Kunsan National University Post-doctoral, PhD and Master’s Researcher Positions

Overview

The Structural System Laboratory (SSL) in the Department of Civil Engineering (specially Structural Engineering), Kunsan National University, has established itself as a leading laboratory in South Korea with continuous developments in the relevant engineering researches
in the field of Civil Engineering. We have been undergoing for several research projects by the South Korean Government. Through stable financial supports for the SSL members, our aim is to make the selected research teams as world-leading research groups.

For Post-Doctoral Applicants:

Based on several public and private grant, we are inviting promising foreign researchers to join
our team as a post-doctoral researcher. Monthly starting salary will be US $2000 or (negotiable), and which can be positively adjusted depending on forthcoming research contributions. Also for Post-Doctoral position initial settlement support about US$ 1000 will be paid. The initial appointment will be for one year (starting as soon as possible) and can be renewed based on research achievements. Applicants should have a doctoral degree in structural engineering, and excellent skills in English communication (written and verbal) are highly preferred.


For Master’s & PhD Applicants:

Based on several grants, including Brain Korea 21st Century (BK21) grant, our team is inviting sincere international applicants for master and doctoral degrees. Monthly stipends and settlement supports, incentives depending on performances as well as tuition fees will be supported based on the laboratory financial supporting system. Applicants should have enthusiasm in research, and excellent skills in English communication (written and verbal) are highly preferred. We prefer applicants who are able to publish international journal papers ranked as SCI or SCIE during his/her appointment in the laboratory with their own creative research topics. Interested applicants must submit their curriculum vitae with a brief research plan to Prof. Dookie Kim (kim2kie@chol.com).

Contact:
Dookie Kim, Associate Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
Kunsan National University
Kunsan, Jeonbuk 573-701,Korea (South)
Phone: +82-63-469-4770
Fax: +82-63-469-4791
Email: kim2kie@chol.com


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Mellon Advanced Research Fellowships For Central And Eastern European scholars

Overview

Fellowship Program: The American Research Institute in Turkey (ARIT) is pleased to invite applications for Mellon Advanced Research Fellowships in Turkey for 2011-2012. ARIT is offering three or four fellowships to scholars and advanced graduate students from East European countries including the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, and Baltic countries including Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. ARIT Mellon fellows may engage in individual research projects in any field the humanities and social sciences involving Turkey. The fellowships support three months or more of research to be carried out in affiliation with the ARIT centers in Istanbul and Ankara.

ARIT Institutes: ARIT maintains two research institutes in Turkey. The ARIT-Istanbul library focuses on Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern studies of Turkey. ARIT-Ankara concentrates on the art, archaeology, ancient and modern Turkey in its library. Both institutes offer residential facilities (with advance reservation) and provide general assistance and introductions to colleagues, institutions, and authorities in Turkey.


Purpose and Eligibility: The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation provides the funding to the Council of American Overseas Research Centers to administer for the purpose of bringing East-Central European scholars of the humanities into a broader research community. Czech, Estonian, Hungarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Slovak, Bulgarian, and Romanian scholars who are citizens and permanent residents of one of the included countries are eligible to apply. Applicants may hold a PhD. degree or its equivalent. Preference will be given to scholars in the early stages of their careers. Applicants may not have held another fellowship under this program for five years prior to the current fellowship year. Applicants also may use the fellowship to carry out dissertation research. Doctoral applicants must have completed all requirements for the doctorate apart from the dissertation. Fellows are expected to devote full time to their projects and to participate in the activities of the Institute.

Research Permission: Turkish law requires all foreign scholars to obtain formal permission for any research to be carried out in institutions and sites in Turkey. ARIT Mellon fellows are personally responsible for obtaining necessary research permissions. Information about procedures may be obtained through the Turkish diplomatic office within each country included in the competition. Since replies for permission may take several months, applicants are urged learn the procedures involved in gaining permission as early as possible. Applicants may contact the ARIT office or overseas directors for assistance.


Stipend: The program offers a stipend up to $20,000 to cover the costs of conducting the scholar's research project for three months or longer, including travel, living expenses, work-related costs.

Application (see attached application format): Applications should consist of 1) a brief project statement (3-5 pages) outlining the project plan and its significance to the field of study; 2) a current curriculum vitae; and 3) two letters of reference from scholars in the relevant field including comment on the value and feasibility of the project (may be sent separately). Applications and supporting letters must be submitted to ARIT by March 3, 2011, to the American Research Institute in Turkey, c/o University of Pennsylvania Museum, 3260 South Street, Philadelphia PA 19104-6324, telephone (215) 898-3474, fax (215) 898-0657, e-mail:
leinwand@sas.upenn.edu, web: http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/ARIT.


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Taiwan: Postdoctoral Fellows in Computational Sciences

Overview

The theory group in RCAS is carrying on a joint project for the development of multi-scale simulation tools.

The goal is to integrate the electronic, transport, optical, mechanic properties into a software package suitable for the simulation at the level of devices (or a certain size of molecular structures).

The main duty of the job is to develop and integrate various codes in different areas of physics/engineering together for comprehensive modeling.

We are looking for two potential candidates in the following two categories, respectively:

1. Ab inito computations in schemes such as density-functional theory (DFT) or similar approaches.
2. Computational electromagnetism/elasticity/optics/fluid mechanics.

Qualification

1. The potential candidates must have an extensive numerical coding experience in one of the areas mentioned above, and the knowledge of linux-based environment.
2. Candidates with experiences in parallel programming may be given priority.

Salary
In accordance to the salary scale of Academia Sinica, but negotiable


Duration

The appointments are for one year and renewable if there is good progress.

Contact

The potential candidate shall e-mail his/her curriculum vitae and three representative publications to Dr. Shu-Wei Chang (e-mail: swchang@gate.sinica.edu.tw).

Please set the title of e-mail as “Application to Post Doc Position in RCAS-Joint Project in Computation.” Qualified candidates will be further contacted (by e-mail or phone) for an interview, and reference letters may be requested.

Deadline：2011.03.15

http://rcas.sinica.edu.tw/EN/other/jobs.html


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Marie Tharp Fellowship at Columbia University

Overview

Overview: The Earth Institute and Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University invite applications for the Marie Tharp Fellowship 2011-2012. This fellowship is part of a greater EI/LDEO effort at promoting the advancement of women scientists. The purpose of the award is to provide an opportunity for earth scientists to conduct research at Columbia University for a period of 3 months. Fellows will have an opportunity to work with faculty, research staff, post docs, and graduate students during their fellowship. Each fellow is expected to participate in EI/LDEO activities and make a scientific presentation during their residence.

Background: The fellowship is named after Marie Tharp, who was the first to map details of the ocean floor on a global scale. She published the pivotal interpretation of mid-ocean ridges that was crucial to the eventual acceptance of the theories of plate tectonics and continental drift. Tharp came to the Lamont Geological Observatory (now the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory), where she began work on mapping the ocean floor. Her map of the ocean floor is still a foundation for research and education in the ocean sciences.

Eligibility: The competition is open to junior and mid-career scientists in the earth sciences. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. at the time of application. The goal of this award is to promote women in science. Faculty (full-time or adjunct) and researchers at Columbia University are not eligible to apply.


Details: The duration of the Marie Tharp Fellowship is for 3 months over the period September 2011 through August 2012. Fellows are encouraged to visit for three consecutive months, but they may choose to take their fellowship in two separate visits. The fellowship must be taken in residence at one of the earth science units of the Earth Institute (see end for complete list of eligible units) and will provide up to $30,000 for support of the fellow during the three-month period.

Budget: Fellows can use this award to pay salary, research expenses and travel, up to a total of $30,000 over a three-month period. The following maximum individual limits are proposed: Salary $25,000 (including fringe); Research Expenses $25,000; Travel: $5,000. That is, if you request a salary of $24,000 then you can request only up to $6,000 for research and travel expenses. In case of compelling reasons, the fellow may submit a written request to the LDEO Directorate to waive one or more of these limits.

Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a proposal (maximum three pages) describing the proposed project and with whom at Columbia they would like to work. It is strongly recommended that applicants contact their Columbia collaborators prior to submission. The proposal must be accompanied by a Curriculum Vita, a proposed budget, and two letters of reference. Please use the budget guidelines given above. All application materials must be submitted by March 31, 2011 via email to Kuheli.Dutt@columbia.edu. All materials must be submitted as a single combined PDF document. Incomplete applications will not be considered. References may be either included in the combined document or sent via email separately.

