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BBVA Foundation ? Barcelona GSE Scholarships for Latin American students

BBVA Foundation – Barcelona GSE Scholarships for Latin American students

BBVA Foundation expresses the engagement of financial group BBVA with the cause of social responsibility in the societies where it does business, and has among its priorities the promotion of excellence in scientific research and higher education. BBVA is one of the main European banks and has a very important presence in many Latin American countries.

The BBVA Foundation and the Barcelona GSE offer 5 fully-funded scholarships to Latin American students with outstanding academic backgrounds applying to any master program. Two of the awards are especially for Mexican candidates and the other three are open to candidates from the rest of Latin America.

This highly selective award covers:

master program tuition
medical insurance
round-trip airfare from the student’s country of residence
monthly stipend for expenses during the student’s stay in Barcelona

[England] The George Scott Travelling Scholarship

[England] The George Scott Travelling Scholarship

Deadline: May 31, 2010

The George Scott Travelling Scholarship is awarded by the College of Humanities and Social Science on behalf of the Senatus and is open to candidates undertaking postgraduate study at the University of Edinburgh. Applicants must hold a University of Edinburgh Degree of not more than three years’ standing. In 2010-2011, priority will be given to applicants undertaking postgraduate study in English and Modern Languages.

If no suitable application is received for an award in this discipline, the scholarship may be awarded in other subject groupings in the following order of priority: History, Classical Languages and Classical Archaeology, and Mental Philosophy.

The purpose of the award is to assist candidates in travelling for study or research. The amount awarded will not exceed £5,700 in total and may be divided between two or more applicants. Successful applicants will be expected to submit a written report on the work undertaken and to present the findings in a manner agreed by the subject area concerned, e.g. a seminar or lecture.

Application Procedure

Applications, setting out the purpose of the proposed travel, with dates, costings, and a brief C.V.,should be made by letter addressed to:

Mr Liam Forbes
Postgraduate Administrator
College of Humanities and Social Science
David Hume Tower
George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JX

Two referees should provide brief references, either by post to the above address or e-mail to Liam.forbes@ed.ac.uk. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that we have received all references by the closing date of 31 May 2010.

Terms of the Award

Up to £5,700 for one year (a previous holder being eligible for re-election). Awarded annually by the College of Humanities and Social Science on behalf of the Senatus to a graduate of the College of not more than three years' standing to assist him or her in travelling for study or research.

A preference is given to suitable candidates desiring to undertake work in the following subjects in the following scheme of rotation: Semitic and Indian Languages, English and Modern Languages, History and Classical Languages, Classical Archaeology and Mental Philosophy. When not awarded to a candidate in the priority category, the scholarship will be offered in the next group, and so on.

Applicants are required to state the purpose to which they will put the scholarship and the other means which they have towards the object in view. The award is contingent on the importance of the proposed work, the sufficiency of the means, and the capacity of the applicants. The holder must satisfy the College that he/she is carrying out the work undertaken, and will be expected to submit a written report and to present the findings in a manner agreed by the department concerned, e.g. a seminar or lecture.

Further Information
Any informal enquiries can be made to Mr Liam Forbes at: liam.forbes@ed.ac.uk or visit website

[Australia] IWC Water Leader Scholarships

[Australia] IWC Water Leader Scholarships

The Masters program is custom-designed by leading practitioners and academics from a range of disciplines from four leading universities in Australia.

Students are trained to integrate various disciplines, such as environment, politics, law, science, culture, engineering, economics, health and society through project-centred approach.

The program takes a whole-of-water cycle approach and equips students with the integration, leadership and managerial skills to become part of an elite group of water leaders with sustainable and holistic solutions to global water and climate change challenges.

Scholarship value

Full-tuition fees* for full-time or part-time/distance
Partial-tuition fees* for full-time or part-time/distance
(Note: the scholarship does not include travel, accommodation allowance, field work, living costs. These costs will be the responsibility of successful recipients.)

Entry requirements

A completed undergraduate degree in a related field of study from an internationally-recognised institution.
Demonstrated English language proficiency
Two years practical experience in a related field is preferred but not required.
Scholarship Selection Criteria

Commitment to the whole-of-water cycle, integrated and interdisciplinary approaches to water management.
Leadership qualities: As demonstrated by professional, educational, community and other achievements. Leadership qualities include collaboration and team work, flexibility, initiative, communication skills, integrity and vision.
Academic record: You will demonstrate a high level of academic achievement and likelihood of success in further study.
Professional record: As demonstrated by employment experience, awards and achievements, membership of professional bodies and professional references.
Potential outcomes: The likelihood of positive impacts on the individual and the water sector from participating in the MIWM Program.
Apply for the Water Leader Scholarships

International students
Aust / NZ citizens & permanent residents

The University of York MSc in Engineering Management, UK

The MSc in Engineering Management is a one year full-time taught programme aimed at ambitious graduate engineers who aspire to higher level management positions, especially of a technical nature. The programme develops those areas of management that graduates require in their progression towards a management career but firmly anchored in a technical context.

