Candidates will register for a PhD and work on an aspect of the above project. A scholarship of up to €12,500 per annum for up to three years is available.
For further information please contact Dr Brian Lucey, email: blucey@tcd.ie
Sunday, 25 March 2007
Graduate fellowships at the School of Business and Institute for International Integration Studies, Irland
Graduate fellowships in Finance are available at the School of Business and Institute for International Integration Studies at Trinity College Dublin. The project involves Mathematical and econometric modelling of international mergers and acquisitions using variants of predator-prey models; evaluating the timing and duration of aggregate international merger and acquisition waves using regime- switching and related models; modelling of hazard and duration functions for m&a payoffs; modelling the dynamics of the bidding process.
Candidates will register for a PhD and work on an aspect of the above project. A scholarship of up to €12,500 per annum for up to three years is available.
A masters degree in finance, mathematical finance, mathematics or econometrics is essential. Experience with matlab, gauss or RATS is a plus.
For further information please contact Dr Brian Lucey, email: blucey@tcd.ie
Candidates will register for a PhD and work on an aspect of the above project. A scholarship of up to €12,500 per annum for up to three years is available.
For further information please contact Dr Brian Lucey, email: blucey@tcd.ie
New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships
New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships
Funded by the New Zealand Government and administered by Education New Zealand, the New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships(NZIDRS) are a significant educational opportunity.
World Class Opportunity
New Zealand institutions provide the opportunity to study under internationally recognised academics and researchers in a wide range of disciplines. Qualifications attained from a New Zealand university rank with the best internationally. New Zealand degrees have a reputation globally for being practical, modern and desirable. In some niche areas, such as biotechnology, forensic science and marine engineering, New Zealand degrees are acknowledged as world-leading. Students educated in the New Zealand education environment are earning a reputation as a new breed of innovative thinkers and are enjoying success the world over.
Entitlements under the New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships are as follows:
- Full tuition fees for three (3) years of full-time doctoral study
- NZ$18,000 per annum living allowance (NZ$1500 per month)
- Up to NZ$600 per annum health insurance allowance
- NZ$2000 (across 3 year tenure) travel allowance. This is intended to be used for conference attendance and field research
- NZ$800 (across 3 year tenure) book and thesis allowance
- NZ$500 One-off establishment allowance. Only to be paid to those students who are travelling to NZ specifically to take up the NZIDRS. No student already located in NZ is eligible to receive this amount
- Additional funds are not available to support accompanying dependants
Please note :
- The New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS) are open to all International Students meeting the eligibility criteria.
- Prospective candidates are advised to start corresponding with academics in the relevant departments of New Zealand universities regarding the availability of appropriate supervision well in advance of submitting their application papers. Evidence that supervision is available is required as a part of the NZIDRS application process. Please see the 'NZIDRS Terms & Conditions' for further information.
In 2007, NZIDRS Applications will be accepted until 5pm on Monday the 16th of July (NZ Time).
No applications will be considered by the Selection Panel if they arrive after the stated close date.
NZIDRS Terms and Conditions
NZIDRS Application Form
NZIDRS Guidelines/Frequently Asked Questions
Should you have any questions regarding the New Zealand International Docotral Research Scholarships, please contact the Education New Zealand Scholarships Manager at scholarships@educationnz.org.nz
The Bonn Graduate School of Economics (BGSE)- sponsored by the Excellence Initiative - invites outstanding students with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in economics or related fields, such as mathematics, statistics, business administration, accounting and finance, to apply for admission to the BGSE.
Applicants admitted with a Bachelor’s degree will join the BGSE as students of the Master of Science in Economics program. Applicants who already hold a Master degree (or equivalent) can directly be admitted as doctoral students of the BGSE. Courses are taught in English. Scholarships are available.
The application includes both a form that must be filled in online as well as a short CV, academic transcripts (including, if available, performance of applicants relative to their cohort) and two confidential letters of recommendation from academic teachers that must be sent to Bonn Graduate School of Economics, Prof. Urs Schweizer, Department of Economics, Adenauerallee 24, D-53113 Bonn, Germany, by ordinary mail. Applicants who have taken the GRE or the TOEFL should include a copy of their test scores with their application.
Applications are only considered if they are complete and received by May 15th, 2007. Courses start in October 2007.
For details of admission and financial aid, please visit the homepage of the BGSE http://www.bgse.uni-bonn.de
Applicants admitted with a Bachelor’s degree will join the BGSE as students of the Master of Science in Economics program. Applicants who already hold a Master degree (or equivalent) can directly be admitted as doctoral students of the BGSE. Courses are taught in English. Scholarships are available.
The application includes both a form that must be filled in online as well as a short CV, academic transcripts (including, if available, performance of applicants relative to their cohort) and two confidential letters of recommendation from academic teachers that must be sent to Bonn Graduate School of Economics, Prof. Urs Schweizer, Department of Economics, Adenauerallee 24, D-53113 Bonn, Germany, by ordinary mail. Applicants who have taken the GRE or the TOEFL should include a copy of their test scores with their application.
For details of admission and financial aid, please visit the homepage of the BGSE http://www.bgse.uni-bonn.de
Scholarships at The IT University of Copenhagen (ITU)- Denmark
The IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) invites applicants for 2 PhD scholarships starting summer/fall 2007 within the "Computer Supported Mobile Adaptive Business Processes (CosmoBiz)" research project funded by the research council for technology and production (grant no 274-06-0415).