Selection Criteria. All proposals will be reviewed by a committee of scientists and administrators at EI and LDEO. The criteria for selection will be based on scientific excellence and potential contribution to LDEO / EI research activities. The following specific points will be considered: a) Quality of scholarly record as evidenced by publications and reference letters; b) Feasibility and quality of the proposed research as evidenced by the research proposal and reference letters; c) Relevance of the proposed research to the LDEO/EI Research activities as evidenced by the research proposal.

Marie Tharp Fellows will be notified of their appointment by April 30, 2011.

Eligible Research Units at the Earth Institute
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO)
Center for Research on Environmental Decisions (CRED)
Cooperative Institute for Climate Applications and Research (CICAR)
Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS)
Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)
International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI)
Center for Rivers and Estuaries
Center for Climate Systems Research (CCSR)
Center for Environmental Research and Conservation (CERC)
The Earth Engineering Center (EEC)
Lenfest Center for Sustainable Energy (LCSE)
The Center on Globalization and Sustainable Development (CGSD)
The Center for Sustainable Urban Development (CSUD)
The Center for Hazards and Risk Research (CHRR)
The Columbia Water Center
The Black Rock Forest Consortium


Contact:

Dr. Kuheli Dutt
Assistant Director, Academic Affairs & Diversity
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University
61 Route 9W, Palisades NY 10964
Phone: 845-365-8603 Fax: 845-365-8162
Email: kdutt@ldeo.columbia.edu
Website: http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/academicaffairs


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Rio Tinto Centre for Mining Automation Scholarship in Field Robotics - University of Sydney

Overview

The Australian Centre for Field Robotics (ACFR) at the University of Sydney has established a major new Centre for Mine Automation. Rio Tinto, a global mining company, has committed $21 million of funding for an initial period of five years for this new Centre. The aim of the Centre for Mining Automation is to develop and implement the vision of a fully autonomous, remotely operated mine.

The ACFR is seeking students interested in PhD research in the area of autonomous systems, including data fusion, perception, control, learning and systems to be part of this exciting new initiative and apply for a full time scholarship sponsored by Rio Tinto.

There is no closing date for this opportunity. Applications are now open year round and successful applicants are expected to commence at the start of either semester one or semester two.

Eligibility:

Applicants should have a first class Honours degree in mechanical/mechatronics engineering, mining engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical/aerospace engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science or a related discipline or extensive appropriate professional experience.


Amount awarded:

The scholarship is valued at $27,651 per annum (tax exempt). The scholarship will be supplemented by access to overseas travel grants and other allowances.


Closing date:
31 December 2011


Application guide:

For further information, and to submit an application, please contact Lisa Hunter-Smith, Australian Centre for Field Robotics, The Rose Street Building (J04), The University of Sydney NSW 2006 (Phone: 02 9351 8143; Fax: 02 9351 7474: Email; l.hunter-smith@acfr.usyd.edu.au; Website: http://www.acfr.usyd.edu.au). Applications should include a curriculum vitae, an academic transcript, and the names and contact details of two referees. A statement of the broad area of your research interest should also be included.


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Vattanac Bank Scholarships for Cambodian Students

Overview

At Vattanac Bank, we recognize the importance of education in the social and economic development of the country. Through our Scholarship Program, we continue providing deserving students with financial assistance in pursuing their education.

We invite Cambodian university students in Phnom Penh to apply for the Vattanac Bank Scholarship Program.

Applicant(s) must have an excellent academic results, good character with pleasant personality and in genuine need of financial assistance.

Interested applicants are required to submit an application form with 2 passport (4x6) size photos, certified copies of school records and exam transcripts, photocopy of National ID Card or Passport, a letter of recommendation from the teacher/lecturer and a signed declaration of parent’s occupation and annual gross income.


Application form can be downloaded at http://www.vattanacbank.com/download/APPLICATION%20FORM%20SCHOLARSHIP.doc

Head Office:
89 Preah Norodom Blvd.,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel. (855-23) 212727
http://www.vattanacbank.com/


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Davis and Hoffman Postdoctoral Fellowships in European or Eurasian Studies, George Washington University

Overview

The Institute for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies at The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs announces a competition for two junior post-doctoral fellowships for the academic year 2011-12. These fellowships are intended to support recent Ph.D. recipients as they bring their dissertation research to publication or embark upon a first post-dissertation research project related to IERES’s areas of coverage (Europe and the part of Eurasia corresponding to the postcommunist world) at the outset of an academic career.


Fellows have no teaching obligations, though are expected to be in residence at IERES (http://www.gwu.edu/~ieresgwu/) for the entire period of the fellowship and to contribute actively to IERES’s lively intellectual community through participation in the institute’s seminars, talks, and other events. Preferred candidates will combine strong signs of leadership within their own discipline and area expertise, though comparative social science projects including at least one substantial case from Europe/Eurasia will also be strongly considered.

Scholars will be awarded desk space at IERES, university affiliation, library access, limited administrative support, a stipend of $3,300 per month for the period September 2011 - May 2012, and one roundtrip airfare to cover their arrival in and departure from Washington, DC.


To be eligible, the applicant’s doctoral dissertation must have been defended by the start of the fellowship period, but no earlier than 2007. All disciplines are eligible.

To apply, candidates should send a cover letter (maximum two pages) describing the proposed research/writing activity to be done at IERES, two letters of recommendation (sent separately by the recommenders), and a CV by email to Caitlin Katsiaficas, caitlin@gwu.edu, with the subject heading “Davis-Hoffman Postdoctoral Fellowship Competition.”

The deadline for receipt of all application materials is February 28, 2011. Questions may be directed to Ms. Katsiaficas at 202-994-6342. These fellowships are funded by the Maria H. Davis European Studies Endowment and a gift from A. Michael Hoffman.



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Post-doctoral Fellowship: Petrach Senior Fellowship in Eurasian Studies, George Washington University

Overview

The Institute for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies at The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs announces a competition for one fellowship designed to “top off” the sabbatical/leave salary or another portable fellowship of a senior scholar for the academic year 2011-12.

Fellows are expected to be in residence at IERES (http://www.gwu.edu/~ieresgwu/) for the entire period of the fellowship, to conduct research or writing on an academic project related to Eurasia (including in part Ukraine), and to contribute actively to our lively IERES intellectual community through participation in the institute’s seminars, talks, and other events. There are no teaching obligations. Preferred candidates will be widely recognized as leaders in their disciplines, with a strong record of peer-reviewed publication. In the US, this would usually mean a tenured academic appointment, and in Eurasian systems a degree of doktor nauk. While the Fellow’s research does not have to focus on Ukraine, part of the study should relate directly to it. All disciplines are eligible.


Fellows will be awarded a shared office at IERES, university affiliation, library access, limited administrative support, a stipend of $3,300 per month for the period September 2011 - May 2012, and one roundtrip airfare to cover their arrival in and departure from Washington, DC. To apply, candidates should send a cover letter (maximum three pages) describing the proposed research/writing activity to be done at IERES and a CV by email to Caitlin Katsiaficas, caitlin@gwu.edu, with the subject heading “Petrach Senior Fellowship Application.”

The deadline for receipt of all application materials is February 28, 2011. Questions may be directed to Ms. Katsiaficas at 202-994-6342. This fellowship is funded by IERES’s William and Helen Petrach Endowment.



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AFP 2011 International Scholars, Open Society Foundations

Overview

Postdoctoral Fellowship: AFP 2011 International Scholars, Open Society Foundations

Fellowships:

2011 International Scholars
Academic Fellowship Program
Higher Education Support Program
Open Society Foundations


The Academic Fellowship Program (AFP) announces the 2011 competition
for the International Scholars Fellowship. The program invites highly qualified scholars in the social sciences and humanities to consult at carefully selected university departments in the AFP region: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, and Ukraine.


Fellowships include a modest stipend, transportation, accommodation, and various other allowances, begin in August or September 2011, last one academic year, and are renewable. Those selected for the fellowship, or "International Scholars," offer advice on the overall reform agenda of AFP partner departments and share with departmental colleagues the latest developments in their discipline, collaborate on the introduction of new courses, and encourage the development of skills critical to academic work.


