Italy : PhD Programme in Innovative Strategies in Biomedical Research

Overview
The PhD Programme in Innovative Strategies in Biomedical Research is characterized by a significant multisciplinary connotation, where the experimental approach focusing on cellular and subcellular mechanisms combines with the physiological and physiopathological analysis of the organism as a whole, and is also relevant to medical issues. A special emphasis will be placed on molecular biology both in its basic approach and in its clinical application approach.

The Programme consists in the following curricula:
- System Physiology. Experimental and Clinical
- Physiological Genomics and Molecular Medicine

Admission Requirements
- possession of a Master of Science (MSc) degree (or equivalent);
- to be under 35 years of age on September 30, 2010.

Positions and grants
- 2 positions with 2 fellowships (amounting to € 14.500 per year + free meals at school’s canteen + Campus facilities) );
- the School may also admit eligible candidates without grants up to a maximum number of 2 posts. They will take part in the Programme at their own expenses but they will not have to pay any tuition fee.

Deadlines
- applications must be submitted online by September 30, 2010 www.sssup.it/phdapplicationonline ;
- hardcopy of the application and the must reach (regardless the forwarding date) the “Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Divisione Formazione Universitaria e alla Ricerca, Piazza Martiri della Libertà, 33 – 56127 Pisa” by October 11, 2010 (please, write the notice “Application PhD in Innovative Strategies in Biomedical research on the envelope).

Application and attachments
Enclosures to the hard copy of the applications:
the copy of the candidate's Passport,
two copies of Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum (please use the EU model);
the academic record with the full list of courses and grades (in English, in French, in German, in Spanish or in Italian);
the certificates of knowledge of English language
one copy of their Master degree thesis and one copy of any document and/or publication that the candidate deems suitable;
two copies of a Research Project, of no more than 3,000 words, which will describe the research activities that applicants would like to perform during the PhD course. The Research Project should include: 1) a title; 2) the scientific premises and the relevant bibliography; 3) the aim and expectations of the research; 4) the experimental methods and data analysis methods which will be used, where required;
- at least two Reference Letters written by scholars who have supervised the applicant’s work during his/her university studies;
- a numbered list of documents attached.
Selection of applicants
Assessment of the titles: the submitted documents and publications, including the CV, and the Research Project.

Beginning of the PhD Programme:
The PhD Programme will start on January 20, 2011

Information
email: infophd@sssup.it
tel.: +39.050.883.250/383

Application Deadline : 30 September 2010

USA : Fall 2010 Jefferson Fellowships

The Jefferson Fellowships program was launched in 1967 to enhance public understanding through the news media of cultures, issues and trends in the Asia Pacific region, broadly defined as Asia, the Pacific Islands and the United States. The Fellowships provide U.S. and Asia Pacific journalists with an opportunity to broaden their understanding of Asia Pacific issues and build a professional network through one week of dialogue with professional colleagues and experts at the East-West Center, followed by a two-week study tour to cities in Asia or the U.S.
Fall 2010 Jefferson Fellowships
Theme: The Road to Energy Security: Paved with Efficiencies, Renewable Technologies and Investment
Energy security is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, especially in light of its inextricable link to economic well-being and the environment. However, the uneven distribution of energy supplies among countries has led to significant vulnerabilities. Threats to energy security include the political instability of several energy producing countries, the manipulation of energy supplies, the competition over energy sources, attacks on supply infrastructure, as well as accidents and natural disasters. For these reasons, governments in nearly all the large consuming nations are now considering various domestic and foreign policy measures to increase energy efficiencies develop renewable technologies to scale and create a positive investment climate for industry.
Against this backdrop, the Fall 2010 Jefferson Fellowships program will look specifically at two of the largest users of energy, the U.S. and China, and their efforts in addressing energy security. The program will take special care to look at the challenges and opportunities involved in improving energy efficiency and in developing renewable technologies. In addition, the Fall 2010 program will examine the two countries’ efforts to facilitate joint research and development. Finally, the program will examine how each country seeks to promote public and private investment in the supplies of today’s fossil fuel sources as well as the clean technologies that will transform the energy system for the future.
Program Dates: October 23 - November 13, 2010
Study Tour Destinations: Palo Alto, California; Sacramento, California; Beijing, China; Shenyang, China
Who Can Apply: Working print, broadcast, and online journalists in the United States, the Pacific Islands, and Asia with a minimum of five years of professional experience. Applicants must have the ability to communicate in English in a professional, multi-cultural environment.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Funding: The Jefferson Fellowships are supported from a grant from The Freeman Foundation. The grant funds economy class, roundtrip airfare to and from Honolulu, Hawaii as well as program-related air and ground transportation, lodging, and meals for participating journalists. A modest per diem is also provided. Participants are responsible for all applicable visa fees and any additional visa-related expenses.
News organizations are also asked to support their employees' participation by cost-sharing whenever possible. An "Employers Statement of Support" is a required part of the application. While financial assistance from the employer is not required, employers are encouraged to provide support to their Jefferson Fellows as a demonstration of their commitment to the program.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must submit the Jefferson Fellowships application form and
A maximum three-page letter outlining your issues of interest, a brief description of your news organization, what you expect to accomplish if an award is granted and topics you propose to address in your paper and presentation at the East-West Center. It should be a topic that represents a perspective from your country/community related to the program theme.
A letter of recommendation on official letterhead from your supervisor describing your suitability for the Fellowship and the benefit the organization hopes to derive from your participation in the program.
Names, addresses, phone/fax numbers and e-mail of three people who may be contacted by the Center as references. Two of these references should be people outside your news organization.
The “Employer’s Statement of Support” form completed by your employer (form is included in the 3-page application).
NOTE: Samples of your work are not required. If you wish to include samples, please do so via web links to articles.

