International Doctoral Scholarship in Energy Science, Kyoto University

Overview

The international Doctoral Program in Energy Science is offered to provide foreign students and researchers, who have a Master’s degree (or equivalent), an opportunity to further their studies toward a Doctoral degree at Kyoto University. In this Doctoral Program, Japanese proficiency is not required since students can obtain the necessary credits by choosing ones among a variety of subjects presented in English and their research works are also supervised in English. An evaluation of eligibility for admission will be made on the basis of the documents submitted to our School Affairs Office. (Eight students will be admitted each year with a scholarship from the Japanese Government)

SCHOLARSHIP

Allowance: 155,000 to 158,000yen per month for at most 36 months (subject to change depending upon the annual budget of each year)
Travel to and from Japan: Economy-class round trip airfare
School fees: Exemption from the entrance and tuition fees

Eligible candidates

Nationality: Any of the countries with which Japan has official diplomatic relations
Age: under 35 years of age as of April 1, 2011
Academic qualifications: Master’s degree or equivalent (by the end of September, 2011)
Language ability: Good command of English (Japanese is not required)


Document and Application

For enrollment in October, 2011, the following documents must arrive before November 15, 2010 at our School Affairs Office (address given below).

Application forms, including the Certificate of Health, which can be downloaded from our homepage (see below)
Official document verifying nationality
Certificates: Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees (or equivalents)
Official academic records: Undergraduate and graduate levels
Recommendation letters: Dean of the graduate school and supervisor (undergraduate and/or graduate) and head of the employing organization (if currently working)
Research plan / List of scientific publications / Brief description of academic achievements
A copy of Master’s Thesis (or equivalent)
A copy of an official GRE (General test), TOEFL or TOEIC test score, taken within the last 24 months

TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION

Each applicant should contact his/her prospective supervisor at Graduate School of Energy Science Kyoto University before applying.

Notificaion of Decision

The applicants will be informed of the result of the 1st stage selection by Kyoto University by around the end of March, 2011. The selected applicants will then be recommended to the Japanese Government as applicants for the scholarship. Applicants will be informed of the final result by around the end of April, 2011.

Correspondence

Any inquiry can be accepted at:

School Affairs Office
The Graduate School of Energy Science, Kyoto University
Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
E-mail: ic-energy@adm.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Fax: +81-75-753-4745

For further details, visit our home page:
http://www.energy.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english/admissions/index.html


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PhD position at UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education

Overview

The UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education offers post-graduate courses and PhD research programmes in Delft, The Netherlands, and carries out research and capacity building projects all over the world. The mission of UNESCO-IHE is contribute to the education and training of professionals and to build the capacity of sector organisations, knowledge centres and other institutions active in the fields of water, the environment and infrastructure in developing countries and countries in transition.

UNESCO-IHE has a permanent staff of 160, of which 90 are scientific staff, while about 250 guest-lecturers from academia and industry contribute to the educational programme. Each year 750 participants (incl. about 200 new MSc students per year) from all over the world attend the various regular and short courses at UNESCO-IHE.

The Department of Hydroinformatics and Knowledge Management (HIKM) has a Core that is engaged in the study and application of Knowledge and Capacity Development (KCD). Current research concerns the modes of knowledge sharing in water resources, the capacity in government and the civil service system, and the access to the global knowledge pool through formal and informal learning processes and networks.

The vacancy is part of a new initiative to study how the effectiveness of KCD can be increased, and to help mainstream research outcomes in policy on international development. This effort is financed by the Netherlands government. For the Department we are looking for a Junior Researcher, Knowledge and Capacity Development in the Water Sector (m/f).


Responsibilities

As part of the KCD team, the (full time) researcher will conduct an academically rigorous study over about 4 years on the relationship between the capacity of the water sector and the sector’s performance in service delivery and water resource management, in about 6 countries, in a transversal analysis. The methodology will be based on the experiences and tools developed by the team and by other research groups. The approach in the study will include the selection of representative case studies, of which the development and performance will be the KCD activities and programs, the collection of quantitative data and information as well as narratives, and the comparative analysis of the KCD development dynamics in relation to KCD initiatives and programs. The study will establish a method to analyze the modes in which KCD affects the capacity and performance of the main organizations of the sub-sector, and how it helps to achieve benchmarks that are to be determined by the study.

The outputs of the study include (i) a set of peer-reviewed publications that are to be of adequate quality to allow the researcher to obtain his/her Doctor degree under Dutch law, and (ii) elaborate guidelines, and building blocks for KCD action plans and policy inputs that are relevant for international development. The researcher will, beside his/her research, prepare policy documents and reports to disseminate the results and recommendations, and will participate in relevant workshops and forums. In addition, he/she will prepare and give classes at post-graduate level for international course participants, and over time take leadership in the development of new educational programs. He/she will be staff member of the Core on KCD and work under the supervision of the Professor/Chair of KCD.


Requirements and Competencies
The candidate will:


•Have an education at MSc level or equivalent in water or water resources sciences or engineering, or in relevant social or economic sciences. Combination of degrees would create a special advantage. He/she should qualify for acceptance into a PhD programme under Dutch academic regulations.
•Have professional experience of at least three years in a related field in a utility, in a consultancy, government agency, or similar organization, and/or in a research environment. Experience with developing countries will be considered especially valuable.
•Be proficient in English, also for writing scientific papers, and, preferable, policy reports.
•Be able to work in a team and contribute to the teamwork.
•Bring a constructive attitude, and enthusiasm for the goal of knowledge management and international development.

Preference exists for candidates from developing countries.

Conditions of employment

This position is for four years, however, after about half a year a satisfactory detailed work proposal needs to be submitted, after which the appointment will be confirmed. The position is based in Delft, The Netherlands. The PhD research fellowship includes a monthly allowance of about €1190, air travel, health insurance, ancillary expenses and tuition. Candidates must be prepared to carry out long- and short-term missions abroad.

Information and application

Additional information can be obtained from Mr. Jan Luijendijk, Head of Department (T: +31(0)15- 21 51 810 / E: j.luijendijk@unesco-ihe.org).


Applications with curriculum vitae can be sent until August 31, 2010 to UNESCO-IHE, attn. Mr. Jan Luijendijk, Head of Department stating the vacancy description
http://www.unesco-ihe.org/About/News/PhD-Position-available-Knowledge-and-Capacity-Development-in-the-Water-Sector


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Hedley Bull Scholarship: Australian National University

Overview

The Graduate Studies in International Affairs program offers up to four Hedley Bull Scholarships each year for full-time study in the Master of Arts (International Relations) commencing in semester one. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Master of Arts (International Relations).

When applying for the MA (International Relations), eligible applicants for the Hedley Bull Scholarship should include a covering letter indicating their interest in being considered for the scholarship and making the case for being granted one. The covering letter together with the application for the MA (International Relations) (including transcripts and three academic references) will be considered as the full application for the scholarship. There is no need to provide a separate application. The scholarship provides a full-fee waiver for three full-time sessions (semesters). This amounts to 48 units of graduate coursework and a 24-unit thesis session.


Closing date for receipt of complete application for scholarship: 31 October 2010
Application Procedure
Current and Former Hedley Bull Scholars

http://rspas.anu.edu.au/gsia/scholarships.htm#hbi


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NFP Fellowship deadline for Short Courses in 2011: 1 October 2010

Overview

The deadline for applying for an NFP fellowship for short & online courses taking place in January up to and including June 2011 has been advanced to 1 October 2010.

This means that those who wish to apply for an NFP fellowship at the Dutch Embassy for these courses, will have to apply to UNESCO-IHE before September 1, 2010, to get their admission letter in time.

The deadline for short courses held in July and September 2011 is February 1, 2011. Online application at www.nuffic.nl for an NFP scholarship will be possible from 1 November 2010 till 1 February 2011.

MSc Programmes

For the UNESCO-IHE MSc Programmes that start in October 2011, the application procedure for an NFP fellowship is as follows:

If you wish to apply for an NFP scholarship please keep in mind that there are two deadlines:

•A UNESCO-IHE application deadline which is 24 January 2011: apply for academic admission by completing and sending in the UNESCO-IHE application form for MSc programmes. Send this form and other required documents by air-mail to UNESCO-IHE. All applications received before 24 January 2011 can still be considered for admission. If you are late: please consider sending your application by DHL.

