[England] Executive MBA Programme Scholarship for Women

The Executive MBA programme office is delighted to offer scholarship support for the September 2009 (SEMBA2011) for the female participant who has best demonstrated leadership potential and commitment to support the ongoing success of the Executive MBA programme.
This substantial scholarship of up to £23,850 (the final award to be determined at the review stage) will be deducted from the balance of the first year tuition fees for the programme.
Who is Eligible?
Women who have been accepted for SEMBA 2011 and who are fully self-funding. Candidates may submit a scholarship application at the time of submitting their EMBA application, however essays will only be considered for the award if candidates have been offered and have accepted their place on the programme by the scholarship deadline.
Criteria for Awarding the Scholarship
The scholarship will be awarded to an appropriate female candidate on the basis of future professional and leadership potential as demonstrated by the quality of the essay submitted in support of the scholarship application, and a proven track record of success, (i.e. educational and professional background) demonstrated at the EMBA application and interview stages. The Scholarship Committee will also consider the original and personal contribution to the ongoing success of the Executive MBA expressed through the essay and to which the scholarship winner will commit as an ambassador of the EMBA programme.
Judging Panel
The judging panel is made up of members of the Admissions Committee and includes representatives from the Sloan and Executive MBA Admissions, Marketing and Programme Management Teams, Faculty and Career Services.
How to apply
You must submit the following documents:

• Completed scholarship application form
• A short essay of not more than 1,000 words (please supply the word count) in support of your application for the scholarship award. The topic of the essay is: "As a female leader, please outline how you will personally support the ongoing success of the EMBA programme".

Deadline for submission
We must receive your scholarship application before 12 noon on Monday 13 July 2009. The decision will be communicated to applicants by 17.00 on Friday 17 July 2009.
Candidates will need to have their funding in place and make all the necessary payments as outlined in the fee schedule. The full amount of the award will be deducted from the balance of the first year tuition fees for the programme.
Click here to download further scholarship information and application (PDF)

PhD Research Assistantship in Nonlinear Dynamics in Biological System at University of Tennessee, USA

The Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering Department at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has one graduate research assistantship available, at the Ph.D. level, starting Fall 2010.
Our lab works on systems biology, infectious diseases, nonlinear dynamics, control and complex systems. The student will work on an NSF funded project on Nonlinear Dynamics in Biological Systems. Prior experiences in computational biology, nonlinear dynamics and control are highly desirable.
The University of Tennessee offers a diverse and nurturing graduate training environment. The position comes with an annual stipend, full tuition waiver and benefits package, including health insurance.
To apply, send a letter of interest, unofficial transcripts, TOEFL and GRE scores, CV and contact information for three references, to Dr. Xiaopeng Zhao (xzhao9@utk.edu).
Additional information about research in our lab can be found at:
http://web.utk.edu/~xzhao9/

Australia - Law International LLM Scholarship at University of Technology Sydney

The Faculty of Law offers two scholarships in each academic year for “New International Candidates” in the Master of Laws (LLM) by Coursework. One scholarship will be awarded in each of Autumn Semester and Spring Semester each year to a new LLM international student. The scholarship will be by way of reduction of tuition fees for the semester of the award.
Scholarships will be awarded solely on the basis of academic merit*.
Eligibility
Candidates must:

• have applied for admission to the UTS Master of Laws by Coursework (LLM) award, course code C04143;
• be categorised by UTS as an international student (neither an Australian citizen nor a permanent resident of Australia); and
• have reached a level of achievement across all subjects in the undergraduate legal qualification used as a basis for admission to the LLM which is equivalent to an academic achievement of Distinction average (75%) at UTS

Selection criteria
Academic Merit. The scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who is the highest achiever.
Value: $2,500.00
Number per year: 2
How to apply
Students must apply on the online form.
(Note: the online form will only be available during the open periods stated below)
Applications should be submitted by the due date:
Autumn Semester (February to June)

• Open – 15 September
• Close – 15 December

Spring Semester (July to November)

