Scholarship Info

Scholarship USA - Northwestern University Postdoctoral Fellowship in Single Molecule Biophysics

2008-09-19T06:05:00.000-07:00

A postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics is available in the Messersmith group at Northwestern University. The overall goals of the research are to elucidate the molecular details of mussel adhesive protein adhesion (for example, see PNAS 2006, 103, 12999). We seek self-motivated individuals interested in a stimulating and interdisciplinary research environment where fundamental biophysics experiments inform the development of biologically inspired materials.

For more information on the group please visit our website http://biomaterials.bme.northwestern.edu/index.asp.

Experience in designing, conducting and interpreting single molecule pulling experiments is required. Candidates with experience in AFM single molecule pulling experiments, cantilever tip modification, and peptide or polymer chemistry are especially encouraged to apply. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.

One of the top-ranked universities in the country, Northwestern University, combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment that transcends traditional academic boundaries. Northwestern provides students, faculty and staff with exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal, and professional growth.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please send a CV, statement of research accomplishments and future interests, and the names of three referees to:

Phillip B. Messersmith, PhD
Professor
Biomedical Engineering Department
Northwestern University
2145 Sheridan Road
Evanston, IL 60208
Phone +1-847-467-5273
Fax +1-847-491-4928
email: philm[ at ]northwestern.edu

Germany - International University in Germany Master Scholarships in Computer Science and Information and Communication Technology

2008-09-19T06:01:00.000-07:00

Stipendije za master programe iz kompjuterskih nauka, informacionih i komunikacionih tehnologija

Opis stipendije: The International University in Germany (IU) is pleased to announce that it now has six additional scholarships available for its master’s programs in computer science and information and communication technology. The scholarships are sponsored by the internationally renowned computer companies SAP and CAS and cover the tuition fees.

All students, with or without scholarship, will have the opportunity to write their Master’s thesis as researchers within these companies with a good chance not only to get the inside perspective and hands on experience in these global players but also to extent their stay in Germany to receive a job there as soon as their Master’s is completed.

In order to give international applicants a fair chance to apply, the IU has also extended the application deadline for the master’s programs for classes beginning on January 7th, 2009. Students should apply as soon as possible by completing the online application at our website.

For further information, please feel free to contact us: admission2008@i-u.de or visit our homepage at www.i-u.de . More information will also be available at www.daad.de beginning September 15, 2008.

International University in Germany
Admissions 2008
Campus 3
76646 Bruchsal
Skype name: InternationalUniversityinGermany
www.i-u.de

Management: Prof.Dr. Ian Cloete, Michael Scheithauer
Registergericht: Amtsgericht Mannheim, HRB 231980

Finland Scholarship Graduate Research Position University of Oulu

2008-09-01T00:03:00.000-07:00

We are looking for a project researcher with interests in visual perception and/or image processing to join our digital holography research team at University of Oulu. The successful applicant will work on projects according to their interests related to either visual perception of, or processing of, digital holographic video on three-dimensional (3D) displays.

Applicants are expected to have a bachelors or masters degree, and are expected to have previously undertaken studies and/or research in an area closely related to either visual perception or image processing. Candidates are expected to have good spoken and written English. A two-year position is offered. The salary will be according to the applicant’s experience and qualifications, and will be determined by the standard Finnish state salary scale for “Other personnel”, level 7 - 9 (€1907 - €3629 per month).

Digital holograms of real-world objects are an exciting new form of 3D media, to which visual perception and 3D image processing studies are only now being applied. We offer a research opportunity in international multipartner multidisciplinary projects on digital hologram displays. Opportunities will exist to conduct research at partner institutions in Europe, travel to relevant summer schools, and to present research results at international conferences. The field will allow a suitably motivated person to publish milestone journal papers, and contribute to developing cutting edge technology. We welcome applicants who would like to undertake this position as part of their Ph.D. studies.

The research projects are funded by the Academy of Finland, and by European Commission Framework Programme 7 under the eight-partner collaborative project Real 3D. For more information, consult the Real 3D project webpage www.digitalholography.eu. The research will be conducted primarily at the RFMedia-laboratory of Oulu Southern Institute, which is a regional unit of University of Oulu. The RFMedia-laboratory is a dynamic multidisciplinary research environment, located in the town of Ylivieska, hosting collaborations between researchers from both academic and applied universities. The University of Oulu is an international science community, whose core strength lies in multidisciplinary basic research. Founded in 1958, the University of Oulu is among the largest in Finland and has an exceptionally wide scientific base. According to the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2007 and 2008, University of Oulu is ranked as number two in Finland.

Further information about the position and the research projects can be obtained from Real 3D scientific leader Thomas Naughton (thomas.naughton@oulu.fi).

Applicants should send (in PDF format) a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including full list of publications, and the contact details of three referees to the University of Oulu registrar’s office by e-mail (kirjaamo@oulu.fi) with subject line “RFMLab-083?. Applications will be evaluated on the 15th of September 2008.

Info Scholarship 2009-10 Governor’s Opportunity Award Application

2008-09-01T00:01:00.000-07:00

2009-10 GOVERNOR’S OPPORTUNITY AWARD APPLICATION for Chadron, Peru, or Wayne State Colleges, DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1, 2008 The following information is required in order to apply for a Governor’s Opportunity Award for Chadron, Peru, or Wayne State Colleges. The applicant completes Section I of this form. The applicant then should submit the form and essay to the guidance counselor or principal to complete Section II. The counselor/principal should send the form and essay to the System Office in Lincoln.

Send completed applications to the Nebraska State College System Office, P.O. Box 94605, Lincoln, NE 68509. The
deadline for applications for the 2009-10 Governor’s Opportunity Award is December 1, 2008. All information must be postmarked by that date. Financial need is not a prerequisite for the scholarship. Notice: All applicants must also complete an application for admission into the specific college before this scholarship can be awarded.

To be eligible for a Governor’s Opportunity Award, the applicant must satisfy ALL of the following requirements:
1. Score at between a 21 and 24 on the ACT or a 1500 and 1650 on the SAT college entrance exam.
2. Graduate in 2009 from a Nebraska high school.
3. Enroll as a full-time college student at Chadron, Peru or Wayne State in the fall of 2009.
4. Be a resident of Nebraska.
5. Submit essay detailed in Section I C of this application.
The Governor’s Opportunity Award provides half-tuition remission at Chadron, Peru, or Wayne State Colleges for up to four years. The award is for a specified college only and is not transferable from one state college to another. An applicant may apply for a scholarship at ONLY ONE state college. Recipients of scholarships must enroll as full-time students carrying 12 hours or more per semester. The awards will terminate if the recipient is under academic suspension or probation.

Scholarship Application and Further Information (PDF)

PhD Scholarship France University of Grenoble 2008

2008-08-31T23:55:00.000-07:00

PhD Studentship opportunity : Laboratorium project, Grenoble (France)
‘Study of the learning characteristics of a distributed and persistent simulation of statistical phenomena’. Laboratorium project, MeTAH group (methods and technologies for human learning) Laboratory of Informatics of Grenoble (LIG), University of Grenoble - France.
Laboratorium project summary:

We are currently building an environment for immersive learning experiences on multimodal simulations. It will be used (i) by medical students to solve problems and by doing so acquire skills (in the field of statistics and within the context of epidemiology), and (ii) by researchers to assess the conditions for learning within the environment.

One challenge of the “Laboratorium of epidemiology” project is to design scenarios allowing implementing learning situations without the boundaries of the screen. The environment design, inspired by the embedded phenomena framework of T. Moher, combines gaming situation and ambient technologies, and is characterized by:
- Immersive learning experience. Students experience randomness by immersion into a phenomenon (occurrence of a nosocomial disease at the hospital).
- Persistent simulation. The simulation evolves and is accessible continuously over an extended period of time: an otherwise inaccessible professional situation (interviewing patients in a hospital).
- Distributed simulation. Rather than centralizing information access on the same media, information on the state of the simulation is available through different media (laptops, phones, DVD players).
- Personalization. Students collectively design data collection campaigns, and they gather and interpret their own data in order to make a decision (regarding the hospital they are studying). They only get the data they have decided to collect.

Several designing-testing iterations will be implemented in the course of the project. A first implementation will be tested during winter 2009. Experiments will be conducted in ecological situations, that is, during classroom-based learning situations that are implemented on a regular basis for several groups of students, and in agreement with teachers.

The project currently involves two research groups, MeTAH (LIG) and Themas (TIMC laboratory), and is partially supported by the region Rhône-Alpes.
http://liglab.imag.fr/?lang=en http://www-timc.imag.fr/?lang=en

Research issues:
The aim of the PhD work is to investigate how an authentic experience (within a simulated hospital) provokes learning (in statistics). We assume that knowledge is gained in the context of authentic problem situations, in other words, the situation in which knowledge is developed is integral to what is learned. More precisely, we search the characteristics of the environment that make the experience efficient in terms of learning. Among the characteristics that are assumed to play an important role are localisation (e.g. the physical place and media used by students to collect data) and temporality (e.g. the dynamic of data availability that simulates hospital life).

Main work:
There are four phases in the problem situation offered to students: design a protocol, collect data (e.g. interview patients), analyse data, make a decision in an uncertain world. We will focus on the protocol design and data collection phases and assess the impact on learning of the experience lived by students during these phases. Indications of this impact are expected during the last phase (decision making).
The work to be done can focus on different aspects of the project depending on the candidate: didactical analysis on learning and teaching statistics, gaming scenario design, environment design issues (including collaborative learning support), and environment trails design and interpretation. Experiments and tests will be conducted every year.

The MeTAH group:
The candidate will become a member of the MeTAH group. MeTAH comprises 20 researchers, 3 engineers and about 12 PhD students. We do research either on the design of computer environments for learning (microworlds, simulations, …), for teaching (authoring systems, diagnosis systems…) and/or on their use for math/science education. MeTAH is the largest group in France working on TEL (technology-enhanced learning). It is part of the Laboratory of Informatics of Grenoble (LIG).

Studentship:
This studentship is available from October 2008 for three years. You have a Master’s degree in science education or educational sciences, with a thesis topic preferably related to TEL. If necessary, you will have to take French lessons in order to be able to analyse students’ productions. The PhD thesis dissertation may be written and defended in English.

Closing date for applications:
Send a detailed CV no latter than September 30, 2008.

Further information on this position is available from:
CNRS researchers Muriel Ney (Muriel.Ney[at]imag.fr) and Nicolas Balacheff (Nicolas.Balacheff[at]imag.fr)
(documents on the project are available on request)

Info Bangladesh Scholarship Council (BSC) Scholarships 2008-09

2008-08-31T23:51:00.000-07:00

The Bangladesh Scholarship Council (BSC) announces its 14th scholarship grant at the university level throughout the country for the year 2008-2009. A total of 250 scholarships will be distributed at Taka 12,000 each. The major fields of study include: medicine, engineering, agriculture, science & technology, commerce and humanities (specified fields only). Poor and meritorious students obtaining total GPA 8 to 10 in S.S.C and H.S.C will be given first preference.

Candidates must complete the Application Form provided in the BSC’s website www.bscbd.org with two attested passport size photos, attested copies of previous and current academic reports, a recommendation letter from the head of the department and parents’ yearly income statement through proper authority.

Applicants receiving other scholarship or any financial grant are not eligible to apply. A new application is required for renewal of scholarship and “Renewal” must be indicated.

Prospective applications should be sent to Secretary, Bangladesh Scholarship Council (BSC), 288, M.M. Ali Road (2nd Floor), WASA More, Chittagong-4000 on or before September 04, 2008 by mail. For detail please contact 031-617283 or email: info[at]bscbd.org.

http://www.bscbd.org/

Info PhD Scholarship in Architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Arts, Denmark

2008-08-31T23:48:00.000-07:00

PhD Scholarship in Architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Arts, Denmark: PhD Scholarship at the Institute for Planning: ‘The organisation, design and meaning of outdoor space in the planning of residential areas and residences’

The School of Architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Arts offers a PhD scholarship with focus on the organisation, design and meaning of outdoor space in the planning of residential areas and residences. The project will be implemented at the Center for Public Space Research and the Research Group for Residential Areas at the Institute of Planning of the School of Architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts that focuses on landscape, urban space, residential areas and homes, and planning and the environment. It is linked to the Centre for Housing and Welfare, Realdania Research/University of Copenhagen

Subject
The organisation, design and meaning of outdoor space in the planning of residential areas and residences.

In the relationship between the outdoor spaces and the intimate sphere of residences in the site plan, questions are raised regarding the relationship between public and private, stability and flexibility, uniformity and individuality, programme and form. The concrete design of the exterior space of residential areas is a central aspect of the experience and evaluation of both the site plan, as well as the quality, value and functionality of the individual residence.

While the organisation of residential homes can to a higher extent be based on individual needs, the private sphere and specific life situations, common needs, public access and use, and a uniform architectural expression have traditionally been dealt with in the organisation and design of outdoor space at the scale of the site plan for residential areas. At the same time the total plan is expected to create the framework for, and answer to, individual needs and wishes. The outdoor space of building planning can therefore be described as both representative and experienced/lived space.

The relationship between the common the shared and social and the individual as expressed in the spatial organisation and in the distribution of programmes in the building plan has historically been weighted and expressed in different ways and implemented in different types of site plans. This aspect attracts special attention in relation to both new building types and the transformation of existing site plans.

The relation between the programme and the form of outdoor space is expected to express and handle other forms of flexibility and accessibility than the demands made by specific family, work and interior design situations can claim in relation to the planned flexibility and accessibility of the residence.

In addition, the concept of sustainability raises a number of questions related to different types of site plans, and to the location, functional content and detailing of outdoor space. The transformation of existing residential areas also seems to demand specific consideration in relation to the concept of sustainablity in both the plan and the details, as well as in overall perception and understanding.

The project should address the definition and interpretation of concepts, and the factors and qualities such as flexibility, stability, the common and the individual, accessibility and sustainability in relation to both new plan types and the transformation of existing site plans, and the organisation, design and meaning of outdoor space, as well as putting these issues into a perspective relating to the planning of residential areas.

It is expected that where, how and in which ways these concepts are defined, localised and manifested is examined through, among other methods, case studies, theoretical perspectivisation and reflection that also includes the relationship between design and the societal context in which it is found.

It is expected that an arguement for the project focus and choice of case studies is made within the application.

The PhD student will be associated with the Center for Public Space Research and the Research Group for Residential Areas at the School of Architecture.

This group will, together with the Doctoral School at the School of Architecture, be responsible for the guidance of the PhD student.

Further information can be obtained at the Centre for Urban Design, Jonna Majgaard Krarup, tel. +45 32686129, e-mail: jonna.majgaardkrarup[at]karch.dk

Conditions of Employment
The enrolment of the successful applicant is linked to the goal of obtaining the PhD degree. It involves three years of employment as paid PhD- scholar according to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Central Organisation of Academics.

The education takes place in accordance with the regulations of the Announcement nr. 114 of 8th March 2002 of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Development ³The Announcement on the PhD education and the PhD degree². The Announcement can be found on the website of the School of Architecture of the Royal Danish Academy of Arts www.karch.dk or be obtained at the Research Secretariat of the school, tel. +45 32686072 The PhD student will be enrolled at the School of Architecture of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.

Application
A written application marked PhD Scholarship Institute 3 with appended documents should be addressed to: Rector, Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture, Philip de Langes Alle 10, 1435 Copenhagen K. The deadline for application is October 1st 2008, 12.00 am. Material received after this time will not be taken into consideration.

Application forms are not used. Applications per e-mail and fax will not be accepted Applications must be made in writing and include the following:

* A project description, that includes a discussion of the most important issues, theoretical orientation, methodology, relation to existing research, choice of material and a reflection of the perspectives of the project as well as a preliminary study plan (max. 5 normal pages equal to 12.000 characters incl. spaces, notes and references)
* A Curriculum Vitae
* Documentation of exams, other qualifications and previous activities
* List of publications, if available
The application must be submitted in 5 copies Enclosures may be sent in a single copy, but it is the actual application, the academic relevance and feasibility of the project in question, that is the primary material for the assessment of an applicants qualifications.

All interested parties regardless of age, sex, race or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply.

The School of Architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts is an institution at university level under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture. It is the mission of the school - through teaching and research - to provide a basis for high quality in people¹s physical environment.

Malaysia - 2009 / 2010 Government of Malaysia Scholarship for International Students

2008-08-31T23:42:00.000-07:00

SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM GOVERNMENT OF MALAYSIA

Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia invites applications from international students for the scholarships from Government of Malaysia for academic session 2009/2010. The scholarships are as follows:-

* MTCP Scholarship
* MIS Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies
* MIS Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies
* Commonwealth Scholarship (Comprehensive information is provided in the brochure)

A panel established by the Ministry of Higher Education
Malaysia will finalise the selection.

Deadline: 31th December 2008

For further information about the scholarship contact:
Ms. Norkamilah Zanial
e-mail: norkamilahz@mohe.gov.my

Download brochure and application form

* Scholarships For International Students 2009 Brochure
* Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) Application Form
* Commonwealth Scholarship Application Form
* Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship Application Form
* Medical Form

Luce Scolars Program Scholarship

2008-08-24T21:09:00.000-07:00

Eligibility:

One year internship in East or Southeast Asia for those with no significant academic or personal knowledge of Asia. Young professionals, seniors, and graduate/professional students are eligible to apply. Must be a U.S. citizen under the age of 30.

Who they are looking for:

The goal of the program is to provide an Asian experience for those who will be future leaders in their field and communities, but have yet to come in much contact with Asian affairs. The Luce Scholars Program selection criteria include an applicant’s: (a) strong, mature, and clearly defined career interest in a specific field (any professional field but Asian Affairs is acceptable); (b) motivation and potential for accomplishment within their field; (c) academic achievement, especially in their field; (d) capacity for leadership; and (e) openness to new ideas and a sensitivity to their fellow human beings. The single most important consideration is that nominees give evidence of potential for leadership and accomplishment, both within a chosen profession and as members of the broader American community.

Early Review:

University of Illinois students and alumni are encouraged to submit drafts of their application to The Office of Prestigious Scholarships well in advance of the campus deadline in order to receive feedback from the office. The Office of Prestigious Scholarships is willing to work with applicants through numerous revisions. Submit the application via email to the scholarships office at scholarships@uiuc.edu with a few potential meeting times to receive feedback.

REQUIRED Campus Deadline October 28, 2008:

The campus deadline for completed applications (including official transcripts from all college and graduate work and four letters of recommendation) is October 28, 2008. A complete Luce application must be submitted to The Office of Prestigious Scholarships in order to be considered for University of Illinois endorsement (a requirement to move forward in the competition). We will schedule interviews of short-listed candidates to be conducted within a few weeks of the application deadline. Based on your submittal and an interview, a Luce Scholars Campus Review Committee will determine your endorsement. The University will endorse those candidates the Committee feels have the potential to be Luce Scholars; up to three applicants may receive this endorsement.

Required information:

1. Official transcripts from all college and graduate work
2. At least 4 Letters of Recommendation (whenever possible, letters should represent a range of academic, professional, and personal references)
3. A complete Luce Scholars Application (print out your saved online application form — be sure
3. all of your text appears in the printed form!), including a 1,000-word personal statement outlining your (a) long range career interests, how they have developed, and plans for pursuing them in the future; and (b) reasons for applying to the Luce Scholars Program

Endorsed Applicant Deadline Noon, November 25, 2008:

Those students who have been endorsed need to submit their final Luce application packet to the scholarships office by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 25. At this time, you will need to provide your revised original Luce application form (including a signed personal statement), any revised letters of recommendation, and two recent passport-size photographs (black and white preferred) with your name on them.

We are required to send all of your materials (including letters) to the Luce Foundation. Students may either hand deliver letters of recommendation in signed, sealed envelopes, or they may be submitted to The Office of Prestigious Scholarships directly by the referee. While letters are submitted on campus, they should be written to the attention of the “Committee of Selection”. If letter writers wish to include the address, it is:

Henry Luce Foundation
51 Madison Avenue, 30th Floor
New York, NY 10010

The Final Stages:

The Office of Prestigious Scholarships submits an official University Endorsement Letter along with your complete application materials (including reference letters) to the Luce Foundation. Your next step will be waiting to hear from the Luce Foundation. Each nominee will be interviewed by a former Luce Scholar who is in a vaguely similar career (as close as they can match you geographically and academically). Expect your interview to be held some time between December 10 and January 31. From this individual meeting, that interviewer will determine if you one of approximately 45 finalists to meet for a second round of interviews in late February or early March. To give you an idea of the schedule, in a past year one of our nominees first heard from the Luce Foundation on January 17 and interviewed on January 19. Then, our candidates were notified via regular mail of their status, and a second round of interviews were held in early March.

General Application Tips:

The boxes do not expand in the online application, so review your application when it is printed out to ensure everything you typed appears on the printed version.

Luce Website and Application:

For official information on the Luce Scholars Program (which supercedes any information provided here), please go to: www.hluce.org. An online application is available at www.lucescholars.org/lsapp.

For further information about applying for nationally competitive scholarships from the University of Illinois, contact:

David Schug and Laura Hastings, Directors
The Office of Prestigious Scholarships
Fifth Floor, Illini Union Bookstore, MC-317
807 South Wright Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 333-4710
Fax: (217) 217-244-4851
topscholars@illinois.edu

International Scholarship for Undergraduate & Postgraduate Level

2008-08-23T01:05:00.000-07:00

UK - University of Hertfordshire (UH) international scholarship is available at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. To be eligible, you must have met the University’s academic and English Language entry requirements and have been successful in gaining an unconditional offer of a place. This scholarship will be awarded automatically to students who meet these requirements; you do not need to apply separately.

A warm welcome to the University of Hertfordshire – a place of high ambition and entrepreneurship, with much to offer international students.

The UH international scholarship is available to all students with an overseas (non-EU) fee status, including those from the following priority regions and countries:

Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa;
Botswana, Cameroon, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

North Africa:
Algeria, Egypt, Libya

Americas

Central and South America and the Caribbean:
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela

North America:
Canada, Mexico, USA

Asia-Pacific

East Asia:
China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea; Taiwan

South East Asia:
Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos

Europe (non-EU) and Central Asia

Norway, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan

Middle East

Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan

South Asia

Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

If your country is not listed here, you may still be eligible for the international scholarship. Please send in your application; your eligibility will be automatically assessed as part of our admissions process.

Please note that some of our courses are exceptions to our “standard” fee structure and have a different (”non-standard”) tuition fee. Click for a list of courses in this category.
Contact:

International Office
University of Hertfordshire
College Lane
Hatfield
Hertfordshire AL10 9AB
Tel: +44 (0) 1707 281249
Fax: +44 (0) 1707 286040
international@herts.ac.uk
Website: http://clearing.herts.ac.uk/

[SWEDEN]PhD position in Department of Biochemistry and Organic Chemist at Uppsala University UniMolecular Electronics Center

2008-08-23T01:03:00.000-07:00

Organosilicon chemistry directed towards molecular electronics

A new constellation in molecular electronics is being formed at Uppsala University; the Uppsala University UniMolecular Electronics Center (U3MEC) composed of eight different research groups and with focus on molecular electronics based on single or small assemblies of molecules. U3MEC comprises expertise in chemistry, physics and engineering, experimentalists as well as theoreticians.

One PhD student position in the group of Prof. Henrik Ottosson at the Department of Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry is available. The project involves design and synthesis of novel organosilicon, -germanium, and -tin compounds, and characterization of their spectroscopic and electrochemical properties as well as assembly into nanoelectronics platforms for investigations of electron transport properties.

A suitable candidate has a master of science in chemistry or equivalent, or expects to complete his/her degree before the end of the year. He/she has
(i) a solid experience in organic and/or organometallic synthesis,
(ii) documented good knowledge in physical chemistry, and desirably
(iii) documented interest in computational chemistry and chemical bonding theory.
Good skills in oral and written English are required, and an ability to work in a multidisciplinary and visionary environment is crucial.

The PhD student position corresponds to four years of full time studies, with courses of approximately 1 year, and 3 years of research work.

Complete applications should include
(i) a brief yet comprehensive description of research interest, past experience and future visions,
(ii) a CV,
(iii) copies of exams, degrees and grades, (iv) a copy of your Master thesis (or a draft thereof), and
(v) contact information to a minimum of two reference persons.

For further information please contact
Prof. Henrik Ottosson,
henrik.ottosson@biorg.uu.se

Applications should be sent to:
Prof. Henrik Ottosson, Department of Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry, Box 576,
Uppsala University, 751 23
Uppsala, Sweden.

Important: Applications by email will not be considered.

[Austria] PhD Position for Female Student in Mathematics at University of Technology Graz

2008-08-23T01:02:00.001-07:00

Within the cooperation project NAWI-Graz (connecting Karl-Franzens- University Graz and University of Technology Graz) there is a open position for a female PhD-Student in Mathematics. Highly qualified candidates interested in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

1. Applied Analysis and Scientific Computing
2. Financial Mathematics
3. Number Theory

Candidates must have a suitable master-degree in mathematics.

Applications have to be sent by e-mail to:

Prof. Dr. Robert Tichy
tichy@tugraz.at

Deadline: September 15, 2008

[Germany] Open Position for a PhD Student at Forschungszentrum Karlsruh

2008-08-23T01:01:00.001-07:00

Open position for a PhD student (IMK-IFU01-08)

Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe GmbH is one of the largest natural science and engineering research institution in Europe. Our Atmospheric Environmental Research Division (IMK-IFU) of the Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research has a long tradition in atmospheric environmental research, with its main emphasis on studying the impact of anthropogenic activities on the interactions between atmosphere and biosphere, air quality, regional climate, and hydrology.

Studies in these research fields are characterised by an interdisciplinary and integrated approach involving field measurements, process studies and numerical modelling. Results obtained in these research fields are used for defining reliable and efficient mitigation and adaptation strategies.

For numerical modelling tasks within the project "Verification of the turbulence parameterization and the description of the vertical structure of the marine atmospheric boundary layer in numerical simulation models for wind analysis and forecasts (VERITAS)" we offer a position for a PhD student.

for a three year term as soon as possible. We seek a person who is interested in numerical simulation strategies in atmospheric environmental research and who has a master (Diplom) degree preferably in meteorology, flow engineering, mathematics or physics. Experience in numerical modelling would be an advantage but is not required. The work will comprise running mesoscale numerical models and the evaluation of offshore turbulence data.

The remuneration will be in accordance to the German public service regulations (TVöD 13/2).

The position is open immediately. Please send as soon as possible (but not later than September 30, 2008) applications with the usual documents to the address below (preferably by e-mail), from where you can get also additional information.

Priv.-Doz. Dr. Stefan Emeis
Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research
- Atmospheric Environmental Research –
Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe GmbH
Kreuzeckbahnstr. 19
82467 Garmisch-Partenkirc hen
stefan.emeis@imk.fzk.de

For more information visit:
http://kit.gap.fzk.de/

[Germany] PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience at University Medical Center Hamburg

2008-08-23T00:59:00.000-07:00

The Department of Neurophysiology and Pathophysiology (Head: Prof. Dr. Andreas K.Engel) at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (Germany) invites applications for a PhD student position which is available for an initial period of 2 years, starting in October 2008.

The position is funded by the German Research Foundation project:
"A Multisensory processing of pain: An investigation of neural binding mechanisms in electrophysiological and hemodynamic brain responses".

Main research interests of the Department of Neurophysiology are the dynamics of distributed sensory processing, intermodal and sensorimotor integration, as well as theories of perception, action and consciousness. Current projects involve EEG/MEG/fMRI studies in humans or physiological studies in animals.

Further information on research at the Department of Neurophysiology can be obtained at http://www.uke.uni-hamburg.de or http://www.40hz.net.

Applicants should have a background in psychology, medicine, biology or neuroscience. Experience in human EEG studies or biosignal analysis is desirable.

For further details, please contact:
Dr. Daniel Senkowski (phone +49-40-42803-7047, email: dsenkows@uke.de, www.danielsenkowski.com) or

Prof. Dr. Andreas K. Engel (phone +49-40-42803- 6170, email: ak.engel@uke.de).

Applicants are asked to submit their CV and documentation of relevant qualification to:
Dr. Daniel Senkowski (dsenkows@uke.de),
Dept. of Neurophysiology and Pathophysiology,
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf,
Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.

Info Scholarship PhD in modeling of stochastic processes and signals

2008-08-23T00:54:00.000-07:00

PhD scholarship in modeling of stochastic processes and signals, in particular the dynamics of motile microorganisms and shot-noise limited localization of fluorescent probes on stretched DNA. A 3-year full stipend for graduate study leading to a PhD in engineering is available in the Stochastic Systems and Signals group at the Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree and a good background in theoretical physics/applied mathematics, in particular in statistical mechanics and computer programming. In return, he/she will receive an all-round training in the analysis and modelling of stochastic systems and signals, in particular

1. data-driven modelling of motile microorganisms (cells and neurites),
2. statistical assessment of the effect of nanostructures on biological properties of cells, such as stem cells, neurons, and neuronal networks, based on experiments performed by partners in Nanoscale (see below),
3. Brownian motion of DNA in nano-channels, and
4. shot-noise limited localization of fluorescent probes along stretched DNA.

The stipend is partially funded by two EU FP7 projects (Nanoscale and ReaDNA) in which we will analyse and model motility data in order to characterize motility on various nano-structured surfaces, and localize fluorescent probes along DNA that is imperfectly stretched in nano-channels.

For an efficient and energetic student there will be time to pursue other subjects as well. In addition to motility models and optimal localization of fluorophores, the current interests of our group are (a) facilitated diffusion, (b) molecular motors, (c) forces and proteins, and we collaborate with experimentalist colleagues in the department and abroad when we can make a difference for an interesting experiment.

For more information, contact the project’s main supervisor, Senior Researcher, Dr.Scient. Henrik Flyvbjerg, Henrik.Flyvbjerg@nanotech.dtu.dk, and Tel: (+45) 4525 6736 (on vacation in July), or its co-supervisor, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. Kristian Mølhave, Kristian.Molhave@nanotech.dtu.dk, Tel: (+45) 4525 6395.

The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. Information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies is included in the general rules of DTU, which may be obtained by application to the PhD programme office at tel: +45 45 25 11 76 or +45 45 25 11 77.

The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students.

Application
We need your online application no later than August 24, 2008 at 12.00 noon. Open the link “apply online,” fill out the form, and attach application, your CV, list of publications if you have any, documentation of a completed master’s degree, grade transcript, and names of two reference persons, who should send us their letters of recommendation under separate cover (email is OK).

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

http://www.dtu.dk/English/About_DTU/vacancies.aspx?guid=22811298

Info DAAD-Scholarships 2009-2010 for Professionals Postgraduate with Relevance to Developing Countries

2008-08-23T00:48:00.000-07:00

DAAD-Scholarships for Selected Postgraduate Courses for Professionals with Relevance to Developing Countries 2009-2010 is provided by The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD) – supports a range of postgraduate courses at German universities which aim at providing academically educated young professionals from Developing Countries (including Indonesia) with further specialised studies.
University graduates who have been working for two years in the public or private sector in technical, economical or agricultural fields, in education or development planning are eligible for these grants. The 42 courses differ in respect to fields of study, language and entry requirements. The age limit for the courses is 32 for Doctoral and 36 years for Master programme.

The funds for these scholarships are provided by the Federal Ministry for Economics Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Due to the limited number of DAAD scholarships for its courses, not all applicants accepted for studies by the German universities can be supported. Therefore, institutions are also encouraged to nominate candidates, whose studies they are willing to finance out of their staff development budget. In this case, an accompanying letter with according statements is necessary for the applicant.
The DAAD supports these selected programmes with a certain quota of scholarships and with financial assistance for a special tutoring system. At the end of the course (programmes run 12 to 36 months, depending on the particular institution) participants can obtain an internationally recognized Master’s or in some courses PhD degree.