•An NFP fellowship application deadline, which is 1 February 2011: apply online by completing the application form via the website of the Nuffic (online application will be possible from 1 November 2010 till 1 February 2011). UNESCO-IHE receives a message that you have applied for an NFP scholarship and will inform Nuffic whether or not you have been academically accepted. However, in order to do so, UNESCO-IHE needs to be in possession of your application for academic admission, therefore send your application form in time.


l You can apply for academic admission and the NFP fellowship at the same time.
More information
E-mail: info@unesco-ihe.org
Website: NUFFIC


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New Erasmus Mundus Masters Course on Flood Risk Management

Overview

On 13 July 2010, the Erasmus Mundus Grant Committe has selected UNESCO-IHE's proposal on a new Masters Course on Flood Risk Management for funding under the 2010 Erasmus Mundus Action 1 Call for proposal. The new Masters Course will be offered in collaboration with the Technical University of Dresden (Germany), Technical University of Catalonia (Spain) and University of Ljubljana (Slovenia).

Integrated flood risk management aims to reduce the human and socio-economic losses caused by flooding while at the same time taking into account the social, economic, and ecological benefits from floods and the use of flood plains or coastal zones. The need for the adoption of a holistic integrated approach to managing flood risks has been reflected in the Flood Directive of the European Parliament. Existing Masters programmes on floods offered at EU cover many technical aspects but lack integration. The programme follows the holistic approach and is explicitly designed to cover a wide range of topics - from drivers and natural processes to models, decisions and socio-economic consequences and institutional environment, and is therefore an important advance in water education for Europe.

The Erasmus Mundus Masters Course on Flood risk management is offered by the consortium consisting of UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education (the Netherlands), the Technical University of Dresden (Germany), the Technical University of Catalonia (Spain) and the University of Ljubljana (Slovenia). The associated members include European hydraulics laboratories, namely, DHI (Denmark), Deltares and HR Wallingford (UK), and from key national organisations responsible for flood management, including Rijkswaterstaat (the Netherlands). ICHARM (Japan), and three organisations from Bangladesh are associated members as well. All these partners bring their specific complementary expertise in flood risk management to the EMMC, which graduates educated flood risk professionals with a broad vision of the processes occurring in river basins and in coastal zones at different spatial and temporal scales, and who can master the links between systems, processes and natural and socio-economic constraints for all the aspects of the water cycle.


During the 2-year programme students start at the Technical University of Dresden, where they complete their first semester with 30 ECTS with courses on hydro-meteorological processes, global change and its impact, flood risk management and GIS. Then the students move to UNESCO-IHE for their 2nd semester with 30 ECTS where they receive courses on modelling for planning, forecasting, control and decision support, hazard mapping, ICT, and fluvial flooding and urban flood disasters. Subsequently, the students move to the Technical University of Catalonia to follow part of their 3rd semester with 20 ECTS with courses on hazards due to flash floods, debris flow, coastal flooding, and climate change. The last part of the 3rd semester is hosted by the University of Ljubljana where students follow courses on spatial planning, and socio-economic and institutional framework of flood risk management to earn 10 ECTS. Each semester provides a number of electives, and there are international fieldtrips. Finally, the students carry out their thesis work (30 ECTS) at one of HIEs or with an industrial partner. Successful candidates receive MSc degrees from the Technical University of Dresden, UNESCO-IHE and the Technical University of Catalonia, Barcelona.

Partners:

•UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, Delft, the Netherlands (Co-ordinating Institution)
•Technical University of Dresden, Germany
•Technical University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain
•University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Duration: 2 years, starting September 2011

Contact:

Dr Biswa Bhattacharya
Hydroinformatics & Knowledge Management
Westvest 7
2601 DA Delft, Nederland

More information
E-mail: b.bhattacharya@unesco-ihe.org


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PhD position at Amsterdam School of Communication Research (ASCoR)

Overview

ASCoR currently has one vacancy for a PhD candidate for the project ‘Health campaign effects: The role of interpersonal communication and exposure to news media messages as competing sources of information'.

Most health campaigns only have small or even no effects. A partial explanation is that people are exposed to competing sources of information that interfere with health campaign information. This project examines two alternative sources of interference that have largely been ignored so far: 1) Interpersonal communication, and 2) exposure to news media messages about the campaign and the targeted health behaviour.

Four experiments will shed light on moderation of health campaign effects by these two factors. The results will provide a fuller understanding of the effects of health campaigns on health behaviour.

Requirements

Have a research interest in the topic of the project
Experience with research on news media and/or health communication is desirable
Have a background in communication science, psychology, health sciences, or a related field
Have proven experience with experimental research, for example in the Master's thesis
Have a firm background in quantitative research and the willingness to learn new statistical techniques
Have excellent organizational skills
Have the ability and interest to work in a team
Have an excellent written and spoken command of English and Dutch
Hold a relevant Master's degree, preferably a Research Master degree or equivalent qualifications; candidates who are due to graduate before November 1st are welcome to apply
Wish to pursue an academic career


Further information

The project description may be obtained from the ASCoR Secretariat (ascor-secr-fmg@uva.nl).

Questions about the project content should be addressed to Dr Bas van den Putte (s.j.h.m.vandenputte@uva.nl). Questions about the application procedure and other general questions should be addressed to the ASCoR Research Manager, Dr Maaike Prangsma (m.e.prangsma@uva.nl).

Appointment

The position starts on 1 November 2010 at the latest, and is initially for one year. Extension of the contract after the first year to a maximum total of three years is subject to satisfactory performance. The gross monthly salary will be in accordance with the salary scales for PhD candidates at Dutch universities, i.e. ranging from €2,042 in the first year to €2,612 in the final year.

Job application

The deadline for applications is 14 August 2010. Please state the vacancy number 2010-08 in the subject line of your application. The selection interviews will be scheduled in the week of 23 August. To apply for this position, please send at least the following documents in English by email to ascor-secr-fmg@uva.nl:

Motivation letter
Curriculum vitae
Proof of your Master's degree, including grade transcripts; if you have not completed your degree at the time of application, please provide a statement from your supervisor confirming the expected date of completion of your degree
An academic writing sample in English (e.g. journal article, Master's thesis, essay).
Please send all your documents in PDF or doc(x) format. Only complete applications will be considered.


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PhD position in Music Cognition, University of Amsterdam

Overview

The PhD student will take part in the CSCA research programme: The role of neural plasticity in conscious perception and will be supervised by the principal investigator Prof. Henkjan Honing and a postdoctoral researcher. This programme consists of three intertwined projects addressing the following three questions:

Does consciousness require synaptic plasticity?
Does perceptual learning depend on consciousness and not on attention?
Does conscious perception depend on previous learning of image statistics?

The PhD project will mainly contribute to the second question by studying hierarchical time perception in adults. In addition, the project will be concerned with the computational modeling of the temporal aspects of music (such as rhythm, timing, and tempo) and the role of perception, attention, expectation and memory in music cognition. Next to computational modeling, we will use brain imaging techniques to identify global neural correlates of rhythm perception.

Tasks

Complete and defend a PhD thesis within four years
Regularly present intermediate research results at international workshops and conferences, and publish them in proceedings and journals
Collaborate with the researchers in other parts of the programme supervised by Prof. V. Lamme, Prof. C. Pennartz and Prof. A. Smeulders
Participate in the organization of the programme's research activities and events, such as conferences, workshops, and joined publications
Assist in teaching activities in the domain of music cognition


Requirements

A Master's degree with excellent grades in a relevant field, such as cognitive science, music cognition, computer science or psychology
Candidates should have a keen interest in music cognition
Candidates should have demonstrable skills in either computational modeling and/or in experimental psychology
Good academic writing and presentation skills
Good social and organisational skills

Further information
A detailed description of the research programme can be found at: www.hum.uva.nl/mmm/jobs.html

Appointment

The PhD candidate will be appointed for a period of four years at the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Amsterdam. A contract will be given in the first instance for one year, with an extension for the following three years on the basis of a positive evaluation. The gross monthly salary (on a full time basis) will be €2,042 during the first year and will reach €2,612 during the fourth year.

