Postdoctoral Positions in Robotics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

At least two postdoctoral research positions are available in the Distributed Robotics Laboratory at CSAIL, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge MA USA. The PI is Prof. Daniela Rus. See URL: groups.csail.mit.edu/drl

Each appointment duration is 12 months, with a possible extension of another 12 months.

Position 1
The research will be focused on designing small soft robots capable of locomotion and internal deformation, in order to squeeze through holes narrower than the robot body. The research will investigate the role of new materials and non- traditional actuation in designing and controlling such machines. The research will also investigate control and planning algorithms for this type of system. This project is a collaboration between MIT, Harvard, and iRobot. For this position we are looking for applicants with robotics background. Applicants with chemical engineering background can also be a good fit. We are looking for candidates with knowledge of mechanism design and control, demonstrated creativity, and experience with building robots.

Position 2
The research will be focused on decentralized control of multi-robot systems. We are looking for creative candidates with strong background in control theory, estimation theory, and experience with implementing algorithms on hardware platforms. Some knowledge of computer networking is also desirable.

Applications
Applicants for both positions should hold a PhD in a robotics-related discipline. Interested applicants should send a CV (with a brief research statement) and a list of references by email to Rebecca Yadegar ryadegar@csail.mit.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Master and PhD Degree Scholarship by USAID

Master and PhD Degree Scholarship by USAID

USAID through the Human and Institutional Capacity Development (HICD) program working in Collaboration with the Academy for Educational Development (AED), opens the opportunity for talented Indonesians to study for Master`s and PhD degrees in the US. The programs are FULLY FUNDED by USAID. The programs offered are:
1. Master`s Degree in Education and Human Development
2. Master`s Degree in Public Health
3. Master`s Degree in Environment Studies
4. Bachelor`s, Master`s or PhD Degrees in Economics
5. Master`s Degree in Public Affairs/Public Policy/Political Science/Public Administration/ Non-Profit Management or related fields.

General requirements:
- Relevant work experience and commitment to Indonesian development
- At least 5 pre-retirement years after completion of study
- Indonesian citizen
- Complete the application forms and attach CV, copy of ID card and one-page essay
- Attach a nomination letter from current institution of employment
- Attach 3 recommendation letters from persons other than the person who provided the nomination letter
- Attach the result of English Test Score (ITP TOEFL OR IELTS)

This is an equal opportunity scholarship. Women are encouraged to apply. Geographical coverage will be considered.

For more information and to get application forms, please send your request to info@aed.or. id or visit www.aed.or.id to download the application forms. Completed application forms together with required documents must be received at the AED address below no later than 1 January 2010.

Academy for Educational Development (AED)
Wisma Nugra Santana, 16th Floor, Suite 1616, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav 7-8, Jakarta 10220

Beasiswa Scholarships : POSTDOC position in electron microscopy in BERLIN

Beasiswa Scholarships : The Microstructure Group offers a

Post-doc position in Catalysis
for 2 years with possibility of extension.

The research project is focused on the catalytic conversion of biomass to olefins.

We offer:

* access to state-of-the-art equipment for various characterization techniques
* exposure to new techniques to develop your professional skills
* an independent working environment
* an international atmosphere in beautiful surroundings in one of the most dynamic cities in the world


The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in chemistry. At least one year post-doc experience and a solid background in catalysis, in particular liquid phase (batch reactor, GC, HPLC), is a prerequisite. Applications of handicapped persons are preferred when the qualification is equal.

Please send your application to:

Dr. Dangsheng Su
Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society
Faradayweg 4-6
D-14195 Berlin (Germany)
Email: dangsheng@fhi-berlin.mpg.de
Tel. +49 (0)30 8413 5406

The Microstructure Group offers a position for a

Project Leader for Electron Microscopy
The position is temporary with the option to an extension of 5 years.

The research group is equipped with two SEMs, three TEMs (among them an aberration-corrected TEM (Titan)) with EELS/EDS/HADDF facilities, and various equipments for sample preparation. The project leader is responsible for original research on SEM/TEM, for the coordination of TEM/SEM-related project and for the active participation on nanostructured materials investigation of catalysis/energy-storage application. We offer the possibility to perform independent research projects outside the nanostructure project. Women are encouraged to apply. Applications of handicapped persons are preferred when the qualification is equal.

