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31.3.11

2011-2012 Executive MBA Scholarships at Nottingham Business School, UK

2011-2012 Executive MBA Scholarships at Nottingham Business School, UK

Nottingham Business School Announce Executive MBA Scholarships for UK, EU and International Students 2011-2012, UK
Study Subject: Executive MBA
Industry Employer: Nottingham Business School
Level: Master’s
Nottingham Business School will be offering either one full scholarship of £14,800 or two part scholarships of £7,400, depending on applications and the judgement of the panel. The competitive scholarships are available to UK, EU and international students who have been offered a place to study on Nottingham Business School’s Executive Masters of Business Administration 2011 / 12 entry. Nature of the Scholarship. These competitive scholarships will be awarded to the candidates who most closely meet the criteria for the award, which are provided below.
The scholarship decision will be made by an awarding committee and all decisions are final. If you are awarded a scholarship your fee will be adjusted before enrolment. Applications must consist of a fully completed scholarship application form, together with a response to the essay title below of 1500 words. Please see Application From for further details. The selection panel reserve the right to exclude from consideration any applications that include essay submissions which exceed the stated word limit.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 21 October 2011.
Source:
http://ping.fm/hzuWa

University of Zambia Master Scholarships in Plant Breeding and Seed System

University of Zambia Master Scholarships in Plant Breeding and Seed System


THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA
DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH AND GRADUATE STUDIES
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PLANT BREEDING AND SEED SYSTEM SCHOLARSHIPS

The Department of Crop Sciences has received a grant from Melinda and Bill Gates Foundation through Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) to support a limited number of fellowships for a Masters Degree programme in Plant Breeding and Seed Systems tenable at the University of Zambia.

Eligibility

SADC citizens in the following countries- Zambia, Mozambique and Malawi.
Requirements for Admission

Possess a degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences with credit or better from the University of Zambia or another recognized University: or
Or have qualifications deemed equivalent to the degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences with credit or better;
Have had three (3) years of experience after receiving the degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences; or otherwise
Satisfy the University Senate of their ability to pursue postgraduate studies in their fields.
Scholarships:

The scholarship will cover tuition, stipend, medical insurance and cost of field research.

Mode of Application

Application forms can be obtained from the Directorate of Research and Graduate Studies (DRGS) UNZA or download from www.unza.zm. The application includes, a brief Curriculum Vitae of NOT more than 2 pages and the names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of 3 referees, a letter of motivation of one page and a nomination letter from the current employer. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. The application fee is K120, 000 for Zambians and US $ 60 for non- Zambians, payable to DRGS. Closing date for applications is 31st March 2011.

Please send your application documents to:

The Director, Directorate of Research and Graduate Studies, University of Zambia, P.O. Box 32379
LUSAKA.

For further information Contact DRGS on phone +260 211 290258, email drgs@unza.zm or Crop Science Dept, School of Agricultural Sciences on +211 295655 email mmwala@unza.zm; dean-agric@unza.zm

University of Edinburgh Distance Learning Masters Scholarships 2011

University of Edinburgh Distance Learning Masters Scholarships 2011

Edinburgh Global Online Distance Learning Master’s Scholarships

The University of Edinburgh will offer 10 Master’s scholarships for eligible distance learning Master’s programmes offered by the University.

Eligibility

The scholarships will be awarded to students who are accepted for admission onto distance learning Master’s programmes at the University of Edinburgh. Applicants must be both nationals of and resident in one of the countries listed on the Scholarships webpage

Applicants should already have been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh and should have firmly accepted that offer or be intending to do so.

Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit. Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, a UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree at undergraduate level or the international equivalent.

Application Procedure

Eligible applicants wishing to apply for a scholarship for session 2011-2012 should complete an online application. The scholarship application will be available in mid October 2010.

When completing the personal statement of the scholarship application form, please indicate why Distance Learning suits your particular circumstances making reference to both online learning and distance learning.
Alternatively applicants can request a paper application form from:

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

E-mail: scholarships@ed.ac.uk

Telephone: +44 131 651 4070

Completed application forms must be received by the Scholarships and Student Finance Office no later than 31 May 2011.

Selection Procedure

A Selection Committee will meet in June 2011 to select the scholarship holders. The winners of the scholarships will be announced by the end of June 2011.

Radboud University PhD Position 2011 in Philosophy of Law, Netherland

Radboud University PhD Position 2011 in Philosophy of Law, Netherlands

Doctorate positions in the field of Philosophy of Law at Radboud University in Netherlands-2011

Study Subject: Philosophy of Law
Employer: Radboud University
Level: PhD

The PhD project involves writing a dissertation on the following topic: ‘Human Rights and Human Duties: Assessing the Obligations entailed in Human Rights’. You have an MA in Philosophy and/ or Law with a clear interest in a philosophical and conceptual approach to legal questions. Furthermore you should have excellent analytical and writing skills in English and Dutch. You have teaching skills or are willing to obtain these skills.The initial contract will be for one and a half years, which then will be renewed if the progress made under this first contract is satisfactory. An employment of 0,8 FTE is negotiable. Commencement date: 1 July (at the latest).

The research aims at the following objectives:

Analysing the conceptual link between human rights and human duties.
Developing a normative theory of human duties.
Proposing practical guidelines for the assessment of the legal implications of human duties.
Alongside the PhD research, the candidate is required to make a small contribution to the teaching of the Philosophy of Law department in the Bachelor of Law programme of the Faculty of Law.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 6 April 2011

The Maria Pia Gratton International Award 2011

The Maria Pia Gratton International Award 2011

The Maria Pia Gratton International Award at the University of Illinois was established by the family and friends of Maria Pia Gratton. Pia passed away on October 31, 1995, at the age of 47. When she came to the United States, Pia had two small children, a degree in math, and little grasp of the English language. Pia enrolled in classes to learn English and computer programming, and with determination she made a home for her family, developed close friendships and began a career in her new country. Those who knew Pia knew her to be a beautiful woman, a caring mother, a loving wife, a dependable co-worker, a true friend, a conscientious student, a patient teacher, and a daring traveler. This award continues Pia’s memory with a living tribute to her life.

Who is eligible to apply for the Gratton Award?

This award is intended to enable a female graduate student from outside the United States to have an academic and cultural experience at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Preference will be given to a student who has had a limited opportunity to travel outside of her home country.

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply:

Applicants must either be: a) currently enrolled as graduate students at UIUC with at least one academic year (i.e., two semesters) of graduate school remaining after the conclusion of the academic year in which the student is applying for the Gratton Award; OR b) if not currently enrolled as graduate students at UIUC, applicants must be applying as graduate students at UIUC for the academic year immediately following the year in which the student is applying for the Gratton Award (Note: Applicants who have not yet been admitted to UIUC must follow regular academic admission procedures. For application information, please refer to http://ping.fm/qmASP);
Applicants must be international students (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents are not eligible to apply);
Applicants must be female (applications from male applicants will not be considered).
What does the Gratton Award include?

The Gratton Award provides a tuition waiver and a monthly stipend totaling $10,000 for the academic year.

Please note that some Colleges and/or programs do not accept tuition waivers. It is the student’s responsibility to verify that her program will accept a tuition waiver in lieu of payment.

When is the deadline to apply for the Gratton Award?

The deadline to apply for an award for Academic Year 2011-2012 is April 4, 2011. All applications will be reviewed after the deadline. Decisions will be announced and applicants will be notified via email as soon as possible after the deadline.

What criteria are considered by the selections committee in evaluating Gratton Award applications?

The selections committee will take into account the degree to which applicants share Pia’s philosophy of life and desire to improve their multicultural experiences and education. Pia believed that living among various people, studying various cultures, and learning various customs taught her to appreciate and respect the people of this world. For more information about Pia, please refer to: http://ping.fm/vlhIa

What does the application consist of?

The application consists of three questionnaires and one electronic material submission. The first questionnaire asks for basic information about the applicant, the second questionnaire asks the applicant to respond to an essay prompt, and the third questionnaire asks the applicant to provide detailed financial information about funding sources. The electronic material submission outlines the conditions of applying for the award and requires an electronic signature. Scholarship applicants must complete and submit all of the questionnaires as well as the electronic signature form in the application. Your application will be complete once you see check marks in each of the questionnaire and material boxes. Incomplete applications may not be reviewed.

Please note:

When you click “Create App” to begin an application, a message may pop up indicating that you may be charged a $25 fee to begin a new program application. This fee does not apply when creating a scholarship application.
The application allows you to save material and continue working on it at a future date until the deadline. After the deadline has passed, you will not be able to access the application again. You will have until 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time on the date of the deadline to complete your application; at midnight, the application will close.
Scholarships might be taxable to the recipient. Recipients will be taxed on the scholarship payments, if required.
Questions about applying for the Maria Pia Gratton International Award should be directed to Ms. Jessica Sheets, Study Abroad Scholarship Coordinator, by e-mailing jsheets@illinois.edu

Deadline: 04/04/2011

SCRIPT Scholarships 2011/12: University of Edinburgh Distance Learning in Law

The SCRIPT/AHRC Research Centre for Studies in Intellectual Property and Technology Law offers two scholarships for students wishing to pursue one of the following programmes:

LLM Innovation, Technology and the Law (Distance Learning)
LLM Medical Law and Ethics (Distance Learning)
LLM Intellectual Property Law (Distance Learning)
LLM Information Technology Law (Distance Learning)
Scholarship amount: 3,000 GBP each

Number of awards: 2

Award Criteria: Awards will be based on a short paper (up to 1500 words including footnotes) on following topic:

“Critically assess an example of how technological innovation (eg. in medicine, IT, intellectual property, forensics) impacts on the law, and vice versa.”