Target group: Professionals holding an academic degree and with at least two years of experience in the public or private sector in technical, economical, or agricultural fields, in education or development planning.
Language of instruction : German or English, depending on the degree course.

Application conditions:
- Age limit: 36 years of age at the time of application (for some courses 32 years)
- Academic degree (min IPK 2,75 for Master candidates and 3,00 for Doctoral candidates) and at least two years of professional experience after completing S1 degree.
- Confirmation of employment from the candidate‘s employer in the home country and where possible a guarantee of re-employment upon his/her return to the home country
- Two letters of recommendation of recent date
- A statement of motivation for participation in the postgraduate course with emphasis on the relevance to his/her occupation (1-2 pages)

List of DAAD-Scholarships 2009-2010 Study Programs offered

For postgraduate courses held in English: International TOEFL-Language test of a minimum of 550 points (course at FHTW Berlin 580 points) or IELTS-Test Volume 6.0.

Closing date for applications is 4th September 2008 at the DAAD Jakarta Office

Course Commence: September/October of the following year (preceeding German-language course from April or August).
Course Duration: 12 to 36 months, depending on the postgraduate course (see annex).
Special Remarks:
- Participants in postgraduate courses in which English is the language of instruction receive a scholarship for a two-month intensive German language course.
- Participants in postgraduate courses in which German or German/English is the language of instruction receive a scholarship for a six-month intensive German language course. Please note that the candidates must have certain German language certificate at the time of application.

Form and documents to be submitted
1. DAAD Scholarship Form Application
2. Accompanying documents (PLEASE SET IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER)
a) Curriculum Vitae (please use the europass specimen form at Europass)
b) A Statement of motivation for participation in the postgraduate courses with emphasis on the relevance to his/her occupation
c) Two letters of recommendation of recent date, each from supervisor at your company/institution, and from your previous academic supervisor
d) Confirmation of employment from the candidate’s employer in the home country and where possible, a guarantee of re-employment upon his/her return to the home country
e) Academic Degree Certificate (certified copies of original) in Bahasa Indonesia and English/German translation
f) Academic transcript, covering the complete duration of academic studies (certified copies of original) in Bahasa Indonesia and English/German translation
g) Secondary School Leaving Certificates/ijazah SMA (certified copies of original) in Bahasa Indonesia and English/German translation
h) English language certificate for postgraduate courses held in English request an international TOEFL of a minimum of 550 points (course at FHTW Berlin 580 points) or IELTS-Test Volume 6.0. Please do not submit “prediction TOEFL”. For postgraduate courses held in German: please see the details on the course list. Certain level of German language exam may be required before admission to the course.

Applications must reach DAAD Jakarta Office before the deadline. Any incomplete applications handed in after the deadline can not be taken into consideration.

ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN TRIPLICATE

DAAD Jakarta Office
Summitmas I Building 19th Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62
Jakarta 12190
Contact person: Endah C. Anggoro
E-mail: Endah@daadjkt.org

Tel.: (021) 520 0870; 525 2807
Fax.: (021) 525 2822
E-mail: info@daadjkt.org

Counseling hours: Monday to Thursday, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm.
You are welcome to make an appointment for personal counseling before you apply.

Info PhD scholarship for Body Image & Media Students

2008-08-23T00:47:00.000-07:00

PhD student for Body Image & Media, Nijmegen, (Gelderland), 32 hours per week Radboud University Nijmegen

Job Description
As a PhD student you will be investigating neurocognitive mechanisms. Visual appearance is an increasingly important factor in the distress experienced by many individuals around the world who fail to meet the beauty standard and body image they have set for themselves. An important factor in this increasing striving for beauty and slimness is the continuous presentation of models with unrealistic, retouched or “photoshopped” features, which represent an unattainable goal for most individuals. The current project is aimed at understanding the cognitive and neural mechanisms through which beauty ideals shape the appraisal of our own bodies and those of others, and why some individuals develop body image disturbances while others remain unaffected.

Effects of media on body image will be investigated for old and new virtual media (e.g., looking at effects of real and computer generated models), using a variety of experimental techniques (eye-tracking, ERPs, behaviour, fRMI). The PhD student will participate in the graduate program of the Behavioural Science Institute (BSI), present and publish findings at international conferences and peer reviewed quality journals, and combine scientific findings in a doctoral thesis.

Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2500 - 3000

Maximum salary amount in Euro’s a month 2558
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract:
Maximum hours per week: 32

Additional conditions of employment:
The candidate will be appointed as a PhD student (0,8 FTE) for a period of five years. The candidate’s performance will be evaluated after 18 months. If the evaluation is positive, the contract will be extended by 3½ years.

Requirements
Doctorate
Candidates need a Master’s degree in Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Social Psychology, or a related field, and should show a sincere interest in the study of body image and media. A background and experience in conducting psychological experiments (using behaviour, EEG, eye-tracking, and/or neuroimaging techniques) and enrolment in a Research Master’s programme (Behavioural Science or Cognitive Neuroscience or related) are considered an advantage. Candidates need to be proficient in English and must have excellent writing ability.

Organization
Radboud University Nijmegen Faculty of Social Sciences
Strategically located in Europe, Radboud University Nijmegen is one of the leading academic communities in the Netherlands. A place with a personal touch, where top-flight education and research take place on a beautiful green campus in modern buildings with state-of-art facilities.
The Behavioural Science Institute studies individual human behaviour as a function of its social and physical contexts. The central goal of the institute is to gain fundamental insight into the causal factors and regulatory processes that govern individual human behaviour. The BSI is an interdisciplinary endeavour aimed at exploring the aetiology of individual human behaviour. The PhD student will participate in the Media and Behaviour Lab group which involves a collaboration between Social Cognition and Developmental Psychopathology programmes of the BSI. The BSI is equipped with extensive lab facilities including eye tracking, EEG, and virtual reality, and has access to neuroimaging facilities (e.g. fMRI) at the F.C. Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging in Nijmegen.

Application
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

dr. Hein van Schie
Telephone number: +31 (0)24 3612575

prof. dr. Rutger Engels
Telephone number: +31 (0)24-3611818
E-mail address: r.engels@pwo.ru.nl

You can apply for this job before 31-08-2008 by sending your application to:

Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
Faculty of Social Sciences/P en O
Postbus 9104 6500 HE Nijmegen
E-mail address: vacancies@socsci.ru.nl

Scholarship Study Visits to Germany by Foreign Students

2008-08-23T00:46:00.000-07:00

Group Visits to Germany by Foreign Students for Study Trips / Study Seminars and Practicals. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) funds Study Visits and Study Seminars and Practicals in the Federal Republic of Germany by groups of foreign students under the direction of university teachers.

I. Funding Objectives
In the case of Study Seminars and Practicals, the programme aims to encourage a policy of reciprocal invitation, although this does not constitute a condition of support, which means that funding can initially also be given for visits in only one direction.

Cultural events (e.g. concert trips) may be funded if the focus is on subject-specific meetings between students and the relevance to higher education is proven.
A maximum of one application per year can be considered per department, institute and applicant. Required/mandatory excursions or measures which have already been carried out cannot be funded.

II. Target Group and Length of Stay
Funding can be provided for groups of students who are fully matriculated in their third semester or higher in a respective degree programme at a foreign university and who travel under guidance and direction of a university teacher. Groups must be made up of at least 10 participants and must not, as a rule exceed 15 persons. One university teacher may additionally be funded as an accompanying person.
Group Visits and Study Seminars and Practicals should last no less than 7 days. Funding is available for a maximum 12 days (including travel days), although the stays may last longer.

III. Funding
The DAAD takes out health, accident and public/private liability insurance for each funded group. Due to the limited financial resources, the DAAD reserves the right to reduce the level of funding. It is assumed that the universities or other sponsors (e.g. support associations, companies from business and industry) will contribute to the overall costs, so that the personal contribution to be made by participants remains at a reasonable level.

Regulations applying to Indonesia (among other countries)
a) Programme planning
The DAAD plans the programme design. Wishes and preferences stated in the application form will, as far as possible, be taken into consideration. However, it is likely that cuts or changes will be made to the programme due to decisions reached by the selection committees. The DAAD provides a travel guide fluent in the agreed group language who is responsible for the smooth running of and compliance with the programme drawn up by DAAD Head Office

b) Meals and accomodation
As a rule, groups will be accommodated in twin or three-bed rooms in hotels or youth guesthouses/hostels. The DAAD pays the subsistence costs (meals and accommodation) for the group (including for the group leader and, where appropriate, bus driver) during the stay in Germany.

c) Transport
The DAAD decides on the choice of means of transport. In many cases, a coach/bus will be used to ensure that the visit programme schedule can run smoothly. In the case of groups that cannot travel to Germany with their own coach/bus, the DAAD can hire a coach/bus for travel within Germany. If the group travels in a coach/bus not hired by the DAAD, a seat must be available for the DAAD guide; in such cases, the DAAD will pay the fuel costs for travel within Germany. For some programme points, however, use of public transport may be more suitable. The conditions will be advised on an individual basis.
The DAAD regrets that it is unable to pay any international travel costs.

IV. Application papers
1. Application form (download here ) ; including budget and list of participants
2. Reasons for and contentual description of the programme for one subject area, including a precise list of the visit and tour preferences, both in terms of subject-related (academic) content and of German area studies content. Vague or generally-worded descriptions (e.g. visits to museums, universities) are not acceptable.
3. Schedule (in tabular form)
4. Description of the contentual preparation for the group trip (e.g. preparatory seminars).
5. Proof of contacts on the German side (in the case of Study Trips), especially in higher education (e.g. by sending invitations or letters of confirmation).
Proof of contacts on the foreign side (in the case of Study Seminars and Practicals) who state their opinion on the importance of the Study Seminar and Practical specified in the application and on how this seminar or practical is integrated into the academic progress of the foreign participants.
(General agreements, cooperation agreements and so on are not, on their own, sufficient proof and can only be submitted as support for the proof of contacts)

Applications must be submitted in such good time as to ensure that they reach the DAAD by the following deadlines (Date of Receipt at the DAAD in Bonn).
- 01 February for trips to begin at the 01.06 (DAAD decision made at the mid of April)
- 01 May for trips to begin at the 01.09 (DAAD decision made at the mid of July)
- 01 November for trips begin at the 01.03 (DAAD decision made at the mid of January)
Applicants are recommended in all cases to use the most recent version of this information Sheet and the corresponding Application Form when submitting their application.

V. Study Trips
Applications may be placed by university teachers from foreign universities. Applications must be written in German or English and submitted to DAAD Jakarta Office one month prior to the deadline specified above. DAAD Jakarta will forward the applications to the DAAD in Bonn together with a statement of opinion.
Before placing the application, please inquire the DAAD Jakarta Office as to the latest date by which the application must have been submitted (recieved) there in order to ensure that the application reaches the DAAD in Bonn by 01 February, 01 May respectively 01 November.

VI. Study Seminars and Practicals
Applications may be placed by university teachers from German universities. Applications must be submitted to the DAAD via the International Office (Akademisches Auslandsamt) of the German university.

Addresses
DAAD Jakarta Office
Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Kav. 61-62
Summitmas I, 19th Floor,
Jakarta 12190
Tel.: (021) 520 08 70, 525 28 07
Fax: (021) 525 28 22
Email: info@daadjkt.org
Consultation hours:
Monday - Thursday (13:30 - 16:00)

DAAD
Referat 224
Kennedyallee 50
D - 53175 Bonn
Germany
Responsible desk officer:
Ms. Katharina Klein
Phone:+ 49 228 882 370
Fax: + 49 228 882 447
Email: k.klein@daad.de

Ms. Julia Loellgen
Phone:+ 49 228 882 328
Fax: + 49 228 882 447
Email: loellgen@daad.de

Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (EIPRS)

2008-08-23T00:41:00.000-07:00

Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (EIPRS)

To be eligible to apply for the EIPRS, you must:
1. be an overseas student who is eligible to undertake a higher degree by research candidature within UTS’s areas of research strengths, and
2. be able to commence in full time enrolment for the first time in 2009, unless:
- you commenced your HDR during 2008 but, due to the timing of your applications and subsequent enrolment were not able to apply for the 2008 EIPRS, or
- you have terminated any previous HDR enrolment within six months of commencement

3. not hold a research qualification regarded by UTS as equivalent to an Australian Research Doctorate degree or, if undertaking a Research by Master degree, not hold a research qualification regarded as equivalent to or higher than an Australian Research Master’s degree, and
4. not have held an Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) scholarship within the two years prior to commencing the EIPRS, and
5. not be receiving a scholarship for which course tuition fee is a component under any scholarship scheme to which the Australian Government makes a substantial contribution.

Eligibility for admission
PhD Degree
Applicants shall:
- hold a Bachelor’s degree with First or Second Class Honours, Division 1 or a Master’s Degree by research of the University of Technology, Sydney; or
- possess an equivalent qualification.
In addition, applicants will be required to provide satisfactory evidence of their ability to undertake advanced research appropriate to their PhD program.

Master’s Degree by Research
Applicants shall:
- hold a Bachelor’s Degree of the University of Technology, Sydney; or
- possess an equivalent qualification; or
- submit such other evidence of general and professional qualifications as will satisfy the Academic Board that the applicant possesses the educational preparation and capacity to pursue graduate studies.

English proficiency
Applicants whose formal education was conducted in a language other than English are required to provide evidence of their English language proficiency. Evidence of English language proficiency must be provided by the closing dates specified in this information.

Selection criteria
Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit, research capacity and research potential. The applicant’s intended area of study must be in an area of research concentration of the institution.

Scholarship Application Procedure and Requirements
- You must complete the International Student Postgraduate Application [pdf 74.5kb]. Mark the top of the front page of this form EIPRS Applicant.
- You must also complete the 2009 EIPRS application form[pdf, 46.9kb]

Supporting documents essential for your applications (required for International Student Postgraduate and EIPRS application)
- Research proposal detailing your research objectives, example of your key literature in your area of interest and a broad outline of the sequence and timing of the work that you plan to do;
- Evidence of prior research experience, including work for Bachelor’s Honours or Master theses, consultancies or industry-based research;
- The name of your potential supervisors (or supervisors) at UTS with whom you have discussed your research interest or have agreed to supervise your research project
- Reports from 2 referees, preferably from someone who are familiar with your research interest and who can confirm your capacity to carry out research. Use the the Academic Referee’s Report form (pdf 24kb).
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae including:
Details of any academic prizes gained during your tertiary studies
Details of any work experience (paid or unpaid) relevant to your proposed research project
Details of publication in academic or peer reviewed journals, published books or chapters of books
Details of patents achieved or any other output, for example, exhibited works (if applicable)

All supporting documents must be properly certified, these include:
- English proficiency test results
- Copies of degree(s) awarded and full academic transcript(s) showing the subjects studied, the marks obtained and an explanation of the grading system must be provided
- For documents not in English, the original language documents and an official translation must also be certified

Photocopies that are not certified will not be accepted.
Documents certified by a Justice of Peace will not be accepted.

Closing Date
1 September, 2008 at 5.00pm.
All application requirements must be received by the closing date.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered
- Late applications will not be considered
- Faxed applications will not be considered
It is in your interest to apply as early as possible

If you apply early and you are missing any documents you will be notified of this by UTS International and will have still have adequate time to supply the required documents before the deadline of the EIPRS application.
Applications must arrive at the address nominated on the application form by the due time on the due date. Merely posting the application by the due date is not acceptable.

Acknowledgement of receipt of EIPRS applicaton
An email acknowledgement of receipt of your EIPRS application will be sent to you when received by UTS international.

Notification of the outcome
Eligible applicants will receive email notification of the outcome of their EIPRS in late November 2008.

Info Ph.D Scholarship in Computer Science

2008-08-23T00:37:00.000-07:00

he Expertise centre for Digital Media is a research institute of Hasselt University in Belgium. The research team of about 80 people performs scientific research in 3 areas: computer graphics, human-computer interaction and multimedia & communication technology. Hasselt University calls for candidates for the following vacant position (m/f) in EDM:

PhD Scholarship in computer science (2 x 2 jaar)

Scholarship description:
The intended research is situated in the domains of networked virtual environments (NVE) and human-computer interaction (HCI). More specifically,

synchronization in scalable networked virtual environments is studied, supporting simulation-based interaction. The investigated synchronization techniques enhance consistency of the status of the virtual environment as presented to all users. Heterogeneous environments (different platforms, I/O devices etc.) are taken into account. Besides synchronization techniques, interaction techniques and the flexibility in their realization play an important role in the envisioned research. Usable multimodal interaction metaphors are designed for individuals as well as groups of users. A division of the users in subgroups is considered for both simulation and interaction between several users in order to enhance performance and social interaction. Further details of the PhD research topics will be determined based on the background and interest of the PhD candidate.

Diploma :
Academic license (4 years), master (5 years) or equivalent diploma in computer science. Students who will complete their studies during the summer, are strongly invited to apply.

Further information
* Content job responsibilities:
Prof. dr. Karin Coninx +32-11-26 84 11, karin.coninx@uhasselt.be
Prof. dr. Kris Luyten +32-11-26 84 11, kris.luyten@uhasselt.be
* Content terms of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@uhasselt.be

Scholarship 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
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Friday, August 1st 2008.

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

Study Lilydale Scholarships for International Students at Swinburne University of Technology

2008-07-01T06:08:00.000-07:00

From 2009 all international students who enrol in an on-campus, single degree at Lilydale will receive a Study Lilydale Scholarship.

Scholarship reduces the rate charged at 10% each year for the duration of degree. Fee reduction is off the published fee and not a double degree.

The Faculty of Higher Education, Lilydale offers programs in business, communications and social sciences. Students can combine majors and minors from all three areas of discipline.Scholarships for International Students at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Eligibility criteria

1.1 The scholarship will apply to new commencing international students enrolling at The Faculty of Higher Education, Lilydale in 2009.

1.2 The scholarship is available to UG and PG coursework programs for single degrees. (Double degree programs and programs studied across multiple campuses are excluded).

1.3 Students must not be receiving any other form of Swinburne scholarship, or fee reduction.

1.4 There is no separate application required, as eligible recipients will automatically receive the scholarship at the time of enrolment.

1.5 Annual retention of the scholarship will be subject to satisfactory progress.
Eligible undergraduate courses
Business:
Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Management)

Communications:
Bachelor of Communications
Bachelor of Communications (Media Studies)
Bachelor of Communications (Public Relations)

Social Science:
Bachelor of Social Science
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)
Selection
Scholarships will be awarded to all international students enrolling from 2009.
Contact

Enquire about Study Lilydale Scholarships online.

Tel: 1800 897 973 (within Australia). (+613) 8676 7002 (from overseas)
Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

ADB - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP), Asian Institute of Management

2008-07-01T06:03:00.000-07:00

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Programme (JSP) was established in April 1988 with funding from the Government of Japan. It is intended to provide an opportunity to fully qualified citizens of ADB developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related areas to attend academic institutions in the Asia-Pacific region. ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the region.

Asian Institute of Management is one of institutions participating in this ADB-JSP scholarship program.

Below are programs offered:

* Master in Business Management
* Master in Management
* Master in Development Management
* Master in Entrepreneurship for Social and Development Entrepreneurs

Scholarship Description

The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years.

* full tuition fees
* a monthly subsistence and housing allowance
* an allowance for books and instructional materials
* medical insurance
* travel expenses

The scholarship is for one year with an extension to the second year of study, as appropriate, which shall be conditional on the scholar maintaining a satisfactory level of performance as determined by the institute. The maximum duration of scholarship award is two years for masters and doctorate programs.

Eligibility

* A national of an ADB borrowing member country (applicants from countries that are no longer borrowing from ADB are not eligible for the ADB-JSP Scholarship).
* Gained admission to an approved post graduate course in any of the participating academic institutions. (Asian Institute of Management)
* A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.
* At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience
* Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies.
* Not more than 35 years old at the time of application.
* In good health.
* Should agree to return to his/her home county after completion of studies under the Program.
* Staff of participating academic institutions are not eligible for the Scholarship.
* Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for the Scholarship.
* Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of the other international organizations are not eligible for the Scholarship.
* Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for the Scholarship.

Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.
MORE INFORMATION
ADB-JSP Coordinators

Mr. Rey Reyes
Associate Director, Student Services
Admissions & Registration
E-mail: admissions@aim.edu.ph

Asian Institute of Management
123 Paseo de Roxas Makati City, Philippines
(Attn: Student Services, Admissions & Registration)

Application Deadline: Feb 2009
visit the website

Learning English as an Investment before study

2008-07-01T05:59:00.000-07:00

Having to say that you want to obtain a scholarship for your study has forced you to learn English. Why? English is a world’s language that connects you between native and non-native, or between non-native and non-native. For example, I got my master degree on Taiwan. Without adequate preparation of Chinese, I can only speak English with them. Fortunately, they understand and even make that as a learning pace for themselves. On the other hand, being forced to always speak English, not only with Taiwanese, but also with some other foreign people (mostly from nationals whose English is their native language), my English got improved as well. And the most important thing is I can communicate with all my professors and classmates.

So essentially, english language is a must to learn, and you definitely would want to take english lesson, no matter where you are. And what takes that even simpler, is you can even learn English in an online English School. There a lot of materials are covered just like as if you study offline in a course foundation. There is no big difference, except this method gives you full flexibility to arrange time of study. Great benefit for those who do not have plenty of time in front of the computer (internet) or for those professionals that are working during the day and only have time in the night.

Generally, there are two main points students will have to determine before going to an online English course, whether they want to prioritize communication (conversation) or reading ability. Both in my opinion are somehow difficult to achieve at the same time, you have to put in order which one you want to master first. If you choose to be able speak fluently English, then you should take section speaking and pronounciation, and listening modules. On the other hand, if you prefer reading ability first, then you should focus on reading and writing. However, as long as you can manage time very well, you can take these two core points at the same time, as long as you keep practicing each one with enough time. Try to dedicate your time in order to achieve your goals.

Online graduate programs as an alternative for graduate studies

2008-07-01T05:44:00.000-07:00

While still most prospective candidates, undergraduate students who will graduate soon, favor for conventional course and research, online graduate degrees slowly but sure has gained significant attention from its viewer, candidates and parents. Online graduate school is considered to be alternative for busy professionals, officers, or even students who are busy with other stuffs like their business or hobbies. This is true especially online graduate school requires you to only be in the front of your computer, connected with internet, and get modules as if students were in the class, face by face.

With these benefits, an increasing notice for this method has been on motion. The advantages are obvious while this method works almost similar with conventional graduate studies. Passed students will get diplomas, and modules that can be implemented directly to their world, the online graduate programs also offer the same core course as offered by offline graduate programs. How about the job? No need to worry if you feel that graduates who undertake this method will face difficulty of being accepted for the job. There is no relevancy between online study with ability and capability of students to work effectively and efficiency in their job place. The only difference is only the mean of comunication. Statistics has proved that employers are taking more and more online graduates year by year.

Now you know already some essential information about online graduate school, and I believe it has started to gain your interest. All you need to do is gather as many as possible schools that provide online programs suited with your background. For that purpose, you need a consultancy agent or provider who can get you access to a number of schools that have online programs. You may choose a package of information from that online degree directory.

MBA and MPA Scholarships from Management Institute of Canada

2008-06-25T01:09:00.000-07:00

The Management Institute of Canada Scholarship is offered only for the MCOPO students and for the following Online Programs: Master in Business Administration (MBA) Master in Public Administration (MPA).

MIC offers a wide range of opportunities to help you achieve your goals of education. Some scholarships are based on academic achievement and the other on the basis of financial need. That you have to fill general application and scholarship application materials and to meet any special conditions for individual programmes to which you are applying. Applicants must be informed that this is not a full scholarship.

Scholarships for MIC MCOPO program and applicable to overseas countries granted to citizens from countries of Eastern Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa.

Residents of western countries such as USA, Canada and Western Europe. as well as Japan, Australia and New Zealand do not have the right to apply.

Currently MIC is receiving applications for the MCOPO program, from the following countries:

Albania, Kenya, Tanzania, Iran, Cameroon, Pakistan, Ghana, Bangladesh, Jordan, Cambodia, Nepal, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Afghanistan, India, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Botswana, Senegal, Nigeria, Uganda, Indonesia, Srilakan, Somalia, Turkey, Philippines, Romania, Lesotho, South Africa, Angola, Eritrea, Tuvalu, Romania, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Russia, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Bangladesh, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Vietnam, Sudan, Iraq, Syria, St. Lucia, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Bangladesh, Malawi, Egypt, Malaysia, East Timor, Solomon Island, Gambia, Botswana, Algeria, Khartoum, Yugoslavia, Haiti, Brazil, Dominican Republic, ….
And again more countries…

MBA and MPA Fees

MIC scholarships are offered by our MCPOP Program to qualified applicants from the indicated countries to assist students with tuition fees.

MIC Regular tuition fees for the EMBA and MPA programs, for applicants from Canada, the United States and Western Europe are 10,000US$.

The regular tuition fee for students from Overseas offered by MCPOP is 8,000 US$.
The scholarship covers only a percentage of the tuition fee. (This is not a full scholarship).
MIC Scholarships cover between 10%, 20% and 45% of this amount. In case an applicant obtains the highest scholarship (45%), he or she will only be required to pay 4400 US$.

Read this before submitting your application:

MIC Scholarships are granted only on the Internet MBA and MPA programmes (distance learning) and after careful examination of the applicant file on the basis of academic records and substantial professional experience.

Regular training fee is U.S. $ 8000 for candidates from countries other than Canada, the United States and Western Europe.

Scholarships are offered for qualified candidates from countries indicated covers the period from 30% to 45% of normal fees. See the list of countries that qualify for scholarships: MCPOP program.

If the applicant receives a 45% scholarship, he or she will be obliged to pay 4400 dollars for the whole programme.All applicants also have the opportunity to pay tuition fees per month. There is NO scholarships in the territory of campus (class) program

Mailing
Management Institute of Canada
P.O. Box 71, Secu : B
Montréal, Qc, H3B 3J5, Canada

Visit the website

Master of Integrated Water Management Scholarship

2008-06-25T01:04:00.000-07:00

International WaterCentre (IWC) master on Integrated Water Resources Management aimed at improving the capabilities of future leaders in the field of water resources management with special emphasis on professionals working in developing countries. At the turn of the current and evolving practice IWC equips students with practical skills and interdisciplinary approaches to provide clean water solutions from the watershed to the bank. We are committed to on the basis of global knowledge base and skills in the water sector to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and to meet international commitments to sustainable development.

In 2008 the IWC program will be offered through The University of Queensland: Program Outline.
Scholarship applications for 2009 are now open

Water Leader Scholarships Program will offer full and partial scholarships for training of Australian citizens, permanent residents and international applicants for the semester 1 2009 master reception on Integrated Water Resources Management (MIWM) program.

The amount of scholarships

International scholarships will cover the full costs of training for three semesters MIWM programme, as well as the health of overseas students Cover for the duration of the program.

Scholarships for Australian citizens and residents include both full and partial scholarships for education-training program three semesters.

IWC Water Leader Scholarships do not include travel, accommodation allowances, scholarships, living in the field of work or course material costs. It will be the responsibility of successful candidates to meet those expenses.

Eligibility

Those interested in applying for an IWC Water Leaders Scholarship must meet the minimum eligibility requirements outlined below.

MIWM Program Entry Requirements (See also Applying to the Masters Program):

* A four year undergraduate degree in a related field of study from an internationally-recognised institution. Applicants must have completed a university level qualification which is at least equivalent in standard to an Australian four year degree. If you are unsure whether your previous university qualification(s) is equivalent in standard to an Australian four year degree, you should seek advice from the Australian Education Centre in your home country or region, or contact UQ International Education Directorate.
* Demonstrated English language proficiency (see www.uq.edu.au/international/language-requirements);
* A minimum of two years practical experience in a related field is preferred but not required.

Citizenship and Visa Status

Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and international applicants are eligible and encouraged to apply. Successful international applicants must meet visa requirements of the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

The selection criteria and process

Candidates will be evaluated by the University of Queensland in order to ensure their compliance with the minimum requirements for entry into MIWM program. Students will also be judged on Water Leaders Scholarship Selection at the International WaterCentre. Selection Panel will adhere to ICC policy of non-discrimination in this process. Decisions on the selection of candidates are final and confidential. ICC will not enter into correspondence regarding the results of the selection process.

Application Deadline: 1 August 2008

Term and Condition
For further information visit the website

ASEAN Scholarships 2009 for Indonesia

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The ASEAN Scholarships aim to provide opportunities to the young people of ASEAN to develop their potential and equip them with skills that will enable them to confidently step into the new millennium.

The ASEAN Scholarships for Indonesia is tenable for 4 years leading to the award of the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education ‘Advanced’ (GCE ‘A’) Level (or equivalent) certificate.

The Scholarship is for studies in selected Singapore schools from Secondary Three to Pre-University Two and is renewed annually, subject to the satisfactory performance of the scholar.

Students from Indonesia are welcome to apply for the ASEAN Scholarships for Indonesia to enter Singapore schools at the Secondary Three level. Candidates who are not short-listed for the scholarships will be considered for the Merit Awards.

Eligibility

Students who meet the following criteria are invited to apply for the scholarship:

* Nationals of Indonesia
* Between 14+ to 16+ years old (as of January 2009)
* Sat for 2008 SMP 3 National Final Evaluation Examination (UAN) and have done consistently well in school

Important Dates

Any dates given below are tentative and are subject to changes. Activity Date
Application Period 7 June to 15 July 2008
Selection Test Mid August
Selection Interview Late September
Award of Scholarship Mid October
Arrival of Scholar in Singapore Late October

Candidates short-listed for the selection test/interview will be notified a week before the selection test/interview dates. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Where to obtain application forms during the application period
There are 2 ways which you can apply for the ASEAN Scholarships. Please choose only one method to submit your application form.

You can either submit (please click either one of the methods below for details):
Your softcopy application form through email or
Your hardcopy application form by post

Test and Interview City
Jakarta, Medan, Surabaya, Pontianak
Note: Surabaya and Pontianak may be used as Test Centres if there are sufficient candidates. Medan, Surabaya and Pontianak may be used as Interview Centres if there are sufficient candidates.

Terms and Conditions

1. Allowance of S$2,200 (Secondary) / S$2,400 (Pre-University) per annum with hostel accommodation
2. Settling-in allowance of S$400 (once only)
3. Economy class air passage to Singapore and back to home country upon completion of course
4. Waiver of school fees (excluding miscellaneous fees)
5. Waiver of GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level examination fees (once only, if applicable)
6. Subsidised medical benefits and accident insurance cover
7. Bridging courses (if applicable, in Singapore before start of course)
8. There is no bond attached to the scholarship

Instructions for Submission of Application Form

Softcopy Application Form by Email

1. Download a copy of the application form (96kb .xls) here in MS Excel format. (Note: Please click “Enable Macros” upon opening the document.)
2. Complete the form on your computer at your own time and save your completed form in the following Excel format Name(Country).xls
3. Email to MOE_ASEAN_Scholarships@moe.gov.sg
4. You should indicate your email subject / title as Name (Country)
5. You do not need to submit softcopies of your supporting documents such as result slips, birth certificate / passport / identity card or testimonials via email. You will be required to submit these documents via post if you are shortlisted for the Selection Test.
6. Please do not send us a print-out of the form.