Generel information:
The PhD scholarships run for a period of three or four years depending on the educational level of the student. A three-year scholarship can only be awarded to applicants with a Master’s degree equivalent to a Danish graduate degree. Students with the equivalence of 4 years of university studies - where one year (60 ECTS) is transferable to one of the Master of IT programs at ITU - can be awarded a four-year scholarship.
Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). Applicants must document that they will be able to fulfill the admission requirements before entering the PhD program.
Applications are preferred in English, though Danish would be accepted. It is the responsibility of the applicant that documentation such as diplomas or recommendations are either in English or Danish.
One scholarship within Formal Semantics and Types for Mobile Adaptive Business Processes ref. no. 225-0026:
The successful applicant will be an excellent student capable of conducting research, under supervision, at the highest international level. Applicants are expected to have an MSc (or having completed 4 years of studies towards a MSc) in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics and in particular have experience in one or more of the areas of type theory, formal semantics, process calculi, bigraphs, graph rewriting, concurrency theory and implementation of research-based software systems.
The PhD scholarship runs for a period of three years (possibly four years if initiated prior to obtaining a MSc). In the evaluation of the applications emphasis will especially be put on grade average, prior academic performance, collaborative skills and the ability to make a realistic and promising work plan for the project.
One scholarship within Computer Supported Mobile Work ref. no. 225-0027:
The successful applicant will be an excellent student capable of conducting research, under supervision, at the highest international level. Applicants are expected to have a solid background in a relevant field such as Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, or the Humanities, and in particular have experience in one or more of the areas of computer-supported cooperative work (CSCW), distributed computing, or mobile and pervasive computing. Applicants with experience with ethnographic field work in work settings or other kinds of qualitative studies will be preferred.
The PhD scholarship runs for a period of three years (possibly four years if initiated prior to obtaining a MSc). In the evaluation of the applications emphasis will especially be put on grade average and the ability to make a realistic and promising work plan for the project.
For more information on this project you may contact Associate Professor Thomas Hildebrandt at hilde@itu.dk1
The application must include:
The application in 1 copy including enclosures marked with the above mentioned ref. no. must be submitted to:
IT-Universitetet i København
Att.: Journalen
Rued Langgaards Vej 7
2300 KBH. S.
Denmark
You may also submit your application electronically (one file per person) in pdf-format to journalen@itu. dk3. Please note that applications sent to any other email address will not be taken into consideration.
Application deadline: 7 May 2007 at 12.00 noon.
The IT University invites all qualified candidates irrespective of age, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation or ethnic background to apply for the scholarships.
Generel information:
The PhD scholarships run for a period of three or four years depending on the educational level of the student. A three-year scholarship can only be awarded to applicants with a Master’s degree equivalent to a Danish graduate degree. Students with the equivalence of 4 years of university studies - where one year (60 ECTS) is transferable to one of the Master of IT programs at ITU - can be awarded a four-year scholarship.
Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). Applicants must document that they will be able to fulfill the admission requirements before entering the PhD program.
Applications are preferred in English, though Danish would be accepted. It is the responsibility of the applicant that documentation such as diplomas or recommendations are either in English or Danish.
The successful applicant will be an excellent student capable of conducting research, under supervision, at the highest international level. Applicants are expected to have an MSc (or having completed 4 years of studies towards a MSc) in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics and in particular have experience in one or more of the areas of type theory, formal semantics, process calculi, bigraphs, graph rewriting, concurrency theory and implementation of research-based software systems.
The PhD scholarship runs for a period of three years (possibly four years if initiated prior to obtaining a MSc). In the evaluation of the applications emphasis will especially be put on grade average, prior academic performance, collaborative skills and the ability to make a realistic and promising work plan for the project.
One scholarship within Computer Supported Mobile Work ref. no. 225-0027:
The successful applicant will be an excellent student capable of conducting research, under supervision, at the highest international level. Applicants are expected to have a solid background in a relevant field such as Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, or the Humanities, and in particular have experience in one or more of the areas of computer-supported cooperative work (CSCW), distributed computing, or mobile and pervasive computing. Applicants with experience with ethnographic field work in work settings or other kinds of qualitative studies will be preferred.
The PhD scholarship runs for a period of three years (possibly four years if initiated prior to obtaining a MSc). In the evaluation of the applications emphasis will especially be put on grade average and the ability to make a realistic and promising work plan for the project.
For more information on this project you may contact Associate Professor Thomas Hildebrandt at hilde@itu.dk1
The application must include:
- Completed application form available on our website: www1.itu.dk/sw38325.asp
- Letter of motivation
- Project description (see guidelines on our website)
- Documentation of previous studies; diplomas etc.
- Brief CV
- Copies of theses or up to 3 selected publications and a numbered list of all publications if any
The application in 1 copy including enclosures marked with the above mentioned ref. no. must be submitted to:
IT-Universitetet i København
Att.: Journalen
Rued Langgaards Vej 7
2300 KBH. S.
Denmark
You may also submit your application electronically (one file per person) in pdf-format to journalen@itu. dk3. Please note that applications sent to any other email address will not be taken into consideration.
Application deadline: 7 May 2007 at 12.00 noon.
The IT University invites all qualified candidates irrespective of age, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation or ethnic background to apply for the scholarships.
Scholarships at The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)
The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) was established in 1966 under the auspices of Korean and US governments. The mission of KIST was to assume a central role as the first comprehensive research agency for the promotion of the nation’s economic growth and the modernization of engineering fields. It has since developed into the foremost R&D organization and the foundation of technological development in Korea.
The scholarship awardees will be provided with a monthly stipend 800,000 Korean won(around US $800) for Master, and 1,100,000 Korean won (around US $1,100) for Ph.D. programs throughout their study. No tuition or registration fees are charged. All applicants should keep in mind the admission timetable in IRDA as follows.