We offer:

* access to state-of-the-art equipment for various characterization techniques
* exposure to new techniques to develop your professional skills
* an independent working environment
* an international atmosphere in beautiful surroundings in one of the most dynamic cities in the world

The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in physics, chemistry or materials science. Solid background in electron microscopy with at least two years post-doc experience in the TEM area is a prerequisite. Women are encouraged to apply. Applications of handicapped persons are preferred when the qualification is equal.
Please send your application to:

Dr. Dangsheng Su
Abteilung Anorganische Chemie
Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft
Faradayweg 4-6
D - 14195 Berlin
Email: dangsheng@fhi-berlin.mpg.de
Tel. (030) 8413 5406

Beasiswa Scholarships : MSc Scholarships in Geospatial Technologies

Beasiswa Scholarships : With the support of the North-Rhine-Westphalian Ministry for Innovation, Science, Research and Technology (MIWFT), the Institute for Geoinformatics offers
* Five scholarships for the MSc program in Geoinformatics (4 semesters, start October 1, 2009)
* Two partial scholarships for the MSc program in Geospatial Technologies (3 semesters, start September 4, 2009) for nationals of the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China (P.R.), Costa Rica, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Uruguay.

The scholarships include
* Tuition waiver for all semesters
* Scholarship: 850 € per month (not for the first semester in Spain or Portugal (September 4, 2009 – February 28, 2010) in the MSc in Geospatial Technologies)

* Support health insurance: 70 € per month (not for the first semester in Spain or Portugal (September 4, 2009 – February 28, 2010) in the MSc in Geospatial Technologies)
* Support travel costs according to real costs: up to 1.000 € for a flight to/from Europe before starting/after finishing the program and up to 1.000 € for one home flight to/from Europe in between. Application deadline: July 31, 2009

Links:
* Further information: http://ifgi.uni-muenster.de/scholarships
* Flyer scholarship MSc Geospatial Technologies: http://ifgi.uni-muenster.de/images/documents/flyer_miwft_mundus.pdf
* Flyer scholarship MSc Geoinformatics: http://ifgi.uni-muenster.de/images/documents/flyer_miwft_geoinformatics.pdf Dr. Christoph Brox, broxc@uni-muenster.de

Dr. Christoph Brox
Institute for Geoinformatics (ifgi)
University of Muenster
Weseler Strasse 253
D-48151 Münster
Phone: +49 (0)251 8334721
Fax: +49 (0)251 8339763
http://ifgi.uni-muenster.de/ Contact:

Beasiswa Scholarships : The Norwegian Quota Scheme 2010

Beasiswa Scholarships : The Quota Scheme
http://www.uio.no/english/academics/admission/quota

The Norwegian Quota Scheme is a funding scheme offered by the Norwegian Government to students from developing countries, Central and Eastern Europe, and former Soviet states for studies at institutions of higher education in Norway. This funding scheme aims at offering specially designed, research-based Master's Degrees taught in English. The Quota Scheme also offers funding for Ph.D.-programmes and a one-year course in advanced Norwegian Language. Quota Scheme applicants should come from universities/institutions with formal cooperation agreements with the University of Oslo.

Who May Apply?

Applicants for admission under the Quota Scheme must fulfill certain criteria in order to be considered for admission. Admission is limited and therefore extremely competitive.

Nationality

Only applicants from countries included in the list of countries eligible for Quota Scheme funding will be considered http://www.uio.no/english/academics/admission/quota/countries.html . Please note that applicants who live in another country than their country of citizenship, either temporary or permanently, cannot apply. It is a condition that the applicant applies for admission to the quota scheme from his or her home country, and can substantiate that he or she has been in the home country for at least one year prior to admission into the programme. Applicants from an eligible country, who are residing in another country on the list, may in some cases be considered. Quota Scheme students are expected to return home on completion of their studies in Norway.

Institutional Cooperation

Applicants should come from institutions with which the University of Oslo has a cooperation agreement. Potential applicants should check with their home institution to determine whether they have a cooperation agreement with the University of Oslo.

Women

Women are encouraged to apply. The University of Oslo gives priority to female applicants under the Quota Scheme.

Courses Offered

The Quota Scheme at the University of Oslo offers specially designed, English-taught Master's Degrees and a one-year programme in advanced Norwegian language studies. The Quota Scheme also offers funding to Doctoral Programme students.