Program and Application Downloads:
Application Instructions (1 page)
Fillable Adobe PDF version of application form (3 pages)
Fillable MS Word version of application form (3 pages)
Application deadline is Wednesday, June 16, 2010. Incomplete or late applicants will not be considered.
Applications may be sent by e-mail, fax or post as follows:
Email: jefferson@eastwestcenter.org
Fax: 1-808-944-7600 (ATTN: Jefferson Fellowships)
Post:
Jefferson Fellowships Program
East-West Seminars
East-West Center
1601 East-West Road
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96848-1601, U.S.A.
If you have questions about the application process, please contact us at: jefferson@eastwestcenter.org or 1-808-944-7682
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Ann Hartman
Seminar Specialist, Seminars
East-West Center
1601 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96848-1601
Phone: (808) 944-7619
Fax: (808) 944-7600
Email: jefferson@eastwestcenter.org

Italy : 1 position with 1 fellowship for PhD in Management

The PhD in Management deals with management topics which characterise current research activities in strategy, organization, innovation and international business. It is strongly oriented towards a deeper understanding of links between innovative services and competitiveness. Particular emphasis is given to:
- the management of innovation processes and the international competitiveness of firms, institutions, as well as local, regional and national systems
- the management of innovative services, such as environmental, insurance, health, technological and industrial policy services.

Admission Requirements

- possession of Master of Science (M.Sc.), or a Master of Arts (M.A.), or equivalent title and possession of an internationally acknowledged certificate specifying their level of English knowledge (as per art. 2, par. 3).
- Applicants should not be older than 35 years by June 14, 2010. Candidates older than 35 may be exceptionally admitted considering the experience gained.

Positions and grants

- 1 position with 1 fellowship (amounting to € 14.500 per year + free meals at school’s canteen + Campus facilities).
The School may also admit eligible candidates without grants up to a maximum number of 1 post. They will take part in the Programme at their own expenses but they will not have to pay any tuition fee.

Deadlines
- applications must be submitted on line by June 14, 2010, 12 pm GMT at www.sssup.it/phdapplicationonline ;
- a hardcopy of the application (signed by the candidate), together with the enclosures requested, must reach by June 21, 2010:

Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna
Divisione Formazione Universitaria e alla Ricerca
Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33
56127 PISA, Italy

“Application PhD in Management” must be written on the envelope.

Application and attachments
Candidates must attach to the hard copy of the application:
the copy of their Passport,
two copies of their Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum (please use the EU model);
the academic record with the full list of courses and grades (in English, in French, in German, in Spanish or in Italian);
copy of candidate Master Degree or equivalent;
two copies of the abstract of their Master Degree thesis (when applicable) in English, and a copy of any other publication that they deem suitable;
the certificate of knowledge of the English language (as per art. 2, par. 3);
two copies of a Research Project, of no more than 2,500 words, which will describe the research activities that applicants would like to perform during the PhD course. The Research Project should include: 1) title; 2) description of the main research question and discussion of previous research in the field; 3) description of research hypotheses, with brief discussion of key variables; 4) description of the research method that will be used and expected results; 5) possible policy implications;
at least two Reference Letters written by scholars who have supervised the applicant’s work during his/her university studies;
a numbered list of documents attached.
Selection of applicants
- Assessment of the titles: the submitted documents and publications, including the CV, and the Research Project.