Hardcopy Application Form by Post

1. Download a copy of the application form (89kb .pdf).
2. You may also obtain a hardcopy of the application form at the following addresses:
Embassy of the Republic of Singapore
Graha Surya Internusa
Level 19
Jl. HR Rasuna Said Kav X-0
Kuningan
Jakarta 12950 Indonesia

Consultate of the Republic of Singapore
4th Floor
Surya Dumai Group Building
Jalan Sudirman No. 395
Pekanbaru 28116
Riau, Indonesia
3. Applications should be supported by certified copies of the following documents:
- 2008 SMP 3 National Final Evaluation Examination (UAN) results
- Birth Certificate/ Identity Card / Passport
- Testimonials or records of co-curricular activities

Send your completed form and copies of supporting documents to the Singapore Ministry of Education at the following address:

ASEAN Scholarships Application (Indonesia)
School Placement and Scholarships Branch
Scholarships Section
Ministry of Education
1 North Buona Vista Drive
Singapore 138675

Finding Job via Portal Job, next step after graduation

2008-06-25T00:32:00.000-07:00

Scholarship is a way for students to finance their study. Afterwards, they will get into the jungle, facing tough competition to get the job they have been dreaming since they were in at least high school or first grade of their first year undergraduate study. One portal that is worth visit to seek and apply for the job a graduate one is a Search Recruitment Agency. I bet you will ask, where they are located, what objective they are working on.

The job portal focuses UK people with various background such as engineering jobs, design jobs, and others. Usually, jobs that in the field of engineering atrract more potential candidates, as most universities in UK offer that kind of fields, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or environmental engineering. Beside of those fields, Search Portal also cover pharmaceutical jobs. All in all, the site covers all fields the candidates need to find job according to their background.

Specific choices for location are available. Candidates can take a look of job offers available on a certain area, such as Jobs in Birmingham. Other cities are available as well. So, for you who seek a good and better job, this site is worth visit.

Position as doctoral research fellow (PhD-stipendiat) in toxicology/ecotoxicology

2008-06-25T00:29:00.000-07:00

Position as doctoral research fellow (PhD-stipendiat) in toxicology/ecotoxicology
available at the DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Oslo

The position is available for a period of four years with 25% compulsory work

A 4-year PhD position in toxicology/ecotoxicology is available at the Department of Biology. The PhD candidate will be part of a strategic programme in Toxicology, which is a collaboration between the Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, the Department of Biology, and the Department of Chemistry. The work will be related to research on toxicological and ecotoxicological processes leading to the production or scavenging of reactive oxygen species. The candidate will be expected to work with models for both human and environmental toxicity as well as collaborate with other researchers on the environmental chemistry of relevant substances. This will involve studies that range from mechanisms for toxicity in cellular models to whole organism studies with aquatic species.

The stipend is for a candidate to complete a Ph.D. within the field of toxicology/ecotoxicology. The position will be associated with the programmes for Neurobiology at the Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences and Integrative Biology at the Department of Biology, but formally linked to the latter. The candidate will be jointly supervised by Professor Ketil Hylland, Department of Biology and Professor Ragnhild Paulsen, Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences.

In addition to strategic programmes, research at the Departments is organised in programmes specific to each Department. An overview of the strategic programme in Toxicology is available at http://www.bio.uio.no/forskning/emerging_research initiative/tox and the main programmes involved at http://www.farmasi.uio.no/forskning/farmakologi.html and http://www.bio.uio.no/ibg.

The applicant should hold a Cand Scient/Cand. Pharm./MSc or equivalent in biology; preferably with a specialization in toxicology, cell biology, pharmacology or ecotoxicology. Previous experience of work with the toxicology or ecotoxicology of pharmaceuticals is an advantage.

Applicants may be requested to come for an interview.

The letter of application should include a curriculum vitae with a list of published and unpublished work with a statement summarising the applicant’s scientific work and interest, certified copies of certificates, and copies of co-authored publications.

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. The fellowship requires admission to the research training programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Firstly, the applicants must have obtained undergraduate (Cand.mag., i.e. B.Sc. level) and postgraduate (Cand.Scient., Cand. Pharm., M.Sc., or Siv.ing., i.e. M.Sc. level) qualifications. This represents approximately five years of full time studies after completion of European Upper Secondary School/International Baccalaureate. For more information see:

http://www.matnat.uio.no/english/research/research_edu/education.html

Appointment to a research fellowship is conditional upon admission to the Faculty’s research

training programme. An approved plan for the research training must be submitted no later than two months after taking up the position, and the admission approved within three months.

See the following URL for further details and guidelines for appointment to research fellowships at the University of Oslo:

http://www.uio.no/admhb/reglhb/personal/tilsettingvitenskapelig/
guidelinesresearchfellowship.xml

The University of Oslo (UiO) wishes to achieve a more equal distribution of scientific employees between the sexes. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

UiO has an agreement for all employers, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.

For further information please contact:

Professor Ragnhild Paulsen, phone + 47 22844936, e-mail: r.e.paulsen@farmasi.uio.no

Professor Ketil Hylland, phone: + 47 22857315/mobile +47 41451694
e-mail: k.d.e.hylland@bio.uio.no

Pay grade: 43 – 48 (NOK 341 600,- - 371 500,-) (depending on qualifications)

The position is available for a period of four years with 25% compulsory work (teaching).

Deadline for application: July 31, 2008

REF. NR.: 2008/10139

Applicants should submit a letter of application, CV, a list of published and unpublished works and three copies of published papers. Three sets of certified copies of certificates should also be submitted.

Applications should be sent to: Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, attn. Senior Executive Officer Bente Schjoldager, P. O. Box 1032 Blindern, N-0315 Oslo, Norway

Application papers will not be returned with exception of original publications.

http://www.admin.uio.no/opa/ledige-stillinger/2008/vit/
DoctoralResearchFellowMatNat-08-10139.html

MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems Scholarships

2008-06-18T02:37:00.000-07:00

The University of Edinburgh International Master’s Scholarships
The Unversity will offer 16 Master’s scholarships for students from a number of international countries. As previously indicated, the number of countries covered by these scholarships for 2007 has been considerably extended.

Edinburgh University will offer 41 masters scholarships to study in graduate school any subject offered by the University of 2008-2009 academic session.

Most scholarships would have cost 3000 pounds, which will be deducted from the fee training. 8 scholarships, each of which has a value of £ 5000, will be awarded specifically for students from Africa and India. Scholarships will hold water for one academic year.

The most outstanding successful applicant will receive from China Craig Mathieson China Masters Scholarship to the cost of 5000 pounds, which will be deducted from the fee training.

Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded as a whole on the basis of scientific merit. Applicants must have, or expect to receive, Britain 2:1 or first class Honours degree level, and regular international equivalent.

In addition to higher academic qualifications, selection of participants will also take into account the financial situation of applicants, to the extent possible student financial situation does not preclude university education at the University of Edinburgh.
Application procedures

Applicants can download the application form in Rich Text Format (RTF) or PDF (which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader), or a request to be sent among them:

Student scholarships and Finance Office
Edinburgh University
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh EH8 9YL

E-mail: scholarships@ed.ac.uk
Fax: +44 131 651 4066

Tips Beasiswa S2 dan S3 Luar Negeri

2008-06-18T02:18:00.000-07:00

Berikut ini adalah beberapa teknik-teknik mendapatkan beasiswa sekolah untuk jenjang S2 dan S3 ‘gratis’ di luar negeri.

Pengantar
Penulis sering ditanya bagaimana caranya bisa bersekolah ‘gratis’ di luar negeri. Saya memberikan tanda kutip pada ‘gratis’ karena sebenarnya tidak 100% modal dengkul. Dalam beberapa kasus, at least kita harus bekerja terlebih dahulu untuk mengumpulkan uang untuk tiket pesawat + biaya hidup bulan pertama, dan situasi mungkin tidak memungkinkan kita untuk berkeluarga terlebih dahulu.

Jenis beasiswa yang akan saya utarakan pertama adalah jenis beasiswa yang kansnya tinggi untuk mendapatkannya. Biasanya beasiswa jenis ini adalah beasiswa jenis riset, dan untungnya, hampir semuanya tanpa ikatan dinas. Untuk beberapa jenis beasiswa, mereka lebih senang kalau sang pelamar bekerja untuk institusi pendidikan, lembaga penelitian, atau LSM.

Satu rule of thumb yang patut dihayati adalah: ‘kita harus berkelat-kelit untuk mendapatkan beasiswa S2, tapi relatif jauh lebih mudah untuk mendapatkan beasiswa S3′. Makanya jika Anda mengejar waktu, sebaiknya ambil dulu S2 di Indonesia, sambil juga melamar S2/S3 di tempat lain. Kalau dapat S2 gratis di luar negeri, ya yang di Indonesia ditinggal saja.Daftar Beasiswa Berdasarkan Negara
Secara umum, beasiswa ini memiliki karakteristik:tidak memiliki ikatan dinas sama sekali
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1. Amerika Serikat
Biasanya sekolah sekolah bagus di Amerika Serikat, (katakanlah top 50 pada bidangnya) sering memberikan beasiswa yang disebut stipend, meskipun baru mahasiswa S2. Besarnya stipend sekitar US$1000-1400, tergantung lokasi. Yang jelas cukup sekali untuk hidup. Mahasiswa yang menerima stipend itu, juga tidak perlu membayar uang sekolah (tuition fee). Lamanya stipend adalah per semester, tapi saat summer biasanya diberikan pekerjaan lain di universitas (mostly guaranteed). Kalau sedang sial (jarang sekali), tidak dapat assistantship untuk semester itu, ya pulang saja ke Indonesia dahulu.Syarat penting mendapat beasiswa adalah harus mau menjadi teaching assistant atau research assistant. Teaching assistant bertugas membantu proses belajar-mengajar di kelas, seperti fotokopi, setup komputer di lab untuk kelas itu, memeriksa tugas-tugas, dan memberikan tutorial di luar jam kelas. Sedangkan research assistant bertugas membantu professor di lab, seperti membuatkan program untuknya, mengatur laboratioriumnya, membuat dokumentasi riset dan sebagainya. Mahasiswa selain melakukan penelitian, juga masih diwajibkan untuk mengambil coursework (kelas).Memang harus diakui bahwa ada beberapa sekolah terkenal yang hanya memberikan jaminan beasiswa kepada mahasiswa S3. Untungnya, di AS, mahasiswa S1 bisa langsung masuk program S3, dimana di tengah-tengah perjalanan menumpuh S3 itu ada sertifikat bahwa ybs sudah melampaui jenjang S2. Jadi bisa ngerti sendirilah … :-pUntuk mendaftar ke pendidikan pascasarjana ke AS, biasanya mereka mengharuskan pelamar memberikan hasil nilai TOEFL dan GRE General Test resmi dari ETS (www.ets.org). Beberapa universitas terkemuka juga mengharuskan mengambil GRE Subject Test, misalnya GRE Computer Science, GRE Biology, GRE Economics, dan sebagainya. Di Jakarta, cabang ETS terletak di Menara Emporium, Jl.Rasuna Said, Kuningan. Biaya TOEFL sekitar US$60, GRE sekitar US$120. Kalau punya TOEFL > 580 (standar nilai lama) dan GRE General Test > 1750 saya sarankan pergi ke AS.Bahkan, saya sarankan untuk mendaftar di top 20 jika memiliki GRE > 1900. Go for it!

Pelamar dapat mendownload formulir pendaftaran langsung dari website universitas tersebut. Dalam formulir pendaftaran itu, biasanya ada pertanyaan dari mana sumber pendanaan untuk kuliah nanti. Pilihlah option untuk ‘menggantungkan sepenuhnya pada universitas dengan stipend assistantship’. Biaya pendaftaran biasa antar US$30-$60.

Kemudian mereka biasanya menyuruh kita untuk membuat statement of purpose. Tujuan dari statement of purpose adalah untuk meyakinkan bahwa Anda layak dapat beasiswa. Anda harus menunjukkan ‘kemampuan’ Anda, jangan malah merendahkan diri! Statement of purpose isinya:

mengapa kita ingin melakukan pendidikan tinggi
bidang peminatan kita apa, kalau bisa tunjukkan sedikit pengetahuan Anda mengenai ‘trend’ di bidang riset itu.
mengapa kita ingin melakukan riset di bidang itu
kalau sudah selesai mau jadi apa dan mau bekerja di mana (akademisi, industri, profesional, etc.) sebagai apa
Selain itu Anda sebaiknya juga menceritakan:

kalau mungkin, tunjukkan bahwa Anda memiliki kompetensi di bidang itu (jadi memang ada baiknya dari sekarang Anda sudah memiliki bidang yang fokus).
tunjukkan bahwa Anda bisa menjadi asisten pada mata kuliah S1 apa saja (jika jadi teaching assistant). Tapi jelaskan pula bahwa Anda bisa ‘fleksibel’.
Karena biasanya statement of purpose itu harus singkat dan lugas (sekitar 1/2 halaman, max 1 halaman), kalau perlu Anda menceritakan 2 point di atas di luar statement of purpose. Tapi kalau masih muat, ya masukkan saja dalam statement of purpose.

Sebelum mendaftar, ada baiknya jika Anda memastikan terlebih dahulu bahwa bidang Anda minati, ada profesor yang memiliki minat yang kurang lebih sama di universitas itu. Sebaiknya, bercakap-cakap dahululah dengan profesor tersebut, katakan bahwa saya tertarik untuk melakukan riset. Tanyakan pula apakah dia berminat mengambil Anda menjadi mahasiswanya. Jangan lupa cari muka sedikit :-). Hal ini akan sedikit memperlicin jalan saat seleksi mahasiswa baru. Sekedar info, biasanya universitas di AS tidak meminta research plan yang kongkrit, karena baru saat di sana nanti merencanakan riset.

By the way, sebelum pergi ke AS, kita juga harus memiliki persediaan uang selama satu bulan ($1500+), plus tiket pesawat ke Amerika Serikat.(sekitar $700).

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2. Kanada
Sama seperti Amerika Serikat, dan banyak diantara mereka tidak memerlukan GRE Subject Test. Meskipun ada Canadian Education Centre (CEC) di World Trade Center, Jl.Jendral Sudirman, tapi saya pikir cukup ke website universitasnya saja.

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3. Jerman
Di negara-negara Eropa daratan (excluding British), biasanya tidak mengenal program bachelor (S1), karena bachelor adalah pola pendidikan Anglo-Saxon. Yang bisa dibilang dekat dengan S1-nya adalah program-program politeknik. Nah, oleh karena itu lulusan S1 Indonesia harus diupgrade agar sama dengan lulusan uni Eropa daratan, yakni Doktorandus (Drs), Diplom (Dipl) atau Licente (Lc). Gelar kesarjanaan ini sama dengan S2.

Seperti banyak kita ketahui, universitas-universitas di Jerman sama sekali tidak memungut biaya. Tapi tentu saja kita harus memiliki sumber pendanaan untuk biaya hidup.

DAAD (www.daad.de) adalah lembaga Jerman yang menyediakan informasi pendidikan dan juga informasi beasiswa di Jerman. Kantornya di Jakarta berlokasi di Gedung Sumitmas II, Jl.Jendral Sudirman, di depan Depdikbud. Mereka memiliki program beasiswa setiap tahun. Skim beasiswa yang disediakan DAAD mencakup S2, S3, sandwich program, riset 3-6 bulan, dan juga postdocotoral research. Tiket pesawat disediakan. Kalau dapat beasiswa dari DAAD, bisa modal dengkul.

Ada pula beasiswa dari industri seperti dari Siemens besarnya 1200 DM. Tidak harus pegawai negeri.

Untuk belajar di Jerman tidak harus melalui DAAD. Kalau untuk S3, setiap mahasiswa S3 pasti mendapatkan beasiswa. Jadi bisa saja setelah Anda lulus S2, Anda langsung mencari universitas di Jerman yang kebetulan ada profesor yang bidangnya sama dengan bidang peminatan Anda, dan melamar. Tapi tentu Anda akan butuh mencukupi sendiri biaya hidup 1 bulan dan tiket pesawat ke Jerman.

Untungnya, berbeda seperti di AS dan Kanada, biasanya di Jerman, Belanda, Austria, Belgia dan Switzerland, tidak memiliki kewajiban jadi teaching assistant atau research assistant. Kalaupun ada biasanya cuma 1 session tutorial per minggu. Tidak berat sama sekali. Kalaupun kita disuruh menulis paper, itu juga biasanya untuk kepentingan kita juga. Gaji (atau katakanlah beasiswa) kita cukup sekali untuk hidup.

Jangan lupa kontak profesornya dahulu (sama dengan cara yang di AS). Kirimkan pula statement of purpose dan research plannya. Kalau perlu diskusikan dahulu research plannya (biar cocok dengan pembimbingnya) sebelum mendaftar ke universitasnya.

Isi research plan itu standar-standar saja: latar belakang masalah, problem, metodologi penelitan, bagaimana kamu kira-kira akan memecahkan masalah tersebut, dll. Garis besarnya saja, asal bisa memberikan gambaran apa yang akan Anda teliti.

Saya sarankan untuk mengambil kursus bahasa Jerman di Goethe Institute, karena paling sedikit ada 3 negara yang menyediakan beasiswa, menggunakan bahasa Jerman, yakni Jerman, Switzerland dan Austria. Peluang beasiswa menjadi meningkat. Sudah begitu, kalau sudah bisa Jerman, belajar bahasa Belanda jadi gampang sekali.

Sebenarnya kalau Anda menempuh S3, dalam realitanya tidak harus menggunakan bahasa Jerman saat berdiskusi dengan peer atau profesor. Hal ini karena tidak banyak orang yang mau mengikuti program S3, dan biasanya universitas itu yang ‘membutuhkan’ mahasiswa S3. Cuma, untuk meningkatkan probabilitas mendapatkan beasiswa, kenapa tidak belajar bahasa Jerman?

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4. Belanda
Sama persis dengan Jerman, hanya saja nama lembaga penyalur informasi pendidikannya adalah Netherlands Education Center (NEC). Di Jakarta lokasinya di Gedung Patra Jl.Gatot Subroto, Kuningan. Kantornya bersebelahan dengan kantor kamar dagang Belanda di Indonesia.

Sekolah di Belanda juga gratis, tapi yang international programme biasanya tidak gratis. Pemerintah Belanda juga menyediakan skim beasiswa yang saingannya lumayan banyak, namanya beasiswa TALIS.

NEC juga menyediakan informasi beasiswa tahunan yang disediakan langsung oleh universitas-universitas di Belanda. Selain itu ada juga program-program internasional yang berbahasa Inggris. Sayangnya untuk level S2 (Drs, Ir.), beasiswa kelas-kelas berbahasa Inggris itu biasanya cuma 1/2 uang tution fee dan sulit mendapatkannya.

Untuk S3, gratis dan digaji, sama seperti Jerman.

Informasi lebih lanjut bisa hubungi:

Netherlands Education Centre
Citra Graha 7th floor, suite 703
Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto kav. 35-36
Jakarta 12950
Indonesia
Phone (62 21) 5200453, 5201085
Fax (62 21) 5200457
E-mail: necjkt@ibm.net

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5. Austria & Swiss
Secara umum sama seperti Jerman. Tiap tahun kedutaan Austria dan Switzerland juga menyediakan beasiswa, namun berbeda dengan Belanda dan Jerman, mereka tidak menyediakan beasiswa S2 sama sekali. Yang mungkin adalah gelar S2 dari Indonesia, tapi sandwich di sana (penelitian 6 bulan - 1 tahun). Tapi tentu masih mendapat sertifikat. Selain itu tentunya beasiswa dari kedutaan Austria dan Switzerland juga ada yang untuk S3. Semuanya lengkap dengan tiket pesawat dan ongkos hidup. Practically bisa dengan modal dengkul kalau dapat beasiswanya.

Saat interview di kedutaan biasanya akan ditanya hal-hal yang sama seperti dalam statement of purpose dan research plan. Di kedutaan Swiss juga ada test bahasa, sekedar untuk menguji saja, toh nanti juga disekolahkan di sekolah bahasa di Swiss sebelum masuk kuliah. Tergantung Anda memilih sekolah di mana, ada universitas di Swiss yang berbahasa Perancis, seperti misalnya di Geneva. Tapi kalau di sebelah utara dan timur, umumnya berbahasa Jerman.

Anda juga bisa daftar langsung ke universitas yang bersangkutan, terutama untuk program S3, dengan cara sama seperti Jerman & Belanda. Gratis dan digaji juga.

E-mail kedutaan besar Swiss (di Jl.Rasuna Said, dekat Erasmus Huis): swiemjak@rad.net.id

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6. Jepang
Sebenarnya kalau sampai di Jepang sana, cukup banyak beasiswa, namun sayangnya tidak banyak yang full membiayai uang kuliah dan biaya hidup. Bahkan untuk S3 saja juga harus bayar.

Pemerintah Jepang menyediakan juga beasiswa Monbusho kepada orang-orang Indonesia. Ada dua jenis beasiswa Mombusho. Yang pertama pelamar harus pegawai negeri atau dosen. Melalui jalur ini, pelamar kalau lolos seleksi akan dicarikan pembimbing/profesor yang cocok sesuai minat. Sedangkan yang satu lagi sang pelamar harus aktif mencari sang profesor, dan menanyakan apakah si profesor tersebut bersedia menjadi pembimbing riset pelamar. Klik di sini untuk informasi lengkap mengenai beasiswa Monbusho.

Di kedutaan Jepang Jl.MH Thamrin, terdapat perpustakaan yang berisi informasi pendidikan tinggi di Jepang.

Informasi mengenai beasiswa di Jepang di bawah ini saya dapatkan dari rekan saya Rahmat:

a. INPEX Foundation
Beasiswa ini untuk melanjutkan S2 di Universitas Jepang. Beasiswa ini tidak mengikat (tidak ada ikatan dinas). Test dan sistem seleksinya diadakan di Indonesia. Beasiswa ini mengcover juga tiket pp Indonesia - Jepang. Pendaftaran dibuka dari tanggal 1 Agustus dan deadline penyerahan dokumen tanggal 15 Nopember. Besarnya beasiswa 160.000 yen/bulan. Uang kuliah, uang
pendaftaran, uang ujian masuk ditanggung semua oleh sponsor. Formulir applikasinya bisa di dapat di alamat berikut :
14 F Ebisu Neorato 4-1-18 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0013 JAPAN

b. The OKAZAKI Kaheita International Scholarship Foundation
Beasiswa ini untuk melanjutkan S2 di Universitas Jepang. Beasiswa ini tidak mengikat (tidak ada ikatan dinas). Test dan sistem seleksinya diadakan di Indonesia. Beasiswa ini mengcover juga tiket pp Indonesia - Jepang. Formulir applikasinya bisa di dapat di alamat berikut :
3-2-5 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0013 JAPAN

c. The Hitachi Scholarship
Beasiswa ini bisa untuk S2 ataupun S3. Syaratnya harus alumni dari ITB, UI, UGM, IPB dan formulir bisa diambil dan ditanyakan dari rektorat masing-masing universitas tsb diatas. Beasiswa ini juga mengcover tiket pp Indonesia - Jepang, uang kuliah, uang pendaftaran, uang ujian masuk, perumahan ditanggung juga, dan uang beasiswa 180.000 yen/bulan. Informasi lebih lanjut bisa di dapat di :
1-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005 JAPAN

d. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd
Panasonic Scholarship Beasiswa ini untuk melanjutkan S2 di Universitas Jepang. Tidak ada ikatan dinas dalam beasiswa ini. Pendaftaran dibuka bulan February - Maret. Beasiswa ini juga mengcover tiket pp Indonesia - Jepang. Uang kuliah, uang
pendaftaran, uang ujian masuk ditanggung oleh sponsor, uang beasiswa 200.000 yen/bulan.
Informasi lengkap lihat di http://www.panasonic.co.id/
atau kontak e-mail : PAN11311@pas.mei.co.jp
Panasonic Scholarship, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd
1006 Kadoma Osaka, 571-8501 JAPAN

e. Beasiswa dari Aichi Prefecture, Aichi Scholarship
Beasiswa ini untuk melanjutkan S2 di Universitas Jepang. Tidak ada ikatan dinas dalam beasiswa ini. Deadline penyerahan application 20 Mei. Syarat yang harus dipenuhi, Universitas yang dipilih harus berada di Aichi Prefecture. Uang kuliah, uang pendaftaran, uang ujian masuk ditanggung oleh sponsor, uang beasiswa 185.000 yen/bulan. Informasi lebih lanjut bisa di dapat di : Aichi Prefectural Office, 3-1-2 Sannomaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 460-01 JAPAN

f. The Japan Securities Scholarship Foundation
Beasiswa ini untuk melanjutkan S2 di Universitas Jepang. Tidak ada ikatan dinas dalam beasiswa ini. Application dari bulan Januari sampai Mei. Beasiswa mengcover tiket pesawat, Uang kuliah, bantuan biaya perumahan (apartemen), dan uang beasiswa bulanan sebesar 120.000 yen. Beasiswa ini diberikan buat jurusan Social Science, Humanities. Informasi lebih lanjut bisa di dapat di :
Tokyo Shoken Building
5-8 Kayabacho, 1-chome, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0025 JAPAN

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7. Singapura
Singapura memiliki dua universitas ‘negeri’, yakni National University of Singapore (NUS), dan yang lebih baru yakni Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Memang harus diakui bahwa NUS bukan sekolah ‘bule’ (meskipun banyak pengajarnya dari manca negara), tapi peringkat NUS selalu berada di top 10 universitas di Asia, dan selalu diatas seluruh universitas Australia. Meskipun untuk orang awam seolah-olah tidak membanggakan (karena bukan sekolah bule), namun reputasi internasional NUS memudahkan mahasiswanya dan lulusannya untuk melanjutkan pendidikan ke jenjang yang lebih tinggi lagi.

Beasiswa yang disediakan oleh pemerintah Singapura melalui kedua universitas itu ada yang berbasis coursework (sulit masuknya, saingannya ketat dari seluruh ASEAN), dan ada lagi yang berbasis riset S2/S3 (lebih mudah). Untuk mendapatkan beasiswa berbasis riset, dalam formulir pendaftaran (download dari www.nus.edu.sg atau www.ntu.edu.sg) juga lampirkan proposal riset (research plan). Bahkan kadang-kadang bisa tanpa proposal riset, dengan cara bercakap-cakap dengan profesornya terlebih dahulu (via e-mail) dan meminta sang profesor memberikan alternatif research plan. Pokoknya asal menunjukkan minat melakukan penelitian.

Beasiswa (gaji) bulanan yang diterima adalah SG$1400, tanpa tiket pesawat (kecuali yang ASEAN scholarship). Biaya hidup bulanan (hidup enak) sekitar SG$1000, jadi masih bisa menabung SG$400 per bulannya.

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8. Australia & Inggris
Seperti kita ketahui Australia menyediakan beasiswa tahunan AusAID yang saingannya berjibun. Pusat informasi pendidikan Australia adalah IDP, berlokasi di Jl.Rasuna Said.

Sedangkan Inggris juga menyediakan beasiswa S2 dan S3 tahunan (British Chivening) yang pelamarnya banyak sekali. Informasi tersebut bisa didapatkan di British Council, Widjojo Centre. Beasiswa diberikan kepada 80% pegawai negeri dan 20% swasta.

Perlu diberitahukan juga bahwa di British Council tersebut juga sering ada pengumuman beasiswa untuk S2/S3, hanya saja sayangnya hampir semua beasiswa tersebut parsial (misalnya 1/2 uang tuition).

Australia dan Inggris adalah negara-negara yang terkenal pelit dalam soal beasiswa, mentang-mentang pakai bahasa Inggris. Kasarnya, mereka mengkomersilkan pendidikan. Bahkan untuk S3, harus bayar. Kalaupun ada program beasiswa, saingannya banyak sekali.

Tapi jangan putus asa. Kalau ada kemauan, maka ada jalan. Beberapa universitas di Australia, menyalurkan beasiswa riset dari pemerintah Australia untuk jenjang S2/S3 terbatas kepada pelamar internasional (bukan AusAID), termasuk biaya hidup (tanpa tiket pesawat dan settlement cost). Hanya saja saingannya lumayan banyak, meskipun tidak seketat AusAID. Dalam formulir pendaftaran yang biasanya bisa didownload langsung dari website universitas, jangan lupa cantumkan statement of purpose dan research plan.

Tapi saya juga pernah ditawari untuk mengajar program bachelor di Australia (mungkin saat itu mereka sedang kekurangan dosen), sekaligus mengambil program S3. Jadi ada kans untuk mengajar atau jadi tenaga peneliti, sekaligus mengambil S3. Tinggal pintar-pintarnya kita saja membujuk mereka agar mau mengambil kita. Manfaatkan kunjungan-kunjungan lembaga pendidikan Australia ke Indonesia untuk merekrut mahasiswa S1, untuk mencari kemungkinan S3 sekaligus bekerja di universitas itu.

Kemudian University of Cambridge (www.cambridge.ac.uk) juga menyediakan beasiswa lepasan tanpa ikatan dinas.

Sumber: Amwibowo

PhD position - chemical and structural characterization of nanomaterials

2008-06-16T21:55:00.000-07:00

Colloidal nanoparticles are the central topic in the Herodot training network. More precisely, we aim at the formation of heterogeneous nanomaterials, where at least two types of nanoparticles are combined in a nanostructured material. This can be achieved by directly growing a second material on top of a first nanoparticle, or by assembling two types of nanoparticles in an ordered structure. To be successful, both approaches need a good understanding of the properties of the individual building blocks, in terms of properties of the inorganic core and the ligand shell.

The goal of this research project is the development and the use of a set of experimental techniques that allow for a full characterization of colloidal nanomaterials at the level of the inorganic core and the ligand shell. More specifically, you will work on three different topics:

Solution NMR analysis of colloidal nanoparticle ligands.
HR-TEM characterization of the inorganic core of colloidal nanoparticles.
Elemental analysis of colloidal nanoparticles by ICP-MS, STEM-EDX and EELS.
This project is strongly focused on collaboration with different research groups, both within the Herodot program (secondment to Utrecht), and within Ghent University (NMR work with the NMR and structure analysis group, ICP-MS work with the atomic and mass spectrometry group).

If you are interested in one of these job offers, please send an e-mail to Zeger HensThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , including a motivation letter and your c.v. . Applications are expected at the latest by 31/08/2008.

http://www.nano.ugent.be/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=109&Itemid=1

PhD position - NIR nanomaterials for optical signal handling

2008-06-16T21:53:00.000-07:00

Optical signal transmission along optical fibres or waveguides makes typically use of near IR wavelengths. To give waveguides additional functionality apart from guiding light - like modulation and switching - materials are required that have optical nonlinearities in this particular wavelength range. The subject of this PhD projects is to achieve this by functionalizing Si-waveguides with nanomaterials that show these optical nonlinearities.

More specifically, this PhD project aims at the synthesis of colloidal nanoparticles active in the near infra-red and the analysis of their nonlinear optical properties. This involves the study of the nonlinear Kerr-effect and of the manipulation of optical properties by electric fields (Stark effect). In practice, your PhD work will involve:

Synthesis of near IR colloidal nanoparticles.
Structural characterization by XRD, SEM, TEM and absorbance and luminescence spectroscopy.
Determination of nonlinear optical properties by means of the z-scan technique, four wave mixing and pump-probe measurements.
Study of the Stark effect in near IR colloidal nanoparticles.
This research work will involve several close collaborations with partners within (University of Dortmund, IBM, IMEC) and outside of the Herodot network (ULB, service Opéra, photonics group).

If you are interested in one of these job offers, please send an e-mail to Zeger HensThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , including a motivation letter and your c.v. . Applications are expected at the latest by 31/08/2008

http://www.nano.ugent.be/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=110&Itemid=1

DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY CENTRE ADMISSION 2008

2008-06-16T21:48:00.000-07:00

Department of Microbiology & Biotechnology Centre Admission 2008
Faculty of Science,
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Admission to One Year “Post M.Sc. Diploma Courses

1. Genetic Engineering and Bioprocess Development
2. Intellectual Property Rights, Biosafety & Regulatory Affairs

Application forms and brochures will be available from the above address upto 30-6-2008 on payment of Rs. 200/- by cash or Rs. 250/- by D.D. in favour of Coordinator, P.G. Diploma Course’, payable at Baroda.