Job application

Applications including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, two letters of reference, and an application statement should be submitted before 1 September 2010. Please sent your documents to: ILLC Office, University of Amsterdam, attn. Ms Ingrid van Loon, P.O. Box 94242, 1090 GE Amsterdam, The Netherlands, or to: i.m.vanloon@uva.nl

Please state the vacancy number and 'strictly confidential' in the upper left corner of the envelope or in the subject field of your email.

In the application statement (approximately 500 words) the candidate should express his or her interest in the programme, and is invited to specify his or her own ideas on the research questions addressed in relation to the study of the temporal aspects of music cognition.


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Australia: Postgraduate Scholarship in Balkan Studies,Kosovo, University of Sydney

Overview

A full-time postgraduate scholarship is available for a suitably qualified candidate with a good honours degree in literary and/or historical studies to undertake research leading to a PhD in European Studies. The project is to investigate the historical, cultural and political history of Kosovo and of Albanian Kosovar identity.

Study Subject: Balkan Studies
Web Address: http://agile2.ucc.usyd.edu.au/ro/opportunities/scholarships/586
Provided By: The University of Sydney
To be undertaken at: The University of Sydney.
Level: Post Graduate (Research)

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications until December 31, 2010.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD25427 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid for the period of 3 years, reviewed annually.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES AND ARTS - GENERAL.


Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent. Only citizens of Australia or New Zealand or permanent residents can apply.

Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact
Professor Peter Morgan (Director, European Studies)
Phone: +61 2 9036 5480
Fax: +61 2 9351 2319
Mobile: +61 419 046 495
Email: peter.morgan@sydney.edu.au



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PhD scholarship at Australian Centre for Indigenous History

Overview

ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian Centre for Indigenous History

Salary Package: $27,222 per annum (tax free) for three years
Reference No.: PhD scholarship ACIH
Deepening Histories of Place: Exploring indigenous landscapes of national and international significance
PhD scholarship at Australian Centre for Indigenous History
ARC Australian Postgraduate Award (Industry)

The Australian Centre for Indigenous History, located in the School of History at the Australian National University, invites applications for an Australian Postgraduate Award (Industry) scholarship leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The scholarship is funded via the Australian Research Council.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the PhD candidate will participate in research into the Indigenous histories of sites in the Northern Territory.

The project will investigate the social and environmental links creating historical ‘highways’ of understanding in specific landscapes, and will create innovative models for Indigenous and landscape-focused historical interpretation. The student will work directly with Chief Investigators, including Professor Ann McGrath, Shino Konishi, Peter Read and Luke Taylor. In addition, the student will receive support from staff of the project Partner Organisations.


These comprise NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change, Director of National Parks (Australia), National Film and Sound Archives and Ronin Films. The University of Sydney and the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies are also collaborating organizations.

The scholar will be required to have a background in history or a similar social science discipline. The applicant will also be expected to be interested in developing histories in multi-media formats.

A demonstrated knowledge of and interest in Indigenous Australian communities and people is required.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are particularly encouraged to apply. The scholarship includes a stipend of $27,222 per annum (tax free) for three years. As well as project funding support being available for the student’s travel and other project-related expenses, the student will be eligible for standard College of Arts and Social Sciences research funding.

Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian Citizens or permanent residents of Australia who meet admission requirements for entry into a PhD research program at The Australian National University.

Open for applications until 07 August 2010.

As a first step, potential applicants are requested to contact:
Professor Ann McGrath
ann.mcgrath@anu.edu.au

If you would prefer a phone conversation, please contact by email to arrange a suitable time.
Enquiries: Professor Ann McGrath
T:
E: ann.mcgrath@anu.edu.au
Closing Date: 7 August 2010


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APAI - Smart Materials and Light Body Aerodynamics Scholarship

Overview

We propose to develop an un-obtrusive, energy capturing device for deployment in urban and natural environments. This device will combine natural looking, leaf-like structures composed of ultra light-weight polymers coupled with energy generating (Piezo) polymers to generate energy from wind-induced movement. This innovative combination of new polymers and naturalistic shape will enable the development of a low-cost and renewable generating device for low energy applications in buildings. The device will be scalable and aesthetically pleasing; important features for renewable energy technologies. There are 2 scholarships available at $30,000 per annum each. These 2 scholarships will primarily be in the disciplines of Smart Materials (incorporating vibration analysis) and Light Body Aerodynamics.

Study Subject: Smart Materials (incorporating vibration analysis) and Light Body Aerodynamics
Provided By: RMIT University
Level: Post Graduate

Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to 2 people. Open for applications from July 20, 2010 until March 31, 2011.

Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD30000 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.


Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Interdisciplinary engineering. It is required that your study starts no earlier than August 1, 2010 and no later than March 31, 2011.

Eligibility
This scholarship requires you to have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent.

Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Submission contact
Sabu John (Professor)
SAMME
Phone: (03) 99256007
Email: sabu.john@rmit.edu.au


Submission contact
Simon Watkins (Professor )
Phone: (03) 9925 6084
Email: simon.watkins@rmit.edu.au


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Stroke Epidemiology PhD Scholarship

Overview

Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute is an independent, internationally renowned medical research facility. Our work extends from the laboratory to wide-scale community studies with a focus on diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Applicants are invited to apply for a scholarship to undertake a PhD in a clinical trial of stroke management under the supervision of A/Prof Mandy Thrift. The trial, “Shared Team Approach between Nurses and Doctors for Improved Risk Factor Management – STAND-FIRM for stroke patients”, is funded by the NHMRC. Duties will include recruiting participants, preparing chronic disease management plans as part of the intervention being tested and undertaking data analyses appropriate for the research questions identified by the applicant for inclusion in the thesis. Previous work in stroke or other vascular disease would be advantageous (but is not essential).

Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Dates when to submit scholarship application are not specified.

Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD22500 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.

Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES.


Eligibility
Only citizens of Australia or New Zealand or permanent residents can apply.

Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. You can download a PDF with more information about the scholarship here. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact
Teri Ball (Human Resources)
Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
Phone: 03 8532 1111
Email: scholarships@bakeridi.edu.au
Web Site: http://www.bakeridi.edu.au/students/


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2011 Fulbright State and Territory Scholarships for Australia

Overview

The aim of the Fulbright State scholarships are to increase awareness and thus numbers of applications from the state; encourage and profile research relevant to that state; and assist build international research links between the state and US researchers and institutions. The Fulbright State Scholarships are an investment in the future of that State and offer outstanding young researchers to broaden their professional, educational and cultural horizons, and then return to share the experience with their local community. Please visit: www.fulbright.com.au for further information.

Reference Number: 4951
Study Subject: Assist/build international research links between state and US researchers & institutions
Web Address: http://www.fulbright.com.au
Provided By: Australian-American Fulbright Commission
To be undertaken at: non-Australian institutions.
Level: Post Graduate (Research)

Availability

This scholarship is offered annually to one person. Open for applications from June 1, 2010 until August 31, 2010.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is USD2000 (total may vary). This award is to be used for accommodation and travel. This scholarship is paid monthly.

Research Information

This scholarship is for any field of research.


Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in United States. Only citizens of Australia or permanent residents can apply.

Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact
Kate Lyall (Program Officer)
Australian-American Fulbright
Phone: +61 2 6260 4460
Fax: +61 2 6260 4461
Email: katelyall@fulbright.com.au
Web Site: http://www.fulbright.com.au
Address:
PO Box 9541
Deakin
ACT, Australia
2600


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2011 Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarships for Australia

Overview

Valued at up to $A45,000, for study or research (8-12 months) towards an American degree or research related to an Australian degree. Up to 12 Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarships are offered in all fields of study, including many specifically sponsored scholarships - please visit www.fulbright.com.au

Reference Number: 4952
Study Subject: All fields of study, including many specifically sponsored scholarships (see website)
Web Address: http://www.fulbright.com.au
Provided By: American Australian Ass
To be undertaken at: non-Australian institutions.
Level: Post Graduate (Research)

Availability

This scholarship is offered annually to 12 people. Open for applications from June 1, 2010 until August 31, 2010.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is USD450000 (total may vary). This award is to be used for accommodation and research. This scholarship is paid monthly.

