Applications are invited for internally funded PhD student fellowships at the FMI in Basel, Switzerland. The FMI is part of the Novartis Research Foundation. Our research focuses on epigenetics, growth control and neurobiology. We employ state-of-the- art technologies to expl
Current topics include: Synaptic plasticity, Neuronal, connectivity, Function of neuronal networks, Cell specification and differentiation, Cell cycle and cancer, Biology of aging, Signal transduction, DNA and RNA dynamics and function, Cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions, Epigenetic regulation and chromatin modification, Gene _expression and silencing, Proteomics and genomics, Protein structure, Proteolysis.
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Our international PhD programme has 100 graduate students from more than 25 countries.......The working language is English. Most students are registered at the University of Basel. The successful candidate holds a Diploma (or M.Sc.) acceptable for matriculation at the University of Basel and has a strong background in cell and molecular biology.cular mechanisms of cells and organisms in health and disease
Financial support is in accordance with the scale of the Swiss National Science Foundation. Your income will be generous relative to international standards for PhD students.
For application forms and further information, see www.fmi.ch, or contact susan.thomas@fmi.ch , Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research, Maulbeerstrasse 66, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
Junior Research Fellowships -Trinity College Cambridge, UK
Trinity College intends to hold an election of Junior Research Fellows on 1 October 2007.
The purpose of Junior Research Fellowships is to offer men and women of exceptional calibre who are at an early stage of their academic careers an opportunity to pursue research for up to four years. Candidates must not have completed more than three-and-a-half years of full-time research by 1 October 2007. The Fellowships are available in all branches of University studies.
A Research Fellow receives a stipend from the College of £21,067 per annum (reviewable in line with academic stipends), less any emolument received from a source outside College, provided that a Fellow who is registered for a further course of study in the United Kingdom (e.g. a Ph.D degree) will normally receive, instead of a stipend, a maintenance grant at the rate of £15,450 p.a. until completion of the course of study. There are also various additional benefits.
For administrative reasons, the procedures for members of Trinity College and those who are external applicants are slightly different. However, the assessment of the applications and work submitted will be on exactly the same basis for both internal and external candidates.
Interested applicants must register on-line. Please click the relevant link below for further information:
Instructions for Members of Trinity College
Instructions for External Applicants
All applications must be received by 4.00pm (GMT) on 1 March 2007.
Source:http://www.trin.cam.ac.uk/index.php?pageid=629
The purpose of Junior Research Fellowships is to offer men and women of exceptional calibre who are at an early stage of their academic careers an opportunity to pursue research for up to four years. Candidates must not have completed more than three-and-a-half years of full-time research by 1 October 2007. The Fellowships are available in all branches of University studies.
A Research Fellow receives a stipend from the College of £21,067 per annum (reviewable in line with academic stipends), less any emolument received from a source outside College, provided that a Fellow who is registered for a further course of study in the United Kingdom (e.g. a Ph.D degree) will normally receive, instead of a stipend, a maintenance grant at the rate of £15,450 p.a. until completion of the course of study. There are also various additional benefits.
For administrative reasons, the procedures for members of Trinity College and those who are external applicants are slightly different. However, the assessment of the applications and work submitted will be on exactly the same basis for both internal and external candidates.
Interested applicants must register on-line. Please click the relevant link below for further information:
Instructions for Members of Trinity College
Instructions for External Applicants
All applications must be received by 4.00pm (GMT) on 1 March 2007.
Source:http://www.trin.cam.ac.uk/index.php?pageid=629
he International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education Scholarship - Australia
The International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education (THE-ICE) is an Australian government initiative to encourage excellence in tourism and hospitality education. We offer scholarships to international students who wish to study tourism and hospitality in Australia at THE-ICE member institutions. Our member’s programs are independently assessed by an international panel to meet THE-ICE Standards of Excellence These standards have been especially developed to endorse high quality tourism and hospitality programs.
Scholarships are offered for Masters, Bachelor and Diploma level studies commencing in Semester 2, 2007. Choose from the programs listed. All information regarding eligibility and selection criteria is included on the application form which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below each program list. Winners will be judged on excellence of merit. Applications for Semester 2, close on 26 March 2007.
Masters Scholarship
- 1 Masters by coursework
- To commence Semester 2, 2007 (usually July depending on institution and program selected)
- Scholarship offers a grant of AUD $10,000 per year towards tuition fees or living costs for the normal program duration (around 1.5 years depending on the program)
- Application closing date is 26 March 2007 (Mailing address here)
International Fellowship Scholarship Program for Women - USA
International Fellowships scholarship are awarded for full-time study or research to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported.
Six of the awards are available to members of International Federation of University Women affiliate organizations. These fellowship recipients may study in any country other than their own.
2007-2008 Academic Year
Master`s/Profession al Scholarship $18,000
Doctorate Scholarship $20,000
Postdoctoral Scholarship $30,000
Applications available* Aug. 1-Dec. 1, 2006
Application deadline* December 1, 2006
Scholarship year July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008
* All supporting documents must also be postmarked by this date. If an application postmark deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, supporting documents may be postmarked the next business day. The Foundation also awards several annual Home Country Project Grants ($5,000 to $7,000 each) to women who received AAUW Educational Foundation International Fellowships between 2001 and 2006. These grants support community-based projects designed to improve the lives of women and girls in the fellow`s home country.
Eligibility
Please note: AAUW members are not eligible to apply for International Fellowships.
A panel of scholars appointed by the AAUW Educational Foundation Board of Directors reviews all applications. Final award selections are made by the Foundation board. In selecting fellowship recipients, the following will be considered:
http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/international.cfm
Six of the awards are available to members of International Federation of University Women affiliate organizations. These fellowship recipients may study in any country other than their own.
2007-2008 Academic Year
Master`s/Profession al Scholarship $18,000
Doctorate Scholarship $20,000
Postdoctoral Scholarship $30,000
Applications available* Aug. 1-Dec. 1, 2006
Application deadline* December 1, 2006
Scholarship year July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008
* All supporting documents must also be postmarked by this date. If an application postmark deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, supporting documents may be postmarked the next business day. The Foundation also awards several annual Home Country Project Grants ($5,000 to $7,000 each) to women who received AAUW Educational Foundation International Fellowships between 2001 and 2006. These grants support community-based projects designed to improve the lives of women and girls in the fellow`s home country.
Eligibility
Please note: AAUW members are not eligible to apply for International Fellowships.
- You must be a citizen in a country other than the United States, or you must hold a nonimmigrant visa if you reside in the United States.
- You must complete an academic degree equivalent to a bachelor`s degree from a U.S. college or university by Sept. 1, 2006.
- You must intend to devote yourself full time to your proposed academic plan during the fellowship year.
- You must intend to return to your home country to pursue a professional career. You must be proficient in English. Unless you can verify that your native language is English or that you received your undergraduate degree from or will have completed one semester of full-time study in your discipline at a university in the United States by Sept. 1, 2006, you must submit a recent score (no older than October 2003) on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). Transcripts must be submitted by Jan. 10, 2006, for verification. The minimum acceptable score is 550 for the paper-based TOEFL and 213 for the computer-based test. Test scores must reach the Foundation no later than April 1, 2007.
- You must have applied by December 2006, to an accredited institution of study for the period of the fellowship year and must indicate the name of that institution in the International Fellowship application. The institution you plan to attend must be located in the United States unless you are a member of an organization affiliated with IFUW.
- You must be a member of an organization affiliated with the International Association of University Women (IFUW) to be considered for one of six fellowships awarded for study in any country other than your own country.
A panel of scholars appointed by the AAUW Educational Foundation Board of Directors reviews all applications. Final award selections are made by the Foundation board. In selecting fellowship recipients, the following will be considered:
- Academic and professional qualifications
- The need of the applicant`s country for the specialized knowledge and skills that she plans to acquire
- Applicant`s commitment to the advancement of women and girls in her home country as demonstrated by her previous work and her proposed study or research
- Documented evidence of prior community or civic service in the home country, particularly activities that contributed to the improvement of the lives of women and girls
- Quality and feasibility of the proposed plan of study or research and proposed time schedule
- Planned or confirmed place of work after returning to home country
- English proficiency
- Financial need
- Country of residence at the time of application (preference will be given to women who reside in their home country at the time of application)
http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/international.cfm
Swiss scholarships for university studies
Through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), the Swiss Government grants foreign students university scholarships (Swiss universities, Federal Institutes of Technology). These scholarships are offered on the basis of reciprocity (fixed number of scholarships for each country) or within the frame of a scholarship pool (scholarships without fixed distribution by country). They are intended for students who have graduated from university (postgraduates) and who, by staying in Switzerland, will be able to further their education and to undertake research work in the fields in which the Swiss universities are particularly active.
To a limited extent, scholarships are also offered for postgraduate studies at the Universities of Applied Sciences. This applies to the group of Western (AP-1) and Central and Eastern European countries (AP-2) included in the scholarship pool. Students must have graduated from a university or university of applied sciences with at least a Bachelor Degree and enrol in Switzerland for studies at post-graduate level. This offer applies for the seven universities of applied sciences, not including teaching colleges. In the field of the arts (design/music), the conditions for arts students relating to the country offer apply (see below).
This program is valid only for studies in Switzerland. It is not valid for on-the-job studies, part-time studies or correspondence courses.
In the framework of a special allocation, scholarships for advanced arts students (without fixed distribution by country) are offered to the best applicants who are already at an advanced stage of their training. This offer is restricted to those countries which are listed under AR, AP-1 and BR-1.
The scholarships are offered in principle to foreign governments. The applications have to be submitted for a preliminary selection to the national institution in charge and the Swiss diplomatic representation in the student's country of origin. The Swiss diplomatic representation will thereupon forward the pre-selected applications to the FCS for definitive selection. Finally the Federal Department of Home Affairs awards scholarships on the advice of the FCS.
As part of a special allocation, the Swiss Government provides a number of additional scholarships to postgraduates from Central and Eastern European countries (pool system, no fixed number of scholarships for each country).
Source of Info and more detail at:
http://www.sbf.admin.ch/htm/bildung/stipendien/eskas-e.html#2
To a limited extent, scholarships are also offered for postgraduate studies at the Universities of Applied Sciences. This applies to the group of Western (AP-1) and Central and Eastern European countries (AP-2) included in the scholarship pool. Students must have graduated from a university or university of applied sciences with at least a Bachelor Degree and enrol in Switzerland for studies at post-graduate level. This offer applies for the seven universities of applied sciences, not including teaching colleges. In the field of the arts (design/music), the conditions for arts students relating to the country offer apply (see below).
This program is valid only for studies in Switzerland. It is not valid for on-the-job studies, part-time studies or correspondence courses.
