high quality interactive deformable object processing and usage. It will also benefit various industry sectors, including product or engineering design, medical applications, digital entertainment and computer gaming.
Prospective candidates will have a good honours (or equivalent) degree in Computer Science or other relevant subjects. The successful applicant should have a good background in most of the following areas: computer graphics, multimedia systems, mathematics and computer programming.
This fully funded studentship is at the standard EPSRC rate (£12,940 p.a. for 08/09).
More project information can be obtained by contacting Dr Frederick Li at frederick.li[ at ]durham.ac.uk, or by visiting http://www.dur.ac.uk/frederick.li
To apply:
Applications should be sent to Dr Frederick Li (Email: frederick.li[ at ]durham.ac.uk), Computer Science Department, Durham University, Science Labs, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LE, United Kingdom.
PhD Research Position on Foundations of XML Databases, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
The PhD is part of a project supported by the Marsden fund council from Government funding, administered by the Royal Society of New Zealand. We invite applications from excellent domestic or international candidates who have a Master’s degree in mathematics or computer science (or equivalent), and an interest in applying methods from logic, discrete math and complexity theory to database research.
Stipend: 25,000 NZD per year (tax-free) plus fees
Additional income: The successful candidate will have the opportunity to supplement the stipend by contributing to undergraduate teaching.
Duration: available for 3 years, commencing 01 March 2009 (or earlier)
How to apply
An application that includes an explanation of the candidates interest in the position and background, a full CV, an academic transcript and a confirmation of the prerequisite qualification, a two-page summary of the Master’s thesis, and the name and contact details of at least one referee, should be sent to sebastian.link[ at ]vuw.ac.nz by 21 November 2008. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
New Zealand is rated one of the top destinations in the world with its clean green natural image, scenery, Lord of the Rings film setting, adventure, culture and value for money (http://www.tourism.net.nz/). New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington, is an experience that will reveal the creative, political and cultural nature of New Zealand, but still provide blockbuster scenery (http://www.wellingtonnz.com/). Information about the Victoria University of Wellington can be obtained at http://www.vuw.ac.nz/
For further details: contact sebastian.link[ at ]vuw.ac.nz or sven.hartmann[ at ]tu-clausthal.de
PhD Studentships in Statistics, University of Cambridge, UK
PhD Studentships in Statistics, University of Cambridge, UK
Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics
Limit of tenure: 3 years
Applications are invited for PhD studentships in Statistics, to be held in the Statistical Laboratory. The Studentships are associated with the Cambridge Statistics Initiative which is targeted at the development of novel statistical methodology, both generic and in specific application areas. Information about the Laboratory can be found at www.statslab.cam.ac.uk.
The studentships will provide funding to cover fees at the home/EU rate. Additional funding for fees for those paying the overseas arts rate could be available and will be assessed competitively. A stipend will be paid of at least the equivalent to the national minimum (13290 for the academic year 2009/10) for a minimum period of 3 years.
Supervision, along with research training tailored to the needs of the student, will be provided by the Laboratory. Research interests of academic staff can be found at www.statslab.cam.ac.uk/Dept/People
Applicants must qualify for admission to the PhD course at the University of Cambridge. They should normally hold (or expect to be awarded) a first class UK honours degree or equivalent and a postgraduate qualification in Mathematics or Statistics.
Initial enquiries, which should include a curriculum vitae and an indication of possible research topics, should be directed to Professor A.P. Dawid, email: apd[ at ]statslab.cam.ac.uk
Quote Reference: LF04227
Closing Date: 31 January 2009
Asia Pacific Leadership Program Fellowship 2009-2010
New Fellowships Available
The East-West Center is pleased to announce new fellowships for the Asia Pacific Leadership Program for 2009-10. Entering its eight year, the Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP) is the center of excellence for leadership education in the Asia Pacific region. The APLP is a graduate certificate program combining the development of regional expertise with the enhancement of individual leadership capacity. Based at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, the program has created a network of dynamic leaders in 48 countries who are helping to build a peaceful, prosperous and just Asia Pacific community. All participants receive an APLP Entrance Fellowship valued at approximately $15,000.