Your paper must be your own original work, and you should not have used it in any other context. It will be judged on its academic merit. At least two members of the academic staff will assess the paper independently (double blind), and in case of dispute will refer the paper to a third member/party.

The first award is open to applicants from around the world. The second award is open specifically to assist students from developing countries. A developing country shall be considered any country classified as a low income economy by the World Bank. Click here to view a list of these countries.

Application process: Applications for the scholarship must be submitted to Clare Neilson at escript.support@ed.ac.uk by Friday 29th July 2011.

Please use the coversheet provided (downloadable here). To be considered for the award, you must have completed the application process, and have been made an offer of a place on one of the distance learning LLMs, prior to the deadline for submission. Please download the attached coversheet to submit with your paper.

Award Process: The two students who are selected will have the scholarship amount of 3,000 GBP deducted from their fees during the registration process if they are full-time. Students who are part-time starting in September 2010 over 2 years will have 1,500 GBP deducted from both year one and year two fees. Students who are part-time starting in September 2010 over 3 years will have 1,000 GBP deducted from each year’s fees.

Successful applicants should be aware that they must have commenced their programme of study within 12 months of the academic year for which it was initially awarded.

Award Date: Successful applicants will be informed by email by mid August.

Further information

Further information on scholarships and other sources of funding is available from the Scholarships and Financial Aid Office website at:www.scholarships.ed.ac.uk

PhD and Postdoc Positions in Multimedia at Instituto Superior T?ico, Lisbon, Portugal

PhD and Postdoc Positions in Multimedia at Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon, Portugal

The Multimedia Signal Processing Group at Instituto de Telecomunicações, Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon, Portugal, invites applications for PhD and Postdoc positions, with a yearly renewable contract, for a maximum duration of 4 years.

The PhD and Postdoc Research Grants are available in accordance with the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) regulations and payments for advanced training and qualification of human resources, see http://ping.fm/sZTvk

The Multimedia Signal Processing Group develops research in the areas of visual information analysis, modeling, processing, manipulation, representation, adaptation, coding and description for multimedia applications.

The current PhD and Postdoc grants are available for the following technical areas:

Advanced video coding
3D video coding and processing, 3D holoscopic video
Automatic metadata creation, mobile visual search
Quality of experience, video quality and video segmentation quality
Secure biometrics recognition
The candidates shall fulfill the following conditions:

Strong motivation for research work
Background on the relevant technical areas
Strong publication record on the relevant technical areas (especially for Postdoc applications)
Fluent in English and with good skills in technical writing and presenting
Good programming skills
The applicants will be supervised by one or more of the following Professors: Fernando Pereira, Paulo Correia, Luis Ducla Soares, Paulo Nunes and João Ascenso (see http://ping.fm/Cd6CI for details).

Please send your application by email to fp@lx.it.pt, including:

Detailed curriculum vitae;
Motivation letter;
Recommendation letter(s).
Selected candidates will be interviewed.

Applications shall be received no later than 31st March 2011.

For any clarifications, please contact Prof. Fernando Pereira at fp@lx.it.pt

MBA Scholarship 2011 at University of Cyprus

MBA Scholarship 2011 at University of Cyprus

On behalf of the Department of Public and Business Administration of the University of Cyprus, we welcome you to the University of Cyprus MBA. This might be your first step towards a life changing experience.

During the past few years, the University of Cyprus has demonstrated its commitment to excellence in scholarship, research, and service. Building on the success of the previous years, we now launch a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program that takes pride in creating visionary and influential leaders in the local, regional and international business community.

We are looking to take on board individuals with promising leadership potential and excellent academic credentials, who will share knowledge and ideas, actively contribute to the program, and shape the future of business practice. These participants, the innovative program supported by world recognized faculty, and the academic environment that fosters scientific research, form the pillars of the leading MBA program in the region.

Your participation in this program will enhance your professional development and provide you with the management tools and skills to become an agile and highly adaptive leader with the ability to succeed in a rapidly changing business environment.

We encourage you to take part in this truly unique and exciting learning experience. We look forward to welcoming you soon to the University of Cyprus MBA family.

Scholarships

The following scholarships are available:
1. The MBA program aims to attract the strongest applicants. For this reason, the MBA program offers a number of scholarships for candidates who are accepted for the academic year 2011-2012 based on:

Academic excellence
Financial need
Application deadline: 15 April 2011
2. The MBA program, within its social responsibility and contribution dimension of creating leaders of tomorrow, has announced 32 scholarships for the academic year 2011-2012. The scholarships will be awarded based on the academic achievements and work experience of applicants who have been accepted in the program and are currently working for the following organizations:

Government departments
The Police Force
Association of municipalities
Authority for Supervision and Development of Cooperative Societies, Cooperative Societies
Electricity Authority of Cyprus
Cyprus Telecommunications Authority
Mass media
Private Sector Firms
Admission

Candidates must submit a completed application before the deadline, along with a copy of their academic degree(s), a verification from KYSATS if required, copies of certificates of other relevant examinations, and two recent photographs.

Admission Requirements:

Degree from a recognized academic institution or equivalent.
The program accepts students according to the selection criteria that focus on work experience and prior academic performance.
Priority will be given to applicants who have at least 3 years of full-time work experience and superior academic performance, which may also be demonstrated through GMAT or GRE exams.
Candidates that apply to the program in English must demonstrate proficiency in English through one of the following: TOEFL or IELTS or GCE or equivalent, unless they hold a degree from an English speaking institution.
Two recommendations from academics or people who are familiar with the work of the candidate.
Applicants will be invited for a personal interview to assess their contribution potential to the program.
How to Apply

Application forms and additional information can be obtained from the MBA office at the University of Cyprus or can be downloaded by clicking the button below:

APPLICATION FORM:

Click to download (pdf)
Instructions on how to fill the form:

Save the file on your PC.
Open the file using Adobe Acrobat.
Fill in the application form selecting the appropriate field.
The package must be sent to:

MBA Program
Department of Public and Business Administration
School of Economics and Management
University of Cyprus
75 Kallipoleos Str.
P.O. Box 20537
CY 1678 Nicosia,
Cyprus
Application Deadline : 15 April 2011

20.3.11

Master & PhD Scholarships, University of Cyprus

Master & PhD Scholarships, University of Cyprus

UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND STUDENT WELFARE SERVICE
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
ADDRESSED TO CYPRIOTS EXPATRIATES AND FOREIGN NATIONALS –
FROM NON EU COUNTRIES

The University of Cyprus announces the granting of 25 scholarships for postgraduate Master’s degrees and PhD in the academic year 2011/2012. The scholarships are for postgraduate courses (beginning study in September 2011) and their aim is to develop and strengthen the relations and cooperation of the University of Cyprus with the Cypriots expatriates and to attract a large number of foreign students. The scholarships cover all the fields of study and are addressed to Cypriots expatriates and to foreign nationals (from non EU countries).

1. Five (5) out of the 25 scholarships will be allocated to Cypriot applicants who are permanent residents of Australia in order to strengthen the cooperation with the Australian Homogeny.
2. Three (3) out of the 25 scholarships will be granted to students from the University of Gjirokastra (Argyrokastro) – Albania.
3. One (1) scholarship will be granted for strengthening the Orthodox Teachers College in Kenya.
4. The other sixteen (16) scholarships will be allocated to Cypriot applicants who are permanent residents in foreign countries and to foreign nationals from non EU countries.

A. What the scholarships cover:
1. Tuition fees of the postgraduate program. The fees will be paid by the revenue of the Department granted the scholarship.
2. Allowance scholarship equal to €680 per month for a total duration of 12 months (€680 X 12 = €8,160).
3. The fellows will be able to apply for accommodation in the Students Halls of Residence through the approved procedures of the University. The rent will be covered by the allowance of the scholarship that will receive. Those applicants who would like to stay in the students halls of residence should submit a separate application to the Housing Office of the Students Affair and Welfare Service.

B. Duration of a scholarship:
1. The initial period of scholarship granted is for 12 months.
2. The scholarship might be renewed beyond 12 months.
3. The scholarship will be renewed every six months and will be able to cover the maximum duration of the postgraduate program.
4. The scholarship for masters – level programs can be extended up to 2 years.
5. The scholarship for doctoral programs can be extended beyond 2 years but not more than 4 years considering that the research supervisor of the student confirms per semester that the doctoral student’s research meets the requirements and encourages the doctoral students to submit their thesis before completing 4 years.
6. The scholarship will also cover the summer months provided that the academic/research supervisor of the student confirms that the student will work on her/his own responsibility.
7. The academic performance of the scholars should be satisfactory and should be certified by their academic or research supervisor.
8. Scholars should be distinguished in moral.

