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Norwegian QUOTA Scholarship Scheme 2011 (Master and PhD) for Developing Countries

he goal of the Quota Scheme is to give students from developing countries in the South, Central- and East-Europe and Central-Asia, relevant education that would also benefit their home countries when they return after graduation.

The programme also contributes to strengthen Norwegian institutions of higher education’s participation in global knowledge cooperation.

The Norwegian government provides scholarships for students from developing countries in the South and countries of Central- and East-Europe and Central-Asia under the Quota Scheme. The overall objective of the Quota Scheme is to promote the internationalisation of higher education.

Today, the scheme provides funding for a total of 1100 students, 800 of them from developing countries in the South and 300 from Central- and East-Europe and Central-Asia.

Each year universities and university colleges in Norway are allocated a certain number of quota students. Most of the universities and university colleges in Norway offer courses and educational programmes in English. The scheme normally includes courses at the Master and Ph.D. level, in addition to certain professional degrees. In order to locate a programme eligible under the scheme, please contact the Norwegian institutions directly.

Scholarships
The Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund ( Statens LÃ¥nekasse) is responsible for managing the financial support provided for the Quota students. Each student receives the same amount of money as a Norwegian student would do in an equivalent educational programme. About 30 per cent of the amount is given as a grant and 70 per cent as a loan. However, the loan portion is waived when the student returns to his/her home country after completing the course of study. Normally, the financial support will not not exceed a time span of four years for one definite study plan, or a combination of two programmes.

Additional financing
Travelling expenses for entry into Norway can be reimbursed (fixed price). Students can apply for one annual home visit if the educational programme lasts more than one year, as well as financial support for travelling expenses for field work during the course of study. When the student returns home within 3 months after finishing the course, the cost of travelling home is covered by the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The Norwegian universities and university colleges participating in the Quota Scheme have an English version of their website, where applicants can find more detailed information about the admission requirements for each course offered. Below are some general requirements.

Students usually apply for a degree course which is based on continuation of their studies in their home country, or a course which can be a joint part of a degree course in their home country ( joint degree or sandwich programmes). Most of the programmes are at the Master or Ph.D. level, but the Quota Scheme also offers certain professional studies.

Students must apply directly from their home country and must have stayed at least one year in their home country directly prior to the planned course of study at the Norwegian university/university college.

Basic general requirements

All candidates should typically have the following basic qualifications:

Secondary school certificates
Minimum two years of higher education from your home country
Some exceptions apply for certain professional educational courses.

A list (GSU-list) has been compiled by the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) with the general entrance requirements for applicants with higher education qualifications from abroad. NOKUT is the Norwegian governmental organisation for recognition of foreign higher education. If you cannot find your academic papers on the list you may contact NOKUT to get an evaluation of your certificates.

Basic English language requirements

English is the main teaching language of instruction in most of the educational programmes and degrees in the Quota Scheme. Applicants who are not native English speakers therefore must document their proficiency in English by passing one of the following tests:

TOEFL ( Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 500/ 550 (170 if computer-based)
IELTS ( International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 5.0 (6.0 if computer-based)
Please note that the requirements may differ, and in some cases be higher than described above.

Basic Norwegian language requirements

A few courses in the Quota Scheme are offered in Norwegian and require good Norwegian language skills. Applicants who are not native Norwegian speakers therefore must document their proficiency in Norwegian by passing one of the following tests:

Bergenstest (Norwegian language test) with a minimum score of 450
Norwegian language course Level 3 with E as a minimum
Norwegian in the secondary school (The Teaching Plan for Norwegian as a second Language) written and oral, with a minimum score of 2
Admission to the Quota Scheme is highly competitive and meeting the minimum requirements is no guarantee for enrolment. Please refer to the International Office at each university/university college for more detailed information about admission requirements.

Eligible countries in the Quota Scheme

The Quota Scheme is for certain developing countries that are on the DAC-list issued by OECD, and is eligible for students from the category of “ lower middle-income countries” and under. Also, the scheme accepts students from Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and Palestinian students from the Palestinian Authorities.

The process of allocating quota places focuses on a purposeful distribution according to country, area of study and institution of higher education.

Students from the following countries qualify under the Quota Scheme for the school years 2008-2009, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011:

East- and Central-Europe
Albania
Belarus
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatia
Georgia
Macedonia
Moldova
Montenegro
Russia
Serbia
Ukraine

Caribbean
Cuba
Dominican Republic, The
Haiti
Jamaica

Latin- and South-America
Bolivia
Brazil
Colombia
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Nicaragua
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname

Central-Asia
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan

Middle-East
Jordan
Palestinian Territory
Syrian Arab Republic

Southeast-Asia
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Cambodia
China
East-Timor
India
Indonesia
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Iraq
Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of)
Lao (People’s Democratic Republic)
Maldives
Mongolia
Myanmar (Burma)
Nepal
Pakistan
Philippines
Sri Lanka
Thailand
Viet Nam
Yemen

Oceania
Fiji
Marshall Islands
Micronesia (Federated States of)
Niue
Papua New Guinea
Independent State of Samoa (formerly known as Western Samoa)
Solomon Islands
Tonga
Tuvalo
Vanuat

Africa
Algeria
Angola
Benin
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Congo
Congo (The Democratic
Republic of the)
Côte d’Ivoire
Djibouti
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya
Kiribati
Lesotho
Liberia
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Niger
Nigeria
Rwanda
São Tomé and Principé
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
Sudan
Swaziland
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe

INSTITUTIONS OFFERING SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER THE QUOTA SCHEME

Below is a list of institutions that offer scholarships under the Quota Scheme. Please see the websites of each institution for detailed information about available courses, admission requirements and application procedures.

