[Australian] Australian Federation of University Women - South Australia Inc Trust Fund

Description:
Bursaries offered in 2008 to women of any nationality, currently enrolled in an Australian university.

The Jean Gilmore, Thenie Baddams and Daphne Elliott Bursaries assists with research towards a PhD or Masters by Research.

The Heather Latz Bursary assists study in postgraduate degrees by coursework.

Division:
Centre for Aboriginal Studies
Curtin Business School
Curtin Sarawak
Division of Health Sciences
Division of Humanities
Division of Science and Engineering

Area of Interest:
Accounting, Mathematical and Financial Analysis
Agri-science
Animal-Plant Interaction
Australian Indigenous Studies
Biomedical Sciences
Built & Natural Environment
Business Law and Corporate Administration
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Computing / Electronic
Design for Garment Innovation
Earth & Physical Sciences
Economics
Education and Training
Engineering
Environmental Science
Garment Design and Innovation
Geochemistry
Geographic Information Science
Geology
Habitat Restoration
Health and Life Sciences
Health, ageing and well-being
Human Development
Human Rights
Indigenous Health
Industrial Organisation
International Health
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Media / Communication
Mental Health
Mining
People, Society, Language & Culture
Physical Sciences
Resources
Social Work & Social Policy
Speech Pathology
Sport and Lifestyle
Sustainable Tourism
Textile & Design
Visual Arts / Design

Applicable to: Current Students

Gender: Female

Nationality:
Australian Citizen
Australian Permanent Resident
New Zealand Citizen
Other Nationalities

Year of Study: Postgraduate

Type: Research & Coursework

Opening Date: 21 September, 2007
Closing Date: 3 March, 2008

Value:
The Jean Gilmore, Thenie Baddams and Daphne Elliott Bursaries - up to $6,000 each.
The Heather Latz Bursary - up to $4,000 each.

Tenable at: Any Australian university.

Eligibility:
The Jean Gilmore, Thenie Baddams and Daphne Elliott Bursaries
Open to women who:
* with a good Honours degree or equivalent
* have completed one year of postgraduate research
* A$12 lodgement fee

Further Information: AFUW-SA Inc Trust Fund

Criteria:
The Heather Latz Bursary
Open to women who:
* good academic record
* Masters by coursework or Doctorate (major component is coursework)

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[Germany] PhD Scholarship in Spatial Cognition at University of Bremen

Postgraduate Position: Junior Researcher & Teaching Assistant SFB/TR 8 Spatial Cognition, Universität Bremen Project R1-[ImageSpace] - Mental Representations of Spatial Environments - Under the condition of job release / reference number: A 172/07

Project Description:

Mental reasoning about spatial environments often involves specific and task-sensitive spatio-analogical or quasi-pictorial mental representations. Mental processes dynamically construct and explore these representations to obtain desired spatial information and they do so with restricted working memory capacities. One goal of the project R1-[ImageSpace] is to build a cognitive architecture which comprises the components and processes necessary to accurately model human spatial cognition.

A second focus is on how to best employ such architectures in applications that assist humans in spatial cognition tasks (e.g., in architectural design and spatial planning). Eye tracking and other behavioral methods are used to clarify the theoretical basis of the modeling (such as the role of visual attention in mental spatial reasoning). In addition, eye tracking methods are employed in the developed application systems. More information on the project can be found at www.sfbtr8.spatial-cognition.de/project/r1/

Qualifications:

Successful applicants will have expertise in computer science / artificial intelligence and cognitive science and will hold an excellent master or diploma degree in computer science, cognitive science, or a related field. They will be committed to interdisciplinary, team-based research and be fluent in spoken and written English. Ideally, an applicant will also have good knowledge of / expertise in more than one of the following areas: mental representations and processes in human spatial cognition and visual perception; visual attention; eye movement tracking; qualitative spatial reasoning; architectural design / design studies; human problem solving; human-computer interaction; user interface design. Additional training will be provided on the job.

Work profile:
1. Applying cognitive models to spatial reasoning assistance scenarios
2. Contributing to conceptual and computational modeling of mental and diagrammatic reasoning about space
3. Managing a visual perception & diagrammatic reasoning lab, including eye tracking facilities
4. Teaching assistance for undergraduate and graduate courses
5. Preparing manuscripts for publication in international journals / at conferences

The successful applicant is expected to work on obtaining a doctoral degree in the scope of this position.

Conditions of Employment:
Salary is according to the German Federal pay scale (TV-L 13). The position is available from April 2008 until the end of 2010. Extension is possible.

Application deadline: 1 February 2008 (or until a suitable candidate is found). As the University of Bremen intends to increase the proportion of female employees in science women are particularly encouraged to apply.

In case of equal personal aptitudes and qualification disabled persons will be given priority. Please address questions about the position and send your application under the reference number (preferably by email) to:
Sven Bertel
E-mail : bertel@informatik.uni-bremen.de
SFB/TR 8 Spatial Cognition
Universität Bremen
P.O. Box 330 440 28334 Bremen / Germany

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Tawaran Beasiswa National Central University, Taiwan

National Central University (Taiwan) will visit University of Indonesia on January 24th (next Thursday).

