CEU Business School Baku MINI MBA Program

CEU Business School Baku MINI MBA Program


The CEU Business School Baku MINI MBA Program is a joint project of CEU Business School and the Azerbaijan Marketing Society (AMS).

The objective of the project is to provide a high quality management training program for managers who already have some managerial experience and are candidates for higher positions. The goal is to update and enhance their management knowledge on the most important management fields. The program also allows graduate students of the information and communication universities to continue their education and get the MINI MBA degree offered by CEU-AMS Alliance.

The CEU Business School Baku MINI MBA Program is modular and run on Friday afternoons and Saturdays. Total length is approximately 72 classroom hours. The modules are to be planned and delivered by CEU BS faculty members, cooperating with local experts when necessary and possible. Working language is English but some local contributors may use Russian as well. Each participant gets a complete course package with readings, slides, handouts etc. at the beginning of the program.



A certificate is provided at the end jointly issued by CEU BS-AMS Alliance to those who pass exams successfully and their participation measured by time spent on the program reaches 80%.

6-week program consists of 6 modules:

Module 1: Strategic Management

Module 2: Exponential Marketing

Module 3: Business Communication

Module 4: Project management

Module 5: Corporate finance and accounting

Module 6: Cost cutting and rationalization in a crisis



There is an optional 2 week study field-trip to Hungary as an extra opportunity.


For more info: www.marketing.az/mini-mba

Erasmus Mundus Master's Degree in Women's and Gender Studies (GEMMA) Fourth Edition (2010-2012)

Erasmus Mundus Master's Degree in Women's and Gender Studies (GEMMA) Fourth Edition (2010-2012)


Erasmus Mundus Scholarships for European students (Category B)

Erasmus Mundus Grants for Third Country visiting scholars



The Research Centre for Women's Studies at the University of Granada is pleased to inform that the application period for European students and Third Country (non-EU) scholars to take part in the fourth edition (2010-2012) of its Erasmus Mundus Master Degree in Women’s and Gender Studies (GEMMA).



The deadline for application is 30th April 2010.



GEMMA is a joint European Master in Women's and Gender Studies selected by the European Commission as an Erasmus Mundus master of excellence and co-ordinated by the University of Granada (Spain).



This inter-university and interdisciplinary programme is addressed to students interested in Women's Studies, Gender Studies, and Equal Opportunities Policies. It provides a unique opportunity to acquire professional qualifications in these areas at two prestigious European universities and to obtain a double Master's Degree from these institutions according to the mobility route chosen by the student. The languages of instruction are English, Spanish and Italian.



GEMMA Partner Universities:

University of Granada (Coordinator, Spain)

University of Bologna (Italy)

Central European University (Budapest, Hungary)

University of Hull (United Kingdom)

Institutum Studiorum Humanitatis (Ljubljana, Slovenia)

University of Lodz (Poland)

University of Oviedo (Spain)

Utrecht University (The Netherlands)



Scholarships:



Erasmus Mundus scholarship, Category B:

Eligibility: Category B scholarships are meant for European students (nationals of EU, EEA-EFTA countries) or third country nationals who have carried out their main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of these countries.



The scholarship covers the tuition fees and insurance, as well as personal expenses (a monthly allowance of 500 Euros) during the two years of the master.



Application deadline: 30th April 2010



Erasmus Mundus grant for scholars:

Third Country scholars can apply for research visits at one or various GEMMA European partner institutions. These visits can last between 2 weeks and 3 months and the grant is calculated on the basis of 1.200 Euros per week.


Application deadline: 30th April 2010



Application

The online application form for both types of scholarships can be found at the GEMMA webpage (www.ugr.es/local/gemma) together with all the necessary instructions.