In the framework of a special allocation, scholarships for advanced arts students (without fixed distribution by country) are offered to the best applicants who are already at an advanced stage of their training. This offer is restricted to those countries which are listed under AR, AP-1 and BR-1.
The scholarships are offered in principle to foreign governments. The applications have to be submitted for a preliminary selection to the national institution in charge and the Swiss diplomatic representation in the student's country of origin. The Swiss diplomatic representation will thereupon forward the pre-selected applications to the FCS for definitive selection. Finally the Federal Department of Home Affairs awards scholarships on the advice of the FCS.
As part of a special allocation, the Swiss Government provides a number of additional scholarships to postgraduates from Central and Eastern European countries (pool system, no fixed number of scholarships for each country).
Source of Info and more detail at:
http://www.sbf.admin.ch/htm/bildung/stipendien/eskas-e.html#2
Ph.D.-student position in the Solid State Physics - U twente, NL
We offer a Ph.D.-student position in the Solid State Physics group (SSP) of the
University of Twente.
The research of SSP is an integral part of the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology. Well-defined morphological patterns and functional patterned molecular coatings will be studied to improve control of the wettability of surfaces. Both the macroscopic and microscopic features of such structures and their collaborative effects will be studied. The molecular coatings for wetting control will be applied by two different techniques, microcontact printing and shadow-mask evaporation. Both the influence of the length scale and the anisotropy of the patterns on the macroscopic wettability are of interest. The combination of length scales in the micron range with those in the nanometer range is promising for gaining improved wettability control, especially in gradient patterned surfaces. Nanometer sized structure will be implemented by means of ion beam induced erosion, both in 0D (dots) and 1D (stripes).
This project aims at a fundamental investigation of the interrelationships between roughness and functional coating. The laboratory scale experiments will be performed with mainly optical tools (ADSA-P and interference microscopy), combined with high-resolution microscopy (AFM and possibly LEEM). The findings are thought to be relevant for application in high-tech printing technology.
Organisation:
University of Twente, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology The MESA+ Institute for
Nanotechnology at the University of Twente trains graduate students and PhD-students
and conducts interdisciplinary research in the fields of nanotechnology, microsystems, materials science and microelectronics.
Requirements:
For this position, we are searching for enthusiastic candidates with a recent Masters degree in experimental or applied physics, physical chemistry or a related discipline, and with a strong desire to investigate uncharted waters. Preferably, you have some previous experience related to the research topic. Knowledge of the standard experimental techniques used in this work, i.e. optical and scanning probe microscopy, is desirable.
Employment:
We offer an interesting temporary research position in a dynamic, interdisciplinary and international environment. You will be appointed for a period of one year, with an assessment within one year. A positive assessment will secure the continuation of the appointment for another three years. The salary starts at €1.933,- gross per month increasing to €2.472,- gross per month in the fourth year. PhD students are expected to complete their research with a thesis. Benefits and other conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, including participation in `Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP` for your pension.
Application:
To apply for this position, please send a detailed CV together with a letter of motivation and preferably the names and postal or e-mail addresses of two referees to: Prof. dr. ir. Bene Poelsema, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology and Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands. Starting date: as soon as possible, preferably not later than January
1st, 2007.
Please send your application to:
Prof.dr.ir. Bene Poelsema
MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology & Faculty of Science and Technology
University of Twente, P.O. Box 217
Enschede
PostCode: NL-7500 AE
Phone: 0031-53-489-3060
Email: b.poelsema@tnw.utwente.nl
Need further information? Please contact:
Dr. E.S. Kooij
MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology & Faculty of Science and Technology
University of Twente, P.O. Box 217
Enschede
PostCode: NL-7500 AE
Phone: 0031-53-489-3146
Email: e.s.kooij@tnw.utwente.nl
Source of info: http://ssp.tnw.utwente.nl/english/vacatures/promotie.html
University of Twente.
The research of SSP is an integral part of the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology. Well-defined morphological patterns and functional patterned molecular coatings will be studied to improve control of the wettability of surfaces. Both the macroscopic and microscopic features of such structures and their collaborative effects will be studied. The molecular coatings for wetting control will be applied by two different techniques, microcontact printing and shadow-mask evaporation. Both the influence of the length scale and the anisotropy of the patterns on the macroscopic wettability are of interest. The combination of length scales in the micron range with those in the nanometer range is promising for gaining improved wettability control, especially in gradient patterned surfaces. Nanometer sized structure will be implemented by means of ion beam induced erosion, both in 0D (dots) and 1D (stripes).
This project aims at a fundamental investigation of the interrelationships between roughness and functional coating. The laboratory scale experiments will be performed with mainly optical tools (ADSA-P and interference microscopy), combined with high-resolution microscopy (AFM and possibly LEEM). The findings are thought to be relevant for application in high-tech printing technology.
Organisation:
University of Twente, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology The MESA+ Institute for
Nanotechnology at the University of Twente trains graduate students and PhD-students
and conducts interdisciplinary research in the fields of nanotechnology, microsystems, materials science and microelectronics.
Requirements:
For this position, we are searching for enthusiastic candidates with a recent Masters degree in experimental or applied physics, physical chemistry or a related discipline, and with a strong desire to investigate uncharted waters. Preferably, you have some previous experience related to the research topic. Knowledge of the standard experimental techniques used in this work, i.e. optical and scanning probe microscopy, is desirable.
Employment:
We offer an interesting temporary research position in a dynamic, interdisciplinary and international environment. You will be appointed for a period of one year, with an assessment within one year. A positive assessment will secure the continuation of the appointment for another three years. The salary starts at €1.933,- gross per month increasing to €2.472,- gross per month in the fourth year. PhD students are expected to complete their research with a thesis. Benefits and other conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, including participation in `Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP` for your pension.
Application:
To apply for this position, please send a detailed CV together with a letter of motivation and preferably the names and postal or e-mail addresses of two referees to: Prof. dr. ir. Bene Poelsema, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology and Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands. Starting date: as soon as possible, preferably not later than January
1st, 2007.
Please send your application to:
Prof.dr.ir. Bene Poelsema
MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology & Faculty of Science and Technology
University of Twente, P.O. Box 217
Enschede
PostCode: NL-7500 AE
Phone: 0031-53-489-3060
Email: b.poelsema@tnw.utwente.nl
Need further information? Please contact:
Dr. E.S. Kooij
MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology & Faculty of Science and Technology
University of Twente, P.O. Box 217
Enschede
PostCode: NL-7500 AE
Phone: 0031-53-489-3146
Email: e.s.kooij@tnw.utwente.nl
Source of info: http://ssp.tnw.utwente.nl/english/vacatures/promotie.html
PhD Studentship Institute of Petroleum Engineering -UK
The Intelligent Well systems Technology group is looking for a PhD student to work in the area of modelling and evaluation of advanced downhole hardware used in hydrocarbon production. The studentship is available to UK/EU/Overseas candidates. It includes fees and an appropriate stipend. The Institute is committed to equality of opportunity.
The successful candidate will be involved in development of software tools for optimising the operation of downhole equipment. This will be done through assessing efficiency of various optimization algorithms with respect to problem of optimal settings for interval control valves and fine tuning of the best algorithms. The group is funded by a number of Upstream Oil Industry operating and service companies. They evaluate the progress of the work via regular meetings held in Edinburgh at four monthly intervals. Applicants will typically already be in possession of a MSc. degree in Mathematics or Physics with an outstanding academic or research record. Familiarity with the MATLAB and/or Simulink computing environments, knowledge of Artificial Intelligence will be an advantage, as will be previous practical experience in the optimization of industrial processes. A Petroleum Engineering background will also be useful, but is not essential since suitable training course can be provided as required.
To apply please send CV, academic records and a completed application form to Ms Anne Mathers anne.mathers@pet.hw.ac.uk. All other enquires should be sent to Dr. David Davies david.davies@pet.hw.ac.uk.
*Closing Date for Applications: 15th December 2006*
Start Date: As soon as possible
*Additional Information:*
The Institute of Petroleum Engineering, located on a modern campus on the outskirts of Edinburgh, focuses on research and teaching for the upstream Oil and Gas resource industry. The Institute of Petroleum Engineering is recognised internationally as one of the leading centres of excellence in Petroleum Engineering teaching, training and research. It has one of the largest Geoscience and Petroleum Engineering research programme at a UK or European University. The Institute's currently complement is some 100 staff, 60 research students and 100 residential MSc. students.
The successful candidate will be involved in development of software tools for optimising the operation of downhole equipment. This will be done through assessing efficiency of various optimization algorithms with respect to problem of optimal settings for interval control valves and fine tuning of the best algorithms. The group is funded by a number of Upstream Oil Industry operating and service companies. They evaluate the progress of the work via regular meetings held in Edinburgh at four monthly intervals. Applicants will typically already be in possession of a MSc. degree in Mathematics or Physics with an outstanding academic or research record. Familiarity with the MATLAB and/or Simulink computing environments, knowledge of Artificial Intelligence will be an advantage, as will be previous practical experience in the optimization of industrial processes. A Petroleum Engineering background will also be useful, but is not essential since suitable training course can be provided as required.
To apply please send CV, academic records and a completed application form to Ms Anne Mathers anne.mathers@pet.hw.ac.uk. All other enquires should be sent to Dr. David Davies david.davies@pet.hw.ac.uk.
*Closing Date for Applications: 15th December 2006*
Start Date: As soon as possible
source of info: http://www.pet.hw.ac.uk/aboutus/work/opps.htm
*Additional Information:*
The Institute of Petroleum Engineering, located on a modern campus on the outskirts of Edinburgh, focuses on research and teaching for the upstream Oil and Gas resource industry. The Institute of Petroleum Engineering is recognised internationally as one of the leading centres of excellence in Petroleum Engineering teaching, training and research. It has one of the largest Geoscience and Petroleum Engineering research programme at a UK or European University. The Institute's currently complement is some 100 staff, 60 research students and 100 residential MSc. students.
Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program
The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program provides support for up to three years of formal graduate-level study leading to a masters or doctoral degree. Fellows are selected from countries and territories in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Russia, where the Ford Foundation maintains active overseas programs. U.S. nationals are not eligible, although Fellows may study in the United States.
Fellows are chosen on the basis of their leadership potential and commitment to community or national service, as well as for academic excellence. Fellows may enroll in masters or doctoral programs and may pursue any academic discipline or field of study that is consistent with the interests and goals of the Ford Foundation. The Foundation currently works in thirteen fields to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement.
Once selected, Ford Foundation International Fellows may enroll in an appropriate university program anywhere in the world, including their country of residence. The program provides placement assistance to those Fellows not yet admitted to graduate school.
