US Scholarships: Washington Semester Program

American University’s Kogod School of Business - Washington Semester Program is inviting junior (= mahasiswa tahun ke tiga) and senior (=mahasiswa tahun ke empat ) undergraduate students majoring in Business Management from around the world to apply for the prestigious
sixty year old program of experiential learning in International Business and Trade starting August 2009. The fall of 2009 experience is particularly unique: students will have the opportunity to interact with the newly elected president’s economic team in the White House, State Department, Treasury Department, Commerce Department, US- Trade Representatives, Federal Reserve Board and US Export Import Bank. Elected representatives of important committees in the United State Congress and senior officials of International Development organizations such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund and Inter-American Development Bank are also included in this program. In addition,
students will have the opportunity to meet and interact with representatives of Fortune 500 Multinational Corporations, and lobbyists of Trade Blocks from around the globe, strategically positioned in the Washington Metropolitan area. Business students may undertake an
internship in a profit or non-profit organizations and acquire hands-on knowledge and experience in US businesses and complete either an intensive research project or an elective from regular university course offerings (total of 15 credits). For three days of each week, students will participate in intellectual discussions with major players in US business and those who shape world trade policies. For further information about the Washington Semester Program, please visit www.american.edu/washingtonsemester

Due to an overwhelming demand to attend this program, and the program’s limited space, Washington Semester will accept no more than 75 students. Students are selected through the following competitive criteria: academic aptitude, English language proficiency and a well-developed career plan in international business and trade or closely related field. Full or partial Scholarships are available for both US and International students and are based on individual needs. 

Application Deadline is May 1, 2009. For further information

contact:

A. Y. Zohny, LL. M, PhD
Academic Director of International Business and Trade
American University, Kogod School of Business
Washington Semester Program, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW,
Washington, DC
20016
Phone: 202-895-4916 Fax: 202-895-4939 E-mail:
Zohny@american.edu

American University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action
University and employer.

NETHERLAND; Postgraduate Programmes and Scholarships at Leiden University

Leiden University (est. 1575) is the oldest university in the Netherlands. Leiden is a fully accredited classical university and a founding member of the “EUROPAEVM” network, the Coimbra Group and the League of European Research Universities (LERU).

There are six faculties: Archaeology, Humanities, Law, Science, Social and Behavioural Sciences, and Medicine.
Together they offer over 80 degree programmes (MA/MSc, LL.M., and MPhil/PhD) such as Psychology, Public International Law, International Relations & Diplomacy, Political Science, Biology, Mathematics, (Art) History and numerous Asian, African and European languages and cultures.

Most (post)graduate programmes are taught in English. Several Language and Culture programmes are taught in the language of their subject such as French, German, Italian and Spanish. This allows students from all over the world to study in Leiden and obtain a degree in one of the many areas of excellence of the University.
Presently over 18,000 students are enrolled, including approx. 1,700 international students
What makes Leiden University special?
• Strong emphasis on the quality of education and research
• Broad range of programmes: 270 specialist programmes within 80 disciplines
• Highly qualified teaching staff
• A multi-cultural learning environment
• Leiden is a student city where students feel safe and secure
• Centrally located in between the cities of Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht

For more information: http://www.postgraduate.leidenuniv.nl/index.jsp
Grants and Scholarships: http://www.postgraduate.leidenuniv.nl/finances/grantsandscholarships.jsp
General funding sources

For general sources of funding that may apply to this study opportunity, visit the page(s) below.

* Institutional funding

Funding information

Funding applies to:
EU applicants (including UK)

Contacts and how to apply

Administrative contact and how to apply:

Leiden University, International Office, P.O. Box 9500
Postal code: 2300 RA
City: Leiden
Country: The Netherlands
Phone: +31715277287
Fax: +31715277298
E-mail/FAQ: www.leiden.edu/askaquestion

UK; PhD Research Studentships in Supply Chain Management and Sustainability

Queen’s University Management School is delighted to offer two PhD Research Studentships each covering approved University tuition fees and a maintenance allowance of £13,290 per annum. Commencing 1 October 2009 for three years the studentships will be in the following areas:

Supply Chain Management

The successful applicant will be required to work as part of the Centre for Food Traceability research team at Queen’s University Belfast. The PhD project will address the business impacts of integrating sustainability considerations into the supply chain on a company’s strategy, policy and operations. Empirical work will focus on the agri-foods sector and be linked with industrial partners.