Applications for the IRDA program will be accepted twice annually. Admission periods are for both the Fall and Spring semesters. The current deadlines are as follows:
Applicants are strongly recommended to submit their application package before the application deadline. The admission approval notification is made no later than 30 days before the beginning of the semester.
You can download the application form using MS Word. Please fill out the form using MS Word and send in a printed hard copy of the completed application.
http://irda.kist.re.kr/admissions/aid.html
The scholarship awardees will be provided with a monthly stipend 800,000 Korean won(around US $800) for Master, and 1,100,000 Korean won (around US $1,100) for Ph.D. programs throughout their study. No tuition or registration fees are charged. All applicants should keep in mind the admission timetable in IRDA as follows.
Applications for the IRDA program will be accepted twice annually. Admission periods are for both the Fall and Spring semesters. The current deadlines are as follows:
- for Fall Semester: by April 30
- for Spring Semester: by October 31
You can download the application form using MS Word. Please fill out the form using MS Word and send in a printed hard copy of the completed application.
- Application Form (
)
http://irda.kist.re.kr/admissions/aid.html
Scholarship at University Sport Birmingham (USB), UK
Each year University Sport Birmingham awards 20 scholarships (worth up to £5,000) to athletes who are or about to study at Birmingham and are competing at or near National and International standard and 10 Bursaries (worth up to £1,000) are awarded to athletes who have been identified as athletes with potential to compete at national level. Both are awarded on an annual basis and available to all sports recognised by the AU.
Criteria for Sports Scholarships:
1. Student at the University of Birmingham and compete for the university in BUSA events.
2. Athletes competing at national/ International standard.
Criteria for Sports Bursaries:
1. Student at the University of Birmingham and compete for the university in BUSA events.
2. Athletes who have shown the potential to compete at national standard & making a significant contribution to the AU 1st team performance.
To apply for any of our scholarships, please download the application form here
For more information please contact Elizabeth Egan on 0121 414 4519 or email: e.egan@bham.ac.uk
Dateline for 2007-2008 Applications is Friday 27th July 2007
Friday, 2 March 2007
Master Scholarships in Energy and Environmental Management and Economics: The Eni Corporate University , Italy
The Eni Corporate University announces a competition for an academic course that leads to a Master`s Degree in Energy and Environmental Management and Economics - MEDEA. The course is organized and managed by the Scuola Enrico Mattei.
The Master is offered to Italian and foreign university graduates that are interested in career paths within firms, authorities and other institutions operating in the energy and environmental sectors. For the Academic Year 2007-2008, the Scuola Enrico Mattei will assign a maximum of 50 scholarships.
Three programs of the MEDEA are offered:
The program is articulated on three phases, with an increasing degree of specialisation. All profiles consist of preliminary courses, followed by fundamental courses and by specialisation classes.
The Academic Year runs for ten months, from September 5, 2007 through to June 27, 2008. Full-time attendance is required. Since courses are conducted in Italian and in English, an intensive Italian language course will be held during the summer of 2007. Those who have successfully completed the programme of study will be awarded a Master`s Degree in Energy and Environmental Management and Economics - MEDEA.
REQUIREMENTS
Admission is subject to the following requirements:
APPLICATION AND SELECTIONS
The deadline for application is March 31, 2007 for foreign citizens and April 30, 2007 for Italian citizens. Italian candidates will attend the final selection in San Donato Milanese (MI); non-Italian candidates in Algeri, Almaty, Ankara, Beijing, Brussels, Budapest, Cairo, Lagos, London, Luanda, Madrid, Monaco, Moscow, New York, Sao Paulo, Tripoli, or in other offices of Eni, depending on their nationality.
FEES
Euros 25,000
GRANTS
For successful candidates, the admission to and the enrolment in the School carry no fees. The School offers students a financial contribution for the accommodation and living expenses. Moreover, students are given free training materials and the opportunity to avail themselves of Eni canteen facilities. Finally, scholarships are provided on the basis of examination results.
San Donato Milanese, December 15, 2006 The Chief Executive Officer Sergio Primus
Applications must be sent online at:
http://www.enicorporateuniversity.it/scuolamattei
For further information and leaflet please contact the School Secretary at:
Scuola Enrico Mattei - Eni Corporate University
Via S. Salvo, 1
20097 - San Donato Milanese (MI), Italy.
Tel. (0039) 02.520.57922
(0039) 02.520.57907
Fax (0039) 02.520.37067
e-mail: info.scuolamattei@eni.it
The Master is offered to Italian and foreign university graduates that are interested in career paths within firms, authorities and other institutions operating in the energy and environmental sectors. For the Academic Year 2007-2008, the Scuola Enrico Mattei will assign a maximum of 50 scholarships.
Three programs of the MEDEA are offered:
- Energy Industry Economics
- Business Administration in Energy Industry
- Managing Technical Assets in Energy Industry
The program is articulated on three phases, with an increasing degree of specialisation. All profiles consist of preliminary courses, followed by fundamental courses and by specialisation classes.
The Academic Year runs for ten months, from September 5, 2007 through to June 27, 2008. Full-time attendance is required. Since courses are conducted in Italian and in English, an intensive Italian language course will be held during the summer of 2007. Those who have successfully completed the programme of study will be awarded a Master`s Degree in Energy and Environmental Management and Economics - MEDEA.
REQUIREMENTS
Admission is subject to the following requirements:
- university degree in Italy, or an equivalent academic qualification abroad, in departments of: Business Administration, Chemistry, Economics, Engineering, Geology, Industrial Chemistry, International Law, Physics and Statistics;
- Italian candidates must be under the age of 28 years and non-Italian candidates must be under the age of 32 at the beginning of the Master course;
- good knowledge of the English language.
