BEASISWA S3 civil and environmental engineering in UK

Institute for Infrastructure and Environment in collaboration with Monaghan County Council (Ireland) and the Integrated Constructed Wetland Initiative A full PhD scholarship is available for a very good candidate (UK, EU or Overseas) with a background in civil and environmental engineering, environmental science, applied microbiology, ecology or equivalent, interested in carrying out experimental research of physical, biological and chemical processes occurring in wetlands treating domestic wastewater, and undertaking subsequently corresponding statistical data analysis and computer modelling studies.

Work experience in academia, relevant industries and/or local authorities would be beneficial.
Research Project Outline
Integrated constructed wetlands (ICW) have been designed successfully to treat farmyard runoff following best management practice. They are popular because of their low capital and operational costs, high treatment efficiency, optimal integration into the landscape, and ecosystem and biodiversity enhancement benefits, and excellent compliance with socio-economic and sustainable needs.

However, the application of ICW as the main treatment unit for large-scale domestic wastewater treatment plants is novel, and concerns need to be addressed that these ICW do not pollute groundwater and receiving watercourses. Treatment wetland systems are currently designed based on past empirical observations.

There is a clear need for a decision support tool for the design and operation of ICW treating domestic wastewater incorporating standard engineering and microbiological variables. This can be achieved by incorporating microbiological parameter into novel engineering decision support methodologies. A comprehensive statistical data analysis will be performed before predictive modelling.

A neuro-fuzzy modelling approach is likely to be used to gain insight into the processes within ICW in space and time, and will be applied to assess the overall system performance. Study Location The candidate is expected to work predominantly at two locations: Monaghan County Council, Monaghan, Ireland; The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

Candidate and Supervision
The successful candidate will have a 1st or 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and will ideally have a proven commitment to working in field and laboratory environments. The candidate will receive supervision and guidance from an experienced urban water and wetland research team. The lead academic supervisor will be Dr Miklas Scholz (The University of Edinburgh), and the external supervisor will be Dr Rory Harrington (Irish Department of the Environment Heritage and Local Government).
The student will also report to a representative from Monaghan County Council.

Application Procedure
Monaghan County Council will fund one full PhD scholarship covering student maintenance, project consumables and equipment, travel costs, and bench and postgraduate registration fees available to UK, EU and international students. The exact amount (between £58 and £85k) of the scholarship will be subject to the fee status and needs of the candidate.

The PhD studentship will be awarded for three years. No deadline for applications has been set. The search for a suitable candidate will continue as long as necessary. However, it is anticipated that the official start date is likely to be around 1 March 2008, but an early start will be encouraged. Interested candidates are invited to submit a full application to the School of Engineering and Electronics at http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/.

The application should include the following documents: comprehensive cover letter, full application form, at least two references, English language certificates (if English is not the native language), project proposal (two pages including references; outline of the candidate`s research input based on interests and skills).

Informal enquiries before submission of the full application are encouraged. Please contact :
Dr Miklas Scholz,
Senior Lecturer in Civil and Environmental Engineering,
School of Engineering and Electronics,
The University of Edinburgh,
William Rankine Building,
The King`s Buildings, EH9 3JL,
Scotland, United Kingdom;

Tel +44 (0)131 650 6780;
Fax +44 (0)131 650 6554;
e-mail m.scholz@ed.ac.uk

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BEASISWA S2 DALAM NEGERI DARI Prasetiya Mulya Future Leaders Scholarship - Prasetya Mulya Business School

Prasetiya Mulya Business School was established in September 1982 with the aim to serve as an excellent center of learning for its partners: business entrepreneurs, professionals, and researchers. Prasetiya Mulya Business School awards up to two scholarships for full-time Magister Manajemen (MM) students each year.