Eligibility

- A PhD (or highest degree customarily awarded) in: anthropology, area/cultural studies, economics, gender studies, history, human rights & public law, international relations, journalism/media studies, philosophy, political science, psychology, public policy/public health, public policy/environmental studies, social work and sociology. Applicants must be senior or well-established academics currently employed by an institution of higher education.

Recent degree recipients will not be considered.

- Extensive experience in research and scholarly teaching. The successful candidate will show proficiency in innovative teaching methodologies specific for the discipline, and a strong commitment to high-quality teaching.
- Willingness to participate in the peer review of teaching materials and scholarly interaction available through the Webfolio Project
(www.academicwebfolio.org).
- Ability to evaluate departmental needs and determine how the department could most benefit from their expertise. Before final placement, AFP and the partner department work with the International Scholar to design a work plan that is both rewarding and feasible for the fellow and of greatest help to the department.

Application deadline: April 11, 2011.

Apply online at https://oas.soros.org/oas/

For information and application guidelines, please see the AFP

website: http://www.soros.org/initiatives/hesp/focus/afp

Open Society Institute
Academic Fellowship Program
Higher Education Support Program
Academic Fellowship Program
Oktober 6 utca 12, H-1051, Budapest, Hungary
E-mail: afp@osi.hu
Telephone: (36-1) 882 - 3219
Fax: (36-1) 882 - 3112


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Stanford University Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Humanities

Overview

1) Post-doctoral Fellows in Introduction to the Humanities (IHUM) lead seminar discussions for courses that fulfill Stanford’s liberal arts requirement for freshmen, following the curricular tradition first established at Stanford in 1919. Fellows teach three seminar discussion sections as a part of lectures courses given by Stanford’s senior faculty. After successful completion of their first-year and depending on available resources, IHUM Fellows may be eligible for one quarter of research leave and may also arrange to teach a course of their own design. See the program website at ihum.stanford.edu. Eight to ten positions are open.

2) Post-doctoral Lecturers in the Program in Structured Liberal Education (SLE) formally teach freshmen in their residence and informally interact with students at meals and in other residential settings. Lecturers do not live in the dorm. Founded in 1977, the intensive SLE curriculum fulfills three undergraduate requirements: in the liberal arts, in Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) and in the humanities area of the distribution requirement. The “great works” syllabus offers a wide-ranging introduction to the disciplines of the humanities represented at Stanford. See the program website at sle.stanford.edu. Two position may be available.

Fellowships and Lecturer positions are open to scholars in all humanistic disciplines and areas of specialization, who will have filed for their Ph.D. degree no later than June 30, 2011. To meet the needs of the IHUM curriculum, IHUM especially seeks candidates from the fields of American studies (history and politics), archeology, classics, comparative literature, European history, new media, philosophy, poetry, religious studies and Slavic studies


IHUM Post-doctoral Fellows and SLE Lecturers are appointed September 1, 2011 for a one-year term renewable for two additional years depending on programmatic need and job performance. Starting salary will be at least $51,000. Fellows and Lecturers receive supplemental stipends of at least $2,800 for research and scholarship. Professional development support encourages systematic reflection on effective teaching strategies in an environment that fosters exchange and collaboration.

Eligible candidates will demonstrate a strong record of humanities scholarship and evidence of teaching excellence. Other desired qualifications are: experience in teaching first-year university students; interdisciplinary research and/or teaching experience; familiarity with team-teaching; and experience in writing instruction. Application deadline is February 28, 2011. Decisions are expected to be announced in late May.

Click here for information on 2011-12 courses and faculty. Please note that the IHUM curriculum continues to be under development through the application deadline.

To apply for a Stanford Introduction to Humanities post-doctoral fellowship:

Step One:
Complete the on-line application form, and identify courses for which you would like to be considered.


IHUM Online Application


Step Two:

Submit your print materials via U.S.mail to

IHUM Post-Doctoral Fellows Search Committee
Introduction to the Humanities Program
590 Escondido Mall, Sweet Hall 2nd Floor
Stanford, CA 94305-3068

Please include the following:

A letter of application that addresses all aspects of your qualifications (including the status of your dissertation) and describes your preparation for teaching the specific courses that you identified in the on-line form.

A Teaching Statement that describes your teaching philosophy and your approach to teaching a seminar on one or more of the texts taught in courses that you identified in the on-line form.

Student, peer and/or other teaching evaluations. Evaluation summaries are preferable to copies of individual student forms.

Curriculum vitae.

Step Three:

Arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the above address. Please be sure that least one reference describes the status of your dissertation progress.

Submit all application materials by February 28, 2011. Phone interviews for semi-finalists will be conducted after April 1, 2011. Campus visits for finalists will be arranged during April and early May. Decisions are expected to be announced by mid-May.

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page if you have any questions. If there is something not covered there, or if you have any additional concerns, please contact ihumprogram@stanford.edu.

http://www.stanford.edu/dept/undergrad/ihum/fellows/applicants.html


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Post-doctoral Fellowships in Armenian Studies at the University of Michigan

Overview

The Armenian Studies Program (ASP) at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, is pleased to announce the 2011- 2012 competition for Post-doctoral Fellowships supported by the Alex and Marie Manoogian Foundation and Manoogian Simone Foundation.

The purpose of these fellowships is to offer research and teaching opportunities to candidates who have been awarded PhDs during the past three years. Post-doctoral fellows will be asked to participate in ASP sponsored events, to present two public lectures, and to teach one class per term. Post-doctoral Fellowships may be awarded for one academic semester (Fall 2011 or Winter 2012) or one academic year (Sept. 2011- April 2012) to recent graduates whose dissertations are closely related to Armenian studies. The scope and number of fellowships awarded is contingent upon the availability of funds.

Applications for Post-doctoral fellowships must be received by March 15, 2011. Applicants will be notified in April. Applicants must have the PhD degree on hand before the start of their potential tenure as a fellow in order to qualify.


Application materials should include:
1. Current CV
2. Copy of dissertation in hard copy, digital or electronic form. If dissertation is not complete at the time of the application, applicant should forward completed parts with a detailed outline of the rest of the work. If dissertation is not in English, please provide a chapter in translation and other writing samples in English.
3. Statement regarding proposed research during tenure as a Fellow (maximum 2 pages)
4. Description of course(s) the applicant proposes to teach (maximum 1 page per course)
5. Two letters of recommendation

Application materials and questions should be forwarded directly to:

Ms. Ingrid Peterson, Administrator
Armenian Studies Program
1080 S. University, Suite 3633
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106
Tel: (734) 763-0622
Fax: (734) 763-4918
Email: irjp@umich.edu


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PhD Scholarship in Economics

Overview

The Business School has a vibrant postgraduate research community where there are currently over 140 students enrolled on its Doctoral programmes. It has excellent research ratings with 94 per cent of its research classified as being of international quality (RAE 2008). As part of its ongoing development of postgraduate research, the Business School is offering up to 10 fully-funded studentships for October 2011 start. Priority will be given to applicants with research proposals that align with Business School priorities as well as the University of Exeter Research Beacons and Key Themes (http://www.exeter.ac.uk/research/excellence/keythemes/).

We are keen to attract students with strong experience of independent research and knowledge of research methods, techniques and approaches at Master's level. As with all Doctoral students in the Business School, further training opportunities are available based on training needs assessment at the start of your studies.

Please refer to the information on departmental research specialisms for information about faculty interests.

More information on the School can be found here:

http://business-school.exeter.ac.uk/

Criteria

You should have an appropriate first degree with a significant quantitative component of class 2:1 or above. You should also have a good Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a closely related discipline.

Preference will be given to applicants who have received ESRC accredited training at Master’s level. If English is not your first language, a language test certificate is required with the following minimum requirements for this studentship: IELTS 7.0. Personal qualities should also include the ability to work independently and high degree of motivation necessary to complete a PhD in three years.


Value

All fees paid for three years plus an annual Research Council-equivalent maintenance grant for three years. In 2010/11 this was £13,590 per year; the 2011/12 grant will be announced later in the year.

How to apply

Application procedure

In order to apply you will need to complete an online web form where you must submit some personal details and upload the following documents

· CV

· Covering letter

· Research proposal

· Transcript

· IELTS/TOEFL certificate (where applicable)

· Details of 2 referees

Your covering letter should detail your reasons for applying and why you are the ideal person to undertake the doctoral research and to submit your thesis within three years.

Please add a one page appendix in which you set out succinctly

(i) your overall IELTS score, with components (if relevant);

(ii) the name of your (Master’s) training award and it’s level;

(iii) the subjects studied in your postgraduate degree(s) as relevant to your research proposal and the grades you received.

