NCCR Democracy
Challenges to Democracy in the 21st Century

Open positions: Two Ph.D. students
NCCR project “Civil Society – Government Interactions in Global Governance”

The NCCR Democracy is an interdisciplinary research program on the
challenges to democracy in the 21st century funded by the Swiss
National Science Foundation and the University of Zurich. In the
framework of the NCCR project “Civil Society – Government Interactions
in Global Governance” we are seeking two Ph.D. students. The
appointment is for four years and will begin on October 1, 2009.

Project description: The project will study how civil society groups
(NGOs and business groups) and government representatives interact in
the context of global environmental policy making. It will concentrate
on developing a formal (game theoretical) model to explain government
and civil society groups behavior. It will also use a combination of
qualitative case studies and statistical analysis to test hypotheses
generated by the theoretical model. The empirical work will mainly
cover global climate change and ozone layer policy as well as policies
pertaining to trade in hazardous wastes and endangered species.

Position / Profile: We are looking for two PhD students with a strong
interest in analyzing global environmental issues from a political
economy perspective. We expect you to hold an MA/MSc in political
science and/or economics, to have strong methodological skills, a keen
interest in questions of political economy, a good knowledge of
political science and political economy theories, and a strong command
of English. Expertise in formal modelling (game theory) is not
necessary, but will have to be acquired during the first year.

Terms of employment: We offer the successful candidates an
intellectually challenging position in one of the leading political
science research centers in Europe and the prospects of obtaining a
PhD from ETH Zürich (http://www.ib.ethz.ch/phd/index). Your employment
and workplace will be in the International Political Economy research
group at the CIS, which is led by Prof. Thomas Bernauer
(http://www.ib.ethz.ch). The salary will be according to the pay scale
of the Swiss National Science Foundation (ca. CHF 3’000.- /month,
which is sufficient to support a modest one person household in
Zürich). The employment is for four years. Applications: Applications
should include a letter of motivation, a detailed curriculum vitae,
two letters of recommendation, copies of all academic
degrees, the MA/MSc thesis or two recent seminar papers. Please submit
your application in two Pdf files, the first containing all parts of
the application except the MA/MSc thesis or seminar papers, to Ms
Claudia Jenny at cjenny@icr.ethz.gess.ch.

The deadline for applications is May 15, 2009.

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ETH Zurich
Dr. Michael M. Bechtel
Center for Comparative and International Studies
WEC C 25
Weinbergstrasse 11
CH-8092 Zurich
michael.bechtel@ir.gess.ethz.ch
www.ib.ethz.ch/people/mbechtel
+41 44 632 62 68 phone
+41 44 632 12 89 fax

researcher with a university degree in engineering, life or computer sciences without PhD

Medical University of Gdansk is seeking enthusiastic researchers willing to participate in the TEAM project: "Integrated measurement of arterial function and sympathetic nervous system activity: development, validation and application of a new method"

We are seeking a highly motivated research scientist with interest in molecular biology, who would like to work in an interdisciplinary environment on the development and application of methods assessing vascular and autonomic function in humans.

Website
http://www.amg.gda.pl/attachment/attachment/4917/TEAM_project_-_recruitment.pdf

How To Apply
e-mail

Application Deadline
23/03/2009

http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index_en.cfm?l1=1&l2=1&l3=1&idjob=27877289&CFID=5461111&CFTOKEN=896d96a62f55b215-DD901D4B-E236-8A5D-0EB96183BCBC2937

Please take a look at the following very interesting compilation of financial aid for international students attending US universities from 2006:

http://www.oacac.com/docs/IntlFinAid.xls
http://www.oacac.com/docs/IntFinAid.pdf

I would like to point out again my frequent claim that many of the top-tier schools in the US are very aggressive and generous with financial aid (at least prior to the economic downturn).

Here is a snapshot of the top-ranked places:

MIT, int'l students: 305, w/aid: 261, avg award: US$ 33,057.
Harvard, int'l students: 585, w/aid: 437, avg award: US$ 36,705.
Yale, int'l students: 452, w/aid: 237, avg award: US$ 29,843.

And as usual, please keep the discussion related to beasiswa on this mailing list and don't email me personally.

Regards,
Julius

website link:
http://www.jobs.sdu.dk/vis_stilling.php?id=4962&lang=eng

2 PhD Scholarships at the Integrative Innovation Unit, Department of Marketing and Management

Job description:

Two PhD Scholarships within the Integrative Innovation Management unit are vacant from 1 June 2009 or soon after for a period of three years. Integrative Innovation Management is a cross-disciplinary research group that bridges two faculties: Social Sciences and Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark. These positions are anchored at the Department of Marketing & Management in Odense and require enrolment in the PhD programme at the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Applications are invited from candidates with a Master's Degree.

The vision for Integrative Innovation Management is to integrate the partial approaches to innovation management by developing new methods and producing scientific insights into the innovation process by applying a theory-driven approach to support empirical results. The approach is founded on engineering perspectives combined with marketing and management aspects.

To exemplify, the group is developing research projects within the field of sustainability and innovation and open innovation. One proposal could be to develop a framework for supporting integrative and methodical product development in the renewable energy sector. Another proposal could be to study open innovation practices, in particular emphasising value co-creation among interrelated actors utilising network and learning theories. However, these suggestions are only indicative of possible PhD proposals.

We therefore invite project proposals within the broad field of integrative innovation management. Especially, we encourage project descriptions from the perspectives of marketing and management as well as integration with engineering aspects on integrative innovation management. The research unit welcomes applicants with background within engineering, business economics (especially marketing and management) and economics.

As part of the PhD programme, an individual education programme within the field of business administration has to be completed. You will be expected to complete a six-month stay at a research institution abroad and, over the period of the programme, to acquire experience of teaching or other types of presentation. You are also expected to participate in the various activities within the research units and – apart from your stay abroad – to be routinely present at the unit.

Further information can be obtained from the director of the research group Integrative Innovation Management: Professor Mette Præst Knudsen, tel. +45 6550 7455 or mpk@sam.sdu.dk.

Information about the PhD programme at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, can be found at the homepage

The application should include a detailed description of the PhD project. Besides a general problem formulation it should discuss relevant theory, research design and methods, and include a work schedule. The project description must not exceed 8 pages.

Read more:
PhD programmes at the Faculty of Social Sciences

Application, salary, etc.:

Your employment as a Salaried PhD Research Fellow is regulated by the agreement of 1 October 2008 on Graduate Employees in government appendix 5 – protocol on PhD Research Fellows.

Fill in the application form available on our homepage or call the Social Science Faculty secretariat, Dorte Cohrt Nebel, phone +45 6550 3895, dcn@sam.sdu.dk.

All interested persons are encouraged to apply, regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background.

Please submit 5 copies of the application including curriculum vitae, project description, certified master degree certificate, publications if any, marked nr. 351/527-095620, before 17 April 2009 at 12.00 to the University of Southern Denmark, The Faculty of Social Sciences, Campusvej 55, DK-5230 Odense M, Denmark.

Read more:
Application form

Closing date 17 April, 2009 at 12 noon
Location: Odense

Mark application Job ID 351/527-095620 and send it to:

University of Southern Denmark
Faculty of Social Sciences
Campusvej 55
DK-5230 Odense m

website link:
http://sbloc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=29

The International Leibniz Graduate School Systems Biology Lab on a Chip admits five students once a year. Applications for the program starting at September 1, 2009 should be posted by May 1, 2009 (delivery date).

The program is open to qualified young science and engineering graduates. Applicants must hold a Masters, Diploma or equivalent degree in sciences or engineering with excellent student records. The degree should include an experimental research experience of at least four months. Applications are welcome even if the required degree has not been awarded by the time of the application. It only has to be conferred before entering the program.

A foreign diploma or degree conferred may not always be recognized as equivalent to its German pendant. Admission to doctorate studies in Germany with a foreign degree requires that the foreign degree qualifies the holder for direct admission to doctorate studies in the country where the degree was obtained.

After a selection process including interviews and presentations in June the candidates will be informed of the final decision by mid of July.

Research Fellowships for 2009-10

· Social and Cultural Change in Muslim Contexts
· Knowledge Construction in Fields Related to Understanding Cultures

Programme Description

The research fellowship programme at AKU-ISMC commences in September and offers a unique opportunity to pursue research within an intellectually stimulating and supportive environment. Fellows play an active role in the intellectual life of the Institute, participating in a wide range of seminars, workshops, and conferences. They also enjoy the opportunity of interacting with distinguished faculty at the Institute and from other academic institutions in the United Kingdom. The duration of each fellowship is one year. During this time, candidates explore and shed new light on a specific dimension of one of the Institute’s two major research themes: social and cultural change in Muslim contexts or knowledge construction in the fields related to understanding cultures. These two themes are deliberately open ended and broad in their scope to enable a diverse range of research topics. One example of a research topic that has been derived from the first theme as an area of specific interest at the Institute is the idea of cities as environments for social and cultural change.

The present cohort of fellows (2008/2009) is working on various aspects of social change by examining the dynamics of networks and institutions in Muslim contexts. During the course of this academic year, the Institute will facilitate scholarly dialogue among the research fellows and senior academics who have contributed to the discourse related to civil society and social change within Muslim contexts.