The programme benefits from the knowledge and expertise from our Engineering Education and Management Research Group.

It is intended to provide students with a good understanding of the techniques and issues in modern engineering management, with an emphasis on those skills that will be immediately required in first line management roles. It provides students with:

A sound understanding of aspects of management relevant to the technical manager
Opportunities to apply management thinking to real technology issues
Develop management skills applicable to your employability prospects and career development
Gain experience of exploiting technological opportunities within large firms or as an entrepreneurial activity
Entry Requirements

Applicants are expected to hold an appropriate honours degree at 2.1 standard or the equivalent from a university recognised by the University of York in a subject with a significant Electronics, Computing, Engineering, Mathematics or Physics content. Experience of having worked in industry is an advantage but is not essential.

For non-English native speakers English language skills at the standard university requirement of at least IELTS 6.0 or the equivalent are expected.

How to apply

You can complete and submit your application for the MSc in Engineering Management programme through the University’s online application system.

The majority of these modules are held during the University’s terms, however note that the MSc programme is of 12-months duration, and the project and some laboratory sessions are undertaken outside term times. The programme will start at the beginning of the Autumn term (usually in early October) and continue until the following September.

For term dates, please see the University term dates page.

Admissions Enquiries: Camilla Danese
Postgraduate Admissions Tutor: Dr. Steve Smith
Tel: (+44) 01904 433024

MSc Program Source:

http://ping.fm/H1byk

The OPEC Fund for International Development Scholarship

OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) is pleased to announce that qualified applicants who have obtained or are on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree and who wish to study for a Master’s degree are welcome to apply for the OFID Scholarship 2010/2011. The OFID scholarship will be awarded to support one student or candidate for Master’s degree studies. The applicant may be from any developing country, and he/she must first obtain admission to pursue a Master’s degree studies in a relevant field of development, in any recognized university/college in the world. Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly-driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of graduate studies. The winner of the OFID Scholarship Award will receive a scholarship of up to US$100,000. The funds will be spread over a maximum of two years, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year 2010/2011.

Application Guidelines

STEP 1: Ensure that you fulfill the OFID Scholarship Award Eligibility Criteria.

STEP 2: Register within the OFID Scholarship Portal by using your email address. Please note you can log into the portal as many times as required.

STEP 3: Fill out the application form. Make sure to save data each time you update your application. Once you are logged in, if the page remains inactive for more than two hours, your session will time-out and you may lose unsaved data. Do not submit your application until you have completed the entire application process!

STEP 4: Upload necessary documents; CV, two recommendation letters, Bachelor’s certificate/transcript, acceptance letter into postgraduate program and essay.

STEP 5: When your application is complete, and all additional documents are uploaded, your application is ready to be submitted. As mentioned previously, once your application is submitted, you can no longer make any changes or upload any more documents.

The application deadline is June 4, 2010. Please do not call or email OFID to see if your application has been received (you will, in any case, receive an automated confirmation) or to inquire about your status. Only the winner will be notified by June 14 via our website at www.ofid.org.

I. Eligibility

Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
Must have obtained or be on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree with a Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university, or its equivalent.
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.
Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting August/September 2010, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Master’s Degree.
Must be a national of a developing country (please see list of eligible countries below)
Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.
PLEASE NOTE: Kindly read ALL of the directions below before proceeding with the application process:

Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications will be evaluated based on the information provided. Therefore, all questions should be answered as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Once an application has been submitted, no changes will be allowed on it.
OFID will not consider applications received through a third party.
Please do not call or email OFID to ask if your application has been received, or to inquire about your status.
Please note that only the winner will be notified.
All materials submitted become the property of OFID and will not be returned to the applicant.
Applicants must complete the on-line application.
Within the on-line application, applicants must upload the required documents as listed below in Section III. All materials including the on-line application, recommendations, and other required information must be received no later than June 4, 2010.
II. Disbursement of the Scholarship Fund

The terms and conditions of payment will be determined in coordination with the student upon his/her selection in accordance with the following guidelines:

The tuition fees, including any supplementary examination fees, as may be required by the academic institution, will be paid by OFID directly to the academic institution. Health insurance will be paid in accordance with the institution’s own standard medical scheme.
A monthly allowance to cover living expenses, books and accommodation, will be transferred to the student’s own personal bank account on a quarterly basis.
Prior to the start of his/her first year studies, the student will be paid a relocation grant, equal to two-month allowance. OFID will also pay for travel costs from the nearest airport to the student’s place of residence, to the nearest airport to the chosen place of study. Upon completion of the studies, the student will be paid the cost of one-way air ticket to his/her home country.
III. Required documents

