Institution/Organization: University of Cambridge

Department: Computer Laboratory

Web Address: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/-14151/

Level: PhD

Duties: Research

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics

[Other]

Description:

The Computer Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Natural Language

andInformation Processing Group has a funded studentship suitable for someone

with some background in computational linguistics or machine learning to work on

error detection and correction and/or automated grading of English as a second

or other language.

Application Deadline: 31-Mar-2012

Web Address for Applications: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/-14151/

Contact Information:

Ted Briscoe

ejb@cl.cam.ac.uk

Graduate Program for Chromosome Dynamics

Genetic information, the blueprint for any living organism, is encoded by DNA. In higher eukaryotes, the DNA resides in the nucleus of a cell and is partitioned into linear units called chromosomes. The maintenance of genetic information and its faithful transmission from one generation to the next crucially depends on intact chromosomes. Failure to protect DNA from deterioration, impaired DNA repair or missegregation of chromosomes during cell division seriously compromises the fitness of any organism. Understanding the molecular basis of chromosome maintenance and dynamics is therefore essential for human health and fertility, industrial and food production, and plant breeding.

The Graduate Program in Chromosome Dynamics brings together some of Vienna's leading chromosome researchers to provide a stimulating and world-class training environment for those seeking to pursue a research career in this exciting field of modern biology.

Application

Eligibility

The program is open to students who hold a Masters degree in the biosciences, chemistry, medicine, or related fields, or expect to finish their Masters' study within three months of the application deadline.

Application Process

All applicants must apply via the online application system prior to the announced deadline. All candidates must present two confidential reference letters by internationally recognized researchers. Selection of candidates is exclusively based on scientific qualification.

Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview with the participation of the faculty members concerned. Admission will be granted only if one of the faculty members is willing to offer his/her position to the candidate.

Selected candidates will be expected to accept the offered position in writing within 3 weeks and start within 6 months after the selection. Within the first 3 months of the thesis project, both student and supervisor can terminate the contract without further explanation (probationary period). Should a faculty member move to another institution, the student is free to move, or stay at the initial institution until the end of his/her thesis work.

Stipend

PhD positions are for a period of up to 4 years with a salary of € 26300 per year (funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) and the two host institutions).

Criteria for Graduation

All students will be enrolled at the University of Vienna and must adhere to University regulations to obtain a degree. The official language of the program is English. Information for students on registering and regulations will be provided. In order to graduate, students have to fulfill these requirements. In short, they have to complete their practical work, write a thesis and complete the required courses, seminars and workshops outlined here. Students may only acquire credits (30 ECTS points) from courses recommended and listed by the program. Faculty members encourage publication of the thesis results in a peer reviewed journal and presentation of the results at an international conference before graduation.

Further informations :

http://gscd.gmi.oeaw.ac.at/Plone/application

55 Scholarships available for Masters in Sanitary Engineering

55 MSc scholarships in Sanitary Engineering are funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation and will be awarded to students who wish to study the MSc programme in Municipal Water and Infrastructure, in one of the following specializations:

• Sanitary Engineering Specialization at UNESCO-IHE in The Netherlands
• Sanitary Engineering Joint Double Degree Specialization at UNESCO-IHE and KNUST in Ghana
• Sanitary Engineering Joint Double Degree Specialization at UNESCO-IHE and Univalle in Colombia
• Urban Water Engineering and Management Joint Double Degree Specialization at UNESCO-IHE and AIT in Thailand

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation contribution is equivalent to USD25,000. This is approximately half of the estimated costs of study towards a Masters in Sanitary Engineering (including tuition fees as well as living expenses, travel costs, accommodation etc.). Provision of the remaining fund is the responsibility of the applicant and its exact amount depends on the choice of specialization.

Consequently, the foundation scholarships are only accessible for applicants who have already secured or who are about to secure the remaining matching funds.
The MSc programmes start each year in October. It is important to note that the application deadline for joint double-degree specializations is 1 May 2012, and for the Delft-based specialization, 1 August 2012. Early applications will be given preference.

If you are interested in this scholarship opportunity you need to apply for academic admission to one of the specializations mentioned above using the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Co-funded Scholarships Application Form, available on this page. It is very important that co-funding information is entered into this form in full. Please complete and sign the form and return it to the fellowship officer at UNESCO-IHE by e-mail. It is important to note that the application deadline for joint double degree specializations is 1 May 2012, and for the Delft-based specialization, 1 August 2012. Early applications will be given priority.