APPLICATION AND SELECTIONS
The deadline for application is March 31, 2007 for foreign citizens and April 30, 2007 for Italian citizens. Italian candidates will attend the final selection in San Donato Milanese (MI); non-Italian candidates in Algeri, Almaty, Ankara, Beijing, Brussels, Budapest, Cairo, Lagos, London, Luanda, Madrid, Monaco, Moscow, New York, Sao Paulo, Tripoli, or in other offices of Eni, depending on their nationality.
FEES
Euros 25,000
GRANTS
For successful candidates, the admission to and the enrolment in the School carry no fees. The School offers students a financial contribution for the accommodation and living expenses. Moreover, students are given free training materials and the opportunity to avail themselves of Eni canteen facilities. Finally, scholarships are provided on the basis of examination results.
San Donato Milanese, December 15, 2006 The Chief Executive Officer Sergio Primus
Applications must be sent online at:
http://www.enicorporateuniversity.it/scuolamattei
For further information and leaflet please contact the School Secretary at:
Scuola Enrico Mattei - Eni Corporate University
Via S. Salvo, 1
20097 - San Donato Milanese (MI), Italy.
Tel. (0039) 02.520.57922
(0039) 02.520.57907
Fax (0039) 02.520.37067
e-mail: info.scuolamattei@eni.it
Master and Doctoral Studenships in Cancer Models at Technical University Munich, Germany
We currently have positions available for Master`s students in our group to work on projects in two areas of research:
Application Deadline: April 02, 2007
For general enquiries, please contact our group secretary,
Barbara Bauer
email: bbauer@wzw.tum.de
Postal address:
Lehrstuhl fuer Biotechnologie der Nutztiere
TU Muenchen
WZW Weihenstephan
Hochfeldweg, 1
85354 Freising
Germany
Tel: 08161-712005
Fax: 08161-712108
For further informations open website below:
http://www.wzw.tum.de/btn/
- The production of large animal models of human cancers - to facilitate the development of diagnosis and therapy.
- RNA interference techniques for the specific inhibition of gene expression in transgenic pigs.
Application Deadline: April 02, 2007
For general enquiries, please contact our group secretary,
Barbara Bauer
email: bbauer@wzw.tum.de
Postal address:
Lehrstuhl fuer Biotechnologie der Nutztiere
TU Muenchen
WZW Weihenstephan
Hochfeldweg, 1
85354 Freising
Germany
Tel: 08161-712005
Fax: 08161-712108
For further informations open website below:
http://www.wzw.tum.de/btn/
Master and PhD Scholarships in Bonn Graduate School of Economics, Germany
Students who join the BGSE as students of the Master program are offered grants of about EUR 800 per month; doctoral students are offered grants of about EUR 1.100 per month, to cover living expenses during the first year. Thereafter, grants are provided to students in good standing.
Students of the BGSE who have a paper accepted at a conference are provided with travel funds if the attendance of the conference is endorsed by the supervisor. Similar funds are available to attend summer schools.
The BGSE does not raise tuition. Yet most students register with the University of Bonn as a doctoral student. Registration costs are approximately € 150 per term, including a seasonal ticket for public transportation.
Admission
deadline:15 May
Outstanding (top 10%) students with a university degree in economics or related fields, such as mathematics, statistics, business administration, accounting, and finance, are encouraged to apply for admission to the BGSE. Successful applicants who already hold a Master degree (or equivalent) are admitted as doctoral students of the Economics Department of Bonn University; applicants who only hold a Bachelor join the BGSE as students of the Master in Economics offered by the Department and transfer to doctoral status upon successful completion of the course work required for the Master degree.
The application requires a form that must be filled in online (>> LINK <<) as well as a short curriculum vitae, academic transcripts and two confidential letters (formless) of recommendation from academic teachers that must be sent by ordinary mail to the following address:
Prof. Urs Schweizer
BGSE
University of Bonn
Adenauerallee 24
D-53113 Bonn, Germany
Applicants who have taken the GRE or the TOEFL should include a copy of their test scores with their application. Applications must arrive by May 15 for entry into the program starting the following October.
The material submitted cannot be returned to the applicant. Applicants will learn the decision of the admission committee by June 15.
For more details open:
http://www.bgse.uni-bonn.de/index.php?id=418
Students of the BGSE who have a paper accepted at a conference are provided with travel funds if the attendance of the conference is endorsed by the supervisor. Similar funds are available to attend summer schools.
The BGSE does not raise tuition. Yet most students register with the University of Bonn as a doctoral student. Registration costs are approximately € 150 per term, including a seasonal ticket for public transportation.
Admission
deadline:15 May
Outstanding (top 10%) students with a university degree in economics or related fields, such as mathematics, statistics, business administration, accounting, and finance, are encouraged to apply for admission to the BGSE. Successful applicants who already hold a Master degree (or equivalent) are admitted as doctoral students of the Economics Department of Bonn University; applicants who only hold a Bachelor join the BGSE as students of the Master in Economics offered by the Department and transfer to doctoral status upon successful completion of the course work required for the Master degree.
The application requires a form that must be filled in online (>> LINK <<) as well as a short curriculum vitae, academic transcripts and two confidential letters (formless) of recommendation from academic teachers that must be sent by ordinary mail to the following address:
Prof. Urs Schweizer
BGSE
University of Bonn
Adenauerallee 24
D-53113 Bonn, Germany
Applicants who have taken the GRE or the TOEFL should include a copy of their test scores with their application. Applications must arrive by May 15 for entry into the program starting the following October.