C. Criteria for evaluation:
The Departmental Councils or other subcommittees appointed specifically for this purpose are responsible for the evaluation of the candidates for the granting of a scholarship. The criteria for the evaluation are:
1. Academic performance and achievements of the candidate.
2. Any additional qualifications of the candidate.
3. Recommendation letters for the candidate.
4. Work experience of the candidate.
5. Moral of the candidate.
6. Other criteria set by the Council of each Department.

The Council of the Department when considering applications for granting a scholarship may take into consideration the socioeconomic status of the candidate or her/his family which consists of the social – marital status and by her/his gross annual income. In the case that the applicant is married with children the application will be treated differently and will get different weight during the evaluation.

D. Requirements for submitting an application – Cypriot expatriates:
Applicants must meet the following requirements in order to claim a scholarship:
1. Be Cypriot expatriates. They should submit a Cyprus citizenship certificate or a certificate from a Public Authority of Cyprus abroad (Consular Authorities) which proves that they have Cypriot origin.
2. Have permanent residence in a foreign country for a continuous period of at least thirty (30) months before submitting their application for a scholarship. They should submit a certificate from Public Authority of Cyprus abroad to certify this.
3. To have a satisfactory academic performance.
4. To have high moral.
5. Each academic department will decide whether the candidates need to possess a certificate of Greek language skills when applying for a place in their postgraduate programs and for a scholarship grant. In the case that the specific program of study requires knowledge of the Greek language then the department concerned will determine the required level of knowledge of Greek.

E. Requirements for submitting an application – Foreign Nationals:
Applicants must meet the following requirements in order to claim a scholarship:
1. Be foreign nationals from non-EU countries.
2. To have a satisfactory academic performance.
3. To have high moral.
4. Each academic department will decide whether the candidates need to possess a certificate of Greek language skills when applying for a place in their postgraduate programs and for a scholarship grant. In the case that the specific program of study requires knowledge of the Greek language then the department concerned will determine the required level of knowledge of Greek.
5. The applications to both postgraduate programs and scholarship grand claims by foreign applicants (non-EU) require securing a Visa to Cyprus or renewal of their temporary residence permit in Cyprus.

Documents to be submitted by foreign applicants (non-EU) to secure a Visa (provided that they are offered a place in a postgraduate program):
1. Original and attested* copies of academic qualifications and transcripts.
2. Acceptance letter from the University of Cyprus.
3. Curriculum Vitae in Greek and English language.
4. Valid passport and attested* copy of the passport (valid for at least two years from the beginning of the semester).
5. Original letter and attested* copy of good conduct certificate from the police authorities.
6. Medical certificates attesting to good health and including blood tests and Chest X-Ray.

Attestation process of documents *
Students are required to attest the following documents by the appropriate/relevant authorities in their home country:
o academic documents
o police clearance certificate
o passport

The attestation process differs between countries that have signed the Hague Convention, 1961 (Apostille) and those who have not. Attested documents must be in English; in cases where translations are necessary, these must be done by an approved translator and attested by the relevant authorities in home country.

Students applying from countries that have signed the Hague Convention, 1961 (Apostille): i.e. India
Students must have their documents attested by the designated, competent government authority which is authorized to affix the Apostille on their documents. The Ministry of Justice or Ministry of Foreign Affairs is usually the government body that issues the Apostille.

Students applying from countries that have not signed the Hague Convention 1961 (Apostille) but have a Cyprus Representation in their home country: i.e. Pakistan, Nepal, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Bangladesh
Students must have their documents attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in their home country and then further attested by the Cyprus Embassy, High Commission or Consulate.

Students applying from China
Based on bilateral agreements between Cyprus and China, students must have their documents attested by the Ministry of Justice. There is no need for the documents to be further attested by the Cyprus Embassy.

Students applying from Russia and Serbia
Based on bilateral agreements between Cyprus, Russian and Serbian students are exempted from the above procedures, provided all their documents are officially signed and stamped by the issuing authority.

F. Scholars Obligations:
1. The Departmental Council may decide to suspend, reduce or terminate a scholarship in a particular student if it considers that special circumstances so require (e.g. reasons for the academic performance of fellow).
2. The Departmental Council will consider renewal of the scholarship provided that the student’s academic performance is satisfactory. The performance of the fellow will be certified by her/his academic/research supervisor.
3. In case that the fellow is admitted to a graduate program of another Department, the new Department accepting the student will examine and decide whether will grant the scholarship.
4. In case that the fellow interrupts her/his studies during the first year of study, the Department Council may request her/him to return the amount of the scholarship paid by the department.

G. Application procedure:
Interested applicants are requested to complete the special application form which could be found at http://ping.fm/C4cPj The application form should be submitted directly to the Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies of each Department separately by Friday, 15th of April 2011 at the following address:

Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies
Department of …………. (To be completed by the applicant accordingly)
University of Cyprus
P.O. Box 20537
1678 Nicosia
Cyprus

Because there is a possibility that the University of Cyprus will receive a great number of applications for granting a scholarship in relation with the number of announced positions and the amounts allocated for this purpose, the University does not necessarily imply that the scholarship will be granted even though the interested candidate is admitted in a postgraduate program.

Late applications will not be accepted.

For further information and clarifications interested applicants may contact the Office of Postgraduate Studies of the Academic Affairs and Student Welfare Service, at Tel.: +357 22894021, Fax: +357 22894463, email: gradstud@ucy.ac.cy) or visit the web page : www.ucy.ac.cy/goto/acafsw/en-US/Home.aspx.

PhD Position in Wireless Communications, University of Luxembourg

PhD Position in Wireless Communications, University of Luxembourg

The University of Luxembourg seeks to hire outstanding researchers at its Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) http://ping.fm/sCWZc .

SnT is a recently formed centre carrying out interdisciplinary research in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) systems and services, often in collaboration with industrial, governmental or international partners. SnT is active in several international research projects funded by the EU 7th framework programme and the European Space Agency. A successful candidate will conduct research in one or more of the centre projects and assist in the development of the SnT project portfolio. The Centre invites researchers from diverse research areas to contribute to our projects in areas such as Satellite Systems, Vehicular Networks, Network Security, Model-drive Security, Security Cloud computing, and ICT Services & Applications.

The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) invites applications from PhD candidates in the general area of Wireless Communications.

The PhD projects will be conducted in partnership with SES ( www.ses.com ), a leading-edge satellite operator offering worldwide services and headquartered in Luxembourg.

Position Description
The successful candidates will join a strong and motivated research team lead by Prof. Björn Ottersten in order to pursue a PhD on the following topics:

Cooperative and cognitive satellite networks
Signal Processing for Space Applications
MIMO: Coding, Multiuser Techniques, Channel modelling
Radio Resource Management & Optimization
The position holder will be required to perform the following tasks:

Carrying out research in the predefined areas
Disseminating results through scientific publications
Participating in proposal drafting
Assisting in curriculum development
Assisting in organization of relevant workshops
Profile of the candidates
The candidate should possess an MSc degree or equivalent in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or Applied Mathematics.

Experience
The ideal candidate should have some knowledge and experience in a number of the following topics:

Satellite Communications
Multiuser information theory
Spatial signal Processing
Linear algebra
Multivariate statistics
Optimization theory
Development skills in MATLAB or C++ are required.

Language Skills
Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are required. Knowledge of French, German or Luxembourgish is desirable.

Offer
The University offers a three year employment contract that may be extended up to a fourth year. The University offers highly competitive salaries and is an equal opportunity employer. You will work in an exciting international environment and will have the opportunity to participate in the development of a newly created research centre.

Application
Application should include:

Full CV, including name (and email address, etc) of three referees
Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken
Research statement and topics of particular interest to the candidate (300 words).
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Applications, written in English and in PDF format only, should be sent via email to:

TO: snt-jobs@uni.lu
CC: Symeon.Chatzinotas@uni.lu
SUBJECT: “ CO 2 SAT ”

Deadline for applications: March 31 st , 2011

For further information, please contact us at Symeon.Chatzinotas@uni.lu

[Japan] ETS Launches TOEFL� Scholarship Program in Japan

Deadline : 15 April 2011

US$40,000 in Scholarships Available Specifically for Japanese Students

Princeton, N.J. (December 9, 2010) — Educational Testing Service (ETS), the creator of the TOEFL® test, announced the TOEFL Scholarship Program in Japan which will recognize academic excellence by TOEFL test takers. The 2011 TOEFL Scholarship Program will issue awards valued at US$40,000.

A total of 10 TOEFL scholarships will be awarded to Japanese students demonstrating academic excellence. Ten US$4,000 scholarships will be presented to Japanese students for academic study in 2011 at a college or university listed in the TOEFL® Destinations Directory, including institutions in Australia, Canada and the United States. TOEFL scholarship winners will be notified in May 2011.

"ETS is delighted to officially announce the TOEFL Scholarship Program in Japan to recognize educational excellence," commented Walt MacDonald, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. "The newly announced TOEFL 2011 Scholarship Program in Japan honors English language learners who have demonstrated a strong academic record and assists students in meeting their future educational goals. We are very pleased to make this contribution in advancing equity and excellence in education around the world."

To be eligible for a TOEFL scholarship, applicants must currently live in Japan, begin undergraduate or graduate study in 2011 at a college or university listed in the TOEFL Destinations Directory, possess a valid TOEFL score, hold a grade point average of 80 or higher on a 100-point scale, and submit a completed application form with a written essay and official transcript. Completed applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2011.