Your fellowship officer Ms. Ineke Melis (i.melis@unesco-ihe.org, +31 15 2151705) will gladly provide you with more information on this scholarship.

Application Form Sanitary Engineering Masters BMGF Co-Funding

Application_Form_MSc_BMGF co-funding.pdf (PDF/92.83 kB)

For candidates seeking financial assistance to cover all or part of their studies in one of the UNESCO-IHE programmes or courses, please see the list of fellowship opportunities below.

Candidates from Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) countries are always encouraged to apply for an NFP fellowship, besides any other forms of sponsorship they may be pursuing.

Note that the deadlines for submitting applications and necessary documentation may vary per fellowship or scholarship. For the latest information, please visit the relevant websites.

Prospective participants are also advised to check with their Dutch diplomatic representation (Netherlands Embassy or Consulate) whether there are any other scholarship opportunities besides those mentioned here.

Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP)

The Netherlands Fellowship Programme is intended to deepen and broaden the knowledge and professional skills of mid-career professionals to enable them to make a better contribution to the development of their organizations and their countries.

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Also use the Nuffic Grantfinder to find a suitable fellowship.

Prospective participants can obtain NFP application forms from the Dutch diplomatic representation in their home country, to whom the forms should be returned.

To be eligible for this fellowship, candidates should be able to submit proof of admission to the academic programme for which they are applying.

In addition, candidates should be working in a developing country (for the list of NFP countries visit www.nuffic.nl )in a development-related position, and be nominated by their employer, who pledges to continue payment of their salary and hold their job for them while they are studying in the Netherlands.

For further info go to the NFP pages on the Nuffic Website: www.nuffic.nl/nfp

Other possible fellowships:

Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)

The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a group of development agencies with mandates that include the environment, health, education, architecture, culture, microfinance, rural development, disaster reduction, the promotion of private-sector enterprise and the revitalisation of historic cities.

AKDN agencies conduct their programmes without regard to faith, origin or gender.

Aga Khan as got an international scholarship programme to sponsor needy students in the countries where it operates.

The scholarships are awarded on a 50% loan and 50% grant. They are normally few and are awarded on a competitive basis.

www.akdn.org

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Scholarships in Sanitary Engineering

The scholarships in Sanitary Engineering are funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation and will be awarded to students who wish to study the MSc programme in Municipal Water and Infrastructure, in one of the following specializations:

• Sanitary Engineering Specialization at UNESCO-IHE in The Netherlands
• Sanitary Engineering Joint Double Degree Specialization at UNESCO-IHE and KNUST in Ghana
• Sanitary Engineering Joint Double Degree Specialization at UNESCO-IHE and Univalle in Colombia
• Urban Water Engineering and Management Joint Double Degree Specialization at UNESCO-IHE and AIT in Thailand

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation contribution is equivalent to USD25,000. This is approximately half of the estimated costs of study towards a Masters in Sanitary Engineering (including tuition fees as well as living expenses, travel costs, accommodation etc.). Provision of the remaining fund is the responsibility of the applicant and its exact amount depends on the choice of specialization.

http://www.unesco-ihe.org/ppsi

Indonesian Ministry of National Education (for Indonesians only)

The Indonesian Ministry of National Education (MoNE), in particular the Directorate General of Higher Education (DIKTI), has several scholarship and grant schemes in place as part of the effort to increase the capacity of lecturers at state and private universities in Indonesia. The funding provides for degree studies abroad (MA and PhD), Post-docs, and joint research.

http://www.nesoindonesia.or.id/dutch-organizations/mone-scholarship-for-indonesian-lecturers

JOINT JAPAN WORLD BANK GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME (JJ/WBGSP)

Participants from World Bank member countries can apply for a fellowship from the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme (jj/wbgsp). The deadline for applications for the Master Programmes that start in October is March 31 of that same year.

www.worldbank.org/wbi/scholarships

OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

The OFID Scholarship will be awarded to support an undergraduate student from any developing country, to pursue higher education in a relevant field of development, in any recognized university/college in the world.

http://www.ofid.org

Rotary Scholarship for Water and Sanitation Professionals
Rotary and UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education have formed a strategic partnership which aims to tackle the world’s water and sanitation crisis by increasing the number of trained professionals to devise, plan, and implement solutions in developing and emerging countries. Through this partnership, The Rotary Foundation will award 8 scholarships annually for graduate students working or living in the eligible countries, and provisionally admitted to one of the following MSc programmes (joint programs are not eligible):

• MSc in Municipal Water and Infrastructure
• MSc in Water Management
• MSc in Water Science and Engineering

For more information about the scholarship and eligibility, please click here.