Click for further information on how to develop a high standard of research proposal

The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 25th February 2011.

Contact detail

PGRAdmin@exeter.ac.uk


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Naughton Fellows at University of Notre Dame

Overview

During the 2011/12 academic year there will be opportunities for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students to pursue a Masters Degree as a Naughton Fellow.

The applicable universities are Dublin City University, Trinity College Dublin, University College Cork and University College Dublin in Ireland and the University of Notre Dame in the United States.

Three graduating students from the University of Notre Dame will be supported to attend one of the Irish universities to study a select Masters Degree. Three graduating students from the Irish universities will be supported to attend the University of Notre Dame to study a select Masters Degree.

The Naughton Graduate Student Exchange Program in Science and Engineering enables students to experience international education at one of Ireland's leading universities or at the University of Notre Dame.

The program facilitates cross-cultural experience for exceptional students with leadership potential in select fields, stimulates collaborative research among the engineers and scientists who train these students, and forges deeper and stronger ties between the host institutions and countries.


Scholarship

All tuition for your degree program and a stipend will be sponsored. Stipend levels are US$20,000 for a twelve month period.

Application Criteria and Process

The awarding of a Naughton Fellowship is not only a recognition of academic and extra curricular excellence, but also an opportunity for the student to become an ambassador for themselves, for their home institution and for their country.

Applicants must be in the final year of study in an undergraduate STEM* course at an applicable university**.

Please review the detailed Terms & Conditions, then complete and submit the Application Form.

Please note that official transcripts and any additional information should be emailed prior to the closing date to applications@thenaughtonfellowships.com.

Completed applications must be submitted by Tuesday 1st March 2011. Finalists will be called to an interview during the first weeks of March and the winners will be notified by Friday 1st April 2011.

If awarded a Fellowship the student would be expected to maintain strong final year grades, apply for the relevant program and also satisfy any Visa requirements***.

*Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics related subjects
** Dublin City University, Trinity College Dublin, University College Cork and University College Dublin in Ireland and the University of Notre Dame in the United States.
*** For Students from Irish Universities the requirements for the GRE test scrores will be waived.

Application can be made online at http://www.thenaughtonfellowships.com/apply/form/


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Canadian Window on International Development Awards

Overview

These awards reflect the fact that the boundaries between international development policy and domestic policy increasingly parallel similar problems in developing countries so that both Canada and the less developed countries benefit from research on these issues. The complexities of national economic and social development in Canada are increasingly evident, and are often related to international issues. Similarly Canadian trade, investment, immigration and other policies often affect development in less developed countries. These awards will support research that illustrates these interrelationships.

In principle, IDRC supports research on all parts of the developing regions of the world. At this time, Fellowships and Awards is not supporting awards which involve research in Burma, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Eastern Europe or Central Asia.

Special Feature of this Award

Successful candidates will propose comparative research requiring data from both Canada and a developing country to better understand the common, interrelated problem/issue, identified by the applicant. Selection will favor proposals that demonstrate:

•the relevance of the research topic for Canada and for the developing country or countries being studied; and
•the close linkage between the international and national component of the topic.
Successful proposals will also identify the potential for Canada and the developing country to learn from one another in dealing with the shared problem or issue

Two Types of Canadian Window on International Development Awards

1) IDRC offers one award for doctoral research that explores the relationship between Canadian aid, trade, immigration, diplomatic policy, etc, and international development and the alleviation of global poverty.

2) A second award will be granted for doctoral or master’s research into a problem that is common to First Nations or Inuit communities in Canada and a developing region of the world.


Eligibility

Applicants must:
•Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status in Canada, or hold a citizenship of a developing country;
•Be registered at a Canadian university;
•Be conducting the proposed research for a doctoral or Master’s dissertation;
•Must have completed course work and passed comprehensive examinations by the time of the award tenure.
Please note: Master’s level students are only eligible to apply for the award pertaining to research into the First Nations or Inuit communities and a developing country.

Duration

Award tenure corresponds to a period of field research, which will be no less than 3 consecutive months in a developing country and, in general, no more than 12 months.

Value

A maximum of $20,000 per year will be awarded, to cover justifiable field research expenses. Candidates must propose a budget that covers the costs of fieldwork in Canada and/or other developing countries.

Please note that living expenses incurred at the researcher's home base will not be supported.

Number of Awards

2 to 3 per year, depending on the final budget of the proposals.

Deadlines

April 1, 2011 (awards will be announced in September 2011).

Applications

Candidates must secure a short statement (no longer than 1 page, single-spaced, using a 12 pitch font) from their thesis supervisor which:
1) explains how he or she sees the proposed research conforming with the overall objective of this award to better understand an aspect of Canada’s development in the light of comparative research on social, economic, political, cultural etc. issues in a developing region of the world;
2) explains how the candidate’s proposal fits within the research interests of the department in which the student is registered.
Applications will be evaluated according to criteria, such as relevance to sustainable and equitable development and to IDRC priorities, quality of the research proposal and suitability of the candidate.

Re-applicants, whose research proposal was reviewed and was unsuccessful, must explain, in a covering letter, what changes have been made since the last application and specify where to find the changes in the proposal. Please note that Centre policy stipulates that an individual cannot apply more than twice, if unsuccessful, for the same IDRC award. However, this policy does not apply for Internship Awards.

If there are ethical questions connected with the research, the applicant may, at IDRC’s discretion, be required to submit the appropriate approval for the Ethic’s Committee of the University.

Please submit all documents listed in the List of Supporting Documents to be Submitted.
Complete applications must be received at the Centre by the deadline. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered for the competition. Applications must be sent to the following address:

By regular mail, Canada Post Priority Post or XPRESSPOST:

Canadian Window on International Development
Fellowships and Awards
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
P.O. Box 8500
Ottawa, Ontario
K1G 3H9 - Canada

By courier services:

Canadian Window on International Development
Fellowships and Awards
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
150 Kent Street, Mailroom Suite 990
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 0B2 - Canada

Fax: (1 613) 236-4026

Telephone: (1 613) 236-6163 ext.: 2098
E-mail: awards@idrc.ca

http://publicwebsite.idrc.ca/EN/Funding/WhoCanApply/Pages/Canadian-Window-on-International-Development-Awards.aspx


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Community Forestry: Trees and People — John G. Bene Fellowship

Overview

IDRC offers this fellowship annually to Canadians and permanent residents of Canada pursuing their master's or doctoral studies at a Canadian university. Candidates must have an academic background that combines forestry or agroforestry with social sciences. We offer this fellowship to facilitate field research on the relationship between forest resources and the social, economic, cultural, and environmental welfare of people in developing countries.

The sucessful candidate will be the one whose work most benefits less privileged people in developing countries.

In principle, IDRC supports research in all developing regions. At this time, however, we do not support awards that involve research in Burma, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Eastern Europe or Central Asia.

Who can apply

To be eligible, you must meet the following conditions:

•hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status
•be registered at a Canadian university at the master's or doctoral level
•have an academic background that combines forestry or agroforestry with social sciences. Applicants from interdisciplinary programs (e.g. environmental studies) may also be eligible, provided their programs contain the specified elements
•your research proposal must be approved by the thesis supervisor
•your proposed field research must take place in a developing country
•you must provide evidence of affiliation with an institution or organization in the region in which the research will take place
•you must have completed course work and passed comprehensive examinations before taking up the award.


Award holders

To read about former John G. Bene Fellowship award holders and their research topics, click on Candidates Recommended for an Award.

Duration

Award tenure corresponds to the period of field research. In general, this will be no less than 3 consecutive months and no more than 12.

Value

The award will cover justifiable field research expenses up to CA$15,000 per year. Candidates may apply for funding renewal for a second year of field work if the research requires a second season of data collection. Renewals are an exception, however, and are provided for research that may need to deal with the uncertainties of growing seasons and climatic conditions that affect data collection.

Number of awards

One award will be granted.

Deadline

•March 1, 2011 (The award will be announced by the end of May 2011.)
Tenure must be undertaken by May of the following year.

To apply

•Complete two forms: the checklist and the application form. You must also provide all the documents requested in the checklist.
•Here is the Template of the letter of approval by research supervisor to help your supervisor write his/her letter of approval, which is one of the required documents.
•Your application must be complete and received at the Centre by the deadline. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

Applications will be evaluated according to criteria such as:

•relevance to sustainable and equitable development
•fit with IDRC priorities
•the quality of the research proposal
•the suitability of the candidate.