IFP support also enables Fellows to undertake short-term language study and training in research and computer skills prior to graduate school enrollment. In addition, new Fellows attend orientation sessions, while current Fellows actively participate in learning and discussion activities designed to create information and exchange networks among Ford Foundation IFP Fellows worldwide. Finally, the program encourages IFP alumni to maintain contact with the program after completing the fellowships to help them remain current in their respective fields through the expanding Ford Foundation IFP network.
Because local requirements vary widely among IFP countries, applicants should carefully follow the specific application guidelines provided by the relevant IFP International Partner organizations, including deadlines for the submission of applications.
Who Can Apply?
Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program applicants must be resident nationals or residents of an eligible IFP country or territory. Currently, these are: Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, and Vietnam. IFP selects Fellows on the strength of their clearly-stated intention to serve their communities and countries of origin, and expects that they will honor this obligation.
Successful candidates will:
Ford Foundation International Fellows may choose to study in any academic discipline or field of study related to the Ford Foundation`s three grant-making areas, which are:
All applications must be submitted to the appropriate IFP International Partner in the country or region where the applicant resides. IFP International Partners determine application deadlines and selection schedules in their region or country. Applications are reviewed and final selections decided by panels composed of practitioners and scholars from various fields of work and study. The level and duration of awards are determined as part of the selection process. Ford Foundation staff and their family members may not serve on selection panels and are not eligible to apply for IFP awards. Members of selection committees, staff of the organizations managing the program in the various regions, and their family members are also ineligible for IFP awards.
IFP International Partner Offices
BRAZIL
Carlos Chagas Foundation (CCF)
http://www.programabolsa.org.br
CHILE
La Fundacion Equitas
http://fundacionequitas.org
CHINA
Institute of International Education Beijing Office
http://www.china-ifp.org
EGYPT
America-Mideast Educational and Training Services (AMIDEAST)
http://www.amideast.org/programs_services/exchange_programs/ifp/default.htm
GHANA
Association of African Universities (AAU)
http://www.aau.org/ifp
GUATEMALA
Center for Research on the Mesoamerica Region (CIRMA)
http://www.cirma.org.gt
INDIA
United States Educational Foundation in India (USEFI)
http://www.ifpsa.org
INDONESIA
Indonesian International Education Foundation (IIEF)
http://www.iief.or.id/ifp/ifp.html
KENYA
The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE)
http://www.ifpeastafrica.org
MEXICO
Center for Research and Higher Education in Social Anthropology (CIESAS)
http://www.ciesas.edu.mx/ciesas-ford/Intro.htm
MOZAMBIQUE
Africa-America Institute (AAI)
http://www.ifpmoz.co.mz
NIGERIA
Pathfinder International
http://www.pathfind.org/ifp
PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
America-Mideast Educational and Training Services (AMIDEAST)
http://www.amideast.org/programs_services/exchange_programs/ifp/default.htm
PERU
Instituto de Estudios Peruanos (IEP)
http://www.iep.org.pe/programa.shtml
PHILIPPINES
Philippines Social Science Council (PSSC)
http://www.ifpphil.ph/
RUSSIA
Institute of International
Education Russia and Eurasia Office
http://www.iie.ru/IFP
SENEGAL
Association of African Women in Research and Development (AAWORD/AFARD)
http://www.afard.org
SOUTH AFRICA
Africa-America Institute (AAI)
http://www.aaisa.org.za
TANZANIA
The Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF)
http://www.esrftz.org/ifp
THAILAND
Asian Scholarship Foundation (ASF)
http://www.asianscholarship.org/
UGANDA
Association of the Advancement of Higher Education and Development (AHEAD)
http://www.ifpeastafrica.org
VIETNAM
Center for Educational Exchange with Vietnam (CEEVN)
http://www.acls.org/ceevn/ifpguidelines.htm
Fellows are chosen on the basis of their leadership potential and commitment to community or national service, as well as for academic excellence. Fellows may enroll in masters or doctoral programs and may pursue any academic discipline or field of study that is consistent with the interests and goals of the Ford Foundation. The Foundation currently works in thirteen fields to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement.
Once selected, Ford Foundation International Fellows may enroll in an appropriate university program anywhere in the world, including their country of residence. The program provides placement assistance to those Fellows not yet admitted to graduate school.
IFP support also enables Fellows to undertake short-term language study and training in research and computer skills prior to graduate school enrollment. In addition, new Fellows attend orientation sessions, while current Fellows actively participate in learning and discussion activities designed to create information and exchange networks among Ford Foundation IFP Fellows worldwide. Finally, the program encourages IFP alumni to maintain contact with the program after completing the fellowships to help them remain current in their respective fields through the expanding Ford Foundation IFP network.
Because local requirements vary widely among IFP countries, applicants should carefully follow the specific application guidelines provided by the relevant IFP International Partner organizations, including deadlines for the submission of applications.
Who Can Apply?
Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program applicants must be resident nationals or residents of an eligible IFP country or territory. Currently, these are: Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, and Vietnam. IFP selects Fellows on the strength of their clearly-stated intention to serve their communities and countries of origin, and expects that they will honor this obligation.
Successful candidates will:
- Demonstrate superior achievement in their undergraduate studies and hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent.
- Have substantial experience in community service or development-related activities.
- Possess leadership potential evidenced by their employment and academic experience.
- Propose to pursue a post-baccalaureate degree that will directly enhance their leadership capacity in a practical, policy, academic, or artistic discipline or field corresponding to one or more of the Foundation`s areas of endeavor.
- Present a plan specifying how they will apply their studies to social problems or issues in their own countries. Commit themselves to working on these issues following the fellowship period.
Ford Foundation International Fellows may choose to study in any academic discipline or field of study related to the Ford Foundation`s three grant-making areas, which are:
- Asset Building and Community Development
- Community Development
- Development Finance and Economic Security
- Work-force Development
- Environment and Development
- Knowledge, Creativity, and Freedom
- Arts and Culture
- Education and Scholarship
- Media
- Religion, Society and Culture
- Sexuality and Reproductive Health
- Peace and Social Justice
- Civil Society
- Governance
- Human Rights
All applications must be submitted to the appropriate IFP International Partner in the country or region where the applicant resides. IFP International Partners determine application deadlines and selection schedules in their region or country. Applications are reviewed and final selections decided by panels composed of practitioners and scholars from various fields of work and study. The level and duration of awards are determined as part of the selection process. Ford Foundation staff and their family members may not serve on selection panels and are not eligible to apply for IFP awards. Members of selection committees, staff of the organizations managing the program in the various regions, and their family members are also ineligible for IFP awards.
IFP International Partner Offices
BRAZIL
Carlos Chagas Foundation (CCF)
http://www.programabolsa.org.br
CHILE
La Fundacion Equitas
http://fundacionequitas.org
CHINA
Institute of International Education Beijing Office
http://www.china-ifp.org
EGYPT
America-Mideast Educational and Training Services (AMIDEAST)
http://www.amideast.org/programs_services/exchange_programs/ifp/default.htm
GHANA
Association of African Universities (AAU)
http://www.aau.org/ifp
GUATEMALA
Center for Research on the Mesoamerica Region (CIRMA)
http://www.cirma.org.gt
INDIA
United States Educational Foundation in India (USEFI)
http://www.ifpsa.org
INDONESIA
Indonesian International Education Foundation (IIEF)
http://www.iief.or.id/ifp/ifp.html
KENYA
The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE)
http://www.ifpeastafrica.org
MEXICO
Center for Research and Higher Education in Social Anthropology (CIESAS)
http://www.ciesas.edu.mx/ciesas-ford/Intro.htm
MOZAMBIQUE
Africa-America Institute (AAI)
http://www.ifpmoz.co.mz
NIGERIA
Pathfinder International
http://www.pathfind.org/ifp
PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
America-Mideast Educational and Training Services (AMIDEAST)
http://www.amideast.org/programs_services/exchange_programs/ifp/default.htm
PERU
Instituto de Estudios Peruanos (IEP)
http://www.iep.org.pe/programa.shtml
PHILIPPINES
Philippines Social Science Council (PSSC)
http://www.ifpphil.ph/
RUSSIA
Institute of International
Education Russia and Eurasia Office
http://www.iie.ru/IFP
SENEGAL
Association of African Women in Research and Development (AAWORD/AFARD)
http://www.afard.org
SOUTH AFRICA
Africa-America Institute (AAI)
http://www.aaisa.org.za
TANZANIA
The Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF)
http://www.esrftz.org/ifp
THAILAND
Asian Scholarship Foundation (ASF)
http://www.asianscholarship.org/
UGANDA
Association of the Advancement of Higher Education and Development (AHEAD)
http://www.ifpeastafrica.org
VIETNAM
Center for Educational Exchange with Vietnam (CEEVN)
http://www.acls.org/ceevn/ifpguidelines.htm
Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program
The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program provides support for up to three years of formal graduate-level study leading to a masters or doctoral degree. Fellows are selected from countries and territories in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Russia, where the Ford Foundation maintains active overseas programs. U.S. nationals are not eligible, although Fellows may study in the United States.
Fellows are chosen on the basis of their leadership potential and commitment to community or national service, as well as for academic excellence. Fellows may enroll in masters or doctoral programs and may pursue any academic discipline or field of study that is consistent with the interests and goals of the Ford Foundation. The Foundation currently works in thirteen fields to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement.
Once selected, Ford Foundation International Fellows may enroll in an appropriate university program anywhere in the world, including their country of residence. The program provides placement assistance to those Fellows not yet admitted to graduate school.
IFP support also enables Fellows to undertake short-term language study and training in research and computer skills prior to graduate school enrollment. In addition, new Fellows attend orientation sessions, while current Fellows actively participate in learning and discussion activities designed to create information and exchange networks among Ford Foundation IFP Fellows worldwide. Finally, the program encourages IFP alumni to maintain contact with the program after completing the fellowships to help them remain current in their respective fields through the expanding Ford Foundation IFP network.
Because local requirements vary widely among IFP countries, applicants should carefully follow the specific application guidelines provided by the relevant IFP International Partner organizations, including deadlines for the submission of applications.
Who Can Apply?
Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program applicants must be resident nationals or residents of an eligible IFP country or territory. Currently, these are: Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, and Vietnam. IFP selects Fellows on the strength of their clearly-stated intention to serve their communities and countries of origin, and expects that they will honor this obligation.
Successful candidates will:
Ford Foundation International Fellows may choose to study in any academic discipline or field of study related to the Ford Foundation`s three grant-making areas, which are:
All applications must be submitted to the appropriate IFP International Partner in the country or region where the applicant resides. IFP International Partners determine application deadlines and selection schedules in their region or country. Applications are reviewed and final selections decided by panels composed of practitioners and scholars from various fields of work and study. The level and duration of awards are determined as part of the selection process. Ford Foundation staff and their family members may not serve on selection panels and are not eligible to apply for IFP awards. Members of selection committees, staff of the organizations managing the program in the various regions, and their family members are also ineligible for IFP awards.
