[France] European grants for masters students in Advanced Robotics

The European Union supports the masters course EMARO (European master on Advanced Robotics) by offering 18 attractive scholarships (2 years with 21000 €/year) for Non- European students and one grant for Western Balkan students. It offers also some grants (1,2 or 3 months) for Non- European scholars (academics).

The deadline of application is 31 January 2008. The Master has been accepted in the framework of the prestigious European programme on education "Erasmus Mundus". The consortium conducting the Master is composed of three institutions: Ecole Centrale de Nantes (France), University of Genova (Italy) and Warsaw University of Technology (Poland).

Duration of studies is two years. The student spends each of those years in a different institution, thus he or she obtains two master's diplomas of those two institutions. Langue of instruction is English.
Details of the grants and the Masters course can be found at: http://emaro.irccyn.ec-nantes.fr/

Co-ordinator of EMARO

Prof. Wisama KHALIL
Ecole Centrale de Nantes
IRCCyN (Institut de Recherche en Communication et Cybernétique de Nantes)
B.P 92 101, 44321 Nantes cedex 03
France.
E-mail : Wisama.Khalil@irccyn.ec-nantes.fr
Web : http://www.irccyn.ec-nantes.fr

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[Japan] The Yoshida Scholarship Foundation Master and Doctoral Scholarships in Natural Science and Engineering

This scholarship program is offered to the following students, who are still in home country before departure to Japan:

Countries
Mongolia, China, Korea, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan or one of ASEAN countries.

Fields
Natural Science or Engineering except medical, dental and veterinary.

Level of study and period of scholarship grant
Master`s degree-2 years, under 30 years of age on April 1 of application year.
Doctor`s degree-3 years, under 35 years of age on April 1 of application year.

University in Japan
Applicants are required to be admitted by one of the following universities and receive recommendation from the university to our foundation.

* The University of Tokyo
* Tokyo Institute of Technology
* Keio University
* Waseda University
* Kyoto University
* Doshisha University
* Kwansei Gakuin University

Scholarship grant

1. Stipend: 150,000 yen per month
2. Matriculation fee, tuition fee: max.2,500,000 yen.
3. Housing allowance: at large city, max. 40,000 yen per month. other city, max. 20,000 yen per month.
4. Family allowance: if spouse lives together in Japan and he/she has no source of income: 20,000 yen per month.
5. Travel expense: A round-trip air ticket, economy class.

Application
All application shall require recommendation from the university mentioned above and shall be accepted through the university in Japan. Applicants are required to start preparation at least one year prior to his/her departure from home country to Japan.

Number of scholarship winners
7 students per year. (7 universities mentioned above shall recommend 1 student each every year.)

For further informations go to:
http://www.ysf.or.jp/en/indexe.html

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[US] Underaduate Scholarship in Global Businessat at Thunderbird School of Global Management

About Thunderbird

In 1946, Thunderbird School of Global Management was founded as the first graduate management school focused exclusively on global business. It is regarded as the world`s leading institution in the education of global managers and has operations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Russia and Asia. Ranked No. 1 in international business by U.S. News and World Report and the Wall Street Journal survey of corporate recruiters, and the Financial Time, Thunderbird is dedicated to educating global leaders who create sustainable prosperity worldwide.

The school`s programs facilitate the development of the global mindset which is critical to managing effectively in different social, economic and political environments. More than 38,000 students have graduated from Thunderbird, and its alumni live and work in more than 140 countries.