Participants
The Asia Pacific Leadership Program seeks outstanding individuals with proven leadership experience or high leadership potential from across the Asia Pacific region, North America and beyond. All participants have at least a Bachelors degree with the majority having graduate degrees as well. At least 20 countries are represented in each cohort. APLP Fellows come together from all walks of life, including areas as diverse as government, business, NGOs, health sciences, media, monastic orders, and education.
APLP participants will gain broad regional perspectives, become knowledgeable about the critical challenges facing the Asia Pacific region, and be trained to exercise leadership and promote cooperation. The APLP empowers leaders with the knowledge, skills, experiences, and supportive community needed to successfully navigate personal and regional change in the 21st century.
Recruitment for 2009-10 is open. Places are limited. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii www.eastwestcenter.org/aplp
Application Forms and Fellowships
For more information about the Asia Pacific Leadership Program, as well as application forms and fellowship opportunities, please visit our website at: www.eastwestcenter.org/aplp or email: aplp[a-t]eastwestcenter.org.
The application deadline is December 1, 2008. Fellowships begin in August 2009.
USAID - AED (Academy for Educational Development)
Scholarship opportunities to study in the USA for:
• Master`s Degrees in Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resources Management.
• Master`s Degrees in Water and Sanitation.
Training has long been a key component of the U.S. government`s development program in Indonesia. USAID/ Indonesia plans to support the tradition through the Human and Institutional Capacity Development (HICD) program that will provide academic degree training. The HICD program is structured in a way that will help individuals acquire the knowledge, skills, and the capacity to support Indonesia`s development and the
achievement of the Government of Indonesia/USAID` s objectives.
USAID has awarded a contract to the Academy for Educational Development (AED), a U.S. non-government organization (NGO) to support the implementation of the HICD program in Indonesia. AED is now inviting Indonesian citizens to study for Master`s Degrees in the USA in
1) Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resources Management and
2) Water and Sanitation.
1. Master`s Degrees in Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resources Management.
Eligible candidates may come from the Ministry of Forestry, Environment, Development Planning, Research and Development, Finance, Economy or other related government institutions including provincial and district level offices and regulators; civil society groups (Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resources Management Associations, NGOs and Foundations) ; or professionals in fields related to sustainable development with international or local organizations who have strong potential for leadership, research, education, journalism and consultancy in the same field.
Candidates with experience working in geographical areas with high biodiversity conservation value will be prioritized. An indicative list would include Kalimantan, Sumatera, Papua, Sulawesi and NTT.
Every attempt will be made to balance candidate selection by gender.
2. Master`s Degrees in Water and Sanitation.
Eligible candidates may come from related government Institutions, civil society groups (Water and Sanitation Associations, NGOs, and Foundations), water and sanitation professionals/ environmental engineers working in the development sector with international or local organizations, and faculty from schools of Water and Sanitation/Environm ental Engineering at accredited Indonesian universities.
Candidates from the following areas in Indonesia will be prioritized: Aceh, North Sumatera, DKI Jakarta, West Java, Yogyakarta, Central Java and East Java .
Previous affiliation of the institution with USAID whether as a beneficiary or partner program will be viewed favorably.
Every attempt will be made to balance candidate selection by gender.
Interested applicants, may request application forms at info@aed.or.id or download them at www.aminef.or.id
Completed application forms must be returned to the AED office at the address below by November 15 at the latest:
Academy for Educational Development
Wisma Nugra Santana, 16th Floor, Suite 1616,
Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 7-8, Jakarta 10220.
Master of Development Evaluation and Management Scholarships
The Master of Development Evaluation and Management focuses on the efforts made by a wide range of public and private actors to promote development in low-income countries. It provides a solid understanding of the aid policies of multilateral and bilateral donors, and of the major aid modalities and instruments. The institutional characteristics of the actors involved –be they governments, community-based organisations, international NGOs, bilateral or multilateral donors – are analysed so as to attain a better understanding of outcomes. The Master gives insights in what constitutes development evaluation, its relevance and challenges, both at the level of methodological and institutional aspects.
Most of our students are engaged in development, professionally and/or as researchers. The Master improves their capacities to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the prevailing aid paradigms and the changing approaches to aid. Graduates will understand the importance of different institutional arenas, their interaction and how they function. They will become familiar with multidisciplinary analytical tools that improve their capacity to analyse the interactions and contribute to improved conceptualisation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development policies and programmes.