Research Information

This scholarship is for any field of research.


Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in United States. Only citizens of Australia or permanent residents can apply.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact
Kate Lyall (Program Officer)
Australian-American Fulbright
Phone: +61 2 6260 4460
Fax: +61 2 6260 4461
Email: katelyall@fulbright.com.au
Web Site: http://www.fulbright.com.au
Address:
PO Box 9541
Deakin
ACT, Australia
2600


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2011 Fulbright Senior Scholarships for Australia

Overview

Fulbright Senior Scholarships are valued at up to $A30,000. The scholarships support a 3-6 month research program for academic-based professionals or scholars who intend to teach or undertake research. To find out more: please visit www.fulbright.com.au Applications close 31 August 2010

Reference Number: 4954
Study Subject: All fields of study
Web Address: http://www.fulbright.com.au
Provided By: American Australian Ass
To be undertaken at: non-Australian institutions.
Level: Post Graduate (Research)

Availability

This scholarship is offered annually to one person. Open for applications from June 1, 2010 until August 31, 2010.

Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD30000 (total may vary). This award is to be used for accommodation and research. This scholarship is paid monthly.

Research Information
This scholarship is for any field of research.


Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in United States. Only citizens of Australia or permanent residents can apply.

Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact
Kate Lyall (Program Officer)
Australian-American Fulbright
Phone: +61 2 6260 4460
Fax: +61 2 6260 4461
Email: katelyall@fulbright.com.au
Web Site: http://www.fulbright.com.au
Address:
PO Box 9541
Deakin
ACT, Australia
2600


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Teaching Fellow - English for Academic Purposes

Overview

Heriot-Watt University

School of Management and Languages

TEACHING FELLOW - ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES - 2 YEARS INITIALLY

£36,716 - £43,840

Heriot-Watt University is one of the UK's leading universities for business and industry and has a reputation for innovative education, enterprise and leading edge research in science, business, engineering and design. Within the department of Languages and Intercultural Studies, there is an expanding programme of in-sessional and pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (EAP) designed to equip students with the English language and study competence which will enable them to succeed in the core disciplines at Heriot-Watt.

The university is seeking to appoint a Teaching Fellow in English for Academic purposes (grade 8), starting Sept 2010. The successful candidate will be required to lead and teach on the year-long Foundation Programme as well as contribute to pre and in-sessional scholarship and language support classes for students across the university. They will be expected to contribute to scholarly activity in order to expand the profile of the section.


Candidates should have a first degree plus a Masters degree in Applied Linguistics/ELT or equivalent. They should also have several years' EAP teaching experience and EAP course design, preferably in a British university setting. A clear understanding of the workings of the BALEAP Competency framework is essential.

Informal enquiries about this post are welcome to David Finn, Academic Director, English for Academic Practice, Telephone: 0131 451 4206; email D.Finn@hw.ac.uk

Closing date: 20 August 2010.

Download an application pack from our website or contact Human Resources, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS. Tel: 0131 451 3475 or email: hr@hw.ac.uk quoting ref 124/10.

Heriot-Watt University is a Charity registered in Scotland, SC000278

Visit our website www.hw.ac.uk/jobs


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Postdoctoral Research Fellowships 2011 at University of Sydney

Overview

Prestigious and highly competitive Postdoctoral Fellowships are now being offered to attract outstanding researchers within six years from the award of their PhD to conduct full-time research in any of the schools and departments at the University of Sydney.

These will be available from January 2011 for a maximum duration of three years, with a starting salary of A$79,950 and research support of A$25,000.

Applicants are required to follow a two stage process:

•The first stage is endorsement by the Head of the host Department/School as per the guidelines
•The second stage is a full online application as follows. DO NOT COMMENCE AN ELECTRONIC APPLICATION UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN ENDORSED BY THE HEAD OF YOUR HOST DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL.
Click here for guidelines and other accompanying documentation.

For more information about the Fellowships please contact Jane Zhang on jane.zhang@sydney.edu.au or +61 2 8627 8103.


For information about the application process, please contact Kevin Mitchell, Senior Recruitment Manager, on srsacademic@sydney.edu.au or +61 2 8627 1215 +61 2 8627 1215.

CLOSING DATE: 10 September 2010

Please note: Applicants must contact the head of the host school/department before 6 August 2010.

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.


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Lord Cifford Fellowship at University of Aberdeen

Overview

University of Aberdeen

Excellence in teaching and research since 1495

The University of Aberdeen is an ambitious, research-driven institution. This ambition is supported by outstanding recent performance and major investment in infrastructure and student support/facilities. The results of the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise demonstrated the significant volume of world leading and internationally excellent research that exists at Aberdeen across all disciplines: 89% of activity was found to be of international quality with 55% being ranked as world leading or internationally excellent.

Recent and ongoing investment in the University infrastructure includes the Aberdeen Sports Village, an outstanding new library and special collections centre, providing unparalleled facilities for our 14,500 students and 3,800 staff, and the Suttie Centre for Teaching and Learning in Healthcare. These developments have benefited substantially from external fundraising, and Aberdeen's Sixth Century Fundraising Campaign has attracted support of £150 million.


The College of Arts and Social Science comprises over 5,000 undergraduates and 1,000 postgraduates. It is made up of six Schools (Business School, School of Education, School of Divinity, History and Philosophy, School of Law, School of Language and Literature, and School of Social Science) and two research institutions (the Research Institute for Irish and Scottish Studies and the Elphinstone Institute). Its staff and students come from all over the world and the College has a track record of excellence in research, with an environment which fosters interdisciplinary collaboration. In the 2008 RAE, six disciplines within the College were ranked amongst the top 25% in the UK and 10 had research activity rated as world leading or internationally excellent.

At this exciting time we are seeking a talented individual for an appointment within a School of the College of Arts and Social Sciences:

Divinity, History and Philosophy

Lord Cifford Fellowship

For further details about this opportunity visit our website.

www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
The University pursues a policy of equal opportunities in the appointment and promotion of staff.


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David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowships

Overview

The Society for Conservation Biology is pleased to solicit applications for the David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship Program. These Fellowships enable outstanding early-career scientists based at a United States institution to improve and expand their research skills while directing their efforts towards problems of pressing conservation concern for the United States. The Program especially encourages individuals who want to better link conservation science and theory with pressing policy and management applications to apply. We envision that the cadre of scientists supported by the Smith Fellows Program eventually will assume leadership positions across the field of conservation science. Fellows are selected on the basis of innovation, potential for leadership and strength of proposal.

Smith post-doctoral Fellows will be awarded two years of support for applied research in the field of biological conservation. Fellowship applicants must have received their doctorate within the last five years, demonstrate high potential for innovative research and leadership in their field, and propose a research plan that creatively and effectively addresses a pressing conservation question. Each Fellow is mentored by both an academic sponsor who encourages the Fellow's continued development as a conservation scientist, and a conservation practitioner who helps to connect the Fellow and her/his research to practical conservation challenges. Fellows must secure sponsorship from an academic sponsor at an institution in the United States well-suited to carrying out the proposed research. Each fellow will choose a field mentor with expertise and experience in "on-the-ground" application of conservation science and who is associated with a government agency, nongovernmental organization, or other conservation organization. Applicants who arrange for mentors and research sites before submission of their application provide the review panel with strong evidence of initiative and leadership, and help to ensure that proposed research is
relevant to conservation practices. Fellowships are spent primarily at the sponsoring academic institution or at the location best suited to conducting the research; up to four weeks each year will be spent in professional development training.

Smith Fellows in 2011 will be selected for their leadership potential, and their ability to conduct innovative applied research that promises to improve the effectiveness of conservation practice. Emphasis is placed on research that will advance conservation science. Research approaches may include comparative studies, synthetic analyses across sites, experimental or observational studies, applied modeling, or any combination.


