8 PhD Positions in Neuroimaging by Marie-Curie Initial Training Network, Europe

Neurophysics: 8 PhD positions and 2 Post-doc positions in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Germany or Belgium in the field of Neuroimaging.

FMRI is a fast developing technique that permits addressing core questions in cognitive neuroscience in the human brain. The future of
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Postdoctoral position in Epidemiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Postdoctoral position in Epidemiology
Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) is a leading academic affiliate of Harvard Medical School and has been consistently recognized as one of America’s best hospitals by US News and World Report.
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50 PhD Thesis offers in 2010, INRIA

INRIA Campaign 2010
-50 thesis offers in 2010-

Do you want to prepare a doctoral thesis and carry out valuable research in the field of information and communication science and technology or in a related field? In 2010, INRIA is offering young scientists the chance to join one of its research teams. Priority will be given to candidates with experience of mobility and in subjects within the scope of the institute`s priority subject areas.
INRIA`S MAIN RESEARCH FIELDS
- Applied mathematics, computation and simulation
- Algorithmics, programming, software and architecture
- Networks, systems and services, distributed computing
- Perception, cognition, interaction
- Computational Sciences for Biology, Medicine and the Environment



Application conditions
1. You must have a Master`s in computer science, control or scientific calculation, or an equivalent diploma;
2. All nationalities may apply;
3. You must submit an application for each subject proposed by the host research centre.

HOW TO APPLY ?
Consult the thesis offers and apply online

Calendar
From 15 February to 4 May 2010

Compensation
- First and second year doctoral students: 1947,80 gross/month
- Third year doctoral students: 2048,60 gross/month
(calculated without teaching duties or specific activities)

Campaign: http://www.inria.fr/travailler/opportunites/doc.en.html
Topics: http://www.inria.fr/travailler/mrted/en/doc/list.html?LOV2=All&LOV6=All&ContractType=All&ID=PNGFK026203F3VBQB6G68LOE1&LG=EN&statlog=1

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PhD Research Positions at the Graduate School for the Humanities (9,0 fte) at University of Groningen

PhD Research Positions at the Graduate School for the Humanities (9,0 fte) at University of Groningen

Organisation
The Faculty of Arts at the University of Groningen is committed to providing advanced training at PhD level to the most promising young scholars in Archaeology, Literature and Cultural Studies, and Linguistics. The Graduate School of Humanities offers the organizational infrastructure within which graduate students participate in advanced training and supervised research.
Job Description
The Graduate School for the Humanities offers 9 full time PhD positions in the following fields:
5,0 fte in the field of Literary and Cultural Studies (including History, International Relations and Journalism)
3,0 fte in the field of Linguistics
1,0 fte in the field of Mediterranean Archaeology



Secondary
PhD-positions are for four years on a full-time basis (contract for 18 months, with an extension of 30 months after a positive evaluation). The PhD will follow a tailor made research training programme of 20 ECTS and will write a doctoral dissertation. The successful candidates maybe asked to do some teaching.
The University of Groningen offers a salary with a minimum of € 2042 gross per month for a full-time position in the first year and a maximum of € 2612 in the last year of the appointment.
The appointment starts preferably 1 September 2010.

Please respect these guidelines.
Applications that do not follow the right format will not be taken into consideration.
Direct your letter of application to the Director of the Graduate School for the Humanities, prof.dr. C.L.J. de Bot, and mention reference number 210074-82

Mailing your application
Send your application either by

Mail address:
Graduate School for the Humanities
attn. Director prof.dr. C.L.J. de Bot
Faculty of Arts
PO Box 716
NL 9700 AS Groningen.
Netherlands

or

e-mail to the webmaster of the Graduate School for the Humanities, mr. G.J. van Oordt (g.j.van.oordt@rug.nl)

When applying by e-mail:
mention the research field for which you are applying in the subject line;
attachments should have Word-format, RTF or PDF only;
convert scanned documents (JPG- or TIFF-files) to PDF.

Informal enquiries
Informal enquiries may be directed to the contact addresses mentioned on the application format page of the research field you are applying for.
Please Do NOT direct your informal enquiries to either Prof. C.L.J. de Bot or G.J. van Oordt
You can only apply for positions that are advertised.

Deadline
Applications should be in by 15 March 2010.

Reference number
210074-82

Website link:
http://www.rug.nl/gradschoolhumanities/admissions/phdpositions/index

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15 Beasiswa S3: PhD Scholarships at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen

15 PhD Scholarships at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen

The Graduate School of the Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen is inviting applications for 15 PhD scholarships all starting 1 September 2010 for a period of up to three years.

Applications must relate to one of the nine research topics mentioned below.
1. Pedagogical and/or Technical Audiology (Subject area 1: Scandinavian Studies, Linguistics)
2. Media, Citizenship and Rhetoric (Subject area 2: Education, Philosophy, Rhetoric, Film and Media Studies)
3. Power, Knowledge and Politics in Europe and the European Cultural Area (Subject area 3: History, Archaeology, Ethnology, Greek and Latin)
4. Cultural Memory and the Construction of Individual Identities in the Modern World (Subject area 4: Middle Eastern Studies, Asian Studies, Arctic Studies, Study of Religions, Native American Languages and Cultures, Eastern European Studies, Minority Studies, Comparative Cultural Studies)
5. Transnational and Migration Studies (Subject area 5: English, German and Romance Studies)
6. Cultural Memory: Aesthetics and Functions (Subject area 6: Art History, Theatre Studies, Dance Studies, Comparative Literature, Musicology)
7. Primary Sources for the Study of the Scandinavian Languages (Subject area 7: Old Norse-Icelandic, Dialect Studies, Name Studies, Runology)
8. Language Technology (Subject area 8: Language Technology)
9. The Human Factor in Climate Change (Subject area defined by topic)



Applications shall be submitted by an electronic application system (efond). Do not submit any publications. Application form and application guidelines on research proposal and required enclosures are available at: http://www.humanities.ku.dk/research/PhD/Announcements/

For any further questions contact the PhD Centre by e-mail: phdcen-ter@hum.ku.dk or by phone +45 35 32 92 23.

