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24.10.09

Europe : Erasmus Mundus MSc Scholarship 2010 in Sustainable Forest and Nature Management

We propose an integrated two-year world-class Masters Course in Sustainable Forest and Nature Management (SUFONAMA). The overall objective is to provide a top-level programme that qualifies graduates to deal with the huge challenges in Europe’s pursuit of an evermore sustainable management of her natural resources, namely, that the management of forests and nature areas must be seen in an integrated landscape context. To obtain the SUFONAMA double degree and the Diploma Supplement, students have to acquire 120 ECTS credits by studying at two Consortium institutions, acquiring at least 60 ECTS credits at each. All SUFONAMA modular activities are completed in English. Due to the one-year Course components, SUFONAMA encourages its student body to engange in local language studies available at all the partner institutions. The total students population is expected to be 150.
The Master Course is organized by a Consortium which involves five institutions:
1.       University of Copenhagen, Faculty of LIFE sciences, Centre for Forest, Landscape and Planning, Copenhagen, Denmark;
2.      Bangor University, School of Agricultural and Forest Sciences, Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom;
3.      University of Goettingen, Faculty of Forestry and Forest Ecology, Goettingen, Germany;
4.      Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre, Alnarp, Sweden;
5.      University of Padova, College of Agriculture, Padova, Italy.
Coordinator – Prof. Niels Strange – Center for Forest, Landscape and Planning – Copenhagen, Denmark
CONTACT
For all further information please contact sufonama@life.ku.dk
How to apply
Non-EU and EU Students
The EM Masters course, SUFONAMA, is open to non-EU and EU students. Every year approx. 17-20 EU scholarships are available.
Category A Scholarships for Third-country nationals: Total 48.000 EUR
Category A scholarships can be awarded to masters students from all countries other than the 27 EU menber states and EEA/EFTA states: Iceland, Norway, Lichtenstein, Switzerland, the Western Balcan countries: Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, the former Yugoslav Republic of Marcedonia, Montenegro and Serbia, and Turkey. Furthermore, you must not be a resident nor have carried out your main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 moths over the last five years in one of these
Category B Scholarships for European nationals: Total 23.000 EUR
Category B scholarships can be awarded to any masters students who do not fullfil the criteria A defined above.You must study in two of the consortium partner countries.
If you hold an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, these two countries must be different from the country in which you obtained your last university degree.
It is possible to be admitted to the Course, even though you are not awarded a scholarship. You will then have to cover EM SUFONAMA participatory costs. If you finance your study yourself, you are allowed to study in the country of your last university degree.
Deadline for Non-EU students is 1 December 2009
For further information, please see the application form for Non-EU students
Deadline for EU students is 3 May 2010
For further information, please see the application form for EU students
Admission Criteria
·  A good first university degree in Forestry, Biology or related fields such as Environmental Science or Geography, alternatively in Economics, Management or Political Science
·  Language proficiency and C.V.
·  Experience from relevant practice may be an advantage.
·  Personal statement of motivation.
·  Recommendations from two referees.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION:
As of the academic year 2010/11 the number of applications by third country students must be limited to maximum three Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses.
In the eventual case that a student applies to more than three EM Courses he/she will be excluded from the selection for an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship.
Scholars
Scholars are established researchers and teachers. The Erasmus Mundus programme supports visiting NON-EU scholars staying at EM SUFONAMA universities for a period of typically three months.The weekly living allowance including travel costs is 1.200 EUR
Deadline for Non-EU Scholars is 1 December 2009
For further information, please see the application form for guest lecturers
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Luxembourg : Junior Researcher (PhD Student) in Engineering Science, University of Luxembourg