A completed on-line application form.
A scanned copy of the last university degree or certificate.
A scanned letter of acceptance from your chosen educational institution, confirming your admission, subject of study and duration of the Master’s degree program (must not exceed a maximum of two years).
A proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency.
A short essay – of about 500 words in English – giving reasons for applying for the OFID scholarship, explaining your educational goals, and clearly describing how you will use the experience gained from your Master’s degree studies to help in the development of your home country.
Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or lecturers at applicant’s present university.
Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Eligible Countries

* In addition to nationals of OFID Member States (Algeria, Gabon, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, GSP Libyan AJ, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela), nationals of the following countries are also eligible:

Africa: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Central African Republic, Comoros, Congo DR , Republic of Congo, Cote d’lvoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Asia and the Middle East: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Bhutan, Cambodia, Fiji, India, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Korea D P R, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Maldives, Moldova, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen

Latin America and the Caribbean: Antigua Barbuda, Belize, Barbados, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Grenada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Haiti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Panama, St. Christopher, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Uruguay

Europe: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo

Contact detail: info@ofid.org

Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program,Cairo

Job Description: Applicants need to:

* Fulfill the test and documentation requirements of the scholarship program.
* Be Egyptian nationals, who are residents of Egypt (preference will be given to those who have Egyptian citizenship only).
* Be planning to pursue their master’s degree in one of the top five universities in the United States in the field of Business Administration or Construction Management.
* Be prepared to depart for study in the United States in the academic year 2011.
* Be committed to coming back to Egypt for two years upon the completion of their master’s degree program.
* Have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5/4.0 or Very Good (overall grade).
* Have been involved or currently involved in extra-curricular activities (applicants should be able to provide proof of participation in extra-curricular activities when required).
* Have at least three years working experience.

What are the tests and minimum test scores required for the scholarship program?

* All applicants must take and submit the score of the Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based Test (iBT).
* Applicants interested in pursuing a master’s degree in Business Administration must take and submit the score of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT).
* Applicants interested in pursuing a master’s degree in Construction Management must take and submit the score of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
* Minimum scores required:
o TOEFL iBT : 100 or above
o GMAT : 650 or above
o GRE : 1000 or above (in the Verbal & Quantitative sections) & 4.5 or above (in the Analytical section of the exam)

What are the documentations required for the scholarship program?

Applicants must submit the following:

* Completed Onsi Sawiris Scholarship program application form and scholarship essay.
* Most recent résume.
* Copy of university transcripts.
* Copy of TOEFL iBT score report.
* Copy of GRE score report (for Construction Management program applicants only).
* Copy of GMAT score report (for Business Administration program applicants only).
* Two recommendation letters from individuals able to evaluate the applicant’s job and/or academic performance.

When is the deadline to submit the application and application material?

* Hard copy applications must be submitted to AMIDEAST/Egypt by June 14, 2010.
* On-line applications must be completed and submitted by June 14, 2010.

What are the scholarship application procedures?

Applicants should:

* Pick up an application form from the AMIDEAST office in Cairo at the following address: 23 Mossadak Street, Dokki, Giza.
* Submit the application form and documents required to the AMIDEAST office in Cairo before June 14, 2010.

OR

* Download an application form
* Submit the application form and documents required to the AMIDEAST office in Cairo at the following address: 23 Mossadak Street, Dokki, Giza before June 14, 2010.

OR

* Click here to apply on-line.
* Scan the documents and upload them to the on-line application.
* Submit application on-line before June 14, 2010.

Notification of Candidates & Schedule of Program Events

When and how will applicants be informed if they are accepted or not?

Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews using the contact information in the application. Scholarship awards and decisions will be announced in September 2010.
What is the schedule of events for the scholarship program?

* June 14, 2010: Application deadline.
* June 14, 2010-End of September 2010: Screening process of applications.
* End of September 2010: Selection of semi-finalists and personal interviews.
* Mid October 2010: Notification and announcement of the award recipients.
* During October 2010: Program orientation for award recipients: an introduction to the program’s goals and provisions.
* November 2010-April/May 2011: Placement process.
* End of June/early July 2011: ORASCOM Award Ceremony.
* During July 2011: Pre-departure orientation.
* During August 2011: Departure of award recipients to the United State.

For further information

www.amideast.org

ESRC Quota PhD Studentship in Biological Silicification, Keele University, UK

Job Description : Research studentships are offered to students wishing to undertake a PhD or MRes programme on a full-time basis. All studentships are highly competitive and you should ensure (and demonstrate) that there is a good match between your own qualifications and interests and those being sought for the particular studentship.