The fellows are expected to produce a research paper on the theme of their fellowship topic, to a standard that is publishable by a quality academic journal, and that can be published in the Institute’s academic publications series. During the course of their fellowship they are required to participate in the educational programmes of the Institute by delivering lectures and seminars as required. Fellows will also contribute to the Institute’s various seminar and discussion series by giving lectures and presenting papers to faculty, students and staff.

Research fellows are also expected to contribute the Muslim Civilisations Abstracts (http://www.aku.edu/ismc/abp.shtml) project by writing abstracts and editing papers.

Requirements:

Candidates should have
- A PhD in the Humanities or Social Sciences;
- A high degree of interest and competence in one of the above research areas;
- A high level of proficiency in communication skills, written and verbal;
- An International English Language Testing System (ELTS) score of at least 6.5 or equivalent is essential.

Funding

The gross fellowship stipend is GBP20,000. In addition to the stipend, Fellows from outside the UK will receive a reimbursement of travel expenses for a one-way restricted economy class ticket from their home base to London and single accommodation or a contribution of GBP800 per month towards a rental accommodation. Other benefits and facilities include: a research grant of up to GBP500, office space, access to AKU-ISMC’s library and the libraries of neighbouring academic institutions, and access to computer facilities.

Application Procedure

Candidates should complete the Fellowship Application Form (available at www.aku.edu/ismc) and submit it along with an updated list of publications and result of their IELTS test.

E-mail: ismc.personnel@aku.edu (preferred)
or
Human Resources Department
Aga Khan University Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations
4 Bedford Square
London, WC1B 3RA
United Kingdom

Closing Date
Closing date for applications for the 2009/10 programme is 27th March 2009 (post-mark, fax/email date)

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, to be held in May/June 2009.
Successful candidates are expected to take up their post on 14th September 2009.


By submitting an application to AKU-ISMC you agree to revoke your rights under the Data Protection Act 1998 thereby permitting ISMC to share the contents of your application with relevant colleagues at our headquarters institution AKU Karachi, and with its nominated agents for the purpose of completing this recruitment exercise. AKU-ISMC does not communicate with candidates unless they are to be short-listed for interview.

website link:
http://wwwen.uni.lu/offres_d_emploi/assistant_doctorant_assistant_chercheur_postdoc/assistant_phd_student_in_finance_m_f__1

Assistant (PhD Student) in Finance (M/F)
Application End : Friday 10 April 2009

The University of Luxembourg has an opening in its Faculty of Law,
Economics and Finance for
1 Assistant (PhD student) in Finance (M/F)
With a specialisation in empirical finance

* Ref: F2-060009 (to be mentioned in all correspondence)
* 2-year fixed-term contract, 40h/week, renewable once
* Employee and student status

The assistant will be working within the Luxembourg School of Finance.
The assistant is expected to contribute to research projects in the
area of empirical finance.

Tasks
* The assistant's main task will consist of contributing to the
research within the Luxembourg school of Finance and preparing a
doctoral thesis in the field of empirical finance. The thesis is to be
prepared at the University of Luxembourg.
* Contribute to the teaching at the rate of one to three hours per
week of small group teaching and tutorials.

Profile
* Master's degree in finance or econometrics.
* Have the linguistic skills to evolve in a multilingual environment:
fluency in either English or French, good understanding of the second
language and possibly a third language, German in particular, will be
considered an advantage.

Offer
* Personal work space at the University (full-time contract requires
the assistant to work on the University premises).

Applications should be submitted in English, and must include the
following:
* If possible, a transcript results of university studies.
* The name, current position, and relationship to the applicant, of
one referee.

Applications must be sent by post as well as electronically to the
following address before April 10th, 2009 : ¨

fdef-recutement@uni.lu

Université du Luxembourg
Faculté de Droit, d'Economie et de Finance
162a, av. de la Faïencerie
L-1511 Luxembourg


The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer.

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Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict
resolution

http://www.rotary.org/en/studentsandyouth/educationalprograms/RotaryCe
ntersForInternationalStudies/Pages/ridefault.aspx

Overview

Rotary World Peace Fellows are leaders promoting national and
international cooperation, peace, and the successful resolution of
conflict throughout their lives, in their careers, and through
service activities. Fellows can earn either a master's degree in
international relations, public administration, sustainable
development, peace studies, conflict resolution, or a related field,
or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict
resolution.

Each year, up to 110 Rotary World Peace Fellowships (60 master's
degree fellowships and 50 professional development certificate
fellowships) are offered on a competitive basis at seven Rotary
Centers, which operate in partnership with eight leading universities
(centers offer master's degree unless noted otherwise):

Chulalongkorn University , Bangkok, Thailand (professional
development center)
Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , USA
International Christian University , Tokyo, Japan
Universidad del Salvador , Buenos Aires, Argentina
University of Bradford , West Yorkshire, England
University of California, Berkeley , USA
University of Queensland , Brisbane, Australia

Fellows are chosen from countries and cultures around the globe based
on their ability to have a significant, positive impact on world
peace and conflict resolution during their careers. Learn more about
program eligibility and deadlines .

To find out more about the Rotary Centers program, contact your local
Rotary club or the Rotary Centers Department at The Rotary
Foundation.

Get to know program alumni and read more about the centers that are
transforming the world. (PDF)

Download the application:

Rotary World Peace Fellowships Application 2010 (Word)

Rotary World Peace Fellowships Application 2010 (PDF)
http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/083en.pdf

Dear rekan,

Seoul National University (SNU) kembali membuka peluang beasiswa untuk mahasiswa Indonesia untuk tahun masuk Fall 2009 (September 2009). Informasi selengkapnya, silakan dilihat pada link di bawah ini.

http://kaku3.snu.ac.kr/news/news0201_view.jsp?idx=1221457&DI=EMP

Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS) Program for 2009 Fall Semester
FEB 24, 2009

SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
GSFS Program aims to recruit excellent foreign students from universities in East, Southeast, and Central Asia to help them achieve their dream of continuing graduate studies. After collecting different ideas from all the departments of the university, we finalize the GSFS Program for every semester. Therefore the period of scholarship, eligible countries and universities, number of students per major and information on financial support can change. Please refer to attached guideline for GSFS.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- International applicants who are currently enrolling or who graduated from the eligible universities of Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Graduate Students Program
- Students who applied for the designated department which participate with the GSFS Program for the fall semester 2009
- Demonstrate financial need

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
- Apply for international admission online at http://admission.snu.ac.kr by April 9, 2009.
- Submission of Documents to the SNU Office of Admissions by April 10, 2009.
- Submission of Scholarship Application to the Office of International Affairs by April 17, 2009.
- Mail the completed form with the official document indicating your financial status to the following address:
GSFS Coordinator, Office of International Affairs, Seoul National University, Bldg.152, 599 Gwanangno, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 151-742, KOREA
Tel +82 2 880 8635
Fax +82 2 883 8632

SELECTION RECEIPIENTS
Selections will be based on student’s overall academic progress, records of past studies, study plan, personal statement, other achievement records and financial needs.

NOTICE OF AWARDS
Students will be notified by e-mail individually in the end of June, 2009.

RENEWAL OF SCHOLARSHIP
- Scholarship may be renewed on an academic semester basis; the recipients must maintain an average grade point level of 3.0/4.3.
- Please note that the recipients of GSFS Program might be restricted of taking leave of absence.

Please refer to the attached guideline for GSFS.

Semoga sukses.

Salam,
Cahyo Nugroho

Doctoral Scholarship at Victoria University : The Discourse of
Negotiation in Professional Workplace Contexts

The role of effective workplace communication skills for achieving
transactional objectives can be considered fundamental to workplace
success for most organisations.

While important in all aspects of workplace interaction, these skills
are crucial in the negotiation of complex and potentially conflictual
agreements which potentially carry far-reaching consequences (Norisada
2007, Prego-Vazquez 2007, Pavlenko and Blackledge 2004, Locher 2004).
The negotiation process is a communicative endeavour with discourse as
the tool by which participants achieve (or fail to achieve) their
intended outcomes. A detailed analysis of discourse in social
interaction can thus throw valuable light on the range of strategies
which may contribute to resolving disputes and disagreements in
problematic and challenging negotiations.

The research objective is to identify the discursive characteristics of
effective negotiators and negotiations in potentially conflictual
situations in professional workplaces. The specific workplace(s) to be
the focus of the research, including industry/sector, will be negotiated
with potential applicants.

The deadline for applications is *15 May, 2009*. Application forms are
available from

*www.victoria.ac.nz/scholarships*

Further information is available from the contacts below.

* *

*Application contact:*

Philippa Hay

Scholarships Manager

Victoria University of Wellington

PO Box 600 Wellington

New Zealand

Telephone: +64 4 463 7493

Email: Philippa.hay@vuw.ac.nz

* *

*Research contact details:*

Professor Janet Holmes

School of Linguistics and Applied

Language Studies

Victoria University of Wellington

PO Box 600 Wellington

New Zealand

Telephone: +64 4 463 5614

Email: Janet.holmes@vuw.ac.nz

Vice Chan cellor’s Strategic Research Doctoral Scholarship

School of Linguistics and Applied Lan guage Studies

The link to these scholarships is currently
http://www.fis.org.nz/BreakOut/vuw/schols.phtml?detail+600425
including
application forms etc .