Beginning of the PhD Programme
The PhD Programme will start on October 1, 2010

Information
infophd@sssup.it


Application Deadline : 14 June 2010

Italy : Call for Applications to 20 PhD Fellowships and admission of Foreign Nationals Educated Abroad

The University of Rome La Sapienza offers twenty three year full-time postgraduate PhD positions with fellowship for attaining the degree of Dottore di Ricerca (PhD) in the Doctoral Schools listed in appendix.
Each fellowship amounts to € 19.800,00 per year; this amount includes national insurance contributions (INPS) that fellowship recipients are required to pay (8,91% for 2010).

The fellowship doesn’t cover the annual entrance fee.
The PhD Programme lasts three years and may be extended to a fourth year (without grant), subject to approval by the School authorities. At the end of the first and second year of attendance, students have to be evaluated as proficient according to the rules of the Schools.
Details of School with related disciplines is available at here.

2. Admission requirements
Applications are opened to candidates who:
-are not Italian citizens;
-are not residents of Italy;
-have obtained an academic qualification abroad by a non-Italian institution which satisfies the entrance requirements for admission to the Doctoral Programme, i.e., a degree equivalent to the Italian diploma di laurea/laurea specialistica/laurea magistrale, or expect to obtain it before 31 July 2010. The equivalence of each qualification to the relevant Italian degree will be ascertained (for the sole purpose of this competition) by the Academic Board of the Schools.
3. Selection and admissions
Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the documents listed in 5.2. Successful applicants will be assigned to a Doctoral School. Each Doctoral School will decide in which Programme (within those belonging to each School, see enclosure) to enrol the candidate on the basis of both his/her preferences and interests.

4. Attainment of PhD
Students must attend the courses and the seminars offered by their Programme, pass the related examinations, and prepare a PhD dissertation, which must have original results. The PhD title is obtained at the end of the third year after the candidate dissertation and its
positive evaluation made by an independent Jury appointed by the Rector. The discussion may be delayed with the approval of the School authorities, but not for more than one year.
5. Applications and deadline
To submit the application candidates should e-mail to the address of the School of their choice (see Schools Directors e-mail list, enclosed):
5.1 a completed and signed application form available on the website page: http://www.uniroma1.it/studenti/laureati/dottorati/default.php
5.2 the following supporting documents:
a photocopy of their identity card or passport;
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI ROMA “LA SAPIENZA”
Curriculum vitae et studiorum in English;
a copy of degree certificate and list of exams with marks;
a declaration of advanced knowledge of English language;
a report on any research carried out by the candidate (if any);
a list of publications (if any);
any further qualification and information the candidate wishes to be taken into account;
a brief statement explaining his/her Doctoral School choice;
a description of the candidate’s scientific interests;
an outline of their short research project (if any).
two letters of reference by university professors or eminent researchers/experts of equivalent status; such letters must be sent directly to the Directors of the Schools (see e-mail addresses, enclosed).


The deadline for submission of the application and supporting documents above listed is 31 May 2010. The University may exclude at any time candidates lacking admission requirements.
6. General rules
Doctorate fellowships are incompatible with any other one granted by Italian or International subjects. Fellowships cannot be awarded to candidates who have already (either entirely or partially) benefited from a similar grant to attend a PhD Course provided by an Italian University or by an International Institution.
7. Operational indications
The list of winners, and of those who may be considered as eligible if places become free, will be published on the official web-site:
http://www.uniroma1.it/studenti/laureati/dottorati/default.php
within 30 June 2010.

Successful applicants will find the indication of the deadline for accepting the fellowship on the above mentioned short list. Further instructions to complete the enrolment in the academic year 2010/2011 will be e-mailed only to the winners successively. Formal certificates of the declared academic qualifications and transcripts of the academic curriculum should be sent upon awarding of the fellowships no later than 10 September 2010.