The material submitted cannot be returned to the applicant. Applicants will learn the decision of the admission committee by June 15.
For more details open:
http://www.bgse.uni-bonn.de/index.php?id=418
PhD Scholarships in Chemistry Faculty of Science: University of Hull, UK
The University offers the following Scholarships to suitably qualified
applicants wishing to pursue research leading to PhD status under the
supervision of leading researchers in the fields indicated below. The
research programmes will be integrated with training in accordance
with Research Council specifications and accredited to the level of
additional qualifications (Postgraduate Masters, Certificate and
Diploma in Research Training).
• Using colloidal particles at interfaces to encapsulate fluids, to be
carried out within the Surfactant & Colloid Group
• Development of a micro fluidic device for the study of chaperone
drugs within a tissue environment as a route to personalised
pharmaceutical therapies
• Synthesis of highly light active self-assembling materials
Each full-time PhD Scholarship will include fees at the 'home/EU'
student rate and maintenance (£12,300 in 2006/07), for three years.
Overseas students will need to apply for additional funding to cover
the overseas fees, such as the Overseas Research Student Award Scheme.
Applicants must be able to register before 31st July 2007.
For further details and an application form, see
http://www.hull.ac.uk/graduateschool/Funding/index.html or e-mail
l.thomas@hull.ac.uk, supplying your name, postal address and the
department you are interested in. Please include 'PhD Scholarships' in
the subject box header.
The closing date for applications is 30th March 2007.
Thursday, 1 March 2007
Research Scholarships Architecture, Property and Urban Development, University of Westminster London
Research Scholarships
Architecture, Property and Urban Development
The School of Architecture and the Built Environment, Marylebone Campus
Fixed term (renewable for 3 years subject to satisfactory progress)
£12,000 p.a. tax-free stipend (plus tuition fee waiver)
The School has an international reputation for its research and
postgraduate teaching in Architecture; Property and Construction;
Tourism; Transport; Planning; Urban Design; Housing; and Regeneration.
It has a large portfolio of research contracts from the public,
private and charitable sectors and focuses particularly on
inter-disciplinary research which addresses issues of design and
planning, collaboration and evaluation, and sustainability and
delivery in Architecture; the built environment and Tourism.
Further information is available about specific research groups on
www.wmin.ac.uk/sabe
We are currently offering up to 5 bursaries to well qualified
candidates who wish to register for a M.Phil/PhD in one of the
following subject areas:
Architecture:
Experimental practice; historical and cultural studies; doctorate by
design project.
Property and Construction:
Project management; construction management; design management;
property management
Transport:
Air transport and airports; logistics and distribution; public
passenger transport; urban transport and traveller behaviour.
Tourism:
Development of tourism in London; Management of tourism in
tourist-historic cities; business and conference tourism in cities;
city image and events.
Urban Development & Regeneration:
Urban planning; urban design; housing; urban regeneration; city and
regional governance.
To be eligible to apply you will need to hold an Upper Second Class
Honours first degree in a relevant subject, and a Masters degree, or
equivalent, at postgraduate level.
To receive an application pack and further details of the
scholarships, please e-mail: L.McDonagh@westminster.ac.uk
Please specify that you wish to apply for a SABE Scholarship.
***PLEASE DO NOT APPLY THROUGH OUR WEBSITE***
Closing date: 11 April 2007
Interviews will take place: 3 May 2007
The successful candidates for the Scholarships will be required to
attend enrolment/induction on 17 September 2007. The scholarships will
commence in October 2007.
For further information on research activity within the School of
Architecture and the Built Environment visit our web page at
www.wmin.ac.uk/sabe
Architecture, Property and Urban Development
The School of Architecture and the Built Environment, Marylebone Campus
Fixed term (renewable for 3 years subject to satisfactory progress)
£12,000 p.a. tax-free stipend (plus tuition fee waiver)
The School has an international reputation for its research and
postgraduate teaching in Architecture; Property and Construction;
Tourism; Transport; Planning; Urban Design; Housing; and Regeneration.
It has a large portfolio of research contracts from the public,
private and charitable sectors and focuses particularly on
inter-disciplinary research which addresses issues of design and
planning, collaboration and evaluation, and sustainability and
delivery in Architecture; the built environment and Tourism.
Further information is available about specific research groups on
www.wmin.ac.uk/sabe
We are currently offering up to 5 bursaries to well qualified
candidates who wish to register for a M.Phil/PhD in one of the
following subject areas:
Architecture:
Experimental practice; historical and cultural studies; doctorate by
design project.
Property and Construction:
Project management; construction management; design management;
property management
Transport:
Air transport and airports; logistics and distribution; public
passenger transport; urban transport and traveller behaviour.
Tourism:
Development of tourism in London; Management of tourism in
tourist-historic cities; business and conference tourism in cities;
city image and events.
Urban Development & Regeneration:
Urban planning; urban design; housing; urban regeneration; city and
regional governance.
To be eligible to apply you will need to hold an Upper Second Class
Honours first degree in a relevant subject, and a Masters degree, or
equivalent, at postgraduate level.
To receive an application pack and further details of the
scholarships, please e-mail: L.McDonagh@westminster.ac.uk
Please specify that you wish to apply for a SABE Scholarship.
***PLEASE DO NOT APPLY THROUGH OUR WEBSITE***
Closing date: 11 April 2007
Interviews will take place: 3 May 2007
The successful candidates for the Scholarships will be required to
attend enrolment/induction on 17 September 2007. The scholarships will
commence in October 2007.