Please note that SIU cannot offer individual guidance to prospective students regarding choice of institution or course, or information about course contents. All inquiries should be directed to the International Office at the institution in question. Applications should be sent directly to the institutions and SIU is not responsible for received applications.

State universities:
Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB)
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
University of Bergen (UiB)
University of Oslo (UiO)
University of Stavanger (UiS)
University of Tromsø (UiT)

State university colleges:
Agder University College
Akershus University College
Bergen University College
Bodø University College
Buskerud University College
Finnmark University College
Gjøvik University College
Harstad University College
Hedmark University College
Lillehammer University College
Molde University College
Narvik University College
Nord-Trøndelag University College
Oslo University College
Sami University College
Sogn and Fjordane University College
Stord/Haugesund University College
Sør-Trøndelag University College
Telemark University College
Tromsø University College
Vestfold University College
Volda University College
Østfold University College
Aalesund University College

State national academies of the arts:
Bergen National Academy of the Arts (KHIB)
Oslo National Academy of the Arts (KHIO)

State specialised university institutions:
MF Norwegian School of Theology
Norwegian Academy of Music (NMH)
Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration (NHH)
The Norwegian School of Veterinary Science
The Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH)
The Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO)

Private institutions of higher education
Barratt Due Institute of Music
BI Norwegian School of Management
The Norwegian College of Eurytmy
Bergen Deaconess University College
The School of Mission and Theology
Norwegian Teacher Academy
Queen Maud`s College
Diakonhjemmet University College Rogaland
The Rudolf Steiner College of Education

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

If you are interested in applying for a course/programme under the Quota Scheme, please read carefully the information on this page.

The Quota Scheme as a rule only enrols students from institutions which have collaboration agreements with Norwegian universities or university colleges. Norwegian institutions usually do not admit free movers (individual applicants) to this scheme. Only in very special cases can free movers be considered. Please contact the Norwegian institutions for individual information.

To find out which institutions collaborate with Norwegian institutions, please refer to the websites of the Norwegian institutions.

Students who come to Norway as self-financed students will, as a rule, not be considered as being qualified for the Quota Scheme.

Who handle the applications?

The Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Higher Education (SIU) is not the admission office for prospective quota students. The institutions of higher education that are part of the Quota Scheme are handling all applications from prospective students, and at no time is SIU involved in the admission process. Thus, SIU cannot answer questions from individual students regarding applications, courses, recognition of papers, etc.

Where do I find the application form?

Applications forms are available from the websites of the universities and university colleges. All applications should be sent directly to the International Office at the university/college to which the student applies.

Application deadline

The deadline for applying for the Quota scheme is usually December 1 every year. Some courses and educational programmes may have other deadlines than the this. Please contact the International Office at the university/college to which you want to apply for detailed information.

The Letter of Admission is normally sent to the successfull candidate by April 15 every year. Accepted students will also receive relevant practical information about studying in Norway.

Reimbursement of the educational loan

One of the main objectives of the Quota Scheme is that students should return home after completing the course of study in order to support competence building in the home country. The loan will then be waived when the student leaves Norway and returns to his/her home country.

If the student remains in Norway or resides in a country other than Norway that is not the home country, the loan must be repaid in the same way as Norwegian students are required to do. This also applies to students who return to Norway within ten years after the loan originally has been waived.

If there are certain circumstances in the student’s home country which prevent the student from returning, such as war, the loan is written off as a general rule.

The student should apply to have the total amount of the educational loan waived when he/she has returned to his/her home country, and has resided there for at least one year. A prerequisite for waiving of the loan is that the student’s residence period upon return is for a continuous period of 12 months. Only when this requirement is met can the application for a loan waiver be given consideration.

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Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2011

Established in 2009 by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC), the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD programmes in Hong Kong’s institutions.

Eligibility
Those who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in Hong Kong institutions funded by the University Grants Committee (UGC), irrespective of their country of origin and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.

The Fellowship
The Fellowship provides a monthly stipend of HK$20,000 (approximately US$2,600) and a conference and research related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year for the awardees for a period of three years. About 135 PhD Fellowships will be awarded each academic year1. For awardees who need more than three years to complete the PhD degree, additional support may be provided by the chosen institutions. For details, please contact the institutions concerned directly.

1Academic year in Hong Kong normally starts in September.

Selection Panels
Shortlisted applications, subject to their areas of studies, will be reviewed by one of the two HKPF Selection Panels with experts in the relevant broad areas — one for science, medicine, engineering and technology and another one for humanities, social science and business studies.

Selection Criteria
While the academic excellence is of prime consideration, the Selection Panels will take into account, but is not limited to, the four yardsticks below for the selection of candidates:

Academic excellence;
Research ability and potential;
Communication, and interpersonal skills; and
Leadership abilities.
Application Process
Applicants may choose up to two programmes in one or two institutions for PhD study in their HKPFS applications. They are also required to submit application(s) for PhD admission to the relevant institution(s) directly for their selected programme(s). Applicants are therefore required to fully comply with the admission requirements of their selected institutions and programmes. The HKPFS 2011/12 will call for applications in September 2010. Detailed arrangements for the application process will be announced later.

Admission requirements of individual institutions are as follows:

City University of Hong Kong
(http://ping.fm/XfWCP)

Hong Kong Baptist University
(http://ping.fm/7jU3Z)

Lingnan University
(http://ping.fm/5S7sJ)

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
(http://ping.fm/glwMj)

The Hong Kong Institute of Education
(http://ping.fm/96vkQ)

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
(http://ping.fm/58QXd)

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
(http://ping.fm/KLixe)

The University of Hong Kong
(http://ping.fm/YvoJo)

Individual institutions may conduct interviews with applicants as part of the assessment for selection. Candidates not selected for the HKPFS may also be accepted by the concerned institution for admission and offered with postgraduate studentship of the institutions.