Prof. Benjamin Fong Chao, Dean and Professor of College of Earth Science will lead Sheng Jo-Pan (Professor of Civil Engineering), Lin Fa Cheng (Professor of Electrical Engineering), Emma (Assistant of International Affairs Division), Hadi Kuntjara (PHD student) for this visit.

We'd already asked the permission from University of Indonesia to invite students, alumni or staffs of ITB university who are interested in studying in Taiwan to join our interview at University of Indonesia.

For the qualified students, we wish to reserve scholarship and admission for them. As for NCU scholarships, a PhD student could get up to NT25,000/per month, Master: up to NT15,000/per month.

And the required documents for the interview:
1. A copy of the student's highest diploma
2. A copy of transcript
3. Additional relevant documents (research proposal, English or Chinese proficiency certificate, thesis, publication and etc.)

Note: If students don't have these documents, they are still welcome to join us and submit the document at least April 20th.

http://www.ncu.edu.tw/e_web/admission.php

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[Singapore] Technologies Engineering Scholarships

RSIS invites applications for the Singapore Technologies Engineering Scholarships. The Singapore Technologies Engineering Scholarship is open to Singaporeans, Singapore Permanent Residents and International candidates to pursue the full-time Masters programme at RSIS.

Applicants should have (a) an excellent academic record; and (b) a very good command of the English language.

Terms and Conditions

Each scholarship is tenable for one year only for full-time Master of Science (Strategic Studies), Master of Science (International Relations), Master of Science (International Political Economy) and Masters of Science (Asian Studies) programmes. Successful candidates are expected to complete their studies within the tenable period. There is no bond attached to the scholarships.

Each scholarship shall cover the following:

* A monthly stipend;
* A book allowance (one-time payment only);
* Thesis Allowance (one-time payment only at the end of the programme);
* A return air-ticket (economy class) from home country to Singapore (if applicable);
* Your tuition and other compulsory fees (as specified by NTU)

How to apply

(a) Apply for the Masters programme of choice online;
(b) Applications for the ST Engineering Scholarship open on 1st January and close on 31st March 08. Application form can be obtained from here.
(c) Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the MSc Selection Committee.
d) Only successful applicants will be notified.

For enquiries, please contact the RSIS Graduate Programmes Office at rsisprogrammes@ntu.edu.sg

http://www.ntu.edu.sg/rsis/teaching/Msc_Scholarships.html

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The Google 2008 Anita Borg Scholarship

Dr. Anita Borg (1949 - 2003) devoted her adult life to revolutionizing the way we think about technology and dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields. Her combination of technical expertise and fearless vision continues to inspire and motivate countless women to become active participants and leaders in creating technology.

As part of Google's ongoing commitment to furthering Anita's vision, we are pleased to announce the 2008 Google Anita Borg Scholarship, through which we hope to encourage women to excel in computing and technology and become active role models and leaders.

Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates' academic background and demonstrated leadership. A group of female undergraduate and graduate student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. The scholarship recipients will each receive a $10,000 scholarship for the 2008-2009 academic year. Remaining finalists will receive $1,000 each.

All scholarship recipients and finalists will be invited to visit Google headquarters in Mountain View, California on April 3-5, 2008 for a networking retreat which will include workshops with a series of speakers, panelists, breakout sessions and social activities.

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[Indonesia] Beasiswa DIKTI untuk S2 dan S3

Nomor: 4097/D/T./2007; 14 Desember 2007

Kepada Yth
Pimpinan Perguruan Tinggi Negeri /Koordinator Perguruan Tinggi Swasta/ Direktur Politeknik
Seluruh Indonesia

Merujuk surat kami Nomor : 707/D/T/2007, tanggal 26 Maret 2007, dan Nomor : 1357/D4.4/2007, tanggal 13 Juni 2007 tentang beasiswa untuk studi ke luar negeri, bersama ini kami sampaikan hal-hal sebagai berikut :

1. Pendaftaran untuk memperoleh beasiswa studi ke luar negeri masih dibuka untuk jenjang S2 dan S3. Pendaftar harus sudah diterima di sebuah perguruan tinggi yang terakreditasi di luar negeri. Peminat mengajukan permohonan atau dikirim oleh perguruan tinggi tempat bekerja dengan dilampiri :

a. Isian Form A Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Tinggi ;
b. Letter of Acceptance dari perguruan tinggi yang terakreditasi;
c. Foto copy ijazah S1 bagi pelamar jenjang S2 dan ijazah S1 dan S2 bagi pelamar jenjang S3.
d. Bukti kemampuan berbahasa Inggris (TOEFL/IELTS), Jerman, Perancis, Jepang atau bahasa lain, sesuai dengan negara tempat perguruan tinggi yang dituju (tidak lebih dari 2 tahun terakhir);
e. Khusus untuk pelamar jenjang S3, melampirkan rencana riset.

2. Pendaftar berasal dari dosen Perguruan Tinggi Negeri, dosen DPK, dosen tetap Perguruan Tinggi Swasta dan juga di luar ketiga kategori tersebut tetapi bersedia menjadi dosen di perguruan tinggi tertentu minimal untuk waktu (2n + 1), yang ditunjukkan dengan surat perjanjian antara yang bersangkutan dengan perguruan tinggi tertentu. Mereka ini selanjutnya disebut Calon Tenaga Akademis Baru (CTAB).