Italy : 8 positions with 8 fellowships for Ph.D. in Innovative Technologies of Information & Communication Engineering and Robotics

The Ph.D. in Innovative Technologies of Information and Communication Engineering and Robotics is a three-year residential program with highly interdisciplinary connotation, where students can specialize in one of the following curricula:
- Embedded Systems, with emphasis on real-time systems and resource management.
- Telecommunications, especially referring to networks and photonic technologies.
- Biorobotics, including micro-engineering, biomedical engineering, biomimetic robotics, rehabilitation technologies and computer assisted surgery.
- Perceptual Robotics, with emphasis on telerobotics, cognitive robotics and virtual environments.
Admission Requirements
Applicants, with no restriction on nationality, must hold a Master of Science (M.Sc.) or a Master of Arts (M.A.) or equivalent title.
Applicants should not be older than 35 years on May 27, 2010; older than 35 may be exceptionally admitted by the Examination Committee.
the candidates whose native language is not English should hold an internationally acknowledged certificate specifying their intermediate-level of English knowledge.

Positions and grants:
8 positions with 8 fellowships (amounting to € 14.500 per year + free meals at school’s canteen + Campus facilities):
- 1 positions for curriculum Embedded Systems
- 3 positions for curriculum Telecommunications
- 3 positions for Biorobotics
- 1 position for Perceptual Robotics
- The School reserves the possibility of accepting up to a maximum of 8 further students without grant or other forms of financial support.
2 positions announced in this Call are dedicated to candidates with Research Projects in the field of Micro-Biorobotics, since the scholarships assigned are supported within the Agreement that Scuola Sant’Anna subscribed with Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) of Genova with the aim of promoting fundamental and applied research and creating a Research Center in Micro-BioRobotics at Scuola Sant’Anna.

Deadlines:
Candidates are requested to apply online at: www.sssup.it/phdapplicationonline by May 27, 2010, 12.00 pm GMT. In case of problems with the online application, please contact the PhD Admin. Office (tel. +39 050 88.33.36/83, e-mail: techschool@sssup.it).
An hardcopy of the application (signed by the candidate), together with the enclosures requested, must reach by June 3, 2010, regardless of forwarding date:
Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna
Divisione Formazione Universitaria e alla Ricerca
Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33
56127 PISA, Italy
“Application PhD in Innovative Technologies” must be written on the envelope.

Application and attachments
- Enclosures to the hard copy of the applications:
the copy of their passport;
two copies of their complete Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum covering scientific training, professional experiences, publications and all other information that might help in the evaluation of the candidate; please use the UE model. ;
photocopy of Candidate’s University Master Degree (to be translated in Italian or in English except those written in French, German, Spanish)
the detailed list of academic courses taken. This list should contain information regarding credits, units (or equivalent) received, the grades received for each class taken, and the date when the final (or semester) examination was taken;
one a copy of their degree thesis (or two abstracts in English) and a copy of any other publication that they deem suitable;
the certificates of knowledge of the English language;
two copies of a Research Project, of no more than 3.000 words which describes the research activities that applicants would like to perform during the PhD course. The Research Project will include:
- a title;
- the scientific premises and the relevant bibliography;
- the aim and expectations of the research;
- the experimental methods and data analysis methods which will be used, where required;suitable;
at least two recommendation letters written by Faculty Members or other academics who have assessed and/or supervised the applicant’s work during his/her university studies, offering a comparative evaluation of the learning achievements, research potential, maturity, and professional inclinations of the candidate;
a numbered list of the documents attached.

Selection of applicants
Assessment of the Titles: assessment of all the submitted documents and publications, including the CV, and the Research Project.
Beginning of the PhD Programme
The PhD Programme will start on November 3, 2010

Information
techschool@sssup.it
tel. +39 050 88.33.36, +39 050 88.33.83

Application Deadline : 27 May 2010

Adelaide Fee Postgraduate Scholarships International (AFSI) for Students from Any Country