Details:

* Covers tuition fees for 60 credit hour program (approx. value USD 75,000)
* Does not include living expenses, course materials, health insurance or Winterim/Summerim expenses (Candidate would have to prove financial ability to pay those `uncovered` costs before we could request the I-20 form needed to obtain the student visa)

Admission Requirements:

* Degree from accredited four year institution or the US equivalent, validated by official transcripts which state the awarding of the final degree and the date of award
* GMAT score minimum of 550
* TOEFL score of at least 250 if candidate did not graduate from an English-speaking university, in a native English-speaking country
* Resume detailing all time since the completion of the degree required for admission
* 2 Letters of Reference from the professional environment
* 3 Personal Essays responding to application questions
* Min. 2 years of post-baccalaureate work experience

Scholarship Requirements:

* Degree from accredited four year institution or the US equivalent, validated by official transcripts which state the awarding of the final degree and the date of award
* University record indicating completion of degree with a 3. GPA or the US equivalent
* GMAT score minimum of 640
* TOEFL score of at least 250 if candidate did not graduate from an English-speaking university, in a native English-speaking country
* A resume history showing the assignment and successful completion of increasing degrees of responsibility
* Letters of reference providing personal observations of leadership qualities

For more information:
Michele von Rautenkranz,
Director of Regional Initiatives,
SE Asia (michele.vonrautenkranz@thunderbird.edu)
Representative Office – Singapore/ +65 8163 3174

For more about Thunderbird, please visit: http://www.thunderbird.edu.

Application deadline: April 28, 2008

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[Hong Kong] Postgraduate Research Studentships in Institute of Human Performance at University of Hong Kong

Why not study for your MPhil or PhD in the Institute of Human Performance at the University of Hong Kong?

The University is ranked 18th amongst the world`s top universities according to the Times Higher Education Supplement (UK, 2007), and the Institute of Human Performance was awarded a perfect score in the Hong Kong (2006) Research Assessment Exercise, signalling the international stature of its research programmes and staff.

The Institute specializes in the study of human performance within the context of physical activity & health or skill learning & expert performance.

Candidates with research interests that align with members of our staff (see www.hku.hk/ihp/ ) are now sought for full-time study leading to the award of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

A stipend will be awarded to successful candidates to cover living costs and tuition fees. The deadline for the next round of applications is 31 January 2008, so act now.

Further information can be found at www.hkuhk/postgrad/ or by contacting :
Dr.Rich Masters
E-mail : mastersr@hku.hk

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[UK] PhD Researcher Position in Software Engineering and Architectures at Belfast University

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

With 12 million users and more than 1,500 partners, SAP is the world`s largest inter-enterprise software company and the world`s third-largest independent software provider overall. A rich history of innovation and growth has made SAP a true industry leader today employing more than 38,000 people in over 50 countries. SAP Research, the technology research department of SAP, prepares the groundwork for future growth by identifying emerging IT trends with a focus on strategically important SAP business areas. SAP Research is a worldwide organization with European research sites in Belfast (UK), Darmstadt (D), Dresden (D), Karlsruhe (D), Sophia Antipolis (F) and St. Gallen (CH).

The UK research location is situated within a modern building on the University of Ulster campus near Belfast. The team consists of twenty people, which is expected to double over the next two years. The office provides a relaxed working environment with flexible working hours and the opportunity to become part of the global SAP community.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

This role will require a strong academic background and a proactive approach to problem solving. Essential Skills/Qualifications The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills:

* MSc or BSc 2:1 equivalent in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or related fields
* Analytical and conceptual thinking
* Strong Presentation/ Communication skills
* Self motivation
* Interest in innovative technologies
* Programming skills (especially Java and/or C++)
* Experience in software engineering

Desirable Skills In addition to the essential skills, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following additional skills

* Knowledge of Service Oriented Architectures
* Knowledge of Performance Engineering
* Knowledge of Linux and computer architectures
* Experience in computer networks and distributed systems

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

The role of the research engineer is to progress the state of the art in Enterprise Software through the following tasks:

* Analyse the state of the art. Apply the latest technologies to create prototypes and pilot demonstrations.
* Coordinate/Perform research activities, communicate with internal colleagues and external project partners and collaborate with SAP development groups.
* Develop algorithms and processes to address real life problems affecting enterprise software.
* Coordinate research activities with academic supervisor at University.
* Develop patents, guide development and shape the future of the IT industry.