The University of Luxembourg is looking for its Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication for a Junior researcher (PhD-Student )in Engineering Science (F/M)
·  Ref:F1-080005c
·  2-year fixed term contract, extension of further 2 years, 40h a week
·  Employee AND student status
Application End : Thursday December 31 2009
The PhD-student will work under the guidance of a professor on a research theme but will also assist in teaching to a certain extent. She/he should finish the work with a doctoral degree in engineering science.
Mission:
·  Optimisation of wastewater treatment plants (energy, process)
·  Behaviour of nanoparticles in wastewater treatment plants
Profile:
·  Diploma or Master-degree in Civil Engineering, Chemical or Process Engineering or an equivalent engineer degree
·  Profound knowledge in Urban Water Engineering
·  Willingness to inscribe as PhD-student at UL
·  Basic competence in simulation tools is an advantag
·  Driving licence for cars
·  Language: English and German or French
Applications with CV and copies of diplomas should be sent December 31st, 2009 to:
Université du Luxembourg
Campus Kirchberg
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Joachim Hansen
6, rue Coudenhove Kalergi
L-1359 Luxembourg

For further information please contact.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Joachim Hansen
Tél.: +352- 46 66 44-5283
Fax.: +352-46 66 44-5200
Email: joachim.hansen

Czech : South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic: Master and PhD Scholarship 2010-2011 for Foreign University Students

SCHOLARSHIP FOR FOREIGN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Programme Scholarship for foreign students supports foreign students from the third countries out of European Union who want to study at one of the universities in the South Moravian region in the Czech republic, in the Czech study programmes.

What is provided in the programme:
1.       Scholarship (monthly 6000 Czech crown – approx. 220EUR) for the first study year – to cover basic living costs (if students achieves good study results during the first study year, they obtain scholarship straight from the university in the following years). There is no tuition fee for students attending study programs in Czech language.
2.      Free administrative assistance and consultancy – help with university entrance exams procedure and during the first study year in the South Moravian region (diploma recognition, information service, visa, study matters etc.)
Who can apply:
Foreign students from the third countries out of European Union, who wish to study a follow-up master or Ph.D. study programs in Czech language, at partner universities in the South Moravian region of the Czech republic. Preferably in technical and natural science field of study.
How to apply:
The application includes two essential steps:
1.       Application for study at a partner university in Brno
2.      Application for scholarship to the South Moravian Centre for International Mobility
Applicants do not pay any fee for the application. See more information at How to submit an application.
Deadline for application submitting
To apply for scholarship at academic year 2010/2011 there is a deadline 20th February 2010.
Conditions for receiving scholarship:
1.       Submitting the complete application for scholarship and application for study in the given deadlines.
2.      Applicants must pass successfully an entrance university exam
3.      Final choice of scholarship holders makes independent Selection Committee, whose members are the vice-rectors of our partner universities. Selection is done from the group of applicants who have been accepted to the study at the university.
Czech language:
It is expected that the applicants have sufficient knowledge of Czech language to be able to start studying in Czech right after their arrival in Brno.
The applicants who receive scholarship can attend course of Czech language (free of charge) in Brno at the university for the period of the first academic year (13 weeks, 12 lessons weekly), including final exam of Czech language.
From the previous years of the programme:

The scholarship programme for foreign students has started since the academic year 2006/2007, so far there have been supported totally 70 students.
In the academic year there have been supported 14 foreign students. In the following academic year there were 22 scholarship holders of JCMM and at the same time 4 students from Bosnia and Herzegovina attended a project of five-month course of Czech language in Brno in order to continue their study at a local university. In the present academic year 2008/2009 there are 30 scholarship holders, who have been chosen out of 79 applicants.
PARTNER UNIVERSITIES IN THE SOUTH MORAVIAN REGION
Masaryk University
Masaryk University is the second largest public university in the Czech republic and the largest university in Moravia. Nowadays it consists of 9 faculties and more then 200 departments – Faculty of Law, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Economics and Administration, Faculty of Informatics, Faculty of Social Studies, Faculty of Sports Studies. It was founded in 1919. One of the main priorities of the university is science and research, the university has joined many research programmes. Currently there is a possibility to choose from study programmes in the field of medicine, humanities, social studies, law and sport.
Mendel University of Agriculture and Forestry in Brno
Mendel University of Agriculture and Forestry in Brno was founded in 1919 as the oldest independent university of its kind in the Czech republic. The university consists of 5 faculties and one academic institute: Faculty of Agronomy, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Faculty of Business and Economics, Faculty of Horticulture, Faculty of Regional Development and International Studies, Institute of Lifelong Education. The university focuses its research activities on agricultural, forestry, biological, economic, technical and pedagogical sciences.
University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno
University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno is the only university of this kind in the Czech republic. The university educates specialists in the field of veterinary and pharmaceutical sciences. The university consists of three faculties – Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology. In the campus there are also public offices of veterinaries and general practitioners and Faculty chemist’s.
Brno University of Technology
Brno University of Technology is the oldest university in Brno, it was founded in 1899. Nowadays it covers the whole range of technical fields of science and artistic fields, too. The university consists of 8 faculties: Faculty of Architecture, Faculty of Chemistry, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication, Faculty of Information Technology, Faculty of Business and Management, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Fine Arts. The university has joined many research programmes, cooperates with significant private companies (Škoda, IBM…) and research centres and associations (Aerospace research centre, Research centre of applied cybernetics, etc.). The university cooperates with foreign universities and joins international projects.
APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP
The application for scholarship should be sent on-line, latest by the date specified for a given year.
Applications for academic year 2010/2011 should be sent latest till 20th February 2010.
The application includes following:
·  CV (in English or Czech language)
·  Letter of motivation (in Czech or English language) – it is recommended up to 2 pages. It should include reasons why the applicant applies for scholarship and why should be accepted, the study plans and ambitions.
·  Notary verified copy of your diploma and diploma translation by a certified translator into Czech or English language according to country of origin and a university.
·  Diploma transcript (list of the subjects passed during the study) and its translation by a certified translator into Czech or English language according to country of origin and a university.
If the applicant graduates in spring of the same year when the scholarship application is submitted, it is possible to send first only a list of subjects passed by that time and confirmation of home university about expected date of graduation. However, the diploma verification must be delivered latest by the date of registration at the Czech university (usualy beginning September of a given year).

USA : The Harvard University’s Center for International Development PhD and Postdoc Fellowships in Sustainability Science

The Sustainability Science Program at Harvard University’s Center for International Development invites applications for resident fellowships in sustainability science for the University’s academic year beginning in September 2010. The fellowship competition is open to advanced doctoral and post-doctoral students, and to mid-career professionals engaged in research or practice to facilitate the design,
implementation, and evaluation of effective interventions that promote sustainable development.

Due date for applications: *December 1, 2009*


Overview
Applicants should describe how their work would contribute to “sustainability science,” the emerging field of use-inspired research seeking understanding of the interactions between human and environmental systems as well as the application of such knowledge to sustainability challenges relating to advancing development of agriculture, habitation, energy and materials, health and water while conserving the earth’s life support systems. This year we will give some preference to applicants who address the challenges related to meeting human needs for water or food/agriculture/ land use in the context of sustainable development.
In addition to general funds available to support this fellowship offering, special funding for the Giorgio Ruffolo Fellowships in Sustainability Science is available to support citizens of Italy or developing countries who are therefore especially encouraged to apply. The Sustainability Science Program is directed by Professors William Clark and Michael Kremer, and Nancy Dickson.
Applications are due December 1, 2009.
For more information on the fellowships application process see please open the following link:

Australia : The University of Adelaide Undergraduate Scholarships Scheme 2010 for International Students


The University of Adelaide offers a scholarships scheme for international students undertaking undergraduate study.
Scholarships for all International Students
The Adelaide Outstanding Achiever Scholarships International (AOASI)
·  Up to nine Adelaide Outstanding Achiever Scholarships International (AOASI) are available to international students from any country undertaking study in any academic discipline except Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS).
·  Benefits are the waiver of full tuition fees for the normal duration of the program, subject to satisfactory performance.
·  A scholarship recipient completing a three year degree program who is offered a further year in the Honours Program may apply for an extension of the scholarship to cover that year.
·  Scholarships are available only for the first four years of a double degree.