The Chinese Government Scholarship is a full
scholarship set up by the Ministry of Education of China to enable
foreign students to study in China. The purpose of the scholarship is
to encourage and support international educational exchanges, and to
establish internationally first-class Chinese universities.
Exemption from registration fees, tuition fees, cost of basic learning materials and accommodation;
Living allowance issued monthly by XMU to each scholarship student: (RMB)
Master’s students: 1,700 RMB per month Doctoral students: 2,000 RMB per month
One-off settlement subsidy: 1500RMB per person
Comprehensive medical insurance: 600RMB/per year
Eligibility: Full-time master’s
and doctoral candidates abroad starting in the 2009 academic year. The
scholarship is not open for foreign students who have already started
their degree courses in China.
Programme start: September 2009
Scholarship duration:
2-3 years for master’s programmes,
3-4 years for doctoral programmes,
(1 year Chinese language foundation studies)
Note:More information please visit http://www.csc.edu.cn/Lianhua/f9468b6741a04dcfa4adb7778ba53081.shtml

Xiamen University (XMU) Scholarship is a national key
university affiliated to the Ministry of Education. XMU is to begin
independent enrolment of foreign students under this scholarship as
from the beginning of the 2009 academic year. Welcome foreign students
to apply for the bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral programmes, whether
taught in English or in Chinese.
Recipients will have their tuition fees covered,
Eligibility: Full-time bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral candidates starting in 2009 academic year.
Programme start: September 2009
Scholarship duration:
4-5years for undergraduate programmes,
2-3years for master’s programmes,
3 years for doctoral programmes,
The recipients’ academic performance will be assessed each year and
only those achieving the required standard will have their scholarship
renewed for the following year.

XMU Scholarship: Application Form for International Students XMU, Application Form for Xiamen University Scholarship, completed in Chinese or English.
2. Chinese Government Scholarship: Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship, in one original and one photocopy, completed in Chinese or in English.
Application time for Chinese Government Scholarship: Feb.15-April 30th, 2009
Application time for Xiamen University Scholarship : Feb.15-July 15th, 2009
Further Scholarship Information and Application

UCL RESEARCH Department of Epidemiology AND public Health
DIVISION OF POPULATION HEALTH


HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (Ref 402)

Applications are sought for a health psychology postdoctoral scientist to work on a research programme on psychological aspects of coronary heart disease funded by the British Heart Foundation in the Psychobiology Group (http://www.ucl.ac.uk/psychobiology/). Applicants should have a PhD in quantitative health psychology and appropriate research experience. The core attributes will be research ability and an interest in cardiovascular health psychology. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, experience of writing reports and publications, project management, quantitative research and statistical skills in SPSS are all essential qualities required. The post is initially funded until 31st December 2010, so provides an excellent opportunity for a health psychologist to develop a sustained research career within a multidisciplinary group in a strongly research-orientated academic department. Starting salary (UCL Grade 7): up to
£32,485 per annum (inclusive of £2,781 per annum London Allowance). The minimum starting salary is £31,620 per annum (inclusive of £2,781 per annum London Allowance).

Application forms at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs or from f.bortolotti@ucl.ac.uk, 020 7679 1681. Full details below. Applications to Ms Bortolotti, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, UCL, 1-19 Torrington Place, London WC1E 6BT. Closing date: Midday, Friday 13th March 2009.

Taking Action for Equality

UCL RESEARCH Department of Epidemiology AND public Health
DIVISION OF POPULATION HEALTH

School for Broadcast Media (SBM) adalah tempat pelatihan broadcast yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan
ketrampilan para praktisi media penyiaran di seantero Indonesia pada
semua aspek penyiaran terutama jurnalismenya dan meningkatkan kapasitas
serta profesionalisme mereka.

SBM memiliki beberapa program pelatihan diantaranya Pelatihan Jurnalisme TV, Pelatihan Jurnalisme Radio, News Presenter, Writing for Media, CameraWork, Avid Adrenaline Editing, Avid Xpress Editing dan Radio Announcer.

JFCC (Jakarta Foreign Correspondents Club)yang merupakan organisasi jurnalis internasional memberikan beasiswa bagi individu yang berminat dalam bidang jurnalisme khususnya jurnalisme TV. JFCC telah memberikan beasiswa untuk 4 peserta pada tahun 2007 dan 2008. Tahun ini JFCC kembali memberikan beasiswa bagi 3 orang untuk mengikuti Pelatihan Jurnalisme TV tingkat dasar di School for Broadcast Media. Keterangan mengenai JFCC dapat dilihat di www.jfcc.info

Informasi lebih lengkap mengenai beasiswa dapat dilihat di www.broadcast-edu.or.id atau langsung menghubungi:

School for Broadcast Media
Jl. Utan Kayu 68 AB
Komunitas Utan Kayu
Jakarta Timur, Indonesia 13120
P: +6221 857 6847, 8576850
F: +6221 857 6843

Best regards,
Irma F.L. Doloksaribu
ICAAP IX Secretariat
www.icaap9.org

recently added scholarship :
Please go to ads website :
Sekedar info, pengumumannya sudah bisa dilihat di webnya ADS
http://adsindonesia.or.id/

International Scholarship for Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering, Biella campus, Italy

Call for Applications for the 2009/2010 Academic Year

The project offers international students the possibility to receive a scholarship and other benefits to graduate from the Politecnico di Torino attending a Bachelor of Science (BS) program in Textile Engineering at the Biella campus.

The initiative is promoted by the Politecnico di Torino and is supported by Camera di Commercio di Biella, Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Biella and Unione Industriale Biellese.

General information on the Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering program

Location: Biella (Città Studi university campus)

Language in which the courses are held: English

Length: 3 years

The activities will begin in September 2009.

For more information on the Biella university campus, please visit the Città Studi website.

Requirements
Having not Italian citizenship or being an Italian citizen who has obtained a secondary school diploma abroad
Being at least 18 years old (by 01/09/2009)
Meeting the minimum requirements for the admission to Italian university. For further information, please visit the Entry requirements page.
In the countries where it is required, having successfully passed the state-level university admission exam (e.g. Gao Kao in China)
Knowledge of the English language, preferably demonstrated by an international certification (students who do not provide such certification may be asked to conduct a telephone interview to test their knowledge of English)
Not having enrolled in a Bachelor of Science program of the Politecnico di Torino before the 2009/2010 academic year
Not being the recipient of other scholarships, Italian or foreign.

Scholarships

Selection criteria

Applicants will be selected based on their previous academic career and on their Curriculum Vitae.

Amount of the scholarship
The gross amount of the Biella Campus scholarship is 10.000 Euro per year (30.000 Euro for the complete period). The exact net sum is dependent upon the individual tax conditions of each student, which can be verified only upon the arrival of the student.
The amount of the scholarship will not be increased in case the student will need more time to graduate than indicated.
The allocation of the scholarship is dependent upon the submission, within 10 days from the arrival in Italy of the student, of the original documentation, which must correspond with the documentation attached to the online form (see the “Selection outcomes” section below).
Payment of the scholarship occurs periodically. The first instalment is dependent upon the possession of the relevant documentation (residence permit, Italian fiscal code, and bank account in the name of the scholarship recipient), all obtainable upon arrival in Italy; for this reason, the first instalment is not paid at the moment of arrival at the Politecnico di Torino, but in the course of the following months (most probably November).

Requirements to maintain the scholarship
Given that it is not possible to combine the benefits received from more than one scholarship, students who are assigned another study grant while receiving the Biella Campus scholarship must promptly notify the Politecnico di Torino.
Payment of the scholarship will be suspended if the academic performance of the recipient does not meet a satisfactory level.

How to apply

To apply, students must, under the penalty of being excluded from the selection process:

COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
Deadlines:

application deadline: 8 p.m. (Italian time) on March 22nd, 2009.
Method: fill in the online application form by first registering and providing your biographical information, logging in and choosing your level and degree program, and subsequently submitting the application. Students must also provide information on their previous educational career, language abilities and work experience, and they must attach the necessary documentation in pdf format. After having completed these steps, the application for a scholarship will be considered complete.

N.B. The scholarship or project for which the applicant is eligible is not specified in the application form, since the Politecnico will automatically assess your eligibility for the Biella Campus scholarship based on the information you provide. At the end of the selection process, the Politecnico di Torino will inform you if you have been selected for a Biella Campus scholarship (see the “Selection outcomes” section below).

The following documentation must be attached in pdf format to the online application form:
Secondary School Diploma*
For students from the countries where it is required, a certificate showing that the state-level university admission exam (e.g. Gao Kao in China) has been passed**
For students from a national school system in which preuniversity education lasts for less than 12 years: a transcript that demonstrates that all the exams in the student’s program of study have been passed (1 or 2 years, depending on whether the national school system lasts for 11 or 10 years, respectively) OR, for students who have enrolled in a post-secondary institution, a certificate that demonstrates the attainment of a post-diploma degree
Curriculum Vitae, dated and signed (in English if possible) - maximum 3 pages
Letters of reference (optional - 2 maximum)
A personal introduction letter (written by the applicant)
Optional English language certificate

The above documents must be rendered in English (preferably), Italian, French, or Spanish.