For further information on research activity within the School of
Architecture and the Built Environment visit our web page at
www.wmin.ac.uk/sabe
Monbukagakusho Scholarships 2007 - Japan
I. ELIGIBILITY AND CONDITIONS
- Applicants must be graduate students who will newly enter Japan for the purpose of study.
- Nationality
Applicants must have nationality of a country that is recognized by the Japanese government as of April 1, 2007. - Age
Applicants must be those born on or after April 2, 1972 . - Educational Qualifications
Applicants must have obtained educational qualifications of at least the level of an undergraduate degree.
- Major Fields
Applicants must specialize in the field that they have majored in at their home university or its related field, and which must be a field in which the applicant can receive supervision and guidance at the institution where the applicant has been admitted. - Language
All courses at this program are conducted in English. Applicants must possess suitable English proficiency. - Health
Applicants must be in both good physical and mental health. - Arrival in Japan
Applicants must arrive in Japan on the date designated by the host institution between October 1 and 7, 20 07. Neither travel allowances nor lump-sums will be provided in case when travel to Japan is not possible between the designated dates. - Application Deadline
Ritsumeikan will undertake preliminary screening of applications prior to forwarding them to the Monbukagakusho (including other documents prepared by the university). Completed applications must be submitted with all necessary documents to the Ritsumeikan University Office of International Education at Biwako Kusatsu Campus (address written below) by March 2, 2007 . Fax is also acceptable, however all original documents must arrive at the Office of International Education, Kinugasa Kusatsu Campus by the above date. - Application Mailing Address :
Office of International Education at Biwako-Kusatsu Campus
Ritsumeikan University 1-1-1 Nojihigashi, Kusatsu, Shiga 525-8577 JAPAN
Tel. +81-77-561-3946
Fax. +81-77-561-3956
II. SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS- Amount
170,000 yen per month (subject to change) - Tuition Fees
This scholarship does not provide financial assistance towards payment of tuition fees, however Ritsumeikan University will exempt students from tuition fees. - Travel Allowances
- Travel expenses for coming to Japan
An economy class air ticket from the international airport closest to the present address of the student to the New Tokyo International Airport (Narita) will be furnished (or to the closest international airport to the university where the student has been admitted, if this is financially more viable for Monbukagakusho). In the case that the student arrives at Kansai International Airport in Osaka, and the cost is more than the cost to Tokyo, the student will be required to pay the difference. - Travel expenses for returning home
At the conclusion of the term of the scholarship, an economy class air ticket shall be provided from New Tokyo International Airport (or from the closest international airport to the university where the student has been admitted, if this is financially more viable for Monbukagakusho) to the international airport closest to the place of the student’s residence ( in the country in which the student holds citizenship), in the case that the student plans to return home by the designated date.
- Travel expenses for coming to Japan
- Term of scholarship payment
- 2007 Application form
- 2007 Application form2 (Titled as: Attachment)
- Field of Study and Study Program (Description of Major field of study and research planning. Additionally, within the Research plan column, summarize / outline a detailed plan for proposed theme of final thesis.)
- Application Questionnaire
- Certificates of completion or certificates/letters stating expected graduation date of programs and academic degrees awarded by undergraduate or graduate schools (copy)
- Academic transcripts issued by undergraduate or graduate schools attended ( to be attached with a clear indicator, such as GPA or specific rank order.) (copy)
- Copy of the student`s family or citizen register in the home country. If such a certificate cannot be obtained, a birth certificate is also acceptable (copy)
- Recommendations by the dean or a person of higher position at the applicant’s school or institution (to be addressed to the President of Ritsumeikan University, Japan)(original)
- Three (3) photographs of the student (taken within 6 months, 6x4 cm, from the waist up, full faced, no hats or caps on and including the student`s name and nationality on the reverse side, one to be pasted on the designated spot on each form)
- Summary of thesis written for degree most recently completed (applicant to attach with application)
- Proof of linguistic talent/practical expertise (e.g., TOEFL, TOEIC)
- All documents must be written in English or Japanese on A4 sized paper (Please attach translations in English or Japanese if the documents are in another language. Typed documents will be preferred.).
- Documents submitted with the application will not be returned to the applicant.
- Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.
- Interviews (by Internet, e-mail) will be conducted by at least three instructors belonging to the applicant’s desired specialty / course and the interviews will be conducted about three times by each instructor.
- Amount
Postgraduate Scholarships in Greece
The Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs, Directorate of International Relations in Education, Section A` of Scholarships, announces that up to ten (10) scholarships for people of foreign nationality (foreigners and not of Greek Origin) from the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa will be offered for postgraduate studies in Greece, MA. / M.Sc., up to three (3) years, (i.e. one (1) year for the acquisition of the Greek Language and two (2) years MA. / M.Sc., beginning in the academic year 2007-2008)
A. REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must:
Applicants having the above requirements should submit through the Greek Diplomatic Authorities in their country - or in a neighboring country in case of absence of a Greek Embassy or Consulate in their country - the following documents :
C. SUBMISSION DATE
The submission deadline is the 30th of April 2007. ?he Greek Diplomatic Authorities will notify the candidates of the results after June 2007.
D. TERMS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP
All scholarships provide:
No support is provided for transportation, conferences, seminars, symposia or research activities.
No additional assistance is provided for the spouse or other dependants of the scholarship holder.
On their arrival in Greece, students are obliged to present themselves to the Ministry of Education, receive their file and settle all formalities, concerning their medical assurance and financial provisions from the Ministry. The Ministry is not authorized to provide boarding facilities ( lodging facilities/ meals in University Campus etc. ).