The DEM programme offers two specific trajectories targeted at different audiences, with specific objectives and course packages.
The trajectory Evaluating Development Effectiveness focuses on the analysis of the interaction between external actors, aid and development processes. The basic question addressed is why development efforts are sometimes successful but more often fail. This leads to further, more operational, questions. What lessons have been learned from the study of past failures and successes, and how convincing are the present policy prescriptions and paradigms? The programme helps the student to use appropriate analytical frameworks and to apply relevant scientific methods in evaluating results and drawing policy conclusions. It involves students in different kinds of evaluation relying on quantitative and qualitative techniques.
This trajectory is targeted at participants who have work experience in government institutions (including public research institutions), donor agencies (including international NGOs, bilateral and multilateral donors), civil society (including research institutes, universities). Candidates work in the area of development interventions and poverty reduction initiatives, and are macro level policy oriented. They are professionally always situated at the level of middle management with policy responsibilities and/or in charge of managing the interface between different levels (national to international, national to local) or between arenas (government-donors, INGO-national NGO, etc.).
Module I (12 weeks – 18 credits)
Theories of Development: provides an overview of recent evolutions in the literature on the politics and economics of development, and on poverty and inequality
Research Methods I and II: update of contemporary quantitative and qualitative research methods, possibilities for combining these methods and applying them within ongoing development processes.
Module II: Managing Aid (9 weeks – 12 credits)
This module is organised by the Thematic Group on “Aid Policies”. Students are familiarised with the ongoing debate on the role of aid in development, and expected to engage in a more advanced analysis of the topic.
Module III: Evaluating Development Effectiveness (9 weeks – 12 credits)
This module is organised jointly by the Thematic Groups on “Aid Policies” and “Impact of Globalisation”. It involves students in different kinds of evaluation relying on advanced quantitative and qualitative techniques or a combination of the two.
Module IV: Dissertation (15 weeks – 18 credits)
To be developed on the basis of one of the assignments written at the end of either module II or III.
The Trajectory Conceptualizing Development Interventions aims at analyzing the interaction between external and local actors, aid and development processes in order to identify the changing opportunities and constraints for more effective, reform driven institutional development. It conceptualizes political and economic development as the outcome of interactions between a conditioning institutional environment and the agency of international, national and local actors. Special attention is given to the importance of micro-level institutions and processes, and how these condition the effectiveness of development efforts. It analyses how the interactions of actor strategies and institutional structures produce inequality and poverty as well as well-being.
This trajectory is targeted at participants who have a work experience in civil society (including research institutes, universities, local NGOs or entrepreneurial associations), donor agencies (including international NGOs, bilateral and multilateral donors) and government institutions. Candidates work in the area of development interventions and poverty reduction initiatives, in micro- or mesa-level projects and programmes, and/or are macro level policy oriented. Professionally the candidate is situated at the level of middle management with policy responsibilities and/or in charge of managing the interface between different levels (local to national, national to international) or between arenas (ex; civil society- government, government-donors, INGO-national NGO, etc…).
Module I (12 weeks – 18 credits)
Theories of Development: provides an overview of recent evolutions in the literature on the politics and economics of development, and on poverty and inequality
Research Methods I and II: update of contemporary quantitative and qualitative research methods, possibilities for combining these methods and applying them within ongoing development processes.
Module II: Managing Aid (9 weeks – 12 credits)
This module is organised by the Thematic Group on “Aid Policies”. Students are familiarised with the ongoing debate on the role of aid in development, and expected to engage in a more advanced analysis of the topic.
Module III: Local Institutions and Poverty Reduction (9 weeks – 12 credits)
This module is organised by the Thematic Group on “Poverty and Well-being as a Local Institutional Process”. The module analyses how the interactions of actor strategies and institutional structures produce inequality and poverty as well as well-being. It applies this analysis to specific topics, such as public services provisioning, local governance and decentralisation.