The scholarship awards are open to highly talented and potential leaders with excellent academic qualities but financially disadvantaged. Preference is given to candidates who possess the necessary aptitude, personal qualities and interest in management.
Two scholarships are available each year covering tuition fees, books and living allowance for a maximum tenure of 20 months.
Eligibility Criteria
• Indonesian citizen who can demonstrate leadership potential and interest in and
commitment to community and national development.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from any legally accredited Indonesian or
overseas university. A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.25 (on a 4.00 scale) is
required.
• Applicant must be under 30 years of age when lodging the application.
• Preferably having a minimum of two-years full time professional work experience after
completion of the undergraduate degree when lodging the application
• Preferably having International or Institutional TOEFL minimum score of 550 (paper
based) or 213 (computer based)
• Not currently enrolled in a graduate or post-graduate program or school nor already
owning Master’s degree or equivalent
• Not in receipt of other equivalent award or scholarship offering similar or other benefits at the time of the award
• Pass Prasetiya Mulya admission screening process.

Candidates should complete the application form and return them along with copies of required documents to Prasetiya Mulya before the deadline: 10 Desember 2007, 04.00 pm.

Information on requirements, terms, and conditions, forms and instructions can be read and downloaded from http://www.pmbs.ac.id/modules/typetool/pnincludes/uploads/form.pdf

Contact
Marketing & Admissions
Jl. R.A. kartini, Cilandak Barat, Jakarta 12430, Indonesia
Phone (021) 751-1126 ext.1005 (Rini), 1119 (Lina)
Fax (021) 750-0462
Email: futureleaders@pmbs.ac.id

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Beasiswa PhD di Inggris

Institute for Infrastructure and Environment in collaboration with Monaghan County Council (Ireland) and the Integrated Constructed Wetland Initiative A full PhD scholarship is available for a very good candidate (UK, EU or Overseas) with a background in civil and environmental engineering, environmental science, applied microbiology, ecology or equivalent, interested in carrying out experimental research of physical, biological and chemical processes occurring in wetlands treating domestic wastewater, and undertaking subsequently corresponding statistical data analysis and computer modelling studies.

Work experience in academia, relevant industries and/or local authorities would be beneficial.

Research Project Outline
Integrated constructed wetlands (ICW) have been designed successfully to treat farmyard runoff following best management practice. They are popular because of their low capital and operational costs, high treatment efficiency, optimal integration into the landscape, and ecosystem and biodiversity enhancement benefits, and excellent compliance with socio-economic and sustainable needs.

However, the application of ICW as the main treatment unit for large-scale domestic wastewater treatment plants is novel, and concerns need to be addressed that these ICW do not pollute groundwater and receiving watercourses. Treatment wetland systems are currently designed based on past empirical observations.

There is a clear need for a decision support tool for the design and operation of ICW treating domestic wastewater incorporating standard engineering and microbiological variables. This can be achieved by incorporating microbiological parameter into novel engineering decision support methodologies. A comprehensive statistical data analysis will be performed before predictive modelling.

A neuro-fuzzy modelling approach is likely to be used to gain insight into the processes within ICW in space and time, and will be applied to assess the overall system performance. Study Location The candidate is expected to work predominantly at two locations: Monaghan County Council, Monaghan, Ireland; The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

Candidate and Supervision
The successful candidate will have a 1st or 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and will ideally have a proven commitment to working in field and laboratory environments. The candidate will receive supervision and guidance from an experienced urban water and wetland research team. The lead academic supervisor will be Dr Miklas Scholz (The University of Edinburgh), and the external supervisor will be Dr Rory Harrington (Irish Department of the Environment Heritage and Local Government).
The student will also report to a representative from Monaghan County Council.

Application Procedure
Monaghan County Council will fund one full PhD scholarship covering student maintenance, project consumables and equipment, travel costs, and bench and postgraduate registration fees available to UK, EU and international students. The exact amount (between £58 and £85k) of the scholarship will be subject to the fee status and needs of the candidate.

The PhD studentship will be awarded for three years. No deadline for applications has been set. The search for a suitable candidate will continue as long as necessary. However, it is anticipated that the official start date is likely to be around 1 March 2008, but an early start will be encouraged. Interested candidates are invited to submit a full application to the School of Engineering and Electronics at http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/.

The application should include the following documents: comprehensive cover letter, full application form, at least two references, English language certificates (if English is not the native language), project proposal (two pages including references; outline of the candidate`s research input based on interests and skills).