IFP International Partner Offices
BRAZIL
Carlos Chagas Foundation (CCF)
http://www.programabolsa.org.br
CHILE
La Fundacion Equitas
http://fundacionequitas.org
CHINA
Institute of International Education Beijing Office
http://www.china-ifp.org
EGYPT
America-Mideast Educational and Training Services (AMIDEAST)
http://www.amideast.org/programs_services/exchange_programs/ifp/default.htm
GHANA
Association of African Universities (AAU)
http://www.aau.org/ifp
GUATEMALA
Center for Research on the Mesoamerica Region (CIRMA)
http://www.cirma.org.gt
INDIA
United States Educational Foundation in India (USEFI)
http://www.ifpsa.org
INDONESIA
Indonesian International Education Foundation (IIEF)
http://www.iief.or.id/ifp/ifp.html
KENYA
The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE)
http://www.ifpeastafrica.org
MEXICO
Center for Research and Higher Education in Social Anthropology (CIESAS)
http://www.ciesas.edu.mx/ciesas-ford/Intro.htm
MOZAMBIQUE
Africa-America Institute (AAI)
http://www.ifpmoz.co.mz
NIGERIA
Pathfinder International
http://www.pathfind.org/ifp
PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
America-Mideast Educational and Training Services (AMIDEAST)
http://www.amideast.org/programs_services/exchange_programs/ifp/default.htm
PERU
Instituto de Estudios Peruanos (IEP)
http://www.iep.org.pe/programa.shtml
PHILIPPINES
Philippines Social Science Council (PSSC)
http://www.ifpphil.ph/
RUSSIA
Institute of International
Education Russia and Eurasia Office
http://www.iie.ru/IFP
SENEGAL
Association of African Women in Research and Development (AAWORD/AFARD)
http://www.afard.org
SOUTH AFRICA
Africa-America Institute (AAI)
http://www.aaisa.org.za
TANZANIA
The Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF)
http://www.esrftz.org/ifp
THAILAND
Asian Scholarship Foundation (ASF)
http://www.asianscholarship.org/
UGANDA
Association of the Advancement of Higher Education and Development (AHEAD)
http://www.ifpeastafrica.org
VIETNAM
Center for Educational Exchange with Vietnam (CEEVN)
http://www.acls.org/ceevn/ifpguidelines.htm
Fellows are chosen on the basis of their leadership potential and commitment to community or national service, as well as for academic excellence. Fellows may enroll in masters or doctoral programs and may pursue any academic discipline or field of study that is consistent with the interests and goals of the Ford Foundation. The Foundation currently works in thirteen fields to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement.
Once selected, Ford Foundation International Fellows may enroll in an appropriate university program anywhere in the world, including their country of residence. The program provides placement assistance to those Fellows not yet admitted to graduate school.
IFP support also enables Fellows to undertake short-term language study and training in research and computer skills prior to graduate school enrollment. In addition, new Fellows attend orientation sessions, while current Fellows actively participate in learning and discussion activities designed to create information and exchange networks among Ford Foundation IFP Fellows worldwide. Finally, the program encourages IFP alumni to maintain contact with the program after completing the fellowships to help them remain current in their respective fields through the expanding Ford Foundation IFP network.
Because local requirements vary widely among IFP countries, applicants should carefully follow the specific application guidelines provided by the relevant IFP International Partner organizations, including deadlines for the submission of applications.
Who Can Apply?
Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program applicants must be resident nationals or residents of an eligible IFP country or territory. Currently, these are: Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, and Vietnam. IFP selects Fellows on the strength of their clearly-stated intention to serve their communities and countries of origin, and expects that they will honor this obligation.
Successful candidates will:
- Demonstrate superior achievement in their undergraduate studies and hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent.
- Have substantial experience in community service or development-related activities.
- Possess leadership potential evidenced by their employment and academic experience.
- Propose to pursue a post-baccalaureate degree that will directly enhance their leadership capacity in a practical, policy, academic, or artistic discipline or field corresponding to one or more of the Foundation`s areas of endeavor.
- Present a plan specifying how they will apply their studies to social problems or issues in their own countries. Commit themselves to working on these issues following the fellowship period.
Ford Foundation International Fellows may choose to study in any academic discipline or field of study related to the Ford Foundation`s three grant-making areas, which are:
- Asset Building and Community Development
- Community Development
- Development Finance and Economic Security
- Work-force Development
- Environment and Development
- Knowledge, Creativity, and Freedom
- Arts and Culture
- Education and Scholarship
- Media
- Religion, Society and Culture
- Sexuality and Reproductive Health
- Peace and Social Justice
- Civil Society
- Governance
- Human Rights
All applications must be submitted to the appropriate IFP International Partner in the country or region where the applicant resides. IFP International Partners determine application deadlines and selection schedules in their region or country. Applications are reviewed and final selections decided by panels composed of practitioners and scholars from various fields of work and study. The level and duration of awards are determined as part of the selection process. Ford Foundation staff and their family members may not serve on selection panels and are not eligible to apply for IFP awards. Members of selection committees, staff of the organizations managing the program in the various regions, and their family members are also ineligible for IFP awards.
IFP International Partner Offices
BRAZIL
Carlos Chagas Foundation (CCF)
http://www.programabolsa.org.br
CHILE
La Fundacion Equitas
http://fundacionequitas.org
CHINA
Institute of International Education Beijing Office
http://www.china-ifp.org
EGYPT
America-Mideast Educational and Training Services (AMIDEAST)
http://www.amideast.org/programs_services/exchange_programs/ifp/default.htm
GHANA
Association of African Universities (AAU)
http://www.aau.org/ifp
GUATEMALA
Center for Research on the Mesoamerica Region (CIRMA)
http://www.cirma.org.gt
INDIA
United States Educational Foundation in India (USEFI)
http://www.ifpsa.org
INDONESIA
Indonesian International Education Foundation (IIEF)
http://www.iief.or.id/ifp/ifp.html
KENYA
The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE)
http://www.ifpeastafrica.org
MEXICO
Center for Research and Higher Education in Social Anthropology (CIESAS)
http://www.ciesas.edu.mx/ciesas-ford/Intro.htm
MOZAMBIQUE
Africa-America Institute (AAI)
http://www.ifpmoz.co.mz
NIGERIA
Pathfinder International
http://www.pathfind.org/ifp
PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
America-Mideast Educational and Training Services (AMIDEAST)
http://www.amideast.org/programs_services/exchange_programs/ifp/default.htm
PERU
Instituto de Estudios Peruanos (IEP)
http://www.iep.org.pe/programa.shtml
PHILIPPINES
Philippines Social Science Council (PSSC)
http://www.ifpphil.ph/
RUSSIA
Institute of International
Education Russia and Eurasia Office
http://www.iie.ru/IFP
SENEGAL
Association of African Women in Research and Development (AAWORD/AFARD)
http://www.afard.org
SOUTH AFRICA
Africa-America Institute (AAI)
http://www.aaisa.org.za
TANZANIA
The Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF)
http://www.esrftz.org/ifp
THAILAND
Asian Scholarship Foundation (ASF)
http://www.asianscholarship.org/
UGANDA
Association of the Advancement of Higher Education and Development (AHEAD)
http://www.ifpeastafrica.org
VIETNAM
Center for Educational Exchange with Vietnam (CEEVN)
http://www.acls.org/ceevn/ifpguidelines.htm
PhD Student, McGill University, Canada
Institution/Organization: McGill University
Department: School of Communication Sciences & Disorders
Level: PhD
Duties: Research
Specialty Areas: Cognitive Science; Neurolinguistics; Pragmatics
Emotional communication
Description:
Applications are invited for a PhD studentship available in the Neuropragmatics and Emotion Lab (www.mcgill.ca/pell_lab) at McGill University beginning September, 2007.
The appropriate student will share general research interests with members of the lab which touch on the communication of emotion or attitudes in the human voice and/or through spoken language. The recipient will be expected to apply and register for a PhD in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at McGill University (Montréal, Canada) and will be supervised by Dr. Marc Pell.
Applicants must possess a first-class honours degree (minimum Bachelor-level equivalent) in Linguistics, Psychology, Communication Disorders, or a related discipline, preferrably with courses in psycho/neuro-linguistics. The specific research focus should be developed by the student but will probably centre on defining acoustic, perceptual, and/or neuro-cognitive components for understanding or expressing emotive qualities in speech during natural communication; disorders of emotive communication following acquired brain damage; or the influences of emotion and affect on normal and/or disordered language processing.
Funding is for a maximum of three years and will consist of an annual stipend of CAD $20,000 plus support for presenting work at research meetings.
As a first step, please register your interest to compete for the studentship by sending your CV and a detailed cover letter describing your research interests and academic goals to:
Dr. Marc Pell
McGill University, SCSD
1266, ave. des Pins Ouest
Montreal (QC) H3G 1A8
Canada
(Email: marc.pell@mcgill.ca)
All completed applications received by December 4, 2006 will be considered for the studentship. Please note that language and neuroscience research are strategic priorities at McGill, and all students admitted to the School of Communication Sciences & Disorders benefit from collaborations and extensive facilities available as members of the Centre for Research on Language, Mind, and Brain (www.crlmb.mcgill.ca). For complete information about the School's mission and advance details about applying for the PhD degree, please visit www.mcgill.ca/scsd.
Web Address for Applications:
Mailing Address for Applications:
Attn: Dr. Marc Pell
1266, ave. des Pins Ouest
Montreal Quebec H3G 1A8
Canada
Applications are due by: 04-Dec-2006
Contact Information:
Dr. Marc Pell
marc.pell@mcgill.ca
Department: School of Communication Sciences & Disorders
Level: PhD
Duties: Research
Specialty Areas: Cognitive Science; Neurolinguistics; Pragmatics
Emotional communication
Description:
Applications are invited for a PhD studentship available in the Neuropragmatics and Emotion Lab (www.mcgill.ca/pell_lab) at McGill University beginning September, 2007.
The appropriate student will share general research interests with members of the lab which touch on the communication of emotion or attitudes in the human voice and/or through spoken language. The recipient will be expected to apply and register for a PhD in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at McGill University (Montréal, Canada) and will be supervised by Dr. Marc Pell.
Applicants must possess a first-class honours degree (minimum Bachelor-level equivalent) in Linguistics, Psychology, Communication Disorders, or a related discipline, preferrably with courses in psycho/neuro-linguistics. The specific research focus should be developed by the student but will probably centre on defining acoustic, perceptual, and/or neuro-cognitive components for understanding or expressing emotive qualities in speech during natural communication; disorders of emotive communication following acquired brain damage; or the influences of emotion and affect on normal and/or disordered language processing.