Individuals with outstanding, innovative skills in research and communication are encouraged to submit Fellowship applications with research proposals aimed at the above or any other issue relevant to conservation biology. The Program expects to select four Fellows in January 2011 for appointments to start sometime between March-September 2011. Fellowship awards include an annual salary of $50,000, benefits, and generous travel and research budgets.

Eligibility and Award Terms

Eligible individuals must have completed their doctorate within the past five years or by the time the award is made in 2011. Applicants who have not yet completed their doctorate must clearly indicate on the application the date the degree is expected.

Each Fellow will receive an annual salary of $50,000 plus benefits, with the post-doctoral position expected to run for two consecutive years. In addition to the stipend, each Fellow receives a travel budget of over $8,000 and a research fund of more than $32,000 across the 2-year fellowship period.

Fellows will spend up to four weeks per year during their fellowship attending orientation and training events. These offerings provide opportunities to cultivate professional networks and to gain better understanding of applied research needs. Fellows will participate as a group in three or more Program-sponsored meetings, conferences, or professional development events each year. Each Fellow also will consult with their mentor(s) to identify and secure additional opportunities to
learn about problems and issues in applied conservation. Beyond these obligations, Fellows are expected to pursue the research outlined in their proposal full-time.

Fellows will be employed by the sponsoring academic institution. The Program will provide up to 5% of the total indirect costs as overhead reimbursement to this institution. Second-year renewal of the fellowship is contingent upon satisfactory progress (including but not limited to participation in orientation, training, and professional development events) as well as timely completion of detailed interim and first-year activity reports.

*Deadlines and Contact Information* All application materials, including letters from sponsors and references, must be received by Society for Conservation Biology to smithfellows@ conbio.org by 5pm EST on *September 24, 2010*. The selection process begins immediately after this date. There are no extensions to this deadline and incomplete applications may be disqualified. Questions about the application process may be directed to the Smith Fellows Program at smithinfo@smithfell ows.org .

More details about the application and the selection process are available at http://www.conbio.org/smithfellows/.


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International Student Scholarships and Assistantships at Georgia College and State University

Overview

International Student Scholarships and Assistantships at Georgia College and State University - up to $19,000 per academic year for undergraduates

Application deadline for Spring 2011 semester: September 1st, 2010

Georgia College & State University is proud to announce International Student Scholarships for the Spring 2011 semester. Each of these awards is approximately $19,000/year at the undergraduate level. Our university offers challenging undergraduate and graduate programs in the Schools of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Education and Health Sciences! Visit the degree programs website
http://www.gcsu.edu/academics/majorsandminors.htm to find out more about the academic opportunities available at Georgia College & State University.

Learn more about International Student Scholarships
http://www.gcsu.edu/international/tuition/ugrad.htm

and International Graduate Assistantships
http://www.gcsu.edu/international/tuition/grad.htm
that can significantly reduce the cost of tuition while studying in the United States.

The international admission and scholarship application deadline for the Spring 2011 semester is September 1st, 2010.


For more information:

Jason Wynn
International Admissions Counselor
International Education Center
Georgia College & State University
Phone: (+1) 478-445-4789
Fax: (+1) 478-445-2623
www.gcsu.edu/international


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Post doc position in Genome Stability and Aging, University of Copenhagen

Overview

Applications are invited for 2 post doctoral positions at the Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. Applicants with expertise in non-commutative geometry will be preferred. The positions are for 1 year and are open for appointment as soon as possible. Duties include research and teaching. Information on the Department is linked at www.science.ku.dk/institutter, and inquiries about the position can be made to Erik Kjær Pedersen, Head of Department, Universitetsparken 5, DK - 2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark; Phone + 4535320727 ; E-mail: erik@math.ku.dk.

The positions require a Ph.D. degree or similar scientific qualifications. The terms of employment and salary accord to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on the employment of academics in state service.

Applications must be in English and emailed as a single pdf file to postdocapply@math.ku.dk (subject line: "post doctoral position and last name of applicant"). The applications should include (in the following order):



Curriculum vitae
full contact details (Name, address, telephone & email) of 2 persons who can provide letters of reference
a list of publications
pdf versions of max. 5 papers (included in the application file)

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

The closing date for applications is 11 August 2010 at 12:00 (noon). Applications received thereafter will not be considered.


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PhD fellowships in Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

Overview

The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Copenhagen is pleased to announce that two PhD fellowships will be available from 1 September 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter. Applications are invited for the three-year fellowships from candidates that hold or expect to hold a master´s degree in a field relevant to the following projects:
1. In vitro and in vivo neuropharmacology studies on γ-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) - also known as the drug of abuse Fantasy.

Main supervisor: Associate Professor Petrine Wellendorph, Department of Medicinal Chemistry (email: pw@farma.ku.dk).

The project takes place in collaboration with the Neurobiology Research Unit, Copenhagen University Hospital and Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, Technical University of Denmark. The project is financed by The Danish Council for Independent Research.

2. The potential of ligands for extrasynaptic GABAA receptors as antiepileptic drugs.

Main supervisor: Associate Professor Uffe Kristiansen, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy (email: uk@farma.ku.dk).

The PhD fellowships are to be completed in accordance with the Ministerial order on the PhD programme at the universities (PhD order) from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and the Regulations and guidelines for the conferment of the PhD degree by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The terms of employment are stated in the agreement between The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the Ministry of Finance.


As an equal opportunity employer, the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences invites applications from all interested candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin or religion.

For further information, applicants may contact the main supervisor.

How to apply

STEP ONE: Make one pdf-file (max 10 mb) with the following contents:
Letter stating the interest and qualifications for the project (max. one page)
CV
Master´s degree diploma (including grade transcripts for bachelor´s and master´s degrees)
Possible publication list
Possible references
Applicants with a Master´s degree from abroad should also enclose a short description of the grading scale used.

STEP TWO: Fill in the application form and upload the pdf. The application form is linked from the announcement: www.farma.ku.dk/stillinger

STEP THREE: Print the pdf-file and send one hard copy in an envelope marked "Reference 211-0040/10-0900" to:

University of Copenhagen
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Universitetsparken 2
DK - 2100 Copenhagen
Denmark

The hard copy has to be received at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences before the application deadline.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 4 August 2010 at 12 o´clock noon.
An answer as to the granting of the fellowships can be expected appr. 4 weeks after application deadline.


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Two Funded PhD Studentships in French Studies, Aston University

Overview

The French Academic Subject Group, as part of the School of Languages and Social Sciences, invites applications for two fully-funded PhD studentships from strong candidates in research areas covered by the School. The studentships are linked to the recent appointment of a Chair in French Politics and Modern History and will be for full-time study over three years, commencing in October 2010.

Applications are particularly invited from candidates wishing to pursue research in the following fields: modern French history and politics, political institutions, parties and elections, political culture, discourse and ideology.

The French Subject Group has an internationally recognised research profile spanning French history, politics, culture and other areas of French and francophone studies. Details of the Group's activities and research areas can be found at http://www1.aston.ac.uk/lss/research/subjects/french/.

1 October 2010 start date with completion date of 30 September 2013

Financial Support

Will be provided to the successful applicants to cover the Home/EU fees rate (currently £3,390) plus a maintenance grant at the standard AHRC and ESRC rate (currently £13,290) with the corresponding standard increases in subsequent years. Applicants from outside the EU may apply for this studentship but will need to pay the difference between the 'Home/EU' and the 'Overseas' tuition fees, currently £6330.


Person Specification

The successful applicants should have a first class or good upper second class honours degree or equivalent qualification in French or European studies, politics, history, or other relevant subject area. They should have, or be near to completing, a postgraduate qualification such as a Masters or equivalent.

Application forms, reference forms and details of entry requirements, including English language are available at http://www1.aston.ac.uk/lss/research/postgraduate-research/research-degrees-structure/#Apply

For more details on how to apply please contact:

Dan Thomson, LSS Research Officer

Email: d.thomson1@aston.ac.uk

Tel: ++44 (0)121 204 3972

Closing Date: 12th August 2010

Interviews planned to take place between 23rd and 25th August 2010


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Psychology PhD bursaries at Nottingham Trent University - School of Social Sciences

Overview

Psychology PhD bursaries

Cognition, including Computational Modelling and Language; Developmental Psychology; and Mainstream Social Psychology

Nottingham Trent University - School of Social Sciences
We are a highly research active department with a record of staff achievement (publications in prestigious journals, grant funding from research councils and consultancy work with various stakeholders) across a wide range of topics. See our website for more information.