Master's Degrees
Doctoral Programmes
1-year programme in Advanced Norwegian

Application deadline

1 November 2009: The deadline to submit the online 'Request for Application Form'.

1 December 2009: The Quota Application Deadline for the August 2010 enrolment.
This is also the deadline to submit all supporting documents. Late applications will not be considered.

Funding

The Quota Scheme is a scholarship programme, but the funding is given as part loan/part grant. Students receive money from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund. After completing the programme and providing documentary evidence of return to his/her home country, the student's outstanding loan is converted to scholarship. If residence is taken in Norway within ten years after termination of studies, the scholarship is converted back to a loan and must be repaid.

For further information regarding rules and regulations set by the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund, please see Financial Aid and Remission of Debt for Citizens from Developing countries and countries in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia (quota scheme) 2009-20010

Criteria for application

Required Educational Background

The Quota Scheme is aimed at postgraduate students. Applicants must fulfil the basic entrance requirements for matriculation at a Norwegian institution of higher education. In addition to the basic entrance requirements, applicants for the Quota Scheme must provide documentary evidence of the following:

For Master's Degree programmes, the minimum requirement is three (3) years of study at university level, i.e. minimum Bachelor's Degree level (or equivalent).
For doctoral programmes, applicants must have a minimum of five (5) years of university-level studies in their chosen subject. For further information, click here.
For the one-year advanced Norwegian language programme, the minimum requirement is two (2) years of study at university level; however, applicants with a completed first degree will be given priority.

Grade requirement

Admission to these programmes is very competitive, and only applicants with excellent grades will be considered (minimum B+/ Upper second/GPA 3.3).

Proficiency in English

Documentation of English language skills is required for admission to any of the programmes offered under the Quota Scheme.

TOEFL minimum score 550 (paper-based) / 213 (computer-based) / 80 (iBT)
IELTS minimum band 6.0 academic test.

For more information regarding the English language requirement, see page about English Proficiency Requirements. All applicants must have their English test results sent directly to the University of Oslo from TOEFL or IELTS.

Subject knowledge

Applicants must have completed prior university studies in the subject of the programme to which they are applying. Please note that some of the Master's Degree programmes have additional admission criteria. For further information go to the website of the specific Master programme.

Transcripts

We strongly advise all applicants to order their academic transcripts and diplomas to be send directly from their home university to the University of Oslo.

How to Apply

Master's Degree applicants address their Quota application directly to the International Education Office at the University of Oslo.
Doctoral programme applicants must in addition send in their research proposal and application for admission to doctoral studies to the relevant faculty.

Due to the large number of Quota applicants to a limited number of Quota scholarships available, potential applicants must submit the online 'Request for Application Form' before they can receive the formal application form. The 'Requests for Application Forms' will be processed by the International Education Office and only applicants that fulfil all the formal Quota requirements will receive the application form. The deadline for submitting the online 'Request for Application Form' is 1 November, in order for the students to have sufficient time to submit the Quota Scheme application and the required documents before the 1 December application deadline. This is also the deadline for all supporting documents. Late applications will not be considered.

You may now access the Request for Application Form https://nettskjema.uio.no/answer.html?fid=27447〈=en
We will attend to your Request Form as soon as possible, and you will receive a reply within 10 days.

Notification

Final notification of admission will be made by end of April 2010 for Master's Degree applicants and by end of May 2010 for Doctoral degree applicants.

If you want more information about the Quota Scheme, you can download the Prospectus 2010-2011 in pdf-format. This requires that you have (or download) Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Student life For information about student life and various services offered by the University of Oslo, visit our Student Life pages.

Frequently Asked Questions If you have further questions about the Quota Scheme, please take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions.

Contact information

The Quota Scheme
University of Oslo
International Education Office
P.O. Box 1081 Blindern
N-0317 Oslo
Norway

international@admin.uio.no For quicker reply, please write "Quota Scheme" in the subject line.