Funding is for a maximum of three years and will consist of an annual stipend of CAD $20,000 plus support for presenting work at research meetings.
As a first step, please register your interest to compete for the studentship by sending your CV and a detailed cover letter describing your research interests and academic goals to:
Dr. Marc Pell
McGill University, SCSD
1266, ave. des Pins Ouest
Montreal (QC) H3G 1A8
Canada
(Email: marc.pell@mcgill.ca)
All completed applications received by December 4, 2006 will be considered for the studentship. Please note that language and neuroscience research are strategic priorities at McGill, and all students admitted to the School of Communication Sciences & Disorders benefit from collaborations and extensive facilities available as members of the Centre for Research on Language, Mind, and Brain (www.crlmb.mcgill.ca). For complete information about the School's mission and advance details about applying for the PhD degree, please visit www.mcgill.ca/scsd.
Web Address for Applications:
Mailing Address for Applications:
Attn: Dr. Marc Pell
1266, ave. des Pins Ouest
Montreal Quebec H3G 1A8
Canada
Applications are due by: 04-Dec-2006
Contact Information:
Dr. Marc Pell
marc.pell@mcgill.ca
PhD in Morphogenesis-EMBL Heidelberg, Germany
European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Heidelberg, Germany.
The fission yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe maintains a cylindrical shape by alternating polarized growth at the cell ends with divisions in the middle. The localized growth is established during interphase by bundles of microtubules that deposit growth factors specifically at cell ends. The bundles are also attached to the nucleus, keeping it near the cell-center. This is because bundles are anti-parallel, align along the main cell axis and transmit the microtubule polymerization forces from both sides to the nucleus. We have modelled the nucleus and microtubules with simulated Langevin dynamics in three dimensions. We could match most of the experimentally measured microtubule features, using a fix cylindrical cell shape.
We propose now to study how S. pombe determines its shape. The student will have to extend the existing model to include abitrary convex shapes. He/her will have to model the transport and deposition of growth factors by the microtubules, and their effects on cell growth. The work will be done in collaboration with Damian Brunner (EMBL). Together, we will test the model using fluorescence recordings of both wild type and mutant cells followed on multiple generations. The proposed work is a systems' level approach of morphogenesis in a simple cell, and the student will combine experiments and theory during his/her PhD.
Applicants with prior training in Physics, Mathematics, I.T. or engineering, and a willingness to explore the opportunities offered in Biology are encouraged to apply. EMBL is a renowned international research laboratory, with more than 60 nationalities represented. The working language is English.
The deadline for application is November 1st, 2006.
To apply online: www.embl.de/training/phdprogramme
Important: select Cell Biology and Biophysics in your `Programme preference'
For more information: www.cytosim.org
François Nédélec, BioMS Group leader
EMBL, Cell Biology and Cell Biophysics
Meyerhofstrasse 1, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Email: nedelec@embl.de
Telephone: (+49) 6221 387 597
Telefax: (+49) 6221 387 512
The fission yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe maintains a cylindrical shape by alternating polarized growth at the cell ends with divisions in the middle. The localized growth is established during interphase by bundles of microtubules that deposit growth factors specifically at cell ends. The bundles are also attached to the nucleus, keeping it near the cell-center. This is because bundles are anti-parallel, align along the main cell axis and transmit the microtubule polymerization forces from both sides to the nucleus. We have modelled the nucleus and microtubules with simulated Langevin dynamics in three dimensions. We could match most of the experimentally measured microtubule features, using a fix cylindrical cell shape.
We propose now to study how S. pombe determines its shape. The student will have to extend the existing model to include abitrary convex shapes. He/her will have to model the transport and deposition of growth factors by the microtubules, and their effects on cell growth. The work will be done in collaboration with Damian Brunner (EMBL). Together, we will test the model using fluorescence recordings of both wild type and mutant cells followed on multiple generations. The proposed work is a systems' level approach of morphogenesis in a simple cell, and the student will combine experiments and theory during his/her PhD.
Applicants with prior training in Physics, Mathematics, I.T. or engineering, and a willingness to explore the opportunities offered in Biology are encouraged to apply. EMBL is a renowned international research laboratory, with more than 60 nationalities represented. The working language is English.
The deadline for application is November 1st, 2006.
To apply online: www.embl.de/training/phdprogramme
Important: select Cell Biology and Biophysics in your `Programme preference'
For more information: www.cytosim.org
François Nédélec, BioMS Group leader
EMBL, Cell Biology and Cell Biophysics
Meyerhofstrasse 1, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Email: nedelec@embl.de
Telephone: (+49) 6221 387 597
Telefax: (+49) 6221 387 512
PhD in Cryptographic Protocols-Bochum- Germany
Applications designed for groups of participants are widely deployed (routing protocols, DRM systems, P2P networks), or will be ready for deployment in the near future (digital conferences, collaborative work, electronic elections). This situation fosters research interest in distributed cryptographic protocols and their implementation aspects.
The Horst-Görtz-Institute ( www.hgi.rub.de ) is Germany largest academic research institute for IT security covering all aspects of the field from mathematical cryptography to implementations. The chair for network and data security ( www.nds.rub.de ) is currently involved in the following research fields:
* group based cryptography (group key agreement, formal models for group security, group signatures),
* digital content protection (DRM, broadcast encryption),
* XML and WS security (XMaiL project, browser-based cryptographic protocols), and
* technical protections against phishing and pharming ( www.a-i3.org ).
This PhD position is intended to strengthen our research in group based cryptography. Applicants should have excellent knowledge in modern cryptography and good knowledge in at least one of the following fields:
* key agreement protocols for groups,
* group signatures,
* formal models for cryptographic protocols.
In order to actively participate in the research group, applicants should have basic knowledge and interest in Internet security, World Wide Web technology and XML.
Qualification: university diploma in computer science, mathematics, or electrical engineering.
Teaching load: 4 hours per week on average during the teaching term; tutorials, seminars, or independent instruction.
Designation: Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter, BAT IIa, salary depends on age and family status
(www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/bat/Tabellen/verguetungstabellen.html ).
Initial appointment is for three years, extension by two more years possible. The applicants are supposed to be willing to apply for thirdparty research grants.
Women and handicapped person are particularly invited to apply and
will be given priority in case of equal qualifications in accordance
with the relevant bylaws.
Please email your application as a single PDF file to
joerg.schwenk@rub.de , or send it to:
Prof. Dr. Jörg Schwenk
Lehrstuhl für Netz- und Datensicherheit
Fakultät für Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Universitätsstrasse 150
D-44780 Bochum
Germany
Closing date: October 24th, 2006
The Horst-Görtz-Institute ( www.hgi.rub.de ) is Germany largest academic research institute for IT security covering all aspects of the field from mathematical cryptography to implementations. The chair for network and data security ( www.nds.rub.de ) is currently involved in the following research fields:
* group based cryptography (group key agreement, formal models for group security, group signatures),
* digital content protection (DRM, broadcast encryption),
* XML and WS security (XMaiL project, browser-based cryptographic protocols), and
* technical protections against phishing and pharming ( www.a-i3.org ).
This PhD position is intended to strengthen our research in group based cryptography. Applicants should have excellent knowledge in modern cryptography and good knowledge in at least one of the following fields:
* key agreement protocols for groups,
* group signatures,
* formal models for cryptographic protocols.
In order to actively participate in the research group, applicants should have basic knowledge and interest in Internet security, World Wide Web technology and XML.
Qualification: university diploma in computer science, mathematics, or electrical engineering.
Teaching load: 4 hours per week on average during the teaching term; tutorials, seminars, or independent instruction.
Designation: Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter, BAT IIa, salary depends on age and family status
(www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/bat/Tabellen/verguetungstabellen.html ).
Initial appointment is for three years, extension by two more years possible. The applicants are supposed to be willing to apply for thirdparty research grants.
Women and handicapped person are particularly invited to apply and
will be given priority in case of equal qualifications in accordance
with the relevant bylaws.
Please email your application as a single PDF file to
joerg.schwenk@rub.de , or send it to:
Prof. Dr. Jörg Schwenk
Lehrstuhl für Netz- und Datensicherheit
Fakultät für Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Universitätsstrasse 150
D-44780 Bochum
Germany
Closing date: October 24th, 2006
PhD Position in University of Twente, The Netherlands
We offer a Ph.D.-student position in the Solid State Physics group (SSP) of the University of Twente.
The research of SSP is an integral part of the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology. Well-defined morphological patterns and functional patterned molecular coatings will be studied to improve control of the wettability of surfaces. Both the macroscopic and microscopic features of such structures and their collaborative effects will be studied. The molecular coatings for wetting control will be applied by two different techniques, microcontact printing and shadow-mask evaporation. Both the influence of the length scale and the anisotropy of the patterns on the macroscopic wettability are of interest. The combination of length scales in the micron range with those in the nanometer range is promising for gaining improved wettability control, especially in gradient patterned surfaces. Nanometer sized structure will be implemented by means of ion beam induced erosion, both in 0D (dots) and 1D (stripes).
This project aims at a fundamental investigation of the interrelationships between roughness and functional coating. The laboratory scale experiments will be performed with mainly optical tools (ADSA-P and interference microscopy), combined with high-resolution microscopy (AFM and possibly LEEM). The findings are thought to be relevant for application in high-tech printing technology.
Organisation:
University of Twente, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology The MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology at the University of Twente trains graduate students and PhD-students and conducts interdisciplinary research in the fields of nanotechnology, microsystems, materials science and microelectronics.
Requirements:
For this position, we are searching for enthusiastic candidates with a recent Masters degree in experimental or applied physics, physical chemistry or a related discipline, and with a strong desire to investigate uncharted waters. Preferably, you have some previous experience related to the research topic. Knowledge of the standard experimental techniques used in this work, i.e. optical and scanning probe microscopy, is desirable.
Employment:
We offer an interesting temporary research position in a dynamic, interdisciplinary and international environment. You will be appointed for a period of one year, with an assessment within one year. A positive assessment will secure the continuation of the appointment for another three years. The salary starts at €1.933,- gross per month increasing to €2.472,- gross per month in the fourth year. PhD students are expected to complete their research with a thesis. Benefits and other conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, including participation in `Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP` for your pension.
Application:
To apply for this position, please send a detailed CV together with a letter of motivation and preferably the names and postal or e-mail addresses of two referees to: Prof. dr. ir. Bene Poelsema, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology and Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands. Starting date: as soon as possible, preferably not later than January 1st, 2007.