Module IV: Dissertation (15 weeks – 18 credits)
To be developed on the basis of one of the assignments written at the end of either module II or III.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The academic selection is based on 5 selection criteria, namely:
Appropriateness of the applicant’s field of study;
Quality of the education and results/grades obtained;
Relevance of the applicant’s professional experience;
Motivation of the applicant;
Matching (does the content of the programme match the expectations of the applicant?);
Field of Study and study results: Applicants must hold a university degree of at least 4 years of study in social sciences (Economics, Political Science, sociology, international relations, or related disciplines). Applicants who hold a Bachelor’s degree of only 3 years of study must demonstrate very strong and relevant professional experience and/or have successfully completed additional training. Only applicants with excellent academic records will be accepted;
Professional experience: Our programmes are targeted at participants from low-income and lower middle-income countries. Our ideal applicant has at least 2 years of professional experience in a sector relevant to the programme. Applicants from middle and high-income countries who hold a Master’s degree and have acquired some field exposure are also invited to apply;
Applicants must be proficient in English;
Those who received a university education in English must provide an official certificate confirming this. Other applicants must submit one of the following test results:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): minimum score of 550 for paper-based test, or 213 for computer-based test, or 79 for Internet-based test. Information about this test is available at www.toefl.org.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System): minimum score of 6.0. Information about this test is available at www.ielts.org.
Students with paper-based TOEFL scores between 500 and 550 (or TOEFL computer-based between 173 and 213 or TOEFL Internet-based between 61 and 79) or IELTS scores between 5.0 and 6.0 may also be admitted provided they successfully complete a two-month intensive language course organised by the university of Antwerp before the start of the Master programme. For students selected for a VLIR scholarship, the cost of this language course is borne by the Institute;
Motivation and Matching: see description of student profile per Master and Trajectory.
TYPE OF DIPLOMA
Master’s degree
SCHOLARSHIP
You can apply scholarship available in this program, please click VLIR-UOS country list from where scholarships are possible for more information
DEADLINE
Application for this scholarship is possible from 01/10/2008 until 01/02/2009
MORE INFORMATION
Please visit: www.scholarships.vliruos.be
Netherlands PhD position Proteomics related Bioinformatics
PhD position Proteomics related Bioinformatics
(Groningen), 38 hours per week University of Groningen
Job description
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PhD position
The University of Groningen as partner of The
Netherlands proteomics center offers a PhD position in the Department
of Analytical Biochemistry (dr. Péter Horvatovich, prof. Rainer
Bischoff) to work on a project entitled: ‘Proteomics related
Bioinformatics: Quantitation, processing and classification algorithms
for mass spectrometry’.
This PhD position is embedded within the larger collaborative
network of The Netherlands Proteomics Center (NPC), a national center
of excellence. The PhD project will focus on developing new
bioinformatics tools and algorithms for processing and statistical
analysis of proteomics LC-MS data. The work will consist in
participating in the development of an integrated data processing
framework interconnecting multiple open source data processing
pipelines, quality control tools to assess the global and individual
quality of LC-MS data processing modules, development tools for
integration of multidimensional chromatography data and the
development-specific of time alignment solutions for charge state- and
isotope-shifted LC-MS data. This work will be performed in close
collaboration with groups at the University of Utrecht (prof. Heck and
dr. van Breukelen) and the European Bioinformatics Institute (dr.
Hermjakob). The candidate will collaborate closely with other research
group forming the Netherlands Bioinformatics for Proteomics Platform
initiated by the NPC and the Netherlands Bioinformatics Centre (NBIC)
and his/her developed tools will become part of the national proteomics
bioinformatics framework using a grid environment.
The successful candidate will work in a team (PhD students and
postdoctoral fellows) focusing on bioinformatics and analytical
chemistry. The Department of Analytical Biochemistry has extensive
experience in proteomics and proteomics-related bioinformatics with a
focus on algorithms and methodological developments.
Requirements
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University Graduate
We are looking for
highly motivated candidates with a strong background in mathematics,
statistics, or bioinformatics. Experience in multivariate statistical
analysis, algorithm development, multiple programming languages (c++,
java, Matlab, Perl), database development and programming experience in
parallel computing would be a distinctive advantage. Experience in
proteomics and analytical techniques will be considered a plus. The
candidate should enjoy working in an international and
interdisciplinary environment.
Organization
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University of Groningen
Founded in 1614. One of the best universities
in Europe and the world. A wide variety of disciplines. Internationally
oriented. Rooted in the North of the Netherlands. Socially active. Our
researchers and lecturers are inspired academics. Ambitious students.