* Applicants who have not yet obtained a diploma by March 22nd, 2009 must in any case submit their application within the said deadline; after this date, they will be allowed to re-enter the application form only to attach the document and fill in the fields relating to the diploma up until July 15th.

** Applicants who have not yet obtained such a certificate by March 22nd, 2009 must in any case submit their application within the said deadline; after this date, they will be allowed to re-enter the application form only to attach this document and fill in the fields relating to the national state-level university admission exam up until July 15th.

We emphasise that the data shown in the documents must coincide with those inserted in the online application form. Moreover, failure to attach even one of the above documents will result in exclusion from the selection process.

Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:20:23
From: S.J. Hannahs [s.j.hannahs@ncl.ac.uk]
Subject: German Studies: PhD / MA Student, Newcastle University, United
Kingdom

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Institution/Organization: Newcastle University
Department: School of Modern Languages
Web Address: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/sml

Level: PhD

Duties: Research

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics
German Studies

Description:

Ph.D. and Master Scholarships in German Studies at Newcastle University

For the coming academic session (2009-10), the School of Modern Languages at
Newcastle University invites applications for Masters and Ph.D. awards. A
variety of
bursaries are available for UK, EU and overseas candidates. In addition to
AHRC
funding and Newcastle Faculty funding, the School is offering 8 bursaries
(6 at
Masters level and 2 at PhD level). One 3-year Ph.D. studentship offered by
the
School is reserved exclusively for German Studies, and all the general
funding
opportunities of the School of Modern Languages are also open to candidates
wishing to pursue German Studies. This can be either in one of the taught
M.A.
programmes or in a research degree (M.Litt. or Ph.D.).

The following M.A.-programmes can be studied with a focus on German:
- M.A. in Professional Translating for European Languages
- M.A. in International Film
- M.A. in Linguistics and Language acquisition
- M.A. in Linguistics of European Languages

For research degrees (M.Litt. and Ph.D.) we are happy to supervise in the
following areas:
- German Linguistics
- Medieval German Studies
- Modern German Literature

Bursary applications should include:
- A letter of application stating the programme for which the bursary is
sought
and outlining how this relates to your previous academic work.
- A curriculum vitae
- The names and contact details of two referees who can comment on your
academic
performance.

Applications for research programmes should include a copy of the candidate's
research proposal. Proposals should be written according to the University's
guidelines available at www.ncl.ac.uk/hss/postgrad/studentships.

The closing date for completed applications that wish to be considered for
AHRC-funding is 27 February 2009. The School bursaries' deadline is 30
June 2009.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Prof. Henrike Lähnemann (Director of
Postgraduate Studies).

Application Deadline: 27-Feb-2009

Mailing Address for Applications:
Attn: Prof Henrike Lähnemann
Chair of German Studies, School of Modern Languages
Newcastle University, United Kingdom
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU
United Kingdom

Contact Information:
Prof Henrike Lähnemann
henrike.laehnemann@ncl.ac.uk
Phone:+44 191 222 7513

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COP15 Climate Conference: Denmark skips gifts and educates youth in stead

The Danish Government has decided to establish a 'COP15 Climate
Scholarship' for money saved pursuant to its policy of not giving
gifts to participants at the Climate Conference in Copenhagen later
this year.

At similar international conferences, participants usually receive
gifts and so-called conference-kits with various items from the host
country. At the COP15 in Copenhagen the number of participants is
expected to reach 15.000. As part of its efforts to reduce the
environmental and climate impact of the conference, the government has
decided to discontinue the practice of giving gifts. The DKK 4 million
(app. USD 700.000) hereby saved will instead be spent on climate
scholarships allowing 10-12 candidates from all over the world to
carry out 2-year climate related master's programs at Danish
universities.

"Our 0-gift policy and the COP15 Climate Scholarship are good signals
to send at a conference which requires innovation in terms of the way
we use our resources. Although there is no doubt as to the good
intentions behind giving gifts, we have often experienced how
conference kits end up in garbage bins at conference venues and
hotels. We want break that habit in Copenhagen and spend the money in
a constructive way", says Minister for Development Cooperation, Ulla
Tørnæs.

"The COP15 Climate Scholarship puts a spotlight on Denmark's strong
position in climate related research and the good possibilities for
qualifying yourself at Danish universities. Besides, the scholarship
is in line with the Government's goal to increase the exchange of
students across borders. With this scholarship, we hope to welcome a
group of clever young people from all over the world who will become
highly motivated to make a difference, and furthermore will get an
exhaustive knowledge about Danish technology and research", says
Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Helge Sander.


For more information on the COP15 Climate Scholarship:
www.studyindenmark.dk/climate

For further inquiries please contact
Chief Advisor Nis Gellert (Ministry for Foreign Affairs), tel. 33 92 02 77 or
International Advisor Christiane Mißlbeck-Winberg (CIRIUS), tel. 33 95 70 66
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and CIRIUS, 4 February 2009

Joint Japan/World
Bank Graduate Scholarship Program



Application 2009-2010



The government of Japan and the World
Bank invite applications
from mid-career professionals in
developing countries for The
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP).
The application deadline for the program is March 31st, 2009.



The Program supports studies at the
master's degree level in fields related to development at universities
in World Bank member countries.

In 2009, the Program collaborates
with 41 higher education institutions worldwide and candidates are encouraged
to apply to one of these institutions. Applications to other higher education
institutions will also be considered.



The Program covers full tuition, the
cost of basic medical and accident insurance, a monthly subsistence allowance
and economy air travel.



Application forms, information about
eligibility and the application procedure are available on the World Bank
Scholarships Program Web site atwww.worldbank.org/ scholarships.
Completed application packages must be received by March 31st, 2009.
The awards will be announced in June 2009.



Correspondence and information requests
may be sent to:




The World Bank

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship
Program

MSN J2-204

1818 H St. NW

Washington DC, 20433, USA




email: jjwbgsp@worldbank.org

fax: (202) 522-4036

Dear friends,

Are you interested in learning more about Islam? Have you been searching for a golden opportunity to do so? Well, I'd like to inform you of the following...

The Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies (QFIS) is offering full-scholarships for the following programs:

1. Master of Arts in Islamic Studies with a specialization in Contemporary Fiqh
2. Master of Arts in Islamic Studies with a specialization in Religions and Contemporary thought
3. Master of Arts in Public Policy in Islam
4. Master of Science in Islamic Finance
5. Diploma in Islamic Finance
6. Diploma in Islamic Studies

Note: only the first two programs require a bachelors of religious studies as a pre-requisite

Scholarships include tuition, housing etc. for international students

Deadline for applying: 31 March, 09
Deadline for submitting language results (TOEFL & Arabic test): 13 August, 09

Please visit the website for the admissions and scholarship forms and for further details.

Contact Information:

Admissions Office
Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies
P.O Box 34110
Doha, Qatar
Phone: +974 4546560 / +974 4546559
email: nalmerikhi@qfis. edu.qa
website: http://www.qfis. edu.qa

The Australian and Pacific Science Foundation- Research Grants

Introduction: The Australian and Pacific Science Foundation funds a
variety of projects aimed at the promotion, advancement and study of
biological science in all its branches within the south west Pacific,
managed by Australian institutions or other entities within those
countries. In seeking to achieve its aims, The Australia & Pacific
Science Foundation provides support, on a competitive basis, for the
following activities:

Ø The top priority is to encourage high quality research by
scientists in Australian national or state institutions, and similar
institutions in other countries of the South West Pacific.

Ø Occasional support may also be given to such activities as
training, publications or conferences.

Amount Awarded: $15,000 per year for up to three years.

Indirect Cost Recovery: This scheme is exempt from University of
Sydney indirect costs.

For more information see:
http://fmweb01.ucc.usyd.edu.au/research/search_research.html

Use the New Search Engine, Show me: Research Grants In optional
keywords type: Pacific

Research Office Contact: Luda Kuchieva on 8627 8106 or email

Email: luda.kuchieva@usyd.edu.au

Internet Link: http://apscience.org.au/guidelines.html

Closing Date: 13th March 2009

EU-funded scholarships available for regional Asia nationals
The Erasmus Mundus External Window programme for Regional Asia, called
'EMMA', provides funding opportunities for students, researchers and
academic staff to take part in 'mobilities' between the target group
countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India,
Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar/Burma, Nepal, North Korea,
Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand) and the EU.
In general, the programme offers study scholarships for
above-mentioned nationals to attend courses, at Bachelor and Master
level, pursue PhDs, Post Doctoral research and to facilitate academic
staff exchange.
The project consortium comprises a set of partners in Regional Asia
and within the European Union -- of which the International Institute
for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC, The
Netherlands) is one. The official consortium website is:
http://math.unice.fr/EMMA
If you are interested in a scholarship, please visit the ITC EMMA
website at http://www.itc.nl/external/emma/default.aspx.
The official application deadline for an EMMA scholarship is 28th February 2009.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan. It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region. The ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the Region.