Up to 15 scholarships may be available in 2011 to outstanding international students from any country undertaking postgraduate research in any academic discipline. Benefits are payment of full tuition fees for the normal duration of the program. The sole selection criteria for the Adelaide Fee Scholarships International (AFSI) will be academic merit. Unlike the IPRS, the AFSI applicants do not need to be applying to an area of research strength in the University. The Research Priority Areas of the University will be taken into consideration when awarding these scholarships.
Applicants should hold at least the equivalent of an Australian First Class Honours degree. This is a four year degree with a major research project in the final year. Other criteria that will be taken into consideration is undergraduate performance, bachelor and honours awards and scholarships, other postgraduate degrees, publications in internationally refereed journals, the presentation of conference papers and relevant industry experience.
Applications for these scholarships are always highly competitive. Generally AFSI recipients have completed a Masters degree including a significant research component and have several publications and relevant work and research experience.
Conditions AFSI Scholarships
AFSI Scholarships will be awarded strictly on academic merit. Extra-curricular achievements will not be considered.
Citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia, and citizens of New Zealand are ineligible.
Those undertaking research via remote candidature are ineligible.
International applicants are not eligible for an AFSI if they have already commenced the degree for which they are seeking an award, unless they can establish that they were unable to apply for an AFSI in the previous calendar year.
International applicants who have not provided evidence of their meeting English language proficiency requirements by the closing date are not eligible for an AFSI.
International applicants must not hold a research qualification regarded by the University of Adelaide to be equivalent to an Australian Research Doctorate degree or, if undertaking a Research Masters degree, not hold a research qualification regarded by the University of Adelaide to be equivalent to or higher than an Australian Research Masters degree.
Candidates are required to enrol in the University of Adelaide as ‘international students’ and must maintain ‘international student’ status for the duration of their enrolment in the University.
Scholarships are available for the normal duration of the program, subject to satisfactory progress. For students enrolled in a PhD, extensions beyond three years and six months require the approval of the Graduate Scholarships Committee and would only be approved in exceptional circumstances.
Scholarships holders must commence study at The University of Adelaide in Semester 1 or Semester 2, 2011. No AFSI may be commenced after 30 September.
Scholarship winners will not be permitted to defer commencement until 2012.
Applicants who applied in previous international scholarship rounds are not eligible to apply again.
There is no separate application process for Adelaide Fee Scholarships International (AFSI). An application for admission to the University in 2011 will constitute an application for a scholarship in this instance.
We strongly recommend that all applicants submit their application and all required documents well before the closing date. Incomplete applications at the scholarship application deadline will not be considered for a scholarship.
Current status: Open for 2011 intake.
Postgraduate Research Application Form:
http://ping.fm/PjpGs
Deadline
2011 major round (for students commencing in semester 1 or 2 2011): 31st August
Source:
http://ping.fm/6SyPZ

The York Management School Scholarship: PhD Research Opportunities, 2010

The York Management School invites applications for admission to full time research study leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the following subjects: Accounting, Business History, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management Systems, Organisation Theory, and Public Sector Management.
The York Management School is offering two scholarships which will be on the basis of a fixed term stipend for three and a half years to the value of £13,290 per annum, with all tuition fees paid at the UK/ EU rate (currently £3,390). The York Management School will increase these scholarships in line with University fees and stipends. Successful applicants will be appointed as Graduate Assistants within the relevant Research Group, providing suitable teaching support.
Further particulars about the School and its research are available from: http://ping.fm/7Rsu0
Details on how to apply, and application forms, are available from:
http://ping.fm/Im3cF
Deadline for applications is 15 August 2010.
The successful candidates will be expected to commence their studies in October 2010.

Full-Time PhD Scholarships in Accountancy, Finance, and Economics at Heriot-Watt University

The School of Management and Languages at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh is now inviting applications for full-time PhD scholarships in the areas of Accountancy, Finance and Economics. We welcome applications from all areas of study.
Business Management: Whilst we welcome applications from all fields of study, we are particularly interested in receiving proposals in the following areas: Creativity and Enterprise, Work and Wellbeing (Organization Studies/HRM), Sustainability and Consumer Behaviour.
Languages and Intercultural Studies: Whilst we welcome applications from all relevant fields of study, we are particularly interested in receiving proposals in the following areas: Public Service Interpreting and Translating, Translation Technologies and Popular Media.
We have several PhD scholarships available across these subject areas. The scholarships include fees and a minimum stipend of £12,000 per annum for a period of three or four years. Holders of scholarships are expected to make some contribution to teaching within the school. Qualification or awaiting qualification to Maters level, from a research-led institution, in a relevant subject is necessary for a three year scholarship.
For those applicants who do not have an appropriate Masters qualification, it is possible to apply for a four year scholarship which includes an MRes degree (http://ping.fm/GED1I).
How to Apply
Please complete an application form, available on-line. You must also submit a research proposal of 2000 words and covering email to Caroline Murray, C.A.Murray@hw.ac.uk by the closing date. When you submit your research proposal please state where you saw the advert for the scholarship. The closing date for applications is 28th May 2010.
Interviews will be held the week beginning 21st June 2010.
Further scholarship and application details:
http://ping.fm/qqNkv

CIMB Regional Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies 2010

In line with our vision to become Southeast Asia’s most valued universal banking group, CIMB Group is committed towards building the region’s intellectual properties and capabilities. With this in mind, CIMB Group has established the CIMB Regional Scholarship, which aims to provide outstanding individuals from all Southeast Asian countries a chance to pursue full-time postgraduate degree programmes at top graduate schools throughout the world.