Targeted Scholarships

The Adelaide Vietnam Scholarships (AVS)
·  Up to four scholarships will be available to international students who are citizens of Vietnam undertaking study in any academic discipline except Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS).
·  Intending applicants will be assessed on the basis of their Vietnamese High School Graduation Certificate (Bang Tot Nghiep Trung Hoc Pho Thong). Bonus points will not be taken into consideration.
·  Applicants who have already commenced university studies are not eligible for the scholarship.
·  Benefits are the waiver of full tuition fees for the normal duration of the program, subject to satisfactory performance.
·  A scholarship recipient completing a three year degree program who is offered a further year in the Honours Program may apply for an extension of the scholarship to cover that year.
·  Scholarships are available only for the first four years of a double degree.
The Adelaide Malaysia Scholarships (AMS)
·  Up to two Adelaide Malaysia (AMS) Scholarships are available to international students who are citizens of Malaysia undertaking study in any academic discipline excluding Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS).
·  Benefits are the waiver of 50% of the tuition fees for the normal duration of the program subject to satisfactory performance.
·  A scholarship recipient completing a three year degree program who is offered a further year in the Honours Program may apply for an extension of the scholarship to cover that year.
·  Scholarships are available only for the first four years of a double degree.
Application process
For students seeking a scholarship for undergraduate study commencing in 2010 a separate application process for scholarships will be required.
The scholarship application process will require completion of an online form that will be available on this website until Saturday 31 October 2009.
Applicants will be required to have already received a current unconditional offer of admission to the University of Adelaide to be considered for a scholarship.
Students with a conditional offer of admission must have demonstrated that they meet all the conditions of their offer, and have received acknowledgement from the International Office that their offer is unconditional, before lodging an application for a scholarship.
For further information about international undergraduate scholarships and programs, please contact one of the University of Adelaide’s International Representatives.
Please note: a separate application is not required for:
·  Applications submitted through the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) for 2010 entry; or
·  Applicants who are completing a recognised Foundation Program (eg. Bradford College, Eynesbury College) in 2009.
Deadlines
Students will be able to apply for an undergraduate scholarship until Saturday 31 October 2009.
Please remember that to be considered for a scholarship for 2010 entry, you must have an unconditional offer from the University of Adelaide for entry into an academic program for 2010 at the time of application for the scholarship. It is therefore recommended that you apply to study at the University several weeks before the closing date for scholarship applications (Saturday 31 October 2009).
Academic eligibility
AOASI, AVS and AMS Scholarship Conditions
Eligibility conditions
1.       Scholarships will be awarded strictly on academic merit and only actual results can be used. Forecast results are not accepted for scholarship selection. Only complete applications will be considered, and only applicants who have met the University’s minimum English language requirement for direct entry to their intended program of study at the scholarship application deadline will be eligible for consideration. For Australian Year 12 students the basic TER will be used. Bonus points will not be counted.
2.      The University reserves the right to vary the awards, or not to offer scholarships if the candidates have not achieved the level of academic achievement to merit the awards.
3.      Applicants from education systems accepted by the University of Adelaide for direct entry to the first year of degree studies must apply before commencement of University studies whether in their home country or Australia. Those who have commenced tertiary studies at the time of application will not be eligible.
4.      Applicants from education systems where one year of degree studies in their home countries is required for admission to the University of Adelaide first year degree studies must apply before commencement of their second year of studies. Those who have commenced second year studies at the time of application will not be eligible.
5.      A scholarship may not be awarded to anyone already holding another scholarship funded by the University of Adelaide.
6.      Citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia, and citizens of New Zealand are ineligible for any of the above scholarships.
7.      Candidates who have applied for Australian permanent resident status are ineligible to apply.
Enrolment Conditions
1.       Scholarship holders must commence study at The University of Adelaide in 2010. By negotiation, an applicant offered a scholarship scheduled to commence in Semester I, 2010 may defer until Semester II, 2010 if there is a Semester II commencement of their chosen program of study. If the applicant is not able to commence in Semester II the scholarship offer will lapse and will not be available to the applicant in 2011.