• Open – 1 March
• Close – 15 June

*Where no applicant satisfies the award conditions the scholarship will not be awarded.
Contact
Phone: +61 2 9514 3760
Email: law@uts.edu.au
Website: http://www.law.uts.edu.au
Postal Address:
UTS Faculty of Law
PO Box 123
Broadway NSW 2007
Australia
Application link:
http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/study/scholarships/detail.cfm?code=0000019272

UK - Cranfield School of Management Scholarships in Performance Management in the Third Sector

New Third Sector PhD Scholarship in Performance Management
Cranfield School of Management and The Cranfield Trust are working together to support a major research programme on third sector performance measurement. Cranfield is offering funding for a student to study for a full-time PhD under the titl ‘Performance Management in the Third Sector’, starting in September 2010.
The course of study will review and map existing practice, develop understanding of the processes and challenges of non-profit performance measurement, and develop tools and techniques for non- profits to embed performance management activities within their organisations. The project is an exciting opportunity not only to increase academic knowledge but also to make a significant contribution to practice in this important area.
The PhD will be supervised by Cranfield’s Centre for Business Performance, led by Professor Mike Bourne. The Centre for Business Performance specialises in the design, implementation, use and ongoing maintenance of performance measurement and management systems. Professor Bourne said of the Third Sector PhD opportunity:
“Performance Management is as critical in the third sector as it is in the commercial world. Performance measurement and impact reporting is of growing importance to non-profits and we are delighted to be working with The Cranfield Trust to offer the opportunity for a PhD student to undertake in depth research in this area.”
This investment in voluntary sector management supports Cranfield School of Management’s and The Cranfield Trust’s existing commitments to scholarship places on Cranfield’s prestigious MBA programmes. For the seventh year, new students have won scholarships on the Executive (part time) and Modular MBA programmes.
Amanda Tincknell, Chief Executive of The Cranfield Trust, said
“Our work with 200 voluntary organisations a year demonstrates the importance of managers developing the skills they need to meet the challenges of service delivery, particularly in this difficult economic climate.
Demonstrating the effectiveness of your organisation is vital as competition in the sector, and between voluntary sector and private sector service providers continues to grow. Having had outstanding scholarship students on the Cranfield MBA programme over the past 7 years we are now looking for an exceptional voluntary sector manager to take up the opportunity provided by Cranfield School of Management to gain a PhD and make a real contribution to voluntary sector thinking in the impact field.”
The successful candidate will be registered as a full-time PhD student within Cranfield School of Management for 4 years from 27 September 2010. Full-time fees will be paid by Cranfield in addition to a bursary of £13,500 per year to cover living expenses.
Candidates should have a strong management background in the voluntary sector, ideally at a senior level, which includes experience of reporting to funders and other stakeholders. They are also expected to be able to demonstrate a strong interest in performance.
In the first instance, please submit a CV together with, on a separate sheet, a description of how you meet the requirements for the project, including: your background and previous experience of research; how these relate to the advertised topic; what background reading you have done around the topic; why you want to do a PhD in this area, and any further information that supports your application to carry out this particular project. These should be emailed to Wendy Habgood, PhD Programme Manager, e: wendy.habgood@cranfield.ac.uk by 28 May 2010.
Candidates will then be invited to submit a formal application form, which may be downloaded from the Cranfield School of Management website and shortlisted applicants will be invited to an assessment day at Cranfield. The deadline for final applications is 18 June 2010.
For an informal discussion about the project contact Professor Mike Bourne on +44(0)1234 754514.
Full details of the PhD programme and a downloadable application form may be found on the website athttp://www.som.cranfield.ac.uk/som/doctorates/
The Cranfield Trust
The Cranfield Trust is a leading provider of pro bono management consultancy to voluntary organisations addressing issues of poverty, disability and social exclusion.
The Trust works with a register of volunteers from the commercial sector, many of whom are Cranfield alumni. Its website is at www.cranfieldtrust.org
Source:
http://www.som.cranfield.ac.uk/som/dinamic-content/media/New%20Third%20Sector%20PhD%20Scholarship%20in%20Performance%20Management%20_2_.pdf

[Turkish] Turkish Government Scholarship 2010-11 for Indian Students

[Turkish] Turkish Government Scholarship 2010-11 for Indian Students

Deadline: April 30, 2010

Applications are invited from Indian National residing in India on plain paper in the format given at the end for the award of Turkish Government Scholarships for 2010-2011 which are as follows:

Research Scholarship (Four)

Information About The Scholarships

Research scholarship are granted for those who will do scientific research in their field of interest in Turkish Universities (Subjects: (i) Agriculture (ii) Biotechnology (iii) Environmental Engineering);

Duration of the scholarships is for two to eight months;

Scholarship will start on 1st October, 2010.