Postgraduate Studies in Hong Kong
For more information on postgraduate studies in Hong Kong, please visit the Joint Institutions homepage at http://ping.fm/dE7aX and the website of Immigration Department at http://ping.fm/Hh93T for details concerning the immigration policy on study in Hong Kong.

Contact detail: HKPF@ugc.edu.hk

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PhD Studentships on Minimally Invasive Robotics in An MRI Environment (MIRIAM) at University of Twente, Netherlands

The Institute of Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine at the University of Twente, Netherlands has openings for three PhD student positions for the project MIRIAM.

Research project description
Needle insertion is one of the most common minimally invasive clinical procedures. It is used for diagnosis, localized drug delivery, and tissue sample removal from tumours deep within the body. These procedures are often performed under the guidance of magnetic resonance (MR) images. For effective medical diagnoses and treatments, the needle must reach its intended target. However, tissue inhomogeneity, organ deformation, and physiological processes cause the needle to deviate from its intended path. In order to increase the targeting accuracy of needles and improve clinical outcomes, the goal of this research project is to develop:

An MR-compatible robotic device (PhD: Mechanical Design – Position 1)
Patient-specific biomechanical tool-tissue interaction models (PhD: Biomechanical Modeling – Position 2)
Techniques to track and control needle path using MR images (PhD: Image Processing, State Estimation and Control – Position 3)
The following collaborating groups at the University of Twente will conduct this research:

Biomechanical Engineering (http://ping.fm/4vcRs), Control Engineering (http://ping.fm/iWtqk), and Signals and Systems (http://ping.fm/MH5ql).
External collaborators: Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Demcon Twente BV, Xivent Medical BV, and Siemens Nederland NV.
The University of Twente

The University of Twente (http://www.utwente.nl) is an entrepreneurial research university, located in Enschede, the Netherlands. The present project is part of MIRA – Institute for Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine (http://ping.fm/PlE5T/mira/).

What we ask

The successful applicant has completed a Master’s degree in mechanical, biomedical, electrical engineering or a closely related discipline. He or she should possess excellent skills and practical experience in one or more of the following research areas: mechanical design, soft tissue mechanics, finite element modeling, image processing, and signal processing. Experience at the intersection of one or more of these areas are desirable. Proficiency in written and spoken English is required. An interview will be part of the selection procedure.

What we offer

We offer a contract for four years. The extent of this position is a maximum of 38 hours per week (1 fte) according to the Dutch university rules. The monthly salary of a PhD student, in accordance with the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU), ranges from ! 2042 gross in the first year to ! 2612 gross in the fourth year. Additionally, the University of Twente provides excellent facilities for professional and personal development, a holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus, and a number of additional benefits. Your main responsibility will be to carry out research, but you will be given the opportunity to acquire some teaching experience as well.

Information and application

Applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Please email your application, including cover letter, CV, and the contact information for at least two references as a *single* PDF file with “Application MIRIAM: Position #” in the subject line to: CeSecretary@ewi.utwente.nl

Contact information:

Ms. Carla Gouw-Banse / Ms. Jolanda Boelema-Kaufmann
Control Engineering
University of Twente
P.O. Box 217
7500 AE Enschede
Netherlands
Tel. +31-53-4892606
Fax +31-53-4892223
Email: CeSecretary@ewi.utwente.nl

If you have questions regarding the positions, please contact:

Dr. Herman van der Kooij (H.vanderKooij@utwente.nl) – Position 1
Dr. Sarthak Misra (S.Misra@utwente.nl) – Position 2
Dr. Ferdi van der Heijden (F.vanderHeijden@utwente.nl) – Position 3
Source:

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UN-Nippon Foundation Fellowships in Marine Science and Law of the Sea

The United Nations and The Nippon Foundation of Japan concluded a trust fund project agreement to provide capacity-building and human resource development to developing coastal States Parties and non-Parties to UNCLOS through a new Fellowship Programme.

The main objective of the fellowship is to provide opportunities for advanced education and training in the field of ocean affairs and the law of the sea, and related disciplines including marine science, to Government officials and other mid-level professionals from developing coastal States, so that they may obtain the necessary knowledge to assist their countries to formulate comprehensive ocean policy and to implement the legal regime set out in UNCLOS and related instruments.

Criteria:

You must be between the ages of 25 and 35.
You must have successfully completed a first university degree, and demonstrate a capacity to undertake independent advanced academic research and study.
Your proposed research and study programme must contribute directly to your nation’s formulation and/or implementation of ocean affairs and law of the sea policies and programmes.
Deadline: 15 August.

For more information and application materials pleas contact Marine Science and Law of the Sea Scholarships Website at:

http://ping.fm/BRX9s

The Swiss Government Scholarships for University, Fine Arts and Music Schools for Foreign Students

The Swiss Government grants a number of arts scholarships to foreign students from a pool of countries, including Kenya, Algeria, Senegal, South Africa, Cameroon, Madagascar, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Tanzania and Tunisia.

Students may undertake Postgraduate study at any Swiss university or Federal Institute of Technology and the listed universities of applied sciences.

For fine arts and music, scholarship holders can attend the respective public schools and conservatories. Proficiency in German, French or Italian is required for studies at a Swiss university or art institution. In some cases a students knowledge of English will also be tested. The scholarships are for nine months.

Candidates must:

Have a good performance capacity and a clear study goal,
Ensure their planned study programme or research project can be carried out in the university concerned,
Be under 35 years of age when applying
Have proficiency in German, French or Italian.
Must live in Switzerland at their study place.
Scholarship Amount:

The scholarship amounts to a monthly payment of;

CHF 1.920 per month for postgraduate students
CHF 1.920 per month for fine arts and music students
Recipients from non-European countries pay their own travel expenses to Switzerland, but the FCS pays the return ticket. However, return travel will not be offered if scholarship holders extend their stay in Switzerland beyond six months after completion of their studies.