The work performed in Belfast covers several areas, including:

* Performance Engineering
* Service Orientate Architectures( SOA)
* Services Orientated Infrastructure (SOI)
* Model DrivenDesign (MDD)
* Grid Deployment
* Service Level Agreements (SLA)
* Enterprise Architectures
* Distributed Systems
* Hosted Environments and Virtualisation.

Links Please see the following links for additional information:
- http://www.sap.com/about/company/research/centers/belfast.epx
- http://www.sap.com/about/company/research/index.epx
- http://www.sap.com/about/company/research/fields/index.epx

WORK EXPERIENCE

3.5 years fixed term contract WHAT WE OFFER

Contract Type: Permanent
Job Location: United Kingdom, Newtownabbey
Contact: Ms. S. Ackley,
Phone: +;1-610-661-8719
Reference Code GB-51441384-EN-07-002

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[Denmark] PhD Scholarship in Department of Marketing and Statistics at University of Aarhus (ASB)

Position 544-0105 The Department of Marketing and Statistics at Aarhus School of Business, University of Aarhus (ASB) Denmark, invites applications for a PhD scholarship within the area of Innovation Management starting 1 March 2008.

Innovation Management is a focus area for the department`s research. In the field of Innovation Management, the Department has close research cooperations with the Copenhagen Business School (CBS) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). These networks can be leveraged by the applicant.

* Lead user innovation and entrepreneurship
* Emerging organizational forms for innovation and new business development

The PhD scholarship is partly financed by the EBST-project `Development of a model for lead-user based entrepreneurship` and will be carried out in close collaboration with the research activities going on in this project. EBST is a department of the Danish Ministry for Economic and Business Affairs (www.ebst.dk) .

The project is a cooperation project between LEGO and Aarhus School of Business. Academic partners are Copenhagen Business School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. For further information on the project, please see http://www.ebst.dk/brugerdreveni nnovation.dk/aarhus_ school_of_business

* Applicants are expected to have completed a Master`s degree in the social sciences with very good or excellent results. Good knowledge of statistics is essential.
* Please contact Professor Christopher Lettl (lettl@asb.dk) for project descriptions and further information.

A PhD student in Denmark must complete an individually planned PhD course programme within the relevant research area and conduct a research project under the supervision of experienced senior researchers. As part of the PhD scholarship the applicant will be enrolled in the PhD programme comprising a number of courses within the relevant research area.

The PhD student is also expected, as part of the programme, to spend some time (up to six months), with coverage of travel and accommodation expenses, at another - often foreign - research institution. During the programme, the PhD student is further expected to gain teaching experience within the subject area as well as experience with other forms of dissemination of research results.

ASB also finances participation in relevant PhD courses and scientific conferences.

Conditions of employment

The PhD fellowship has a duration of three years. Graduates and students expecting to complete their study programme in the near future may apply for the fellowship. The employment is covered by a national collective agreement.

* The applicant`s research potential will be the determining factor for a positive academic assessment. Exam results will also be assessed.
* For further information on admission criteria and ASB`s PhD programme, please go to: http://www.asb.dk/research/phd.aspx. If you have any questions about the scholarship etc., please feel free to contact Henrik Scriver, deputy head, tel. +45 8948 6560, email: hsc@asb.dk.

Application
The application must be submitted on a special application form which can be downloaded from: http://www.hha.dk/sekr/fuu/anskemaeng.doc or requested from Kirsten Hedegaard Fynsk, tel. +45 8948 6567, e-mail: kihf@asb.dk. Deadline for application, 7 January 2008 at 12:00 noon.

* For the full details of the job announcement and applications requirements please refer to www.asb.dk/about/available
* Further information about Aarhus School of Business can be found at: University of Aarhus: http://www.au.dk

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[New Zealand] PhD Position in Software Engineering Research Lab at Auckland University of Technology

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.

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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