Detailed information regarding the TOEFL Scholarship Program, including application materials, scholarship requirements and a timeline, are now available on the TOEFL Scholarship Program in Japan web page.

For more than 45 years, the TOEFL test has been the most widely accepted English language assessment worldwide. The TOEFL test is currently recognized by more than 7,500 colleges and universities around the world, including the U.K., Canada and the United States.

About ETS

At nonprofit ETS, we advance quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS serves individuals, educational institutions and government agencies by providing customized solutions for teacher certification, English language learning, and elementary, secondary and post-secondary education, as well as conducting education research, analysis and policy studies. Founded in 1947, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually — including the TOEFL® and TOEIC® tests, the GRE® tests and The Praxis Series™ assessments — in more than 180 countries. www.ets.org

More detail information, Please visit the Website
http://ping.fm/b3o3a

Joyce Coutu Scholarship 2011 for MBA at Judge Business School, University of Cambridge

Joyce Coutu Scholarship 2011 for MBA at Judge Business School, University of Cambridge

Sidney Sussex College will provide one scholarship of £1,000 each year to an exceptional North American female MBA student at Judge Business School. Recipients will be offered the option to live in single college-owned accommodation during their MBA studies.
Eligibility Criteria
For North American female MBA students only.
First or high upper second class degree.
GPA above 3.5 (out of 4) or equivalent from a recognised university.
Minimum GMAT score of 680.
3 years’ full-time post-graduation work experience.
How to Apply
Candidates should apply for admission to the Cambridge MBA in the normal way by the 1st April 2011.
All applicants who are made an offer of admission to the MBA programme will be considered for the Scholarship separately by Sidney Sussex College. Scholarships will be awarded on a first come first served basis, so it is advisable to apply early. Scholarships are conditional on the applicant taking up the offer of admission to the MBA programme.
To apply for a scholarship, the Judge Business School must receive your completed application (including references, supporting documents and covering letter) by the 1st April 2011. Please do not send this direct to Sidney Sussex.
Further Details
For further details, please contact the Admissions Officer at the Judge Business School phone (+44 [0]1223 337053) or email (mbaadmissions@jbs.cam.ac.uk)
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Full-time MBA Scholarships 2011 from Kofi Annan Business School Foundation

Full-time MBA Scholarships 2011 from Kofi Annan Business School Foundation

The Kofi Annan Business School Foundation provides fellowships for talented and motivated students from developing countries that allow them to obtain a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Europe at one of the academic partners of the Kofi Annan Business School Foundation. Partner schools are ESMT, Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School (Belgium), and Hogeschool Utrecht (Netherlands).
Program: Full-time MBA
Number of scholarships available: up to three
Eligibility: Applicants must be resident in one of the UN’s Least Develped Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), or Palestine.
Please use these links to find a list of countries qualifying:
Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs)
Value: full tuition and fees of € 38,000 and a monthly stipend for living expenses
Conditions: Fellows are expected to commit to returning to their home country or region to participate in the development of the local or regional economy.
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Source:
http://www.esmt.org

Talisman Vietnam MBA Scholarships in Natural Resources, Energy and Environment at University of Alberta, Canada

Talisman Vietnam MBA Scholarships in Natural Resources, Energy and Environment at University of Alberta, Canada



Scholarship for International Students at university of Alberta, Canada in fields related to petroluem
With the objectives of contribution to enhancing quality of the local workforce in oil and gas industry of Vietnam, Talisman Vietnam Limited (TVL) is pleased to sponsor two full postgraduate scholarships for fall enrolment of academic year 2011 for Vietnamese professionals wishing to undertake a Master’s degree in petroleum related fields at the University of Alberta (U of A), Canada.
The scholarships aim to provide opportunities for postgraduate study at the U of A for young professionals in early or mid-career, who demonstrate both academic excellence and the potential to become leaders, decision-makers and opinion-formers in Vietnam.
Two scholarships are available for study for the following maximum two-year full-time postgraduate Master’s programs in the below fields.
MSc. in Integrated Petroleum Geosciences
MSc. in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (focus on Geology)
MSc. in Physics (focus on Geophysics)
MSc./MEng in Civil and Environmental Engineering (specialization in Petroleum Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Geotechnical Engineering)
MSc./MEng in Chemical and Materials Engineering
MSc./MEng in Mechanical Engineering
MBA, with specialization in Natural Resources, Energy and Environment
Each scholarship provides tuition fee at the U of A, a stipend to cover living costs (for one person only) for maximum two years and return air travel to Vietnam (the return flight must be taken within three weeks of completion of the program of study).
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must:
display intellectual ability and leadership potential;
meet minimum English language standards – IELTS band score 6.5 (with not less than 5.0 in any skill) or paper based TOEFL minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or a total score of 88 with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based).
If you apply for MBA degree, in addition to the English Language skills evidence above, you need to provide either GMAT score minimum 600 (paper-based) or 100 (internet-based) with at least 20 on each of the individual skill area or GRE 1100 total (verbal 450 and quantitative 650)
and will normally be expected to:
have a good academic record. Only candidates with an “excellent” (gioi or xuat sac – 8.0+) or “good” (kha – 7.5+) first degree will be considered.
not already have received or be currently receiving financial benefit from a previous Government-Funded Scholarship;
not already had the chance of studying in Canada or another developed country;
not already been awarded a university doctorate from another academic institution;
Industry experience would be a plus
Application process and deadline
Candidates, wishing to be considered for the scholarship should apply to the U of A for the admission to one of the above fields, and then send the following documents to the Talisman office address indicated at the end of these guidelines no later than April 30, 2011:
Completed and signed application form for the scholarship. The form can be downloaded from: http://ping.fm/YATEy
Official admission letter from the U of A
Copy of academic records translated into English
Up-to-date CV summarizing qualifications and work experience
For questions about the U of A, you may contact: Mr. Dan Fredrick, Manager, Sponsored Student Program, U of A International, University of Alberta, International Centre, 172 HUB, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E1, Email: dan.fredrick@ualberta.ca
Other important notice:
Application for admission to the U of A involves a long process; therefore, you are advised to start your application process as soon as possible
The information that you provide in the scholarship application form will be a major factor in determining the short-list for interview. You are asked to complete the application form carefully and pay particular attention to the questions. Please bear in mind that the final decision to make an award will be influenced by your performance in the interview.
Completed application, marked “APPLICATION FOR TALISMAN VIETNAM POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP” should be sent no later than April 30, 2011 to the following address. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact:
Talisman Vietnam Limited
29 Le Duan Street.
Saigon Tower, Floor 18
District 1, HCMC, Vietnam
Tel: 08 3823 82332, ext. 5018
Email: htphuong@talisman-energy.com
Attn: Phuong Hoang, GCR Dept.
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King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Master and PhD Scholarships 2011

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Master and PhD Scholarships 2011
Welcome to the Online Application for Graduate Studies at KFUPM for the Fall Semester 2011-2012
Before you proceed with the online application, it is strongly recommended that you read very carefully the guidelines mentioned in the forthcoming pages and follow their sequence:
Notes:
Deadline for submitting an online application is 6 April 2011.
Deadline for uploading mandatory documents is 16 April 2011.
Deadline for recommendation letters to be received via the online recommendation system is 16 April 2011.