For further information please check the GEMMA webpage:

www.ugr.es/local/gemma

Contact: gemma@ugr.es

The Hungarian Government Postgraduate Research Scholarships 2011

The Hungarian Government offers The Postgraduate Research Scholarships for the year 2011 in Hungary


Through the Hungarian Scholarship Board Office, the Hungarian Minister of Education and Culture offers scholarships for foreign students and professors of higher education institutions as well as research fellows who intend to gain further professional experience in Hungarian institutions of higher education or research


Eligibility:


Can be applied for by: applicants holding a Master’s degree or an equivalent university degree, including PhD students who intend to do research for their dissertation, yet wish to stay in Hungary for less than 12 months. (However, PhD students cannot acquire credits at their host universities.)

How to apply:


Every application must contain two (2) copies of the documents listed below in one of the following languages: English, French or German in the order given.

In case one of the documents submitted (certificate of the highest degree/diploma, proof of enrolment, supporting documents) is not in one of these languages, it is requested to submit a translation thereof.

Application form of the Hungarian Scholarship Board

Curriculum Vitae

List of publications

Copy of highest degree/diploma (i.e. MA or MSc degree)

Precise and detailed work plan – maximum two pages

Certificate of proficiency in Hungarian – unless there is another agreed upon working language for the proposed course/programme (to be attached to the letter of invitation)

Two letters of recommendation from two recognized experts in the relevant discipline

Letter of invitation by the future host institution in Hungary (In case an applicant wishes to study in a postgraduate course, that must be tuition-free.)

Medical certificate of satisfactory health condition

Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be considered!

Application documents shall not be returned!

Further Information:

For further information please contact the International Department of the Liszt Academy of Music, e-mail: Hars.Borbala@lisztakademia.hu or Pandi.Zita@lisztakademia.hu, phone: +36 1 462 4615, +36 1 462 4616.

Scholarship Deadline:

1st March, 2011

Source:

http://www.scholarship.hu/Englishsite/Bpostgraduatestudiesresearch/tabid/187/language/en-US/Default.aspx

Partial PhD Scholarships 2011/12-Liszt Academy of Music-Hungary

The Liszt Academy of Music and the Hungary Government offer The Partial PhD Scholarships for the year 2011/12 in Hungary




Through the Hungarian Scholarship Board Office, the Hungarian Minister of Education and Culture offers scholarships for foreign students and professors of higher education institutions as well as research fellows who intend to gain further professional experience in Hungarian institutions of higher education or research.



Eligibility:


Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD programme at an accredited institution of higher education in his/her home country or in a foreign country (but not in Hungary).


How to apply:

Every application must contain two (2) copies of the documents listed below in one of the following languages: English, French or German in the order given.

In case one of the documents submitted (certificate of the highest degree/diploma, proof of enrolment, supporting documents) is not in one of these languages, it is requested to submit a translation thereof.

Application form of the Hungarian Scholarship Board

Curriculum Vitae

List of publications

Copy of highest degree/diploma

Precise and detailed work plan – maximum two pages

Certificate of proficiency in Hungarian – unless there is another agreed upon working language for the proposed course/programme (to be attached to the letter of invitation)

Two letters of recommendation, one by the applicant’s home institution, one by the supervisor in Hungary

Copy of enrolment of the applicant’s doctoral school

Letter of invitation by the director of an accredited doctoral school in Hungary (The PhD programmemust be tuition-free.)

Medical certificate of satisfactory health condition

Applicants for music/arts scholarships have to attach the following documents in addition:

For painters, graphic artists and sculptors: photographs of three (3) works of art / sketches (with date)

For performing artists (musicians) and conductors: high quality recordings of three (3) different styles of music, conductors have to submit three (3) original scores.

Candidates should not forget to indicate on these applications that they are simultaneously applying for a scholarship at the Hungarian Scholarship Board Office.

Further Information:

For further information please contact the International Department of the Liszt Academy of Music, e-mail: Hars.Borbala@lisztakademia.hu or Pandi.Zita@lisztakademia.hu, phone: +36 1 462 4615, +36 1 462 4616.