For informal enquiries relating to the Supply Chain research project, please contact Dr Anthony Potter (a.potter@qub.ac.uk)

Sustainability

The sucessful applicant will be required to work as part of the Sustainability and Management research team at Queen’s University Belfast. The PhD project will address a research question relevant to the field of corporate sustainability management/corporate sustainability performance evaluation/sustainable finance.

For informal enquiries relating to the Sustainability research project, please contact Professor Frank Figge (f.figge@qub.ac.uk)

Academic Requirements

Applicants should hold a Masters degree in a relevant area, or hold or expect to obtain a 1st class honours or high 2:1 degree in a relevant subject.

As part of the application process, applicants are required to submit a research proposal, which clearly demonstrates how your experience and interests align with the aims of the research project. Proposals should be for empirical research involving qualitative and/or quantitative methods. Applications are encouraged from people seeking to pursue an academic career.
Funding information

Funding applies to:
EU applicants (including UK)

Contacts and how to apply

Administrative contact and how to apply:

For further information on Queen’s University Management School, please visit our website http://www.qub.ac.uk/mgt/. For further information on the Sustainability and Management research group within the Management School, please visit http://www.qub.ac.uk/mgt/sustainability.

Application Details

Interested applicants should apply online at: http://pg.apply.qub.ac.uk/ by Friday 1 May 2009.
Application deadline:

1 May 2009

USA: SCHOLARSHIP FOR LLM IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW

MASTER OF LAWS IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA*

The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law welcomes international students to enroll in its LL.M. program, designed to provide candidates with the skills and knowledge required to meet the challenges of a global marketplace.

See the scholarship request form at: www.law.arizona. edu/Tradelaw

International and U.S. students complete a rigorous core curriculum, demonstrate research and analysis skills in a required thesis, and may participate in any number of practical learning opportunities offered at the James E. Rogers College of Law and through institutional affiliations, most notably the National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade.

LL.M. candidates at The University of Arizona will complete a minimum of 24 credit hours for the degree. During the summer foreign students will also complete a two-unit Introduction to American Law, and a special course devoted to U.S. research and writing techniques. Most of the curriculum will involve "core" courses in International Trade and Business Law, International Commercial Law, and instruction in related areas such as Investment Law, European Union Law, Commercial (UCC) Law, Corporate Law, Administrative Law, Antitrust Law, Securities Law, and/or Domestic and International Environmental Law. Recent research projects include the development of an electronic commercial registry; comparison of and suggestions for harmonization of banking law; transportation documentation; environmentallegislation; customs law and procedures; common rules for recognition of judgments; dispute settlement at the WTO and under NAFTA Chapter 11; industrial incentives legislation in Central America; and comparative real estate law, but this is by no means an exhaustive list.

The program's LL.M. classes are extremely diverse. Students hail from all over the globe, including:
Mexico, Canada, Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, China, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Denmark, France, Finland, Germany, Honduras, India, Israel, Malaysia, Nigeria, the Congo, El Salvador, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Trinidad and Tobago, Haiti, the Philippines, Paraguay, Russia, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Taiwan, The Cameroon, South Africa, South Korea, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Uruguay, Guatemala and Vietnam.

For more information about the program and available financial aid, visit:
www.law.arizona. edu/Tradelaw

TRAVEL AND RESEARCH GRANT FOR HORTICULTURAL AND BOTANICAL EXCHANGES

ANDRE MICHAUX TRAVEL AND RESEARCH GRANT FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES A GRANT FOR RESEARCH ON HORTICULTURAL AND BOTANICAL EXCHANGES*

Fall - Winter 2009-2010

The Andre Michaux Travel and Research Grant Foundation announces a grant program to be awarded biennially for research related to horticultural and botanical exchanges within the greater Atlantic World.

A grant for travel and research ($500.00) will be awarded twice a year for Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter.

M.A., Pre-Doctoral and Independent Scholars whose research is centered on horticultural and botanical exchanges within the greater Atlantic World are encouraged to apply. A tax offset will be provided to independent scholars, who are awarded the grant. Please note: The foundation is interested and wishes to support junior scholars just starting their academic careers.