Department of Economics, National University of Singapore is one of institution participating in this ADB-JSP scholarship program.

Below is program offered:

* Master in Social Sciences (Economics)

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION

The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years.

* full tuition fees
* a monthly subsistence and housing allowance
* an allowance for books and instructional materials
* medical insurance
* travel expenses

The scholarship is for one year with an extension to the second year of study, as appropriate, which shall be conditional on the scholar maintaining a satisfactory level of performance as determined by the institute. The maximum duration of scholarship award is two years for masters and doctorate programs.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

* A national of an ADB borrowing member country (applicants from countries that are no longer borrowing from ADB are not eligible for the ADB-JSP Scholarship).
* Gained admission to an approved post graduate course in any of the participating academic institutions. (Department of Economics, National University of Singapore)
* A bachelor's degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.
* At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience
* Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies.
* Not more than 35 years old at the time of application.
* In good health.
* Should agree to return to his/her home county after completion of studies under the Program.
* Staff of participating academic institutions are not eligible for the Scholarship.
* Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for the Scholarship.
* Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of the other international organizations are not eligible for the Scholarship.
* Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for the Scholarship.

Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.
MORE INFORMATION

ADB-JSP Coordinators

Department of Economics
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
AS2 Level 6, 1 Arts Link, Singapore 117570
Email: ecssec@nus.edu.sg, ecsbox2@nus.edu.sg

Or you can also visit ADB- Japan Scholarship Program's website at www.adb.org/jsp for more detail information about this program

The Department of Earth Sciences, Florida International University
have started recruiting graduate students for Fall 2009. Two graduate
research assistantships in atmospheric sciences (MS or PH.D.) are
available. More information on our graduate program can be found at
http://www.fiu.edu/~geology/Content/AcademicPrograms/Graduate/graduateprograms.html
Interested applicants can contact Dr. Ping Zhu (zhup@fiu.edu).

Chinese Government Scholarship scheme is established by the Ministry of
Education of China (hereinafter referred to as MOE) inaccordance with
educational exchange agreements or understandingsreached between Chinese
government and governments of other countries,organizations, education
institutions and relevant internationalorganizations to provide both
full scholarships and partialscholarships to international students and
scholars. MOE entrusts China Scholarship Council (hereinafter referred
to as CSC)to handle the enrollment of international students and carry
out theroutine management of Chinese Government Scholarship Programs.

Categories of Applicants and Duration of Scholarship

Categories of Applicants

Duration of Major

Studies

Duration of Remedial

Chinese Language courses

Duration of

Scholarship

academic years

1

Undergraduates

4-5

1-2

4-7

2

Master degree students

2-3

1-2

2-5

3

Doctoral degree students

3-4

1-2

3-6

4

Chinese language students

1-2

none

Up to 2

5

General scholars

1

1

Up to 2

6

Senior scholars

1

1

Up to 2

1. Accordingto the regulation stipulated by MOE, all the
undergraduate programs areinstructed in Chinese. Applicants with no
command of Chinese aregenerally required to take Chinese language
courses for 1-2 yearsbefore starting their academic programs. Applicants
who apply for studyin science, engineering, agriculture, medicine
(western medicine),economics, management and law are required to take
Chinese languagecourses for 1 year. Applicants who apply for study in
literature,history, philosophy, and medicine (traditional Chinese
medicine,Chinese herb medicine) are required to take Chinese language
coursesfor 2 years.
2. Some courses setfor general scholars, senior scholars and
postgraduate students in someuniversities can be conducted in English.
Please refer to Directoryof Chinese Higher Institutions Admitting
International Students underChinese Government Scholarship Program and
Academic Programs or the website of CSC (http://www.csc.edu.cn/Lianhua)
for details.
3. Duration for scholarship specified at the time of admission can
NOT be extended in principle.
APPLICATION
The applicants shall apply to Chinese diplomaticmissions or the
competent authorities in their home countries betweenJanuary and April
every year. Applicants may refer to the relevant authorities for
details.
ELIGIBILITY
* Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.
* Education background and age limit:
* Applicantsfor undergraduate programs must have senior high school
diploma withgood academic performance and be under the age of 25.
* Applicants for master degree programs must have bachelor's
degree and be under the age of 35.
* Applicants for Doctoral degree programs must have master's
degree and be under the age of 40.
* Chinese language students must have senior high school diploma and
beunder the age of 35, will study Chinese language program in China.
* General scholar candidates must have completed at least two years
ofundergraduate studies and be under the age of 45, may study all
majorsbesides Chinese language.
* Senior scholar candidates must have master's degree or above,
or holdacademic titles of associate professor or above, and be under the
ageof 50.

DETAILS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarships are divided into categories,

Full scholarship:

* Exempt from registration fee, tuitionfee, fee for laboratory
experiment, fee for internship, fee for basiclearning materials and
accommodation on campus;
* Living allowance;
* One-off settlement subsidy after registration;
* Fee for outpatient medical service, Comprehensive Medical
Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China;
* One-off inter-city travel subsidy.

Note:

* Costs of the laboratory experiment or internship beyond the
university's arrangements should be born by the student himself.

* Feefor basic learning materials covers the necessary learning
materialsprescribed by the host institution, and other materials shall
be atself expenses.

* Monthly allowance is provided to students by the host institution
at the following rates (CNY Yuan per month):
* Undergraduates: CNY 1,400 Yuan
* Chinese language students: CNY 1,400 Yuan
* Master degree students, general scholars: CNY 1,700 Yuan
* Doctoral degree students, senior scholars: CNY 2,000 Yuan

* New students will get one-off settlement subsidy upon arrival in
China.
* CNY 1,000 Yuan for new students who will study in China up to six
months
* CNY 1,500 Yuan for new students who will study in China for one
academic year or more

* Fee for outpatient medical service refers to the outpatient expense
inthe institution's hospital or the hospitals entrusted by
theinstitution. The students should pay for a certain percentage
ofexpense in accordance with the institution's relevant regulations.

* Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International
Students in Chinais provided by MOE for the scholarship students in
China in case ofhospitalizing for serious diseases and accidental
injuries. Theinstitutions or the entrusted medical assistance agency
provideadvancement service for insurance expenses, and claim for
compensationwith relevant payment receipts from the insurance company
according tothe stipulated insurance articles. The claim of individual
student willnot be accepted by the insurance company.

* One-off inter-city travel ticket (each for coming-in and leaving
China)

* Scholarshipstudents are supposed to choose the nearest port to
their admittinginstitutions for inter-city travel and a hard-seat train
ticket(hard-berth train ticket for overnight trip) will be provided for
newscholarship students transferring from the port of entry
uponregistration to the city where the admitting institution or
Chineselanguage training institution, preparatory education institution
islocated, for students transferring from the Chinese language
traininginstitution or the preparatory education institution to the city
wherethe university for major study is located, and for
studentstransferring from the city where the institution is located to
thenearest port for departure upon graduation. Expenses for food
duringthe trip and excess of baggage should be self-afforded.

* International travel expenses

* MOEwill provide round-trip or one-way international air ticket
toscholarship students based on the reached agreements, and entrust CSC
totake charge of booking the most direct and economical international
airticket for the students between Beijing and their capitals. If
thestudents make a detour to China or return to their home countries,
theyshall afford the extra expenses. Expenses for the excess of
baggageshould be also self-afforded.

Etc, for detail of full scholarship please refer to website below

Partial scholarship

One or some items of the full scholarship (not including one-off
settlement subsidy and one-off inter-city travel allowance).
APPLICATION MATERIALS
The materials should reach CSC by April 30th 2009 via either theChinese
diplomatic mission in the applicant's home country or theembassy of
the applicant's home country in China. Individualapplications will
not be accepted by CSC. Application materials willnot be returned
regardless of the result of application.

CSC will send the List of Accepted Students, Admission Notice and Visa
Application Form for Study In China (JW201) to the relevant dispatching
authorities by July 31, who will forward the documents to the students.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For details please refer to www.en.csc.edu.cn

Assalamu'alaikum wr wb

FYI, bagi yang ingin melanjutkan postgraduate di Jepang dalam bidang
Chemistry, Material Sciences and related studies. Ada opening di Hokkaido
University dengan program AGS Asian Graduate School of Chemistry and
Material Sciences.
Informasi lebih lanjut di:
http://www.eng.hokudai.ac.jp/ags/index.html

Wassalam,
>>->>IZUL<<-<<$4+|~14<<
-----------------------
Satria Zulkarnaen Bisri
Graduate Student
Low Temperature Condensed State Physics (Y. Iwasa Lab.)
Institute for Materials Research
Tohoku University, Japan
URL: http://www-lab.imr.tohoku.ac.jp/~satria/index.html

ADB - Japan Scholarship Program, School of International Health University
of Tokyo University of
Tokyo

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan. It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region. The ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the Region.

School of International Health, University of Tokyo is one of institutions participating in this ADB-JSP scholarship program.

Below is one of programs offered :

* Master/Doctorate in Public Health (International Health)

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION

The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years.