Eligibility
Please make sure you are eligible to apply and satisfy the following:
Basic application requirements for Master Programs in Science and Engineering:
A four-year Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or science from a recognized institution with a major in the proposed field or evidence of suitable background for entering the proposed field.
A Grade-Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent, and a GPA of 3.00 in the subject of the major field.
Basic application requirements for Ph.D. Programs:
An M.S. degree in engineering or science (after a four-year B.S. degree) from an institution whose graduate programs are equivalent to those of KFUPM, with a major in the proposed field or evidence of suitable background for entering the proposed field.
A minimum GPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent in both B.S. and M.S. degrees.
Basic application requirements for M.B.A. and Executive M.B.A.:
A four-year Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution.
A Grade-Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent.
At least one course in college level calculus which covers both differentiation and integration.
A working knowledge of computers as evidenced by at least one course in that area (e.g. data processing, programming, information systems, etc.)
At least one-year of full-time work experience. This requirement may be waived for graduate assistants, research assistants, and applicants with exceptional academic records.
Programs
Below is a comprehensive list of all Master and PhD programs offered at KFUPM. The disciplines are hyperlinked and will take you to the respective department’s homepage for detailed course and program information:
DISCIPLINES
Click on the links below to visit the corresponding department.
DEGREES
Aerospace Engineering M.Sc
Architectural Engineering M.Sc., M. Engg.
Chemical Engineering Ph.D., M.Sc.
Chemistry Ph.D., M.Sc.
City & Regional Planning M.C.R.P.
Civil Engineering Ph.D., M.Sc., M.Engg.
Computer Engineering M.Sc.
Computer Science and Engineering Ph.D.
Computer Networks M.Sc.
Construction Engineering & Management M.Sc., M.Engg.
Electrical Engineering Ph.D., M.Sc.
Engineering Management Master
Geology M.Sc., M. Geol.
Geophysics M.Sc., M. Geoph.
Environmental Science M.Sc.
Information and Computer Science M.Sc.
Business Administration M.B.A., E.M.B.A
Mathematics Ph.D., M.Sc.
Mechanical Engineering Ph.D., M.Sc.
Petroleum Engineering Ph.D., M.Sc.
Telecommunication Engg. M.Sc.
Physics M.Sc.
Medical Physics M. Med. Phys.
Systems Engineering Ph.D., M.Sc.
Minimum Requirements
Be sure you have scanned copies of the following mandatory documents in PDF or JPEG format. Each file size can be a maximum of 2 MB.Each document should be stored in the correct folder in the upload system. Documents stored in the wrong folders will be deleted or ignored. Along with the mandatory documents, be sure you have the NAMES and EMAIL ADDRESSES of three referees. It will be asked during the online application in “Additional Information Section” If you do not have them now, please prepare and come back later
Mandatory Documents for submitting an online application:
Copy of identification (National ID – Saudi nationals /Passport – Applicants from outside Saudi Arabia/ Iqama – Foreigners living in Saudi Arabia/)
Complete official transcripts [For PhD Applicants – MS & BS Transcript / For Master Applicants– BS Transcript] (The transcript should contain names and grades of all courses taken and should be an official transcript)
Three (3) Recommendation Letters from your referees submitted through the online recommendation system after you submit the online application.
Statement-of-Purpose (A one-page essay focusing on your career and research goals at KFUPM)
GMAT (For International MBA Applicants)
Note: Application will not be processed at all without the above mandatory documents.
Non-mandatory
Documents for online application but needed before final admission:
TOEFL or IELTS score sheet [IF AVAILABLE]
GRE (General) score sheet (Required for Engineering & Science programs) [IF AVAILABLE]
MS thesis abstract (for PhD applicants) [IF AVAILABLE]
Degree(s) Certificates [If a degree was awarded]
Short Resume (CV) [IF AVAILABLE]
Note the following carefully:
Documents which are not mandatory for submitting the application DO NOT imply that they are not required before admission. It simply means that we can process your application without such documents. The university can ask for these documents at any stage of processing the application.2. Please make sure the above documents are uploaded to the upload system before the deadline of XXX. 3. In order to upload the above documents, please prepare scanned copies of them as well.
Financial Benefits
Saudi graduate students with a GPA of 3.00 and above on a scale of 4.00 can be admitted as Full-Time MS or PhD students. Similarly, Research Assistantship for Master students and Lectureship for Ph.D. students are available for all outstanding graduate students who demonstrate exceptional qualifications and performance. Research Assistants and Lecturers-B expected to spend up to 50% of their time supporting teaching and research activities of the university, with the other 50% devoted to their respective graduate programs. They receive the following benefits:
Free tuition.
A monthly stipend to cover living expenses.
Free furnished air conditioned bachelor housing.
Essential medical care.
Free textbooks.
Subsidized meals in the University cafeteria.
A chance to participate along with the University faculty in the Research and Bookwriting
Projects funded by the University.
A prepaid air passage for initial travel to Dammam at the start of the contract, and a return ticket after his completion of the Degree (for RA and Lecturers-B).
Other benefits are also available in accordance with University policy.
Application Deadline : 6 April 2011

Business School Phd Studentships at Kingston University, UK

Business School Phd Studentships at Kingston University, UK

Kingston University
Business School
Faculty of Business and Law

As part of an on-going investment in our postgraduate research programme, the Faculty welcomes applications for the following “Five PhD Studentships in the Faculty of Business and Law”

Applications are invited in the fields of Accounting and Finance; Entrepreneurship and Small Business; Information Systems and Operations Management; Marketing and Consumer Behaviour; Leadership, HRM and Organisational Behaviour and Law. Studentships include a bursary of £14,000 plus a waiver of full-time PhD fees for up to four years.

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Stavros Kalafatis s.kalafatis@kingston.ac.uk

Further information about applying for a research degree in the Faculty of Business and Law can be found at http://ping.fm/i4DID All applications are to be submitted online and should include a completed application form; a research proposal of approx 2,000 words; and copies of degree certificates. Enquiries regarding application forms can be made to Claire Gaskin c.gaskin@kingston.ac.uk

For information about research in the Faculty of Business and Law, please see our webpage: http://ping.fm/AgY0M

Closing date: noon on 29 April 2011.
Interview dates: w/c 30 May 2011.

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www.kingston.ac.uk
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Application Address: www.kingston.ac.uk
Location: LONDON
Salary: bursary of £14,000
Contract type: Full time
Contract term: Permanent

12.3.11

Anne van den Ban Scholarship Fund, Masters Scholarships for Students from Developing Country, Wageningen University, Netherlands

Anne van den Ban Scholarship Fund, Masters Scholarships for Students from Developing Country, Wageningen University, Netherlands

The Anne van den Ban Scholarship Fund, previously known as the `Stichting Redelijk Studeren` (Sharing Responsibility for Students), is named after Dr. Ir. Anne van den Ban, former Professor of `Voorlichtingskunde` (Rural Extension) at Wageningen University. The fund was founded in 1992 by two Wageningen alumni.

The scholarship fund enables promising students from developing countries and from countries in Middle and Eastern Europe to study at Wageningen University. As a result, it contributes to the education of competent and motivated local experts, who can then play a leading role in solving the structural problems of their country in agricultural production, rural development and the environment.

Every year, dozens of students apply to the fund. Your contribution can enable even more students to begin or complete a study at Wageningen University.

Eligibility:

Applicant must already be accepted for their chosen study at Wageningen University.
Applicant must have good academic result in their home country
Applicant must intend to return to their own country at the completion of their degree.
The fund also gives preference to Applicant who already receive some form of financial assistance
Application Procedure
Before applicants can apply scholarships, they must apply for admissions.
The deadline for admission for non EU students is around May 2011.

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MSc Clinical Trials by Distance Learning Scholarship, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK

MSc Clinical Trials by Distance Learning Scholarship, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK

Applications are open for one scholarship to study the Distance Learning MSc Clinical Trials (CT) course commencing October 2011. This scholarship is offered by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).

Funding
The scholarship covers full tuition fees to study the Distance Learning MSc Clinical Trials course, and a contribution towards local examination centre fees.

Criteria for the scholarship
This MSc Clinical Trials scholarship is available only to a student who is a national of, and resident within, a Low Income country as indicated on here.

Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria:

the academic merit of the applicant (at least a 2:1 or equivalent first Honours undergraduate degree)
at least two years’ proven work experience in the Clinical Trials field
how the skills and qualification obtained from the MSc Clinical Trials would benefit both the applicant and their institution, with respect to current and/or future employment; and
impact on the development of the applicant’s home country.
The successful applicant will be required to:

complete a minimum number of modules each year of the course
give regular feedback to the School, and
co-operate with any programme evaluations for the duration of their scholarship and for a period of up to five years after completion of the course.
All applicants must ensure that they satisfy the standard criteria for admission to the MSc Clinical Trials course. Full details of the course can be found on the University of London International Programmes website

How to Apply
Those wishing to be considered for the scholarship should complete the MSc Clinical Trials scholarship application form and submit it, together with a complete MSc Clinical Trials by Distance Learning application form (unless this has already been submitted) and the other required supporting documentation, to:

Postgraduate Admissions Office
University of London International Programmes
Ground floor
Stewart House
32 Russell Square
London WC1B 5DN
United Kingdom.

Deadline for scholarship applications
You must be in receipt of an offer of a place on the MSc Clinical Trials for your scholarship application to be considered; therefore applications for the course must be received no later than 31 March 2011. If you wish to submit both your scholarship application and course application together, this must be received no later than 31 March 2011. If you are already in receipt of an offer of a place on the course, the final deadline for receipt of scholarship applications only is 20 May 2011.

Please note that for your MSc course application you should have asked two referees to send confidential letters of reference direct to the University. Neither your MSc course application nor your scholarship application can be considered until your references have been received.

N.B. This scholarship is only available to those wishing to study the MSc Clinical Trials – it is not available to those wishing to take the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Trials.

Selection of the candidate
Scholarship applications will be considered by a sub-panel of the LSHTM Scholarships Committee. The successful candidate will be informed in June 2011. (The MSc course applications of those who are not short-listed will continue to be processed.)

Enquiries
E-mail: DLScholarship@lshtm.ac.uk

6.3.11

Italy Scholarships in for African Students 2011-2012

Italy Scholarships in for African Students 2011-2012


University of Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Announce UCSC Africa Scholarships in for African Students 2011-2012 in the field of International MBA ,Banking and Finance, International Relations, International Cooperation and Development Italy

Study Subject: International MBA (Global Business and Sustainability) Banking and Finance, International Relations, International Cooperation and Development, Economics
Employer: University of Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Level: Master’s
Scholarship Description: Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, as part of its mission to foster relationships with developing countries, has developed a special program for students from the African continent. This program will enable students to study on a full or partial scholarship for degree programs taught in English at UCSC’s Milan Campus. UCSC is pleased to offer for the second year 12 full scholarships that include tuition and board for eligible students from the following African countries:
Eligibility: Admission requirements for all programs include completion of at least a Bachelor Degree from a recognized university and IELTS 6.0 or equivalent if English is not the official language in your country. For the MBA at least three years of work experience and GMAT/GRE are required (students can apply without a GMAT/GRE score; however this test has to be taken before program commencement).