Scholarship Deadline:

1st March, 2011

Source:

http://www.scholarship.hu/Englishsite/C2partialPhDstudies/tabid/189/language/en-US/Default.aspx

Hungarian Government Scholarships 2010-2011 for International Students

Through the Hungarian Scholarship Board Office, the Hungarian Minister of Education and Culture offers scholarships for foreign students and professors of higher education institutions as well as research fellows who intend to gain further professional experience in Hungarian institutions of higher education or research. Scholarships can be applied for under two systems:

• Bilateral Agreements: Scholarships are awarded to citizens of countries (and territories) that have a valid/effective educational co-operation programme with Hungary, or a bilateral agreement signed by the Hungarian Government or the Ministry of Education and Culture of Hungary and the relevant ministry of the given country (or territory).

• Scholarship Pool: Various types scholarships are available to students from selected countries/territories.

Scholarships are available for (A) semester/partial studies; (B) postgraduate studies – research; (C1) full PhD programmes; (C2) partial PhD studies; (D) postdoctoral studies – research; (E) research stay; and (F) summer courses.

Host Institution(s):

Hungarian Higher Education Institutions

Field of study:

These scholarships allow for study or research in any field of arts and sciences during the granted period at an accredited Hungarian higher education or research institution to be determined in advance.

Number of Awards:

Not specified.

Target group:

Scholarships under Bilateral Agreements: Afghanistan, Lithuania, Mongolia, Palestine, Ukraine, Yemen and Vietnam.

Countries eligible under Scholarship Pool: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korean Republic, Kuwait, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, The Netherlands, Norway, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Romania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

A. Semester/partial studies (3-10 months)

HUF 40 460 stipend per month, paid by the host institution, and student hostel accommodation in a university residence hall paid by the scholarship-holder.

B. Postgraduate studies, research (3-21 days or 1-10 months)

HUF 79 200 stipend per month and HUF 70 000 accommodation allowance per month, for scholarships 21 days or shorter, accommodation allowance and a stipend of HUF 3000/day. These amounts are paid by the HSB Office.

C/1. Full PhD programme (36 months)

HUF 93 000 per month, paid by the host institution, and student hostel accommodation in a university residence hall paid by the scholarship-holder

C/2. Partial PhD studies (12 months)

HUF 93 000 per month, paid by the host institution, and student hostel accommodation in a university residence hall paid by the scholarship-holder.

D. Postdoctoral studies,research (1-10 months)

HUF 118 800 per month and HUF 80 000 accommodation allowance per month, paid by the HSB Office.

E. Research stay (3-21 days or 1-10 months)

HUF 118 800 per month, and HUF 80 000 accommodation allowance per month, for scholarships lasting 21 days or shorter, accommodation allowance and a stipend of HUF 3000/day. These amounts are paid by the HSB Office.

F. Summer courses in 2010 (1-4 weeks)

Tuition-free courses, free accommodation and meals.

NOTE: The scholarship is meant to cover the living expenses of one person only, so there is no available financing or visa exemption for accompanying members of the family or any other persons. Neither visa related fees nor any other costs related to the grantee’s stay in Hungary shall be compensated for. Travel expenses to Hungary and back to the country of origin are not covered by the Hungarian Scholarship Board.

Citizens of all other countries staying in Hungary for more than 1 month are covered for medical treatment in case of sudden illness. Except emergency cases none of the costs of dental care are covered. Scholarship-holders staying in Hungary for less than 1 month are required to make their own arrangements for insurance coverage.

Eligibility:

Cases for Non-Eligibility

• Foreign citizens with a residence permit or in the course of applying for a residence permit in Hungary cannot apply.
• Men and women, who have an employment contract or employment relationship as defined by the law in Hungary cannot apply
• Students applying for part-time or correspondence study programmes cannot apply.
• Students applying for non state-financed universities cannot apply.
• Students admitted to tuition fee-paying institutions of higher education cannot apply.