We are looking for keen and able candidates to apply for studentships, to undertake doctoral study. The studentships will pay UK /EU fees, and provide a maintenance stipend of £13,590 (2010/11 rate) for up to three years (with MSc) or four years if entering at undergraduate level.

While applications for most areas of psychology will be considered we are actively seeking applications in the areas of: cognition, including computational modelling and language; developmental psychology; and mainstream social psychology.

Closing Date for applications: 23 August 2010

For an informal discussion about your ideas prior to making a formal application, please contact one of the following:


Professor Mick Gregson, mick.gregson@ntu.ac.uk
Dr Eva Sundin, eva.sundin@ntu.ac.uk
Professor Jean Underwood, jean.underwood@ntu.ac.uk

For an application form please contact the College Research and Graduate School Office by email gsr@ntu.ac.uk.

If short-listed for this award, you should be prepared to attend an interview in the week beginning 6 September 2010.


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2 PhD Research Students in Sport Management, Sheffield Hallam University

Overview

The Department of Sport and The Sport Industry Research Centre (SIRC) within the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing at Sheffield Hallam University are seeking two PhD research students in Sport Management. SIRC has recently been acknowledged as one of the leading research teams in sport-related subjects in the 2008 Research Assessment exercise in which we were ranked 4th in the ResearchResearch ratings while the Department of Sport has an outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate teaching portfolio. The positions are full time over a three year period and in addition to the bursary, your tuition fees will be paid and we will also contribute to your fieldwork costs and personal development costs such as presenting at conferences. Further details of our work can be found at http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/sirc/

You must possess a good honours undergraduate degree and preferably a taught postgraduate degree with a sport management flavour. Furthermore, you will be required to demonstrate the necessary potential for successfully completing a higher degree by research. The successful candidates may also be offered some teaching on the BSc Sport Business Management programme.

The area of PhD study will be negotiated between the successful candidate and the supervisory team. However it will be in the area of one of the Department's and Centre's core strands of work, namely:

•the finance/economics of sport;
•sport marketing;
•sports participation;
•major events and festivals;
•elite sport;
•volunteering;
•sport sponsorship; or
•performance management.

Bursary: £13,650 per annum


Preference for one of the studentships will be given to a candidate looking to complete a PhD in sport finance and who aspires to complete within 3 years.

Informal enquiries to Professor Simon Shibli 0114 225 5920 (s.shibli@shu.ac.uk) or

Mr Robert Wilson 0114 225 3981 (r.j.wilson@shu.ac.uk)

Application form and reference forms (http://www.shu.ac.uk/study/form.html) should be sent to elizabeth.lang@shu.ac.uk

Closing date: 1st September 2010

Interview date: To be confirmed

This will include a discussion with the panel of a piece of written work that shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit in advance of the interview.


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Overseas PhD Studentship in Content-Centric Networking, University College London

Overview

A PhD studentship in Content-Centric Networking (CCN) is available following the award of the recent European Union FP7 research project COMET - Content Mediator Architecture for Content-aware Networks. Funding is available to support overseas fees and stipend costs for a period of three years. We are looking to recruit a very high calibre PhD student to work in this emerging area of crucial importance. While the fundamental Internet protocols were originally designed to enable host-to-host communication, the vast majority of the current Internet interactions address user-content access (web, content delivery networks, video/photo sharing sites, etc.) or user-user communication (voice over IP, text-based chatting, etc.) As such, many researchers are currently considering evolutionary and revolutionary new architectures that will better support content-centric operation. Evolutionary approaches operate in the application layer and start from previous content-delivery architectures while revolutionary approaches examine radical new network architectures focus on user-content and also support user-user interaction. The emerging content-centric networking area has started receiving significant attention worldwide, with an underlying belief that it will lead to a CCN-oriented Future Internet.

This area brings together new naming architectures, dynamic content caching, anycast communication and better-than-best-effort quality of service among other constituents and potentially involves new protocol design, modelling, implementation and evaluation for the best support of efficient content access. The PhD student will work in the context of the COMET project team and will benefit from (and contribute to) relevant ongoing research.


The studentship available will be supported by UCL and the COMET project (Content Mediator Architecture for Content-aware Networks), see http://www.comet-project.org/ COMET looks at both evolutionary and revolutionary approaches for future CCNs, starting from an overlay-based content mediation plane and examining potential approaches to realise this natively in network routers for the future Internet. As such, we are looking for candidates with excellent computer and/or electronic engineering background while strong analytical/mathematical skills will be a significant advantage. Experience of research, design/development and evaluation on networking, network management, ns-2 simulator, Linux, Java, C/C++ or similar would be desirable.

The studentship is available for three years and covers overseas tuition fees, plus a stipend at c. £15,000 pa (tax free), increasing with inflation. We are looking for the prospective student to start in October 2010 or at the latest in January 2011. As such, a selection may be made before the closing date of the 30 September 2010.

Applicants must fulfil the normal academic requirements for acceptance for postgraduate study in the Department and applications should be made using the postgraduate application form, at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate-study/application-admission , or from PhD Enquiries, +44(0) 20 7679 7307. Candidates should indicate under „Programme of Study‟ that they are applying for "PhD Electronic & Electrical Engineering. COMET - PAVLOU". Two complete sets of the application should be sent; one to UCL Admissions and the other addressed to PhD Administrator, Dept of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, UCL, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT.

Informal inquiries can be made to Prof. George Pavlou (g.pavlou@ee.ucl.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 30th September 2010


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PhD Studentship in Machine Learning, University College London - UCL

Overview

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship on the design and development of an intelligent system to enable ubiquitous monitoring and assessment of patients' pain-related moods and movements. Based at the UCL Interaction Centre (www.uclic.ucl.ac.uk), the student will be part of a multidisciplinary group within the EPSRC-funded project Emo&Pain (http://www.uclic.ucl.ac.uk/people/n.berthouze/EPain/).

Emo&Pain is a large EPSRC-funded research project that brings together researchers from UCL, Imperial College and Leicester University to improve self-management in patients with chronic pain. Chronic pain is one of the big challenges facing healthcare providers in the western world due to the rising number of people with chronic health problems.

Under the supervision of Dr Nadia Berthouze (main PI), and in collaboration with a team of psychologists, clinicians and computer scientists (e.g., machine learning), the student will develop a system to recognize patients' emotional states and pain level. This recognition will be based on body movement cues as well as EMG signals captured during self-directed physiotherapy sessions. The project will involve signal processing as well as the application of machine learning techniques. The recognition system will be integrated in a multi-modal (including face and voice) integration system to be developed as part of the Emo&Pain project. Applicants should have a first or upper-second (2:1) class honours degree in Computer Science, a strong background in Machine Learning (e.g., through a MSc programme) as well as excellent programming skills (Matlab, Java, C++, or C). Candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication skills. British and EU nationals who meet the UK residency requirements, as defined by EPSRC


(http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/PostgraduateTraining/StudentEligibility.htm), will receive a full award covering both tuition fees and a tax-free annual stipend starting at £15,590 per annum. The post is also open to overseas candidates, who will receive the annual stipend, however, only a portion of the total tuition fee, equivalent to the UK fee (£3,466 per annum), will be covered.

Instructions on how to apply: Please fill in the PhD application form available at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/admission/graduate-study/application-admission/. Indicate that you are applying for a PhD position at UCLIC, Computer Science Department under the supervision of Nadia Berthouze. Submit the application through the online service (or through the other options available) AND MAKE SURE you also email a copy of the application to Nadia Berthouze (n.berthouze@ucl.ac.uk) Please make sure you receive an acknowledgment that Nadia Berthouze has received your application. Informal queries can be directed to Nadia Berthouze (n.berthouze@ucl.ac.uk).