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 April 2011

Netherlands: PhD Student Position in Cognitive Psychology at VU University 2011

Netherlands: PhD Student Position in Cognitive Psychology at VU University 2011

Doctorate positions in the field of Cognitive Psychology at VU University in Netherlands-2011

Study Subject:Cognitive Psychology
Employer:VU University
Level:PhD
Scholarship Description:The Faculty of Psychology and Education employs about 290 people. The Faculty consists of 9 scientific departments for education and research. There are about 1850 students enrolled. The faculty is characterized by high-quality scientific research and by scientific education with special focus on academic training. Within the faculty an informal atmosphere with short lines prevails. The candidate has (or will have in the near future) an MSc degree in cognitive psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, physics, informatics, AI, biology, or a comparable area. The candidate has a strong interest in experimental research in the area of visual perception, memory, and attention, good research skills, and excellent ability to write and read English. Experience with programming or scripting languages (for example C++, Visual Basic, E-Prime, MatLab) is preferred. The candidate should be able to start at the latest on August 1, 2011.

Appointment will initially be for 12 months. The starting date is flexible, but must be before November 1st 2010. After a successful evaluation the appointment will be prolonged for another 36 months. The employment will have to result in a written dissertation by the end of the fourth year. Payment will be according to the standard regulations for scientific personnel, from € 2.042,- per month in the first year to € 2.612,- per month in the fourth year (gross income, based on fulltime appointment).

Scholarship Application Deadline:March 21, 2011

Indonesian Government Scholarships for Masters Degree Program 2011

Indonesian Government Scholarships for Masters Degree Program 2011

Indonesian Government Scholarships for Applicants from Developing Countries for Master’s Degree Program 2011

Study Subject: Humanties, Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture Sciences, Education, Multi-disclipinary Studies
Employer: Indinesian Government
Level: Masters

Indonesian Government has offered scholarships, under its scheme Beasiswa Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) or Developing Countries Partnership (DCP), for pursuing Master studies in various universities of Indonesia for the Academic Session 2011-12. The details are as under:

Goal:

The scholarship aims:

To promote deeper cultural understanding among developing countries.
To strengthen the relationship and mutual cooperation among developing countries
To contribute to the development of human resource quality
Eligibility Criteria:

The maximum of age is 35 years.
Has a completed four (4) years Bachelors Degree or equivalent.
Has a TOEFL score of 450 or equivalent
Completes and submits the application form and must be nominated by the respective government.
If successful, while studying in Indonesia:

Will comply with the Indonesian Government and host university regulations
Will not work or join any political activity
Agrees not to change the place of study and study program selected
Sign the statement letter prior to departure
Scholarship Application Deadline: Mid of May 2011

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University of Cyprus Postgraduate Scholarships 2011-2012

University of Cyprus Postgraduate Scholarships 2011-2012

The University of Cyprus announces the granting of 25 scholarships for postgraduate Master’s degrees and PhD in the academic year 2011/2012.

Study Subject: all the fields of study
Employer: University of Cyprus
Level: Masters, PhD

The scholarships are for postgraduate courses (beginning study in September 2011) and their aim is to develop and strengthen the relations and cooperation of the University of Cyprus with the Cypriots expatriates and to attract a large number of foreign students. The scholarships cover all the fields of study and are addressed to Cypriots expatriates and to foreign nationals (from non EU countries).

Five (5) out of the 25 scholarships will be allocated to Cypriot applicants who are permanent residents of Australia in order to strengthen the cooperation with the Australian Homogeny.
Three (3) out of the 25 scholarships will be granted to students from the University of Gjirokastra (Argyrokastro) – Albania.
One (1) scholarship will be granted for strengthening the Orthodox Teachers College in Kenya.
The other sixteen (16) scholarships will be allocated to Cypriot applicants who are permanent residents in foreign countries and to foreign nationals from non EU countries.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 April 2011

Source:
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5.3.11

The Australian National University Master Scholarships 2011 in Engineering, Information Technology and Computing

The Australian National University Master Scholarships 2011 in Engineering, Information Technology and Computing



The Australian National University (ANU) offers a range of one and two year Masters by Coursework programs in engineering, information technology and computing. Two of these programs include research. In most cases, two one-year programs can be combined. This enables international students to apply for a two-year visa. Students enrolling in a combined Masters (or double Masters as it is sometimes known)are awarded two separate degrees: the first at the conclusion of the first program, and the second at the conclusion of the second program.

You need to submit an application to study an ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science program before you can apply for a College scholarship. If you have not, your scholarship application will not be processed.

SCHOLARSHIPS

College Postgraduate International Award
- Amount $AUD : $5,000
- Closing Date :

Semester One (Feb) Applicants:30 November
Semester Two (July) Applicants:29 May
- Requirements : Excellent undergraduate degree from a highly regarded university

College Postgraduate International Honours Award
- Amount $AUD : $5,000
- Closing Date :

Semester One (Feb) Applicants:30 November
Semester Two (July) Applicants:29 May
- Requirements : Excellent results in an approved ANU or other Masters degree and subsequent enrolment in a Masters (Honours) degree in the College.

Contact

T: +61 2 6125 0677
E: student.services@cecs.anu.edu.au

Source:

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ISOPE Graduate Scholarship 2011 for Outstanding International Students

ISOPE Graduate Scholarship 2011 for Outstanding International Students

The International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers (ISOPE) encourages students to study and/or to conduct research in any of Offshore Mechanics, Ocean, Arctic, and Related Engineering fields, or to participate in the annual ISOPE Conferences. For this purpose, ISOPE grants scholarships of $1,000 each to outstanding graduate students and entering new graduate students for the academic year 2011−2012. Three to five scholarships were granted each year. The recipients are encouraged to join the ISOPE student membership.

Each scholarship offered is a competitive one. Sex, race, age, religion, nationality, etc. are not factors for consideration. The awardees are selected by the ISOPE Award Committee vote. The committee members are balanced in geopolitical distribution. No more than one scholarship shall be awarded in the same year to the applicants from one university.

To apply, email the following information in electronic files to info@isope.org , the ISOPE Awards Committee, 495 North Whisman Road, Suite 300, California 94043-5711, USA.

(1) An official graduate school transcript for current graduate students, or the official undergraduate transcript for graduate students who didn’t complete 2 semesters and for entering graduate students; (2) a letter of recommendation from the thesis supervising faculty, department chairperson, or any ISOPE member directly to info@isope.org, and (3) an application form.

Download application form
Source:

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PhD Scholarships in Enterprise Risk Management at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

PhD Scholarships in Enterprise Risk Management at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

VTT is launching second international graduate school in 2011 to attract new, PhD students. We are looking for 15 new PhD students (incl. one Post Doc Researcher) that are expected to contribute to development of our prominent technological competences.

PhD students and Post Doc Researcher participate in high level research work at VTT on selected strategically relevant topics within a collaborative project environment. PhD work is done for four consecutive years under professional scientific supervision by highly experienced and competent senior researchers with PhD degrees. The PhD thesis should be finalized within the four-year period and fulfill high level scientific standards. The employment of Post Doc Researchers is for two years. The open positions are related to applied materials, services and the built environment, industrial system management, bio and chemical processes, energy, information and communication technologies, and microtechnologies and electronics.

PhD Student – Enterprise Risk Management

Our risk and reliability research has a strong background and knowledge basis in the risk management of technological systems in industry. The current research aims at more comprehensive approaches by developing methods and models to handle business risks in different phases of the innovation process and enterprise networks. The understanding on risk, reliability, safety and security issues and their management also builds up capability to support companies in developing new service business related to safety and security.

The task is to develop methods and models for total comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). The more detailed research focus can be in supporting business continuity management, in modeling of the effects of safety and security measures, or in security business development

Expectations

Success in this position requires a background in risk and reliability management, or in safety and security management. An important expertise area is to understand industrial management, industrial systems and enterprise networks.

Further expectations:

a solid academic background with an MSc in relevant fields
scientific ambition, motivation and strong interest in cutting-edge research
team working skills in an international working environment
inventiveness and initiative personality
good analytical and problem solving skills
excellent English language skills.
We Offer

For PhD Students

an opportunity to contribute to the strategic capabilities of a world-class research organization
outstanding PhD supervision by top research scientists of your field
excellent prospects for personal development
an innovative work community for aspiring researchers
a work contract for 1 + 3 years
assistance with housing and other relocation issues
For further information, please contact Research Professor Veikko Rouhiainen, veikko.rouhiainen@vtt.fi, tel. +358 20 722 3262

For conditions of employment (incl. relocaton service issues) , please contact Merja Grönberg, merja.gronberg@vtt.fi or Marja-Liisa Virtanen, marja-liisa.virtanen@vtt.fi

Application Deadline : 20 March 2011

Source:

http://ping.fm/ORDlJ

Chulalongkorn University Exchange Student Scholarship in Communication Management

Chulalongkorn University Exchange Student Scholarship in Communication Management

One Semester Exchange Student Scholarship for ASEAN Students

Those who are interested to join this program can see the information about the 2011 recruitment below.