Closing date for applications: 4 February 2010 at 12 noon (Central European time). No supplementary documents will be considered after this deadline.

Website link:
www.humanities.ku.dk/research/PhD/Announcements/2010
www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/jobs_jobdetails.asp?source=jobalert&ac=72758

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Beasiswa S3: Ph.D. full scholarships 2010 for Students from Muslim Coun

Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
This scholarship program named Davis Scholarships

4 four-year Ph.D. full scholarships available in the fall of 2010.

Mrs. Kathryn Davis, an HEI alumna who obtained her PhD in 1934, is founding four Ph.D. full scholarships for a four-year period.
Two of these grants (Kathryn Davis Grant and Shelby Cullom Davis Grant) are intended for students of any nationality

- having completed a degree programme in an American university.

Two other grants (Davis Grants) are intended for

- two students coming from a Muslim country .

These grants will be attributed in the Spring of 2010 to students starting their PhD programme in September 2010 at the Institute exclusively. They will exempt them from tuition fees and provide a living allowance of 15000 CHF per year. They will last for a period of four years and will be renewed each year depending on the thesis progress.

Contact

Mrs Stéfanie Onofri
+41 22 908 43 44
Download a scholarship request form [pdf]

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International Ph.D. Programs in the Life Sciences, University of Zurich

International Ph.D. Programs in the Life Sciences

Description: The Life Science Zurich Graduate School consists of several highly competitive Ph.D. programs, run jointly by the ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich.
Each program offers research and education opportunities
in a stimulating international environment for ambitious students who wish to work towards a Ph.D. degree. Accepted students perform their
research project in one of the participating research groups of their favorite program, according to their scientific interest. Advanced teaching and training courses are offered throughout the curriculum. The program language is English throughout. Ph.D. studies usually last 3-4 years.

Applicants must hold or anticipate receiving a Master’s degree or equivalent from a university in a relevant field before starting the Ph.D. program. Applicants accepted for the program will have to register with either the University of Zurich or ETH Zurich, depending on the affiliation of their future research group.

To apply: Our web pages provide detailed information for submission of application. Please refer to the guidelines as we only take into consideration applications received in the required format. Submission of application only via Internet at http://www.lifescience-graduateschool.ch/index.php?id=108

For further information please contact the LSZGS administrator:

Life Science Zurich Graduate School
Dr. Susanna Bachmann
University of Zurich
Institute of Molecular Biology
Winterthurerstrasse 190
8057 Zürich
Fax: ++41 44 635 68 61
Email: gradschool@lifescience.uzh.ch

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PhD Scholarships in Epidemiology at Swiss Tropical Institute

PhD Scholarships in Epidemiology at Swiss Tropical Institute

Neglected Tropical Diseases and integrated demographic surveillance in mobile pastoralists and their animals in Chad In the frame work of a project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation ProDoc scheme, a PhD position in Epidemiology is open at earliest convenience.
PhD Position in Epidemiology at the human-animal interface
Working places: Basel, Switzerland and N`Djaména, Chad
Remuneration: According to the salary scheme of the Swiss National Science Foundation
Duration 3 years.



Conditions:
1. Master of Science degree
2. Registration at the University of Basel
3. Experience with field work in Africa
4. Fluency in French, written and spoken
5. Notions in Arabic are an asset
6. Suitable candidates have preferably a background in biology, public health, animal health, population biology or health geography.

Applicants are invited to send:
1. Letter of motivation
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Copies of their diplomas
4. Letters of recommendation
5. Names and addresses of two reference persons

To:
PD Dr. Jakob Zinsstag,
Swiss Tropical Institute,
PO Box, CH-4002 Basel, Switzerland,
or by email to jakob.zinsstag@unibas.ch,
Tel. +41 61 284 81 39

Background and Aims of the Project:
Substantial gains have been made in global health, including reductions in overall and child mortality in developing countries. However, progress remains uneven and there are growing differences in mortality, morbidity and disease burden rates according to geographical region. For example, communicable diseases, maternal and perinatal conditions, and micronutrient deficiencies cluster in the tropics and subtropics, and contribute to delay the social and economic development. Improving the health and livelihoods of the global poor could save millions of healthy life years, enhance equity and alleviate poverty, and hence contribute to achieving the millennium development goals (MDGs). Certain MDGs are addressed by global alliances and partnerships; e.g. the control of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. Fewer efforts are placed on the so-called neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), e.g. helminth infections and zoonoses. The focus of this project is on the epidemiology and control of NTDs in semi-arid and humid contexts in Central and West Africa.

The goal of this proposal is to deepen our understanding of morbidity patterns and transmission dynamics of NTDs in two eco-epidemiological settings of Africa, and to study the effects of control interventions aiming at reducing the burden due to NTDs. This will entail the development of methods and analytical tools for demographic surveillance of a highly mobile population in Chad, and a rural sedentary population in south-central Côte d`Ivoire. These demographic surveillance system (DSS) sites will serve as platforms to monitor changes in morbidity patterns following locally-adapted interventions.