Please note that we receive many e-mail and therefore it may take a few days before you get a reply.

http://www.uio.no/english/academics/admission/quota

Beasiswa Scholarships : KT&G Foundation Scholarships 2010 for Master Degree

Beasiswa Scholarships : Application Deadline: November 30, 2009

Yonsei University. KT&G Fellowship at GSIS, for Turkish, Iranian, Russian, Kazakhstani, Indonesian, Yonsei 2010

The KT&G Foundation offers scholarships to the Turkish, Iranian, Russian, Kazakhstani, Indonesian students who seek a master’s degree at the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) of Yonsei University:

Eligibility and Conditions
1. Degree: A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree.
2. Age : No limit
3. Health: Applicants must be in both sound physical and mental health.
4. English Language Proficiency: Applicants must possess strong English language

proficiency (Recommended score of TOEFL CBT 237 (IBT 93/PBT 580), IELTS 6.5 or above).
5. Arrival in Korea: Scholarship recipients must arrive in Korea by February 23, 2010 and must attend the new student orientation program on February 24, 2010 at Yonsei GSIS.
6. Application Period: All necessary documents must be submitted to the Yonsei GSIS office between September 1, 2009 ~ November 30, 2009. All original documents should arrive at the GSIS office by this date.

Application address:
Yun Jeong Choi
Graduate School of International Studies
Yonsei University
New Millennium Hall 510
134 Sinchon-dong Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-749
Republic of Korea
http://gsis.yonsei.ac.kr

Terms of Fellowship
The scholarship covers a maximum of 24 months (2 years), from March 2010 to February 2012. Students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0/ 4.3 every semester to maintain fellowship eligibility.

Scholarship Details
1. Tuition fee: The KT&G Foundation will provide tuition fee for Spring 2010 through Fall 2011 (up to 4 semesters).
2. Stipend: The KT&G Foundation will provide a monthly stipend of KRW 1,000,000(= USD 892) for up to 24 months.

Obligations
1. Participation in a field trip, a roundtable conference prepared by the Foundation
2. Participation in events and activities upon request from the school or the foundation
3. Submission of a report on your life in Korea two months prior to your graduation and a copy of your Master’s thesis
4. KT&G Fellowship recipients must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.3 scale in order to retain their scholarship. If they fail in this requirement at any time, their scholarship will be cancelled and they will be ineligible to receive it again in further semesters.
5. If a KT&G Fellowship recipient decides to withdraw from their program of study they must pay the KT&G Foundation the full amount of the scholarship received up to the time of withdrawal.

Required Documents
1. For all documents concerning admission, please refer to the GSIS website: http://gsis.yonsei.ac.kr.
2. KT&G Fellowship at Yonsei GSIS Application Form
3. A Letter of Recommendation from the Dean or an equivalent official at the student’s institution with an approved signature of the Rector/President of the Home Institution

Beasiswa Scholarships : Sampoerna Foundation Overseas MBA Scholarship - 2010 Intake

Beasiswa Scholarships : Sampoerna Foundation Overseas MBA Scholarship – 2010 Intake

The Sampoerna Foundation Overseas MBA Scholarship is a means to groom Indonesia’s future business leaders. Sampoerna Foundation provides one (1) scholarship to pursue a Master’s of Business Administration degree at leading university overseas. Upon completing the program, the scholarship recipient is required to return to Indonesia and endeavor to transfer his/ her knowledge to his/ her fellow citizens.

Application deadline is February 1, 2010

Sampoerna Foundation Overseas MBA Scholarship consists of the following options:

1.Sampoerna Foundation MBA in the USA

2.Australian Education International – Sampoerna Foundation MBA in Australia

3.Ambassade de France en Indonésie – Sampoerna Foundation MBA in France

4.British Council – Sampoerna Foundation MBA in the UK

5.Singapore Education – Sampoerna Foundation MBA in Singapore


Basic Requirements:

· Indonesian citizen who is under 35 years of age when lodging the application;

· Hold a local Bachelor’s degree from any discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale);

· Have a minimum of 2 year full-time professional work experience after the completion of the undergraduate degree;

· Currently did not enroll in graduate or post-graduate program, or obtained a Master’s degree or equivalent;

· Did not graduate from an overseas tertiary institutions, unless was on a full scholarship;

· Do not receive other equivalent award or scholarship offering similar or other benefits at the time of the award;

· Has applied to the university(ies) that are recommended by Sampoerna Foundation for the academic year 2010/2011 by the closing date of this scholarship application (February 1, 2010);

· Submit the result of TOEFL/ IELTS and GMAT with the minimum score as required by the chosen university;

· Have motivation to return to Indonesia and work in Indonesia upon completion of the MBA program.