Informal enquiries before submission of the full application are encouraged. Please contact :
Dr Miklas Scholz,
Senior Lecturer in Civil and Environmental Engineering,
School of Engineering and Electronics,
The University of Edinburgh,
William Rankine Building,
The King`s Buildings, EH9 3JL,
Scotland, United Kingdom;

Tel +44 (0)131 650 6780;
Fax +44 (0)131 650 6554;
e-mail m.scholz@ed.ac.uk

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[Spain] Erasmus-Mundus Student Scholarships

MERIT / ERASMUS-MUNDUS 2008/2009 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP CALL

This is the call for applications to the Erasmus-Mundus student scholarships for MERIT – the European Master of Research on Information and Communication Technologies (see http://www.meritmaster.org ).

MERIT is a European 2-year post-graduate programme taught in English at the following institutions:
- Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Barcelona, Spain
- Universität Karlsruhe (UKA), Karlsruhe, Germany
- Politecnico di Torino (PdT), Torino, Italy
- Université catholique de Louvain (UCL), Louvain, Belgium
These scholarships are addressed for highly qualified non-European students willing to study the MERIT programme in two of the above institutions beginning September 2008.

The application deadline is 10PM (GMT) January 21st 2008 to do electronic data entry and upload of required documents in the on-line application tool. The documents that support your application must be sent to the admissions office by mail or courier and must be received at the MERIT admissions office by February 11th 2008 (see Calendar below).

This call is subject to the general conditions of the Erasmus Mundus programme. In any disagreement between the contents of these pages and those of the Erasmus Mundus programme, the latter will prevail. Prospective applicants are referred to the following pages: http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/mundus/index_en.html

FRAMEWORK MERIT is a research oriented Master programme within the guidelines of the Bologna process whose scope is Information and Communication Technologies.
The MERIT partners above have specific funding from the EU Erasmus Mundus programme to set up a scholarship scheme for third-country graduate students and scholars from the whole world.

This scholarship scheme addresses highly qualified individuals who come to Europe to follow the MERIT Masters academic program. Students have to take two 1-year terms at two different institutions to complete the 2-year MERIT Master programme.

ELIGIBILITY
Applications are sought from students in their final year of university programs in engineering, sciences, or an equivalent university degree involving at least 3 years of coursework. Applications from persons holding university degrees in these disciplines will also be considered. In any case, applicants should hold a university degree by September 1st 2008.

Applicants should qualify as `third-country nationals`, as defined in the Erasmus Mundus programme, all countries of the world - with the exception of the EU Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia , Finland, France , Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom), the EEA-EFTA states (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and the candidate countries for accession to the EU (Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Croatia and Turkey)- who are not residents of any of the above countries, and who have not carried out their main activities (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in any of the above countries.

SELECTION CRITERIA
Students will be selected on the basis of their CVs, study and academic merits, recommendations, language skills (English), international test results (GRE), etc. Priority will be given to applicants whose background and interest matches closely with those of MERIT.

To check this, prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to see the program description at the section Prospective Students at Merit Master website: http://www.meritmaster.org

In the case that the applicant has taken the GRE general test and, possibly, the GRE subject test in mathematics, scores from these tests should be sent to UPC directly by the organization administering these tests (ETS). To request this you should use the GRE institution code corresponding to UPC (7124). See http://www.gre.org for details.

DURATION, CONDITIONS AND AMOUNT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships will be awarded for two years. In each of these years, the student will receive a total of 16.000 Euro in 10 monthly grants per year, for a grand total of 32,000 Euro. Note that the Erasmus Mundus scholarship also includes a yearly payment of 5,000 Euro for fees, travel expenses, relocation costs, etc.

This payment will be used to cover the MERIT tuition fees for non-European students (5,000 Euro / year). Note also that, if the scholarship is granted, no payments will be made until the grant recipient arrives at the host university. No payment advances will be sent abroad for covering travel and moving expenses.

CALENDAR Online Application System: 26th November 2007
Deadline for online application: 10PM (GMT) January 21st 2008.

Deadline for receiving supporting paper documents at MERIT admissions office: February 11th 2008.

Notification of Scholarships: April-May 2008.