Scholarship Includes:

Tuition 78,000 Baht
Expense fee 50,000 Baht
Application Deadline: 31 March 2011
Requirements of Eligible Applicants

Applicants must be undergraduate students in an accredited university in an ASEAN country except Thailand.
Applicants must be a citizen of any member ASEAN country except Thailand.
All ASEAN students studying in Thailand are ineligible to apply.
Application Documents

Complete application form
Statement of Purpose attached with the application form.
Official transcript with latest GPAX
One 1-inch photograph (face shot with no hat, sunglasses, or computer editing)
Two letters of recommendation from lecturers or advisors
University testimonial letter
Language requirement:
- TOEFL score: at least 90 (IBT) or higher, or
- IELTS score: at least 6 or higher, or
- CU-AAT score: at least 450 or higher (only verbal section), or
- SAT score: at least 450 or higher (only critical reading section)
Scores must be less than 2 years old based on the date of application.
Admission Criteria:

TOEFL, IELTS, CU-AAT or SAT score report,
Transcript,
Letters of Recommendation,
Interview (to be conducted online)
Scholarship Details

Four scholarships are available. The grant will be divided into 4 payments: the first month 20,000 baht, second month 10,000 baht, third month 10,000 baht and the fourth month 10,000 baht.*
The tuition fee of 1 semester worth 78,000 baht will also be provided.
The grant will cover only the first semester of 2011 (August to December 2011).
* Combined total of numbers one and two is equivalent to 110,000 baht.
Deadlines

Application Submission: February 1 – March 31, 2011
Interview Session: April 2011. Date to be announced.
Scholarship Announcement: April 30, 2011
Please note:

The final decision for admission will be determined by the by Program’s Administrative Board.
Submit your application and all supporting documents to the following address:
Communication Management-English Program
Faculty of Communication Arts
Chulalongkorn University
Phayathai Road
Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Thailand
Student can select any subjects from program schedule at www.inter.commarts.chula.ac.th. Please note that some courses mignt not be offered in the semester you are coming, check with us whether the courses you are interested will be offered. The officer will help you with the registeration procedure after your arrival.
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Requirement DOCX, PDF
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The Huck Centre Postgraduate Scholarships at Henley University of Reading

The Huck Centre Postgraduate Scholarships at Henley University of Reading

This postgraduate scholarship provides £600 towards the cost of tuition fees. It is available (dependent on eligibility) for 1 year. You will be required to complete a project (requiring about 60 hours over the academic year) on behalf of the School’s Huck Centre for Management Research.
Eligibility
UK/EU/International postgraduate masters students who can demonstrate an excellent academic record and an active contribution to business and society.
Applicants must also meet the School’s academic entry requirements and obtain an IELTS score of 7.0 or the equivalent.
You must first receive and accept an offer of a place on a postgraduate masters programme in the School of Management, and paid the required deposit.

Application Procedure
Please return a completed scholarship application form with your confirmation of acceptance to:
Postgraduate Scholarship Application
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Henley Business School
University of Reading
Whiteknights, RG6 6UD
United Kingdom
Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend a formal interview and winners will be notified following the appropriate deadline.
Closing date
Closing date for applications is 25 October 2011.
Documents
Download scholarship application form (PDF- 500 KB)
Download scholarship application form (MS Word – 500 KB)
For further information please see our scholarship terms and conditions (MS Word – 200 KB).
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London Business School Master Scholarships in Finance, UK

London Business School Master Scholarships in Finance, UK

If you have a place on the Masters in Finance programme, you may be eligible for a scholarship. You’ll be given more information on these with your place offer, but here is an overview of what’s available:
Masters in Finance (full-time format) Scholarship
Funded by: London Business School
Overview: The Masters in Finance (full-time format) scholarship scheme aims to attract excellent candidates to the programme and encourage early application. Successful candidates will be selected on merit.
Open to: Open to self-sponsored candidates admitted to the full-time format Masters in Finance who complete their application (including references, GMAT and transcripts) by 15 March 2011. Details on how to apply will be made available to candidates who are shortlisted for interview.
Award: 2 x £10,000
Deadline: 01 June 2011
Masters in Finance (weekend format) Scholarship
Funded by: London Business School
Overview: The Masters in Finance (weekend format) scholarship scheme aims to attract excellent candidates to the programme and encourage early application. Successful candidates will be selected on merit.
Open to: Open to self-sponsored candidates admitted to the weekend format Masters in Finance who complete their application (including references and transcripts) by 13 April 2011. Candidates may sit GMAT after this date. Details on how to apply will be made available to candidates who are shortlisted for interview.
Award: 2 x £10,000
Deadline: 01 June 2011

Masters in Finance Alumni Scholarship
Funded by: Masters in Finance alumni
Open to: Exceptional successful applicants to the full-time format with proven financial need.
Award: 2 x £16,000
Deadline: 01 June 2011
The Anno Domini Scholarship
Funded by: Anno Domini Capital Group
Open to: All candidates accepted onto the Masters in Finance programme at London Business School whose country of origin is Russia, Ukraine, Belorussia, Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Serbia, Romania or Hungary.
Award: 1 x £32,000
Deadline: 01 June 2011
Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust – African Scholarships
Funded by: Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust
Open to: All successful applicants to the full-time format who are African nationals, and reside in Africa.
Award: 2 x £7,000
Deadline: 01 June 2011
Citigroup Foundation Women’s Scholarship
Funded by: Citigroup Foundation
Open to: All successful women applicants to the Masters in Finance full-time format.
Award: 1 x £12,000
Deadline: 01 June 2011
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Bloomsbury Colleges PhD Studentship 2011 in Veterinary, UK

Bloomsbury Colleges PhD Studentship 2011 in Veterinary, UK

The Bloomsbury Colleges consortium brings together six University of London colleges comprising Birkbeck (Bbk), Institute of Education (IoE), London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), Royal Veterinary College (RVC), School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) and The School of Pharmacy (SoP).

The consortium is offering twelve PhD Studentships, each of three years duration, to start October 2011. The Studentships will cover course fees (at the usual level for UK and EU Studentships) and a student stipend. They will encompass a wide range of topics spanning the biomedical and social sciences, reflecting the diversity of disciplines represented in the consortium. The Studentships will be supervised by two of the partner colleges which are indicated after each Studentship.

Please note that the deadlines may differ between Studentships.

Studentships 2011

Stakeholder perception of flood-risk (Bbk and IoE)
Structural and functional studies of the Hsp90-dependent phosphatase PP5 in the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum (Bbk and LSHTM)
Gender violence and adult learning in post‐apartheid South Africa (IoE and Bbk) *
Mechanisms of social influence in typical development and autism (IoE and Bbk)
Evaluation of foot and mouth disease vaccine coverage, effectiveness and impact in Turkey and Iran (LSHTM and RVC)*
Integrated informatics and statistical tools to assist the translation of pathogen sequencing data derived from new sequencing technologies (LSHTM and Bbk)
Quantitative and qualitative investigations of mental health and wellbeing in veterinary, pharmacy and other undergraduate students (RVC and Bbk)
The effect of missense mutations on the role of Fukutin related protein (FKRP) (RVC and Bbk)
Agricultural and health input subsidies in development: inter‐sectoral lessons from theory and practice (SOAS and LSHTM) *
Intelligent Hands: a cross‐cultural study of apprenticeship and skilled work (SOAS and IoE) *
Role of gastrointestinal microbiota in the development of Escherichia coli K1 neonatal meningitis (SoP and LSHTM) — (This studentship is now closed.)
The Viral Achilles Heel: The nucleocapsid protein of FIV and related lentiviruses as a therapeutic target (SoP and RVC)
*These four Studentships are related to international development and include additional funding for field research. For more information, please visit the LIDC website at this link http://ping.fm/M76NH

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2011 Master Scholarships at Brussels School of International Studies, University of Kent, UK

2011 Master Scholarships at Brussels School of International Studies, University of Kent, UK

Masters Scholarships for all Nationalities in the field of Politics, International Relation,Law at Brussels School of International Studies in UK-2011

Study Subject: Politics, International Relation, Law
Employer: Brussels School of International Studies, University of Kent
Level: Masters

Scholarships for our MA programmes are awarded twice per year; normally in June for students starting in September and in November for those starting in January.

Successful candidates will be registered at the University of Kent as full time students on the taught programmes stated above and will receive payment to cover 50% of their tuition fees (€7,475 in 2010/11). These scholarships are open to students of all nationalities

The University of Kent’s Brussels School of International Studies (UKB) awards seven masters scholarships. Six scholarships are in politics and international relations and one is in law. There is currently no masters scholarship in migration studies.

Criteria

In addition to possessing an offer of admission onto a UKB programme applicants should normally have obtained, or be about to obtain, a relevant undergraduate degree at least at First Class level (UK), or GPA 3.5 (US) or equivalent.

These scholarships are open to students of all nationalities.

How to apply

Once candidates have been accepted onto a programme at UKB, they should then send a letter/email to ukbschols2@kent.ac.uk confirming their wish to be considered for a scholarship and explaining why they believe that they should be awarded one.

Candidates should ensure that their application number is mentioned on their letter/email and indicate ‘scholarships’ in the subject title.