What is Covered?

The scholarship covers the following:

· GMAT and TOEFL/ IELTS reimbursement, one time only, based on original invoice;

· University application fee, for up to two (2) universities;

· Student visa application fee;

· Return airfares from Jakarta to the place of study;

· Tuition fees, for the duration of study;

· Living allowance, to support living costs during period of study;

· Literature allowance, to purchase textbooks required for study.


List of Universities:

Sampoerna Foundation MBA in the USA Scholarship

1. Harvard University - Boston, MA

2. Stanford University - Stanford, CA

3. Northwestern University (Kellogg) - Evanston, IL

3. University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) - Philadelphia, PA

5. Massachusetts Institut of Technology (Wharton) - Cambridge, MA

5. University of Chicago (Booth) - Chicago, IL

7. University of California-Berkeley (Haas) - Berkeley, CA

9. Columbia University - New York, NY

10. Yale University - New Haven, CT

* Reference: USNews: America’s Best Graduate Schools 2009 (www.usnews.com)



Australian Education International – Sampoerna Foundation MBA in Australia Scholarship

1. Australian Graduate School of Management
2. Melbourne Business School

* Reference: Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2009

Ambassade de France en Indonésie – Sampoerna Foundation MBA in France Scholarship



1. INSEAD

* Reference: Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2009



British Council – Sampoerna Foundation MBA in the UK Scholarship



1. London Business School
2. University of Cambridge (Judge)
3. University of Oxford (Said)

* Reference: Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2009



Singapore Education – Sampoerna Foundation MBA in Singapore Scholarship



1. National University of Singapore

2. Nanyang Technological University

* Reference: Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2009



Prospective applicants should directly contact the universities to find out about the admission process and requirements for enrolment. Applicants’ inquiries about the scholarship (requirements, conditions, coverage, etc) should be directed to Sampoerna Foundation.



How to Apply?



Download the application package (application form and reference form) at www.sampoernafoundation.org.



The completed application package should be submitted by the deadline (February 1, 2010) to Sampoerna Foundation office:

Sampoerna School of Education

Jl. Kapten Tendean No.88C, 5th Floor

Jakarta Selatan 12710, Indonesia



When submitting the application package, please write the name of the scholarship program at the top right corner of the envelope.





Further Information.



Before applying, the applicants must read and understand the terms and conditions of the scholarship, including our policy about Alumni Contribution Scheme. For further explanation, please visit our website at www.sampoernafoundation.org, e-mail us at ella.cecilia@sampoernafoundation.org, or call us at 021-5772340 ext.7153.





Regards,



Ella Cecillia

Program Department - Sampoerna Foundation

Sampoerna Strategic Square, North Tower, 27th Floor

Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.45, Jakarta 12930

Phone: 62 21 5772340 ext. 7153/ Fax. 62 21 5772341

Website: www.sampoernafoundation.org

Beasiswa Scholarships : Second Language Acquisition: 4 PhD Students, University of Iowa, USA

Beasiswa Scholarships : Institution/Organization: University of Iowa
Department: FLARE/SLA PhD (interdisciplinary program)
Web Address: http://international.uiowa.edu/centers/flare/

Level: PhD

Duties: Teaching

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition
Language Program Direction, CALL

Description:

Teaching Assistantships Available for Students Interested in PhD in Second
Language Acquisition


The PhD program in Second Language Acquisition at the University of Iowa
solicits applications for 4 positions beginning fall 2010 for graduate students
interested in obtaining a PhD in SLA with focus on Linguistics, Language
Program Direction, or Technology/CALL. Students interested in the PhD must
have completed the MA in an appropriate field (e.g., Linguistics, Foreign
Language Education). Admission is for the fall semester and students are
admitted on a full-time basis only. The PhD in SLA offered by this
interdisciplinary program focuses on languages other than English.

Areas of Specialization:

SLA with specialization in linguistics: Students in this specialization area are
interested in studying areas of formal linguistics (e.g., syntax, phonology,
morphology) and/or applied linguistics issues related to their particular
second language (L2) focus. Sample student projects and foci within this area
of SLA include topics such as the acquisition of the syntactic structures
and/or phonological features of an L2, generative and cognitive approaches
to explain acquisition. For more research projects see
http://www.uiowa.edu/~slalab/

SLA with specialization in language program direction: Students opting for
this specialization area are interested in issues where SLA and L2 pedagogy
converge. Some examples of areas of interest in this track include issues
related to L2 acquisition in the classroom context, language acquisition in
the study abroad context, SLA research related to one of the four skills
(reading, writing, listening, speaking), and the acquisition of pragmatic
competence.