* full tuition fees
* a monthly subsistence and housing allowance
* an allowance for books and instructional materials
* medical insurance
* travel expenses

The scholarship is for one year with an extension to the second year of study, as appropriate, which shall be conditional on the scholar maintaining a satisfactory level of performance as determined by the institute. The maximum duration of scholarship award is two years for masters and doctorate programs.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

* A national of an ADB borrowing member country (applicants from countries that are no longer borrowing from ADB are not eligible for the ADB-JSP Scholarship).
* Gained admission to an approved post graduate course in any of the participating academic institutions. (School of International Health, University of Tokyo)
* A bachelor's degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.
* At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience
* Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies.
* Not more than 35 years old at the time of application.
* In good health.
* Should agree to return to his/her home county after completion of studies under the Program.
* Staff of participating academic institutions are not eligible for the Scholarship.
* Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for the Scholarship.
* Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of the other international organizations are not eligible for the Scholarship.
* Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for the Scholarship.

Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.
MORE INFORMATION

Prof. Masamine Jimba
Professor, Department of International Cummunity Health,
School of International Health,
Graduate School of Medicine
E-mail: adb@m.u-tokyo.ac.jp

7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku Tokyo
113-0033, Japan
(Attn: Director, School of International Health) Graduate School of Medicine

Or you can also visit ADB- Japan Scholarship Program's website at www.adb.org/jsp for detail information about this program

Description:
The Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies The purpose of the
International Scholar Exchange Fellowship is to enhance international
exchange and cooperation in order to promote academic advancement and
mutual understanding among various cultural groups. To this end, the
Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies supports academically qualified
scholars who wish to conduct advanced research at leading universities
or research institutions in Korea.

Fields of Research

* Humanities and social sciences
* Energy related fields: petrochemical engineering and related fields
* Information science and technology: electrical engineering,
telecommunications, computer science and related fields
* Life Science

Number of Supported Fellows

* Approximately 50 fellows per year Qualifications
* University faculty members and institution researchers from
Asian countries
* Those who are 50 years of age or younger, as of submission deadline
* Those who have a doctoral degree

Application Materials

* Application form (Online application)
* Statement of Proposed Activity
* Three letters of recommendation (form provided by the Foundation)
* Typical research performance: 2 books, or 2 research papers, or
1 book and 1 research paper

Details of Financial Support

* 2,200,000 won per month (26,400,000 won per year)
* 1,000,000 won after successfully submitting a final research
paper at the end of the fellowship period
* Initial settlement support: 1,000,000 won (one time payment)
* Round trip airfare
* Medical insurance
o National health insurance upon request
o Overseas traveller's insurance

Schedule

* Application deadline: February 14, 2009
* Announcement of results: March 31, 2009

Contact:
The Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies 678-39,
Yoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu
Seoul 135-915, Korea
Tel : 82-2-557-5681
Fax : 82-2-557-5684
Email: isef@kfas.or.kr
Web: http://www.kfas.or.kr

Info beasiswa lainnya di:
http://intscholarships.com/s/the-international-scholar-exchange-fellowship-year-2009-2010-foundation

http://www.itto.or.jp/live/PageDisplayHandler?pageId=171

ITTO offers fellowships through the Freezailah Fellowship Fund to
promote human resource development and to strengthen professional
expertise in member countries in tropical forestry and related
disciplines. The goal is to promote the sustainable management of
tropical forests, the efficient use and processing of tropical timber,
and better economic information about the international trade in
tropical timber.

As of December 2006, the Programme, which began in 1989, has enabled
more than 900 young and mid-career people from over 40 countries
working for government, research institutions, civil society and the
private sector to pursue their professional development and improve
their career prospects. The total value of fellowships awarded to date
amounts to about US$5.2 million; the Programme supports mainly
short-term activities, such as participation in international
conferences, training courses and study tours, but also helps people
to prepare manuals and monographs and provides small grants for
post-graduate study.

The Sawiris Scholarships promote doctoral research for the benefit of
developing countries. The projects have to be innovative and develop a
method or product, which is directly relevant for improving the
livelihoods of poor people in developing countries.

The application procedure varies depending on the relationship that
the doctoral candidate has with the ETH Zurich.

Criteria for candidates without link to the ETH Zurich

Eligibility

To be admitted to the selection process, the application has to fulfil
the following requirements:

The candidate

* Preference will be given to citizens of least developed
countries and other low-income countries according to the OECD
classification.
* The entrance requirements for doctoral studies at the ETH Zurich
have to be fulfilled.
http://www.rektorat.ethz.ch/doctorate/application/who/index_EN
* Experience in the selected research area is required.

The research project

* The proposal is of high scientific quality.
* The research topic is innovative and relevant for development.
* The ecological, socio-economic and cultural context has been
taken into account.
* Reasonable results can be expected in the given timeframe.
* The expected impact of the research is high for the intended target group.

The partnership

1. Projects involving a research partner from a developing country
have to be based on the KFPE principles.
2. All partners have been involved in project formulation and development.
3. All partners make a substantial in-kind or cash commitment.
4. The project is integrated into the general activities of the
involved institutions.
5. Preference will be given to projects with partners in least
developed countries and other low-income countries according to the
OECD classification.

Application procedure

For candidates who do not yet have a supervisor at the ETH Zurich the
application procedure consists of two steps.

First step – The candidate has to submit a concept note (details see
below) to the North-South Centre. The deadline for submitting concept
notes is June 30. In case that a suitable supervisor at the ETH Zurich
can be identified and that he/she is ready to accept the candidate as
a doctoral student, the supervisor can submit the full proposal.

Second step – Full proposals can be submitted to the North-South
Centre by the supervising ETH professor once a year. The deadline is
February 15 of the subsequent year.

Concept note

* The proposed research has to be concerned with the development
of a method or product, which is directly relevant to poor people in
developing countries.
* The research topic has to be within the thematic scope of ETH Zurich.
* A potential research group at the ETH Zurich, where the proposed
research could be embedded, has to be identified.
http://www.ethz.ch/research/index_EN
* The CV of the candidate and three references have to be provided.
* The research outline should not exceed 3000 characters (with spaces).
* Relevant own publications or relevant earlier activities by the
candidate should be indicated.

Full proposal

A scholarship of CHF 150'000 can be granted per proposal for a period
of three years. The application in electronic form has to be submitted
by the professor of the ETH Zurich who has accepted to supervise the
candidate. The proposal of maximum 15 pages has to include the
following information:

Proposal

Cover page including executive summary
Clearly defined and justified objectives
Problem definition, state of research (own and others) and references
(to be included into appendix)
Project description, hypotheses, innovativeness of the research,
research methodology, and corresponding logical framework matrix.
Description of the institutional framework and partnership, explaining
the contribution of all involved partners (if applicable)
Supervision and backstopping
Work plan with milestones
Critical assessment of chances and risks
Expected results and strategy for their implementation (method or
product to be developed and its relevance to end users)
Detailed budget for each year of the scholarship, differentiating all
funding sources including those of the ETH chair and partner
contributions (financial or in-kind)

Appendix

* Letters of support from all involved partner institutions
* Motivation letter with career intentions of the candidate
* CV of the candidate with references
* List of 5 independent reviewers
* Personal references

Selection procedure and reporting

* The proposals will first be reviewed by independent scientists
of the relevant field and then evaluated by the expanded subcommittee
grants of the North-South Centre as specified in the contract with the
Sawiris Foundation.
* The candidates of all accepted projects will be informed about
the contractual requirements and reporting procedures (technical and
financial).

Further Scholarship Infomation and Information
http://www.northsouth.ethz.ch/services/funding/sawiris

Informasi selengkapnya:
http://intscholarships.com/s/scholarships-developing-countries-2009

Studentships in Summer (Non Member State Nationals)

A limited number of studentships during the summer period are
available. Full CERN financial support is offered to students in
physics and engineering fields who are nationals of countries that are
not Member States of CERN.
Students will join in the day-to-day work of research teams
participating in experiments at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland.

Un nombre très limité de stages sont disponible pendant la période
d'été. Le CERN accueille et finance entièrement des étudiants qui se
spécialisent en physique ou sciences de l'ingénieur et qui sont
ressortissants des pays non Membres de l'Organisation.Les étudiants
sélectionnés auront une opportunité unique de participer au travail
quotidien des différents groupes de recherche impliqués dans les
expériences conduites au CERN, à Genève en Suisse.

The deadline for this application is fixed on 13 February 2009!

La date limite d'envoi des candidatures est fixée au 13 février 2009!

https://ert.cern.ch/browse_www/wd_pds?p_web_site_id=1&p_web_page_id=6681&p_no_apply=&p_show=N

Haryo's Note: Member States adalah negara-negara yang menjadi anggota
resmi CERN. Daftar lengkapnya bisa dicek di entri wikipedia tentang
CERN (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CERN).

PhD Studentships in Statistics
Vacancy Reference No: LF04227

Limit of tenure applies*

Applications are invited for PhD studentships in Statistics, to be
held in the Statistical Laboratory. The Studentships are associated
with the Cambridge Statistics Initiative which is targeted at the
development of novel statistical methodology, both generic and in
specific application areas. Information about the Laboratory can be
found at www.statslab.cam.ac.uk .