Ethics

If your research poses ethical questions, you may, at IDRC’s discretion, be required to submit the appropriate approval from your university's ethics’ committee.

For more information, contact us at awards@idrc.ca

http://publicwebsite.idrc.ca/EN/Funding/WhoCanApply/Pages/John-G-Bene-Fellowship.aspx


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East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship Program

Overview

The East-West Center (EWC) Graduate Degree Fellowship provides substantial funding toward Master's and Doctoral degrees for graduate students from Asia, the Pacific, and the U.S. to participate in educational and research programs at EWC while pursuing graduate study at the University of Hawai'i. Through EWC affiliation, awardees become part of a growing network of students and alumni forging the shape and substance of the world's most vibrant region.

Priority in the student selection process is given to applicants seeking degrees in fields of study related to research themes at the East-West Center, focusing on topics in economics; environmental change, vulnerability and governance; politics and security; and population and health, at a local, national and/or regional level in the Asia Pacific region. The Center also welcomes applications in other fields of study on issues of common concern among the peoples and nations of Asia, the Pacific and the United States. Visit the East-West Center website www.EastWestCenter.org for information regarding research themes.

Fellowship provisions include tuition and fees, graduate residence hall room costs, health insurance, book allowance, and partial living stipend. Competitive supplemental awards and field study/travel grant awards are available to EWC Graduate Degree fellows.

Degree fellows have opportunities to participate in graduate certificate programs offered in leadership studies, international cultural studies, population studies, and conflict resolution that enhance their degree studies. Other opportunities include invited participation in the Center's research projects in several areas of international study including politics, governance and security, economics, environmental change, population and health, education, and Pacific islands development.


How to Apply

For an overview of all of the student fellowship competitions administered at the Center, please visit www.eastwestcenter.org/studentprograms. For details and downloadable application material for the East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship, you may visit www.eastwestcenter.org/gdf. E-mail inquiries:

scholarships@eastwestcenter.org, or write to the EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship Program, Award Services Office, Burns Hall 2066, East-West Center, 1601 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI 96848-1601, U.S.A.

Application Due Date: Postmarked by November 1, 2011

Applications will be available in Spring 2011 for fellowships and graduate degree study to begin in August 2012. All application materials are submitted directly to EWC.


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Sino-Danish PhD scholarships in Water and Environment

Overview

In collaboration with The Sino-Danish Center for Education and Research (SDC)* in Beijing, China, Aarhus University hereby offer three PhD scholarships within the following five topics:

1) Cereal crop productivity and nitrogen cycling under climate change

2) Influence of land-use and management on nitrogen leaching in two
agricultural catchments in China and Denmark

3) Climate change effects on trophic dynamics in streams with special
emphasis on the role of fish

4) Nitrogen dynamics in lakes and implications for trophic dynamics

5) Carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions in wetlands

For more information on the specific topics and how to apply follow the links above. Applications should be submitted online and remember to state in the heading of your cover letter/application which topic(s) you apply for. The three topics receiving the best qualified candidates will be offered a full PhD scholarship,

The PhD students will be enrolled at Aarhus Faculty of Science and Technology and at GUCAS (Graduate University of Chinese Academy of Sciences) and receive a double degree from the two institutions. The candidates must be willing to stay at least 1 year in China during the PhD period. Chinese citizens are not eligible for the scholarships.

Closing date for applications is 15 March 2011


*SDC is a joint project on education and research between the eight Danish universities, the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, the Graduate University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (GUCAS) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). The overall aim of SDC is to promote and strengthen collaboration between Danish and Chinese research and learning environments for the benefit of both countries (www.sinodanishcenter.dk)


Salary and Terms of Employment

Salary and terms of employment are according to current agreement for state-employed academics and government circular from the Ministry of Finance regarding PhD students as well as the appointment structure of 2007 for scientific personnel at universities.

Matriculation as a PhD student will be in accordance with Ministerial Order no. 18 of 14 January 2008 on the PhD Programme at Universities, and matriculation at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences is a prerequisite for employment as a PhD student.



Deadline
All applications must be made online and received by:

15/03/2011

The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences encourages all, irrespective of personal background, to apply.

The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences is a faculty at Aarhus University. The faculty employs approx. 950 staff members. The activities at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences are primarily carried out at Foulum (near Viborg), Aarslev (near Odense), Flakkebjerg (near Slagelse) and Sorgenfri (near Kgs. Lyngby). For further information: www.agrsci.org


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India: Doctoral Fellowship in Management

Overview

The IIFM stands in a responsible position to meet the requirements of the changing scenario in the forestry and allied sector. It is constantly striving to update itself and accordingly respond to the needs of all concerned stakeholders. Given the emerging, and much-needed, emphasis on biodiversity conservation and ecological and economical role that the forests play, IIFM suitably modifies its focus, activity frame and course structure to successfully meet these needs. The National Forest Policy of 1988 strongly advocated ‘participatory regime’ in forest management and opened avenues for non-government agencies to work in forestry and related environmental and socio-economic sectors. Involvement of NGOs in the areas of social forestry, watershed development, joint forest management, and collection and sale of NTFP, thus, started expanding. All these activities not only require human-power, possessing a desired blending of skills of forestry and management sciences but also need the professional assistance and guidance for capacity building, project implementation and monitoring. Therefore, IIFM through its educational, training, research and consultancy activities has planned to endeavor to meet this emerging need.

The FPM is a doctoral level program designed to develop and equip students for career opportunity in management education and research in the following faculty areas of specialization :

Communication and Extension Management

Ecosystem and Environment Management

Environment and Developmental Economics

Financial Management

Human Resource Management

Information Technology & Quantitative Techniques

Marketing Management

Sociology and Community Development

Technical Forestry


PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

The main objectives of the FPM are:

To develop researchers and scholars in the field of management;
To create a body of knowledge in the area of Natural Resource Management and
To stimulate research / action research work in the area of Natural Resource Management
SALIENT FEATURES

(Residential requirement for the first two years is compulsory. Remaining two years will be decided by the Institute on case to case basis.)

Input

Selection of candidates through a two-stage process.
A. Screening test
Eligible candidates will be required to take the CAT
Alternatively
They can take GMAT. Or
The candidates who have five years post-master’s experience or for Engineering post-graduates with 4 years experience can opt for the internal test which can be designed by IIFM

Or
Should have qualified UGC-CSIR NET

Or
Candidates who have already obtained a PGDFM from IIFM with a minimum of OGPA of 3.33 (B+), need not take CAT and can apply directly.
B. Group Discussion & Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be called to Bhopal for Group Discussion and Personal interview and personal discussion as per the screening criteria decided by the IIFM.

With respect to eligibility(Please see prospectus for eligibility details), please note the following :

The maximum age limit is 45 years as on 1st July of the 1st year of the commencement of the academic year.

Masters degree ( Minimum two years prescribed duration after 10+2+3 years of formal education in relavent discipline with at least 60% marks in Masters dergree.
Scores for all standard tests above which are more than two year old as on 1st July of the relevant academic year shall not hold valid.
Process ( Spread over four years)

Academic

Four years cycle ( For PGDFM students – three years)
Maximum time allowed is Six years cycle ( For PGDFM students – five years)
Foundation Courses in First Year (Term I, II and III of PGDFM)
Advance Courses including Research Methodology courses in term-IV&V
Comprehensive Examination
Preparation of Case and its finalization
Thesis Proposal and its defense
Teaching & Research Assignments
Publication of two research articles
Thesis and its defense
Financial assistance will be provided as per the guidelines decided by the IIFM, initially for four years (three years for IIFM graduates), extendable by one year. However, this assistance is not available to the deputed candidates.

Output

On qualifying for the award of the title, students become eligible to receive the folllwing doctoral level title :

'Fellow of the Indian Institute of Forest Management'

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance will be provided, as per the guidelines decided by the IIFM, initially for four years (three years for IIFM graduates), extendable by one year. Currently, each selected student will be givena monthly fellowship of Rupees 12,000 ( Twelve Thousand) for the first and second year, Rs 14,000 (fourteen thousand) in the third and fourth year and for extended one year (if applicable) and an annual contingency grant of Rs. 20,000 per year mentioned in the brochoure. However this assistance is not available to sponsored candidates. No other financial benefits from IIFM can be given to the students, like from research projects or centres of the IIFM or from outside.