The deadline for receipt of applications is as follows:

For entry September 2011 the deadline is Friday 24 June 2011.
For entry January 2012 the deadline is to be confirmed.
For further information please contact ukbschols2@kent.ac.uk

Source:

http://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/postgraduate/departmental/brussels.html

2011-2012 International Doctoral Program in Economics at Sant?Anna School of Advanced Studies, Italy

2011-2012 International Doctoral Program in Economics at Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies, Italy



Call for Application for International Doctoral Scholarship in Economics in Italy
Study Subject:Economics
Employer:Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies
Level:PhD
Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies (thereafter, the “School”), together with the University of Strasbourg, announces for the Academic Year 2011-2012 a public competition for 5 positions supported by a grant to attend the International Doctoral Program in Economics.
The School reserves the possibility of accepting up to a maximum of 2 further students without grant or other forms of financial support.
The aim of the program, in line with the standards of excellence pursued by the School, is to provide a training path oriented both at research activities and at professional careers in the private and public sectors, involving structured courses and supervised research yielding an original dissertation to be discussed in a public examination.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 20 April 2011
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OFID Master Scholarship 2011 for Applicants from Developing Countries

OFID Master Scholarship 2011 for Applicants from Developing Countries

Master’s OFID Scholarships for Developing Countries 2011-2012, Austria
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 2011/2012. 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 2011/2012.
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.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 4 June 2011

Goethe Business School Scholarships 2011, Germany

Goethe Business School Scholarships 2011, Germany

Some important guidelines to consider when applying for Goethe Business School Scholarships:
Scholarships are meant to supplement, rather than replace other funding sources.
Scholarship amount cover partial costs of the program and may vary based on each individual profile of the applicant. The amount granted is deducted from the overall tuition prior to the start of the program.
Applicants for the Goethe MBA or EMFA are allowed to apply for a maximum of two different scholarships as part of their application. Applicants may only be awarded one scholarship in total.
Applicants who receive financial support from their company may not qualify for certain scholarships.
Applicants who apply for the Goethe Business School Career Loan may not qualify for a scholarship.
Applicants must decide within seven days from the date the offer letter is issued to secure their scholarships. Applicants who do not reply by this timeline will forfeit their scholarship award to another qualified applicant.
Scholarship application deadlines and application process
The deadlines to apply for any of the above mentioned. Goethe Business School scholarships are the following:
December 1, 2010
March 1, 2011
June 1, 2011
The scholarship application must be submitted with the regular application package.
To obtain a scholarship application, please contact the Admissions Office directly at our email address: recruiting@gbs.uni-frankfurt.de.
For the recruiting year 2010 – 2011, the following scholarships will be offered, go to:
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Hult MBA Scholarship for African Students

Hult MBA Scholarship for African Students

Hult International Business School is offering scholarships to candidates living in Africa who demonstrate strong leadership and decision making skills.
Scholarships will be awarded to appropriate candidates who demonstrate the potential to be strong future leaders.

Candidates must have a scholarship interview with a Hult representative.

Scholarship Name: MBA Scholarships for African Students
Degree: MBA Degree
Study in: Boston, San Francisco, Dubai, London, or Shanghai

Scholarship Application Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have 3 years of work experience, high performance at a 3+ year Bachelor program or equivalent, and carry out a scholarship interview with a Hult representative. Transcripts and CV/Resume will be required.

Scholarship Value: Scholarships vary on the strength of the candidate.

Scholarship Value: Scholarships vary on the strength of the candidate.

Apply for a scholarship interview using the “Online Application Form” at:
http://ping.fm/9Fzd5

GREENET Project PhD Positions in Wireless Communication Systems and Networks

GREENET Project PhD Positions in Wireless Communication Systems and Networks

Greenet is an Initial Training Network (ITN) Marie Curie project that is focused on the analysis, design, and optimization of energy efficient wireless communication systems and networks.

It will create a fully-integrated and multi-disciplinary network of 17 Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) working in 10 first-class institutions distributed in 7 European countries. The consortium is formed by 3 Universities, 3 Research Centers and 4 Private Companies. This Network will offer to a group of newly recruited ESRs a cross-sectorial environment to shape their long-term research view and get fundamental methodological tools on various research fields (such as, cooperative communications, cognitive networks and network coding).

JOB POSITIONS

The positions offered within the project are the following:

Universities

3 positions in the Technical University of Catalonia-UPC-BarcelonaTECH, Spain: UPC_1, UPC_2 and UPC_3.
2 positions in the University of Edinburg, UK: UEDIN_1 and UEDIN_2.
2 positions in the University of Trento, Italy: UNITN_1 and UNITN_2.
Research Centers

1 position in the Telecommunications Technical Centre of Catalonia (CTTC), Spain: CTTC_1.
2 positions in the Institute of Telecommunications, Portugal: IT_1 and IT_2.
2 positions in the NCSR Demokritos, Greece: DEM_1 and DEM_2.
Industrial partners

2 positions in WEST Aquila, Italy: WEST_1 and WEST_2.
1 position in Acticom, Germany: ACT_1.
1 position in CASSIDIAN, France: CASSIDIAN_1.
1 positions in Innoroute, Germany: INN_1.
ELIGIBILITY

The recruited researchers should be, at the time of selection, in the first four years (full-time equivalent) of their research careers (measured from the date when they obtained the degree which would formally entitle them to embark on a doctorate).
ESR should not already have a PhD and they should have the qualifications to embark on a PhD program.
At the time of selection by the host organization, researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of their host organization for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment. Short stays, such as holidays, are not taken into account.
ESR (regardless of their nationalities) must not have resided or carried out their main activities (work, studies, etc.) in the host country for more than 12 months in the last 3 years.
DURATION

The fellowship is awarded for a period 3 years.

The ESR will have a regular contract with the same rights and obligations as any other staff member of the host institution. Candidates should start within 3 months of the acceptance of the fellowship.

TRAINING AND BENEFITS

The Initial Training Network includes advanced scientific training, career development activities, workshops and other training initiatives for the initial research career of the involved ESRs. The ESRs will be committed to pursue the PhD degree during their work within the project, and they will have available all the doctorate program courses offered by the academic partners.

The training activities support the career development of new researchers by providing a variety of courses including project management, leadership skills, communications skills, grant writing, business development, intellectual property rights and others.

Marie Curie ITNs provide competitive financial support to the ESR including:

a competitive monthly living and mobility allowance,
a yearly travel allowance (i.e., a fixed amount of money based upon the direct distance between the location of origin of the researcher and the host institution),
a career exploratory allowance (i.e., a single payment for attending job interviews, additional courses, job fairs, etc.), and
coverage of the expenses related to the participation of the ESR in research and training activities (contribution to research-related costs, meetings, conference attendance, training actions, etc.)
HOW TO APPLY

Application Deadline: 15 March 2011

To apply, please send by email:

a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position in question.
detailed CV.
student’s record.
the name and address of two referees to support your application.
All applications should be sent to:

Technical University of Catalonia: greenet@cttc.es and luisg@tsc.upc.edu.
University of Edinburg: greenet@cttc.es and h.haas@ed.ac.uk.
University of Trento: greenet@cttc.es and granelli@disi.unitn.it.
Telecommunications Technical Centre of Catalonia: greenet@cttc.es and cveri@cttc.es.
Institute of Telecommunications: greenet@cttc.es and cbarbosa@av.it.pt.
NCSR Demokritos: greenet@cttc.es and kkont@iit.demokritos.gr.
WEST Aquila: greenet@cttc.es and fabio.graziosi@univaq.it.
ACTICOM: greenet@cttc.es and gerrit.schulte@acticom.de.
EADS DSS: greenet@cttc.es and christophe.gruet@cassidian.com.
Innoroute: greenet@cttc.es and andreas@innoroute.de.
Candidates must ensure that all information is included before the deadline, including the reference letters. Incomplete proposals will not be considered eligible.

Once the application is submitted, an acknowledgement of receipt will be automatically sent by e-mail to the applicant. A reference number will be assigned, which should be included in any further correspondence.

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Masters Scholarships 2011-2012 at Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, UK

The Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies welcomes applications for the following Scholarships from applicants who have accepted an offer of a place to study for a one year Masters programme in the following areas:

International Journalism
International Public Relations
Journalism Studies
Political Communications
Funding:

One Scholarship is available in each of the following areas:

Cardiff International Journalism Scholarship – £5,000
Cardiff International Public Relations Scholarship – £5,000
Cardiff Journalism Studies Scholarship – £5,000
Cardiff Political Communications Scholarship – £5,000
Qualification:

To be eligible for an award, applicants must:

Have been offered, and accepted, a place on a full-time Masters programme for the 2011-2012 academic year;
Hold a degree of at least first class, or upper second class honours standard or equivalent to that standard. This requirement may be waived for candidates with relevant professional experience;
Demonstrate oral and written fluency in English. A minimum score of 7.0 in the International English Language Test (IELTS) is required;
Be classified as an overseas student for fees purposes. It is not possible to be awarded a scholarship in addition to a full award from a separate body.
Selection:

Each application will be considered by the relevant Course Director, with the final decision being made by the Chair of the Board of Studies.

Deadline:

Once you have accepted your offer, any applicant wishing to be considered for the above Scholarships must complete the attached application form, and return it no later than FRIDAY, 24TH JUNE 2011. Applications submitted in any other format other than using the form provided will not be considered.

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Scholarship application form 2011-12
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