Applicants are required to submit four copies:
A) CV
B) Paper or publication related to botany and horticulture
C) Two letters of recommendation
D) Research goals

Applications for Fall/Winter 2009/2010 must be postmarked by 5/30/2009 and mailed to:

Barbara Spence Orsolits
Director - The Andre Michaux Travel and Research Grant Foundation
4085 Ridge Road
Smyrna, Georgia
30080

borsolits@bellsouth.net

USA: SCHOLARSHIPS AT MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

THE MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING (MSOE) - INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2009

The Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), one of the top engineering schools in the nation is highly committed to offering affordable education. In 2009, international scholarships are available to full-time, non-fully sponsored, international students. The scholarship amounts are determined based on grade point average (GPA).

Students having a 3.0-4.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) may be eligible for a scholarship amount of 11,000 - 15,000 USD.

To qualify for this academic scholarship students are encouraged to complete the MSOE admissions process at:
www.msoe.edu/ fulltime_ students/ index.shtml

For more information, please contact Caleb Black, Admission Counselor for International Students at black@msoe.edu
Or 00-1-414-277- 6763.
www.msoe.edu/ admiss

Located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, MSOE has been a leader in engineering education since 1903. On the shores of one of the Great Lakes, Lake Michigan, it experiences all four seasons with cold winters and mild summers. Milwaukee is one of the country's largest cities with a metropolitan population of approximately 1.6 million residents. The 15 acre (approximately six hectares) MSOE campus is situated in one of the most exciting parts of the city - East Town. Many restaurants and 
attractions, such as the Milwaukee Art Museum, are walking distance from the campus.

MSOE offers 4-year ABET and CCNE accredited Engineering, Business, and Nursing programs.

Milwaukee School of Engineering
1025 North Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3109
explore@msoe. edu
www.msoe.edu

RESEARCH STUDENTSHIP (ESSEX, UK): SPATIAL PATTERNS OF DIGITAL EXCLUSION

The Centre for Research in Economic Sociology and Innovation in the Department of Sociology at University of Essex invites applications for an Economic and Social Research Council/Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) Collaborative Studentship on "Modeling and analysing spatial patterns of digital exclusion" (Supervisor: Dr Ben Anderson).

For more info see:

http://cresi.wordpress.com/2009/03/11/research-studentship-spatial-patterns-of-digital-exclusion-october-2009/

3 PHD SCHOLARSHIPS IN ECONOMICS AT UNIVERSITY OF MILANO-BICOCCA

A public competition based on qualifications and exams for the admission to the following research doctorate course is hereby announced at the University of Milano-Bicocca:

NAME/TITLE: ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT: Economics
FIELD: Economic and Statistical Sciences
DURATION: 4 years
N° PLACES: 6 + + 2 extra places for non-EU citizens
N° GRANTS: 3
INFORMATION: Ms. Francesca Delcarro Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca, Piazza dell'Ateneo Nuovo, 1 - 20126 Milan, e-mail: francesca.delcarro@ unimib.it

Candidates who wish to apply to take part in the competition for admission to the research doctorate course in Economics must have a degree attained in accordance with the regulations that existed prior to the ministerial decree 509/99 or a second degree course or academic qualification awarded abroad and recognised by the Teaching Staff. Those who gain the aforementioned qualifications within the date of the oral exam, in accordance with article 6, may also apply.

In order to take part in the entrance exam, all the candidates (Italians and foreigners) - with the exception of those who have obtained their qualifications abroad must present their application on a computerised form either via internet or via the SIFA self-service terminals situated in the premises of the Bicocca University of Milan within and not after the final date of July, 17 2009.

website link:
http://dipeco.economia.unimib.it/web/pdf/notice%20of%20competition%20economics%20%20new%2025.pdf

PHD SCHOLARSHIPS AT BI NORWEGIAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

BI NSM's specialization in Innovation and Entrepreneurship is located at the department of Innovation and Economic Organisation, with research groups on the history and sociology of economy, industry, and technology.

See the link below for further information.
http://bi.easycruit.com/vacancy/296011/45453?iso=no

www.bi.edu