SLA with specialization in technology: The third specialization area focuses
on the many aspects of technology and how it facilitates second language
acquisition. Students who specialize in technology might take courses that
focus on design issues, the use of multimedia and L2 learning, web-based
learning and its effect on acquisition, developing software or multimedia
modules tailored to a specific L2.

For PhD students, support for the academic year will be at least $16,580 (for
a half-time assistantship/20 hrs. per week). All students with financial
support receive tuition fellowships which cover tuition (based on enrollment
of 9 hours). To ensure consideration for these awards, applications should be
submitted no later than January 15. Notification of awards is made by April
15.

For further information, contact Judith Liskin-Gasparro (see contact
information below).

Application Deadline: 15-Jan-2010

Mailing Address for Applications:
Attn: Ms. Elena Osinsky
The University of Iowa, FLARE
1111 University Capitol Center
Iowa City IA 52242
USA

Web Address for Applications: http://international.uiowa.edu/centers/flare/prospective-students/admissions.asp

Contact Information:
Dr. Judith Liskin-Gasparro
judith-liskin-gasparro@uiowa.edu
Phone:319-335-2248
Fax:319-335-2990

Beasiswa Scholarships : PhD Position in Physiology, University of Saarland

Beasiswa Scholarships : A PhD position is available at the Department of Physiology, University of Saarland, in the group of Prof. Dr. Trese Leinders-Zufall, in the project:

“Neuronal mechanisms of pheromone sensing“.

The project is funded within the DFG priority program 1392 “Integrative Analysis of Olfaction”. The research program combines neuroanatomy, immunocytochemistry, physiological analyses with confocal imaging, electrophysiology and behavior tests to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms of neuro-endocrine cells that influence the control of oestrus and underlie the encoding of chemosensory signals.

The project is in close collaboration with Dr. Ulrich Boehm’s lab at the Center of Molecular Neurobiology (ZMNH), Hamburg, and PhD students in both labs are expected to closely interact. The PhD student based in Homburg will have her/his main focus

on physiological properties of fluorescently marked neuro-endocrine cells in hypothalamic slices. Previous experience in electrophysiological or calcium imaging techniques are an advantage.
We offer a creative working environment within a very successful group. Homburg is a lovely town in southwest Germany’s wine country near the German-French border, with fast connections to both Frankfurt and Paris.

To apply: Applicants should send their CV, list of any publications, and names of two references to Prof. Dr. Trese Leinders-Zufall (trese.leinders@uks.eu) in the Department of Physiology, University of Saarland School of Medicine, Building 45.2, D-66421 Homburg, Germany.
http://physiology.uni-saarland.de/

Employer: Physiology, University of Saarland
Location: Homburg, Germany
Expires: November 24, 2009

Beasiswa Scholarships : Beasiswa UNSW PhD Student Completion Scholarship Australia

Beasiswa Scholarships : Beasiswa UNSW PhD Student Completion Scholarships are designed to enable PhD students in the final stages of their candidature, who have not received any scholarship or other financial support during their candidature, to spend uninterrupted time (up to 6 months) to complete their thesis. Up to 5 scholarships, valued at approx. $10,000 each were made available via a competitive application process for successful completion in Semesters 1 and 2 2009.
Beasiswa ini diberikan bagi para mahasiswa strata doktoral/S3 yang ingin menyelesaikan tesis nya.