Travel expenses to and from Turkey will be met by the Scholars/Students themselves;

The Turkish Government will meet the school fees, dorm fees and medical care expenses for scholars (except for long-term illnesses, serious surgical operations, prosthesis, jaw orthopedics, orthodontics, and tooth prosthesis).

Monthly Scholarship is 220 New Turkish Lira (i.e. Rs.6590/- approx.). The rate of monthly payments for the academic year 2010-2011 will be further revised.

Qualifications:

The candidate:

Should have completed graduate programmes lasting at least four years before 30.4.2010 minimum 60% marks in relevant subjects;

Should have fluent communication skills in at least one Language i.e. Turkish, English or French Languages;

Should be medically fit;

Age: Below 40 years as on 30.4.2010.

Research proposals/specific work to be undertaken (in separate sheet) to be furnished.

General Instructions

Applications received after last date will not be entertained.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The selected candidates will avail of scholarships in all cases. Therefore, an undertaking that he/she will not refuse the offer should be sent in duplicate along with the application.

Applications of candidates who reside abroad will not be entertained.

Candidates who have already been abroad for study/specialization/training either on scholarship or on their own for a period exceeding six months are eligible to apply if they have been in India for at least two consecutive years after their return from abroad.

The Candidates would have sufficient knowledge of the geographical situation and cultural heritage of India and Turkey.

Candidate can apply only for one subject.

The decision of the Selection Committee shall be final. However, final selection rests with the donor country.

Candidates who do not possess the requisite qualification need not apply.

No canvassing in any form will be entertained.

No application form will be provided by the Ministry.

Applications must be accompanied by attested copies of certificates regarding date of birth, diplomas, degrees, mark-sheets in respect of all the examinations passed alongwith experience certificate of Employment and one copy of recently taken passport size photograph with signature (to be pasted on the application form). Self attested certificates will not be accepted.

Last Date

Application along with supporting documents for date of birth, qualification, and research proposal must reach to

the Section Officer,

ES.4 Section,

Department of Higher Education, A-2, W-4,

Curzon Road Barracks,

Kasturba Gandhi Marg,

New Delhi-110001

latest by 30th April, 2010

(Tele No.011-23384687 and 011-23382498).

Those who are employed must sent their application through their employer. Application received thereafter will not be considered. On line applications may be accepted provided hard copy of the application alongwith enclosures (attested copies of certificates, mark sheet etc.) reach the Ministry within 5 days after the last date.

Click herefor further scholarship information and application.

[Egypt] Al Azhar University Scholarship for undergraduate level

Requirement:


Muslim. Resident in Bangladesh. Scholarships should not be to an equivalent local educational institution. Nominees should be healthy.

Important Dates:

Form Collection Last Date: 10 June 2010

Form Submission Last Date: 10 June 2010

Apply Procedure:

Applicant’s will have to send written application in English along with all relevant papers within 10th June, 2010 at the embassy of Egypt, Dhaka directly.



Special Note:

The following documents have to submit with application.



HSC/Alim certificate(or equivalent certificate) and a statement containing the subjects studied in HSC/Alim (or equivalent degree), attested from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Birth certificate.

Recent personal photos (6).

Valid Passport (with at least 6 month validity)

Good conduct/behavior Certificate, from the nominating authority.

Health certificate; certificate from Ministry of Health, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, that a nominee does not have any infectious diseases, mental disorders or handicapped. Medium of instruction of education will be Arabic Language.