Schlumberger Foundation/Faculty for the Future

The Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future program is awarding fellowships and supporting women academics in science and engineering from developing and emerging countries for their advanced graduate study at top universities abroad.

http://www.facultyforthefuture.net/

STUNED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

The stuned Scholarship Programme is open for professionals from all over Indonesia who have completed a bachelor study, in particular educators, government officials, ngo officials and journalists. Stuned aims at a balanced gender representation (minimum 50% women) and gives preference to candidates from less developed areas in Indonesia.

The deadline for applications for a stuned Scholarship is April 1 for the Masters Programmes that start in October of the same year.

www.nesoindonesia.or.id/indonesian-students/information-in-english/scholarships/stuned

World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

It is possible to apply for a fellowship from WMO if you are academically accepted to the MSc programme in Water Science and Engineering, specialisation Hydrology and Water Resources or Hydroinformatics.

If you are interested please contact the permanent representative to WMO for your country to inquire if you are eligible to apply for this fellowship.

www.wmo.int

More information

• E-mail: info@unesco-ihe.org

China/AUN Scholarship is a full scholarship program provided for ASEAN member countries by the Ministry of Education of P. R. China (hereinafter referred to as MOE). MOE entrusts China Scholarship Council (hereinafter referred to as CSC) to manage the recruitment and carry out the routine management of this scholarship program.

Categories of Applicants

Master’s Degree Students: 2-3 academic years
Doctoral Degree Students: 3-4 academic years

The instruction language could be either Chinese or English. Applicants who apply for courses instructed in Chinese are required to take one-year Chinese language course prior to the academic study if their Chinese is not qualified. Only by passing the examinations of the Chinese language course, could they start their major studies. For those taking the Chinese language preparatory courses, the scholarship duration will be extended automatically for one year.

Scholarship students should complete their study within the due time; duration for scholarship specified at the time of admission cannot be extended in principle.

APPLICATION
Applicants shall apply to the ASEAN University Network Secretariat between January and the beginning of April, 2012.

CRITERIA & ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens from ASEAN member countries and be in good health.
Education background and age limit:
Applicants for master’s degree studies must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.
Applicants for doctoral degree studies must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40.

VALUES OF SCHOLARSHIP

Exempt from registration fee, tuition fee, fee for laboratory experiment, fee for internship, and fee for basic learning materials, and accommodation fee for dormitory on campus;
Living allowance;
One-off settlement subsidy after registration for new student;
Fee for outpatient medical service, Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Protection Scheme 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 self-afforded.
Fee for basic learning materials only covers the necessary learning materials prescribed by the host institution, and other textbooks and materials shall be self-afforded.
Monthly living allowance is granted to the students through the host institution at the following rates (CNY Yuan per month):
Master’s degree students: CNY 1,700 Yuan
Doctoral degree students: CNY 2,000 Yuan

Scholarship students shall get their monthly living allowance after registration. New students who register before 15th (15th included) of the registration month will get the full amount of the living allowance of that month, and those who register after 15th will get half amount. Students upon graduation will get a living allowance for another 15 days after the graduation date set by the university. The allowance will be terminated from the next month after students suspend their studies, drop school or complete schooling from the university. Monthly living allowance covers school holidays. Scholarship students who missed the monthly living allowance during holidays could be reimbursed upon return on campus. The allowance will be suspended for at least one month for those students who do not register on time without permission from the university, leave for non-health reasons or are absent from university over a month.