Forms can also be downloaded from our website: www.msubiotech.ac.in Entrance Test will be conducted in the 1st week of July, 2008.

Eligibility for the courses: M.Sc. In Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ allied area of biological science with 50%marks. Intake :10 seats in each course. Studentship Rs.5000/-p.m. for IPR course.

For further information check our website Contact

Ph.No: 0265-2794396 / 2750498
Fax No: 0265-2792508

TAMILNADU COMMON ADMISSION (TANCA) 2008

2008-06-16T21:46:00.000-07:00

Tamilnadu Common Admissions (TANCA) 2008
Anna University Chennai
Chennai - 600 025

M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. /M.Plan Degree Programs

Tamilnadu Common Admissions (TANCA) 2008 will be administered by Anna University Chennai on behalf of the Government of Tamilnadu for admissions to M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.PIan, Degree Programmes in Engineering Colleges in Tamilnadu for the academic Year 2008-09 through Single Window Counselling.

Applications are invited for the Single Window Counselling Admissions to M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.PIan. Degree Programmes offered in the University Departments of Anna Universities, Government, Government Aided institutions, and seats surrendered by the Self Financing Engineering Colleges in Tamilnadu.

The list of Colleges and courses coming under the single window counselling of admission is available in the website: www.annauniv.edu/tanca2008

Application Form:

Candidates have to submit separate application for each category. The categories for admission are (1) GATE - A, (2) GATE - B, (3) Non-GATE and (4) Sponsored (Full - Time / Day - Part Time for seats in University Departments of Anna University Chennai).

Eligibility:

1.

Candidates who have written the TANCET - 2008 (for M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.PIan. Degree Programmes), valid GATE -A score, valid GATE - B score with TANCET 2008.
2.

Reservation for physically challenged candidates are available as per the Government norms for Non-GATE category only.

The details of the eligible qualifications and other informations are available in the information booklet and also in the website. Candidate who have appeared for final year / semester examinations in April / May 2008 may also apply.

In Person: Application form can be obtained IN PERSON by Cash / Demand Draft for Rs.500/- for General (Rs.250/- for SC/ST Candidates belonging to Tamilnadu on production of copy of Community Certificate) towards registration fee at the following Institutions.

1. Examination Centre, Anna University Chennai
2. Govt College of Technology, Coimbatore
3. Thiagarajar College of Engg, Madurai
4. Govt College of Engg, Salem
5. Anna University Tiruchirappalli (Bharathidasan Institute of Technology Campus), Tiruchirappalli
6. Govt. College of Engg, Tirunelveli
7. Thanthai Periyar Govt. Institute of Technology, Vellore
8. Alagappa College of Technology, Karaikudiand
9. Government College of Engineering, Bargur.

By Post: Application form can also be obtained by post by sending Demand Draft for Rs.600/- for general (Rs.350/- for SC/ST Candidates belonging to Tamilnadu on production of copy of Community Certificate), (including postal charges) along with a requisition letter and a self addressed slip to the Secretary, TANCA, Examination Centre, Anna university Chennai, Chennai - 600 025.

By Internet Registration: The candidate can also register through Internet by logging on to www.annauniv.edu/tanca2008. After filling the required details in the application form press the submit button then take a print out, affix a photograph and the signature of the candidate at the appropriate space provided.

The print out of the application along with D.D. for Rs.500/- for general (Rs.250/- for SC/ST Candidates belonging to Tamilnadu with a copy of community certificate) towards registration fee and send by speed/registered post to the address given below.

Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of “The Director Admissions, Anna University Chennai”, Payable at Chennai obtained from any Nationalised bank on or after 08.06.2008.

The name and address of the candidate should be written on the reverse side of the demand draft.

Counselling date will be intimated to individuals through a calf letter / Anna University Chennai website by the Secretary TANCA, Anna University Chennai, Chennai-600 025.

Commencement of Issue of application form: 11.06.2008

Last date for issue of application at Cities other than Chennai, by post and Registration through Internet: 25.06.2008

Last date for issue and submission in person at Examination Centre, Anna University Chennai: 27.06.2008

The completed application’s should reach on or before 27.06.2008, by 5.30 p.m. Applications received after the due date and time will not be considered.

The Secretary,
TANCA,
Examination Centre,
Anna University Chennai,
Chennai - 600 025

Note: Women Candidates with B.E. qualification in Civil Engineering. / Geo-informatics / Agricultural Engineering and with interest in Water Management are eligible for M.E. Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) with fellowship of Rs.5000/- per month (for which TANCET is not required).

Separate application has to be submitted. (For details contact Telephone No. 044-22203606).

ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY ADMISSION 2008

2008-06-16T21:44:00.000-07:00

Annamalai University Admission 2008
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Pharm.D. (On Campus Program)

Admission 2008

Applications are invited for admission to Six Year Integrated Post Graduate in Pharm.D. Degree Program for the academic year 2008-2009.

Eligibility for admission: A pass in H.Sc [10+2 level] [Academic stream] with 50% of marks in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology [Botany and Zoology] or any other equivalent qualification approved by Annamalai University.

For SC/ST: A pass in the above subjects.

Method of Selection: Selection of candidates to the Pharm.D Program will be made on the basis of the performance of the candidates in the qualifying examination besides an interview.

Age Limit: Should have completed 17 years as on 31.12.2008

Cost of Application: Rs.500/-

The University has been accredited by NAAC at the B++ level. The University also has International collaboration with Universities in U.S, U.K, Australia, Japan and other countries. All the departments have the state-of-art laboratories. For More Details Refer Prospectus.

The University has been accredited by NAAC at the B++ level. The University also has International collaboration with Universities in U.S, U.K, Australia, Japan and other countries. All the departments have the state-of-art laboratories. For More Details Refer Prospectus.

How To Apply: Application form and Prospectus can be obtained from The Registrar, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar - 608 002 from 09.06.2008 onwards on payment of Rs.500/- in Person OR by sending a Demand Draft obtained on or after 09.06.2008 drawn in favour of The Registrar, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar from ANY BANK, payable at Chennai along with a self addressed stamped thick kraft envelope of size 30 cm X 24 cm (stamps affixed to the value of Rs.30/-) with the name of the Programme.

The Name and Address of the Candidate should be clearly indicated on the back side of the Demand Draft also.

Issue of Applications in the University Cash Counter: Only During Working Days (Holidays - Public Holidays, All Saturdays And Sundays).

Important Dates:

Issue of Application forms commences from: 09.06.2008

Last date for issue and receipt of filled in application forms: 30.06.2008

Note: The University will not be held responsible for any Postal Delay. Application received after the due date will not be entertained under any Circumstances.

UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS ADMISSION 2008

2008-06-16T21:42:00.000-07:00

Admission to M.Phill Degree Courses in the affiliated Colleges.Applications are invited for admission to M.Phil Degree courses (Full Time) in the following Colleges affiliated to this University, for the year 2008-2009

Eligibility:

Full Time (One Year):

Master’s degree in the concerned subject of the University of Madras or any other University recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto, provided that those who have qualified for the Master’s degree prior to 1st January 1991 must have secured a minimum of 50 percent of marks and those who have qualified for the master’s degree off or after 1st January 1991 must have secured a minimum of 55 percent of marks. For SC / ST, Physically Handicapped & Visually Challenged candidates who have qualified.

Part Time (Two years):

1. Teacher working University departments
2. Teachers working in Affiliated colleges whose qualifications are approved by the University
3. Non-teachers candidates are eligible to do M.Phil Part-time degree course
4.

Teachers of polytechnics approved by the Director of the Technical Education or teachers of Higher secondary and High school approved either by State Board of Central Board of Secondary Education or Educational instructors of (AF (within the Madras University area) are eligible for Part time M.Phil Prior to 1.1.91 for SC / ST, Physically handicapped & Visually Challenged candidates who have qualified on or after 1st January 1991 a concession of 5 percent of marks shall be given in the minimum eligibility marks.

Conditions for Selection

1. There will be an entrance examination for admission to Full Time M.Phil courses conducted by the respective colleges. There will be no entrance examination or Part Time M.Phil Degree Selection
2. The Entrance Test will be held after the publication of P.G. Results and the candidate should have to take the examination only in the subject for which he / she has applied or admission and not in the qualifying subject
3. The Entrance Test will be for 50 marks. The remaining 50 marks if for qualifying examination in the subject concerned.

Colleges Affiliated to this University and Courses Offered

1. Presidency College, Chennai -900 005
Full Time / Part Time / Tamil,
Sanskrit, English, History, Geography,
Economics,Commerce, Political Science,
Geogology,Zoology,Botany, Mathematics,
Psychology,Telugu,
Full Time: Physics, Chemistry, Public Administration
Part Time: Statistics
2. Madras Christian College,Tambaram – 600 069
Full Time / Part Time: Tamil English, History,
Economics, Political Science, Public
Administration, Philosophy, Statistics, Mathematics,
Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology.
3. Loyala College,Chennai - - 600 034
Full Time / Part Time: Social Work, Zoology,
Statistics, Physics, Commerce
Full Time: Economics, Mathematics, Chemistry
4. Pachaiyappa’s College,Chennai – 600 030
Full Time / Part Time: Tamil, History, Botany,Zoology
Full Time: Commerce, Philosophy,
Mathematics, Chemistry, English, Economics.
5. The New College,Chennai – 600 014
Full Time / Part Time: Tamil, Economics,
Commerce, Chemistry, Zoology, Arabic English
6. Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College,
Chennai – 600 004(Men Candidates Only)
Full Time / Part Time: Economics, Mathematics,
Sanskrit Philosophy
Full Time: Botany
7. D.G. Vaishnav College,Chennai – 600 106
Full Time: Economics, Commerce
Full-Time: Chemistry, Mathematics
8. D.B. Jain College, Chennai – 600 096
Full Time: commerce
9. A.M. Jain College Chennai – 600 14
Full Time / Part Time: Economics, Physics,
Mathematics.
10. Queen Mary’s College Chennai – 600 004
Full Time: Tamil, English, History, Economics,
Geography, Home Management (Home Science),
Mathematic, Physics, Botany, Zoology, Music
11. The Ethiraj College for Women,Chennai – 600 105
Full Time / Part Time: Chemistry
Full Time: Tamil, English, History,
Economics, Commerce, Zoology, Mathematics
12. Meenakshi College for Women,Chennai – 600 024
Full Time / Part Time: Tamil
Full Time: History, Mathematics
13. Justics Basheer Ahmed Sayeed Women’s College,
Chennai – 600 018
Full Time / Part: Applied Psychology
Full Time:(i) Textile and Clothing
(Home Science) (ii)Human Development of
Family Studies (Home Science) Commerce
14. Stella Maria College, Chennai – 600 086
Full Time / Part Time: Economics,
Mathematics, Social work.
Full Time: Fine Arts, English
15. Women’s Christian College,Chennai – 600 006
Full Time: Foods and Nutrition (Home Science),
Psychology, Food Service Management & Dietetics
16. Bharathi Women’s College,
Chennai – 600 006
Full Time: English, Bio-Chemistry
17. Quaid-E-Millat Government College for Women,
Chennai -600 108
Full Time: History
18. Chelammal College,
Chennai – 600 032
Full Time: History
19. Kuppuswami Sastri Research Institute,
Chennai – 600 004
Full Time /
Part Time: Sanskrit
20. Centre for Research on New International
Economic order,Muttukadu – 603 112
Full Time: Economics
21. Madras School of Social Work,
Chennai – 600 008
Full Time: Social Work
22. Pachaiyappa’s College for Men,
Kangheepuram – 631 503
Full Time: Economics
23. Pachaiyappa’s College for Men,
Kangheepuram – 631 503
Full Time: Economics
24. Stella Matutina College of Education,
Chennai – 600 083
Full Time / Part Time: Education.
25. Asan Memorial College of Arts & Science, Chennai – 601 302. Full Time / Part Time: Biochemistry
26. Anna Adarsh College for Women,
Chennai – 600 040
Full Time / Part Time: Public Administration
27. Guru Nanak College, Velacherry, Chennai – 600 042
Full Time / Part Time: Economics

Application forms can be had in person from the University Enquiry Office on submission of Rs.200 by Cash.

Those who seek application by post may also downloaded the application form from the University website at unom.ac.in and submit the same along with the demand draft for Rs.200/- in favour of “The Registrar, University of Madras, Chennai-5”.

Candidates who belong to SC / ST may obtain the application form free of cost, on submission of attested Xerox copy of the community certificate.

Filled in application should be sent directly to the Principal of the College concerned.

1. Commencement of Date of issue of application forms: 12.06.2008
2. The last date for the issue and receipt of filled in application: 31.07.2008

The University reserves the right not to be conduct any of the above courses. If the circumstances so warrant

Shri H. & G. H. MANSUKHANI INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ADMISSION 2008

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Shri H. & G. H. Mansukhani Institute of Management
Smt. CHM College Campus,
Opp. Ulhasnagar Railway Station
Ulhasnagar 421 003,
District Thane (Maharashtra)
Telephone: 0251 2571867 (If calling from outside Maharashtra)

Admission for First Year Master of Management Studies (2008-2009)

Applications are invited for Admission to F.Y.M.M.S. From Candidates Eligible For

1. Sindhi Quota (51%) - Only Sindhi applicants, domiciled in Maharashtra
2. Institute / NRI Quota (20%) - Including Sindhi applicants and others from all over India

Separate applications are required to be submitted for the above categories.

Eligibility criteria and admission rules have been displayed on our Institute notice board.

Eligibility criteria for admission into M.M.S. program is spelt out in paragraph 2 of Information Brochure released by MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2008 for Academic Year 2008-09.

Last Date for Submission of Applications Is 24th June 2008

Application forms for admission along-with the prospectus are available with effect from 12th June 2008 at the college office on making payment of Rs.500/-in cash or DD.

If prospectus is needed by post, mail Rs.650/- by Demand Draft, favouring Principal, Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board’s College Of Management, payable at Ulhasnagar.

The request for postal dispatch of form and prospectus should reach the institute by 20th June 2008. Admission dates and required documents are notified in the prospectus.

Note: All admissions are subject to the approval of the University Of Mumbai/ Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra.

Academic Excellence Scholarships 2008

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De Montfort University (DMU) is committed to supporting talented graduates to enhance their careers and personal development through postgraduate study.

We are therefore delighted to offer five new Postgraduate Scholarships of £2000 each to help five first class graduates study a full-time Masters (MA/MSc) course at DMU Leicester.

The scholarships are available for full-time Masters courses* starting in September/October 2008 only and Art and Design Courses starting in January - June 2009.

All UK and EU status students are welcome to apply. We regret that this scheme is not available to non-EU/overseas status students.

To be considered for a scholarship, you must have achieved (or be aiming to achieve) a First class honours degree (or 70%+ equivalent from a recognised international institution) in any subject.

* Please note that a few of our full-time Masters courses may be excluded from this scholarship scheme . To make sure that your choice of course is included within the scheme, please contact Navejit Sangha, our EU Recruitment Manager, on (0116) 257 7347 or email Nav at nsangha@dmu.ac.uk

Scholarships will be awarded to up to five recipients and selected by a panel of DMU academic and admissions representatives. To be considered by the panel, applicants must have achieved (or be aiming to achieve) a First class honours degree (or 70%+ equivalent from a recognised international institution). The panel will then select those who are, in the panel’s opinion, the five strongest candidates who will benefit the most from the scholarship and contribute the most to DMU through their Masters study and time at DMU. The panel’s decision is final.

Please follow the instructions below carefully if you wish to apply. Please note that these scholarships are not awarded automatically to First class graduates – you must apply as below. If you do not complete all the necessary stages as instructed, by the stated deadline, you will not be eligible to receive a scholarship.

How to Apply

Please follow the instructions below carefully…

1. Choose the course to which you would like to apply. If you would like further information or advice, please contact the Enquiry Centre on tel 08459 45 46 47 (from UK) or +44 116 257 7513 (from outside UK), email at dmu.ac.uk/enquiry or contact the Faculty to which you wish to apply directly – you’ll find contact details in any of our prospectuses or online at dmu.ac.uk

2. Complete and submit an application form for the course you wish to study. You can do this online at dmu.ac.uk/pgapp or in hard copy. Application forms can be found in the postgraduate prospectus, downloaded from the website dmu.ac.uk or can be requested from the Faculty to which you wish to apply. If your application is successful, you will be sent an offer letter.

You may already be holding an offer of a place on a full-time Masters course starting in September/October 2008.

3. Once you have your offer letter for one of our eligible full-time Masters courses (Conditional or Unconditional), and you wish to apply for a Postgraduate Scholarship, you must write a 500-word statement outlining, as a minimum:
a) why you wish to study this course and what you hope to gain from it (personally and professionally as appropriate)
b) what skills and experience – other than your academic qualifications – you would bring to the course
c) what your long term career aspirations are
d) what difference the £2000 scholarship would make to you.

Please send your typed statement, with your full name, email address, application reference number and date of birth, to:

Navejit Sangha, EU Recruitment Manager
Marketing Department, Portland Building, De Montfort University, The Gateway, Leicester LE1 9BH (UK) or email: nsangha@dmu.ac.uk

Deadline for Applications

If you wish to apply for a Postgraduate Scholarship 2008 you must secure a place on your chosen Masters course and submit your 500-word statement to Navejit Sangha, as above, by 1 August 2008 . No applications received after this date will be accepted under any circumstances.

Allocation Process

The panel will review all eligible statements submitted after 1 August 2008 and will select those who are, in the panel’s opinion, the five strongest candidates who will benefit the most from the scholarship and contribute the most to DMU through their Masters study and time at DMU. The panel’s decision is final. The £2000 scholarship will be deducted from the full tuition fee at enrolment.

The Rules
• All UK and EU first class graduates are eligible to apply for the scholarships.
• Non-EU/overseas status students are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
• Both self-funding and sponsored students are eligible to apply.
• You must have achieved a first class honours degree (or international equivalent) and submit a 500-word written statement by the 1 August 2008 deadline to qualify.
• Evidence of your previous study will be required before a scholarship is allocated.
• No cash alternatives will be offered and the scholarship cannot be transferred to any other course at DMU or to any other nominated recipient.
• Valid only for September/October 2008 entry – scholarships cannot be deferred with an application until September 2009 or later.
• If an applicant is allocated a scholarship but then withdraws their application or does not enrol onto the course for any reason, the scholarship will be forfeited.
• The University reserves the right to withdraw or not allocate scholarships at any point before they are allocated.

Further Information
For further information about the scholarships and/or the courses , visit dmu.ac.uk , call 08457 45 46 47 or email dmu.ac.uk/enquiry

Free Scholarship Programs by President University

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President University offers many scholarship and financial aid programs to students who show great potential for future academic studies and those with financial need. Scholarship offers depend on several factors including high school performance, performance on the President University Entrance Exams, and the student’s family income level.

GOLD and SILVER Scholarship grants from President University for college education PU will provide annual scholarship grants to academically-gifted and bright individuals from low income backgrounds in order to help them with their college education, while at the same time recognizing their exemplary academic performance in the course of obtaining their degrees.

Based on its financial capability and position, PU will determine how many scholarship grants will be given to students on an annual basis.
The scholarships are valid for a year.
The scholarships may be extended based on an evaluation of the student’s performance.

GRANTS - Scholarships from a sponsoring individual or organization, foreign or local PU welcomes the support of individuals or organizations willing to help financing the college education of students.
PU will abide the terms and conditions set by the sponsoring organization or individual.
In the absence of the sponsor’s terms and conditions, the PU policy on scholarship shall be used as basis for setting the terms and conditions.

Eligibility Requirements - To be eligible for the scholarships, the candidate must fulfill the following requirements:
Graduated from high school with a minimum grade of 7.5 - 8.0
Passed the university placement tests with a Rank 1 rating (minimum 80 marks average during the Entrance Tests).
Comes from a family with a gross annual income of less than Rp 36 million per year* (or its equivalent denomination in foreign currency).

*Reference: Monthly industry minimum wage of Rp. 964.000 per month per capita employment (BPS Economic Indicators, February 2007).
Assume both parents are working.

In order to continue with the scholarships, the student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 per annum. Related terms and conditions apply.

Please contact President University for up to date information and details regarding Scholarship programs.

Main Campus Location : Jababeka Education Park, Jl. Ki Hajar
Dewantara Kota Jababeka, Bekasi 17550, Indonesia Telephone: 62 21
8910 9762 - 63, Fax: +62 21 8910 9768
Email: enrollment@president.ac.id

Jakarta : Menara Batavia, 3A fl. Jl. K.H. Mas Mansyur Kav 126 Jakarta
10220, Indonesia Telephone: +62 21 5793 0322, Fax: +62 21 5746 756
Email: vcd@president.ac.id

International PhD program in Biophotonics and Clinical Photonics

2008-06-15T19:38:00.000-07:00

Clinical Photonics Lab of SAOT at Erlangen-Nuremberg University, Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany

The Clinical Photonics Lab of Erlangen School of Advanced Optical Technologies (SAOT) at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany requires highly motivated individuals to work with a team of research scientists, engineers and physicians on the development of new optical methods in biomedical application.

PhD scholarship is provided for 2 years with possible extension. Student meal plan and dormitory accommodation is available. The work language in the lab is English.

Descriptions of the positions:

Code Number: CPL-02-08:
PhD student to be engaged in the fiber sensor for in vivo monitoring of epithelium vessel/capillary density project
The main goal of the project is developing a sensor for monitoring the local blood microcirculation at Critical Care. The sensor will be based on spatially resolved diffuse reflectance measurements. The epithelium vessel/capillary density is an important parameter that may reflect rapidly developing life threatening syndromes like shock or systemic organ failures. This is an international project and may require some trip abroad. Our partners in this project are University Health Network (Toronto, Canada) and Kagoshima University Hospital (Kagoshima, Japan).

The specific tasks in will include:

• Engineering of fiberoptic spectroscopy setup including LED matrix components
• Analytical data modelling and Monte-Carlo simulations
• Performing experimental studies on bio-phantoms
• Performing experimental studies on animals
• In addition, there will be opportunities for working on other advanced optical diagnostic instruments and participating in laboratory and clinical studies

Attributes required:

• Master in physical or engineering sciences with interest in life sciences and with strong capability and interest in instrumentation and measurement techniques including familiarity with signal processing (e.g. Labview) and data processing software (e.g. Matlab)
• Ability and interest in multicultural team-work
• Excellent communication skills (English)
• Willingness to ‘multitask’
• Interest in working with animal models
• Ability for trips and temporal remote assignments

Code Number: CPL-04-08:
PhD student to be engaged in the hyperspectral and fluorescence imaging diagnostics and surgical guidance for the surgery of stomach cancer project

The specific tasks in this period will include:

• Developing and upgrading a hyperspectral endoscope equipment
• Operating and upgrading acousto-optical filter and camera setups
• Carrying out laboratory and clinical research studies including operating optical imaging / spectroscopy equipment, data collection and computer analysis
• The position may involve experimental animal work and clinical diagnostics, and endosurgical procedures. The job will involve interaction with both academic and clinical personnel
• In addition, there will be opportunities for working on other advanced optical diagnostic instruments and to participate in laboratory and clinical studies

Attributes required:
• Master in physical or engineering sciences with interest in life sciences and with strong capability and interest in optics, instrumentation and measurement techniques including familiarity with coding in VB or C family, signal (e.g. Labview) and data processing software scripting (e.g. Matlab)
• Experience with statistical analysis using SPSS and/or SAS
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to liaise with patients, health care professionals and scientists (English)
• Willing to travel and present the results on the international conferences worldwide

If you would like to apply for the positions announced, please follow the instruction for the application procedure as given at:
http://www.aot.uni-erlangen.de/saot_candidates/saot_admission.shtml

Please put the code number of the position in your application and “Attention to Prof. Alexandre Douplik”

Status: PhD Studentship
Location: Erlangen, Bavaria, GERMANY
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2008

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PhD scholarship in Sociology

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Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship at the Department of Sociology and The Danish National Centre for Social Research (SFI) for appointment in October 2008, or in accordance with further agreement.

The scholarship is part of a research initiative focusing on social welfare services for vulnerable groups (long-term unemployed, marginalised ethnic minorities, homeless persons, alcohol and drug abusers, vulnerable children, youths or elderly people) The aim is to analyse different types of interventions targeting these groups, to study the goals and methods involved and to develop and apply methods for evaluating the programmes.

Research projects based on quantitative methods will be preferred. Applicants are invited to write a research proposal (max. 10 pages) within this broad field of social welfare research, describing the aim and focus of the planned PhD project, a theoretical framework and the methods and data to be used.

Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background.

The scholarship is part of the Graduate School for Integration, Production and Welfare, and jointly funded by The Department of Sociology, SFI and the Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation.

Information about the scholarship can be obtained from professor Margaretha Järvinen, Department of Sociology, University of Copenhagen, mj@soc.ku.dk, tel. + 45 35 32 32 74, or from executive director of research Ole Gregersen, The Danish National Centre for Social Research (SFI), og@sfi.dk, tel. + 45 33 48 08 70

In order to be awarded a PhD scholarship the applicant has to enrol as a PhD student at the Department of Sociology, cf. the rules in the “Ministerial Order” No 18 of 14. January, 2008.

An assessment committee will evaluate the applications. The applicants will be notified of the composition of the committee. When the assessment committee has finished the evaluation, each applicant will receive the part of the evaluation that concerns her or him.

Applications are welcomed from persons who have completed, or in the near future will complete a Master´s degree within sociology or adjacent disciplines. PhD students are paid salary in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The PhD student has to work in connection with teaching, etc. of up to 840 hours without additional pay.

Application
Application forms, the “Ministerial Order”, the general PhD study programme, etc. can be requested at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Øster Farimagsgade 5, 1353 Copenhagen K, tel. +45 3532 3538 (Per Bjerregaard Nielsen) or e-mail: pbj@samf.ku.dk.

Four copies of the application should be submitted (only three copies of the Master´s dissertation are required).

Applications should be forwarded to the address above and must arrive at the faculty office no later than 25 August 2008 at 12:00. Applications should be supplied with the following reference number 211-0017/08-2500

Material received after the deadline will not be taken into account.

Electronic applications are not accepted. The application must be sent by regular mail and include a reply e-mail address.

Deadline: 25-08-2008
Publisher: Faculty of Social Sciences

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MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology, Bangor University

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This programme is the first of its kind to be accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Students must have BPS graduate basis for registration to be eligible for this MSc.

It is designed to be flexible and relevant to the student’s individual needs and interests, with a strong emphasis on the application of theory to professional practice. The programme
focuses on Sport Psychology and Exercise Psychology. You can also choose modules from Kinesiology or Effective Coaching.

You also would study modules in Research Skills and undertake Supervised Experience, an Independent Study, and a Dissertation relevant to sport/exercise psychology. Completion of this programme will form part of a period of study of psychology required for registration as a chartered psychologist.

The School offers MSc bursaries varying in value up to £2,500 for home/EU students and £3,500 for non EU international students. All successful MSc applicants can apply for these. Internal assistantships of £1,000 are available in addition to other bursaries and are aimed at the very best students. Assistantships will be awarded in exchange for 50 hours of ‘professional development’ work (e.g. lab support, seminar support etc.) within the School.

If you would like to enquire about this course, please call the telephone number below:
++44 (0)1248 383483

Penerimaan D1/ D3 STAN 2008/2009

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Departemen Keuangan Republik Indonesia akan menerima putra dan putri Warga Negara Indonesia untuk mengikuti pendidikan pada Sekolah Tinggi Akuntansi Negara (STAN) dengan spesialisasi sebagai berikut:

1. Program Diploma I Keuangan Spesialisasi Kepabeanan dan Cukai
2. Program Diploma III Keuangan Spesialisasi Kepabeanan dan Cukai
3. Program Diploma III Keuangan Spesialisasi Kebendaharaan Negara
4. Program Diploma III Keuangan Spesialisasi Administrasi Perpajakan
5. Program Diploma III Keuangan Spesialisasi Pengurusan Piutang dan Lelang Negara
6. Program Diploma III Keuangan Spesialisasi Penilai/Pajak Bumi dan Bangunan
7. Program Diploma III Keuangan Spesialisasi Akuntansi Pemerintahan

Salah satu syarat bagi pendaftar adalah telah berijazah Sekolah Menengah Umum (SMU)/Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA), Madrasah Aliyah, atau Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) Bidang Keahlian Bisnis dan Manajemen tahun 2005, 2006, 2007, atau 2008.

Pendaftaran dilaksanakan pada hari dan jam kerja pada tanggal 16 Juni s.d. 4 Juli 2008 pada lokasi yang telah ditetapkan (Lihat dalam Attachments)

Formulir Pendaftaran beserta keterangan selengkapnya dapat dibaca dalam lampiran pengumuman di bawah ini.

Isi pengumuman selengkapnya dapat dilihat di sini

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Euroscholars for Undergraduate students

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For students interested in discovering their potential for a research career this program offers unique opportunities to work as a junior researcher in a research project. Supervision will be provided by academic staff, working on and/or responsible for the research project. In some cases it may be possible to work on an individual research project, depending on the available resources at the chosen university and available academic supervision. Research offerings will be different in each institution: research can be done in all kinds of fields, depending on the available places and chosen university.

The program comprises:

* Language & Culture Course of the host country (6 ECTS)
* In-depth literature review on the chosen research topic and (6 ECTS)
* Research project (12 ECTS)
* Essay/write-up/presentation on the research project (6 ECTS)

Objectives and Career Perspectives
The objectives of this program are to give students the challenge of conducting original research at the cutting edge of human knowledge and promote interactions with scholars through an immersion in European Undergraduate Research Opportunities in the research environment. Participants learn about scientific reasoning, research methods, theoretical principles related to the research area, and scholarly communication. By finalizing the results of their research project in a paper of publishable quality, they will also have improved their writing and presentation skills.

Students will be able to evaluate and focus their career interests. The experience will enhance their intercultural skills due to the close contact with academics and other students as the result of working together and discussing the research program. The program also enhances their understanding of academic research and their potential personal role in this.
Intended Audience

Outstanding and motivated advanced undergraduate, honors or (post) graduate students with a strong interest in an academic/research career with a GPA of 3.4 or higher. Students do not need to have research experience, science students need to have ample teaching laboratory experiences.

Eligibility
Admission into one of the research projects depends on:

* present academic background of the field of study and the specialisation chosen
* GPA: students with a GPA of 3.4 out of 4.0 and higher will be considered to be eligible.
* personal performance; students opting for a research project in the Natural Sciences, including practical laboratory work, need to have ample laboratory experience.
* approval by the host institution’s academic supervisor.

Research Project Application
Application and admission to the Euroscholars programme is done in four steps:
Complete and return the Pre-application form (.pdf). The return address can be found on the form.
Send a copy of your official transcript by separate cover to the EuroScholars Office:
EuroScholars USA
12050 N Pecos Street, Suite 320
Westminster, Colorado 80234 USA

Search for projects and contact supervisor
After submission of the pre-application, go to www.euroscholars.eu.
Search for projects by university or by academic area. Once you have located a few suitable projects, please enter your name and email address for each project. You will then receive the e-mail address of the project’s supervisor so that you can communicate your desire to participate in the selected research project directly with him/her.