Eligibility criteria : UK nationals only

Application Details : In order to be considered for a studentship you must complete an application form for PhD study and an additional studentship application form quoting the reference above and suggesting why you should receive an award.

Full details of application procedures for study are on the Keele website www.keele.ac.uk/gradschool or contact The Graduate School for a Graduate School Prospectus and application form (Graduate School, Keele University, Staffordshire, ST5 5AZ tel: 01782 734368, email: gradschool@keele.ac.uk )

Closing date for applications: 1st July 2010

Studentship reference : EPSAM 2009-05

(allocated by Graduate School)

Contact for further information and to whom applications will be sent

For an informal discussion about the studentship please contact Dr C Exley c.exley@chem.keele.ac.uk

For administrative enquiries, please contact Ann Billington (pgr-enquiries@epsam.keele.ac.uk or 01782 734071

ESRC Quota PhD Studentship in Biological Silicification, Keele University, UK

Job Description : Research studentships are offered to students wishing to undertake a PhD or MRes programme on a full-time basis. All studentships are highly competitive and you should ensure (and demonstrate) that there is a good match between your own qualifications and interests and those being sought for the particular studentship.

Eligibility criteria : UK nationals only

Application Details : In order to be considered for a studentship you must complete an application form for PhD study and an additional studentship application form quoting the reference above and suggesting why you should receive an award.

Full details of application procedures for study are on the Keele website www.keele.ac.uk/gradschool or contact The Graduate School for a Graduate School Prospectus and application form (Graduate School, Keele University, Staffordshire, ST5 5AZ tel: 01782 734368, email: gradschool@keele.ac.uk )

Closing date for applications: 1st July 2010

Studentship reference : EPSAM 2009-05

(allocated by Graduate School)

Contact for further information and to whom applications will be sent

For an informal discussion about the studentship please contact Dr C Exley c.exley@chem.keele.ac.uk

For administrative enquiries, please contact Ann Billington (pgr-enquiries@epsam.keele.ac.uk or 01782 734071

ICHM Scholarship of Hotel Management,New Zeland

Job Description: ICHM has two intakes in 2011. We reserve the right to request winners to commence in the July 2011 intake, unless the applicant has been accepted
into the January intake by scholarship closing date.
The tuition fees for NZ students starting in 2011 are A$23,050. The 2010 cost for Accommodation & Meals at ICHM is $7,850 (approx.), payable
during on-campus semesters and subject to availability.
The A$50 Scholarship Application Fee is non-refundable, this applies to successful and unsuccessful applicants. It is also not considered as part
of the New Student Fee or Course Fees.
The scholarship amount will be credited against the final fee payment each year.
ICHM is offering a number of scholarships in Australia. New Zealand applicants will only be considered for this scholarship if they obtain a “shortlist”
score equal to or better than the 10th best applicant in Australia.
The Selection Panel may decide to increase the number of scholarship winners by reducing the scholarship amount.
Payment of the scholarship amount on behalf of the student for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th years of the course will be dependent upon satisfactory academic
results and industry placement performance as determined by the ICHM Academic Board.
The awarding of the scholarship payment each year depends on the student paying the balance of the student fees by the due date as set out in the
Application Form contained in the prospectus. Students failing to pay the balance of fees by the due date will forfeit the right to their scholarship.
The Scholarships are open to new first year students only. Students currently studying at ICHM are ineligible.
Scholarship students failing to comply with the ICHM rules and regulations in relation to personal and ethical behaviour will forfeit their entitlement to
the scholarship.

For further information

www.ichm.edu.au

Faculty of Biological Sciences ? Biological Sciences International Scholarships Scheme ,UK

A variable number of Biological Sciences International Scholarships Scheme awards are available in the Faculty of Biological Sciences.

Minimum Academic Requirements (if English is not your first language, then candidates must also meet the University’s English language requirements):

Minimum 2:1 Bachelors Honours degree in a relevant subject.

If English is not your first language, then candidates must also meet the University’s English language requirements.

This information has been provided by the above School and all enquiries regarding these awards must be made in the first instance to the contact detailed above.