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PhD Studentships for Cancer Research at London Research Institute

London Research Institute Four Year PhD Studentships

The Cancer Research UK London Research Institute (LRI) conducts innovative basic biological research to improve our understanding of cancer. The LRI has made significant breakthroughs since its inception, and continues to be at the forefront of its field.

With more than 550 staff and students, the LRI also has a strong academic programme and is committed to training the next generation of world-leading scientists.
The Cancer Research UK London Research Institute (LRI) invites talented and motivated final year undergraduates or recent graduates to apply for four year PhD studentships.

The LRI is part of the largest independent cancer research organisation in the world and is committed to training the next generation of cancer research scientists. Our research groups, based in laboratories
at Lincoln’s Inn Fields (Central London) and Clare Hall (just north of London), are well-resourced and benefit from state-of-the-art equipment and on-site scientific services.

Postgraduate students are at the core of our scientific community. To enable our students to develop into independent research scientists with excellent career prospects, we provide exciting and challenging research projects, a supportive environment, and tailored transferable skills training. A partnership with University College London provides additional academic and social facilities.

PhD studentships are available in the following areas:

Lincoln’s Inn Fields Laboratories:

* Paul Bates Biomolecular Modelling
* Dominique Bonnet Haematopoietic Stem Cell
* Julie Cooper Telomere Biology
* Adrian Hayday Immuno Surveillance
* Caroline Hill Developmental Signalling
* Banafshe Larijani Cell Biophysics
* Neil McDonald Structural Biology
* Peter Parker Protein Phosphorylation
* Caetano Reis e Sousa Immunobiology
* Erik Sahai Tumour Cell Biology
* Gipi Schiavo Molecular Neuropathobiology
* Almut Schulze Gene Expression Analysis
* Martin Singleton Macromolecular Structure & Function
* Nic Tapon Apoptosis & Proliferation Control
* Barry Thompson Epithelial Biology
* Takashi Toda Cell Regulation
* Sharon Tooze Secretory Pathways
* Richard Treisman Transcription
* Frank Uhlmann Chromosome Segregation

Clare Hall Laboratories:

* Simon Boulton DNA Damage Response
* Vincenzo Costanzo Genome Stability
* Peter Karran Mammalian Cell DNA Repair
* Jesper Svejstrup Mechanisms of GeneTranscription
* Helle Ulrich DNA Damage Tolerance

Applicants should be recent graduates or final year undergraduates who hold or expect to gain a first/upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject and who have laboratory or research experience (either as part of or outside of a university degree course).

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a three day interview programme, which will be held at Clare Hall from 24th to 26th January 2010 and at Lincoln’s Inn Fields from 27th to 38th January 2010.

Successful applicants will be awarded stipends of £17,830 (outer London) and £19,160 (inner London) for the first year, with annual increases thereafter. University tuition
fees will also be paid by the LRI.

Applications must be made online via our website:

http://london-research-institute.co.uk/jobs/phd/

This site also contains more detailed information about the LRI, its PhD programme and the PhD projects available. Closing date for applications: 23rd November 2009

How To apply:

Applications must be made online via our website:
http://www.london-research-institute.co.uk/lrijobs/jobsphd/

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Beasiswa S3: Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate Program (EMJD) 2010-2013

Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate Program (EMJD) 2010-2013

Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorates form a new element within Erasmus Mundus. These doctoral-level training and research programmes will offer fellowships covering up to three years of doctoral activities.
The Erasmus Mundus Programme is open to higher education institutions and to any organisation active in the field of higher education and research as well as to students, doctoral candidates, teachers, researchers and university staff (academic and/or administrative) from any part of the world.

Doctoral candidates can receive fellowships for:
- Doctoral studies (Actions 1 and 2);
- Post-doctoral studies (Action 2);



Students, doctoral candidates, teachers, researchers and other academic staff should address their applications directly to the selected Erasmus Mundus masters and doctoral programmes (Action 1) and to the selected Erasmus Mundus partnerships (Action 2), in accordance with the application conditions defined by the selected consortium/partnership.

Scholarship amounts can vary according to the level of studies/teaching/ research, their duration (3 months to 3 years) and the grantee`s nationality (scholarships for non-EU individuals are higher than for EU individuals).

List of all Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorates (EMJDs)
Agricultural and Forestry Sciences Communication and information sciences Engineering, technology Health sciences Humanities Law Mathematics, informatics Natural sciences Social and cultural sciences, economics.

For more information click here:
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/results_compendia/selected_projects_action_1_joint_doctorates_en.php

Applicant for doctoral candidates should contact the consortium offering the EMJD for more information on courses and application procedures. Note that some websites are under construction.

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Beasiswa ke Perancis, 2009

Please find below a PHd position offer,

Title: Fast and accurate radio propagation models for indoor and
indoor/outdoor radio network planning and optimisation.

Supervisors: Guillaume Villemaud / Jean-Marie Gorce

Place: CITI Lab - INSA Lyon, France; and Ranplan Wireless Network Design
Ltd.- UK
http://citi.insa-lyon.fr

Description:

In the framework of the iPLAN European project the aim of this thesis is to enhance the computational efficiency and to adjust the complexity-accuracy trade-off of the MR-FDPF (Multi-Resolution Frequency Domain Partial Flows) method for indoor radio coverage prediction. This method, particularly efficient for indoor propagation, is devoted to be implemented in a radio
network planning tool. This tool needs to propose all kind of modern radio link conditions: indoor, outdoor, indoor to outdoor, outdoor to indoor, for 3G/4G, WLAN or WMAN (WiMax), from macrocells to femtocells.