For More Info:

Md. Abdullah Al Mamun,

Deputy Secretary, Education Ministry

Phone: 7165032

[France] Master And PhD Program In Systems And Synthetic Biology

The University of Evry-Val-d’Essonne, near Paris, proposes a Master in Systems and Synthetic Biology (mSSB) in partnership with AgroParis Tech, Ecole Centrale Paris and Telecom SudParis.


The vigorous development of Systems and Synthetic Biology is a grandchallenge that must be met both from the research and educationperspectives. The aim of mSSB is to provide students from the LifeSciences, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, Chemistry orPhysical Sciences a mean to fruitfully engage in collaborative workacross disciplinary boundaries, with applications in Systems andSynthetic Biology. The mSSB will benefit from an exceptional localresearch environment in these fields, with the leading french BioparkGenopole®. Following this M2 Master, several PhD programs are possibleon site.


Applicants may come from Universities or from Engineering schoolsafter a first year of master (M1), or an equivalent qualification.Bi-disciplinary educational background including Biology is favored,but highly-achieving and motivated students in any of the citeddisciplines can apply.


Deadline : May 22, 2010

Several Master scholarships are proposed to foreignstudents who want to study in France. Interested students must contactas soon as possible Dominique Zeliszewski ( dominique.zeliszewski@epigenomique.genopole.fr This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

PhD positions in networking, University of Coimbra, Portugal

PhD positions in networking, University of Coimbra, Portugal


PhD positions in networking are available at the Laboratory of Communications and Telematics of the University of Coimbra, Portugal integrated in the Doctoral Program in Information Science and Technology, starting in September 2010.

Please refer to the website (http://phd.dei.uc.pt) for all info on how to apply.
For more information contact:

Prof Edmundo Monteiro

edmundo@dei.uc.pt

PhD position in Regulation of Ion Channels In Carginogenesis, Nice, France

PhD position in Regulation of Ion Channels In Carginogenesis, Nice, France


REGULATION OF ION CHANNELS IN CARCINOGENESIS



PhD position (CNRS/PACA funding) available from September 2010 in the Institute of

Developmental Biology and Cancer (UNSA CNRS UMR 6543), in the group of Dr Franck

Borgese at the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis / CNRS, Nice, France.



Thesis supervisor: Dr Olivier Soriani

Our project will focus on the regulation of ion channels involved in cancer cell behaviour (apoptosis resistance, extra cellular matrix adhesion and degradation,

motility, proliferation). Recently, we have demonstrated that a unique tumour biomarker, the sigma-1 receptor (Sig1R), was functionally associated to Cl- and K+ channels in lung cancer and leukaemia cells. We have shown that the over-expression of Sig1R in cancer cells enhances cell apoptotic resistance through a decrease of volume-regulated Cl- channels activation kinetics (Renaudo et al., 2007; Le Guennec et al., 2008). Moreover, exogenous sigma ligands inhibit cell cycle through a K+ channel / p27kip1-dependent pathway (Renaudo et al. 2004).



The project will deal on the molecular mechanisms associating the Sig1R to ion channels aberrantly expressed in leukaemia and breast cancer cells, in relation to their aggressiveness state. Finally, in vivo significance of the described mechanisms will be explored in a mouse metastatic model.



Main technical approaches: Molecular cell biology, genetics, microscopy imagery and

electrophysiology (patch-clamp).



We are seeking highly talented and self-motivated candidates. A background in the field of electrophysiology and cell physiology will be appreciated. The position

will be available on September 2010.



Candidates are invited to obtain application forms from soriani@unice.fr or borgese@unice.fr



Application deadline: Friday 30th April. Provisional date for auditions of short listed candidates: Monday 17th May



Références:

· Martial,S., Giorgelli,J. L., Renaudo,A., Derijard,B., and Soriani,O. (2008). SP600125 inhibits Kv channels through a JNK-independent pathway in cancer cells. Biochem. Biophys. Res.

Commun. 366, 944-950

· Renaudo,A., L'Hoste,S., Guizouarn,H. , Borgese,F., and Soriani,O. (2007). Cancer cell cycle modulated by a functional coupling between sigma receptors and Cl- channels. J. Biol. Chem. 282, 2259-2267.