Scholars have to submit to the Ministry of Education the following:
Scholarship holders must sign a declaration that they commit themselves to return to their native countries. The Greek Diplomatic Authorities are responsible for ensuring that the scholarship holders do, in fact return and stay in their native countries.
Document to download :
Telephone number: (+3010) 3236567, (+3010) 3210156
Fax number: (+3010) 3236567 - E-mail: des-a@ypepth.gr
Other scholarships offered by Greece Government
A. REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must:
- Be nationals of one of the following countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, FYROM, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Moldova, Montenegro, Pakistan, Russia, Serbia, Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
- Hold a graduate degree from a foreign University.
- Have an excellent knowledge of Greek or English or French. The knowledge of Greek language will be taken under consideration.
- Not exceed thirty-five (35) years of age.
- Have never been scholarship holders of the Ministry of National Education.
- Have foreign citizenship.
Applicants having the above requirements should submit through the Greek Diplomatic Authorities in their country - or in a neighboring country in case of absence of a Greek Embassy or Consulate in their country - the following documents :
- An application form (available at the relevant Greek Diplomatic Authority duly filled).
- A curriculum vitae.
- Transcripts of previous University studies and certified copies of their degrees.
- An official certificate indicating the excellent knowledge of Greek or English or French.
- A health certificate signed by a general physician confirming the good health of the applicant.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a University professor.
- Validated copy of the passport.
- A recent photograph.
- Letter of admission to the Greek University issued by the relevant faculty or faculty professor of the University.
C. SUBMISSION DATE
The submission deadline is the 30th of April 2007. ?he Greek Diplomatic Authorities will notify the candidates of the results after June 2007.
D. TERMS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP
- Students accepted for postgraduate studies, whose knowledge of the Greek language is insufficient, could attend Greek Language classes, only if the Committee of the University considers Greek Language indispensable for their enrolment in the post-graduate program. The scholarship program begins after the candidate`s arrival in Greece, at a School of Modern Greek Language either at the Didaskaleio of the University of Athens or the School of Modern Greek Language of the University of Thessaloniki (the courses for Modern Greek Language usually commence on 1st October). The candidate must at least be conditionally admitted by a Greek University as proven by a formal letter issued by the relevant Faculty or faculty professor of that University. In this case the duration of the scholarship can be extended up to three (3) years (one for the Greek Language and two for the Postgraduate Studies)
- The candidates must notify one month in advance about the exact date of their arrival in Greece and the number of their passport, plus the date of its issue, so that all the necessary arrangements concerning student VISA could be made by the Ministry of Education before their arrival in Greece. A tourist visa cannot be changed into a student visa in Greece; that’s why candidates are advised not to come to Greece without having previously secured a student visa.
- The scholars will be deprived of their scholarship in any of the following cases:
- A false statement has been made on their application dossier.
- They don’t comply with the terms and conditions of the scholarship.
- They hold a scholarship from another source.
- They will be subjected to disciplinary action by the University or will have no prospect for academic achievement (e.g. failure to achieve a satisfactory level in the Greek language or in their major field of studies).
- They leave Greece -regardless of the reason- without having informed the Ministry of Education in writing prior to their departure.
- Applicants who are or have been scholarship holders of the State Scholarships Foundation will be excluded from all future programmes of Ministry of Education.
- The duration of the postgraduate scholarship is for two years, unless a third year is considered necessary by the University, for the study of Greek Language.
- A scholarship renewal is decided by the Ministry of Education, according to the scholars’ research-studies. It all depends on students’ satisfactory progress, in order for them to obtain their relevant degrees. In any case, the Ministry of Education examines and decides upon the total duration of each student’s scholarship.
All scholarships provide:
- 600 euros for initial expenses.
- Stay permit dues.
- Tuition fees for the School of Modern Greek Language.
- Free medical care in public hospitals in case of emergency.
No support is provided for transportation, conferences, seminars, symposia or research activities.
No additional assistance is provided for the spouse or other dependants of the scholarship holder.
- The scholarship holders are not permitted to undertake paid employment of any kind, as they are expected to devote themselves fully to their studies.
- The scholarship will be withheld for periods spent outside Greece.
On their arrival in Greece, students are obliged to present themselves to the Ministry of Education, receive their file and settle all formalities, concerning their medical assurance and financial provisions from the Ministry. The Ministry is not authorized to provide boarding facilities ( lodging facilities/ meals in University Campus etc. ).
Scholars have to submit to the Ministry of Education the following:
- In case of attending a language course a certificate for having successfully completed the necessary examination in the Modern Greek Language ( before the end of the first year).
- A progress report on their studies signed by their supervisor (at the end of every semester).
- An annual examination result notice for postgraduate students issued by the relevant Department of the University.
- At the end of their programme of studies, a validated copy of the academic title they have obtained.
Scholarship holders must sign a declaration that they commit themselves to return to their native countries. The Greek Diplomatic Authorities are responsible for ensuring that the scholarship holders do, in fact return and stay in their native countries.
Document to download :
- Application form (download)
Telephone number: (+3010) 3236567, (+3010) 3210156
Fax number: (+3010) 3236567 - E-mail: des-a@ypepth.gr
Other scholarships offered by Greece Government
Currently Open:Master and PhD Scholarships Rovira i Virgili University-Spain
The candidate is expected to work full time (8h a day) during the four years to obtain his/her PhD. Depending on the diplomas owned by the candidate, he/she will have to follow a few courses equivalent to 60 ECTS from a Research Master in Electronic Engineering (in this case the students will obtain the title of Master in Electronics Engineering) before starting his/her research activities, which should lead to his/her thesis dissertation at the end of the fourth year. During the last two years, the candidate will be additionally funded to develop part of his research work at another European research institution for a duration of at least three months, so he/she can obtain a European PhD. certificate.
