Hawkersbury Institute Postgraduate Research Award, Australia

Hawkersbury Institute Postgraduate Research Award, Australia

The Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment at UWS is seeking an excellent doctoral candidate to undertake a funded project entitled “Microorganisms, Ecosystem Functions and Climate Change”. About the Project This study shall investigate the effect of various climate variables (increased temperature, carbon dioxide and altered precipitation) and extreme weathers (flooding and extreme drought) on soil biodiversity, certain ecosystem functions and link this change in functions with changes in associated functional groups such as microbes involved in carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus cycling.

The project aims to improve mechanistic understanding of feedback responses to climate change which could be further exploited to improve the national and global prediction. This is a very flexible project and could be modified according to interests of the successful candidate. As a doctoral student, you will gain experience in experimental design, GHG measurement techniques and range of state of art of molecular approaches such as Terminal Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (TRFLP), cloning and sequencing, pyrosequencing, multivariate statistical analyses, scientific writing and presentation. During the course of the project, you will have access to some of the best known scientists in this field for consultation and advice.

There is a possibility of the successful candidate spending a period of time at Imperial College, London (UK) for sample collection and training in process measurements. Criteria The successful applicant should: demonstrate excellent academic performance in the study of microorganisms, ecosystem functions and climate change or a related discipline. hold qualifications and experience equal to an Australian First Class Bachelor Honours degree.

Please contact the Chief Investigator to discuss your qualifications if you are unsure about your eligibility be highly motivated to undertake further study at an advanced level International applicants must also demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the English language. Please refer to the University`s web site for information about English language requirements.

What does the scholarship provide? Tax free stipend of $32,860 per annum and a funded place in the doctoral degree. International candidates may be charged fees. Funding is also available for project costs.

How to apply?
Submit an Application Form (PDF, 271Kb), research proposal and CV by the closing date.

Applications close : May, 6th 2011

Need more information?

Contact Professor Brajesh Singh to discuss the project: b.singh@uws.edu.au; +61 2 4570 1329
Contact the Research Training, Policy and Programs Officer to discuss enrolment and scholarships: Ms Sandra Lawrence: sg.lawrence@uws.edu.au

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PhD Positions 2011 in Multimedia and Geometry at Utrecht University, Netherlands

PhD Positions 2011 in Multimedia and Geometry at Utrecht University, Netherlands

Research Position in Doctorate in the field of Multimedia and Geometry at Utrecht University in Netherlands-2011

The research involves the design and analysis of methods for trajectories of objects moving in 2- or 3-dimensional space. A proper definition of a “median trajectory” based on a collection of trajectories is sought, as well as efficient algorithms for computing such a median. The definition and algorithms should be robust when noise or outliers are present. The research continues by investigating how median trajectories can be used in various applications. These include trajectory collection visualization, trajectory clustering, classification, and related problems, for which efficient algorithms and implementations should be developed. This will be done in collaboration with researchers in these application areas, whose data will be used.

The department of Information and Computing Sciences actively takes part in this dynamic and fast evolving world. We are on the edge of research and educate enthusiastic students to become thorough professionals in these fields. The department of Information and Computing Sciences is one of the leading institutions in the Netherlands for research and teaching in the information and computing sciences. Our mission is to discover new principles for information and computing systems, to create new techniques for the design and use of intelligent systems in science and business, to educate first-rate students, and to enjoy the great things in our field.

Scholarship Application Deadline:30 April 2011

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British Chevening Scholarship for Foreign Nationals

British Chevening Scholarship for Foreign Nationals

The Chevening Scholarship Programme is a prestigious awards scheme that funds international postgraduate students who want to study in the UK for one academic year. Funded by the UK`s Foreign and Commonwealth Office and administered by the British Council, the scheme operates in over 150 countries and annually provides funding for over 2,300 scholars.

This is a prestigious award that gives you the chance to experience a world-renowned educational system. In addition, it provides you with the opportunity to experience UK life and meet other Chevening scholars. Once you become a Chevening scholar, you will discover a lot of opportunities to develop your career and become a future leader in your field.

Eligible Candidates

You can apply for a Chevening scholarship if:

You are a postgraduate student who can prove your academic success and who has already begun a career in your chosen field you have between two and five years working experience (depending on the country you are applying in), with an excellent track record illustrating your achievements and your potential to use the skills gained during your scholarship to make a difference in your country
You have achieved an excellent mark for you undergraduate degree and can provide a transcript of your academic record. Specific academic requirements are available from the British Council offices in your country.
You are 21 years or older (there are upper age limits for specific countries so please ensure you check this during your applications process)
You are a resident in your country when you apply and provide your birth certificate (with translation) You must have good English language skills (most UK Higher Education institutions require a minimum IELTS of 6.5 for admission into postgraduate courses)
What costs are covered by a Chevening Scholarship?

A full scholarship will cover the cost for a UK visa, a return air ticket to the UK, all tuition fees, and a monthly stipend and allowances.

When to apply ?

Applications are only open at certain times of the year and differ per country. The dates will be advertised here on this site and in the local newspapers.

Areas of study

Applicants will normally be selected from those who wish to take courses in:

Economics
Finance
Banking
Law
Human rights
Public administration
Management
Project planning
Media
Political science
International relations
Diplomatic training
Environmental studies
Although applicants for other courses (as varied as counter-terrorism, religion and energy/climate change) may be considered. You are expected to show a commitment to return to your country, where you will contribute to the country`s socio-economic development using the new skills and knowledge acquired during your stay in the UK.

HOW TO APPLY?

You will need to submit the following documents to us when the application season is open:

Complete the application online
Birth certificate (with translation)
Supporting letters from two referees.
Photocopies of academic certificates
Transcript/record of exams that you have passed
The application and selection process for the Chevening scheme is underway in many countries. However, before making an application you should visit the local British Embassy or High Commission or British Council office website, where any details about how the scheme will run locally will be published; including if the Chevening programme is running in your country, any local guidance or criteria, as well as application opening and closing dates.

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2011 The Karel Vinck Award ? MBA for Civil Engineers, USA

2011 The Karel Vinck Award – MBA for Civil Engineers, USA

Award in the field of MBA for Civil Engineers for the applicants of Belgium by Belgian American Educational Foundation in USA-2011
Study Subject: MBA
Employer: Belgian American Educational Foundation
Level: Masters
Supporting the education of civil engineering graduates has always been a personal preoccupation of Karel Vinck, a civil engineer from a Belgian university, who obtained an MBA in the United States. To be eligible, the candidates should have a Belgian master degree in civil engineering and show evidence of their admission at a renowned business school in the U.S..
In addition to the “Karel Vinck Award” the recipient will receive from the Belgian American Educational Foundation a conditional grant of up to $100,000 as an interest-free loan, which must be repaid within five years after graduation. The conditional grant covers tuition and compulsory fees including health insurance for two academic years of study in residence at a U.S. business school.
Must be a Belgian citizen;
have a civil engineering master’s degree from a Belgian University with outstanding academic record
have a good command of the English language;
have some evidence of meaningful work experience;
submit evidence of acceptance or of being waitlisted by one of the following U.S. Business schools
Scholarship Application Deadline: May 1st,2011
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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.
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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