* Search projects
Obtain approval using the Learning Agreement
Once you have confirmation from the host faculty that you are eligible for the research project in the semester you intend to participate, download a copy of the Learning Agreement. Ask your home university to fill out their part of the agreement, complete the form in its entirety and then scan/fax/mail the document to EuroScholars USA.
Email: info@euroscholars.eu
Fax: 303-446-5955
Mail:
EuroScholars USA
12050 N Pecos Street, Suite 320
Westminster, Colorado 80234 USA

Complete the application process
Once your Learning Agreement has been received and all documentation sent and approved by the host university, you will be sent the final components of your application to complete as well as a formal acceptance by your host university, pre-trip orientation materials and an invoice for the program fees.

Application Deadlines

* May 1 for start in the Fall semester.
* October 15 for start in the Spring semester.

NOTE: Semester starting dates may vary per host university.

Futher Information:
EuroScholars
info@euroscholars.eu - 1-800-980-0033
European Office
Leiden University
Gravensteen, Pieterskerkhof 6
PO Box 9500, 2300 RA
Leiden, the Netherlands
or
USA Office
c/o GlobaLinks / AustraLearn
12050 N. Pecos St, Suite 320
Westminster, CO 80234 - USA
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Lippo Bank Scholarships New Intake 2008

2008-06-11T07:29:00.000-07:00

LB SCHOLARSHIP (Beasiswa Lippo Bank) 2008 Intake

PT Bank Lippo Tbk (“LB”), a major investee company of Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Malaysia, believes in developing the human capital in the Republic of Indonesia. In this regard, LB is pleased to offer scholarships and financial assistance to deserving Indonesian students who intend to pursue their tertiary education at selected university in Indonesia.

Therefore, LB is inviting applications from high school graduates who would like to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree program majoring in Commerce, Finance, Economic, Accounting, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, and Law.

The scholarship grant will be based on the merits of the applicant, including academic grades and school extra-curricular activities. However, to provide opportunities to those who would otherwise have difficulties in financing their tertiary education, special consideration will be given to applications from students that come from a financially disadvantaged family.

I. REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants to LB Scholarship must meet the following minimum requirements:
(i) Must be an Indonesian citizen;
(ii) Must complete the application form;
(iii) Grade Point Average for the National Examination Result and Average Point for High School Examination Result must be 8.00 or higher;
(iv) Must be able to demonstrate that they are from financially disadvantaged family by showing an official letter of poverty from the local authority and home electricity bill;
(v) Not presently receiving any other equivalent scholarship or award;
(vi) English proficiency;
(vii) Must comply with all rules and regulations imposed by LB in relation to the scholarship program;
(viii) Accepted applicants must be willing to participate in any LB programs and activities such as internship program at LB or any of its affiliated companies;
(ix) Scholarship recipients are prohibited from holding a job throughout the period of study.
(x) Must complete all documents as listed in the Further Requirements & Conditions. (download details)

II. COVERAGE OF SCHOLARSHIP:
The scholarship shall cover the following:
(i) Registration fees at the university at which the scholarship recipient is enrolled;
(ii) Tuition fee for the duration of study, not exceeding 4 (four) years or 8 (eight) academic semesters or less depending on the program selected. LB is not obligated to provide any further funding or other assistance should the scholarship recipient does not finish the course of study within the given time frame;
(iii) Living allowance to cover living expenses throughout the period of study;
(iv) Book allowance required for study;
(v) Internet allowance to access internet for study purpose;
(vi) A personal computer;
(vii) Research allowance required for final-year research study.

III. DISBURSEMENT OF SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS:
Scholarship funds shall be disbursed in the following arrangement:
(i) Tuition fee shall be paid directly to the respective university;
(ii) Others shall be disbursed directly to the scholarship recipient.

The disbursement of such scholarship funds shall be subject to the scholarship recipient being able to:
(i) maintain a satisfactory academic standing; and
(ii) fulfill all of required duties and responsibilities.

IV. LEAVE FROM SCHOOL
Save for the school holidays, scholarship recipients shall not take a break from any educational activities without obtaining prior written approval from LB.

V. PENALTIES
(i) In the event that any of scholarship recipients decides to resign from the scholarship program, such scholarship recipient shall reimburse all of the funds spent and return all facilities provided during his/her participation to LB’s scholarship program, including but not limited to the personal computer;
(ii) Any violation for duties, responsibilities and any other requirements imposed by LB will be subject to a penalty to be determined by LB and/or termination of scholarship funding.

VI. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Throughout the period of study, the scholarship recipient must:
(i) be willing to comply with all rules and regulations established by LB as well as the university;
(ii) be willing to attend and participate in all LB scholarship gathering or activities;
(iii) participate in LB’s human capital development programs; and
(iv) report on the academic and non-academic progress to LB on a quarterly basis.

After graduation, the scholarship recipient shall join the LB Alumni Association and actively participate in its program and activities.

VII. TERMINATION OF SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarship program shall be terminated on the occurrence of one of the following:
(i) the scholarship recipient has completed the course of study;
(ii) the scholarship recipient withdraws or is not able to continue studying in the respective university;
(iii) the scholarship recipient violates or fails to fulfill any of the duties, responsibilities and requirements;
(iv) the scholarship recipient is unsuccessful to meet the required level of academic performance;
(v) the scholarship recipient is proven to have provided incorrect or misleading information in the application form or its supporting documents; or
(vi) the scholarship recipient is involved in any illegal activities.

VIII. WORK OBLIGATION
(i) During the period of study, scholarship recipient must be willing to participate in the internship program at LB.
(ii) Upon completion of undergraduate program, scholarship recipients are obliged to work for LB and/or its affiliations for a period of 4 consecutive years subject to job’s availability at LB and/or its affiliations.

IX. APPLICATIONS
Application form can be obtained directly from LB Head Office (Corporate Secretary Group) at Menara Asia 15th Floor, Jl. Boulevard Diponegoro Kav.101, Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang or downloaded by clicking on here.

X. GENERAL PROCEDURES
Interested applicants who meet the requirements must complete and return the application form together with the required supporting documents no later than June 27, 2008 at LB Head Office:

PT Bank Lippo Tbk
Head Office
Menara Asia 15th Floor
Jalan Raya Diponegoro 101
Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang 15810
Indonesia.
Attention: Corporate Secretary

XI. FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information about LB Scholarship please feel free to contact us at 021-5460555 Ext. 65067/59016. LB will only consider completed application that fulfilled all requirements and will notify the short-listed applicants to attend the continuing stages of the selection process. LB will not return any application documents submitted to LB.

The decision to award the scholarship is subject to the sole discretion of LB and can not be appealed for reconsideration. LB reserves the right to change or cancel any of the aforementioned features or requirements of the LB Scholarship without prior notice and/or explanation. LB will only announce successful applicants in LB website.

PhD Studentship in Economics - City University London

2008-06-11T07:28:00.001-07:00

PhD studentship in Economics
Department of Economics City University London

The Department of Economics at City University, London, is able to offer a three-year studentship to a candidate who wishes to read for a PhD in Economics starting October 2008. The studentship will consist of full remission of fees for three years plus a subsistence grant of £13,500 per year. In return the successful candidate will be expected to provide up to 50 hours per year of undergraduate class teaching and mark 50 undergraduate coursework scripts. Additional teaching and marking may be undertaken subject to approval of the student’s supervisory panel and will be paid at our normal rates.

The areas of interest to the Department are:
* Competition and regulation
* Development Economics
* Econometrics and economic theory
* Financial economics
* Health economics
* History and philosophy of economics
* Macroeconomics and international economics

For more information about current research activity in the Department, please go to http://www.city.ac.uk/economics/research/index.html, and follow the links from http://www.city.ac.uk/economics/staff.html to individual staff web pages. Applicants are advised to contact potential supervisors in their research area with their proposal before making a formal application.

Application procedure
Please follow the procedure indicated at http://www.city.ac.uk/research/resdegrees/applications.html, making clear that you wish to apply for the Departmental Studentship.

Your proposal should follow the format described at http://www.city.ac.uk/research/resdev/studentships.html#procedure.

Applications for the studentship must be received by Friday 18 July 2008. In the event of any queries, please contact the Senior Tutor for Research, Professor Giulia Iori g.iori@city.ac.uk

PhD Scholarships for Research in Indonesia on Community, Environment and Local Governance Issues

2008-06-11T07:25:00.000-07:00

PhD Scholarships for Research in Indonesia

Expressions of interest are sought for two PhD scholarship positions to carry out field research in Indonesia on community, environment and local governance issues.

The successful candidates will work with a team of experienced researchers - Dr Greg Acciaioli (UWA), A/Prof Anton Lucas and Dr Jim Schiller (Flinders), Dr John McCarthy (ANU), and A/Prof Carol Warren (Murdoch), as well as collaborating researchers in the Netherlands and Indonesia on an Australian Research Council Discovery Project entitled `Social Capital, Natural Resources and Local Governance in Indonesia`. The project will focus on case studies of local decision-making on environmental issues in the context of conservation and development programs in different regions of Indonesia. It aims to improve understanding of contemporary community dynamics in a range of cultural and ecological settings, as well as the practical implications of local participation and capacity building interventions for achieving equity and sustainability outcomes.

The two candidates will be based at Flinders University in Adelaide and Murdoch University in Perth respectively, with location and supervision determined by the focus and site of each student`s component of the project. It is anticipated that one student will work in a coastal community where marine conservation issues are the focus of research, while the second student will focus on a primarily agrarian research site in which World Bank / AusAID / NGO local capacity building, conservation and development projects are being conducted.

Essential criteria include:
* a first-class Honours or Masters degree with a thesis component in a relevant social science field
* advanced fluency in Indonesian language
* field research or other equivalent community/overseas experience
* ability to work independently and as part of a team

Potential applicants should send an initial expression of interest (2 pages) addressing the following points:
a) personal details - name, birth date, citizenship status, address, phone and email
b) academic qualifications - degrees, major areas of study, undergraduate grade point average, honours result
c) title of honours thesis or other significant piece of research, and a brief account of the main argument and approach/methodology adopted
d) level of competence in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
e) level of proficiency in the Indonesian language
f) study, work or volunteer experience in Indonesia
g) research interests
h) contact information for two referees who can comment on your academic background and suitability for undertaking this research project

Each scholarship is for a three-year period with a stipend of $25,118 per annum (tax free) and up to $10,000 of additional funding for fieldwork in Indonesia. A relocation allowance will be provided where a move to Adelaide or Perth is required to join the project.

A shortlist will be determined by the research team in September, at which point applicants will be requested to submit full formal applications and documentation to either Flinders or Murdoch University. The successful candidates are expected to take up their appointments no later than February 2009.

Please forward initial expressions of interest as outlined above by email to:
Professor Carol Warren,
Asia Research Centre, Murdoch University
c.warren[a-t]murdoch.edu.au

Mathematics Scholarships and Awards at Tennessee Technological University

2008-06-10T20:09:00.000-07:00

The Department of Mathematics at Tennessee Technological University offers scholarships and awards for students and graduate students. Additional scholarships for incoming students specializing in math can be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid. For information about eligibility, please contact Dr. Alan Mills, the interim chairman of the department of mathematics or by calling (931) 372-3441. To apply, please contact Financial Aid Office at (931) 372-3073 or (800) 255-8881.

For more information on additional university scholarships, financial aid, and how to apply, please contact,
Financial Aid Office, Box 5076
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, Tennessee 38505-0001
(931) 372-3073 or (800) 255-8881
FAX (931) 372-6309
http://www2.tntech.edu/scholarships/

Master Scholarship in Economics/Policy Management, Japan

2008-06-10T19:50:00.000-07:00

University of Tsukuba offers Policy Management master program.This Program has been operating from April 1995 and it is the oldest Partner Program in Japan of the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program, a large scholarship program funded by the Government of Japan and managed by the World Bank Institute in Washington. In addition to that sponsorship, which ensures the award of ten scholarships to successful applicants to this Program, the University of Tsukuba hold similar arrangements with the Inter-American Development Bank.

Applicants admitted to the Program in Economic and Public Policy Management are eligible for scholarships provided by the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) of the World Bank and the Japan-IDB Scholarship Program of the Inter-American Development Bank provided that they meet the specific requirements of each program as described below.

Fifteen scholarships are provided by the JJ/WBGSP for this purpose. To be eligible, a candidate must be a national of a World Bank member country that is currently eligible to borrow from the Bank. In addition, Executive Directors, their alternates, and staff of the World Bank Group,including consultants, as well as their close relatives, are excluded from consideration.

Candidates should also be aware that, according to the general selection criteria of the World Bank,“while applicants from allWorld Bank member countries may apply for a JJ/WBGSP scholarships, the program gives priority to World Bank member countries currently eligible to borrow,especially low and middle-income countries.The program also gives priority to: women; applicants with few other resources and from lower social and economic classes;applicants who have not had previous opportunities for graduate study outside their home country; and applicants who do not already hold a graduate degree from an industrialized country” (for further information, see http://www.worldbank.org/wbi).

In addition to these fifteen scholarships, the Japan-IDB Scholarship Program of the Inter-American Development Bank offers no less than two scholarships to applicants from countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Applicants from this region will be advised on their options at the proper time (see more at ttp://www.iadb.org/int/eng/japan_scholarship.htm).

The scholarships benefits cover:

* economy class travel between the home country and Tsukuba, plus a travel allowance of US$ 500 for each one-way trip
* tuition and other Program fees
* a monthly stipend for subsistence needs roughly equivalent to that given by the scholarships program of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (currently 170,000 yen monthly)
* medical insurance costs

These benefits cover only the scholarship recipient and are not extendable to family members. Other costs not covered by the scholarship:

* additional travel during the course of the Program
* expenses related to research,supplementary educational materials,or participation in workshops,seminars, or internships while at the University of Tsukuba.

The maximum period of funding is two years.

Recipients of JJ/WBGSP scholarships will not be eligible for employment with the World Bank for a period of three years after the completion of the Program. Those obtaining a scholarship from the Japan-IDB Scholarship Program of the Inter-American Development Bank are required to return to their native country for at least two years upon completion of their degree. As in the case of the World Bank, Executive Directors, staff and their close relatives are excluded from consideration.

USA Study Abroad Scholarship

2008-06-10T06:59:00.000-07:00

Priority for this scholarship will be given to you if you are a member of an
under-represented group in university education.

* Amount: One scholarship awarding full tuition and registration fee waiver for one semester of undergraduate module study (Fall semester only).
* Eligibility: You must be a current undergraduate student from a reputable US institution, who has completed at least one year of undergraduate study and who is at least 20 years old.

* Criteria: Academic excellence, financial need and development potential.

All applications must be made directly to the Study Abroad and Exchanges Unit, International Education Office, University of Westminster, Second Floor, Copland Building, 115 New Cavendish Street, London W1W 6UW.

For further information please visit www.westminster.ac.uk/studyabroad

For further inquiries please contact scholarships@westminster.ac.uk

MSc Digital Enterprise Management scholarship

2008-06-10T06:56:00.000-07:00

# Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.
# Eligibility: You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for the full-time MSc Digital Enterprise Management at the University.

* Criteria: Academic excellence, development potential and financial need.

For further inquiries please contact scholarships@westminster.ac.uk

Wolfson Microelectronics Scholarship for 2009-2010 Session

2008-06-10T02:40:00.000-07:00

Edinburgh University offers two scholarships in 2009-2010 to students who plan to hold PhD degrees in informatics at school or school of engineering and electronics at the University of Edinburgh. The cost of each decision will be £ 15000 for the school year and hold water for more than three years. Keep in mind that none Wolfson Microelectronics Scholarships will be available for 2008-2009 .

Scholarships may be terminated at any time when the unsatisfactory progress report from school or scholarship, if the holder ceases to be registered as full-time student at the University of Edinburgh.

Eligibility
The scholarship is awarded to an MPhil/PhD student intending to study in the School of Informatics or the School of Engineering and Electronics at the University of Edinburgh. The sole criterion for the scholarships will be academic excellence; successful applicants are likely to hold or expect to achieve a UK first class Honours undergraduate degree or the overseas equivalent.

Application Procedure
Applicants can download an application form in Rich Text Format (RTF) or PDF (which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) , or request one to be sent to them from:

The Scholarships and Student Finance Office
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL

E-mail: scholarships@ed.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 131 651 4070
A completed scholarship application form, together with a copy of your degree transcript and two academic references, should be received by the Scholarships and Student Finance Office by the closing date of 1 April 2009 in order to be considered for the scholarship.

Applicants should also have applied for a place for postgraduate study at the University well in advance of the scholarship deadline.

Selection Procedure
The selection panel will meet in early May 2009 to select the scholarship holder. The winner of the scholarship will be announced in mid May 2009.

For more information visit the website

Postgraduate Scholarships for January 2009 - University of Westminster

2008-06-10T02:35:00.000-07:00

The deadline for application for a scholarship in January 2009 is November 1, 2008 , unless otherwise indicated.

Alumni scholarships

These scholarships from the income generated by graduates of affinity services. They are available to you if you have any graduate of the University of Westminster degree and planning to move to full-time master’s degree at the university.

* amount: £ 2.000 tuition exemptions.
* Eligibility: You must be a graduate of University of Westminster moves to full-time master’s degree at the university.
* The criteria: academic excellence and financial needs.

The full fee waiver scholarships

* amount: Full tuition exemptions.
* Eligibility: You must be a foreign student from a developing country and will offer for full-time master’s degree.
* The criteria: academic excellence, capacity development and financial needs.

Half the fee waiver scholarships

* amount: 50% tuition exemptions.
* Eligibility: You must be a foreign student from a developing country and will offer for full-time master’s degree.
* The criteria: academic excellence, capacity development and financial needs.

MSC integrated health informatics scholarship

* amount: Full tuition waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to / from London.
* Eligibility: You must be international students and hold the offer for full-time MSc Integrated Health Informatics.
* The criteria: academic excellence, capacity development and financial needs.

MBA part-time scholarships

* amount: 50% tuition exemptions.
* Eligibility: You must have an offer for part-time degree MBA.
* The criteria: academic excellence, career and financial needs. Preference will be given to you if you are working on a voluntary or public sector.
* Term: December 19, 2008.

Westminster Business School part-time scholarships

These scholarships are granted for the Westminster Business School (WBS) for you if you have an exceptional academic.

* amount: 50% tuition exemptions.
* Eligibility: You must have an offer for any working day a master’s degree, except for the MBA, in Westminster Business School.
* The criteria: academic excellence, career and financial needs.
* Term: December 19, 2008.

Westminster international scholarships

These generous award to full funding with you, if you’re from a developing country and will study full-time master’s degree at the university. Special preference will be given to you if you can demonstrate how you acquire knowledge from its study, will promote the development of their country.

* amount: Full tuition waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to / from London.
* Eligibility: You must be a foreign student from a developing country and will offer for full-time master’s degree.
* The criteria: academic excellence, capacity development and financial needs.

Other scholarships may be available if not allocated in September consumption. Check for updates on the site .

For further inquiries please contact scholarships@westminster.ac.uk

2 PhD students Organization and Strategy

2008-06-09T03:00:00.000-07:00

Maastricht, 6200 MD, (Limburg), 38 hours per week Universiteit Maastricht

Job description

AT 2008.150 2 PhD students Organization and Strategy
Research and training in fields of Organization Studies, Empirical Industrial organization, HRM, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Innovation, Applied Labor Economics.

Requirements

University Graduate
Having a MSc or MPhil with high grades in social sciences or business administration. Highly interested in academic research.

Additional information about the job:
PhD students get contracts for three (MPhil graduates) or four (MSc graduates) years. The PhD students take the METEOR research school training program.

Organization

Universiteit Maastricht Department Organization & Strategy
Universiteit Maastricht (UM) the youngest university in the Netherlands, is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. Currently UM has around 11500 students and 3,000 employees. Reflecting the universitys strong international profile, a fair amount of both students and staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of law, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology.

Conditions of employment

Maximum salary amount in Euro’s a month 2558
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: PhD students get contracts for three (MPhil graduates) or four (MSc graduates) y
Maximum hours per week: 38

Additional conditions of employment:
Your salary would be € 2.000,- gross per month in the first year up to € 2.558,- gross per month in the fourth year according to the PhD-student salary.

Additional Information

Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Prof. Martin Carree
Telephone number: +31-43-3884981
E-mail address: m.carree@os.unimaas.nl

Application

You can apply for this job before 01-07-2008 by sending your application to:

Universiteit Maastricht
FEBA, HR Department
P.O.Box 616
6200 MD Maastricht
The Netherlands
E-mail address: recruitmentfeba@efb.unimaas.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT 2008.150.

http://www.academictransfer.nl/vacaturebank/zoeken/index.cfm?
fuseaction=detail&vacature_id=S4N1D5FK&startrow=11&
welkesoort=vacbank&orgid=00300&zijpad=0

3 PhD students (promovendi) for three different projects

2008-06-09T02:58:00.001-07:00

The Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences (SILS) is one of the Faculty’s largest institutes. Within it, approximately 250 scientists and staff members perform excellent research centred on four themes: 1) The Living Cell, 2) Plants and Health, 3) Inside and Beyond the Brain, and 4) Life Science Technologies. Institute members give advanced lectures and courses, while the Institute itself stimulates scientific cooperation between participating groups and colleagues all over the world.

Within the research group Nuclear Organisation Group (Living Cell theme), that will carry out a research project concentrating on hierarchical regulation of gene networks in higher eukaryotes, are vacancies for

3 PhD students (promovendi) for three different projects

vacancy number 08-1026
For both internal and external candidates

Project
“Gene regulation in higher eukaryotes: A combined approach of quantitative experiments in living cells and mathematical modelling”.

Gene regulation relies on a myriad of macromolecular components that jointly orchestrate gene expression that specifies cell adaptation, physiological state and cell type. Research to unravel gene control systems is a main focus in contemporary cell biology particularly since (epi-)genetic control systems are potential drug targets to enable treatment of disease-related gene dysregulation. The three advertised PhD-student projects aim at elucidating principles that govern functioning of (epi-) genetic gene regulation in higher eukaryotes using a systems-biological approach combining experimentation and computational modeling.

Project #1 and #2 use experimental cell biology techniques to understand the complex mechanisms of in vivo (epi-)genetic gene control using a combined approach of quantitative experiments in living cells and mathematical modelling. Project #3 uses computational systems biology techniques. The three projects build on extensive expertise in the research groups of Dr. Verschure (UvA) and Dr. Bruggeman (NISB) to investigate (epi-)genetic control of gene expression in mammalian cells by (i) integrating molecular-cell biology technologies and advanced microscopy analysis and (ii) mathematical modeling of key regulatory mechanisms of gene activity.

Project #1 ‘Regulation of eukaryotic epigenetic gene control at the level of chromatin domains: Real-time kinetics of transcription activity in single cells’ uses mammalian cell systems consisting of an engineered chromatin domain integrated at predefined sites in the genome that can be (epi-) genetically modified upon in vivo targeting.

Project #2 ‘An engineered synthetic system to understand the complex behaviour of (epi-) genetic gene control systems’ uses synthetic engineered gene circuits consisting of mammalian cells carrying episomal vectors that have the potential to regulate (epi-) genetic control in small gene networks.

Project #3 ‘Computational systems biology of eukaryotic gene regulation’ uses a computational systems biology approach. The molecular mechanisms regulating gene expression involve many proteins and depend in part on the local and global chromatin state. The principles that govern the regulation of such systems have not been studied in depth using computational systems biology such as: control theory and mathematical modelling of molecular mechanisms using deterministic and stochastic theory.

The mammalian cell systems created in project #1 and #2 allow systematic and quantitative measurements of the change in transcription rate as function of the (epi-) genetic status of the chromatin. Kinetic models are used to analyze the quantitative kinetic data. Mathematical models are generated to give insight into the general behaviour of the synthetic systems. The computational approaches in project #3 will derive detailed mathematical models of regulatory mechanisms and theory. The three PhD students each have their own projects but will actively work together to allow for strongly competitive systems-biology research integrating experimentation, modelling and theory. This will be the first time that eukaryotic (epi-)genetic gene control is addressed in such an interdisciplinary and integrative approach.

The projects are financed by the Dutch Organization of Scientific Research (NWO) and the Netherlands Institute for Systems Biology (NISB; www.sysbio.nl).

Requirements
The candidates should be highly motivated and preferentially have good experience with basic molecular biology techniques, good organization skills and good writing and oral communication skills in English. Candidates for project # 1 and project #2 should have a master’s degree in Biochemistry, Cell biology, or Molecular biology (or equivalent) and should be open for mathematical modeling approaches. The candidate for the computational systems biology project should have a master’s degree in Systems Biology, Biophysics, or (Bio-) Engineering (or equivalent). The candidates should be willing to work in an interdisciplinary project and institute (Netherlands Institute of Systems Biology).

Further information
Project information can be obtained from: Dr P.J. Verschure (UvA; project #1 and project #2), e-mail: P.J.Verschure@uva.nl; phone 0031-(0)20-525-5151 and Dr FJ Bruggeman (NISB; project #3), email: frank.bruggeman@cwi.nl.

Appointment
The appointment will be on a temporary basis for a maximum period of four years (18 months plus a further 30 months after a positive evaluation) and should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). An educational plan will be drafted that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. The PhD student is also expected to assist in teaching of undergraduates.

Based on a full-time appointment (38 hours per week) the gross monthly salary will range from € 2000,- in the first year and € 2558,- in the final year, according to the Dutch salary scales for PhD students.

Job application
Applications, quoting the job reference number, the project number and marked “strictly confidential” (in the upper left-hand corner of the envelope) should include a curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of three references from which information about the candidate can be obtained. The application should be sent to the Personnel Department, University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Science, Kruislaan 404, 1098 SM Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Applications can also be e-mailed to application@science.uva.nl, also bearing the vacancy number, the project number and the other documents as attachments.
The closing data for application is 25 June 2008.

http://www.uva.nl/vacatures/vacatures.cfm/3A642588-1321-B0BE-A4DA9A20F3740F50

Beasiswa Monbukagakusho bagi lulusan SLTA dan Sederajat

2008-06-09T02:53:00.000-07:00

Pendaftaran Beasiswa Monbukagakusho bagi lulusan SLTA dan Sederajat untuk keberangkatan tahun 2009 telah dibuka 30 Mei 2008 dan akan ditutup pada 25 Juni 2008.

Persyaratan nilai pengambilan formulir untuk tahun ini mengalami perubahan sebagai berikut :
S-1 8,2 → 8,4
D-3 8,2 → 8,0
D-2 7,7 → 8,0

Untuk persyaratan dan keterangan lain mengenai beasiswa program ini, mohon lihat di sini. (PDF file). Hanya yang memenuhi persyaratan yang akan diproses.

Bidang-bidang studi yang ditawarkan untuk College of Technology (D-3) (Majors and Related Key Terms for Fields of Study):

Mechanical Engineering
Machine Elements and Material Processing
Materials Science and Mechanics
Fluid and Thermal Engineering
Mechanical System Design and Control
CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design/ Computer Aided Manufacturing)
Mechatronics
Robotics

Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Analog Circuits
Electric Power System
Power Electronics
Digital Circuits
Integrated Circuits
Electric/ Electronic Materials
Electric/ Electronic Device
Electric/ Electronic Control

Information, Communication and Network Engineering
Signal/ Image Processing
Cable Communication
Wireless Communication
Communication Engineering
Satellite Communication
Microwaves
Computer Software
Computer Graphics
Operating System
Peripherals and Interface Technology
Computer Network
Communication Control

Materials Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Inorganic Materials Engineering
Organic Materials Engineering
Polymer Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Biological Chemistry
Biological Engineering
Environmental Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering

Architecture and Civil Engineering
Architectural Design and Planning
Structural Engineering in Architecture
Building Materials and Execution Works
History of Architecture
Structural Engineering
Materials in Civil Engineering
Surveying
Hydraulics
Geotechnical Engineering
Urban Engineering

Maritime Engineering
Navigation
Position Fixing
Ship Maneuvering and Seamanship
Oceanography and Meteorology
Maritime Laws
Naval Architecture
Marine Diesel Engine
Marine Auxiliary Machinery
Marine Material

Other Fields
International Communication
Management Information Engineering

http://www.id.emb-japan.go.jp/sch_slta.html

PhD Student: Integrating MEMS resonators with CMOS (08/157)

2008-06-04T20:09:00.000-07:00

The Department of Electrical Engineering of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science comprises of 250 faculty staff and app. 500 students. It offers a BSc programme in Electrical Engineering and an MSc programme in Electrical Engineering with 5 specialisations (Microsystems and Microelectronics, Measurement and Control Engineering, Telecommunication Networks, Biomedical Engineering and Embedded Systems) and contributes to the MSc programmes of Mechatronics and Nanotechnology. Research is directed toward signal processing, transmission and storage. The Department is characterized by a large number of contacts with government institutions, European Union and industry.

Ph.D. Student: Integrating MEMS resonators with CMOS (08/157)

The group of Semiconductor Components has an open vacancy for a Ph.D. student. The position is in the project “CMOS Receiver Enhancement using Arrays with MEMS (CREAM)” This is a joint project with the MEMS and IC-Design groups of the University of Twente.

CREAM project

Although people still “listen to the radio”, most radio spectrum is currently used for other communication purposes, like GSM, DECT, WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS, and contact-less payment. To support this plethora of radio standards without carrying a plethora of radio devices, we would like to have one programmable radio to fit all. A key bottleneck for its realization is the lack of programmable RF pre-filters. In the CREAM project we want to address this problem by combining a CMOS radio IC with arrays of tunable micromechanical resonators in a smart system in package.

The Ph.D. student working in the Semiconductor Components group will work in on CMOS post-processing techniques to integrate the MEMS resonators.

The group of Semiconductor Components (http://www.sc.el.utwente.nl/) at the University of Twente (Netherlands) is part of the faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science and the MESA+ Institute for nanotechnology. MESA+ is the largest research institute of the University of Twente. The institute trains graduate students and PhD-students and conducts research in the fields of nanotechnology, microsystems, materials science and microelectronics.

Tasks

The Ph.D. student will use CMOS compatible materials and low temperature processing steps to fabricate MEMS resonators on top of data processing chips making an integrated microsystem. The aim is to develop new fabrication methods for high quality MEMS fabrication without deteriorating the CMOS functionality. The MESA+ Clean Room provides an excellent facility for wafer post-processing (as exemplified by recent publications of our group). Part of the work involves the testing and optimizing of the functionality of the entire microsystem. Supervision will be given by experts in microsystem fabrication, low temperature IC processing, and device characterization and reliability.

We ask

M.Sc. (or equivalent) in (applied) physics, electrical engineering or materials science; proven affinity with microtechnology; good mastering of the English language; and good communication skills. Good study results and international experience are required.

We offer

The Ph.D. student will be appointed as a temporary employee of the University, for a period of four years with a salary starting at 2000 € gross per month. The labor conditions are described in the Collective Labor Agreement of the Dutch Universities. We offer a world-class scientific environment for multidisciplinary research with a wide range of educational possibilities. For an impression of the international scientific life at the campus of the University of Twente, have a look at http://www.mesaplus.utwente.nl/PhD%20interviews/.

More information

Additional information about the group of Semiconductor Components can be found on http://www.sc.el.utwente.nl/. This vacancy is financially supported by the Dutch Technology Foundation (STW) through the project CREAM.

For applications and for more information, please contact Mrs. A. M. R. J. Janssen, group of Semiconductor Components, Faculty EWI, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands (mailto:A.M.R.J.Janssen@utwente.nl). All applications should include an application letter, a detailed CV, a publication list, and an academic transcript of the B. Sc. and M. Sc. education. A TOEFL or IELTS score is generally requested to verify sufficient mastering of the English language. Vacancy number 08/157.