Age Limits for Applicants

• 30 years for scholarships for semester studies
• 40 years for scholarships for postgraduate studies
• 35 years for scholarship for PhD scholarships
• 45 years for postdoctoral scholarships
• There are no age limits for the following types of scholarships: research stay and summer courses.

Application instructions:

The deadline of both online application and submitting the two copies of the required documents is 15 April 2010 (as per postmark). The online application system will be open from the beginning of February. Download the application form.

Only those applications received electronically and in printed format by the deadline will be considered by the Hungarian Scholarship Board. Printed application materials should be sent to the Hungarian Scholarship Board Office (contact details found below).

It is important to read the application procedures (outlined in the call for applications – link found below) and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Contact information:

Balassi Institute, HSB Office
1519 Budapest, Pf. 385
Hungary
Phone: +36 1 384 9009
Fax: +36 1 343 6489

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:

http://www.scholarship.hu/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=znFH99fGwsQ%3d&tabid=184&language=en-US

Indonesian Scholarship Darmasiswa RI Program Academic Year 2010 / 2011

Indonesian Scholarship
Darmasiswa RI Program
Academic Year 2010 / 2011

DARMASISWA is a scholarship program offered to all foreign students from countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia to study Bahasa Indonesia, arts, music and crafts. Participants can choose one of 45 different universities located in different cities in Indonesia. This program is organized by the Ministry of National Education (MoNE) in cooperation with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

The DARMASISWA program was started in 1974 as part of ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) initiative, admitting only students from ASEAN. However, in 1976 this program was extended to include students from other countries such as Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and USA. In early 90’s, this program was extended further to include all countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia. Until to date, the number of countries participating in this program is more than 75 countries.

The main purpose of the DARMASISWA program is to promote and increase the interest in the language and culture of Indonesia among the youth of other countries. It has also been designed to provide stronger cultural links and understanding among participating countries.

Darmasiswa RI Program is conducted in 2 schemes, i.e :

• Regular 1 (One) Year -Darmasiswa RI scholarship Program
  Regular One Year program is a one-year scholarship program offered to foreign students from countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia to study Indonesian language and Art (traditional music, traditional dance, and Indonesian craft) in selected Indonesian Higher Education Institutions.
• Regular 6 (Six) Months – Darmasiswa RI scholarship Program
  Regular six-month program is a six-month scholarship program offered to foreign students from countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia to study Indonesian language in selected Indonesian Higher Education Institutions.

The Scholarship Covers
Monthly allowance will be received by participant is Rp 1.500.000,00 (one million and five hundred thousand rupiah), and will be transferred to the University/college where they study.

The participant is advised to bring enough money in US dollar for unexpected additional expenses in Indonesia.

QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANTS

• Fill out application form
• Not more than 35 years old
• Completed secondary education or its equivalent
• Copy of academic transcript
• In good health as proved by Medical Certificate
• Passport size color photograph (5 pieces)
• Full-page copy of passport valid for at least 18 months from time of arrival in Indonesia
• Able to communicate in English and have a basic knowledge of the field they’re applying for

PROCEDURE
The applicant should apply through the following procedures:

• Indonesian Embassy/Consulate General in the country of residence.
• Visit the website at: www.darmasiswa.diknas.go.id, applicants should notify to the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate General before applying online.

The documents of applicants who have been selected by the Indonesian Embassy will be submitted to the Bureau of Planning and International Cooperation, Ministry of National Education or the Directorate of Public Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, addressed:

Head Bureau of Planning and International Cooperation
Secretariat General
Department of National Education
Jalan Jenderal Sudirman,
Senayan-Jakarta
Telp./Fax. (62-21) 5724707, 5738181
Website: http://darmasiswa.diknas.go.id
and mail to : darmasiswa_pkln@diknas.go.id

or

Director of Public Diplomacy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Jalan Taman Pejambon No. 6
Jakarta
Telp. (62-21) 3813480,
Fax. (62-21) 3858035

Health Insurance
The Ministry of National Education (MoNE) will not provide health insurance; therefore the participants are expected to have the International insurance.