Please send your application to:
Prof.dr.ir. Bene Poelsema
MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology & Faculty of Science and Technology
University of Twente, P.O. Box 217
Enschede
PostCode: NL-7500 AE
Phone: 0031-53-489-3060
Email: b.poelsema@tnw.utwente.nl
Need further information? Please contact:
Dr. E.S. Kooij
MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology & Faculty of Science and Technology
University of Twente, P.O. Box 217
Enschede
PostCode: NL-7500 AE
Phone: 0031-53-489-3146
Email: e.s.kooij@tnw.utwente.nl
The research of SSP is an integral part of the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology. Well-defined morphological patterns and functional patterned molecular coatings will be studied to improve control of the wettability of surfaces. Both the macroscopic and microscopic features of such structures and their collaborative effects will be studied. The molecular coatings for wetting control will be applied by two different techniques, microcontact printing and shadow-mask evaporation. Both the influence of the length scale and the anisotropy of the patterns on the macroscopic wettability are of interest. The combination of length scales in the micron range with those in the nanometer range is promising for gaining improved wettability control, especially in gradient patterned surfaces. Nanometer sized structure will be implemented by means of ion beam induced erosion, both in 0D (dots) and 1D (stripes).
This project aims at a fundamental investigation of the interrelationships between roughness and functional coating. The laboratory scale experiments will be performed with mainly optical tools (ADSA-P and interference microscopy), combined with high-resolution microscopy (AFM and possibly LEEM). The findings are thought to be relevant for application in high-tech printing technology.
Organisation:
University of Twente, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology The MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology at the University of Twente trains graduate students and PhD-students and conducts interdisciplinary research in the fields of nanotechnology, microsystems, materials science and microelectronics.
Requirements:
For this position, we are searching for enthusiastic candidates with a recent Masters degree in experimental or applied physics, physical chemistry or a related discipline, and with a strong desire to investigate uncharted waters. Preferably, you have some previous experience related to the research topic. Knowledge of the standard experimental techniques used in this work, i.e. optical and scanning probe microscopy, is desirable.
Employment:
We offer an interesting temporary research position in a dynamic, interdisciplinary and international environment. You will be appointed for a period of one year, with an assessment within one year. A positive assessment will secure the continuation of the appointment for another three years. The salary starts at €1.933,- gross per month increasing to €2.472,- gross per month in the fourth year. PhD students are expected to complete their research with a thesis. Benefits and other conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, including participation in `Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP` for your pension.
Application:
To apply for this position, please send a detailed CV together with a letter of motivation and preferably the names and postal or e-mail addresses of two referees to: Prof. dr. ir. Bene Poelsema, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology and Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands. Starting date: as soon as possible, preferably not later than January 1st, 2007.
Please send your application to:
Prof.dr.ir. Bene Poelsema
MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology & Faculty of Science and Technology
University of Twente, P.O. Box 217
Enschede
PostCode: NL-7500 AE
Phone: 0031-53-489-3060
Email: b.poelsema@tnw.utwente.nl
Need further information? Please contact:
Dr. E.S. Kooij
MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology & Faculty of Science and Technology
University of Twente, P.O. Box 217
Enschede
PostCode: NL-7500 AE
Phone: 0031-53-489-3146
Email: e.s.kooij@tnw.utwente.nl
John Henry Brookes International Scholarships, UK
This funding scheme is offered by the Graduate School at Oxford Brookes University to international students wishing to undertake a full-time taught postgraduate master`s degrees.
Scholarships will be awarded for academic excellence and each award will be paid towards the full-time international tuition fee for a taught master`s degree.
These scholarships do not include a maintenance grant.
Application forms for funding for the 2007/2008 academic year will be available to download from this website in early 2007.
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For more information please contact the Taught Postgraduate Administrator:
Telephone: +44 (0)1865 483713
Fax: +44 (0)1865 484238
email: pgt-admin@brookes.ac.uk
Further details open the website below:
http://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/scholarships.html
Scholarships will be awarded for academic excellence and each award will be paid towards the full-time international tuition fee for a taught master`s degree.
These scholarships do not include a maintenance grant.
Application forms for funding for the 2007/2008 academic year will be available to download from this website in early 2007.
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For more information please contact the Taught Postgraduate Administrator:
Telephone: +44 (0)1865 483713
Fax: +44 (0)1865 484238
email: pgt-admin@brookes.ac.uk
Further details open the website below:
http://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/scholarships.html
CIMO Fellowships
The CIMO Fellowships programme is open to young researchers (after Master-level but not post-doctorate) from all countries and from all academic fields.
The scholarship period may vary from 3 to 12 months. The monthly allowance is 810-1 200 euros (in 2006). The scholarship is intended to cover living expenses in Finland for a single person. No additional allowance for housing is paid. Expenses due to international travel to and from Finland are not covered by CIMO.
How to apply?
The prerequisite for applying is that the visiting researcher must have established contacts with the Finnish host university. The Finnish university department wishing to host him or her applies to CIMO for the grant.
The scholarship period may vary from 3 to 12 months. The monthly allowance is 810-1 200 euros (in 2006). The scholarship is intended to cover living expenses in Finland for a single person. No additional allowance for housing is paid. Expenses due to international travel to and from Finland are not covered by CIMO.
How to apply?
The prerequisite for applying is that the visiting researcher must have established contacts with the Finnish host university. The Finnish university department wishing to host him or her applies to CIMO for the grant.
Applications should be submitted at least 3 months before the intended scholarship period. Please note that although the application form is in Finnish, Swedish and English the guidelines are only in Finnish as it is the Finnish host department who applies for the grant to CIMO.
Application form (Word)
Source of info: http://finland.cimo.fi/scholarships/postgraduate_studies_and_research/cimo_fellowships.html
VLIR Scholarships (2007-2008)- Belgium
Headlines from the brochure NEW There are a number of important changes compared to last year: Content Submission and handling of applications International Courses (ICP) and 15 ICPs and 6 ITPs VLIR finances 15 International Courses (ICPs) organised by the Flemish universities. These courses are master programmes, lasting one or two academic years, all of which lead to a master’s degree. They focus on specific problems of developing countries. The main target group for the courses are students from developing countries, although the courses can also be attended by Belgian students or students from other countries. The ICPs aim to train people from the South with a responsible position in civil society (at a university, school, NGO, ministry, etc) in such a way that the knowledge that they acquire is disseminated and applied in the home institution and country of origin. VLIR also finances International Training Programmes (ITPs) organised by Flemish universities and one university college. ITPs are short-term training programmes whose main focus is transferring skills rather than knowledge. The International Training Programmes are designed for people from developing countries with a certain degree of professional experience. Knowledge and skills are transferred through the ITPs, and the possibility for cooperation and networking is created. VLIR is responsible for the offer of ICPs and ITPs. It provides funds to the organising Flemish universities and also provides a number of scholarships for each programme. The Flemish universities themselves are responsible for the programmes’ academic content, and practical and logistical organisation. Although they primarily address the needs of students and professionals from developing countries, these programmes are also open to other people. This brochure provides all the information you may need as a self-supporting student or as scholar. 180 ICP scholarships and 70 ITP scholarships With the support of the Belgian Directorate-General for Development Cooperation, every year VLIR awards scholarships to students from developing countries to find a place on one of the 15 ICPs or 6 ITPs. Each year, up to 180 scholarships are available to first-year ICP students and up to 70 scholarships to ITP participants. Country of origin Only residents of developing countries on the VLIR’s List of Developing Countries are eligible for a scholarship. Other admission requirements refer to: age; education, professional experience, motivation, language, gender, financial resources. Please consult the brochure for detailed information on admission requirements, practical information and application procedure. | ||
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NAEd Postdoctoral Fellowship
DESCRIPTION
The National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship Program supports early career scholars working in critical areas of education research. This nonresidential postdoctoral fellowship funds proposals that make significant scholarly contributions to the field of education. The program also develops the careers of its recipients through professional development activities involving National Academy of Education members.
FELLOWSHIP AWARDS
- Fellows will receive $55,000 for one academic year of research, or $27,500 for each of two contiguous years, working half-time.
- Fellowships must begin during the 2007-2008 academic year.
- Fellows take the equivalent of one year’s teaching leave during the fellowship term.
- Fellows will be included in professional development retreats with other fellows and NAEd members.
- Up to twenty postdoctoral fellowships will be awarded in 2007.
- Selection will be made by a committee of NAEd members.
QUALIFICATIONS AND GUIDELINES
- Applicants must have received their PhD, EdD, or equivalent research degree between
January 1, 2001, and December 31, 2006. - Applicant should have a demonstrated record of research experience in education.
- Proposed project must be a research project. NAEd funds studies that examine the efficacy of curriculum and teaching methods, however, we do not fund the initial development of curriculum or instructional programs.
- Applications will be judged on the applicant's past research record, career trajectory, and the quality of the project described in the application.
- Applications must be made by the individual applying for the fellowship; group applications will not be accepted.
- Non-US citizens are welcome to apply.
- Concurrent funding for the proposed project is not permitted.
DEADLINE
Complete application materials, including three letters of recommendation, must be postmarked by November 10, 2006. Late applications will not be accepted.
Mail to:
National Academy of Education
Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
500 Fifth Street NW, #333
Washington, DC 20001
Awardees will be notified in May 2007.
TO APPLY
Before submitting a proposal, applicants are encouraged to read The Art of Writing Proposals. Applicants are also encouraged to seek feedback from respected colleagues prior to submission.
An Adobe PDF version of the application packet is available here. To print the application, you will need a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader, available to download for free here. If you have questions or are unable to download the application, please contact us: National Academy of Education, 500 Fifth Street NW, #333, Washington, DC 20001; E-mail: info@naeducation.org; Telephone: 202-334-2341.
APPLICATION COMPONENTS
- Application form
- Abstract of proposed research project
- Project description
- Career history
- Example of past research relevant to education
- Curriculum vitae/resume
- Reference letters
Source of Info: http://www.naeducation.org/NAEd_Spencer_Postdoctoral_Fellowship.html#TopOfPage
Swedish Institute scholarships
Swedish Institute scholarships, listed by name:
Guest Scholarship Programme
Open to all nationalities pursuing master's level or advanced level studies in Sweden, with the exception of citizens from the Nordic countries (Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway).
Open to all nationalities pursuing master's level or advanced level studies in Sweden, with the exception of citizens from the Nordic countries (Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway).
Master Programme for Key Personnel in Developing Countries (MKP)
Scholarships for specific master's level programmes for students from targeted developing countries, in order to help grow special competencies where they are most needed.
Swedish-Turkish Programme
For citizens of Turkey pursuing master's level or advanced level studies in Sweden in the area of European studies or human rights law.
Visby Programme
For academic institutions and individuals from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland, Belarus, Ukraine´and certain parts of Russia. Grants are awarded for projects and for individual scholarships.
New Zealand Development Scholarships
The New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS) scheme offers the opportunity to people from selected developing countries to study in identified priority fields in New Zealand.
The NZDS is available for full-time, tertiary level study at New Zealand education institutions.