Start of MERIT studies: September 2008.

APPLICATION-SUBMISSION
Application for MERIT-Erasmus Mundus has to be done as follows: Personal data and electronic copies of supporting documents have to be uploaded in the MERIT Erasmus Mundus Online Application Tool (MEAT), http://www.meritmaster.org/meat .

This tool supports most current web-browsing software, and will be used to check the applicant`s eligibility, get his/her contact data, and upload relevant files such as CV, etc. MEAT allows applicants to enter their personal data and the electronic versions of documents to support the application (CVs, copies of academic certificates, recommendation letters, etc.).

Only PDF, JPG and GIF formats will be allowed for upload to MEAT. All original supporting documents in the list INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED must be received by mail or courier in the MERIT admissions office by February 11th 2008.

INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED
MEAT will prompt the applicant to enter/upload the following information: Citizenship and country of residence. Periods of stay in Europe during the last 5 years (if any). University degrees (held or currently studying) and universities where those degrees where obtained.
- Gender
- Name
- Email
- Birth date
- Postal address
(Optional) GRE exam codes and GRE exam dates (General and subject test in mathematics).
- Scanned image of your passport showing your picture (GIF/JPG/PDF).
- CV-Resume (GIF/JPG/PDF)
(Optional) Name of a MERIT faculty member who knows you and knows the most relevant items in your CV1 Academic certificates (school certificate/diploma, University transcripts, University degree certificate) relevant to MERIT topics.

Description of the contents of the courses taken to obtain the degree of the previous point. Two recommendation letters following the format of the form available at: http://www.meritmaster.org/meat/MERITRecommendationForm.pdf

Motivation letter, in which the applicant explains in English the reasons to study MERIT and how they relate to his/her career goals. English degrees held / English exams passed. Order of preference of the 4 MERIT institutions for the first year of studies. Order of preference of the 4 MERIT institutions for the second year of studies.

Deadline: January 21st 2008

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Interdisciplinary Program of Technology and Development (IPTD)

The First Master Program Combining Development Perspective and Technology

(*This is a master’s program intended only for female students from developing countries, and is separated from the Ewha GSIS master’s program)

Introduction

In 2007, the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development in Korea made an effort to specialize a program of Development and Cooperation. As a part of its effort, the Ministry has granted Ewha to take the initiative to institutionalize an interdisciplinary program which combines practical technology and theoretical Development and Cooperation. In this effort, Ewha has newly launched the first program of its kind in Korea, Interdisciplinary Program of Technology and Development. In 2008, Ewha will invite the motivated students from developing countries who have great interests in global development and cooperation issues
The unique curriculum of IPTD is designed to be compact, allowing students to finish the program in one and a half years. As well, the curriculum is well-balanced between theory and practice, consisting half of the courses as laboratory work. All students of this program will be given full scholarship and living stipend for the entire course of their studies at Ewha. The graduates of the program are expected to be leaders in their own specialty areas who will integrate knowledge and experiences to partake in the international effort to achieve the global agenda of the 21st century.

Educational Goals

The Interdisciplinary Program of Technology and Development aims to produce international specialists with hands-on experiences in the areas of IT, Design, or Health/Environment. The program offers a multidisciplinary program to educate students with a curriculum that emphasizes the balance of theory and practice, to nurture leadership through effective negotiation skills and cross-cultural communication skills. All students are required to take classes in the subject areas of ODA: Theory and Practice, Gender and Development, International Negotiations and Strategies and Cross-Cultural Communication in order to give students a fuller understanding of current global affairs. To encourage hands-on experiences in their specialty areas, students are expected to participate in various practical research projects and industry/research-center internships. The Interdisciplinary Program of Technology and Development will allow students to be competent professionals in the globalizing era of the 21st century.

Academic Program

1. Degree to be Awarded: Master in Technology and Development

2. Duration of the Program: One and a half years (three semesters)

3. Field of Specialization
Student should choose one track from the following three tracks:

A. IT Track
B. Design Track
C. Health and Environment Track

Application

1. Number of Students to be Admitted (check website)

2. Qualifications
All applicants must be female non-Korean citizens from developing countries. Candidates must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Korea or abroad (or who are expected to acquire a Bachelor’s degree by the entrance date); and students are required to have sufficient English proficiency and capability of studying in English.