Click here to apply for this scholarship.

13 PhD student positions available for participation in Marie Curie ITN on “Small Artery Remodelling”

13 PhD student positions available for participation in Marie Curie ITN on “Small Artery Remodelling”
Description : The aim of the EU ITN network is to provide a structured PhD / young researcher training programme on small artery physiology and pathophysiology, including cell biological, molecular biological and physiological aspects. The network consists of 10 partners from 7 European countries – see www.smallartery.eu for partner details and projects offered by each partner – employment conditions will be in accordance with the country of employment.
PhD applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in life sciences (e.g. medical science, biology, biochemistry, biotechnology), physics, chemistry or related fields, with relevant preparative training. Participation in the training programme in small artery function and pathophysiology of the SmArt ITN network is mandatory and will involve summer schools, workshops and training in partner laboratories, including collaboration between partners. Excellent command of spoken and written English is essential. Application forms and detailed information regarding each position are available at www.smallartery.eu. Applications should be sent via email to the respective project leader by the time indicated for each position.
• 2 at the University of Lund, Sweden. PI: Per Hellstrand (Per.Hellstrand@med.lu.se)
1) Effects of pressure, flow and smooth muscle tone on smooth muscle differentiation and growth: role of calcium handling mechanisms
2) Pathways of mechanosensing and the role of cellular microdomains in vascular remodelling.
• 2 at the University of Muenster, Germany. PI: Lydia Sorokin (sorokin@uni-muenster.de)
1) Role of smooth muscle laminins for small artery remodelling using cell-specific knock-out of laminin isoforms.
2) Role of endothelial cell laminins for small artery remodelling using cell-specific knock-out.
• 2 at the University of Munich, Germany. PI: Ulrich Pohl (upohl@lmu.de)
1) Shear stress dependent modulation of matrix proteins and their role in control of short-term vascular plasticity.
2) Matrix-dependent control of endothelial cell function and communication.
• 1 at the University of Aarhus, Denmark. PI: Christian Aalkjaer (ca@fi.au.dk)
Decreasing expression of voltage-dependent and intracellular calcium release channels – effect on vascular tone and structure.
• 1 at the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands. PI: Ed van Bavel (e.vanbavel@amc.uva.nl)
Cross-linking of the collagen matrix: role of transglutaminases in vascular remodelling.
• 1 at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. PI: Curzio Ruegg (Curzio.Ruegg@unil.ch)
Endothelial and progenitor/inflammatory cell response to shear stress and extracellular matrix modifications: role of integrins.
• 1 at the University of Pécs, Hungary. PI: Ákos Koller (akos.koller@aok.pte.hu)
Pressure and shear stress-induced microvascular remodelling mechanisms: role of ROS.
• 1 at the University of Heidelberg, Germany. PI: Markus Hecker (hecker@physiologie.uni-heidelberg.de)
Role of the cytoskeletal protein zyxin and the transcriptional repressor Zfm1 in mechanosensitive gene expression.
• 1 at King´s College London, Great Britain. Project leader: Qingbo Xu (qingbo.xu@kcl.ac.uk)
Role of monocytes / macrophages in the extracellular matrix for vascular remodelling.
• 1 at NeuroSearch A/S, Denmark. Project leader: Søren-Peter Olesen (spo@neurosearch.dk)
Pharmacological modulation of vascular Ca2+- and K+- channels and functional consequences of downregulation of the genes coding for these channels using siRNA technology in vivo and in vitro
Homepage : www.smallartery.eu
Contact address : Prof. Per Hellstrand
Department of Experimental Medical Science
University of Lund
BMC D12
SE221 84 Lund
Sweden