Students who have to suspend their studies for pregnancy or for health reasons are required to go back to their home countries for labor or for treatment. The international travel expenses should be covered by the students themselves. With the university’s approval, the scholarship status can be reserved for up to one year, and their living allowances will be suspended during their leave. The scholarship status will not be reserved for those who suspend their studies for other reasons.
New students will get a one-off settlement subsidy upon their arrival in China.
CNY 1,500 Yuan for new students who will study in China for one academic year and above
Fee for outpatient medical service refers to the outpatient expense in the institution’s hospital or the hospitals appointed by the institution. The students are to cover a certain percentage of expense in accordance with the institution’s relevant regulations.
Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Protection Scheme for International Students in China is provided by MOE for the scholarship students in China in case of hospitalizing for serious diseases and accidental injuries. The institutions or the appointed medical assistance agencies provide advancement service for insurance expenses, and claim for compensation with relevant payment receipts from the insurance company according to the stipulated insurance articles. For scholarship students, the individual claim will not be accepted by the insurance company.
One-off inter-city travel subsidy (each for coming-in and leaving China)
A hard-seat train ticket (hard-berth train ticket for overnight trip) will be provided for scholarship students traveling.
From the port of entry upon registration to the city where the admitting institution or Chinese language training institution or preparatory education institution is located;
From the Chinese language training institution or the preparatory education institution to the city where the university for major study is located;
From the city where the institution is located to the nearest port for departure upon graduation.
Meal and excess of baggage should be self-afforded.
In principle, the port of entry is Beijing, or a port of entry near where the university is located.
International travel expenses: self-afforded

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
The applicants must fill in and provide the following documents truly, correctly and completely (in duplicate).

Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (filled in Chinese or in English). Applicants shall fill in and print the application form after submitting it online. The CSC Online Application System for Study in China is available on http://laihua.csc.edu.cn Those who cannot apply online shall fill in the application form printed by CSC.
Highest diploma (notarized photocopy): Applicants shall also provide proof of studying on application. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.
Academic transcripts (notarized photocopy): Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.
A study or research plan written in Chinese or English (no less than 400 words).
Recommendation letters: Applicants for senior scholars must submit two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English from professors or associate professors.
Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (the original copy should be kept by the applicant. The form printed by Chinese quarantine authority could be downloaded from http://www.csc.edu.cn). The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. Please select the appropriate time to take medical examination as it is valid for only 6 months.

The above documents should be forwarded to CSC by April 30th 2012 via the ASEAN University Network Secretariat. Individual applications are not accepted by CSC. Application documents will not be returned.

SELECTION OF INSTITUTIONS AND SPECIALTIES
Applicants may choose one academic program and three institutions as their preferences from the Chinese HEIs designated by MOE. Please check the Directory of Chinese Higher Institutions Admitting International Students under Chinese Government Scholarship Program. Applicants are required to fill in their preferences of institutions and specialties strictly according to those listed in the Directory.

APPROVAL AND NOTIFICATION

CSC will assess all the application documents and CSC reserves the right to make necessary adjustments on the proposed institutions.
Applicants are required to enclose the admission notice from Chinese HEIs, if they have, in the documents submitted to CSC.
Students are required to sign on their Admission Notice, if they have no objection with the placement, and are not permitted, in principle, to change their specialties, institutions or the duration of study specified in the Admission Notice.
CSC will send the Admission Notice and Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW201) to the candidates via ASEAN University Network Secretariat by July 31st, 2012.

VISA APPLICATION
After receiving the Admission Notice, students should apply for visa to study in China at the Chinese embassy or consulate-general in their home countries with the Admission Notice, Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW201) and Foreigner Physical Examination Form (can be downloaded from http://www.csc.edu.cn). The students are required to register in Chinese universities with the original copies of the above documents.

CONTACT
Ms. Raksit Waropas
ASEAN University Network Secretariat
Tel: 00662-2153640, 2153642, 2153248 ext 0
Fax: 00662-2168808
E-mail: raksit@aunsec.org, aun.raksit@gmail.com
Web: www.aunsec.org
Address: Rm.210, Jamjuree 1 Bld, Chulalongkorn University, Phayathai Rd., Patumwan, Thailand
Postcode: 10330

Admission Schedule

Application Period: 30 Jan. ~ 30 Mar.
Selection for candidates: 2 ~ 6 April
Announcement of candidates: 9 April
Deadline for Recommendation to NIIED: 13 April
Announcement for final grantees recommended by universities: 30 April
Admission Process for candidates recommended by overseas Korean embassies, government departments, or Korean adoption associations: 7~31 May
Announcement for Final Grantees recommended by overseas Korean embassies, government departments, or Korean adoption associations: 11 June
Process for Visa Issuance: 2 ~ 31 July
Entry into Korea: 27 ~ 29 Aug.
NIIED Orientation: 30 ~ 31 Aug.
Korean Language Course: 3 Sep.