Enquiries:
Applicants can direct their enquiries to swiss.government[at]idp.com

Deadline:
Applications for scholarships have to be sent to the national institution within the deadline (usually by the end of October of the previous year).

For more information and application materials, see:

http://ping.fm/oBlqA

CFUW International Fellowships and Awards 2011 for Women

Each year, CFUW provides a range of post-graduate awards and fellowships to women through its Charitable Trust Fund. The CFUW Fellowships and Awards Program is an affirmative action program as provided for in the Constitution of Canada and eligibility is restricted to women.

CFUW’s Fellowship and Award winners have produced work in a variety of academic areas, including international humanitarian efforts, feminist and gender analysis, advanced science, medicine, social justice and human rights for women and girls.

CFUW FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2011-2012

CFUW Fellowships and Awards Program is an affirmative action program as provided for in the Constitution of Canada.
Eligibility for these fellowships and awards is restricted to women.

The CFUW Fellowships and Awards Competition for Academic Year 2011-2012 is now open. The deadline for mailing completed applications is postmark date NOVEMBER 1, 2010.

Please access the application forms and information posted below:

CFUW Fellowships and Awards Competition Guidelines and Instructions for 2011-2012 Academic Year – PDF
(Including Section I and Section II of the Application for the Academic Year 2011-2012. Be sure to complete Section I and Section II. Both sections must be included with your completed application form.)
CFUW Fellowship and Award Application Form for 2011-2012 – WORD doc
CFUW Fellowship and Award Filing Fee Payment Form 2010 – WORD doc
CFUW Guidelines for Referees 2010 – PDF
Source:

http://ping.fm/GKruz

Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund 2011 For Student From Developing Countries Studying in South Africa

For students from developing countries who are currently studying in South Africa at the University of Pretoria or the University of Cape Town. MMMF awards grants of approximately US$4,000 each.

Eligibility Criteria

A woman is eligible to apply for an MMMF grant if she meets all the following criteria:

Has a record of service to women and/or children in her country or other developing country.
Is enrolled at the University of Pretoria or the University of Cape Town when applying and remains enrolled during the entire year of the grant.
Uses the grant to study for her degree.
Is a citizen of a World Bank lower or middle income member country (Country Eligibility List)
Plans to return to home country or another developing country within 30 months after receiving grant and perform at least two years of service.
Demonstrates financial need.
Is at least 25 years old by December 31, 2010.
Is not related to any World Bank Group staff member or his/her or her spouse.
The governing body of the MMMF has established the criteria and regrets that it can make no exception.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Application: Application form available online from June 7, 2010 until August 25, 2010.

Deadline: Completed application should be submitted by midnight August 25, 2010.

Results: ONLY successful applicants will be notified around December 1, 2009.

The complete Application Package consists of:

A. Online Application Form (The Application Form can only be completed and submitted online)

Registration: First time users please click here to register with the MMMF.
Accessing your Application Form: Returning users click here to access your application form.
B. Online Recommendation Form

Two (2) online recommendation forms are required. One must be by a professor from your present institution. The other can be by a former professor/supervisor from your country or elsewhere. One of the individuals must have known you for at least two semesters. Referees must click here to download, complete and submit the recommendation forms directly from their professional e-mail address.

C. Documents to be submitted by e-mail

The complete set of documents listed below must be scanned and submitted directly to the MMMF by e-mail at mmmf@worldbank.org no later than August 25, 2010 (Please enter your full name in subject line of the e-mail when submitting):

Your most recent transcript (available from the Registrar’s Office of your University)
Your University Registration for 2010
One (1) passport-size photograph
Picture page of your passport (for all foreign students) or national identification document for South African students
Study Permit for South Africa (not applicable for South African students)
For queries, please send an email to scholarships@mmmf-grants.org

Source:
http://ping.fm/dK3EX

2010 Scholarship for Female Students in Nigeria

The Nigerian Women Association of Georgia, Inc. U S A
Calling all female students in Nigerian universities to apply for a one time scholarship award, in the amount of Fifty Thousand Naira (N50, 000) to one winner from each state.

Requirements are as follows: An applicant must be a Nigerian female student, in a Nigerian University. All applications must include the following:
Three page type-written essay.

Essay topic

“The Nigerian Women Association of Georgia (NWAG) turns 10 this year. It has empowered young women, youth and children through education and wellness initiatives by awarding scholarships, supporting orphanages and other charitable organizations both in Nigeria and the United States. If you were hired by NWAG as a consultant, prepare a plan of action for the organization for the next ten years for continued growth and service.”

State of origin.
A paragraph explaining why you NEED and should receive the scholarship.
Current photograph of Applicant
Photocopy of your University identity card. Letter of recommendation or letter attesting that you are a student, from your Dean, HOD or Dept. Secretary.
Letter of introduction from, your Local Govt., Church or Mosque.
All applications must be mailed to:

NWAG
P.O. BOX 14532
ATLANTA, GA. 30324
U S A

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS July 15, 2010

Applications may not be emailed. Incomplete applications and applications postmarked after July 15th will not be accepted.

Source:

http://ping.fm/xl864

Edinburgh Law School LLM (by Research) and PhD Scholarship 2010

School of Law LLM (by Research) Scholarships
Edinburgh Law School will offer one scholarship opportunity to support a student taking the LLM (by Reseach) degree on a full-time basis and commencing their studies in September 2010.