3. Mereka yang saat ini sedang studi di luar negeri atas biaya sendiri dan memenuhi syarat pada butir Nomor 2 atau yang sedang studi di luar negeri atas biaya dari Departemen Pendidikan Nasional dan beasiswa sudah habis sementara studinya belum selesai dapat melamar beasiswa ini, dengan melampirkan laporan perkembangan studi yang diketahui oleh supervisor/pembimbing

4. Mengingat banyak dosen yang memiliki potensi akademik sangat bagus, tetapi kemampuan berbahasa Inggris belum baik dan kesulitan mendapatkan perguruan tinggi tujuan studi, Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Tinggi akan melaksanakan Tes Potensi Akademik (TPA) dan bahasa Inggris untuk dosen PTN, DPK, dosen PTS dan CTAB. Mereka yang lulus TPA tetapi kemampuan berbahasa Inggrisnya masih kurang, akan diberikan kursus intensif Bahasa Inggris, sehingga dapat diterima di perguruan tinggi terakreditasi di luar negeri. Alokasi untuk pola ini tergantung sisa beasiswa setelah dikurangi mereka yang sudah diterima di perguruan tinggi di luar negeri, sebagaimana disebutkan pada butir 1. Dimohon Rektor/Ketua/Direktur menyiapkan calon yang akan mengikuti TPA dan tes Bahasa Inggris, yang direncanakan pada bulan Januari 2008. Jadwal dan tempat tes akan kami informasikan lebih lanjut.

5. Bagi dosen yang saat ini sedang menempuh jenjang S3 di Program Pascasarjana dalam negeri, Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Tinggi merencanakan untuk memberi kesempatan kepada mereka untuk mengikuti program sandwich di perguruan tinggi luar negeri, dengan kegiatan antara lain:

a. Mengikuti kuliah untuk matakuliah yang relevan dengan riset disertasinya;
b. Melakukan library research atau laboratory research untuk disertasinya;
c. Kegiatan lain yang mendukung penyelesaian studi dengan lebih cepat dan bermutu baik.

Untuk itu diperlukan kemampuan berbahasa Inggris atau bahasa yang digunakan di perguruan tinggi yang dituju. Jumlah alokasi dan persyaratan untuk program ini sedang dipersiapkan. Dimohon Rektor/Ketua/Direktur menyiapkan mahasiswa program S3 untuk mengikuti program tersebut. Informasi secara rinci akan kami sampaikan lebih lanjut.

6. Pendaftar beasiswa studi di luar negeri sebagaimana dijelaskan pada butir 1 s.d. 4 dapat kami terima paling lambat tanggal 30 Maret 2008, dikirim ke alamat :

Direktur Ketenagaan
Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Tinggi Depdiknas
Gedung D Lt. 5 Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Jalan Pintu I - Senayan, Jakarta
Telp./Faks : ( 021 ) 57946092

Demikian atas perhatiannya kami ucapkan terima kasih.

Direktur Jenderal,

ttd

Fasli Jalal
NIP 131124234

Tembusan :
1. Menteri Pendidikan Nasional (Sebagiai laporan)
2. Direktur Ketenagaan Ditjen Dikti
3. Koordinator Kopertis Wilayah I s/d XII

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[Germany] 10 PHD Scholarship - Munich School of Economics

Doctoral positions starting October 2008

Munich Graduate School of Economics at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich (Germany)

UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH MUNICH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

Graduate Program Research Training Group ”Markets, Institutions, and the Scope of Government”

Department of Economics

The Munich Graduate School of Economics (MGSE) offers a distinguished three-year Ph.D. program in Economics to outstanding young graduates. We offer:

10 DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS

The program provides advanced training for in-depth research into global market integration, its consequences for institutional change, and its impact on the role of governments in the organization of economic activity. These themes are widely conceived and allow for applications in any field of economics. We offer a wide range of Ph.D. courses, all taught in English. The German Research Foundation (DFG) supports excellent doctoral students with a three-year scholarship in our Research Training Group.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applications for doctoral scholarships are welcome from graduates who hold a Master's degree or a German university Diploma in economics or a closely related field, passed with distinction. Candidates with a degree in statistics, mathematics or physics are also encouraged to apply. Graduates need to prove a strong quantitative background as well as interest and ability to conduct independent research.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

For further details on the research and teaching program, its participating faculty and the application procedure, please consult our website www.mgse.vwl.lmu.de.

Please note that we select our students on a strictly competitive basis.

Application deadline is 15 April 2008.

CONTACT:
Munich Graduate School of Economics
Ms. Gabriella Szantone Sturm
MAIL TO: mgse @ lmu.de

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[Indonesia] Beasiswa Tanoto Foundation

Tanoto Foundation, yayasan yang memiliki kepedulian pada pengembangan sumber daya manusia Indonesia melalui bidang pendidikan, mengundang Mahasiswa S1 dan S2 yang berprestasi untuk bergabung dalam program beasiswa S1 dan S2. Program beasiswa diselenggarakan berlandaskan prisip-prinsip kecakapan masing-masing pelamar tanpa memandang suku, agama, ras, jender serta menjunjung tinggi kebijakan non-diskriminatif.