The studentships will provide funding to cover fees at the home/EU
rate. Additional funding for fees for those paying the overseas arts
rate could be available and will be assessed competitively. A stipend
will be paid of at least the equivalent to the national minimum
(£13290 for the academic year 2009/10) for a minimum period of 3 years.

Supervision, along with research training tailored to the needs of the
student, will be provided by the Laboratory. Research interests of
academic staff can be found here .

Applicants must qualify for admission to the PhD course at the
University of Cambridge. They should normally hold (or expect to be
awarded) a first class UK honours degree or equivalent and a
postgraduate qualification in Mathematics or Statistics.

Initial enquiries, which should include a curriculum vitae and an
indication of possible research topics, should be directed to
Professor A.P. Dawid.

* Limit of tenure: 3 years

Closing date: 31 January 2009.

Post-doc positions
in
Quantum Information Processing
with Superconducting Circuits

In Delft we have developed superconducting flux quantum bits. These nanofabricated qubits behave as quantum two-level systems, their coherence time can be micro­seconds while they can be operated in nanoseconds. Very recently we have developed dispersive readout that allows quantum non-demolition measurement. We also very recently have realized a controlled-NOT gate for two qubits. However, many fundamental questions remain to be answered and many practical aspects need improvement. In the near future we will improve control of the qubits and study entanglement and temporal correlations, back-action of the measurement process, interaction with a harmonic oscillator, the optimal lay-out for a practical multi-qubit quantum information processor. We also want to investigate new designs such as the phase-slip qubit.

Our team at present consists of three senior investigators Hans Mooij, Kees Harmans and Ad Verbruggen (materials aspects), two post-docs and four PhD students. We are part of the Quantum Transport Group where also quantum dot spin qubits and nano­wires are investigated. We are members of the FOM concentration group Delft-Leiden on Solid State Quantum Information and the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience. In the EU-supported integrated project EuroSQIP we collaborate intensively with European groups. Within EuroSQIP we have three post-doc positions available.

We are interested in candidates with experience in experimental research on low temperature solid state nanocircuits, quantum optics or trapped atoms/ions, with an interest in nanofabrication. We may consider hiring a theory post-doc with strong interest in experimental manipulation and measurement, for a limited period. The main focus for a new post-doc will be defined in accordance with his/her interest and the needs of the project.

Information is available on the QT website http://kavli.nano.tudelft.nl, from Kees Harmans (c.j.p.m.harmans@tudelft.nl, tel. +31 15 2785195) and from Hans Mooij (j.e.mooij@tudelft.nl, tel. +31 15 2786153).

Applications should be addressed to
prof. J.E. Mooij
Kavli Institute of Nanoscience
DelftUniversityof Technology
2628 CJ Delft , The Netherlands
j.e.mooij@tudelft.nl

Dear Colleague,

In my newly started group at the University of Geneva I have vacancies
at the PhD/Postdoc level to work on graphene nano-electronics and on
organic single-crystal devices. I would greatly appreciate if you
could inform any potentially interested candidates in you group, and
if you could post the announcement in the attached file in your
department.

I take this occasion to send you my new contact details in Geneva, which are:

Prof. A. Morpurgo
Department of Condensed Matter Physics and
Group of Applied Physics
University of Geneva
Quai Ernest-Ansermet 24
CH1211 Geneva 4
Switzerland
Tel: 0041 (0)22 3793574
FAX: 0041 (0)22 3796869
Email: Alberto.Morpurgo@unige.ch

Thank you in advance for your help and kind regards.

Alberto Morpurgo

We invite applications for a one-year postdoctoral research position in the field of microbiology, genetic and phenotypic biodiversity, in the CIRM-BIA (International Centre of Microbial resources) in Rennes, France.
The CIRM-BIA of Rennes is dedicated to the preservation, identification, characterisation, and distribution of bacteria of food interest. It is located in the laboratory for Science and Technology of Milk and Egg within the Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA).

The specific project aims at determining phenotypic and genetic diversity in a collection of bacteria, in relation with their application as cheese starters. This project is funded for 1 year by private funds.
We seek candidates with Ph.D. and experience in the field of microbiology and molecular biology. Prior experience in Multilocus sequence typing (MLST) would be appreciated.
Duration: 1 year, from March 2009 to February 2010.
Salary: 26 000 ¤
Applicants should submit their CV (including names and contact details of referees), by email to: Florence Valence-Bertel: florence.valence-bertel@rennes.inra.fr or Dr. Anne Thierry: anne.thierry@rennes.inra.fr




Details regarding the Institute and the place
INRA (French National Institute for Agricultural Research) http://www.international.inra.fr/the_institute
Research Division: Division Microbiology and the Food Chain (MICA, for MIcrobiologie et Chaîne Alimentaire, in French).
Research Unit: UMR1253 Science and Technology of Milk and Egg (STLO), INRA, Rennes, France, Head : Sylvie Lortal

The city of Rennes is located in northwest France, in east of Brittany. The total population of the area is ~200 000, with at least a quarter of the population made up of students. The city is classified as a city of art and history. Rennes is connected to the high speed TGV rail network from both Paris (two-hour travel) and Lille. Rennes does have its own airport (Rennes-St. Jacques).

PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia in collaboration with Sampoerna Foundation
provides one (1) qualified individual with the opportunity to pursue a
Master's degree in Science, Social Science or Commerce at the University
of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia.

Upon completing the program, scholar is under a (n+1) binding program
with PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia, where n = the number of years receiving
the scholarship grant. The scholar must apply their knowledge and
contribute significantly to PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia for (n+1) year.

Application deadline is January 30, 2009.

Basic Eligibility

Applicant must satisfy ALL of the following conditions:

* 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 Grade Point Average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale).
* Have a minimum of two-year full-time professional work
experience after the completion of the undergraduate degree.
* Submit the required English language requirement (TOEFL/ IELTS)
and the Graduate Admission Test as required by each program, after the
applicant is selected as the scholarship finalists:

- International TOEFL with a minimum score of 577 (PBT) or 233
(CBT) or 90 (IBT), OR

- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of
minimum 6.5

* Adhere with the scholarship rules and regulations, particularly
in the (n+1) binding program with PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia.
* Currently did not enroll in graduate or post-graduate program,
or obtained a Master's degree or equivalent.
* Did not enroll or graduate from an overseas tertiary
institution, 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.
* Demonstrate that without the scholarship, applicant is not able
to afford an Overseas Graduate Program.

Scholarship Value

The scholarship's worth is approximately AUD 68,000.- depending on the
program's fee, for the duration of study. This covers the following:

* Graduate Admission Test and TOEFL/ IELTS reimbursement, one time
only, based on original invoice, for the test taken no more than 6
months prior to the scholarship application;
* University application fee;
* Student visa application fee;
* Return airfares from Jakarta to Sydney
* 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.

How to Apply?

Download the application package (application, reference and health
information forms) at
http://www.sampoernafoundation.org/content/view/1334/139/lang,en, or
obtained it from:

Sampoerna Foundation

Sampoerna Strategic Square

North Tower, 26th - 27th Floor

Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kavling 45

Jakarta 12930

When submitting the application package, please write "Rio Tinto-S2" at
the top right hand corner of the envelope. Sampoerna Foundation will
consider the completed applications and will notify the short-listed
applicants to attend the continuing stages of the selection process.

Interested applicants who meet the requirements must complete and return
the application package by the deadline (January 30, 2009) to Sampoerna
Foundation office. E-mail applications will not be considered.

Further Information

Prospective applicants are advised to directly contact the University of
New South Wales (UNSW) directly or Australian Education Center (AEC) to
find out about the admission process and requirements for an enrolment.

Applicants' inquiries about the scholarship (requirements, conditions,
coverage, etc.) should be directed to Sampoerna Foundation (62 21
5772340/ ella.cecilia@sampoernafoundation.org).

http://www.shellscholar.org/students/index.html

Information for the Academic Year starting 2009 now posted.

The courses which are eligible for Shell Centenary, Shell Centenary Chevening and Royal Dutch Shell Centenary Scholarships are within the broad categories of Applied Sciences and Technology, Environmental Sciences, Business Management, Law and Economics. Specific disciplines and subjects vary from one university to another. You should check which courses are available at each university. Courses can also vary from one year to another so there is no guarantee that the same course will be available each year.

Info Beasiswa S1 (undergraduate) S2 (master) S3 (doktor, phd) diploma scholarship

2009 Korean Government Scholarship Program for Undergraduate Students

Info Beasiswa S1 (undergraduate) S2 (master) S3 (doktor, phd) diploma scholarship

2009 Korean Government Scholarship Program for Undergraduate Students

1. Qualifications

Prospective applicant must meet the following qualification criteria :

(1) Applicants should be a
citizen of the country to which this scholarship program is offered. (including applicant’s parents)

※
Applicants should not be a
holder of Korean citizenship.

(2) Applicants should be under 25 years of age as of March 1, 2009.

(3) Have an
adequate health, both physically and mentally.