Thus, the study will contain four main parts:

-computational efficiency enhancement of the MR-FDPF method;
-implementation of statistical analysis of radio channel behaviour
rather than only considering mean power level;
-integration of our indoor propagation tool into a wide areas
simulation tool with other propagation methods such as ray-tracing in
collaboration with other partners;
-measurement campaigns and model calibration.

The PhD candidate will work the first year in the CITI Lab of INSA Lyon in order to propose all possible enhancements on the MR-FDPF method and will be associated to the SWING INRIA project team (at INSA Lyon, France). Then he will spend two years seconded in Ranplan Wireless Network Design Ltd, partnet of the iPLAN project (located in Luton, UK). Ranplan's R&D department is expected to launch an automatic planning tool, and the results of this work will contribute to this innovating tool.

References:
[1] G. de La Roche, K. Jaffres-Runser and J-M. Gorce. "On
predicting Indoor WLAN coverage with a fast discrete approach,"
International Journal of Mobile Network Design and Innovation. Vol 2, No 1, 2007, pp.3-12.
[2] J-M. Gorce, K. Jaffres-Runser and G. De La Roche.
"Deterministic Approach for Fast Simulations of Indoor Radio Wave
Propagation," IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation. Vol 55, Issue 3, Part 2, March 2007, pp.938-948.

Contacts: guillaume.villemaud@insa-lyon.fr; jean-marie.gorce@insa-lyon.fr

--
Prof Jean-Marie Gorce
CITI, INSA-Lyon
head of SWING team, INRIA
bat Claude Chappe
6 avenue des Arts
69621 Villeurbanne cedex
tel : 33 4 72436068

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PhD Studentship, Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

PhD Studentship, Equatorial Waves and Intra-seasonal Oscillations

Successful candidates will be affiliated to the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University
, Singapore (SPMS) researching into Equatorial Waves and Intra-seasonal Oscillations.
Requirements

1. Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in meteorology, atmospheric science physics or mathematics from universities of good international standing.
2. Must possess good programming skill in Fortran and have experience with LINUX OS.

Other related research opportunities can be found at http://www1.spms.ntu.edu.sg/~sunshine/WeatherWeb/html/job.html.

How To apply:

Applications should include 1) a cover letter and a full CV/resume (including a list of publications), 2) result transcripts from Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree programmes, and 3) the names and contact information of 3 references to Teo Chee Kiat (ckteo@ntu.edu.sg)

Website: http://www1.spms.ntu.edu.sg/~sunshine/WeatherWeb/html/index.html

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PhD Scholarship in various program at United Arab Emirates Unversity

PhD Scholarship in various program at United Arab Emirates Unversity

The United Arab Emirates University announces the establishment of a new Ph.D. program for qualified Emiratis and a number of expatriate students. The program will begin Fall 2009 and it is anticipated that up to 20 students will be admitted this first year.
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. All Ph. D. students must be full time students.
2. All Ph.D. students will be supported by a scholarship that will include:

a. A monthly tax free stipend of 10,000 AED
b. University provided furnished housing
c. Health insurance for student, spouse and up to three children
d. Textbooks will be provided
e. Annual round trip air tickets to home country for student, spouse and up to three children (for expatriate students)

3. Tuition will be charged for the Ph.D. program on a credit hour basis and all admitted students will be eligible to receive sponsorships of tuition. Students admitted to the Ph.D. program who do not receive external sponsorships will be eligible for University sponsorship of tuition charges.
4. The expected duration of the Ph.D. program will be 3-4 years post Bachelor`s degree or 2-3 years post Master`s degree
5. The program will consist of at least one year`s graduate level course work, passing of a qualifying examination and successful completion of a dissertation.
6. The exact nature of a Ph.D. students` program will be prepared by the host department and approved by the Board of Graduate Research Studies.
7. Fields available for study include all areas currently presented by the faculties and colleges at UAEU. Discipline field names will be used such as chemical engineering, physics, history, etc.



II. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Minimum GPA Expectation:

a. If post Bachelor degree entry - 3.5 out of 4.0 for final 60 credit hours
b. If post Master`s degree entry - 3.5 out of 4.0 for Masters Course work.

2. Minimum TOEFL score - 575 expected
3. GRE scores will be considered; GMAT scores for Business will be considered. These scores are not required but will strengthen the application.
4. Two letters of recommendation are required
5. After receipt of the completed application form and supporting information as outlined in the next section, an application proposal will be prepared by host department and will require the approval of the department chair and college dean. This proposal will include a statement of personal goals from the candidate and a description of the proposal program of work.
6. The proposal will be considered by the Board of Graduate Research Studies and a recommendation made to the Provost who will make the final decision as to acceptance into the program.
7. Each of the following will be considered in reaching a decision whether or not to approve enrollment and the proposed course of study:

a. Candidates suitability, academic achievements and potential
b. Suitability and research record of supervisor and, if applicable, co-supervisor(s)
c. Suitability and research record of thesis advisory committee membership
d. Department facilities or their equivalent
e. Proposed coursework, including learning outcome goals
f. Proposed thesis topic or general area of research (exact topic may beapproved later)
g. Eligibility and admission to the Ph.D. program are independent of the applicant`s tuition sponsorship.

III. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Candidate must complete and submit the online application form that may be found at www.uaeu.ac.ae/PhD
2. Candidate must have official transcripts of all university work sent directly from the appropriate universities to Office of Admissions, UAE University, P.O. Box 17555, United Arab Emirates (use of express mail suggested).
3. Official score reports of the TOEFL, (GRE and/or GMAT) should be sent to:
Office of Admissions,
UAE University,
P.O. Box 17555,
United Arab Emirates.