Students on the following degrees are eligible to apply for this award:

LLM by Research in History and Philosophy of Law
LLM by Research
LLM in Legal Research
The award will cover tuition fees at the Home/EU level.

Applicants should apply for the LLM (by Research) programme through the usual route and must also send a seperate email to pg.law@ed.ac.uk stating that they wish to be considered for this award. The closing date for receipt of applications will be 31 July 2010. It is essential that you apply also for a place on the LLM (by Research) programme before this deadline; we recommend that you apply for the programme at least one month before the July funding deadline if possible.

School of Law PhD Scholarships

Edinburgh Law School will offer two scholarship opportunities to support students taking the PhD degree on a full-time basis and commencing their studies in September 2010.

One award to cover tuition fees at the Home/EU level as well as a maintenance stipend of £8,000 per annum.
One award to cover tuition fees at the Home/EU level
Applicants should apply for the PhD programme through the usual route and must also send a seperate email to pg.law@ed.ac.uk stating that they wish to be considered for this award. The closing date for receipt of applications will be 31 July 2010. It is essential that you apply also for a place on the PhD programme before this deadline; we recommend that you apply for the PhD programme at least one month before the July funding deadline if possible.

Source:

http://ping.fm/oMUx9

Campbell Fellowship for Women Scholar-Practitioners from Developing Nations

One six-month fellowship is available for a female social scientist from a developing nation, either pre- or post-doctoral, whose work addresses women’s economic and social empowerment in that nation. Adobe PDF IconDownload the flier (292 KB)The goal of the program is twofold: to advance the scholarly careers of women social scientists from the developing world, and to support research that identifies causes of gender inequity in the developing world and that proposes practical solutions for promoting women’s economic and social empowerment.

In addition to a $4,500/month stipend and housing and office space on the SAR campus, the Campbell Fellow receives travel, shipping, and library resource funds; health insurance; and the support of a mentoring committee of established scholar-practitioners.

The following criteria guide SAR’s selection of the Campbell Fellow:

Citizenship: Applicants may not be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must be a national of a developing country that is currently eligible to borrow from the World Bank.
Academic Discipline: Applicants should be pursuing research in one of the social sciences: anthropology, economics, education, geography, history, law, linguistics, political science, psychology, social work, or sociology, or in an interdisciplinary field that incorporates two or more of these disciplines.
Research Topic: Projects that identify causes of and/or solutions to gender inequity in the developing world, and thus contribute to women’s social and economic empowerment, will be favored. Sample topics include education and socialization of girls; globalization and the economic status of women; policies and practices toward family, reproduction, and women’s health; impacts of international and civil conflict on women; women’s roles in resolving such conflicts or sustaining civil society; media representations of women and the formation of ideologies of gender; the practice and process of gender-based development; and women in science and technology. SAR will select fellows on the strength of their clearly stated intention to serve their communities and countries of origin.
English Fluency: To facilitate full engagement in the SAR intellectual community, applicants must demonstrate their fluency in English, such as through their record of professional interaction in written and spoken English.
Applications to the Resident Scholar Program are due on November 1st of each year.

Download Campbell Fellowship flier here

Application form available at http://ping.fm/ZzC5b
An abstract, not to exceed 150 words, describing the purpose, goals, and objectives of the applicant’s research project on which they will work at SAR.
A proposal, no more than four double-spaced pages in length. The proposal should describe what is to be accomplished during the fellowship, the status of the applicant’s research on the topic, and the significance of the work.
A short bibliography, not to exceed one single-spaced page, of references cited in the proposal.
Curriculum vitae, not to exceed four single-spaced pages.
Three letters of recommendation not to exceed two single-spaced pages in length each. Letters must be received by November 1. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that references send their letters on time.
For application form and submission specifications go to http://ping.fm/hlmbw or contact

Scholar Programs
Email: scholar@sarsf.org
Phone: (505) 954-7201.

This fellowship is made possible through the generous support of the Vera R. Campbell Foundation.

For more information, visit campbell.fellowship.sarweb.org

Source:

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Career in Law Progression Scholarship 2011 at Bournemouth University

September 2010 and January 2011 entry
The Head of the Department of Law at BU has a number of scholarships to award to students who are committed to a continuous programme of legal study at BU.

Which nationalities may apply for this scholarship?
All nationalities are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

To which courses does this scholarship apply?

Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE
Legal Practice Course (LPC)
LLM
How much is the scholarship worth?

£1,000 for the duration of the programme (excluding any repeat years). Awards for students on the part-time route will be made on a pro-rata basis.

How is this scholarship paid?

Scholarships are paid by a reduction in tuition fee or by cheque.

How many scholarships are awarded annually?

Three.

What are the criteria for this scholarship?

1st Class honours degree from Bournemouth University
An outstanding personal profile as evidenced in your personal statement.
Other information about this scholarship:

Recipients of this scholarship cannot be in receipt of any other BU scholarship
Financial need will not be taken into consideration.
How do I apply?

You can download the BU Postgraduate Scholarship application form here:

BU Postgraduate Scholarship form (PDF – 95kb)
The deadline for applications is 31 July 2010 for entry in September 2010 and 30 November 2010 for entry in January 2011 although you can apply at the same time or after you have submitted your course application form. Late applications may be considered if there are funds remaining.

When will I hear if I have been successful?

The successful applicants will be notified within four weeks of the decision being made.

Further information:

askBU Students Service

Bournemouth University
The Base
Poole House
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB
UK

Email: askBUstudents@bournemouth.ac.uk

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Australian Postgraduate Award ? Industry (APAI) PhD Scholarship in Statistics, Queensland University of Technology

This Australian Postgraduate Award (Industry) is associated with an Australian Research Council Linkage Project with Roche Pharmaceuticals to design efficient and robust phase I clinical trials. The successful applicant is expected to hold an Honours 1 (or equivalent) degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or other relevant or related field with a heavy quantitative element. Both local and overseas residents may apply and considerations may be given to local applicants who have an Honours 2A degree in Statistics or Mathematics with appropriate postgraduate research experience and/or good knowledge required to undertake the project.