Hostel and Alumni Membership Fees

The students have to pay hostel rent (if hostel facility is provided), mess charges and alumni membership as decided by the IIFM from time to time. The mess charges will be on actual basis. Presently, the mess is run by the students themselves.

Application can be found at: http://www.iifm.ac.in/fpm/


Send Application to:
Chairperson (FPM)
Indian Institute of Forest Management
Nehru Nagar, Bhopal – 462 003 INDIA
Phone : 91-755-2775716, 2773799 Ext. , 349 & 339
FAX : 91 – 755-2772878, Email: fpm@iifm.ac.in
Internet: www.iifm.ac.in/fpm


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University of London Scholarship for MSc Clinical Trials by Distance Learning

Overview

Applications are open for one scholarship to study the Distance Learning MSc Clinical Trials (CT) course commencing October 2011. This scholarship is offered by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).

Funding

The scholarship covers full tuition fees to study the Distance Learning MSc Clinical Trials course, and a contribution towards local examination centre fees.

Criteria for the scholarship

This MSc Clinical Trials scholarship is available only to a student who is a national of, and resident within, a Low Income country as indicated on here.

Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria:

-the academic merit of the applicant (at least a 2:1 or equivalent first Honours undergraduate degree)
-at least two years' proven work experience in the Clinical Trials field
how the skills and qualification obtained from the MSc Clinical Trials would benefit both the applicant and their institution, with respect to current and/or future employment; and
-impact on the development of the applicant's home country.

The successful applicant will be required to:

-complete a minimum number of modules each year of the course
-give regular feedback to the School, and
-co-operate with any programme evaluations for the duration of their scholarship and for a period of up to five years after completion of the course.

All applicants must ensure that they satisfy the standard criteria for admission to the MSc Clinical Trials course. Full details of the course can be found on the University of London International Programmes website


How to Apply

Those wishing to be considered for the scholarship should complete the MSc Clinical Trials scholarship application form and submit it, together with a complete MSc Clinical Trials by Distance Learning application form (unless this has already been submitted) and the other required supporting documentation, to:

Postgraduate Admissions Office
University of London International Programmes
Ground floor
Stewart House
32 Russell Square
London WC1B 5DN
United Kingdom.

Deadline for scholarship applications

You must be in receipt of an offer of a place on the MSc Clinical Trials for your scholarship application to be considered; therefore applications for the course must be received no later than 31 March 2011. If you wish to submit both your scholarship application and course application together, this must be received no later than 31 March 2011. If you are already in receipt of an offer of a place on the course, the final deadline for receipt of scholarship applications only is 20 May 2011.

Please note that for your MSc course application you should have asked two referees to send confidential letters of reference direct to the University. Neither your MSc course application nor your scholarship application can be considered until your references have been received.

N.B. This scholarship is only available to those wishing to study the MSc Clinical Trials – it is not available to those wishing to take the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Trials.

Selection of the candidate

Scholarship applications will be considered by a sub-panel of the LSHTM Scholarships Committee. The successful candidate will be informed in June 2011. (The MSc course applications of those who are not short-listed will continue to be processed.)

Enquiries

E-mail: DLScholarship@lshtm.ac.uk

http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/prospectus/funding/dl_clinicaltrials_funding_2011.html



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Colt Foundation Fellowships in Occupational/Environmental Health 2011

Overview

The Foundation awards Fellowships each year to persons who are qualified in science or medicine who are carrying out research within the area of occupational and environmental health at a UK university. The Fellowship is normally for three years and the research is expected to lead to a PhD degree.

How to apply

Prospective students should apply to Mrs Jackie Douglas, address below, and should include an outline of the proposed research which demonstrates the occupational content of their work, a CV, a detailed letter of support from the proposed supervisor and the contact details of two referees. The application must be submitted by the student personally and not by their supervisor on their behalf, although it is expected that the supervisor will have an input to ensure that the project can lead to a successful PhD. Fellowships are awarded in competition, and the outline must therefore contain sufficient detail to enable the Selection Panel to determine that the work has been well-designed, the work is worthwhile and can be completed in the three-year period, and to enable the Panel to decide which students should be interviewed.

Stipend

The stipend rate for the first year is £12,000 (£13,000 inside London), rising with inflation for the following two years. UK fees will be paid as incurred, together with a sum to cover research expenses. The grant does not attraction any taxation.


Copies of the advertisement for the 2011 Fellowships will be mailed to all universities and colleges in the UK during July 2011 to ensure maximum exposure, and will be posted on the website at the same time. The closing date for receipt of applications will be 17th October 2011, and those shortlisted for interview will be asked to attend in London during December 2011.


If there are any queries about the Colt Foundation Fellowships, please contact Jackie Douglas on 023 9249 1400, or email: jackie.douglas@uk.coltgroup.com or write to The Colt Foundation, New Lane, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2LY.

http://www.coltfoundation.org.uk/body_prog.html


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Heidelberg University PhD student position in experimental atomic physics

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and independent PhD student, trained in experimental atomic physics, who has a strong interest in doing research in physics of Highly Charged Ions (HCI) and Relativistic Atomic Collisions.

Our group, based in Physics Institute of Heidelberg University, studies fundamental atomic electromagnetic interactions in the domain of strong fields of heavy HCI and hard x-rays. Our experimental program is accomplished at the external facilities. The GSI/Darmstadt Experimental Storage Ring and the newly developed Stockholm Electron Beam Ion Trap are used for production and experiments with the heaviest HCI up to bare uranium, i.e. up to the limits of the atomic matter. Experiments at the electron accelerator S-DALINAC of Technische Universität Darmstadt complement these studies. To enable these investigations we develop novel hard x-ray polarimeters based on modern position-sensitive semiconductor detectors.

The successful candidate will take part in the experiments at GSI, TU-Darmstadt and Stockholm University. He/she will work with novel segmented hard x-ray solid-state detectors, vacuum equipment, and experimental electronics and will analyze the collected data. The work will be performed in close collaboration with international experimental and theoretical atomic physics groups.


A sound background in atomic physics as well as computer programming skills are required. We offer a three year doctorate program including salary and social benefits conforming to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the German Civil Service (TV-L/E13, 75%). You are also expected to take part in the post-graduate educational program of Heidelberg University as well as in the Helmholtz Graduate School for Hadron and Ion Research.

Review of applications will start on 7.03.2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Please send your application with CV and names and e-mails of 2 scientists who might be contacted for the letter of reference by e-mail or mail to:

Dr. Stanislav Tashenov
Heidelberg University, Physikalisches Institut
Philosophenweg 12, 69120 Heidelberg / Germany
tel: +49-6221-54-9258
e-mail: tashenov@physi.uni-heidelberg.de
http://www.physi.uni-heidelberg.de/Forschung/apix/APS/


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Heidelberg University Postdoctoral position in experimental atomic physics

Overview

A postdoctoral position is immediately available for an excellent experimental atomic physicist, who has a strong interest in doing research in the field of Highly Charged Ions (HCI) and Relativistic Atomic Collisions.

Our group, based in Physics Institute of Heidelberg University, studies fundamental atomic electromagnetic interactions in the domain of strong fields of heavy HCI and hard x-rays. Our experimental program is accomplished at the external facilities. The GSI/Darmstadt Experimental Storage Ring (ESR) and the newly developed Stockholm Electron Beam Ion Trap (S-EBIT) will be used for production and experiments with the heaviest HCI up to bare uranium, i.e. up to the limits of the atomic matter. Experiments at the electron accelerator S-DALINAC of Technische Universität Darmstadt will complement these studies. To enable these investigations we develop novel hard x-ray polarimeters based on modern position-sensitive semiconductor detectors.

The successful candidate will assume an active role in the experiments at ERS, S-DALINAC and SEBIT. In addition he/she will take part in the developments of hard x-ray polarimeters, in particular the advanced detector readout and analysis techniques “Pulse Shape Analysis” and “Gamma-ray tracking”. The work will be performed in a close collaboration with international experimental and theoretical atomic physics groups.


The successful candidate should have a PhD in experimental atomic physics and a research background in at least one of the following areas: atomic physics with highly charged ions at ion sources/accelerators, storage rings or electron beam ion traps; hard x-ray spectroscopy; segmented hard x-ray and gamma-ray semiconductor detectors. Experience with vacuum equipment, electronics (NIM, VME) and computer programming (C++, LabView) is generally required. The duration of the employment is one year with a possibility of another year extension. Salary level and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the German Civil Service (TV-L/E13).

