Research Scholarships Architecture, Property and Urban Development, University of Westminster London

Research Scholarships
Architecture, Property and Urban Development
The School of Architecture and the Built Environment, Marylebone Campus

Fixed term (renewable for 3 years subject to satisfactory progress)
£12,000 p.a. tax-free stipend (plus tuition fee waiver)

The School has an international reputation for its research and
postgraduate teaching in Architecture; Property and Construction;
Tourism; Transport; Planning; Urban Design; Housing; and Regeneration.
It has a large portfolio of research contracts from the public,
private and charitable sectors and focuses particularly on
inter-disciplinary research which addresses issues of design and
planning, collaboration and evaluation, and sustainability and
delivery in Architecture; the built environment and Tourism.

Further information is available about specific research groups on
www.wmin.ac.uk/sabe

We are currently offering up to 5 bursaries to well qualified
candidates who wish to register for a M.Phil/PhD in one of the
following subject areas:

Architecture:
Experimental practice; historical and cultural studies; doctorate by
design project.

Property and Construction:
Project management; construction management; design management;
property management

Transport:
Air transport and airports; logistics and distribution; public
passenger transport; urban transport and traveller behaviour.

Tourism:
Development of tourism in London; Management of tourism in
tourist-historic cities; business and conference tourism in cities;
city image and events.

Urban Development & Regeneration:
Urban planning; urban design; housing; urban regeneration; city and
regional governance.

To be eligible to apply you will need to hold an Upper Second Class
Honours first degree in a relevant subject, and a Masters degree, or
equivalent, at postgraduate level.

To receive an application pack and further details of the
scholarships, please e-mail: L.McDonagh@westminster.ac.uk

Please specify that you wish to apply for a SABE Scholarship.

***PLEASE DO NOT APPLY THROUGH OUR WEBSITE***

Closing date: 11 April 2007

Interviews will take place: 3 May 2007

The successful candidates for the Scholarships will be required to
attend enrolment/induction on 17 September 2007. The scholarships will
commence in October 2007.

For further information on research activity within the School of
Architecture and the Built Environment visit our web page at
www.wmin.ac.uk/sabe

Monbukagakusho Scholarships 2007 - Japan

I. ELIGIBILITY AND CONDITIONS

• Applicants must be graduate students who will newly enter Japan for the purpose of study.
• Nationality
  Applicants must have nationality of a country that is recognized by the Japanese government as of April 1, 2007.
• Age
  Applicants must be those born on or after April 2, 1972 .
• Educational Qualifications
  Applicants must have obtained educational qualifications of at least the level of an undergraduate degree.

• Major Fields
  Applicants must specialize in the field that they have majored in at their home university or its related field, and which must be a field in which the applicant can receive supervision and guidance at the institution where the applicant has been admitted.
• Language
  All courses at this program are conducted in English. Applicants must possess suitable English proficiency.
• Health
  Applicants must be in both good physical and mental health.
• Arrival in Japan
  Applicants must arrive in Japan on the date designated by the host institution between October 1 and 7, 20 07. Neither travel allowances nor lump-sums will be provided in case when travel to Japan is not possible between the designated dates.
• Application Deadline
  Ritsumeikan will undertake preliminary screening of applications prior to forwarding them to the Monbukagakusho (including other documents prepared by the university). Completed applications must be submitted with all necessary documents to the Ritsumeikan University Office of International Education at Biwako Kusatsu Campus (address written below) by March 2, 2007 . Fax is also acceptable, however all original documents must arrive at the Office of International Education, Kinugasa Kusatsu Campus by the above date.
• Application Mailing Address :
  Office of International Education at Biwako-Kusatsu Campus
  Ritsumeikan University 1-1-1 Nojihigashi, Kusatsu, Shiga 525-8577 JAPAN
  Tel. +81-77-561-3946
  Fax. +81-77-561-3956
  
  II. SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
  1. Amount
     170,000 yen per month (subject to change)
     
     
  2. Tuition Fees
     This scholarship does not provide financial assistance towards payment of tuition fees, however Ritsumeikan University will exempt students from tuition fees.
     