Eligibility for Application

The applicant and his/her parents must have foreign citizenship. Applicants who hold Korean citizenship are not qualified for this program.
Applicants should be in good health, both mentally and physically, to stay in Korea for a long period of time. Applicants have to submit the Personal Medical Assessment (included in the application form) when he/she apply for this program, and then submit an Official Medical Examination Report issued in a hospital to NIIED after passing the NIIED Selection Committee. A serious illness reflected in the examination results will be the main cause of disqualification from the scholarship.
Applicants must be under 40 years of age as of 1 Sep. 2012 (Applicable to person born after Sep.1st,1972).
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as of 31 Aug. 2012
Applicants who have ever enrolled or graduated in the degree program in Korea will be disqualified from the program.
Applicants who apply for the Master’s program must hold a Bachelor’s degree or a diploma that is equivalent to or higher than a Bachelor’s degree.
Applicants who apply for the Doctoral program must hold a Master’s degree or a diploma that is equivalent to or higher than a Master’s degree.
Applicants who are expecting to obtain the relevant required degree or diploma by 31 Aug. 2012 must submit a certificate of degree or diploma expectation, and submit the official certificate of degree or diploma by 1 Sep.2012.
Applicants must maintain a grade point average (G.P.A.) of at least 2.64 on a 4.0 scale, 2.80 on a 4. 3 scale, 2.91 on a 4.5 scale or grades/marks/score of 80% or higher from the previously attended institution.
If the transcript is not indicated in grades/marks/scores format, or is difficult to convert into percentages, attachment of official explanation from the attended institution is required.
Applicants who have Korean proficiency or English proficiency may be given preference.
Applicants who apply for natural science and technology program may be given preference.

Application Procedure

Submission of Application and Required Documents
Evaluation of Submitted Documents
Interview or Telephone Interview

Criteria of Evaluation

Academic Achievement about Major Field (20%)
Language Proficiency and Potential (20%)
Telephone or Internet Interview (50%)
Other Factors (10%)

Campus Life

Residence Hall
Inje University provides convenient on-campus housing for International Students in 3 residence halls- Inje Global Town, English Town and Biotech Village, which can accommodate about 500 International Students.
Inje Global Town that assigns all of rooms for International Students is to enhance the convenience of International Students.
The residence halls give International Students the opportunity to practice Korean language and culture through Korean roommate program.
The residence halls offer work-out, study and recreation rooms for residents.
Counseling Center for International Students
Counseling center for International Students is run by the graduate office to help out the students’ problems relating to living and studying in Korea, such as housing, study visa, qualifications for degrees, insurance, job seeking etc.
Cultural Events for International Students
Inje University offers a variety of cultural events for International Students such as hiking on Korean Mountains, volunteering programs, practicing Korean traditional holidays etc.
The Advantage of Reduction on Paik Hospital Fee
International Students can get the advantage of reduction on hospital fee when they use Paik Hospitals. (Seoul, Pusan, Sanggye, Ilsan, and Haeundae)
International Students Union & Alumni Association
The graduate school runs International Students Union to support International Students’ successful adaptation to campus life at Inje in many ways.
Alumni association is running websites which contain the International alumni’s information and sending regular newsletters for alumni in order to strengthen the connection between International Students and Inje University.

Important Notes for Applicants

Dual applications are not accepted. Applicants must apply for this program via only one organization.
If any of the required documents is missing or contains false information, the admission may be rescinded.
All application documents will not be returned.
All documents should be written in English or Korean. Documents written in another language should be accompanied by a notarized English or Korean translation.
A student whose graduation was pending at other institutions during the time of application should submit the Graduation Certificate(s) and the Degree Certificate(s) before the semester begins.

Contact Information
Kim Hee Kyu, Graduate School of Inje University (Zip code: 621-749) 197 Injero, Gimhae, Gyeongnam
Tel. +82-55-320-3642, E-mail: heeeq@inje.ac.kr

Inje University
Address: (Zip code:621-749) 197 Injero Gimhae Gyoeongnam
Website: http://graduate.inje.ac.kr/eng

For more information on scholarships, please read: Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) for International Graduate Students