Study Subject: Enhanced Decision Making for Pharmaceutical Drug Development

Provided By: Queensland University of Technology

Level: Post-Graduate Research

Availability:

This scholarship is offered once only to one suitable candidate. The scholarship is open for applications until July 31, 2010.

Payment Information:

The value of this scholarship is AU$27,222 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Statistics. It is required that your study starts no earlier than August 1, 2010 and no later than August 31, 2010

Eligibility :

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved a first-class honours degree or a strong master’s degree, in Statistics, Mathematics, or other relevant or related field with a heavy quantitative element. Candidates with an upper second-class honours degree, or its equivalent, may also apply.

Application Details:

To apply for this scholarship you must refer to the scholarship description. Applications for the scholarship should comprise a curriculum vitae, transcript of academic results, and a statement of interest in the proposed research and capabilities to carry out the study. Candidates will need to satisfy standard entry requirements for the PhD program at QUT prior to any firm offer of a scholarship. Applicants will need to apply using normal QUT procedures. It is recommended that the application for admission be made after the application for a scholarship, upon receipt of a conditional funding offer. See How to Apply for information about the PhD course at QUT. QUT reserves the right to select a candidate outside this process, or not to make any appointment.

General Info

Main Contact

Dr Helen Thompson
Discipline of Mathematical Sciences
Phone: 3138 2260
Email: helen.thompson@qut.edu.au

Address:

Queensland University of Technology
GPO Box 2434
Brisbane, Queensland, 4001

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The Indian Ministry of Science and Technology PhD Fellowship in Biotechnology for Developing Countries

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) of the Ministry of Science and Technology, India, and TWAS have instituted a fellowship programme for foreign scholars from developing countries who wish to pursue research towards a PhD in Biotechnology.

IMPORTANT: The following is additional information concerning the TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowship Programme tenable in India. It is an integral part of the information given here: TWAS Fellowships for Postgraduate Research.

Applicants should be aware that they can apply for only one fellowship per year. With the exception of the fellowships “for research collaboration”, all other fellowship programmes offered by TWAS and TWOWS that are mutually exclusive.

Programme Details

TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowships are tenable at key biotechnology research institutions in India for a period of up to five years.
Applicants may be registered for a PhD degree in their home country, or may enrol in a PhD course at a host laboratory/institute in India. To help candidates in their choice of a suitable host institution a list of biotechnology institutes in India is available here: List_Biotechn_India.pdf. However, candidates are free to choose an Indian biotechnology institution that does not appear on the list.
DBT will provide a monthly stipend to cover for living costs, food and health insurance. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency. In addition, the fellowship holder will receive a house rent allowance.
The language of instruction is English
Eligibility
Applicants for these fellowships must meet the following criteria:

Be a maximum age of 30 years on 31 December of the application year.
Be nationals of a developing country (other than India).
Hold a Master’s or equivalent degree in science or engineering.
Be regularly employed in a developing country and hold a research assignment there.
For SANDWICH Fellowships: Be registered PhD students in their home country and provide the “Registration and No Objection Certificate” from the HOME university (sample is included in the application form).
For SANDWICH Fellowships: Be registered PhD students in their home country and provide the “Registration and No Objection Certificate” from the HOME university (sample is included in the application form).
For FULL-TIME Fellowships: Be willing to register at a university in India.
Be accepted at a biotechnology institution in India (see sample Acceptance Letter included in the application form).
Submitting your application

The deadline for receipt of applications is 31 August of each year.
For SANDWICH Fellowships (only if already registered for a PhD in the HOME country) applicants should ensure that the Vice-Chancellor or Registrar of the university sends a signed copy of the “Registration and No Objection Certificate” on institutional headed paper to TWAS (see sample included in the application form).
Applicants should submit the Acceptance Letter from an Indian biotechnology institution to TWAS when applying or by the deadline at the latest. Applicants will have until the deadline to submit the Acceptance Letter to TWAS. Without preliminary acceptance, the application will not be considered for selection.
Reference letter: Referees must send signed letters as attachments via e-mail directly to TWAS. The subject line must contain: DBT/PG/candidate’s surname. Alternatively, letters should be sent by post in sealed envelopes.
Applications for the TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowship Programme should be sent to TWAS and CCSTDT (by post, fax or email).
Contact details

TWAS Fellowships Office
ICTP Campus, Strada Costiera 11
34151 Trieste, Italy
Phone: +39 040 2240-314
E-mail: fellowships@twas.org
Fax: +39 040 224559

Dr. (Mrs.) Ganga Radhakrishnan FRSC Honorary Director
Centre for Cooperation in Science & Technology among Developing Societies (CCSTDS)
No 2, Gandhi Mandapam Road
Chennai 600 025, India
Phone: + 91 44 24430228
Fax: +91 44 24914543
E-mail: ccstds@vsnl.net

APPLICATION FORM:

Click on the links below to download the application form and guidelines. Before applying it is recommended that you read very carefully the application guidelines for detailed information on eligibility criteria, deadlines and other key requirements of the application procedure.

PG Application Form
PG Application Guidelines
Application Deadline : 31 August 2010

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Undergraduate/Master Scholarships for Developing Countries, Bradford University School of Engineering, Design and Technology

The School of Engineering, Design and Technology will award scholarships worth £2,000 to International students from the following low-income and lower-middle-income economies as classified by the World Bank.