Scholarship goal
To obtain a European-compliant PhD. Degree (and eventually a Master in Electronic Engineering)
Duration:
4 years (2 year grant + two year job contract)
Funding organization:
Rovira i Virgili University, Electronics Department
Location:
Tarragona (located by the sea at the NE of Spain, 100 km SW of Barcelona)
Retribution:
907 € per month the first 2 years (grant)
1100 € per month the last 2 years (contract)
Profile of the candidate
The optimal profile for the position would be a recent graduate in electronic engineering or chemistry or physics (chemistry, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry, biochemical engineering, electronic engineering, physics, etc.) willing to obtain his/her European Ph.D. degree in four years. The candidate should be able to economically sustain him/herself with the grant with no additional funding (something easy to do in Spain with such a grant). Applicants are expected to work in the following area: Development of Microsystems for chemical analysis (pre-concentrator systems, micro and nano gas sensors). Good level of English is required and good Spanish level would be appreciated too.
Information required
Applicants are required to send to the address specified below a full Curriculum Vitae (as complete as possible), Copy of their diploma (with the The Hague apostille), copy of their passport, Academic certificate including their marks (it is important that the number of hours of each subject or the ECTS of each subject appears clearly in this document). It is also very important that the document specifies what is the minimum mark for passing a given subject and what is the maximum mark that can be awarded.
Margarita Rebenaque
Departament d`Enginyeria Electrònica, Eléctrica i Automática
Avda. Paissos Catalans 26,
43007 Tarragona
Email: margarita.rebenaque@urv.cat
Scholarship goal
To obtain a European-compliant PhD. Degree (and eventually a Master in Electronic Engineering)
Duration:
4 years (2 year grant + two year job contract)
Funding organization:
Rovira i Virgili University, Electronics Department
Location:
Tarragona (located by the sea at the NE of Spain, 100 km SW of Barcelona)
Retribution:
907 € per month the first 2 years (grant)
1100 € per month the last 2 years (contract)
Profile of the candidate
The optimal profile for the position would be a recent graduate in electronic engineering or chemistry or physics (chemistry, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry, biochemical engineering, electronic engineering, physics, etc.) willing to obtain his/her European Ph.D. degree in four years. The candidate should be able to economically sustain him/herself with the grant with no additional funding (something easy to do in Spain with such a grant). Applicants are expected to work in the following area: Development of Microsystems for chemical analysis (pre-concentrator systems, micro and nano gas sensors). Good level of English is required and good Spanish level would be appreciated too.
Information required
Applicants are required to send to the address specified below a full Curriculum Vitae (as complete as possible), Copy of their diploma (with the The Hague apostille), copy of their passport, Academic certificate including their marks (it is important that the number of hours of each subject or the ECTS of each subject appears clearly in this document). It is also very important that the document specifies what is the minimum mark for passing a given subject and what is the maximum mark that can be awarded.
Margarita Rebenaque
Departament d`Enginyeria Electrònica, Eléctrica i Automática
Avda. Paissos Catalans 26,
43007 Tarragona
Email: margarita.rebenaque@urv.cat
Currently Open: Master and Doctoral Study Opportunities at University of Ulster- UK
The University invites applications for admission to full-time research studies commencing in September 2007. A number of awards will be available for selected applicants.
Research supervision leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is offered in the following subjects:
Currently advertised studentships: Closing date
PhD Study Opportunities 2007/200830th March 2007
DARD Postgraduate Studentships 2007/08Closed
PhD Studentships in Biomedical Sciences30th March 2007
Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme 2007 (ORSAS)30th March 2007
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)30th March 2007
How to Apply
To be considered for entry, applicants should hold, or expect to hold by 15 August 2007 a first or upper second class honours degree in a subject relevant to the proposed research topic. Specific project details and application materials are available on the University web site at http://www.ulster.ac.uk/researchstudy
The closing date for the receipt of applications for full-time study and associated awards will be 30 March 2007
Interviews will form part of the selection process and are likely to be held during the period late April to early May 2007. Selected applicants will be contacted with further details shortly after the closing date.
For further information, including hard copy prospectus and application materials, please contact:
Hazel Campbell,
Research Office,
University of Ulster,
Cromore Road,
Coleraine,
BT52 1SA,
telephone: 028 7032 4729,
e-mail : hj.campbell@ulster.ac.uk
Or open the following link:
http://www.ulster.ac.uk/researchstudy
Research supervision leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is offered in the following subjects:
- Science, Engineering and Information Technology
- Social Sciences
- Arts and Humanities
PhD Study Opportunities 2007/2008
DARD Postgraduate Studentships 2007/08
PhD Studentships in Biomedical Sciences
Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme 2007 (ORSAS)
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
How to Apply
To be considered for entry, applicants should hold, or expect to hold by 15 August 2007 a first or upper second class honours degree in a subject relevant to the proposed research topic. Specific project details and application materials are available on the University web site at http://www.ulster.ac.uk/researchstudy
The closing date for the receipt of applications for full-time study and associated awards will be 30 March 2007
Interviews will form part of the selection process and are likely to be held during the period late April to early May 2007. Selected applicants will be contacted with further details shortly after the closing date.
For further information, including hard copy prospectus and application materials, please contact:
Hazel Campbell,
Research Office,
University of Ulster,
Cromore Road,
Coleraine,
BT52 1SA,
telephone: 028 7032 4729,
e-mail : hj.campbell@ulster.ac.uk
Or open the following link:
http://www.ulster.ac.uk/researchstudy
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