     
  3. Travel Allowances
     • Travel expenses for coming to Japan
       An economy class air ticket from the international airport closest to the present address of the student to the New Tokyo International Airport (Narita) will be furnished (or to the closest international airport to the university where the student has been admitted, if this is financially more viable for Monbukagakusho). In the case that the student arrives at Kansai International Airport in Osaka, and the cost is more than the cost to Tokyo, the student will be required to pay the difference.
       
       
     • Travel expenses for returning home
       At the conclusion of the term of the scholarship, an economy class air ticket shall be provided from New Tokyo International Airport (or from the closest international airport to the university where the student has been admitted, if this is financially more viable for Monbukagakusho) to the international airport closest to the place of the student’s residence ( in the country in which the student holds citizenship), in the case that the student plans to return home by the designated date.
  4. Term of scholarship payment

III. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• 2007 Application form
• 2007 Application form2 (Titled as: Attachment)
• Field of Study and Study Program (Description of Major field of study and research planning. Additionally, within the Research plan column, summarize / outline a detailed plan for proposed theme of final thesis.)
• Application Questionnaire
• Certificates of completion or certificates/letters stating expected graduation date of programs and academic degrees awarded by undergraduate or graduate schools (copy)
• Academic transcripts issued by undergraduate or graduate schools attended ( to be attached with a clear indicator, such as GPA or specific rank order.) (copy)
• Copy of the student`s family or citizen register in the home country. If such a certificate cannot be obtained, a birth certificate is also acceptable (copy)
• Recommendation
  s by the dean or a person of higher position at the applicant’s school or institution (to be addressed to the President of Ritsumeikan University, Japan)(original)
• Three (3) photographs of the student (taken within 6 months, 6x4 cm, from the waist up, full faced, no hats or caps on and including the student`s name and nationality on the reverse side, one to be pasted on the designated spot on each form)
• Summary of thesis written for degree most recently completed (applicant to attach with application)
• Proof of linguistic talent/practical expertise (e.g., TOEFL, TOEIC)

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

1. All documents must be written in English or Japanese on A4 sized paper (Please attach translations in English or Japanese if the documents are in another language. Typed documents will be preferred.).
2. Documents submitted with the application will not be returned to the applicant.
3. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.
4. Interviews (by Internet, e-mail) will be conducted by at least three instructors belonging to the applicant’s desired specialty / course and the interviews will be conducted about three times by each instructor.

Postgraduate Scholarships in Greece

The Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs, Directorate of International Relations in Education, Section A` of Scholarships, announces that up to ten (10) scholarships for people of foreign nationality (foreigners and not of Greek Origin) from the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa will be offered for postgraduate studies in Greece, MA. / M.Sc., up to three (3) years, (i.e. one (1) year for the acquisition of the Greek Language and two (2) years MA. / M.Sc., beginning in the academic year 2007-2008)

A. REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must:

1. Be nationals of one of the following countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, FYROM, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Moldova, Montenegro, Pakistan, Russia, Serbia, Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
2. Hold a graduate degree from a foreign University.
3. Have an excellent knowledge of Greek or English or French. The knowledge of Greek language will be taken under consideration.
4. Not exceed thirty-five (35) years of age.
5. Have never been scholarship holders of the Ministry of National Education.
6. Have foreign citizenship.

B. DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED

Applicants having the above requirements should submit through the Greek Diplomatic Authorities in their country - or in a neighboring country in case of absence of a Greek Embassy or Consulate in their country - the following documents :

1. An application form (available at the relevant Greek Diplomatic Authority duly filled).
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. Transcripts of previous University studies and certified copies of their degrees.
4. An official certificate indicating the excellent knowledge of Greek or English or French.
5. A health certificate signed by a general physician confirming the good health of the applicant.
6. Two (2) letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a University professor.
7. Validated copy of the passport.
8. A recent photograph.
9. Letter of admission to the Greek University issued by the relevant faculty or faculty professor of the University.

All documents, if not originally in English or French, must be translated into Greek, English or French. Incomplete, inaccurate, inadequate or illegible application dossiers may lead to disqualification from consideration. Applicants must submit only certified copies of the originals because the submitted documents will not be returned.