3. Schedule for Application

Submission of Application, accepted until November 30, 2007(Fri)* All documents should be arrived at the Office of IPTD by 5 pm (Seoul time), November 30, 2007

Interview December 6, 2007 (Thu) – December 12, 2007(Wed)
For foreign residents, a telephone interview may be arranged.
Final Acceptance Notification, December 26, 2007 (Wed) to be announced at http://enter.ewha.ac.kr/

* E-mail submission (iptd@ewha.ac.kr) of the application by 5 pm, November 30, 2007 will be allowed. However, all necessary documents should be arrived at the Office of IPTD by 5 pm (KST), December 5, 2007.

4. Selection Process

(1) Document Screening
(2) Interview

5. Required Documents

*Forms for (1) to (4) are downloadable from the Ewha website. (http://enter.ewha.ac.kr/)

(1) Completed Ewha IPTD Application Form.
(2) Personal Statement and Study Plan.
(3) Two Letters of Recommendation.
- The letter of recommendation should be kept confidential. The letter should be directly mailed to the office of IPTD by the recommender or by the applicant herself. The envelope must be sealed and signed by the recommender. At least one recommendation letter should be completed by a university professor.

(4) Completed the ACE Scholarship Application Form.
(5) College diploma(s) or proof of prospective graduation.

(6) Two copies of official transcripts from all institutions attended.
- All courses taken, grade point average (GPA), and GPA scale (4.3 or 4.5) should be listed.
- Transfer students must submit official transcripts from all institutions they have attended.

(7) Documentary evidence demonstrating the applicant’s English proficiency (if applicable).
- Scores of an officially recognized English language test (TOEFL, TOEIC, etc.)
* The most recent scores are preferred, and must be less than two years from the application deadline.
* Exemptions:
i) International students whose native language is English or who have received a BA or higher degree from an accredited English-speaking institution.
ii) Students graduated from a university/department whose courses are taught in English.
- If student is admitted to the program without English-proficiency test results, test results must be submitted by the end of her study in the IPTD.

(8) Additional requirement for Design Track applicants
- Portfolio assessment: In addition to the necessary documents for application, a portfolio comprised of not more than 10 pieces of your work of any style within the past 5 years is required.

6. Application Fee
- Evaluation Fee: 75,000 KRW
* Those who wish to be exempt from the application fee requirement, please contact the Office of IPTD (iptd@ewha.ac.kr). The Application Fee Exemption Form should be submitted via e-mail. Decisions on exemption will be made upon review of the submitted form.

7. Important Notes
(1) All application documents must be originals or properly certified copies of the originals. All documents in a language other than Korean or English must be accompanied by a notarized Korean or English translation.
(2) In addition to the documents specified in this guide, other additional documents may
be required when necessary, in order to verify and confirm the applicant’s eligibility.
(3) All submitted documents and records shall not be returned to the applicant.
(4) Details of the evaluation process and scores shall not be disclosed.

THE ‘ACE’ SCHOLARSHIP

All the students to the IPTD will receive the ACE Scholarship.

1. Scope of the Scholarship
The ‘ACE Scholarship’ covers the recipient’s tuition, on-campus dormitory fees and stipend.
The IPTD Steering Committee may reduce or revoke the scholarship award upon review, if the recipient fail to fulfill eligibility requirements for reasons such as inability to continue attendance at the university or conducts unbecoming a student of the university.

2. Duration of the Scholarship: Maximum one and half year.

Contact Information

The Office of IPTD (Interdisciplinary Program of Technology and Development)

#1102, International Education Building, Ewha Womans University,
11-1 Daehyun-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-750, Korea
Tel: +82-2-3277-5914, +82-2-3277-5915
FAX: +82-2-3277-3627
Email: iptd@ewha.ac.kr
Homepage: http://gsis.ewha.ac.kr
Office Hours: 9:00-17:00 Mondays to Fridays (12:00-13:00 Lunch)

http://enter.ewha.ac.kr/agis/data/IPTD%20Admission%20for%202008%20(English).doc

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Educational Exchange Program to Study in United States

By American Indonesian Exchange Foundation

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Unites States Department of State is pleased to announce the Community Collage Summit Initiative Program. This new international educational exchange program enables individuals from Indonesia to study at a Community College in the United States to develop professional skills. Eligible fields are agriculture, Applied Engineering, Business Management and Administration, Health Professions, including Nursing, Information Technology, Media and Tourism and Hospitality Management.