The studentship runs for 42 months full-time starting end of September 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Closing date for applications is 19 August 2010.
Interviews will be held on or shortly after 27 August 2010.


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Macquarie University International Scholarship (MUIS) 2011 for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies

Overview

Macquarie University International Scholarships are available across most courses to cover international tuition fees for study on campus at North Ryde in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree. Postgraduate courses not available under MUIS are Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Management, Master of Applied Finance (MAF), Master of Advanced Surgery and Master of Surgery.

Scholarships will be granted to cover the credit points required to complete a single undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

The scholarship provides course fees for the minimum course duration. No additional allowances are payable. The scholarship does NOT provide financial support in the form of a living allowance, nor does it provide for the cost of visa application, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), airfares, accommodation, conferences or other costs associated with study. Annual renewal of the MUIS is subject to satisfactory performance in the Macquarie University degree program.

Who can apply?

Applicants must:

Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
Have met the University’s academic and English requirements for the course to be considered for a scholarship (must hold a FULL OFFER by the application deadline).
Have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 for Postgraduate applications and minimum requirement of an ATAR equivalent of 90 out of 100 for Undergraduate applications.


You are not eligible if:

You are a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or hold permanent residency of Australia.
You are currently enrolled at Macquarie University for a program which is equivalent in level.
You have completed the same level or a higher level of study previously.
You are in receipt of another equivalent or major award or scholarship.
You are a Study Abroad or an Exchange student coming to Macquarie University.


How to apply?

Applicants must complete a course application form with certified copies of all relevant documents and application fee of $110. The application fee will be refunded if you are awarded an MUIS. Once your course application has been processed you will receive a Macquarie University Student Number which is complusory to submit the online MUIS application form.

Download an application form for undergraduate or postgraduate study.
Applicants must also complete an online MUIS application form. Students must have a Macquarie University Student Number before applying for the MUIS. As part of the application students must nominate two referees to complete a Referee Report, and must also provide a ‘Statement of Purpose’ of approximately one page outlining their interest in the scholarship program and indicating how the academic qualification will benefit themselves and their community. For more information and to apply click here.

IMPORTANT: Additional supporting documents are no longer required. The ‘Statement of Purpose’ must be submitted as a Word or PDF document and has a file size limit of 256KB.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Deadlines For MUIS Applications

Please note that deadlines are strictly enforced and applications submitted after the due date will not be considered for a scholarship.

Semester 1, 2011 Commencement

MUIS online applications for Semester 1, 2011 must be submitted by 31 October, 2010 and
MUIS applicants must also submit their International Undergraduate or Postgraduate Application Form by 1 October, 2010
Semester 2, 2011 Commencement
MUIS online applications for Semester 2, 2011 must be submitted by 30 April, 2011 and
MUIS applicants must also submit their International Undergraduate or Postgraduate Application Form by 1 April, 2011

IMPORTANT: Applicants must hold a FULL OFFER for the course by the MUIS deadline to be considered for the scholarship. For information about understanding your offer letter click here.

Results

Students applying for a scholarship for Semester 2, 2010 will be advised of the outcome of their application in June 2010.

Students applying for a scholarship for Semester 1, 2011 will be advised of the outcome of their application in December 2010.

For scholarship enquiries contact scholarships@mq.edu.au

Source:
http://www.international.mq.edu.au/scholarships/muis


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Don E. Ackerman Research Fellowship in Educational Leadership

Overview

The Don E. Ackerman Research Fellowship in Educational Leadership supports research that advances leadership in education through better understanding or practice.

This fellowship is administered by the Office of the President, not the Office of Financial Aid. For more information, email grants@waldenu.edu.

Award

The fellowship provides funding, up to $10,000, to support faculty or student research projects that contribute either theoretical or applied knowledge that may change education at the pre-K–12 levels, in any educational field or position. The program is designed to encourage research conducted in the name of Walden University and contributing to the continuing improvement of teaching and learning through leadership.

Timing

Application Deadline: October 30
Award Announced: December 1

Eligibility

•Applicant must be a currently enrolled Walden doctoral student or currently hold an appointment as a faculty member at Walden (for at least two years)
•Faculty applicants must hold an earned doctorate or be currently enrolled in a Walden doctoral program
•Applicant must not have received a Walden research fellowship in the last 5 years


Criteria

•Application reflects theoretically sound and evidence-based research
•Application indicates that the research will contribute to educational leadership in knowledge or practice
•Application shows evidence of collaboration or willingness to collaborate with other faculty or students as appropriate

Applying

Download application requirements (pdf). Questions and application materials must be submitted electronically to grants@waldenu.edu


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Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG)

Overview

This programme is designed to academically qualify future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration according to the principles of Good Governance and to prepare them in a praxis-oriented course for their professional life. The programme offers very good graduates with a first university degree the chance to obtain a Master’s degree in disciplines that are of special relevance for the social, political and economic development of their home country. With the knowledge and experience acquired in Germany the scholarship holders should later contribute to the establishment of democratically oriented economic and social systems aimed at overcoming social tensions. In addition, the training at German institutions of higher education should especially qualify the scholarship holders as partners in political and economic cooperation with Germany. With this programme, DAAD intends to contribute to the support of Good Governance and civil society structures in selected partner countries and regions.

Who can apply?
The scholarship scheme is open to candidates from Africa, Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia as well as from countries in the Middle East (see attached list of countries).

Target group
Very well qualified graduates with a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) who in the future want to actively contribute to the social and economic development of their home countries. The scholarships are offered both for young graduates without professional experience and for mid-career professionals.

What is fundable?
The scholarships are (generally) for two-year Master courses at a German institution of higher education. The successful candidates will study on one of the selected Master courses listed below. The courses have an international orientation and are taught in German and/or English.

The scholarship holders will study in groups and be offered special tutoring at their host institutions. Furthermore, there is the possibility of networking events for participants in different courses and their attendance at tailor-made summer-schools.

Before taking up their Master studies the scholarship holders will be placed on German courses in Germany for normally 6 months (this also applies to scholarship holders in Master courses taught in English).

DAAD pays a monthly scholarship rate of currently 750 EUR. The scholarship also includes contributions to health insurance in Germany. In addition, DAAD grants an appropriate travel allowance as well as a study and research subsidy and in applicable cases rent subsidies and / or family allowances.


Selection

In addition to the study results achieved so far, the main criterion for selection is a convincing description of the subject-related and personal motivation for the study project in Germany and the expected benefit after the return to the home country.

For Master courses taught in German or in German and English, good knowledge of German (ideally at completed A 2 level at the time of application) is an advantage for being able to pass the German language test required for admission to the Master programme at the end of the six-month preparatory German course. For courses taught in English, proof of good knowledge of English (generally a minimum of 550 TOEFL scores or equivalent) is required.

The university degree should have been obtained during the six years before the application for the scholarship. Applicants cannot be considered if they have been in Germany for more than one year at the time of application.

All Master courses have further additional requirements that must be fulfilled by the applicants at any case.

Application

Application papers to be submitted include

DAAD application form for research grants and study scholarships (please download here);

Motivation Letter containing a precise description of the applicant’s academic / professional and personal reasons for wishing to participate in the programme;
Full Curriculum Vitae including information about precise field of study and, if applicable, description of job experience;
Recent language certificates giving evidence of your level of proficiency in English (TOEFL, IELTS) and if applicable in German. Please make sure to register in time for the respective tests. Fees for obtaining such certificates are considered as a personal career investment and will not be reimbursed.
Two letters of recommendation by university professors and/or current or former employers;
Officially authenticated copies of all certificates.
Further information about the papers to be submitted is listed on the application form which can be also obtained from the Internet ( www.daad.de/de/form), from the diplomatic and consular representations of the Federal Republic of Germany or from the local DAAD lecturers, Offices or Information Centres. The application must be written in English or German. Papers should not be stapled and preferably be in DIN A4 format (or smaller).

DAAD cannot consider incomplete applications.

Applications have to be made for one of the Master courses listed below. You can indicate a second choice from the list. Studying on a Master course not included in the list cannot be funded within this programme.

The decision on the award of scholarships will be taken by a selection committee composed of professors from the Master courses and representatives of DAAD.