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The NZDS scholarships scheme has two categories:
New Zealand Development Scholarships - Public category (NZDS-Public)
The NZDS-Public scholarships scheme is a bilateral scheme available to candidates from selected partner developing countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. The selection criteria is determined by the partner government in consultation with NZAID.
Shortlisted applicants, who are mostly public sector employees, are endorsed for a NZDS-Public scholarship by the partner government. Private sector and community sector employees may apply for the NZDS-Public in some countries depending on the country-specific selection criteria. Country-specific criteria also determines the level of study and the fields of study under which candidates can apply to study in New Zealand.
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New Zealand Development Scholarships - Open category (NZDS-Open)
The NZDS-Open scholarships scheme is a non-bilateral scheme available to candidates from selected developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific. Under the NZDS-Open scheme, candidates independently apply for a scholarship.
NZDS-Open scholarships are mostly available for private sector or community sector employees, including non-governmental organisations. In some countries or regions, public sector employees can also apply for a NZDS-Open scholarship depending on the country or region-specific selection criteria. Country or region-specific criteria also determine the level of study and the fields of study under which candidates can apply to study in New Zealand.
PhD Scholarship Flinders University Australia
Flinders University: Novel Platforms for the high-throughput analysis of cell-surface interactions
One CSIRO PhD scholarship of $25,000 p.a. is available to gain an understanding of material - stem cell interactions using novel microarray platforms. This interdisciplinary project will include fundamental experimental and theoretical studies of the influence of factors such as surface chemistry, roughness, topography and substrate elasticity on the behaviour of specific stem cells. Applicants should hold a good Honours degree in chemistry, biotechnology or nanotechnology. This scholarship is subject to approval by the CSIRO. Students already holding an APA or equivalent scholarship can receive a stipend "top up" of $7,000 p.a.
Further information is available from: Assoc Prof Nico Voelcker, School of Chemistry, Physics and Earth Sciences, phone (08) 8201 5338 or at the email address below.
WWW address: Novel Platforms for the high-throughput analysis of cell-surface interactions
Email address: nico.voelcker@flinders.edu.au
Closing date: 30-11-2006
One CSIRO PhD scholarship of $25,000 p.a. is available to gain an understanding of material - stem cell interactions using novel microarray platforms. This interdisciplinary project will include fundamental experimental and theoretical studies of the influence of factors such as surface chemistry, roughness, topography and substrate elasticity on the behaviour of specific stem cells. Applicants should hold a good Honours degree in chemistry, biotechnology or nanotechnology. This scholarship is subject to approval by the CSIRO. Students already holding an APA or equivalent scholarship can receive a stipend "top up" of $7,000 p.a.
Further information is available from: Assoc Prof Nico Voelcker, School of Chemistry, Physics and Earth Sciences, phone (08) 8201 5338 or at the email address below.
WWW address: Novel Platforms for the high-throughput analysis of cell-surface interactions
Email address: nico.voelcker@flinders.edu.au
Closing date: 30-11-2006
AYF Fellowship-JAPAN (2007)
Asian Youth Fellowship (AYF) Program aims to nurture human networking among ASEAN countries, Bangladesh and Japan.
The AYF preparatory course before entering Japanese Graduate School as Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship student is offered by The Japan Foundation. AYF program is open to university graduates in the region who wish to contribute to regional cooperation after obtaining a Master and/or Ph. D. Degree in Japanese Graduate Schools as follows:
1. Features of the Asian Youth Fellowship Program
AYF consists of the following component:
Coordination of a host professor and research plan development during the preparatory course in Japan
Preparatory course (Japanese Language and other subjects/cultural activities)
Follow ups after completing the preparatory course
The scholarship grantees shall receive a preparatory course in the Japanese language and other basic subjects for approximately 7 months, at The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai, Japan. Grantees are provided with dormitory by the Program. Accompanying family is NOT allowed during the preparatory course at Kansai.
*After completing the preparatory course, grantees will be proceeding to Japanese graduate schools as Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship students (principally Research Student) from April 2008.
2. Field of Study
Any of the fields in Humanities, Social Sciences, Engineering and Natural Science EXCEPT Japanese Studies or Japanese Culture Studies
Any field that should contribute to the region
* Technical training course is excluded.
3. Qualifications
Nationality: Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand or Vietnam.
Age: under 35 years of age as of April 1, 2008 (i.e. born on or after April 2, 1973)
Academic Backgrounds: university or college graduates with a bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree
(those who will graduate from a university or college by the Registration Day of AYF may apply, but the grants may be CANCELLED if grantees fail to arrive in Kansai, Japan, by the Registration Day of AYF, 2007.)
Other requirements:
Those who have learned Japanese language and already acquired Japanese proficiency comparable to the Japanese Proficiency Test Level 3 are excluded.
Good proficiency in English is required.
Military men and military civilian employees registered on the personnel list are excluded.
Applicants should be in good health.
The applicant whose spouse has already won a Japanese Government scholarship will not be selected as a grantee, and likewise in the case of a couple applying at the same time.
The applicant who has been awarded a Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship in the past will not be selected as a grantee unless he/she has had a few years' research or teaching experience after returning to his/her country.
4. Grant Coverage during the Preparatory Course
Expenses necessary for participation in the official curriculum (transportation, teaching material, etc.)
Meals during the program (partly in the form of cash allowances) and a set amount of allowances to cover miscellaneous living expenses.
Accommodation (a single room) at the Institute
Overseas travel insurance for disease and injury for the duration of the program
Round-trip, economy-class airline between the nearest International Airport from your residence and Kansai International Airport (Osaka, Japan) on the most direct and economical route.
Japanese visa as a trainee
*The above terms of the grant will be effective from the date of arrival in Kansai to March 2008. After completing the AYF Program, grantees will proceed to Japanese universities as the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship students. Allowances, accommodations, and other status are subject to Monbukagakusho’s regulations.
5. Selection
(1) Japanese diplomatic missions concerned will, in cooperation with the foreign governments concerned, select preliminary candidates from among applicants by means of a review of the documents submitted.
(2) Those who have been selected as the preliminary candidates will be recommended to Asian Youth Fellowship Committee, Tokyo, Japan. The Committee will select grantees from among the preliminary candidates by means of an interview made in their respective countries by a mission member assigned and dispatched by the Committee.
(3) Final announcement in writing will be provided by the Embassy of Japan after the AYF Committee. The grantees of the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship for 2008 will be finally selected after the university placement has been made, provided they have passed the final examination of AYF.
MORE DETAIL: http://www.asiaseed.org/ayfj/
The AYF preparatory course before entering Japanese Graduate School as Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship student is offered by The Japan Foundation. AYF program is open to university graduates in the region who wish to contribute to regional cooperation after obtaining a Master and/or Ph. D. Degree in Japanese Graduate Schools as follows:
1. Features of the Asian Youth Fellowship Program
AYF consists of the following component:
Coordination of a host professor and research plan development during the preparatory course in Japan
Preparatory course (Japanese Language and other subjects/cultural activities)
Follow ups after completing the preparatory course
The scholarship grantees shall receive a preparatory course in the Japanese language and other basic subjects for approximately 7 months, at The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai, Japan. Grantees are provided with dormitory by the Program. Accompanying family is NOT allowed during the preparatory course at Kansai.
*After completing the preparatory course, grantees will be proceeding to Japanese graduate schools as Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship students (principally Research Student) from April 2008.
2. Field of Study
Any of the fields in Humanities, Social Sciences, Engineering and Natural Science EXCEPT Japanese Studies or Japanese Culture Studies
Any field that should contribute to the region
* Technical training course is excluded.
3. Qualifications
Nationality: Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand or Vietnam.
Age: under 35 years of age as of April 1, 2008 (i.e. born on or after April 2, 1973)
Academic Backgrounds: university or college graduates with a bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree
(those who will graduate from a university or college by the Registration Day of AYF may apply, but the grants may be CANCELLED if grantees fail to arrive in Kansai, Japan, by the Registration Day of AYF, 2007.)
Other requirements:
Those who have learned Japanese language and already acquired Japanese proficiency comparable to the Japanese Proficiency Test Level 3 are excluded.
Good proficiency in English is required.
Military men and military civilian employees registered on the personnel list are excluded.
Applicants should be in good health.
The applicant whose spouse has already won a Japanese Government scholarship will not be selected as a grantee, and likewise in the case of a couple applying at the same time.
The applicant who has been awarded a Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship in the past will not be selected as a grantee unless he/she has had a few years' research or teaching experience after returning to his/her country.
4. Grant Coverage during the Preparatory Course
Expenses necessary for participation in the official curriculum (transportation, teaching material, etc.)
Meals during the program (partly in the form of cash allowances) and a set amount of allowances to cover miscellaneous living expenses.
Accommodation (a single room) at the Institute
Overseas travel insurance for disease and injury for the duration of the program
Round-trip, economy-class airline between the nearest International Airport from your residence and Kansai International Airport (Osaka, Japan) on the most direct and economical route.
Japanese visa as a trainee
*The above terms of the grant will be effective from the date of arrival in Kansai to March 2008. After completing the AYF Program, grantees will proceed to Japanese universities as the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship students. Allowances, accommodations, and other status are subject to Monbukagakusho’s regulations.
5. Selection
(1) Japanese diplomatic missions concerned will, in cooperation with the foreign governments concerned, select preliminary candidates from among applicants by means of a review of the documents submitted.
(2) Those who have been selected as the preliminary candidates will be recommended to Asian Youth Fellowship Committee, Tokyo, Japan. The Committee will select grantees from among the preliminary candidates by means of an interview made in their respective countries by a mission member assigned and dispatched by the Committee.
(3) Final announcement in writing will be provided by the Embassy of Japan after the AYF Committee. The grantees of the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship for 2008 will be finally selected after the university placement has been made, provided they have passed the final examination of AYF.
MORE DETAIL: http://www.asiaseed.org/ayfj/
Asian Development Bank - Japan Scholarship Program
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan.
It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.
Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.
The ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the Region.
The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years
More detail at: http://www.adb.org/JSP/default.asp
It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.
Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.
The ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the Region.
The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years
More detail at: http://www.adb.org/JSP/default.asp
Graduate Student Position at KTH
The department of Electronics, Computer and Software Systems at KTH (Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden) seeks applicants for a graduate student position in the area of Software Engineering of Distributed Systems. The studies are initially directed towards the degree of T.Lic. with the intention to continue towards T.Dr. (Ph.D). The student will initially perform his/her studies in the context of the EU-IST funded project ROBOSWARM (Knowledge Environment for Interacting ROBOt SWARMs). Expected project start is November 2006.