You may apply online for research degree study at:

or the application form may be downloaded from

You may apply online for taught postgraduate degree study at:


School Web Address:

Closing Date:31 May 2010

Contact Details:

Pat Thompson

Graduate School

Garstang Building

Faculty of Biological Sciences

University of Leeds

Leeds

LS2 9JT

0113 3431418

fbsgrad@leeds.ac.uk

Le Cordon Bleu Scholarship for Bachelor Degree,Australia

Job Description: The following documents must be completed and sent to Le
Cordon Bleu Australia:
1. A completed Application Form available from the prospectus.
2. Certified copy of Year 12 school report and certificate of
completion of high school (to be sent at the end of the school
year)
3. Certified copy of birth certificate or passport
4. A 500 word essay based on the question below:
Le Cordon Bleu is an icon in providing leading-edge hospitality
management programmes, how do you see the Le Cordon Bleu
award assisting you in achieving your career goals?
On your application, please indicate the degree which you are
applying for.
The scheme is based on exclusive relationships between
selected Australian high schools and Le Cordon Bleu
Australia. The Scholarships are valued at AUD$30,000 for
either of the Adelaide based degrees:
Bachelor of Business
(International Hotel Management)
Bachelor of Business
(International Restaurant Management)
This scholarship scheme is specifically aimed at assisting
young Australians to gain international qualifications that
might otherwise be beyond their reach.
Students are selected for their passion, dedication and
enthusiasm for the Hospitality industry.
Le Cordon Bleu in Australia
Le Cordon Bleu Australia, part of the world-renowned Le
Cordon Bleu School in Paris, is the pre-eminent provider
of studies in hotel and resort management, restaurant
consultancy, food and beverage management, gastronomy
and culinary arts worldwide.
The two International Business Management Degrees prepare
graduates for management positions in international hotels,
resorts, restaurants or the convention business, and the
world of international hospitality corporate management and
consultancy.
Le Cordon Bleu and You
Le Cordon Bleu invites your school to be part of this exciting
development and to promote this scholarship annually to
students at your school who may be considering a career in
hospitality.
Schools can:
1. Nominate students to receive the scholarship based on the
school’s criteria and Le Cordon Bleu Austraila’s conditions
of entry as detailed in the “Scholarships Entry Citeria.”
2. Promote and advertise the scholarship within your school
newsletters, magazines and notice boards, or whichever
way you feel will be the most effective.
Le Cordon Bleu Australia is keen to promote this scholarship
and support careers in the hospitality industry, and will
happily arrange to host information sessions for individual
students or student groups, as requested. We also have
posters, brochures and prospectuses for your careers office
as well.
The selected recipient (s) of the scholarship will be provided
with a Le Cordon Bleu parchment, which may be awarded at
a school ceremony.
Le Cordon Bleu – an icon in the
international hospitality field -
has chosen to implement a very
significant scholarship scheme
to assist young people who have
chosen the hospitality industry
as their career.
Young Australian
Entrepreneur Scholarship
*The above 2010/2011 fees cover tuition, examinations, student textbooks, orientation programme and part of the professional uniforms
required during the programme.**Students can earn approximately A$10,000 – A$16,000 during each stage of industry placement. ***Le
Cordon Bleu Australia reserves the right to review fees at any time. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees
as they are introduced.

For further information

www.lecordonbleu.com.au

Doctoral Assistant Position in Public Economics, Universit?ella Svizzera italiana

The Institute for Microeconomics and Public Economics (MecoP) at the Faculty of Economics,University of Lugano, invites applications for up to two Doctoral Assistant positions for up to four years. The starting date is October 2010, but a later date is possible. The working environment (including infrastructure and remuneration for teaching and research assistance) is very attractive.
The successful candidate(s) will be full-time PhD students at the University of Lugano, under the supervision of Professor Jametti. As such the candidates’ main focus will be on doctoral research and completion of related PhD courses (with a possibility to pursue doctoral courses at the Study Center Gerzensee). The research topics will be in Political Economy and/or Fiscal Federalism with an emphasis on empirical applications. Since the positions are financed through grants from the Swiss National Science Foundation, research projects will insert themselves into these projects. In addition candidates will provide part-time assistance in the institute’s research projects and teaching activities.
The ideal candidates have, or are upon completion of, a Master’s degree in Economics,
Econometrics or a related field.
To inquire or to apply for these positions please e-mail: mario.jametti@usi.ch.
Candidates should include a complete CV and the following information:
1- A transcript of your university education.
2- A description of attended courses in Microeconomics and Econometrics specifying the
grade, the level and the main textbook used for each course;
3- The names of two academic references that could be contacted for more information.
The received applications will be regularly reviewed until the position is filled. Owing to the large number of enquiries received, only those applicants whose profiles are likely to fit the positions will be notified for further details and eventual interviews. Qualified applicants will be contacted no earlier than June, 2010.