To apply to the program candidates must:
* Have completed a high school education and have a valid high school diploma.
* Be currently employed or have relevant work experience in the field in which they are applying.
* Have English language skill that provide a basis for enrolling in academic coursework following approximately 2 month of intensive English language study in the U.S
* Submit a complete application (original one and two copies) and
* Have an institutional or prediction TOEFL score of 500 or equivalent

NOTE : applicants with bachelor’s degree are only eligible if they are applying in a field different from the field of their degrees. Applicants with MA or PhD degrees are not eligible to participate.

The program will provide funding for round trip airfare to the U.S, a living allowance during English language, academic, and practical training programs components, tuition costs, health insurance, and cultural enhancement activities.

Applications are available at the AMINEF offices or can also be downloaded from the AMINEF website: www.aminef.or.id

Submission of Application

Please submit your application materials (original one and two copies) to:

A M I N E F
Gedung Balai Pustaka
Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No.4 Jakarta 10720

For additional information contact: infofulbright@aminef.or.id

We do not accept e-mail application. Hard copies must sent or deliver to AMINEF
Dead Line : DECEMBER 1st,2007

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Beasiswa Hubert H. Humphrey fellowships Program

Hubert H. Humphrey fellowships enable Indonesian mid-career professionals to participate in non-degree programs that combine academic course work at the graduate level with professional development activities in the U.S. for a period of one academic year (9 months). Candidates are typically administrators in leadership positions with a minimum of five years of work experience who represent either the public or non-profit private sectors, including Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) who are committed to public service. Applicants will possess:

◘ a Sarjana (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (4.00 scale)
◘ a minimum TOEFL score of 525.

Beasiswa Hubert H. Humphrey ditawarkan kepada profesional tingkat-menengah Indonesia untuk mengambil program nir-gelar yang menggabungkan perkuliahan tingkat pascasarjana dengan kegiatan pengembangan keprofesionalan di Amerika Serikat selama 9 bulan. Pelamar umumnya tenaga administrator dalam posisi memimpin dan berpengalaman kerja paling sedikit lima tahun di lembaga publik atau swasta nir-laba termasuk Lembaga Swadaya Masyarakat yang berkomitmen pada pelayanan masyarakat. Pelamar harus memiliki:
◘ gelar Sarjana (S1) dengan IPK minimal 2.75 (pada skala 4,00)
◘ angka TOEFL paling rendah 525.

Priority Disciplines

Agricultural Development/Agricultural Economics; Communications/Journalism; Economic Development; Finance and Banking; Human Resources Management; Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration; Technology Policy and Management; Urban & Regional Planning; and Public Health Policy and Management (including HIV/AIDS policy and prevention, drug abuse education, treatment, and prevention). Researchers, treatment providers, prevention specialists, and program planners at governmental or non-governmental organizations will also be considered).

How to Apply

Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms. Forms are available either by mail or in person at the AMINEF Office, Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th floor, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya 4, Jakarta 10720. Application forms may also be downloaded from the AMINEF Website at the following URL: www.aminef.or.id. Please return to AMINEF your complete application package by the application deadline that includes:

1. Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise study objective.
2. Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, TOEFL score report.
3. One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer.
4. Copy of academic transcript (English translation).
5. Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).

Contact Information

Specific questions regarding the application process may be addressed via e-mail to the following address: infofulbright@aminef.or.id. We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation.

Deadline

The deadline for the submission of application materials for all programs is May 31, 2008.