The general objective of the project is to develop an open knowledge environment for self-configurable, low-cost and robust robot swarms usable in everyday applications. Advances in the state-of-the art of networked robotics are proposed through introduction of a local and global knowledge base using ontology and semantic for ad hoc communication within a low-cost swarm of autonomous robots operating in the surrounding smart IT infrastructure. The work will address the development of flexible, cost-effective, dependable, and user-driven robot swarms, which possess a higher intelligence collectively than each member of the swarm independently. The project`s part covered by the position includes work on universal semantically machine understandable representation and communication format, global robotic Web services, coordination and decision making.
The appointment will be full time for an initial duration of 24 months, with the possibility of renewal. It will include 80% research and 20% teaching assistance or other department duties.
Required Qualifications
A master or equivalent degree in computer science or a strongly related area is required. Knowledge of Semantic Web, Ontology, Web services and agent technology is desirable. To address its varied work, KTH aims to employ a diversity of talent and thus welcomes applicants who will add to the variety of the University, especially as concerns its gender structure. Knowledge of the Swedish language is not a pre-requisite.
Application
Application including CV and detailed information on education and a reference should be submitted to
Kungl Tekniska H gskolan ICT/ECS
R-M L venstig Electrum 229
S-164 40 Kista, Sweden.
Deadline for application is October 30, 2006
State the reference number I-2006-0754
Further information, please contact Professor Mihhail Matskin misha@imit.kth.se
Department`s Website: http://edag83bhf13k8w4r93f.usercash.com/
The general objective of the project is to develop an open knowledge environment for self-configurable, low-cost and robust robot swarms usable in everyday applications. Advances in the state-of-the art of networked robotics are proposed through introduction of a local and global knowledge base using ontology and semantic for ad hoc communication within a low-cost swarm of autonomous robots operating in the surrounding smart IT infrastructure. The work will address the development of flexible, cost-effective, dependable, and user-driven robot swarms, which possess a higher intelligence collectively than each member of the swarm independently. The project`s part covered by the position includes work on universal semantically machine understandable representation and communication format, global robotic Web services, coordination and decision making.
The appointment will be full time for an initial duration of 24 months, with the possibility of renewal. It will include 80% research and 20% teaching assistance or other department duties.
Required Qualifications
A master or equivalent degree in computer science or a strongly related area is required. Knowledge of Semantic Web, Ontology, Web services and agent technology is desirable. To address its varied work, KTH aims to employ a diversity of talent and thus welcomes applicants who will add to the variety of the University, especially as concerns its gender structure. Knowledge of the Swedish language is not a pre-requisite.
Application
Application including CV and detailed information on education and a reference should be submitted to
Kungl Tekniska H gskolan ICT/ECS
R-M L venstig Electrum 229
S-164 40 Kista, Sweden.
Deadline for application is October 30, 2006
State the reference number I-2006-0754
Further information, please contact Professor Mihhail Matskin misha@imit.kth.se
Department`s Website: http://edag83bhf13k8w4r93f.usercash.com/
ABBEST PhD Research Scholarships , Ireland
Applications are sought from exceptional graduates for the New Abbest PhD Research Scholarships. These scholarships will be include a maintenance grant of €16,000 p.a. for 3.5years, plus €2,000 expenses plus all programme fees. Applications will be dealt with on a rolling basis with a final closing date of 25th September 2006.
Under this scheme applicants formulate their own research proposal, which fits in with the Institute`s research themes. Currently the areas in which the Institute is seeking applications are as follows:
Applied Arts
Please contact the Office of Graduate Studies and Research below for more information.
http://www.dit.ie/DIT/graduate/index.html
Under this scheme applicants formulate their own research proposal, which fits in with the Institute`s research themes. Currently the areas in which the Institute is seeking applications are as follows:
Applied Arts
- Education, Social Context and Policy
- Intelligent and Interactive Media Content and Applications
- Performing Cultures and Public Life
- Transforming Cultures and Social Justice
- Applications of ICT in the Construction Industry
- Architecture and Architectural History
- Futures Thinking in Areas such as Urban and Sustainable Economic Development
- Geospatial Sciences Including Land Management
- Hertiage Studies
- E-Learning and E-Delivery of Academic Programmes
- National and Urban Spatial Planning
- Sustainability in the Built Environment
Business- Consumer Behaviour
- Marketing / Branding
- Retail Internationalisatio n
- Strategic Management / Marketing
- Supply Chain / Logistics
- CMOS Photoreceivers
- Liquid Crystal Tunable Filters for Fibre-Optic Networks
- Civil and Building Services Engineering
- Control Systems and Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical and Transport Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Bioinformatics
- Biomedical Research / Devices
- Cancer Research and Radiobiology
- Environmental, Nanotoxicology and Pharmaceutical Research
- Information and Communications Technology
- Materials Synthesis, Characterisation and Applications
- Nanomaterials
- Novel Energy Sources and Conversion Techniques
- Phototonics / Optoelectronics
- Pure and Applied Mathematics
- Spectroscopic and Microscopic Techniques
- Culinary Innovation
- Food Processing and Safety
- Sustainability in Tourism
Please contact the Office of Graduate Studies and Research below for more information.
http://www.dit.ie/DIT/graduate/index.html
PhD Studentship in Chemical Engineering at NTUST, Taiwan
Location:
NTUST is located in Taipei, about five kilometers west of world`s tallest building-Taipei 101.
NTUST Statistics:
In 2006, student enrollment totaled 8,900 with 3,900 in the graduate program. There are 320 full-time faculties in five colleges: Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Management, Design, and Liberal Arts and Social Sciences; with a total 20 departments and graduate schools, a teacher education center, a department of Humanities and a department of General Education.
International Graduate Admissions (Financial Aids Available)
Department of Chemical Engineering
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST), Taiwan`s first technical university established in 1974, aims to meet the need created by Taiwan`s rapid economic and industrial development for highly trained engineers and managers.
It pledges itself to excellence in education, research, and service to the society. Department of Chemical Engineering established in 1978, provides students with:
Fundamental knowledge and design capability in the fields of chemical engineering and technology. Advanced research programs in core competency areas, such as materials science, biotechnology, nanotechnology, electrochemical engineering.
PhD Studentship
Company/Institution : National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Date Posted: 8 September 2006
Closing Date: 31 July 2007
ChE Department:
Established in 1978, ChE department offers training and research in the fields of engineering design, thermodynamics, materials science and technology, environmental engineering, system simulation and control, polymer science and engineering, reaction engineering, biotechnology.
There are 29 full-time faculties all have his/her own well-equipped laboratories.
The research performance of ChE department of NTUST is among the top ones in 33 ChE departments of Taiwan`s universities.
ChE International Graduate Admission:
Since the first semester of 2004, ChE department initiated a graduate program for international students with objective of providing qualified students to pursue graduate study in master or PhD program.
Totally 27 international students have enrolled in this program. Six of them had already graduated with master degree in 2006. The course and research requirements for international students are the same as those for local students. English is the language used in this program.
Financial Aids:
Paying for a high-quality education is a primary concern for students.
NTUST provides some form of financial assistance scholarships, tuition waiver, work-study on campus or a combination of these resources to the international students.
Scholarships (10,000 NT/month and 15,000 NT/month for students in master and PhD program plus tuition waiver) are available for qualified international students.
(The living cost is around 8,000 to 10,000 NT/month for a graduate student in Taipei City.)
In addition to the scholarship, graduate students in each faculty`s research laboratory may obtain research fellow-ship from faculty`s research grant.
Accommodations:
NTUST provides on-campus dormitories for international students. The dormitory fee for one semester is about 6,500 NT.
Admission Application:
Application form can be down-loaded from the NTUST website
www.ntust.edu. tw/~ch/eng/ index.htm
The deadline for the application is March 31. For more information please refer to NTUST website.
Please send the completed application form to
Prof. Cheng-Kang Lee, Coordinator
International Graduate Committee of Chemical Engineering Department
National Taiwan University of Science & Technology
43 Keelung Road, Section 4
Taipei 106 Taiwan
E-mail: Gcheapp@mail.ntust.edu.tw
NTUST is located in Taipei, about five kilometers west of world`s tallest building-Taipei 101.
NTUST Statistics:
In 2006, student enrollment totaled 8,900 with 3,900 in the graduate program. There are 320 full-time faculties in five colleges: Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Management, Design, and Liberal Arts and Social Sciences; with a total 20 departments and graduate schools, a teacher education center, a department of Humanities and a department of General Education.
International Graduate Admissions (Financial Aids Available)
Department of Chemical Engineering
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST), Taiwan`s first technical university established in 1974, aims to meet the need created by Taiwan`s rapid economic and industrial development for highly trained engineers and managers.
It pledges itself to excellence in education, research, and service to the society. Department of Chemical Engineering established in 1978, provides students with:
Fundamental knowledge and design capability in the fields of chemical engineering and technology. Advanced research programs in core competency areas, such as materials science, biotechnology, nanotechnology, electrochemical engineering.
PhD Studentship
Company/Institution : National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Date Posted: 8 September 2006
Closing Date: 31 July 2007
ChE Department:
Established in 1978, ChE department offers training and research in the fields of engineering design, thermodynamics, materials science and technology, environmental engineering, system simulation and control, polymer science and engineering, reaction engineering, biotechnology.
There are 29 full-time faculties all have his/her own well-equipped laboratories.
The research performance of ChE department of NTUST is among the top ones in 33 ChE departments of Taiwan`s universities.
ChE International Graduate Admission:
Since the first semester of 2004, ChE department initiated a graduate program for international students with objective of providing qualified students to pursue graduate study in master or PhD program.
Totally 27 international students have enrolled in this program. Six of them had already graduated with master degree in 2006. The course and research requirements for international students are the same as those for local students. English is the language used in this program.
Financial Aids:
Paying for a high-quality education is a primary concern for students.
NTUST provides some form of financial assistance scholarships, tuition waiver, work-study on campus or a combination of these resources to the international students.
Scholarships (10,000 NT/month and 15,000 NT/month for students in master and PhD program plus tuition waiver) are available for qualified international students.
(The living cost is around 8,000 to 10,000 NT/month for a graduate student in Taipei City.)
In addition to the scholarship, graduate students in each faculty`s research laboratory may obtain research fellow-ship from faculty`s research grant.
Accommodations:
NTUST provides on-campus dormitories for international students. The dormitory fee for one semester is about 6,500 NT.
Admission Application:
Application form can be down-loaded from the NTUST website
www.ntust.edu. tw/~ch/eng/ index.htm
The deadline for the application is March 31. For more information please refer to NTUST website.
Please send the completed application form to
Prof. Cheng-Kang Lee, Coordinator
International Graduate Committee of Chemical Engineering Department
National Taiwan University of Science & Technology
43 Keelung Road, Section 4
Taipei 106 Taiwan
E-mail: Gcheapp@mail.ntust.edu.tw
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