You can apply for this job before 01-07-2008 by sending your application to:

University of Twente
EWI
A.M.R.J. Janssen
postbus 217
7500 AE Enschede

E-mail address: a.m.r.j.janssen@utwente.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT/08/157.
The short URL code for this job opening is: 00355-561.

http://www.utwente.nl/vacatures/en/08-157-eng.doc/

Emc² Election Multimedia Contest for Cash

2008-06-02T21:50:00.000-07:00

Student Pugwash USA, an organization dedicated to promoting social responsibility and technology, is giving away multiple cash prizes—not to mention conciliatory awards—to individuals who best answer the following question: “If you could send a message on a science, technology, or health issue to the next U.S. president and Congress, what would it be?”

Students interested in the Emc2 Election Multimedia Contest for Cash may respond to the question in a 5-minute audio, a 5-minute video or a 750 word essay. The grand prize winner will receive $2,000, and two runners up will receive $1,000 and $500 respectively. All applicants will receive a Student Pugwash t-shirt or Frisbee (while supplies last).

Prize

-Grand Prize: $2,000
-Second Prize: $1,000
-Third Prize: $500

Eligibility

-Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 25 at the time of submission.
-Applications which endorse a particular candidate for office will not be considered.

Deadline

July 15, 2008

Required Material

-An audio, video or essay response to the following question: “If you could send a message on a science, technology, or health issue to the next U.S. president and Congress, what would it be?”
-A completed registration form.

Further details about the application process can be found by conducting a free college scholarship search. Once the search is completed, students eligible for the award will find it in their scholarship list.

Informasi Beasiswa Luar Negeri dari DIKTI dari Anggaran APBN 2008

2008-06-01T18:51:00.000-07:00

Nomor: 4097/D/T./2007; 14 Desember 2007

Kepada Yth
Pimpinan Perguruan Tinggi Negeri /Koordinator Perguruan Tinggi Swasta/ Direktur Politeknik
Seluruh Indonesia

Merujuk surat kami Nomor : 707/D/T/2007, tanggal 26 Maret 2007, dan Nomor : 1357/D4.4/2007, tanggal 13 Juni 2007 tentang beasiswa untuk studi ke luar negeri, bersama ini kami sampaikan hal-hal sebagai berikut :

1. Pendaftaran untuk memperoleh beasiswa studi ke luar negeri masih dibuka untuk jenjang S2 dan S3. Pendaftar harus sudah diterima di sebuah perguruan tinggi yang terakreditasi di luar negeri. Peminat mengajukan permohonan atau dikirim oleh perguruan tinggi tempat bekerja dengan dilampiri :

a. Isian Form A Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Tinggi ;
b. Letter of Acceptance dari perguruan tinggi yang terakreditasi;
c. Foto copy ijazah S1 bagi pelamar jenjang S2 dan ijazah S1 dan S2 bagi pelamar jenjang S3.
d. Bukti kemampuan berbahasa Inggris (TOEFL/IELTS), Jerman, Perancis, Jepang atau bahasa lain, sesuai dengan negara tempat perguruan tinggi yang dituju (tidak lebih dari 2 tahun terakhir);
e. Khusus untuk pelamar jenjang S3, melampirkan rencana riset.

2. Pendaftar berasal dari dosen Perguruan Tinggi Negeri, dosen DPK, dosen tetap Perguruan Tinggi Swasta dan juga di luar ketiga kategori tersebut tetapi bersedia menjadi dosen di perguruan tinggi tertentu minimal untuk waktu (2n + 1), yang ditunjukkan dengan surat perjanjian antara yang bersangkutan dengan perguruan tinggi tertentu. Mereka ini selanjutnya disebut Calon Tenaga Akademis Baru (CTAB).

3. Mereka yang saat ini sedang studi di luar negeri atas biaya sendiri dan memenuhi syarat pada butir Nomor 2 atau yang sedang studi di luar negeri atas biaya dari Departemen Pendidikan Nasional dan beasiswa sudah habis sementara studinya belum selesai dapat melamar beasiswa ini, dengan melampirkan laporan perkembangan studi yang diketahui oleh supervisor/pembimbing

4. Mengingat banyak dosen yang memiliki potensi akademik sangat bagus, tetapi kemampuan berbahasa Inggris belum baik dan kesulitan mendapatkan perguruan tinggi tujuan studi, Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Tinggi akan melaksanakan Tes Potensi Akademik (TPA) dan bahasa Inggris untuk dosen PTN, DPK, dosen PTS dan CTAB. Mereka yang lulus TPA tetapi kemampuan berbahasa Inggrisnya masih kurang, akan diberikan kursus intensif Bahasa Inggris, sehingga dapat diterima di perguruan tinggi terakreditasi di luar negeri. Alokasi untuk pola ini tergantung sisa beasiswa setelah dikurangi mereka yang sudah diterima di perguruan tinggi di luar negeri, sebagaimana disebutkan pada butir 1. Dimohon Rektor/Ketua/Direktur menyiapkan calon yang akan mengikuti TPA dan tes Bahasa Inggris, yang direncanakan pada bulan Januari 2008. Jadwal dan tempat tes akan kami informasikan lebih lanjut.

5. Bagi dosen yang saat ini sedang menempuh jenjang S3 di Program Pascasarjana dalam negeri, Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Tinggi merencanakan untuk memberi kesempatan kepada mereka untuk mengikuti program sandwich di perguruan tinggi luar negeri, dengan kegiatan antara lain:

a. Mengikuti kuliah untuk matakuliah yang relevan dengan riset disertasinya;
b. Melakukan library research atau laboratory research untuk disertasinya;
c. Kegiatan lain yang mendukung penyelesaian studi dengan lebih cepat dan bermutu baik.

Untuk itu diperlukan kemampuan berbahasa Inggris atau bahasa yang digunakan di perguruan tinggi yang dituju. Jumlah alokasi dan persyaratan untuk program ini sedang dipersiapkan. Dimohon Rektor/Ketua/Direktur menyiapkan mahasiswa program S3 untuk mengikuti program tersebut. Informasi secara rinci akan kami sampaikan lebih lanjut.

6. Pendaftar beasiswa studi di luar negeri sebagaimana dijelaskan pada butir 1 s.d. 4 dapat kami terima paling lambat tanggal 30 Maret 2008, dikirim ke alamat :

Direktur Ketenagaan
Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Tinggi Depdiknas
Gedung D Lt. 5 Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Jalan Pintu I - Senayan, Jakarta
Telp./Faks : ( 021 ) 57946092

Demikian atas perhatiannya kami ucapkan terima kasih.

Direktur Jenderal,

ttd

Fasli Jalal
NIP 131124234

Tembusan :
1. Menteri Pendidikan Nasional (Sebagiai laporan)
2. Direktur Ketenagaan Ditjen Dikti
3. Koordinator Kopertis Wilayah I s/d XII

Japan Airlines (JAL) SCHOLARSHIP 2008

2008-06-01T18:49:00.000-07:00

2008 JAL Scholarship Program 2008
JAL Scholarship Program is recruiting University students We are inviting those university students from Asia and Oceania who want to make a contribution to society, care about the environmental issues and have an interest in Japan, to come to Japan.

Introduction to the 2008 Program
- Theme : "The world in 20 years - problems and solutions"
- Duration : June 29 - July 15, 2008 (17 days)
- Program Contents :
1. Lectures for Globally Minded Citizens
2. Students will gain knowledge in such areas as Japanese culture, the environment and social issues. Student Sessions
3. Students will participate in group discussions based on the program`s theme. Asia Forum
4. The forum will be made up of lectures and a public symposium, as well as Japanese cultural experiences. It will take place in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Field Trip
5. An overnight trip to a location outside of Tokyo. Homestays

The students will deepen their understanding of Japan by experiencing Japanese customs and lifestyles first-hand.

How to apply
All interested students with appropriate qualifications are invited to submit an application essay in English. The essay should be 800 words or less in length, and discuss an engaging issue that is based upon the program`s theme.

Application essays should be submitted to your nearest JAL branch office (or Japan Asia Airways in Taiwan). The JAL Foundation reserves the right to use the submitted essays for various purposes. The branch office committees will interview applicants who successfully complete the first round of judging. For more details regarding the program and application procedures, please contact your nearest JAL branch office shown below.

Japan Airlines branch offices
Australia Level14 201 Sussex Street Sydney,
NSW 2000
Email: jalscholarships@jal.com

Indonesia
Wisma Kyoei Prince Building 2nd Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 3-4
Jakarta Pusat 10220
Tel: 021-572-3235
Fax: 021-572-3236

Beasiswa S1 dan S2 ke Mesir

2008-06-01T18:41:00.000-07:00

Departmen Agama RI Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Islam akan memberikan beasiswa S1 untuk lulusan Madrasah Aliyah atau Pondok Pesantren dan S2 untuk lulusan Perguruan Tinggi Agama Islam. Pelaksanaan seleksi akan dilakukan pada tanggal 10 & 11 Juni 2008

Sebagai tindak lanjut dari Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) dengan Departemen Agama, beberapa lembaga dan universitas, di Mesir, Sudan, Maroko, dan Aljazair memberikan beasiswa kepada putera-puteri Indonesia dengan formasi sebagai berikut :

* Al Azhar Al Syarif Mesic menawarkan 90 (sembilan putuh) beasiswa S1 dan 20 (dua puluh) beasiswa S2 untuk tahun akademik 2008-2009
* Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi Mesir menawarkan 5 (lima) beasiswa S1 untuk tahun akademik 2008-2009 bagi pemegang ijazah SLTA.

Pendaftaran akan dibuka mulai 12 Mei - 5 Juni 2008

Syarat dan informasi lebih lengkap dapat dilihat di:
http://www.ditpertais.net/06/download/kerjasama08/ujian_seleksi_mesir2009.pdf

EC-funded Scholarships for Citizens of ENP Countries and Russia to Obtain an MA in European Studies

2008-06-01T18:35:00.000-07:00

The European Commission has launched a call to fund scholarships for the study of MA programmes in European integration. The scholarship of the European Commission covers up to €20,000 per student per academic year to cover fees and subsistence costs. In total, approximately 150 scholarships will be available.

For details on the scholarship, see this link.

The UCD School of Politics and International Relations at University College Dublin invites applications to its MA in European Studies from citizens of European Neighbourhood Policy countries or Russia, who
possess a first academic degree in either the social sciences or humanities (BA), and are in command of the English language.

Interested students should apply to the UCD School of Politics and International Relations through the normal channels by Wednesday, 28 May 2008, and normal entry procedures apply. For details of the application procedure, see www.ucd.ie/spire/grad_admissions.html. UCD will then recommend to the European Commission successful applicants to our MA programme who also fulfil the scholarship criteria. The European Commission will make the ultimate decision on the distribution of scholarships.

Prospective students not receiving a scholarship are free to either withdraw their application for the MA European Studies program of the UCD School of Politics and International Relations of the University College Dublin, or to seek alternative sources of funding.

Pre-doctoral researcher / Ph.D. student

2008-06-01T18:20:00.000-07:00

The Department of Marketing of the Faculty of Applied Economics (University of Antwerp) will recruit a full-time

Pre-doctoral researcher / Ph.D. student

for a research project on
Customer co-creation: the nature and its impact during the innovation process of high tech services.
Promotor: Prof. Dr. Annouk Lievens.

Recent developments in information and communication technology (ICT) as well as the increasing digital nature of our society have led to new opportunities in customer integration during the innovation process. Innovation is a knowledge-based activity.
Using both qualitative (case study research) and quantitative research (survey & quasi-experimental research designs), we aim to investigate how customer involvement can contribute to knowledge creation and examine the impact of this customer co-created knowledge on the innovation performance of high tech services.

Profile:

Candidates should have:
an MA in (Applied) Economics, Business Administration or behavioral sciences;
an interest in marketing (services and innovation in particular) and a strong motivation to write a Ph.D. dissertation;
a strong academic record;
an excellent knowledge of English; a good knowledge of Dutch is a plus.

We offer:

An appointment as a full-time researcher in a stimulating research environment, starting as soon as possible (October 1, 2008 at the latest) until 30 June 2012.
Interested?

Please fill in your application form (http://www.ua.ac.be/main.aspx?c=*VACATURES&n=15761&ct=011072 and return it to Prof. Dr. Annouk Lievens by July 1, 2008 at the latest.

Postal address:
Prof. Dr. Annouk Lievens
Chairman Marketing Departement – Faculty of Applied Economics
Prinsstraat 13
B – 2000 Antwerp

For further information, please contact:

Prof. Dr. Annouk Lievens
Chairman Marketing Departement – Faculty of Applied Economics
Peter Benoît Building – Room Z 303
Visiting address: Kipdorp 61 – 2000 Antwerp
email: Annouk.Lievens@ua.ac.be, Tel. +32 3 275 50 41 or Mobile: +32 475 52 35 18.

http://www.ua.ac.be/main.aspx?c=*VACATURES&n=26392&ct=025732&e=169014

Liverpool Hope University’s International Scholarships

2008-05-28T21:39:00.000-07:00

Liverpool Hope University is committed to encouraging statements from students with high academic qualifications would benefit from studying in Britain.

Liverpool Hope University is pleased to announce the new scheme International scholarships for students applying to obtain or postgraduate programme in the 2008/2009 academic year.

Scholarship abroad

Overseas scholarships availble as postgraduate candidates and is worth £ 1000. The number of overseas scholarships are unlimited. They are awarded on criteria based on academic merit and submitted applications;
The criteria for application:

Undergraduate applicants: Applications approval Foreign students who have achieved, in aggregate, the first class marks in their higher education. If successful, the student will receive an award £ 1000 annually, subject to satisfactory academic progress.

Postgraduate applicants: Applications approval Foreign students who have first-class results in their final degree classification.
Scholarships abroad are deducted from the standard of education and student fees will be at the expense of clean-training for a fee.

International scholarships for graduate students

International postgraduate scholarships are available for taught postgraduate applicants and half worth of fees. The number of international postgraduate scholarships in five, and they are awarded by a decision of the University Committee on the basis of scientific merit and submitted the application.

The criteria for application: Applications are invited from the International students who have first-class results in their final degree classification and can demonstrate high academic achievement.

Please note:

* The overseas fellowships and scholarships for postgraduate International are available only to applicants to pay full international fees; British citizens, the EU and EEA have no right to apply
* Applicants must submit an international fellowship questionnaire to the International Bureau. The application must be accompanied by a verified transcript and academic certificates.
* The application deadlines apply:
In September entry: Scholarship applications must be received by June 30, 2008
During the January entry: Scholarship applications must be received by November 28, 2008
* Other conditions of use

Application Form

For full terms and conditions, the application form and guidelines to apply, please download the form below.
International Scholarship Application Form

Up to 7 PhD Research Fellowships at the Department of Marine Tehcnology

2008-05-28T21:29:00.000-07:00

Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology
Department of Marine Technology

Department of Marine Technology is a major institution for higher education and research in marine technology. It is located in Trondheim at the Marine Technology Centre together with the applied research unit Marintek - a subsidiary of the SINTEF Group. The department has more than 50 Ph.D. students and the 5 year Master Program graduates 80 candidates annually and the International Master Program 10 candidates.

Up to 7 PhD Research Fellowships

Related to design and operation of marine systems
Key research areas of the Marine Systems Group are design, fabrication and operation of marine systems and marine engineering of ships, offshore installations, fishing vessels and aquaculture facilities. There are 9 full time and 3 adjunct professors. During the next year the group will increase the staff by two full time and 2 adjuct professors. The group is organized within the Department of Marine Technology at NTNU.

The group has presently up to 5 vacant doctoral fellowships related to the following research programs:

• Conceptual design of ships, product design platforms and life cycle analysis
• Risk and vulnerability analysis and management in maritime logistics
• Risk based safety management for maritime operations
• Energy effiecient propulsion and environmental factors
• Maritime logistics, fleet planning and scheduling
• Technical operations of marine systems, and integrated operations of offshore facilities
• Design of facilities for sustainable capture and production of sea food

Further information can be obtained from group leader, Professor Harald Ellingsen,
email: harald.ellingsen@ntnu.no, phone +47 73 59 55 79.

Related to marine hydrodynamics and marine structures
The research activities of the Marine Structures group are governed by the fact that the Norwegian marine industry operates in the harshest environment on the globe. A combination of strong winds, large waves, deep waters, low temperatures and safety concerns requires unique technological solutions. The research activities of the group are broad, spanning the disciplines of hydrodynamics and structural mechanics, with ten full time and six adjunct professors. The group is organized within the Department of Marine Technology at NTNU.

The group has presently up to 2 vacant doctoral fellowships related to marine hydrodynamics and structural analysis. The following research fields are of particular relevance:

• Marine operations
• Extreme wave load effects in sea structures
• Viscous flow simulations of marine structures (CFD)
• Transport mechanisms in the ocean (i.e. sediments and plankton)
• Propulsion and seakeeping
• Ocean wave statistics
• Design against accidental loading, collisions and groundings
• Material and structural integrity, fatigue and fracture
• Riser and pipeline design and analysis
• Reliability of structures

Further information can be obtained from group leader, Professor Bjørnar Pettersen,
email: bjornar.pettersen@ntnu.no, phone +47 73 59 55 33.

The PhD study program consists of a half year of course work and 2,5 years on thesis work. The doctoral fellowship is based on a scholarship. The assignment period is normally four years. The candidate will work part time as research/teaching assistant with a workload not exceeding one year during the four year assignment period. Applicants should have a background and a language proficiency (preferably Norwegian, but English is also acceptable) to be able to work as assistant in regular courses given by the Department.

Applicants must hold a Masters degree in naval architecture, marine engineering or a related field. Candidates with other relevant background may be required to take some extra courses. Applicants must qualify for admission to the PhD program at the Department. See http://www.ntnu.no/ivt/phd/english for more information. It is a requirement for the position that the candidate applies for and is accepted for a PhD program at the Department. The annual gross salary is NOK 325 600 (38 000 Euro) for a doctoral fellowship. The gross salary will be increased according to normal salary policy. Personal taxes and a contribution to a pension fund, amounting to about 30-35 %, will be deducted from the gross salary. The positions adhere to the Norwegian Government’s policy of balanced ethnicity and gender.

The application, marked IVT-28/08 with CV, authorized grade transcripts and outline of research topic should be sent electronically through http://www.jobbnorge.no. Application deadline: 15 June 2008.
http://innsida.ntnu.no/getfile.php/vedlegg/482037e7ca96d6.10988850/
Announcement.doc

Master Scholarship in Various Program at Gadjah Mada University

2008-05-28T21:26:00.000-07:00

Graduate School of Gadjah Mada University offers scholarship for Master Degree (S2) study at Gadjah Mada University.

Requirements:

1. Earned S1 from GMU (Gadjah Mada University)
2. GPA Minimum 3.25
3. Toefl score minimum 450
4. Submit application form along with documents needed
5. Attend and pass from interview which will be held on 20 June, 09.00 – 11.00 WIB at Graduate School of GMU Building

For further information please contact:
Marem Warsito (mobile: 0818 277 198),
Gedung Sekolah Pascasarjana UGM,
Jl. Teknika Utara, Pogung,
Yogyakarta, 55281,
Tlp: (0274) 544976;
Fax: (0274) 564239,
Email: ppsugm@idola.net.id;
website: www.pasca.ugm.ac.id

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Norway - Nofima Marine Postdoctoral Position in Pain Perception in Fish

2008-05-26T20:01:00.000-07:00

Postdoctoral position in pain perception in fish

We seek a postdoctoral scientist in the area of pain perception in fish for a two-year period. The potential for pain perception is a central question in the fish welfare debate, and the Norwegian Research Council has funded a research project entitled Nociception and potential pain perception in Atlantic cod. Nofima Marine (previously Fiskeriforskning) is among the leading research institutes in the study of fish welfare, including the integration of fish physiology, fish behaviour and immunocompetence.

The postdoctoral scientist will investigate the neurobiological basis for nociception and potential pain perception in fish through experimental studies using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and electrophysiology.

The applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant scientific field, and experience with the use of fMRI is preferred. Some experience with electrophysiological methods is considered advantageous. In performing the experimental studies, the postdoctoral scientist will play a central role as part of an internationally experienced research team therefore good collaborative skills are required in addition to the ability to work independently. The successful candidate will be part of the fish welfare research group in Tromsø, northern Norway, but most of the experimental work will take place in Bergen and Liverpool (UK). In addition, short-term scientific missions to partners in Antwerp (Belgium) and Trondheim are also planned.

For further information, contact:

Project Manager (scientist) Øyvind Aas-Hansen (tel +47 77 62 92 02 / oyvind.aas-hansen[ at ]nofima.no)

Research Manager Arne Mikal Arnesen (tel +47 77 62 92 26 / arne-mikal.arnesen[ at ]nofima.no)

The application must be labelled with the name of the position, and sent with CV to tove.fiksdal[ at ]nofima.no or by mail to Nofima Marine, Att. Tove Fiksdal, P.O. box 5010, NO-1432 Ås, Norway.

Deadline: 02 June 2008

About Nofima Marine
Nofima is a business oriented research organisation that aims to increase competitiveness of the aquaculture, fisheries and food industries. The organisation was established through a merger between the research institutions Akvaforsk, Fiskeriforskning, Matforsk and Norconserv, and has approximately 450 employees. The organisation is divided into four research divisions; Marine, Food, Ingredients and Market. Nofima Marine engages in R&D, along with innovation and knowledge transfer for the national and international fisheries and aquaculture industries. Our primary areas of research are breeding and genetics, fish health, feed and nutrition, efficient and sustainable production as well as capture, seafood, process and product development. The head office of Nofima is located in Tromsø with divisions in Bergen, Ås, Stavanger, Sunndalsøra and Averøy. See www.nofima.no for more information.

Nofima Marine
Tromsø (Troms)
Norway
Tel: +47 7762 9202
Fax: +47 6494 9502

India, USA, UK, Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland - 2008 / 2009 Aegis Postgraduate Scholarships (June & July deadline)

2008-05-26T19:54:00.000-07:00

A generous range of scholarships are available to students from across the world to support full-time study at Aegis School of Business. All successful candidates are automatically considered for scholarship support and are notified as part of the admissions process.

Prospective students are encouraged to apply early to ensure they are considered for all scholarship opportunities. Please note that scholarships vary in value and have different criteria on which they are awarded. Scholarships awarded on an ongoing basis:

Scholarships:

* Aegis Leadership Scholarship
A number of scholarships up to $11,750 are available for highly motivated self-funded outstanding candidates from any part of the world. In awarding these scholarships we will be looking for evidence of exceptional leadership qualities in your career to date. Scholarship available for following full-time One Year MBA/PGP
Eligibility: Confirm Admission for full-time One Year MBA/PGP 2008-09 program at Aegis School of Business, Mumbai
* Aegis Women Leadership Scholarships in Business and Technology for outstanding candidates with demonstrated leadership qualities for studying following full time programs:
o One Year MBA/PGP (Candidates required min two year work experience.)
o One Year MS Computer Science/ Masters Program in Information Systems (MPIS) (Candidates without experience can apply.)
o Masters Program in Telecom Management (MPTM) (Candidates without experience can apply.)
o Two Year Post Graduate Diploma in Retail Management (Candidates without experience can apply.)
o One Year Post Graduate Program in Communication (Candidates without experience can apply.)
* Aegis Entrepreneurship Challenge Scholarship for candidates with potential to be groomed as new generation Entrepreneur. This Scholarship is available for candidates admitted in full-time, One Year MBA/PGP. For this scholarship candidates need to submit a Business Plan including a brief executive summery.
* Aegis MBA/PGP Open Scholarships
Several scholarships of $1,000-$5,000 are available to self-funded candidates. Selection for these scholarships will focus on the insights provided by your business and managerial experience, technical competency, academic excellence and how these, together with your interpersonal skills, can be used to enhance learning and group work on the Aegis MBA/PGP.
* Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship for study in Masters Program in Telecom Management (MPTM).
* The Dean’s International Diversity Scholarship (Available to international students only): The Dean’s International Diversity Scholarships are Aegis School of Business’s full-tuition scholarships, starting for 2008 August intake and available exclusively to international students. The scholarship program has been established to increase opportunities for international students, and reflects our commitment to international diversity. The scholarships recognise the high calibre of international students. Awarded on merit, the scholarships recognise candidates who demonstrate academic excellence, high level of team skill, and who will add value to Aegis School of Business’s International Diversity.
o One Year MBA/PGP (Candidates required min two year work experience.)
o One Year MS Computer Science/ Masters Program in Information Systems (MPIS) (Candidates without experience can apply.)
o Masters Program in Telecom Management (MPTM) (Candidates without experience can apply.)
o Two Year Post Graduate Diploma in Retail Management (Candidates without experience can apply.)
o One Year Post Graduate Program in Communication (Candidates without experience can apply.)
* G4 Scholarship in the field of “Technology in Class Room” by G4Solutions. This Scholarship is only available for One Year Masters Program in Information Systems (MPIS) (Candidates without experience can apply.)

All above Scholarships are available for Indian as well as international students.

Eligibility:
This Scholarship is available for candidates admitted in full-time programs at Aegis and has a confirm offer letter. You can refer the details of Eligibility criteria for admissions at http://www.aegisedu.org/Admission%20Requirements.htm

Scholarship Amount:
Scholarships up to $11,750 covering the full or partial tuition fee are available for highly motivated, self-funded individuals.

Selection Process:

* Applications evaluation and short listing
* Interview of Short-listed candidates ( option for telephonic interview available)
* Please note that scholarships vary in value and have different criteria on which they are awarded.

Eligibility:
To be eligible for Scholarship you need final admission offer letter from Aegis.
Next Step:

* Resume: Send a copy of your updated Resume for pre-application screening at admission@aegisedu.org
* Application: Complete the application form downloadable / online application form http://www.aegisedu.org/application.htm
Admission Application Form and Scholarship Application Form is common.
When you submit the application for admission along with additional essay for scholarship, your candidature will be automatically processed for scholarships.
* Additional Essay: Candidates applying for Scholarship need to write an additional essay explaining, “Why they should be awarded scholarship?”
* Test Scores: Copy of any one of the Test Scores viz. GMAT, GRE, TOEFL (Aegis TOEFL code is 5730), IELTS, CAT, G4ATR, admission letters from Top Universities (not mandatory). Although it is not mandatory requirement, but it will defiantly increase your prospect of getting the scholarship and candidature in the program.

Feel free to call at +91 9322525977 or email at admission@aegisedu.org to explore more about the programmes and scholarships at Aegis.

Sarika Gupta
Director, Admissions & Financial Aid
Aegis School of Business
Aegis School of Telecommunication
Mahesh, Plot No.37, Sector 15, CBD, Belapur
Navi Mumbai 400614
Phone: +91 022 32988871
Mobile: +91 (0) 93225 25977
Email: sarika.gupta@aegisedu.org

For Further Information visit the website

USA - Columbia University Postdoc Position and Graduate Research Opportunities in Clinical Research Informatics or Team Science

2008-05-26T19:51:00.000-07:00

Postdoctoral position in clinical research informatics or team science
A postdoctoral position is immediately available for a highly motivated individual.
Example research topics include automatically matching patients to clinical trials research using Electronic Health Records and understanding interdisciplinary health science collaboration patterns using social network analyses. Ideal candidates should have strong computing and statistical background. Experience with pattern recognition, information visualization, semantic analysis, social network analysis, or machine learning will be a plus.

Graduate research opportunities in clinical research informatics or team science

How to apply:
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, and name and contact information of three references by mail to

Chunhua Weng, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Biomedical Informatics
Columbia University
622 West 168th Street , VC-5, New York , NY 10032 , USA

or by e-mail to cw2384@columbia.edu with subject line “Postdoctoral application.”

Visit the website for more information.

Norway - PhD and Postdoc Positions in Short Range Sensing, Localization and Wireless Communication in Melody Project

2008-05-26T19:47:00.000-07:00

Seven Ph.D. and three Postdoc positions in short range sensing, localization and wireless communication in the MELODY project

Seven Ph.D. scholarships and three Postdoc fellowships are offered within the area of Wireless sensor networks at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, NTNU and at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo in collaboration with Rikshospitalet University Hospital and Norwegian Defence Research Establishment

The scholarships are financed by the Research Council of Norway (NFR) under the VERDIKT program. The project is on medical sensing, localization, and communications using ultra wideband technology (MELODY) for 7 years (2008-2015) and is a joint effort among Rikshospitalet University Hospital, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norwegian Defence Research Establishment, and University of Oslo. The project will have strong collaboration with several top international universities and leading industry in areas of wireless technology and medical sensing. Information about the project can be found at http://www.melody-project.info.

The goal of the project is to develop more basic understanding of, and novel and more efficient principles for the above mentioned area, and address improvements in short range medical sensing, localization, and energy-efficient and robust wireless communications for inside and on body applications.

1. Ultra Wideband Communication Three PhD and one Postdoc fellowships are available in the area of wireless sensor network and will focus on cognitive wireless sensor networks, signal processing for robust in-body/on-body communications, and distributed signal processing for communications (joint optimization of source-channel coding and modulation, etc.), where energy minimization of and spectrum utilization are emphasized. Algorithms based on bio-inspired networks with self-awareness, learning capability, and use of artificial intelligence (AI) will be investigated. The overall optimization aims at the end-to-end throughput, minimization of delay and bit error rate/packet error rate, and the reduction of the effect of interferences
2. Microelectronics for Ultra Wideband Localization Two PhD and one Postdoc fellowships are available in microelectronics implementation for high precision in-body/on-body localization and will focus on time-domain implementations of impulse radio based solutions using wireless sensor network in nanometer scale microelectronics. The candidates must be able to handle the full design cycle for custom-designed microelectronics. Implemented solutions must be demonstrated in prototype setup. In conjunction with prototyping some programming skills for microcontrollers are required. Background in RF design would be an advantage.
3. Ultra Wideband Radar Two PhD and one Postdoc fellowships are available in ultra wideband (UWB) radar for medical application and will focus on short range sensing and imaging of human body. The team will be using a prototype UWB radar system for measuring heart beat and other vital signs parameters. The initial work will focus on determining optimal frequency range and signal processing methods for extraction of different body parameters, where time-frequency-space analysis, phased array imaging and other signal processing methods will be investigated

PhD candidates working in Topic #1 will be enrolled at NTNU in Trondheim, while PhD candidates working in Topics #2 and #3 will be enrolled at the University of Oslo. The candidates in Trondheim will be associated with the Signal Processing Group at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications at NTNU while candidates in Oslo will be associated with either Interventional Centre, Rikshospitalet University Hospital, Micro Electronics Group, Department of Informatics, University of Oslo or Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI). The candidates associated with FFI may require security clearance. They will all work in strong and active scientific environments, and the project will incorporate collaboration with several foreign partners, including National and European industry. Absolute requirement is that active international publication of research results in high impact, top peer-reviewed journals and conferences must be pursued.

We seek highly motivated individuals holding a masters degree or equivalent education in electrical/computer engineering, communication technology, microelectronics, or other relevant disciplines. The candidates must formally be qualified for Ph.D. studies at NTNU or University of Oslo. General information about doctoral studies at NTNU and University of Oslo can be found at http://www.ime.ntnu.no/Dr.gradsstudier and http://www.matnat.uio.no/english/research/education/index.html. It is required that the scholarship holders apply for, and are accepted for, the Ph.D. study program as soon as possible after hiring.

PhD positions are available for 3 years, where Postdoc positions are normally available for 2 years with possible extension up to 2 additional years depending on obtained results and publications.

The salary and terms are according to the Norwegian state regulations. The PhD position salary will be at NOK 325 800 – 350 000 per annum, while the Postdoc position salary will be at NOK 400 000 – 430 000 per annum. Full salary during illness and five week paid holidays are according to the state regulations.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Project Manager Prof. Ilangko Balasingham (e-mail: ilangkob[ at ]rr-research.no; phone: +47 93459022), Prof. Svein-Erik Hamran, (e-mail: svein-erik.hamran[ at ]ffi.no, phone +47 63807254), Prof. Tor Sverre Lande (e-mail: bassen[ at ]ifi.uio.no, phone +47 22852455), or Prof. Tor Ramstad (e-mail: ramstad[ at ]iet.ntnu.no, phone: +47 73594314) for further information.