Deadline

The complete set of application papers must be submitted by 15 August 2010 to the usual application address in your home country (in most cases the local DAAD or diplomatic representation) .

Contact and advice

Further information can be obtained from DAAD Section 444 (public-policy@daad.de).


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Singapore National Research Foundation Fellowship (Singapore NRF Fellowship)

Overview

The Singapore National Research Foundation Fellowship (Singapore NRF Fellowship) is a prestigious Fellowship open to budding researchers in the areas of science and technology. Besides supporting the appointment at NUS, NRF will also provide each appointed Fellow with a research grant of up to US$2 million over 5 years. The research grant to be provided can only be used to fund research conducted in Singapore

Eligibility

Interested outstanding scientists and researchers under the age of 40 at the close of the call, of any nationality with a Ph.D degree in any discipline of science and technology from a reputable university, are eligible to apply for the Singapore NRF Fellowship.
Research projects which are already funded by other agencies or being considered for funding by other agencies are not eligible for funding under the Singapore NRF Fellowship Scheme.
A prior post-doctoral stint at a renowned university or research organisation would be an advantage.


Criteria for Selection

The NRF is looking for the following qualities in the candidates:

Top quality research talent with excellent scientific credentials as an outstanding young researcher;
Readiness to take on a first independent research appointment, usually having completed and demonstrated outstanding performance during a first post-doctoral fellowship stint at a reputable university;
Internationally competitive research project proposal demonstrating scientific excellence;
Potential and aspiration to become a next generation research leader in his/her field; and
Willingness to commit to carrying out cutting-edge research on a full-time basis in Singapore if selected.


Terms and conditions
Gross annual salary is pegged to that of an Assistant Professor and ranges from S$72,000 to S$144,000 (approx. US$49,611 to US$99,221).
Successful applicants will receive research funding of up to US$2 million dollars over five years.
Outstanding Fellows may be offered tenured track or permanent positions at the appropriate academic departments in NUS.
Awardees would be required to take up at least 25% teaching load for the 4th and 5th year of their Fellowship term.
A full performance review will be conducted at the end of the 3rd year of the award term and each NRF Fellow will be tied to the following expectations:
i. Research accomplishment as measured by:
- Quality and impact of research (paper publications and citations counts)
- Recognition of research contribution (collaboration with renowned research groups or individuals, and invitations to major
scientific meetings, committees and editorial boards)
- Awards

ii. Direct interaction with industry and/or generation of IP as evidenced by:
- Industry collaboration
- Invention disclosures/patents filed
- Contribution to innovation and entrepreneurship activities

Performance metrics of the above shall be:
- Training of 6 PhD students and post-docs
- 6 papers published in top journals in your research field as a leading and/or corresponding author
- 2 invention disclosures and/or patents filed

Deadline for current / next callDeadline to NRF is on 15 September 2010.
Application procedurePlease click here for the online application on NRF’s website.

Applicants need a "RITA account" before application can be done online. Application for the RITA account can be made via https://rita.nrf.gov.sg/default.aspx. All attachments uploaded on RITA must be clearly labelled to facilitate easy identification of the attachment's contents.

In addition to the online submission, one original hard-copy of the application (inclusive of the RITA application form and all attachments submitted online) signed by the applicant, must be forwarded to NRF for certification and archival purposes. This must be done within one calendar month from the specified application deadline.

Contact person(s) for more information
Ms Karen Tan Head (Projects) Tel : NA
Email: karen_tan@nrf.gov.sg

Ms Sharon Sim
Tel : 6516 4810
Email : dprsims@nus.edu.sg

Ms Shasirekha
Tel : 6516 5274
Email : dprss@nus.edu.sg
http://www.nus.edu.sg/dpr/funding/NRF_RF.htm


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2011 David & Julianna Pyott Pan-American Retinal Research Fellowship

Overview

NOTE: Applications MUST be submitted by email. Acceptable file formats include DOC, PDF, HTML, JPG.

Program Description: One fellowship in the amount of $20,000 per annum is offered every two years for a fully-qualified Ophthalmologist from a Latin American country outside Brazil and Mexico, to spend 2 years at the University of California, Irvine, Department of Ophthalmology as an international retina fellow participating in research and clinical work under the supervision of Dr. Baruch Kuppermann, Professor Ophthalmology. Applicants should have completed a residency in Ophthalmology, speak fluent conversational English, and be interested in a career in Retina.

Program Preceptors/Faculty:
Program Director: Baruch Kupperman MD
Applicant Qualifications: The following qualifications for a successful candidate are as follows:

General ophthalmologist, no more than 2 or 3 years out of his/her residency training program, from Central or South America (outside Mexico and Brazil), or the Caribbean.
Fluent in both written and spoken English.
Willing to commit for two years of training.


Completion of a recognized ophthalmology residency in Latin America.
Established medical and surgical competence.
Highly recommended by chairperson and training program director.
Commitment to return to Latin America at conclusion of fellowship training program.
The candidate must be a member of the PAAO. Click here to submit your membership application online.

Click the link below for the 2011 David & Julianna Pyott Pan-American Retinal

Application Deadline: February 16, 2011


Research Fellowship application form:

(download Word .DOC document here) (download Adobe PDF form here)


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Latin American/PAAO Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship

Overview

Program Description: A one year hands-on pediatric ophthalmology fellowship is available for one qualified Latin American ophthalmologist through the PAAO in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas (website) and its affiliated Children’s Medical Center (website). The position will include the opportunity for direct patient medical and surgical interactions as well as the opportunity to participate in significant clinical research activities. The candidate must be a member of the PAAO. Click here to submit your membership application online.

Program Preceptors/Faculty:

Full-time Faculty: David Weakley MD, Serena Wang MD
Community Faculty: David Stager Sr. MD, George Beauchamp MD, David Stager Jr. MD;
Cynthia Beauchamp MD
Department Chair: James McCulley MD FACS FRCOphth(UK)
Applicant Qualifications: The following qualifications for a successful candidate are as follows:

General ophthalmologist, age 35 years or younger, from Mexico, Central or South America, or the Caribbean.
Fluent in both written and spoken English. Candidates must have taken the TOEFL exam and submit their results with their application. Mandatory. Candidates will be interviewed by telephone to gauge their English abilities.
Willing to commit for one or two years of training.
Completion of a recognized ophthalmology residency in Latin America.


Applicants with additional training in or those currently practicing pediatric ophthalmology and/or strabismus will be given preference.
Established medical and surgical competence and good depth perception.
Highly recommended by chairperson and training program director.
Commitment to return to Latin America at conclusion of fellowship training program
The candidate must be a member of the PAAO. Click here to submit your membership application online

Medical licensure during program: Either (1) a physician in training license, if all necessary parts of USMLE has been passed, or (2) an Assistant Visiting Professor’s license if USMLE not taken and passed.Compensation: Salary of approximately $54,000 per year plus fringe benefits will be provided.Click the link below for the 2010 Latin American/PAAO Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship application form:(download Word .DOC document here) (download Adobe PDF form here)

http://www.paao.org/becas.html


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Gillingham Pan-American Fellowship

Overview

Two fellowships in the amount of $10,000 each are offered to qualified Latin American candidates who have been accepted into an accredited training program in the United States and Canada. The applicant should be no more than 2 to 3 years out of his/her residency program. Candidates must be ECFMG certified. The candidate must be a member of the PAAO. Click here to submit your membership application online. Funding provided by Retina Research Foundation of Houston, Texas.

Please submit application materials electronically to info@paao.org. Acceptable file types are *.doc, *.pdf, *.jpg, *.xls, *.ppt. If you have any question, please contact the Administrative office ( 817-275-7553 or info@paao.org)
Application materials:

1. Completed application form (download form below)
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV), 2-3 pages
3. Letter of interest
4. Letter of recommendation
5. Proof of application to an accredited fellowship program
6. Proof of acceptance into an accredited fellowship program (due by February 1, 2011)

Click the link below for the 2011 Gillingham Pan-American Fellowship application form:


(download Word .DOC document here) (download Adobe PDF form here)Application Deadline: September 1, 2010

http://www.paao.org/becas.html


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