C. SUBMISSION DATE

The submission deadline is the 30th of April 2007. ?he Greek Diplomatic Authorities will notify the candidates of the results after June 2007.

D. TERMS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP

1. Students accepted for postgraduate studies, whose knowledge of the Greek language is insufficient, could attend Greek Language classes, only if the Committee of the University considers Greek Language indispensable for their enrolment in the post-graduate program. The scholarship program begins after the candidate`s arrival in Greece, at a School of Modern Greek Language either at the Didaskaleio of the University of Athens or the School of Modern Greek Language of the University of Thessaloniki (the courses for Modern Greek Language usually commence on 1st October). The candidate must at least be conditionally admitted by a Greek University as proven by a formal letter issued by the relevant Faculty or faculty professor of that University. In this case the duration of the scholarship can be extended up to three (3) years (one for the Greek Language and two for the Postgraduate Studies)
   
   
2. The candidates must notify one month in advance about the exact date of their arrival in Greece and the number of their passport, plus the date of its issue, so that all the necessary arrangements concerning student VISA could be made by the Ministry of Education before their arrival in Greece. A tourist visa cannot be changed into a student visa in Greece; that’s why candidates are advised not to come to Greece without having previously secured a student visa.
   
   
3. The scholars will be deprived of their scholarship in any of the following cases:
   • A false statement has been made on their application dossier.
   • They don’t comply with the terms and conditions of the scholarship.
   • They hold a scholarship from another source.
   • They will be subjected to disciplinary action by the University or will have no prospect for academic achievement (e.g. failure to achieve a satisfactory level in the Greek language or in their major field of studies).
     
   • They leave Greece -regardless of the reason- without having informed the Ministry of Education in writing prior to their departure.
4. Applicants who are or have been scholarship holders of the State Scholarships Foundation will be excluded from all future programmes of Ministry of Education.

E. DURATION OF THE SCHOLARSHIP

1. The duration of the postgraduate scholarship is for two years, unless a third year is considered necessary by the University, for the study of Greek Language.
2. A scholarship renewal is decided by the Ministry of Education, according to the scholars’ research-studies. It all depends on students’ satisfactory progress, in order for them to obtain their relevant degrees. In any case, the Ministry of Education examines and decides upon the total duration of each student’s scholarship.

F. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

All scholarships provide:

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• 600 euros for initial expenses.
• Stay permit dues.
• Tuition fees for the School of Modern Greek Language.
• Free medical care in public hospitals in case of emergency.

The scholarships for postgraduate studies include a monthly allowance of 500 euros for living expenses.
No support is provided for transportation, conferences, seminars, symposia or research activities.
No additional assistance is provided for the spouse or other dependants of the scholarship holder.

• The scholarship holders are not permitted to undertake paid employment of any kind, as they are expected to devote themselves fully to their studies.
• The scholarship will be withheld for periods spent outside Greece.

G. OBLIGATIONS OF THE SCHOLARS

On their arrival in Greece, students are obliged to present themselves to the Ministry of Education, receive their file and settle all formalities, concerning their medical assurance and financial provisions from the Ministry. The Ministry is not authorized to provide boarding facilities ( lodging facilities/ meals in University Campus etc. ).

Scholars have to submit to the Ministry of Education the following:

1. In case of attending a language course a certificate for having successfully completed the necessary examination in the Modern Greek Language ( before the end of the first year).
2. A progress report on their studies signed by their supervisor (at the end of every semester).
3. An annual examination result notice for postgraduate students issued by the relevant Department of the University.
4. At the end of their programme of studies, a validated copy of the academic title they have obtained.

The above-mentioned documents ( 1,2,3 ) along with the relevant application form submitted by the scholar are absolutely necessary for the renewal of the scholarship at the end of each academic year of studies. Otherwise, the Ministry of Education has the right to proceed to the discontinuance of the scholarship.

Scholarship holders must sign a declaration that they commit themselves to return to their native countries. The Greek Diplomatic Authorities are responsible for ensuring that the scholarship holders do, in fact return and stay in their native countries.