4. Two letters of recommendation should be sent to
UAE University,
P.O. Box 17555,
Office of Admissions,
United Arab Emirates.

5. Selected candidates may be invited to UAEU for an interview. Some candidates may be interviewed via a video conferencing system.
6. Applicants are urged to contact the college and/or the department in which they would like to study and discuss their application.

IV. CONTACTS
Applicants are encouraged to contact the following individuals for further information about specific areas:

. College of Business and Economics
Professor David Graf, Dean
dgraf@uaue.ac.ae

. College of Education
Dr. Abdulla Al-Za`abi Assistant Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
AbdulsalamJ@uaeu.ac.ae

. College of Engineering
Dr. Ali Almarzouqi, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
Hassana@uaeu.ac.ae

. College of Law
Dr. Shadi Murtada
Shadi-murtada@uaeu.ac.ae

. College Humanities and Social Sciences
Dr. Ateeq Jakka, Assistant Dean for Research
drateeq@uaeu.ac.ae

. College of Science
Dr. Abdulmajeed Saif M. Al-Khajah, Assistant Dean for Research
majeed@uaeu.ac.ae

. College of Food and Agriculture
Professor Ghaleb Hadrami, Dean
Hadrami@uaeu.ac.ae

. College of Information Technology
Dr. Boumediene Belkhouche, Associate Dean
b.belkhouche@uaeu.ac.ae

. College of Medicine
Prof. Mohamed Yousef Hasan, Vice Dean
my.hasan@uaeu.ac.ae

Source:
http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/study_here/docs/phd/20090610_phd_important_information.pdf

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BeasiswaS3: 3 PhD Scholarships in Science and Management of Climate Change at Università Ca` Foscari of Venice

PhD Programme in Science and Management of Climate Change
CALL for APPLICATION 2009/2010

In 2007, the Department of Economics and the Department of Environmental Sciences of the Università Ca` Foscari of Venice, in collaboration with the Euro-Mediterranean Center for Climate Change (CMCC), have launched a 3-year PhD Programme in Science and Management of Climate Change. Every year, up to twelve students are enrolled in this Ph.D. programme. All lectures are given in English by internationally renowned professors.
The PhD Programme is organised into two streams:
1. Dynamic Climatology at the CMCC Headquarters in Bologna
2. Climate Change Impact and Management, at the Department of Economics of the University Ca` Foscari of Venice

For the year 2009/2010 (25th cycle of Italian PhD Programmes) we offer three scholaships with the financial support of the Euro-Mediterranean Center for Climate Change.



Please note that there are two additional felloship opportuntities funded by AXA-CMCC. More details are available at: http://venus.unive.it/phd-climate-change/en/node/187

Courses and credits
The courses will start in September 2009.
During the first year, PhD students will attend twelve 5-credit courses (30-40 hours of lectures, seminars or labs per course). Eleven courses are planned in each of the two thematic streams, and students will choose the twelfth one from the list of courses of the other stream. Credits are acquired by attending the courses and passing a final exam.

Tutors
During the first year, each student will be assigned a tutor who will be the main reference of the PhD candidates over the 3-year period. Tutors can be academics or distinguished researchers in disciplinary fields related to the PhD programme.

Thesis
A thesis proposal, coordinated by an academic advisor, must be presented after the first year. The final thesis is due at the end of the three years. An extension is possible in exceptional cases. The thesis, written in English, is reviewed by two international referees.

Prerequisites
In order to apply, students are required to hold an Italian "Laurea magistrale" or an equivalent foreign university degree (e.g. MSc or DEA). Foreign applicants shall provide full documentation of their university studies, including course profiles. Knowledge of the English language is a necessary prerequisite. Students are required to send proof of their knowledge of English (Toefl, Cambridge Certificate, etc).

Please note: Candidates for the Dynamic Climatology Stream should have a background in mathematics or physics at the BA level. Previous experience with numerical modelling and programming in a UNIX/Linux environment would be desirable, though not essential.
The Stream on “Impact and Management of Climate Change” has a multidisciplinary approach and background on Economics or Enviromental Science are preferably. Proficiency in mathematics is requested e.g. integral and differential calculus, linear algebra.

Application
Applications for the PhD programme must be formally submitted by sending an application form together with the following documents:
1. Proposal for a research project to be carried out during the three years;
2. Curriculum vitae;
3. Presentation/ recommendation letters by previous tutors/professors;

Other documents that may be considered are the following:
1. Degree certificates and scores (or equivalent)
2. Masters degree certificate or other specialisation courses;
3. Academic transcripts (list of courses with grades);
4. Scientific publications, including an English abstract;
5. Certificates of research experience at universities or research institutions;
6. Score in GRE, GMAT, TOEFL or similar standard tests.

Admission evaluation
The candidate`s ability to carry out high level research activities will be screened through the evaluation of the documentation attached to the application form. Phone interviews may be organised if necessary.

Application deadline
Applications open on 20th May 2009 and close on 23rd June 2009 h. 12.30 (Rome time)

website link:
http://venus.unive.it/phd-climate-change/node/105

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PhD Scholarships in Economics at University of Siena

Siena PhD in ECONOMICS - 2009

The University of Siena invites applications for the Graduate Program in Economics. The University and the city offer a unique environment for study and research in Europe.