Note: Program requirements are subject to change without notice.

http://www.aminef.or.id/indoprog_index.asp?menuid=9

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2 Beasiswa S3 di Universitas Amsterdam Belanda

University of Amsterdam
Building on its previous research in the history of econometrics, modelling and measurement in economics, the History and Methodology, Group of the Faculty of Economics and Business at the UvA is starting a new project. A recently awarded innovational research grant (VIDI) from the Netherlands Science Foundation (NWO) will enable us to write a history of observational practices in economics. We invite applications for Two PhD positions in the History and Methodology of Economics at the Universiteit van Amsterdam full time vacancy number 07-5043 For both internal and external candidates.

The project will investigate the observational technologies and practices economists use and used to identify their objects of study and to investigate their nature. The project will link these technologies and practices to three different sites of observation, each of which has its own particular history: the ‘armchair’, the ‘observatory’ and the ‘laboratory’. The PhD candidates will be expected to write a historical and comparative study on one of the last two mentioned sub-projects.

We ask:
The position is open to excellent students with a Master’s or equivalent in Economics, Cognitive Psychology or other social science, or in the History of the Sciences / Social Sciences. The students should have or be ready to acquire knowledge of historical and ethnographical methods of research.

We offer:
An inspiring international research environment. Our group maintains regular contacts with the Economic History Department and the Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Sciences at the LSE in London and at The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin, and with the Economics Department at Duke University and the Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan in Paris.

More information
Inquiries about the project should be directed to Dr Harro Maas (email: h.b.j.b.maas@uva.nl, website http://www1.fee.uva.nl/pp/hmaas/). A brief description of the project is available by clicking on the PDF attachment below. An extensive description is available on request. For more information about the Amsterdam History and Methodology Group, see http://www.fee.uva.nl/hme/.

Appointment
The selected PhD candidates will be given full-time contracts for one year (starting 1 February 2008), which will be concluded by an evaluation. Upon positive outcomes, the contracts will be extended for a further three years. The students will be expected to complete their PhD theses by the end of their appointments. The gross monthly salary will range from €1,956 in the first year to €2,502 in the fourth year. The students will spend an extended period at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin.

Job application
Candidates should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a reflection on the sub-project of interest (max. 2000 words), a transcript of courses taken (including grades) and two letters of recommendation.

Application packages should be sent to: Universiteit van Amsterdam, Personnel Department, attn J.J. Bast, Roetersstraat 11, 1018 WB Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Applications may also be emailed to applications-feb@uva.nl. Please include the job reference number. The deadline for applications is 1 December 2007.

Attachments
A History of Observation in Economics, brief description
http://www.uva.nl/vacatures/object.cfm/objectid=EB2B351A-1321-B0BE-
68D5B71BD2B658DC/download=true history of observation, brief description.pdf/19 KB

Refer to
History and Methodology Group http://www.fee.uva.nl/hme/ Salary scales Collective Employment Agreement (CAO-VSNU) (Dutch language) http://www.vsnu.nl/web/show/id=44822/langid=43

Harro Maas
Dept. of Economics, Room E9.09
University of Amsterdam
Roetersstraat 11
1018 WB Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Tel: 00 31 20 525 4263
Fax: 00 31 20 525 4254
email: H.B.J.B.Maas@uva.nl
http://www1.fee.uva.nl/pp/hmaas/

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Beasiswa S2 Dan S3 FRONTIER BIOTECHNOLOGY di JEPANG

Master and Doctor Degrees for October 2008
Sponsored by the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho)

The Graduate School of Engineering at Osaka University is excited to announce a special degree program for Frontier Biotechnology taught in English. The aim of this program is to expose young scientists to state-of-the-art research skills and indepth knowledge of advanced biology, chemistry and physics to harness the potential of biotechnology. The program encompasses both Master and Doctor Courses, while emphasizing research that directly benefits society and the
environment. Students are expected to enroll in these courses sequentially in order to obtain both a master’s and doctoral degree.
Scholarship Benefits
(1) 170,000 yen per month
(2) Air ticket (to and from Japan)
(3) 25,000 yen as arrival allowance
(4) Tuition exempted

Number to be Admitted
Ten for each year

Application Requirements
(1) Nationality: must be of the countries whose citizens are eligible for a Monbukagakusho Scholarship (Japanese Government Scholarship).
(2) Age: must be less than 35 years as of April 1, 2008 (i.e. born after April 2, 1972).
(3) Education: Graduated or are expected to graduate by September 30, 2008 from a university or college.
(4) Language ability: must have a good command of English.