Contact:
Università della Svizzera italiana
Istituto MecoP
Via Giuseppe Buffi 13 CH – 6904 Lugano (TI)
+41 58 666 47 83/48 16 telefono
+41 58 666 47 33 fax
E-mail: marisa.clemenz@usi.ch; monica.link@usi.ch; lucia.bassetti@usi.ch

Graduate Studentship (MS, PhD) ,Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea

Recruiting foreign graduate students.
The successful applicants will join Department of Biomedical Engineering Department of Biomedical Science to develop and apply MRI sciences for brain imaging. The students will investigate MRI in normal volunteers and/or clinical patients for perfusion imaging, diffusion imaging, structural imaging, metabolite imaging, or functional imaging.
Entry requirement: An excellent undergraduate degree or similar qualification in physics or related sciences including computer sciences, biomedical engineering, or neuroscience, with a strong background and interest in C++ or MATLAB programming is essential.
Eligibility: Some experience of NMR/MRI would be useful but not essential. In addition, the English language proficiency is necessary. Writing or speaking Korean language is advantages, but not required.
Awards: Research scholarship including tuition is available for the students and part of living expense will be supported.
For further information please visit graduate school website at Kyung Hee University and send or email your detailed curriculum of vita to Dr Geon-Ho Jahng:

Contact Person:
Geon-Ho Jahng, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Radiology

Contact Address:
East-West Neo Medical Center
School of Medicine, Kyung-Hee University
149 Sangil-dong, Gangdong-gu,
Seoul 134-727 South Korea
TEL: 82-2-440-6187
Email: ghjahng@gmail.com

Study Scholarship for Fine Arts, Architecture, Music, Dance,New York

Job Description: These scholarships aim to provide highly qualified students in the fields of fine art, design, film, music, choreography and architecture with an opportunity to complete a program of additional studies, with or without earning a formal degree, at a German institute of higher education.
Eligibility Requirements

* The guidelines here pertain to applicants in the fields of Fine Arts, Architecture, Music and Dance. (Applicants in all academic fields are welcome to apply for the regular Study Scholarship.

* Graduating seniors or graduate students applying for this program must be enrolled full-time at an accredited university at the time of application.(Those who have already completed an undergraduate degree do not need to be currently enrolled.)

* Recent graduates who have completed their Bachelor’s degrees no longer than six years before the application deadline are welcome to apply.

* PhD candidates must have achieved ABD status no longer than four years before applying. Postdocs may apply until two years after completion of their PhD.

* Applicants should be US or Canadian citizens. Foreign nationals must have studied at an accredited US or Canadian university for at least two years by the time of application.

* At the time of application, Applicants must not have been resident in Germany for more than one year.

* Applicants are requested to have a well-defined study project that makes a stay in Germany essential. Preference will be given to applicants who have been invited by a faculty member at a German university to study at a particular university department.

* Applicants in the arts, humanities and social sciences should have a good command of German.

* Applicants may not hold a DAAD grant and a grant from another German or German-American organization/German-Canadian organization concurrently for the same project. Prior recipients of a DAAD grant should contact DAAD New York before applying to determine their eligibility status.
Application Deadline
November 1, 2010

For further information

www.daad.org

USA: Wilson Center Fellowships

USA: Wilson Center Fellowships
*FELLOWSHIPS @ THE WILSON CENTER 2010-2011 - SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES AND MORE*

The Center awards approximately 20-25 residential fellowships annually to individuals with outstanding project proposals in a broad range of the social sciences and humanities on national and/or international issues. Topics and scholarship should relate to key public policy challenges or provide the historical and/or cultural framework to illuminate policy issues of contemporary importance.

*Eligibility*

* Citizens or permanent residents from any country (foreign nationals must be able to hold a valid passport and obtain a J1 Visa)

* Men and women with outstanding capabilities and experience from a wide variety of -backgrounds (including government, the corporate world, professions, and academia)

* Academic candidates holding a Ph.D. (Ph.D. must be received by the application deadline of October 1)

* Academic candidates demonstrating scholarly achievement by publications beyond their doctoral dissertations

* Practitioners or policymakers with an equivalent level of professional achievement

* English proficiency as the Center is designed to encourage the exchange of ideas among its fellows

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Postgraduate scholarship by The Bentley Cropping Systems Fell

Postgraduate scholarship by The Bentley Cropping Systems Fell
This Fellowship (a bequest from Helen S. Bentley and C. Fred Bentley) provides assistance to Canadian and developing-country graduate students with a university degree in agriculture, forestry or biology, who wish to undertake postgraduate,
applied, on-farm research with cooperating farmers in a developing country.

In principle, IDRC supports research on all parts of the developing regions of the world. At this time, Fellowships and Awards is not supporting awards which involve research in Burma, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Eastern Europe or Central Asia.

Projects should evaluate and/or promote the use of fertility enhancing plants, such as leguminous forages, shrubs, cover crops, and grain legumes in small farms. The intent is to seek ways to increase the yield of food crops, improve farmers` livelihoods, and improve soil fertility.