All applications must contain a cover letter, curriculum vitae, certified copies of transcripts with grades for bachelor and master degrees, and two letters of recommendations. In addition the applications for Postdocs must also contain a PhD certificate. A good command of English is required for all candidates. Non-native English speaking international candidates must document their English language proficiency through either TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language (test result of min. 600 PBT or 250 CTB or 100 IBT) or IELTS - International English Language Testing Service (test result of 7.0 or better). The applicant should specify if the application is for one scholarship or several scholarships with reference number to Topic #1, #2 and/or #3. Incomplete applications will no be considered.

The application deadline is June 10, 2008. The application with all enclosures should be submitted before the application deadline to:

Prof. Ilangko Balasingham
Interventional Centre
Rikshospitalet
N-0027 Oslo
Norway

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MBA Scholarships at University of Nicosia

2008-05-26T19:31:00.000-07:00

THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS WILL AWARD UP TO 5 SCHOLARSHIPS TO EXCELLENT STUDENTS FROM INDONESIA FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NICOSIA MBA PROGRAMME.

Deadline: 30 June 2008

The University of Nicosia is the largest private university in Cyprus with an established reputation for quality education and has recently received the “Committed to Excellence” award from the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM).

The MBA programme is one of the best offered in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean region and is locally accredited by CEEA, the Cyprus Ministry of Education and KYSATS. The Business School is a member of AACSB – International Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

The University of Nicosia MBA Specializations in:

* Management
* Marketing
* Finance
* MIS (Management Information Systems)

Students whose first degree is not business related may be required to take up to 3 Foundation Courses.

The Scholarship will be valid for one year and will include:
1) €10,252 tuition fees
2) One return ticket (up to €770)
3) €683 monthly allowance
4) €68 arrival allowance
5) €51 departure allowance
6) €185 for purchase of medical insurance
7) €34 cost of issuing a student permit
8) €46 cost for medical tests required for the student permit
9) €427 Text book allowance

Procedure for applying for the MBA Scholarship
1. The Applicant must prepare the following set of documents:
1) Completed University of Nicosia MBA application form
2) Officially attested Bachelor Degree mark sheets
3) Officially attested copy of Bachelors Degree
4) Officially attested Master Degree mark sheet
5) Officially attested copy of Masters Degree
6) 2 recommendation letters
7) Proof of English proficiency
8) Curriculum Vitae
9) Officially attested copy of passport (valid for at least two years)
10) 4 photographs
11) Officially attested copy of good conduct report from the police
12) Copy of blood test results for Syphilis, HIV and Hepatitis B
13) Copy of chest X-Ray report
14) Endorsement Form* that is officially signed and stamped

* The Endorsement Form must be filled in by an officer of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or other Government Authority that is approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
(Please note that the documents which need to be officially attested should be taken to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for certification.)

2. The above documents together with the signed Endorsement Form must be submitted to the:

Honorary Consul of the Republic of Cyprus- Jakarta
Mr. Hardjuni SH
Menara Sudirman 7th Floor B
JI. Menara Sudirman Kav. 60
Jakarta 12190

Tel.: 006221 5226837-39, 0062 816739877 (mob.)
Fax.: 006221 5226829, 006221 5227753
Email: hdh@cbn.net.id

All applications must reach the Honorary Consul by 30 June 2008.
Download Endorsement Form: click here

European Masters Program In Computational Logic at Universidade Nova de Lisboa

2008-05-26T19:28:00.000-07:00

EUROPEAN MASTERS PROGRAM IN COMPUTATIONAL LOGIC
http://ssdi.di.fct.unl.pt/masters/mcl/

The Department of Computer Science at Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal, is offering the European Masters Program in Computational Logic as part of its Bologna 2nd cycle offer. It is an international distributed Master of Science course (MSc.), in cooperation with the computer science departments in the following universities:

* Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal
* Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy
* Technische Universitaet Dresden, Germany
* Technische Universitaet Wien, Austria
* Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, Spain

This program, entirely in English, involves studying one year at the Universidade Nova de Lisboa, and possibly completing the second year with a stay in one of the partner universities. After this, the student will obtain, together with the European degree, two Master of Science degrees: the Mestrado em LÃ³gica Computacional degree from the Universidade Nova de Lisboa, with legal value in Portugal, and the respective Master of Science degree from the visited university, with legal value in its country.

NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINES:

* 31 May 2008: deadline for all European and non-European students (notification of acceptance: 15 July 2008)
* 01 September 2008: last deadline only for European students starting at the Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal (notification of acceptance: 10 September 2008)

SCHOLARSHIPS & MONEY SUPPORT:
There will be 12 consortium scholarships to waive the tuition fee of 3.000 â‚ for students without a scholarship, on the basis of their academic merit.

Every year 10 EMCL students with European citizenship can visit Australia (Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane) up to 3 months to work on a research project, sponsored by the European Master. The study period in Australia is part of the study programme and it is fully recognised by the European Master`s Program in Computational Logic. The guaranteed scholarship is of 3,100 â‚ and it covers the travel and living expenses in Australia.

APPLICATION:
Check this web page for detailed info on applications:
http://ssdi.di.fct.unl.pt/masters/mcl/content/prospective/how_to_apply.html

THE STUDY PROGRAMME:
The European Masters Program in Computational Logic is designed to meet the demands of industry and research in this rapidly growing area. Based on a solid foundation in mathematical logic, theoretical computer science, artificial intelligence and declarative programming students will acquire in-depth knowledge necessary to specify, implement and run complex systems as well as to prove properties of these systems. In particular, the focus of instruction will be in deduction systems, knowledge representation and reasoning, artificial intelligence, formal specification and verification, syntax directed semantics, logic and automata theory, logic and computability. This basic knowledge is then applied to areas like logic and natural language processing, logic and the semantic web, bioinformatics, information systems and database technology, software and hardware verification. Students will acquire practical experience and will become familiar in the use of tools within these applications. In addition, students will be prepared for a future PhD, they will come in contact with the international research community and will be integrated into ongoing research projects. They will develop competence in foreign languages and international relationships, thereby improving their social skills.

Applicants should have a Bachelor degree (Bologna 1st cycle or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Logic, or other relevant disciplines; special cases will be considered. The programme is part of the Master in Computational Logic (Mestrado em LÃ³gica Computacional) and it has various strengths that make it unique amongst Portuguese and European universities:

Curriculum taught entirely in English:

* The programme is open to the world and prepares the students to move on the international scene.
* Possibility of a strongly research-oriented curriculum.
* Possibility for project-based routes to obtain the degree and extensive lab facilities.
* International student community.
* Direct interaction with the local and international industry and research centres, with the possibility of practical and research internships that can lead to future employment.
* Excellent scholarship opportunities and student accommodations.

The European Masters Program in Computational Logic is one of the few European Masters awarded by the European Uni0n`s Erasmus Mundus programme from its first year of existence in 2004. The Erasmus Mundus programme is a co-operation and mobility programme in the field of higher education which promotes the European Uni0n as a centre of excellence in learning around the world. It supports European top-quality Masters Courses and enhances the visibility and attractiveness of European higher education in third-countries. It also provides EU-funded scholarships for third-country nationals participating in these Masters Courses, as well as scholarships for EU-nationals studying in third-countries.

The European Masters Program in Computational Logic is sponsored scientifically by the European Network of Excellence on Computational Logic (CoLogNET), the European Association of Logic, Language and Information (FoLLI), the European Coordinating Committee for Artificial Intelligence (ECCAI), the Italian Association for Artificial Intelligence (AI*IA), the Italian Association for Informatics (AICA, member of the Council of European Professional Informatics Societies), the Italian Association for Logic and its Applications (AILA), and the Portuguese Association for Artificial Intelligence (APPIA).

FURTHER INFORMATION:
Prof. Luis Moniz Pereira, at lmp@di.fct.unl. pt
Departamento de InformÃtica
Faculdade de CiÃncias e Tecnologia
Universidade Nova de Lisboa
2829-516 Caparica
Portugal

Phone: +351 21 294 8536 (Secretary)
Fax: +351 21 294 8541
European MSc in Computational Logic site:
http://ssdi.di.fct.unl.pt/masters/mcl/

3 PhD Positions in Experimental Aerodynamics & Aero-acoustics

2008-05-26T19:25:00.000-07:00

Department/faculty: Aerospace Engineering
Level: Master degree
Working hours: Maximum of 38 hours per week (1 FTE)
Contract: One year
Salary: Maximum of €2558 per month gross

The Aerodynamics group is composed of twelve scientific staff and hosts the Aerodynamics Chair and the Computational Fluid Dynamics Chair. The group has specific expertise in the field of advanced experimental and computational techniques for the analysis of aerodynamic systems, as well as in the advanced optimization of low-speed aerodynamics systems (airfoils). The group’s research is conducted collaboratively with European partners such as the European Space Agency (ESA), the German-Dutch Wind-Tunnels (DNW), LaVision GmbH and several other aerodynamics institutes.

Since 2000, an experimental aerodynamics team has concentrated on the development of advanced, non-intrusive measurement techniques such as Particle Image Velocimetry, InfraRed Thermography and Background Oriented Schlieren for the study of critical aerodynamic phenomena such as flow separation, transition to turbulence, and shock wave boundary layer interactions in the supersonic and hypersonic ranges.

The Aerodynamics laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art wind tunnels with a large low-speed (low-turbulence) wind tunnel and high-speed transonic-supersonic tunnels up to hypersonic flows (Mach 11). A new low-speed large wind tunnel (Open Jet Facility) is being completed in 2008. The group has a 200 processor facility for parallel computing. The research activity above all maintains a high scientific profile and attention is given to the transfer and application of the developed technologies in real industrial situations. Visit www.lr.tudelft.nl/aerodynamics for an overview of current activities and relevant scientific publications. It is the intention of the Aerodynamics group to further explore new concepts in the field of experimental aerodynamics and aero-acoustics for which the FLOVIST project constitutes a perfect framework.

Job description
FLOVIST (Flow Visualization Inspired Aero-acoustics by Time-Resolved Tomographic Particle Image Velocimetry) is a 5-year project sponsored by the European Research Council (ERC) with a 1.5 million EUR grant. The project aims at developing and demonstrating an innovative experimental approach to investigate the sound produced by airflows around aircrafts.

The measurement of the unsteady behaviour of three-dimensional flows is of great interest within the scientific community and of practical relevance for several aerodynamic applications. Especially in complex flow configurations such as for aircrafts, propulsion systems or wind energy, systems operate under conditions where the flow is almost always turbulent and current diagnostic systems always return an incomplete description of the flow processes. Such difficulties remain a source of excitement and frustration for current researchers.

Today, with the proliferation of the most advanced air transport systems, attention remains focused upon increasing the aerodynamic efficiency and reducing the noise emissions to meet increasingly stringent noise-certifications and to pre-empt further regulatory burdens. In particular, aero-acoustics is becoming an area of increasing importance not only as a field of research in modern fluid dynamics, but especially in relation to aircraft aerodynamics (e.g. propeller and jet engines, helicopter cabin noise, undercarriages, etc.), including road vehicles. Moreover, the problem extends to the acoustic emission of many other aerodynamic systems for wind engineering applications, such as the noise produced by wind turbines or wind interaction with the built environment.

The research within the FLOVIST project requires the following development steps to be undertaken:
1) Realization of a global quantitative visualization tool by means of time-resolved three-dimensional velocimetry. This approach is based on the recently developed Tomographic PIV technique developed first at TU Delft (collaboration with LaVision GmbH)
2) Such a measurement system will be accompanied by data processing procedures enabling us to infer the instantaneous hydrodynamic pressure field from the kinematic flow properties (velocity and spatio-temporal derivatives). (cooperation with DNW)
3) Study and application of acoustic analogies for the visualization of the acoustic source pattern and correlation with the hydrodynamic field
4) Development of acoustic propagation algorithms in order to compare the sound pressure level obtained with respect to microphone measurements (collaboration with LMS)
5) Application to aircraft components aero-acoustic analysis, including propulsion systems (cooperation with NLR-DLR).

The activity is undertaken by a team of seven researchers and technical support people with expertise in aerodynamics, aero-acoustics, experimental methods (including laser optics and data systems), aircraft and propulsion technology. The work is embedded within the existing network with the National Aeronautical Laboratories (NLR), the German-Dutch wind tunnel consortium (DNW), the German Aerospace Agency (DLR), private companies (LaVision GmbH and Leuven Measurement Systems, LMS) and universities in the Netherlands (Eindhoven) and abroad.

Requirements
We seek candidates with an MSc degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and with background in fluid mechanics, experimental methods, aero-acoustics. In particular the candidates should be familiar with optical measurement techniques and primarily PIV. An affinity for computer programming in Matlab or C languages, are an advantage. A good command of English is required, as well as initiative and communication skills. The candidate must be able to work autonomously and function as part of a team (including interaction with industrial partners) as well as supervise MSc graduation projects (starting from the 2nd year). The project is starting in mid 2008, therefore short term availability is a favourable condition.

Conditions of employment
Within the first year an evaluation will take place. Depending on the outcome of this evaluation, a three-year extension is possible.
TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option of assembling a customized compensation and benefits package (the ‘IKA’). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.

Information and application
For more information about this position, please contact Prof. dr. F. Scarano, phone: +31 (0)15 2785902, e-mail: f.sacarano@tudelft.nl. To apply, please e-mail a detailed CV along with a letter of application, references and publications list before June 30, 2008 to Bettie Ratuhaling, phone: +31 (0)15 2784501, e-mail: a.ratuhaling@tudelft.nl.
When applying for this position, make sure to mention vacancy number LR08-11.

http://www.vacaturesindelft.nl/vacature.php?id=1168&lang=eng

3 Ph.D. positions available self-assembled growth of III-V quantum dot structures

2008-05-26T19:22:00.000-07:00

At the Technological Physics group of the Institute of Nanostructure Technologies and Analytics of the University of Kassel, Germany, there are three Ph.D. positions open on topics related to self-assembled growth of III-V quantum dot structures (nanomaterials) and optoelectronic device development based on nanostructure processing (nanophotonics).

The resources at the Institute of Nanostructure Technologies and Analytics include 400 sqm clean room facilities with semiconductor process technology and about 400 sqm additional laboratory space. For the above mentioned topics a double chamber molecular beam epitaxy (Veeco Gen II) is available. One chamber is currently dedicated for GaAs based and the other for InP-based epitaxy, respectively. A new ICP reactive ion etcher has been recently installed for the nanostructure processing. There is access to electron beam lithography and dry/wet etch technology including PECVD, RIE, IBD systems as well as to characterization tools (SEM, AFM, STM, XRD, ellipsometry, etc.). For optical material characterization there is access to low-temperature PL and transmission measurements as well as to device charaterization set-ups.

1 Ph.D. position for III/V epitaxy mainly focussing on self-assembly techniques of InAs quantum dots on materials lattice matched to InP. The major goal here is to investigate and optimise the formation process and optical properties of quantum dots emitting in the wavelength range of 1.55 µm. These nanoscaled structures should be also applied to optoelectronic devices, like lasers or amplifiers, with very unique properties.

1 Ph.D. position for III/V epitaxy mainly focussing on self-assembly techniques of III-V quantum dots on silicon. Here, basic growth studies should be performed to establish a fabrication technology for efficient light emitting material on silicon. For this purpose, also silicon process technology can be applied, e.g., for pre-patterning of surfaces, etc. The growth should be performed in an InP growth chamber where an additional Si source will be installed.

1 Ph.D. position for micro-photoluminescence (μ-PL) high-resolution spectroscopy of In(Ga)(Al)As self-assembled quantum dots grown on various non-patterned or pre-patterned semiconductor substrates such as GaAs, InP or Si. The candidate is expected to carry out active scientific research of optical properties of the investigated materials in correlation with their electronic and structural properties. For this purpose a temperature variable (4-300 K) high-resolution μ-PL set-up with ex-situ fine control of the cryostat position will be soon available.

Preliminary closing date for above positions: 15.06.2008

The applicants for the Ph.D. positions should have a diploma / master degree in physics, nanosciences, electrical engineering or equivalent degrees. We are seeking for highly motivated people who like to work on technology related tasks within the transition region of basic and applied research.

More informations, please contact with Prof. Reithmaier.

Applications should be sent to Prof. Dr. Johann Peter Reithmaier, Technische Physik, INA, Heinrich-Plett-Str. 40, D-34132 Kassel, Germany. Contact via Tel.: +49-561-804-4430 and Email: jpreith@uni-kassel.de. Further information on the Internet: www.ina.uni-kassel.de

4 fully paid PhD positions in Business Administration and /or Operations Research f/m

2008-05-26T18:53:00.000-07:00

The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of the VU University Amsterdam
offers:

4 fully paid PhD positions in Business Administration and /or Operations Research f/m

Vacancy number 1.2008.00065

Information
Candidates may select one of the available research themes or submit their own research proposal (www.feweb.vu.nl/project_themes). PhD students can rely on the intensive supervision and the extensive training offered by the faculty’s leading researchers in the field. The Faculty offers opportunities to attend conferences, to meet other international researchers and to participate in high-quality discussion groups in support of publications. The prospects for the Faculty’s doctoral graduates on the labour market are excellent, both inside and outside the academic world.

Qualifications
Applicants should have a MSc or MPhil with good grades in Economics, Business Administration, Operations Research, Sociology, or a related discipline, depending also on the topic of the research project. We expect candidates to show a proactive research orientation and to be proficient in written and spoken English. A GMAT/GRE test is required from all the applicants.

Further details
A contract of employment is offered, initially for a period of 12 months, extendable to four years upon a positive evaluation. More information about our fringe benefits you can find on:www.vu.nl/vacatures.

Salary
The salary is based on the salary scales for academic staff. The salary in the first year amounts to € 2.000,- gross per month, increasing to € 2.558,- gross per month in the fourth year, based on a full-time employment.

Further information and applications

For more information and the application form see:
http://www.feweb.vu.nl (->onderzoek ->PhD)
http://www.feweb.vu.nl/phd/applicationform2.htm.

Start of the programme: September 1st, 2008
Deadline for application: June 1st, 2008
We are looking forward to receive your application.

http://www.vu.nl/vacatures/

PhD Student External and internal fit of teams affecting decision-making processes and performance

2008-05-26T18:50:00.000-07:00

PhD Student
1.0 FTE
vacancy number 08-2023
For both internal and external candidates
Project Title and Abstract

“External and internal fit of teams affecting decision-making processes and performance”

Many organizations employ teams for decision-making tasks. Previous research has shown that the extent to which there is a good match between a team’s approach and the demands of the environment (external fit), and the extent to which there is a good match between individual team members and their team or work group (internal fit) are important determinants of team processes and decision-making effectiveness. The current project examines external and internal fit concerning teams’ regulatory focus: The tendency to either focus primarily on achieving positive outcomes or on avoiding negative outcomes. External fit concerns the match between a team’s regulatory focus and the demands of the task environment.

It will be tested whether teams’ regulatory focus needs to fit the requirements of the team task and how this is moderated by the reward structure under which teams work. Internal fit concerns the extent to which individual team members share their regulatory focus and basic values. It is proposed that team outcomes will be lowest in teams that are low on both fits. Moreover, fit on values will cause teams to converge in their regulatory focus, such that the team will ultimately adopt the focus of high status team members. Predictions will be tested in 4 experiments.

Tasks

In close collaboration with the supervising team design and conduct (laboratory) experiments, analyze data and write academic journal articles that, together, provide the basis for a PhD thesis to be completed within four years after starting date
Follow courses and participate in track meetings of the Kurt Lewin Institute, the national graduate school for social and organizational psychology
Assist senior faculty members in teaching courses and seminars at the BA- and MA-level (maximum of 10% of the time).

Requirements
MA in Psychology (preferably a Research Masters Degree)
Experience with, and interest in experimental methods, paradigms, and techniques
Excellent analytical, writing and computer programming skills
Ambitious team player

Further information
A full description of the project is available upon request. Please contact Annelies van Vianen (a.e.m.vanvianen@uva.nl; telephone 020 525 6856) or Bianca Beersma (b.beersma@uva.nl; telephone 020 525 6754) for further information.

Appointment
The appointment will be on a temporary basis for a maximum period of four years (an initial period of twelve months, followed by a further three years subject to a positive evaluation) and should lead to a dissertation. Based on a full-time appointment (38 hours per week), the gross monthly salary will range from €2000 in the first year to a maximum of €2558 in the fourth year, according to the Dutch salary scale for PhD students.

Job application
Please send your letter of application together with a curriculum vitae, list of courses and grades, and proof of writing (e.g., Master thesis) before June 6 by regular mail to: mw. J. Verduijn, Afdeling Psychologie, Roetersstraat 15, 1018 WB Amsterdam. Submissions via email are possible via: J.Verduijn@uva.nl

http://www.english.uva.nl/vacancies/vacancies.cfm/
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PhD: Mechanisms of Short Pitch Rail Corrugation

2008-05-26T18:49:00.000-07:00

Civil Engineering and Geosciences
The Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences provides leading, international research and education in road and water engineering, earth sciences, traffic and transport control, and delta technology. Innovation and sustainability are central themes. The research addresses global social issues and is closely interwoven with education as well as with the work carried out by a broad spectrum of knowledge institutions. The faculty consists of 17 sections distributed among the Departments of Design & Construction, Hydraulic Engineering, Transport & Planning, Water Management and Geotechnology.

The Section of Road and Railway Engineering focuses on the design, construction, management and maintenance of structures for land-based traffic, and the interaction between traffic and structures. The section has extensive laboratory facilities to perform advanced tests. Advanced mathematical tools are applied for in-depth analyses.

Job description
Short pitch rail corrugation is a type of vertical periodic irregularity on top of railway rails with a wavelength of 2-8 cm. It is a result of the dynamic interaction between the wheels and rails and is one of the major types of damage in most rail systems worldwide. It causes large dynamic contact forces, resulting not only in damages to rolling stock, wheel and rail, but also in rapid deterioration of track quality and noise nuisance, leading to high maintenance and renewal costs and reduced track availability. With the continuous increase in rail transport in the foreseeable future, the problem will be even more pronounced, particularly for networks which are approaching or have reached their capacity limit.

By means of numerical analyses, field monitoring and lab tests, this research aims at a fundamental understanding of the initiation and growth mechanisms of short pitch corrugation, basically the wavelength fixing mechanism and the damage mechanism by wear and plastic deformation. This should finally lead to improved track design to avoid corrugations, possible methods for detection of corrugation root causes in existing track, and action criteria for optimal maintenance. For this research, the Road and Railway Engineering Section at TU Delft is looking for a motivated PhD student.

Requirements
Applicants should have an MSc or the equivalent in Mechanical, Aerospace or Civil Engineering, Applied Mathematics or Physics, with knowledge of Dynamics and Vibration and the Finite Element Method. Candidates should have demonstrable interest and skills in research as well as good communication skills. Proficiency in English, both spoken and written, is a prerequisite.

Conditions of employment
TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option of assembling a customized compensation and benefits package (the ‘IKA’). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.

Information and application
For more information about this position, please contact Dr. ir. Z. Li, phone: +31 (0)15-2782325, e-mail: z.li@tudelft.nl. To apply, please e-mail a detailed CV along with a letter of application by June 13th, 2008 to W. A. Maertens at: Recruitment-citg@tudelft.nl. When applying for this position, make sure to mention vacancy number CITG08-13. TU Delft is an equal opportunity employer.

http://www.vacaturesindelft.nl/vacature.php?id=1190&lang=eng

PhD Student Cooperation vs. Conflict Mental-set and Creativity: Cognitive Load versus Motivated-Focus

2008-05-26T18:40:00.000-07:00

The department of Psychology has a vacancy for a

PhD Student
1.0 FTE
vacancy number 08-2020
For both internal and external candidates
Project Title and Abstract

“Cooperation vs. Conflict Mental-set and Creativity: Cognitive Load versus Motivated-Focus”

When in conflict people adopt a conflict-mental-set - they expect hostility and seek relative gain - or a cooperation-mental-set - they expect collaboration and seek fairness and joint gain. The widely accepted threat-rigidity hypothesis is that people in a conflict-set become less creative than people in a cooperation-set.

Because of inconsistent research evidence, we develop a motivated-focus hypothesis: compared to a cooperation-set, in a conflict-set people focus their cognitive resources to cope with the aversive situation, and therefore become more creative when conflict-related thinking and behavior is considered, but less flexible and creative when conflict-unrelated thinking and behavior is considered. We test specific predictions in 8 experiments. A full description of the project is available upon request. Please contact Carsten de Dreu (c.k.w.dedreu@uva.nl; telephone 020 525 6860) or Bernard Nijstad (b.a.nijstad@uva.nl; telephone 020 525 6863) for further information.

Tasks

In close collaboration with the supervising team design and conduct (laboratory) experiments, analyze data and write academic journal articles that, together, provide the basis for a PhD thesis to be completed within four years after starting date
Follow courses and participate in track meetings of the Kurt Lewin Institute, the national graduate school for social and organizational psychology
Assist senior faculty members in teaching courses and seminars at the BA- and MA-level (maximum of 10% of the time).

Requirements

MA in Psychology (preferably a Research Masters Degree)
Experience with, and interest in experimental methods, paradigms, and techniques
Excellent analytical, writing and computer programming skills
Ambitious team player

Further information
A full description of the project is available upon request. Please contact Carsten de Dreu (c.k.w.dedreu@uva.nl; telephone +31 (0)20 525 6860) or Bernard Nijstad (b.a.nijstad@uva.nl; telephone +31 (0)20 525 6863) for further information.

Appointment
The appointment will be on a temporary basis for a maximum period of four years (an initial period of twelve months, followed by a further three years subject to a positive evaluation) and should lead to a dissertation. Based on a full-time appointment (38 hours per week), the gross monthly salary will range from €2000 in the first year to a maximum of €2558 in the fourth year, according to the Dutch salary scale for PhD students.

Job application
Please send your letter of application together with a curriculum vitae, list of courses and grades, and proof of writing (e.g., Master thesis) before June 8 by regular mail to: mw. J. Verduijn, Afdeling Psychologie, Roetersstraat 15, 1018 WB Amsterdam. Submissions via email are possible via: J.Verduijn@uva.nl.

http://www.english.uva.nl/vacancies/vacancies.cfm/
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Postdoc The development of a knowledge base framework for biomedical information

2008-05-26T18:37:00.000-07:00

Within the SILS Medical Bioinformatics research group and as part of a BioRange project of the Netherlands Bioinformatics Centre (NBIC), there is a vacancy for a

Postdoc (onderzoeker)
1.0 FTE
vacancy number 08-1007
For both internal and external candidates

Title of project: ‘The development of a knowledge base framework for biomedical information’

An important area of life sciences research involves the elucidation of molecular mechanisms underlying complex disorders. One challenge is the acquisition, organization and integration of data and domain knowledge for specific biomedical domains or diseases. This project is a collaboration with the Academic Medical Centre (AMC, Amsterdam) and focuses on the development of a knowledge base for specific biomedical domains. You will be working in a larger team.

We have already constructed a first framework of the knowledge base system, and used it to implement a peroxisome knowledge base. Within this framework, information is presented by graphical concept maps (complemented with meta-data). However, the format underlying the concept maps is provided by OWL (Web Ontology Language). In addition, we defined an initial OWL ontology (generic knowledge model) that represents the biomedical domain and on which we base the concept maps to ensure consistency and future application of the knowledge. One of the current challenges is to redefine and optimize the generic knowledge model such that it (a) correctly represents the heterogeneous biomedical domain, (b) becomes consistent, logical and extendible, (c) can be used for future applications (e.g. reasoning, integration with experimental data) and (d) can be integrated with existing biomedical vocabularies and ontologies.

Tasks
The main tasks of the postdoc will be to:
Model the OWL generic knowledge model
Integrate the OWL concept maps and generic knowledge model with existing vocabularies and ontologies
Develop new applications of the knowledge base.

Requirements
We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with a background preferably in informatics/bioinformatics and knowledge of or a clear affinity with molecular biology, biochemistry and biomedical sciences.

The candidate should meet the following requirements:

PhD in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. informatics/bioinformatics)
Experience with bioinformatics research
Excellent software development skills (Java, Java frameworks (J2E, JENA, AJAX), web applications, relational databases)
Extensive knowledge of OWL, RDF and XML
Sufficient social skills to perform optimally in a dynamic scientific team and willingness to collaborate with colleagues from the AMC.

Further information
Further information can be obtained from Prof. A.H.C. van Kampen, tel. +31 20-5667096/+31-20-5256547/+31 6 41768067, email a.h.vankampen@amc.uva.nl.

Appointment
The appointment will be on temporary basis for a maximum period of three years. The appointee will be able to start immediately. Based on a full-time appointment (38 hours per week), the salary will range from €2330 to €3678 gross per month (salary scale 10) depending on the appointee’s expertise and experience. The collective employment agreement of Dutch universities is applicable.

Job application
Applications (comprising a detailed curriculum vitae and a cover letter) should be emailed to application@science.uva.nl, quoting the job reference number in the subject line.

Applications may also be sent to: Personnel Department, University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Science, Kruislaan 404, 1098 SM Amsterdam, The Netherlands. They too should comprise a detailed curriculum vitae and a cover letter. Please quote the job reference number and write ‘strictly confidential’ in the upper left-hand corner of the envelope.

All applications should be sent before 6 June 2008.

http://www.english.uva.nl/vacancies/vacancies.cfm/
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11 PhD Positions in Informatics at University of Oslo

2008-05-20T21:31:00.000-07:00

UP TO 11 POSITIONS AS Ph.D. are available at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo (UiO).
The positions have a duration of 4 years with 25% compulsory work (teaching).

http://www.admin.uio.no/opa/ledige-stillinger/2008/vit/upto11PhDInformatics2008.html

Up to three of the positions (Ref.no: 2008/7711) will be held open for the most qualified applicants within the total field for research at the department. The others are reserved for the following more specific areas:

-Formal Methods (Ref.no: 2008/7712)
-Global Infrastructures (Ref.no: 2008/7714)
-Image formation and analysis (seismic and sonar) (Ref.no: 2008/7718)
-Natural Language Processing (Ref.no: 2008/7722)
-Nanoelectronics (Ref.no: 2008/7726)
-Network and Distributed Systems, middleware and algorithms (Ref.no: 2008/7727)
-Robotics and Intelligent Systems (Ref.no.: 2008/7728)
-Computational Mathematics (Ref.no: 2008/7729)

For a closer description of the overall research and the different research groups of the department, see here: http://www.ifi.uio.no/research/researchgroups.html

The purpose of the PhD position is research training leading to the successful completion of a doctoral degree. The fellowship requires admission to the research-training programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Applicants must have obtained undergraduate (BSc level or equivalent) and graduate (MSc level or equivalent) qualifications. (Applicants may forward transcripts from exams in June 2008).

Altogether this should represent approximately five years of full time study after the completion of European Upper Secondary School or International Baccalaureate. For more information see:
http://www.matnat.uio.no/forskning/utdanning/english/phd_programme_presentation.html

Appointment to a research fellowship is conditional upon admission to the research training programme. An approved plan for the research training must be submitted no later than one month after taking up the position, and admission approved within three months. For more information see:
http://www.uio.no/admhb/reglhb/personal/tilsettingvitenskapelig/ansettelsesvilkar/guidelinesresearchfellowship.xml

The University of Oslo wishes to achieve a more equal distribution of scientific employees between the genders. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

All new UiO employees are required to sign an agreement regulating research intellectual property rights (IPR).