Application Deadline
January 16, 2008 International Students Section
Academic Affairs Division
Graduate School of Engineering
Osaka University
2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871
E-mail: iso-staffeng.osaka-u.ac.jp
Fax: +81-6-6879-7229
URL: Department of Biotechnology
http://www.bio.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/index2.html
Department of Material and Life Science
http://www.mls.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/index_e.html

Program Start Date
October 1, 2008

http://www.mls.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/FB_inter_prog/FB_inter_prog.html

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FULBRIGHT DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAM

Maximum grant duration is three years. Preference will be given to applicants who serve as faculty members of state and private institutions of higher education in Indonesia. Applicants will possess:
◘ a Master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.00 scale)
◘ leadership qualities
◘ a good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures
◘ a deep commitment to the chosen field of study
◘ a willingness to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright program
◘ a minimum TOEFL score of 600.


Beasiswa terbatas untuk jangka waktu tiga tahun saja. Prioritas diberikan kepada staf pengajar perguruan tinggi negeri dan swasta di Indonesia. Pelamar harus memiliki:
◘ gelar Master dengan IPK 3.0 (pada skala 4)
◘ jiwa kepemimpinan
◘ pemahaman dengan baik kebudayaan Indonesia dan asing
◘ komitmen pada bidang studi pilihan
◘ kesediaan untuk kembali ke Indonesia setelah Program Fulbright selesai,
◘ memiliki angka TOEFL paling rendah 600.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms. Forms are available either by mail or in person at the AMINEF Office, Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th floor, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya 4, Jakarta 10720. Application forms may also be downloaded from the AMINEF Website at the following URL: www.aminef.or.id. Please return to AMINEF your complete application package by the application deadline that includes:

1. Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise study objective.
2. Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, TOEFL score report.
3. One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer.
4. Copy of academic transcript (English translation).
5. Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).

CONTACT INFORMATION

Specific questions regarding the application process may be addressed via e-mail to the following address: infofulbright@aminef.or.id. We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation.

DEADLINE

The deadline for the submission of application materials for all programs is May 31, 2008.

Note: Program requirements are subject to change without notice.

http://www.aminef.or.id/indoprog_index.asp?menuid=3

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Post Doctoral Research Fellowship in Science, Agriculture, and Technology at Universiti Sains Malaysia

Universiti Sains Malaysia - Established as the second University in the country, Universiti Sains Malaysia is located at Minden approximately 9.7 kilometers from the city of Georgetown, Penang. The University which is based on the School System offers courses ranging from the Liberal Arts, Basic Sciences, Applied Sciences, Engineering, Medical Sciences to Management. The University now invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Postdoctoral Research Fellows in any of the following fields:
1. Manufacturing Technology
2. Advanced Materials
3. Biotechnology
4. Microelectronics
5. Information Technology
6. Nanotechnology
7. Agriculture
8. Alternative Energy
9. Sea to Space (Oceanography & Aerospace)

* Candidates any other related fields may also be considered

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE

Candidates for the post of Postdoctoral Research Fellow should have a Ph.D. degree with some research experience in the field, especially at University level. Candidates should have some publication in refereed journals at both national and international level.

Salary Range: Salary is disbursed in the form of honorarium ranging from MYR43,236 to MYR82,392 per annum

Other benefits: Return passage for appointee and spouse, paid annual leave of 30 days, free medical benefits for fellow and spouse in accordance with University Medical Scheme.

Tenure: Selected candidates will be appointed on contract for one year initially and renewable for further periods subject to satisfactory service and mutual consent.

Application: Application form is available at www.ips.usm.my. Send full curriculum vitae, three references, copy of degree certificates and copy of some key publications to the Dean, Institute of Graduate Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM Penang. Applications are open throughout the year. If you have any queries regarding this scheme please email fazia@notes.usm.my or dean_ips@notes.usm.my.

Download Application Form and Instruction

Download Application Form and Instruction

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