Program Tahun Akademik 2008/2009
Saat ini Tanoto Foundation menyediakan beasiswa kepada 300 mahasiswa S1 dan 50 Mahasiswa S2, berasal dari berbagai disiplin ilmu dari enam perguruan tinggi mitra Tanoto Foundation, Keenam Perguruan TInggi mitra Tanoto Foundation adalah:

1. Universitas Indonesia
2. Universitas Gadjah Mada
3. Institut Teknologi Bandung
4. Universitas Sumatera Utara
5. Universitas Riau
6. Institut Pertanian Bogor

Cara memperoleh Formulir Pendaftaran:
Dapat diperoleh melalui website kami di www.tanoto-foundation.or.id

Pengisian Formulir Pendaftaran:
Formulir pendaftaran agar diisi sejelas-jelasnya dan disertai dokumen-dokumen pendukung selengkap-lengkapnya (daftar dokumen yang diperlukan terdapat pada formulir pendaftaran).

Pengembalian Formulir Pendaftaran (dua cara):

1. Melalui Kantor Wakil Rektor bidang Kemahasiwaan dan Alumni masing-masing Perguruan Tinggi, paling lambat tgl 31 Januari 2008
2. Langsung dikirimkan ke Tanoto Foundation dengan mencantumkan tulisan “BEASISWA” pada bagian kiri atas amplop paling lambat tgl. 31 Januari 2008 (Cap Pos), ke PO.BOX. 2117 JKP 10021

Pengumuman:
Pengumuman nama-nama penerima beasiswa akan dilakukan pada bulan Juli 2008 melalui Kantor Wakil Rektor Bidang Kemahasiswaan dan Alumni dari masing-masing Perguruan Tinggi.

KEPUTUSAN BERSIFAT MUTLAK DAN TIDAK BISA DIGANGGU GUGAT

I. Program Sarjana Strata Satu

Persyaratan:
1. Warga Negara Indonesia
2. Terdaftar sebagai mahasiswa di perguruan tinggi mitra Tanoto Foundation
3. Usia Maksimum 21 tahun pada bulan Juli 2008
4. Minimum IPK terakhir = 3.00 (skala 4.00)
5. Bagi mereka yang baru duduk ditahun pertama perguruan tinggi, minimum nilai rata-rata rapor kelas 3 SMU = 8.0 (skala 10)
6. Membutuhkan dukungan financial
7. Berjiwa kepemimpinan dan memiliki kepedulian serta komitmen untuk ikut memajukan bangsa Indonesia
8. Sedang tidak menerima beasiswa dari institusi lain

II. Program Sarjana Strata Dua

Persyaratan:
1. Warga Negara Indonesia
2. Terdapat sebagai mahasiswa di perguruan tinggi mitra Tanoto Founation
3. Usia Maksimum 40 tahun pada bulan Juli 2008
4. Mempunyai pengalaman kerrja minimum selama 2 tahun, setelah menyelesaikan program S1
5. Minimum IPK = 3.25 (skala 4,00)
6. Berjiwa kepemimpinan dan memiliki kepedulian serta komitmen untuk ikut memajukan bangsa Indonesia
7. Sedang tidak menerima beasiswa dari institusi lain

Keterangan Lengkap :
Tanoto Foundation
Email: info @ tanoto-foundation.or.id
Dateline: 31st January 2008

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[Spain] - Scholarships for the Graduate Program in Economics and Finance

CEMFI, Madrid (Spain)

The basic graduate offering at CEMFI consists of its Master in Economics and Finance and its PhD program in Economics. Unlike many Master programs in the US and elsewhere, ours is self-contained and offers a well respected qualification.

CEMFI grants a subset of its Master students exemptions from the tuition fee and/or scholarships for living expenses amounting up to EUR 10,000 per year. They are granted according to academic merit. Also, the Fundación Carolina, in cooperation with the Fundación BBVA, has endowed four scholarships for Latin American students of the Master. These scholarships amount to 1,200 euros per month for housing and subsistence, over 19 months, plus 2 additional months for students who participate in a Summer internship program. They also cover the Master's tuition, travel expenses and medical insurance.

An important distinguishing feature of our Master is that it lasts for two years, the second being essential for shaping the skills of our graduates, as follows. First year: Basic graduate course work and some optional subjects. Second year: Specialized courses and research training through a Master thesis. Our ratio of students to faculty is between four and five. Thus we can devote a lot of attention to each student. This is particularly important for the Master thesis, where the faculty provides guidance to a unique degree.

Members of CEMFI’s faculty publish in top journals and are research leaders in their fields. They also edit prestigious journals and are key players at leading learned societies such as the European Economic Association and the Econometric Society.

Our Master students get very good jobs as economists. For example, in positions dealing with portfolio and risk management, macroeconomic forecasting, policy evaluation, or microeconomic consultancy. Our reputation is 20 years old and CEMFI provides a strong signal of quality, regularly confirmed by the market. Moreover, we run an experienced and efficient job placement service.

Students interested in furthering their research training, either because they aim at a professional career with a stronger research content or because they aim at an academic position, will continue to develop their research skills for another three years and complete the PhD program. Papers from CEMFI’s dissertations have been published in top journals and we have an excellent record in the PhD job market.