Each year, a maximum of 5 scholarships shall be awarded to deserving individuals. For this purpose, CIMB Group seeks highly talented individuals who have attained an impressive track record of academic and personal achievements and can see themselves playing a significant role in the development of Southeast Asia.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be a citizen of any South East Asia country
Have gained acceptance at a top graduate school to pursue a postgraduate degree programme in any of the following fields of study at the time when the CIMB Regional Scholarship is awarded:
- Renewable Energy – Environmental Studies – Astronomy – Sports Science – Nutrition – Genetics – Marine Biology – Maritime Studies – Southeast Asian Studies – Creative Arts (Design, Fashion, etc) – Fine Arts (Primarily Music, Dance & Theatre)
Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 or equivalent (for Master Degree applicants), or a Master’s Degree with good examiner’s report or equivalent (for Doctoral Degree applicants) that is relevant to the course or field applied for
Work experience that is relevant to the course or field applied is an added advantage (If applicable)
Do not hold any other scholarships, awards or grants that come with any contractual obligation between the recipient and the providerNote: Relevant work experience, where applicable, is an added advantage.
How to Apply

Application must be submitted online via

Apply the Scholarship
Complete Your Draft Application
Information provided will only be used for the purpose of evaluating your application for the CIMB Regional Scholarship. Submission of copies of certificates, commendation letters or any other document is not required at this moment. Only applicants who are short-listed for the next round of assessment will be required to produce the original copies of relevant documents.

Application closing date is 31 May 2010.

Source:

http://ping.fm/gKgad

Sweden : 1-2 Doctoral Student positions in Media and Communication Studies

Sweden : 1-2 Doctoral Student positions in Media and Communication Studies

The Faculty of Economic Sciences, Communication and IT at Karlstad University invites applications (provided the requisite decisions are made) for one/two positions as Ph.D. doctoral students in Media and Communication Studies.

There are three prioritised research areas at the department:
- Global Media Studies
- Digital Media and Cultural Circulation
- Communication, Citizenship and Social Change.

More information about MKV, Media and Communication Studies in Karlstad is available at http://www.mediewebben.se

Research education includes 240 ECTS credit points, including a dissertation. The doctoral student is expected to perform a certain amount of department work, for instance teaching. These duties may not constitute more than 20 % of the full work time. The doctoral student is expected to be involved in the daily work at the department. The position is limited to 4 years, but can be prolonged for up to one more year.

Qualifications: Applicants must meet the requirements for general and special eligibility. The general eligibility requirement is the following, a master's degree of at least 240 ECTS credits of which at least 60 ECTS cr are studies at master's level, or if a person in some other way in the country or abroad has acquired largely equivalent knowledge.
The special eligibility requirements are courses in media and communication studies totalling 90 ECTS cr corresponding to three progression levels has special eligibility for admission to doctoral studies in media and communication studies.

Admission: On the basis of individual assessment of the candidates' abilities to successfully complete the research education. The earliest date for filling the position is the 1st of August 2010.

Application ref nr FAK1 2010/52 shall contain:
- Application package from the University web page:
- List of qualifications with certified copies of certificates etc.
- Undergraduate and Graduate essays and papers that are referred to
- Any other scientific texts that show the ability of the applicant to profit from research education
- Report on practical experience and employment of importance
- A brief (1 000 words) description of why the applicant is interested in the position and the main area of interest and goals with the training
- Two letters of recommendation.
More information:
Head of Department Solveig NIlsson Lindberg or Professor André Jansson
Union represeantative for SACO Thomas Wennstam and for OFR Barbro Berglund and for ST Eva Hallgren.
All persons are available at +46 54-700 10 00.
Application with Reference FAK1 2010/52 should be sent to
Karlstad University
Faculty of Economic Sciences, Communication and IT
SE-651 88 KARLSTAD
SWEDEN
at the latest 2010-05-03.
Tentative Application Deadline : 3 May 2010
Homepage: http://www.kau.se/en/research/doctoral-studies/application