Scholarship Details

The scholarship is £2,000 for all undergraduate and MSc courses.

The scholarship is awarded automatically to all successful applicants who are nationals of countries listed by world bank as being low-income economies and low-middle-income economies.

The scholarship is awarded for each year of study, after the point of direct entry from overseas, but not for the industrial placement year.

The scholarship is available only to students who are not in receipt of any other scholarship.

The scholarship is awarded from 2010/11 until and including the academic year 2012/13, but with the understanding that the amount awarded might change.

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Scholarships for International Students at University of Akron College of Business Administration

The University of Akron College of Business Administration offers numerous scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students, including full tuition scholarships.
A high percentage of Fulbright applicants are admitted and receive these scholarships, valued up to $40,000/year. The GMAT may be deferred for Fulbright scholars. Students may be admitted on the condition that they take the exam within their first semester of study.
UA is proud to have hosted nearly 40 Fulbright, Amideast and USAID students in the past eleven years. They have studied masters degree programs in the areas of e-business, accounting, finance, management, international business, marketing, health care, supply chain, information systems, human resources and taxation. THe Fulbright/Amideast and USAID students contribute to the growth of the rest of our student body and we contribute to their growth as individuals.
Akron was ranked one of the Princeton Review’s Best 301 Business Schools in 2010 and our undergraduate programs were ranked in the top 100 business programs in Business Week’s 2010 publication. A is one of 167 business schools worldwide that has all of its programs, including Accounting, accredited by AACSB. We offer extraordinary opportunities to participate in hands-on, cross-functional, entrepreneurial team projects such as Austin BioInnovation Projects, Business Plan and Case competitions.
Akron is located in a hub of business activity with Fortune 1000 companies headquartered in the Akron area including The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Progressive Insurance, Eaton Corporation, Parker Hannifin, Sherwin Williams, Key Corp., Timken, FirstEnergy, J.M. Smucker, A. Schulman, Lubrizol and Medical Mutual of Ohio. Top ranked Health Care Systems in our area include the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Rainbow Babies & Children=92s Hospitals, Summa Health Systems, Akron Children=92s Hospital and Akron General Medical Center.
For more information on academic programs:
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For scholarship information:
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Contact:
Myra Weakland, MBA
Assistant Director
University of Akron College of Business
Email: myra1@uakron.edu

PhD Scholarship in Macro-Finance Dynamic General Equilibrium Models, Luxembourg

The University of Luxembourg has an opening in its Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance of the University of Luxembourg has an opening for an
Assistant (PhD student) in Economics (M/F), with a specialisation in “Macro-finance” dynamic general equilibrium models
Ref: F2-080015 (to be mentioned in all correspondence)
2-year fixed-term contract, 40h/week, renewable once.
Student and employee status
The assistant will be working within the Centre for Research and Economic Analysis (CREA), the research unit of the Economics Department. The assistant is expected to contribute to research projects in the area of macroeconomics, under the supervision of Prof. H. Sneessens.
Tasks
Write a PhD thesis in the field of macro-economics and contribute in this way to the research output of the CREA. The thesis has to be done at the University of Luxembourg but can be part of a joint supervision with another university.
Contribute to the teaching at the rate of one or three hours per week of small group teaching and tutorials.
Profile
Master’s degree in Economics (no later than September 2010).
Have the linguistic skills to evolve in a multilingual environment: fluency in either English or French, good understanding of the second language and possibly a third language, German in particular, will be considered an advantage.
Offer
Personal work space at the University (full-time contract requires the assistant to work on the University premises).
Applications should be submitted in English, French or German and must include the following:
A motivation letter.
A detailed curriculum vitae and copies of publications, if applicable.
A transcript of results of university studies.
The name, current position, and address of one referee (please indicate relationship to the applicant).
Applications must be sent by post as well as electronically to the following address before July 15th 2010 :
Ms Elisa Ferreira
CREA , Faculté de Droit, Économie et Finance
Université du Luxembourg
Campus Limpertsberg
162a Avenue de la Faïencerie
L-1511 Luxembourg
email : elisa.ferreira

Symantec Graduate Fellowships 2010 for Master and PhD

Symantec will award Symantec Research Labs Graduate Fellowships to outstanding Ph.D. and M.S. students who meet the eligibility criteria listed below. A key goal of the program is to fund innovative research that has real-world value, in areas of Symantec’s business interests in information security, availability, and integrity.
Fellowship participants also gain first hand research and development experience through guidance and mentorship from a top scientist of Symantec Research Labs during the fellowship period. Each participant is also encouraged to spend a summer working with their mentor at Symantec on a research project in their area of interest.
Provisions of the Award
In the US, the fellowship award will cover 100% of tuition and fees for the recipient’s graduate school in the US. A stipend is provided to cover living expenses while in school
In Europe, a stipend is provided to cover research and living expenses while in school.
Mentors from Symantec Research Labs are paired with award recipients. The mentor is a top researcher who can provide ongoing technical guidance on the recipient’s research, during their graduate training as well as during summer internships at Symantec.
All recipients will be encouraged to take a salaried summer internship with Symantec Research Labs (Mountain View, CA, Culver City, CA, or Sophia Antipolis, France).
Each recipient will be given a laptop preloaded with Symantec software.
Fellowships are awarded to recipients for one academic year and may be extended for a second year, based on the award recipient’s continued exceptional academic standing, progress and achievement. Any such extensions will be granted solely at Symantec’s discretion.
Eligibility Criteria
Applying students must attend a U.S. or European university in a Ph.D. or Master’s program focused on technology research. Exceptional graduating undergraduate seniors may also apply and final award is contingent on their acceptance to a graduate program.
Preference will be given to students with a desire to work in an industrial research lab and those working on research projects likely to have real-world practical value to customers, in areas related to Symantec’s businesses of information security, availability, and integrity.
Recipients will also be selected based on their overall potential for research excellence and their academic progress to-date as evidenced by publications.
The scholarship awards will be made through the university and are not transferable to another academic institution.
Required Application Information
Applications should be submitted as a single compressed file (.zip file) and must include the following:
A completed fellowship application form including a personal statement of research interests not to exceed 500 words. Applicants are strongly encouraged to articulate the practical value to customers of their proposed research areas.
A C.V. and thesis proposal (optional).
Three letters of recommendation from professors or industry researchers who can evaluate the applicant’s scientific aptitude and potential for research (may be sent confidentially, please see application form for instructions).
Incomplete applications cannot be considered and we cannot guarantee notification of incompleteness. Please make sure applications are complete.
Application Dates and Process
Fellowship applications will be accepted beginning July.
Application deadline will be December 18.
As part of the application process, some candidates may be contacted for telephone interviews.
The final award decisions will be announced in February.
Contact detail: SRLFellowship@Symantec.com
Source:
http://www.symantec.com/about/careers/college/fellowship.jsp