The research should seek cropping system changes that will lead to: sustainable and increased crop yields; production of more and improved animal feed; improved soil and water conservation; improved weed control, and/or biological fixation of nitrogen. Projects should be planned and executed in cooperation with an international agricultural research centre, or with a developing-country institution involved in agricultural research that has an applied on-farm orientation.

Eligibility
1. Applicants
Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, or citizens of a
developing country who are currently enrolled full-time in a graduate program (Master`s, doctoral, post-doctoral) at a recognized university in Canada or in a developing country for the duration of the award period.

2. Key Selection Criteria
A. Focus of the Research:
Proposals must focus on very simple cropping systems research that can benefit
smallholder farmers in developing countries, especially rural women farmers.

B. Participatory
Research:
Applicants must use simple experiments executed by cooperating farmers under guidance by the researchers (see details about the location of individual on-farm experiments) , and conduct their research with the active participation of the farmers, including women farmers. This requires that farmers be involved in all stages of the
experiment on their land, including all the stages of land preparation, seeding, and harvesting.

Research proposals must include details of the comparisons envisioned between the traditional cropping practice of cooperating farmers and the side-by-side alternative cropping practice, which must include some type of leguminous crop or plant. Please consult the attached diagram that shows how a simple on-farm experiment might be compared to either one or two alternative cropping systems. Thus, experiments must compare crop yields from traditional unicrop practice with yields of the same crop combined with some kind of leguminous plant grown either simultaneously with the traditional crop, or perhaps in some cases, grown before the traditional crop is planted.

Similar experiments executed in rural school gardens, conducted with the help
and advice of the Fellowship holder, and with the participation of both students and teachers, are also encouraged.

The research procedures must include extensive dissemination of the research results.
Smallholder farmers, including rural women farmers, should be the major focus of such publicity:

a. The results should be presented in formats that can reach the various stakeholders, such as field days, farmer visits, briefs for policy-makers;
b. Dissemination will actively involve farmers, extension workers, local development initiatives, and agricultural organizations by addressing other smallholder farmers, especially rural women farmers;
c. The publicity should include farmers` visits and farmer-to-farmer teaching and learning.

The applicant must:
- Provide evidence that a large part, or all of the research, will be carried out on the farms of resource poor or smallholder farmers. The award will not support research carried out on the farms of large land holders or on research stations;
- Provide evidence that farmers will actively participate in the experiments. Thus, the development of simple on-farm experimental designs with appropriate controls to determine the practicality and profitability of introducing a leguminous crop in their cropping system is essential;
- Scholarship applicants must provide explanations of how they will make the frequent trips from the `home base` to the villages of the cooperating farmers. This is essential for successful execution of on-farm tests;
- Explain how the research data was collected and how the introduction of leguminous plants in their cropping systems is expected to improve the economic benefits to farmers;

Applicants should suggest anticipated benefits/improvemen ts and sustainability of
their proposal.

C. Sustainability:
The applicant must:
- Provide evidence that he/she is or will be supported by local institutions that have a good working relationship with target communities, farmers and/or extension agencies;
- Indicate that he/she will seek cooperation, help and support from the local `extension officers` and/or NGOs in the identification of individual farmers who
are likely to be suitable and cooperative.

Duration
Award tenure corresponds with the period of field research. In general, this will be between eighteen months and twenty-four months.

Value
The value of the award is up to CA $30,000. If there is strong evidence of significant potential benefits, the award may be extended upon re-application.

Progress Reports
Fellowship holders will commit to provide IDRC with three brief progress reports per year.

Deadlines
October 1, 2010 (awards will be announced by mid-December 2010).

Tenure must be undertaken by December of the following year.

Please submit all documents listed in the List of Supporting Documents to be
Submitted. Complete applications must be received at the Centre by the deadline. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered for the competition. Applications must be sent to the following address:

By regular mail, Canada Post Priority Post or XPRESSPOST:

The Bentley Fellowship
Fellowships and Awards
International
Development Research Centre (IDRC)
PO Box 8500
Ottawa, Ontario
K1G
3H9 - Canada

By courier services:

The Bentley Fellowship
Fellowships and Awards
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
150 Kent Street, Mailroom Suite 990
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 0B2 - Canada
Fax: (1 613) 236-4026
Telephone: (1 613) 236-6163 ext.: 2098
E-mail: cta@idrc.ca

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7 PhD fellowships in Molecular and Chemical Ecology (Jena)

7 PhD fellowships in Molecular and Chemical Ecology (Jena)
The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) "The Exploration of Ecological Interactions with Molecular and Chemical Techniques" in Jena, Germany, is offering 7 PhD fellowships beginning in January 2011. Students holding a Master's degree (or equivalent) in molecular biology, ecology, plant physiology, entomology, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry or neuroethology, with a proven record of success in one of the disciplines and interest in examining ecological interactions, are eligible to conduct a doctoral project within the IMPRS.