※ Persons who are pregnant or
having severe illness may not apply.

(4) Have finished
or be scheduled to finish formal education of elementary, middle, high school
outside of Korea
as of March 1, 2009.

(5) Possess a grade point average (G.P.A.) above 80%
from the last educational institution attended or have earned top 10% of G.P.A.
among classmates.

(6) Not at any
time have received a Korean government scholarship for his/her undergraduate
study before.

(7) Not have
enrolled in an undergraduate course in Korea before.

(8) Preferential selection for applicants who are good at Korean or English.
2. Scholarship
Payment

(1) Scholarship Period

ㅇ 1 year of Korean language
course and 4 years of undergraduate degree Course



(2) Scholarship
Benefits

① Airplane ticket or airfare :
The grantees will receive an airplane ticket or be paid an economy class
airfare of the shortest route between their country and Korea when they come to
Korea, and, thereafter, when the grantees leave Korea after the completion of their
study.

※ NIIED does not compensate fees for the domestic travel both in the grantee’s
country and Korea.

※ Airfare for entry into Korea
will not be provided to a grantee who already arrived and has been staying
in Korea as of the confirmation date of selection of scholarship students.

② Monthly Allowance : 800,000 won per month

③ Tuitions (an entrance fee and a registration fee) : The
full entrance fee are exempted by the host institution. The full tuition is
exempted by NIIED.

④ Settlement Allowance : 200,000 won upon arrival

⑤ Repatriation Allowance : 100,000 won upon completion of
studies

⑥ Korean Language Training
Expenses : The full costs up to 1 year (NIIED pays directly to the entrusted
language training institution)

⑦ Medical Insurance: The grantees will be provided with
health insurance during the period of their study program in Korea for major
accidents and illnesses. (The medical fee will be reimbursed through the
insurance company to the grantee after he/she pays first)

※ NIIED does not compensate fees for insurance of traveling to and from
Korea.

⑧ Any grantee who gives up one’s study during the
scholarship period will not receive airfare and allowance for
repatriation except for the cases approved by NIIED such as severance of
diplomatic relations, war or other natural disasters.

※ Any grantee who quits the
program in 3 months after one’s entrance into Korea, should refund all
scholarship fees(The airfare of arriving Korea, settlement allowance, monthly
allowance, Korean language training expenses, etc.).

3. Submission of Required Documents



(1) Place of
Submission: Documents must be submitted to the Korean Embassy or Consulate in
the country of origin.

(2) Deadline of
Submission: The date set by the Korean Embassy or Consulate in the country of
origin.

(3) Documents to be submitted

① One completed application form (on the prescribed
form)

② Two 4cm x 5cm color photos

③ One Copy of a high school diploma

④ One Copy of a high school grade transcript

⑤ Two recommendation letters (from the applicant's teacher
or principle of the school, academic advisor or the relevant chief of the
organization)

⑥ One Self-introduction Essay (on the prescribed form)

⑦ One NIIED Pledge (on the prescribed form)

⑧ One Study Plan (on a
prescribed form)

⑨ One personal medical
assessment (on a prescribed form)

⑩ One Certificate of Health authorized
by a doctor (only for those candidates who are filtered and recommended by Korean Embassy or Consulate)

⑪ One copy of a certificate of Korean proficiency or English
proficiency (only applicable to those who have, In 2 years after he/she took
the test)

⑫ The certificates of a
citizenship of the applicant and one’s parents if the applicant is a Korean abroad.

Application form bisa didownload di website ini:
http://www.niied.go.kr/
Informasi lebih lanjut bisa menghubungi:
1. kedutaan RI di Indonesia
Jl. Jenderal Gatot Subroto 57, Jakarta Timur
Telepon : (021) 520-1915
Fax
: (021) 525-4159

2. The National Institute for International Education (NIIED)

Mailing Address : #205, Dongsung-dong 181,
Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-810, Republic of Korea

Website : ① http://yoohak.niied.go.kr → Korean Government Scholarship Program → FAQ

② http://www.niied.go.kr → News

ㅇ Phone : +82-2-3668-1355

+82-2-3668-1356

+82-2-3668-1357

Fax : +82-2-743-4992

E-mail : edukor@mest.go.kr

gukje@mest.go.kr

hongbo@mest.go.kr

Government of India Scholarships:

General Cultural Scholarship Scheme(GCSS)
Government of India, through the General Cultural Scholarship Scheme (GCSS)
administered by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), has
announced the grant of 28 scholarships for Indonesian students and 2
scholarships for students from Timor Leste for the academic year
2009-2010 in the fields of Arts, Architecture, Literature, Commerce and
Science and degree courses in Engineering, Pharmacy and Agriculture.
The scholarships are also extended for doctoral and post doctoral
courses.

Interested and eligible candidates may download the Application Form,
General Instructions to applicants and Instructions to Candidates for
filling the Application Form. The last date for receiving application
forms duly completed in all respects in 6 (six) copies along with all
supporting documents is27thJanuary, 2009. All candidates will be required to appear in a test in the English language which will be held on 6th February, 2009 at 10.30 am.

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

http://www.embassyofindiajakarta.org/

United Nations University (UNU) will organize the tenth regular session of its six-week UNU International Course at UNU Centre in Tokyo, Japan, from 11 May through 19 June 2009.

The UNU International Courses (UNU/IC) are organized annually for a select group of postgraduate students and professionals in various occupations (from multidisciplinary educational background including environmental sciences) who wish to pursue careers in international fields in public-service or private organizations, including the United Nations, multinational corporations and non-governmental organizations, as well as national foreign service organizations. The courses are designed to provide analyses of global issues from both theoretical and empirical perspectives.

UNU/IC consists of a compulsory Core course (UN System: Pressing Issues and Sustainable Solutions) and optional Courses (Students are allowed to choose one or two courses from - Peace and Human Rights; Global Change and Sustainability; International Development and Cooperation). The courses are offered by international faculty and English will be used as instruction language.

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to find appropriate funding from potential sources. Limited numbers of fellowships (both full and partial) are also available to assist very few outstanding candidates from developing countries.

For information on courses organized in the previous years as well as for detailed information (brochure, application form etc) please visit http://www.unu.edu/ic/. If you have further questions, please contact: Ms. Wilma James through e-mail: james@hq.unu.edu.
The deadline for applications is 31 January 2009.

For wider circulation, you are kindly requested to put up this information on your institution's bulletin/notice board and share through print and e-newsletters, e-mail groups, relevant networks etc. Please feel free to pass this message to professional colleagues and friends who may wish to benefit from this opportunity.
Best wishes for the happy new year - 2009,

Akhilesh

Two Year Postgraduate Scholarship in Emotionally Intelligent ICTs for Social
Innovation

School of Business
La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia

As part of an Open Innovation Research Program with global electronics
corporation NEC Japan, Masters by Research scholarships are available for
deserving candidates.

* Background*

Sensemaking is an emerging paradigm for understanding social dynamics in
organisations. It postulates that the process of translating the personal
interpretation, knowledge or meaning into a specific behaviour, decision or
action is moderated by interaction of an individual's rational with their
affective characteristics. It proposes to significantly alter the analysis
and interpretation of data about people, internet users and employees in an
organisation. In general, emotional systems in humans influence many
cognitive processes including decision making, focus and attention, goal
generation and categorization, all of which are important for design of
human-centred intelligent systems.

In this context, ICTs which form an integral part of organisations can be
used as effective tools for social innovation. It is envisaged that
emotionally
intelligent ICTs would play a pivotal role in design of sustainable
organisations in the 21st century by improving the quality of life at work
(e.g., through design of emotionally cohesive and culturally fit teams)
and at home, by provision of emotionally intelligent health care and health
promotion systems (especially for the elderly) to help control spiraling
health care costs, and by facilitating travel and e-tourism through
emotionally intelligent e-tourism systems.

The postgraduate students will be expected to work on the following research
projects

1. Human-centred intelligent system for constructing emotionally cohesive
and culturally fit teams.
2. Emotionally intelligent persuasive dialog system for health promotion.

3. Emotionally intelligent health care (nurse) robot for pre and
post-operative care.
4. Emotionally Intelligent e-tourism system for holiday destination
planning and sight seeing.

The postgraduate students will be supervised by a research team consisting
of researchers from La Trobe university and NEC Corp., Japan. The research
team is headed by La Trobe's Associate Prof. Rajiv Khosla. An annual stipend
of up to AUD 25,000 per annum for 2 years is available from Jan 2009 for
deserving candidates. The annual stipend includes a research internship for
6 months each year (i.e., in 2009 and 2010) at NEC's technologically
advanced research lab in Japan.

*Eligibility Requirements:*

The prospective candidate must have completed a four-year undergraduate
degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent with an
average of 80% or above. Interested candidates can contact Associate
Prof. Rajiv Khosla (r.khosla@latrobe.edu.au ) directly with your CV,
academic transcripts, .and relevant R&D experience. The candidates must also
include a covering letter with a brief description outlining the research
project they are interested in and relevant skills for the project.

Knowledge in areas like emotional intelligence, natural language processing,
affective computing and human-centred e-tourism would be a benefit.