We respect the differences in talent, ambitions and performance of the
25.000 students and members of staff.
The university provides a career advisory service for partners of new staff who move to Groningen.
The university is an equal opportunities employer. Because women
are still underrepresented in a number of fields, they are particularly
encouraged to apply.
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Conditions of employment
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Maximum salary amount in Euro’s a month 2612
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: Four years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
The University of Groningen offers a salary of during the first year €
2042 gross per month. This amount will increase to € 2612 gross per
month during the fourth year (salary level 1-1-2009). The appointment
is for a period of four years which period should be finished with a
PhD examination. After 18 months, the performance of the candidate will
be evaluated to decide whether there is sufficient progress to expect a
successful completion of the PhD thesis within the remaining period.
Additional Information
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Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Dr. Péter Horvatovich, +31 50 3633341 / +31 50 3637582 (fax) /
Telephone number: +31 50 3633336 secr.
E-mail address: p.l.horvatovich@rug.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.
* About the organization
* Department of Analytical Biochemistry
* NPC
Applications with curriculum vitae and the
names of three former or present supervisors that can be contacted as
references must sent to: vmp@rug.nl
Application
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You can apply for this job before 16-11-2008 by sending your application to:
University of Groningen
Personnel and Organization Office
P.O. Box 72
9700 AB Groningen
The Netherlands
E-mail address: vmp@rug.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT208290.
The short URL code for this job opening is: 00347-809.
You can use this as a direct link to the job by adding the code to the URL www.academictransfer.org/
Germany PhD-grant (2x2 years) Organic and Polymer Chemistry
In the group Organic and Polymer Chemistry of Hasselt University, the following position (m/f) is available:
PhD-grant (2x2 years) Organic and Polymer Chemistry
(mandate SBG/2008/011)
Job description
The research group “Organic and Polymer Chemistry”, a division of IMO (Institute of Material Research), is located on the Hasselt University campus in Belgium and has a strong competence in Polymer Chemistry and Polymer Analysis. Via the IMOMEC division, there is a close collaboration with IMEC, the biggest independent research centre in electronics in Europe. One of the core activities of the group relates to the synthesis and characterisation of conjugated or conductive polymers for plastic electronics, e.g. P-LED’s, organic transistors, organic Solar cells, chemosensors, biosensors, etc… A PhD-grant is available from IMEC for a PhD on the premises of the UHasselt in the domain of Conjugated (Semi-conductive) Polymers for application in solar cells.
Profile
The activity planned aims to perform research in the field of semi-conductive polymers for photovoltaic applications, in particular synthesis and characterisation of new polymeric materials and this with an emphasis on exploring living polymerization as a method toward functionalized and/or block copolymers. The research will take place in close collaboration with the division of material physics of IMO (Prof. Jean Manca) and the photovoltaic group of IMEC (Dr. Jef Poortmans) at Leuven.
Diploma
Applicants must possess a master degree in (Bio)Chemistry, Material Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and should be interested in the field of materials science and polymer characterization. Experience in polymer synthesis or organic synthesis is a plus.
Appointment
The position is voor two periods of 2 years with an intermediate evaluation. The grant amounts to about 1600 Euro/month free of taxes.
Further information
* Content job responsibilities: Prof. dr. Dirk Vanderzande, +32-11-26 83 21, dirk.vanderzande@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 03
* or which can be downloaded here pdf-file / Word format.
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Friday, November 7th 2008.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
PhD student Neuroimmunology in Hasselt Belgium 2009/2010
Job description
Research at the Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED, Hasselt University) focuses on disease mechanisms of multiple sclerosis (MS) and the development of new therapeutics for this neuro-inflammatory disease. The group uses various modern technologies in immunology, molecular biology, cell biology and imaging to study immune system alterations and immune mediated damage of oligodendrocytes during MS. Recent data show that immune responses in the CNS are not merely detrimental but also have protective effects e.g. by producing neurotrophic factors such as neurokines. The successful applicant will further investigate immune mediated neuroprotective mechanisms in MS.
This project is part of a recently approved Methusalem Program called NEURONET. NEURONET brings together researchers from Hasselt University and Antwerp University (VIB) headed by prof. Christine Van Broeckhoven (UA) and prof. P. Stinissen (UHasselt) specialized in clinical
neurology, neuropathology, neuroimmunology, genetics and genomics, cell biology, mouse models and therapeutics in the domain of neurodegenerative diseases.