Admission to PhD dissertation work at CEMFI is through the Master. All students admitted to the PhD program obtain a scholarship, either from an external source or from CEMFI.

For more information on admission and scholarship applications, please visit: http://www.cemfi.es. For any queries, feel free to contact: admissions @ cemfi.es.

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[Australia] PhD Scholarship Co-Sponsored By Swinburne University Of Technology And Woodside Energy Ltd.: Physical Oceanography

http://www.swin.edu.au/feis/scholarships_fac.html

TITLE: Wave Modelling within Extreme Tropical Cyclones

BACKGROUND:

Swinburne University of Technology (SUT) and Woodside Energy Ltd (WEL) are seeking a suitably qualified student to undertake post-graduate study to develop a wave forecast model suitable for extreme tropical cyclone conditions.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne University of Technology is a large multi-sectoral and multi-campus institution with a stated mission to be a pre-eminent entrepreneurial university from the Asia-Pacific, thriving on new ideas and knowledge and exploiting its intersectoral heritage to create value for its stakeholders.

The Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences is host to most of the engineering activities at Swinburne as well as key programs in aviation and photonics. The Coastal Engineering and Physical Oceanography group of the Faculty specialises in research of deep-water and finite-depth wave dynamics, spectral modelling of wind-generated waves, wave breaking and dissipation, air-sea interaction, wave-bottom interaction and turbulence.

About Woodside Energy Ltd

Woodside Energy Ltd. (WEL) is Australia’s largest offshore oil and gas producer and operator of the North West Shelf project. Over a period of 20 years, WEL has been conducting and sponsoring applied and fundamental oceanographic research. The issue of enhancing understanding of extreme tropical cyclones, and in particular improving the wave forecast under such conditions, is among the current priorities of the research sponsored by the company.

PROJECT ABSTRACT:

Accurate wind wave models are essential for all elements of extreme air-sea interaction, including loads on structures, upper-ocean mixing and bottom boundary layer formation. At present, physics of such models is mostly based on theory and experiments applicable to moderate wind/wave situations, which physics is then extrapolated to extreme conditions. Since air-sea interaction at such tropical cyclones is known to be different, the models manifest inconsistent results. This is a major concern for engineering design applications. The project is intended to produce, parameterise, implement and test new energy source/.sink functions for the wave forecast models, based on direct measurements in the extreme tropical cyclones and on recent theoretical advances in this field.

SELECTION CRITERIA

1) Honours degree in Physical or Mathematical Sciences (essential)
2) Strong analytical and mathematical skills (essential)
3) A good working knowledge of programming (desirable)

Commencement Date March 2008

Scholarship
AU$24815 per annum, tax exempt
Duration – three years

Application deadline: 31st of January, 2008

Contact
Alexander Babanin
Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences
Swinburne University of Technology
PO Box 218 Hawthorn VIC 3122
Victoria
Telephone: +61-3-9214 8033
Fax: +61-3-9214 8264
Email: ababanin@swin.edu.au

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[Thailand] Master and PhD Scholarship in Energy and Environment

The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment (JGSEE) is an education and research consortium involving five leading institutions in Thailand , KMUTT, KMITNB, PSU, CMU and SIIT-TU as collaborating partners. We have a number of highly qualified academic staff and offer the graduate programs leading to the degrees of International research-based Doctoral and Master Programs (PhD. MPhil., MSc.) Energy Technology & Environmental Technology and International professional-oriented Master Programs (MEng./MSc.) Energy Technology and Management & Environmental Technology and Management. All students are provided with research expenses. A number of full and partial scholarship is granted to highly qualified candidates.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application form and a research topic in English by
E-mail: academic@jgsee.kmutt.ac.th or
Post:
King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi,
The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment,
Academic Section, 3 rd Floor, 126 Pracha Uthit Rd.,
Bangmod, Tungkru,
Bangkok 10140,
Thailand
Tel. (662) 470-833-8 ,470-8309-10 Ext 4149
Fax. (662) 427-9634.

Further information is available at our web site as follows: www.jgsee.kmutt.ac.th

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[New Zealand] PhD Scholarship in Stochastic and Fuzzy Modelling Software - Auckland University of Technology

Auckland University of Technology
PhD Scholarship
Software Engineering Research Laboratory
School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences

A fully funded PhD position is available in the Software Engineering Research Lab at Auckland University of Technology and applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates.

The scholarship is tenable for up to four years to support work in the area of stochastic and fuzzy modelling in the management of software development projects.

Successful candidates will have an Honours (or more likely a Masters) degree in Computer Science or similar technical discipline. They will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the software development lifecycle and have an interest in software project management. Strong development skills, preferably in Java or C++, will be required.

Applications are invited from potential international students as well as New Zealand citizens, Permanent Residents and Australian citizens. Applicants with interests in the areas of Software Product and Process Improvement, Optimisation Algorithms, Requirements Engineering or Visualisation are also invited to apply. Closing date for applications is 26 January 2008.