Duration and Funding

* Awards are available for six months
* Scholarships are tax-free and will be paid fortnightly in arrears to a value of half of the standard APA (ie approx $10,000)

Eligibility
To be eligible for consideration of the award of a completion scholarship, applicants must:
* not have previously held or be currently receiving any other scholarship (eg APA, APAI, EIPRS, Faculty or School scholarships) or any other form of financial support
* be a currently enrolled PhD student at UNSW
* enrol on a full-time basis in semester 2, 2009 (latest date for enrolment is 31 August 2009) and consistent with this enrolment status, work full-time on the thesis in semester 2, ie. devote 35-40 hours per week to candidature
* be in the writing-up stage and have completed their data collection or equivalent
* be able to complete their thesis in semester 2, 2009 and be able to submit their thesis for examination by no later than 31 March 2010
* have their applications supported by their supervisor and Postgraduate Coordinator confirming that the programme outline is realistic and expressing confidence that a submission by 31 March 2010 at the latest will be achieved
* have their application endorsed by the Head of School with an agreement that 50% of the scholarship will be repaid if the student fails to submit by 31 March 2010

Scholarship Applications
Applicants must lodge the UNSW PhD Student Completion Scholarship Application Form providing the following information to the Graduate Research School:

Part 1: Applicant’s Information – including a completion plan which clearly outlines how the Scholarship will be used to finalise the PhD, including information on:

* the sections of research that have already been completed at the time of application;
* the chapters that are in draft or final form;
* work that remains to be done to complete the PhD in the 6 months;
* a timetable indicating how the Scholarship period will be used to bring the PhD to submission for examination.

Part 2: Statements of Support

* Statement of support from the applicant’s supervisor – commenting on the applicant’s completion plan and whether the scholarship period will provide adequate time to bring the PhD to submission for examination.
* Statement of support from the School Postgraduate Coordinator – commenting on the proposed completion plan, and the likelihood that the PhD will be completed by the end of the Scholarship period based on the information provided by the applicant and supervisor.
* Endorsement by the Head of School – commenting on the proposed completion plan and agreeing to repay 50% of the scholarship should the scholarship holder fail to submit by 31 March 2010.

Note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring completion of the relevant sections by the supervisor, Postgraduate Coordinator and Head of School and submitting the completed application to the Graduate Research School by the specified closing date.

Assessment
Applications will be reviewed by an Assessment Committee comprising the Dean of Graduate Research and two Associate Deans for Research/Research Training from relevant Faculties.
Assessment will be based on the:

* quality of the application
* completion plan and the likelihood of the thesis being completed and submitted for examination by 31 March 2010
* statements of support and endorsement from the supervisor, Postgraduate Coordinator and Head of School

Successful applicants will be notified on 14 July 2009.

Conditions of the Scholarship
Successful applicants will be required to sign an acceptance form agreeing to the following:

* Successful applicants will be required to enrol full-time in semester 2, 2009 (latest date 31 August 2009).
* Leave of absence will not be available during semester 2 unless there are exceptional circumstances.
* During the term of the scholarship, progress must be monitored on a regular basis by the supervisor, in accordance with timelines outlined in the completion plan.
* Failure to make satisfactory progress in line with the timeline may result in the cessation of scholarship payments.
* Lodgement of a Notification Of Intention To Submit thesis form is required by 1 December 2009.
* Completion of a mid-Scholarship report on progress made by 1 December 2009. In this report applicants will need to document the progress made and indicate the timetable for submission by the thesis deadline date of 31 March 2010. The Supervisor will need to confirm the details indicated in the report by signing the form before it is returned to the Graduate Research School. Failure to submit the form by 1 December 2009 will result in immediate cessation of the Scholarship.
* Submission of the thesis for examination is required by 31 March 2010.

Timeline
* Mon 1 June 2009: Applications open on GRS website
* Fri 3 July 2009: Applications close
* Tue 14 July 2009: Applicants notified of outcome
* Mon 31 Aug 2009: Latest date for acceptance of scholarship and enrolment FT for semester 1 2009
* Tue 1 Dec 2009: Notification of Intention to Submit form and mid-Scholarship report due
* Mon 31 Mar 2010: Last date to submit thesis for Semester 2 2009

Further Information
Dominic Mooney, Project Officer, Graduate Research School
email: d.mooney@unsw.edu.au or phone: 02 9385 6736 Monday to Friday

Beasiswa Scholarships : International Postgraduate Research Scholarships 2009, Griffith University

Beasiswa Scholarships : Application Deadline: 31 October 2009
Griffith University International Postgraduate Research 2009, Australia:

The GUIPRS is designed to attract and support highly ranked international applicants during the University’s annual postgraduate research scholarship round. The scheme extends the provision of tuition fees scholarships beyond the University’s allocated International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS).