Profile and diploma
The applicant should hold a master degree in life sciences e.g. medical sciences, biomedical sciences, bioengineering, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology or equivalent. Laboratory research experience is a definite plus (e.g. during the Master¢s dissertation). Applicants should have excellent communication skills and sufficient knowledge of Dutch and/or English. The candidate is highly motivated to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Further information
* Content job responsibilities:
* prof. dr. Niels Hellings, +32 11 26 92 68 niels.hellings@uhasselt.be
* prof. dr. Piet Stinissen, +32 11 26 93 03, piet.stinissen@uhasselt.be
* website of the Biomedical Research Institute: www.uhasselt.be/biomed
* Content terms of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@uhasselt.be
Applications
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 03
* or which can be downloaded here pdf-file / Word format.
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Wednesday, November 5th, 2008.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be.
OSI/FCO Chevening Scholarship 2009/2010
Open Society Institute/Foreign and Commonwealth Office Chevening/
University of Nottingham Scholarships
2009 Entry
Eligibility
These 8 scholarships are available for students from Indonesia,
Jordan, Syria
Registering on the following taught postgraduate programmes
at the University of Nottingham in September 2009:
LLM in Human Rights Law
MA in International Relations
MA in Social & Global Justice
MA in European & Global Politics
MA in International Security and Terrorism
MA Diplomacy
MA Politics and Contemporary History
MA Critical Theory and Politics
Applicants should normally:
be nationals of, and resident in, the selected country,
already hold a first university degree equivalent to a good UK second-
class Honours degree,
have a very good knowledge of English.
Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously
studied outside their home country.
Value
Each award covers tuition fees, living expenses, return airfare, plus
agreed allowances.
Applications
Please read the Guidance Notes for Applicants before completing and
returning the scholarship application form, which you will find
attached.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 January 2009.
Application forms for scholarships to be completed and returned to
your local British Council Office:
Indonesia
The British Council
Indonesia Stock Exchange
Tower II, 16th Floor
Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav 52-53
Jakarta 12190
Indonesia
Phone: + 62 21 515 5561
Fax: + 62 21 515 5562
Contact person: Rowena Rompas
Rowena.Rompas@britishcouncil.or.id
University of Nottingham Scholarships 2009-10
Guidance Notes For Applicants
1. What do the scholarships offer?
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.
The scholarships are available for study for LLM in Human Rights Law,
MA in International Relations, MA in Social & Global Justice, MA in
European & Global Politics , MA in International Security and
Terrorism, MA Diplomacy, MA Politics and Contemporary History, MA
Critical Theory and Politics.
Each scholarship provides twelve months' tuition fees at the
University of Nottingham, a stipend to cover living costs (for one
person only) and return air travel from the scholar's home country.
2. Who is eligible to apply?
The scholarships are open to applicants from Indonesia, Jordan and
Syria.
Applicants will normally be expected:
to be nationals of, and normally resident in, the selected country
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;
already hold (or expect to hold by the time of taking up the award) a
degree of an equivalent standard to at least a good UK second-class
Honours degree;
to have passed an appropriate English language test by the time of
taking up the award;
to return to their home country at the end of their scholarship
period to continue their studies/ work there.
not to have already received or be currently receiving financial
benefit from a previous HMG funded scholarship;
not to be employees, employees' relatives (of former employees who
have left employment less than 2 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 their home country.
3. How can I apply?
You can obtain application forms from your local British Council
office (See below for address and contact details).
You will need to fill out:
The University Postgraduate Application Form and Reference Form :
please read it carefully and enclose all additional documents
requested in the application form.
The separate Scholarship application form.
The completed forms and supporting documents must be returned to your
local British Council office at the address below by 30 January 2009
at the latest (see below address and contact details). One original
set of the application pack and two copies thereof must be submitted.
4. How does the selection procedure work?
Short-listed applicants will be invited for an interview and an
English language test in their home country during April 2009. You
should keep yourself free for these dates. You will be informed by
the local British Council office whether you have been shortlisted or
not.
Interviews will be carried out by representatives of OSI 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 the University.