For any additional information please do not hesitate to contact:

Head of Department, professor Morten Dæhlen,
email: mortend@ifi.uio.no,
phone: (+47) 2284 0125 or

Administrative Head of Department, Narve Trædal,
email: narvet@ifi.uio.no,
phone: (+47) 2285 2418.
Salary: LTR 44 –48 (NOK 331400 – 355,200), depending on qualifications.

Deadline for applications: 13 June 2008

The applications (in English or in a Scandinavian language) marked with reference number including a curriculum vitae and complete information about the applicant`s education (both at the bachelor and master level), job experience, scientific publications, outline of research ambitions, and at least two academic references (name, position, email, and telephone number), should be sent to:

The University of Oslo
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Grete Andresen
Boks 1032 Blindern
N-0315 Oslo, Norway.
E-mail: grete.andresen@matnat.uio.no

Application papers will not be returned, with the exception of original publications.
http://www.admin.uio.no/opa/ledige-stillinger/2008/vit/upto11PhDInformatics2008.html

PhD Scholarships Hepatocytes as a tool for extrapolation of maximum residue levels of drugs from one species to another

2008-05-20T21:28:00.000-07:00

Job description
With reference to the project manager, the work of the PhD fellow will consist mainly of duties in connection with research and development within a project of the use of primary hepatocytes as a tool for extrapolation of maximum residue levels of drugs from one species to another. The project involves experiments with intact animals as well as development of methods to isolate primary hepatocytes from food producing species.

The appointee should have qualifications within the following areas:

Anatomy and physiology of food producing animals
Pharmacology and toxicology
Analytical chemistry

Qualification requirements
In connection with the appointment to the post special importance will be attached to the applicant having the professional and personal qualifications stated below:
Acquirement of a Master´s degree in relation to the above subject area(s)
Knowledge of the principles in drug metabolism
Experience in laboratory and/or analytical chemistry

The PhD fellow is also required to have research potential, to be enterprising and to possess good interpersonal skills.

Questions
For further information about the post, please contact Professor Christian Friis on phone (+45) 35 33 31 61, e-mail: cfr@life.ku.dk.

Application
The application should be submitted in 3 copies (sorted) copies; therefore it is not possible to receive the application by e-mail. The application must include a reply e-mail address. Each application must include the following appendices marked with the stated appendix numbers:

Appendix 1: curriculum vitae with documentation of education.
Appendix 2: material required for expert assessment.

In addition to the material submitted by the applicant the Assessment Committee may require further material in its assessment of the applicant. In this case it is the responsibility of the applicant, on request, to send the material to the Committee.

Following processing of the application, any application material sent will be destroyed.

Receipt of the application will not be acknowledged, but the applicant will continuously be kept informed of the progress of the application.

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation Executive Order no. 92 of 15 February 2008.

The application, marked 625-91 should be sent to The Faculty of Life Sciences, Grønnegaardsvej 2, 1870 Frederiksberg C, where it must be received no later than June 1st, 2008 at 12.00 noon, CET. Applications received after the closing date for applications will not be considered.

The Faculty of Life Sciences is one of Europe´s leading university environments in the areas of food, health, plants, biotechnology, natural resources, the environment and related academic areas.

Our research and degree programmes are centred on knowledge and tools that can help secure a brighter future for humans, animals and plants.

http://www.offentlige-stillinger.dk/sites/cfml/kbhuni/kbhuniVis.cfm?plugin=
1&englishJobs=Yes&nJobNo=149242&nLangNo=2

PhD Scholarship The genetic basis of arrhythmia and sudden unexpected death in dogs

2008-05-20T21:26:00.000-07:00

Job description
With reference to the project manager, the work of the PhD fellow will consist mainly of duties in connection with research and development within comparative clinical aspects of inherited cardiac arrhythmias in dogs and humans.

The aims of the project are characterization of canine candidate genes and comparative genetic findings in human inherited cardiac arrhythmias and sudden death, and furthermore to elucidate the molecular mechanism of disease causing mutations in ion channel genes in canine and humans.

The appointee should have qualifications within the following areas:

Strong laboratory experience in molecular biology
Research experience in cardiovascular genomics
Experience in bioinformatic analysis of ion channel genes

Qualification requirements
In connection with the appointment to the post special importance will be attached to the applicant having the professional and personal qualifications stated below:
Acquirement of a Master´s degree in relation to the above subject area(s)

The PhD fellow is also required to have research potential, to be enterprising and to possess good interpersonal skills.

Questions
For further information about the post, please contact Chief Physician Michael Christiansen, SSI, phone +3268 3660, e-mail: mic@ssi.dk or Assoc. Professor Jørgen Koch, LIFE, phone (+45) 3533 2933, e-mail: jko@life.ku.dk.

Application
The application should be submitted in 3 copies (sorted) copies; therefore it is not possible to receive the application by e-mail. The application must include a reply e-mail address. Each application must include the following appendices marked with the stated appendix numbers:

Appendix 1: curriculum vitae with documentation of education.
Appendix 2: material required for expert assessment.

In addition to the material submitted by the applicant the Assessment Committee may require further material in its assessment of the applicant. In this case it is the responsibility of the applicant, on request, to send the material to the Committee.

Following processing of the application, any application material sent will be destroyed.

Receipt of the application will not be acknowledged, but the applicant will continuously be kept informed of the progress of the application.

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation Executive Order no. 92 of 15 February 2008.

The application, marked 625-91 should be sent to The Faculty of Life Sciences, Grønnegaardsvej 2, 1870 Frederiksberg C, where it must be received no later than June 1st, 2008 at 12.00 noon, CET. Applications received after the closing date for applications will not be considered.

The Faculty of Life Sciences is one of Europe´s leading university environments in the areas of food, health, plants, biotechnology, natural resources, the environment and related academic areas.

Our research and degree programmes are centred on knowledge and tools that can help secure a brighter future for humans, animals and plants.

http://www.offentlige-stillinger.dk/sites/cfml/kbhuni/kbhuniVis.cfm?plugin=
1&englishJobs=Yes&nJobNo=149242&nLangNo=2

Call for applications for FY2009 Foreign Postdoctoral Researcher (FPR) RIKEN, Japan

2008-05-20T21:24:00.000-07:00

RIKEN is now accepting applications for Foreign Postdoctoral Researcher (FPR) positions for FY2009. These positions are for foreign young scientists who have demonstrated creative and innovative ideas and who can be expected to achieve broad international recognition in the future.

1. Outline
RIKEN will invite as Foreign Postdoctoral Researchers foreign young scientists who have demonstrated creative and innovative ideas. The intent of this program is to have these young scientists contribute to the advancement of RIKEN’s research, and to lay the foundations for a truly global RIKEN that actively encourages foreign participation in its activities. By inviting researchers from other countries, RIKEN hopes to achieve a stimulating research environment that transcends national boundaries, and to thereby become a global leader of scientific endeavor.

Foreign Postdoctoral Researchers will be expected to make full use of RIKEN’s research environment and to apply their creative and innovative ideas, under the direction of RIKEN’s laboratory heads, to the research currently being conducted at RIKEN.

2. Fields of research
Physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, engineering, and any other fields related to research now being conducted at RIKEN

3. Number of openings
Around 20

4. Qualifications
Applicants must fulfill all the conditions below.

(1) Applicants should be non-Japanese citizens.
(2) Applicants must have a PhD in the natural sciences awarded in or after 2001, or expect to be awarded a PhD by the date of hire.
(3) Applicants must be able to start working at RIKEN within fiscal year 2009 (April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010).
(4) In principle, RIKEN employees may not apply for this position. * If your application should be treated as a special case, describe the reasons in the application form.

5. Place of work
At any RIKEN laboratory that has agreed to accept a FPR. See the list of host laboratories.

6. Duration of contract
(1) The initial contract will expire March 31, 2010.
(2) The contract can be extended for up to a maximum total duration of 3 years.

7. Remuneration
Base salary is 487,000 yen per month. The amount is gross income before taxes and social insurance premium deduction. A commuting allowance (actual cost up to maximum of 45,000 yen per month) and a housing allowance (partial payment of rent) are also available.

Moving expenses to take up the position at RIKEN will be reimbursed in accordance with RIKEN regulations.

Days off are Saturday, Sunday, public holidays, New Year holidays (Dec. 29-Jan. 3) and RIKEN Foundation Day.

Other provisions as per RIKEN regulations.

An annual research budget of 1 million yen will be allocated to the host laboratory.

8. Application procedures and deadline

To apply
(1) Applicant
Notification of intent to apply:
Reference materials will be sent to those with an interest in applying. Send an e-mail indicating your intent to apply for the position of Foreign Postdoctoral Researcher (FPR) to RIKEN () by June 6, 2008.

Contact the laboratory where you would like to work and find out if your application will be considered:
Explain your research field, experience, and achievements, and discuss with the head of the laboratory the possibility of your participation in the laboratory’s work, the topics you might pursue, your research plans, and how your duties in the laboratory will be allocated. Please note that not all laboratories are accepting FPRs this year. Refer to the list of host laboratories.

Application documents and submission requirements:

Once a laboratory has agreed to accept you as a FPR and you have settled on your research topic and other conditions, you must prepare the documents listed below and submit directly to the host laboratory. Please use the checklist provided in item 11 to make sure you have prepared all the required documents.

(1) FPR application form with photo [MS-word 2003] [PDF] 1 original
(2) Curriculum vitae 1 original
(3) Research topic proposal outline
*Describe title, objective, content, annual plan for three years; no more than three A4 pages 1 original
(4) Publication and presentation list 1 original
(5) Research achievements
*The purpose of this document is to provide the search committee with information on your most important research achievements. Please describe background and your contribution to joint publications and keep your description succinct and within one A4 page. If you have many major research achievements and numerous related papers, number the list of research achievements and use the same numbers when referring to those achievements in your outline. 1 original

(6) Presentation handouts
*The purpose of this document is to provide the search committee with information on your research topic proposal in lieu of an interview. Please keep your description within 5 pages. 1 original

(7) Transcript of TOEFL or any other English proficiency test, if applicable
*Please submit if you are a non-native English speaker. If you cannot submit a transcript or test scores, please ask the persons writing your reference letters to describe your English ability as well. 1 original

(8) Letters of Recommendation from one or two persons who can evaluate your work
*There is no required form. The letter(s) should be addressed to the RIKEN
President and should bear the name and contact information of the person making the recommendation. Arrange to have the letter(s) of recommendation sent directly to the host laboratory by
17:00 on Friday, June 13, 2008 (Japan Standard Time). 1 or 2 letters

(9) Copies of items (1) to (6)
*Collate each set of (1) to (6) and secure with a paper clip at the top left corner 4 sets

(10) Copies of up to 3 most important publications 4 sets
(11) Application checklist [MS-word 2003] [PDF] 1 original
(12) Questionnaire (optional) [MS-word 2003] [PDF] 1 original

Submission procedure
Place all application documents A in an envelope, label the envelope,”Foreign Postdoctoral Researcher application,” and post mail or hand-deliver to the host laboratory. If you mail your application, please send as certified mail so that there will be a record of delivery.

Deadline
5pm on Friday, June 13, 2008 (Japan Standard Time)

http://www.riken.jp/engn/r-world/info/recruit/080727/index.html

Beasiswa untuk Jurnalis Liputan Aceh 2008

2008-05-19T11:22:00.000-07:00

Aliansi Jurnalis Independen (AJI) bekerjasama dengan Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) mengundang jurnalis cetak dan online, televisi dan radio dari seluruh Indonesia mengikuti program Beasiswa Nasional Liputan Investigasi Aceh 2008. Kegiatan ini akan dipandu sejumlah wartawan senior dari dalam dan luar negeri, berasal dari media cetak, radio dan televisi. Peserta akan diberi pembekalan teori dan pemanduan pelaksanaan liputan di lapangan, dengan target hasil kerja investigasi jurnalistik yang siap dipublikasikan.

Pelaksanaan

Workshop akan dilaksanakan di Jakarta pada 27 – 31 Mei 2008. Setelah pelatihan teori, para peserta akan dikirim ke Aceh selama kurang lebih 1 (satu) bulan untuk melakukan liputan investigatif tentang korupsi.

Syarat pendaftaran:

* Peserta adalah jurnalis full time/freelance media cetak/online , televisi dan radio
* Pengalaman minimal 2 tahun;
* Biodata/CV;
* Surat referensi dari atasan/pemimpin redaksi bahwa hasil liputan ini akan dimuat atau disiarkan di media masing-masing;
* 2 (dua) contoh karya jurnalistik berupa non-straight news;
* Ide dan rencana liputan investigasi yang akan dikerjakan di Aceh (bentuk ToR tersedia)

Program ini hanya tersedia bagi 12 (dua belas) orang jurnalis. Seleksi dilakukan berdasarkan ide liputan, ketajaman angle, seperti yang tertulis dalam TOR liputan.

Peserta lolos seleksi akan mendapat pelatihan di Jakarta selama sepekan, dan biaya liputan dari AJI meliputi transportasi udara Jakarta-Aceh pp, akomodasi, transportasi lokal, uang makan dan beasiswa.

Lamaran dikirimkan ke AJI Indonesia dengan perihal Beasiswa Investigasi, dengan memilih salah satu cara, melalui pos alamat Jl. Kembang Raya No.6 Kwitang, Senen – Jakarta Pusat 10420, Telp. 021-3151214 Faks. 021-3151261 atau email investigasi2008@yahoo.com, paling lambat tanggal 31 Maret 2008 (stempel pos) .

*Informasi lebih lanjut, hubungi: Judith [judithkristi@yahoo.co.id ] HP 0813-19100993

Format Term of Reference (TOR) Liputan

TOR sebaiknya ditulis dengan mengikuti sistematika berikut (maksimal 1500 kata):

Latar belakang

* Deskripsi ringkas atas kasus yang akan diliput.
* Data berupa petunjuk awal atas indikasi korupsi, atau temuan sementara (kalau ada).
* Tuliskan dugaan atau hipotesis yang mau dibuktikan dari kasus itu
* Berikan alasan mengapa kasus itu layak diselidiki lebih jauh lewat kerja investigatif

Narasumber
Sebutkan narasumber kunci dalam rencana liputan itu dan informasi apa yang Anda harapkan akan didapat dari mereka.

Riset
Sebutkan riset (dokumen, audio, audio visual, online, dll) yang sudah dan yang akan Anda lakukan untuk memperkuat liputan ini.

Master Scholarships Politecnico di Torino

2008-05-19T11:18:00.000-07:00

Politecnico di Torino, Italy, Alessandria Campus Level 1 Master Specialization Call for 2008/2009 academic year. The project offers the possibility of obtaining foreign students scholarships and other benefits to graduate Politecnico di Torino, attending courses in Alessandria Technology campus. The initiative promotes Politecnico di Torino and Comune di Alessandria.

Academic proposal
In the 2008/2009 academic year, applications for the next 1 level

Specializing Master courses will be taken:

Jewellery Engineering

General information on the level of Master 1 Specializing in jewelry
Engineering course

Location: Alessandria

Language, where the courses: Italian and English

Length: 1 year, 60 credits ECTS.

Activities will begin in November 2008.

For more information on the university campus, please visit the web site Alessandria campus.
REQUIREMENTS

With no Italian citizenship or Italian citizen who received a high school diploma abroad
Knowledge of the English language, preferably demonstrates international certification
Not having enrolled in Level 1 Specializing captain or Master of Science course Politecnico di Torino before the 2008/2009 academic year
Not being a recipient of other scholarships, Italian or foreign.

Academic requirements

In order to be accepted in the 1-level Master Specialization program, applicants must have a university education is equivalent to Bachelor of Science degree, which is approximately equivalent to three or four years after high school, depending on the number of school years.

For more information, please visit the entrance to the country.

Receiving the degree Politecnico di Torino

To go to the Politecnico di Torino, students must achieve a total of 60 credits, including final exams and dissertations. The time required for graduates is about one year (from November 2007 to November 2008). Nevertheless, the effective duration also depends on each student’s potential. Note also that the time required for a mandatory course in the Italian does not take into account the estimated duration of the program.

Please note that scholarship recipients must attend their course for its entire length (1 year - 60 credits).
SCHOLARSHIPS

The selection criteria

Candidates will be selected on the basis of their previous academic career and about his biography.

The amount of scholarships

Gross amount Alessandria Student Scholarship is 10000 euros for the full period. The exact amount depends on the net tax conditions of each individual student, which can be verified only after the arrival of the student.
The size of scholarships not be increased if a student takes longer than the graduate indicated.
The allocation of scholarships depends on the submission within 10 days from the date of arrival in Italy student, from the original documentation, which must conform to the documentation attached to the online form.

Payment of scholarships happens periodically. First Party depends on the possession of the relevant documentation (residence permit, Italian Fiscal Code, and bank account in the name of the recipient scholarships), all available on arrival in Italy, for this reason, the first batch is not paid in a moment of their arrival at the Politecnico di Torino But within the next month.

Requirements to retain scholarship Given that it is impossible to combine the benefits received from more than one scholarship, students who are assigned another study in obtaining grants Alessandria Student Scholarship must immediately notify the Politecnico di Torino. Payment of scholarships will be suspended if the academic performance of the recipient does not respond satisfactorily.

Deadlines:
1st application period: 8 p.m. (Italian time) on May 25th, 2008.
2nd application period: 8 p.m. (Italian time) on July 28th, 2008.

For more information about this program please visit university’s website

Aegis Women Leadership Scholarships in Business and Technology

2008-05-19T11:15:00.000-07:00

Call for “Aegis Women Leadership Scholarships in Business and Technology ” for One Year MBA/Post Graduate Program In Business Management (PGP) August 2008-09 at Aegis School of Business, Mumbai, India .
Aegis Women Leadership Scholarships in Business and Technology for outstanding candidates with demonstrated leadership qualities for studying full-time One Year MBA/PGP program. There are a number of scholarships up to $11,750, covering part or full tuition fee, are available for highly motivated self-funded outstanding female candidates from any part of the world.

Aegis, a live consulting based business school, was started with the support of Bharti Tele (Airtel), India’s top Telecom Company, for developing the next generation of leaders. Aegis School of Business is the most international business school in India, in term of student and faculty diversity. School has over 70 % International candidates, which is the highest among any Indian Business Schools. The international diversity at Aegis prepares participants for a global work place. Aegis offers one-year full time programs : MBA/ PGP, MBA IT, MS in Computer Engineering/ MPIS, Masters in Telecommunication Management program, Post Graduate Program in Communication.

Selection for these scholarships will focus on the insights provided by your business and managerial experience, technical competency, academic excellence and how these, together with your interpersonal skills, can be used to enhance learning and group work at Aegis. In awarding these scholarships we will be looking for evidence of exceptional leadership qualities in your career to date.

Scholarship available for following programs :

* One Year MBA/PGP (Candidates required min two year work experience.)
* One Year MS Computer Science/ Masters Program in Information Systems (MPIS) (Candidates without experience can apply.)
* Masters Program in Telecom Management (MPTM) (Candidates without experience can apply.)
* Two Year Post Graduate Diploma in Retail Management (Candidates without experience can apply.)
* One Year Post Graduate Program in Communication (Candidates without experience can apply.)

Requirements :
This Scholarship is available for candidates admitted in full-time programs at Aegis and has a confirm offer letter. You can refer the details of Eligibility criteria for admissions at http://www.aegisedu.org/Admission%20Requirements.htm

Scholarship Amount :
Scholarships up to $11,750 covering the full or partial tuition fee are available for highly motivated, self-funded individuals.
Selection Process:

* Applications evaluation and short listing
* Interview of Short-listed candidates ( option for telephonic interview available)
* Please note that scholarships vary in value and have different criteria on which they are awarded.

Eligibility :

To be eligible for Scholarship you need final admission offer letter from Aegis.
Important Dates:

Application on ongoing basis
1st round application deadline 10 June 2008
2nd round application deadline 25 June 2008
3rd round application deadline 10 July 2008
Next Step:

1. Resume: Send a copy of your updated Resume for pre-application screening at admission@aegisedu.org
2. Application: Complete the application form downloadable / online application form http://www.aegisedu.org/application.htm
Admission Application Form and Scholarship Application Form is common.
When you submit the application for admission along with additional essay for scholarship, your candidature will be automatically processed for scholarships.
3. Additional one or tow page essay explaining, “Why I should be considered for award of Aegis Women Leadership Scholarships in Business and Technology? ”
4. Test Scores: Copy of any one of the Test Scores viz. GMAT, GRE, TOEFL (Aegis TOEFL code is 5730), IELTS, CAT, G4ATR (not mandatory). Although it is not mandatory requirement, but it will defiantly increase your prospect of getting the scholarship and candidature in the program.

Feel free to call at +91 932 252 5977/ +91 982 087 0483 or Skype:aegis.school.of.business or email at dmission@aegisedu.org to explore more about the program and scholarships at Aegis.
Sarika Gupta
Director Admissions & Financial Aid
Aegis School of Business
Aegis School of Telecommunication
Mahesh, Plot No.37, Sector 15, CBD, Belapur
Navi Mumbai 400614
Phone: +91 022 67122726
Mobile: +91 (0) 93225 25977
Email: sarika.gupta@aegisedu.org
Skype:aegis.school.of.business
Past Female Recipient of Aegis Scholarships:

Tenecia Sicard
US National
MBA/PGP 2005-06
Aegis Scholar (Full tuition fee and cost of Living)
MA International University, Roehampton University, London
Bachelor of Science (BS), Science & Technology in Society: Computer Science Concentration, Stanford University, CA
She was offered special package in India, by Ernst & Young. However, she declined the E&Y India offer and was hired by Clinton Foundation in US.

Anne Villanueva
Philippine National
PGP/MBA 2007-08
Aegis Scholars ( Full Tuition fee)
Bachelor of Science (BSc), St Paul University Manila, Philippines
Work Exp. 2 yrs in Real Estate

View the details at http://www.aegisedu.org/scholarships_financial%20_aid.htm

KAUST Discovery Scholarship 2008

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The KAUST Discovery Scholarship is a general scholarship program King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). This program is designed to ensure that any very talented students who had reason and the right to enroll in a KAUST will receive full financial support, while at university. Those who receive scholarships Discovery receive the full support of learning, living stipend, a summer enrichment programs and career.

KAUST will offer Discovery Scholarships to all KAUST students – an exceptional level of support intended to attract gifted and talented students from Saudi Arabia and from other countries around the world.

KAUST will offer a pre-enrollment version of this general scholarship program to students attending first-university or bachelor’s degree programs. KAUST will provide financial support to pre-enrollment Discovery Scholarship recipients at their home institutions prior to the University’s opening. Upon graduation, these students will enter KAUST as master’s degree students in September 2009 and 2010 to complete their graduate studies on a fully funded scholarship.

Recipients of the KAUST Discovery Scholarship represent future leaders in science, engineering and technology.

Students may apply for a KAUST Discovery Scholarship directly, or they may be nominated by a professor at their institution.

Scholarship Benefits

* For the remainder of your first university or bachelor’s degree program of study, you will receive:
o Full tuition to complete your first university or bachelor’s degree at your current institution
o A living stipend based on your current city and country of residence
o An allowance to purchase text books
o An allowance to purchase a laptop.
o All economy class travel costs associated with your participation in KAUST-sponsored enrichment activities throughout the remainder of your first university or bachelor’s degree program. In particular, travel associated with the following activities:
+ Scholarship award ceremony event
+ Global workshop at the KAUST campus in Saudi Arabia
+ Regional leadership workshop
* Upon the completion of your first university or bachelor’s degree program, you will receive:
o Admission into a master’s degree program upon meeting the program’s admission requirements at the KAUST campus in Saudi Arabia.
o A full scholarship at KAUST, including tuition, housing and travel costs

Eligibility

All applicants must demonstrate proven leadership in research and academic involvement. At a minimum, you must have the following academic qualifications:

* Official university record documenting academic achievement at the highest level
* Current enrollment in a first university degree (bachelor’s) program in a KAUST-related field of study
* 550 TOEFL PBT or 213 TOEFL CBT, 79-80 iBT, or 6.0 on the IELTS for non-native English speakers
* Proven research interest and/or leadership potential
* Ability to enter a master’s program at KAUST in September 2009 or after
* A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum major-field-of-study GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
* 80 credit hours completed, or equivalent by the end of 2008
* Ability to take graduate courses in English

Note: Students studying at universities in Europe should contact scholarships@kaust.edu.sa to receive information on special eligibility considerations for Europe.

Requirements of the Discovery Scholarship

* Agreement to matriculate at KAUST following completion of your first university degree (bachelor’s).
* Participation in KAUST-sponsored enrichment activities that include an award ceremony, a workshop in home region, and a conference in Saudi Arabia
* Obtaining necessary documents for travel outside of the your home country (KAUST will assist with travel documents for entrance into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)
* Maintenance of the highest academic standards and results at your current university through graduation
* Return of the signed copy of the KAUST Discovery Scholarship Terms and Conditions upon acceptance
* Copies of the first three (3) pages of your international travel documents, which should include your photograph, birth date, location of birth, and expiration date of your travel documents

The application deadline of the first of two 2008 KAUST Discovery Scholarship application cycles has been extended to May 25, 2008. Click here for the application.
For more detail information visit the website or email to:scholarships@kaust.edu.sa

Sample Application Request Letter

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Here is a sample of a letter containing scholarship request.
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Date
(Scholarship) Coordinator
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
504 C Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002

Dear Scholarship Coordinator:

I recently learned of the (scholarship/internship/fellowship) offered by your organization. I believe I would make an ideal candidate. Please send me an application and any other information pertaining to the (scholarship). I have enclosed a self-addressed stamped envelope for your convenience. Thank you for your assistance. I look forward to receiving the requested paperwork.
Sincerely,

(your signature)
(Your mailing address)

How to get scholarship, step by step

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Dear all,
Since many people asked me for some tips on how to get scholarship, I think I just write it down for everyone. Remember, this is what I think and what happened to me. This is does not mean that the content is absolute truth.

How to get scholarship, step by step

1. Lay an eye to particular scholarship.

I usually look at scholarship advertisment. If I found it interested, then I will apply. Although it is possible to find the department where you want to study first then apply the scholarship, I don`t do that because usually the nominal of scholarship is small. I am only interested to fully funding scholarship. Some scholarship, however, request you to apply officially to university and get accepted before apply the scholarship (mostly European scholarship I think)

2. Get the scholarship form and read it carefully

Make sure that you are elligible to the scholarship, you are within the age range, the topic you want is included, your background is acceptable etc. Some scholarship is mainly for gov. employee, some are for age 35 and below, you fulfil the minimum language requirements etc.
3. Find the university you want to go

Make sure that you know where you want to go. Only very few scholarship that just want you to write down what subject you want to do and you can choose the university later. Again, check the requirements carefully

4. Collecting the requirement

Be very careful with the requirement. If it requires international TOEFL/IELTS, then do it. If it is not specified, better ask than sorry. If it asked for 2 recommendations, get two, some even specifically asked for direct supervisor, make sure you get it as well. Some scholarship request you to develop contact with the department you want to study, then try to get it.

5. Make sure that your application is "selling"

Imagine yourself the person who need to select which application is acceptable, which is not. That person need to look hundreds and maybe thousands of application. Make sure that your application is neat, clear, concise, to the point and rich instead making it a flowery boring story that nobody want to finish reading it. Think, what is your strong point that makes you different from others, what is the founder agenda etc. Also make sure that when they say one page explanation, it`s one page. Try to put as much related information in the limited space

6. Pay attention to deadline

Things to consider:

1. Scholarship cost lots of money. Think that it is the founder investing the money on you. What can you give them in return. Therefore you must have a clear idea why you want to take the degree, why it is important for you to take that degree, what your future plan is, how the degree will support your plan, what is the benefit of your degree and knowledge for you, for your office, for your country and for the founder. Remember, no need to bluffing and saying things like "solving poverty problem in Indonesia" but be more specific and achievable such enhancing teaching language curriculum in University ABC, particularly in terms of develooping comprehensive student learning by doing approach. You must have the confidence that you need the degree, you can do it, and you can implement your knowledge in your work

2. Master and above degree is not a path to get a job. I was wrong and tought master is sellable to get a better job. To some extend yes, but it is actually wiser to think that master should be used to enhance your qualification at work. Therefore, make sure that your educational background, your work and your proposed study are matched, or at least try to matched them

3. Have confidence. Technically, passing the administration selection is the most difficult part. Possibility for a person to pass interview is much higher than passing the administration part. If you keep failing in the interview part, means that you are not really clear about your own proposed study (or you can`t express it well). During the interview, make sure that it is you that lead the interview, you should elaborate each question, and it is quite important to be original. Sometimes it looks nice if you quote from other sources (to make you look smarter). I like to quote Confucius saying during interview. During my interview for ASF, the major question was, "why do you want to this topic, and why you do it in South China? ." The answer: "Majority of research in this issue discuss the problems that occur in North China. If I do it in the north like other scholars, what will be my additional value? The project will use new approach in looking at the China`s one child policy beyond the common pattern where instead of comparing single and non single child, I compare male and female single child. That is my scholarly contribution for the discourse. Later one of the professor said that he is very impress with that answer, because they looking for original approach. So, make sure that you have the confidence, you have the educational background in that issue, and you seems know what you are going to do,

4. Get the requirements they want

Make sure that you can fulfil all the requirements. It is very useful if you have some additional things that you can offer. In my situation, I get involve with lots of social organisations dealing with HIV, drug abuse, community empowerment etc. Since I am doing social studies, these are very positive addition for my applications. Trainings, seminars, articles are important too.

Hope that the info are useful.

Anggiet

Tips Beasiswa ke Malaysia

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Bagi yg berminat studi lanjut (S2/S3) di Malaysia ada beberapa cara untuk mendapatkan financial support:

1. Research Assistant (RA)
Jalur ini bagi spv./calon spv. yang mempunyai proyek (IRPA atau swasta). Cara mengetahuinya dengan membuka website Universitas yg akan dituju (gunakan search engine/google etc.), kemudian cari faculty/department yg diminati. Biasanya juga ada informasi mengenai proyek2 yg sedang/akan dijalankan. Atau coba email lgs Prof. yg mempunyai kepakaran sesuai dg bidang yg diminati, ceritakan latar belakang akademik dan pengalaman anda, terus tanyakan kemungkinan mendapat RA/Scholarship bidang tsb. Tidak menutup kemungkinan Prof. akan mencarikan solusi atau menginformasikan rekan sejawat yg mempunyai proyek. Perlu diketahui bahwa untuk RA, umumnya pelajar menempuh studi by research/thesis atau kombinasi coursework & thesis.

1. Malaysia melalui beberapa forum juga menyediakan beasiswa untuk negara2 anggota ASEAN, OIC, atau lainnya seperti Malaysian Technical Cooperation Program (MTCP). Coba browse: http://www.epu.jpm.my/Bi/mtcp/MTCPFRAME.htm. Prosesnya melalui kedutaan/konsulat Mly di Indonesia.

2. Beasiswa dari universitas.
Beasiswa ini disediakan oleh masing-masing universitas, dan berbeda-beda bentuknya sesuai dengan kebijakan univ. Informasi bisa dilihat di website univ. Biasanya pada Graduate Institute/Center of Graduate Studies atau tanyakan langsung by email.

3. Sponsor-sponsor lain.
Coba browse kemungkinan lain untuk mendapat informasi beasiswa studi di Mly, spt yg ada di website Islamic Development Bank:
http://www.isdb.org/english_docs/idb_home/sac.htm

atau coba explore info yg ada di website:
http://www.studymalaysia.com/student/scholarship.php

Semoga ada pencerahan.

Salam

Anton Satria Prabuwono