The GUIPRS covers tuition fees for the student and overseas student health cover (OSHC) for the student and ependant(s). No other expenses are paid by this scheme, but award recipients may seek additional funding from alternative sources.

Eligibility
The IPRS is available to international students only. Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, four years of higher education studies at a very

high level and be intending to enrol full-time in an approved doctoral or research masters program.

Part-time awards may be offered to students who, for social or medical reasons, are unable to study full-time.

Duration
The IPRS may be held for up to two years for a research masters program and up to three years for a doctoral program. A six month extension may be granted to doctoral students in certain circumstances.

How to apply
Applicants must submit the following to the Griffith Graduate Research School1.

New applicants
New applicants must submit:

* a research higher degree and scholarship application form2 (includes two academic referee reports)
* certified or original transcripts
* 500 word statement
* curriculum vitae (CV)

Current students
Current students must submit:

* a covering letter
* a research higher degree and scholarship application form2 (includes two academic referee reports)
* updated research outline
* copies of publications (where applicable)

Application Closing date
Applications for the Annual Scholarship Round must be submitted by 31 October. Applications may be submitted at anytime before this date, however cannot be considered until after 31 October.

For further information, please email rhd-scholarship@griffith.edu.au.

Beasiswa Scholarships : Doctoral Research Fellowship (the New Media in Asia and/or the Middle East

POSITION AS **DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (SKO/post code
1017) *within the new media in Asia and/or the Middle East

is available at the Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages (IKOS), University of Oslo.

The successful candidate is expected to study the use of new media and communication technologies (including the Internet, satellite TV, and mobile phones) in Asia and/or the Middle East and their impact in the social, political, religious and/or cultural domains. The fellowship is open to projects from a wide range of disciplinary and methodological approaches to the study of new media.

Comparative and/or multidisciplinary projects will be considered positively. Projects grounded in fieldwork in the region will be considered favourably. It is expected that the candidate analyzes primarily data in one or several of the region's languages. Candidates must therefore demonstrate advanced active skills in at least one relevant Asian and/or Middle Eastern language.

//The position is available for a period of three years.

The successful candidate is expected to affiliate with the existing research milieu or network and to contribute to the further development of this. For information about the department we refer to http://www.hf.uio.no/ikos/english/.

If the applicant has worked as a doctoral research fellow previously to being hired at the Faculty of Humanities, that period of time will be deducted from the allotted 3 year period.

Candidates who are accepted must participate in the Faculty of Humanities' researcher education programme (cf. regulations and supplementary provisions for the faculty's researcher education) and must also engage in the designated research activities on a 100 percent basis. The designated aim of the project is to complete a doctoral dissertation to be defended at a public disputation for the Ph.D.-degree.

*Requirements:*

· A 5 year Master degree, or equivalent, in an area relevant to the topic of the doctoral dissertation.

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the quality of the project description and on the assumed academic and personal ability on the part of the candidates to complete the dissertation within the given time frame. The short-listed candidates may be called for an interview at the University of Oslo.

Guidelines for appointments to research fellowships at the Faculty of Humanities may be obtained at http://www.hf.uio.no/english/research/doctor/index.html.

The University of Oslo has a goal of recruiting more women in academic positions.
Women are encouraged to apply.

The University of Oslo also has a goal of recruiting more immigrants to Norway in academic positions. Immigrants are encouraged to apply.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.


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For further information, contact:
Research director IKOS: Rune Svarverud, tel: + 47 22 85 69 82, e-mail: rune.svarverud@ikos.uio.no .
Research administration IKOS: Cecilie Lilleheil, tel: + 47 22 84 40 47, e-mail: c.w.lilleheil@ikos.uio.no .

Closing date: December 15, 2009

Ref.no: 2009/16827

Government wage scale: 45-52 (depending on level of expertise, NOK 355 600 - NOK 401 500 per annum)

*Submissions:*
Applicants must email the following material in doc-, rtf- or pdf-format to stillinger@hf.uio.no/jobbsoknad@hf.uio.no :

- Letter of application describing qualifications

- A list of published and unpublished works

- Curriculum vitae with grades

- Project description, including a detailed progress plan for the project (maximum 5 pages, see Guidelines for project descriptions: http://www.hf.uio.no/english/research/doctor/projectdescription.html)

Educational certificates, master theses and the like are not to be submitted with the application, but applicants may be asked to submit such information or works later.