The Swiss Government Scholarships

The Swiss Government grants a number of arts scholarships to foreign students from a pool of countries, including Kenya, Algeria, Senegal, South Africa, Cameroon, Madagascar, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Tanzania and Tunisia.
Students may undertake Postgraduate study at any Swiss university or Federal Institute of Technology and the listed universities of applied sciences.
For fine arts and music, scholarship holders can attend the respective public schools and conservatories. Proficiency in German, French or Italian is required for studies at a Swiss university or art institution. In some cases a students knowledge of English will also be tested. The scholarships are for nine months.
Candidates must:
Have a good performance capacity and a clear study goal,
Ensure their planned study programme or research project can be carried out in the university concerned,
Be under 35 years of age when applying
Have proficiency in German, French or Italian.
Must live in Switzerland at their study place.
Scholarship Amount:
The scholarship amounts to a monthly payment of;
CHF 1.920 per month for postgraduate students
CHF 1.920 per month for fine arts and music students
Recipients from non-European countries pay their own travel expenses to Switzerland, but the FCS pays the return ticket. However, return travel will not be offered if scholarship holders extend their stay in Switzerland beyond six months after completion of their studies.
Enquiries:
Applicants can direct their enquiries to swiss.government[at]idp.com
Deadline:
Applications for scholarships have to be sent to the national institution within the deadline (usually by the end of October of the previous year).
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The Shell Petroleum Delta Master Scholarships in Petroleum and Geosciences

The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) of Nigeria is extending its support for educational development in the Niger Delta petroleum exploration area, through a targeted postgraduate scholarship programme to study in UK. The Niger Delta postgraduate scholarship programme begins from the 2010 /2011 academic year, with Ten (10) scholarship offers to student candidates from SPDC’s operational areas in Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta states, to study for postgraduate Master’s qualifications at three top British institutions – Imperial College, London, University College, London and University of Leeds.
The one-year Masters’ programmes are in Petroleum Engineering, Geosciences, Geophysics, Engineering Geology, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Exploration Geophysics and Oilfield Corrosion Engineering. Potential beneficiaries must possess a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study at the Second Class Upper Level. The scholarship will cover tuition fees, one return flight from Nigeria to the United Kingdom and a contribution towards living expenses.
Institution of Study
Imperial College, London, University College, London and University of Leeds.
Eligibility
Candidates must come from SPDC’s operational areas in Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta states. Scholarships might be extended to other operational areas not currently covered in subsequent awards.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study with a Second Class Upper Degree Result.
Scholarship Worth
The scholarship will cover tuition fees, one return flight from Nigeria to the United Kingdom and a contribution towards living expenses.
More on SPDC scholarship Programmes
The SPDC Joint Venture commenced scholarship awards in the 1960s for programmes in Nigerian and foreign institutions. In 2009, the company awarded about 2,730 secondary school and 850 university scholarships in the Niger Delta and other parts of the country. At a particular time, SPDC scholarships support more than 17,000 secondary school and university students.
Application Deadline 9 July2010
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University of Sydney World Scholars 2011

Up to 20 new full tuition fee PhD scholarships are offered per annum for commencing international students. Scholarships cover the full cost of tuition fees for three years. A travel contribution of up to AUD $1,250 each way will also be provided to scholarship holders.
The World Scholars program is for commencing international students from participating countries, undertaking a PhD in any discipline. The application process is highly competitive with scholarships awarded on the basis of research potential and academic merit. Scholarship holders should demonstrate, in their PhD application, an outstanding academic track record and capacity to engage in innovative and world class research.
Each year, the University will invite applications from selected participating countries. For the 2010 intake, these include certain countries in East Asia, Latin America and Western Europe, as well as India, the United States, Canada, South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. For more details about the countries included in this scheme, please see the Application Guidelines below.
Some other countries, including China, already have special scholarship schemes in place at present.
How to apply
The 2010 intake, for students commencing PhD studies in Semester 1 (March) 2011, is now open.
Prospective applicants must have a Firm Offer of Admission to a PhD at the University of Sydney before lodging a World Scholars application. In addition, PhD candidates are expected to have made contact with their potential academic supervisor prior to submitting their application for a PhD.
Key Dates
31 July 2010:
PhD applications must be submitted.
10 Sept 2010:
Applicants must have received a Firm Offer of Admission.
17 Sept 2010:
Applicants must submit a World Scholars Application Form.
Candidates who are interested in applying for the University of Sydney World Scholars are encouraged to identify a potential academic supervisor and begin preparing a PhD application as soon as possible. Application Guidelines + Forms (PDF)
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