Review of applications will start on 7.03.2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Please send your application with CV, list of publications and names and e-mails of 3 scientists who might be contacted for the letter of reference by e-mail or mail to:

Dr. Stanislav Tashenov
Heidelberg University, Physikalisches Institut
Philosophenweg 12, 69120 Heidelberg / Germany
tel: +49-6221-54-9258
e-mail: tashenov@physi.uni-heidelberg.de
http://www.physi.uni-heidelberg.de/Forschung/apix/APS/


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King Faisal International Prize (KFIP)

Overview

Following its inception in 1397H / 1977G, the King Faisal International Prize (KFIP) has quickly established itself as one of the world's most prestigious awards. This reputation could not have been accomplished without, firstly, the strict adherence to nomination and selection procedures to ensure that all the winners are selected solely on the basis of merit, and secondly, the continuous support of academic institutions both nationally and internationally Through the Prize, the King Faisal Foundation seeks to show its appreciation to those individuals who have rendered exceptionally outstanding services to Islam and Muslims, and to scholars and scientists who have made significant contributions and advances in areas that benefit developing and Islamic countries, and humanity at large.

Each year, Islamic organizations, universities and other learned circles throughout the world nominate individuals for any of the five categories of the Prize. The winners are usually announced in January, and receive their awards two months later in a special ceremony held in Riyadh under the auspices of the King of Saudi Arabia. This ceremony is one of the most important annual events organized by the King Faisal Foundation.


Prize Categories

Each of the five Prize categories consists of a certificate, hand written in Diwani calligraphy, summarizing the laureate's work; a commemorative 24 carat, 200 gram gold medal, uniquely cast for each Prize; and a cash endowment of SR750,000 (US$200,000). Co winners in any category share the monetary grant. The Prizes are awarded during a ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, under the auspices of the King of Saudi Arabia.

King Faisal International Prize laureates have earned numerous other prestigious national and international prizes for their efforts. In some cases, King Faisal International Prize has preceded other international awards, including even the Nobel Prize, thus validating the rigorous and unbiased selection process.

Topics & Nominations

HUMAN RIGHTS IN ISLAM

COMPUTER PROCESSING OF THE ARABIC LANGUAGE: INDIVIDUAL AND INSTITUTIONAL ENDEAVORS

MINIMAL INVASIVE FETAL MANAGEMENT

BIOLOGY


For inquiries related to KFF Grants, please email your inquiry directly to Grants@kff.com.

http://www.kff.com/EN01/KFIP/KFIPIndex.html


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George Washington University Visiting Scholar and Postdoctoral Fellowships

Overview

Visiting Scholars

The Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies (IERES) invites applications from US and foreign scholars who need to be in residence in Washington, DC for their research and writing on topics related to Europe and/or Eurasia (the territory corresponding to the former Soviet Union). Senior scholars, post-doctoral scholars, and advanced graduate students working on their dissertations in any major discipline are eligible to apply. Applicants should have funding from elsewhere, such as a fellowship or a university sabbatical. Scholars may be in residence at IERES for a period from one month to one year. Visiting Scholars at IERES will be given carrel or office space, computer access, and library privileges, and we hope they will participate actively in intellectual life at IERES, which includes talks, conferences, informal discussion, and other activities. We hope that Visiting Scholars will also give a presentation on their research while at IERES.
Interested scholars should send their CV, a 2-page description of their research project, and the proposed dates of residency to ieresgwu@gwu.edu. The reserach proposal should include an explanation as to why a residency at IERES would be beneficial and whether office or desk space is requested (if it is requested, please say if this is essential). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, with the first wave of decisions for the 2011-2012 academic year being made in December 2010 except in special circumstances (for example, if you are applying for a fellowship that requires a letter of support for 2011-2012 prior to December 2010). Where possible, the Institute is grateful for bench fees from visiting scholars.


Petrach Senior Fellowship in Eurasian Studies

The Institute for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies at The George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs announces a competition for one fellowship designed to "top off" the sabbatical/leave salary or another portable fellowship of a senior scholar for the academic year 2011-12. Fellows are expected to be in residence at IERES (http://www.gwu.edu/~ieresgwu/) for the entire period of the fellowship, to conduct research or writing on an academic project related to Eurasia (including in part Ukraine), and to contribute actively to our lively IERES intellectual community through participation in the institute's seminars, talks, and other events. There are no teaching obligations. Preferred candidates will be widely recognized as leaders in their disciplines, with a strong record of peer-reviewed publication. In the US, this would usually mean a tenured academic appointment, and in Eurasian systems a degree of doktor nauk. While the Fellow's research does not have to focus on Ukraine, part of the study should relate directly to it. All disciplines are eligible. Fellows will be awarded a shared office at IERES, university affiliation, library access, limited administrative support, a stipend of $3,300 per month for the period September 2011 - May 2012, and one roundtrip airfare to cover their arrival in and departure from Washington, DC. To apply, candidates should send a cover letter (maximum three pages) describing the proposed research/writing activity to be done at IERES and a CV by email to Caitlin Katsiaficas, caitlin@gwu.edu, with the subject heading "Petrach Senior Fellowship Application." The deadline for receipt of all application materials is February 28, 2011. Questions may be directed to Ms. Katsiaficas at 202-994-6342. This fellowship is funded by IERES's William and Helen Petrach Endowment.

Davis and Hoffman Postdoctoral Fellowships in European or Eurasian Studies

The Institute for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies at The George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs announces a competition for two junior post-doctoral fellowships for the academic year 2011-12. These fellowships are intended to support recent Ph.D. recipients as they bring their dissertation research to publication or embark upon a first post-dissertation research project related to IERES's areas of coverage (Europe and the part of Eurasia corresponding to the postcommunist world) at the outset of an academic career. Fellows have no teaching obligations, though are expected to be in residence at IERES (http://www.gwu.edu/~ieresgwu/) for the entire period of the fellowship and to contribute actively to IERES's lively intellectual community through participation in the institute's seminars, talks, and other events. Preferred candidates will combine strong signs of leadership within their own discipline and area expertise, though comparative social science projects including at least one substantial case from Europe/Eurasia will also be strongly considered. Scholars will be awarded desk space at IERES, university affiliation, library access, limited administrative support, a stipend of $3,300 per month for the period September 2011 - May 2012, and one roundtrip airfare to cover their arrival in and departure from Washington, DC. To be eligible, the applicant's doctoral dissertation must have been defended by the start of the fellowship period, but no earlier than 2007. All disciplines are eligible. To apply, candidates should send a cover letter (maximum two pages) describing the proposed research/writing activity to be done at IERES, two letters of recommendation (sent separately by the recommenders), and a CV by email to Caitlin Katsiaficas, caitlin@gwu.edu, with the subject heading "Davis-Hoffman Postdoctoral Fellowship Competition." The deadline for receipt of all application materials is February 28, 2011. Questions may be directed to Ms. Katsiaficas at 202-994-6342. These fellowships are funded by the Maria H. Davis European Studies Endowment and a gift from A. Michael Hoffman.

http://www.gwu.edu/~ieresgwu/about/visiting.cfm


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University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Scholarship

Overview

Beginning in January 2011, the Penn Program on Democracy, Citizenship, and Constitutionalism (DCC) invites applications for a one-year DCC Postdoctoral Fellow in any discipline whose research is pertinent to the Program's 2011-2012 theme, "Corporations and Citizenship." The Program welcomes both empirical and normative scholarship, focused globally or on particular nations, regions, or communities, that explores the various ways that modern corporations are acting and should act as legal and social citizens, as well as the implications of modern corporate statuses and conduct for democracy and constitutional governance at local, national, and international levels.

The Democracy, Citizenship, and Constitutionalism program is an interdisciplinary initiative, funded by the Mellon Foundation, which includes a faculty seminar series and annual conference on themes chosen by the Program's Faculty Advisory Council; a graduate workshop series; and undergraduate research grants. The DCC Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to participate in the faculty seminar series, teach an Undergraduate Seminar on a related topic, and attend monthly meetings to discuss the progress of undergraduates receiving research grants. The Fellow also has the opportunity to pursue the Fellow's research and study and participate generally in the intellectual life of the Penn community. Stipend is $53,800, plus health insurance.