Scholarship
A maximum of 16 students will be admitted. The 8 most qualified candidates will be awarded a four-year scholarship of about €10,500 ($16,500) per year, after tax, for a total of about $42,000 ($67,000), plus tuition remission. A limited number of students can take advantage of lodging offered by the University of Siena in the Post-Graduate College `S. Chiara` (http://www.unisi.it/santachiara/homeEn.html) sited in the historical centre of Siena.
The Graduate Program
The goal of the program is to train professional economists. Former students hold positions as economists in the academia, in consulting businesses, and in national and internationals economic institutions, such as central banks and regulators.

The first two years of the Program are devoted to full-time courses. All of these are taught in English, the official language of the Program. After fundamental training in Mathematics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics, a full menu of specialized courses is offered. Students are exposed to different theoretical and methodological points of view, in order to be able to explore the frontier of economics in an original way. Students are also required to participate in research activities, such as economics seminars and workshops. Admission to the second year is conditioned on the results of all first year final exams. Starting from the second year, students will develop their own research, under the supervision of a faculty member. While working at their dissertation, students are encouraged to undertake periods of research in foreign academic institutions. In this case the scholarship is increased by 50%. The doctorate is awarded after discussion of an original piece of scientific work (which can be written in Italian or in English). For further information about the Program,
please visit http://www.econ-pol.unisi.it/dottorato/



Application process.
Applicants must hold, or obtain by September 30 2009, an Italian `laurea specialistica` or a `4-years laurea` or equivalent 4-5 years foreign degree. There are no limitations on the nationality of candidates. Prospective students are required to apply using the on-line procedure at the following website:

http://dottorati.unisi.it/domande/elenco_proposte_24_maggio.asp

The deadline for application is June 22, 2009. In addition to the on-line application, the following documentation is required (either in Italian of in English):

1. Curriculum vitae
2. Academic transcripts. These must contain a full list of courses taken and grades obtained.
3. Two letters of reference, in sealed envelopes. These must assess the student`s aptitudes towards research, competence, scientific potential and maturity, in comparative terms.
4. A research statement, not exceeding 1000 words.
5. (OPTIONAL) A short scientific essay, not longer than 5000 words, resulting from independent research by the candidate.

All required documentation must be sent by June 22, 2009 to the following address:

Ufficio Formazione e Post-Laurea
DOTTORATO IN ECONOMIA POLITICA
c/o Collegio Santa Chiara
Via Valdimontone n. 1
53100 Siena, Italy.

Selection of Students
The selection of candidates will be based on an evaluation of their aptitude and competence to research. To this purpose, the examination commission might ask some of the candidates to sit for a written exam and an interview, to be held in Siena in the late-Spring or early-Summer of 2009; in this case, the candidates will be notified by email a couple of weeks before (however, the University cannot be held responsible for failed communications due to the candidate supplying late or incorrect information regarding his/her address). The exams will be in Italian or in English. The University reserves the right to exclude from the selection process, at any time, candidates who do not meet the admission requirements.

Further information
For further information, please contact the secretariat of the graduate program:
Francesca Fabbri,
fabbri16@unisi.it

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Beasiswa BPPS PascaSarjana untuk Dosen PNS

Beasiswa Bantuan Program Pasca Sarjana (BPPS) Ditjen Pendidikan Tinggi (Dikti) atau dikenal dengan beasiswa BPPS ditujukan bagi dosen atau tenaga pengajar yang berstatus Pegawai Negeri Sipil (PNS) untuk program pasca sarjana.

BPPS Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Tinggi hanya diberikan kepada dosen yang mengikuti pendidikan pascasarjana, baik magister (S2) maupun doktor (S3), pada program studi yang diselenggarakan secara reguler dan telah memperoleh akreditasi pada jalur akademik oleh Badan Akreditasi Nasional Pendidikan Tinggi (BAN-PT).
Program studi yang akan dipertimbangkan untuk mendapatkan prioritas dalam seleksi calon penerima BPPS adalah program studi dalam bidang ilmu yang yang memiliki nilai strategis bagi pembangunan nasional, seperti: teknologi, MIPA, pertanian, sosial dan ekonomi, kesehatan dan pendidikan.

Pada tahun 2009 jumlah BPPS mahasiswa baru untuk S2 sebanyak 5.500 orang, sedangkan untuk S3 sebanyak 2.000 orang. Total 7500 alokasi beasiswa BPPS 2009. Pengalokasian Distribusi BPPS tersebut dibagi menjadi dua bagian, yaitu :

1. Dialokasikan kepada Program Pascasarjana PTN/PTS yang memenuhi syarat. Cara ini sama dengan pola yang selama ini berjalan.
2. Dialokasikan kepada PTN dan PTS pemilik dosen (dikordinasi oleh Kopertis).

Persyaratan Umum penerima beasiswa BPPS Dikti antara lain:

1. Beasiswa Pendidikan Pascasarjana (BPPS) Ditjen Pendidikan Tinggi pada saat ini hanya diperuntukkan bagi dosen Perguruan Tinggi Negeri, dosen Perguruan Tinggi Swasta (Dosen PNS Dpk, dosen Tetap Yayasan yang telah mempunyai NIK Yayasan serta telah memiliki angka kredit jabatan akademik dosen minimal Asisten Ahli 100), dan sebagian dosen IAIN/STAIN yang berstatus PNS yang mengikuti program S2
2. Dosen PNS yang berasal dari Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Sunan Gunung Jati Bandung, Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, Alauddin Makassar, Sultan Syarif Qasim Pekanbaru dan Universitas Islam Negeri Malang yang sudah berubah status kelembagaannya dari IAIN/STAIN, dapat diusulkan sebagai peserta S3 calon penerima BPPS
3. Permohonan untuk memperoleh BPPS Ditjen Pendidikan Tinggi harus mendapat persetujuan dan diajukan oleh Rektor/Ketua Perguruan Tinggi asal kepada Direktur Program Pascasarjana yang dituju. Khusus peserta yang berasal dari PTS, persetujuan dan usulan BPPS tersebut harus direkomendasi oleh pihak Kopertis Wilayah asal perguruan tinggi peserta