2.      Candidates are required to enrol in The University of Adelaide as ‘international students’ and must maintain ‘international student’ status for the duration of their enrolment in the University. The scholarship will be terminated if a student changes their residency status.
3.      Scholarship holders are expected to enrol in a full time load. A scholarship holder who is considering reducing his/her enrolment load must first consult with staff in the International Student Centre. International students are expected to complete their programs within the duration specified on their visa. The University may only extend the duration of study under compassionate or compelling circumstances.
4.      Undergraduate scholarships are available for up to four years, subject to satisfactory progress. The University reserves the right to terminate scholarships of students who do not maintain satisfactory progress. Satisfactory progress is defined as the achievement of a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 5 (out of 7).
5.      Where a student fails, or withdraws from courses in a given semester (or equivalent teaching period) such that the semester GPA (Grade Point Average) is less than 5.0 in two consecutive semesters, the student will be deemed to have failed to maintain satisfactory academic progress and the scholarship will be terminated unless the University is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist.
6.      If a student faces exceptional circumstances requiring him or her to return home, he/she may apply for a one year deferment of enrolment without loss of scholarship, provided this is approved under the student visa requirements.
7.      In order to make a case for exceptional circumstances, a student will need to provide a detailed statement and independent supporting documentation e.g. a doctor’s certificate etc.
8.      If a scholarship holder enrols in more than the standard load of 24 units per year, or in courses which increase the tuition fee beyond what is indicated in the scholarship offer letter, or enrols in courses at another institution, he or she shall be responsible for the payment of the additional tuition fees.
9.      Students who complete a three-year degree may apply for an additional year, in an Honours program, but extension of the scholarship for the fourth year is subject to the decision of the relevant faculty.
10.  The scholarships cover the amount of tuition fee indicated in the scholarship award letter for up to four years of study at the University of Adelaide. The scholarships do not cover the costs of visas, Overseas Student Health Cover, travel, accommodation, living expenses, books and study materials or any other expenses associated with living in Adelaide or study at the University of Adelaide.
Other Undergraduate Scholarships
For articulating students transferring into later years in Engineering and Computer Science
Up to 48 scholarships will be available for meritorious diploma holders from the University’s articulation partners in Singapore, China, Vietnam and Malaysia who enrol in Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Computer Science programs at the University of Adelaide.
Benefits are a 30% reduction in tuition fees for the duration of the program, a maximum of two years for the Engineering degrees and one year for a Computer Science degree. Contact the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Science for more information.
The Adelaide Sarawak Alumni Scholarship
The scholarship is provided to support one student per annum who is enrolled in an undergraduate program of study at the University of Adelaide. To be eligible for consideration an applicant must be a Malaysian citizen who is currently enrolled as a full time undergraduate student in their second or subsequent year of study at the University of Adelaide. Applicants must have completed at least one year of study at the University of Adelaide.
The successful applicant will display outstanding academic ability as well as documented demonstrated commitment to community service. Academic merit will be assessed based on applicant’s cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) for the preceding year.
The Scholarship will provide an annual amount of $7,000AUD, payable in two instalments of $3,500AUD direct to the student following confirmation of enrolment at the census dates for a maximum of one year.

For more information see the Scholarships website.
Please note that the rules for the Adelaide Sarawak Alumni Scholarship are currently under review. This information is correct at the time of publishing but the University reserves the right to make changes as necessary at any time. The number of scholarships awarded will depend on the quality of the candidates.
The University of Adelaide Law School Scholarship for Malaysian Students

The University of Adelaide Law School Scholarships are available to eligible Malaysian students who are studying the South Australian Matriculation (SAM) program in Malaysia and are seeking entry into a Bachelor of Laws degree in semester 1 of 2010. The Scholarship provides a one-off payment for living allowances.
Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible for consideration a student must:
·  Have applied to undertake a Bachelor of Laws degree at the University of Adelaide and be offered admission into semester 1 2010 by the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC);
·  Commence an academic program for the first time at the University of Adelaide; AND
·  Be a citizen of Malaysia.

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