Deadline for applications is 30 June 2010.

The Research School is a joint initiative of the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology, and the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research. The main focus is on plant-herbivore interactions; other ecologically relevant topics are also investigated.

For detailed information on the IMPRS, projects offered and the application procedure please visit our website http://ping.fm/tIpkR

Postdoc Position at Institute of Medical Microbiology, University of Greifswald Friedrich Loeffler Institute of Medical Microbiolog

Postdoc Position at Institute of Medical Microbiology, University of Greifswald
Friedrich Loeffler Institute of Medical Microbiology

We are seeking a talented and motivated postdoctoral researcher who can work independently. The appointee will establish a new molecular diagnostic setup to conduct research projects in the field of clinical microbiology. Moreover, there is a chance to perform basic research in the field of infection biology (host-pathogen- interaction). Projects will be conducted in close collaboration with the Department of Functional Genomics providing excellent technological facilities.

The University and Hanseatic City of Greifswald is located near the bay of Greifswald, which is part of the Baltic Sea between the islands of Rügen and Usedom and offers great recreational possibilities.

Please direct applications (cover letter, CV, publication list) and at least two letters of reference to

Prof. Dr. Ivo Steinmetz
Friedrich Loeffler Institute of Medical Microbiology
University of Greifswald
Martin-Luther- Str. 6
17489 Greifswald
Germany
steinmetz.ivo@uni-greifswald.de

PhD Position in Applied Mathematics at University of Limerick

PhD Position in Applied Mathematics at University of Limerick
UNIVERSITY of LIMERICK
OLLSCOIL LUIMNIGH

Applications are invited for the following position:
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science and Industry (MACSI) PhD studentship

A graduate studentship is available for up to four years to work under the direction of Professor Andrew Fowler on problems associated with the growth of biofilms in industrial and environmental situations. Applications of these studies will be to groundwater pollution, environmental bioremediation, medical and industrial air and water systems. The position primarily involves the construction and numerical solution of mathematical models to describe the growth of bacterial biofilms in soils and on pipe walls. The student will be part of MACSI, the Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science and Industry, at the University of Limerick.

The University of Limerick (UL) with over 11,000 students and 1,300 staff is a young, energetic and enterprising University with a proud record of innovation in education and excellence in research and scholarship. UL is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 130 hectares with the River Shannon as a unifying focal point. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance this exceptional learning and working environment.

Candidate Profile
The candidate should hold at least a 2.1 degree in applied mathematics, mathematical bioscience, bioengineering, or a related discipline. In addition, the candidate should be able to work both independently and in a team environment and possess good organisational and communication skills. Appropriate experience in mathematical modelling and numerical computation is desirable.

Stipend
University fees will be covered and the position carries an annual stipend of €18,000 (tax free). Appointment commencing in September 2010 is highly desirable. MACSI at UL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and a stimulating research environment.

How to apply
Candidates should submit a detailed CV, transcripts of undergraduate grades, motivation letter and the names and addresses of two referees for letters of recommendation to: macsi@ul.ie .

Further information: Please contact Professor Andrew Fowler (E-mail: andrew.fowler@ ul.ie).

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USA: Scholarships at University of Minnesota

USA: Scholarships at University of Minnesota
*GLOBAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA*

*Are you a high-achieving student who is tired of filling out scholarship applications? *

At the University of Minnesota, all incoming international freshmen and transfer students are automatically eligible to receive one of the limited number of Global Excellence Scholarships. You do not need to fill out a separate application to be considered for the scholarships, which are awarded in the amount of $4,000 or $2,000 for up to four years.

Furthermore, it is quite an honor to receive these competitive, merit-based scholarships, since students are considered for these awards based on an overall assessment of their admission application. For more information on becoming one of the 4,000 world-class international students and scholars at the University of Minnesota, please visit www.passport.umn.edu/.

*Minnesota English Language Program (MELP)*

Whether you are struggling with English or simply seeking to perfect your language skills to excel in a university setting, the Minnesota English Language Program (MELP) offers credit and non-credit English courses to meet your unique needs. Offered since 1968, MELP courses are taught year-round by friendly, high-skilled teachers. Enrolled MELP students have access to cutting-edge technology and a wealth of University resources, facilities, and support services. Choose the program that works for you: short-term customized programs, TOEFL Test Preparation, or the Academic English Program, which you can take at the same time you are pursuing a degree at the University of Minnesota. The application deadline for each term is seven weeks prior to the start of classes, but it is advisable to send all application documents at least two months prior to the beginning of the term in which you intend to enroll.

Please visit
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