Pendaftaran Calon Penerima Beasiswa
Penyaringan dalam penerimaan calon penerima program Beasiswa BPPS dilakukan berdasar pada:

1. Prestasi akademik selama menempuh pendidikan program sarjana
2. Keterkaitan bidang ilmu program S2 yang ditempuh dengan bidang ilmu S1-nya dan atau bidang ilmu program S3 yang ditempuh dengan bidang ilmu program S1/S2 dari peserta.
3. Tempat yang tersedia.

Informasi pendaftaran dan persyaratan lebih detail hubungi bagian kemahsiswaan di masing-masing Perguruan Tinggi Negeri.

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Beasiswa S3 German: 30 Doctoral Scholarships in Mathematics at University of Bonn

30 Doctoral Scholarships in Mathematics at University of Bonn

The Bonn International Graduate School in Mathematics (BIGS-Mathematics), embraced by the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics, a Cluster of Excellence established within the German government`s Excellence Initiative, offers a PhD program in mathematics based upon the well-known teaching and research tradition of the Department of Mathematics and the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics. Research topics for dissertations can be chosen from the following sections:

1. Algebra and number theory (J. Franke, G. Harder, M. Rapoport, J. Schröer, C. Stroppel, D. Zagier)
2. Algebraic and arithmetic geometry (G.Faltings, G.Harder, D.Huybrechts, N. Perrin, M.Rapoport)
3. Differential geometry (W. Ballmann, U. Hamenstädt)
4. Discrete mathematics and complexity theory (S. Hougardy, M. Karpinski, B. Korte, T. Nieberg, N. Saxena, J. Vygen)
5. Global analysis (M. Lesch, W. Müller)
6. Mathematical models in the natural sciences (H.-W. Alt, J. Frehse, M. Griebel, F.Otto)
7. Moduli spaces (W. Ballmann, C.-F. Bödigheimer, G. Faltings, U. Hamenstädt, G. Harder, M. Marcolli, Y. Manin, S. Schwede, D. Zagier)
8. Numerical analysis (M. Griebel, R. Krause)
9. Partial differential equations (H.-W. Alt, J. Frehse, H. Koch, F. Otto, M. Rumpf, L. Székelyhidi)
10.Probability and statistics (S. Albeverio, A. Eberle, M. Karpinski, M. Schäl, K.-T. Sturm)
11.Pure and applied logic (M. Karpinski, P. Poepke)
12.Scientific computing (M. Griebel, H. Harbrecht, R. Krause, M. Rumpf)
13.Stochastic analysis (S. Albeverio, A. Eberle, F. Otto, K.-T. Sturm)
14.Topology (H.-J. Baues, C.-F. Bödigheimer, J. Hornbostel, M. Kreck, S. Schwede).



There are currently about 100 PhD students in the program, which offers a wide range of lecture courses, graduate seminars, research seminars, and winter/summer schools. The language of instruction is English. 30 doctoral grants (Hausdorff scholarships) of 1100 euros per month for a maximum of 3 years can be awarded, beginning April or October each year. The grants are supplied by a family allowance, if applicable. In addition, there are 8 qualifying grants of 800 euros per month for a qualifying year.

Applications are to be sent to:
Prof. Dr. Carl-Friedrich Bödigheimer,
Director of Graduate Studies,
Universität Bonn, Mathematisches Institut,
Endenicher Allee 60, D-53115 Bonn, Germany.

Deadline for applications
15 January annually for entry in April or October
31 May annually for entry in October.

For more details and a list of required documents see: www.bigs-math.uni-bonn.de

website link:
http://www.hausdorff-center.uni-bonn.de/doctoral-scholars

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FULBRIGHT American Indonesian Exchange Foundation Scholarships 2009 - 2010

FULBRIGHT PROGRAMS FOR 2009 - 2010 STUDY YEAR AMERICAN INDONESIAN EXCHANGE FOUNDATION (AMINEF)
The American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) annually offers Fulbright scholarships to study in the United States. The primary focus of the Fulbright Program in Indonesia is to promote mutual understanding between the Republic of Indonesia and the United States of America through educational exchange and academic scholarship. Fulbright scholarships are available to Indonesian citizens with the appropriate qualifications as stipulated in the program descriptions listed below.
General Requirements for All Programs :
•Leadership qualities
•A good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures
•A demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study
•A willingness to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright program.

Important Required Testing Information
Degree student candidates must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE for all fields except Law and Business) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT for business administration, finance, accounting) if they are selected. It is recommended that applicants begin to familiarize themselves with the above test.

Fulbright Student Program Alumni
Fulbright student program alumni are not eligible to apply to get a second student grant.

MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
Fulbright Master’s Degree Program
Preference will be given to applicants who serve as faculty members of state or private institutions of higher education in Indonesia. However, all qualified individuals are eligible to apply.
Applicants will possess:
•A Sarjana (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (4.00 scale)
•A minimum TOEFL score of 550
Deadline: May 31, 2009

Fulbright-Freeport Master’s Degree Program
Preference will be given to Indonesian citizens from Papua who are faculty members at state or private institutions of higher education.
Applicants will possess:
•Sarjana (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (4.00 scale)
•A demonstrated commitment to the development and service of Papua
•A minimum TOEFL score of 500
Deadline: May 31, 2009

Ph.D. PROGRAM
Fulbright Presidential Scholarship Program (Ph.D. Program)
This open competition is for applicants who serve or plan to serve as faculty members of state or private institutions of higher education in Indonesia.
Applicants will possess:
•Master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale)
•A determination to take up academic positions in higher education upon their return
•A minimum TOEFL score of 575. A score of 550 will be considered for certain fields
Deadline: May 31, 2009

RESEARCH PROGRAM
Fulbright Doctoral Dissertation Research Program
This research grant is intended to provide U.S. research opportunities to Indonesian university doctoral candidates who are in the final stages of writing their dissertation. The grant duration is for a period of three to six months. Applicants should have a minimum TOEFL score of 575 to participate in this program.
Deadline: May 31, 2009

HOW TO APPLY FULBRIGHT American Indonesian Exchange Foundation Scholarships
Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms and return them to AMINEF by the application deadline. Forms are available either by mail, in person at the AMINEF Office, Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th floor, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya 4, Jakarta 10720, or via 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 : - Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise study objective. - Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, TOEFL score report. - One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer. - Copy of academic transcript and diploma (English translation). - Copy of identify document (KTP or passport).

CONTACT INFORMATION
Specific questions regarding the application process are accepted via e-mail at the following address : infofulbright_ind-at-aminef.or.id

The PDF form can be downloaded here:

2010 Fulbright Application Form

2010 Humphrey Letter of Reference

FLTA Reference Letter

Fulbright Reference Letter

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Mars Hill College Academic Scholarships

Mars Hill College
Our main scholarship opportunity comes in the form of our Scholarship and Grant Program. These awards are based on a student’s high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores. These monies are awarded to the student during their senior year of high school and are renewable each year based on a minimum GPA while at Mars Hill College.
Students are invited to participate by filling out an application, writing an essay, and providing reference forms from counselors and teachers. The interviewing committees determine these scholarships.

Mars Hill College Academic Scholarships
Description: To assist in meeting tuition needs for international students studying at Mars Hill College.
For study in: North America
Field of Study: Unrestricted/Other
Available to: Unrestricted/Worldwide
Award Amount: $1,000-$8,400
Grade Level: Undergraduate
Submission Deadline: Varies

Contact Information
Mars Hill College
PO Box 370
Mars Hill, NC 28754
United States
Contact Name/Title
Rick Hinshaw, Dean of Admissions

Federal School Code: 002944
Amanda Willis, Director of Financial Aid
Phone: (828) 689-1123
Fax: (828) 689-1300
http://www.mhc.edu/

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Beasiswa: Scholarships by the Citi Foundation at the European Business School

The Citi Foundation Scholarship Fund
The Citi Foundation Scholarship Fund at the European Business School is presented by EBS Alumni and aimed at the advancement and support of socially disadvantaged, gifted potential students. The Citi Foundation’s funding will be used to alleviate the financial burden stemming from tuition fees. The scholarships will cover 50% of Bachelors or Masters tuition fees for one year.

Download application form
EBS Alumni Citi Foundation Scholarship 2009

The scholarship program targets young people from disadvantaged low-income families who usually have only limited access to education and training or minorities who often experience discrimination. We therefore intend to improve their chances via this advancement program and see this as a contribution to integration, as well as a valuable support of EBS’ scholarly aims to promote intercultural competence in its educational concept.

The Citi Foundation’s funding will be used to alleviate the financial burden stemming from tuition fees. The scholarships will cover 50% of Bachelors or Masters tuition fees for one year.

All prospective and current students who fit the target group are invited to apply, the scholarships will be awarded based on academic excellence, need and an interview.


Important Information about the Application Procedure

Who may apply?
Your application will be considered if some or all of the following points apply to you:

* You come from a low-income family.
* You are a member of a minority.
* You have a migrant background.

We also strive for a balanced number of low income students as well as an increase in the number female students and wish to create an elite of responsibility in Germany.

What do I have to hand in?
Please apply with all documents listed in the PDF in the right column.

Important information concerning eXebs fellows who already receive financial support through the eXebs Bildungsfonds: You don’t have to hand in all the financial documents, you just have to hand in a signed explanation that your financial situation has remained the same.

Important information concerning students who plan to apply for the eXebs Bildungsfonds: The documents you have to hand in for the Citi Scholarship are the same you have to hand in when applying for the eXebs Bildungsfonds. So it probably would make sense to apply for both scholarships at the same time.

Where do I have to send my application?
Please send it directly to the following adress (Einwurfeinschreiben is possible, but no Einschreiben mit Rückschein!):

eXebs
Postfach 4004
55030 Mainz

When and where do the interviews take place?
Depending on whether you apply only for the Citi Scholarship or for both the Citi Scholarship and the eXebs Fellowship including the Bildungsfonds your interview will take place on the following dates:

* applicants who also have interviews for the Fellowship (Bildungsfonds) Scholarship: 4.7.2009, Oestrich-Winkel, Burg Campus
* applicants who only apply for the Citi Scholarship: 5.7.2009, Oestrich-Winkel, Schloss Campus

You will be informed (per email) in time whether you will be invited or not.

Application deadline is 19 Jun 2009
The Official webiste: http://www.ebs.de/


List of all documents you need for your application
Download here (filetype: pdf)

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