Interested applicants should in the first instance send a CV and covering letter to:

Dr Andy Connor (D-75)
School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Auckland University of Technology
Private Bag 92006
Auckland 1142
New Zealand

Email: serl@aut.ac.nz

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[Netherlands] PhD Scholarship in Biostatistics at the Department of Biostatistics, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands

PhD Scholarship in Biostatistics at the Department of Biostatistics, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands

The Department of Biostatistics (Faculty of Medicine) of the Erasmus Medical Center (University of Rotterdam) is recruiting PhD-students in Biostatistics. The candidates should have a Master in Statistics, Biostatistics or Mathematics and a strong curriculum vitae. Next to preparing a PhD, the candidates will also gain practical statistical experience in a variety of small research/consultancy projects and clinical trials. The contract is for four years.

The Department of Biostatistics is known for its applied statistical research in repeated measurements analyses, missing data, survival analysis, Bayesian statistics, different areas in clinical trial topics and epidemiological models. Further, there is an intensive collaboration with the Department of Epidemiology.

If you are interested, please send your CV to:

Professor Emmanuel Lesaffre
Department of
Biostatistics
Erasmus Medical Center

PO Box 2040
3000 CA Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Email: e.lesaffre@erasmusmc.nl

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[India] 20 Scholarships from Government of India administered by ICCR

General Cultural Scholarship Scheme(GCSS)

Government of India, through the General Cultural Scholarship Scheme (GCSS) administered by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), has announced the grant of 20 scholarships for Indonesian students and 10 scholarships for students from Timor Leste for the academic year 2008-2009 in the fields of Arts, Architecture, Literature, Commerce, Law, Politics, International Relations, Islamic Studies, Science, etc. and degree courses in Engineering, Pharmacy and Agriculture. The scholarships are also extended for doctoral and post doctoral courses.

Interested and eligible candidates may download the Application Form, General Instructions to applicants and Instructions to Candidates for filling the Application Form. The last date for receiving application forms duly completed in all respects in 6 (six) copies alongwith all supporting documents is 31st January, 2008. All candidates will be required to appear in a test in the English language which will be held on 9th February, 2008.


Candidates applying from Sumatera may send their applications to:
Mr. M.S. Mandhaiya
Consul General
CONSULATE GENERAL OF INDIA – MEDAN
19, Jl. Uskup Agung A. Sugiopranoto
Medan 20152, Sumatera Utara
Ph. 061-4531308, 4556452

Candidates applying from Bali may send their applications to:
Mr. Awanish Tiwari
Deputy Director
INDIAN CULTURAL CENTRE BALI
Jl. Raya Puputan No. 42-44
Renon – Denpasar – Bali
Ph. 0361-241978

All other candidates from other parts of Indonesia may send their applications to:
Ms. Anju Ranjan
Second Secretary (Press, Info, Education)
Embassy of India
Jl. H R Rasuna Said Kav S-1
Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan -12950
Ph. 021-5204150/52/57

For further information of different scholarships please visit:
Embassy of India Jakarta: http://www.embassyofindiajakarta.org/content.php?sid=54
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[Australia] PhD Scholarships in Terrorism Studies - University of Wollongong Australia

3 PhD Scholarships in Terrorism Studies Centre for Transnational Crime Prevention

New South Wales, Australia

Up to three Higher Degree Research (HDR) Tuition Fee Scholarships and University Postgraduate Awards are available for students to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy degree in the area of terrorism studies and/or transnational crime prevention. Candidates will be based at the Centre for Transnational Crime Prevention (CTCP), University of Wollongong, Australia ( http://ctcp.uow.edu.au/).

Applications are invited from candidates with backgrounds in a range of relevant academic disciplines, including international relations, criminology, psychology, law, policing, political science, strategic studies, and other related fields.

Topics of particular interest include but are NOT limited to:

• The nexus between terrorism and transnational crime
• The relationship between terrorism and other forms of political violence
• The relationship between terrorism and counterterrorism
• Regional perspectives and case studies

Criteria:

Applicants must provide a thesis proposal in which they identify an original research topic, convincingly argue its relevance and contribution, and demonstrate how they will examine the given issue in a systematic way.

• Applicants must meet the admission and English language requirements (for international students) set by the University of Wollongong.
• In order to be eligible for the scholarships applicants must commence their studies by August 2008.

Desirable: Working knowledge of a foreign language, field experience

Scholarship Details: The HDR Tuition Fee Scholarship will cover international student tuition fees (currently A$19,000 per year). In addition, scholarship holders will receive a University Postgraduate Award (stipend is A$19,616 for 3 years. Stipend is indexed each year).

Application Closing Date: Priority deadline for applications is 28 February 2008 for commencement by August 2008. Late applications may be considered depending on availability.

Further information:

For an application form go to
www.uow.edu.au/content/groups/public/@web/@unia/documents/doc/uow000054.pdf

or for further details contact
Dr Adam Dolnik,
Centre for Transnational Crime Prevention,
University of Wollongong.
Email - adamd@uow.edu.au,
Phone - +612 4221 3255

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[Belgium] PhD Scholarship in Bacteriology and Immunology - The Veterinary and Agrochemical Research Centre Belgium

The Veterinary and Agrochemical Research Centre PhD Position Department of Bacteriology and Immunology

Science at the service of safe food production and animal health

The Veterinary and Agrochemical Research Centre (VAR) is a Federal Public Scientific Institution located on two campuses at Uccle and Tervuren, near Brussels. In the framework of sustainable and socially acceptable agriculture, the VAR, through scientific research, expert advice, and the provision of services, contributes to a pro-active policy as regards safe food production, animal health, and public health on the federal and international levels.