Document to download :

1. Application form (download)

Postal address: 15, Mitropoleos St., 101 85, Athens, GREECE
Telephone number: (+3010) 3236567, (+3010) 3210156
Fax number: (+3010) 3236567 - E-mail: des-a@ypepth.gr

Other scholarships offered by Greece Government

1. Scholarships for Postdoctoral Studies
2. Scholarships for Greek Language Studies

Currently Open:Master and PhD Scholarships Rovira i Virgili University-Spain

The candidate is expected to work full time (8h a day) during the four years to obtain his/her PhD. Depending on the diplomas owned by the candidate, he/she will have to follow a few courses equivalent to 60 ECTS from a Research Master in Electronic Engineering (in this case the students will obtain the title of Master in Electronics Engineering) before starting his/her research activities, which should lead to his/her thesis dissertation at the end of the fourth year. During the last two years, the candidate will be additionally funded to develop part of his research work at another European research institution for a duration of at least three months, so he/she can obtain a European PhD. certificate.

Scholarship goal
To obtain a European-compliant PhD. Degree (and eventually a Master in Electronic Engineering)

Duration:
4 years (2 year grant + two year job contract)

Funding organization:
Rovira i Virgili University, Electronics Department

Location:
Tarragona (located by the sea at the NE of Spain, 100 km SW of Barcelona)

Retribution:
907 € per month the first 2 years (grant)
1100 € per month the last 2 years (contract)

Profile of the candidate

The optimal profile for the position would be a recent graduate in electronic engineering or chemistry or physics (chemistry, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry, biochemical engineering, electronic engineering, physics, etc.) willing to obtain his/her European Ph.D. degree in four years. The candidate should be able to economically sustain him/herself with the grant with no additional funding (something easy to do in Spain with such a grant). Applicants are expected to work in the following area: Development of Microsystems for chemical analysis (pre-concentrator systems, micro and nano gas sensors). Good level of English is required and good Spanish level would be appreciated too.

Information required

Applicants are required to send to the address specified below a full Curriculum Vitae (as complete as possible), Copy of their diploma (with the The Hague apostille), copy of their passport, Academic certificate including their marks (it is important that the number of hours of each subject or the ECTS of each subject appears clearly in this document). It is also very important that the document specifies what is the minimum mark for passing a given subject and what is the maximum mark that can be awarded.

Margarita Rebenaque
Departament d`Enginyeria Electrònica, Eléctrica i Automática
Avda. Paissos Catalans 26,
43007 Tarragona
Email: margarita.rebenaque@urv.cat

Currently Open: Master and Doctoral Study Opportunities at University of Ulster- UK

The University invites applications for admission to full-time research studies commencing in September 2007. A number of awards will be available for selected applicants.

Research supervision leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is offered in the following subjects:

• Science, Engineering and Information Technology
• Social Sciences
• Arts and Humanities

A one-year full-time programme leading to the award of Master of Research is offered in the areas of Arts, Biomedical Sciences and Environmental Studies.

Currently advertised studentships: Closing date

PhD Study Opportunities 2007/2008 30th March 2007
DARD Postgraduate Studentships 2007/08 Closed
PhD Studentships in Biomedical Sciences 30th March 2007
Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme 2007 (ORSAS) 30th March 2007
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) 30th March 2007


How to Apply
To be considered for entry, applicants should hold, or expect to hold by 15 August 2007 a first or upper second class honours degree in a subject relevant to the proposed research topic. Specific project details and application materials are available on the University web site at http://www.ulster.ac.uk/researchstudy

The closing date for the receipt of applications for full-time study and associated awards will be 30 March 2007

Interviews will form part of the selection process and are likely to be held during the period late April to early May 2007. Selected applicants will be contacted with further details shortly after the closing date.

For further information, including hard copy prospectus and application materials, please contact:

Hazel Campbell,
Research Office,
University of Ulster,
Cromore Road,
Coleraine,
BT52 1SA,
telephone: 028 7032 4729,
e-mail : hj.campbell@ulster.ac.uk

Or open the following link:
http://www.ulster.ac.uk/researchstudy