The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Eligibility is limited to applicants who will have received their Ph.D. within five years prior to the time they begin their fellowship at Penn (i.e. May 2006 or later). Application deadline: March 18, 2011.


For guidelines and applications, view the application guidelines or write to:

Office of the Dean
School of Arts and Sciences
University of Pennsylvania
116 College Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6377

For more information on the Penn Program on Democracy, Citizenship, and Constitutionalism, contact DCC Program Chair Rogers M. Smith, Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Political Science, rogerss@sas.upenn.edu.

http://www.sas.upenn.edu/dcc/postdoc.html

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Korea International Scholar Exchange Fellowship

Overview

The Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies

The purpose of the International Scholar Exchange Fellowship is to enhance international exchange and cooperation in order to promote academic advancement and mutual understanding among various cultural groups. To this end, the Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies supports academically qualified scholars who wish to conduct advanced research at leading universities or research institutions in Korea.

1. Fields of Research

• Humanities and social sciences
• Energy related fields: petrochemical engineering and related fields
• Information science and technology: electrical engineering, telecommunications, computer science and related fields
• Life Science

2. Number of Supported Fellows

• Approximately 50 fellows per year


3. Qualifications

• University faculty members and institution researchers from Asian countries
• Those who are 50 years of age or younger, as of submission deadline
• Those who have a doctoral degree

4. Application Materials

• Application form (Online application)
• Statement of Proposed Activity
• Three letters of recommendation (form provided by the Foundation)
• Typical research performance: 2 books, or 2 research papers, or 1 book and 1 research paper

5. Details of Financial Support

• 2,200,000 won per month (26,400,000 won per year)
• 1,000,000 won after successfully submitting a final research paper at the end of the fellowship period
• Initial settlement support: 1,000,000 won (one time payment)
• Round trip airfare
• Medical insurance
- National health insurance upon request
- Overseas traveller’s insurance

6. Schedule

• Application deadline: February 25, 2011
• Announcement of results: March 31, 2011


Contact Information

The Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies
678-39, Yoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu
Seoul 135-915, Korea
Tel : 82-2-557-5681 Fax : 82-2-557-5684
Email: isef@kfas.or.kr http://www.kfas.or.kr/


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2012 Ford Motor Company International Fellowship

Overview

The 2012 Ford Motor Company International Fellowship of 92nd Street Y is currently accepting applications from community leaders who are citizens and residents of Albania, Bolivia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Haiti, India, Israel, Mongolia, Peru, Tunisia and Zambia.

A successful applicant must demonstrate that he or she:

• is a community leader engaged in the nonprofit sector, either professionally or as a volunteer;
• is successfully addressing issues that affect the community’s well-being; and
• would benefit from an intensive three-week nonprofit management training course in New York.

Previous Ford Fellows include:

• a South African AIDS educator;
• the president of a Jewish aid society facilitating Bosnia-Herzegovina’s transition to democracy;
• a sustainable development expert from Zimbabwe;
• the founder of an Indian organization that educates women and children working in the silk industry; and
• an Indonesian advocate for ethnic minorities.


The residency takes place Thursday, May 31 to Wednesday, Jun 20, 2011 in New York City. Airfare, accommodation, food, transportation, instruction and other program-related expenses are included in the fellowship and participants receive a small stipend upon arrival.

During the intensive three-week residency, Ford Fellows take classes in areas including nonprofit management strategy and leadership training at Columbia University’s Picker Center for Executive Education. The academic curriculum is complemented by visits to model nonprofits in New York City and meetings with academic, business and government leaders. The experience is enhanced by Fellows’ residency at 92nd Street Y, the world’s first global Jewish community and cultural center. Founded in 1874 and considered a New York landmark, 92nd Street Y annually serves over 300,000 people of all backgrounds, religions, nationalities, ethnicities, races and socio-economic groups.

Download:

Ford Fellowship 2012 Brochure [PDF]
Ford Fellowship 2012 Application [PDF]

The Ford Motor Company International Fellowship of 92nd Street Y provides a tremendous opportunity to international community leaders. For more information about the program, please see the attached brochures or visit our website at www.92y.org/ford. Please contact Alison Gardy at 212.415.5473 or by email or Amanda Raz at 212.415.5561 or by email if you have any questions.

Or post-mail to:

Ford Motor Company International Fellowship of the 92nd Street Y
92nd Street YM-YWHA
1395 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10128
USA

For information and queries:
Phone: 212.415.5473
Fax: 212.415.5798
Email: agardy@92Y.org
Website: www.92Y.org/ford


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International Max Planck Research School for Molecular Cell Biology and Bioengineering

Overview

The International Max Planck Research School for Molecular Cell Biology and Bioengineering (IMPRS-MCBB) is a joint program of the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG) and the Technische Universität Dresden (TUD), and was established as one of the first International Max Planck Research Schools by the Max Planck Society in 2001.

The IMPRS-MCBB provides interdisciplinary training and research opportunities in a highly attractive and inspiring research environment for outstanding University Graduates who wish to work

Training

The IMPRS-MCBB provides interdisciplinary training in cooperation with the DIGS-BB. Program-specific training is offered in the following three interconnected research areas:

Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology (CellDevo Program)

Regenerative Medicine (RegMed Program)

Nanobiotechnology, Biophysics and Bioengineering (NanoBio Program)


Admission procedure

Admission to the IMPRS-MCBB is competitive, and solely carried out through a central selection procedure, which is jointly conducted with the Dresden International Graduate School for Biomedicine and Bioengineering (DIGS-BB). Please note that applications can only be accepted via the online application system within the publicized deadlines. Late or incomplete applications are not accepted. The participation in the interview week in Dresden is indispensable if you wish to be considered for admission to the IMPRS-MCBB.

Financial support

PhD students of the International PhD Program will receive financial support for the duration of their thesis. Financial support is granted via one of two types of funding, (i) fellowships or (ii) working contracts. The type of funding a student receives is dependent upon the specific source of funding for each student, and is defined by the available resources of the hosting group leader and the hosting organization. Due to the availability of resources, the type of funding may change during the course of the PhD thesis. Fellowships are tax free and do not include any contributions to social insurances. Health insurance is compulsory and individual arrangements are to be made by the fellow (with the help of the PhD program office). Individual arrangements for pension schemes are optional. Contracts are taxed, and contributions to health insurance, pension scheme and social benefits are included and automatically deducted from the income. The current monthly fellowship rate is to 1150 Euro and raises to 1300 Euro over time. Contracts are according to 50% TV-L E13 or 50% TvöD E13 (German tariff for employees in civil service). Irrespective of the source of funding, the initial net income (after deduction of compulsory insurances respectively tax and contribution to social insurances) is approximately 1000 Euro per month. As a rule, financial support within the International PhD Program terminates with the final exam of the doctorate proceedings.

Application requirements

We welcome applications from ambitious, highly qualified and motivated students of all nationalities. We expect outstanding academic performance and prior research experience along with the potential and enthusiasm to conduct challenging, top-class research towards a PhD.

Academic requirements: Applicants must hold, or anticipate receiving before taking up thesis work, an undergraduate degree in life sciences, natural sciences, engineering or medicine that allows them to enter doctoral programs in their home country. In general, a Master degree or equivalent is required. Applicants holding an excellent BSc degree are also welcome to apply, given that independent research and a written thesis is part of the course of study. In that case, additional requirements to be completed during PhD thesis work will be defined on a case-to-case basis. Candidates holding a medical degree must have completed the course of study, including the exam equivalent to the German 2nd State Exam, before starting their PhD thesis.

Formal requirements: Applicants are required to provide relevant transcripts including the marks and degree certificates with the application. In case the course of study is ongoing, an official up-to-date preliminary transcript, including the marks obtained so far, is to be included.

Language requirements

The language of the Dresden International PhD Program is English is English. Proficiency in English is therefore required for participation, and applicants might be contacted by phone for assessment. However, formal proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS) is not requested.

Application deadline: 5 July 2011

Contact

For further information, please contact the PhD Program office:

Dr. Birgit Knepper-Nicolai (PhD Program Coordinator)
Denise Faustmann (PhD Program Assistant)

International PhD Program
Max-Planck-Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics
Pfotenhauerstr. 108
01307 Dresden
Germany
phone: +49-351-210 2697
fax: +49-351-210 1089
email: phd@mpi-cbg.de
http://www.imprs-mcbb.de/index.html


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