To fulfill this task, 60 scientific and 150 technical staff are active in applied research in the fields of transmissible animal diseases, and of safety of animal and crop products. To support its growth and research activities carried out at the Department of Bacteriology and Immunology, VAR is currently seeking candidates for a PhD position.

Framework and tasks Paratuberculosis or Johne's disease is an enzootic bacterial disease in ruminants, due to Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (Map), characterised by a chronic and fatal diahrrea. Its prevalence has reached endemicity in European dairy herds and in the sheep, goat and deer farming sectors, with 70-80% herd prevalence in some regions. Paratuberculosis is also responsible for persistant environmental contamination of pastures and water catchment areas. Current diagnostic methods lack sensitivity, and current vaccines have little impact on the prevalence of infection; therefore both require improvement for disease control.

The aim of this research is to explore and optimise the diagnostic and vaccine potential of recently identified Map antigens in cattle. For this purpose diagnostic antigen candidates will be targeted to Antigen Presenting Cell (APC) surface receptors in a recombinant fusion strategy to enhance antigen in vitro uptake and presentation, and vaccine candidates will be targeted to cattle dendritic cell surface markers to enhance and modulate antigen presentation.

The research supports ongoing programs on M. bovis diagnosis and Map antigen discovery at the Veterinary Agrochemical Research Centre, and should lead to a PhD at Université Libre de Bruxelles. It will be carried out in both institutions under joint supervision of Dr M. Govaerts, VAR, and Prof dr M. Moser, ULB, in collaboration with external partners. The candidate will be recruited by VAR under a one-year, twice renewable research contract.

Profile

- Master in Life Sciences, Bio-Engineering, Veterinary Medicine or another relevant field
- Written/spoken fluency in either English or French.
- Successful candidates will have the ability to work in high autonomy within a multilingual group.

Contact details

- Dr Marc Govaerts, Dept. Bacteriology & Immunology, Veterinary and
Agrochemical Research Centre (CODA-CERVA),
Groeselenberg 99, B-1180 Uccle,
Belgium.
Tel : +32-2-3790443;
Fax : +32-2-3790679;
email : magov@var.fgov.be;

- homepages: http://www.var.fgov.be/section_immunology_fr.php
and http://www.ulb.ac.be/rech/inventaire/unites/ULB139.html

Start date: 01-Feb-2008, preferably 01-Jan-2008

Application

Please send your curriculum vitae, motivation, relevant research experience, study curriculum with rankings, English/French proficiency (for foreign students), pdf of diploma and transcripts (translation if necessary), and name/e-mail (coordinates) of 2 reference persons, to magov@var.fgov.be

Further Details http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/AH256/PhD_Position/www.var.fgov.be/

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[Australia] PhD Scholarship in Wave Modelling - Swinburne University of Technology Australia

PhD Scholarship co-sponsored by Swinburne University of Technology and Woodside Energy Ltd Wave Modelling within Extreme Tropical Cyclones Physical Oceanography

Victoria, Australia

BACKGROUND:

Swinburne University of Technology (SUT) and Woodside Energy Ltd (WEL) are seeking a suitably qualified student to undertake post-graduate study to develop a wave forecast model suitable for extreme tropical cyclone conditions.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne University of Technology is a large multi-sectoral and multi-campus institution with a stated mission to be a pre-eminent entrepreneurial university from the Asia-Pacific, thriving on new ideas and knowledge and exploiting its intersectoral heritage to create value for its stakeholders.

The Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences is host to most of the engineering activities at Swinburne as well as key programs in aviation and photonics. The Coastal Engineering and Physical Oceanography group of the Faculty specialises in research of deep-water and finite-depth wave dynamics, spectral modelling of wind-generated waves, wave breaking and dissipation, air- sea interaction, wave-bottom interaction and turbulence.

About Woodside Energy Ltd

Woodside Energy Ltd. (WEL) is Australia's largest offshore oil and gas producer and operator of the North West Shelf project. Over a period of 20 years, WEL has been conducting and sponsoring applied and fundamental oceanographic research. The issue of enhancing understanding of extreme tropical cyclones, and in particular improving the wave forecast under such conditions, is among the current priorities of the research sponsored by the company.

PROJECT ABSTRACT:

Accurate wind wave models are essential for all elements of extreme air-sea interaction, including loads on structures, upper-ocean mixing and bottom boundary layer formation. At present, physics of such models is mostly based on theory and experiments applicable to moderate wind/wave situations, which physics is then extrapolated to extreme conditions. Since air-sea interaction at such tropical cyclones is known to be different, the models manifest inconsistent results. This is a major concern for engineering design applications. The project is intended to produce, parameterise, implement and test new energy source/.sink functions for the wave forecast models, based on direct measurements in the extreme tropical cyclones and on recent theoretical advances in this field.

SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Honours degree in Physical or Mathematical Sciences (essential)
2. Strong analytical and mathematical skills (essential)
3. A good working knowledge of programming (desirable)

Commencement Date: March 2008

Scholarship: A$24,815 per annum, tax exempt. Duration – three years

Application Deadline: 31 January 2008

Contact
Alexander Babanin
Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences
Swinburne University of Technology
PO Box 218 Hawthorn VIC 3122
Australia
Telephone: +61-3-9214 8033
Fax: +61-3-9214 8264
Email: ababanin@swin.edu.au

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[Australia] PhD Scholarship in Ocean Engineering - Swinburne University of Technology Australia

PhD Scholarship in Ocean Engineering Development of a Global Ocean Database from Satellite Altimeters

Victoria, Australia

BACKGROUND:

Swinburne University of Technology (SUT) is seeking a suitably qualified student to undertake post-graduate study to develop an altimeter database for ocean waves and apply it to investigation of extreme wave events.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne University of Technology is a large multi-sectoral and multi-campus institution with a stated mission to be a pre-eminent entrepreneurial university from the Asia-Pacific, thriving on new ideas and knowledge and exploiting its intersectoral heritage to create value for its stakeholders.

The Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences is host to most of the engineering activities at Swinburne as well as key programs in aviation and photonics. The Coastal Engineering and Physical Oceanography group of the Faculty specialises in research of deep-water and finite-depth wave dynamics, spectral modelling of wind-generated waves, wave breaking and dissipation, air-sea interaction, wave-bottom interaction and turbulence.

PROJECT ABSTRACT:

Over the past 20 years satellite-based radar altimeters have made measurements of ocean wave conditions. During this period of time a total of 7 different altimeter missions have been flown. The combined database represents the most comprehensive dataset ever developed of global wave conditions. This project involves developing a combined database from these separate missions and then applying this to the determination of extreme wave conditions at any location on the global oceans. The resulting database has the potential to drastically change the way in which ocean wave design is undertaken.

SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematical Sciences (essential)
2. Strong analytical and mathematical skills (essential)
3. A good working knowledge of programming and databases (desirable)

Commencement Date: March 2008

Scholarship: A$24,815 per annum, tax exempt. Duration – three years

Application deadline: 31 January 2008

Contact
Alexander Babanin
Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences
Swinburne University of Technology
PO Box 218 Hawthorn VIC 3122
Victoria
Telephone: +61-3-9214 8033
Fax: +61-3-9214 8264
Email: ababanin@swin.edu.au

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[Singapore] SPMS: SMF 2008 PhD/ Post Doc Scholarships Applications

Dear Profs,

We refer to the email below from the Dean with regards to the above-mentioned scholarships applications.

a. The Singapore Millennium Foundation Ltd (SMF) is calling applications for the following:
1) PhD scholarships - with financial support of S$3,000 per month for up to 4 years
2) Post Doctoral funding - with financial support of S$5,000 per month for up to 2 years

Details of the SMF Scholarship applications can be found at http://www.smf-scholar.org/

b. Accoding to SMF, the 2008 applcations will close on 31 Jan 2008. However, depending on the response, this date may be extended to 28 Feb 2008. I will need to contact RSO/OHR to check on their internal deadline to consolidate all Schools submission.

c. Please encourage your current and prospective PhD and Post Doctoral (PhD holders) candidates to apply quickly.

d. Candidates are required to submit an online application at http://www.smf-scholar.org/ Print out the completed form (with signature) and enclose with the following supporting documents in ENGLISH and duly certified as true copies to be enclosed (please arrange the document accordingly):

1. Curriculum Vitae.
2. TOEFL/GRE/GMAT/GATE Scores ( please check directly with the University/Research Institute on this requirement )
3. Doctoral’s degree certificate and transcripts, if applicable.
4. Master’s degree certificate and transcripts, if applicable.
5. Bachelor’s degree certificate & transcripts, if applicable.
6. Abstract of Proposed Research (250 words).
7. Proposed Plan of Research.
8. Abstract of Previous Research Accomplishments (if applicable)
9. Letter of Support by Hosting Scientific Advisor.
10. A copy of Hosting Scientific Advisor Curriculum Vitae (if applicable)
11. Two Reference Letters
12. Progress Report (if applicable)

Note: Candidates are also encouraged to discuss with their supervisors about the submission of application.

e. We will require the candidates to submit their applications to the School and we will append a copy to the Divisions for record in due course. Tentatively, we hope to receive all completed applications by 7 January 2008 and will revise the deadline after we hear from RSO /OHR:

Associate Chair (Graduate and Research)
School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Nanyang Technological University
1 Nanyang Walk, Block 5, Level 3
Singapore 637616
(attention: Ms Loo Leong Gaik)

Please feel free to let me know if you need any further clarification.

Thank you.

Best regards,
Leong Gaik

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[German] 10 Scholarships Per Year-Freie Universitat Berlin

The Berlin Graduate School Muslim Cultures and Societies awards ten scholarships per year for the three-year programme of study. The award may be extended after the first year, contingent upon positive evaluation of a first chapter of the dissertation.

Scholarships are approximately EU1400 per month. Information on application can be found here.
http://www.geschkult.fu-berlin.de/e/graduateschool/en/scholarships/index.html

Students admitted to the programme who cannot be offered a scholarship by the Graduate School will receive administrative assistance in applying for third-party funding.

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