Please note that successful applicants will be invited to the OSI NSP
Pre-Academic Summer School that will be held in July or August 2009
in Istanbul. The Network Scholarship Programmes' (NSP) Pre-Academic
Summer Programme is designed to prepare NSP grantees for successful
academic experiences in the UK. Successful applicants will be
provided with the opportunity to refine their research and writing
skills through intensive courses in academic writing and social
sciences.
5. How can I find out more about the University?
Read the University's Postgraduate Prospectus. Your local British
Council office will be able to make a copy available for you to
consult. You will not, however, be able to take this copy home.
Visit the University's Home Page at www.nottingham.ac.uk.
Who should I contact if I have any questions?
Please make use of all of the written documentation available to you:
the guidance notes and the University's Postgraduate Prospectus:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/prospectuses/postgrad.html
If you have any queries about these guidance notes, then you should
contact either
your local British Council office (please see addresses below) or
Margareta Mamaliga, UK Programme Coordinator, Network Scholarship
Programmes, Open Society Foundation:
Fax or e-mail only:
Fax: 00 44 20 7031 0217
E-mail: margareta.mamaliga@osf-eu.org
If you have any academic questions, then you should direct these to
the appropriate department at the University (listed in the
University's Postgraduate Prospectus).
Contact details of local British Council offices:
Indonesia
The British Council
Indonesia Stock Exchange
Tower II, 16th Floor
Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav 52-53
Jakarta 12190
Indonesia
Phone: + 62 21 515 5561
Fax: + 62 21 515 5562
Contact person: Rowena Rompas
Rowena.Rompas@britishcouncil.or.id
Beasiswa S2 di AS dari USAID
Sabtu, 2008 Oktober 18 Beasiswa S2 di US dari USAID
*USAID - AED (Academy for Educational Development)*
Scholarship opportunities to study in the USA for:
• Master's Degrees in Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resources
Management.
• Master's Degrees in Water and Sanitation.
Training has long been a key component of the U.S. government's development
program in Indonesia. USAID/ Indonesia plans to support the tradition
through the Human and Institutional Capacity Development (HICD) program that
will provide academic degree training. The HICD program is structured in a
way that will help individuals acquire the knowledge, skills, and the
capacity to support Indonesia's development and the achievement of the
Government of Indonesia/USAID's objectives.
USAID has awarded a contract to the Academy for Educational Development
(AED), a U.S. non-government organization (NGO) to support the
implementation of the HICD program in Indonesia. AED is now inviting
Indonesian citizens to study for Master's Degrees in the USA in 1)
Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resources Management and 2) Water and
Sanitation.
*1. Master's Degrees in Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resources
Management.*
Eligible candidates may come from the Ministry of Forestry, Environment,
Development Planning, Research and Development, Finance, Economy or other
related government institutions including provincial and district level
offices and regulators; civil society groups (Biodiversity Conservation and
Natural Resources Management Associations, NGOs and Foundations); or
professionals in fields related to sustainable development with
international or local organizations who have strong potential for
leadership, research, education, journalism and consultancy in the same
field.
Candidates with experience working in geographical areas with high
biodiversity conservation value will be prioritized. An indicative list
would include Kalimantan, Sumatera, Papua, Sulawesi and NTT.
Every attempt will be made to balance candidate selection by gender.
*2. Master's Degrees in Water and Sanitation.*
Eligible candidates may come from related government Institutions, civil
society groups (Water and Sanitation Associations, NGOs, and Foundations),
water and sanitation professionals/environmental engineers working in the
development sector with international or local organizations, and faculty
from schools of Water and Sanitation/Environmental Engineering at accredited
Indonesian universities.
Candidates from the following areas in Indonesia will be prioritized: Aceh,
North Sumatera, DKI Jakarta, West Java, Yogyakarta, Central Java and East
Java .
Previous affiliation of the institution with USAID whether as a beneficiary
or partner program will be viewed favorably.
Every attempt will be made to balance candidate selection by gender.
Interested applicants, may request application forms at info@aed.or.id
or download them at www.aminef.or.id
Completed application forms must be returned to the AED office at the
address below by November 15 at the latest:
*Academy for Educational Development*
Wisma Nugra Santana, 16th Floor, Suite 1616 ,
Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 7-8, Jakarta 10220.