· Le Guennec,J.Y. , Ouadid-Ahidouch, H., Soriani,O., Besson,P., Ahidouch,A., and Vandier,C. (2007). Voltage-gated ion channels, new targets in anti-cancer research. Recent Patents Anticancer Drug Discov. 2, 189-202.

· Renaudo,A., Watry,V., Chassot,A.A. , Ponzio,G., Ehrenfeld,J. , and Soriani,O. (2004). Inhibition of tumor cell proliferation by sigma ligands is associated with K+ Channel inhibition and p27kip1 accumulation. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 311, 1105-1114.

8 PhD positions and 2 Post-doc positions in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Germany or Belgium in the field of Neuroimaging.

8 PhD positions in Neuroimaging, Europe


Neurophysics: 8 PhD positions and 2 Post-doc positions in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Germany or Belgium in the field of Neuroimaging.



fMRI is a fast developing technique that permits addressing core questions in cognitive neuroscience in the human brain. The future of this technique resides in pushing hardware to permit ultra-high field scanning at superior spatial resolution, developing advanced data analysis, and combining the technique with other approaches, including EEG, TMS, PET, as well as pharmacology and molecular biology. These goals are pursued by a consortium of 4 partners consisting of Maastricht University (Brain Imaging Centre), Research Centre Juelich (MR Physics), University of Liege (Cyclotron Research Centre) and Glaxo-Smith- Kline (Clinical Imaging Centre London). Funding comes from a Marie-Curie Initial Training Network grant.



Description

To advance research goals at the consortium, we are looking for applicants who (1) show a drive to investigate a core question in cognitive neuroscience which can be theoretical (e.g., perception, attention, memory) or more clinical in nature (e.g., dementia, neurofeedback in locked-in patients); (2) are motivated to use and/or help engineer cutting-edge methods of data acquisition (physics) and data analysis; (3) enjoy the (technical) challenges of working in an integrative, multidisciplinary environment. Relevant backgrounds include engineering, physics, mathematics, advanced statistics and data analysis, molecular biology, software programming, computational modelling, and cognitive neuroscience. The ideal candidate combines skills from several of these disciplines.



We offer a unique, integrative research environment where world-leading scientists will integrate accepted applicants into their research teams. A 1.5y training programme has been set up to offer additional, high-level training in all domains relevant for the research (for an overview of all offered courses:

http://www.psychology.unimaas.nl/images/pdf_files/courseoverview.pdf).



The Marie Curie- Initial Training Network 'Methods in Neuroimaging' graduate school offers:

- 3 PhD positions and 1 Post-doc position in biophysics and MR physics at Research Centre Juelich (Germany)

- 3 PhD positions and 1 Post-doc position in brain imaging data acquisition and analysis (combination of methods) at Brain Imaging Centre, Maastricht University (The Netherlands)

- 2 PhD positions in the field of brain imaging data acquisition and analysis (combination of methods) at Cyclotron Research Centre, Université de Liège (Belgium)



Representative project descriptions can be found here: http://www.psychology.unimaas.nl/images/pdf_files/Projectdescriptions.pdf

Although there is some flexibility in the research topics, applicants should select their preferred projects.



Research Field

Neurosciences - Other



Benefits

All recruited researchers are Marie Curie fellows and will profit from all Marie Curie benefits, including travel, living, mobility and career exploratory allowances.



Comment/web site for additional job details

Application files (sent by mail) should include:

- Motivation letter (please state your fields/projects of interest)

- Curriculum Vitae

- Certified transcripts Master

- two recent reference letters send directly by the referees via mail

- all non-native English speakers have to pass the academic IELTS (minimum score: 7.5) or TOEFL internet-based (minimum score: 113)

- Application deadline: July 15th 2010



Please contact Els Merken for further information and/or application

Mailing address : Marie Curie Vacancies t.a.v. Els Merken, P.O. 616, 6200 MD Maastricht

email: els.merken@maastric htuniversity. nl

phone: +31 388 1747

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